davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
AT THE SAVOY.

Richard c. Travers. supported by
Gertrude Glover in "The Phantom
Buccaneer' is the main ATTRACTION
at the Savoy Theatre. There are few
actors who can play dual role and
in so doing, inject such perfection into
each character that neither will be-
tray the other to the audience. Every
actor has his mannerisms. II is these
which are so difficult to conceal. In
The Phantom Buccaneer7 Richard
c. Travers has achieved this feat to
as near perfection as IL has ever been
on the screen. The plot of this thrill
ing drama demands two persons OF
striking physical similarity. One Is
Stuart Northcote, an adventurer with
villainous designs. The other Is Jack
Burton, an Impoverished young Eng.
lishman. The CORNER merges int1
the other as the picture play pro-
crosses
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
ruvENILE COURT WORK.

Charged with using profane language,
a l6-vear-old boy was arrested by Oil
Ger Sutton az Eighth and Adams streets
and placed in charge of the chief proha-
ton officer of the Juvenile Court Sat
urday night. He was placed in the de-
tention house, hut released later. lie
will be given a hearing Wednesday.
Another boy who will be arraigned IN
the Juvenile Court Wednesday is accused
of striking another boy with stick
having a nail in the end Of it. a charge
Of assault and battery has been lodged
against this hoy and he will be served
with summons today. The alleged as
sault and battery was committed on
KING street Saturday afternoon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
AT THE GARRICK.

The Hayward Stafford Company Will
present 1.-THE Devil Outwitted," a
novel Offering, as one Of the features
OF the bill at the Garrick Theatre
this week. This is a cleverly worked
out sketch, which has to do with do
nestle Misunderstanding. The bill
is good all the way through. includ-
Ding Charles w. Boyer's 'petticoat
minstrels;" Lew Williams and his
company OF South Americans in "In
Mexico" an elaborate musical COM
edy; Jolly. Francis and Wild in the
funny musical farce "Step Lively"
Samson and Douglas. in an original
nonsensical novelty; Roland Travis
and his company OF illusionists, and
the Tabors in an original laughing
hit.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19

At the meeting OF the Water Boar6
today. the application OF c. w. Crit
fifth for a water pipe on Harrison
street between Twenty-seyenth and
Twenty eighth streets to supply
eight dwellings was granted.
Balance in bank were reported az
follows: Current fund, $31 .10242s
special fund, s60.672.42.
The current pay roll amounted to
S1,06721, the special pay roll to
$55f.09
The pumpage for the week ending
February II, amounted TO 100S02,-
$50 gallons, as compared with 49,
621260 gallons for the corresponding
period OF last year. The Increase
over last year was 17,1S1 $50 gallons.
The load pressure was 120 per cent.
showing the operation OF reserve
pressure for 20 per cent. Of the
time.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
LODCFMFN cELEBPATF.

Members Of Friendship Lodge, T. o.
O. f., of Hockessin, celebrated their
sixty-seventh anniversary az lodee on
Saturday evening. The affair was at
tended by two hundred or more persons,
and Mr. and Mrs. William p. White,
Frank +. Jones. Henry r. lsaacs and
Joseph f. Workman. OF this city. pre-
sented musical and literary program.
Mr. lsaacs made an address.
Following the program, banquet
was served by L. l.. Hanna, OF this
city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
james F. WOOD IS
DEAD At 81 Years
Stricken With Paralysis
While MiniStering to
Sick Wife
WAS ONE PIONEER in
CITY'S BUSINESS LIFE

