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Evening journal., 1914-07-11
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BY The United Press.
VERA CRUZ, Mex, July 11-That
he had heard naval officers tell of the
application Of ley de fuga" to Mex
leans during the occupation OF this
city was the testimony Of William G.
Shepherd, staff correspondent of the
United Press. today, before the naval
board of inquiry. sitting on the bat
tleship Texas.
Shepherd had been summoned in
the inquiry into the charges against
Ensign William Richardson, which
developed from a story written by
Fred l.. Boalt, OF the Newspaper En-
terprise Association. Boalt, at first
ordered deported, has been freed and
the attention of the authorities turned
toward Richardson, who Boalt said,
gave him the information on which
the story was based.
In his testimony, Shepherd said he
had heard stories OF the killing Of
fleeing unarmed Mexicans during the
occupation and that these stories had
been told by naval officers in his
presence.
"One story heard" said Shepherd.
was that Mexicans had been taken
prisoners and locked in house. Then
upon signal. the story went, they
were released and were fired upon
II was said that some were killed
while fleeing"
DO you believe ley de fuga was
practiced by American marines"
asked Captain Grant, one of the three
members of the board Of inquiry.
1T seemed incredible to me, but
| took the word of the officers for il,
considering the navy cody for truth
fulness," replied Shepherd. II later
heard in army circles that Ensign
Richardson, about whom the story of
ley de funga was told, had suffered
from a sunstroke during the battle.
tried to attribute the stories to the
effect Of the sunstroke.'
did you hear of anyone being un-
lawfully killed in Vera Cruz?' asked
Captain Grant.
Il don't know what unlawful kill
/ ing in war means" said Shepherd.
did Ensign Richardson say in
your presence that he had killed any
body?"
Il heard him say We let a Mexi-
4 can get within two feet OF SAFETY be-
hind a wall and then fred and got
/ him., replied Shepherd. He said
that the Mexican was not armed and
was not in uniform"
"When he said we did he means
his own machine gun squad?" asked
Captain Grant.
"He might have been talking of his
own squad or referring TO the land.
ing forces in general" said Shepherd
The board indicated its intention tC
probe the matter thoroughly
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
BOALT arrest MAY
CAUSE NAVY PROBE
FalcOner, in House Resolu-
tion, Demands All Papers
Bearing on Deportation
FURORE OVER LAW
OF FLIGHT" STORY
By The United Press.

WASHINGTON, July 11.--A resolu-
tion directing the War and Navy
Department to submit to the House
all papers in the case Of Fred l..
Boalt, correspondent for the News
paper Enterprise Association, at
Vera Cruz, ordered deported for pub
lieation Of an alleged false story,
and directing them to disclose at
whose initiative the deportation or
der was issued and also whether the
naval inquiry at Vera Cruz was cen
sored, was introduced in the House
today by Representative Falconer, Of
Washington.
The Falconer resolution read RE
solved that the Department of War
and the Department of the Navy be
and are hereby requested TO furnish
the House of Representatives copies
of all correspondence and orders in
the matter Of the order of deporta-
tion of Fred T. Boalt, correspon-
dent Of the Cleveland Press and
Affiliated Newspapers, from Vera
Cruz, on account Of the publication
OF an article alleging that an officer
rines under his command, applied the
law of fight firing upon unarmed
Mexican prisoners, during the oceu-
patton of Vera Cruz
Resolved. further that the said de-
partments advise the House OF Rep
resentatiYes at whose initiative Boalt
was ordered deported and whether or
not testimony now being taken at the
court Of inquiry now being held on
board the T. S. battleship Texas, at
Vera Cruz, is being censored by Of
ficers of the u S. army"
Although Falconer made vigorous
attempt to have his resolution read,
objection was made by Representa-
tives Fitzgerald, of New York, and
Gardner, of Texas.
Falconer declared Boalt was a
friend of his and he desired informa-
tion on the status of the case.
Before introducing his resolution,
Falconer conferred with Minority
Leader Mann, Speaker Clark and Rep
resentative Bryan, of Washington.
Falconer first attempted to have the
resolution read, but Majority Leader
Underwood and several Democrats
we're on their feet Immediately ask
ing what the resolution contained
"Why. It has to do with Vera
Cruz" said Falconer An acQuaint-
ance Of mine in Vera Cruz, who is
Low with the Newspaper Enterprise
Association, has been deported for a
story he sent out relative to certain
actions Of the army and navy during
the occupation Of Vera Cruz"
well, | shall object" broke in
4 Gardner
All the same time Underwood and
! FITZGERALD were on their feet and
I FITZGERALD was recognized with a
motion to resolve into committee of
4 inc whole This cut off all debate
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
MAN With Gun Gives
WOMAN A SCARE

