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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
ACCUSED OF Theft OF
BOOKS FROM Library

Stephen II. Bostick. colored. was
arrested this morning by Detective
Mahoney on the charge of larceny OF
hundreds of volumes OF books from
the store room OF the Wilmington In
stitute Free Library. These books, all
of which were bound In sheepslir
were valued at several hundred dol
lars and for the past month the detec
tives have been at work on the case
Their search took them into junl
shops about this city, and in one in
stance a freight car loaded with waste
paper was halted on the railroad and
the contents searched. and some prec-
ious volumes we're found baled up in
the cargo Of waste paper.
Bostick, who denies the theft, was
arrested at Eighth and Orange streets.
and was identified at the police sta
ton by Adolrh Rose and other junk
dealers as the man who sold them the
books
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
SHAHAN SENDS OUT
$685." FOR SECOND Wife

firing of roaming about in boarding
houses and with no fear Of the high
cost of living affecting him, Joseph
w Shahan. aged about 30 years, OF
No. 4l6 East Fifth street. is seeking
a wife. Mr.. Shahan today appealed
through the newspapers for a life
mate. He promises to answer all let
ters, or meet any personal inquiries,
despite the age or appearance OF
those women who may respond to his
IS. o. s." call.
la speaking of his love ambitions
today Mr.. shahan said that he loved
home, and having lost his wife two
years ago, after a married life of iif-
teen years. he had become tired of
boarding
Mr.. shahan said that he was for
mer resident OF Townsend where ne
has a brother who owns a large farm
A sister lives in this city. He IS EN-.
ploved by the Pussy & Jones Co and
4 although he has three children, they
will not be any bother to his new
wife as they are being cared Tor by
relatives. Mr. Shahan Is a member
of Asbury NJ Z. Church.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
John 4. SNLYTH DEAD.

John A. Smyth. aged 81 years. died
at his late residence, in Philadelphia.
on Wednesday, He was a former Will
mingtonian, being the son of the late
David p. and Anna Smyth, and
brother Of Mrs. Charles A. Fell, of
this city. Until a few months ago Mr..
Smyth carried on a successful jewelry
business in Philadelphia. but was
forced TO retire on account of falling
health. He is survived by his widow
Mrs. Amelia Halt Smyth. The funeral
will take place on Monday afternoon
az Q o'clock, from the oliver II. Bair
Building, No. 1920 Chestnut street. The
services will be in charge of the Ma
sonic Fraternity, Of which Mr.. Smyth
was a member.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
historical society
Gets OLDCITY HALL
Title TO be Held by Banks
Until Enough Money
is Secured
TRUST COMPANIES
FIVE FINANCIAL AID

The old city hall property on Mar
ket street below Sixth, has been for
mally transferred from the city to
Wilmington to John s. Mullin, well
known merchant, who in turn has
transferred the title 10 the Security
Trust e Safe Deposit Co, which, with
the Equitable Trust Company and the
Wilmington Trust Company will hold
the property in trust for the Delaware
Historical Society.
The three trust companies will ad-
vance temporarily, the money required
in addition to that already secured
to assure the reserving of the prop-
erty for the Historical Society, pend
ing the raising Of sufficient money by
the society to pay for the property
and the proposed changes which viii
be made in the building.
Mr.. Mullin recently purchased th'
property at a public sale, and 1t wa
found following the sale that logisia
tive action was required TO confirm
the sale on account of certain provi
sions in the original deeds to the cit
which beclouded the title.
It is proposed to restore the build
ing to its original colonial architec
ture and to make the structure fire
proof. Appropriate changes will b.
made in the grounds so as to preserv
the historical significance Of tn
place.
Colonel George A. Elliott, presiden
of the Historical Society, yesterda
delivered Mr. Mullins deed for tn
property to the Security Trust & SAT
Deposit Co., which will hold title III
der the arrangement made by tn
three trust companies and the society
until the latter can gather enoug
money to pay for the building an
proposed Improvements.
John S. Rossell, president OF tn
Security Trust & Safe Deposit Co,
chairman of the finance committee
the Historical Society that will hay
charge Of its campaign for contrib
lions.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
miller SEEKS TO
RELIEVE HELLO Girls
Urges Passage ofResolution
to Benefit Telephone OPP
orators in Capitol
MEASURE HAS BEEN
IFAVORABLY REPORTED

