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Evening journal., 1918-02-27
LOOK AROUND FOR
STATE FAIR SITE

Members OF the board OF directors Of
inc Delaware State Fair held a special
meeting yesterday afternoon I'm tho Of
ice Of the secretary. when a resoin-
uon was adopted on the death Of J. At
WOOD Weldln, late president Of the as
soclatlon. Another meeting OF the board
VIII be held next Tuesday. when
amendments 10 the association bylaws
VIII be considered and a successor 10
Mr.. Weldin probably VIII be elected.
Nothing was done at yesterday S
meeting relative 90 a new site Tor the
Fair grounds The association viii
have 10 seek a different place t0 hold
It's Fairs In the future 10 the Wavasei
Park site is sold for sites for new
homes, which. % is understood. ls un-
der consideration.
The sale has not as set been con-
summatcd and at the present time fho
fair association Is what some of The
members term "up 10 the air" as 10
the situation
However. the directors have been go
ms ahead looking for a new location
and several available sites have been
under consideration One in particular
seems 20 meet with The approval of
the members 10 is within easy reach
Of this city, on q trolley line. The
eXact location. however. rs not divulced
because tile 10 The land has not been
secured and no transfer has as yet been
made II the Wawasel Park site Is
sold, however. and title 20 ihe new sit.
Is secured announcement viii Doe made
as % the location.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
ODD FELLOWS BUY
WAR THRIFT STAMPS

Members Of Delaware Lodge No. 1. !
O. o. p. are planning TO visit Chester
Lodge Of the same order on Thursday
evening Of next week. when the local
degree team will confer the frst degree
on class OF candidates. The local
degree stan numbers 60 men and they
will hold a rehearsal on Monday even
ing.
Degree Master Richard Strong desires
all members Of the team 10 report at
the lodge roofs on Monday evening at 8
o'clock.
Much interest and enthusiasm is now
being manifested IN Delaware Lodge
with the War Savings stamp drive now
in full swing among the Odd Fellows OF
this city. Delaware Lodge on Monday
evening purchased $500 in certificates
and appointed a committee TO boost the
sales OF the stamps. The talk TO be
given by Henry p. scott, chairman for
the state Of Delaware on War savings
stamps, is creating plenty Of interest
and all Odd Fellows are urged to be
present not later than p. m. on
Thursday evening, at teh hall, Tenth
and King streets.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
rrs I-p no MIR. GREEN.

Members Of the loung Mems Repub-
Hcan Club ars anticipating an elabor-
ate luncheon at the clubrooms on next
SATURDAY, evening. when Deputy Attor-
General J.. ". Green. viii have an
opnortunity 81 demonstrate his culin-
ary art. Last saturday Charles cole
man provided the luncheon wnich was
a success, hv' as a contest is on pe-
tween him AMI Mr.. Green as To VINO can
supply the besi menu at p cents a plaie
rate. The riTa'ry Is keen Mr. Green is
causine the members much anXietY' m
asmuch as he mas ordered a lot or paper
drinking cups and they are wondering
II they are 60 be used IN lieu or SOUP
ulafea
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
BURY In. DRAPER ToNoRROw.

Lawrence r. Draper, who died last
Monday. was born 10 Sussex county IN
1916. He moved TO Wilmington In 1880
and worked az the Edge Moor Iron Co.
later the American Bridge Co., for the
past IS years as a foreman Of Shop &.
Mr. Draper was we'll liked by an EN-
ploycs OF the bridge company, he being
OF an affahle disposition. Tho funeral
services will De held at his late resi-
dence This evening with lntermeut at
Slaughter Neck Cemetery, near Milford.
tomorrow. leaving Wilmington on the
$40 train.
Mr. Draper leaves n widow and fye
children. Mrs Clarence Craig, Of New
port. William g.. Of Milford: Davis, of
Philadelphia; Howard, Of Philadelphia.
and Harvey, Of Wilmington.
Sir Draper's death was a severe shock
20 his wife, he having been IN good
health up 10 his DEATH He left his
home for work last Monday at G o'clock
and fell dead at o'clock. Just after he
arrived al Edge Moor
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
WILSON LINERS MAY
GO OUT SATURDAY

