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Evening journal., 1917-02-20
POOL ROOM PROPRIETOR
Held ON Gambling charge

Henry Nfarr was arraigned in City
Court this morning and held in $1,000
bail for court, ON charges of keeping a
gaming table in connection with his bill
lard parlors at No. sl7 l-2 Market
street. The games OF chance which the
state charged Marr with operating were
nine ball pool and auction pitch. alias
"Bump," as Attorney p. i, Garrett
Marr's counsel, characterized the game
Charles Stroman. who is an employe
of the Mari establishment, testified to
the details of nine-ban pool. He said
Mari had played the game there, for ten
cents a game stake, and that tho card
tables in tho rear room were hired TO
people who wanted to play cards at the
rate of i've cents man a half hour.
Witness said that those paying thus
sum were entitled to receive five cents
worth Of cigarettes.
Joseph p. Nicholson testified TO hav-
ing played nine-ball pool with Marr for
ten cent stakes. He told of Nlalr's hir-
ing the card tables at ten oents an hour
per man, and that he had PLAYED cards
with Marr. for ten cent stakes.
Earl Swami. Alexis f. Saville, Philip
Toner, Howard Hanson. Lewis Bullock
William Anderson, George Warner and
Richard Elliott gave similar testimony
The court held the defendant i'm $1,000
bail for the Court Of General Sessions.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
DAUGHTERS PLEDGE
lives TO THE FLAG
Ready TO Offer Any Service
in Defense of the Ma
tion's Honor
COMMEND WILSON FOR
BREAK WITH GERMANY

Standing staunch and true. to noble
ideals OF service to their country, as
did their ancestors. and pledging anew
their allegiance to the Stars and
Stripes, Delaware Daughters. National
Society of the Daughters of the Amer
ican Revolution. assembled in State
conference in the Hotel dupont to-
day. Salutes to the flag. the singing
Of the State and other patriotic songs,
and the pledging anew Of loyalty to
the flag. featured the conference,
which vas attended by Daughters
from al over the State. guests ~
honor were Mrs George Thatcher
Guernsey, State regent OF Kansas.
and a candidate for the president
general OF the National Society; Miss
Emma Crowell, State regent of Penn
sylyania and candidate for the record
ing secretary general for the National
Society, and Mrs. Robert G.. Hogan,
former State regent of Maryland.
The Stars and Stripes and the State
flags were the chief decorations in
parlors A and B of the hotel, where
the opening session was held. Mrs.
George c. Hall, State regent, pre-
sided;
AT the business meeting lhlo IlOIH-
ing the Daughters passed resolutions
endorsing the proposed changes in the
State school system as recently recon-
mended by the joint citizens commit
tee and the General Service Board.
The Daughters also endorsed the
candidacy of Mrs. Edmund p. Moody
for reelection to the Office of vice
president general OF the National So
ciety, the candidacy OF Mrs. George T..
Guernsey. of Kansas, to the office Of
president general of the National So
ciety, and the candidacy OF Miss Emma
Crowell, of Pennsylvania. to the office
of recording secretary general OF the
National Society. all of whom were
guests at today's conference.
Following the patriotic salute to the
flag this morning. the State song,
Delaware. Our Delaware" was sung
in unison. following which the roll
call was held.
Mrs. Hall in her message, said that
some person had criticized the Presi-
dent for not thrusting the country
into war but that she thought the
majority of persons are trusting with
hope and faith that he viii do every
thing to prevent war. None of US
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ASK MORE Time FOR
VOTING At DELAAR
Defer Action on Bill TO Keep
Polls Open for Rail-
road Men
SOME SAY IT MIGHT
SET BAD PRECEDENT
Stan Correspondent.

