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Evening journal., 1914-09-30
DY KARL II. YON MIEGANn.

United Press Staff Correspondent
BERLIN, Sept. 3O-(Via wireless
to the United Press through Sayville,
l.. 1.-THE German War Office to-
day alleged that Colonel Gordon and
Lieutenant Colonel Mesh, of the Cor
don Highlanders, who we're captured
at the battle OF Mons. have admitted
the use of dun dun bullets by the
British army The War ONCE state
ment says that both British officers
we're examined before an Official MILL
tary commission and they agreed that
dun dun cartridges were passed out
to their men for use against the
Germans.
The German government also de-
clares that the Dutch government is
greatly exercised over the stoppage
and search of their ships. II Is al
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
Three Democrats after
vacant ASSESSORSHIP

Three candidates have filed their
names with the Democratic County
Committee for the Democratic nomin-
alton for assessor in the First Repre-
sentative District TO succeed John A.
MCGOWAN, who recently died. at the
special primary election 10 be held on
Saturday. between the hours OF 4 and
z o'clock. The candidates are. Will
liam J. Meaney, JamesDougherty and
William r. Hayes.
The Democratic committee yester-
Gay afternoon decided that no one
should be allowed to vote at the spe-
cial primary except those voters who
voted at the regular Democratic prim-
airy on September 8. The list of vot-
ers is made up Of the poll OF voters at
that primary. The three candidates
agreed to these conditions.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
oRpER FArHER ro sUPPoRT.

Harry Spencer, colored, was before
City Court today. charged with discr-
derly conduct toward William Slyd 6,
and was fined S. and costs.
James Rogerson. charged by Officer
John Devinish with begging on the
street, was discharged as the charge was
not sustained.
John w. Taylor. colored, who pleaded
not guilty to using proIans language.
got a continuance until Friday morning.
Harry Dempsey pleaded not guilty to
the charge of non-support of his child.
Mrs. Margaret Dempsey, lie wife, tcs.
titled that they have been separated for
four years. since which time Dempsey
has failed to support his child, who il
eight years old. The court made m
order for 50 week, and bond wa'
placed at $500.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30

If the garden has been thoroughly
cultivated early in the season. there is
little wedding to be done. Yet, few
autumn weeds will strive for suprem-
acy unless conquered One OF the
most persistent now. as earlier, is the
chickweed. which grows in such dense
masses as to choke out everything
else. Keep It cleaned out II thrown
into a pile It will be decomposed In a
few weeks into a light soil. rich In
humus
II an early frost catches the beans
before they are quite ripe. shell, acald,
and dry, and they will keep during the
winter
An old blanket. papers OF straw
used in protecting the tomatoes from
the first frost may prolong them
through weeks Of good weather yet
to follow.
II the cabbages are slow about head.
ing, or the heads lack firmness sprin-
kle with salt and water. This will
also tend to keep the worms down.
II few cucumbers get too large.
for ordinary use before you discover
them, pare, slice in cross sections an
inch thick soak in salt water few
hours, and make into sweet pickles.
They are delicious.
A few rows Of strawberries along
the edge Of the garden will not re-
quire much extra labor, and they win
add greatly to the luxuries OF farm
life. One man. who tried the expert
ment Of seven rows last year, reports
seven bushels OF berries this season.
Because you have plenty OF land do
not think 1t is of no value. Have you
used your garden to the utmost ca
pacity? Intensive gardening has al
ready come where there is most profit
In the occupation. II you have not ap-
piled this principle, see how you can
get more out OF the ground next year.
Dandelions are coming into general
use in America for salad green's. The
flavor is greatly improved by blanch-
Evening journal., 1914-09-30

