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Evening journal., 1917-11-09
Court WRESILES With
UNUSUAL ROBBERY Case

An unusual case, growing out Of a
highway robbery In MiddletOwn, came
up in County Court before Judge
Boyce and jury today, when Jo 'eph
RhOades, a Negro, was tried ol a
charge OF highway robbery. The ged
victim, Lemuel johnson, also colIred
didn't appear, the State being IN able
10 find him.
Chief Of Police Hilllard, Of Middle
town, where the alleged robbery ook
place, and Dennis Perkins, also colo red,
who is serving time for his part IN the
robbery Of Johnson, told about the
crime. Rhoades, however, denied any
part I'm the robbery. Judge b yce
ruled that the case should go 20 the
Jury, which Will wrestle with II his
afternoon. Philip L. Garrett re. re-
sents Rhoades.
Four cases were before the cClrt
yesterday afternoon.
Alfred Vincent, a i6-year-old Ne 20,
charged with larceny. was paroled in
charge OF Benjamin Belts.
William Waters, Negro, was son
fenced to serve six months in the wo *
house for throwing glass IN the street
and resisting Patrolman Bradford.
After being out for fOrty-ilve 7. IN
minutes. the jury acquitted Lynn A.
Clark. Negro, charged with the larc ny
Of a watch and some money from AZ
/ fred ID. Butler. q
Everett NJ. Williams, charged with
uttering a worthless check, pleaded
guilty and asked the mercy Of the
court. Judge Boyce sentenced VII.
llams to serve term OF three years
I'm the county workh0use.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
women ARE WORKING
TO help WIN WAR
Women Tell What Y. W. C.
A. is Doing TO Brighten
Lives OF Soldiers
STATE IS ASKED
FOR $4,000 FUND

War work among women and girls
as conducted by the Young Woman's
Christian Association was interestingly
discussed at a drawing room meeting
held al the home of General and Mrs.
r. Coleman dupont last evening. About
200 men and women interested In the
work which the Y. w. c. A. IS doing,
attended the meeting. The speakers
were Mrs. John w. Meigs, Of Pottstown,
Pa. one of the most Jealous workers
in the War Work Council Of the \. w.
C. A., and Miss Caroline B. Dow, OF
New York, who is dean OF the Training
School OF the Y. w. C. A. Both speak
ers emphasized the need for the work
and both described in a very able and
interesting way how the Y. w. C. A.
works among women and girls in muni-
tlons factories, In or near enoampments
and among the nurses and others at
the front.
It was explained how 100000 Is to
be raised By the National \. w. Z. A
for the purpose Of extending this worl
among the women and girls during thi;
war and OF this amount Delaware s
share Is 10 be $4,000 OF which amount
more than $4,000 has already been sub
scribed. The work is constructive an'
is Of the utmost Importance toward
upholding the standards Of woman
hood Of this and ally countries, ex
planned the speakers Forty-siX cen
tres OF work FOR girls In cOmmunltie
adjacent TO army and navy camps hav
been furnished with sixty-ilve work
ers.
The work, which is in very close co
operation with the Federal commls
sion, the Y. Nj. c. A. and the genera
war council work OF churches Is inter
UNCONVENTIONAL and international. II
her address Mrs. Meigs spoke Of hoy
the calls for help had come from bot
Russia and France and how already
number Of trained workers have bee
sent into these countries and the wor
we'll established there.
Following the meeting a meeting {
the captains and their teams was hell
Today a meeting will be held In Dove
90 secure the help OF the wome
throughout the lower part of the stat
In raising the desired amount.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
PLAN XMAS GIFT TO
every SOLDIER BOY
Young Women Band To-
gether 10 Send 10 Some
Who Might be Forgotten
CONRAD FURNISH
THEM WITH NAMES

