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Evening journal., 1917-03-13
SENATE kills BILL
TO BAN CIGARETTES
Three Votes for, Thirteen
Against, Measure to
Prohibit Sale
MAKE 1T UNLAWFUL
FOR MINORS TO SMOKE
Staff Correspondent.

stan spOndent.
DOVER, Del, Mar. 13.-The Senate
today killed Representative Welch's
anti-cigarette bill, after the father OF
the measure had made a plea for its
passage, by vote of Is to 8. This
bill which passed the House by large
vote, would prohibit the sale and
manufacture of cigarettes or cigarette
papers in Delaware after August ], Of
this year. The vote on the bill fol-
lows:
1eas-Walkers, Long and Brown.
Nays-Hickman, Gormley, Webb,
Hoifecker, Pool, Hart, Wharton, HOl-
lett, Barnard, Murphy, Frazier, Mitch
ell and Joseph-13.
Absent-Newton.
Immediately after killing the Welch
bill the Senate passed Senator Jo-
seph's bill to make it unlawful for
minors to buy or smoke cigarettes in
Delaware by a vote of 12 to f.
Senators Walker and Long who
the Joseph bill The other two Sena-
tors who voted against the Joseph
bill were Hollett and Pool.
Senator Gormley in opposing the
bill declared that it was absurd to
ask the General Assembly to pass
such a bill as the Welch bill as it
did not prohibit the use of cigarettes,
but simply Disseminated aga nst
Delaware tobacco dealers by prOhib-
iting them from selling cigarettes
yet they could be purchased from
dealers in Pennsylvania, Maryland
and other States.
Senator Walker spoke for the bill,
declaring that it would help to pre-
vent the use of cigarettes by children.
IF we can put cigarettes further
away from our boys, think we should
do il" he said.
Senator Wharton reminded Senator
Walker that there was a Senate bill
on the calendar to prohibit the sale of
cigarettes and their use by minors.
Senator Hickman declared that th'
bill would not prohibit the use OF cigar
cites by minors, as they would buy to
bacco in bags and make cigarettes.
Senator Frazier remarked that tn
only way to prohibit the use OF cigar
cites would be TO tack an antl-shippin.
clause on the bill.
Senator Long also spoke against tn
bill
The question Of the constitutionalit.
of the Joseph bill was raised by Senate
/ Hollett, but Attorney Hope, of tn
Senate. said it was constitutional, ii
his opinion.
The penalty in the Joseph bill
either fine or Imprisonment at the dis
crction OF the court
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
CUT COST oE DIPLOMAS.

It will be possible to effect a saw
ing Of 10 cents each on the engross-
ing of diplomas for the pupils of VIII
mington High Schooi this year, ac-
cording to members of the Board of
Education which held its meeting last
night, and as there are i15 of these,
the saving will be considerable. here
tofore. IL is explained il has cost about
so cents each to have the engrossing
OF names of students done on diplom-
as. The engravers this year have
agreed 10 do the work IN connection
with the engraving for SO cents.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
COUNTRY AGAIN
threatened BY
railroad TIE-UP
IcOntinued From FIrst 20

tContinued From First Page.)
make determined effort to reach
some agreement.
Tho Brotherhood chiefs "bone tn
be successful"
The letter does not mepti,r ,,,,,
striAe order TO be used IN the event
tnat me thursday meeting fails. This
strike order, 1t has been reported
sets Saturday night as tho time ,SS for
starting a progressive strike " which
VIII begin on western roads and
spread TO others.
This order was the big subject
under discussion at today's meetinr
between Brotherhood chiefs and locai
delegate at the Bijou Theatre. here
President Wilson is keeping in clos,
touch with the situation through Sec
retary OF Labor Wilson. but has a
pet taken no hand in the matter.
The Brotherhood letter dated Marc
2 and sent 10 the President fror
Cleveland. reads:
I'VE feel obligated to officially a,
vice you OF our intention
again meet the national cOnfel
cnce committee OF the railways o
March Is for the purpose OF maxim
another effort 10 adjust the Dendin
cigbt-hour controversy.
I'VE are very hOpelui Of Workin
out a satisfactory adjustment wit
tbe railroads. but r. while we are nc
eoNating opr country should 5ecom
involved in war; we want TO assur
-ou' as Chief Executive Of the nation
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
DELAWARE GRANGE TO
HAVE OYSTER SUPPER.

