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Evening journal., 1916-12-07
cENrrRY cIrn RNrNn rNnLr.

Siyty-three members of the readne
section Of the Round Table of the New
Century Club were present az the De
Cember meeting yesterday afternoon
Miss Mary II. Askcw Mather 7poke on
what Shall We Read to the child
REM"
Book baskets for the rural schools
are now be ms made ready and they
viii carry many OF the best known
chlldren's books Miss Ethel Wilson.
reader in the Friendly Stars see
ton, illustrated how children could
be interested In the study Of the heav-
enly bodies. '"rhe Fa'ryland of
Flowers" ard THE Fa a'ryland OF the
Stars" were two books recommended
for children
An interesting talk on "Our Chinese
Neighbors.' given by Mss Clara r.
RICHTER. a missionary to that country.
concluded the afternoons program
AZ the January meeting NJ as Emma
Lore will interpret "The Barbizon
Painters" Registration for the sec
ton will close on December 13.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
POWDER LADEN BARGE
ENDANGERED BY WIND

Almost swampod While being towed
from Deep Water Point TO mldsiream,
where @ steamship was awaiting the
cargo a barge carrying four freight
cars loaded with powder from the
Carney point plant Of the DUPONT Pow
der Co.. had 10 be run aground on
the Delaware shore yesterday after
noon The powder was to be loaded
ON a ship for Italy
Tossed by the high wind and waves.
The barge hogan TO an and sink 1t
listed so badly that one OF the cars,
loaded with 20 tons OF powder fell
overheard. Three OF ihe cars we're
saved and The powder in them taken
of when The barge founded
10 is believed The loss due TO the
powder going overheard win be slight.
If there ie any loss az an The ex-
plosive Is packed IN hermetically seal
ed cases that are tested against leaks
and moisture. Tho o9ses are being
removed from the cars on the river
bottom as rapidly as possible and it
Us expected that the only loss viii
he of cases that might have Strung
a leak 'fhe loss, if any. will not fall on
the DUPONT Compang as .ts rcspon-
s.blity closes as soon as the eAplo-
aives shipment leaves its wharf The
powder IN the car hat went over
board was valued al $50 600.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
SING 'SWEETHEARTS' At
PLAYHOUSE TONIGHT

A thousand dollar chandelier will
figure in the chateau scene Of
"sweethoarts.' the Hope Farm opera
opening at Tie Playhouse tonight.
This chandelier is from the Rosen-
bach Galleries ia philadelphia, and Is
an antique, and so is the beautiful
carved gilt frame that encloses a
portrait hung on the wall in the same
scene. The portrait was painted by
Douglas Duer, the well-known artist
1T took hours and hour and hours
TO make the tulips,' so Mrs. VIII
Nesbitt. the chairman of the prop
critics committee sa ID of the gay flow
ers which adoru the tulip beds in the
first act. The beds have real earth
in them. but the tulips are made by
hand. The committee members are
Miss Edith Dauforth and Miss Marion
Dunham.
Gnpin. vanTrump and Montgomery
have insured the chateau scene for
three thousand dollars, making the
insurance free gift to Hope Farm
very generously. Il will bo a scone
worth seeing, for six hundred yards
OF material have been specially dyed
for It's hangings and then there Us
the thousand dollar chandcl er No
pains have been spared TO make the
setting Of "Sweethearts' equal to the
music, and thus produce lovely
whole. satisfying to the eye and ear
| alike.
There are still good seats to be So
cured. o The dress rehearsal last
night revealed the excellent work OF
the principals and chorus and augur'
n fine presentaton.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
sI1FFRAGE ACTIVITIEs.