In order TO supply Thanksgiving
and Christmas boxes TO soldiers In the
national camps who otherwise would
not receive them because OF having
no relatives or being out Of touch with
friends. a group OF patriotic young
women In this city have banded them
selves together and are now ararng-
Ing for the purchase Of cigars, pipes,
tobacco, dalntles and other good things
20 be forwarded as soon as possible to
the cantonmonis.
The young women themselves have
contributed money for the purchases
and during the last few days numbers
of their friends have also contributed
The boxes are 20 contain the same
kind OF good things as hundreds OF
women are sending TO their sons ont
husbands who are with Uncle Sam.
forces, and who are lucky enough e
be remembered.
The plan 90 send Thanksgiving anC
Christmas presents 90 the boys Wht
| otherwise VIII not be remembered, or
iginated when some Of the yOun'
women and their friends received lot
ters from relatives and acquaintance
IN the camps. telling them Of s0ldler
they knew who were not expecting
boxes on the big holiday, either bocaus
ihoy have no near women relatives O
because their families are In such cir
cumstances that they VIII not be abl
10 afford presents.
An effort was made ot once 90 set
list OF such soldiers and u is expoclc
that within a short time a rather ox
tensiyo list Will be In hand The plai
Is 20 provide a box for every one o
these friends OF the Delaware boys VIII
otherwise would not be remembered.
Up TO the present time the yOun
women have been meeting In the HON
OF one OF their number, but yesier
day they were offered the use OF Oh
Marvel law Offices, IN the dupon
building and they Will meet there o
Monday nights. from now on. TO pre-
pare their presents and pack them.
The young women taking part
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
WOMEN AGAIN SEE
COUECIb At Work
Interested in Better Schools,
Not in Suffrage, Girls
Tell SolonS
MEN LAY PLANS
FOR THEIR VOTES

twenty-five or more members OF the
Gives class Of the Wilmington High
school. accompanied by Miss Elisabeth
Carlisle. their teacher attended the
weekly meeting Of City Council last
night. The visit was the nrst mode by
the class since the recently ciecled
C0uncilmen were inducted into ONCE
as well as the FIRST visit a. the class
this school term.
Following the business session, M
Ward addressing President George q.
Lyon. said that Council felt honored
Iby the visit Of the class, and he moved
THAT Miss Carlisle be granted the priv
, ilege Of the floor. She thanked the
members and introduced Samuel Ma
roncy president OF the class, VINO
made a neat address.
Councilmen Robertson said that h'
! felt greatly hOnOred by the visit Of
the class, as there seemed TO be drlll
toward woman's suffrage. Mr. Robert
son remarked that in due time VIII
mington women would be competing
with men for seats in Council we
therefore. want your best wishes anl
also your votes" Mr.. Robertson said
These remarks caused much merrlmeni
Miss Lola Anderson, a scholar, repuel
saving. "Mr. President and members o
Council. we are not asking for you
seats In this body, but we would ap
preciate whatever the cOuncilmen VII
do for our public schools"
Colonel Weller +. St0vor, who wa
present. referred % the age Of tn
members Of the Council and their bal
heads. These remarks were rcsente
lby President Lyons. who referred
, Councilman Ward, Of the Eighth war;
. as THE William Jennings Bryan
J Council, who was stlll IN the market
( Councllmen Abberger and Cathcal
told the class members they would d
) whatever they could TO benefit tn
public schools.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
HOME MISSIONARY
WORKERS ELECT
Miss M. J. Wheeler is New
President Of Wilmington
District Society
CONVENTION WILL
CLOSE THIS AFTERNOON