Most of the time during the meet
ing Of Delaware Grange, at Newport,
last night. was taken up with COM
pleting plans for an oyster supper
in tho basement of the Masonic Hall
on Thursday night Supper will be
served from TO g o'clock.
Reports were heard from the dele
gates to the recent meeting Of Po-
mona Grange in Wilmington The
legislative bill regarding the revi-
sion of tho school taxation law was
discussed as were other bills now
pending in the Legislature. Com
mittees were appointed to wait on
members who were reported ill.,
The lecturer gave an interesting
program including current events,
piano solo by Miss Mary Ellen Smith.
several humorous readings and music
by the grange. The attendance was
very good, including several mem
bers who we're recently initiated.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
Pennsylvania GETS Johnson

Detectives from Philadelphia yester-
day came to this city and presented the
rcquisition ot the Governor of Pcnnsyl-
Vania for the return Of William G. John
son TO that state TO answer charges of
cmbezlemcnt. johnson was arrested
here two weeks ago by Detective Scr
goant Green and Detective Mahoney,
and held for the action of the pennsyl-
yania authorities. lie was charged with
the cmbezzlement of $4,000 from tho
firm of Reese, Myers & Co., wholesale
meat dealers, of Philadelphia, OF which
he had been confidential employe.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
IN THE WRONG HOUSE.

Edward J. Cottrell was fined So and
costs in Municipal Court this morn
ing, on a charge OF trespassing on the
property of Joseph Moore, at No. us
French street. Moore testified that
he found Cottrell on an upper floor
ot the house, having entered the doov
OF NO. ll6 French street, which is part
ot G the Moore property. He said that
So.lreh claimed that he had lost his
NY put Moore testified that he had
no risht IN the building. Three other
their escape. "'''U'
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
PAY pR. COOKE IN FrLL.

The Rev. George A. Cooke, suspend
ed pastor OF Wesley NJ f. Church, has
received the balance Of $3.50 salary
due him to complete the payments due
him up to the time of his suspension.
this amount having been turned over
to him at a meeting Of the official
board last night.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
Add 1,239,9S5
Assessment FOR
COUNTY PURPOSE
Continued from First Page)

