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Evening journal., 1916-05-17
PENROSE Wins IN The
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION
By The Unitcd Press.

by The United Press.
HARRISBURG. Pa. May livery
meagre returns from half the counties
i'm the State early today indicated a
triumph in yesterdays primaries for
the organization states of both old
parties
Senator Ponrosc seems 10 have car
rieG through the majority of his can
didates for delegates tO the Republican
national convention and the entire
congressional and State states. A.
Mitchell Palmer has won over Michael
Liebcl Jr.. for Democratic national
committeeman and carried with him
Judge H. L. Orvis for United States
Senator aud the other nominees in the
lists with him.
Philander G. KRoX appears TO have
been the almost unanimous Republi-
can choice for United States Senator.
Martin c. Brumbaush led the Re
publican field as the choice for Presi-
dent. with Henry Ford running second
Fords vote may exceed 10000. The
strength shown by Roosevelt has not
yet developed in the returns. Wood
row Wilson and Allan L. Benson. So
cialist, were mopposed.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
Charles TOPKIS
BUYS MORE PROPERTY
Purchased Lieberman Store
Southeast Corner Fifth
and Market Streets
NO ANNOUNCEMENT
AS TO FUTURE PLANS

Charles Topkis. of the firm OF r..
Topkis Sons, No. 400 Market street,
announced today that he had pur-
chased from the Lieberman estate the
property on the southeast corner Of
Fifth and Market streets. Mr.. Topkis
has also secured a lOng-term lease on
the stable property on Fifth street in
the rear Of this building. and which is
owned by James Thompson.
Mr.. Topkis was not ready 20 make
any announcement as to his plans in
connection with the Lieberman prop
erty. IL is a four-stOry brick store
building with a frontage Of "A feet
on Market street. and runs back a
considerable distance on Fifth street.
II is known as No. 426 Market street.
II IS now occupied by LivingstOn's,
women's furnishers. who have q lease
on the store. The corner is regarded
as one Of the best in Wilmington for
any purpose. and particularly for a
store. II is Of the daylight style OF
architecture.
MIR. Topkis the purchaser, is not
only active i'm the management Of the
progressive firm of Il. Topkis Sons,
but is also connected with many other
business and financial enterprises i'm
the city, including the Queen and
Majestic Theatres
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
I. v. {. A. BUILDING
CAMPAIGN OUTLINED

The executive committee for the
new building campaign of the Young
Women's Christian Association which
viii be formally launched az dinner
10 be held in the Hotel DUPONT. on
the evening of May 20, met at the as
sociation building Yesterday and for
mally organized. The following com
prise the executive committee. The
Hon. Charles r. Miller chairman;
the Hon. James +. Price. Josiah Mar
vel. Frank G.. Tallman. Henry p.
Scott William Coyne. Frank l.. Con-
nable. II. Fletcher Brown, Mrs. r. Tat
nall Warner. Mrs. Pierre 5. DUPONT,
Mrs. II. Fletcher Brown. Miss Alice p.
Smyth, Mrs. George A. Elliott and
Mrs. J. Ernest Smith.
Previous to the formal organizing
of the committee Mrs. Charles T..
Wollaston, the president. explained
the system to be worked by NJ. c. Will
liams. the official campaign director,
for securing the 100000 needed. The
plan is different from that or Edgar
Honey. with which the city is already
familiar. The organization Is head
ed by four generals, explained Mrs.
NNANNnNNAAf MAW III AAaNN NAANAA ~ Va
eight captains. who in turn will head
teams Of ten persons each. making In
all working number Of approximate
ly $50 persons.
The generals for the organization
are Mrs Charles p. Wollaston, Mrs.
Frank G Tallman. Charles owens
and William G.. Highheld. William
G.. Taylor rs the treasurer. An
nOuncement OF the team captains and
their forces will be made within a few
days.
Now that the time for the formal
launching Of the campaign here is
near at hand plans for conducting il
are being put into definite form so
that by the time Mr.. Williams arrives
on May 25 practically all OF the pre-
liminary work will he accomplished
General interest centers in the cam
paign.
Mrs Robert Speer. president Of the
National y w. G. A. will be the prin-
cipal speaker at the dinner.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
.ARMORED MOTOR CAR TO
Be EXHIBITED here