Stan Correspondent.
DOVER, Del. Feb. 20.-One OF the
most interesting discussions on a
bill during this session Of the Legis-
lature developed in the House at noon
during consideration OF Representa-
tive Culver's bill to change the hours
for voting at a general election in the
Second district of the Fifth Repre-
sentative district OF Sussex county.
Mr. Culver explained that the
change proposed was to open the
polls at 6 o'clock instead OF and
close them at z O'Clock instead OF 6
kie said the change is proposed to ac-
cominodate railroad men, Delmar be-
ing an important railroad center. He
said under the present hours many
railroad men lose their vote but II
the change is made they can vote be-
fore going out on their runs, or after
returning from their runs
Representative Cross, OF Whining
ton. spoke in favor Of the bill and
stated that he lives in a district where
there are many railroad men and
some Of them lose their votes because
Of having to go out on their runs be-
fore the polls open.
~ AHANoNitdAANt AONhNu Ol AAAc
bill as a very serious matter and ad-
vised the members to go very slow.
He thought it would establish. a bad
precedent and would complicate mat
ters at the election, owing to the fact
that the sheriff Of the county has to
issue a proclamation stating the time
that the polls are open.
Mr.. Boyce said he did not look with
favor on the bill and that his es-
timation If a voter did not have
enough interest to lose a day from
work to vote he should not have a
vote.
Mr. Hutchison also opposed the
bill. He said: 1T is the duty OF the
citizens to conform with the law and
not the law to conform with the citi-
zens."
Mr.. Culver said all railroad men
cannot get off on election day. as the
trains have to be run as usual.
The privilege Of the floor was
granted James M. Tunnel. attorney
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ful for Che President OF the United
states and he Is hereby empowered
10 employ the land and naval forces
thereof TO detain any vessel, public
or private, foreign or domestic. In
order 10 enforce compliance with or
10 prevent the violation OF. the obll-
cations of the United States under the
law of nations; and Il shall be iaW-
lul and he Is hereby further emp0W-
cred 10 employ such forces 10 enforce
amy or all other obligations imposed
upon the United States by the law OF
nations. by treaties OF conventions
10 which the United States Is a party,
or by the statutes OF the United
, Stnteslr
Within less than 80 minutes after
the IA espionage bills passed were
lacted on and the one quoted above
aid not get through. Secretary ol
State Lansing and Attorney General
. Gregory hurried 10 the capitol AMI
went Immediately. before the iudiciar,
committee The measures Quoteg
! were the object Of their visit, it wat
, learned
{ Neither Secretary Lansing nor fhl
attorney general would say this BIZ
would give the President the power
he desires to handle the International
situation without going 70 war; nor
would any members of the judiciary
committee discuss the affair.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20

Mayor Price this morning announc-
ed the appointment OF Andrew L.
Johnson. Of No. sO7 West street. a re-
tired business man, as director of the
Street and Sewer Department TO sue
coed Matthew ID. Murphy, whose term
as director will expire on April 1.
The appointment is for six years. Mr.,
Johnson. the newly appointed official,
had served several years ago as a
Street and Sewer director.
Mr.. Johnson served for five years,
beginning in 1902, when he was ap-
pointed by Mayor George NJ Fisher
TO serve the unexpired term of Pat
rick Fahey.
The new director is a member OF
the Masonic Fraternity and of the Odd
Fellows and has a host of friends. He
is an official member OF ST. Pauls NJ.
+. Church.
The appointment Of Mr.. Johnson to
the position came as a surprise. al
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Evening journal., 1917-02-20
u. S. SHIPS ARE
IN FORBIDDEN
WATERS TODAY

directing almost his sole attention
toward the progress and results Of
Germany's unrestricted submarine
campaign
Although the state department is
known TO consider these so-called
collateral cases." as fragrant legal
violations by Germany, President
Wilson it is declared. does not antici-
pate real trouble with Germany over
them. He believes they viii soon be
completely cleared up
lt is said President Wilson even
anticipates more such incidents. but
that he anticipates also they will be
cleared up as they occur
However. the Presidents closest ad-
visors admit that the chief danger 10
the nation lies in this very recurrence
and ultimate clearing up" OF such
cases, which developments win tend
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The bill empowers the President to
employ the land and naval forces OF
the nation 10 "enforce compliance
-Wlhh. and prevent violation OF the oh
legations Of the United States under
ihe laws Of nations"
Briefly, such a. law. would mean
that the President could employ this
country's army or navy in engaging
in any trade or commerce with any
bolligerent country as long as inter
national law. as understood and
agreed TO by, this government. is not
violated by any such trade or COM
merce.
Some difference OF opinion exists at
the capitol as 20 just how far such a
law would be held applicable In the
present situation.
Some Senators and Representatives
say that since this government feel
II is "a matter OF Obligation" q
keep It's trade open TO any beliger
ent that can profit by such trade an
commerce. the bill would mean tina
the President would be vested wit
the broadest powers Ia keepin
American ports open and IN keepin
/ American ships plying the seas.
The bill reads:
~Be ID enacted BY the Senate am
House of Representatives of IN,
United States Of America in Con
! gress assembled that Il shall be law
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
SAYS WOMEN OFSTATE
don't WANT TO VOTE
Census Shows Overwhelming
Opposition, Mrs. Thompson
Tells Legislators Today
RED ROSES WORN BY
THRONG AT HEARING
Stan Correspondent.

