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Evening journal., 1917-01-27
Gets 40 YEAR JAIL
Sentence FOR OFFENSES

SALEM, n. j.. Jan. 27.-''The crime
you have committed is new in Salem
county" said Judge Waddington IN
addressing James Quinn yesterday.
"and one that deserves the severest
penalty, and it is the order OF the
court that you stand committed to
State prison for not more. than 21
years nor less than 10 years on each
OF the four indictments of which YOU
nave been found guilty" Quinn was
resident OF Upper PENIS Neck
vownsnip and the charges against him
were made By four boys. All less than
IA years old. In investigat;nr 10
record the court found mat he had
served not less than Ave prison terms
IN other States for similar offenses
Inc sentences will run consecntivelv
% Una. Vuinn will not get out of
prison for 40 years unless released bv
the State Board OF Pardons. Hs ~ -
Is about 45 years OF age.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
WOULD PUT POSTMASTERS
IN classified service

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. e7.--Th
Senate yesterday passed the lerislatiy,
appropriation BILL carrying an expendL
ture Of approximately S40.OOO,OOO. Thres
important amendments were added. One
OF these places all postmasters undo,
gvil service regulations, another h
aimed at the Rockefeller Foundation
ana the third increases the paw of gov.
eminent clerks.
Senator Poindexter, Republican NJ
washington, offered the provision
placing all postmasters in the cIassi-
ned service. II stipulates that ali Of
noes shall be non-political and thar
appointment shall be made in ac,
cordance with the civil service rules.
SO far as practicable. by promotion
OF transfer, without regard to politics.
IL applies to Presidential postmasters
as well as others.
me amendment was agreed 10 with.
out debate, the understanding being
that such action would facilitate the
passage Of the bill and that the amend-
ment would be eliminated in confer
ence.
Go to church tomorrow ADV
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
SPIRITUAL development"
MONTH IN CITY CHURCHES

Tomorrow will mark the official
close of the Go 70 Church Month"
of the church efficiency campaign now
being conducted by thirty-four coop
Grating Protestant churches in this city.
On each Sunday during the month the
sermon preached in all the co-operat-
ing church was taken from the same
theme. although each pastor treated
il in a different manner. The sermon
for tomorrow I'm all these churches,
Will be built around the theme, 1.-THE
Church Needs You and You Need the
Church"
February will be Spiritual Devel-
opment Month";" and the closing
month, March, will be devoted to
evangelism.
The Rev. Albert McGarragh. who is
directing the movement, met the pas
tors of the cooperating churches IN
the Y. NJ. G. A. building yesterday
afternoon and discussed the work al
ready done
The next meeting will be held on
February %. at which time other
meetings will be announced.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
Two WOMEN BURNED IN
ARTILLERY fuse Flares

BY the explosion of powder In two
loading houses at the Artillery Fuse
Company plant yesterday afternoon
and again last night. a report was
circulated that a number of persons
had been injured. This was denied
by the officials of the company. al
though two women were slightly
burned In the afternoon accident.
The first flare-up was in the Rus
sian loading house. and last night the
explosion was in the English loading
house.
Al the Homeopathic Hospital II
was stated that Francis Dennis, a resi-
dent Of Stanton, who Is EMPLOYED at
the fuse plant, was given treatment
there yesterday morning. He had
swallowed some acid at the plant
in mistake for medicine. He was given
treatment at the fuse company's hos
pital and then sent 20 the Homeo-
pathic, and after being there for a few
hours, he was able 10 go home.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
WOMAN'S Gun USELESS,
NEGRO THUGS ROB HER

CHESTER, Pa. Jan. 27-while
Mrs. Catherine futile was alone IN
her store, Third and Green streets.
Marcus Hook. yesterday, two Negroes
entered and demanded money.
Get out of here, you brute" warm
ed Mrs. Tuttle. as she grabbed a re.
volver from under the counter and
pointed the weapon at the man near.
est her.
Then Mrs. futile snapped the wea-
pom and it failed to explode the cart
ridge. Another and still another snap
OF the trigger failed TO get action from
the weapon.
Before Mrs. futile could cry out
for help. when she found her revolt
yer was useless, the Negroes were at
her throat. With a club she was
knocked unconscious.
Ransacking the money drawer in
the store and going through the rooms
on the second floor, the Negroes Sc.
cured S43O and some jewelry includ-
ing couple Of valuable watches.
When she regained consciousness
Mrs. futile crawled to the front door
and. in short time a posse was form.
ed to hunt the highwaymen. Members
Of the State constabulary were sum.
moned and the country for miles
around is being secured in a search
for the highwaymen.
Go to church tomorrow.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
REGRET RESIGNATION.

