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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
Get CONVICTION
IN coke Case"
Mason Fined 500 by City
Judge, Johnson Woman
is Dismissed
MARKED COINS
TRAP SELLER

James Mason. @lored. arralgned
before Judge Churchman in Municipal
Court this morning, charged with
violation Of the cocaine ordinance, was
fined $780, Rachel Johnson. oolored.
arraigned on the same charge, was
dismissed. Though both charges arose
from the same alleged transaction, the
defendants were tried separately
Philip l. Garrett represented Rachel
Johnson.
The arrest Of the two defendants
was the result OF efforts Of the Police
Department to break up local traffic
in the drug. On Saturday night Ser
geant Green gave four marked quar-
ters to Susie Gilbert. colored. who
went to the corner OF Third and Tat
nall streets. where she met Mason and
asked him for 81 worth OF cocaine. II
was alleged that he took the four
quarters. bought four packages Of the
drug from Rachel Johnson and gave
them TO the Gilbert girl, who turned
them over to Sergeant Green. When
the Johnson woman was arrested the
four quarters were found In her pos
session.
Mason was not represented by coun-
sci. After being sentenced he ap
peared as a witness against Rachel
/ Johnson and swore the cocaine was
| purchased from her. Susie Gilbert
testified she saw Mason buy the CO.
cocaine from Rachel Johnson, at the
corner OF Third and Tatnall streets.
Two cOlOred women, Blanche Col
Inns and Bessie Greenish, swOre that
Mason received no cocaine from
Rachel Johnson. They declared that
the defendant changed a dollar bill
for Mason. and in that way they ac-
counted for the presence of the mark
ed quarters in the Johnson woman's
possession. The same assertion was
made by Rachel Johnson.
Witnesses for the State included
Sergeant King, Sergeant Green, DR..
Frank r. Smith, who analyzed the
drug. and Susie Gilbert
Assistant City Solicitor John +.
Lynn represented the State.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
MRS. HOWELL. Wife
FORMER MAYOR, DIES
Active in Charitable Work
and Organized Hospital
Auxiliary
HAD BEEN ILL FOR
SEVERAL MONTHS

Mrs Lucy Glidden Biddle Howell.
wife OF DIT. Harrison w. Howell, for
mer mayor. died at her home. No. s24
Washington street, at o'clock this
morning Although Mrs. Howell had
been i'll for some months, her death
came as a shock to her great host OF
friends Early this afternoon funeral
arrangements had not been completed.
but will be announced as soon as ar
ranged.
Mrs. Howell was tho daughter OF
Samuel c. Biddle and Augusta Da-
Costa, first wife OF Mr.. Biddle. Her
father, who for many years was sec
retary of the Pusey and Jones Com
pany and later city auditor, and her
husband survive her Mrs. Howell
was born in the house in which she
died
The lovable and pleasing disposition Of
Mrs. Howell made her many friends, and
for n number of years she was active in
cheutable work and was always willing
to give freely of her time and means to
anything that stood for tho betterment
of Wilmington and the surroundings
Mrs Howell was a member of the
Juniop Board Of the Homeopathic Hos
pital. and she organized and was made
president of the Junior Board Auxiliary
of the institution. She devoted much
time until recently to that work, and
it was largely due to her efforts that
the auxiliary met with such excellent
success.
Until this year she had been been ac
tive in Red Cross work She was one
Of the managers of the Home for Aged
Women, and was also member Of IN,
New Century Club and the Wilmington
Country Club.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
DRAW jury PANEL.

Jury Commissioners S. ID. Townsend
and Frederick Brady have drawn the
following men to serve as petit Jurors
at the term OF the county courts com.
mencing April 2:
First Representative distrlct-John
r. Pickering. Dennis Joyce.
Second-Charles II. Crowther Chas.
H. Gray.
Third-Charles NJ Banks, Frederick
Darlington, e. s. Jencks, William o.
Merrick
Fourth-Joseph F. Jones. Hiram
Yerger.
Fifth-Aaron II. Tyson, Prescott l..
Johnson, James +. Wood, Philip r.
Shea.
sixth-WiIiam G. Robelen. Jere-
miah b. Harvey.
Underwood.
Ninth-James a. McKelvey. William
II. Barton, James w. Christopher,
Samuel Z. Kilmon.
Tenth - ManiOve McFarlan. James
T. Morrison. Archibald Walton, James
e. Biggs.
Eleventh - Howard Saunders, Will
liam Murray.
Twelfth H Morton Price, William
r. Calhoun.
NATURALIZATION L. Ellison. Jr.
Charles NJ. Cochran, J. b. Messick
Nenry n. VI. Kronemeier.
urteenth-Edward Boyd, Georg'
c. Burge.
Fifteenth-william c. Reed, Jane
p. Pryor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
COUNCILNEN MAY
Join BANTAM BRIGADE
Use of Council Chambers
Granted to Little Fellows
Patriotic League"
PLAN TO ILLUMINATE
FLAGS ON CITY HALL

