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Evening journal., 1917-02-17
CONCRETE bridge
OVER BRANDYWINE
AT WASHINGTON ST
Rebuilding of B. & 0. Struc-
ture Also Favored by
the Levy Court
WOULD Spend S125.OOO
ON The IMPROVEMENTS

That the Washington street bridge be
made into a concrete structure. utilizing
the present Steel superstructre as the
foundation for the work, is one of the
recommendation to be made to the
Levy Court at meeting to be- held on
Monday.
This was decided upon by the mem.
bers of the bridge committee Of the
Levy Court as the result of the official
inspection of the bridges in Wilmington
hundred made by the committee yester-
day afternoon. The committee viii also
recommend that the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad bridge in the Ninth ward be
converted into a bridge for vehicles and
foot passengc-s.
Increasing traffic over the Washington
street bridge has given rise to the desire
on the part of many persons for new
structure at that point. and while the
bridge IS in fairly satisfactory condi-
ton and strong enough to carry the
present traffic, the time will come. it isl
thought, when a more substantial bridge
VIII he required. just how the steel
superstructure can be utilized will be
determined after a further examination
OF the bridge and a. consultation with
state Highway Commissioner aud
County Engineer james Wilson. who
was IN Dover yesterday and was repre-
scnted on the inspection trip by an at
tache of his office
Whatever is done in the way of
using the present steel work. it is
said that the cost of the improvement
will be about 100000, not the $780,
600 spoken of previously. The plan
OF the bridge committee will be TO
have the expense of the new bridge
borne by the Ninth ward through a
bond issue. as the improvement would
benefit that particular section OF the
city principally.
It was thought at first that the S25,-
600 bond issue available for the con-
version Of the railroad bridge into one
for vehicular traffic would not be suf-
ficient 10 defray the cost, but 10 was
decided that Il would be-
cause of the cooperation expected
from the Board OF Park Commissioners
and the city.
Market street bridge over the Chris
tiana River was found to be in good
condition. but that vehicular traffic
will have to be restrained If the
is to remain safe. This
Continued on Page Ten.)
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
SERVICE BOARD URGES
new School system

In connection with the agitation
for changes in the present school sys-
TEN of Wilmington, bills for which
have been introduced in the General
Assembly 1.-THE General Service Board
has an exhibit at the Snellenburg
store today The exhibit, which is
composed Of hundreds Of cards signed
by citizens advocating the changes, is
shown in the Market street window
and is attracting much attention.
A representative of the General
Service Board was at the store this
morning in charge of the exhibit. A
card in the window invites citizens
TO sign the cards If in favor Of the
changes. Pamphlets explaining the
proposed changes and giving the
rames of the various organizations
that are supporting the measure were
distributed. Many persons signed
the cards this morning.
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
HIGH School JUNIORS
ENTERTAIN seniors

Members OF both senior and junior
classes of the Wilmington High School
are enthusiastic over the success OF
the first reception given last night by
the junior class to the senior class
in the New Century Club, the first
part OF the evertng being occupied
with presentation of a play. How the
vote Was Won.' The latter part Of
the evening was occupied by the re-
ception and dancing The feature of
the evening was the entertainment ac-
corded the members of the senior
class by the juniors, the usual custom
being received in accordance with
many other cities.
Those who took part in the play
comprised Samuel Maroney. Marion
Hatfield, Ruth DEM. Mary Hughes.
Mary Mahaffey, Helen Groves, Edna
Clark. Mary Mccall, Florence Leary
and Howard Young. Miss Lola n. An
derson sang Just a Wearyin' For
YOU and was accompanied by Nor
dert Harper Fell.
Among those attending the affair
were: Principal Berlin. Miss Elizabeth
ID. Hopes. Miss Alice Mercer, Miss
Nellie Louise Sawin. Mrs. Ella ID. b.
Semple, Miss Caroline Fitzwater. Miss
Helen Dickey. Miss Elisabeth Carlisle.
PhilO Hutchinson was chairman of
the committee OF arrangements Mrs.
Charles r. Wentz coached the students
in the presentation of their play,
which was adapted from an English
suffrage play. The entertainment was
greatly enjoyed and there was an ex-
cellent attendance.
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
HOLD HER AS PURSE sNATCHER.

