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Evening journal., 1914-08-18
By me united Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 1S.-President
Wilson today issued a long statement
calling upon citizens Of the United
States to confine their speech to the
spirit of strict neutral matter
which he defined as the spirit of i'm
partiality and fairness-in the
European war situation. The presi-
dents statement follows;
my fellow countrymen:
Il suppose that every thoughtful
man In America has asked himself
during these last troubled weeks
what influence the European war
may exert upon the United States,
and / take the liberty Of addressing
a few words to you in order to point
out that It is entirely within our
choice what its effects upon us will
be and to urge very earnestly upon
you the sort Of speech and conduct
which will best safeguard the nation
against distress and disaster.
THE effect of the war upon the
United States will depend upon what
American citizens say and do. Every
man who really loves America will
act and speak in the true spirit OF
neutrality which is the spirit of i'm
partiality and fairness and friendli-
ness to all concerned. The spirit
of the nation in this critical matter
will be determined largely by what
individuals and society and those
gathered in public meetings do and
say, upon what newspapers and
magazines contain. upon what min
listers utter in their pulpits and men
proclaim as their opinions on the
street
"The people of the United States
are drawn from many nations, ant
chiefly from the nations now at war
It is natural and inevitable that ther,
should be the utmost variety of sym
pathy and desire among them with re
gard to the issues and circumstance.
of the conflict Some will wish on,
nation, others another, to succeed il
the momentous struggle. viii b,
easy to excite passion and difficult I,
allay it. Those responsible for excit
ing It will assume a heavy responsible
ity for no less a thing than that tn,
Evening journal., 1914-08-18
PRESIDENT PLEADS FOR
NEUTRALITY IN SPEECH

people OF the United States, whose
love of their country and whose 10y
atty to its government should unite
them as Americans all. bound in hon.
or and affection to think first of her
Interestingly be divided in camps OF
hostile opinion, hot against each 9TH
er, involved in the war itself in inn
pulse and opinion, If not in action.
Such divisions amongst us would he
fatal TO our peace of mind and might
seriously stand in the way of the
proper performance of our duty as the
one great nation of peace, the one peo-
pie holding itself ready TO play a part
of impartial mediation. and speak the
counsels of peace and accommod ltion,
not as a partisan but as a friend.
Il venture. therefore, my fellow
countrymen, to speak a solemn word
of warning to you against that
deepest, most subtle, most essential
breach of neutrality, which may spring
out of partnership, out of passionately
taking sides. The United States must
be neutral, in fact, as well as in name,
during these days. that are to try
mems souls. We must be impartial in
NhNuEAN do WNAl do III dAAAbhf A4uoA Hut
a curb upon our sentiments as well
as upon every transaction that might
be construed as a preference of one
party to the struggle before another.
MY thought is of America. / am
speaking. i feel sure, the earnest wish
and purpose of every thoughtful Ameri-
can that this great country OF ours,
which, is of course. the first in our
thoughts and in our hearts, should show
herself in this time of peculiar trial a
nation fit beyond others to exhibit the
fine poiee Of undisturbed Judgment, the
dignity of selfcontrol, the efficiency of
dispassionate action; a nation that
neither sits in judgment upon others,
nor is disturbed in her own counsels
and which keeps herself fit and free TO
do what is honest and disinterested and
truly serviceable for the peace of the
world.
"Shall we not resolve to put upon our
selves the restraints which will bring 70
our people the happiness and the great
and lasting influence for peace we covet
for them ?"
Evening journal., 1914-08-18
JAMAICA HAD POISON SCARE.

Dl iNt 1Hlttu iitSos
NEW YORK. Aug 1S-Wild rumors
and reports circulated since war was
declared have kept Kingston,
Jamaica, in a fever Of excitement,
passengers arriving here on the
Pastores declared TODAY. Only a
week ago a report spread that Ger
mans had poisoned the water and
many natives took to their beds,
thoroughly convinced that they were
about to die.
Anthony J. Campbell. of Wilkes
Barre. Pa, who was in Kingston,
ssid that when the poison report was
circulated. the health commissioner
conferred with the military authori-
ties and every German who could
be found was arrested. Notices were
posted about town that the people
should not drink water for six hours
while a chemical examination of the
supply was made. No trace of poison
was found and the Germans taken
into custody were released.
Evening journal., 1914-08-18
BELCIANS Claim The
GERMANS ARE CHECKED
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
BRUSSELS. Aug 1s-An official
announcement that the position Of the
allied armies was excellent was is
sued by the War Office this afternoon.
It declared that every raid by the
German army in the direction of
Brussels has been definitely stopped
by the Belgian or allied troops.
The statement of the War ONCE.
showed. however, that the Germans
have pressed we'll in toward the city
as one OF the German cavalry camps
was placed at Gembloux. just north
of Namur. The report of the oper-
ations said that the German line now
extends through Gembloux, Often
hoven and Velm.
Evening journal., 1914-08-18
Orders OUT FOR Saloons
TO Be CLOSED TONIGHT