James f. Wood. one Of the Oldest
business men in this city, died at his
home, No. 919 West Fourth street, last
night as the result of paralysis suffer-
ed last Thursday evening. He was in
his eighty-frst year. Funeral services
will be held at 2.30 o'clock on We'd
nesday afternoon, with interment in
Mt. Salem cemetery.
Mr.. Wood was born in Philadelphia
In 1896, and came TO this city in 1853
and started the firm Of Wilson q
Wood. which conducted a general
stove repair and tinsmith business.
Mr.. Wood learned his trade with
James Wilson, who conducted the old
tin-shops along the Brandywine, and
who afterward became bis partner IN
the same business, which they started
at Front and Orange streets. Mr..
Wilson was the inventor Of the CORFU
gated powder canister. long in use by
| the DUPONT Powder Company. The
firm of Wilson & Wood was dissolved
nv the death Of Mr.. Wilson some years
/ after il was started. and then MT
Wood and his son, John, formed tht
James f. Wood & Co., which IS still
in business. Mr.. Woods death re-
moves the last Of this long list OF Old
time business men who conducted
4 business along Front street, when a
II that time was the principal business
; section of this city. When the ran
road was elevated. in 1905, the Wool
property was sold to the railroad com
many and the business was removed u
Front and Tatnall streets.
Last Thursday Mr.. Wood was
hts Mace OF business, as usual, AM
felt as well as ever he did. Re wen
home and after performing SOM
slight services for the comfort of Mrs
Wood. who was i'll at that time, b.
) went downstairs TO the kitchen
where he was stricken. DR.. }. d
Jones was called in at once, and then
for the first time in his long life MI
Wood received medical attention. III
failed TO rally, however and his deaf
followed yesterday.
Mr.. Wood was married i'm Philadelphi
an 1858. to Miss Sarah f. Coyle, VIII
at that time lived on the property no
owned and occupied by the family {
. Eugene dupont. There were two son
( one OF whom died over fifty years ag
and the other son, John, with his mothe
survives.
The couple had lived IN this city du
= inc all their married life. Mr.. Wood
S death was the first break in the fami
{ in ffty-six years.
4 Mr.. Wood was a member of the Roy
. Arcanum and Of the Heptasophs, mel
J hers Of which viii be pall-bearers {
: the funeral on Wednesday. The Rev.
+ Franklin Smiley. Of West Presbyterii
! Church. win ohiciate. and interment W
be made az Mt. Salem cemetery.
J. Many years ago Mr.. Wood inven
f ed an extension step for railroad car
s but never pushed the adoption.
4 was operated by hand mechanics
J. which was connected in the vestibul'
& and platforms OF the cars, and lar
OF an arrangement with chose control
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Two such celebrated stars as Lou
Tellegon and Nell Shipman head the
bill in the latest Paramount produc-
ton, "The Black Wolf" the big feat
ure attraction at the Majestic to-
day and tomorrow Lou Tellegen has
made his greatest reputation both on
the stage and screen as a romantic
actor. In "The Black Wolf no Is
cast In the greatest romance Of all.
Nell Shipman. star OF many big photo
plays and who recently scored such a
personal success in Gods Country
and the Woman" makes her first ap-
pearance on the Paramount program
in support Of Lou Tellegen. with two
such stars in a romantic production
of quality a high class feature is as
sured.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
NEW ASSISTANT MASTER
MECHANIC AT TODD'S CUT.

Several changes in the maintenance
Of way department of the Maryland
division of the Philadelphia, Balti-
more and Western Railroad, have just
gone into effect. R. l.. Kell, assistant
supervisor No. 1, located at Lamokin'
pa. has resigned from the company.
His Mace will be filled by J. Z. Zul-
finger. formerly located at Lancaster,
Pa James Young, formerly assistant
enginehouse foreman at MorrlsVilie'
Pa, has been appointed assistant mas
ter mechanic at the Wilmington shops
Mr.. Young has assumed his new du-
ties here.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
no pREDGE Jersey CREEKS.

Bids for dredging for Cooper river.
Alloway creek and Woodbury. creek, in
New Jersey, were opened at the United
States engineers Office this morning by
Major Mark Brooke, United States engi-
neer. The only firms competing for the
three contracts were the Delaware
Dredging Company, OF Philadelphia, and
the Dorsey & Miller Company. Of Balti-
more. In each instance the lowest bid
was offered by the Delaware Dredging
Company. The decision as TO which
firm will do the work will be made by
the authorities at Washington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19

Court Of Wilmington jurisdiction in
various petty crimes committed within
the limits OF that city that now come
under the juricdiction of the Court OF
General Sessions.
Senator Hickman informed the Senate
that the bill was approved by the judges
of the Court Of General Sessions.
Attorney Jones and Senate Attor-
ney Hope explained that at the pres
ent time, cases Of throwing glass on
the highway, making threats and
breach Of the peace are required to be
held for the upper court, and the bill
gives the Judge Of the municipal court
the right TO dispose Of such cases, in
stead OF holding the accused for the
upper court.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
NEW SCHOOL TERM OPENS.

