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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
KEEPING UP RIVER
ER0lT (AElAIGN
Meigs Says City Has Every
chance to Become
Great Port
SEES INDUSTRIES
ON ENTIRE FRONT

Speaking on the topic. Can Will
mington Become q Seaport" John
Meigs. Of Philadelphia. one OF the
most noted harbor engineers IN The
country. whose name has been assO-
ciated with almost every large harbor
project in the East. addressed the
members Of the Chamber of Commerce
NJ their MONDAY luncheon i'm the grill
room Of the Hotel dupont today Mr..
Meigs carried along the campaign for
Wilmington as a seaport which is be-
ing Waged by the Chamber OF Com
merce.
MFR Moigs summed up his remarks
with he statement that whether Will
mington can really become a seaport
rests with the business men of this
city 80 reason exists, he said why
il cannot be q seaport if the desire
to make it one exists.
There is port business to he had,
and if yen care to devote your time,
intelligence and money 10 the scheme
and work out your port problem to
. practical termination. l believe you
can do it,"
Mr.. Meigs outlined five requirements
Sor the successful port Of the hrst
class as follows.
Accessibility to an extensive tribu-
tary system and large producing
and consuming population.
Adequate railroad connection with
the intorland
Deep aud ample channels TO the
sea.
Adequate mooring and docking
facilities
Prper and ample warehouse facili-
ties for taking care of overflow cargo
"T know of no element in this list of
essentials that Wilmington docs not pos
.css or cannot acquire he said. &C
geographically II is i'm practically the same
position OF Philadelphia IFS rail con-
nccfions are the same as those of Phila-
delphia deep channels are already exist
amt only three miles from your city
Hau. but the providing Of physical IA
cihtics for handling prospective com
merce is mp 90 Won
THE day of the newer port Is coming
such ports arranged 10 take intensive
advantage of heir waterfroutage. are
able 10 handle 100 tons of freight 10 th-
old ports ten tons The creation uf
urcAf marine terminals o. NfHNNlii- 'Nfi n
wear moro and more OF public activity
rather than % private one.
"The Delaware river heads tho ship
building districts of the world in yes
sci tonnage with 30 ships now under
construction $4,000 gross tons. The
time may come when the Clyde will
be referred to as the Delaware Of
Great Britain but never again will
the Delaware be called the Clyde Of
America Most of you men will live
TO sec every available foot of Della.
ware river frontage from above Phila-
delnhia to below New Castle occu-
pied by live and growing industries.
II would be a pubic msfortunate il
the water front of your city should
become wholly devoted to narroT pri-
vate uses
In conclusion Mr. Meigs said that
unless the business men of Whining
ton are prepared to undertake the Gre
alton Of the city into a port the pIo-
iect should not be attempted.
The luncheon was largely attended.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
At TIE GARRIcK.

Everybody enjoyed the weeks bill
at the Garrick Theatre last night The
Swiss dogs. in particular. made a big
hit. not only with the children. but
with the grown folks as well r. Mer-
ian has fifty n ghly trained dogs which
give a little. playlet Of their own, and
they go through with their several
parts Just as If they knew exactly
what they were doing and reasoned il
oui for themselves. The are also awake
to the value of comedy and there IS
plenty of il i'm the ace. The dogs APP
pear TO enjoy the applause given them
Aliens Cheyenne NJ nstrela were very
funny. musical and lively. This is a
company e. cowboy MINISTRIES who
have a great time and make lots of
fun. Hickman Brothers g Company
produced Two Ways 40 Look. very
funny comedy 10 clover fashion Al
eNander and Scott known Us Tire arts
tocrats al vaudeville. appeared 70
GOOD advantage il character work. i'm
which they are splendid Fisher.
Imckc. and Gordon. cabaret t1ys had
a high old time and made lots of fun
for the audience They arc good sing
ers. Jack Dakota, eNncr shot, did
some very clever work which was
especiailv appreciated. in view of the
fact that there is SO much interest in
trapshootng IN Wilmington Doug as
a. Flint and his company proved
highly cntortainine a Their comedy
plavlei "The Merchant Prince Jack
Georges monoloEue work WIS q rogI-
lar scream George has been here be-
fore and he was given qu'to an ova
ton. lis act is new. however
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
four NAMES OFF
REGISTRATION LIST
Two Other Appeals Are
Withdrawn by the Party
Leaders
$50 CASES ARE
BEFORE THE COURT