Members Of City Council in session
last night. approved the little Eel
lows Patriotic League" organized by
j. Henry Fulton, local newspaper
man, when they extended the use OF
Council chambers to the league for
its first public meeting, to be held
Monday evening Of next week, and di-
rected as many members Of Council
as possible to attend The motion
to allow the use OF Council chambers
for the meeting was granted without
dissenting vote.
Following the action in allowing
Council chambers for the meeting. It
was jokingly suggested that Council
men McGoldrick, McDermott and
Smith. who are small men physically,
should attend and enroll as lieuten-
ants in the Bantam Brigade.
Another patriotic note at last
nights meeting of Council was a COM
munication from a firm Offering to
install refectors TO illuminate at
night the American flags that fly from
the top Of the new City Hall and
County Court House. It was stated
that the refectors will cost SIT each
or S102 for six, three for each flag on
each end Of the building. 1t was point
ed out that at this time when every
thing is being done to rouse the
patriotic loyalty of the people It was
good idea TO have the flags on the
public buildings illuminated at night
The plan appeared to appeal TO the
COuncilmen. and because OF the small
cost, it is thought they will agree to
have refectors installed if the Levy
Court is willing to pay its share of
Illuminating the flag on the county
end of the building. The matter was
referred to the committee OF the
whole for consideration.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
CONsTABLEs ELECTED.

The Levy Court has elected the fol-
lowing constables for New Castle
county to serve for one year:
Wilmington hundred - Lucius c.
Jones. Benjamin Fisher and Charles
f. Bowers. One more is TO be selected
st. Georges hundred-John W. Dick
erson.
Town OF Odessa -Elwood c. Dulin.
Appointments hundred-Jacob Hill.
Brandywine hundred-Alfred Whor-
tenby.
Rural policemen for Christiana hun
dred-George Wilmington; end of car
line, William Campbell.
New Castle hundred-Weldin Vining.
White Clay Creek hundred-Dela-
ware LOvett.
Red Lion hundred-Warren Downs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
Berlin Puts Burden of War
on u. S., HoIIweg is Defiant

BERLIN. March 80 (By Wireless 10
SayVille). e).-"Germany never had the
slightest intention of attacking the
United States of America and does not
have such intention now. IL never de-
sired war against the United States Of
America and does not desire il today"
was the declaration made by the Ger
man Imperial Chancellor, DIR. Won
Bethmann-HOllWeg, in a speech In the
Reichstag yesterday. The Chancellor
made important declarations concern
ing 'Germany's policy toward Che
United States and Russia.
How did these things deyelop?"
asked the Chancellor in speaking of
the relations with the United States.
He then proceeded to answer the
question By reviewing the causes
which led up to the German use of
submarines in unrestricted warfare.
Declaring that Germany had under
taken unrestricted submarine war
fare for its defense. DR.. Won Beth
mann-Hollweg said:
"If the American nation considers
this a cause for which TO declare war
againS. the German nation, with which
Il has lived in peace for more than a
hundred years. il this action warrants
an increase Of blOOdshed, we shall moi
have TO bear the burden of responsible.
ity for IT,"
Concerning German relations with
the United States the Chancellor
whose speech is reported by the over
seas News Agency (the German Off
cial news bureau) said:
within the next few days the di-
rectors Of the American nation VIII be
convened by President Wilson for an
extraordinary session OF Congress in
order to decide the question OF wal
or peace between the American anC
German nations.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
SAYS PENNSYLVANIANS
face FOOD famine