Stan Correspondent.
DOVER, Del. Feb. 20.-Anti-suf-
fragists had their hearing before the
House and senate in joint session
this morning In opposition to bills
now pending providing for an amend
ment 20 the constitution to allow wo-
men to vote. Suffrage advocates had
their hearing before a joint session
last week.
About two hundred crowded the
House chamber today. many OF them
wearing red roses. the emblem Of the
lfhntia. Several House mCmbcis
had roses on their desks.
Nearly every section OF the Stale
was represented IN the delegation.
there being a large representation
from Wilmington. Speaker Hall pre-
sided and the speakers were Mrs.
Henry b. Thompson. OF Wilmington,
president OF the Association or WO-
men Opposed 20 Suffrage. and Miss
Lucy Price, secretary OF the Anti
Suffrage League OF Ohio.
Most Of the Senators wore a red
rose when they walked into the
House chamber Mrs Thompson.
the first speaker. told OF the result
OF a census taken OF the women resi-
dents of New Castle county, she quot
ing statistics. showing an overwhelm-
ing sentiment among women of that
county against suffrage. Mrs. Thomp-
son safd in part;
I'VE are here today to ask you TO
listen to our reasons for not wishing
the ballot We are here. not TO ask
asy favors or any appropriations, or
any expensive improvements, but sim
ply to demand the right, the privilege
Of non-partisanship Of remaining out
OF politics.: the right Of being what
we were created to be-women
In the first place we make this
statement: The right OF equal suf-
frage is not desired by the majority
Sixteen states have turned down suf
frage within the last four years. by
popular vote. and, in every case, with
the exception OF South Dakota, the
majority has increased against suf-
frage each time it has been voted
upon. Twenty States have defeated
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BOY scouts TO hike
ON WASHINGTON DAY

The proposed Boy Scout meeting at
the Y. NJ. c. A.. on Thursday evening,
has been called Oft owing to Captain
Morey, who was TO have addressed
the Scouts being forced to postpone
all engagements.
Washington's Birthday will be cele-
brated by the Scout troops OF the city
taking individual hikes, with view
OF making Typographical surveys OF
the surrounding country. adjacent TO
the city.
For the Information of members OF
troops that do not plan for hike on
this day. the program OF the troops
that have been heard from is given
below so that those desirous can
Join with any troop they wish The
Scoutmasters' OF the hiking troops
will be pleased to have any Scouts go
along
Troop has planned a hike out the
Foulk Road and on to Naaman's Creek
il time permits. They will leave head
quarters. Y. M. c. A., at 3 o'clock, in
command of Scoutmaster Watson.
Troop 9 has planned a hike to
Cherry Hill, Md.
Troop IA has planned to hike out
the Lancaster pike to WOodale, leave
ing headquarters. Silverbrook NJ. E.
Church, at $50 o'clock. in command
of Scoutmaster Hackett.
Troop % will take a hike, leaving
the church at Twenty y-seventh and
Marke;. at 10 o'clock, covering as
much as possible the following sec
tions: Shellpot, Hillcrest. Gordon
Heights and Claymont.
The members of Troop No 2S had
better be prepared as Scoutmaster
Rachlin is going to spring 4 surprise.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
avenue Church
REMOVAL NOT TO
COST CITY Gent
Street and Sewer Directors
Announce That individuals
Are TO Bear Expense
Give BAPTISTS time
TO Get new Home

That the cost OF widening Delaware
avenue and Of opening Tenth street
will be borne by private subscrip-
tions and not by the city was an
nounced by the Street and Sewer Di-
rectors.
Strong protest against the proposed
removal OF the Delaware Avenue Bap-
tist Church, in order to extend Tenth
street through the property now occu-
pied by the church. was contained I'm
a letter from the congregation Of the
Bethany Baptist Church. which was
read this morning at the meeting OF
the Street and Sewer Directors. That
the removal of the church from its
present location would be detrimen-
tai to the moral good OF the city was
the gist of the communication. Il was
signed by the Rev. John e. Huns
berger. pastor Of the Bethany Baptist
Church and by J. Iryen Crossan, clerk
pro tenn.
That the directors favor the re-
moval of the church was evident
from the reply which was dictated by
the board IN open meeting. II was
pointed out that the congestion of
the streets in the vicinity of the
church was becoming greater and
that in the judgment OF the depart
ment something should be done to
remedy it.
1t was stated, however, that no
condemnation proceedings would go
into effect until the congregation
Of the Delaware Avenue BAPTIST
Church had ample time, either to
build or to secure quarters for the
conduct OF services.
Numerous protests have been re-
ceived by the directors as well as by
the City Council since the matter OF
the extension OF Tenth street has
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Evening journal., 1917-02-20
pRINTERS TO DINE.