ing the leaves. To do this, place an
inverted flower pot over each plant
for awhile before the leaves are gath.
cred. This salad is greatly enjoyed In
Europe.
Before applying liquid manure 10
plants the soil should be moistened by
watering with clear water, unless the
soil Is already moist Apply the liquid
manure to the soil without sprlnkling
1t over the plants,
Where manure Is available, q spade
ful or more tied up in coarse saeklng,
suspended in a. tub Of water affords
a good way to make the liquid
After strawberry plants have borne
the second seasons crop remove them
and plant some other crop on this
land. Set out a new bed Of strawber.
ries from the runners from the old
vines on another new piece OF ground.
Holland bulbs now are exported all
over the world and II the demand con.
tinues to increase either prices will
likely advance or new territory will
have to be found to propagate them.
Viola cornuta purpurea somewhat re-
sembles the single blue violet. produc-
ing flowers freely on long. slender
stems, making them desirable for cut
ting. The culture is the same as that
given pansies
Autumn bulb planting will soon be
here; make an early selection Of the
ones you want thus securing the best
specimens. Planting is not to be done
until the late frosts. when the beds
now in use will be unoccupled and
ready for the bulbs. Beds planted this
autumn, viii begin towering almost
before the snow disappears in the
spring. This is a good time to thor
oughly clean the greenhouse, to put
IN new glass where needed, reputty
and paint the roof, and look out for
leaks.
Plant sweet peas in the open ground
next November and thus secure an
early crop Of flowers next year
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
MARRIAeE LIcENsEs ISSUED.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued By Clesk OF the Peace
Brown;
Peter Powell and Sophia Aarkvich.
both OF Hucke-sin, Del
NazMreuo Raloccli. of No, 5l9 East
Eighth street and AIareherta Marsih OF
No. 2ioS West Twenty street.
Waltor r. Craig. OF Gordon Heights.
Del. and Banche W. Eaton, OF Mont
rose.
Fredcricl, W. Scwell. of No. oslo Hart
Lame. Philadelphia and Mamie Knone,
of No. 2T5O Amber stree, Philadelphia.
Magistrate Buckley has issued IL
censcs to pasqualc del Grippe. aged p
years. OF No. SOP Maryland avenue and
paslna Caputo. aged is wears. Of
Twenty-fourth aud Monroe streets;
RodneyL. Austin aged ~ years. of No.
2503 Totnall street and Marian Brodie,
aged 81 wears, OF No. 1912 Scott street
Magistrate Lewis lust evening issued
a marriage license 70 Miss Lille w.
Hanlcy. of Third and jefferson streets
and Henry A. Woodstock, No Gil West
Second street.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
Opening CANE ON
SHIBE PARK Field
Commission Makes Plans
For Big Show in Baseball,
Beginning Oct. 9
TWO DAYS PLAY
IN EACH CITY
By DC United Press.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 3O.-The first
two games of the 1914 worlds cham
pionship baseball series will be played
at Shibe Park, in this city. the first
on Friday, October o, and the second
on Saturday, October 10, the National
Baseball Commission decided at it's
meeting here today.
The third and fourth games will be
played in Boston on Monday and Tues
day October l2 and l3 The fifth game
will be played in Philadelphia We'd
nesday, October Ia, and the sixth the
following day, at Boston. The seventh
game, presumng that the series will 90
that far. will be decided by Tipping a
coin.
There was no attempt by President
James GafTney, Of the Boston Braves, to
have tine series played in one-game
stands Manager Stallings was not
present a
The first business of today's meet
ing of the National Commission was
deciding where the first two games
should he played. A quarter. tipped
by Connie Mack decided this point.
President Gaffney called tails" and
lost. The fifth and sixth games were
each decided in the same way.
Prices for seats at the big show
were. given out as follows:;
Reserved seats at Philadelphia, 50,
So, 50 and ST.
Seats for the games at Boston we're
the same, except that one block OF
benches will go for fifty cents.
Chairman Hermann stated that all
precautions would be taken. to pre-
vent Spectators getting a large block
of rasteboards before the games.
Governor Tener selected KLEIN and
Byron as the umpires for the National
League. while Johnson chose Dineen
and Hildebrand for the American.
Garry Hermann, president of the
Cincinnati Reds, presided at the ses-
sion. Those in attendance were:
President John X. Tener, Of the Ma
tionals; President Ban Johnson, of
the Americans; President James Gaff-
ney Of the Boston Braves and Presi-
dent q F. Shibe and Connie Mack Of
the Athletics
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
London Hears Allies in
France Are Turning German Line

The latest report emphasizes that the
French have occupied Perrone. This
announcement. however. was original
ly made on September "a, when It was
stated that the French had carried
that city by storm and that Il was
then being used as headquarters for
the operations against St Quentin.
Because of this fact the suggestion is
made that the latest report Of the
routing of the German right may be
based on the developments of the
three days ending Saturday. when the
Germans greatest effort was crushed
in lighting that for severity eclipsed
anyMing OF the war to date
IL is accepted that the German
right wing must soon retire OF be
isolated and captured but up 70 noon
today the War Office was absolutely
without any information of any de-
cided change in the situation in the
battle line north OF Paris.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
TO REOPEN GIRLS CASE.