At a meeting OF the executive board Of
the Delaware Equal Suffrage Assoeia-
tion. held yesterday at the home OF
Miss Agnes y. Downey, Of No. 1927
West Tenth street, report OF the sui
frage activities ia Washington, D. -
was read One man lobbyist. A, E. ,
Tavlor. president Of the Mn's Equal
Suffrage League, CT Norfoh, Conn, is d
member Of the suffrage brigade. The
National Women's Suffrage Association
have moved into their new headquari
tiers. on Rhode Island avenue. and they
win give a house warming On Saturday
evening. The new suffrage hcadquarter'
formerly was the home OF Senator
Henry a. DUPONT. Mrs. Carrie Gait
president Of the National Women's Suf
trnee Association. spoke concerning the
Federal amendment. which viii h'
brought before this session Of Cor
ness
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
JUVENILE cuuRT WORK.

IN Juvenile Court yesterday two
boys. l3 and Il years old, were placed
on probation by Judge Pnckett. They
were. charged with disorderly conduc, at
Chestnut and Van Buren, streets.
The l6-year-old colored boy who
about a month ago broke Officer Yea
sey's fingers when he twisted away from
him while being placed under arrest, was
placed on probation and ordered TO pay
sl5 doctors bill, and 81 costs.
4 l2-yearol boy who ran away from
his home about FIVE weeks ago was
placed on probation. He WAS found by
the Philadelphia police about two weeks
ago.
A l6.year-old boy, charged with lar
ceny OF six handkerchiefs, had his ease
held up for ore week while the chief pro.
bation officer found a home for him IN
the country. It was found this boy had
no parents and no regular home.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
BAKER FAVORS Federal
AID FOR MUNITlON PLANTS
L,v The rniied Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec. 7.--Mu-
nihons plants in and near Philadel-
phia. created to supply the needs of
the European war. will be encouraged
to maintain their operat ons after the
European war as domestic military
preparedness measure, II the recon-
mendation of Secretary of War Baker,
in his annual report. made publ yes
terday, is approved by Congress
The question that Secretary Baker
raises is whether the United States
should enlarge its own arsenals and
munition plants or encourage the
maintenance of the plants bred by
the needs OF European armies. Mr.
Baker reaches the conclusion that IL
would be more economical TO give
financial encouragement OF some sort
10 the private munition factories.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
AT TIE MAJESTIC.

Today and tomorrow the Majestic
Theatre presents "The Mariyrdom OF
Philip Strong" That will not alone
suit the average fan, as IL is strong
dramatic production, we'll acted, hut
should make a strong appeal TO every
good Chr stian. every member of the
church. regardless OF what denomina-
lion. The production IS from the pen
of the Rev. Charles NJ. Sheldon, whose
other notable contributions to litera-
ture. "The CrucihXion Of Philip
Strong" and In His steps" created
a profound impression at the time of
their publication. Robert Conness. a
Wilmington favorite Of stock company
renown. and Mabel Trunnelle have
the leading roles, supported by an
other Wilmington favorite. Helen
Strickland.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
AT TIE GARRIrK.

Frances and Ross, Wilm ngton boys
who are appearing al the Garrick The
atre this week, are certainly MAKING
a hit with the theatre patrons OF their
home town This Is their first pro
fessional appearance in Wilmington
and they have no reason TO apologize
for their work They are experts az
ali sorts Of variations OF the clog,
while their hae5lght dance is n dis
tinct novelty. Their work is fast and
Their steps accurate In addition 70
being good dancers. they are also
comedians, and thev are mok'ne lot
of new friends IN their home town.
Their act is one Of the features o.
the anniversary bill at the Carrick.
which IS tho talk of tho town.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
NR. H0ELLE DOES THE HONORS.

Members Of the Union Fire Com
pany were entertained last night in
their engine house by Charles Hoelle
a member Of the company. whose
marriage was recently announced
Mr.. Hoelle and his bride were SER
enaded by the hremen on Monday
night at their home, Lancaster ave
nue. and Scott street. The affair last
n rht was much enjoyed. Several
Organizations of which Mr.. Hoelle is
member have visited him since his
marriage.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
nrATH HITS cAsr.

Allegations that the prosecuting
witness was dead caused the dismiss
sal Of William Blackston in City
Court this morning when arraigncd
on a charge OF breach Of the peace
with Alverta Harris. colored woman.
The announcement OF the condition
Of the witness caused a stir in court
until the nature OF the offense was
described and it was explained the
trouble had occurred January 10.
1915. The witness is said 10 have
died natural death.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
MRS. HnLES HOME.

