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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08
Day In Congress.
In the Senate

Washington, April Met at noon.
Canals committee voted for 10 days
of public hearings on the repeal of
the Panama tolls exemption.
Senator Works spoke on the treaty
ASPECTS of the tolls controversy and
Senator Poindexter urged his resolu-
ton to delay action until all diplo
matte correspondence had been pub
lished.
BY a vote of 81 to 80 Senator Ken
yons resolution to abolish executive
sessions except for certain subjects,
was tabled.
Senator Poindexter's resolution call
ing on the President for an explanation
of the language of his Panama tolls
exemption repeal message was re-
ferred to the foreign relations COM
mittee.
Adjourned at COS P. NJ. to noon
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08
DIED..
ANDROSCOGGIN.
Bradbury,

ANDROSCOGGIN.
Auburn-March 81. Elsie Bradbury,
aged 40 years.
CUMBERLAND.
Westbrook-March so, George G. Had
lock, aged " years
Portland-March 81, Cordelia p. Sher-
man, aged SO years. March 81, Martha
Olsen, aged 81 years, months, 10 days
March 81, Albert Robert Mann, aged 10
years. months, II days; April /, Albert
William Hoyt, aged 10 months: March
81, Fannie c. Bonney, aged 81 years
March 81, George III. Rolfe, aged 66 years,
months, 20 days.
Brunswick-March =. Ella sP. CARY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

Aside from a most lavish showing
of outer garments and dresses for
Easter wear the d. w. Adams Co in
it's desire to provide for woman's
needs have assembled a tremendous
stock of bright, new, small wears and
accessories that one may know more
about by reading the advertisement
contained in this mornings paper
A dN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

The Womans Baptist Missionary
Society will meet at O'Clock Thurs
day afternoon. April 9, with Mrs ]. f.
Rabbit, IS Spring street Subject, THE
Island Empire 1t is hoped there will
be a large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

Attorneys Walter Hussey, Frank
Brown, William r. Pattangall and
Harold Pepper, all of Waterville, were
in the city Tuesday to be in attendance
at the opening of the April term of
the superior court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

Out of respect to Mrs. L. NJ. n. Stew
ems, National president of the w. C. T.
L., who died Monday, the flags on
the State House and the county
buildings We're kept at half mast on
Tuesday On the City hall no flag
was displayed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

Rose of Sharon Chapter, O. E. S.,
has received an invitation from Pine
Cone Chapter Auburn, to be their
guests Thursday evening, April o.
Members can return TO this city on
a srecial car leaving Auburn at 1850.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

Joseph Beck. who was a member of
the Cony High party on its recent
trip to Washington, D. c., returned
home Monday evening, having stop
ped off at Providence. r. L., for a
brief visit with his aunt, Mrs. Gilbert
NJ. King.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

AT the Prescription Drug store,
Bowditch Webster Coz, one will find
all OF the best known and most val
liable preVentatives for moths and
other pests. They argue that this is
the proper time to use these articles
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

Leon j. Fell1er returned Tuesday to
his home in Madison after having en-
joyed visit in Augusta as the guest
of Everett Garland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08
LOCAL BRIEFS.

+. b. Purinton left Tuesday morn
ing fer Bangor to attend the good
roads convention in that city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

Miss Eunice Bennett of the Hayes res
taurant underwent surgical treatment
Tuesday evening at the Augusta General
hospital for a very severe attack of APP
pendicitis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

Among the intentions of marriage
which have been recorded at the office
of the city clerk are those of Fran
co.'s Lapointe and Lucia Turcotte of
Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

Ray Wheelock of Midtown is visit
ing in the city as the guest of his
grandmother Mrs. NJ. E. Wheelock,
154 Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

The regular meeting of the w. c. T.
L. has been postponed until Thurs
day afternoon on account of the fu-
neral of Mrs Lillian NJ. y. Stevens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

Deputy Sheriff Perley Thurston of
China was in the city Tuesday and
called at the court house on matters
of business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

its annual meeting Wednesday after
noon, with Mrs. all m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

Irving D. Lincoln of Wayne was in
the city for a part of the day Tues
day on matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Hichborn were
passengers on Train 64, at 9.39 Tues
day forenoon, going to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

The United States has become the
heaviest buyer of South African dia-
monds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08
Decoration Day
and other patriotic holidays.


of
sufficient
charges
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
Government TO
insure Vessels.
Representative Alexander'S
Bill introduced in Con-
greSS Today
HAS APPROVAL OF
THE ADMINISTRATION
BY The United Press.

