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Evening journal., 1917-01-03
Here's another Law
TANCbE FOR JUDGE
Has Attorney General Legal
Right TO Name City
Court Deputy?
LYNN APPOINTMENT
ATTACKED TODAY

Whether the attorney-general Of
the state has authority under the re-
vised statutes of Delaware to appoint
a deputy TO represent him in the
trial Of cases in the City Court is
the question now before Judge
Churchman and a decision in the
matter is expected to be handed down
shortly.
The matter came up in the case OF
three men arraigned in City Court
today on charges OF breach Of the
peace. The cases, which were trifling,
W ere finally dismissed upon applica-
tion of Assistant City Solicitor John
q. Lynn. but the trial did not pro-
coed until Mr. Lynn had been appoint
ed q special prosecutor for the case
by Judge Churchman.
When the case was called, James
salisbury counsel for the defend
anis, objected TO Mr.. Lynn's trying
The case on the ground that he had
lot authority 20 do so.
This is a States case said Mr..
salisbury" and ] believe there is no
prosecuting officer here present"
Mr.. Lynn stated that his application
IoT assistant city solicitor was on file
ana that as his appointment was made
by City Solicitor Hastings, the City
Solicitor, he felt he was competent
10 try the case.
IL also will say to your honor said
NJ. Lynn. that / have my appoint
ment as deputy attorney central by
Mr. Reinhardt, the present attorney
general, now in my pocket and viii
present It if required. bui [ should
ike to have decision upon the mat
ter OF my jurisdiction ia this matter,
from the standpoint OF my appoint
ment by Mr.. Hastings"
After examining the law IN the mat
ter. .'udgc Churchman anuouncei tha'
he felt he had full authority 20 app I'M
a special prosecutor Or trial Of ease
if he wished TO do so, and Immediately
declared the api ointment OF Mr.. Lynn
as such. The other matter he Tool
under advisement and is expected 4
render a decision in the near future.
The letter from Attorney Genera
Reinhardt to Mr.. Lynn appointing lin
as deputy in the Municipal Court, th
CITY Court and before Judge Philip :
/ Churchman. follows;
Mr.. John r. Lynn, Dear Sir: Thi.
will notify you that l have this day
appointed aud designated you 70 acf
for me and in my name as deputy at
tornev general in the prosecution o.
an cases which may come before IN,
Municipal Court in the city of wa
mington. the City Court or befor,
Philip q. Churchman, esq. as a com
mitting magistrate. | hereby give yol
full authority to sign such papers Will
nv name as may be necessary or de
sirable in connection with the above
appointment.
Very truly yours.
d. j. REINHARDT.
Attorney General.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
NO MURDER EVIDENCE
IN The IRONS DEATH

Because Of report that two guns
and some dogs had been stolen from
the home OF William Irons, colored.
who was found dead several days ago
in his house on the causeway. it was
thought that probably Irons had met
death at the hands of the supposed
thief. Irons had been found dead
supposedly from exposure. on the first
floor OF his house with his face in a
basin OF water The police haze in
vestigated the case and found the re-
ports Of murder unfOunded.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
FIRST CONVICTION
IN NEW Court ROOM
Benjamin Jones, Colored,
Has the Honor; Gets
Six Months
JUDGE CONRAD
CHARGES THE JURY

