davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
TO PRESERVE OLD
court House CLOCK
Timepiece in Good Condi-
tion. Will Do Future
Duty for City
WEATHER VANE
FOR GEORGETOWN

The clock in the old court house
tower will be removed in anticipation
of the demolition of the building in
the near future For the present the
clock will be stored in some safe place
by the Board of Park Commissioners.
but later 1t may be placed in a building
and allowed to take up its task of
ticking away the hours.
When riggers yesterday started pre-
liminary work towards removing the
weather vane and the clock, the
clocks mechanism was stopped. Occu-
pants of Offices in the neighborhood
Of the old court house and passers-by
noticed at once that the clock was
not going, demonstrating how largely
the old court house clock has entered
the daily lives of Wilmingtonians.
That the clock is worthy a new
home, where it can continue tosserve
the people is attested by the man who
has been caring for IT, The clock is
in as good condition as on the day il
was placed in the Court House tower,
and there are no better clocks made
than that one, he says.
Riggers in the employ of Joseph
jenkins removed the weather vain yes
terday afternoon. It will be sent to
Georgetown and placed on the Sussex
County Court House.
Curious crowds gathered on the
street during the removal Of the
weather vane and watched the mea,
who stepped about on the sloping,
slippery tower roof as freely as II
they had been on solid ground
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
RIVER CHARTS FOR
PUBLIC FOR PRICE
Federal Officials Jared by
Request From Supposed
Naval Officers
DESTROYERS ARE
IN THE DELAWARE

Employees in the Federal Building,
Ninth and Shipley streets, were al
most thrown into a panic yesterday
afternoon, when two men attired in
naval uniforms, applied there for
charts of the Delaware river and bay.
The men would not discuss their iden-
tity. merely saying they were off U.
5. destroyer in the river and had to
have chart irrespective of the cost.
AS the large chart of the river, which
had hung in the lobby of the building.
had been ordered removed by the gov
eminent authorities sometime ago, en-
ployes became suspicious of the men.
When told that no charts were
available there, but that such might
be secured from the United States
engineers Office at Sixth and King
streets the men went to that build
ing where the chart was secured. The
men then left in taxi cab for the
river front. where they are SAID To
have joined their vessel.
As several destroyers left League
Island yesterday for the Delaware
capes it is thought that the men were
of one of these vessels.
In speaking Of the mems desire to
secure the charts today govern
ment official here pointed out that
such charts were on sale In hundreds
Of places, and there would be no dif
ficulty in securing them.
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
Reject NEW PLAN OF
COUNTY Assessment
House Committee Unani-
mouSly Against Sussex
System for New Castle
START REPRISAL
OF HOUSE HOLDUP
stam Correspondent.

Stan Correspondent
DOVER, Del. March 20.-The fight
over the wet and dry" measure is
having the effect OF retarding other
important legislation. Yesterday az
ternoon the Senate, on motion Of SEN
ator Hoffecker. reconsidered its vote
on the Senate bill TO fix the salary of
the insurance commissioner at $4,000
a year without any fees and providing
him with one clerk at $1,000.
Senator Hoffecker claimed that the
bill had been passed by the Senate
on condition that the House pass GER
tain bills. He said the House had
failed to live up to its end of the
agreement.
This action caused considerable d s.
cussion among the members Of the
two houses. and as a result OF the
matter the Democrats Will hold a
caucus some time today to discuss the
subject Il is the general opinion OF
the Democratic leaders In the two
houses that the matter will be
Strengthened out to the satisfact on OF
all concerned. Following the caucus
it is expected that the Senate VIII
again pass the insurance commission
er salary bill and that the House VIII
pass bills equalizing the salaries OF
deputies and clerks in the New Castle
County Court House offices.
Senator Gormleys workmen's com.
pensation bill is fixed for a special
order in the Senate at 3 o'clock TINS
afternoon There is a large delega'
ton here in the interests of the bill.
The House comm ttee on reveauC
and taxation, OF which Representative
McNabb is chairman. reported unfa
vorably this morning the Senate bill
providing for new assessment sys-
tom in New Castle county. This bill
passed the Senate several days ago.
II provided for the adoption Of tho
Sussex county system in New Castle
| The Levy Court under the bill woult
have the power TO appoint four as
SCISSORS. two from Wilmington and
two from rural New Castle county
not more than two from any political
party. at a salary of 50 500 a yeal
each. All seven members OF Tho
committee voted TO report the bill
unfavorably.
The Senate passed unanimously Sen
ator Gormley's bill TO regulate the pra'
tice Of dentistry.
The bill requires that every DENTS
must register with the state Board {
Dental Examiners and also take out
license.
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
BLAME MORNING FIRE
ON SHIVERlNC TRAMPs