Resident Judge Herbert L. Rice sat
in superior Court today to hear reg
stration appeals in about $50 cases
filed by both Republicans and Demo.
Gratis The majority OF the cases are
appealed on the non-residence and
educational qualifications
Richard S. Rodney and Wilbur l..
Adams appeared for the Democrats
and Frank l.. Speakman. Aaron Fin
ger. y. Warren Green and Clarence
A. Switzerland for the Republicans.
Harry s. Isaacs. John Pearce Cam
and j Rankin Davis were also pres
ent to assist the Democratic lawyers.
S. Harry Baynard and Wilbur l..
Adams assisted Judge Rice in mark.
ing the books
Considerable time was consumed in
preparing afidavits.
The first appeal called was that on
Charles Walker. cOlored, No. POI Or
ange street, under the educational
test. He was ordered stricken off.
The Republicans appealed on John
J. Ryan, Of No. 734 East Seventh
street on the question of residence.
The name was ordered stricken of.
The Republicans appealed on Lee
Smith, No. 70S Lombard street, who
claimed residence both at the city adj
dress and at Milton, Sussex county.
The name was ordered stricken off
The Republicans appealed on Muir
ray L. Hathaway. No 1901 West Sec
ond street. on the ground that the
entry was a duplication. One Of the
names was ordered off.
The next case was that OF A. Brin-
ton Rawley. No. 1907 Washington
street. on tho ground of non-rcsi-
denco. The appeal was dismissed.
The Democrats appealed on vii
liam Ray. colored. Of New Castle. on
tho ground Of non-residence. but
Ray proved residence and tho same
was kept on.
The work of the morning resulted
in three Democrats names being
stricken OFF the lists, that of one Re
publican and appeals. one Democrat
and one Republican. cases dismissed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
General SERVICE BOARD
TO have 5 more members

II is expected the appointment Of
five remaining members of the eXecu-
tive committee of the General Service
Board. bringing the total number up
TO the eleven required by the consti-
tuition and bylaws. will be made with
in week or ten days, steps towards
election of these five members having
been taken at the meeting of the six
elected members last night al the Hotel
DUPONT The meeting took the form
OF a dinner, at which there were pres
ent, Charles Warner. Jr, Caleb r.
Burchcnal, Harry Hayward. of Della
war College; the Rev Charles l..
Candee John h. Hickey and John c.
SaylOr.
Nominations for the FIVE remaining
members of the executive committee
were made al the meeting but these
will not be given out until II is known
they will accept places on the COM
mittee Representatives of tho COM
mittee have been designated to take
MP the matter with the candidates
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
..rHE GIRL VINO SMILEs.v

Seldom IFS it that there appears
four distinct song hits in one pro-
duction. Still it is true of The Girl
Who Smiles" While all the music
is distinctly pleasing. these numbers
add a strength OF musical compost
ton seldom heard outside Of grand
opera. Bert Leigh and Hazele
Burgess were most fortunate i'm Sc
curing this musical comedy from its
composers. as there were nearly a
score of applications by managers
who declared that 70 was a most val
liable piece Of property. The COM
pany is a we'll balanced one. and the
chorus is said to be good looking and
one of the best singing and dancing
groups of girls on tour The entire
scenic production. together with all
tho properties and furnishings are
carried by this organization Ii will
be seen here at The Playhouse to
morrow evening.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
four BID FOR The
CONCORD PIKE Contract

The Levy Court this morning open
ed bios for rebuilding that part of
the Concord turnpike from the city
line to the Foulk road. under an Of
fer OF Alfred ]. dupont to pay half
the cost There were four bidders
for the work as follows The Hast
ings Pavement Company. Standard
Riulithic Company Albert II. Nc
Dowell and !. !. Hollings worth. The
bids were referred 10 County Engi-
neer Wilson and the court as a
whole.
A resolution authorizing the regis
ter of wills and the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children to
remove into their quarters in the
now joint building was approved the
removals TO take place whenever the
prospective tenants arc ready.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31