The first jury trial in the new Court
House was held today. when Benjamin
Jones. colored, was convicted Of the
larceny Of pair Of trousers from
Atwood Donohoe, before the Court Of
General Sessions. Jones received SIX
months imprisonment I'm the work
house. ten lashes. the costs in the case
and TO pay restitution of SS. the al
legged value of the trousers. He acted
as his own counsel.
Judge Conrad in charging the 1ur-
ors. alluded to the fact that this was
the first jury trial in the new building
and informed them that they might
retire to the jury room for their delio-
erations OF make known their verdict
without leaving the box. the 1urorS
preferred to retire.
The twelve men comprising the first
Jury were: Tobin 3. Miller, foreman; {;
Eugene Mowlds Jacob u. Mlnker'
Richard Hodson. Elmer p. Hare, James
Moore. Elmer E. Kirk, John r. holI'
James Frank Cole, James Perry, 30
seph T. Law. Jr., and John {. Diehi'
Alfred Hindle was the balm
Six months Imprisonment in he
workhouse and fine Of 500 ana
costs in the case was the stl.ence
imposed upon John McKendrl H. JI9
for operating an automobile wi.nout
the consent of the owner. McNeh-
drick was represented by william u
Tones who made a strong plea TO tNe
court that the prisoner be paTolea'
Denutv Attorney-General Percy w.
Green appeared for the state
q
Years on each indictment was the
sentence imposed upon Harry Moore
who pleaded guilty to two indictment
Of taking wire and telegraph caOle
valued at about S76O. from the Jo'
senb Bancroft & Sons Company
Judge Conrad. who pronounced. SEN
tence, said that in view OF Moore.s
plea of guilty the court would oml'
lashes.
Peter Karasfilas who pleaded guilty
TO three indictments charging him
with the conducting OF a gaming table
October 10, 16 and IS. was lined
500 and costs. or six months in the
workhouse.
Otless Seafress. colored, charged witt
carving concealed deadly weapon
was fined $50 and costs. and Conle.
House. convicted OF the larceny OF ar
ticles from Howard Scarbor, was hne'
sIOO and costs and sentenced to nm
months in the workhouse yesterday al
ternoOn.
The grand jury at noon handed in 81
indictments as follows: Charging lar
cenv. William W. Gardner, Walter Har
ris and John Amos; charging assaul
with intent 10 commit murder. Neuzlat
Niecucio. and charging breaking and en-
tering with intent to commit larc my
James Z. Murray, who was also indiete
ora clarsc OF plain larceny.
DEGREES nisi we're granted in th'
following divorce cases by judges
Heisel and Conrad sitting in the Su
perior Court yesterday afternoon
Rachael J. Coverdale VS.. Stephen q
Coverdale, on the ground Of cruelty
Henry r. Isaacs counsel for tn
plaintiff; Clara Virginia Williams
on the ground OF desertion, J. Franz
Ball, counsel for the plaintiff.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
This BIC FELLOW WANTS
JOB ON POLICE FORCE

With Commissioners Moeear and
Bowers present. the weekly meeting
of the Police Commission was held
yesterday afternoon. Whit Favette.
aged 26 years Of No 424 East Fourth
street, was an applicant for a position
on the force. According to his appli
cation papers. he is the largest man
who ever applied for a similar posi-
tlon here. Favette stands 8 feet 4
inches in his stocking feet and weighs
2l5 pounds.
Others who fled applications were;
Clarence f. Leo. of No. 1888 Thatcher
street; Ernest F. Eckermann. No. 4OS
Jefferson street; John J Casino. No.
1900 West Eighth street; Frank *.
Smith. No. 2316 Lamotte street. Ar
thur l.. harrington, No. PA East Third
street Edward Devinney. OF No. 2413
West street, filed application papers.
but he ia beyond the age limit and mis-
papers we're ordered returned to him.
patrolmau Oscar Ward, who plead
ed guilty to being late in making a
report was fined three days pay.
The police last week made lS7 ar
rests, of which number AZ were sent
To the workhouse. The fines and costs
collected in the city court amounted
to S466.15.
During December the police patrol
responded to 522 calls. carried 575
persons and travelled 727 miles, while
the service wagon Travelled 2Sl miles
and the department touring car was
driven 4l4 miles. During the past
month the matrons had 80 females 10
their charge.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
IN AGONY WITH
PIMPLES ON ARM
And Shoulder Causing irritation,
Scratched and Got Larger. Itch
ing Became Worse. Cutcura
Entirely Healed. COst$2.00.

