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Evening journal., 1919-01-16
TOOK BLACKJACK,
BUT NOT MONEY
Under Instructions OF Court
Andrew Payton is Ac-
quilted by Jury
HIGHWAY ROBBERS
GET Ten LASHES

On instructions Of the court, a jury
In Court OF General Sessions this morn
ins, gave a verdict OF not guilty In the
case Of Andrew Payton. charged with
the larceny OF $3.50 from Harry sapna.
After the hearing Of evidence in the
case. Deputy Attorney General Green
asked 10 enter a nolle prosedui, but
James Salisbury, defendants counsel
insisted on a verdict. 10 which Mr..
Green consented.
Payton was accused OF taking the
money from Sapnas pocket while the
latter was trying TO beat an aged man
who had caused some disturbance IN
his restauront in east Fourth street
II developed, however, that instead OF
taking money from Sapnas pocket. Pay
ton had taken a blackjack.
A George Williams was indicted
jointly with Payton but failed 10 ap-
pear. When Sapna took the stand he
pointed out George Couthin, a witness
for the defense, as George Williams.
He was taken into custody but a nolle
prosequi entered in his case. He denied
iAdt lf was 1t0lhE NllAdIles
Edward Stowel and George z. Hughes
pleading guilty 10 highway robbery.
were each sentenced 10 be whipped
with 10 lashes, TO serve 2 years impris-
onment and 10 pay a fine Of $500 and
the costs Of the case by Judge Heisel.
Stowell and Hughes robbed James
Goslee, who was under the influence
Of liquor al the time. Of s7S. a watch
and penknife. The theft took place at
Front and Orange streets.
A nolle prosequi was entered in the
case OF stephen Black. a Negro, ac-
cused OF keeping a gaming table.
John II. Chandler pleaded guilty 10
forgery and was paroled, on application
OF his counsel, J. Frank Ball. 10 Special
Agent Frank Stout for two years.
He forged a check on the account OF
George Genopolis on the Central Ma
tionsl Bank.
The parole was on condition that he
cease frequeniing pool rooms, which
caused his downfall. The only thing
that appealed to the court in the case.
Judge Conrad told him, was his youth.
lo being but 20 years Of age. Judge
Conrad told him that TO enter a pool
room is 70 break his parole. and. In |
that case he will be brought back 10
court and sentenced on the forgery
,harge.
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
COUNCIL WILL NOT
PAY These BILLS.
Suggests to Harlan Officials
They Send Them to De-
fense Council
PART OF COST FOR
FIGHIING INFLUENZA

While oflcials Of the Bethlehem Ship
building Corporation were under the
impression that this city was to bear a
share OF the costs incurred in combat
ting the recent influenza epidemic
among the workmen at the Harlan
plant. members Of City Council, at a
meeting as a committee Of the whole
last night, made II plain that they were
not a party TO the agreement. The
bills, amounting to si,e22.22, were or
dered sent back TO the corporation with
the suggestion that they be sent TO the
health committee OF the state Council
OF Defense. The bills were received
by City Council two weeks ago, when
It was decided to ask me shipbuildins
Corporation what they were for.
The reply was received last night II
was stated that at conference held by
j. Z. Weaver, who was at that time
manager OF the Harlan plant here,
Mayor Lawson, Secretary Of the Board
OF Health James J. Cahill and repre-
sentatives Of the Health Committe OF
the State Council Of Defense. II was
agreed that the city should bear a
share Of the costs OF treating shipysrd
workers in with influenza. The letter
stated that State Health Commissioner
Wells and John ]. Raskob. treasurer Of
the Defense Council, attended this meet
ing.
After this letter had been read. It
was ordered that the bills be sent back
with the suggestion as stated above.
When the matter was called 10 the
attention Of Mayor Lawson today, he
stated he did not remember any
promise being made whereby the city
could be expected 10 bear any costs
OF the treating OF the patients employ
ed at the Harlan plant. James j. Cahill,
SECRETARY Of the Health Department.
stated he did not remember any such
promise being made and was sure he
had not made such a promise.
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
HEBREW CHARITY
BALL, FEBRUARY Is

