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Evening journal., 1919-03-18
wv. A. GIRLS HAVE
ST. PATRICK'S PARTY

The girls OF Wollaston Hall, twenty
fifth and Market streets, the y. W. T.. y
home. celebrated. ST. Pairicks Day IN
an very ENJOYABLE style last night. Win
ihe members n thc house committee
there were nearly 100 guests present.
4 splendid program Was presented.
Mrs Arthur Price was heard in piano
selections. Mrs. Clifford Mannerlngr
chorlster OF Hanover Presbyterian
church. sang delightfully."-; Mrs. j. l..
Fuller rccilcd admirably, and Mrs. Harry
Hobson and Mrs. Price were heard lh
pleasing piano duets Then there Wec
selections on the victrola, and later the
young women danced.
The refreshments We're unusually dp-
healing. The house committee dld II
self proud in homemade cakes and how
those girls did enjoy theml There was
also cocoa and st. Patrick's- candies.
That's all about the party last night
which was accredited as being one OF
the most successful st. Patricks anairs.
But tonight the girls-seventy OF them
will enjoy ten more OF the homemade
cakeA that were left over from last
night. -,
me personnel Of the house commit
ace that supervised the affair follows
Mrs. L. G. Thompson, chairman; Mrs. B.
.C. Grommon. Mrs. :. G. Hill, Mrs. II. p.
Link Mrs. Il. W. Frazer, Mrs. ]. ID.
Brown. Mrs. ;. J. Dennisou, Mrs. Lewis
g. Fritz. Mrs. George W. Remington
Mrs. w. z. smith, Mrs. sara savery'
Mrs II. Z. Booker. Mrs. Samuel Holmes,
Mrs. Harry W. HObson, Mrs. Charles J..
story Mrs. J. Z. Humes, Mrs. James j.
Price, Mrs. George Riley, Mrs. David
Jester. Mrs. w. II. Redmile, Mrs. Bur
rOughs.
The Business Girls Club met al the
clubrooms. s3S Market street last night
for its weekly session. They, too had
a st. Patrick's party. Potato races
blindfolded drawings and music made
mn a program Of much pleasure. Sew
eral new members were reported.
Next week Miss Alma Fredd, who at
tended last years conference at Silver
Bay, will tell Of the pleasures Of her
trip.
This city conferences OF Y. w. c. A.
workers will be held at the same place
the coming summer from July 10 to %
and the local club is arranging to send
a delegate.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
AMERICA WELCOMES
=. GERMANS AGAIN

American citizenship Is once again
open TO the world. The barriers Which
were raised as a war precautiOn against
Germans, Austrians, Hungarlans. and
Russians. have been lifted. and for the
first time since our entry into the
world turmoil. a German, six Austrians
and two Russians were admitted as
cnndren Of Uncle sam before Judge
Hugh NJ Morris in the Federal Court
here today.
Frederick Karl Negiz was the name
Of the native born son Of Germany who
became an American today. lie Is one
Of the first Germans TO take this step
in the country, since the close Of Tue
war. Federal authorities assert.
The Austria-IIungarians were: Max
Filippini. Louis Seftel, L. Waitursh,
Frank Kecskemethy, Sebastin Kramlik
and Morris Tanner. Morris Singer
and Louis Cohen were the names Of the
two men born in Russia, who decid-
ed they would rather pay allegiance
10 the Illuminating torch OF liberty
than the flaming brand Of Bolshevlsm.
others TO be .naturalized and the
countries in which they were born fol-
low: England, Sohn Remit, William
FarraT, Earl Clayton Siewes and
George Poole; 1taly-G. ngino; and
Greece,-ConstantInos Semetrios Tara
bieOs. -- .-- -.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
RECEPTION FOR
'L.C. A. PRESIDENT
Miss Kate Mahoney Delight
fully Entertained by
Local Sisters
FATHER WALDRON
AMONG SPEAKERS

