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Evening journal., 1916-08-14
POLICE IN TINE TO
Prevent ROBBERY
Thieves Had Forced Door
Of Fell Store Before
Cops Arrive
USED BRICK PILE
AS HIDING PLACE

Vigilance on the part Of Maxwell
j. Mahoney, a private Waterman, pre-
vented thieves from rihing the hard
ware store Of Lewis 8. Fell, No. 100
West Fourth street, shortly after
O'Clock this morning. The thieves
had unscrewed the clasp on the store
door. and hearing Oficer Mahoney ap-
preaching, they took refuge behind a
nile Of bricks nearby.
Mr.. Mahoney did not see the thieves.
but noticing the door OF the Fell store
open he entered the building While
the Waterman was turning his fash
light IN the corners OF the store seek
ing the wouldbe robbers, Patrolman
DiMare happened along. He also en-
tered the open store.
No trace Of the thieves being
found in the store. word was sent 10
Mr. Fell who hurried from his home.
The search made on his arrival show
cd that the safe in the store had not
been touched and none OF the stock
molested.
An investigation Of the neighbor-
hood showed, however. that SOME
one had been hiding behind pile Of
bricks opposite the store. II is
thought that the would-be robbers hid
behind the bricks when the watch
man appeared and seeing Ofhcer Di-
Mare approaching they left
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
BOWERS HAS NOT COLLECTED
marriage fees Yet

Certain words having been omitted
IN the Revised Code Of 1914, II is said
that the secretary Of the local Board
OF Health may be enabled TO retain
marriage certificate fees II is claim
ed that these fees should so 20 the
credit Of the board.
When asked about the matter TO-
day. Secretary Isaac ". Bowers said
that he knew nothing Of the alleged
omission until his attention was called
70 IT, and that he had not been re-
tanning any Of the fees. Until he has
had an opportunity 10 look into the
matter. he said. he had no further
statement TO make
The alleged omission was made in
the revision OF "An act 20 provide
uniform system Of registration OF mar
riages in the State OF Delaware" After
reciting what each local registration
officer shall be required to do in re-
gard 10 making out marriage certif-
Gates. the law goes on to state: For
every copy OF a marriage certificate
properly and completely made out and
forwarded TO the said Recorder OF
Deeds the local registrar shall be paid
the sum OF % cents by the treasurer
OF the county in which the vital sta
tistics registration distict OF said
local registrar Is located
Because the revised code omits the
next sentence, a proviso. II is said
that MIR. Bowers might be entitled
legally 70 retain the 25-cent fee for
each certificate made out. The words
omitted are as follows:
Provided. however, that the Board
OF Health OF the city Of Wilmington.
or the proper ofiicer thereof, shall be
paid the sum Of % cents for each
copy OF a marriage certificate proper
ly and completely made out and for
warded to the recorder OF deeds OF
New Castle county by the register OF
births. deaths and marriages OF the
city OF Wilmington"
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
AGAIN INSPECT THE
CITY FIRE companies
Occasion Will Mark Pre-
Sentation OF Recast Bell
to Phoenix Company
MAYOR PRICE
TO BE SPEAKER