Excitement reigned supreme about
8 o'clock last night IN the neighbor-
hood OF Second and dupont streets.
About that time a white servant em-
ployed BY Mrs Charles Mccullough.
OF the southwest corner Of Second
and DUPONT streets, shouted that an
Italian who was near her on the
porch had a revolver The man lott
cred In the neighborhood for some
time before he went away. He was
not arrested.
Mrs Mccullough said today that
the woman came to her house on
Thursday and left this morning. Mrs.
Mccullough said she knew the woman
ais Lizzie and learned from her that
she had left her home because her
husband had beaten her 1t Is pro-
sumed that the man who displayed
the revolver last night was her hus-
band
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
LOOKING here FOR
man Wanted AS Shooter

Flyers sent out by the Chester po-
lice in quest of a man whose name
is unknown to them but who is want
ed in connection with a shooting af-
fray near Folsom, Pa, yesterday,
have been received here. AS a result
of the affray, John Karlowitz, Of New
York, is in the Chester hospital with
bullet in the left chest. His con-
dition is serious. From what was
learned of the shooting, the men We're
playing cards when a dispute arose
over money. The man wanted for
the shooting is said to be able to
speak German and Polish and Is p or
% years Of age. medium height and
has black hair.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
M rLUR NrTING.

The Apex Club gave its first moon
light river ride last evening when
several hundred members and friends
went on the z o'clock Wilson Line
boat. Almost every club was repre-
sented. the Twilight Social being the
best represented On the arrival Of
the boat in Chester the Young Mems
Progressive Club of Chester joined
the party. Dancing was enjoyed. The
committee having charge Of the ex-
cursion consisted of Samuel Green
ehairman Joseph Green, secretary;
Abraham Brown, assistant secretary,
u. Hollett, treasurer; A. q. Shapiro
NJ. Sklut, H. Sillenger. NJ Spire, w
Gross. J. Winestein. A, Rose, H. Flan-
zer, Samuel Spire, j. Zuker, Samuel
Rose. b. Danberg. NJ. Goldman, JOS
eph Tuff Samuel Goldstein. /. Brown.
A. Leyey and. A. A. Shapiro.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
LnnGE 0FIcERs INsTALLED.

The semi-annual installation Of Of
ficers Of Washington Camp, No. a.,
Patriotic Order Sons OF America, was
held last night. The officers are:
Fast president. Dr. Charles r. Pierce;
president. George f irwin; vice
president, f. II. Buckmaster; master
Of forms, L. W. Walker; conductor, A..
d. Walker; guard. Richard Webb;
inspector, Harry Gray: trustee for
sly months. H. r. Brooks trustee for
eighteen months, George Z. Auster-
mule.
The officers we're installed by Dis
trict President Mousley. of Grubb's
Corner. The camp also received
congratulations on bei~@ the largest
camp In Delaware.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
HIS GRANDFATHER
ONE OF PAOLI HEROES

/ Elmer Perry. Of this city. while
N New London, Pa on Wednesday.
learned that he was related 10 Hugh
Mcdonald, hero Of the paoli. Pa.
massacre. Mr. Perry was not aware
OF the historical connections OF his
family and he learned of the CON
nections while viewing old tomb
stones at New London with a resi-
dent Of the Pennsylvania town, who
Is noted as a geneologist This man.
after inquiring about Mr.. Perry's
ancestors, discovered that Hugh Me-
Donald was killed in the massacre.
leaving one son, who In turn had four
sons and one OF these, Charles Nc
Donald, was the great grandfather OF
Mr. Perry.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
cAR MD TRIiCk nIr.

While crossing Sixth street at
nroome street early this afternoon an
automobile truck owned by the M
Megary and Son Company struck car
No. SO Of the Peoples Railway Com
pany. The front Of the truck was
damaged and glass In the ear win
dows was shattered No one was in
jured. however.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
ELkS ELECT 0FICERS.

The stockholders of the Elks' Home
Building Association held their an
rual meeting on Tuesday evening,
and elected the following directors
for the ensuing year: Henry Baird,
Morris A. Grubb. James P. Robbins,
Frank Shilling, Norris Levy, William
J.. Hamann, Charles f. Simmons.
After adjournment the directors
elected Henry Baird. president; Nor
ris A. Grubb, vice-president: William
l. Hamann, secretary, and Charles H.
Simmons, treasurer.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
LENIENT ON DIsTURBER.