By The United Press
WASHINGTON. Aug 19.-Follow-
ing a White Hodse conference. Chairl
man Alexander Of the House Mer-
chant Marine committee introduced
today the administration bill TO pro-
vide war risk insurance for American
shippers and vessels during the Eur
opean war
The bill creates in the treasury de-
partment "a bureau of war risk in
surance" with a director at $4,000 a
year The bureau is authorized TO
write insurance on American vessels,
or shippers in American vessels
against loss or damage by the risk of
war, Whenever in the judgement of
the secretary It may appear that Amer
lean vessels or shippers in Americans
are unable in any trade to secure
adequate war risk insurance on terms
substantially equal with the vessels
and shippers of other countries be-
cause Of the protection given such
vessels and shippers by their respec-
tive governments through war risk'in-
surance."
The bill appropriates as an initial
insurance fund S5.O00.00O. with $780,
600 for the expenses of the new bu-
reau. The President is given author
ity to suspend the proposed new law
whenever he deems Il unnecessary tC
conduct further insurance business.
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
GERMANY MAY
CEDE KIAUCHAU
BACK TO China
RY KARL II. YON WIEGAND.

United Press STAFF Correspondent
THE HAGUE. Aug 19.-The Ger
man Emperor is planning to check
mate Japan If possible, her ulti-
matum will be made Ineffective. Ger
many will probably voluntarily sur
render 10 China her concessions on
tho Shantung peninsula. In turn
ing back to the Chinese Republic
Kiauchau and the German land and
water leased territory, the Kaiser is
expected to emphasize that Germany
has been am economic force In the
Orient that has made for improved
conditions.
While definite decision has not been
reached. q high German diplomat as
sures the United Press Berlin Of
fees that Germany Is already negoti-
ating with China to turn back to the
Oriental republic its leased territory
There is the most intense Indignation
in German official circles over the
position assumed by Japan. But Il is
realized that it's ultimatum was pre-
pared al the dictation Of Great Brit
ain and that Japan in this instance
is simply the agent of England.
The fortunes of war are eXemplified
in the condition of Lieutenant Decel-
Ter de Moranville. son of the Belgian
oommander-inAchief He wandered
over the Dutch frontier and was cap
tdred by a Dutch patrol and will now
be interned until the end of the war
Like 150 Germans, among them some
well-known officers, he will be held a
prisoner either here or at Armster-
dam
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
MAYOR BACK, HAS
TALK ABOUT RIOT
Thanks Citizens for Assist
ing in Preventing Trouble
About City
COMMENDS ACTING
MAYOR FOR HIS MOVE

Personally. I desire to thank ooth
the white and colored citizens who
have displayed a disposition to assist
in preventing further trouble AZ the
same time want it to be understood
that every precaution Will be taken
TO suppress all disorders"
The above statement was made by
Mayor Harrison W. Howell at one
o'clock this afternoon. following a
conference lasting an hour with VIII
liam p. White. president of city Couh-
ell who. as Acting Mayor, yesterday
requested Lieutenant Governor Coheh
Ferguson to mobilize the state MIL
tia here to suppress'any trouble tha1
might arise.
The conference which was held in
Navor Howells office was attended
by Mr. White, Police Commissioners
Bowers. Stayton and Wickersham, ana
Chief of Police Black At the 'onclu-
sion of the conference, those present
referred all inquiries to Mayor How
ell. who made the above statement IL
was learned that at the conference the
question of asking the withdrawal OF
the four companies of State militia
was considered. Just what was done
relative 10 this could not be learned.
Mavor Howell said the soldiers would
be held at the State armory until their
presence was not needed.
Mayor Howell who was spending
his vacation at Spring Lake, New
Jersey. was in touch with Whining
ton officials at various times yester-
dsy Last night he was preparing to
return here when advised that the
situation was not bad. and he decided
10 remain until this morning Mayor
| Howell will return 10 Spring Lake
/ this afternoon at 3 o'clock, but IN
/ case of any further disorder he VIII
/ return.
While speaking OF the troubles to.
day. Mayor Howell commended Act
ing Mayor White for his promptnes'
in calling the militia to assist II
stopping the rioting Mayor Howell
also said that the news items of the
troubles appearing in out-of-towr
papers were not the sort OF advertis
! ing the city should have.
Mavor Howell said that all citizen
should remain loyal TO the police de
lpartment at this time, irrespective %
am bitches and grudges AT the confer
ence the question of allowing saloo
lkeepcrs TO remain open was also SAT-
lto have been considered. The saloon
Twill be allowed to remain open tonigh
las long as there II no disorder, MI
powers said. If there should be an out
break these will be- closed In speaking
of tho saloon keepers attitude TIN
morning President Bowers said the man
,ner in which the saloon keepers co-ope
rated with the local authorities was a
that could be expected. Many cNpress'
Willingness 10 close before the ord
> had been issued by the Police Commi
b siOncrs
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
HE BUYS TWO ALLEYS and
BOOK ACCOUNTS FOR $3.50