The armored motor car which
passed through Wilmington several
days ago carrying a message from
the Governor Of Massachusetts TO
Presient Wilson will stop in this
city on the return trip tomorrow. The
car will arrive at the Hotel DUPONT
about II o'clock tomorrow morning
and will be on public exhibition on
the Eleventh street side of the hotel
from 70 to 1.3O o'clock.
Captain William II. Forrest. OF the
Organized Militia of Massachusetts,
who is in charge OF the car. and
Charles II. Wetter. of the National Sc
curity League. who is accompanying
him. will be the guests or the Rotary
Club at luncheon tomorrow and will
probably make short addresses. Wal
ter Clark. of the legal department OF
the L. G. l. Company, Philadelphia,
VIII also make an address before the
Rotarians 'On Preparedness
After the luncheon there will De a
public speech and a demonstration OF
tae armOred car in front Of the hotel.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
CENTURY CLUB OFFICERS
ARE FORMALLY INSTALLED

Members OF the New Century Club
witnessed tho formal installation of
their newly elected officers and seven
members Of the board Of directors at
appropriate exercises this afternoon
in the clubhouse. Following the in
stallation exercises song cycle en-
titled "Dorothy's Wedding Day" was
presented by the following four we'll
known soloists: Mrs. Leonard T.
Wales, soprano; Miss Emma Lore,
contralto; Frederick W. Wyatt. bari
tone. and George McHugh. tenor.
The following officers were installed.
Mrs. \. II. Berlin, president; Mrs. viii
liam a. Barr, first ,ice-prcsident;' Miss
Grace Bcadenkopf. second vice prc-i.
dent Miss Ninilred Bach. recording
secretary; Mrs. Caleb T. Burchonal. corr
responding secretary, and Mrs. Martin
Lane. treasurer.
Directors installed were; Miss Mary
II. Askew Mather. Mrs j. Allen Colby
.,rs. Samuel g. Rumford. Mrs Henry D.
Stuhbs. Mrs. Julian Adair. Mrs Robert
Rayner and Mrs. William 4. Matthews.
The clubhouse was attractively dec
GRATED with dogwood blossoms. snow
balls. purple flags and pine. Follow
ing the installation exercises the song
cycle was presented Mrs Norman s.
Huxley was accompanist for the SOLO
lists AT the conclusion OF the cycle
each Of the soloists sang delightful
groups OF songs.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
BOY CHARGED With auto
Theft HELD FOR Court

Michael Nigro. aged n years. OF No.
POO Poplar street. was placed In $1,000
bail by Judge Churchman In city
Court this morning. for appearance
before the Court of General Sessions
at the next term.
Nigro was arrested near stanton on
the Newport turnpike yesterday by
Officer Kane. when trying to get
away after leaving an automobile In
which he had been riding. Two other
boys. Winn Griffith and Henry Hines.
colored boy. whom Nigro said we're
with him in the automobile, escaped.
/ The automobile was the property OF
/ George W. Rodman and was taken
| by the three boys from In front OF
/ his place az $50 Washington street
| Nigro admitted having been in the
machine with the other boys but de
clarcd he had simply accompanied
them and had nothing 10 do wltR TAX
| ing the machine.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
delaware society WOULD
preserve Old TOWN HALL

Delaware Society. Daughters Of 1912.
held the last meeting of the season
yesterday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. j. W. Huxley, No 1909 Delaware
avenue. The society placed itself on
record as being i'm favor of raising
funds TO preserve the old city hall and
il announces that il desires to coop
crate with other patriotic societies
and all public spirited citizens who
advocate the preserving of this fam
Gus old landmark. The following
committee was appointed to have
charge of this matter: Mrs Edmund
p. Moody. chairman; Mrs. Selden $.
Deemer. Mrs John NJ. Wilson and
Miss Susan Russell.
Mrs. Thomas Clifton Mum, presi-
dent, presided. The next meeting of
the society will he held next Octo-
bcr
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
FOUND Beer ON FLOOR
DECLARES Witness