Special to The EVENING JOURNAL
CHEsWOLD, Del. Oct 31-ln the
presence Of nearly zoo guests includ-
ing seven living sons and daughters,
out OF ten born MIR. and Mrs. Peter
laben Barcus of this town. celebrated
their siNtieth wedding anniversary
here last night Both bride AMI groom
are well and hearty and as active as
though they had not seen more than
fifty years Besides tho seven child
rem there arc twenty-one grandchild-
rem and six great grandchildren. all
living The children living include
Mary Elizabeth Phillips. Kenton. Del;
Martha Ellen Ford Chcswold: { he
Rev. W. r.. Barcus. Pittsburgh. Pa;
Sarah b. Pearson. Cheswold; Peter L.
Barcus, lr., Cheswold; John Edgar
Barcus. Darby. Pa. Laura h. Barcus
Macnamoe. Chester. Pa
Peter Laben Barcus was born in
Murderkill hundred. Kent county, Del
aware. June 26. 1881. and his wife
Sarah Ann Belle Barcus was born in
the same hundred, October %, 1889.
They were married near Petersburg
Kent county. on October 80. 1856. by
the Rev. Peter Meredith. and the only
living witness at the wedding now
known to Mr. and Mrs. Barcus Is Al
exander Meredith. who was then
mere boy. Mr.. and Mrs. Barcus have
lived continually i'm Delaware with the
exception OF bne year. when they re-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
TELL on LIOTOR sALES.

Charged with selling intoxicating
liquors TO minors, furnishing intoxi-
eating liquors TO minors and per
hitting them 10 drink intoxicating Ii
quors on his premises. A. L. Ainscow
in City Court this morning. was held
undor 800 bail on each of thirteen
counts for the Court Of General SEES
sions. -Four young men. ranging in
age from rs to 10 years. and three
girls. ranging in age from i6 TO II
years. were witnesses. One of the
girls has since become a ward Of the
Juvenile Court, and when il was de-
clared another Of the girls had left
her home recently. she was held
under $500 bail and remanded to the
custody Of Probation officer Stout.
j. Frank Ball was counsel for the
defendant Philip l.. Garrett conduct
cd the prosecution.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
General HWANC KILLED
IN China. media Hears
BY The United Press.

by The United Press
CHESTER. Pa oct. 3t-A cable
gram received here today says General
Hwang, commander of the First Army
OF the Chinese Republic. has been
killed Hwang lived al Media. near
here for a year. after fleeing China
when 100000 had been placed on his
head. lie had only recently returned
10 his native land, with General Lee
and General Stone. who had $4,000
and $4,000 respectively on their
heads.
The last news received here from
Hwang said he was in Toxic.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
arHE BLUE PARADISE.

Messrs. Shubert's elaborate produc-
tlon of Blue Paradise" will be the Of
fering at The Playhouse on Novem-
Der s. This brilliant and tuneiul
Viennosc opere;ta only recently ter
minated its remarkahie run of fifty
two consecutive weeks in New York
at the famous Casino Theatre Not
since The Merry Widow. has any
light operate Offering so completely
captivated such throngs Of metropoli-
tan amusement seekers as THE Blue
Paradise" which gives evidence of
proving the most popular and success
ful musical entertainment OF this dec
ade IL is claimed THE Blue Para
disc" is the work of Leo Stein. author
of The Merry Widow and Edmund
Eysler, who also composed THE Peas
ant Girl
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
COLLEGE MEN N
glIUilET PARADE
Hughes Leaguers Will Have
Their Own Band in
G. 0. P. Line
WANT ALL COLLEGE
MEN TO TURN OUT

The complete organization OF tho
Hughes National College League OF
Delaware ifs as follows w. n. BAN
nard. Jr. Yale chairman: aides.
Charles w. Bush. Delaware; Alexis I.
DUPONT Leroy Harvey. Harvard: A.
d. Warner, Jr, Henry S. Pyle. Alec
Laird. Cornell Henry NJ. Candy
ID. d. RanlEen, Princeton: Leonard p.
Wales. Lewis Rumford. L. A. Yerkcs.
University of Pennsylvania; w. r.
Johnston. Yale Philip Carpenter,
Swarthmore; Reuben Satterthwaite
Virginia G. r. Ward Williams: O
Perlo Sisler. Havcrford.
This organization will participate
in the Republican parade on Satur-
day night Any college men who
have not been notified by their rar
spective college organizations ara
urged TO join If they have not been
notified. it is a mistake Their pres
ence in line Is desired no matter what
college or university they attended
Particulars can be obtained from
the chairman or aides Present plans
specify the meeting place on the Flew
enth street side of the Hotel dupont
at 7.30 o'clock Saturday night. From
there the Hughes National College
League of Delaware will march to tho
Young Mems Republican Club No.
$40 King street
Time has been too short for COM
plete organization. but all college men
are urged TO get in line for Hughes
and Fairbanks. Individual flags will
be supplied. and IL Is requested that
each member OF tho league bring red
fire candles. II is expected that tho
league will have a band separate from
any OF the other organizations.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31