would you give $3.50 for ten
foot alley. a three-foot alley. various
book accounts aggregating S2,l2O.7O,
and two judgments amounting to
S726.56 and S466.2S respectively"
This was the bargain purchased by
James Bonner, of Sixth and Orange
streets. at a receivers sale at the
County Court House this morning.
The property sold was that of the
Delaware Construction Company, of
which Horace II. Thayer, Jr. is re-
ceiver. and was conducted through
his attorneys, Marvel, Marvel and
Wolcott.
The property consisted of a 10-foot
alley part way through from Cor
don street to Twenty-third street,
lust east of Market street, which Mr.
Bonner purchased for 49, A three
foot alley back Of No. 2 and No. 4
East Twenty-third street, he pur-
chased for S150. The book accounts
and judgments, totaling sS,313.54.
we're purchased by Mr.. Bonner for
one dollar
The amount received for the prop
erty was hardly enough to pay for
the advertisement of the sale.
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
DECLINE IN THE
Price OF MEATS
Pork and Lamb Topple,
But Beef Remains at the
Lofty Point
PROBE MAY HAVE
EFFECT ON MARKET

Sensational decline in meat prices was
the feature OF the Wilmington food
stulfs market today. During the past
three days pork had dropped from $40
and $40 to Sl6 per hundred Wholesale.
Packers are asking only $40 per hundred
for western pork today while the local
product is bringing 81 more Lamb is
also of ST per hundred, today's quota
tion being Sl7. which is s. higher than
first grade beef Cheaper cuts may be
purchased for sl2 per hundred In the
face of these prices wholesalers say
there should be a radical reduction in
retail prices With increased receipts
at the big yards in Chicago and Kansas
City the packers are now able to meet
demands and maintain they are not to
blame IL retailers continue 10 charge
high figures for meat Whether the
federal investigation has anything 60
do with reduction OF meat prices is not
known, but it Is believed by many that
the probe has influenced the market
Branch houses of Western packers re-.
port further decreases hcsides those ia
the meat line. Lard has dropped 10
cent per pound aud now Is wholesalinq
at Sl2 per hundred II is expected there
will be further decreases within the
next few days. Packing house branch
managers assert retailers should reduce
prices ON this as ON meats. Butter and
eggs are firm with NO changes la quota
tiOns.
Strength of sugar and weakness Of
flour prices were evident today. Sugar
continues TO retail az = cents per pound
and dealers report a fairly brisk de-
mand. Consumers apparently are not
buying Hour, and while prices did not
break the market was aprthetic to say
the least. Wholesalers say they believe
retailers and consumers are awaiting
further declines before placing orders
The "staf of life" continues 10 sell at
{ SI25 and 81 per barrel.
Green stuffs are plentiful and price.
continue fair as far as the consumer
/ is concerned. Market wagons in Kinf
street today did brisk business. hun
dreds of housewives being out Will
their baskets II Is estimated tha
there has been an advance Of about "a
/ per cent. in the sales of FISH IN vii
mington since meat prices were boost
ed about two weeks ago AS a mat
ter of fact many poor families havi
abandoned beef and pork and are max
ing fish and poultry the substitutes
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
watch DOG, Stone
and ROPE line IN
DISPUTED ALLEY

Joseph O'Bara was charged with
trespass by Felix Glovick. who resides
at No. 112 Stroud street, in City Court
today The case grows out of the
tearing down of fence along an
alley adjoining the property No 10
Stroud street. The defendant was rep
resented by Artelnas Smith. He ask
ed for a continuance until Friday in
order to file an affidavit so that the
case could be tried. by jury. Then it
was decided to try the case in the
City Court.
Felix produced his deed which
showed a right to the three-foot al
Icy into Stroud street from an alley
running parallel with Stroud street
O'Bara tore down a fence. chained
a dog in the alley, placed a stove there
and strung a clothes line. The dog
walks over the alley but does not
bother Felix.
In crOss-eXaminatiOn, the witness
said the dog did not belong TO O'Bara.
For the. defence O'Bara produced
the deed of his property which gave
him the right to use this alley in
question. He denied he owned a dog
or placed it in the alley. The fence
removed was not a fence according
to the decision of Judge Churchman
as defined by the Street and Sewer
Department, being only twenty inches
high. O'Bara, said he has never OBJ
structed the allie yso that the other
people could not use it. The old
fence was rotten and Glovick refus-
ed TO help repair it. Then he tore il
down and put up a new wire fence
with iron posts. The case was con-
tinued for week for further argu-
ment
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
BAND CONCERT AT SETTLEMENT.