The new term for all schools in the
city commenced today, when pupils
of all grades resumed studies which
have been interrupted by mid-year
examinations in many Of the schools
and by exercises commemorating the
completion Of the first half of the
school year and Lincoln's Birthday
anniversary.
For the next two weeks children
will be admitted to the first grade,
this being in accordance with the
regulation which permits registration
OF new pupils only during the first
two weeks of the new terms IN
September and at the commencement
of the second term following the mid
wear.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
Attractions at the Theatres

"The Primitive Call" the new Fox
photoplay. the situation is reversed;
this time the white man tricks the
Indian through the medium of a
white girl. Gladys Coburn and an
all-star cast, including the clever
child actress, Kittens Reichert, APP
pear in THE Primitive Calf at the
Queen today and tomorrow. MISS
Coburn plays the part OF Betty Nal
colin. a girl who uses her influence
to make an indian chief sign a land
contract with her father. She plays
on the sympathies of the chiefs son,
Brain Elkhorn (Fritz Leiber), whom
she had known as O college boy in
the East The work of the little
star Kittens Reichart is sure TO be
an attractive feature in itself.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
ACCUSED OF NON-SUPPORT.

Foster ID. White. colored. was
charged in City Court this morning
with non-support of his minor child.
The wife testified that Foster had
not given any money or anything else
toward the support of the child for
years. Mrs. White was paralyzed on
the right side.
Frank Stout, probation officer, stat
ed that Mrs. White was a good mother
and thoroughly proper 20 have this
care of the child. and deserved great
credit for trying to do for the child
The case was continued for one week
to permit of further investigation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
Upland BOYS, REUNION.

Nevin NJ. Clowney, better known as
"Doc," has received word that he has
been appointed on a committee of Up
land. Pennsylvania citizens to arrange
for a reunion OF 1.-THE Boys of Fifty
Years Ago" doc" ClOwney is a ma
tive of Upland and will attend ban
quet in the Washington House, Ches-
ter, Pa, on Saturday night, when
plans for the reunion will be made.
Three former Upland boys who now
live here in Wilmington will be
asked to attend They are John
Crooks, Lewis Cloud and William SIM
gleton.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
AT THE VICTORIA.

The Victoria Theatre will open this
weeks program with the showing of
William S. Hart, a favOrite OF Wil-
mington movie" fans. in 1.-THE DEVILS
Double" The most beautiful scenes
Of night photography ever seen on
the screen, It is said, are in
oluded in this masterpiece. in
which the prince Of the photoplay
stage is at his best. That which
stands out most prominently. per-
haps is the scene depicting Hart as
Bowie" Blake. bad man, returning
TO the little cabin In the woods, fol-
lowing his desertion OF an eccentric
artist and his wife, played respectively
by Robert Mckim and Enid Markey
AT THE QUEEN.
AS a rule In photoplays, Il Is the
Indian who tricks the white man. II
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
ACCIDENTS oE TIE DAY.

Alfred ]. Shut, an electrician, fell
while at work In New Castle today.
fracturing his arm and cutting his
left leg. He was treated at the HON.
eopathic Hospital.
Among those treated at the Della
ware Hospital we're; Miss Clementia
Daniels, fractured arm; Charles o.
sen. lacerated chin; Joseph Herbert,
lacerated finger.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
DEAD MAN UNKNOWN HERE.

Ideal police authorities dlsclaim
any knowledge Of a man, supposed to
belong here who was killed in Phila-
delphia'last night in a gun fight in the
hallway OF a house al No. 736 South
Ninth street, IN which several men
participated. Giuseppi Pelateri, Of No
736 + tzwater street was seriously
wounded.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
THEY WOULD BE MIppIEs.

-Four young men appIicants Tor The
rank Of midshipmen began a three-days'
examination at the local Federal Build
ing today. The wouldbc middies are;
Kinbuch \. Gardner Of Covington. Va;
Henry r. Gordon, of Christiana. Tenn.
sydney Houston, of Woodbury., Tenn,
and Arthur NJ. Fly, Of Mt. Vernon, III.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19

ment and cake of Cutcura soap, and
al the end of three weeks the eczema
was healed" (Sign ed Miss Blanche
End. lS43 Harold St. Philadelphia, Pa,
June 7, 1916.
Cuticura Soap TO cleanse and purify,
Cuticura Ointment TO soothe and heal,
have been successful in the severest
forms of skin and scalp troubles, but
greater still in preventing little skin
troubles becoming serious.
For Free Sample Each by Return
Mail address .,ost- card; 'Cuticura,
Dept. n, BostVi." Sold everywhere.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
oLn DEFENDERS eAcK.