The reading of the Cooke decisions
in the Municipal Court this morning
occupied an hour and a quarter, and
it was 1915 o'clock when the reg
ular business was taken up. After the
usual crop Of drunks had been dis
posed of, the case Of larceny against
Mildred Layton, alias Pryor, a color
ed woman, was tried. She was ac-
cused Of stealing money from Arthur
MunyOn, a white man.
Munyon testified that he had accom-
panied the Negro woman to her home,
and that while there she took $50 and
his Overcoat.
Eva Cooper, colored, told OF seeing
Mildred Snatch" the money from
Munyon's hand and run away with it.
Mildred was held under $500 bail for
court
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
DISMISS FAMILY BOW

Anthony Gaska was charged in the
City Court this morning with beating
his wife, Antonio She testified that
they had been married for Is wears.
and lived at No. lis Poplar street
She said that he had struck her YES.
terday at least ten times, and dis.
played an ese with a fringe of black
which extended well down her cheek.
She said he had beaten her several
times previously, and. that the last
quarrel was over money. The court
considered the pair equally at fault
and dismissed the accused.
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
Threat Of Germany That U-BOatS Will Sink
Any Armed American Merchantmen With
out FOrmality Of Warning or Inspection,
Also Clouds International SituatiOn--VirtuaI
Blockade Of United States Ports Proves
Annoying.
ENGLAND MAY HAVE TAKEN
EDGE OFF TIRPTTzIAN CAMP PATGN

means of protecting American lives and
property.
Owing TO the fact that Congress soon
adjoums, he might ask for necessary
powers now, to be used later if nccssv
sary. thereby precluding the necessity Of
oonvening the new Congress late in tha
spring or next summer for any action |
ne deemed necessary short of war
II already has been clearly indicated
his next step viii not be declaration Of
hostilities.
If President Wilson should decide 70
start hostilities with. Germany after
March 4, tho country would have TO wait
10 or 20 days to learn whether Congress
will support him.
The President at this time could so
before Congress at any hour and ask
for its approval OF a declaration OF
war, as provided by the constitution.
But members Of the House today de-
clared they think he would not want
70 ask an expiring Congress 10 de-
clare war that must be carried on
in the next Congress.
The sixty-fourth Congress ends at
noon Sunday, March T. The House to
meet March 8, would have to organiza
before II could do any work. The
Senate. however. is continuing body
and viii be in session after March 5
20 confirm members OF the new Cab
met
should President Wilson decide on
? March 4 to ask Congress 70 declare
war, he would have TO keep the Sem
ate in session and give the next Con-
gress In the House enough time 10
come TO Washington and organize be-
fore they voted on the question OF de-
claring war. Many members though.
will be in Washington for the inau-
guratfon and more than quorum
would be here At all times.
When the 1913 extra session was
called President Wilson gave members
more than a month to organize the
House. The extra session began about
the middle OF April. Zach member
is entitled to sufficient notice to per-
init him to reach Washington.
While a fight on the speakershlp is
certain in the next Congress. mems
bers believed that should an extra ses-
sion be called solely to declare war.
Speaker Clark probably would be
continued in that position to avoid the
suggestion OF dissention in the country
at such a portentious time.
For the first time today the White
House began to feel direct pressure
from the central west, as result of
the idle commerce in American
waters.
kilograms urging action by the
President to relieve the congestion
at New York and other eastern ports
began coming I'm TO the White House
in unusual numbers.
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
BY ROBERT ]. BENDER,
United Press Stan Correspondent.

HA''H AfAAAA ANAANnINnNNNNN
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-After two
weeks Of broken relations with Ger
many, President Wilson today finds
the international situation increasing.
ly difficult.
/ A break with Austria seems impend-
ing In view Of persistent reports that
nll negotiations tending TO dIssuade
Austria from following the U-bOat
course Of Germany, have failed
Officials are convinced the economic
situation In the United States as
result Of the virtual blockade Of Amer
lean ports by the German U-bOat de-
cree makes some action designed TO
open the way for American shipping
imperative.
Absence OF word from American
consular agents in Central Power
countries indicates, II is claimed. that
Germany plans no relaxation in her
annoying course OF interference with
=, American privileges and American
rights.
In spite OF these Developments OF
the last two weeks, however, there Il
no belligorent step Immediately il
sight according 10 these immediatel,
IN the Presidents councils.
The most distressing problem Is
that Of American shipping, now at a
/ standstill in American harbors---a vir-
tual recognition OF the effectiveness
Of the German blockade.
Furthermore, as an additional thorn
I'm the side Of this government Ger
many, according 10 Berlin dispatches,
! boldly announced she will sink any
American merchantmen that Is armed
without the usual fOrmalities Of warn
Ing, inspection or any other courtesy.
Meantime, England announces new
measures for combating the U-boat
plague and the decreasing number Of
submarine victims leads many officials
here 10 believe the Tirpitzian campaign
is izzling out.
The Presidents course toward Austria
is still veiled The State Department,
however, now has significantly admitted
that United States Ambassador PEN
iiNiN NJ NANnnus AiA nave WdINtl
Americans to leave Austria Hungary on
his own initiative.n
The fact that Secretary Grew, Of the
American Embassy in Berlin, has been
ordered 10 Vienna TO 'assist" Ambassa-
dor Penfield there, gave rise TO the be-
lief here that Grew might be carrying
confidential information 20 Penfeld
perhaps bearing on the American Aus.
trian negotiations.
The State Department has heard moth.
ing directly from Penfield for several
DAYS.
II is possible the President might
sever relations with Austria without ap-
peaIing again before Congress.
On the other hand, he might. take
advantage Of that opportunity to notify
Congress the time had come to prepare
for further eventualities and ask the
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
WILMINGTON CONTINUES
TO Be HEALTHFUL CITY