At the meeting of the executive COM
mittee OF the Delaware Equal Suffrage
Association, held yesterday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. j. r.. w. Brassington,
No. 0O2 VaT Buren, street, the resigna-
tion of Mrs. Brassington as president of
the association was accepted with re-
gret. Mrs. Brassington resigned because
of the fact that she expects to leave
Wilmington within the near future to
make her home at Holyoke, Mass.
Miss Agnes Y. Downey, first vice
president. will occupy the presidents
chair until the annual State suffrage
meeting next fall. at which time the
election of officers win take place.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
EQUAL SUFFRAGE MEETING.

Two new members were reported at
the regular meeting of the Whining
ton Equal Suffrage Association, held
last evening at the home OF Mrs. F. e.
Bach, No. S2S Jackson street. The
question OF reconsidering the consti-
tuition, which was to have been done
last evening. was deferred until the
next meeting.
Following the business session a
musical program was contributed by
the Misses Susan and Marion Brass
lngton and the Misses Barbara and
Winifred Bach, after which refresh
ments were served.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
WONDER DANCES IN
THE 1917 KIRhESS
City TheSpians TO Demon
strate Steps Of Column
bus DAYS
PRETTY GIRLS ADD
TO THE GAIETY

All Wilmington is agog over the
Kirmess, which Is to be held in Play
house February z, 8, . and 10, series
OF dances depicting the costumes and
steps Of all times from Columbus to
modern times, and including those of
the cabaret. being a feature OF the en-
tertainment.
At a rehearsal one hears con-
stantly: Fall in on the floor you
men. straighten out. Don't be
afraid Do 1t all together" and q
pretty connection ensues.
The Indians, who have a wonderful
dance, comprise the Misses Janet
Doremus, Sarah Evans, Augusta
Duer. Marie Francis, Marion Belts
and Mrs G. p. NJ Rumford, Mrs.
Perle c. Sisler, Mrs. Truman w.
Campbell, Mrs. T. b. Doremus and
Mrs. A. d. Warner, Jr., and George S.
Capelle. Jr.. John Reybold, Robert
G. Johnson. Charles r. Mendenhall,
J. T. Ellison, Jr., Tilghman John
ston. Jr., Norman MacKissick, Perle
G. Sisler, Edwin S. Graves and Peter
T. Wright.
Frederick H. Wyatt win have THE
Sunrise Call" and Mrs. Sisler and
Robert c. Johnson will also have an
other speciality, 1.-THE Wigwam
Dance"
The campfire girls comprise a host of
pretty girls and agreeable young men.
A party OF gay amateurs will take part
in the Quaker dance, the Misses Edith
Morris, Irene Flanagan, Marie Dillon,
Catherine O'nonnell, Pauline Blockson.
Sue Dougherty, Nellie Smith, clara Ma
guire, Carrie Kelley and Madelon lIee-
nan, and Alessrs. Harold Thomas, George
Whitehead. Alfred Thomas, Alfred
Ayerst, Lon Cleaver, Dudler Gray, Peck
Iatlerty, Jack Leary, William Bradley
and Edward Mulrooney
Who are the Spanish dancers2 Can't
You guess? They are wonderful
There were so many features at the
rehearsal last night that IL is impossible
for a syndicate Of brains to recall them
all. There are many Indications that
the Hungarian dance is TO be particular
ly charming Even in blouses and dark
skirts and business suits the members
Of this act showed a spirit and dash
that won applause.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
CLAD TO See VISITORS
BUT They MUST behave

I'VE are glad TO see visitors, but
we insist that they comply with the
laws OF the community" Judge
Churchman told William Coleman.
when he was arraigned IN City Court
today on the charge of drunkenness
Coleman said he came TO Wilmington
yesterday. He was fined 81 and costs.
Leslie NJ. Garvin came here from
Philadelphia last night and got drunk
He was fined 81 ana costs.
Charles Boyer. Elizabeth Loehl and
William Mclaughlin, were each fined
80 and costs on the charge OF drunk
enness.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
WILhINGTON|AhS SEE
informed Germans
See Kaiser's Ships at League
Island and Present
Victrola
CAP. THIERFELD
WELCOMES PARTY