Members Of City Council will accom-
pany the fire committee of that body on
their scmi-annual inspection Of the fro
department of the city tonight and TO.
morrow night. Tho inspecting party
will leave City Hall al 1870 o'clock in
automobiles. and the East Side COM
panies will be inspected tonight. The
route will he as follows. Phoenix. Lib
erty. Reliance. Washington, Delaware
and independence companies. Tomorrow
night the West Side companies will be
inspected.
When the inspection party reaches
the Phoenix engine house tonight the
formal presentation Of the bell rccast
from the one which formerly hung in
the old City Hall, will take place. The
exercises will be brief The bell Is
hung in the fire house tower, all
ready for the formal presentation and
acceptance tonight.
Walter G.. Tatnall. who Is intimate
~ associated with everything pertain.
ing to the ancient history OF Whining
ton. will give a short history OF the
bell. after which Mayor James r.
Price a member Of the Phoenix com
pany, will make the presentation
speech. The bell will he accepted for
the company by George B. Ward,
president.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. George Magaw. OF Bal
timore. Md. are visiting MIX Inspec.
tor and Mre. Emil ulrich Of this city
Miss Gertrude Solomon. Miss Mel
lie Williams and Mrs Matte zebley
have returned home after a ten days
soiourn In Atlantic City Mr. aud
Mrs. Harry Thompson. Of Camden N.
j., accompanied them on the trip
Ralph SaltEman, secretary 20 Mayor
James = Price, who has been visiting
friends AZ Rehoboth Beach has re-
turned home
Mrs. John J. Moore. Of Fottsville,
Pa, is visiting her mother Mrs. Thorn.
as A. Sharpe. No a05 Adams street
Miss Marian NJ Sharpe is spending
a week with friends az Easton, Md
Allen L. Sharpe, OF No. East
Twelfth street. spent the weekend
with his daughter at Ocean City, n 7
Norman Z Smith. OF No. 40i West
Nineteenth street. spent the weekend
al Easton, Md.
Thomas A Sharpe, Jr., Of No s0S
Adams street. is at the New Clarion
Hotel. Atlantic City.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
DAMAGE
RED LION CAUSEWAY
Commissioner Smith Says
Highway Repair Will
Have to Be Made
TO REMOVE OLD
BRIDGE REMNANT

The Levy Court. at its meeting to-
morrow, will receive bids for the re-
moval Of the crib Of the old Third
street bridge. The pilings under wa
ter as well as those above must be
drawn. as well as all the stone used
in the rip-rap work. The local United
States engineers Office has been as
sured by the Levy Court that the rip
raps will be removed.
The Levy Court tomorrow also will
receive bids for stone and binder ma
terial 10 be used on the road from
New Castle to Delaware City.
Levy Court Commissioner Smith
was angry today because automobiles
drove over the Red Lion causeway
yesterday. The road was blocked of
on the Delaware City end, but no
Waterman or danger signal was dis
played. and when the automobiles ran
over the new piece Of road the guard
raised the bar and allowed the cars
to pass through. These cars, ac-
cording to Mr.. Smith, so badly dam
aged the new binder Of the road that
the work will have TO be done again.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
Went TO HOSPITAL after
ACCEPTING BID TO FIGHT

Robert Mason. colored, was arraign-
ed in City Court today on a charge
Of assault and battery on Joshua
Johnson. also colored. Johnson who
Just left the Delaware Hospital, testi-
fed that the defendant hit him with
a brick. He exhibited marks made
by the blow.
The assault was alleged to have
taken place last week. Mason came
to No. New street. it was alleged
and invited Johnson out to fight. John
son accepted the invitation and was
badly beaten up. Mason was arrest
ed charged with assault with intent
to commit murder and Johnson taken
to the hospital for treatment.
When the case was heard this morn
ing. Assistant City Solicitor Lynn had
the charge changed to assault and
battery and on this charge Mason was
fined $50 and costs.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
NAT Goodwin. ACTOR
DELIGHTS ARDENITES
Gave Humorous Talks and
Sang Songs at Camp
Fire Meeting
MR.. PAGE ALSO PROVES
GOOD ENTERTAINER

