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Evening journal., 1917-12-21
C0NTINIE C0TRT CAsEs.

Though there were 20 cases listed
for trial in Municipal Court today. but
i5 minutes elapsed from The opening
until the court crier dismissed the ses-
sion. OF the cases. two were for dis
orderly conduct. one for assault and
battery, three for receiving stolen
goods. one on larceny and three against
one defendant-tvo Of them charging
the sale Of liquor without a license
and the other a charge of keeping a
house Of ill fame. All the cases were
continued until Friday, December 2S.
One petty case. that Of disorderly
conduct, was disposed Of and The defen-
dant lightly fined.
The three charges Of receiving stolen
goods grew out OF the arrest several
days ago when three men were taken
into custody on the charge OF stealing
beans and coffee from the wholesale
house OF George W. Bush & Co. and
disposing Of the goods 10 small stores
in Wilmington.
There were nine Witnesses present
IN the case OF Madeline Robinson. a
Negress, charged with keeping a house
Of IN fame and selling liquor without
license.
Evening journal., 1917-12-21
d.. REESE CHOSEN HEAD OF
PHILA. BRANCH. CHEMISTS

Dr. Charles L. Reese. "a director OF
the dupont Company and head OF rs
chemical department was elected last
night president of the Philadelphia
branch 0f the American Chemical So
cioty. This Is one Of the largest
branches Of the society IN the United
states and Includes. in IFS membership.
many notable scientists a large mum
her of chemists attached 20 interests In
Wilmington, and other places nearby.
are among them
Dr. Reese issone Of the most widely
known scientists and chemists In this
country. and his work In connection
with the manufacture of explosives
and other chemical problems has es-
tablished his reputation firmly. He
was born I'm baltimore Maryland and
received his education in Johns Hop
kins University the University of Vlr-
ginia, and afterwards studied abroad at
Heidelberg and Gottingen. winning de-
greos in those universities and special
.zing in chemistry and physics.
ON his return from Europe he be-
came am instructor OF chemistry In
Johns Hopkins University; was after
wards "a professor Of chemistry and
physics at Wake Forest College and
nlled a chair IN these sciences at the
South Carolina Military Academy, and
returned then 10 Johns Hopkins Uni
vcrsity TO teach
he became associated with the du-
pont interests in June. 1902. He organ
lied the chemical department Of the
company and has been at the head Of
it, directing It's forces. during the ex-
traordlnary development of the last few
years, both in regard 10 ats expert
ments and progress in military explo-
slves and in the great expansion i'm the
manufacture Of commercial products
lie was recently elected 10 the board Of
directors.
lie FIRST developed I'm this country the
contact process for making fumic sui
phuric acid and was the director in
the work OF developing new processes
and efficiency work which brought
about enormous savings i'm chemical
operation when the European war
made such demands on the nation.
When The European war shut or the
importation Of certain raw materials
here, under Or. Reese's leadership. new
processes Tor those raw materials were
developed in this country with such
quickness that there was no delay IN
filling orders for military explosives.
Dr. Reese is a Fellow OF the American
Association for the Advancement Of
Science; member OF the American
Chemical Society; member Of the So
ciety Of Chemical Industry; member
Of American Institute Of Chemical En-
gineers; member Of the Franklin IN
stitute; American Academy OF Politi-
cal and Social Science; member Of the
Chemists Club. Of New York; asso-
ciate member Of the Naval Consulting
Board and chairman Of the Delaware
state Committee Of that body; men,
ber OF the Wilmington Country Club,
and holds membership in many foreign
chemical societies.
Evening journal., 1917-12-21
P. { ]. CO. Gets
RIVER FRONT LAND
Council Ratiiies Pretended
Lease" That Government
Work May Not be Stopped
ACTION WILL END
MANDAMUS SUIT