With but two cases OF transmissible
diseases reported here during the past
week, Wilmington continues to retain
It's position as healthful city During
the week but one case Of whooping
cough and one case OF scarlet fever
was reported
There were fifty deaths, thirty-two
births and twenty-five marriages re-
ported as compared with thirty-three
deaths, sixty eight births and twenty
nine marriages for the corresponding
period Of last year.
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
VALFNTINE PARTY.

Miss Edith M. Owens entertained a
number of her little girl friends at
a valentine party on Friday after.
noon at Roselle. A delightful time
was spent in playing games. One
feature was the "cobweb" party, where
each found her valentine. Heart bas-
kets containing candy hearts and other
sweets were the souvenirs.
Among those present were: Miriam
Barlow. Avis Reed, ROsanna Kaufman,
Elsie Wilde. Margaret Wilde, Margaret
Higgins, Evelyn Crossan, Elizabeth
White. Marguerite heller and Edith
Owens.
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
CHIEF ENTERs SIXTERNTH YEAR.

Chief Of Police George Black today
began his sixteenth year as chief Of
the local police department. having
been appointed TO his present position
fifteen years ago today. This is a
record never before held by any Will
mington chief. the second longest term
as police chief having been seven
years. held by the late John +. Dolan.
Previous 10 assuming his duties as
the directing head OF the department
Chief of Police Black served as pa
trolman and sergeant in the depart
ment
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
AUTO ACcmENT FATAL.

Benjamin HUT, colored. aged ~
yesrs. Of Smyrna, died at the Della
ware Hospital this morning as the re-
suit of an automobile accident in
which he fgured on February II. Hut
died of a fractured skull The mans
death was reported to the coroner's
office and that official took charge of
the body.
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
LECTUREs ON THE TURKS.

Dr- Marion MacKenzie. a WALL
known lecturer, spoke in the New Cen
mry Club yesterday afternoon on ths
subject. The Women of Turkey" She
presented many interesting phases
concerning the lives and customs Of
the women OF that country.
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
LENTEN PRAYER CLASS.

Under the direction OF the North
field League a Lentent Bible class has
been formed at First Presbyterian
Church TO meet every Monday even
ing during Lent. Glass will be held
from to o'clock. Subjects will
bear on "The Meaning OF PRAYER" va
rious leaders will conduct the class.
which will hold its first meeting on
Monday evening February 2e.
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
U.soATs IN GULF.

BY the United Press.
GALVESTON. Tex. Feb. 17.-Foui
German submarines are in the Gull
Of Mexico ready to begin operations
on the Cuban coast II war is declared
according to a story brought here
today by Captain Mason, OF the Amer
lean schooner Fort Bragg. The story
CONTINUED on Page Ten.)
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
STORM WARNING.

ny Inc Jnlle0 fretS.
NEW YORK. Feb. southwest
storm warnings were ordered hOisted
today from the Delaware Breakwater
TO Eastport. Me. A storm of marked
intensity, now over Lake Superior, Is
moving rapidly eastward. Gales will
accompany II, said the warning.
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
LAsHEp AT THE P0sr.

John Boyer, colored was whipped.
with ten lashes at the workhouse to-
day. There were no spectators. BOYER
has one years imprisonment 10 serve
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
SUFFERS MASHED FTNGER.