sided in Maryland They have lived In
Cheswold many years
Mr. Barcus who is q Civil War vet
eran. comes from a family OF veterans,
his father, Edgar Barcus. having serv-
ed with honor in the war of 1912. Peter
L. Barcus served a full enlistment i'm
Company r. Third Regiment of Mary
land and was wounded In the battle OF
Charlottesville. May 3. 1863. recelv
ing an ugly wound in the left hand.
Had he not been in the hospital az the
time he would likely have seen SER
vice al Anhetam He rs a membc~ of
Torhert Post No 3, g. A. r. Of Dover.
Mrs. Barcus also comes from a fam
ily Of soldiers. her grandfather. VII
liam Bell. of Caroline. county Md,
having hoen a Revolutionary soldier
John r. Barcus son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. J.. L. Barcus. Is a Spanish war
veteran. he having served as a body
guard TO General Joseph Wheeler az
San Juan.
A sister of Mrs. Barcus. Mrs. Annie
%. Seery Of Philadelphia. aged SO. at
tended the anniversary last night and
is as hale and hearty as her younger
sister.
Mr.. Barcus. the aged groom is also
a member Of Harmony Council No %,
Jr. o. L. A. NJ Of this town. being q
charter member OF the lodge. and laws
claim 70 being the oldest member OF
the order in Kent county if not In tho
State,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
OUT ADDITIONAL DOLLAR.

Declaring he was only looking for
40 cents man owed him, John II.
Holland. colored, i'm City Court this
morning. insisted he had been ordered
from the r.. p &, w railroad station
last night without cause and should
he excused from talking loud there
Holland was arrested early this
morning az the Pennsylvania railroad
station by Special Officer Workman
after he had msde'a disturbance lie
was fined 81 and costs
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
HUGHES OR WILSON,
RoosEVELT's ANSWER

Against Mr.. Wilson's com
binotion Of grace I'm elocution
with futility in action; against
his record Of words unbacked by
deeds or betrayed by deeds, we
sec Mr.. Hughes rugged and I'M
compromising straightforward
ness Of character and action in
every Office he has held. We
put the man who thinks and
speaks directly, and whose
words have always been made
good, against the man whose
adroit and facile elocution is
used TO conceal his plans or his
want Of plans. The next four
years may we'll be years Of ire
mendous national strain. Which
Of the two men do you. the
American people. wish az the
helm during these four years;
the man who has been actually
tried and found wanting. or the
man whose whole career in pub
lie office is guarantee Of his
power and good faithf But one
answer is possible; and it must
be given by the American people
through Nhe election of Charles
Evans Hughes as President Of
the United States. Roosevelt
in Maine Speech.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
AT THE MAJESTIC.

The patrons Of the Majestic yester-
day witnessed q photopay wherein a
circus in full blast with its menagerie
SIDE shows, etc, form a big part OF
the picture Ann Pennington has a
part which is particularly adapted 10
her and she makes the most of tho
opportunity. Grant Stewart, as Judge
Daingerfeld, is also excellently cast.
anfthe circus freaks the fat woman.
the skinny man and the midgets all
force some good comedy into the
piece.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
At THE OUEEN.

Like a streak of lightning Is This
Douglas Fairbanks. who starred in
Manhattan Madness" at the Queen
yesterday. The picture also goes
along at a rapid speed and not at any
time is there a dull moment. Man
haitian Madness" is one of hhe best
picture plays seen upon the screen in
a long time. and has more thrills and
entertaining qualities than you will
find i'm some time.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
REQUEST TO APPEAR
NOT court SUMMONS

II is not contempt OF court 10 fail
TO appear in court when no subpoena
has been served. and it is not service
for an officer to ask "a witness to APP
pear and then make out a subpoena.
but not serve IL.
This was the statement made I'm City
Court this morning IN the case of AL
fred Fox. charged with contempt OF
court. Fox was to he a witness in a
case called yesterday and failed to APP
pear Il was explained that Fox had
been asked to appear. but not sub
poenaed. 10 was alleged the sub
poona was made out az the police sta
ton. but was not regularly served.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
EIGHTH WARD REPUBS
70 HAVE BIG MEETING.