Fire of unknown origin damaged
three frame houses along the cause
way a short distance from the P. G. r.
railroad cutoff this morning. The Re-
lance and Fame Fire Companies re-
sponded to a still alarm, the Reliance
arriving first. The fremen endeavored
to use their chemical streams, but the
fire appeared to have too big a start.
The Fame fremen, on their arrival.
at once attached hose to fire plugs
nearby and succeeded In saving the
property,
As the buildings we're not occu-
pied. it Is thought that tramps started
FIRE In one Of them.
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
old DUPONT COMPANY
REFLECTS Directors

HOBOKEN. y. j., March 20.-The
annual stockholders meeting Of the
T. 7. DUPONT deNemours Powder Com
pany was held in the central offices OF
that corporation in this city yester-
day. The identical board of directors
elected by the Delaware company was
also elected by the New Jersey com
pany.
or the 297115 shares of outstand-
Ing voting stock Of the dupont Pow
der Company, 2O4,47O shares were
represented at the meeting yesterday
Of this number 202543 shares were
voted by proxy and 1927 in person. Of
the proxy votes 1884 ballots repre-
sented shares which are involved in
he DUPONT stockholders suit. A pro-
est over the voting Of these shares
was made by Henry P. Brown. of
Philadelphia. and Robert Pennington
Of Wilmington. representing the com
claimants in the suit.
Attorneys Brown and Pennington
also protested. in behalf of the stock
holders they represented. the voting OF
stock which has been distributed by
he powder company as bonuses to OF.
icials Of the corporation. thirc
protest was registered on the voting
Of all proxies on a resolution ratity'
ing and confirming all acts OF the
hoard Of directors since the 19l'
stockholders meeting.
The board Of directors elected Is as
follows: Pierre s. DUPONT. II. NJ
Barksdale, Harry +. Brown, ]. A
Haskell, Charles l. Patterson, lrene'
dupont. z. C. Buckner. Frank L. Con
.nable. John J. Raskob Alexis /. du'
Pont, Lammot DUPONT. A. Felix du
Point. William Coyne, Harry G. Has
kell. r. r. NJ Carpenter, Henry Belin
Tr.. ]. p. Laffey, II. F. DUPONT, Eu.
gene e. dupont, F. G. Tallman ant
Eugene dupont. The last named !.
the only new member Of the board
He fills the vacancy created by th'
death of Major William G. Ramsay
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
Caldwell Tells JUDGE
hell stay IN Bed

John Caldwell was placed under
$500 peace bond by Judge Churchman
this morning. Mrs. Caldwell testihed
that John had been drinking heavily
for the past three weeks, and came
home every night and created a dis
turbance. She said that she was 50
wears of age, and that her husband
admitted to being "a, but was at
least SO years old" and that last night
he raised a continuous disturbance
from II to go o'clock. when she sent
for the police. Caldwell promised the
court that he would quit it right
away. and go home, go TO bed and
stay there"
After warning him that his next
appearance would mean term IN
the workhousc, tho court made The
bond order. As Caldwell left. he in
formed the court that he "had ter
rible night last night on the hard
beds downstairs"
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
ASK HELP here FOR
FATHERLESS OF France