Miss Elsie Hill, the suffrage leader,
whose meeting at Nintn and Market
streets last night was disrupted BY Mrs.
Laura +. Halsey, who was fined $40 IN
City Court today, refused to appear as
a witness against Mrs Halsey Follow
ing the arrest last night Miss Hill was
asked BY the police on duty ut the
meeting if she would appear against
Mrs. Halsey After thinking the mat
ter over Miss Hill announced TO her
audience that She would not appear
against the woman.
Miss Hill &C 2.30 o'clock this after
noon distributed suffrage literature 70
the farmers at sixth and King streets.
This evening Miss Hill expects to visit
one Of the down state towns, where a
meeting win be held.
On July q Miss Hill viii address the
assembly at Delaware College.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
HEAR Webster FIGHTS
return TO Delaware

According to word received in this
city today from St. Louis, Arthur G..
Webster, who was to be returned to
this city TO finish his prison term for
burglary, is resisting being brought
back TO Delaware.
Detective AcCoy yesterday afternoon
wired that he was about to start for
Wilmington with Webster. Word was
received from st. LOUIS today that
Webster had demanded a hearing on the
requisition from Delaware. The hear
ing is set for Monday morning, accord
ing to word from the West Webster
broke from jail after serving part Of
his term for robbing> the Banning resi-
dence.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
MAR DEATH After
MOTOR ACCIDENT
]. A. Starr, of This City,
Riding Motorcycle, is Run
Down By Auto
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAI.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MERIDEN, Conn, July ll.-Joseph
A. Starr, Of No. 6lS West Ninth street,
Wilmington, Del, was probably fatally
injured yesterday afternoon in an au.
tomobile smash-up when Cadillac car
owned and driven by Emperico Neri, Of
New Britain, crashed into the motor
cycle on which MIR Starr was riding,
carrying him over 30 feet.
Mr.. Starr is now unconscious at the
Meriden City Hospital with badly
fractured skull and q broken left leg.
He is not expected TO hive.
Starr and party of six other motor
cyclists We're en- route from Whining
ton TO Springfield, Mass, on several
days tour In the party were Mr. and
Mrs. II. w. Mccall, in side car cycle;
Mr.. and Mrs. Vaughn Dean, on a tan
dem, and E.~,F. Burkins and William
Houser, each on an individual motor
cycle. Starr was riding some distance
ahead Of the other members Of his
party. and IN turning a sharp curve in
the road was met BY the Neri machine,
which was coasting down a steep hill.
The cyelist hit the ear almost squarely
on the front bumper Starr was
iammed in the wreckage Of his vehicle
and carried over 80 feet under the auto.
mobile before the driver could bring his
car TO a stop. He was picked up un.
conscious and rushed to the hospital,
where the fracture of the skull and the
leg at the ankle were determined
The party left Wilmington at $50
o'clock Thursday morning, arriving in
New York that night They had made
good speed and were desirous of reach.
ing Springfield last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield S. Starr. the
parents Of the injured man. left VIII
mington early last night for Meriden,
Conn Mr.. Starr was employed Mt the
plant Of the Pusey and Jones Company.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
SEQ SUNS

$40. s12 and SIS values;
Fancy Blues. Plain Greys.
Black and White Silk Mixtures
and Grey Cheviots. all sizes "a
TO 40 chest
Sli.25 SUITS
All Of our SIS Mixed Suits.
Black aud White silk Mixtures.
and Fancy Blue Worsteds.
Every size among them "a to
IS chesti Regulars, Stouts,
Sims and extra sizoa
$500
All Of our $40 Mixed Suits
and Fancy Blues. regular and
special cuts for Young Men.
all sizes, 3a To a4 chest
SfS.75 AND $3.50
All OF our finest SIS and $50
Suits and with every size and
a big stock II you come at
once
STRAW HATS Ar IL
soc 10 $3.50
We're 81 to So; newest
shapes and best straws.
$3.50 PANAMAS
Special sale S5 and So grade
Panamas. new shapes just from
the importers
Special Trousers, 81, an sizes.
Khaki Trousers. ST.
Duck Trousers. Sit.
Summer Shirts. soc 10 SIS.
Open tonight fin 10.
MULLINS BIG HOME STORE
9Th q Market.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
AFTER SCHOOL TAxEs.

Henry Mousley. clerk Of the Mt.
Pleasant school district, this morning
started sending out notices Of the
school taxes, which are due. The tax
this year has been increased from
S30 to Sl90 per hundred assessment.
This has been necessary owing to
improvements that have been made TO
the school building at a cost or $4,000.
Those who pay the tax between now
and August 10 receive discount OF
s per cent
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
DENIED LIBERTY, FIANo wEEps.