Shortly after ? o'clock this afternoon
policemen throughout the city began
serving notices on all saloonkeeperi
notifying them to close their saloons al
9 o'clock this evening. This order wa.
printed under the directions of the com.
missioners, and read as follows;
Police Department,
Wilmington, Del, Aug. Is, 1914
To whom it may concern: Owing
to the serious trouble that has oc-
CURED the past few evenings, It is
hereby ordered and directed that
all saloons and bars, as well as all
other places where Intoxicating
liquors are sold, be closed at p.
m. today, and TO remain closed dur
ing the entire night.
BY order of the Board Of Police
Commissioners.
WILLIAM H. BOWERS,
President.
Evening journal., 1914-08-18
Police BOARDS
REQUEST FOR AID
OF THE MILITIA

The communication sent to Acting
Mayor White by the Police Commits
sion, this morning, that led to the call
ing out Of the Militia, is as follows;
August IS. 1914.
Honorable William p. White,
Acting Mayor.
Sir:
Because OF serious riots and
disorder accruing last night be-
tween the white and colored citi-
zens. this Board is of the opinion
that a request should be made by
you upon the Governor of this
State to call out a portion Of the
Militia TO be used tonight, should
Il be necessary.
WIN you be good enough to act
at once In this matter and oblige,
Yours very truly.
VIM. n. BOWERS,
President OF Board.
Evening journal., 1914-08-18

rien was one of the most successful of
England's cavalry commanders in the
Boer War.
In an address to the troops sent
TO General Sir John French today,
King George of England said. "You,
NV soldiers. have left home TO fight
for the safety and honor of my en-
pire. France is about to be invaded
hy the same powerful foe. l have
implicit confidence in you. Duty is
vour watchvord. know it will
be nobly done I shall follow your
every movement with the deepest in
terest and mark with eager salts
faction your daily progress.
Il pray God to bless you and bring
YOU back victorious"
In announcing the expedition had
landed on the Continent the War Of
fee emphasized that not a single
man had been lost and that the ex-
redition was fully equipped in every
way.
Evening journal., 1914-08-18
AFTER ARMED MAN.

State Detective Mccoy yesterday
afternoon received word that a young
colored man, employed in a local
business house. had armed himself
with a revolver and was hoasting OF
what he was going TO do last night
Mr.. Mccoy went to the mans place OF
employment at o'clock last night to
arrest him. thinking he would have
the gun on him. When he arrived
however, the colored man had gone
away. Mr.. Mccoy Is seeking the man
today.
Evening journal., 1914-08-18
PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank p AE~-Vy. Master
Francis Mckay, Miss /. Adaline Swarts
and Miss Nellie H. Mckay have returned
after having spent one week in Allan
tic City, n. J.
Mr. and Mrs william Gray and
daughter Dorothy. Of this city, are
spending ten days at Rehoboth.
Evening journal., 1914-08-18

expected to have to
undergo an opera
ton, but the first
bottle / took of
Lydia E. Pinkham g
We ia bic Com
pound relieved me Of
the pains in my side
and / continued its
use until / became
regular and free
from pains. / had
asked several doc
Evening journal., 1914-08-18
Friends School
Fourth and West Streets.
Wilmington, Delaware.

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school, fitting for either college or
business. A corps Of twenty-five
instructors. Excellent equipment.
Thorough instruction. Co-education-
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Graduates fitted for any college.
Well equipped Gymnasium. New and
well equipped primary building.
Terms moderate by reason OF
endowment. Fall term begins Ninth
Month lSept) IA, 1914. For Illus.
strated catalog, address
HERSCHEL A. NORRIS, A. d.,
Principal
Principals Office open September l.
Evening journal., 1914-08-18
significance Of
WAR MOVES TODAY
Expert Says the First Great
Battle VIII Be Near
Brussels
BELGIANS TO MAKE
STAND AT ANTWERP
BY J. w. 7. MASON,
Former European Manager Of the
United Press.