Joseph Myers, ST.. paid his twenty
third visit on charges of drunkenness
to Judge Churchman In City Court
this morning. II cost him $40 and
costs. William Russell. who appear
ed for the twenty-fOurth time. and
Peter McHugh, twenty-second appear
ance, each received the same SEN
tence.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
ANTON HAUBER SELLS CAFE
AND SALOON BUSINESS

John p. ODonnell, who conducts
wholesale liquor store at Nos. 1l2-
ia South Van Buren, street, has
bought the property and saloon bust
ness OF Anton Hauber, at No. so Mar
ket street. The real estate was owned
by the Or. Brown estate, and ad-
Joins the old City Han property. Mr..
Hauber has conducted a saloon and
cafe there for several years. Mr..
ODonnell will make several inn
provements to the property.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
NEW MANAGER AT OPERA HOUSE

c. L. Bradheld has become manager
Of the Opera House, succeeding II. B.
Hearn. Mr.. Bradheld Is connected
with the Harris amusement enteE
prises and was in charge of the Opera
House when it was opened as a
movie" theatre seven years ago
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
AT THE QUEEN DE DANCE.

This week the management OF Daw-
sons Queen de Dance announces a
dance for every night of the week.
Tonight q prize reception dance viii
be held. and while you enjoy the dance
you still have a chance TO win prize
On the night OF Washington's birth
day there will be q novelty dance, with
appropriate souvenirs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
FINED FOR CRAP SHOOTING.

Samuel Ambrose, Arthur c. Nixon
James NJ. Roles. Joseph otter. Martin
Webb, Martin Sadler and Robert NJ.
Jacobs. all colored, pleaded guilty in
City Court this morning TO playing
crap, and each was fined So and costs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
MARTHA IN THE WRONG HOUSE.

Martina BlaCK1 COIOrCd was lnod s.
and costs in City Court today for
trespassing upon property OF William
Floyd also colored, at Second and
King streets, early on Sunday morn
ing Floyd testified that when he
came home shortly after midnight he
found the woman screaming and
carrying on" in his house. He tried
TO put her out, but she raised such
a row that he had TO go after the
police. Martha was fined So and costs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
GIVE Greater power
TO THE CITY COURT
Senate Passes Mr.. Hickman's
Measure to Enlarge the
Jurisdiction
WOULD SPARE LIFE
IF JURY REQUESTS
STAFF Corresnondenee.

STAFF Correspondence.
DOVER, Del, Feb. l0.-After it had
been explained by Attorney W. g.
Jones, Jr, Senator Hickman's bill to.
amend the laws prescribing the punish
ment in cases Of highway robbery was
passed by the Senate. Senator Hart
was the only senator TO vote against
the bill
Mr.. Jones explained that under the
present law it is mandatory for the
court 10 impose 40 lashes in all convic-
tions for highway robbery, but this bill
gives the court discretion 10 impose a
lesser number of lashes in cases where
they feel the circumstances do rot JUS
tify 40 lashes. Mr.. Jones said the bill
had the approval of the Court Of Gen
eral Sessions.
Senator Hickman's bill relating to
the crime OF murder by providing that.
II the jury recommends the mercy OF
the court, sentence Of life imprison-
ment shall be imposed instead Of the
death sentence was called up for final
action. but after some discussion vas
recommitted
Attorney Jones explained that the
bill provides that in all murder cases
where the jury recommends mercy
the court must impose a sentence OF
life imprisonment instead Of hanging,
In reply TO Senator Wharton. he de-
clared that the court would have no
discretion in such cases.
Senator Wharton contended that the
discretion IN such cases should be
conferred upon the court instead Of
the jury, AID upon his motion the
bill was rec0mm'-tei
The Senate unanimously passed Sen
ator Hickman's bill giving the Municipal
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
w A. sPEAKMAN OPERATED ON.