Sarah Owens, colored. who was
held for the Court of General Sessions
yesterday by Judge Churchman on a
charge of larceny of comfort will
most likely be re-arralgned in City
Court tomorrow morning Sarah's
friends say she is but 16 years OF age
and the family Bible will be produced
to bear out this statement. Sarah
was born in Milford, Del. In case her
age is shown TO be 16 years she will be
tried In Juvenile Court.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
HOSPITAL TRUSTEES TO
improve INSTITUTION

Consideration of bids for repairing
the interior Of the County Hospital
and the supplying of foodstuff, and
the presentation of reports for the
month of September were features of
the meeting Of the Trustees of the
Poor today with Chairman ]. P. Arm
strong presiding. Figures on bids for
repair work and supplies will be given
out later.
Receipts from the farm for the
month are far in excess of expendi-
lures, the former being $9S5.90 and
the latter $234.5O. The payroll ac-
counts for September amounts II
S46S.34.
Number Of inmates in the institution
today is given as 210, divided as fol-
lows: 123 white men 80 white women;
21 colored men; 16 colored women; 6
white children and / colored child.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
RECEPTION FOR CANDnATEs

At meeting Of the Democratic
League on Monday evening a commit
tee was named to arrange for a re-
ception to the party candidates. The
committee comprises; Edward Stuart,
James F. O'Neil, Charles Schneider,
Frank Dlckers0n and Edward d. Carr.
This committee will make its first re-
port at next Mondays meeting.
II was also decided to give a card
and pool tournament during the win
ter months. James Mcmahon, Joseph
Flanagan. John r. Foster. Frank
Keely and George Reed comprise thr
committed
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
CARRANZA Will
QUIT presidency
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Sept 30-Pro-
visional President Carranza tele-
graphed the constitutionalists here
today that he stands ready to give
up the presidency If the conference
called at Mexico City tomorrow ap-
proves His only condition is that
villa and the other generals of the
army retire.
This telegram from Carranza was
very favorably regarded by the con-
stitutionalists who believe that this
will pave the way for a permanent
adjustment of the difficulties between
the Mexican generals.
The State Department gave out a
dispatch from the American consul
ate at Tampico, stating that constitu-
tionalist DEGREES have beer issued in
the States Of Vera Cruz and Ta-
maulipas, requiring property owners
TO present their deeds to the military
authorities to be again recorded. The
time limit for this registration will
expire October Z,
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
BUSY winter At
THE Century CLUB

Winter activities of the New Century
Club viii formally start with the hold
ing of the clubs first fall meeting on
Wednesday afternoon. October H.
A great deal of business will be trans
acted at this meeting, including the
reading of the report Of the annual
meeting of the Delaware State Fedora
tion OF Women's Clubs. which was held
IN Milford last May p and 22. by Miss
Grace Beadenkopf and the reading of
the report Of the biennial meeting of the
General Federation of Women's Clubs.
which was held in Chicago last July O.
10. inclusive, by Mrs. S. J. Reynolds
president of the Delaware State Fedora
tion.
At the conclusion Of the business part
of the program an Interesting musicale
will be given.
Another interesting announcement
just made by the club is that of a lee
ture to be given on Wednesday after
noon, October 2l, by Dr. J. Duncan
Spaeth Of Princeton Universty Dr.
Spaeth's subject win be: "The Philoso-
ply Of Schopenhauer."
An aesthetic dancing class under The
direction of Miss Mary +. Schetky, 70
begin ON November ?, and French class
under instruction of Mrs. William G.
Speakman. beginning on Tuesday. No
vember 3. have been formed and it is
thought that they will prope popular.
1t is also desired to have il announced
that anyone who has not as yet paid her
membership fee Of Sc win forfeit her
membership fee of SO will forfeit her
for that amount is mailed to the treas
urer, Mrs. Jennie G. Lane, No. 1905
Pennsylvania avenue, by l2 o'clock TO-
night
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
TWO Weeks INSTRUCTION
FOR FUTURE CITY Police

Acting on the suggestion Of General
]. P. Wickersham, the Police Commits
sioners- yesterday afternoon adopted
a new rule which will have a tenden-
cy to make for efficiency in the de-
partment It was in the form of a
resolution calling for new appoint
ments to the force to undergo a course
Of instruction for four weeks before
going on the force. General Wicker
sham agreed to an amendment provid-
ing for only two weeks in
struction. Such instructions will
be under the supervision of Chief
of Police Black, who will report in
writing of the applicants fitness for
the position.
In the passing Of the resolution, Pa
trolman Kempski. recently detailed to
duty, viii be recalled, and will UNDER
go q period of instruction.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LONDON. Sept 30.-The War Office
was without any news OF the develop
ments in the fighting in France today.
II was stated that the allies were con-
tinuing their turning movement
against the Germans on the right and
that lighting of the most severe char
acter continued. Most of the news
papers print IN 3arls that the
German right wing is in complete re-
treat but they declare Il must be ac-
cepted under reserve" inasmuch as
there would be little likelihood OF
news Of this magnitude being with
held
The rumor that General Won Kluck
had offered to surrender has been
widely circulated since the battle OF
the Marne In fact one news agency
sent a report from It's Ostend cor
respondent that he actually had sur
rendered, a rumor that met with
prompt and official denial.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30