Despite the sprlns-like weather con-
ditions in the Delaware River caused
by the fee, have not improved sum-
clently 90 permit the Wilson Line 20
restore its passenger service between
This city and Philadelphia. While the
straight stretches Of The river are clear
The fee from up stream Is said 20 have
ianmed in that section OF the river be-
tween League Island and Philadelphia,
making the channel almost impossible.
The Wilson Line however. hopes TO
be able 90 resume the passenger SER
vice next Saturday according 20 The
statement Of an Official Of tho company
today.
The military guard. which 30 is under
stood is 10 be detailed to protect The
boats and other property OF the VIII
son Line has not arrived in Wilmington
as yet.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
AT THE CADRICK.

John G sparks, who is starring In ~
Little Biz Of old No1v York" az the
Garrick Theatre ihis week. is real
comedian, and in this aci he is aided
by q company of comedians. who GER
tainly know how 20 please ihe Amerl-
can public Mr. sparks has the real
Irish wit that everybody likes. and his
support is excellent giylng The pro-
duction the proper sort OF atmosphere.
The act IS based on the misundersiand-
inss OF two former friends who are
accidentally brought together on this
occasion through the marriage OF the
son Of one 20 the daushie- of The other.
Past differences are forgotten and they
again become fast friends and each
vies with the other in their effonis 10
make the young folks happy.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
SCOUTS GO AHEAD
WITH 14,OOOCAMPAIGN

Members OF tho executive council OF
the Wilmington Boy Scouts of Amer
ica. met at noon today Go make addi-
tional plans for the campaign for
$1,000. which the council is raising 90
carry on the work for the next two
years
The members expressed themselves
as feeling ihat the campaign was d
success as Do was proceeding and ar
ranged to put little more personal
touch into the soliciting Of funds.
10 was announced that a friend of the
Boy Scouts of this city had contributed
$500 towards the fund This was not
a pledge bot a check and is in The GUS
tody OF William D. Hlghhed, the treas
urer, 10 226 West Ninth street, 20
whom al contributions should be made
The csmpaign win continue until the
c-..94lt leeded-sl4U0,-is raised.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
aTnE SOLAR FARNi.n


Miss Alma Tell, who IS appearing In
the leading feminine role in the Messrs.
Lee and j. j. Shubert production Of
Frederic and Fanny Hatton's new COM
edy, THE SQUAD Farm at the Play
house. March . and G. is one OF the
most promising young actresses of the
present day. Miss Tell is under O. 1--WE
year contract with the Nlessrs. Shu-
bert and viii appear later in other
prominent productions. Although born
In New York City. Miss Tell was edu-
Gated with her sister Olive in London.
She spent several years In the big Euro
peau capital and later lived on Castle
Strange, her grandfather's estate m Ire
land. lust a few miles from The bust
ling city of Dublin. During the course
OF her education in London and Dublin
she studied eloculiOn but with no
thought az that time OF entering upon
a professional career. When she re-
turned 90 America her friends urged
her 90 go ON the STAGE. SD as % fr5t
step she entered the Academy of Dra-
matte Ari. Eventually she 'landei'
and her FIRST appearance was in THE
ANGEL Of the House. Later she was
seen in "Our Children and than went
our tour with peg O' My Heart She
played leads for two years with the
Keith Company IN Portland. Me. and
played a prominent role in the Wash
lngon square Passion Play. During
the last year she has been starring 30
Che movies with her sister, Miss Olive
Tell She recently starred IN NEARLY
Married" the second Goldwyn nlm 90
be released. For the next five years
she viii play feature roles for the
Messrs. Shnber..
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
TO PRESENT PLAlLET.