Gathered at their camp fire meet
ing at Arden last evening a crowd
OF about 500 Ardentes and visitors
was entertained by Nat Goodwin, the
famous actor His humorous talks
and songs had the gathering in an
uproar of laughter and that his sketch
was greatly enjoyed was evident by
the applause given him.
Mr. Page. one of the Arden colon
lists, who has often given sketches be-
fore the meetings. also took the stand
and by his Rotations and songs,
mostly of the Irish type, proved him
self 10 he a vompanion to Goodwin
In wit Mr.. Page is a Philadelphia
but maintains a bungalow in the pop.
llar colony this summer
Vespers were held in Guild Hall at
5 o'clock in the evening, at which
Mrs Morris and Mr. Page contributed
mostly TO the singing and music.
Among those who visited the colony
yesterday and attended the Nat Good
win recital were Mr. and Mrs. John f.
Thomas. of No. 6O4 King street, and
party.
The event'of yesterday morning was
n NurtNulA game ffiFffM AMu DlAhfN
teams. The game furnished some real
baseball, and many persons were on
hand TO witness the has beens" and
future greats
The GARDENERS Guild held a market
in Guild Hall on Saturday morning
a. which vegetables were donated by
the colonists for the benefit Of the
guild
Shakespeare "Midsummer Nights
Dream" was presented bv the colon
lists in their open air theatre Satur
day evening lis presentation was de-
lightful the participants rendering
their respective parts in an able man
ner. The regular dancing in thu Ar
den Club followed the play, bringing
the evening 70 a pleasant close
The Arden Club will hold its month
" meeting in the clubrooms thii
evening.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
ABSENCE OF Patch PROVES
Good Luck FOR Carter

just how many pairs Of corduroy
pants William Carter, colored, had and
whether those he had ON were his own
was the subject of much testimony in
CITY Court this morning. Carter was
arraigned on charge Of larceny Of one
pair OF corduroy trousers.
Winfield Croner, also colored. identi-
fed the pants worn by Carter as the
ones he alleged had been stolen from
his premises on Saturday Carter de-
olared the pants had been given him
and that he could not have taken them
from Croner. Several witnesses identi-
fed the trousers by patches and other
marks. II begun TO look like q serious
case for Carter, when a young colored
Girl declared she had been instructed 10
sew a patch on Carriers trousers and 10
declare she did not do it. and with this
Judge Chmchman dismissed the case.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
CAMPBELL AND HAFFORD
WIN THOMSON PRIZES

Frank Leslie Campbell. Of Philadel-
phia. and Willard Bryant Hafford, of
Columbus. Ohio. have been awarded
the Frank Thomson scholarships for
1916 Announcement 10 this effect
was made today by the general man
ayers Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
system. lines east and west of Pitts
hurgh
The Frank Thomson scholarships
we're established in 1907. by
the children Of the late Frank
Thomson. former president OF
the Pennsylvania Railroad. as a
memorial to their father Two
scholarships are awarded each year.
upon competitive examination, TO
sons Of living or deceased employees
of the Pennsylvania Railroad sys-
tenn. The purpose OF the scholar
ships is to enable the holders to OBJ
tain technical educations and so At
themselves for entering the service
OF the Pennsylvania Railroad system.
Mr. Campbell is II years old and is
a graduate Of the West Philadelphia
High School He is the son Of A. J..
Campbell. craftsman. employed on the
Philadelphia Terminal Division.
Mr.. Hafford is % years old and is
a graduate of the North High School,
Columbus, Ohio. He is the son of ].
W. Hafford, deceased. formerly yard
clerk in the service of the Pittsburgh,
Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis
Railway. He intends to enter the en-
cheering department of Ohio State
University this coming fall.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
CARRIED LOADED Gun
NEAR POWDER Mills
Men Accused by dupont
Company Say They We're
Hunting for Birds
ONE CHARGED WITH
ATTEMPTED MURDER