In the rose room Of the Hotel DUPONT
yesterday afternoon before n small but
representative gathering, Miss Eleanor
Fell, an Englishwoman, made a strong
plea for the "Fatherless Children Of
france" Miss Fell told of the excellent
work which is being done by the Ameri-
can Society for the Relief of French War
Orphans. She explained how ten cents
will keep child day with its mother,
SO viii keep it for a month, and S36.5O
will keep a child in its mothers home
for one year.
ANY subscriber of the last named
amount will. on request, receive tho
name and address of the child 70 whom
the money is sent and should the sub
scriber so desire, he might correspond
with the child in question.
Mrs. Richard Reese is treasurer for
the local branch.
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
ALLIANCE FRANcAIsF

The Alliance Franchise met at the
Misses Hebbs School yesterday after
noon and conducted very interest
ing meet Miss Jane Lea presided
and introduced the speaker. NJ Albert
de Lapradelle. the official lecturer Of
the federation and professor Of inter-
national law at the University Of
Paris. He spoke on political evolution
and OF the parties in France under
the third republic.
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
ASSESSMTNT AppEAIe-

According to officials Of the Board
Of Assessment, but few appeals are
being made by property owners. The
board will keep the tax books open
daily from 9 to 10 o'clock in the
mornings and from to 5 o'clock in
the afternoon during March.
The board will hear appeals in
April
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
MIXED DRINKS STARTED ROW.

Susie Rochester, colorcd, who cut the
insignia of japan rising sun on the
face of Essie Gould. also colorcd. on sat.
urday night by striking her with n pint
whiskey bottle, was fined $50 and costs
in Nun cipal Court this morning. The
evidence was that the trouble was
caused 10y mixing beer and whisley in
ESTES room in Bryan's fats.
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
HARRISON PLANT Sale
TO DUPONTS TO Stand

r. C. Kerr, owner OF 200 shares of
preferred stock of Harrison Brothers
& Co. Inc who brought suit to re-
strain the sale of the company 10 the
dupont Company on tho ground that
the common stockholders had been
given preference over the preferre
holders, agreed to withdraw the suit
after a partial hearing before Judge
Rogers in Common Pleas Court in
Philadelphia yesterday. II is under
stood an agreement was reached he
tween lawyers for the complainant
and the defendants. The sale will be
consummated according to original
plans.
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
LEWEs WOMAN
SERIOUSLY BURNED

Special to TIE EVENING JOURNAL.
LEWES, Del, March 20 Mrs. Su-
san Rowland was seriously burned
here this morniag by an explosion Of
stove polish she was an aged wo-
man who lived acne !, Is feare1
she may die rs o result Of her burns.
She is the mother y John Rowland. 4
pilot
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
DELAWARE Oranges
SUPPER nets $50

At the weekly meeting OF Delaware
Grange No. 46, at Newport, last night
the members heard an excellent re
port from the committee in charge OF
the oyster supper given last Thursday
evening. The committe was not able
to give a complete report as some OF
the returns are yet TO be made, but
estimated their profit between S55 and
$50
Most Of the meeting was taken up
with discussions Of various grange
matters.
Committee appointed TO wait on
sick members reported the sick all
improving.
The program was in charge Of the
lecturer and was OF an Irish nature.
the members responding with Irish
sayings and jokes. Some brough. cur
rent events and Miss Mary Ellen
Smith added music to the entertain
ment.
TO GIVE SAUER KRAUT SUPPER.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF Hill.
crest NJ. T. Church will give a sauer
lyraut supper on Thursday night.
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
AccIIsFn OF THEFT

William Z. Carpenter was auaigned
in Municipal Court this morning on a
charge Of the larceny of an overcoat,
valued AZ SIS. from Samuel Josephs. He
was represented by William W. Knowles.
unon whose application the case was
continued until tomorrow. Carpenter
was arrested in Georgetown.
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
MARVEL UNDER PEACE BOND.