The annual BAH Of the Hebrew Char
ity Association will be held this year in
the New Century Clubhouse on Thurs
day, February i3. Louis Topkis is the
chairman OF the committee or arrange
ments assisted by the entire board OF
directors.
It is going to be the most elaborate
ball the charity association has ever
given.
Reception tickets will be two dollars
and are for members OF the associa-
ton only.
As the arrangements are being car
ried out announcements will be made
as the affair progresses
The officers Of the association are as
follows Morris Levy, president; Louis
Topkis, vice-president: Isaac Miller,
treasurer; J. Harry Gordon, secretary.
Board Of directors: Aaron Fin
ger. 90 Barnet Gluckmsn. 10; Har-
ry Kety, 20; Max Keil, J9; Or. !. X.
Kreshtool. 10; n. z. Leopold, .i9; Nor
ris Levy, p: Isaac Miller. '2i; Abe
Sayer, q: Charles w. Schagrin, 90:
Nathan Schlanger, 20: Louis Topkls.
81. Auditors: Dr. ]. X. Kreshtool, n.
Z. Leopold,
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
RECOVER TWO AUTOS, !
ANOTHER CAR GONE

The police last night received re-
port from Victor Olson, OF the Hotel
dupont that his automobile was stolen
from Fifth and Market streets about 3
O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
Patrolman Sweeney early this morn
ing recovered an automobile at Twen-
tleth and Market streets, which had
been stolen from Townsend last night
The machine was owned by r. 2.
Beardsley, who had notified the police
here OF his loss.
Chief OF Police Black yesterday AZ
ternoon received wo-d from Phlladei-
phia that an automobile owned by J. P.
Gray. Of this city, had been found In
garage In Philadelphia This machine
was stolen from In front Of a theatre
in the Quaker City on October "a, 1911.
The machine was recovered on flyer
sent out by Chief Black at the time tho
car was stolen.
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
GEN. BLACK LOOKS
OVER RIVER FRONTS

Major General W. NJ Black, chief Of
the United States Engineers. and his
aide. Captain Cristal, returned this
morning TO Washington. Following
luncheon at the Hotel dupont. General
Black spent the greater portion OF yes
terday afternoon in an automobile trip
Of inspection over the Christiana and
Delaware river fronts. He was accom-
panied by the members Of the Board
Of Harbor Commissioners and by Dis
trict Engineer F. @. Warser
General Black said that while he had
been here a number Of times and had
fairly good idea Of the river front.
he wished to take advantage Of his
being here for a conference yesterday.
10 refresh his memory Of the actual
conditions. The Harbor Commissioners
are especially anxious just now to in
terest the government in Strengthening
the channel OF the Christiana river, at
its mouth.
General Black warned the Harbor
yesterday that it was
bad time to ask large appropriations
Of Congress, but expressed interest In
the local situation, and a desire to give
what help he could.
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
ADVICE or GOOD WOMEN
HAS SAVED MANY MEN

Following the advice Of a good
woman has often saved many a man,
was the statement Of John E. Brown,
evangelist. last night at Epworth
Church. Members OF the Order Of
Pocahontss attended the service The
subject Of the sermon was DO What
He Tells You to Do" Music was a
feature Charles Z. Donovan sang
solo and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. VIII
son duets.
The services are increasing in inter
est and attendance.
A meeting for women is being held
this afternoon at the church. Tomor-
row night the Sunday school will be
in attendance. The classes will be
present in full numbers. Mr.. Browns
subject viii be THE Little Black Pig"
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
BAD BREATH
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
at the Cause and Remove Il