Samuel Montaro, charged with as
sault with intent TO commit murder
on Frank Harold, chief Of the guards
at the Rising Sun plant Of the du-
Pont Powder Company, on Saturday.
is held under $1,000 bail for a hearing
next Friday in City Court Montaro,
who is also charged with trespass
on the property Of the DUPONT com
pany. and James Cantell also charg-
ed with trespass. we're arraigned IN
City Court this morning and had
their cases continued in order 20 pre-
pare a defense. Philip L. Garrett is
counsel for Montaro.
The two men. whe were taken in
custody at the same time, accordins
to information given out by the
guards al the powder plant, were
found walking on the company's prop
erty. armed with shot guns. Chief
Harold called to the men 10 halt and
when he reached them he took Con-
tells gun from him, removed the
shells and gave the gun back TO him,
warning him to leave the premises.
Montaro. it is alleged, refused to
halt and when placed under arrest by
Harold, placed the gun muzzle against
the guards body. Chief Harold seiz-
ed the weapon and twisted it so that
if discharged it would not infiict a
wound.
When other guards came to the as
sistance OF the chief, Montaro was
overpowered. When Montaro's gun
was examined. it was found to be
loaded.
According to the prisoners they
we're cunning for birds at the time
and had no intention of harming the
powder mills which we're nearby.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14

Now that the country is politics
mad il is very natural that father
should be right in the swim. Mothers
social ambitions would undoubtedly
be immensely enhanced by fathers po-
sition. we're he to be elected TO an
important office. Gus Hill's produc-
ton OF George McManus' famous car
toon comedies, Bringing Up Father.
will be known the coming season as
Father in Politics II was designed
for laughing purposes only, and should
be Judged from that standpoint alone.
II is coming 10 The Playhouse for an
engagement OF Thursday only.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14

What is described as "the farthest
North in motion pictures will make its
initial local appearance when w. II.
Clune, the Pacific Coast film magnate,
and his associate, Lloyd Brown, present
the cinema spectacle, "Ramona," az The
Playhouse the week OF August 2l FRA.
mona is perturbation Of Helen Hunt
Jackson's famous love story of the
same name, and was eight months IN the
making ON the identical scenes related
in Mrs. Jacksons classic romance OF
Southern California during the Mexican
era. Tho INSTALLATION OF the novel will
bo presented with scenic, electrical and
musical embellishments of a most
elaborate character.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
ART WORK EXHIBIT
Attracts attention
Students of Mr.. Whites
New School Show Result
of Their Efforts
DISPLAY IS SHOWN
AT HADERER'S SHOP

The exhibition OF work done by the
students OF W. C. L. Whites New
School of Art at Arden. which is
shown at j. C. Haderer Company's Art
and Gift Shop. in the Goldey College
Building, Ninth and Tatnall streets. is
attracting much attention. The many
persons who have visited the exhibit
arc impressed with the fine work
shown and are surprised to find such
fine class of work done by students
after only a five-weeks' course. Some
Of the members Of the classes who
turned out this work are
Miss Lavinis Harvey Miss Edith Car
rett, Miss Martha England Nlurphey
Mrs Ida Jewell, OF Wilmington; Miss
Kathleen Hamhly, Miss Amy Potter
Miss NIuriel Marcelhs, OF Arden; Miss
Sarah Shepherd, of Philadelphia; Miss
r. ngraham and Miss A. Elbertson. OF
New York
Mr.. White is thoroughly experienced
not only in getting the maximum
amount Of work out Of his pupils. but
also in bringing out the hest that is in
them. lie nstills in his pupils his own
! genuine love and enthusiasm for tho
| subject.
Members Of the advisory board Of
/ the new school are Frank Stephens.
/ founder Of Arden, William l.. Price,
/ Philadelphia architect. designer Of the
! Marlborough Blenheim and Traymore
/ Hotels AZ Atlantic City; Hon George
A. Briggs. Of Elkhart Ind. Mr. D'As
cenzo. stained glass designer and w
! C. L. White.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
THROWN FROM OWN house
BY VISITING RELATIVES

What is declared 10 he a free for all
fight At No. II lustison street Satur
dav night rcsulted in ono man being
taken TO the Delaware Hospital on az
count Of injuries and two men being
arraigned in City Court this morning on
CHARGES of assault and battery. The
cases were continued until tomorrow to
permit preparation OF defence. John
Was, the man in the hospital. is said
70 be the occupant of the house. On
Saturday night he had visitors. includ-
ing Joseph Windish and Vincent Medal.
kowsll, his hrother-in-law.
Just what started the trouble is not
known. but Was was thrown out by
the other two men, it is declared. He
strurl his head on the street and was
taken to the hospital in an unconscious
condition. IN court this morning the
physician testified his condition was not
serious.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
fine four men FOR
MOTOR Law VIOLATIONS