Herbert Fry. OF Marshallton, was
treated al the Homeopathic Hospital
this morning for mashed finger.
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
TopAY,s TEMPERATURES.
SUN AND IIDF.
Mouth of. Christians

3irtnavater ...... S45 A. NJ. Dos p. NJ.
fhH +ater $3.50. 2.lsA VI. 3l5P ".
.ssssRxely Island, high and low water one
hour, EARLIER.
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
SUSPEND PAYMENT ON CUBAN MONEY ORDERS.

SUSPEND PAYMENT ON CUBAN MONEY ORDERS.
By The Press.
WASHINGTON Feb. l7.-Postmasers at all money order
Offices today directed by
suspend payment money orders original
ns az any Cuba Havana February Is
also directed to refuse receipt of
notice any office in Cuba except Havana.
ENGLISH PLANES ATTACK BRuGEs
by The United Press.
LONDON Feb. 17.-Naval aeroplanes simultaneous
I'D pccessful attacks harbor Airdrome at
,'is'eles yesterday. the admiralty today.
LAW CREW SAFE
Hy The United Press.
ROME Feb 1.-THE crew Of the American ssa0'--'
Lyman NJ. Law sunk by the Mediterranean
civitavecchia today en- Rome 1n'y wiz
for American shortly
Evening journal., 1917-02-17
WEATHER

Increasing clOudiness follow
ed by rain late tonight or
Sunday; warmer tonight;
colder Sunday.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-02
WIFE NUMBER TWO"
 AT LAMARA TODAY

Valeska Suratt appears at the La mara beginning today Tn a William Fox drama Wife Number Two" The play of unusual interest it is said to be one of the particularly clever produc- tions written and directed by William Nigh for the famous empress of fash ion, the title won by Miss Suratt by her beautiful creations. Wife Number Two" is the story of a young, beauti- ful girl who at her fathers InSIstencc marries a man much her senior. From the first her welded llse IS unhappy, despite the efforts of her husband to devote himself to his bride.
 To escape the dullneSs of home and the pickering of her mother law the girl seeks the company of younger men. Their attentions are only pass ing for they soon tire of her and for sake her.
 The girl then awakens to the futility cf her existence. She sets out to end her life but gets new courage and turns to face her husband and seeks his forgiveness. But then, the bank of the stream on which she was stand ing caves in and she is drowned in the rushing water.
 In Miss Suratts supporting cast are Eric Mayne, Dan Mason, J. T. Law Ter. Martin Faust, Mathilde Brundage John Goldsworthy, Peter Lang and William Burton.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-02
PLAZA OFFERS TODAY
 WHITE SLAVE PICTUR

"Is Any Girl Safe" a white slave picture that has received the endorse ment of the clergy, ss the o-1ering at the Plaza today and tomorrow. The photodrama with a purpose is pre- sented by the Peerless Film service and is said to be a portrayal of whire slavery as true to life as it is possible for 1t to be done. The drama gives an
 idea of the captivating devices em-
 ployed by procurers and their agents of traps which are so seductively set
 by absolute cunning, that no innocent 'ung girl in the city is absolutely
 secure. While the picture is offered as wholesome lesson to all girls the m: lagement believes it should have especial appeal to every father and mother.
 A series of situations are set forth | Tn "ls Any Girl Safe" in a way to hold | the gripping interest of the audience. I The thrilling climax is reached when
 the white slayer finds his own sister a victim. The sensational offering | Will have short run of two days.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-02

the opening of the new picture mouse under new management the success or the Empress is assured. The story oi .sWnd and Woolly' has to do with the wide open plains and rolling nils or the west as the unlim;teG sage space in which to display his own particular talents. the energetic Douglas Fair- hanks appears at his best in Wild ana Woolly." his new Aircraft picture. As resalt or many months traininS Tor it was just that, the athletic Doug las presents in this photoplay, q re- markable display of cowboy accom- plishments depicted in his own rlb- tickling style.
 Starting in New York anc ending ln California, Wild and ;Woolly" dis closes many humorous as well as thrilling experiences of Jeff Hiilng- ton. a youth of metropolitan birth, w. finally realizes his ambition to ride the plains of the west astride a buck ing broncho. Jeffs visions of life on the plains are based entirely upon the gaudy covers of ten cent weeklies and are the result of diligent research work among pages of this hair-raising liter ature. His western friends accordingly endeaVor to live up to nis expectations and in doing so are themselves given many surprices. In a rapid-fire theme
Arizona republican., 1917-09-02
A STORY OF SOULS
 AT THE COLUMBIA