OulleQ EItsS.
NEW YORK, Aug. 1S.-(11 a. ny
The removal of the Belgian capital
TO Antwerp is Of no importance, ex-
cept as an indication Of the approach
Of the first great battle of the war
near Brussels.
There would be no object to the
allies in preparing to defend Brus-
sells. It is without any adequate for
tnca1ons and being almost in the
centre of the Belgian plain, its in
vestment would be easy. The Belgian
army engineers rejected Brussels as
the site for their central fortress be-
cause of its unfavorable strategic
position.
They selected Antwerp, and have
made it the second strongest fort
ress in Europe, Paris alone ranking
above it. AS long as England com
mands the sea, Antwerp cannot be
starved into submission, and German
assaults on the defenses could be
withstood indefinitely.
Antwerp's fortfcations recently
were renovated. The perimeter to
be defended is sixty-four miles and
requires a force of 100000 In this
safe arsenal, Belgium wisely has de-
cided to place her national archives
and will direct the government of the
country from a practically impregna-
Bile position.
General Sir John French's depart
ure from Paris for the Front, coin
cides with the announcement of the
successful landing of Great Britain s
expeditionary force.
len days have passed since a message
slipped by the French censor informing
the world that some 10000 British
troops had been landed on the Belgian
and French coasts. British mobilization
plans are known TO have been arranged
for moving 10000 men a day TO the con-
tinent. This means a maximum of
100000 British soldiers are now with the
allies The number may be less than
this maximum, but the minimum ought
not TO be far below 10000
If tactics and strategy alone dictated
the disposition of the British troops,
they will be used as a field force and
not, as has been suggested, for garrison
duty at Antwerp.
England is the only one Of the allied
powers that maintains a professional
army. The rest of the European coun-
tries where conscription is in force, drill
their soldiers continuously for from fif.
teen months to three years and then let
them go. England's standing army Il
the only European counterpart to tn,
American regulars.
The British troops trained for fight
ing as a profession, should be the mos
formidable of all the soldiers in tn,
field. For this reason it seems incon
ceivable that reports of their employ.
ment as a garrison force can be true.
Evening journal., 1914-08-18
WHERE THE AMERICANS ARE
BY The United Press.


WASHINGTON, Aug. lS.-There are
only II or Is Americans in Kiauchau,
the German privince in China, involved
in Japan's ultimatum, State Department
officials declared today About half are
women and children, and in event of
hostilities, they will be sent to Tsinan-
Su, town about a hundred miles
away.
Evening journal., 1914-08-18
Nav YORK WARs on PRICES.

BY The United PresB-
NEW YORK, Aug. Undetermined
to force dealers to keep prices at a
reasonable level for all foodstuffs,
Mayor Mitchell today turned the en-
tire police forces into a huge inves-
tigating committee with instructions
to canvass every retail store In the
city getting prices on meats. fish,
vegetables and staple groceries.
George w. Perkins. chairman Of
Mayor Mitchels committee of inves-
tigation, today urged housewives TO
purchase more fish and vegetables.
Evening journal., 1914-08-18
OLD DR.. COMFORT
s A. NJ. to 6 p. NJ.
SATURDAYS,

"A. NJ. TO 8 p. NJ.
SATURDAYS,
8 A. NJ. to 10 p. M.
Prescriptions Filled Here.
l-2 Price Suits, 81 to SIS.
Serge Suits, SO TO Sl5.
Special Suits, $3.50.
All Straw Hats, Sl.00.
Broken sizes, SOC.
Mohair Coats, sl.50 to IS.
Auto busters, $3.50 to S5.
Flannel Trousers, SO to $3.50.
Khaki Trousers, 81 and Sl.5o.
l-2 Price Shoes, $3.50 to $3.50.
Look at the windows for SAM
pies and prices; plenty more in
side.
MULLINS BIG HOME STORE
9th & Market.
Evening journal., 1914-08-18
HOW WOMEN
AVOID
OPERATIONS
By Taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.

Cleveland. Ohio - "My left side
panied me so for several years that
Evening journal., 1914-08-18
By The United Press.

WASHINGTON, Aug ls.-Ambassa-
dor Gerard, at Berlin, cabled the State
Department today that he estimated
there were 10000 Americans in Ger
many, including women and children,
eight TO nine thousand of whom want
transportation Immediately.
Evening journal., 1914-08-18

The bow tie makes a suitable finish
for practically all tailored collars.
The new corsets must be higher to
meet the demands of the new basques.
Later in the season wraps Of velvet
will supersede the wraps Of thin ma
terial.
Evening journal., 1914-08-18
BY The United Press.

by The United Press.
PARIS, Aug. ls.-But $500 Americans
are now in Paris, according to estimates
made today by members of the embassy
relief committee II is believed that
those remaining may soon be able to
leave for London
Evening star., 1914-04-10
EBEN S. DRAPER DEAD,
VICTIM OF PARALYSIS
Former Governor of Massachusetts,
Stricken While on Way Home
From Florida and Cuba.