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets. the substi.
tute for calomel, act gently on the bowels
and positively do the work.
People afflicted with bad breath find
quick relief through DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets. The pleasant sugar.
coated tablets are taken for bad breath
by all who know them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets act gently
but firmly on the bowels and liver.
stimulating them 10 natural action,
clearing the blood and gently purifying
the entire system. They do that which
dangerous calomel does without any
of the bad after effects.
All the benefits Of nasty, sickening.
gripping cathartics are derived from DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets without gripping.
pain or any disagreeable effects.
DIR. r. M. Edwards discovered the
formula after seventeen years Of prac-
tice among patients afflicted with
bowel and liver complaint with the
attendant b-1 breath.
Or. Edwards Olive Tablets are purely
a vegetable compound mixed with olive
oil; you will know them by their olive
color. Take one or two every night Tor
a week and note the effect. 10c and 25c
per box. All druggists.
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
MISS ANNA E. JONES
DIES OF PNEUMONIA

Miss Anna Elizabeth Jones, only
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter B.
Jones, OF No. 23iO Boulevard, died yes
terday at the home OF her parents. Miss
Jones had been IN for about two
weeks, pneumonia being the cause OF
her death.
Miss Jones was a graduate Of the
Wilmington High School, a member Of
the 1916 class. She graduated from
Chevy Chase Seminary. Washington. D..
G., In 1917. While at the seminary.
Miss Jones was active in both basket
ball and hockey. playing on both teams.
Miss Jones had a host Of friends
in this city. Prior 10 her illness she
had taught for a short time at No. 80
School.
Funeral services will be held st her
parents residence at 3 O'Clock saturday
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
PRIVATE JESTER
WAS "GAS" VICTIM

Private Howard Jester, Of No. 22is
Tatnall street Is reported on the ON
cial war casualty list today as being
wounded the degree undetermined. The
name Of Mrs. Mary A. Turner OF the
above address. is given as the nearest
relative.
Mrs. Turner as yet has received no
oiilcial word from the War Department
In regard 10 her nephew. On Monday.
Mrs. Turner received two letters from
Private Jester stating he had arrived
back In the United States, and was To-
Gated at Newport News ready 10 be sent
to a demobilization camp.
These letters received were the first
heard from Private Jester since No
vember. The letter received then was
dated October % In which he said he
had been gassed on October %. His
relatives think this Is the reason his
name appears on the Official list.
Private Jester Is "a years Of age and
for many years he lived in this city,
making his home with his aunt, Mrs.
Turner, While in this city he was en-
plOyed with the Pennsylvania railroad
and later with the Delaware Electric
Hose.
Previous 10 joining the colors he was
employed at Burlington, n. j., which
place he enlisted from In June, 1917 Be
fore going overseas he was stationed at
Camp Mcclellan. lie sailed 10 join the
American Expeditlonary Forces June,
1918. He was a member OF an Infantry
regiment.
Private Jester has a brother, Wilmer
Leroy Jester. In the navy. He also
enlisted as soon as war was declared
in 1917. He Is now stationed at Cuba
Howard, the soldier. sailed for the
States on December 81. He stated IN
his letters this week he expected soon
to be in Wilmington on a furlough II
he would not be mustered out OF the
service soon.
There are two other soldiers in
France from Wilmington by the name
OF Howard Jester beside The one shat
appears on the casually list today.
Howard B. Jester. aged A. years, son
Of B. d. Jester Of the firm Of Lang and
Jester. commission merchHts, j. serv-
ing with the 59th Pioneer lDelaware)
regiment His parents received "a let
ter from him on January 9. which was
written December 3. He stated he was
well and happy and liked On, army life.
Clarence Howard Jester. son Of ex-
postmaster and Mrs. NJ Howard Jester,
IS serving the colors abroad His par
snts received a letter from him yester-
day, written December p, In which he /
states that he Is all right and has seen /
many interesting sights.
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
TnnMpsnN.nIfGHEs