BY Tho United Press.
HARRISBURG, Pa, March 3o.-Sec-
retary Patton today declared Pennsyl-
vania faces tho most serious internal
condition since the Civil War. Unless
everyone helps during tho spring and
summer the pinch for food eight months
hence will be sharp and painful.
"'Eveyone' includes you" said Pat
ton today. "Don't wait for tho man
next door TO plant a garden. Plant
yours"
Not merely a shortage Of foods is
feared, but containers for canned goods
are scarce. One billion less tin cans than
ordinarily is forecast for the year.
LET all women ave glass jars
they'll do admirably" said tho secTe
tary No matter how small the plot o
ground, a garden can DO planted. Con
serve tho product. Can vegetables an
fruits for next winter. Don't fear over
production"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
MISTAKE IN ALLOWANCE
TO AID The State FAIR

Members Of the Delaware State
Fair Association were Jared when
they discovered that the general ap-
preparations bill passed by the Legis-
lature on Wednesday appropriated
S25OO a year for the next two years
TO the State Fair.
There is q statute on the books ap-
propriating $4,000 a year to aid the
State Fair, but this was overlooked by
the appropriations committee Of SEN
ate and House in making up their
schedule.
The subject was brought TO the at
tention OF Governor Townsend yes
terday, and it is expected that some
arrangement will be made for the
State Treasurer to pay the legal ap-
preparation Of $4,000 annually to the
Fair Association.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30

"Germany never had the slightest
intention of attacking the United
States OF America and does not have
such intention now. IL never desired
war against the United States Of
America and does not desire II today.
Eve Had Tor
"low did these things develop? More
than once we told the United States that
we made unrestricted use of the subma-
rine weapon expecting that England
could be made to observe, in her policy
of blockade, the laws of humanity and
international agreements. This blockade
policy-tlis l expressly recall has been
called illegal and indefcnsible' (the I'm.
perial Chancellor here used the English
words by President Wilson and Secre.
tary of State Lansing. Our expecta.
tions. which we maintained during eighi
months, have been disappointed com.
pletely; England not only did not give
up her illegal and indefensible policy OF
blockade; but uninterruptedly intensified
il. England, together with her allies
arogantly rejected the peace offers
made by us and our allies, and pro
claimed her war aims, which aim at oui
annih lation and that of our allies
"Then we took unrestricted subma-
rine warfare into our hands; we had Il
for our defense.
"lf the American nation considers thi'
cause for which to declare war against
the German nation, with whioh il has
lived in peace for more than 100 years;
4 this action warrants an increase oi
bloodshed We shall not have to bear the
responsibility for IT, The German ma
tion. which feels neither hatred nor hos.
tlity against the United States OF
America. shall also bear and overcome
this
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
SCOUR COAST FOR SUBMARINES
BEFORE STEEL NETS GO DOWN

rines. The lighthouse service, the fish-
cry srevfce and all maritime services Of
the commerce department, II became
known today, are under orders to CO.
operate with the navy in keeping a
close vigil. Reports of rumors of the
presence of strange craft are to be inn
mediately forwarded to Washington
As in the case Of the recent rumors
OF submarines in Lond Island Sound,
which later were proved groundless
the Navy Department will investigate
every rumor where there is slightest
possibility OF truth in Il.
II was therefore taken for granted
today that the department is investi-
eating wireless warnings that reached
Norfolk OF German submarines in the
Atlantic near United States shores.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
HOUSE WARNING AT CLUB.

The newly equipped auditorium of
the Odd Fellows Temple. Tenth and
Orange streets, has been formally
opened under the auspices Of the
Colored Odd Fellows Social Club,
which held a social and dance in the
room last night. Charles II. Brooks,
former grand secretary OF the order
made the address Of the evening. Many
visitors were present TO inspect the
rooms. Dancing commenced at .
O'Clock and continued until a late
hour. John W. Chippey is president
OF the club and Benjamin O'Bayard,
gecretary
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
PYTHIANS Will PARADE.

Calanthe Lodge. No. %. X. Of p, de-
sires TO inform all Pythiaus that the
parade and entertainment previously
arranged for Saturday, March 81. for
the Brldgeton. y. J. lodge. will take
place as announced The parade will
form at Pythian Castle 3 o'clock and
the entertainment will commence
promptly at PythiGn Castle at s
o'clock. All Pythians are requested
to be present
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
ACCEPT DUPONT'S s5O.OOO GIFT.