''Some time ago hard, red pimplei
appeared on my arm and shoulder caus-
ing a great deal Of irritation. ] could
not help scratching which caused them
10 get larger and more plentiful, and
they spread over both arms and shoul-
ders. was in great agony. The itch
ing became worse, making life anything
but pleasant, and causing many sleep
less nights.
After hearing Of Cuticura Soap and
Ointment ! sent for a free sample.
bought more. and the trouble entirely
disappeared after using about four cakes
of Cuticura Soap and two boxes Of Oint.
ment was healed. - (Signedl Mrs.
NJ. Hansen, az \. Ath St., Philadelphia,
Pa, Sept. 5, 1910.
You may rely on Cuiicura TO care for
your skin, scalp, hair and hands Moth.
ing better 10 clear the skin of pimples,
blotches, redness and roughness the
scalp Of dandruff and itching and the
hands Of chapping and soreness. CUT.
curs Soap used daily for the toilet mean;
skin health from infancy 10 age.
For Free Sample Each by Return
Mail address postcard: 'Cuticura,
Dept. II, Boston," Sold everywhere.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
FEAR HIGH FOOD PRICES MAY
increase PELLACRA IN 1917

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Fear that
high food prices. by unbalanclng diets.
may lead to wider prevalence of pella-
era in the United States during the
coming year, is expressed In a bulle
TN issued by the public health SER
vice.
The great rise in the cost OF Tor
age says the bulletin. "is causing
the people in many localities TO sell
their COWS. and thus there is danger
tnat they will deprive themselves of
milk one OF the most valuable pella-
gra preventing foods. The high cost
OF living has further served to bring
about a reduction in many families
IN the amount OF meat eggs. beans
and peas consumed, all Of which are
pellagra prophylactics."
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
FIRED REvOLyFR IN CITY.

For dischargng a revolver in tho
back yard OF a building at Third and
Church streets yesterday afternoon.
John Wyborrisk. arraigned I'm City
Court this morning on a charge OF dis
charging a firearm within the city
limits. was fined 81 and costs. Wyb0r-
riski vas arrested yesterday by De
tective Fairchild upon complaint that
a man was shooting a revolver. Wy
borriski pleaded guilty and declared
he was simply trying the weapon to
see that it was all right. He is al
legged to have fred three OF four shots.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
MISSION SOCIETY MEETING

Members OF the Woman's Missionary
Society Of Central Presbyterian
Church held their regular meeting
yesterday afternoon Devotional exer-
cises were conducted by Miss Eva b.
Taylor Reports of the officers and
committee chairmcu constituted the
business transacted.
Mrs. J. II. Crawford and Mrs. Annie
Martin reported sending boxes 20 Mrs.
savage az the girls school in Tennes
see The program was In charge of
Mrs. w II. Fem. assisted bv Mrs
Fred Weller. Mrs Annie Martin and
Master Louis Woodward. Latin
America Of To-day" was the lesson
subject for the day A special PRAYER
for work in China was made by Mrs
1. + Eastman The social hour
was in charge Of Mrs. J J. Hayes and
Mrs. Frank Tindall.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
Wife Was TO BLAME. 50
JUDGE DISCHARGES HUSBAND

Athens French. colored. charged
with breach OF the peace in City Court
this morning, was dismissed after
officer Mcdaniel had reported most
of the difficulty I'm the case had been
caused by the wife. who was only 90
years old. while the husband was
over 40. II was said the husband was
Jealous of his wife and she, resentine
this. had assaulted him when he com
planned Of the coffee and then had him
arrested
French was arraigned in court yes
terday and had his case continued
until today. after testimony had been
taken for the State.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
N. M. d. a. MEETlNo.

The January meeting OF the board
Of directors of the Young Mems He.
brew Association viii be held this
evening in the general secretary 8
room In the Y. NJ. II. A. building.
Much business OF importance viii
come up, including selection OF candi-
dates for membership ON the board.
20 be elected at the annual meeting
which will be held on Sunday, Feb
ruary ..
Any nominations tonight viii not in.
terfere with the regular nominations
on the floor OF the annual meeting.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
AT THE MAJESTIC.