iCOulluueu from tlfSL GdSe)
they might be more equitable, as COM
pared with their real values, and in
comparison with the assessments on
smaller properties. The latter usual
ly bear all the assessment possible,
and the larger holdings, as a rule,
have escaped equitable assessments.
Probably the greatest increase is in
the assessment OF property of the
Lobdell Car Wheel Company. 143
acres. which has been assessed at
S13,1 100. and which is raised to S162.-
600. Some time ago the Lobdell Com
pany sold hfty-one acres of land to
the Pyrites Company for S104 600 and
this sale furnishes the basis for the
assessment of the remaining acres of
the Lobdell holdings The Pyrites
Companys property, which has not
been assessed since its sale to thai
company, is assessed at S51, 900. An
other Lobdell plot Of six acres, has
been changed from $500 to $4,000.
Pennsylvania Railroad property in
the Second ward, west OF the Chris
tiana River. heretofore assessed at
$4,000. is increased TO $4,000, and the
playground lot at Third street bridge
not assessed at all heretofore is now
assessed az $4,000. B. & o. r. r.
property. three acres. not previously
assessed. is marked up at $4,000 or
$1,000 per acre. The Artillery Fuse
Company property. which has not
been shown on the county assess
ment lists ND 20 this time, now is
listed at $4,000. and the Standard
Arms Company property is raised
from S25, 900 to $4,000. The property
Of the Otto Gas Engine Company
which was purchased at the time that
company considered removing its big
plant from Philadelphia to this CITY
and which comprises forty-nine ana
one-half acres OF land on the west
bank of the Christiana, is raised from
SIC 600 to S49,5OO.
I'm the Fourth ward the former mu-
n.cipal property in the vicinity OF
Sixth and Market streets. now owned
by John S. Mullin which was not as
sessed heretofore. is now on the books
at $125OO0, and the p. B. and w. Rail-
road property at the wharf near
Third street bridge. not assessed. is
now rated at $17 $50. The company's
freight yard and scales at the foot OF
Fourth street. which were assessed at
$4,000. now show $4,000.
Railroad property in the Ninth ward.
32Oh acres. heretofore assessed at
S2S.900, is assessed now at 100000,
and another plot of railroad ground
in the same ward, comprising 80 9-20
acres, previously assessed at $4,000,
now will pay taxes on an assessment
of 100000. The Wilmington Terminal
Company property. 5S acres, formerly
assessed at $11 600. has been raised to
S29 ,0O0 and the A. S. Talley heirs,
who have been paying taxes on an
assessment of S14,S00 for "a acres and
house. now will pay on $4,000. The
6S acres OF the Edge Moor Iron COM
nany, former assessment $500, has
been raised to S6S,5OO. and the prop
lerty of the Delaware Forge Company
on the river front, is changed from
S35. 600 to 100000. There are 200
acres in this property. The J. r
Weldin estate OF $500 assessment goes
to $4,000. and the G. A. Talley prop
erty. 32 acres, is raised from $4,000 tC
$4,000.
The entire schedule follows::
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
JOHN {. DAVIS FOUND
dead AT BRIDCEVILLE

STAFF Correspondent.
DOVER, Del, March i3.-John f..
Davis, aged 90 years. who for several
years had charge OF a large poultry
plant for Senator Newton near Bridge
Vile, was found dead in bed this
morning. The deceased was a son Of
the late Rev. Edward Davis.
Senator Newton was notified this
OF the death of Mr.. Davis
and left Dover at noon for Bridge
Vile.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13

ties. In reply TO Senator Wharton.
Attorney Hope declared that "the
snake is quite dead" the bill having
been amended.
The Senate passed Senator Gorm-
ley's bill authorizing the State treas
urer to pay SS235.20 to the Board OF
Education OF Wilmington for tuition
Of nonresident pupils.
Senator Wharton. at the session this
morning charged that his bill pro-
viding for repairs to the State Arm
ory at Dover was being puIposely
held in the committee on finance and
objected to such action. He also said
a bill had been reported favorably out
of the committee on elections, OF
which he is a member, without con-
sulting him.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13

that we and the membership we repre-
senl can be relied upon TO support you
70 tne fullest extent. and that your
sen and the nation will have our
-4 Iae letter IS signed by i. L. Shep-
para, W G. Lee. W. S. Stone ana w
). Carter. representing Inc fonr
branches of the great Brotherhood
Wlth stoppage of the $50 OoO mile
OF the nations railways a possihil,t,
resultant conditions as pictured last
summer were recalled TODAY.
Conditions at this time, it was he
Of high food prices.
A strike before April, it was pointed
out. also might delay the called extrs
session of Congress since il woulf
be impossible for Senators and Rcp
resentatives from far-away States 1,
reach Washington on time.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
REYIyAL AT EPWORTH.

Revival services will continue every
night this week, except Saturday, in
Epworth NJ. q. Church, the Rev. j.
Howard Gray preaching. There was
one conversion last night An officer
OF the Salvation Army will be the Sun
day night preacher.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
GEORGE |. STRADLEY new
SQUIRE FOR WILMINGTON
staff Correspondent.