A delightful reception and dinner was
given on Sunday afternoon and even
ing, to Miss Kate Mshoney. supreme
president, by Branch No. 81, OF The
Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association.
The reception was held in the knights
Of Columbus Hail. and was followed by
the dinner in Parlors 4 and b, in the
Hotel dupont
In the receiving line with the guest
OF honor, were the spiritual adviser Of
the branch, The Rev. Thomas +. VALID
ron. the president Mrs. John T. Hcaly,
Miss Clara Reynolds. Mrs. \. =. Parsons,
and Mrs. ]. +. Dugan. Addresses We're
made by Father Waldr0n and by Miss
Nahoney, telling Of the purposes and
achievements Of the association. lt Is
an organization comprising iJ5,5J2 mem
bers in 1879 branches. one interesting
thing about it is that the entire organl-
zatlon and its activities are managed by
women. The success Of women IN such
work is evidenced by the fact that the
association has a four million dollar
reserve fund for its benefits.
About forty members were present al
the banquet The decorations were IN
sweet peas and carnations, and Miss
NIahoney was presented. with a beauti-
fui bouquet Of the same flowers. II
was the FIRST visit Of Miss Mahoney. who
is from Troy, n Y, TO this city and
She was much pleased with Whining
ION and with the Hotel dupont.
The next convention Of the L. G. B, A..
will be held in 1920, In Atlantic City.
Mrs. J. +. Keough. a past president
win be the official delegate from tls
local branch.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
LEGISLATORS VOTE MORE
PAY TO TRUSTEES OF POOR

crcasing the compensation of trustees
of the poor OF New Castle from s3 %
$40 for each meeting attended, not 20
include more than twelve meetings In
enc year.
The commission appointed % invcs-
tlgate Indian River Inlet project and re-
Fort back upon the advlsabllity Of
opening the inlet % salt water, which
consists OF Senator's Bennett and Hol-
lett and Representative Danzenblker,
submitted report 30 the senate rec
cmmending that 5000 be appropriated
to open The inlet and that the commits
sion be kept In existence for two year:
10 carry cut the work.
/ By a vote OF i6 yeas TO ( nay. senq
/ ter Robertson being the only membc
30 oppose 70. the Senate passed ln
House bin authorizing former Chancel
pr Nicholson 90 print The equity case
. decided by him during his term In OF
, lce not already printed In the Del,
d ware Chancery reports.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
SAYS GYPSIES GOT
HIS ROLL BY TRICK
Josephs Paid Well for
Medicine" That Failed
to Cure
LOVESICK, TOO, BUT
DIDN'T KNOW IT

Trickeries by which some gypsies
prey on the superstiiious and curious
were revealed In Municipal Court this
morning when Laura stevens was
given a hearing on charges Of larceny
by trick, pracucing medicine without
a license, embczzlcment and two charges
OF wilchcratt. Rachel stevens was held
on charges of embezzlement and witch
craft. They are gypsies and were held
Tor court by Judge Churchman, bail
being fixed at $500 In each case against
them. Morris b. Josephs. who said he
was spanish jew, and who could
speak but broken English was the first
Witness placed on the stand against
Laura. he said De paid the woman 81
90 have his fortune told. Tie was not
happy. was In love with "a girl. and was
constantly being watched by two men
IN regard 90 that girl. the gypsy told
bin. Laura then offered 90 cure a dis
case from which he has been suffering
for some time, but for The cure he
would have 20 pay 500 for a hen. This,
however. Morris said he refused 10 do,
Afler learning that he had $3.50 Laura
offered 10 cure him OF the disease II he
would give her 500. he produced his
$3.50, which she separated into two
parcels. keeping 800 herself and laying
$50 on floor She babe him SIT down
on the floor. and she sat down by him.
Then she Influenced him. IOscphs
said, She picked mp The money and tore
up some paper which she said was the
$50, but which the witness said was
not tho money.
She gave him some medicine, which
he said was @ mixture OF beer and some
red pills 10 cure bis illnesss some other
mixture FOR his bohs, and some tablets
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
BATES is HELD AS
WOMEN'S ASSAILANT