As on the first days showing, SNOW
White" with Marguerite Clark as the
star. continues a big drawing card al
the Majestic Theatre. She was never
more exquisite than she is in this pro
duction, and no better picture adapted
to the need OF children has ever beer
produced. You can take the little ones
with YOU to see this picture and fee
sure all will be delighted. Snow
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
At THE VICTORIA.

The attraction for The opening woes
Of the new yeaT-"Idle Wives"--drev'
crowds 20 the Victoria Theatre al day
yesterday. and the concersDs OF opin-
ion seemed 20 be that rs one OF the
offerings being shown in
Fiimland today. I.ois Weber and
Phillips STnalley enaC. he ieading
role ia this play withm q play, that
shows so yividly the sham lives that
people Of today live.
The idea of the "Jd.e Wives" is TO
see ourselves as others see Ms. and the
clever manner in whic,i this object Is
achieved makes up for the stapendous
Offering play with pInc c---one Of
the best ever. Il viii be all week at
the Victoria,
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
HE WAY BE AFFLICTED.

Admitting he had been released from
the workhouse last Saturday and that
he had been befriended by David
Harris, William Moore, colored. when
arraigned in City Court this morning
on charge OF trespass, could give no
satisfactory explanation for refusing
10 leave the premises Of Harris, and
was adjudged guilty.
Upon application Of Assistant City
Solicitor Lynn, Moore was then held
for investigation as to his mental
condition, and the sentence in the
trespass case was suspended.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
AT THE QTFEX.

When George Walsh fights, be
fights! and there is opportunity a
plenty for George TO show his abilities
as a warrior in a colorful gripping
and thrilling photoplay entitled The
Island of Desire" This attraction is
at the Queen today and tomorrow. No
expense has been spared by the pro-
ducers in making this feature a spec
tacle of unusual proportions. A man
and a woman are besieged in a rude
hut on a tropical island of the South
Pacific by two men. The attackers
set fire 10 the house but the pair in
side are saved by the force OF severe
hurricane. Later the couple is en-
trapped in cave on the island, when
an earthquake sauses a mass Of dirt
and rock to cover the mouth OF the
opening
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
GOLD wATCH FOR MIR. KEsrER

B. Ellis Kester, chief clerk at the
Biandywine shops of the dupont
Company, has accepted position
with the Hercules Powder Company
at Valley Falls, " Y. Before leaving,
Mr.. Kester was presented by the fore
men and Office force Of the shops
with gold watch in recognition of
his services.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
CHARGE CONSPIRACY IN
MEXICAN ARMS Shipments
BY The United Press.

NEW YORK, Jan. S.-Charged with
conspiracy to Violate American laws
and circumyent orders regarding the
shipment OF arms and ammunition
into Mexico, Juan I. Burns, Mexican
consul general here was arrested
here today and held in $4,000 bail,
Burns is charged with cOnsplring
with Louis GOtting and two other
employees of an exporting firm who
shipped arms and other war material
into Mexico as hardware.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
MR. slMMoNs NEGLECTED.

Homer G. Simmons, clerk Of City
Council is confined to his home with
an attack of asthma and heart trouble.
Mr. Simmons expects to 80 to the
Delaware Hospital in a few days TO un.
dergo an examination.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
CABINET pHOTOGRAPHFD.

Cummings the photographer. this
morning had delivered and hung the
large photograph of the Mayors Ad-
visory Cabinetfn the Office Of Mayor
Price The picture. measuring IS by
"a inches lis framed in mahogany.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
QUEEN DE DANsF.

Tonight will be a big night at
Dawson's Queen de Danse. There viii
he a reception contest dance. A silver
loving cup and other prizes are to
be awarded to the lucky one.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
pR. sPRUANCE RECOYERING.

