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Evening journal., 1917-02-09
MERRY WHIRb Spins
on At JOYOUS Pace
Last Nights Production
Even Smoother Than Was
the Opening Performance
HITCHCOCK PICKED
WRONG MATINEE DAY

Better than ever" was the remark
heard on all sides by the large audi
ence which attended the second per-
Torrance OF The Merry Whirl," for
the benefit OF the Children's Ward OF
the Delaware Hospital. In The Play
house Last night. To those who saw
the opening performance on Wednes-
day evening the above statement
sounds impossible as the production
on that night seemed well-nigh per-
feet. Not for some time have such
crowds been attracted to a show as
are nocking each evening to The Play
house this week Last night az on the
opening night. nearly every seat was
taken. Not only is the show attract
ing local attention but several promi-
nent persons from New York, Phila-
delphia and Maryland have also come
70 the city this week 10 attend The
Whirl.
Zach number on the program went
on last night with remarkable skill
and precision and the audience was
very enthusiastic and generous In its
applause. The dances and costumes
excited much admiration and every
one agreed that Wilmington Is put
ting across one OF the best shows
ever seen here Among those who
Continued on rage Two.
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
CRAMMI R SCHOOL
ORATORS Compete
Miss lie Carpenter and Miss
Lena Katz to Represent
Wilmington Schools
MUSIC ADDS TO
THE ENTER TAINMENT

More than 1000 men, women and
children attended the grammar school
oratorical contest that was held IN
the High School auditorium last
nieht under the direction OF DR.. Gift
ford J. Scott. Superintendent of the
Wilmington Public Schools. 1t was.
by all odds. the largest school func-
ton that has been held in connection
with the movement to promote ora
tory In the public schools of this
State since the twelve handsome sill
yer trophies we're offered by public
spirited citizens. Every seat in the
auditorium was occupied, including
those in the gallery. and IL was neces-
sary for some OF the spectators TO
stand.
The winners Of the contest were:
First prize Ernest Smith Cup.
Miss Eleanor lie Carpenter of School
No. 2S. whose subject was "An Ap.
peal to Arms"
Second prlze-William B. Megear
Cup Miss Lena Katz, OF School No.
/, whose subject was "The Flag OF
Our Country"
Third prize-The honor of serving
as an alternate in the State contest
to be held in Dover on March 8. Miss
Alice Lofland, Of School No. "a. whose
subject was Christmas at the
Cratchetts'
The winners will be among the con
testants from all the counties for the
two State cups given by Nathan Mil
Continued on rage Two)
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
70 churches JOIN
IN SUNDAY SERVICES
The Rev. R. M. Howell TO
be Afternoon Speaker
at Queen Theatre
MUSIC TO BE ....- -.
SPECIAL FEATURE