Al this mornings session OF the
,hirty-nrst annual convention OF the
Woman's Home Missionary Society Of
the Wilmington conference, the follow
ing officers were elected:
President-Miss Mary j. Wheeler.
Vice-president for Wilmington Dis
trict--Mrs. Adam Stengle.
Vice president for Dover District
Mrs. r. l.. Tompklnson, Of Cambridge.
Vice-presdent Of Eaton District
Mrs. Mary Smith.
Vlce-presldent OF Salisbury District
Mrs. T. =. Martingale.
Corresponding Secretary-Nirs. c.
Wesley Weldln.
Recording Secretary-Miss Emily r.
Finn.
Treasurer-Nirs. J. II. Huntington.
Musical Director-Miss NJ. Grace
Quigg,
District and department secretaries
were elected as follows
Wilmington Distrlct-Mrs. Washing
ton Hastings.
Dover Distrlct-Mrs. H. S. Dulany.
Easton District-Mlss NJ. q. Qulgg.
Sallbury District-Aliss Mary Wilcox.
Secretary Young Peoples Work-Mrs.
Edna s. Vaughan, Of Newark.
Secretary Chlldren's Work-Miss
Blanche Salmons, Of Wilmington.
Secretary Mite Boxes-Nirs. C. 7.
Harry.
Secretary Temperance Works-Airs.
s. L. Foster.
Secretary Mission supplies-Mrs,
Willis Overdeer
Secretary Systematic Benelcient
Work-Mrs Frederick Hubbard.
The appointment OF the standing
committees was left with the president
Mrs. Mary Downing. Of Easton, wa:
elected delegate TO the annual meeting
OF the board Of managers In 1918, anC
Mrs. j. Talley Smith, Of this CITY, wa.
elected alternate.
Convention viii ADJOURN this after
noon.
The Rev. w. F. Baldwin, Of Nome
.Rska, delivered an interesting ad
dress relative to mission work I'm tina
Tar northern country, at the Afternoon
session Of the convention Of the Won
ans Home Missionary Society OF th
Wilmington Conference, which Is be
Ing held In Asbury NJ. r. Church. II
gave a vivid description OF the Alaska
people and their customs. Reports O
various department secretaries wer
given. Easton district has iii men
bers IN It's four auxllaries. Salisbur
district has two active auxillaries q
Salisbury and Frutland.
The report Of the Deaconess Hon
showed that 3i6 children were taugt
IN the Industrial classes. Supple
valued at S347.si were received at n
home from various auxlllaries.
Mrs. Edna S. Vaughan conducted q
interesting young peoples cnferenc
Miss Grace Roraback, OF Connection
delivered an interesting address la
evening.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
cITY nEIECATEs NANIEn.

Mayor Lawson today appointed
Charles Warner to represent this city
at the annual convention OF the At
lantic Deeper Waterways Association.
which win meet at Miami, Flaa in a
short time Mr.. Warner. who is a
member Of the Rivers and Harbors
Commission, plans to atteai the ses-
sions.
T. Allen Hllles has been appointed
by Mayor Lawson TO represent this
city at the annual sessions OF the
American Prisons Association at New
Orleans the last Of this month. Mr.
Hllles will be accompanied on the triT
by Captain Richard Cross, warden oi
the New Castle County W0rkhouse.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
CnANGERs nIsCUss ELECTION.

Echoes Of the election were heard
at the meeting Of West Brandywlne
Grange, at Talleyyille last night. a
feature being a discussion OF the elec-
tlons ihroughout the country
An Initiation viii be held the last Of
the month. as the grange Is competing
for the state prizes for the largest
number OF new members In october
and November. An the oranges have
been asked TO prepare questions to be
sent to the State Grange, and these
were discussed
After the business a social hour was
held. during which there was chorus
singing. Mrs Elizabeth Talley gave a
recitation and Florence Mccoy a read
ing.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09

the movement are: The Misses Mar
garet NJ. Dugan. Nellie Mckay, Anna.
Katharine and Mercedes Walsh, Alice
Haley, Catharine AIcDonough, May
Clancy, Mary Kline. Nan Callahan,
Caiharine Harkins. Clara kolbus, Ruth
and Helen SEWER. Ella McBriety, kath-
arlne Daley, May Horly and Mrs. Z. a.
COrrigan.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
nrI.n on TIIEFT CnARGE.

William Drain and Leroy Mullin,
charged with the larceny Of a talking
machine from the Rex Talking Machine
Company, were arrangned IN Munich
pal Court today. II was aneged That
The men broke In the cOmpany's fac
tory last April and stole the machine
The men were held under $500 bail FOL
the Court Of General Sessions.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
ACCUsED OF RAG TIBET.