Ernest Bates, Negro. was held for
court in $1,000 bail, on a charge OF as
sault with intent 10 commit robbery on
Mrs. Mary Blest, and in the same bail
on a charge Of robbery Of the real estate
office Of Norris and Tazewell, by Judge
Churchman, in Municipal Court this
morning.
officer Mcdaniel testified that an in
yestigation by him disclosed that on the
day Of the robbery Of the Office Of
Morris and Tazewell, Bates was not at
work at the p, B. & w. roundhouse, as
he had claimed Bates persistently de-
MES that he was connected with either
offcnse, but Mrs. Blest and Miss Vera
McCanerty, the complainants, positively
identified him as their assailant.
Judge Churchman stated that he has
given the case thorough consideration
and has decided that it is one that
should be decided by a jury OF twelve
men.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
COLONEL ELLISON
Stays Wild BOAR
French Officers Try to Kiss
Delawarean After
H S Shot
HE AND COL. REED
DODGE OSCILLATION

How Lieutenant Colonel J. Austin FL
llson. OF the 59th Pioneer (Delawarc)
Regiment. killed a wild boar is told in
a letter just received in this city from
an officer Of that regiment in France.
Colonel ]. Warner Reed and Lleuien-
ant Colonel Ellison went out with sew
eral French officers 10 hunt wild boar
They searched for hours without sue
cess when suddenly their dogs started
a boar. II charged toward the hunters
The French officers, who were nearest
the beast. fred but missed n. Then
Colonel Ellison, who is a sharpshooler.
raised his rifle and With one shot killed
the boar.
The French officers were so elsLsd
over Colonel Elllson's shot that m their
ecstasy they seized both Colonel Reed
and Colonel Ellison and tried 10 kiss
them. The two Delaware officers ward
ed on the kisses as best they could. but
the frenchmen could not understand
why their osculaiions were resented.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
ARMENIAN Relief
Committees named
Captains Also Named, In
structions 70 be Given
at Friday Banquet
CAMP FIRE GIRLS
10 CARE FOR ORPHAN

Camp Fire Girls OF the Y. w. c. A.
are 50 desirous Of helping relieve some
OF The misery In Armenia that they are
arranging 10 provide for an orphan
child for year az a cost 0f SEQ. This
was one of the encouraging bits of
news tclephoned 10 the headquarters
OF the Near East campaign committee
in the Church building, Tenth and
Market streets.
Many Of the girls heard Lady Anne
Azgapeiian on Sunday describe c0ndi-
iions in Armenia. Her story Of the suf-
ferlng appealed 10 them. and afterwards
they got their heads together and de
cided 20 raise the money. Whether 10
viii be through bake sales or selling
chocolate has not been determined.
The officers OF the group consist ~
Ada A. Ruderl. president Miriam Pow
Ell, secretary; Marion scott, treasurrr,
and Laura Erdman. guardian.
Caleb L. Burchenal, state chairman Of
the drive for 100000 that opens in this
state next sunday. today announced the
directors for the campaign as follows
Speakers bureaus. Thomas T.. Bayard :
wholesale and retail stores. J. Paul
Mullin; posters and window display, g.
NJ. McCollough schools. Dr. C.. j. Scott I:
accounts, Henry NJ. Candy; clubs, Alex
ander r. Abrahams; motor messenger
service. Mrs William Staniar; preferred
list, Colonel George A. Elliott; labor
unions, Johh H. Hickey; fire companies,
Joseph G. Hyndman; Boy Scouts, Frank
A. Greenhawk, theatres. Harry 7. Price (,
booths. Harry Lyndall; banks, scott 5.
Baker; Advertising, William +. Metten;
outdoor, advertising. Henry llessler.
Mayor Lawson Is chairman and l.. J..
Maloney, treasurer FOR Wilmington.
Upwards OF 20 captains OF team
workers for various industrial plants
have been lined up for the drive. Post
ers for the plants will bo distributed by
Boy Scouts tomorrow and final In
slructions for the campaign Will be
given at a luncheon at The Hotel du-
pOnt on Friday.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
MRS. JANE Y. WELLS DEAD.