Or. Henry r. Spruance, who has
been suffering with blood poisoning I'm
his arm. is recovering and expects to
be about in a few days.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
"HAVE A HEART"

n AVE p HEAh !.
The newest Henry w Savage mu-
sical Offering which will be seen here
before its metropolitan premiere is en-
titled Have a Heart and is a musical
comedy in two acts and three scenes
with Blueport. K. l.. as the place of
action. The interior OF a lingerie
room in a large department store is
first act while the second is the luxur-
ious lounge room of a summer hotel
Mr., Savage has been careful in the
selection OF his singers, dancers and
comedians. Many in the cast are well
known metropolitan favOrites and
have been In some OF the most notable
successes IN the theatre. They include
Eileen Van Biene Louise Dresser, Le-
nora Navasio, Flavia Arcaro, Billy b
Van, Thurston Hall. Donald Macdon.
aid. Eugene Keith, Roy Gordon
James Bradbury, Joseph del Puente
Paul Mountaney. Eugene Revere. and
an ensemble singing and dancing chor
US. There will be an augmented or
chestra to interpret the music under
the direction of Gustav Salzer. Edwin
Royce Of the Gayety Theatre. London
staged the piece under the supervis
ing eye Of Mr.. Savage.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
AT THE GARRICK.

William Gibson and Texas Guinan are
making a big hit with their set at the
Garrick Theatre this week. The offer
ing is novelty, a real automobile igur-
ing conspicuously The car is supposed
to be one Just purchased, and which be-
comes bally on the first ride in the
country. A young man and his wife
neither OF whom know thing about
cars. are the occupant, and the tunay
things that develop following the break
down are clever. Following this par,
OF the act there IS some song, chatter
and dancing that arc very good. The
act is one OF the clever features of ar
exceptionally interesting bill which is
largely comedy. It combines comedy
with talent in Other directions. Any
body who has car or who knows any.
one who is an owner oT driver. viii Ger.
tainly enjoy this cfer'ng.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
AT THE SAVOY.

Edna Mayo and Eugene O'Brien
will be featured in The Chaperon'
at the Savoy today and tomorrow.
This picture was adopted from the
stage play by Marion Fairfax. lt was
a big hit with Maxine Elliot N the
title role. From it a brilliant
sparkling photoplay has been pro
duced one that will delight and
thrill picture patrons OF all ages. The
situations in THE ChaperOn' are
decidedly unconventional. The chap
eron herself is in need OF a chaperon
so often that many amusing scenes
result. These have been well handled
by a capable cast Not the least of
exciting moments is produced by the
fact that the chaperOn is a runaway
countess
Evening journal., 1917-01-03

White is a motherless princess whose
existence arouses the jealousy and
hatred OF Mary-Jane. her mothers
former lady-in-waiting who Is the
ugliest woman in the kingdom. but
aspires to sit upon the throne. She
gives her heart 10 the Witch Hex. IN
return for which she becomes very
beautiful and finally wins the love OF
the king. While hunting the king falls
from his horse and is killed, leaving
Mary-Jane.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
"a pAUGHTER on THE GODs.r

Managers OF motion picture corpor-
ations who have seen William Fox's
million dollar production, "A Daugh-
ter Of the Gods" are claiming that
he has set too expensive a standard
for them to live up to. and many think
that he has gotten away ahead of him
self. They claim that motion picture
audiences are becoming dissatisfied
and too critical OF plays Of less mag
nitude and perfection. William FoS
SCOTS at the idea that he has outdis-
tanced himself. He has found that this
American amusement seeking public
will pay well for an entertainment
that gives It its moneys worth.
"I intend that my audiences shai
not only be entertained for the time
being but that they shall have re
ceived an inspiration to take home
with them and cherish for days" he
says And a Daughter OF the Gods.
has accomplished this, as is borne oui
by the testimony OF thousands Of ap
preciative persons who have beer
charmed by IT,"
The picture will be seen at The Play
house the week Of January S With mat
inees every day except Monday.
Evening journal., 1917-01-03
MR. MIGGLESWORTH ID.

Joseph Wigglesworth. prothonOtary
OF New Castle county. is i'll at his
home with severe attack OF the grip.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-09
FIVE MEN DROWNED
IN FLOODED RIVER
Capsizing of Boat on Mis-
souri, Results Fatally.