Mrs Florence Bayard HiIles. chair.
man Of the State Congressional Union,
returned today from Newark, y. j..
where she addressed the annual meeting
Of the New Jersey Congressional Union
yesterday Mrs Hilles also attended
the opening Of Congress in Washing on
this week, and WAS among the group OF
Congressional Unionists who made the
silent banner demonstration while
President Wilson was reading his mes
sqro
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
lT mn YIrT0Rfl.

The weird fascination tha ntvs'erv
plays exercise over the minds OF the
public, was again demonstrated yester-
day at the Victoria. where the newest
attraction OF this kind, "The Sultara,
was shown to crowded houses at all
performances. "The Sultana" is q
priceless Jewel and the fashion in
which It meanders among a number
of people. each OF whom has no le.
climate right to IT, forms the plot
OF this intensely interesting play Ruth
Roland, the pretty Gold Rooster star
Is the principal figure in "The sui
tana.' The newest chapter OF The
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
Wesley Church TRUSTEE
TO Be CALLED TO TRIAL

One Of the trustees OF Wesley N q.
Church as 10 be paced on
trial on Wednesday evening next on
a charge Of causing dIssension in the
church in violation OF the Book OF
Discipline Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. The name OF the trustee Is
withheld
The law Of the church makes II the
duty Of the pastor Of the church, the
Rev. George a. Cooke, TO preside az
the trial and to see that the rights of
all parties are guarded.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
HE'LL PAY TINE COsTs.

Charged with having obtained a
coat under false pretences from Smell
lenburg and Company, Thomas Cum
nngham in City Court this morning
was dismissed upon application OF
the prosecuting witness when IL was
shown he had returned the coat and
offered to make restitution for dam
ages and pay the costs. It was al
LEGGED Cunningham had obtained the
coat upon repTes entations that Her
bert Merrill would pay for the gar
menf
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
Governor ELECT
VISITS new BUILDING

Governor-eiect John G Townsend
was a visitor at the city building this
morning While there ho called on C..
s. Rice. collector Of taxes, and other
city officials.
Ciovernor.elect Townsend attended
the funeral Of former Governor Pres
ton Lea. I'm this city yesterday
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
AUTOS COLLTnF.

An automobile owned by Walker
and Egan. OF No. 22O West Eighth
street, and driven by Edward Allen.
collided with another machine owned
by the Taxi Company. OF No. 10 Wes.
Eleventh street and driven by Edward
Hurd and bearing license number
1850. at Eighth and Orange streets
at about clock this morning, dam
aging the Walker and Egan machine
10 the extent OF about 800.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
rAEY cor MIcn nAME

Captain s. p. Atkins. member OF
City Council from The Second ward
and Frank Jones. have returned from
a cunning trip 10 Milton aud vicinity.
In four days they begged 80 rabbits.
a6 birds, ducks and woodcocks.
They report that game ia plentiful
in that section OF the State. They
were the guests Of Captain Adkins
nephew about two miles from Milton
while away.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
AL LIE ouEEN.

Every appearance OF Theda Bara in
creases her popularity with the photo
play fans OF this city. Yesterday at
The Queen she made her appearance
Ia "The Vixen" and every seat in
this spacious theatre was filled a.
every performance and az times T. was
necessary TO form a waiting line. "The
Vixen" is a good. straight drama, the
kind that keeps one Interested through
out and there Is sufficient humor add
ed by those famous Lee children, who
come Ina for more than one laugh. Miss
Bara's acting is as usual Of the high
standard expected OF her. She is sur
rounded by a strong cast
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
ENTERTAIN AT DANCE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred 4. Curtis and
Mr. and Mrs. F. Lindsey Curtis enter
ia a'ned a number OF their friends at a
dance in the New Century Club last
evening The clubrooms were charm
ingly decorated with vines, smiIax ard
other green plants A feature Of the
evening was the cotillon. which was
led by Fl. Rodney Sharp. Attractive
favors were given during the German
Oglesby's Orchestra played for the
dancing.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
ANrl,sUFFRAeisTs 70 MEET.