A problem play that has aroused more interest than any recent screen offering is Lois Weber's powerful story Of souls at bay Even As You and r. which will be shown lor the first time in Phoenix at the Columbia theater today. The photodrama, in seven reels IS one of absorbing interest and has at tracted much favorable criticism from noted screen critics. The two days showing at the Columbia will be one or the noteworthy attractions of the early autumn season.
 The story of Even As You and r. deplcts life in Bohemia as lived by d couple held aloof from the whirl by their gentle idealism. With dramatic situations, it introduces into their nome, the modern citizen. Proud of hls theory that true love no longer Wearles the world he predicts that the TWO, disbelieving. will so<e not tco distant day, betray one another. Their journeys along the thorned path of life ana thelr rise and fall and rise again. III the seven reels with interest raised to the nth degree. The strong cast features Priscilla Dean, Ben Wilson and Mignon Anderson. Even As Ton ana takes ranks with those earlier masterpieces Of Lois Weber, including.
 Shoes, Jewels "Hypocrites," Scandal Where Are My Children?,,
 The Mysterious Mrs. M.," and The Dumb Girl of Portici" It is highly emotional, wonderfully appealing. and while not attempting 10 sermonize. de- HVers powerful message in every reel
Arizona republican., 1917-09-02
Theater Calendar
 For Present Week

LAMARA-sunday, Monday and Tuesday, VaIeska suratt in "Wite Number Two," Roscoe Arbuckle in "His Wedding Night" Wednesday and Thursday, Jack Pckford and louise Huff ir their latest Paramount fea- ture, "FreckIes." Friday anc Satur. day. Fannie Ward in "Unconquered.'
 HIP-Sunday and Monday, "The Stacker" with Emile Stevens. Re cepton Monday to all soldiers eoins to training camps. Pathe Week., added. Tuesday end "wednesday < Frank Daniels comedy, Pathe combi- tone scenic and Harold Lockwood in a picture taken in Jerome, "The Hidden Spring." Thursday and Friday, Alice Joyce and Harry Mercy in The Cues tion," a Pathe News and Big comedy. Saturday, Alice Brady in "A Self Made Widow" and Tom Mix and twenty other cowmen in "knients of the Sad dle"
 EMPRESS-Sunday and Monday, Douglas Fairbanks m Wild aha Woody" and American War News Weekly. Tuesday and "Wednesday, Mary Pickford in "Hulda from Hol' land'' and the added attraction Flora Friday and Saturday, "A Kiss for Susie," a Paramount feature.
 LUMBlA-Sunday and Monday, Lois Weber in "Even As rou and l' and Scenic. Tuesday, MyriIe Gonzales in "The Secret of the Swamp" Wed nesday and Thursday, Betrayal of
Arizona republican., 1917-09-02

Continued on Page Twelve)
Arizona republican., 1917-09-02
HE SAW THE STACKER
 KNOWS WHAT IT IS

In The Stacker" the present offer ing or the Hip, timely pictre is being shoWn. The story has io co with d wealthy club man who cared more for the comforts of life rather than his Tag ana when the war note was souhded sought to protect himself by marriage. His younger brother Join.
 tne navy, an uncle becomes a reserve oiIlcer and in the midst of a scene with them in which he is termed stacker" his wife enters the room. It is then the patriotic American wo- man learns that her husband has mar ried her to escape the draft. After crying out her first bitter realization Of the truth. she determines to make
Arizona republican., 1917-09-02
DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS
 EMPRESS THEATER

voted the most popular screen star Tn the world makes good his reputatiC- in "Wild and WOoly"-his latest Art craft picture which was selected for
 ,Ing of the Empress theater under the personal direction of Barn cord and Mace. The picture was shown for the first time last night to turn away business and rom tie hearty reception accorded it as we'll as
Arizona republican., 1917-09-02

the laggard a real man who will figh, for his country.
 My wife and I sat- said the mana ger of the Hip. in Tally's Broadway theater in Los Angeles on the night of the closing of a phenomenal two weeks engagement of The Stacker @"n SOW over thousand people packed into the play house cry like a lot of
 Continued on Page Twelve)
Arizona republican., 1917-09-02

Maqeiee," Keystone comedy; "Ihe Heiress at Coffee Dan's,' an :nce fea- ture and His Thankless Soo.' Friday and Saturday, Violet Mersereau in "The Little Terror and Hoyt comedy, "A Hole in the Ground" Mutt and Jeff and Christy comedy. Sunday, "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle" a pho toplay by Lois Weber dealing with birth control.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-02

over with laughter, Douglas presents characterization in the land of bucking bronchos ana oow-legged citizens, that has been branCed as the greatest mirth- -provoker of the year.