Henry Brown aud Esther Brown his
wife. both colored, were unable to cN-
plain the presence of large quantities Of
beer and other intoxicating liquors in
their house. 40. 3O2 Fast Eighth street,
in City Court this morning aud were or-
dered 10 pay fine of SlOO and costs or
serve two months m the workhousc.
Brown declared he had been having a
party. One of the witnesses testified
he drank beer ON the premises. but that
he found it near hi- feet on the floor.
Numerous witncs-c- testified 10 having
gone To- the house and securing liquor.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
WILL Send DELEGATES
TO CAMP NEPAHWIN

Members OF the Blue Flower Club
of the Young Women's Christian As
sociation met al the home Of Mrs.
William 5. prickett, No. 1907 West
Fourteenth street last, night. Miss
Gertrude Hindrichs and Miss Clara
Earle, led the club. Miss Agnes Y.
Downey was an invited guest. The
club is planning to send three dele
gates to the meeting to be held at
Camp Nepahwin. It is raising money
for this purpose by various means.
Mrs. Prickett and Miss Downey gave
interesting talks to the club.
Members of the Wapinach Camp
Fire Girls. under the leadership Of Miss
Gertrude CaspersOn, will present a
play next month.
The business girls Bible classes
will meet at 645 o'clock tomorrow
evening. Previous TO the classes a
special supper will be served at the
association building, at $50 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
WAGE EARNING BOYS
have fine BANQUET

Members Of the Wage Earning Boys
Brotherhood Of the Young Mems
Christian Association, gathered al a
banquet last night in the social room
of the Y. NJ. c. A. building. There
were present at the affair. twenty
three of the boys. Raymond Bennett,
president Of the brotherhood, was
POSTMASTER
The principle speaker Of the even
ing was J. f. Porter, head Of the ac-
counts receivable department Of the
+. !. dupont de Nemours and Com
pany. He spoke on Essentials OF
Success" He named guide posts for
the boys earning wages and empha-
sized the necessity of education. His
address strongly appealed TO the boys
and they greatly appreciated it,
Gray Carter. president Of the Boys
Division Council. made a few de-
marks.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
HANOVER WOMEN Will
HOLD BERRY FESTIVAL

Arrangements we're made by the
members of the Young Women's
League of Hanover Presbyterian
Church. at a meeting held last night
IN the parlors of the church for hold
ing strawberry festival on Van
Buren, street. between Twentieth and
Twenty streets. on June 2 The
following we're appointed to have
charge of the various tables Mrs.
George Pierce strawberry table; Miss
Anna Young. cake table: Miss Flory,
ice cream and Mrs. Baldwin, candy.
Plans were also madv Tor tine neNi
meeting of the league. which will be
held on the lawn ot the home of Mrs
A. T.. Robinson. near Newport. ON June
90. A hoN supper will be served on
the lawn aud q picnic viii be held IN
connection with the meeting
Following the business session last
night social how was cnioycd. \ de-
lghtul paper entitled "1he Ghost of
the PAST was read by Mrs. j. Frank
Ball.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
Ar THE MAJESTIC.

The new photo drama "Sins Of
Men, a vital problem picture in
which are presented Stuart Holmes
and Dorothy Bernard as co-stars.
shown at the Majestic Theatre today.
IS based ON a novel theme. the publi-
cation OF a book by one of the char
acters on Myself" a new philosophy,
the creed OF selhshness The auth
or's daughter. part taken by Dor
othy Bernard one of the stars. is In
Volved with relative of the publish
or OF the book. role acted by Stuart
Holmes. who i'm this drama acts as
co-siar for the first time I'm Fox pic
lures. In which he previously has
taken villain parts. Besides the CO.
stars, sins OF Men" feaures Alice
Gale. Dan Burroughs. Stanhopc
Wheatcrott. Hattie Burk. the Titan
haired dancer, taken from THE Blue
Paradise. Florence Ashbrook. tillian
Dc We're. Grace Barton, Emil Hook
and Pauline Barry.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
VETERANS COMPLETE their
memorial DAY PLANS