Four violators of traffic rules we're
arraigned in City Court this morning
and in spite of various excuses, we're
fined different amounts. Frederick
Mutschler, charged with driving an
automobile on Delaware avenue be-
tween jefferson and Madison streets
at the rate of 20 miles an hour, was
fined SOS and costs.
Joseph Turner, charged with opera
ting an automobile without an Cper-
ator's license and with running past
an electric car which had stopped at
Market and Seventh streets. was fined
$40 and costs on each charge.
George II. Vented. charged with
driving a motorcycle along French
street on Sunday at rate Of 80 miles
an hour, was fined S25 and costs.
Elwood Leach charged with operat-
ing an automobile truck belonging to
the Diamond Ice Company without a
license. was fined SO and costs.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
WANT Earlier DATE
FOR c. O.P. PRIMARY
First District Committee
Petitions for Change TO
September 9
COUNTY BODY
WILL CONSIDER

Petitions have been signed by the
members Of the First District Com
mittee asking Dr. l. Heisler Bau.
chairman Of the Republican County
Committee, 10 call a meeting. Of the
committee. The object Of the meeting
Is to change the date Of the Repuhli-
can primary from Setember % 10
September g. In that way the primary
for nomination Of county officials can
he held before the fourth registration
day.
The county committee al 2 recent
meeting. fixed saturday. September %
as the date for holding the county
primary. candidates In general be-
lieve that il is best 10 hold the pri-
mary earlier Accordingly the petit
tions are being signed by the ward
committeeman. asking for a change.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
HOW MISS SUFFER-
SAVED HER HAIR
With CUTICURA

81 was troubled with dandruff and
burning and itching Of my head My
scalp was very sore so that I could not
touch II. and the itching was 50 terrible
| could not sleep, and irritated my
scalp by scratching. Ny hair was thin,
lifeless and dry and came out in hand
iuls. | was afraid Of combing II, and
when | did my clothing was white with
dsndruf which fell like snow. was
ashamed togo out.
Il had the trouble three or four
years. Then Cuticurs Soap and ONT
ment were recommendedto me. After
the second application felt much bet
ter, and in two or three weeks ! lost
the burning and itching and my hair
stopped coming out. | was healed.
(SiEnedl Miss a. Suffer, 800 Frank ST.,
McKees Rocks, Pa, April 10, 1916.
The majority Of skin ndscslptroubles
might be prevented by using Cuticura
Soap, and no other. for all toilet pur-
poses On the slightest sign Of redness,
roughness, pimples, rashes or dsndruf,
apply little Cuticura Ointment. Moth
ing purer, sweeter or more effective than
these fragrant ernollients for toilet and
nursery purposes.
Sample Each Free by Mail
With 52-p. Skin Book on request. Ad
dress postcard "Cuticura- Dept. n,
Boston" Sold throughout the world.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
TAKE MEN FROM PRISON
TO REBUILD TURNPIKE

Walter S. French has finished build
ing four mile stretch of the Phila-
delphia turnpike at Claymont. Be
cause of a scarcity Of labor. the con-
tractor applied to the trustees of the
New Castle County Workhouse and
obtained fifteen workmen. The men
we're taken to and from the operations
in an automobile. The contractor paid
the trustees 81 day for the use Of
each man. Each man was given his
dinner and 20 cents a day and paid the
expense Of hauling them to and from
the workhouse. There has been a de-
mand this summer for prison labor as
men were very scarce. The trustees
hired the men to corporations and
contractors.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
a1Nn ZINE ON HIM.