Colored Republicans OF the Eighth
ward will hold a mass meeting in the
a. L. NJ. r. Church. Eleventh and
Poplar streets. tomorrow evening The
speakers will be G r. Clark of Wash
ington. and Rainey Ransom editor Of
The Review of New York City.
The COlored Odd Fellows Band VIII
play before and during the meeting.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
SNOW CIVILIZATION HERE.

Delaware picture fans are to see
Thomas H. lnce's $100O.000 photo
spectacle. civilization" The A. G..
Fontana Productions Inc. with Offices
in New York has just closed deal
involving the largest amount OF money
over paid for the rights 10 exhibit any
film A quarter of a million dollars
was paid by the Fontana Company for
Ohio. Pennsylvania. Maryland. Della
ware and West Virginia States
right
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
At THE SAVOY.

is ANY Girl Safe?' opened at the
Savoy yesterday. II was put on pri-
yate view a few days ago before a
small company of people known to be
profoundly interested In social condi-
tions and was inspected by them with
GREATNESS interest and received from
them unanimous endorsement. The
drama gives an idea Of the captivat-
ing devices employed by procurers and
their AGENTS, and was declared by one
who is officially engaged in suppress
ing the white slave traffic. to be true
TO the life and no eXaggeration.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
AT THE YICTORIA,

The artistic triumph of the year in
FINLAND. Romeo and Jul Ct" as re
leased under the Metro banner, with
Francis Y. Bushman and Beverly
Bsync i'm the roles OF the immortal
overs. was shown 20 representative
audiences Yesterday al the Victoria
theatre The audiences appreciated
ac high class type OF picture and
brilliant ensemble Of players The dual
stars won new laurels for themselves
's the chief actors in Shakespeare
roat work their charming PERSONAL
y coming 10 the fore as never before
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
"FAIR AND WARMER

"Fair and Warmer" a clever comedy
by Avery Hopgood. which was seen here
earlier in the season and which was one
of the most delightful things which has
been seen here this year viii return TO
the Playhouse ON November and Z. It
rs Just the kind OF play which pleases
Wilmington people because it is bright
and sparkling and full OF laughs and
the average theatre gocr wants to laugh
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
MT. CUBA MEN no PARADE.

With q membership Of twenty-five.
the dupont Riding Club of Mt. Cuba.
has been organized and viii ride in
the Republican parade here on Sat
urday evening. leaving Mt Cuba Hail
al o'clock Everyone is welcome TO
Join the riders. Tho organizers OF
the club are Raymond and Norman
O'Neal
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
AT THE SAVOY.

Is Any Girl Safer was put on private
view ~ few days ago before a small com
panv Of people known TO be profoundly
interested in social conditions and was
viewed with interest and received en-
dorsement The drama gives am idea
of The captivating devices employed by
white slavers' and was declared by one
who is officially engaged in suppressing
the traffic. to be true to life. The pic
tWe is being shown at the Savoy today
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
sTREEr noARn RnrTINE.

Directors Of the street and Sewer
Department received at their meeting
this morning a request from Robert
Reed. OF No. 1908 Van Buren, street.
through City Councq 10 restore an
electric light ia front Of his home.
Tho matter was referred to Street
Commissioner Piorson
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
roo LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED % CARPENTERS FOR
form work Annlv No 1110 W.
Second street; after p. NJ. Raymond
Concrete Tile Co.. care General Chemi-
cal Co., Marcus Hook, Pa. oct31-2t
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31
FNrERrAlNs AT pARrX

stephen n Wilson, Jr.. entertained
n party of young friends al a Hallowe.
ZEN party at his home, No 2i15 Jof-
ferson street, this afternoon
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-31

Many housewives either answer en-.
peals Of domesiics out of work. on eaI,d
for them themselves through a Want
Ad Of their own. They are ALWAYS
satisfied II they use the Want Ad