The joint committee OF the various
posts Of the city G. A. r.. at a meeting
last night approved the selection Of
Past Department Commander James
p Riley as chief marshal of the Me
mortal Day parade. The route Of the
parade was also selected. The parade
will form on French street. with the
right resting on Fourth street. and
promptly at o'clock will move west
on Fourth to Market. to Eleventh to
Delaware avenue. TO Broome. counter
march around the Soldiers and Sailors
Monument. TO Adams. to Ninth, to
Market. and dismiss.
Chief Marshal Riley at the meeting
announced his aides as follows:
Oscar r. +. Gentieu. chief Of staff /;
Dutton Peters. Thomas A. Smyth Post,
No. /: r. II. Williams. Admiral 5. r.
DUPONT Post, No. 2; James r. AleXan-
der. Phil Sheridan Post, No. -.
The chief marshal will announce
later the appointment of aides for the
patriotic orders division. which will
comprise the Junior Order of United
American Mechanics. Patriotic order
Sons of America and others during
next week.
When the parade reaches the post
Office. at Ninth and Shipley streets. It
will be reviewed by the chief marshal
and his staff.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
AT THE OTEEN.

What is regarded as the greatest
event In the history OF photoplay art
and industry will take place at the
Queen today and throughout the week
when the motion picture screen will
reveal Russia's illustrous dancer.
Anna paylowa. who will make her de-
but m the drama OF silence. entitled,
"rhe Dumb Girl of Portici." which is
n fact % yisualization OF Auhor's oper-
ATTIC paniomime "Massaniello." The
theatrical public who has idolized
PavlOwa, and who paid from So to SO
q seat at her last appearance here
upon the stage. and all lovers Of tho
best in the photoplay art will see a
FAR greater Pavlowa when they Wit
ness her triumph in the screen spec
tacle based on Aubor's "Massaniello.' .'
at the Queen Besides this the
regular prices will prevail and prepar-
ations have been made for record
breaking crowds for Pavlowas en-
gagemcnt.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
RFPrBs HEAR ~DRY" SPEAKER.

Before the Richardson Park Republi-
can Club last night John F. Layton
prohibitionist advocate. spoke on tenn
perance. The meeting was an enthusi-
astic one.
Registrars appointed at the meeting
were: Charles F. Martin, Finley T,
Ashe and Daniel ID. Bowen: assistant
registrars. Harlan B. Chambers, John
f. Layton and William Winthrup; al
ternates. Earl Yerger. Edgar T. Har'
vev and George Michner
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
BUFFALO BILL At HEAD
OF HIS Wild west SHOW

One OF the big surprises Of the year
has been tie amalgamation of the fa-
nous Buffalo BIN and lOl Ranch
shows. which will appear in Whining
ton June and 3. under the auspices
OF the Junior Auxiliary Board OF the
Delaware Hospital.
The new military spectacle which
the combined Buffalo Bill and iol
Ranch shows offer this season, Is onti-
tied Preparedness and TO Judge
from comments elsewhere the title Is
fitting. The purpose Of the display, IL
is announced. is not only 10 anord
the patrons of the show big and
realistic military display with all the
color and thrills OF 80 strenuous an
entertainment hut also TO arouse pub
liic interest In the enlargement Of the
army and in preparedness for de-
fonso in case OF possible attack.
Buffalo BIN takes part In the show,
although because of his age. many OF
his daring stunts OF bygone years are
not given by him.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
attacks SALE Of
JERSEY DUPONT CO.
Stakeholder Asks Court To
Compel Delaware Company
To Restore Property
OBJECTS TO FURTHER
DIVIDEND PAYMENTS
ny Tic United Press.