Mrs. Jane 4. Wells, formerly OF No.
9O5 Adams street, died yesterday, in her
eighty-flrst year. from pneumonia. She
is the mother Of Arrs. Jennie a. Blen-
Mrs. Blennerhassett, who
is a widow. lived with her mother and
her son at the Adams street address. ON
October :. misfortune came upon the
house, when the son, Ernest r. Blen-
nerhasseit. died from the influenza.
then epidemic. The home was broken
up after that.
Funeral services Tor Mrs. Wells will
be held at 1890 o'clock on Thursday
morning from the undertaking parlors
OF William z. Haines, Twenty-fourth
and Market streets. The Rev. William
u. Laird, rector Of Emmanuel Episcopal
Church. viii conduct the funeral. The
interment win be private at silverbrool
Cemetery
Evening journal., 1919-03-18

for his headache. lie took these con-
cocilons, Josephs said, but they failed
10 improve his trobules. The medicine
however, did have the effect Of badly
scorching his mouth.
Morris said he drank In all sc bottles
OF the medicine. securing II from Laura,
but had nothing 10 pay In addition TO
what he had pald on his first visit 10
her. Josephs said he thought the woman
had him hypnotized when he gave her
the money.
Harry Wells testified that on Febru-
ary % he had his fortune told by
Leufa. paying her 81. 10 which he add
cd s1 cents as a voluntary contribu-
tion. While telling his fortune, Wells
said, the gypsy told him that the "for-
tune would be no good" unless nc re-
moved all the money from his pocket.
he passed over 10 her his money
which she later returned 10 him, tell
ing him not 10 look at 10. After leav-
Ing the house, ho found Sc Of his roll
was gone.
Laura who was represented by Leon
ard 4. Wales denied that she ever sold
the man any medicine, but had given
MIN as a present. when he asked her,
The medicine for his boils. Josephs
gave her only $3.50. she declared
Josophs was the complainant against
Rachel also. Ho said that when he
nad his fortune told by her, she in.
duced him 20 deposit with her s2Q
which she said she would return 20
him. When he returned for the $50
she refused 10 give 10 90 him. She
broke open an esg TO show him the
dead hairs Of his head" he stated.
Rachel was represented by James
Salisbury.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
ASKS NANE CHANGE

Tn superior Court yesterday after
noon argument was heard in the case
OF Marie WEBB vs.. Moses Fine. demur-
rer. Robert Adair represented the
plaintiff and Charles ID. Stockley and
Harry X. Hoch the defendant. The
court sustained the demurrer and the
case was ordered discontinued.
Harry p. Joslyn made motion for
Louis Benedict Petrucci to change his
name to Louis Benedict Morrell. The
petition was granted.
Court set Thursday as the date for
briefs TO be filed in case Of Blanche H..
Davis vs.. Dr.. Abram L. Frantz. Rob
ert Adalr represented the plaintiff and
Reben Satterthwaite, Jr, the defend
ant
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
stan Correspondent.

SIAN correspondent.
DOVER. Dol. March ts.-The Senate
early this afternoon passed tn follow
ing bills unanimously:
House bin Incorporating the "Wil-
mlngton Morris Plan Bank" OF VIII
mington. with capital stock Of $4,000.
and naming Thomas =. Bayard. Alfred
d. Warner Jr, George u. Spackman.
John s. Mullin, Jr., and Aaron Finger,
as directors
House bill increasing the amount that
the town Of Ellendale may borrow upon
bond issue from $1,000 90 5000.
House bill increasing the amount The
town OF Ellendale may raise In taxes
from $500 10 $500
House bill providing that certified
copies Of process on attached stock o
corporations may be served on reslden
I agents as Well as other officers OF th
/ corporation. M
BY a party vote OF ~ yeas 90 . nays
the Democrats voting In the negative
the Senate passed the House. bill in
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
$3.50 MORE FOR
HOMELESS WIDOW

CHIEF OF Police Black this morning re-
ceived additional contributions OF $3.50
towards the fund being raised for the
relief Of the widow whose home was
destroyed by fire several weeks ago. Tho
chief this morning received donation
OF $3.50 from the Friendship Bible Glass
OF Harrison Street NJ. L. Church. $500
from a Tatnall street business man and
500 from an Evening Journal reader
who had read Of the activities OF Chief
Black In seeking assistance for the
stricken widow.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
SHOP MEETINGS
WORKERS ASSET
Philadelphian Recommends
Moral Uplilt Plan to Will
mington Business Men
WORKESR GATHER
AT Y. NJ. c. A. DINNER

