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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
Personal Side OF LIFE
At FENTON beach COLONY

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
FENTON BEACH, n. j., Aug. "a
severe windstorm, accompanied by
rain. struck this place last night.
While the wind ragged for several
hours. no damage was done.
Mrs. A. W. Snyder on Thursday en-
tertained about forty members of the
Ladies' Aid Society of the German
Baptist Church. at her cottage, the
"Waltnen." The visitors were much
pleased with the trip.
On Wednesday of this week. MEM
bers of the German-American Society,
with their families. will spend the af-
ternoon at the beach and in the even
ing will take a moonlight trip on the
yacht Wacoutah.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Butcher. of Will
mington we're weekend visitors at the
beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Oliver. Of
Chester, accompanied by their daugh-
ter, Miss Maud Oliver. are stopping at
the Harrison Cottage as the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank e. Harrison, of
that city. The divers will be Joined
today by a second daughter, Miss
Elizabeth Oliver.
Dr. and Mrs e. II. Huber and their
son-in-law and daughter. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Fleck, all of Philadelphia,
motored TO the beach on Saturday and
spent the night at Allenhurst. as the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Horace S. AL
len. They returned to Philadelphia
yesterday. taking with them Miss
Edna Fenton, who returned TO Phil
adelphia after spending a vacation
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chalk
ley Fenton.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
BERLIN LAUDS KAISER.
Bv Karl H. Won Wiegand.

United Press staff correspondent.
BERLIN, Aug 2.-(Delay ed a The
first wild exuberance at war over, Ber-
lin continues remarkably calm, con-
sidering that the German troops press
downward on France nd upward to-
ward Russia. The capital has settled
down to an acceptance of war as the
business of the day.
Calling in of all the reservists has
resulted in their wives and daughters
taking the place of storekepers, while
the men serve the Kaiser. Food is
scarce. The people are cheerful, eager,
for war and enthusiastic in the kaiser's
course in striking first and hard. The
Crown Prince was formerly the idol of
Germany, but with the Kaiser's bold
policy in force. the people are now wild
with praise and enthusiasm for the
Fatherland
The Kaiser is overwhelmed with ap-
plause when he shows himself Always
picturesque, he seizes upon these ova-
tions TO rouse his people to the widest
enthusiasm by patriotic utteranceG
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
s WASHINGTON, Aug. s-0fiers for
united states mediation in the United
European war situation win not he
made at present, according to au-
khoritatlvc announcement. II was
bInted that such course might pos
nbly he followed when the warning
nations might he in a receptive mood.
such as after a decisive conflict.
That the United States made cauti-
pus Inquiries abroad through its am
bassadOrs before the situation reach
Cd the war stage. as TO whether OF
Rot this government could do any.
bling to harmonic the situation was
8slmitted by high administration au'
tiority today.
sUnder The Hague treaty. the United
States can offer its good offices for
mediation in Europe. The ~cautioui
Inquiries of the past week. however
aid not amount TO an actual tender
o. good Offices.
The administration today held tina
Chs crisis abroad is now In such
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
MANY DOVER VOTERS REGISTER,

Special TO The EN ENlNG JOOhNAL'
DOVER, Del, Aug. 3-Large in
creases in the registration of voters
was made at Saturdays registration,
which, II such an increase is mani
fest on next Saturdays registration,
will practically mean that the bulk
of the voters have registered for the
coming general election. In the Sec
onl Election of the Second Repre-
sentative district. so was the total
for the day. In the First of the
Fifth, 172 we're registered, and in
the Second Of the Fifth. SO registered.
In the First of the Fifth nearly half
of the entire registration has already
registered.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
War Work in
Washington Today

Announced United States will not
now offer mediation abroad.
Neutrality proclamation in prep
aration.
President Wilson cancels all ex-
cept "war" appointments.
Treasury arranges early release
sss4,ooo,ooo emergency currency.
House considers emergency cur
rency resolution.
French embassy issues order mob
ilizatiOn French reservists.
Congress leaders prepare bill to
increase American merchant ma
rine.
President, railroad managers and
federal mediators confer to avert
western railroad strike.
Completion, confirmation and or
ganization of federal reserve board
rushed.
French and British embassies re-
open.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
In First Air Battle French
Destroy German AerOpIane