iN A"' . Htitu HllNea,
TRENTON, ~ j.. May Ito set
aside the sale of the property OF tho
Il. I. dupont de Nemours Powder Com
pany. New Jersey corporation. to the
=. !. DUPONT de Nomours a Company.
OF Delaware, Hetty L. Henry. of P0mns
ton Lakes. y. j., a stockholdor OF the
New Jersey concern. started suit in
the Court of Chancery today.
NicC-Chancellor Howell allowed an
order for the Delaware company TO
show cause In Jersey City. May n
why an injunction should not be 10
sued TO restrain the company from
disposing OF any OF the New Jersey
company's property This. it Is stated.
is not directed TO Interfere with the
actual operation of the company.
The complainant maintains that
the transfer. made on a bnsis of $685.
100000 Of the stock of the Delaware
company. does not give just rights to
the stockholders OF the New Jersey
company. She alleges that the issue
Of capital stock of the Delaware cor
poraiion 10 the amount of $4,000.
600 is not IN proportion TO the total
allowed for the holdings OF the COM
pany under the charter of this State.
Restoration OF the New Jersey COM
pany is asked under the bin and also
that the company be required 10 re-
pay the stockholders OF this concern
dividends allowed from the earnings
of the New Jersey company. While
the litigation Is pending the petition
is made that the company be forbid
den To declare further dividends and
that receiver be selected if neces-
sary TO protect the interests Of the
shareholders of the New Jersey COM
pany.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
CHARITIES ELECTION DEFERRED.

Through an oversight no election
was held by the managers Of the As
sociated Charities at their meeting
yesterday, the nominating committee
having failed TO make a report The
election will be held next week
Josiah Marvel, president Of the
charities. declined reelection.
The subject of sending children TO
the country with their mothers in July
was discussed. II was said that con-
siderable trouble was being expert
enced i'm securing suitable places
within convenient distance from this
city.
The report OF the visiting nurse was
that 500 visits had been made To
homes where there was sickness. This
branch Of the work is growing. and
through cooperation with other or
ganizations its effective usefulness is
being extended.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
nsLAP ON WRIST" COSTS $50.

81 did strike the woman, your honor,
but it was Just a slap on the wrist
Guy Perkins. colored. in City Court
this morning thus explained the alleged
attack on Jennie Quarles also colored
of No. 3l5 West Front street, last night
In case of alleged assault against
Robert Burley. Perkins denied that D.,
threw a brick. Evidence of witnesses
showed there had been a row. however
and Perkins was fined $50 and costs OF
three months in the workhouse for eacl
ofense. Judge Churchman. directed thai
the two sentences should act consecu
tiyelv.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
DELAWARE CANTON MAY GO
TO CHATTANOOGA TOURNEY

Canton Delaware. No. 1. p. NJ. /.
o. o. F.. held meeting i'm the temple
last evening and had a large turnout.
Captain NJ. l. Samuels. who has charge
of the Canton, was unabel to be there,
but Lieutenant w. +. foreman took
charge of the Canton. He is a prof.
cient drill master The Canton with
he subordinate lodge will 20 TO
church on June rs and will take the
1ead Of line Their regular meeting
night has been changed to the first
and third Tuesdays in every month.
There is a move on foot TO 20 to
Chattanooga, Tenn, next September
and enter into competition with other
cantons and bring home the first prize
for drilling
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
cAMpEN NEARLY coMpLeTeo.

The steamboat. City Of Camden.
being built by the Harlan q Hollings-
worth Corporation for the Wilmington
& Philadelphia Steamboat Company.
is nearing complete and will be ready
for service on the line within a few
days. The Brandywine which is run
at the present time. VIII. with the com
pletion of the new boat be taken on.
The City of Camden is the same type
of boat as the City of Philadelphia.
aud the City OF Wilmington, built hy
the same corporation several years
ago
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
ASSAULTED, He ASKS
JURY FOR $4,000 DAMAGES