With President Of City Council Lyons
protesting against what he termed
forced patriotism and Councilmen For
wood and Mearns Joining with him in
voting IN the negative. members Of
Council last night settled the long
drawn dispute between the Council and
the Pusey and Jones Company, over the
question Of leasing lands 10 the COM
pany along the Chrlsiana river. when
they approved the lease entered into
with the Pusey and Jones Company by
the Board Of Harbor Commissioners
some months ago. Council has refused
90 allow Homer C. simmons clerk OF
Council. TO sign the lease and the case
was taken into court by the pusey and
Jones Company, where 70 is now pend.
ing.
ON Monday Of this week members Of
Council held a conference with Resi-
dent Judge Rice in the judges cham
hers and 10 is understood that the ac-
ton taken last night was a result of
this conference.
Council has contended that the Board
ot harbor Commissioners had no right
60 execute the lease for the river front
land 10 question and In the resolution
passed last night. empowering the city
to enter into the lease. 70 is clearly
stated by Council that the lease exc
cuted by the Hlrbor Commissioners is
@ pretended lease"
The resolution which was passed by
Council 10y a vote Of ten ayes and
three nays, was as follows.
Whereas, The Board or Harbor Com
missi0ners on or about the second day
Of November A. d. 1917. executed a
pretended lease to the pusey and Jones
Company, OF the city OF Wilmington. OF
certain lands set ont by meies and
hounds I'm said pretended lease: and
the said company, upon The assumption
tnat said lease was a valid one. exc
cutcd certain war contracts with the
United States Government which
should be rushed 10 completion with
out unnecessary delay; and
Whereas The said pretended lease
was, and Is "a nullity "The Mayor and
Council Of Wilmington" alone having
aforementioned character: and
Whereas. "The Council feels IL 10 bs
iis patriotic duty, at the present tim,
pro bono publico, 10 relieve the said
Pusey and Jones Company Of the en-
harrasslng predlcament IN which sait
unauthorized action, on the part OF th'
Board OF Harbor Commissioners hal
loit 10. and also IN every possible way 9,
assist the United States Government a.
10 said aforementioned war contracts
now therefore be 10
/ Resolved, By Tho Council" that 70
/ the purposes above mentioned, and 10
none other. the said "The Council" i
so far as % legally may so do. hereb
raiifes and confirms the said above
/ mentioned lease. and hereby treats %
same as though 10 had been made D..
| ''lhe Mayor and Council OF Whining
ton alone. and without any sugges
1ion, approval or action on the part o
the said Board OF liarbor Commission
crs.
Evening journal., 1917-12-21
MISS LAURETTE TAYLOR.

Miss Laurette Taylor. who comes to
the Playhouse December 2s and %. in
Happiness" the new comedy by J..
Hartley Manners. is determined not 20
become a zone part" actress. After
she had made her big hit a few years
ago IN peg o. My Heart" it looked as
II that Is what she would have 10 be.
She played Peg for three years. Then
she rebelled and one Of the conditions
upon which she signed the contract TO
appear under the management or klaw
aud Erlanger and George T.. Tyler. was
that they would give her a repertoire.
With that end In view. Mr.. Manners,
who is Miss Taylors husband. has
written a series OF plays for her in
which she will have a wide scope for
the display OF her virtuosity. "Happi-
ness" is one Of the plays Mr..
Manners wrote It first IN The form Of
a little one-sct piece. which Miss Tay-
lor presented at a charity matinee in
New York once while she was ap-
pearing there in peg o. My Heart"
She made a tremendous hit in IL, and
now Mr.. Manners portrays the sprite-
like elhsh character OF Jenny, a little
dressmaker's apprentices
Evening journal., 1917-12-21

steam up, speeding on its way. All
OF the characters and the entire chorus
people this palace Of the rails. thus
Offering to American musical comedy
one OF its most unique situations
Grecian dancing girls soldiers in khaki
ana the American Indian indlviduallze
the ensembles. There are terpsichor-
can feats, topical songs OF the rail and
or the spirit Of the story. and a pre-
cipiiate end 10 the Joy special when the
train is held up by bandits OF the
road.
Evening journal., 1917-12-21
Attractions At The City Theatres
AT TIRE GAHRICK.