William A. Speakman, president Of
the Speakman Pipe & Supply Co. was
operated on Yesterday for abdominal
trouble at me University of Pennsyl-
vania Hospital He was getting along
Aoday as we'll as could be eXpected.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19

and when l scratched the
skin would all peel of my
back. l could not sleepwith
the itching and burning.
81 was told TO try Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment
so / sent for a free sample.
/ found relief so | bought
a box of Cuticura ONT
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
PAINTING Avn STATION.

The waiting room for northbound
passengers on the upper level at tho
Pennsylvania Railroad station is to DO
painted
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19
ItChiDgBuFniRg
Eczema On Back
Gould not Stand Clothes Near It.
Scratched and Skin Peeled Off.
Could not Sleep. Cuticura Soap
and Ointment Healed. Cost 75e.

Eczema started with red spots all
over my back. Il itched so badly that
could not stand my clothes to be near it,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-19

ing the airbrake patents prevented
Us operation by that means. and Mr..
Wood never attempted to secure its
general adoption by the railroads.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-13
EWISH SOCIETIES TO NAME
DELEGATE TO BIG CONGRESS
Nil Make Nominations 'Phi,. Afternoon
Tor Rlchmonas Representative I'm
Meeting TO Discuss Jewish Rights.

y convention will he hold ut the
Dung Mems Hebrew Association. 4l2
forth Eighth Street, At / o'clock this
lfternoun, TO nominate IL delegate to
f:present Richmond in the Jewish Con-
|rcsS TO be held in Washington in
fptember. This congress is for the
purpose OF taking steps TO secure for
PC Jews residing in the various bel
IGercnt countries their civil and re-
|Gious rights when the time comes
4 talk peace.
The meeting this afternoon will con-
Isl OF one delegate from each of ihc
1irious Jewish ORGANIZATIONS in inc
/ ~. Two or more nominations. Wil!
|, made for q delegate to represcnt
Re city of Kichmond. These nomi.i ccs
i'll he voted for on June 10. the2ono
fceivinE the highest vote TO represent
edmond. Norfolk and Portsmbut h.
3lder the plan adopted, will also be
|itiiled to Il delegate. and the re-
ainder OF the State to dclega tc-
| large The convention this utter
pom is held under the auspices of the
Pngrcss committee OF Richmond, or
5iniZed several months ago at meet
e at which twcnty-siX organizations
ere represented. Since that time the
embcrship has been augmented until
,w thirty organizations are consol-
ited in this matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-13
LOCAL COMMITTEES TO AID
IN SALE OF LIBERTY LOAN
Federal Reserv~ Bnnk Seeks Aid of
bankers Throughout District In
Placing UOnds on Market.

Under the direction OF the Federal
Reserve Bank OF Richmond, the entire
NTH district comprising the States OF
Virginia West Virginia. North Caro-
lima. South Carolina and tho. District
Of Columbia lis being lined up to aid
in the distribution Of thc Liberay loan
bonds. Six central Committees havo
been organized in Washington. Rich
mond. Charleston. Baltimore, Raleigh
and Columbia.
Each central committee Is composed
or nll the banking institutions and in
vestment houses OF the place. The com
mittee VIII act through an executive
committee. and will appoint as many
sub-committccs as may seem desirable.
Each central committee is asked to en-
list the services OF Il publicity man. or
executive manager. who should devote
his whole time to the activities OF the
committee. This committee will be re-
lied upon to initiate movements and
form committees in all local organiza-
tons and trade enterprises.
Local committees consisting OF exc
cutives OF banking institutions in each
city or town are TO be formed acting
through an executive committee These
committees will be relied upon to form
subcommittee among themselves and
TO take the initiative in forming COM
mittees OF citizens and among local or
Banizations.
Eacn banking institution iS request
cd to- form a Liberty Loan Bureau"
within it's own organization to deal
with its own customers and depositors
III placing the Liberty Loan Bonds, and
I'm giving information to the public.
Each bank will have an active inter-
est in dealing with it's own clients. as
the amount of subscriptions turned in
BY each bank will be reported TO the
Treasury Department. Reports will he
made by each banking committee TO
the local committee. which in turn will
report to the central committee Of the
State.
The managers of enterprises having
large number of employees will be
requested to keep the Liberty loan
before their employees and opportu-
nity Will be asked for to address en-
tire bodies of employees whenever prac-
ticahle. Plans should be formulated by
managers of such enterprises to assist
employees in subscribing TO the loan
upon the installment principle.
special appeal should be made by all