In Amniclpal Court today Daniel
Rudenick charged James Laster and
William Mitchell, Negroes, with the
larceny Of fifty. feed bags. Mitchell
was held under $500 bail for the Court
OF General Sessions. Laster was dis
missed.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09

The speeches on the housing prob
lem, given at last nights session OF
the Social Welfare Conference. were
marked by their practical quality,
definite suggestions and outlines be-
ing made by men Of much experience
along this line. Judge Alfred s. Niles,
OF Baltimore, formerly Of the Supreme
Court, presided.
Or. George NJ. Kobler, OF Washing
ton, d. c., urged a housing law which
would not only see to the maintaining
Of a high standard In the construction
Of new houses. but would also make
for the Improvement OF old dwellings
Emile G. Perot, OF Philadelphia com
mented on the high mortality and low
morality accompanying slum condi-
tiOns He spoke OF housing condition:
in their relation 10 the war. Mr. Peroi
showed, In lantern slides, the model In
dustrial village at Marcus Hook. bull
! by the NiscOse Company, after an Eng
| lish village.
! General LawrasOn Riggs, president o
the Federated Charities OF Baltimore
demonstrated by statistics the hig
n death rate following a crowded llvln
condition. In Baltimore, the colore
people live in a segregated section, an
the scarcity Of room results I'm dealt
from consumption 2G0 per cent great'
4. per thousand, than among the whi
population. said the speaker.
=. r. Mack, superintendent Of oi
parks In Wilmington, explained q
city park system by means OF lantei
slides. He suggested the tearing dow
Of blocks Of houses In the crowd'
sections 10 give needed breathir
space.
John Ihlder, secretary OF the Phil
delphia Housing Association, gave
the qualities IN his ideal house. suf
cient space and light. water suppl
toilet facilities, privacy, protectiC
from FIRE and vermln. and ono faml
to one house. lie thought every Amer
can family entitled 10 this sort
dwelling.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
ONO "IVEIr' TODAY.
M The Unllod Press

By The United Press.
COLUMBUS. o.. Nov. Q 9-Based on Of
nclal returns from 81 counties, together
with the unofficial totals OF Cuyahoea
county. the one remaining TO be OIL
clally reported, the "weis" have q ma
lorliy Of 1856 ln Tuesdays prohibition
election.
The totals now show: "Wet," 522,-
9Qs; dry" 52iS52
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
BEGOL FACES TWO CHARGES.

Simon Begol, In Munlclpal Court To-
day, charged Stanley Keurinski, with
assault and battery and larceny. Begol
charged that the man struck him in the
face and then ran of with his spec
tacles. on the assault charge the de-
PENDANT was ilnd $40 and costs and held
under $500 bail on the larceny charge
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
nEnEs An ELECTION ECnO.

In Municipal Court this morning Al
fred Downs. an election officer. charged
Jaur/ A. Ryan, Negro, with illegal vot-
ing. -ut the case was dismissed, It be-
ing shown that the man was not al
lowed 10 vote. Ryan will be rearrested
on a charge Of attempting to vote il
legally.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
ARREST AUTO DRIVERS.

Isaac C. Reed and Glimon p. Not
tingham, young men OF Cape Charles,
Va, were arrested here this morning
by Patrolman A. Dcyinney on a charge
OF operating an automobile without
proper registration.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
HEAVY FINE ON WOMAN.

Nettie Waters alias Nettie Camille.
pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to-
day TO a charge Of keeping a house OF
ill-fame and was fined $50 and costs.
John Lairn was fined $40 and costs
on q charge OF begging.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
FINED ron CARRYING GUN.

Francis r. Wilson was before Mu-
nioipal Court today. charged with
carrying concealed a revolver. lie
was fined S25 and costs.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
OPERATED on FOR APPENDICITIS.

Harold Lang. OF No. sO7 Van Buren,
street, son Of George +. Lang, carpet
cleaner, was operated on for appendl-
cltis at the Homeopathic Hospital last
night.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
MIST sI,PPoRT WIFE.