Members OF a party OF wilmington
ians, including several newspaper
men. were guests of officers and crew
OF the interned German raider. Prlnz
Eitel Friedrich. and Kaiser Wilhelm
II at the League Island Navy Yard,
Philadelphia, yesterday, when the in
termed party was presented with a
Victrola by the visitors.
The trip was made from here in
four automobiles. The Rev. s. q. Won
Bosse, pastor OF Zion Lutheran
Church. made Misrepresentation speech,
and Captain Thierfeld expressed the
great pleasure the gift would bring to
the interned sailors. A number OF
selections were played by the Vic
trola before the visitors left. the first
being die Wacht am Rhine"
Among those who made the trip
we're. The Rev. and Mrs. S. G. Won
Bosse. Herman Gossen, +. Track. Der
nard Kleitz. William VOgelin, George
Carter. editor OF THE EVh<lING
JOURNAL; Clarence j. Pyle. bust
ness manager OF THE EVENING
JOURNAL; Nathan Miller Levin +.
Nelson. r. Nabis. Anton Hauber. Il.
Marvin Megginson. Max Goetz, John
A. Lengel. A. Spain, j. Steiger, Miss
ID. MAY and Miss A. Lengel.
The visitors we're shown the navy
yard and the quarters provided for
the informed Germans and the other
features Of the naval reservation.
Much interest was shown in the Ger
man village the sailors have erected
Ia the yard
Today being Emperor Wilhelm's
birthday anniversary, the sailors yes
icrday were decorating the ships for
the occasion
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
DISCUSS PEACE MOVE

Az the Fellowship room NJ o,o
orahse street last night an address
was delivered by DIR. Francia %.
Iayior, OF Philadelphia. on "Pres,da,'.
wilson's Message and World f e.,,e'i ;,
PREVIOUS 10 the lecture a box sumner
wa served. George r Rhoads in
troduced the speaker. i'i
Visitors who stop at the Feuo,,
ship Room are asked to sign the Sol
lowing petition, and many signature
have been affixed:
We. the undersigned citizens M
the state of Delaware, United State,
or North America. believing in IN,
maintenance OF justice desire 10 e,
on record as protesting I'm the nam,
of humanity against the deportation
by the Imperial German Government
Of Belgian citizens who have beel
forced TO leave their homes and fam
flies and are thus reduced TO a stat
of servitude. We therefore respect
fully urge upon our chief executive
President Woodrow Wilson. that
Statement of this protest be sent wifi
any other protests from American
citizens to the Imperial German Gov
ernment'
Every Thursday afternoon at
o'clock a children's hour is held a
he Fellowship Room, and yesterday
he small folks we're entertained IN
pleasant manner by Miss Grace
Baird, who told stories with peace
morals
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
AT THE GARRIcK.

The Garrick Theatre announces some
big things for next week. including two
elaborate musical comedies which are Of
extraordinary magnitude and character.
ooh, Please, Mr.. Detective" will he
given by a company of ~ under the
management Of George Choos. In the
company are such well-known ravorites
as Bobby WoOlsey. BETTY Evans and
George Gardner, besides a lot of pretty
girls. b. A. Rolfe and Charles Mad
dock offer "Ihe Girl From Amsterdam"
one Of the most elaborate musical come
dies on the stage with IA in the COM
pany, mostly pretty girls, and featuring
Roy Clair. Another classy feature Of
the bill win be the act of the FIVE Can
tons, Chinese troupe which does things
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
Sees BIC SAVING IN
CITY'S PAVING IDEAS

Officials Of the Street and Sewer
Department today entertained Chief
Engineer Stern, of the engineering
department of New York City, who
came here to inspect the Wilmington
method Of asphalt street paving. Mr.
Stern was impressed with the method,
especially that of eliminating the mid
die binder Mr.. Stern said that this
was commendable, believing that ii
would save New York City at least 25
cents a square yard on its street paw
ing.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
CAR Inspector IS
CRUSHED TO death

Thomas J. McDonough, aged As, of
No. 1914 Banning street, a car inspec-
tor employed at the freight yards Of
the p. B. & W. r. R., at Edge Moor,
was instantly killed while at work
about 6.45 o'clock. this morning. He
was crushed between cars.
The body was brought to the
morgue by Deputy Coroner McCrery,
and was turned over to his relatives
this afternoon. No date has been set
for the inquest.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
MANY Cars TO ENTER AUTO
PARADE TO BOOST KIRMESS