French aviator, met German Yep
polin on the frontier.
Darling about the huge airship, Gar
ros piloted his aeropane into position
rs the drgible steadily bore down on
him. Then he drove full speed toward
the German craft, rammcd il and sent
Il plunging TO earth. Early reports
failed To state whether Garros. had es-
capped, but later dispatches declare the
Frcncnman was killed. His own ma
chine was wrecked and fell with the
Zeppelin.
French aviators are engaged in scout
duty all along the border. Near Vessel
one French airman is reported TO have
been picked off by German troops and
killed French aeroplanes have been
sighted from many points in the Rhine
provinces. A great fleet of the air
lighting machines is already at Nancy,
near the German border.
At Nuremburg French aviator few
over the city dropping bombs
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
MANY ATTENp CAMDEN CAMP.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Aug. 3.-The attend
ance at Camden Camp yesterday was
the largest known in years the esti-
mates being from five to seven thou
sand people. Councilman Franklin
Brockson was a visitor.
The selection of legislative candi-
dates on both the Republican and
Democratic tickets seems to be
problematical, supposedly for the
reason OF ascertaining sentiment on
the wet" and dry issue which
will figure in Kent county this year
in the selection of legislative candi-
dates.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. S-Rus.
tion troops have crossed into Ger
inany at several points on the border
md Cossacks have raided the German
customs house. The Russians drove
the Germans hack from Eydtkuhnen
nnd q column Of artillery with In
fontry supports now holds that port.
NTbere has been much diminishing hut
nc serious clash between the forces.
fCrand Duke Nicholas NlchOlaievitch
l,as been named as chief general cOm-
mandlng the army. disposlng Of the
report that the Gar intended to lead
Ihe army.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
rRENCH TROOPs NEAR RELFORT

BY The United Press.
PARIS, Aug. 3-German troops.
mainly the regular border guards.
augmented the special detachments
from the interior, are skirmishing
near Belfort. one of the strongest
French fortresses near the border
dispatches here say there have been
several encounters between French
and German patrols. Details are lack
ing.
Belfort is considered an impreg-
nable fortress by the French. In
the Franco russian war of 1870. the
citadel successfully withstood a
three months siege by the Germans
and only surrendered when news OF
the capitulation of Paris was received.
The town was restored to France by
the treaty of Frankfort and its de-
lenses have since been strengthened.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
ELLIS VI. CLARK, WELL-KNOWN
MILLER, OF GRANOGUE, DIES

Ellis NJ. Clark. aged 81, of Granogue,
for many years in the milling bust
ness, died on Saturday. He was we'll
known throughout the State, being
known to many friends as Dusty"
He was in the hotel business for sew
eral years before resuming his old
trade of milling Until 1907 he was
proprietor of the Old Hillside Mills,
which he sold. He then removed to
Beaver Valley Mills, near Granogue.
He Is survived by wife and one child.
wife of Walter II. Gregg. and by one
brother. James Clark, of this city. His
funeral will take place from the home
of his daughter, No. % West Thir-
tieth street, on Wednesday afternoon,
with interment at Riverview Gene
terry.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
SEEK Three MEN TO
ANSWER FOR MURDER
Worcester Police ArriveWith
RequiSitiOn for Italians Ac-
cuSed of Staying
SHOT AND BEAT MAN
WHO WAS PEACEMAKER

Inspector of Police Edward J. Nc
earthly and two officers from Worcester,
Mass, arrived in this city last evening
to get the three Italians wanted by
Worcester TO answer a charge of muir
der. The men were arrested by Ser
geant Wardle and squad at Wood
dale last week and after being detained
at police headquarters they admitted
their identity to Chief Black and told a
story that the killing was in selfd
fence. The men under arrest are Car
mine Roberto, Guiseppi Perillo and An
tonic Perillo.
Inspector Mccarthy said this morning
in speaking of the murder that when
the complaints were first made against
the three men the warrants were issued
for granddaughter. The facts are that
these three men started after an ltal-
| ian with shot guns, Inspector Mccarthy
| said, and EgistO Tonelh the man who
was killed, evidently started to prevent
these men from shooting the Italian
they were chasing with the shot guns,
They turned upon Egsto and at dis
lance of twelve feet Roberto fired a
charge of shot at Egisto. They then
closed in on him and beat him about the
head with the guns. The three then
made off The people will be indicted
for second degree murder, the inspector
said.
Inspector Mccarthy left for Dover or
the first train to get the requisitior
papers honored that will permit th'
italians to be taken to Worcester
Sergeant Wardle and the two officers
who accompanied Inspector Mccarthy
here will bring the Italians from the
workhouse to the police station by thu
time Inspector Mccarthy returns iron
Dover
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
ROUTINE AFFAIRS BEFORE
THE WATER COMMISSION.

Chief Engineer Edgar NJ. Hopes, Jr.,
of the Water Department at the meet
ing of the department this morning,
reported that during last week 81 003, 100
gallons of water had been pumped.
Under the work of meter extension
there were 2l3 meters installed. The
current pay roll of 81 ,075.15 and the
special pay roll of S27s.40 were ordered
paid.
Extensions of the water mains OF
Orange street a distance OF forty feet
were ordered Twenty new meters were
installed. 20 renewed and three repair
ed. The balance in bank was reported
as S57O,062. The special fund balance
is S33,76S
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
NFw DENTAL .PARLoRs OPENED.