At the Peoples Settlement play
ground, No. 4OS East Eighth street, on
Friday night at 7.3O o'clock, Bethany
Band viii give its fourth concert of a
series. \ fine program has been ar
ranged, covering popular, standard and
classic numbers. A large crowd is eN-
pected to attend. The band has decided
TO enter the band contest at Brandywine
Springs Park Thursday night, and this
is expected. 10 add interest to the con-
cert Friday night. In case of rain the
latter affair would be postponed until
the following Monday evening. The pro-
gram follows:
March. "Tallalua Band" Harry j..
Lincoln: serenadc, "Dream Pictures" /"
leon dc Lora; two-step, ~ Little More
Pepper" Lincoln; waltz, "Dream Waltz"
w. G.. Powell; march, "ln Uniform" i"
Henry Fillmore; twO-step, "When |
Come Back, arranged by Robert Beck
er; selection, "Hearts and Flowers"
Theo NJ. Tobani grand selection,
"Faust." Comod; overture, Golden
Crescent" H. G.. Miller; selection,
Gloria" from Mozart's Twelfth Mass;
march. "On to Victory Nlacllie- Boyer.
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
SAY WILMINGTON
TEAM lost $4,000
Thomas M. Brown AnnOun-
ceS His Severance of Con-
nectiOn With Team
LOSS EXTENDS OVER
SEVERAL SEASONS

Thomas NJ. Brown. president of the
Wilmington Baseball Club, owners OF
the Tri-State Leabue franchise here.
this morning announced that he had
severed all connections with the team.
Mr.. Brown said he would be glad to
give the franchise and $500 to anyone
to take it over.
The team is at present in Harrisburg,
where a conference was held yester-
day between the players and George
Graham, president of the Tr-State
League.
When Mr. Brown was asked If the
team would return here, he said he
did not think so, as he had decided to
have nothing more to do with il.
When asked what was the cause Of
tho failure of the team, Mr.. Brown
said he had no blame TO lay on any
one.
Il was learned, however, that since
assuming control of the franchise
here, four years ago, Mr.. Brown and
his associates have lost more than
$4,000.
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
AMPHION STRUCK TWO MINES
By The United Press

BY 'rhe United Press.
LONDON, Aug. 19.-The details OF
the report made by Captain Fox, com
mander Of the ill-fated cruiser Amph-
ion, first British warship lost in the
war. we're made public today. They
show that the cruiser actually struck
two mines and that the second one
fred the Amphion's magazines. The
wreck of the Amphion sank within
three minutes after the second ex-
plosion.
"The officers and crew behaved with
the utmost gallantry. The men rush
ed to their posts Immediately upon
the sound of the initial explosion and
the engine-room forces remained on
duty until the signal to abandon ship
was sounded" says the captain.
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
HELD FOR CARRYING RAZOR.

Alleged flashing of a dangerous
whiskers amputator has gotten Clin-
ton Porter, a negro, formerly en-
Dloyed as a bootblack at the Winthrop
barber ship, Seventh street near Mar
ket, into such serious trouble that
the Grand Jury will have an oppor-
tunity of passing on his case. Porter
was held in $500 bail for the higher
courts by Justice of the Peace T. S.
Lewis today after Clinton Melvin, a
barber in the Winthorp shop testi-
fled that the negro had pulled a razor
and threatened his life.
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
MP. LEAcH SENDS FIsH.