Worth OF the shop-meeting campaign
which IS being conducted at the pres
ent time by the Y. NJ. C. A., was dem
onstrated last evening at "sh0p sup
per" given at the associations building.
Representatives from the largest me-
chanical shops in the city We're pres
snt and attested TO the popularity with
which these meetings are being recciv-
ed by the working men.
The affair was presided over by Harry
Z. Link, chairman Of the associations
shop-meeting committee. The Rev. Mil
Ton II. Stine. Of the Holy Trinity Lutl-
eran Church, pronounced the invocd-
ton.
Following the supper, a duet was suns
by Mrs. O'Blennis and Mrs. Barley, Of
lhe Electric Hose and Rubber C0m-
pany. a roll call was then held and
reports We're made from the various
shops at which meetings are being
given. Reports were made FOR .he fol-
lowing shops by, Charles Van Kirk.
Pullman Company; Carl Wiberg. speak
man Company; George CrosGman,
Pennsylvania Railroad: Henry Downing,
Diamond State Fibre Company; George
Gibeson, Edge Moor Iron Company; ;.
+. Stirling, Electrical Hose and Rubber
Company, and John Narrcll, Belts shop
NJ the dupont Company.
why ! believe in Y. NJ G. A. shop
Meetings" was the topic upon which
Milton Gehris, president Of the John B.
Stetson Hat Company Of Philadelphia,
addressed the assemblage. lie emu
merated the splendid work \. NJ. C..
A is doing In co-opration with indus
lrill plants They are helping to de
velop the young man in "A business AS
well as a moral way. Mr.. Gehris said,
lie recommended shop meetings 10 the
business men OF Wilmington
Frank p. Mitchell. secretary OF re-
lgious work OF the local association.
gave a brief history OF the growth Of
shop meetings in this city. lie pointed
out that two OF the big things about
The meetings were that they never
touched upon the subjects Of politics.
sectarian religion or labor questions,
and that they were strictly confined 10
lhe lunch periods, thereby never en-
croaching upon any OF the firms time
The speaker gave On illustration OF
how the meetings are being received
" the men. In four shops the men
,aised money TO purchase an organ and
lymn books without the oscillation of
he association. Mr.. Mitchell said that
Inc total attendance ot an the religious
activities Of the Y. NJ. e.. 4. for the sea-
son 1901 was 2.jl3. This was prior
20 when the shop-meeting idea was
first started. During February alone,
Inc attendance was 29i0.
A glowing tribute TO the efficiency
snd accomplishments OF Philip VI. Col
bert. retiring secretary Of the associ-
1tion, was paid by Col. George A. FL
lott. president Of the y. NJ. c. \. He
declared that Mr.. Colbert had made the
.hop-meeting not only feasible but pos
sible
Mr.. Colbert spoke q few words of
greeting 10 the assemblage and briefly
discussed the development OF shop
meetings. The meeting was concluded
with the singing OF Faith OF our
Fathers" by the entire .assemblage, un-
Ter the direction Of John J. Hayes. The
Rev. Richard W. Trapnell, Of st. An
irew's Episcopal Church, delivered the
)enedictiOn.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
.SPANIARDS HELD
AS HIGHWAYMEN

on a charge Of highway robbery,
Jose Rodrigues, and Alba Abalas, Span
iards, were held in $1,000 bail for court
by Judge Churchman in Municipal
Court this morning. They are alleged
10 have held up and robbed Raymond
ochat at Second and Lombard streets
Sunday night.
Howard Wright. a young Negro boy,
testified that The two Spaniards threat
ened to beat him if he refused TO rob
Ochat. While they overpowered the
man, ihe went through his pocket and
took So from him. The boy cried
throughout his testimony.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
punsE oF COLD FOR COUPLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison FairlamD, oi
No. 292f Washington street, were given
a surprise reception by their children
last evening in honor Of their nifty
fourth wedding anniversary.
The reception was attended only by
their four children, all Of whom live
in this city, their five grandchildren
and one great-grandchild.
Mr. and Mrs. Fairlamb were the re-
cipients Of many beautiful cut flowers
and a purse OF gold. They also re-
oeived many good wishes and congrat-
ulations from friends all over the city.
Mr.. and Mrs Fairlamb have lived In
Wilmington for many years and were
married here I'm 1860.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
aO-NEAR.OLp WOMAN DIES.