Marion Marvel who was arrested
on Friday for disorderly conduct in
the home of Thomas Carney, a Moor,
ct No. 20 East Twenty-second street,
and whose case was continued until
this morning for investigation, was
~aaced under a $500 peace bond by
Judge Churchman this morning. No
evidence was heard this morning. the
court simply announcing that the in
vestigation had developed that Car
ney's evidence was substantiated
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
EUGENE |. FRAIM Cables
ALL RIGHT FROM RUSSIA

Albert Halle, OF F. Blumenthal Com
pany, in response to a cablegram to
Eugene L. Fraim, Of this city, repre-
sentative OF that company in revolu-
tion-upset Moscow, Russia, has re-
ceived a message from Mr.. Fraim
stating: "All right. / am we'll"
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
AT MOODMEN MEETING.

Irwin Van Arsdalen is attending
the head camp convention Of the
Woodmen Of the World which is in
session at Blueheld. West Virginia
He IS a delegate from Diamond Camp.
No of this city.
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
HAn mo- cHAUFFFuR,s LICENSE

Otis Witter, who was arraigned in
Municipal Court today on a charge of
operating a motor car without an oper-
ntoIss license, was fined $40 and costs
that being the minimum fine provided
by the statute. He pleaded guilty.
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
ANOTHLR CLARENCE MILLER.

Clarence Miller, charged with WIFE
boating in Municipal Court, Friday
morning. March 16. was not the hus-
band of Mrs. Helen Miller. of No SOC
East Thirteenth street.
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
Spasmodic Group often Kept
Mrs. Shepard Awake
All Night.

No one but a mother knows the
terrors of Group. In the hope that
other mothers will find the same re-
lief she experienced. Mrs Benz. Shep-
ard, q Spruce St., Danville, Pa.
writes
Il have used your VicB's Vap0
Rub Salve, and would not be with
out II in my house. l have tried 10
for spasmodic Group and it acted
like a charm. My little girl
breathed easier in about ten min
utes after l rubbed her throat and
chest with VapoRub, and she went
to sleep and never woke until morn
ing. Other times l used to have TO
sit up all night with her, afraid 10
go TO bed. So 1 will gladly recon-
mend 1t to any mothers for Group"
You Just apply Vick's VapoRub
Salve over throat and chest, covering
with a warm flannel cloth. The body
heat releases antiseptic vapors that are
inhaled with each breath. loosening
the phlegm. A real "Bodyguard in
asA the home" against all cold trou-
1.S bles. Three sizes, 25c, and up.
90 "a At all druggists.
SeNsl keep little soOY.CU1s0 IN YOUR Eoais\
.AICKS APoRgNSATYE
Evening journal., 1917-03-20
SELMA c. Smith IN
NEXT CONCERT At Grace

Selma Clarke Smith, organist of St.
Martins in the Fields, of Philadelphia,
will be the organist at the fifth organ
recital at Grace NJ. 4. Church on Thurs
day evening. Although not so we'll
known in Wilmington as some of the or
gansts who nave preceded him, Mr..
Smith is recognized among the musi-
clans of the Quaker City, where his
work has placed him among the leaders
Of his art.
The concert viii begin at S o'clock and
is free TO the public, a silver offering
being taken
In addition to Mr.. Smith, there will
be vocalist Of note, whose name will
be announced later. The organ pro-
gram will consist of the following
numbers:
Entree du Cortege. Dubois; Bene-
diction Nupyiale. Dubois; Plat Lux
(Let There Be Light, Dubois: Pocata
and Fugue. in ID Minor, Bach Humor-
esque, Ward; Magic Harp. Meale;
Kammenio Ostrow, Rubenstein; Bar
carOlle, Wolstenholme; Ave Maria
Schubert; March from Tannhaeuser
Wagner
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS CLUB.
An address by the Rev. Mabel Irwin
secretary of the Delaware Society for
Social Hygiene. featured the meeting
of the Current Events Glass of the
Washington Heights Century Club
held yesterday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Homer Forsyth, No. 2009 Van
Buren, street. Current events were
presented by Mrs. Joseph L. Scott
and following the meeting there was
music and tea Mrs. H. II. Fink OF
Philadelphia will address the business
meeting of the club to be held next
Monday evening on Parliamentary
Law"
The Washington Heights Club will
celebrate its anniversary birthday or
April 16 with q luncheon at the Ho.
tel DUPONT Mrs. William b. Lackey
is chairman of the luncheon commit.
tee. On the fourth Monday night il
April the annual election OF officer.
3 will take place.
/ The third lesson of the dOmesti,
science class will be held at 2 o'clocl
Friday afternoon, March %. In III,
kitchen Of the Gas Company's Office
No. S27 Market street Canning anC
] Preserving" will be the subject. Mrs
Frederick Snyder will be in charge.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21
THE Y. M. c. A. SMOKER.