The Womens Socialist Committee
will give a playlst entitled, "The Re
generation OF sally Brown" on Fri
day evening at the Y VI. II A. Hall at
Third and Kng streets. The cast Is
as follows: sally Brown, Mrs. Wander
grift Beatrice VI. Ritter; Mrs. Brown,
Sally,s mother, Beatrice VI. Sedgwick
lack Vandergrift. Elmer Pride. Mrs
Thomas, village gossip, Elizabeth Shill-
ing: Country Girls, Matte Mitchell,
Daisy Pride and Evelyn Jones; guests
Of the Vandergrifts" who viii give vio-
lin solos, piano solos, recitations and
songs are: Mr.. Gordpn, Miss Mitchell,
Miss Leopold, Miss Nolkman. Miss Arch,
Mrs. a. Lacey and Others.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
W. TRANsFER RussIAN CAPITAL.

ID" IIN INNNNNN H.NHa
PETROGRAD. Feb 26 delayed -
Despite our readiness 90 sign o Ger
man peace of usurpailon enemy de-
tachments continue 90 advance" the
executive councils press proclaimed to-
day
"The German imperIalisis do not de-
sire peace. but the sirangiins Of the
workmen's and peasants revolution
Brave. heroic. piiilcss. obstinate re-
sistance becomes the revolutions task.
Occupation of Reval and pskof and
even petrograd. which is sim distant
cannot decide the revolutions fate.
Should the threat toward pelrograd in-
crease. the councils government must
move 90 Moscow
We must defend every position r8il-
way station and locomotive and inter
pose all obstacles IN the road to petro-
grad
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
Americans killed
BY GERMAN Gas
-ConIInuod Ion Page One.-

dugou!s and also 20 signal their artll-
lery for a barrsge. The wires from this
sector We're found % have been severed
and the barrage was delayed more than
forty minutes while rockets were sent
up
The barrage started at 220 and con-
tinued for go minutes.
NIncVorfers are fred electrically, the
entire battery beIns set or slmultan-
eously. The second 0iieck cominc before
barrare of gas proieciiics. ihc pro-
iecines were equipped with time
fuses. Thcy did not explode until they
had landed ln the American trenches
This o., tho nrst time lho Bochcs have
used time fuses
In addition 90 This attack an important
village was gas shCled three times
durIns tao nlglt The gas attacks dur
Ing the day continued
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
RInAL PROPERTY TRANSFERS

The following property transfers ir
rural New Castle county have been re-
corded
J. W. Holloway Company 20 AieXan-
der Biggs and John Bacon Biees, ~
Nos. (. , and Of Block 3 Of MinQua-
dale New Castle hundred, for so.
Evening Journal Publishing Com
pany 20 Harry Kety. lots Nos. 36, 81 3o'
20 and 40. Of Block T. Holloway Ter
race. for s5.
Evening Journal Com~o~- - Abort
McCardeI, lots Nos. i0J, iOi aud iO2
Block N Holloway Terrace. for s..
william NJ. Kerr TO the General Chem
ical Company, property in Brandywine
hundred. along The Wilmington Post
road. for 81
William VI. Kerr 20 ihe General Chem
lcal Company. property IN Brandywine
hundred along Harvey road, for g.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
TO VISIT CHILDREN
IN Institutions
Juvenile Court Welfare Com
mittee Will Begin Work
Tomorrow
MUST FILE REPORT
WITH TRIBUNALS

Al a meeting yesterday afternoon OF
the Board Of Visitation. appointed by
Judge Prickott. Of the Juvenile Court
10 visit the institutions 10 which chill
dren have been committed by the Juve-
nile Court Mrs. Henderson Wier was
elected chairman and Mrs. F. II. Edsall
was made SECRETARY. This was the first
meeting Of the board and plans were
laid for the starting Of their work
tomorrow. and on every Thursday
thereafter visits will be made by as
many members of the board as pos
sibly can attend 90 the different insti-
tuti0ns 10 which children have been
committed, until an the institutions
are visited There are fourteen insli-
tutions to be visited by the board
70 was decided to request that repre-
sentatives Of the press accompany the
board on its visits to the various insti-
tutions.
The board OF visitation is appointed
annually by the judge Of the Juvenile
Court under the law. and 1t is the duty
OF the members 10 visit at least once a
year all the institutions, societies and
associations 10 which children have
been committed by the court the
boards visits to be made by not less
than two members 10 each institution.
They are TO report from time TO time
10 the Judge OF the Juvenile Court
and once a year TO the Judges OF the
superior Court.
The board Of visitation appointed by
Judge Prickett for this year consists
Of Mrs. Henderson Wier. Mrs. F. Il
Edsan. Mrs. J. Montelth Jackson, Miss
Caroline Cooper, Representative VII
liam VI. Connolly, Rabbi Samuel a Rab-
inowitz. ePter A. Horty and Dr. Charles
4. Ritchie.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
en-cr,.T rGGs TODAY.