WEST CHESTER, Pa. March 30
Directors and patrons Of East Brad
ford and Pocopsin townships have
formed an organization to accept the
offer OF $4,000 made by Pierre S.
DUPONT, Of Longwood, for the erection
OF an agricultural and vocational
school proposed for Lenape. The Of
fer was declined by East Bradford re-
Gently.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
Lewis SASSE. new Grand
Receiver FOR WORKMEN

Julian c. Walker. grand master Of
the Ancient Order Of United Workmen
of Delaware, has appointed Lewis
Sasse. of No. Gil West Twentieth
street. to be grand receiver for the
order in this Jurisdiction. to fill the
vacancy caused by the death OF J.
wilkins Cooch. OF Newark Mr.. Sasse
is a well-known member OF the fra
ternity.
The Grand Lodge OF Delaware is
now in its twenty year. The
first grand receiver was Edgar A. Fin
ley, who served twelve years. He was
succeeded by Mr. Cooch. who also
served twelve years Mr.. Sasse is the
third man to be appointed to the office
in this State
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
EVENING MUSICALE.

George McIIugh, J. Frank Ayres. B. G
Strickland. Frank II. Mason and Mrs
Virginia Jones LattOmus, with Carlisle
Hemphill vt the piano, will b. remem-
bcred for their artistic work in the con,
cert given last night under the auspices
of the German Baptist Church. Fifth
and Walnut streets, when IN attractive
program was given.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
TO PROTECT CANAL
BY Tho Iinitod Press

by lho Onltcu Press
WASHINGTON. March 30-A board
consisting Of Lieutenant Colonel
Harding. canal zone governor; Major
Oliver Edwards and Commander Cone.
was appointed by tho War Depart
ment today TO consider the advisable
ity OF organizing the canal civil en-
ployes for the defense OF the Panama
Canal.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
ORprNA. OYERDUE. Us sAFR.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, March S0.-The Cunard
Orduna. three days overdue, will dock
here today Her delay had caused
some uneasiness. She has about 1S0
passengers aboard.
The British freighter Italia arrived
safely from an Italian port and the
Mesaba, of the Atlantic Transportation
Line, arrived from a British port.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
Bv The United Presn.

by Ihe Unlted fresb.
WASHINGTON, March 3o.-A con-
tract for 100 steel cable anti-subma-
rine nets was awarded by the Navy
Department today to the American
Steel and Wire Company Of Philadel-
phia. The contract amounts to $685.
100.
The nets are to be Of 12-foot mesh,
1900 feet long and "a feet deep. De-
liveries will commence within three
weeks, with ten nets week there
after
The nets are like those extensively
used by the Allies in guarding the en-
trance to the Thames and other rivers
The entire Atlantic seaboaId is being
constantly scanned for German subma-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
GERMANY RELEASES
L. 5. OFFICIALS

By The United Press
WASHINGTON, March S0-Ger-
many has freed all but one OF the
four United States consular officers
detained since the break in relations.
The fourth is expected out at once.
Consul Damn, Vice Consul Wallace
and Vice Consul Brown have arrived
at Zurich, Switzerland. from Munich,
according TO Minister Stovalls mes
sage TO tho State Department today,
while Consul Wood is expected at
once. All Of them, the message said,
are expected at Berne tomorrow
These men have been ordered into
Turkoy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
NOTE OF DOUBT OVER GERMANY'S
FUTURE IS HEARD In REICHSTAG

various reports. tho Russian revolu-
tion and tho apparent success OF the
completely democratic Government
here have creaed profound impress
sion among the German public. That
the German leaders foresee a menace
TO their power in such unrest was
indicated in reports OF various efforts
to placate by promises.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
DEFENSE COMMITTEE MEETING

A meeting of the executive commit
tee OF the Wilmington Committee on
National Defence. will be held on
Monday evening. April 2. at S O'Clock.
either in the rooms of the Board of
Education or the City Council cham
Der on the third floor OF the new Pub
lie Building. All members of the
committee are urged to be present.
Thomas w. Miller is chairman Of the
executive committee.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
FLY THE FLAG.
/, limited prpga

NEW YORK, March S0.-MayOrs Of
sl5 cities Of the country have been
asked to start movements for a coun-
try-Wide flag display from homes on
April ?, the day Congress cOnvenes,
the American Defense Society an
nounced today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
ToDAY's TEMPERATURES.

tAt The Evening Journals O0ice.)
500 4. NJ. .. y 1901 p. NJ. g
1000 A. NJ M.....'i6 40 p. VI .. .
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
SUN AND TIDES.
Mouth of Christiana