1.-The Children Of Confucius." Miss
Dons Fong Cue and Harry Haw, ma
tives OF China, are making a hit at
the Garrick Theatre this week. in
novel and artistic act showing the
Chinese conception OF American songs
Both sing and dance beautifully. both
as Americans and Chinese, appearing
however, in Chinese costumes and amid
Oriental surroundings. They have
splendid voices and show marked ia
millarity with the songs OF the present
day. Il is one Of the most elaborate
productions Of the kind ever seen here.
and is staged accordingly.
Evening journal., 1917-12-21
At THE MAJESTIC.

Vivian Martin, a very popular Para
mount star will be seen a. the Ma
iestic Theatre today and tomorrow IN
her latest Paramount Picture. THE
Fair Barbarian" arranged for the
screen by Edith Kennedy from Fran
ces Hodgson Burnett's story Of the same
name. Noted for her fashionable and
extensive wardrobe. Miss Martin is giver
opportunity in THE Fair Barbarian" "a
wear some Of the most attractive cos
tunes OF her career. These include a
dinner frock Of georgeite and pan vel
vet, extremely dscolleite and worn with
a Bandeau holding a cluster Of ostrich
plumes and huge ostrich feather fan
a chiffon and lace ncgligec, a street cos
tune In mannish style with a 1let OF
white chamois, and other stunning
dresses and picture hats.
Evening journal., 1917-12-21
santa VISITS COUNCIL
after CHARGES ARE MADE

Members Of City Council were sur
prised last evening when Councilman
Abberger announced that he had a
painful duty 90 perform, that OF pre-
ferring charges against fellow mem
ber. This member. Dee said had been go
ing about the city talking about him.
Councilman Caihcart and other MEM
hers AS he made these assertions the
Counclmen looked aghast he named
Councilman Ward, of Eighth Ward a.
The guilty party, and asked that Mr..
Ward explain his action on the floor Of
Council
Councilman Ward, who was taken by
surprise. pleaded guilty TO the charges,
saying that while they were true, he
did not understand how Councilman
Abberger had heard Of his statements.
He said that he did not know Just how
10 reply at this time. he said that
there were two members whose action
he, too. had noted, and because OF their
efficient services he thought they should
be- rewarded
Councilman Ward then presented
gold pieces TO Homer $. simmons, clerk
Of Council and John simmons. tho
baillff. and a special gift was made 10
Louisa Baldwin assistant 10 Mr.. Sim
mons.
II then dawned on the members OF
Council that the charges were a
frame-up and good humor prevailed
Clerk simmons presented each mem-
Der Of Council with a neckt,e and Presi-
dent Lyon wished his fellow-membors
a merry Christmas, and he in turn was
wished many hapuy returns Of the sea-
son by the Councilmen. The Council
made 70 clear that they extended their
well wishes to the entire city and an
the residents within the bounds of Will
mington.
Evening journal., 1917-12-21
v. Z. II. 4. NONnNATEs-

Members OF the Volunteer Firemen's
Relief Association, at a meeting last
night nominated the following mem
bers FOR the various offices. which are
70 be elected at the meeting TO be
held on January i1: President. William
j. Lutz; vicc-president. d. r. McCul
lion; secretary, William +. Callahan.
Sr.; financial secretary. :. J.. France
treasurer. 4. j. Cross: trustees-G. l.
Farrell Z. T. Mealey, G. C. Roller. q.
X. Maxwell, F. r. Hyland. James r.
Parthree, Joseph Morrow, William Tall
ley investigating committee-George
Rogerson, George Harrigan, ]. r. Ma
loney, G. l.. Watson; auditing COM
mittee-M. v Farrell, G. ". Sasse, E.
D. Crawford G.. A. Donahue. James f.
Kane; caretaker. William II. Bailey.
Evening journal., 1917-12-21
AT THE SAVOY