CONGRESSMAN Thomas w. Miller,
Republican ranking member of the
House committee on accounts, made
an effort at the midnight session OF
the House last night to obtain favor
able action on q resolution unani-
mously reported from his committee
which would change the system ana
manner Of employing the telephone
operators in the exchange at the cap
itol at Washington. This Is one OF
the largest private exchanges N the
country, and although the employees
are women, except part OF the night
force. they are more or less subject
TO patronage.
Ii has been customary to dispense
with the services of a large number
OF the force at the end OF each Con-
gress with the result that when the
next session opens up a lot OF new
operators have to be broken in again.
The system Of vacations for the Cap
itol telephone force is also very irreg-
ular. In fact since Congress has been
in continuous session since December
/ 1915, there has been no let1p In the
work of the force and as result a
number Of the girls have had to 90
to the hospital as a result OF nerv-
Gus breakdown.
The resolution which Mr. Miller
was authorized to bring before the
House would continue a sufficient
number of these employees in order
that a vacation system could be ar
ranged TO keep an average force work
ing all the year and therefore not
impair the service by not overworkine
them or dispensing with their ser
vices at the end Of each session. Min
GRITTY Leader Mann fought the reso
luton at first but later withdrew his
objection, whereupon Congressman
Heating. OF Colorado, made a point o.
not quorum and as it was long pas
midnight. Mr. Miller did not want tc
press the matter and cause the alb
sent members to be brought into thi
House at that hour. Il is certain tina
the matter will be brought befor.
Congress expires and II will undoubt
eddy be passed, as it Is realized that 1
is a just and fair measure.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
HELD ON ASSAULT
and ARSON CHARGES

Alfred Williams. cOlored. OF "the
pivot" near the Maryland line. has
been held in $500 bail on charges of
assault with intent to commit murder,
and arson by Magistrate GILES today.
The alleged assault was committed
Coffman, also colored, employed by
former Sheriff Burris of Bear Station.
Coffman alleges that Williams siashed
his abdomen with ? razor. The other
charge is that Of setting fire to the
house of John Andrews, also colored
Of Armstrong Corner. The house
was destroyed bv fire, thought to be
of incendiary origin. two weeks ago.
Stpte Detective Mccoy and Con
stable William Tinsman arrested vii
liams yesterday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
ONLY GRAsPED CIRL.

The charge against Earl Owens,
colored, Of assaulting Rebecca Henry,
also colored was dismissed in the
Municipal Court this morning when
Rebecca testified that the assault
comprised his grasping her by the
arm. on the street. and threatening 70
iniure her Owens claimed that he
simply asked her to secure some
clothing for him from the house
where both boarded and had grasp
ed her arm TO detain her long enough
TO obtain an answer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
SENATOR WOLCOTT TO
take Oath TOMORROW

United States Senator Henry A.
dupont and Congressman Thomas w.
Miller, both Republicans, will retire
from office at noon tomorrow. Sena-
tor dupont, has served two terms in
the Senate, he having made a fine
record. He has been regarded as an
expert on military affairs in the Sen
ate, having been chairman Of the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
SUGAR CONTINUES SCARCE.

There is very little sugar in tnlS
CITY according to the leading whole
sale grocers. Continuation or the
strikes in the New York and PIMA
delnh'a sugar refneries, congestion OF
freight and the refusal of New York
dealers to accept any new orders az
given as the reasons for the alleseu
shortage in this city.
The sugar rehneries in Phiiauel-
phia are running slowly and as con-
sequence Wilmington merchants nave
been able TO obtain little from that
CITY. sad William ID. Mullen, of the
William d. Mullen Company. II was
stated today that wholesale grocers
of this city have not enough sugar on
hand TO supply their customers for
three DAYS.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
AcCrsED OF sHRT LARCENY.

In the Municipal Court this morn
ing. Charles Webster was held In $500
bal for court on a charge OF the lar
ceny of two shirts from Walter q.
Valentine, last December.
valentine testified that he sent two
shirts. valued at So, TO a laundry in
December, and never had seen them
since, until shown them by the De-
tective Bureau. Lincoln Taylor, the
manager OF the laundry, testified that
Webster had been employed as driver
for his laundry, and that Valentine
had complained of the loss OF the
shirts at the time.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
ON HINT FOR LEE.