Crying as II his heart would break,
Michael Fiano, aged 60 years, when told
yesterday by Warden Crawford that
the Board Of Pardons hau refused his
plea for a pardon, remarked; Il guess
/ will have to stay here until / die
Fiano had heard Of the pardon boards
decision. however, before Mr.. Crawford
had told him. Fiano was made i'll by
the news, and he was confined to his bed
Yesterday. This morning Fiano was
able to be about, however
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
FRIUzERA is RFLEAsED.

John b.. Friuzera, of Baltimore,
who was taken in charge by the po-
lice while acting strangely along the
river front where he said the was
digging for Marc Antony, was re-
leased from custody this afternoon.
Physicians who examined him found
he was snot insane. Nothing was
heard from his Baltimore relatives.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
RAILROAD MAN INJURED.

Leaning from the cab of his en-
gine on the Pennsylvania railroad
near Chester, last night, l.. j.
Simmonds. a fireman of this city.
struck his head against an abuttment
along the tracks. Simmonds con-
tinued on his run to Chester con-
he left his engine and went TO the
Chester Hospital for treatment. His
condition is not serious.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
TUG NEPTUNE GOALS
AT DELAWARE CITY.

The naval and marine hospital tug
Neptune, which is to go TO New Or
leans TO assist in exterminating rats
and disinfecting along the river front
therein a war upon the bubonic
plague, came into Delaware City for
coal for the trip today. Capt. C. II.
Bartlett and Fred Eahlon and Ernest
Spencer, of the crew are residents Of
Delaware City.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
FL0rR RARREL on nm.

Caught under barrel of -four.
which fell on him at the Mayer
bakery. Ninth and Poplar streets,
evening, Peter Fanfome was injured
about the legs. He was removed to
the Delaware Hospital where it was
found his injuries were not serious.
At noon today it was said that Peter
was recovering.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
REVENUE OFFICE CHANGE.

Officials of the Internal Revenue
Office, Baltimore, visited here today
when an inventory of the effects Of
the local office was made. The work
viii require several days and in the
meantime the Office will be closed.
Deputy Collector of Revenue Fletch-
er was assisting the officials in the
work today.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
ONE MAN TASTES Lash.

William Gerlaph white man, con-
yicted of larceny in the Court Of Cen
eral Sessions yesterday, received five
lashes at the workhouse this morning
Gerlaph will also serve five months
Imprisonment No spectators saw
the whipping.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11

Lydia E. Pinkham .
Vegetable Com
pound did for me.
One year agoI found
myself a terrible suf-
ferer. | had pains
in both sides and
su n a soreness /
could ly
str al gh ten up at
times. Ny b &C k
ached, / had no ap-
petite and was so
Evening journal., 1914-07-11

blouse and a tiny hole. The splotch Of
blood widened. It was then they
guessed that his wound was mortal.
They fetched a cot He waved them
away A doctor came. He stayed
him with a gesture. have the word
of the man IN whose arms he died
that that gesture was superb.
He tried to speak Blood gushed
from his lips He swallowed, while
his eyes glazed Then the words
came:
t. want to- die-stand-
ingl" And he did.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
School
Fourth and West Streets.
Wilmington. Delawarn.

Delaware's leading preparatory
school, fitting for either college on
business. q corps of twenty two
instruetors. Excellent equipment.
Thorough instruction. Co,educaiiep.
al Scientific. Scientific, Lit
erarv and Classical courses OF study.
Graduates fitted for any college.
Well equipped Gymnasium New and
we'll equipped primary building
Terms moderate by reason Of
endowment. fall term begins Ninth
Month lSertl IA. 1914. For Illus.
strated catalog, address
hEkSCtlhL a. NORRIS, a. 81,
Principal
y. & A. Phone el5oA.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
Personal.

Miss Gerald Laubert, of Easton.
Pa, is visiting Mrs. Harry Boylan, OF
No. 100 North Broome street, for ten
days.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
CIGARMAKERs WANT FLOAT.