Horace jefferson, a Negro, was be-
fore Municipal Court today. charged
by his wife Rosa, with non-support
An order Of s. a week was placed on
1 Horace.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
no INSTALL uEATING Plant.

Building Inspector Preston today is-
sued a permit fer the installation OF a
heating plant at the Mackensie clean
ing and d, eing establishment. M. w
shpley street &C. cost 500
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
nELn AS MIFE REATER.

Peter Drabat. charged with beating
his WIFE was held under 500 bail for
trial when arralgned in Municipal
Court today.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
NM. sINIMnNs nIpnOYEs

Homer C.. simmons, clerk OF City
Council. who has been IN FOR several
days. is improving.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09

An architect OF national fame, who
gave lengthy lecture yesterday at
the Social Work Conference. Mr.. Scott
is connected with the New YortDela-
ware Realty and Construction Com
pany.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-08
OAKLAND DEFEATED
Frostburg Big Five Victorious
By Score of 1910.

The Frostburg Big Five Basket Ball
team engaged the Oakland Collegians
at the Empire Theatre here last Tues
day night in a game that should have
been pie" for the locals, but the
usual poor goal shooting. which has
characterized the home teams work
this season, resulted in a victory for
the boys from the Mountain City
However, they had to play hard to win.
as the closeness of the score indicates.
Mike Boyle, who starred on last
years Oakland team. made his ap-
pearance at centre, and as captain for
the visiting team, but so closely and
carefully was he guarded by Gessman
and Bolden. that he was held to but
two goals, when as a usual thing he
gets from six to ten in a game. The
defense work of the locals, on the whole,
was good, and should they improve in
their offensive play, would be hard to
down
A pleasing feature Of the play of
both teams was the absence of any
"roughlng it, and Prof. Ziel, who re-
forced, handled the game in fine style.
Tho Score.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-08
TO TAX HOUSEHOLD GOODS
County Commissioners VIII Meet
for that Purpose in March.

Under the provisions of the Acts Of
the Legislature Of 1916 the County
Commissioners Of any county in the
State in their discretion, are empow-
cred to place upon the assessment hooks
OF the county household furniture and
effects in excess Of the valuation of
$40, The Legislature Of 1914 passed
ar Act eXempting this class of proper
ty from taxation when the valuation
was not more than $500 with the result
that hundreds escaped the payment Of
taxes altogether, throwing the burden
of taxation upon those who own real
estate
In order to correct this and to equal
lie taxes the Commissioners have de-
cided to assess property as stated above.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-08

Mr.. Daniel W. Dorsey, OF Grants
vile, visited Oakland yesterday on bust
ness.
Mr.. Charles H. O'Brien, of near
Swanton, was in the city yesterday on
business.
County School Commissioner Thomas
j. johnson spent yesterday in Oakland
on business.
MIR. George ". Weitzell, Of near
Deer Park, spent a few hours in Oak
land yesterday on business.
Misses Mary and Florence Flanagan
spent Sunday in Fairmont, West Va,
where they were guests of relatives.
MIR. H. Byrne Hamjll returned home
Tuesday afternoon from visit of few
days to friends at Keyser, West Va.
Mr.. Josiah G. Friend, of near Swan
ton, was in the city Monday on bust
ness before the Supervisor of Assess
ments.
Mrs. John Felty and children and
Miss Nell Hoye are spending six weeks
in Washington visiting relatives and
friends.
Misses Marie Little and Elizabeth
Walter spent Sunday in Rowlesburg,
West Va, where they were guests of
friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Bender, of
Grantsville, were in the city last Thurs
day. having come to the county seat in
their automobile.
Miss Nina O'Brien, of near Swanton,
who is teacher of the Steiding school,
has been in Oakland for several days
past receiving medical treatment.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-08
GAS ORIA
For Infants and Children
I'm Use For Over SO Years
Always bears ~ 1e.-~
Signature of S<aN ISle<SX