Arrangements for snappy time
lave been made for annual ban
quot of the Wilmington Typographical
Union. No. 1913, at the New Merritt
Hotel tonight. when it is expected
there will be large number present.
Members Of the committee, compris-
ing c. p. Saylor, chairman; W. G.
Davis, NJ. II. Haynes, William Gamble
and John Rein. Jr.. have provided a
fine entertainment, and are leaving
nothing undone to make the affair a
puccess.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
REPORT CAPTAIN LAWSON
MAY co ON POLICE BOARD

Although names OF several men are
being mentioned for the position of
Police Commissioner TO succeed VII
liam il. Bowers, whose term viii ex-
pire in May, it is reported that Cap
tain Joseph c. Lawson OF the organ
lied Militia OF Delaware, may be Sc
iected by Resident Judge Rice for the
office.
Captain Lawson at present is exam
iner for applicants for places on the
police force. The position of COM
missioner pays $500 year.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
STOPS RUNAWAY HORSE.

Lewis 5. Fell, hardware dealer, proved
himself hero last night when be dashed
into Ninth street between Washington
and Jefferson streets and stopped rum
away horse attached to wagon of the
Jewel Coffee Company. The animals
swung into Ninth street from Washing
ton street, going at mad rate OF
speed.
The horse had run away from in
front of No. 1906 Lancaster avenue and
in its long nun, il managed TO escape
striking any vehicles or distractions.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
MASONS TO ENTERTAIN.

Stuart J. Horn, Most Worshipful
Master Of the Grand Lodge of Masons
of Delaware, and a number of other
Grand Lodge Masons of Delaware
will be guests Of Union Lodge, No. Z,
A. +. and A. NJ. of Dover tonight.
The exercises will be held in the re-
cently-remodeied lodge room OF the
Masons. A banquet will be held at
Hotel Richardson
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
BY ROBERT J. RENpER

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.-Despite
the obvious seriousness of the Var
rowdale case and several similar
cases, such as reported temporary de-
lays TO Americans in Germany. It was
stated on highest authority today that
the administration considers these
comparatively as collateral issues.
President Wilson. it is declared, Is
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
CUBAN REVOLT COILAPsEs.

By The United Press.
HAVANA Cuba Feb 2O--colapse of the Cuban revolt
movement was predicted today when made
Of the tightening grasp troops
eral Jose Miguel in Santa Clara With the
cepon OF revots oriente believed
to be wen in hand malcontents apparently
and order restored throughout the greater part
the Hundreds prisoners arrested.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
WILL CONFER ABOUT
MARKET STREET PAVING.

Consideration of a bond issue for
the paving OF Market street will he
taken up at a joint meeting of City
Council and the street and sewer
directors on Wednesday evening.
Council today invited the street direc-
tors 20 confer with them on Wednes-
day night.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
CoMMIssION no ORGANIZE.

The members of the commission OF
review recently appointed by Resi-
dent Judge H. l.. Rice to reassess
damages for the extension of West
Tenth street from Vest to Tatnall
streets, will meet at. ? O'Clock next
Tuesday afternoon in. the City Build
ing to organize. Members of the COM
mission are Charles % Dubell, Robert
ID. Kemp. J. Chester Gibson, Thomas
H. Melvin and Harry J. Ellison
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
COMPLAINS OF DIRTY STREET.

At the meeting OF the street and
sewer directors today a letter was
read from George j.. Jones, complain
ing of the dirty condition OF Della
ware avenue between Lincoln street
and Grant avenue. The matter will
be Investigated by Street Commits
siOnor piorson.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
ASH cOLLEcTJoNS IMPROVING.

Collections OF ashes now are being
made nearly on time, according to
Street Commissioner Frank w. Pierson,
delays caused by labor troubles and bad
weather having been practically elimi-
mated. Satisfactory collections are being
made with about 60 men, including 30
drivers and % laborers. with foremen,
as compared with about 10 men around
Christmas time.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
MIR rARRA LECTuREs.

u. Ross Farra, field secretary of
the New Castle Sunday School As
sociation, delivered his lecture Giving
the Boy a Chance" before the York
lyn Lyceum last night There was a
stormy weather.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
GET s5se FOR OLD FURNITURE.