licitor without proposition of merit
By means of a fine system. the mer-
chant cannot take up one of these
propositions without first getting a
report on it from the censorship com
mitiee. In cities where this plan has
been put into operation, solicitors
without propositions that viii give
honest returns to the merchant, quit
calling upon members Of the Chamber
and operate among the non-members.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
RUSH TO PAY TAXEs.

Today is the last day upon which
county tax payers can pay their taxes
and save the per cent rebate, and
as a result the Office OF County
Treasurer Charles II. Lippincott this
morning was crowded.
Mr.. Lippincott will keep his Of
fee open until o'clock tonight to
accommodate those tax Payers who
were unable to call at the Office dur
ing the day. Beginning tomorrow
a 8 per cent rebate will bo given un-
til December, when the face Of the
bill must be paid
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
AGENTS CONCLUDE BUSINESS.

Agents of the Delaware Division of
the Pennsylvania Railroad yesterday
completed their quarterly session at
which matters of vital Importance were
discussed. The general business situa-
tion was gone into in detail and agents
are prepared to do their best TO i'm
prove the situation.
The visitors were entertained at
luncheon at the Hotel DUPONT yester-
day, and the meeting was one of the
most successful the organization nus
held
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
FIRE DAMAGES HOME
while OWNERS ARE OUT

While Mr.. and Mrs. Max Cohen, of
No. 102 North Adams street, were abb
sent from their home this morning
fire was discovered In a closet In the
diningroom of their house. Walter
Johnson, of No. 1O4 Adams streets,
discovered the fire and sent in an
alarm from Box II. The district en-
gines responded but the chemical ap-
paratus of the Wecaccoe Company ex-
tinguished the blaze. The damage
amounted to 500.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
Germans Declare English Have
AdmiffedUse of Dunn DumBuiIefs

legged that in this connection the
British government IS nagrantly
violating neutrality, taking vessels of
neutral powers into British and
French ports removing mails and
other things guaranteed snfe pass
age by the Geneva and Hague con-
yentlons. In addition Il is claimed
here the British minister at The
Hague had admitted that II was
British aeroplane which dropped a
bomb at Maastricht. thus violating
Hollands neutrality
IL WIS announced that owing 20 the
bellicosc attitude Of the British Ncdi-
tcrrancan feet which has been holding
up shipping near the Dardanelcs the
Turkish government has ordered the
Dardancllcs closed to all shipping for
the present.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
By The United press

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3O.-Russian
troops have completely surrounded
Przemysl and near Krastro they cap
tured 200 prisoners. 400 vehicles and a
number of guns. the Petroerad Foreign
Office today cahled Colonel Goleicwski,
military attache Of the Russian EN-
bassy.
'On September 2s fighting with the
Germans was in progress along line Os-
sowietz. Bruskheniki and Simno," the
dispatch stated.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
COLORED MAN pleads
NOT GUILTY OF MURDER

Lewis Spencer, colored. indicted on
the charge Of murder in the first de-
gree, was arraigned in the Court Of
oyer and Terminer this morning and
pleaded not guilty. He viii be repre-
sented by L. Irving Handy. The in
dictment alleges that Spencer shot anil
killed Arthur Johnson, on Septem-
Der s.
The Court OF oyer and Terminer
cases will come up for trial next Tues
day morning.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
COUNTY PAYS FOR ROAD DAMAGE

Members Of the Levy Court yes
terday afternoon Inspected a prop
erty on the West Chester road. near
the State line, owned by a Mrs. Nc
Donald.
In widening the road at that point
the county cut inte Mrs. McDonald's
property She complained and the
members of the court after viewing
the premises decided to build a fence
along the road for Mrs. Mcdonald
and allow her S25 damages in addi-
ton.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
CITY REPUBLICANS IN
Get TOGETHER RALLY