Staff Correspondent.
DOVER, March Ex-Governor Town
send yesterday afternoon appointed
George I. Stradley, Of Wilmington, a
Justice OF the peace, and Edwin f..
Wood. Of Dover, a justice of the peace.
Both names were sent TO the Senate and
confirmed at once Mr.. Stradley sue
ceeds Theodors w. Francis, who resigned
TO become sheriff OF New Castle county.
Mr.. stradlcy, the new squire in Will
mington, is a metal worker, his place
OF business being No. sos Orange street.
He lives at No. I'LL West Fourth street,
m the Tenth ward. lie is a Republican.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
Mr.. McYEY INDISPOSED.

Bernard ]. McVey, one of the du-
Pont Powder Company guards. is con-
fined to his home through illness, re-
sulting from an injured leg. Mr.. Nc
Vey is reported TO be improving, how
ever.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
TO DEPRIVE CITY OF
WET AND DRY VOTE
Senate Committe to Exclude
Wilmington by ReSubmis-
sion Bill Amendment
FAIL TO FORCE BILL
OUT OF COMMITTEE
staR Correspondent.


DOVER, Del, Mar. 13.-The VIII
mington-rural New Castle county Ii
quor license resubmission bill will b
amended in the revised statutes COM
mittee Of the Senate to eliminate viii.
mington from the bill.
Although the Rev. e. c. Prettyman
superintendent of the Anti.Saloon
League, and J. Bibb Mills. legislative
attorney for the league, made strenu-
Gus efforts this morning, they have
been unable to get sufficient signers
in the Senate to a petition to force
out Of the revised statutes commit
tee the WilmingtOn.rural New Castle
county resubmission bill.
Three or four signers have been Sc
cured. but other dry" Senators have
refused to sign so far on the ground
that it would be rushing matters too
much to force the bill out by petition
when it has only been in committee
about four legislative days. It will
take the signatures of nine Of the sew
enteen Senators to a petition to force
the bill out of committee.
Some Of the House members, be-
coming peeved because matters were
not going to suit them in the Senate.
attempted to force the Statewide pro-
hibitiOn bill out OF the temperance
committee of the House to-
day. Some members OF the
committee, however, are opposed to
the bill on the ground that the peo-
pie have a right to vote on the Ques-
ton before a district goes dry" and
in case the bill ever comes out il
may be reported unfavorably.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
FUNERAL OF MRS. T. T. FLEMING

The funeral of Mrs. Ethel Tweedle
Fleming, who died at her home in Ok
ford, Pa, on Friday was held this
afternoon from the home of her
brother Carson c. Tweedle, Clayton
Mrs. Fleming is survived by husband
and an infant daughter She was the
daughter of Mrs. William Tweedle Of
Clayton.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
w. q. n. II. MEETING

Ella NJ. Thacher Union OF the W
C. r. L. will meet in Silverbrook NJ. +.
Church at o'clock Thursday after
noon.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
The entire schedule follows.

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-24
Variety Of Shows
On Sooner Trail

Yesterday saw an immense gathering
on the Sooner Trail, where the Con r.
Kennedy shows hold forth, and there
was fun and amusement for all. The
list OF attractions are greatly varied in
nature. There are many interesting
and instructive sights, one that at
traoted particular attention being the
Manatee or sea-cow, an almost extinct
specimen, which only is found along
the Florida coast There is also an ex.
!cellent animal show, daring girls and
boys on motorcycles, clever women
dancers and singers, we'll trained horses,
wonderful little midgets, monkey auto.
mobile drivers. model submarine
demonstrated in big tank; a real ori
entail show and the famous Godlewsky
Russian troupe For those who enjoy
riding devices, there are four a, their
command, the old and reliable merry.
go-round, the popular Ferris wheel and
two new ones, the whip and moon
swing. The whip is the latest inven.
tion, and is the sensation at Conev
Island, N Y, This is the first visit
OF the Kennedy shows in this city, but
they are well known here by reputation
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and blue striped barber pole rheumatism
crntch. as my old one is worn out"
Then I'll have to 70 all the way home
to get my pencils sharpened. sadly said
the monkey boy, and ri have TO stay
In a long while because forgot Il"
That's too bad" said Uncle wig
gily. II wonder N / could xnaw points on
them. Ny teeth are good for gnawIng
wood"
Just then there suddenly came n
rustIing In the bushes, but instead OF A
bad fox or the skiliery- sc,lery alligator
jumping out at the bunny uncle and the
monkey hoy, there stood Tommie Kat, the
kitten chap
why. hello. Uncle Wigg,ly and Jacko'"
purred Tommie"
Hello, Tommie!" said Mr. Longenrs.
and Jacko blinked both his eyes. why
are YOU not In SCHOOL," Uncle Wigglly
wanted to know
'lm late" answered Tommie II had
TO 70 on an errand for my mother and
I'm hte | know I'll he kept In, but I
can't help It," and he stuck out HIS long
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-24
IIlloMl-TExAS
GUARDS
EXIST
Troops Now Mixed in Three
New Brlgades,