Announcement that the Rev. r. NJ.
Howell would be the speaker at the
evangelistic msss meeting in the Queen
Theatre on Sunday afternoon has ere
ated considerable enthusiasm among the
church going people Of Wilmington who
know Alr. Howell 70 be speaker Of
wonderful power and magnetism The
executive committee Of the church efi-
cheney campaign met yesterday after
noon 10 make final arrangements for
the meeting.
A committee consisting Of the Rev. H
NJ. Stine. of the Lutheran Church; the
Rev George r. Anderson, Of the Metho-
dist Church the Rev. J. II. Crawford. Of
the Presbyterian Church. and A. L. John.
son and George y. King, laymen, was
appointed 10 look sftsr the details Of the
mass meeting
All the choirs Of the cooperating
churches will be massed for The ser.
vice. and the music win be made big
feature. The people are requested 10
bring their Lyon tabernacle books with
them and that book win be used In the
preliminary song service. George E.
King, who organized the Lyon taber-
nacls chorus last winter, Will have charge
Of tho music, and the Moller pipe organ
in the Queen will be used to support the
chorus The singing promises 70 be the
best heard in Wilmington since the big
chorus sang at the Lyon meetings last
winter
More than twenty churches will unto
IN the mass meetings. and mems Bible
classes sre planning 70 attend In = body.
The speaker, the Rev. Mr. Howell, is par
ticularly strong In appealing to men
and churches win send as large delega-
tlons Of men ne possible. The meeting,
however, in for both men and women
Some seemed TO have the impression
that the meeting was for men only. This
is mistake, as both men and women
are invited.
Twenty ushers, with RueI g. Ioou,is
as chief. will look after the seating Of
the audience The Indications are that
the seating capacity of the house,
which Is about 1000, win be taxed 20
the limit The service will start prompt
" at 345 o'clock, with song service by
the massed chorus, and Director George
r. King urges all who attend 10 bring
their Lyon song books with them, 40
that they osn enter heartily into the
shinging.
On Sunday afternoon, February ls,
the speaker win be Or. GUY c. Lansan,
secretary Of the Baptist Publication So,
ciety, and on February p. W. G. A..
Millar, Of Pittsburgh. general purchas-
ing agent Of the American Bridge Com.
pany, will sddress the meeting Both of
these speakers have a national reputa-
tiou and nc doubt will be heard with
proft.
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
SUGAR FAMINE here
While WORKERS STRIKE

The strike among sugar refinery
workers IN Phiiadelpbia Is seriously
Affecting the sugar supply in this city.
There is moi pound OF sugar IN any
Of the three largest wholesale grocery
establishments here at the present
time. and the retail grocers have
such meagre supply on hand that
they are refusing 10 take orders for
large quantities. About 5000 sugar
refinery workers in Philadelphia are
on strike, and as Philadelphia Is prac-
tlcally the only source OF supply for
the local market. WilminRtonians will
suffer from a shortage OF sugar
Efforts are being made 10 obtain
q supply Of sugar from New York
but II will probably be a week before
any relief can be expected from that
Since the sugar market has
been weak none Of the local dealers
have been ordering very much sugar
a. time. William 3. MeEear. whole
sale grocer and president Of the
Chamber Of Commerce, said that as
far as he could see there was no
present remedy for the dealers and
peopls Of the city.
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
By The United Press.
Accuse THESE OF
BREAKING STORE. HOUSE

Fred Rinuer. charged with breaking
snd entering the store of Darlington a
Toadvine. 81 No az Market street, on
January -. vas hefple City Cont This
morning and obtained continuance
until next Tuesday Bail IN the sum Of
81 900 was required.
Frank Coleman. colored wss charged
with breaking. and entering the house
No. lll3 Lombard street last Monday
night. Neighbors testified that they saw
Coleman enter through a back window.
and when he came out he backed into
the arms Of Reuben Raiek. the tenant
Of the house. who promptly closed down
on him. The same house had been en-
tered and robbed but few days pre-.
vious. Coleman was held under 500
bail for his appearance at the next term
Of court.
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
council WRANCLES
over PARK SITES
Have Many Prospective Plots
But Can't Agree on
Right Ones
CENTER OF CITY
PLOT FAVORED

Members Of Council at a meeting
OF the committee Of the whole last
night held a stormy session 70 which
all but members OF Council were ex-
cluded The discussion was over the
proposed bond issue OF 100000 for
park purposes the Board OF Park
Commissioners has decided to ask
Council for For the past three years
Council has been wrangling over
site for a park in the First ward and
Councilman Johnson OF that ward fa-
vors having a park on the site bound
ed by Second and Third. West and
Washington streets. which Is on a
grade. This site is opposed By Coun-
Gilman Draper who favors a park be-
tween Third and Fourth and Orange
and Tatnall streets.
During the discussion last night ar
gument over the site Of the proposed
park waxed warm. and Councilman
McGoldrick, Of the Third ward. in
formed Mr.. Johnson that he would
support him in his contention. Coun-
Gilman Draper opposed the site Sc
lected by Mr.. johnson, saying that Il
was on a slope. and would cost too
much for retaining walls along abut-
ting property.
Councilman Johnson contended that
il any money was 10 be spent for
park purposes. II should be used in
the congested wards and not on the
outskirts Of the city or In the Ninth
ward. where parks are not needed
II was learned that the cost Of the
park on the site selected by Mr.. John
son would cost about $40 600.
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
EXPECT DUPONT COMPANY
TO PAY BUILDING TAXES