Anti suffragists swooped down upon
Washington, d. c.. today and opened
their annual national convention. Mrs
Arthur Murray Dodge, president OF the
National Association of Women Op
posed to Woman's Suffrage. presided
Representatives from this State went
to Washington this morning and they
will take an active part in the con
vention Mrs HeuTy r. Thompson
president OF the Delaware Asgoc'a-
tion Opposed 70 Woman's Sunrs &c
will present a report of the State As
sociafiOn
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
WILMINGTON DELEGATION
? Leaves FOR WASHINGTON

Nlavor James F. Price. Colonel George
4. Elliott. Alfred D. Warner. Jr.. Cap
tain Horace Wilson, Charles Iopkis anu
others went to Washing on, d. C., today
10 attend the session Of the Natlona
Rivers and Harbors Congress, which
convened in that city yesterday The
local delegates were joined at the capita
bv Senator Willard Salisbury and Con
pressman Thomas ". Miller.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
MOTHER GOES TO
KIDDTFS' COVRT.

Only sixteen years OF age and
mother Of two babies, SUSIE Gilbert
colored. charged in City Court this
morning with disorderly conduct. was
remanded 10 the custody OF the Juve-
nile Court pending investigation OF
her case. She is alleged TO have call
ed another colored woman an old
COW"
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
SHOWER FOR MISS WILSON.

Friends Of Miss EFie NJ. Wilson,
for the past two years assistant 10 the
Rev W. F. Corkran, pastor OF Union
NJ. h. Church, viii present her with a
variety shower at the church home.
No. sos Wanhington street tomorrow
evening. beginning at o'clock. Mem
bers of the church and friends of Miss
Wilson are invited
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
wRANGLr OVER rms CASE.

Legal tilts between Percy Warren
Green prosecuting attorney. and
James salisbury. counsel for the de-
fendaut. occupied most oi tho time in
the hearing Of Walter Harris colored,
who was aTraigned in City Court this
morning on a charge OF larceny. Har-
ris was alleged 30 have taken q sweat
or. valued az 81. from store al
Eighth and Lombard streets. Harris
was held under $500 bail for court.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
aslc NIGHT WITH EDEN LODGE

Tonight will be the last big night"
Of Eden Lodge. No. "a. l. O. o. r.,
until after the Christmas holidays
The second and third degrees will be
conferred on It's large class OF candi-
dates. Fairfax Lodge will confer the
second degree and Eden's stan The
third Following the degree work. a
banquet will be served and a general
good time enjoyed
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
At THE SAVOY.

The attractions a, the Savoy for the
balance of the week are Boots and
Siddles." showing today and "broken
Chains" showing Friday and Satur-
day Boots and Saddles" SO a screen
version Of Eugene Walters famous
stage play. featuring LILLIAN West,
and is a play with tremendous dra-
matte interest World pictures
Brady-Made have a big treat IA store
for their followers IN their prOduc-
tion Of Broken Chains IN which
Carlyle Blackwell and Ethel Clayton
take the leading parts. Unusual situ-
ations. splendid characterizations end
thrills abound In IT,
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
DR. CHASE MARRIEs -AGAIN.

Dr. Theodore l.. Chase OF Philadel-
phia, who is connected with the surgi-
cal STAFF OF the Homeopathic Hospital
oi this city, and DR.. Agnes Barr OF
Philadelphia. were married in New
York yesterday. II is Dr.. Chase's
third matrimonial venture. he having
been divorced from his previous wives.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
NTNETEENTH MN T0R SAMrEL

Back again. Samuel This Is nine
teen times for YOU" Judge Church
man exclaimed when Samuel Nc
Clenaghan was arraigned in City
Court this morning on a charge OF
being drunk. Samuel was fined $40
and costs
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
FlRE DAMAGES HOUSE.