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept "a
The Texas and Oklahoma national
guard passed out of existence thii morn.
ING with the reorganization Of the units
Il Camp Bowie. Now the troops OF
the two states are mixed in three new
brigades.
General Blakeley commands the ar
tillery, while Generals Hutchings and
Hulen Of Texas will be in charge Of
the infantry, The cavalry is all changed
- artillery. The depot brigade will be
commanded by Gen. Roy V. Hoffman
Of Oklahoma. Soldiers for this brigade
will be sent here from Camp Travis IN
San Antonio.
The reorganization also means tho
passing OF all Texas and Oklahoma
cavalry.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-24
.D SOLDIERS
ANXIOUS ABOUT
THEIR new HOME
(contlnusd From PAGE ~

homa City donated 10 the state tract
Of 90 acres near Northeast lake for
the home Upon this same trac, a
echool for girls is also to be located
The grievance OF the veterans arises
from the fact that although the site
has been accepted by the state, nc
plans ior the proposed home have been
announced.
As usual on "Old Soldiers day" at
the Fair, the fife and drum corps were
out in force The stirring mut,cr OF
the war drums and the shrek of the
fife could be heard all morning
Throughout, the entire section OF land
on which the fair has been built.
Parade Held.
The meeting in the thea,ef building
was preceded by parade through the
grounds, led by one fife and drum
corps. When the walk before the thea.
ter was reached. the veterans lined up
on either side, removed their hats and
stood bare-headed in the hot sun to
allow the women with them to file into
the building first.
B State Senator John Golobie OF Gu,h-
re was TO have delivered a patriotic
address before the veterans, but when
Il was seen that he would not be pres
eat, Colonel Weeks who was acting a.
ehairman. requested Grant Post fife
emd drum corps to entertain the vet
esAns with martial music.
Yankee Doodle" which lends itself
e6slistbly to the fife and drum burst
Softh from the stage. lt'was followed.
- . graceful tribute to the confederate
yeeefans present by Dixie" Then
Marching Through Georgia" followed
The thsate1 itself is a shell of a
building and only roughly finished on
de inside, The stirring music throbbed
ont into the building, making II a
great kettle drum that reverberated
end magmified the sound of the music
and cast II forth into the morning wind
lnd thence over the entire fair grounds
b loud and stirring was il that it
Psquired little Imagination to picture
lbe vibrations being carried on and on
ntil they shrieked defiance to the
kaiser himself in his Potsdam palace.
Patriotism Keynote.
Patriotism was the keynote Of the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-24
AL HAWKINS MURDER
TRIAL IS CONTINUED

The trial of Al Hawkins ON a charge
OF numbering James Allen several
months ago. which was set for TODAY 90
ulS,tict court was continued u,,,l
thursday October D. by Distric, lud,s
Clark because of the absence from b.
slN OF J. 9 A. Harrod, attorney for
Hawkins, who Is attending IN, federal
court at Enid
Arch Hawkins. brother Of Al Havl
ms, has also been charged with murder
growing out of the shooting of Allen
His trial is set iot October :
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-24