n ls expected that within few
days a suit brought by Tax Collector
James Fl. Morris 70 enforce payment
by the DUPONT Building Corporation
OF city taxes on the DUPONT Building.
will be settled out Of court hv the
DUPONT corporation paying the taxes
City Solicitor Hastings represents Tax
Collector Morris and William q
Hllles the building corporation. They
are conferring over the settlement
No statement would be made BY those
concerned today.
The taxes are for the years 1914
and 1915, and amount to between
100000 and Sos 600. The taxes for
1918 we're paid but the DUPONT con-
Germ object 20 the assessment made
for the two years preceding, as too
high
Evening journal., 1917-02-09

The two bis trump cards are the
secret moves OF neutral diplomats
here TO stall on war between the
United States and Germany. and the
German ENJOYS known and aggres-
siye desire 10 preserve the peace for
which he has long struggled
Administration officials. themselves
do not admit that the moves are 90
ing on under the surface. but the
United Press learned definitely that
the neutral program Is ambitious. and
that the State Department has been
az least unoflcialiy advised Of the
neurals intentions.
The Swiss Minister here. Or. Paul
Ritter. Is a leading spirit IN the con-
ference plan He and the other neu-
trails have conferred among them
selves about keeping all the now neu-
trail countries out OF the struggle In
view Of the American hope for neutral
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
AFTER MORE PAY
FOR OFFICERS Of
COURTHOUSE ROW
Representatives Rash and
Cross Would Increase Sal
aries Generally
INIT Shipment Bill
REPORTED FAVORADLY
stan Correspondent.

STATE HOUSE, DOVER, Del. Feb.
9.-Representative Rash today intro
duced a bill TO increase the salaries
Of deputies and clerks in the county
Jffices Of New Castle county. He con-
tends that the high cost OF living
makes such increases necessary. The
bill dxes the salaries as follows: Dep
uty clerk of peace, $500; three
clerks, 1920 each; three deputies in
sheriR's office, one $500; one S1200
and one $500: deputy coroner. $500:
deputies In the prothonotary. recorder
and register Of Wills Offices, $500, and
clerks, 1920; and two deputies in
Registry in Chancery and Clerk Of the
Orphans Court, at $500 zach,
The Rev f. c. Prettyman, superin-
tendent Of the Anti-Saloon League,
stated this morning that attorneys for
the league would hold a conference to-
night and prepare a bill for a special
election on the liquor question in
rural New Castle county and VIII
mington next fall The bill. he said
would be introduced next week. He
also said he had not decided when
he will put IN the rural New Castle
resubmission petition.
Monthly Pay For Judges.
In the House this morning Repre-
sentative Loose introduced a bill pro-.
viding for members OF the State
judiciary 10 be paid each month, In
stead Of quarterly.
Representative Connolly introduced
a bill increasing from 5000 10 $500
the amount that loan companies in
Delaware can loan on personal prop
erty.
More Pay For Comptroller.
Another bill to increase the salary
Of a New Castle county ONCE was
introduced by Representative Cross.
His bill would increase the salary
Of the comptroller to S3,6O0 and give
him q deputy at salary Of 81 500.
The comptroiler's salary Is now ST.
900 and be is allowed a clerk az
salnry OF $500
Increase Cruelty Penalties.
Senator Hoffecker introduced a bill
to increase the penalties for viola
tions OF the law to prevent cruelty
10 animals. One section increases
from SIS TO 800 the penalty for con-
Quoting a dog or cock fight.
Senator Long introduced a bill au-
thorizing the Levy Court OF Sussex
county to appoint two additional
county constables. one at Bridgeviile
and one at Selbyville
Report Anti-Shipment BIN.
The House temperance COMMITTEES
held meeting this morning and de-
cided TO report fevorsbly the substi-
tute anti-liquor shipment bill.
See Public Records.
Members of the LEGISLATURE were
the guests at noon today Of the public
archives commission IN the Hall Of
Records room. where luncheon was
served. Judge Henry G, Conrad, presi
dent Of the commission and Walter q.
Tstnall. archivist made short ad-
dresses. explaining 10 the legislators
tre work that Is being done by the
commission.
Judge Conrad stated that the com
mission has been receiving an appro.
oristion Of 81 900 annually from the
State but that this Legislature would
be asked 20 increase that amount TO
81 1000 John " Herring was the only
other member Of the commission
present
The members Of the Legislature
spent some time looking over the
msny old records that are exhibited
in the Hall of Records.
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
NO DATE IS SET FOR
DISNISSINC TROOPS
Major Raymond to Make
Mastering Out Plans. Then
Report TO Gen. Wood
RUMoR MILITIA MAY
GO TO RIVER FORTS