At last afte a winter Of Twins upon
hone instead of omelets, ihe price al
eggs Is really .oming down. The high
ost priced egg 70 King street curnsione
market this orn.ng were go cents q
dozen as con pared with 20 conts per
dozen lest " dnesday. Inc mar he'
was rather altering this morning
many farmer not coming TN. mere
were a few ) posters for sale at q y
10 s2 40 apiece and a few pullets az q
aploce The Nower market begins 10
look like Er ter. Sweeipease were
popular with buyers at 80 cents and p
cents a huncl
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
THERE WAS A DAY
NOT SO LONG AGO

when few women would use face
powders, creams or cosmetics. Now
nearly every woman considers them a
necessity in retaining a youthful, at
iractive appearance.
This Is equally true Of the Hair Color
Restorer. II your hair is gray. streak
ed with gray or faded you can easily
regain its natural dark, glossy beauty
with Q-BAN dair Color Restorer-just
as have thousands Of other women.
O-BAN brings back the youthful
color naturally-not by dyelng because
Q-BAN 5 not dye-but gradually and
evenly with all It's original gloss and
beauty. VIII not wash or rub on. or
stain the scalp. Does not interfere with
shampOOlng or waving the hair.
Sold by all good druggists every
where on Money-Back guarantee
PRICE 15c.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
At The MAJESTIC.

Mabel No-mand 10 "Dodging a Mil
hon" again delighted the crowds at the
Majestic. NouU never regret sceing This
pretty star I'm her flrst Goldwyn pre-
sentation. a real comedy drama, of un-
usual entertainment value. In fact it is
one Of the brightest comedies which
the screen has known in a decade. The
role Of Arabella Flynn fts pretty Mabel
Normand like the proyegbial glove.
Winsome and sweet. taking every adj
vantage Of her role, the star scores a
triumph which win live long In the
memories OF all lovers Of clean, whole
some shows. II you haven't seen pretty
Mabel Normand IN "Dodglng a Million
take advantage OF the opportunity to
do so today. Last showing
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
no HATT EypFNnTTT-Rrs

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2f.-An educa-
tional movement 90 teach business mon,
nnanciers and public officials io post
p0ne unnecessary construction and exc
pendiiure of capital until after ihe war
was discussed here Yesterday at the an-
nual conference OF Federal reserve
agents Of The twelve Federal reserve
banks who also act AS chalrmcn of the
capital issues committees OF their re-
specilyc districts
Members of the Federal Reserve
Boards central capital issues commit
tees make every effort Go stop non
essential expenditures at the source
rather than let them come before the
committee here for It's approval
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
AT THE SAVOY.

Bessie Barriscale'H appearance in the
special Thos. H. lnce drama Those
Who Pay, shown for the first time in
this city at the savoy Theatre and
written by c. Gardner Sullivan. results
in another distinct triumph for the
star, author and producer
Again have the art OF Mr. Ince and
the splendid work OF Mr. Sullivan aid
cd Miss Barrlscale In attaining her sue
cess, but good production. good prepar-
Barriscale's OWN performance that
dominates Il Is the same skill that
Is unanimously acclaimed as without
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
"a. A p. u. ROAD AGAIN BLOCKED.

snow on the highlands and tons OF
Ice lying In the Susquehanna river,
have been melted by The recent heavy
rains and The warmer weather which
prevailed for the last several DAYS. and
as a result the waters In the Susque-
hanna are out OF their banks again and
causing much trouble all alons rs path.
Yesterday afternoon at &3o. passen-
ger and freight traflc on the Columbia
and Port Deposit railroad was again
suspended and iraflc diverted Passen-
ger traflc continues on the lines with
the exception Of lye miles, between
McCalls Ferry and HOLLYWOOD. Freight
movement is being made by the way OF
Baltimore and Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
AT THE OUEFN.