Miss Ethel NJ Thompson. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. B. l.. Thompson, Of
Roselle, and Edward n. VI. Hughes, son
Of Mrs. Charles Hughes. Of Ridley Park
were married January az o'clock In
Grace VI. +. parsonage. The Rev. John
W. r. Sumwalt performed the ceremony.
Miss Hattie Powell attended the bride
Charles Hughes, the groom's brother.
acted as best man. Roy Freck also at
tended the wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Hughes viii reside at
with the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs B. L. Thompson.
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
WEATHERBY BACK,
COPS ARE REASSIGNED

Patrolman Leonard T. Weaiherby.
who was recently discharged from the
navy, assumed his old duties as a pa
trolman here today The place OF
Onicer Weatherby on the streets caused
Ia few changes in the police districts
and Chief Black reassigned several
officers.
Patrolman John Sheehy. who has
been acting turnkey while his hand.
injured several months ago, was i'm
proving, was placed on the street, as
was Onicer Robert Wallace, vino had
been acting as special on account Of
a broken thumb.
Patrolman Sewell d. Scott, who was
placed on the street while Oncer
Sheehy was recovering. was again
placed on duty as turnkey at the police
station.
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
SEIZE SECRET STORE
OF GERMAN GUNS
BY WEBB MILLER.

lUnlIed Press SIAN correspondent
AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS IN GER
MANY, Jan. ii (by Courier 10 Nancy
Nearly 200 three-inch field guns, sew
eral thousand shells and more than sI,-
10000 worth Of harness and equip
ment--not surrendered by the Germans
under the armistice terms-wore dis
covered in an isolated workhouse near
Coblenz today.
The Americans Immediately seized
the whole store. Inasmuch as il was
not mentioned in German inventories
and not given up as provided by the
armistice, these munitions become the
property Of the United States.
A request for Si2,OO0,O00 10 pay the
third army's expenses during February
has been sent 10 Berlin.
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
DELAWARE PEAS AS
FOOD IN TRENCHES
Soldier Delighted to Get
Canned Food from
Own State
SENDS LABEL ON TO
HENRY P. CANNON

Henry P. Cannon, head Of the big pea
and tomato packing company OF II. =.
Cannon and Son, Bridgeyille, Sussex
County. received in his mail several
DAYS ago a letter from a Delaware sol
der in France which was OF an eA-
ceedingT interesting nature, Tor TWO
reasons. One was the strength OF STATE
love and pride IL revealed; the other
the widespread distribution OF Delaware
products in the western war zone. Win
the letter was label from can OF
peas put up in the big Cannon can
merry. Mr.. Cannon never has met this
Delaware soldier who ate Delaware peas
on the war front, but he expects 10
become acquainted with him as soon
as he returns TO his home at Robbins
sussex County
The letter is written on French Y.
NJ. C. A. stationery. IL is dated: "Whiz
Bangl Somewhere on the Front
9-2i-is."
The letter follows
Mr.. Cannon:
.Dear Sir-Just a few minutes Of your
valuable time. ! thank you. One OF the
most interesting events which ! have
met since have been in France was IN
one OF our recent drives. We had been
fring night and day for about two
weeks when, one night, something nap
pened on the Boche side. The result
was that the Doughboys went over the
top. OF course, we, being heavy artil-
lsry. couldn't go as fast as did they.
Anyway got lost. After walking about
two davs l found an honest-to-God
kitchen. in charge OF some Of our A. E.
F. boys. SO In ! went, right to the
cook. says, now, look here, am some
hungryr l Just felt as If hadn't eaten
ANYTHING since ] YVES a little boy. Bps
they hadn't any thing cooked, so the
cook saws, here you are, and threw
me over-what do you think? A can
Of your peas. Well. sir. ! looked them
over, and after seeing they came from
dear old Delaware, didn't know
whether to eat them OF keep them for
A souvenir; because, you know, ! come
from that dear old State, a little village
called Robbins. Anyway. YOU can guess
the rest after had been so long with
out eats. Why, do you know, II ! had
been eating plank steak in the Hotel
McAlpin, New York, It wouldn't have
tasted any better than did those Sus-
sex county peas.
"Well, some Of these days I'll be back
in dear old Delaware again; but not un-
On this thing is over. We boys are
doing every thing in our power to end
t, too.
II have a dear old mother back home
waiting for me. and you can bet ] am
going, too. ] have been over here six
months now and am with one Of the best
crack artillery companies in France To-
day We have been cited twice already
for bravery. TIL tell you ! am proud
of the Fifty-sixth and also Of dear old
Delaware
"Well, Mr. Cannon, no doubt but what
you viii be bored by my letter by now,
- I know you are a busy man; so,
with best regards to you, ! viii now
close and go back 20 my guns.
Don't forget to can lots OF peas next
year. also excuse pencil. Now tha. ]
have this of my chest. IN go feed
Fritz his dinner Of iron shrapDel.
~ remain, sir,
FIRED W. COLLINS.
Battery +, Fifly-siXth.
Artillery C.. A. c.,
a z. F., France"
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
OPEN NEW FLU0R ON
HOTEL ANNIVERSARY