Bismarck, N. d. April s.-Five men
were drowned and another is believed
to be dying as the result of the cap
sizing of boat in the flood waters of
the Missouri river here today.
The dead are.
EDWARD MASSEY, automobile
dealer Mandan, N. D.
HARRY BARWIND, Bismarck,
salesman for Gowan, Lenning &
Brown, Duluth, MINI.
j. A. VALE, automobile salesman,
Minneapolis.
a. \ Won HAGEN, grain salesman,
Minneapolis.
NED PRENTICE, salesman for the
Minneapolis Drug company, Bismarck
NJ. Fl. Lang. the sixth man in the
boat. was rescued by Roy Frost, but
is in a serious condition and doctors
tonight despaired of his life.
Because the high waters had re-
suited in n suspension of railroad
traffic, Lang and Massey were taking
the others in a small boat from Man
dan to Bismarck. The high wind and
the rapid current were too much for
the oarsmen and they lost control OF
the boat.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-09
At a Glance.
Brief Bits of News From
Western Montana
Communities.

STEVENSviLLE The Woman's
Episcopal church, South. served an
Easter dinner to the public in the Ma
sonic hall last night. II was well at
tended.
STEVENSVtLLE-W w. Harmon,
superintendent OF the Montana tab
company interests at Hamilton, was in
Stevensville on a business trip yester-
day on matters pertaining to the af-
fairs of the company here.
STEVENSViLLE--A the Ste
vensville people to go To Missoula to-
day TO take part in the patriotic
demonstration were Pen Plummer.
John Mclaughlin and william Ellis.
They took along q drum, flute ana a
flag and planned on entering the pa
rade.
CORVALLiS-William Walker, who
attended the Woman conclave at
Great Falls, returned home Friday.
CORVALLIS - Glenn Chaffin, a
freshman at the state University,
came up from Missoula yesterday to
spend Easter at his home.
CORvAlLlS-Mrs. Jennie Chaffin
and little daughter. Frances. of Mis-
soula were Corvallis visitors this
week.
CORVAlllS-F'red Sheldon went to
Stevensville Saturday to visit for a few
days with her sister. Mrs. Albert
Heath
CORVAlClS-W r. Myers, accom-
panied by Otto r. Bolen and Earl
Aldrich, motored to Missoula yesterday
for the day.
CORVALLIS - Mrs. James Stewart
returned from Darby Friday. accom-
panied by her daughter, Mrs. Monroe
Edgemond. who will visit until Sun
day at the home of Mr. and Mrs Mark
Hall.
CORVALLlS-Mrs. Louis Wolfe and
Miss Margaret Slack returned Friday
from a three days shopping and
pleasure trip to Missoula.
coRvALLlS-Thirty Corvallis peo-
| pie, including members of the band.
are planning to attend the symphony
orchestra concert at Missoula on Tues
| day evening.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-09
MISS EFFE READ DIES
|. SUDDENLY IN HAMILTON
Popular Young Woman
Stricken After Brief
Attack of Grip.
HEART WAS AFFECTED
Disease, Not Considered Sc
rious at First, Went
to Heart.
HEART WAS AFFECTED

Hamilton. April Especial. Miss
Effic Read. the only daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. q. Read of this city, died
at G:lO o'clock this evening at the Ra :
Valli hotel. Miss Reads sudden death
was terrible shock to her parents and
to the whole community.
Miss Read had always enjoyed good
health, so that the attack of grip which
she suffered several days ago was not
regarded as anything serious. She
was confined to her bed during part OF
Friday and all of Saturday, but this
morning she felt better and was in
the lobby of the hotel
After lunch, however, she felt some
what worse and returned to bed. BY
the time a physician had been sum-
moned the grip had begun to affecl
the patients heart. The heart action
grew steadily worse after 4 o'clock and
at $40 ceased altogether
Miss Read had more friends thar
any other young woman in the Bitter
Root valley. She was % years old
the only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J
@. Read. No arrangements for the flu
neral have yet been made.