GREENVILLE S. c., April 1o.-Eoen 8.
Draper, former governor of Massachu-
setts, died here late yesterday. Mr..
Draper was stricken with paralysis Tues
day.
The condition of Mr.. Draper was serious
from the time of the attack The pa
tents entire left side was affected by
the stroke.
Mr.. Draper was stricken at a local ho-
tel few hours after his arrival He was
on his way home from trip to Florida
and Cuba Members of his family in
Massachusetts arrived here yesterday.
The body of Mr.. Draper will be placed
in a special car. which will be attached
to Southern Railway train. No. 80. this
afternoon. The funeral will be held Tues
day afternoon at Hopedale, Mass.
Eben Sumner Draper was born at Hope
dale. Mass, June II. 1858. He was edu-
Gated at the Massachusetts, Institute Of
Technology. He then entered his fathers
business, the manufacture OF spinning
machinery as workman. In 1880 he was
admitted to the firm.
In 1892 he became chairman Of the re-
publican state committee. In 1906 he
was nominated as lieutenant governor of
MaSsachusetts- lie laoored unoer tne
handicap of union opposition, for his
model village of Hopedale was non-
union. His own workmen supported him
at the polls. He was lieutenant governor
three terms and governor two TERMS
l909-1911.
Gov. Draper was renominated for a
third term. but lost in the wave of de-
mocracy which swept the country.
In 1888, he married Mamie Bristow, a
daughter of Gen. Benjamin H. Bristow
of New York city. There are two sons
and a daughter.
Evening star., 1914-04-10
OBJECT TO PROPOSED LAW.
Claim Measure to Regulate Lobby
lists Is Too Sweeping.

Opponents of the proposed new law to
regulate lobbyists are today calling at
tention to its sweeping character. The
measure has been referred to the House
judiciary committee, and its opponents
announce an intention to use every effort
to have it amended before it comes out
of the committee Under its provisions,
they say. persons desiring to express
views may not have private conferences
on prospective laws with members of
committees, but must make addresses
before the committees.
1t also provides that they shall reg
lister their names and addresses with
South Trimble, clerk of the House of
Representatives.
1t was humorously suggested today that
under the terms of the proposed new
law Andrew Carnegie, who had con-
ference yesterday with Representative
Adamson. could be called lobbyist
The House committee on interstate
and foreign commerce has before it a
bill providing for new bridge across
the Mississippi river at Keokuk, Iowa,
and Mr.. Carnegie talked with Mr..
Adamson in regard to bridge matters
at that point. There is already a
bridge there known as the Carnegie
bridge, built some years ago.
Evening star., 1914-04-10
u. S. Representation Urged.

Secretary Bryan and Secretary McAdoo
Joined today in a letter to the House urg-
ing the appropriation of 5000 to enable
the United States to be represented by
the public health service in the sixth in
ternational sanitary conference of Amer
lean states at Montevideo, Uruguay. next
December. including the travel of two
United States officers there.
Evening star., 1914-04-10

now. They are making the mistake
made l could have avoided it, but
thought that 1 was smarter than others.
Here is where I am now.
Just give them this message. doctor,
and tell them it's from me. / ought to
know, and they know I ought to know.
Tell them that the synagogue is their
best home and God is their best friend
When they understand, doctor. they will
not land as I have landed. Garry that
word to them and give it to them
straight
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-08-13
TIE REPAIRING