Last Wednesday night Fern Hall en-.
joyed in the form of Y.M.C.A. smok-
er. something that has never been en-
joyed by the members and friends be-
fore in this city. Bouts from the
young boys were staged which were a
credit to any athletic department and
thoroly enjoyed by all present All
the boys displayed such science and
fistic knowledge that it made one fee
proud Of their "Y" for the physical de
velopment possible in the "Y" To
Bob Davis and VIM. Parks. assisted
by Mr.. Bell. belong great credit for
the marvellous showing made by the
boys. Everybody went away fully sat.
isfied with the evening well spent. The
"Y" has begun to attract men as never
before. Sunday afternoon meetings
are also well attended.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21
NEEDS IN oeARFIELD.

The conditions and opportunities
we're never so good for the building
of the town of Dearfield as now. Work
has compelled demand for 100 farm
hands and families, with wages from
81 to So per day. Fifty small houses
are needed to rent during crop sea-
son to take care of the workmen and
transient families. Help yourself by
helping a worthy enterprise. will
build houses or stores for anyone de-
string to engage in business to cost
$3.50 to $4,000 on small monthly pay
ment plan, or at low rent. Call or
write o. T. Jackson. 2100 Arapahoe
Street, Denver, Colorado. A.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21
ACRES AND RANCHES
FOR SALE

Homestead and ACCOMPLISHMENTS in
Otoro County. Water, Timber. Call
1872 Curtis. Room q
Curtis M. Harris, head bellman of
the Stanley hotel. Estes Park. will re-
turn to Denver after spending the
winter with his mother in Indiana po-
lis, Ind. All young men who wish
positions as bellmen and elevator
pilot and porter will see Curtis Har-
ris after April 20 at the Cammel Un-
dertaker Company, 2418 Welton street,
at once as Curtis is getting his crew
together for the season. Curtis sends
his best regards to all friends in Den
yer.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21

The Mcdaniel Sisters and Elkins at
Fern Hall, Monday evening, April %.
Don't fail to see Mr.. Jesse J. johnson,
St. Louis greatest premier dancer and
Miss Myrtle m. Brown in Fancy dances
assisted by the Mcdaniel Sisters and
EIkins in 4 comedy sketch, introducing
Mr.. Johnson's favorite dance "The
FurIana Dip" Music by Geo. Nor
rison's Orchestra. Admission 35c.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21

Miss Gertrude Vale, who is a promi.
nent official of the City Charities, will
address the Colored citizens on "char-
ity work" Friday, April 27, at the Ne
gro Club home, 2257 Clarkson street.
Admission free. Let every club wo-
man come out and bring friend.
The club women should get busy and
crowd the home
The Denver star., 1917-04-21

Mr. Dennis M. Hudson and Miss
Alice Eugene Payne were united in
holy wedlock in the presence of rela.
tives and close friends of the con.
tracing parties on the evening of
April 12. The Rev. A. NJ Ward Off.
ciated. Miss Lee, cousin to the bride,
played the wedding march. It was a
quiet but very pretty affair.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21