High water 90. 5.25 A. NJ. 5.5J =. VI
Low water .... 1880 NJ. l250P.M
Recdy Island, high and low water ono
hour earlier
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
WEATHER

Fair tonight; Saturds'
fair; warmer; gentle to mo
crate shifting winds becG
Ing south.
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Don't Scold, Mother!
The Cross Child Is
Bilious, Feverish
Look At Tonguet II Coated, Clean
Little Stomach, Liver,
Bowels

Don't scold your fretful, peevish
child. See if tongue is coated; this is
a sure sign its little stomach, liver
and bowels are clogged with sour
waste.
When listless, pale, feverish, full
of cold, breath bad, throat sore, does
not eat, sleep or act naturally, has
stomachache, indigestion, diarrhoea,
give teaspoonful of California
Syru of Figs" and in a few hours
all the foul waste, the sour bile and
fermenting food passes out of the
bowels and you have a we'll and play
full child again. Children love this
harmless "fruit laxative" and moth
ers can rest easy after giving it, be-
cause it never fails to make their lit
tie "insides" clean and sweet.
Keep it handy, Mother! A little CIV
en- today saves sick child tomorrow,
but get the genuine. Ask your drug
gist for 50-cent bottle of California
Syrup of Figs" which has directions
for babies, children of all ages, and
for grown-ups plainly on the bottle.
Remember there are counterfeits
sold here, so surely look and see that
yours is made by the California Fig
Syrup Company" Hand back with
contempt any other fig syrup. IL
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Eubank

Rev. Coakley filled his regular APP
pontment at the Baptist church.
Hobart and Lawrence Williams
came in Sunday from Cincinnati to
spend few days with homefolks.
Miss Blanche Bryant from Somer-
set, spent Sunday with her sister, Du-
vey Bryant.
Jimmie Estes from Stearns, is here
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
A. Estes.
Mrs. Ed Rigney spent Saturday in
Kings Mountain.
Many of the young folks surprised
Miss Allie Williams with a handker-
chief shower Friday night. All attend
ed reported nice time.
Orvill Williams and sister, Ollie
left Saturday, for their home in Mar
tinville, Ind.
Mat Bryant is on the sick list at
this writing.
Roy Reynolds and Craig Horton
spent Thursday night in our town.
Eugene Rice of Moreland is here
working.
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Sauhey

We have been having plenty of
rain in this part of the community,
1t seems like everything will wash
away.
Mrs. P. Sampson and children have
returned to their home in Columbus
O., after a visit of two weeks with
MIR. SIMPSONS parents, Mr.. and Mrs
N. w. Sampson.
Mis- Ida Floyd was the guest of
Miss Mary Anna Boone last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Watts have re-
turned to Cincinnati, where they will
make their home.
Mr.. c. w. Lowell sold two calves
at Stanford last week.
Misses Pearl and Grace Fields, of
Hustonville, spent few days with
their brother, Henry Fields and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. c. Floyd visited
Rev. Owens and wife at Kings
Mountain Sunday.
Mrs. Bitha Martin is on the sick
list.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Grimes have
moved to the house where Mrs.
Catherine Watts formerly lived near
haywood.
Miss Ida Floyd was the guest of
Miss Elizabeth Lowell last week.
Mrs. Jesse Yeakey and two chill
dren, of Lancaster, are visiting her
mother, Mrs. Susie Adams.
Mr.. Pitts and Miss Sarah Samp-
son visited Mr.. and Mrs. Lonzo Cas-
tie at Hubble last Sunday.
The Farview Sunday school is
progressing nicely with a large at
tendance each Sunday.
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HOw's This ?

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HERE is WEATHER
New York SUM

(NeW York SUM
In many places spring will begin
January 26, 1917, and in most places
February II. From then until April
20 the weather everywhere will be
unusually warm and dry; caused by
Saturn and Neptune forcing the
earth against the suns repelling
force, as Jupiter forced it last fall.
About April % or 26 and May 16 or
II the cool changes may injure fruit
and early vegetation in some locali-
ties. There will be sufficient rain in
most localities from April 20 to
October | to make a splendid season
for agriculture and in the Southern
Hemisphere there will be sufficient
rain to make a still better growing
season from September /, 1917, to
February l, 1918. The year 1918
will be natural year. With few ex-
ceptions the temperature and rain
fall throughout the world will be al
most normal, or the weather gen
orally due in most localities during
every month of the year.