William Johnson, colored, charged
In City Court this morning. with
carrying a razor and revolver declsr-
Cd he had came 20 town TO see his sis
ter He was arrested Saturday night
at Front and Market streets and whey
brought in was found TO have beer
wanted for over two years on a charge
Of assault and battery. He was fined
500 and costs and six months in the
workhouse on the charge Of carrying
concealed dSadly weapons There be-
ing no evidence on the assault and
battery charge. however, the case
was nolle pressed
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
rrU. UTsU AT POLICE SPORTS.

General l. P. wickersham, president
Of the Police Commission. this morning
received information from the New
York Police Commissioners that Police
Sergeant William r. Shaw and Patrol
man Cantor. Of tho New York police de-
partment would be here for the police
sports. The two New York officers will
give iiu- iitsu demonstration. The
members Of the two ball teams who
practiced at the ball park on Friday
will hold another practice game at the
park tomorrow afternoon.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
HIT WITH BAT. RAN TO
Police, Then COLLAPSED

Bayard Quailes, colored, was held
under $500 bail for a hearing on We'd
nesday. in City Court this morning. on
a charge Of assault and battery on
Howard Norway. also colored. The
latter is in Delaware Hospital.
The trouble is alleged to have start
cd Saturday night in an argument.
Qualies struck Norway over the head
with a baseball bat Norway ran sew
eral squares to the police station.
where he collapsed. Physicians who
attended Norman say he Is not SER
iously hurt and will be out in a day or
two.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14

change. I later took Lydia z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and felt
q change for the better after the sec
ond day. took It until 1 was in good
healthy condition. / recommend the
Pinkham remedies 70 ell women as ]
have used them with good results. -
Mrs. MILFORD T. CUMMINGS, "a New
Street, Bridgeton. N. ].
Such testimony should bs accepted BY
ell women az convincing evidence Of
the excellence of Lydia F. Pinkhem's
Vegetable Compound as . remedy fer
the distressing ills Of women such es
displacements. Inflammation, liberation.
backsche, painful periods, nervousness
and kindred ailments.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
ATTRACTIONS AT sHELLPoT.

People who desire outings but are
afraid 20 leave the city for various
reasons. will find that Shellpot Park
is furnishing excellent smueNment
right AZ the door NJ Wilmington There
Is always good music az the free CON
certs a. the park and there is always
an excellent bill Of vaudeville in the
Family Theatre At prices which are
far lower than would he charged for.
the same entertainment in any other
theatre Shellpoi Park has been
vastly improved since last season and
ever since n has been improved II has
been drawing immense numbers Of
people.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
OFFICIALS confer ABOUT
The QUARANTINE LAW

DR.. A. f. Frantz, secretary OF the
State Board of Health. held a confer
ence this morning with Deputy Aitor-
ney General A. D.. Chaytor to clear
up some legal points in connection
with the quarantine that has been es-
tablished by the State Board as a pre-
caution against infantile paralysis
spreading TO Delaware. The quaran-
time is being enforced. as mapped out
by the board No case of the disease
has developed in this State.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
THnMAs MORRISON man.

Thomas Morrison died suddenly yes
terday morning A. his home in Chris
tiana. of apoplexy He was about 20
years Of age and is survived by a
widow end one daughter. Mrs. Thomas
Appleby Of near New Castle.
Mrs Morrison was aroused by the
means Of her husband and when she
learned his condition she called the
.neighborc and Or Peters ives called
in but death had claimed Mr.. Morri-
son before the doctor arrived.
Evening journal., 1916-08-14
IoHNsONs ARE FINED.

Everything was cuiet and respect
able at No. S55 Madison street, ac-
cording 10 Harry Johnson and Vaughn
G.. Johnson. who were arraigned In
City Court this morning on charges OF
keeping disorderly house at the ad-
dress. Numerous witnesses, however.
declared loud noises came from the
premises and disturbances continued
until late at night The Johnsons we're
fined 500 and costs.