IF "cARTHAeo DELENDA EsT'
THEN DEARFiELD COLONY, A NE
GRO TOWN, MUST BE HELPED, DE-
vELOPED AND PUT ON THE MAP
BY THE NEGROES. WHY NOT?
The Denver star., 1917-04-21
WANTED

PHONE YORK 6e1e W FOR MISS
BEATRICE LEWIS, EXPERT COR
SET MAKER. coRsETs MADE TO
MEASURE. LATEST DESIGNS AND
FITTINGS. SATISFACTION GUAR
ANTEED. 2339 GILPlN ST.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21

See and hear the Childrens Grand
Opera at Shorter. April 26, given by
pastor Mary Wade Of Five Points Dis
trict, Pastor J. P. Starks of Up and
Doing Mission and Pastor Mae Byrd
of Holy Rollers Tent Camp
The Denver star., 1917-04-21

Wanted-A reliable man to piow
broken sod and cultivate once dur
ing season land In Dearfieid. For fur
ther information write Mrs. leona A.
len, 1876 Jaaamine St. 4t-3-31-17
The Denver star., 1917-04-21
CITY
NEWS

Prof. George Morrison and his wife
have purchased new Ford auto. This
makes our number swell to 20 Negroes
who own autos and auto trucks.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21

The April Crisis is on sale at bot
the Elite Drug Stores. Easter nur
Der looks fine.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21
NOTICE..

All p. G. M. are requested to be pres
ent at their hall, 1923 Arapahoe street,
Tuesday night, April "a.
WALTER COOPER,
w. G. N.
WALTER &. SCOTT,
G. Sec.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21

II you hear little bird wi,istIins
its Bird Whistle Chapel to be a
Shorter, May Sd. Ada Clements, pa.
tor.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21

Mrs. Agnes Bruce has returned after
a two months visit with her mother
and relatives at Birmingham. Ala She
is the picture OF health.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21

May 22nd-campbeIl Chapel will
present Miss Ruby c. Pettiford. noted
reader and impersonator, in recital at
the church.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21

Keep of date, May 3rd. Bird
whistle chapel at Shorter.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21

Keep off the date May 10th. siat
town Convention at Shorter. Admi,
sion 10c.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21

FERN HALL, r. L. PHYNlX, MAN
AGER. 2711 WELTON, PHONE
MAIN 1850.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21

Come to Shorter May I. You will
enjoy the Fairy pienic-chiIdren's fes
tival-Maypole-br costumes.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21

July 3rd. Drill Teams picinc, Ev.
ersreen Chapter o. e. 8. Wait.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21

Jones and Johnson set the Tabor
wild last week with their act
The Denver star., 1917-04-21

THE GRAND TAEATRE's WEEKLY
PROGRAM.
Cut Out and Paste on Wan
Don't Miss the Big Show
this Week.
EXTRA GOOD MUSIC At THE
GRAND THEATER. THE BEST
RAGTIME PLAYER IN THE CITY
WILL TICKLE THE KEYS. COME
AND HEAR HIM.
SPECIAL ATTRACTION.
See IMPERIAL TRIO with the
Tango banjo player, our own boys.
Jackson, Junior and orsssby. Best
music In town at the GRAND THEA.
TIRE every Sunday.
II you hear a little bird wsistiing.
its Bird Whistle Chapel to be at
Shorter, May Sd. Ada Clements, pas
tor.
Henry r. Insham, formerly with the
kortz Jeweiry Co., wishes to announce
that he 10 now 4 partner with the
Denver JeweIry Mfg. Co., Wholesale
and retail, with offices at 731 18th
street, next to Interstate bank. doing
credit jeweiry, clothing and furniture.
Thanking all my customers who
have patronized mo In the last five
years for their patronage and honest
treatment and hope for your future
business.
Should you desire to see our stock
telephone Main 1922 and ! will gladly
call in my machine and show you our
stock complete.
DENVER JEwELRY MFG. co.
The Denver star., 1917-04-21

Il II you hear little bird whistiinQ,
its Bird Whistle Chapel to be at
Shorter, May Sd. Ada Clements, pas