Reports from various sources indi
cate that the Delaware state Militia
may not be mustered out for some
time Either the first or second bat
TALON may be ordered to Fort Mott,
according TO a report today.
In the mean time. Major Allen D.
Raymond, U S. A., is proceeding with
plans for mastering out the troops,
so far as they can be carried out
without specific instructions to do so.
No date has yet been set for the
mastering out Of the men, Major Ray
mond declaring today he had been in
structed to make the necessary prep
arations for doing 80 but had not
been instructed TO set a date for
actual mastering out The order to
Major Raymond follows
Headquarters Eastern Department,
Governors Island Major Allen D.
Raymond. c. A. O.. now al Fort Du-
Pont, Delaware, will proceed at once
to Wilmington. Delaware, make the
necessary preparations for, and as
sumo charge OF mastering ont Of the
service of the United States the first
battalion, Delaware Infantry. National
Guard. upon it's arrival az the place.
Upon completion of the duty. Major
Raymond will report by telegraph 10
these headquarters for further or.
ders." The order is signed by Major
General Wood, George T Bartlett.
chief Of staff, and W. A. Simpson. ad
iutant-general.
These instructions Of Major RAY
mond apply, II is pointed out, only to
the first battalion. no metnion being
made OF the second. Major Raymond
said, however. that Captain Guthrie
at Fort DUPONT. was proceeding with
preparations 10 muster out the second
battalion under orders from the gov.
ernment.
Details OF preparations for muster
ing out will require some time TO COM
plete, Major Raymond said. These
include checking up the clothes and
equipment, supplies and the like. Every
man also must be given medical ex-
animation by a medical officer in the
United states service. Major Raymond
said today that no such officer had
been assigned here for that duty, so
far an he knew. Medical examination
Of the men of the First Battalion will
require a day or tao or longer. &C.
corGing to circumstances.
When instructions are received to
proceed TO muster out, Maj Raymond
said he would at once set a date for
the procedure, giving a sufficient time
to complete details of preparation.
Reports to the effect that some OF
the men from outside Wilmington
and without homes TO go TO were with
out funds, have given rise to some
comment, il is understood. but Major
Raymond said today that provisions
had been made to provide for all such
cases. Every case reported Will be
taken care of, he said.
Application can be made through
the supply officer who is understood
already to have applied to the quar-
termaster az Fort DUPONT or by the
company commander TO Major Ray
mond. all blanks required for the pur
pose being on hand at his office.
In cases OF actual distress company
commanders are authorized to pro-
vide for the men and collect the food
allowance in due time. These men
are given food allowance amounting
TO rs cents day.
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
PRESENTS DELAWABE's
RESOLUTIONS To SENATE