[ wish to announce to automo-
bile owners that l have now in my
employ a man who is skilled in
the art of repairing automobile
tires. He has had three-and-a-half
years of actual experience in the
city shops and knows thoroughly
the various methods of making re-
pairs.
1t seems that any casing can be
repaired to advantage if it is not
rotten or the thread has not loos-
ened up from the fabric to large
extent. Anything in the tube line
can be repaired if the rubber is
good.
Prices for "blow-outs" in castings
are as follows Sin, $500; 81
in, $3.50; Ain, $500; 4K-in., $3.50.
Tubes, from 15c up, according to
size of opening.
The above prices are just as low
as anywhere in the cities and /
will guarantee the work to be
first-class in every respect. If
one Of these repairs does not hold,
we will either make it hold, free
of cost to you, or refund the
money you paid for the repair.
I believe we are now able to
make as good repairs on automo-
bile tires as can be done anywhere
in the cities, but anyone who can
see a hole in ladder, can see
that it is up to the automobile
owners to keep this equipment in
working order If the tires, that
should be repaired, go back for
what adjustments you can get and
other tires are either sent to the
city for repairs, or sold as junk,
then this man will of course follow
the work.
Please bring in your old castings
and let us be the judge as to
whether they are worth repairing
or not. Then, if you do not wish
to get them repaired, we will buy
them of you and pay cash at t h
market price.
Cash also paid for old inner
tubes.
j. S. HEMEN WAY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-08-13
REYNOLDS HEYERDAHL

Miss Hilda Heyerdahl and Mr..
Thomas F. Reynolds were married
at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Heyerdahl, at four
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Rev.
Geo. A. Bird performed the cere-
mony. Miss Myrtle WOODBURY. was
bridesmaid and Mr.. Clyde Dopkins
attended the groom. After the
ceremony a splendid three-course
wedding supper was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reynolds left last
evening for honeymoon trip to
North Dakota.
They will make their home at
Wausau, where Mr.. Reynolds is in
charge of the manual training de-
partment of the Public schools
Their many River Falls friends
wish them every happiness in their
new home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-08-13
BASE BALL PICNIC

The second annual picnic of the
River Falls Business Mems Base
ball League will be held in G. n
Park Tuesday afternoon, August
Is. Everyone is cordially invited
to join in this affair. Ladies are
requested to bring picnic lunches
for the supper. After supper
there will be dancing in the Park
pavilion.
There will be two games of bali
played. The first, which will COM
mence promptly at four O'Clock,
will be between the Hoosier Bards
and White Crests, to decide which
of these teams will have the hon
or of occupying second place in the
seasons record. They are tied for
the honor at present. The winner
of this game will then play the
Caterpillars.
Please note that EVERYONE is
cordially invited, and you are ali
urgently requested to join in the
pleasures of this days entertain
ment. Don't wait for a special in
vitation from any member of the
League. The members as a body,
are inviting the community to join
in this affair, and a big turnout
is earnestly hoped for. Games
commence at pm, and dancing
in the pavilion after supper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-08-13
"D0N'T lie TO YOUR WIFE"

With the endorsement of long
run in Chicago, the semi-musical
farce, Don't Lie to Your Wife,"
will be here on August % at the
Auditorium.
Briefly told the story of this
merry musical farce is that o f
three men-two married and one
single-who during the wives abb
sence at Atlantic City take advan-
tage of this fact and become ac-
quainted with three chorus girls
in a prominent New York restau-
rant.
The three men take the girls to
a seaside resort; are arrested for
speeding an automobile-escape by
bribing traffic policeman with
hundred dollar bill; during IN e
evening in an ill-advised moment
when the wine flowed freely Amos
Doppledae invites the girls to Wis
it him at his home the next day
the following day he regrets this
exceedingly, IIIC6 ~ CO1llhuu1CdbC
with the girls-fails, and 'they ar
rive"
The wives, however, had unex-
pectedly returned-are Eat home"
when the girls appear and in con-
sequence there is some tall pre-
varicating and explaining by the
men. All the incidents are true
to life for Campbell B. Casad, the
author, gathered them up when he
was a reporter covering assign
ments for the New York Herald.
During the action OF the play
several very catchy musical num-
bers are introduced which are
noted for their consistency, not
being dragged in" but very deli
ciously blended into the comedy.
The chorus is pretty one and
wonderfully gowned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-08-13
CATERPiLLARS WIN REMNANT

The seasons schedule of The
River Falls Business Mems League
closed last Friday with a c 10 e
and exciting game between h e
Caterpillars and Hoosier Bards, the
latter winning out by a score of
IL to II.
The Caterpillars, after suffer-
ing the only shut-out of the en-
tire schedule, won their next five
games, and with two later vic
tories, copied first place hon
ors. They won three of their five
games with the Hoosier Bards, and
had four victories out of their five
games with the White Crests. Their
per centage was 700.
At the close of the schedule the
Hoosier Bards and White Crests
were tied at 400, each having won
four and lost six games. Second
place honors will be decided by
the results of an extra game, to
be played next Tuesday afternoon
at Glen Park. The annual picnic
of the League will be held on that
date.
Folio wing are few notes
CLEANED from a review of the box
scores as recorded by Commission
er Angus Dunn