I'm Superior Court today a jury was
ompanelod 10 try the case OF Freder-
ick A. Marker. Jr. VS.. Charles Han
ratty. l.. Irving Handy and Wilbur
y. Adams appeared for the plaintn
and Daniel o. Hastings for the defen-
dant This action is 'or the recovery
of damages for an alleged assault and
battery, which took place in Kont
county on June u 1915. The alleEa-
tions is that Hanratty beat Marker
about the head and body and that he
was thrown to the ground. had his
teeth knocked out and otherwise Ia
iured. The claim is So 900 damages.
The pleas were that Marker AS
saultcd llanratty first and that he
only acted In self defence
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
SUAkTSPEAREAN EvENING.

A Shakespearian evening Will be
given i'm the parlors of Unitarian
Church. West street near Eighth on
Friday night Members OF the SON
gregation and their friends are in
vited. Miss Bell Wales and Miss
Susan Brassington will sing special
selections. while the glee club Of
Friends school will sing who Is
Sylvia" and "A Lover and His Lass -
Dramatic readings will be presented
by Mrs. Fred Z. Bach and Mrs. Eliza
beth G.. Robinson. Miss Elizabeth
Prochnow will play violin selections
that will be interpretative of dances
of the time of Henry the Eighth
Following the presentation Of the
program a social hour will be en-
loved.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
JUST WHITING WHEN
He SLASHED HIS Wife

q was just whiting. your honor.
and had the knife in my hand when
my wife came in. I did not intend to
stab her" This was all the explana-
tion Handy Richardson. colored. could
offer for an alleged attack on lydia
Pousa yesterday. when arraigned in
City Court this morning.
Richardson was ordered to furnish
bond OF $500 20 keep the peace.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
ADMINISTRATIONS WEET.

AZ The monthly mecUng or the Gcr-
man American Society last evening
George j Finck was elected treas
urer 10 succeed Frederick G. Heiss
whose death occurred recently. The
latter had been treasurer of the or
ganization several years and in re-
spect TO him the members stood In
silence with heads bowed for one
minute and later adopted resolutions
of respect. a copy OF which will be
sent 10 the family.
William NOgelin. manager OF the
Wilmington Photo Engraving Com
pany, was admitted as a member
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
AT THE VICTORIA.

The king of fm-makers. Charlie Chap
lin, will be- seen at an performances at
the Victoria Theatre today in ms first
production released under his new SG1O..
900 Mutual contract, "rhc Floor
walker" 1t is a proven fact that the
inimitable Charlie has never been scrn
10 better advantage before. "Funny"
shnpl does not adequately describe
him. for he keeps the amused audience,
nearly in Mysteries during the showing
of this new farce. Il Is said that the
idea of "The Floor-walkcr" came 10
Chaplin during his recent visit To- New
York. where he entered several Of the
large stores during a sightseeing tour
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
Thirteen UNLUCKY
FOR frank HACCERTY

Thirteen proved 10 be an unforiu-
nate number for Frank Haggerly
who was arraigned in City Court this
morning on charge Of being in
tOxicated.
"You have been here q good many
times. Frank" said Judge Church
man. Haggorty admitted that he had
been before the court thirteen times
and that i'm January and again In
March he had been fined SO and
costs.
This will be the third time this
fine has been imposed said the
Judge. as he announced $40 and COSTS.
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR
DECEASED ODD FELLOWS

Howard r. Lynch. grand master OF
the Grand Lodge Of Delaware. /. o.
O. r.. has issued a Memorial Day proc
lamat,on setting aside Tuesday. June
10. as the date for memorial services
for those members OF the order who
have died during the past year. The
local lodges will observe the services
In a local church on Sunday. June 49,
The church Is % be selected
Evening journal., 1916-05-17
ORPHANS COURT WORK.

In Orphans Court today returns OF
sales OF real estate Of Sarah A. Pagan,
guardian OF Alice Pagan ct. al, and
Thomas Wilson were approved. VIII
liam S Hilles presented a petition for
the sale OF real estate OF the late VIII
liam A. Hagan and an order Of sale
was granted