Senator Salisbury Yesterday after
noon submitted in the Senate AZ Wash
ington, the resolutions Of the Dela-
ware Legislature, upholding President
Wilson's break with Germany
7 think that matter Of this kind .
said Mr. Salisbury. showing the ao-
tion Of a sovereign State. where a
resolution was passed unanimously by
both Houses, one House Of which is
controlled by Democrats. the other
House by Republicans, iB a matter Of
such high privilege that II should be
stated at the first opportunity in the
Senate Of the United States"
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
GOLD sHELL BRAYEs srRMARrrrs

After delaying her departure sew
eral days. The American tank steamer
Soid shell passed out to sea yegter-
day from the Delaware Bay with a
cargo OF petroleum for Rouen, France
me tanker, which is owned by the
1old shell Company, OF California.
carries a crew OF AZ OF whom rs are
american citizens. The vessel was
9uilt by the Harlan g. Hollingsworth
corporation. and was chased by a
SeIman submarine on recent trip
TO France
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
fine HIM FOR GATHERING
MAN With Ash BOX

In CITY Court this morning Lawrence
Russ, colored, pleutifully sprinkled with
ashes. was fined $40 and costs for bark
ing the skin of the temples Of John
Simmons, also colored. with a box Of
ashes yesterday. The court announced
that II did not countensnce the caressing
Of heads with ash boxes. hence the fine.
Simmons could not talk shove a whisper
hut there was no evidence n show that
his voice was struck by tho box Of ashes
also.
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
COURT vIsITs coariY

Judge Churchman. IN his official
capacity is not very sociable. That
is' he does not Ike TO receive the
same person as a court visitor too
many times. This morning. when the
court convened. Frank Cloud made
HIS twenty-first bow to the Judge. and
his twenty-frst plea OF guilty 10
drunkenness, and was fined $40 and
costs.
George W. Atkinson. whose last
visit 20 the court under similar con-
dltions. was on February 4. was fined
SO and costs, and several others were
assessed 81 and costs for having
taken the ''one too many"
Evening journal., 1917-02-09

support the proposed conference idea
Us not unwelcome here. The fact that
none Of the neutrals is breaking with
Germany. although Bolivia and Brazil
have threatened TO, and the fact that
some Of the neutrals might be forced
into war on the side OF Germnny
makes the plan acceptable. though ID
IS understood that the United States
itself Is not asking the present action.
One reason why the concerted ac-
ton Of neutrals Is not unwelcome to
this government. is that one OF their
avowed purposes Is 70 carry on the
nght upheld by the United States for
two years, 10 prevent The utter dis
Interrogation OF international law.
Another reason Is that the proposed
conference is planned 10 set forth and
protect the rights of small countries
another contention Of the United
States throughout the war
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
COLORED Girl dies
AS result OF BURNS

Anna Turner. aged II years. col
pred, who wae burned while at work
In the kitchen OF the home OF Charles
r. Huber, Seventh and Spruce streets.
On Wednesday afternoon. died at the
Delaware Hospital last night. The
girl was badly burned. having run a
Iquare while her clothes we're in
Hames The girl lived at No. 2 De-
catur street.
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
GRNTIKr CLrB PROLIc.

Friends OF Frederick A. Gentieu,
superintendent OF the Carney's Point
plant OF the DUPONT Company, will be
given a testimonial dinner in the
Hotel dupont this evening, by admir-
ing friends OF the Gentieu Marching
Club and other political organizations
OF South Jersey. Mr. Gentieu has
been reappointed as member OF the
New Jersey state Board OF Assessors.
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
KoNEN,s COLLEGE SOCIAL.