The Young Mems Republican Club
will hold rally and reception in the
clubhouse, No. SO King street, on
the evening Of October 8.
The reception will be to all county
and State candidates on the Republi-
can ticket and in addition to a general
get-together good time, there will be
speeches. The reception will be on
from to 10 o'clock
The Young Mems Republican Club
has worked hard towards a great
night and present indications leads to
the belief that a big crowd will par
ticipate.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
Germans Use Siege Artillery
Against FORTS About Antwerp

1t is reported here that the German
general stan has decided TO attempt
to take Antwerp as speedily as possi-
bic. Il is believed here that fhev want
the temporary capital 10 use as a base
for oversees attack on the British
coast by aeroplanes and zeppelins as
a new fleet OF armored zeppelins is
to have recently been plac-
ed in commission.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
PAY s05 FOR AssAUITING GUARD.

Frank and Fritz Limprum in City
Court today were charged by Park
Guard Bickta with assault and bat
terry. The officer said the young men
and another attcked him in Delamore
Park several days ago after he had
ordered them TO leave the park be-
cause of their dlsorderly conduct
Each defendant was fined S25.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
Russians Surround PrzemysIand
Take 200 Austrian Prisoners

"a new attempt Of the Germans to
cross the river Nieman was repulscd
An energetic hight was in progress along
the northern borders Of the Jwgustow
woods.
In western Galicia, near Dukla, we
defeated an Austrian rear guard. An
Austrian column rctrcating through
frischtak abandoned its guns and over
400 vehicles Of It's baggage train. Near
krastro we took over 200 prisoners be-
longing 10 the Twenty Infantry
Regiments Of six different army corps"
Evening journal., 1914-09-30

By The United Press.
THE HAGUE. Sept. 3O--The siege
Of Antwerp by the Germans has been
begun, according TO advices received
here today Heavy siege artillery is
being placed in position about the city.
Thousands Of refugees are now
crossing the Dutch frontier TO places
OF safety. Railway communication has
been broken of.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
RED MFN RTfRN MORTcAcI

The fortieth anniversary celebra-
ton and mortgage burning OF
Andastaka Tribe, No. IA, Imp'd o. r.
M, was held in the new Masonic Hall,
Newport, last night. The members
gave a pleasing entertainment and
Benjamin A. Groves, great chief, burn
ed the mortgage on the new hall
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
PARENT.TEACHERS MEETING.

The Parcnt-Teachers' Association
of Central Presbyterian Church. will
not meet on Friday evening, the usual
time. but will met on Friday, October
g. in the Church. The speaker Of
the evening will be Mrs. Lila Aron.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
QUARTERLY CONFERENCES.

Tho quarterly conference Of the
Scott NJ. K. Church will be held this
evening and the quarterlv conference
of Newark Union Church will be held
at Newark at O'Clock tomorro, al
teinCon. Dr. e. i. Hoffecker will pre-
sin" over each session
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
RACK no THE NAVY.

Ensign Paul A. Stevens. who has
been visiting his mother IN this city,
has been ordered to join the u. S. s
Minnesota. which has been ordered
back TO Vera Cruz.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
ArTO TRrCK on LONG DRIYE.

Herbert White removed the house
hold goods Of II. X. Mask, p. B.
& W. Railroad Company conductor. to
Jersey City today by automobile. This
Is the longest trip ever made by Mr.
White by automobile.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
PRoHIBs in CONVENTION.

The State Prohibition party will meet
in convention here this afternoon T.
continue its business of the adjourned
session of September 10 The convcn
tion will elect a State committee and
nominate a State ticket.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
GETS LAsHEs FOR ROBBERY.

In the Court of General Sessions this
morning, Frank Frame, indicted on the
charge of highway robbery upon Fran
cesca Festi, was convicted and sentenced
to 20 lashes and Is months imprison-
ment.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
IS AZ RIcUFR-

Mrs. Benjamin Price. OF No. 1922
West Fourth street, has received the
So gold piece from Pride of Court
Bayard Circle No. A. Lady Foresters.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
SnCIALISTS no MEFT

The Women's Socialist Committee
will meet tomorrow night at the home
of Mrs. II. d. Jollison, No. 1906 Tatnall
street.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30
BAIL ROND REpUCED.

The Court OF General Sessions this
morning reduced the bail bond Of
Everett Robinson from $4,000 to $500.
Robinson was tried yesterday charged
with acting improperly towards a fe-
male child, and the jury failed TO reach
an agreement
Evening journal., 1914-09-30

A Want Ad win almost surely brr'g
YOU what you want at a figure yor
never hoped for.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1914-09-30

Lots Of housewives are On the look
out for your Want, so get it in at once
Adv.