The sixth anniversary OF the opening
Of the Hotel dupont was celebrated
yesterday at the hotel by the opening
Of the second floor OF the new addi-
tion. This new floor will add twenty
1--WE rooms to Hotel dupont accommo-
dations
The active heads Of the four depart
ments Of the Hotel dupont marked the
day by presting a handsome set Of the
works Of Charles Dickens 70 Ernest S.
Taite. manager OF the hotel
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
MAY OPEN DOORS OF
PEACE CONFERENCE
Erred $. FERGIisnN.

United Press stan correspondent.
PARIS, Jan. i6.-The peace delegates
decided today 10 call newspaper corre-
spondents OF the Allied representatives
back into the conference for an in
terchange OF views"
10 was believed that the recent
secrecy" order would be brought up
and It was predicted that It would be
modified.
French newspapers protested today
against the conferences secrecy" rul-
Ing, though IT is understood It was
made at the suggestion OF the French
The press suggested the
conferees attitude was that those who
made war do not need 10 know how
peace Is made
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
ODD FELLOWS HAL OFFICERS.

At the last meeing in December Of
the directors Of the Odd Fellows Hall
Company. a dividend OF 1--WE per cent.
was declared on the capital stock
Yesterday afternoon at the annual
meeting Of stockholders Of the Odd Fell
lows Hall Company. the following Of
fcers were elected: Charles p. Maroney
was elected as president; William j.
Quigley. secretary and treasurer.
Elected as directors were Charles p.
Maroney, Andrew L. Johnson, William
!. 0uigley, George Turner, James 4.
Price, George II. Bennett, Harry Hob
son. A. d. Hitler. Jacob F. Snyde,.
Frank NJ. Overdeer and w. w. Douty.
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
MISSING" SOLDIER
WRITES HE is WELL

Mrs. Harry Powell, Of No. 6i3 Lord
street, received telegram from the
War Department recently stating her
husband, Harry Powell, had been miss
ing in action since October 9. He is a
truck driver with the American Expedi-
tionary Forces.
Yesterday, Mrs. Powell received two
letters from her husband written since
October O. He states in his letter he is
an right, and made no mention Of any
injury or whether he had been missing
in action
Previous 10 entering the service he
was employed with Lang and Jester.
commission merchant, No. ii5 East
Fourth street
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
HopE LOpGE MEMBERs DID.

Hope Lodge, l. o. o. r, held an en-
ioyable meeting last night and initiated
two candidates. W. p. Pyle and W. J.
Hawk. in the first and second degrees.
There were a number Of visitors present
from the Patriarchs Militant and the
Mutual Encahpment, both Of this
city. There was a large attendance.
There was speech-making in the lodge
room. At the conclusion Of the meeting
members and guests adjourned 10 the
basement rooms, where the women folks
had made ready a delectable banquet
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
DINNER ron MANAGER