When the case Of Nathaniel w. Lee,
charged with non-support of his wife,
was called in Municipal Court this
MORNING. Assistant City Solicitor
John +. Lynn informed the court tina.
lee had left its jurisdicton and that
the capias issued yesterday for his
arrest had been returned non est. Mr.,
Lynn asked that the case be con-
tinued for one week. in order that
Lees bondsman might have an OPP
portun.ty 70 locate him The continu-
ancc was granted.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
BRIDGE UP IN AIR.
WOULDN'T Come DOWN

Traffic over the new River Front
bride was delayed over an hour this
morning while employees OF the Will
mington and Philadelphia Traction
Company repaired some trouble to
the electrical apparatus which COM
trolls the movement OF the bascnles Of
the bridge. The bridge was opened
at 1856 o'clock to permit the passage
OF boat. but refused to close. Inves-
tigatlon disclosed tho source OF trouble
IN transformer located at Fourth
and Bridge streets IL was / o'clock
this afternoon before the leaves OF
the bridge could be dropped and traf-
nc permitted 20 use the bridge again.
Meanwhile, New Castle cars were run
by way OF Market street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
MISS LoW5ER. NURSE.
DIES OF PNEtIMONIh

Miss Gertrude Lowber. a trained
nurse, died az the Homeopathic Hos.
pital. at noon today of pneumonia.
which she contracted a few days ago
She was a graduate of the Homeo-
pathic Hospital Training School Miss
Lowber was a sister of Mrs George
Massey Jones Of Dover Her funeral
viii be held at 1870 o'clock Monday
afternoon, with services at the Jones
residence, Dover
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
Was ZIMMERMAN NOTE
INTERCEPTED At BORDER I?
BY gibson GARDNER.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Mar. 3.--How did
the State Department come into pos
session of the Zimmerman noteg
That is a question which has aroused
intense curiosity In all circles here.
OF course, the President is saying
nothing. Even to the Senate, In re
Spouse TO its resolution of inquiry he
declined to give any details further
than TO assure them that the note Is
known 10 be authentic. The details
are withheld as information which 1t
/ Is not compatible with the public in-
terest" to give out
There were IN the beginning sew
eral guesses to the effect that the
note was secured among the effects OF
I Count Won Bernstorif during the THOR
ough search made Of the steamship
Frederick VIII which has been held
by the British at Halifax.
Never was a search conducted like TINS
one. Talking machine records which
might have had code correspondence on
them were connscated. surplus palama'
were classed as cotton for explosive
manufacturing material and were coniis
Gated. Clyccrnc for the hands an'
comlllexion- did not get by Every poun'
of the ships coal wus moved and ever!
crack and Granny of the ship has beer
subjected TO the most minute inspection
ihv the British Secret Service agent.
Perhaps the tip came from this source
but. according to my information. tina
is not where the Zimmerman letter WA
secured.
The message from the German OF
= fee, I am told, came In code In TN
4 official mail to Count Won Bernstein
/, al the Embassy II was dc-coded ant
, written into n clear message In tn
German script and entrusted to
n special messenger to take TO the Ger
man Minister TO Mexico, Won Eek
q hardt, at Mexico City for presentation
- to Carranza. One of Bruce Blelask
y men picked up the special mossen
ger az the Mexican border and too
the document away from him. Germa
Ia messengers fomenting revolution ar
n one OF the things TO which Mr. Pie
y ask gives especial attention. He ha
become quite adept az picking up leu
i tonic emissarios on the border an
n he knew this one was coming an
had no difficulty in mailing him wit
the goods on his person.
Some time was required 20 get IN
A document safely back from the horde
d and have Il presented with the necel
B. sary formal afiidavits to the Stat
/ Department
,. So the story goes. Il Is not an OF
D. fetal story and Is not vouched for b
rs Biolasid who does not talk muc
"a about his business.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
THIEF GRABS HANpBAc,