The sale of furniture and furnish
ings in the old Court House netted
S5S6. according to report presented
10 the Levy Court this morning by
James +. McIvor and j. Harry Pier
son. clerks OF the sale. The sum of
s47O had already been turned in TO the
county treasurer and this morning
SIG additional was handed over.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
FRENCH CAPTURE MANY PRISONERS.

PARIS. Feb. 2O~-Many prisoners" captured in a
surp Sc raid north of Frey and west of waerve
war Office statement declared today.
In the Disc and Asne regions there considerable ar
ery firing, but elsewhere it calm
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
WANT MORE LIGHTS

Residents in the vicinity of Twenty
third and Carter streets, are com
planning Of the lack of gas lights in
that section. Walking along the side
walks of that neighborhood has been
dangerous OF late, owing to boys
strewing the sidewalks with boxes,
Which in the dark, cannot be seen.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
FINE Gypsy FOR CRUELTY.

Constable L. c. Jones this morning
arrested William Harrison. a member
OF band OF gypsies, encamped in
Union street woods. on the charge OF
cruelty TO animals. in allowing horses
TO remain out in the rain. Magistrate
ellis fined Harrison $40 and costs.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
CHURCH SUPPER.

The Aid Society OF Olivet Church
VIII hold a supper in the church.
Fourth and Broome streets. tomor-
row evening The menu will be do
mated by Rollins and Co. Of Brook
lyn, y. All guests to be seated at
7.30 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
rouIsvIIIF BOOSTERS' MEETING.

Louisville Boosters committee OF
Eden Lodge, No. "a, 7. o. o. f., viii
meet tomorrow evening in the lodge
room at 7.3O o'clock. The team captains
and lieutenants Of the "One Thousand
Members Campaign" also will meet at
the same place and time.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
avon RrNAWAYs IN RALTIMORE

Chief OF Police Black THIS morning
received word from the Baltimore pO-
lice department that Early McCor-
mick. aged ~ years, OF No. 512 East
Fifth street. and Jobn Clifford. aged 16
years, of No. 413 Lombard street, this
city. we're under arrest there as runa-
ways 1t was learned that the boys
were paroled from the Ferris Indus
trial School and railroad fare was
sent TO the boys for their return here.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
Without Formal Declaration Of War, He Asks
Congress to Give Him Power to Use the
Army and Navy to Enforce Compliance
With and Prevent Violations Of the Obi.
cations Of U. S. Under the Laws Of Nations
DOUBT WHETHER ACT WOULD KEEP
NATION OUT OF INTERNATIONAL ROW
By The United Press

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.-Secretary of State Lam
sing and Attorney-General Gregory today asked the
Senate judiciary committee to pass Immediately bill
which would give the President power to handle the
present international situation without recourse to war
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
BY the United Press.

BERLIN, Via Sayville, Wireless,
Feb. 2O.-'It must be repeated again
that whoever dareS penetrate the
barred zone perlshes," declared the
Oiiicial press bureau today, In a state
ment discussing the British claims
that the submarine war has failed.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
HOTEL GuEsrs ENpANGERED BY FIRE.
MILWAUKEE.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Feb 2o.-More than forty persons
narrow escapes when the Hartford Hotel o'usn'
early today Starting in the basement Games >"
floors quickly. Guests were aroused by n's"'- -.
overcome by smoke and were carried '0""
is believed to have perished
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
Mnpr mummy Cnps.

The Police Commission, at the
weekly session today, will hear
charges OF missing or being late in
repors, against three patrolmen. Two
OF these officers were up before the
Commissioners some weeks ago.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
COMMITTED FOR YAGRANOY.

Alfred G. Talley was sentenced in
City Court this morning TO ten days
in the workhouse, when he pleaded
guilty to vagrancy. He had appeared
before the court fourteen times prev
iously.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
rnnAY,s REPRESENTATIONS.

Cat The Evening Journal Ofice.l
300 A. Me-. 3s 1901 p. NJ. -. 40
1000 A. NJ. 49,. al 130 2. NJ. -. 40
SUN AND TIDFS.
Sun rose ................6 6.47 A. NJ.
Sun sets ..... .......... SAL P. NJ.
Mouth of Christiana
JIigh water -. 1l.OOA. NJ. ll.30P. NJ.
Low water -. $50 A. NJ 6l5P. NJ.
Rsedy Island, high and low water one
hour earlier.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
WEATHER

Cloudy and colder tonight;
Wednesday, generally fair;
moderate to fresh northwest
winds.