Miss Margarita Fisher, one OF the
most popular OF screen stars, whose
delight is in fast action where her
llm offerings arc concerned. has been
given just what she wants in Miss
Jackie Of the Army" the attraction at
the Savoy Theatre today and tomorrow.
"a new American Mutual production
which depicts this charming little
comedienne in the role OF Jackie Shcr-
wood. daughter Of regular army col
onel. stationed at an American canton
mcnt
Evening journal., 1917-12-21
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES
IN COLORED SCHOOLS

The Monday Club presented Christ
mas candy 90 the students of No. -
school this afternoon. Christmas c1-
ercises were held at the Howard
school this afternoon. an elaborate pro
gram being presented one week from
today a special matinee Will be glvcn
at tho National Theatre for the stu
dents Of the colored schools Of the
city. starting at 230 o'clock, and there
will be aDpropriaic exercises IN con
ncciiOn with it
Evening journal., 1917-12-21
AT THE VICTORIA

"A marriage license covers a multi
tudo Of indiscretions." These We're the
words Of her father when pretty Olive
Thomas. as Corinno Chilverc. returned
90 tho family home after a most shock
ing adventure. Tn the comedy-drama.
'lndiscrcet Corinne. at the Victoria
Theatre today and tomorrow
She had defined ali conventions, hsC
disported herself as a masked dancer
In a Gay White Way cafe. and as d
result had been disowncd by her par
cnts.
Evening journal., 1917-12-21
sTI-nENTs CEIERRATE.

Special TO TIE EVENING JOUhNAL
DOVER. Del, Dec. 2i.-With' bonilres
and marching through the streets Of
Dover at an early hour this morning
beating Spans. etc, the students and
others Interested In the endowment
fund Of the Wesley Collegiate Institute
which ended at midnight last night,
celebrated the victory in an enthusiastic
manner
Evening journal., 1917-12-21
EnEN LOnGE MEETING.

At the weekly meeting of Eden Lodge,
T. o. O. F., held last night. two candI-
dates were received. a very Interest
ing session was held. An important
meeting Of the zone thousand member
ship committee is called for next
Thursday night. when every member
OF this committee Is urged to- be
present.
Evening journal., 1917-12-21
OIFFN DF DANCE

There's plenty Of fun and good dane
ing 10 be had tonight if you attend
the SNOWFALL Dance at Dawsons Queen
ne Dance tQnight. on Christmas there
Will be a matinee and evening re-
cepton.
Evening journal., 1917-12-21
TODAY IN The THEATRES
At THE PLAYHOUSE

AT THE PLAYHOUSE
show Of Wonders musical ex-
travaganza.
At THE GARRICk.
Vaudeville.
At The QUEEN.
. William s. Hart in "The silent
Man ,Photoplsy).
AT THE MAJESTIC.
The Fair Barbarian ,Photoplay).
At 'THE VICTORIA.
"lndiscreet Corinne" iPhotoplay).
AT THE SAVOY.
Miss Jackie Of the Army" Photo
play.
Al TIE LYRIC
Musical Comedy.
Evening journal., 1917-12-21
TRUST co. TO CHARGE
FOR SMALL ACCOUNTS