James Brown. am attache of the tax
collector Office az the county court
house, who on Monday received 30
pound bass from Plummcr II. Leach, also
an attache of the office, who is spending
his vacation at Angclsea, n. j., has had
the large fish stuffed with oysters and
will have il baked. lie has invited a
number of his friends to his home to-
night to partakc of the delicious fish.
Several other friends OF Mr.. Lcach's
were also remembered with fish, al
though they were not as large as the
one received by Mr.. Brown.
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
GOOD OLD u. S.

looks pretty GOOD these days.
DON'T WORRY
About new Fall Clothes. Our
FAN stock is all ordered. most Of
Il made up, much of it already In.
WE BEAT THE WORLD.
America beats the world IN
Clothes, Hats and Shoes for men,
50 that no real American need
suffer Inconvenience.
CLEANUP SALE.
Palm Beach Suits. SO and ss.
Special Serges. $3.50.
Flannel Trousers, S3 and S3.75.
Mohair Coats, Sl.50 TO S5.
Cashmere Trousers. $500 to
$3.50.
Golf Trousers. s2.25 and $500.
Watch our windows for big
bargains in our special Suits See
sizes and prices Yours may be
the one here
MULLINS BIG HOME STORE
9th g. Market.
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
TWO co IN NAVY.

William J. keatley, No 6O2 West
Fifth street. enlisted in the navy to-
day as yeoman of the second-class.
Charles S. Burke. of Camden. Del.
also enlisted at the local navy re-
cruiting station as a yeoman. The
local station has had numerous appli-
cations. but the men who apply in
general fail to pass the test required
to enlist in the navy.
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
BUILD STORE Am HOUSES.

Building Inspector Anderson today
granted Tony Corletto, permit to
build store and three dwellings at
Fourth and Scott streets at a cost of
$4,000. Charles w. Gooding will
build dwellings at 33O1-O3 Washing
ton street at a cost of $500 each.
John r. Legates. 1929 Poplar street
was granted permit TO build a back
kitchen, SIPS. Michael Tykoski. 1905
Linden street was granted a permit
to erect an addition costing $40.
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
LETTERS on ESTATES.

morning granted letters testamentary
on the estate of Jeremiah Meyers,
coored, of New Castle, to Richard
s Rodney. of New Castle.
Letters of administration we're
granted on the estate of Susan
Bishop to Joseph Z De Night. and on
the estate Of Mary Kelley 20 Margaret
T. Pietsch. both in. Wilmington hun
dred
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
NnRnDY CLAIMS LARKIN.

No funeral arrangements have been
completed IN the case of William Miller
Tarllin. the sailor who sank TO death In
the waters of the Christiann River sun
dav. after falling from the Wilson liner
Citv of Philadelphia The body is still
being held by Coroner Spring.
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
DTED AT ELsMERE.

Helen NJ Sincock. aged 27. daugh-
ter of Isabella and the late Richard
Sincock, died at her home in Els
mere yesterday. The funeral SER
vices will take place from her late
home on Friday afternoon at o'clock
with interment private.
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
TO FINISH INQUEST.

Inquest over the body OF r. Morris
Box. who lost his life several days ago
at the Joseph Bancroft and Sons Com
pany plant by falling from crane, will
be concluded before Coroner Spring and
Jury this evening.
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
sALOON cHANGEs HANns.

Resident Judge Herbert L. Rice
this morning approved the transfer
of the liquor license for the saloon
property at Nos. 425-427 East Fourth
street, from Annie E. Parsons to
Charles A. Dougherty.
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
Friends School
Fourth and West Streets,
Wilmington, Delaware.

Delaware's leading preparatory
school, fitting for either college or
business. A corps Of twenty-five
instructors. Excellent equipment.
Thorough instruction. Co.education.
al Scientific. Latin Scientific, Tit.
erary and Classical courses of study.
Graduates fitted for any college.
Well equipped Gymnasium. New and
well equipped primary building.
Terms moderate by reason o.
endowment. Fan term begins Ninth
Month lSeptl Ia, 1914 For illus.
strated catalog, address
HERSCHEL A. NORRIS, A. A.,
Principal
Principals office open September I.
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
THIS COUPLE TO WE'D.

Magistrate Buckley this morning is
sued a marriage license to Joseph L.
Stecherage. aged %. of SIS W. Sec
Ond street and Florence NJ. Devine,
aged 23 of No. S22 w. Fifth st.
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
ISSUES MARRIAGE LICENsE.

Magistrate Gluckman this morning
issued a marriage license to Kostanty
Olewnik, aged "a years. Of No. 1882
Beach street. and Agnes Maliszewska.
aged 20 years. of No. 9O4 Wright
street, this city.
Evening journal., 1914-08-19
wANT sATURpAY GAME

The George and John baseball team OF
New Castle would like TO arrange a
game for Saturday. Address: A. G..
Ferguson. New Castle. The team has
been putting up a gilt-edged article OF
baseball this season.