Fire in the cellar Of the house at
No. AZ West Second. street yesterday
afternoon caused damages amounting
to about S25. A still alarm was sent
TO the Fame Fire Company, whose
members responded. Annie Living.
ston rs the tenant OF the house
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
$4,000 FOR Delaware
BAY FISH HATCHERY
Rr tn rnited pres..

WASHINGTON. Dec THE House
today passed the Burke bill apprupri-
atng $685. 600 for the establishment OF
fish hatcheries and fish culture sta
tions. Each station gets $4,000 with
the exception Of the Maryland or Vir-
ginia station which gets $4,000. The
bill provides for a station at the mouth
OF Delaware Bay.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
DEATHS.
RObcrt c. Wilson.

WILSON -Ncar Glasgow. Del. on be-
ccmber q, 1919, Rober. g., son of
Harry and Grace Wilson.
Relatives and friends are invited 10
attend tho funeral services, AZ the resi-
dencc of his grandparents. William
Brady. near Glasgow ON Sunday, De-
ccmbcr 10. a. ! ctiock. lntcrmcnt at
Newark cemetery.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
CANNERS TO MEHT nm.

Three hundred OF more Gamers. az
fliated with the Tri-stato Gamers
Association. will convene IN this city
in annual convention JauaIy n. %
and %. The sessions viii be held
at the Hotel dupont. and on the even
ing OF January % q banquet will be
given in the City Club.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
HISTORIANS MAY Get
THE old CITY HALL
lContinued from First Pagel

N''AtAhtNN AANA' 'tnN eN''
separately brought bid OF $4,000.
Mr. Braunsten was the high bidder
Tor this parcel Of land.
Then the properties were put up
for sale as a whole Mr.. Braunstein
and Mr. Hopes were CHIEF bidders,
Mr. Hopes finally topping Mr.
Braunstein aad securing the property
for $4,000
Among the bidders were John =.
Nlelds representing the Delaware
Historical Society; william f. Kurtz,
who represented John S. Mullin; S
N. Braunstcin. who represented a
syndicate. and Henry Hopes. who
represented John S Mullin.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
aMAsnnE nF LIFE.s

"The Masquo Of Life which viii be
seen A. The Playhouse on December is
la 90 and q, il unusual not only tor
the spectacular bigness of many of its
scenes. but for the beauty of the grand
pantomime' in which the complete bal
lot from he Ia Scala Opera House,
Milan, appears
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
Attractions at the Theatres

Florence Rose Fashion photoplay'
also pleased the Victoria patrons.
especially the fair element. This
double bill viii be shown for the last
time today.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
nruF pRINcE OF PILsEN.-

"The Prince OF pilsen, the popular
musical comedy claimed 10 be the most
successful entertainment OF its class
shown in recent years. will be seen al
The Playhouse on December l aand 10.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
NATIONAL THEATRE.

Mr.. Hopkins presents the great
Crimson Stain" series in the "Black
Mask" on Friday. II shows some
nearly impossible feats. Snow
Bird" Is being shown today.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
FINE CARELESS DRIVES.

Failure to give a signal by raising
his hand that he intended 10 turn
the automobile he was driving from
Delaware avenue into Orange street.
cost Robert Hills in City Court this
morning 81 and costs.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
BARACA CLlSS no ENrERTAIN.

Baraca Bible Glass Of Union N. E.
sunday school VIII hold its monthly
mecting tonight at the home Of Ralph
Hughey, No. S23 Monroe street. and
viii entertain the Philatbea Bible
Glass Refreshraeuts will be served.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
MERCANTILE SECTION sNokER.