In accordance with the action Of ihe
Clearing House Association, the Della
ware Trust Company Is today mailns
10 all 1f IT'S depOsitors, letter as fol
lows:
TO the Depositors OF the Delaware
Trust Company:
AT a meeting OF the Wilmington
Clearing House Association, held De
cember 10, 1917, a representative Of
each member OF the association being
present, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, our member banks are
carrying many accounts operated at a
loss for insufficient balance, and ow-
ing 10 the excessive cost Of bank sta
fionery, additional taxes and higher
salaries:
Resolved, That we strongly recon-
mend that charge be made by the
depository Of at least 81 per month, as
compensation toward covering the
loss.
where's, There has developed an
extensive practice with some deposit
tors TO draw ched,s against their ac-
counts before making a deposit me-
cessitating considerable trouble and eX-
pense upon each member returning
those checks for insufficient funds
Therefore Resolved, That this as
sociation unanimously recommends
each member bank and trust company
TO charge 80 cents on each check so
returned.
I'VE, therefore, beg TO advise that
the Delaware Trust Company Will make
the charges in accordance with the
above resolutions, to take effect, begin
ming December 2i. 1917.
Very truly yours
civilian G. TAYLOR,
ice-Prcsldent."
This letter explains itself eXoept.there
IS no indication as 20 the size Of the
account. on which the charges will be
made. 10 has been named from the
trust company that the monthly charge
will only be made on accounts avcrag-
ine a daily balance Of s25 and less. This
Is i'm accordance with the practice OF
the financial institutions In great
many other cities. and IL is considered
by bankers TO be a just charge, as these
small accounts are a considerable eX-
pense 10 a bank.
The charge Of 30 cents for each check
returned for lack Of funds Is believed
10 be justified, 10 that Il will dscour-
pge tho issuance Of checks before the
deposits are made in the bank.
Inquiry Of other banks and trust
companies i'm Wilmington today elected
the information that they had taken no
action as vet on the clearing house
resolution, but expect to consider II in
the near future.
Evening journal., 1917-12-21
10 OPEN REsTAuRANr

+. p. Nobis. proprietor Of the Aim
scow restaurant. expects 90 reopen 70
on Christmas Day. 10 has been elab-
oratciy Improved.
Evening journal., 1917-12-21
DEATHS
COurtland Williams.

NNNAAA"AN NNN"NANf
WILLlANS-Courtland Williams. agef
q years, only son of Former Repre-
sentative W. g.. Williams. ~elbyvilie.
Delaware, died at the Jefferson Hos
pital, Philadelphia, Pa this morning
Evening journal., 1917-12-21
FOOT. TOOT"

The Playhouse is 10 have premier
for its Christmas attraction. 10 is 10
be "Toot, loot" which will be offer
ed b. Henry W. Savage Tuesday and
Wednesday. December % and 26, with
matinees The patrons OF the Play
house will have the pleasure Of hear
ing "Toot. Toot" for the first time.
as its initial performances will be
given in this city. The company and
production will arrive here Monday,
December 23, from New York. and give
a dress rehearsal Monday night. Tn
doubtedly this premier viii be the
artistic event Of the season. "Toot,
loot" Is the harbinger Of the coming
Of Joy special in the habits Of a
Pullman sleeper with the ubiquitous
Pullman porter. O. sprinkling OF rice
and train mobilization Of United state.
soldiery en- route 20 camp. Introduced
scenicaly is a railway terminal OF "a
city OF the west. a Pullman car and
an open piece OF country with the
Rockies. The Pullman is shown, all
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sweeping DEFENSE
PLAN FOR CITY
lcontInued Ion 81 ~