Local officers OF the Woodmen Of the
World entertained at dinner at Vail and
Hickin's last evening, r. F. Clark. Del
aware manager Of the order. Those
present included: Amos Brown, c. A..
Summers, J. X. Kenney. L. B. Water
man, w. L. Address, J. L. Jacobson,
George W. Taylor, W. II. Dunwell The
odore Burrier and James Van Arsdalen.
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
OFFER REWARD FOR
ARREST OF SLAYER

A local political organization has made
an offer Of $1,000 which will lead 10 the
arrest and conviction Of the brutal
murderer or SLAYER Of Howard Morgan
Lacey, the taxicab chauffer, whose life
less body was found on the pike near
Shellpot Park in a badly mutilated
state. Lacey was member Of the
organization.
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
A HON { MADE GRAY
AIR REM EDY
You Can Make at Home Better Gray
Hair Remedy Than You Can Buy.

Gray stresked or faded hair is not
only unbecoming, but unnecessary. You
can darken It without using a dye.
Anyone can prepare a simple mix
lure at home, at very little cost. that
viii darken gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. To a half pint of water
add one ounce OF bay rum, a small box
OF Barbo Compound and one-quarter
ounce Of slycerine, These ingredients
can be bought at any drug store at very
little cost or the druggist will put il
up for you. Apply TO the hair twice
a week until the desired shade Is OBJ
tanned. This will make gray haired
person look twenty years younger. Il
is not a dye. it does not color the most
delicate scalp; is not sticky or greasy
snd does not rub OF"
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building Inspector Preston today is
sued the following permits:
To J. Frank owens. for alterations
at No. 10 West Tenth street, to cost
s575.
TO George w Raudmsn. TO erect
private garage At No. PIP Harrison
street. TO cost si.i3o
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
TO VOTE ON MARTIAL
LAW IN BUENOS AIRES
Rr IAMEs 4 MILER.

United Press Staff Correspondent.
BUENOS AIRES. Jan. l6-Senate
action was expected today on President
Irigoyens request that martial law be
declared throughout Argentina for a
period Of 80 days
The House Of Deputies already has
passed resolution, endorsing the
Presidents action but the Senate was
unable TO vote yesterday or last night,
through the lack Of a quorum. Sew
eral senators have declared they VIII
lot vote for the measure unless the
government satisfies them It is an abso-
lutte necessity.
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
URGE NATION STRIKE
AS MOONEY PROTEST
py The unIled press.

BY The United Press.
CHICAGO. Jan. i6.-A nationwide in
dustrlal strike TO begin on May 4, as a
protest against Imprisonment OF Thom-
as J.. Mooney was proposed In resolu-
lion offered today az the labor Congress
on The Mooney case by J. b. Bats, De-
troit
It was referred 10 the resolutions
committee. Report was 10 be made on
10 later in the day.
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
CALVARY GUILD MEETING.

The Gulld Of calvary Episcopal
Church will meet this evening az No.
2i03 Boulevard at O'Clock. Mrs
Brough and Mrs. Carter viii bo the
hosiesses
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
MRS. pEROT VISITS MOTHER

Mrs. Eleanor dupont Perot is spend
ing the winter with her mother. Mrs
Francis G. dupont Montchanin. Her
daughter, Justine Perot. is a scholar at
the Sellers School
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
Rv Nd unlied Press.
BY the united press.

AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS IN GER
many, jan i6 lby Courier 10 Nancy.l-
American army officials were preparing
a proclamation today ordering that
neither Germans nor Americans hinder
the forthcoming national elections. II
was explained that the elections must
be a free expression OF the peoples
will"
Evening journal., 1919-01-16
BY The United Press.

LONDON, Jan. Dusseldorf is in
control Of Spartacans and independent
Socialists, according 10 information re-
oeived here today TWO thousand
Spartacan troops are reported TO be
terrorizins the city.
The uprising followed a large Cath
Ollie demonstration against the Sparta
cans Sunday Counter demonstrations
were started by the radicals. In the re-
sultant clashes, AZ persons were killed
and many injured. The spariacans
fortified public buildings and seized the
administration.