A. the Women's College tonight
William de Miles famous satire.
food" will be given by Miss Helen
snaw Miss Marion Beadenkopf and
Miss Dorothy Hawkins. This cast
presented the satire in this city last
month with great success.
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
HERE'S A VALUABLE LETTER.

Postmaster English has a valuable
letter. addressed to Mr.. and Mrs.
Welchons. who moved here from Vine
land, \. j., but whose address at pres
ent Is unknown to the postofice au-
thorities The letter can be obtained
at Mr.. English's Office.
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
COAL SUPPLY BECOMES low.

The supply Of coal in Wilmington
is becoming lower daily. dealers re-
port. although they have been able
to supply the local demand. ship
ments from the mines will be needed
soon, II householders are 10 be sup
piled, II Is pointed out
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
BY CARL W. AcKERMAN

United Press SIAN Correspondent
BERLIN Feb. All preparations
for departure from Berlin Of Amerl-
can Ambassador Gerard, his stan,
American Red Cross officials and
consular officials were completed to-
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
Passports For Gerard, He'll
Leave Germany on Saturday

day.
A special train, IN two ssctions. will
probably leave Berlin tomorrow (Hst-
urday) for Berne
on that same day the Spanish AM
bassador in Berlin Will formally be-
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
RrcK H0TEL RFLIcRNSEn.

Frank c. Pierce was granted a re-
newal OF his liquor license for the
Buck Hotel. near Summit Bridge, by
the Court Of General Sessions today,
over the remonstrance filed by the
Law and Order Society.
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
YACHT FOR WTLLTAW duPONT.

William DUPONT OF this city. has or
dered large steel steam yacht of the
torpedoboat type. II will be construct
ed at the HerTeshoff yards, Bristol,
r. I.
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
STORM WARNING.
" The UniiIed Press

Hl TIC Z IHITFU TTttSs
NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-The Weather
Bureau today bulletlned storm warn
ing. HatteraS to Eastport, Maine, an
nOunclng that storm OF marked in
tensity Is central over Eastern Penn
gylYania and is moving northeast
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
"PLEAD GUILTY. DAY.

"Plsad guilty" day in the Court OF
General Sessions has been set for
le5-t Friday. February 16.
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
on PALM eEAcH VAcATIoN.

John j. Raskob. treasurer. and J.
P Laffey. chief counsel OF the DUPONT
Powder Company, left last evening
Tor a vacation at Palm Beach, Fla.
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
pRAzlI NAY FOLLOW L. s.

BRAzIL NAY FOLLOW Z. s.
By United Press.
BUENos AIEEs. Feb 9-DTazl Intends to sever relations
with oe,nan, follow ne example, OF the United s,ae
unless Benin guarantees VIII damage
brazilian vessels or brazilian inc,s;
TWO MORE snlrs DOWN.
By United Press.
LONDON Feb 1.-Two killed when German sub
marine sh,led and sunk the Norwegian Ida
Sorgcg.an steamer Hanskinck sunk today.
FREDERICK VIII OWNERS ALSO WANT SAFE CONDUCT
BY Unred Press.
YORK Feb s.oniciais of the Scandinavian -Ameri-
an Line today declared the Frederick VIII on which
Count yoa expects sail 70. Germany vi" n''
,e released for sailing Of her s@isD w
,een received in Copenhagen the American f'''~-
or.sh AMI German governments.
SUBMARINE GETS SIX OF sEFENTH-E'eAr ~
s,oNrRAFr Feb . on, Of 7s 'd'7H''" So
rbc, passes ,hrourh fss -uhm'r'"' zone -
,r,, Conan .n,mo5 mes were allie to sinh only ''
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
HAWsER I'm SHIPS wheel

The tank steamer Toledo, bound for
Sabine, Tex. anchored of Wilmington
Creek yesterday with a hawser in her
propeller.
Evening journal., 1917-02-09
SIMON MORAN m

simon Moran. former chief OF the
local nre department. is seriously an
Al MS home IN South Wilmington.