There are many people who disagree
as to what we love most. but when
70 comes down 10 bass tacks we usual
ly find that the thing we really love
most Of oil is our country This is the
big theme that is woven around Wal
lace Reid and Kathlyn Williams in the
photodr8ma entitled The Thing We
Love- a Paramount presentation. the
attraction az the Queen today and to-
morrow The production should prove
OF more than usual interest 20 VIII
mlngtonians, for many scenes were
taken in a real munition plant
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
FsrATEs OF HE DEAD.

Letters Of administration have been
rranled by Register OF Wills Brown to
Tusiina l.. Keenan, on the estate OF
Emily spoits: to Anna q Clark Price on
estate of Richard L. Price; TO stewart
Toveu on the estate Of William F
Lowell. and 10 the Equitable Trust CoIn-
papy on the estate Of Isabella r. rugby
on the estate Of Mary shannon letters
.o-'- -menlary were granted TO Marie y
Burns
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
RE-NOMINATE FOSTER
AS HOSPITAL CHIEF

Trustees OF the Poor Of New Castle
county In caucus at Farnhurst today.
unanimously agreed on the renomlna-
ton Of James w. Foster as superinten-
dent OF The county hospital for another
year The election viii take place az
the annual meeting OF the trustees in
March.
The farm and house report for the
month follows Expenses. eiOS50 pay
roll. S532; deaths, g; total number OF
Inmates, 21i.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
AT THE NATIONAL.

Mr.. Hopkins presents the Bob Russell
and Joe Bright stock Company al the
National Theatre, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. It IS the greatest collection
of colored stars from Glbson's Standard
Theatre with Blackburn's comedians,
Cleo Mitchell. the chemise dancer and
Baby Benslow, the rag-tme girl Il
will be the only all-siar show ever
seen in the theatre Pearl White. In
The Fatal Rims, will be seen today.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
MAR.rnlF WEDDING.

DOVER. Del Teb. 27.-Miss Isabella
stoH. daughte Of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Slou. and &c poral Clarence Burton
Svnberd son { Mr.. and Mrs. q d. Sy-
pberd. OF Dow. .. were married here on
Monday night The brida s la'ne, is
superintendent Of the Mciropoli l,i ial
Insurance Con. lany, OF Dover, ana inc
brldegroom Is on Of 'Le assisilp' post
master here. C- "----
the Delaware troops al Camp Dix.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
ROOsTINC THRIFT sTAMPs.

Henry p. Scott. State chairman OF
the War Thrift Saving Stamp Commit
tee. addressed the team captains Of the
various lodges OF odd Fellows 40 their
luncheon In the rose room Of the Hotel
dupont today. The odd Fellows will
hold a public mass meeting In their
headquarters tomorrow evening. at
which the campaign viii be boosted.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
TAKE BUILDING PERMITS.

Building Inspector Preston today is
sued the following permits.
TO James r. Keenan, 20 build an en-
closed porch at No. 1924 Lancaster
avenue, 10 cost $40.
To Patrick Fahey 10 erect a brick
rlrase at a and French streets, 10 cost
$500 The building will be erected for
The Chrlstiana Lumber Company
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
HE TRIED PURSE GRABBING.

Daniel Mecks, Nogro. was before Mu-
nlclpal Court today charged with at
tempting larceny and was held for trial
ln $500 bail
The def. ndant is alleged 10 have at
tempted 20 grab a hand bag containing
SIS from Annie J. Hendrickson, yester-
day afternoon at Fourth street, near
Market street
George sheldon and Reuben Gold, two
white men. said they saw the alleged
attempt on the part Of Meeks and they
caught the defendant and turned him
over 90 Traffic Onlcer Sherwin.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
nALL MusT suPpORT FAMILY.