Born in ireland. and widow OF a
man whose Christian name was Pat
rick, lt was a coincidence that Mrs.
Ann lane shannon should die yester-
day on st. Patrick's Day. Mrs. shan
non had reached the advanced age OF
30 years, 63 years Of which were spent
IN Wilmington. Her death was due
to old age. she lived with relatives
at No. 1903 Madison street.
Funeral services will be held for Mrs.
shannon at 3 o'clock on Thursday af-
ternoon al her late residence in charge
Of the Rev. Mr.. Mordecai, minister o.
Eastlake Presbyterian Church,
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
SUPERIOR COURT WORK.

At the session OF superior Court this
morning. with Judges Boyce and Con-
rad on the bench, the case Of Gertrude
Underwood vs.. William F. Bouzarth,
represented by Robert Adair and Horace
G.. Eastburn, respectively, was dismiss
ed by agreement.
10 was also announced that the case
pf the Delaware Acid Company ". 4.
J. dupont de Nemours and Company
has been settled
The case Of Stanley w. salamon vs..
Walter =. Reed, trading as Economy
Garage, was ordered continued.
Court adjourned until tomorrow
morning.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
CHICKENS co BY MAIL.

That spring has arrived was evident
at the local federal building this morn.
ing when several cases OF day old
chicks consigned to local breeders Of
poultry, were received in the malls.
These. as well as hundreds OF seed
catalogues, addressed to local persons.
were distributed by the mail carriers
this morning.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
"NEWsBOY KING VISITS.

"King' Cole, so-called King OF The
newsboys, visited Wilmington yester-
day afternoon. He left Dayton, o.. on
February H.. and since then has visit
ed 36 cities. lie obtained Mayor Law
sons signature to a letter to add 10
his collection and remained in this city
over night.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
NEGRO HELp As SHOOTER.

Henry Wynn, a Negro, was held In
1900 bail for court by Judge Church
nan, in Municipal Court, this morning,
on a charge OF assault with intent TO
commit murder. on James Wyatt an-
Diher Negro. Wyatt said that Wynn,
without provocation. shot him in the
stomach with a shotgun.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
HE'S OUT A Can.

william Zestervlet burnt up the road
with his motor car between Alpine,
y. J., his home, and Wilmington today.
But az Shellpot and Faulk road, the
Inner workings OF his automobile went
wrong and his car was burnt up. No
body was injured, but the New Jersey
man came into Wilmington minus a car.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
ACTION TOMORROW -.
on KENT "RIPPERS''

Staff Correspondent.
STATE HOUSE, Dover. Del. March Is.
Soon after reconvening this after
noon, the House fixed . o'clock tomor-
row afternoon for consideration OF the
Kent county "rippers."
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
JOHNSON NOT TIIE MAN WANTED.

In the case Of Jesse Johnson. Negro.
who was suspected Of being the man
Nho 'shot up" a New Castle trolley
,ar several hight ago. a nolle prosequi
MAS entered in Municipal Court this
morning. Johnson is not the man
sought.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
FINE RAILROAD TREsp,ssEB.

For trespassing on the property OF
the Philadelphia and Reading Railway.
Augustus Winslow was fined s. and
costs by Judge Churchman in NUM-
ciDal Court this morning.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
coNT1NIF NoN.sI-PpoRT CHARGE

TO give the defendant an opportunity
TO pay arrears Of 500 on non-sup-
port order. Judge Churchman contin-
ued the case OF Norman McClelland for
one week.
Evening journal., 1919-03-18
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