While waiting for a trolley car at
Seventh and DUPONT streets several
nights ago. Miss Grace Williams. a
young white woman living near Della.
ware avenue and Scott street. was at
tackled by two colored men, who tore
the handbag she carried from heI
wrist and escaped. The purse contain
ed $40. The theft was reported to the
police. GaE2
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03

committee on military Affairs when the
Republicans controlled that branch.
and being the ranking Republican
member Of that committee since the
Democrats acquired control of the
Senate. senator DUPONT and Senator
Chamberlain present chairman of the
military affairs committee, have CO.
operated in preparing comprehensive
legislation in connection with the pre-
paredness movement.
Senator DUPONT will be succeeded by
Senator Josiah o. Wolcott, Democrat,
who will be sworn in tomorrow.
Congressman Miller will be succeed
by Congressman Albert #. Polk, Of
Georgetown, Democrat who will not
be sworn in until December, unless
Congress Is called in extra session be-
! fore then.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
SECOND CITY ANTHRAX
Sufferer IMPROVES

During the week just ended there
were sg deaths, 81 births and 81 mar
riages I'm Wilmington, as compared
with 36 deaths, so births and 80 mar
riages for the corresponding period
of last year. The records OF the
BOARD OF Health show but few cases OF
contagious diseases, although another
case OF anthrax was reported.
The patient is Tony Rovinsh' aged
40 wears. of No. S21 Marshall street.
This case is the second reported IN
the city during the last two weeks an 10
both victims were employed at the Is
Blumenthal Company morocco plant
The men are improving.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
WOMAN WOULDN'T PROsECUTE.

Hiram Rudolph. colored, against
whom a charge Of assault and bat
terry upon Katie Norris also colored.
had been lodged. was dismissed in
Municipal Court today at the request
of Katie. The woman informed the
court that she had never desired
Hiram's arrest, but that he had been
arrested upon the order of neighbor,
and that the police insisted that she
prosecute him.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
Off TO WASHINGTON
ON AN AERIAL SPECIAL

Congressman-elect o. D. Bleakley,
OF Franklin, Pa. will start from
League Island Park tomorrow sfter-
noon on his second aeroplane trip to
Washington. Sergeant ecker Of the
army aviation corps, will be the avia-
tor. Mr.. Bleakley made his first trip
with Sergeant Ocker just before the
opening of Congress last December.
They probably will pass over VIII
mington as they did before.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
AT THE GARRICK.

Clever comedy features the bill
booked for the Garriok Theatre mex
week, and IN addition there are some
interesting novelties. Harry Beres
ford, one Of the real stars of the var
ieties. and his company, Will give q
comedy entitled Twenty odd Years
under the direction of Joseph Hart
Miss Dong Flung Cue and Harry haw
gifted Chinese, will sing and dance IN
American and Chinese, amid sur
roundings that are truly Oriental
The big scenic travesty For PHYS
Sake" will be given by Rolfe anC
Maddox, featuring Charles Witheri
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
Attractions at the Theatres

and O company OF ten comedians.
Ruby Raymond and Charles O'Conner
viii be seen in song, dance and story;
Oscar Lorraine, in a musical classic;
the -Four Southern Girls, in songs and
iances. and Mlntz and Wurts, in &C.
centric comedy.
AT THE QUEEN DE DANCE.
Exercise with amusement, that's
what dancing really is. To enjoy the
dance in full one needs pleasant sur
roundings, good floor and good music
All these and more will be found at
Dawson's Queen de Dance. There
will be reception dance tonight.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
BRITIsH SHIP ARRIVES

The British steamship Lord Strachone
arrived &C the General Chemical Com
panys plant, at Caymont. yesterday
with cargo of pyrites. The steamship
Louisiana is due 10 arrive at the plant
Of the Texas Oil Company. al Clay
mont, on Monday from Mexico with oil.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
MSS PAuL To I'D WoMEl


y "" NIIITN'I T 7 TI|8
WASHINGTON, March 3.-Aiiss Alice
Paul-America's most militant suffrage
leadcr-was today elected national
chairman OF the Amalgamated Congress
sional Union for Woman Suffrage and
the National Women's Party, in joint
convention here.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
nR. MATT AM McCARH.

The Rev. Robert Watt, ID. D.. Will
preach az McCabe Memorial NJ. T..
Church. Boulevard and Twenty-lrst
street, tomorrow, at both morning and
evening services.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
BIDS COR pRIVINo PILINe.