Albert Hall was arraigned before Mu-
nic.pal Court today on the charge of
failing 90 support his two minor chill
dren aRd was ordered 90 pay IS weekly
and furnish a security In The sum of
$500
Tho defendants wife, Emma Han, told
the court that she Is compelled TO keep
hoaiders to support herself and chill
drcn.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
or. r." CLUB sOCIABLE.

Members Of the "R. Il" Club Of Union
NJ Z Church met last night at the
home Of Miss Edith Marvel Afler lhe
business OF the session had been dis
posed Of a musical progrsm was pre-
sented and refreshments served. The
next meeting Of the club will be held
at The home Of Miss Isabelle Gibson. at
No. col North Adams street.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
LAYIoN noME poNATION DAY.

Tomorrow Is donation day for tho
Layton Home. Thirty-nfih ond Market
streets. All donations may be left a.
the home OF Mrs Marry Berry, No s2
Orange street. Tho officials at The home
announce that all donations regardless
of how small they may be, will be
thankfully received
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
DUPONTs TO BUILD
FOR HASKELL WORKERS

Z. J. dupont de Memoirs and Com
pany plan TO build rs tenant houses,
three bungalows and add. ln'l bachelor
quarters for employees ai heir plant In
the upper village Of HASH 70. ~ j. The
tenant houses are 90 be nili In blocks
OF i've houses. two stoI es in height
and will De- OF frame con lruction
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
nEIn nN GIRL,s cHARGF.

Charged before Municipal Court to-
day With O. serious on5nse against Alice
Tob.n. AGED Q years. his step-sisier. Her.
man NJ Jerrcn. YOUNG man of so 4oi
East Third street. vas held DO $500 bail
for ona week and ile case turned over
70 the ciiy defective bureau FOR further
invest cation
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
WALLACE GOES 10 FRiNcr.

George 4 Wallace, soy OF retired
Police Omcer u. B WallaCa. OF No i5iS
Van Buren street has beoa appointed a
locomotive engineer fc- service 10
France. United States Arry he viii
leave tomorrow for Columbus. Ohio.
where he viii receive ins ructions.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27


Constance Talmadge. in Scandal,
now shown at the Victoria Theatre. is
attracting favorable comment from
patrons and critics alike. Miss Tai
madge's versatility on the screen STAGE
makes well for the role which she so
excellently portrays.
The scenario. which is an adaptation
for the screen from Cosmo Hamilton
famous novel Scandal" tells the story
OF poor little rich girl. who hardly
knows her own parents. so busy are
they with social obligations. She Is left
10 her own devices and the adorine
chaperonage ~ Mrs keane, an English
woman OF breeding and charm. but too
weakly fond OF her charge TO act as q
curb on BeatriXs impulses.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
.,,-Nn sIlrr r,ron Nm

WASHINGTON. Feb % A conference
next Tuesday Of Government officials
and representatives OF an unions whose
members are engaged IN shipbulldins
has been called by General Manager
Piez. Of the Emergency Fleet Corpora
iion. 70 take up a proposed amendment
of the so-called shipbuildns labor
acroement 20 meet the views or the
brotherhood OF Carpenters.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
rnoLLEYs AGAN sTALLEp.

Traflc on the Delaware avenue car
line Of the local traction Company was
disrupted early last evening when a feed
wire at Delaware avenue and Franklin
street broke. The wire was repaired
by employees Of the company within an
hour, however.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
IL u In-IeI pre.s

PARIS. Feb 21.-TVo strong German
raids were rcpulscd 10 The Chemin nes
DANES regi0n .where American troops
are aidins the FRENCH ihe onlcial COM
munlque stated today in the Cham
payne rccion. the Germans twice at
tempted raiis after violent lombard
menis. southwest ~ Buiio-Du-Mosnil
where American artillery is located
but were thrown back.
There was mutual artillery Ing around
Cheppy Wood and ANocourt
Nancy was bombed by enemy airmen.
There We're some victims.
Evening journal., 1918-02-27
THEY nan LICENsE CARDS.

Isaac J. Wainer and Stanley H. Keen
were before Municipal Court today
charged with operating automobiles
without licenses. Both defendants pro-
duced license cards in court today and
the charges were dismissed.