Much interest is being shown in the
parade Of automobiles on Saturday az
ternoon next to boost 1.-THE Merry
Whirl," which will be given at The
Playhouse on February Z, 8, 9 and
10 for the benefit of the Children's
Ward Of the Delaware Hospital.
Already many autoists have signi-
fed their intention OF entering cars
in the parade. Decorated or undeco-
rated, all automobiles are desired in
the parade. The committee hopes to
have 200 cars entered.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
HELEN COOPER. COLORED, FINED,

Helen Cooper, colored, was fined So
and costs in City Court today, on the
charge Of disorderly conduct. She
was alleged TO have created a dis
turbance at Second and Orange
streets on Wednesday night
Nellie Brown, colored, was fined $50
and costs on the charge OF improper
conduct
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
TREAsURER TAKES A MIFE.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Lippincott
left Wilmington on the III O'Clock
train this afternoon on their wedding
trip. The county treasurer and Mrs.
Hattie Simmons weer married yester-
day afternoon at the home of Mr..
Lippincott's father, George d. Lippin-
colt, OF No. 11O1 West Eighth
street.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
OFFICER finds Second
MYSTERIOUS FIRE IN week

The second fire Of a mysterious ma
ture discovered during the past week
by Patrolman Edward Dutton. was
that az the Magahern Storage House
No. 2l1 West Front street shortly
after midnight. when the officer found
a barrel OF rubbish on the steps Of
the building burning The Fame Fire
Company. summoned on a still alarm,
extinguished the blaze
Several days ago the same officer
discovered fire in an empty freight
car at Water and King streets.
Whether these fires We're started
by someone with a penchant for see
ing fire apparatus on the run is no,
known but a strict watch will be
kept by the police on that district.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
AT THE VICTORIA.

Truthful Tulliver" will be seen for
the last time at the Victoria Theatre
today and once again film fans VIII
have the opportunity Of seeing vii
liam s. Hart act at his best. For the
coming week the Victoria manage
ment will feature Mary Miles Minter
in a two-day showing OF Faith" one
OF the most successful films produced
by Director Kirkwood Of the Mutual
Film CORPORATION.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
TMO TAKF PIFncr

When Samuel Il. Cunningham was
arraigned in City Court today on a
charge of breach of the peace, he ex-
pressed a desire to take the pledge,
which was administered by Judge
Churchman after court adjourned
The case was dismissed.
The pledge was also administered
to John Brown.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
RIVERS AND RARBORS
BILL PASSES HOUSE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The rivers
and harbors appropriation bin. carrying
S3s 100000 was passed in the House yes
terday. The vote on the bill was 22l TO
1872
Provision for appointment OF a COM
mission 20 study river and harbor ina
provements, put into the bin at the sug-
gestion Of President Wilson, was
stricken out on point Of order raised
by representative Humphrey, Of Wash
ington.
Ahe bill carries more than ~, 100000
lor the Schuylkill, Delaware and tribu-
esnes. and Si30OO0O Tor purchase Of
'ne chesapeake and Delaware Canal.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
TRUsTEE sells PROPFRTY.

The property Of the late Allen ID. Hell
weston, located at Cranston Heights. on
the Newport and Gap turnpike, was sold
at public sale at the Court House tins
morning to William II. Jones for $3.50.
The property consists Of a frame dwell
ing and grounds and was occupied by
Mr. Helveston at the time Of his death.
Walter J. Willis was the trustee, and
the sale was cried by former Sheriff
Harry J. Stidham.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
MARE AND HoUNDv CHASE.

About thirty boys Of the Y. NJ. O.
A. led by John c. Pierson, assistant
boys secretary, went on a "hare and
hound" chase this afternoon. The boys
went about a mile into the country
where the hare" was dropped and
the hounds" gave chase. The chase
will finish at the Y. M. c. A. build
ing after covering a distance OF about
three miles.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
AT THE QUEEN.

One Of the most thrilling photo
dramas is booked for showing at the
Queen on Monday and Tuesday, "The
Ninety and Nine" a perturbation of
the big stage hit, with Lucille Lee
Stewart and William Courtney in
the leading roles. supported by star
cast This picture was directed by
one Of the foremost directors of the
screen, Ralph Ince, and is said to
be a model OF stage-craft.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
Attachment ISSUED
FOR TARDY WITNESS

When the case OF Frank Mcguire
charged with attempted highway rob
berry, was called in City Court today,
Thomas Mcfarland. the complaining
witness failed to appear. An at
tachment was issued for him. Mcguire
was held under $1,000 bail, the case
being continued until Monday. He
was represented by James Salisbury
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
TINSMAN AFTER TAXES.