At the office Of the United States
eneineer. bids for the driving Of "A
billings to aid in dredging the Chris
tiana river We're opened yesterday af-
ternoon. The lowest bid was by r. H.
Robinson, Of Wilmington, the proposal
being $500 each.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
eAIE Ia erAVEn

The advertised sale of several tracts
OF land on Cherry Island marsh seized
as the property of the Delaware Forge
and steel Company by Sheriff Theodore
w Francis, was stayed this noon pend
ing a settlement
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
Y. w. q. A. RUMMAGE SALE.

Under the auspices Of the physical
committee Of the Young Women's
Eighth street on Monday. Proceeds
win go toward paying expenses OF
the gymnasium banquet.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03

Miss Reba Ginns, who has been
visiting in Florida, returned home
last evening.
Mss Emma Maclary Of near New
port. who has been i'll with pleurisy at
her home, is now convalescent
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
WASHINGTON. Mar 3.-President
Wilson will sign the postofice appro-
priation bill, "bone dry amendment
and all, It was learned today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
TO ERECT KITCHEN.

Building Inspector Preston today
issued a permit for the erection of a
kitchen at the n. w. Corner Maple and
Jackson streets. The improvements
will cost S160.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
National Theatre

Our first anniversary all next week a..
Everybody is cordially invited Open Mon.
day with scott's Orchestra aud Pearl White
Oneen of the Screen. Tuesday, vaudeville .
-Four big acts and a big attraction every
nignt Eighth aud French streets
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-03
OFF FOR JAPAN WITH
CARGO OF EXPLOSIVES.

The Japanese steamship Toxic Maru
left Deep Water Point last night Tor
Japan, with a cargo OF explosives.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24
TRAINING CAMP MEN
GET READY FOR war
Possible Soldiers Perfect Preparedness
Organization at Cosmos Club.

Men in Washington who have attended
military training camps met at the Co.'S
mos Club last night and formed a per-
manent organization to be known as the
District of Columbia Division Of the
Training Camps Association of the Unit
ed States. Many men prominent in local
business and professional circles were
present and enrolled In the new division.
The training will be ip charge of Capt
Archibald Miller, Of Fort Myer He de-
livered an address to the men last night
and told them of the excellent dement's
which could be derived through their or
ganization. The meeting was also ad-
dressed by Maj. Dorey, of New York.
one of the fathers of the military train
ing camp idea.
Next Friday evening the first of series
of lectures on general military topics will
be given by Gen. Chamberlain who will
tell of the Plattsburg camp as he saw 1t
as an inspector of the army. II is also
proposed to arrange a course of lectures
for men who wish to prepare for exam
nations for the officers reserve CORPS.
Walter B. Howe was elected president
of the new division. James H. Hopkins,
secretary, and John c. Calvert treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24
BURGLARS PROVERB
Wasted ON policemen
Pen Note in Wine. but Unsentimental
Bluecoats Spoil Effect.
Washington Herald.

SPECIAL 10 Tne washington Herald
New York, Feb. "a little touch of
something new was given at the profess
sion of burglary last night by four men,
who. after they had broken into a saloon
and taken two bottles of port wine, sub
sequently forced their way into a pool
room, and there left upon a table a lit
tie note to the proprietor, written with
some of the stolen wine.
"A friend in need is a friend indeed
Bill read the little note, which was
signed Yours, Blackhand." but unfor-
tunately its authors failed to make their
getaway soon enough after it was writ
ten. and its gentle sentiments were vast
ed on three policemen. who interrupted
the proverb-loving burglars.
The four men were surprised and ar
rested. and this morning before Nagis-
trate Steers in the Fifth avenue police
court pleaded guilty to a charge OF hav-
ing committed two burglaries. and waiv-
ing examination. were held for the grand
jury.
They are Walter William. % years old
a longshoreman, living at 1906 Third ave-
nue.; George Hill, 20, also a longshore-
man. of 354 Forty-fourth street; George
Brennan. %, of 21S Fifty-first street. and
Joseph Ponelli, %, of $40 Fortieth street.
The first place entered by the quar-
tet was the saloon of John ]. McGary OF
1902 Fourth avenue, and from which the
police say two bottles of port wine and
one of creme de menthe were carried
away.
About an hour later Patrolman Gar
guilo heard suspicious noises issuing
from the rear of 90e Third avenue With
Patrolman Thomas Enwright and Ser
geant William Sullivan he climbed up the
fire escape and, entering the room. found
the four men engaged in a scuffle.