nure motor cars. motor trucks. motor
boats. railway transportation. chaw
,eors recruiting for national guard,
recruiting for navy. air defense. SUD
DIV and industrial cooperation. tnese
sub-commlttees we're named by a CON.
mittee composed OF David r. Marvel
John S. Rossell. David Snelienour2.
Adiutant General J. T Wickersnam'
and Peter J. Ford.
In behalf Of the special committee
m subcommittee. David n. Marvel
offered a resolution relative 10 dis
playing the American flag throughout
he city. and 20 the singing ot inc
. 'Star-Snangled Banner In the puolc
schools The resolution met With
aearty support and was adopted Il
leads
Resolved. II rs tho sense of
this meeting ttat The American
tag shall be displayed on an Pub
10 buildings and on private resi-
1enccs where feasible and that
tbs star Spangled Banner shall
he sung daily AZ the opening ct an
schools. and that the secrt'a!f
shall he instructed % give pnn-
lie announcement 10 tHir iN''-"
ton
After calling the meeting 70 order
former Congressman Miller. SAID ne
believed that In the near tutute Gov
ernor Townsend would appoint ?
state committee. similar 20 the one g.
ready organized in This City. TO &C.
ecribed Delaware. with MS moniilohl
plants. as a prize for any enemy l.al
nieht reach these shores UT. Nliiier
advocated The taking of steps N IS
fahlish q station here for anti aifcfail
runs. also % see that Major j. warner
Reed. az the State militia, is suppilee
with two full batialions, 50 they wouie
b. ready should the National 'uaI"
errin he mustered into service
General Wil-kersham pointed ou'
tire necessity 81 recruiting the Na'
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iional Guard 10 fun strength AZ
present e IS short zoo men He also
stated that tho militia needs medical
officers he said the recruiting com
mittee Of The Wilmington Committee
on National Defense could assist ma
,erislly in stimulating enlistment
Charles n Colburn told the mem
bcrs ~ the committee that he had
hcen imprcssiug on Tho men Of hts
race the necessity ~ the Negroes up
holding the actions Of the President
az tins time and that should the break
come. be fclt that they an would be
ready. willing aud loyal
Several offers Of assistance have
been received from various sources
and au we're accepted with thanks
Mr Rosscl received an offer of ser
vice and contribution from Louis
Halle. superintendent Of the Blumen-
thai Leather Company Mr. Rossell
told the committee that they should
not depend on financial assistance
from the Governor in case he incor-
poratsd the Wilmington committee ar
mart Of the Statewide body AZ the
that no had received Sisn in contrihu-
tions and that since the meeting last
Monday might only one dollar had been
sent To- him He said that he felt sure
that if tho citizens ~ the city knew
the committee needed money. h would
be forwarded
on motion NJ Mavor Price. any cir-
zen who IS interested In the work be-
ing done can become a member Of tho
general committee He explained that
the gsneral committee ne had named
had been selected in somewhat ~
rush. but that no one had been pur-
poseiy neglected
Tho following telegram was sent
20 Governor Townsend
Hon John o. Townsend, Ir..
Governor OF Delaware.
Am authorized by executive
committee of Wilmington Com
mitfee for National Defense 10
say q YOU that we are organized
and ready N proceed on practical
lines We are anxious To CO.
operate with YOU in any plans
you nav have In mind for state
vide organization
Thomas " Miller.
Chairman a. the Executive Com
mitfse"
Charles s farewell. 81 the Penn
sylvanis Railroad was elected assist
ant secretarv ~ the committee last
evening. and he assumed his duties
Immediately
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STRANGER dies While
FRIEND ASKS help

While efforts we're being made BY
Mary Bovles. colored. Of No. 2lO East
Sixteenth street. 20 secure q permit IN
have George Robertson. colored. aged So
years removed ~ the county hospital
last evening. Robertson died in the room
of tire Rovlss woman This fact was not
known until the woman returned 70 heI
homo from the police station. The man
died while sitting upright in a chair. The
case was reported to the coroners Office
Robertson applied a. the Boyle'
v,ouan's room several days ago. saying
bs was IN and she took him in.
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EnnlE oLlNE ANxlous.

Eddie Cline. a bantam from Cleve-
land. is now making his home at Dob
hinsville. New Castle, and is anxious
pound lad In the state Although Ed
die IS doing some hard work IN the
Bethlehem Steel Company steel plant
he says he is NJ as a fiddle and will
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-23
w. Z. II. NFFTING.

An executive meeting Of the Kent
County Womans Christian Temper
ance Union. was held IN the Metho-
dist church. 81 Wyoming Mrs Ella
n Corday. az Pennington. presided
Preliminary arrangements we're made
af the meeting Cor the annual county
invention. 70 be held IN Magnolia
Way 8 Mrs Hortense Ropp, 81 Viz
z.nia. will be the speaker az the con-
yention. and will M other engage
ments IN the county.