Efforts are being made by the
Cigarmakers' Union Of this city to
have float in the proposed Labor
Day parade in which several cigar
makers win make cigars Before
this can be done permission will have
TO be granted by the Internal Rev
enue Department of the Government.
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
newspaper MANS STORY
THAT CAUSED TROUBLE

BY The United Press
CHICAGO, July 1.-THE article sent
by Fred L. Boalt to the Newspaper En-
terprise Association, which CAUSED
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
BAD OPERATION
AVOIDED
By Timely Use of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Mrs. Sewers Own Statement.
Hodgdon, Maine. IL feel it duty
owe TO all suffering women TO tell what
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

A birthday surprise party was Civ
en- 10 Mrs. Julius Ahner az her home
yesterday afternoon by her friends.
Those present were. Mrs. A. Fl.
Clarke, Mrs. Byerlein, Mrs. Sheath,
Mrs Schuler. Mrs Martin. Mrs
Mathes, Mrs. Papperman. Mrs Keen
Mrs. Max Ahner. Mrs. Julius Ahner.
Miss Eunice Keen. Miss Pauline
Sheath. Miss Hermina Schuler. Miss
Emma Ahner, Miss Ruth Martin, Miss
Hazel Ahner. Carl Ahner. Oscar
Mathes, Hurry Ahner and Arthur H.
Clarke, Jr
Evening journal., 1914-07-11
SIX ACCIDENT VICTIMS.

Six minor accident cases we're re-
ported from the Delaware Hospital
this morning The patients were.
William Frazier, No t741 West sixth
street. injured hand: Joseph AM
drews, No. 902 Bennett street, left
hand injured; Harry Wakefield. No
10i East Eleventh street. colored,
bruised finger: Stanley Bacock, No
62S Grubb Place, head injured. !.
Thomas Ryan No. 1919 Maple street,
finger on left hand injured, and Jacob
Wooter finger on right hand bruised.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1914-01-16
LINDSEY FOR JUDGE

The announcement of Judge G
]. Lindsey of Charlotte as a candi
date for county and probate judge
is made in today's paper.
Judge Lindsey is one of indie
pendence county's best known
citizens and has served the county
with honor and distinction as coun.
ty judge and as a member of the
legislature.
Good roads and an economical
and business-like administration
of the county's affairs will be the
principal issues upon which he
will make the campaign.
His former service as county
judge and his familiarity with the
duties of the office and his close
study of the needs of the county
especially qualify him for the posi-.
ton.
No charge of any kind can be
brought against his public or pri.
vate record and his ability is wei
known to all.
1t is safe to say that if the peo'
pie elect him county judge the
best interests of the county will
be we'll taken care of, and that
much Improvement and progress:
in road building will be brought
about.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1914-01-16

Full line of tinware for sale at
J. H. Holderby's.
Knox mends shoes cheap. III
Walnut street, Newport.
Harrington & Son sells eight
bars Clariett soap for Is cents.
Good eight room residence for
rent. Apply to Woods Arnold.
High class commercial printing
promptly done by The Journal.
Full line of feedstuff; bran, corn
chops and oats at ]. II. Holderby's.
Builders hardware of all descrip-
tons at the Newark Lumber Co.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1914-01-16
NEWARK DRUG co.

For Sale-Scbolarship in Bates
vile Business College; bookkeep-
ing, shorthand and stenography,
or combination and unlimited
course. Apply at The Journal of
flee.
DrS Pascoe & Poe who have
been associated in the practice of
medicine here for a number of
years, have dissolved partnership
and each will practice separately.
DR.. Pascoe has fitted up an office
on the second floor of the Allen
building, and DR.. Poe will retain
his office with the Newark Drug
Co.
Judge and Mrs. NJ L. Arnold
and little son, M. L., left Sunday
for Houston and other points in
Texas to spend a couple of weeks
visiting relatives. They will re-
turn in time for Judge Arnold to
enter actively into the campaign
for county judge, for which posi-
ton he has announced himself a
candidate.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1914-01-16
HOOPER FOR CLERK

E. r. Hooper of Salado announ-
ces in today's paper as candidate
for county clerk.
Mr.. Hooper is one of the best
known citizens of his section of
the county, and is a successful
farmer, stockman and business
man. He is in every way worthy
and competent to fill the office to
which ne aspires and has many
friends throughout the county
who will enthusiastically support
him.
His record as a citizen and a
business man is sufficient evidence
that the duties of the office will be
we'll taken care of should he he
elected.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1914-01-16

Ii you have a farm for sale list
it with the Henderson Real Estate
Company.
Tom Holland returned Monday
from trip to points in Texas and
Oklahoma.
Mrs. Jesse L. Crosser and child
rem spent Sunday with relatives
in Newport.
The incest line of strictly new
and fresh groceries in Newark, al
J. H. Holderby's.
John E. Mccormack of Bates
vile, candidate for county judge.
was in town Saturday.
If you have a stable to clean
out see H. c. Hunter. He will
clean it out for the manure.
DR.. and Mrs. S. A. Drennen left
Monday for Batesville where they
will make their future home.
E. w. Magness left Wednesday
for Graysonia to buy lumber fol-
the Newark Lumber Company.