The mercantile section OF the Cham
ber Of Commerce will have smoker
at the HcSei dupont tonight.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-19
VERDICT OF GUILTY YESTERDAY
FIRST SINCE LAW BECAME
EFFECTIVE
Convicted Speake25y Operator ASK
For New Triat-Motroc 10 Be
Argued M2n9ay

We. M jury T.: - G'.f"ndaMi
guilty a. c::3-E@: - al - E"li
geDllemer.
We DO
These vo:1s. - ~--:.,..,. ii .l:,
-weiv- -=- 80 =. -. r.. rouit
-oon buI -: ---s,-> o,!ors> ia
PASS vppa - ~. - innocence Gt
JAMES Sac 49,. ;..."-'.': ,i'raNetsE Of
--ato-: rs :n-.cai QUESTION nj appfora!
% =. sgt! :--C::C. i-nIu H. lips Of
DeFu!y Circuit Clerk Harry Ilnuse aE:i
me :a.c: :-si,o..s- Q! III iwety" ncn
who's sentiments "a" verdict *
pressed. electrified III crowd If $p'.'.
Is:o-s Skiing n tHr i".nl;i4i.! court
loom reS;erl.:.r evening Wien -.
Eachnau ve-t:C; was reiurl.s'd.
The s;np!e proceeding wi! =" 'i""i,
as an important "vt.n; il II" history
of the CniO crlmina! cnurt. Il vas
the frs: vc-tic: j: guilty T"tu!n"d
agains; an alleged fuSt law viu;@,o!
il. tina, co;irt sine nc state pf0ii!Oi'
lion law became effective on n" !lGSt
cay OF July. 1917.
Motion Fer New Tr;a'.
A;torne: Fred l.. Naury. WaC de
Tended Bachman. as soon a III" yer
dict was reau ami the furry IN ;hc
court room occaSioued by the S'ir-
prise al the verdict had subsidized.
asked Judge Alan II. Rnhiuso:i 20 So.
aside the verdict and grant Il new trial.
arguments on this motion vii be sub
United to Judge Robinson by couns2!
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-19
First Y0st LQW Conviction
Returned in Criminal Court
Was Against James Bachman

iov Bach!uuu ami thC state Monday
morning. Fac uIuuu was r,mauIcd ~
tie custody ri Sheriff 4. /. Sweeney
Hactmar was Indicted by ii" grand
ilirv at tn. unrninG ut ;tlr present term
OF court. julntly with Albert klriTicS
Oh Il cilarce ii aprralirS Il SDeIkra@:
z: No .":;3 Main street. The n'teASI
elected 10 Try tn" eases SeT"ra':,
which waS agreed 10 ny Assistant
Prosecuting Attorney Frank y. uljrI"il
v no represented n" state. X was al
l,.Gvd iiI.:t i;aciuGau MAS only working
tor kir.Hlry Wiln had i GoHerNlu"nt
S,ai,,I. covering: in'- retail ,;.'s OF Ilqlin"
III This u!acr.
TnIou"ii Prohibition Commissioner
Bert Phillips and Deputy Martin Nell
dor. iAr state introduced! evidence
that when ;iIc building in question "aS
searched by TIN prohibition Squad they
found BaCnlnttn IL charge oil the pl&cH
anal three men wrrr III 4 room drink
;nc when '!ir officers entered the
house. y lliau. il Was testified. entered
ih. huu.<,. while the officers were there
anH dcpu>i;rd 30 gallons OF wh!Skey
II" waS grabbed by Deputy CGmmls
siuuer NciLcg. Cu;ttinrn@ their search
according ~ Ihv testimony. the Off
GERS visited the cellar where they
found six dozen bottles Of beer on Ice
and three baskets OF beer.
Injunction Against Bachman
preE;0 us 10 The raid which resulted
in thu arrest OF k'achman. his indict
mrnt jointly with kletzley and MS
conviction yesterday, Bachman held :,
government stamp for the retail sale
OF liquor al No. ni25 Main street. The
prohibition department forced him OF;
Of business at that place by an lnjunc'
ZION secured from Judge II. c. Hcrvey,
in circuit court. Then. it is claimed
by prohibition officers. RaChman
tranferred the government STAMP 10
No. Alley L.. AT the expiration OF
that stamp, it was brought out at tne
trial in the review Gf his operations,
Bachman paid the government tax to
retail liquor at Np. 34QG Main street
from which place he was oustcd by a