Uncle Wloolly and Jacko's PeneIls
copyright 1917, by Mcclure Newspaper
SyndcsteJ
IACkO KlNKYTAlL" called the
lady mouse teacher In thr hollow
stump school, please write for
me, on piece Of paper the word
hand organ and she looked at the M
tie monkey hoy as she said this
Jscko
You can't why notr" asked the
lady mouse teacher surprised like.
bec'use my pencil point Ia broken, q"
answered the monkey boy tying his tniI
In u hard knot An my pencil points
are hroken--thrce ~ thcm-and | cant
write
"Jacko'' exclaimed ;he ady mouse
teacher, how often have / told YOU not
TO come To school without your p,n,nl
being shnrpencd' An YOU animal boys
and girls know that" she wen, on. and
YOU arr very good about IL am sorry
Jacko forgot
Please teacher" snid the monkey hoy
" you let me take n knife III sharpen
my pencils and then can write for YOU
the word hand organ know how to
spell II, cause my duddys got onr."
Never mind that" said the lady mouse
teacher, "and ! can't let YOU take my
knife for ] don't like pencils shsrpened
IN school You must shafhen them out OF
class and bring them with YOU Now
I'm going To- send you home TO have all
your lend pencils sharpencd Run along
and hurry back TO your lessons" "
SO Jncko went out " the hollow
stump school before II was time for
his class To hr dismissed
III | didn't have to go back. could
have lot " FUN" thought lnckn to
himself ~ he hurried along with his
broken pointed pencils In his paw
He had not gone very fnr through tho
woods, swinging from tree To tree, by
his long tail when all W sudden, h.
met Uncle Wlggily Longears, the rabbit
gentleman
why, Jacko" exclaimed tho bunny
uncle "Whals the natter ~ WHY
aren't YOU In school"
Cause ! had 20 come home 10 rei
my prnclls shnrppned And when | no
back 90 school I'll have to stay I'm TO
say nl the lessons missed hy being
out NbN' Nou knife gu YOU can ghnrn-
en- my points Then I won't have TO he
away from my class very lnnR ana /
wont have 70 stay In very much Have
YOU knife7"
| I'm sorry" said rncle wlvpily. 'bu,
| haven't lrt Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wu,'
IIN my musktat lady housekeep.r IAN.
my knife TO make me a new red yhIte
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-24
EIGHTEEN HOMES
ROBBED HERE IN
LAST TWO NIGHTS
Continued From Page ~

teenth street, lady's watch and laval
lierc taken; 2l5l West Fifteenth street
2ll9 West Fifteenth street; residence OF
w +. Naples, 1909 West Second street,
loss. clothing valued at SIS.
W. A. Hawkins, l6l7 West Second
street, clothing and jewelry valued at
Sl2S stolen; Columbus Brown 1918
West Second street, 500 in cash and
S. check Fred Smith, pOj West Reno
avenue, silk shirt, one pair pants, two
tics; two silk shirts from $40 North
Harvey avenue; lady'S watch, gold ring
from w H. McNeal. 8lj WeS, Twen.
y-iirst street; blue suit of clothes from
room at local downtown hotel $50 cash
and gold watch, 4b South Broadway
suit case containing underwear, black
suit; plaid coat, silk waist and EN-
broidercd waist from l7l7 West Fifth
street one handbag and waists, corset
covers, vanity purse five pair hose
twelve handkerchief, one pair pumps,
one skirt. one silk pe,ticoat and comb
and brush from room at local down
town hotel
Jewelry Taken.
II W Fart 22jS Yves, Thirteenth re-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-24
Soft Drinks
In Paper Cups

10 prevent the annoyances conse.
quen, to the breaking of pop bottles in
the erandstand, it has been decided by
the State Fair management, this wear
To have all soft drinks served IN SAM
tary paper cups No bottles will he left
in the grandstand This will also re.
move the temptation to eiiervescent
fair visitors to throw bottles from the
grands,and onto the race track Last
year one woman was knocked down by
| a bottle from the grandStand