William Tinsman, collector OF taxes
for Christiana hundred, was at the
Court House this morning to receive
any delinquent taxes. He reported
business as slow. Mr. Tinsman had
quarters in the offices of Charles II
LIppincott, county receiver of taxes
tolay instead Of In the Levy Court
rooms.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
PERSAING PULLS Stakes
AT COLONIA DUDLAN
BY The United Press.

JUAREz, Mex, Jan. 27.-At day
break today a general evacuation of
General Pershings headquarters and
base at Colonia Dublan began, mes
sages from the Carranzista com
mander at Casas Grandes today
stated.
The evacuation Of Colohia Dublan
will be in progress for several days.
from indications, the troops moving
leisurely northward to the next
camp.
The next base of the American
expedition is expected to be estab-
lished at Oio Federico.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
Attractions at the Theatres

extraordinary which made them famous
in the Celestial kingdom. The remainder
Of the bill. which is clever. IS as fol-
lows: The Musical Crysties, classy
duo; the Greater City Four, singing
comedians; NTantilla and Cahall, modern
dancers, and Jean Moore in songs and
sketches.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
BAKEs oUlrs sHIPPINe BOARD

= WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Because
the administration wanted the chair
manship of the Federal Shipping
Board to go to the Pacific Coast,
Bernard N. Baker, Baltimore, resign
ed from the board, It was learned
today.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
TEN DAYS FOR YAGRANCY.

Only released from the worlhouse
about a week ago. serving a sentence
on the same charge. Joseph Myers
was arraigned in City Court today on
the charge Of vagrancy. He was SEN
fenced to serve ten days in the work.
house.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
DANCING AT EDEN HAlt

Inc novelty dance "a Nieht In
Toxic" given by Mrs. Fred SNYDER AZ
Bden Hall last Saturday night was al
much enjoyed by large attendance
that Il has been requested that n he
repeated tonight Birds Orchestra
viii have charge OF the music. A
pleasing musical program has been
arranged Five cash prizes viii be
. u-arded
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
ELECTED DIRECTOR.

Charles Topkis has been elected
director Of the Chamber Of Com
merce, representing the Mercantile
Section. Mr.. Topkis was elected to
succeed S. Rodney Thayer. who has
resigned from the directorate
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
ACCIDENTS OF THE DAY,

Among those treated at the Della.
ware Hospital today we're: Frank
Keller, cut wrist; Earl Trincia, cut
finger; c. Brinkley, arm injured; X.
Gawroski, elbow injured; Charles
Fisher. cut head.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
Go to church tomorrow.-Adv.
TAKE MARRIAGE LICFNsFS.

~, asSeistrate Lawrence J. Brown has is
rase tue Following marriage licenses:
S,a..aoeth V. Popeck and William j.
S 80. snain. both OF No. 10 Carpenter
1 S..e ana Maud II. Donovan. os
5oIlusevllle' and Richard Beebe Of
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
OuFFN DE DANCE.

At Dawson's Queen de Dance to-
night a reception will be held Dane
ing can be INDUCED in either the
drawing or japanese rooms. Music is
furnished by Bradford's Orchestra.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
PLAYHOUsE ATTRACrInNs-

Coming attractions at The play
house include:
Mischa Elman, the Russian violin
list, on January 20.
Al. G. Fields Minstrels on Febru-
airy and
Henry w. Sayage's big musical pro-
duction, Pom Pom" ON February 6.
David Belasco's Alias" three
nights beginning February II.
Experience a wonderful allegory.
entire wook Of February 26.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
ALILAC TIMF.y

Jane Cowl and her capable COM
pany will present Lilac Time" at
The Playhouse this afternoon and
evening. There is no doubt that the
play has made a decided impression
In this city and it is one OF the best
seen here in a long time.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27
IsSnE RunnING PERM1T.

Building Inspector Preston today
issued permit to william Baxter for
alterations at No. III Shipley street,
to cost $500.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27

Go to church tomorrow. ADV.
Evening journal., 1917-01-27

Go to church tomorrow.-Adv.
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