Mr.. L. G. Bittinger, of Grantsville,
county agent for the Harley Davidson
motorcycles, plants his advertisement
in the columns of The Republican today.
Read it and if deslrous of buying a
motor propelled cycle get into communi-
cation with Mr.. Bittinger.
Oakland Council, Knights of Columbus
of Oakland, has issued invitations for
the annual ball given by that organiza-
ton, which will be held this evening in
the K. of C. hall, First National Bank
building. The music will be furnished
by .McIlwee's orchestra, of Keyser,
West Va.
Mr.. Herman DuBrau and a number OF
assistants, of Cumberland, are in Oak
land where they are engaged in re-
decorating the walls at the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Hammond which
was badly damaged by fire some months
/ ago, repairs upon which have been pro-
crossing eyer since.
MIR. and Mrs. d. j. Swartzentruber,
of near town. left here yesterday after
noon for visit to points in Illinois,
Iowa and Canada, expecting to return
home in about six weeks by the way OF
Philadelphia and Baltimore. AtArthur,
ILL.,, they will be the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel ]. Beachy, former
residents of Grantsville. Mr.. Beachy
is past his ninety-second anniversary
and remains hail and hearty, while
Mrs. Beachy is approaching hel
ninetieth year and enjoys excellent
/ health.
DIR. and Mrs. j. C. Ely lett Oakland
I Monday for Lancaster, Pa, where the
former will officiate at the installation
of his son, Rev. John Ely, as pastor o.
the Westminster Presbyterian church o.
Lancaster, having just recently receiv
ed and accepted an invitation to become
pastor of the congregation. From
Lancaster DR.. and Mrs. Ely will go t,
Old Point Comfort, Va, for visit t,
friends. Theywill De absent from Oak
land about two weeks.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-08
School ReOpened.

The Oakland Grammar school, which
closed on last Monday on account of the
prevalence of scarlet fever among the
pupils, reopened Tuesday morning. with
all teachers in attendance but COM
paratively few scholars owing to ex-
treme weather conditions then prevail
ing. No new cases Of the disease has
developed among the students of school
since it was closed. In the meantime
the building and all its contents were
thoroughly fumigated and it is now be-
lieved that the spread of the disease has
been checked
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-08

Mr.. John Martin, a student in one Of
the Baltimore City colleges, is spending
short vacation with his parents, Nj.
and Mrs. Fred. T. Martin, in Oakland.
Mr.. j. Edgar Long, Of Clarksburg,
West Va, spent last Thursday in Oak
land where he was the guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. Lloyd c. Shaffer at their home
on Crock Crest.
Mr.. Bernard FaheTty, who is employ
ed in one OF Clarksburg's business
houses, returned to that point Tuesday
afternoon after having spent a few
days IN Oakland visiting his parents.
Mrs. julius c. Rennlnger was called
to Washington, D. c., last Thursday
morning owing to the extreme illness
of her uncle, MIR. Burkhatt, who is
suffering with an attack of pneumonia.
A black fur muf was unintentionaiy
exchanged, presumably in the Metho-
dist church, during the special meet
ings held recently. If the party now
having a wrong mulf will inform this
office, the right one will be gladly re-
turned.
During the storm of last Sunday
night the large barn of Mr.. Arthur V.
Wilson, of near Moorefeld, West Va,
who is well known among Oakland
people, blew down and either killed or
crippled many of the as head of fat cat
tie stabbed in the building.
Former County Commissioner Otho
Fike, of Avilton, spent last night and
this morning in Oakland on business.
Mr.. Fike is very happy over the ar
rival at his home of his fifth daughter
who was born on the 1st inst.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-08

school districts was before the board
with reference to improvements need
ed in the buildings and other matters
appertaining to the schools represented
by the delegations present.
Recently The Republican has received
letters from some of its subscribers
complaining that the paper arrives at
it's destination from one to three
days late. The paper is mailed in the
local office regularly on Thursday after
noon and is dispatched from thence on
the first outgoing train. The trouble
evidently lies with the office of delivery
or in the train service.