The New York Dental Parlors OF
Philadelphia, with main offices at No,
1903 Walnut street, that city, have-open-
ed a branch Office in this city and will
conduct an up-to-date dental establish
ment here. The office at No. 7l5 Market
street, formerly occupied by DIR. j. {.
Roscmont, has been secured by the
new concern, and the local Office will be
in charge of Dr. Lewis. The offices have
already been taken over by the new firm
and are being completely furnished
with up.to-date and sanitary methods
Moderate prices will prevail.
The new company brings with it a
reputation for firstclass work. and Will
mingtonians who visit the Office can be
assured of the best of service. Al
modern equipment for dental work of all
kinds will be installed in the office.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
STILL NO MATCHBOX FOR GUARD

There is still no Matchbox for the
park guard at Clayton street park. In
consequence Of the failure Of the Park
Commission to erect box there the
man on duty is compelled, whenever
rain comes, to take refuge on the
porches of nearby houses. There
also is much complaint because OF the
failure of the Park Commission TO
provide water for persons who fire.
Quent that breathing spot.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
5 German ARMY
CORPS MOVE TO
MEET INVADERS

Continued From First Page.
been despatched to engage the invad-
ers.
The French army of invasion was
supported by several batteries of field
artillery and motorcycle dctach-
ment, who crossed to the north of the
main body. II Is believed here that
n general battle between the invaders
and the German forces seAt to oppose
them will be begun shortly.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
In ND nnited Presa.

RA nc 1iAlAtN Afoos
LONDON, Aug. IA new chapter
in warfare has been written today in
actual battles between air craft high
above the earth.
In the first engagement between
one Of Germany's famous Zeppelin
dirigibles and a French aeroplane,
both we're destroyed. The first air
battle in the history of the world was
fought at Longwy. In this fight a
German and French aviator met in
mid-air, a dispatch to the Standard
declares. The Frenchman flew high
over his German adversary, fired
down upon him and sent his machine
crashing to the earth from a height
OF 300 feet The German was
killed.
The most unique and one Of the
most thrilling fights in history oc-
, CURED when Roland Garros, famous
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
BISHOP nECRIES MAI.

War among the Powers of Europe
was condemned by Bishop Freder-
lex J. Kinsman in sermon in st.
Andrews Episcopal Church yester-
day The Bishops remarks were a
strong appeal for the restoration of
peace between the Triple Entente
and Triple Alliance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
TO INSPECT PLANT WHERE
SCREEN LABEL is BOTTLED

The Bavarian Brewing Company
has arranged for an inspection of Its
new sanitary bottling plant at Sixth
and DUPONT streets tomorrow after
noon. Invitations TO newspaper men
to be guests at the inspection of the
new plant where Green Label beer
Is bottled have been extended by c. H.
Eisenmenger, president Of the COM
pany. Luncheons will be served dur
ing the afternoon
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
TO Build A RuNGALOM.

Building Inspector Charles f. An
derson today issued the following per-
mits: John f. Healy and Son, a
bungalow at Broome and Beach
streets, for ]. w. Chapple, $4,000.
John E. Healy and Son, addition 20
No. 1921 West street, $500.
Jesse b. Talley, garage at 1909 JEFF
terson street, for William S. Morris,
$175.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
DRUM FISH IN THEIR CATCH.

Forty fish among which was a
drum fish weighing AZ pounds, con-
stituted the catch of members Of
the Levy Court and other officials
who we're taken on trip TO Ship
John Light by Constable L. c..
Jones yesterday.
Those in the party were William
A. Scott. Benjamin A. Groves and
Samuel L. Burris OF the Levy Court,
Harry A. Brown, Clerk of the
Peace: Samuel Dean, Nevin c.
Clowney. Of the Street and Sewer
Department, and Constable Jones.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
FRENCH TROOPS MOVE To BORDER

United Press staff Correspondent
PARIS, Aug. q Delayed France
is pouring her soldiers toward the East
ern frontier Joy at the war was
overshadowed today by the tragedies OF
farewells as women saw their loved
ones depart for the front. Troop trains
left throughout the day carrying the
reservists. The military guards whose
sole duty has been To look martial as
thev guarded a number of the public
buildings, have been replaced by the
older reservists as the pick of the
Younger men have been assigned to the
fighting line. French officers have fur
nished a guard at the Invalides in their
children-boys under the legal military
service age-thus permitting the regu-
lar soldiers assigned there, to rejoin
their regiments.
Transportation in Paris is at a
standstill. The guards on the street
car lines and the underground have
all responded to the call to the colors.
| All taxicabs have been taken over
by the government. Nearly all French
men have had their motor-cars re-
auisitioned by the army. Not an
auto bus remains in service. All
have been transformed into army
supply wagons.
Paris. therefore. walks-hut cheer
fully. The people are confident.
British visitors, hundreds Of them
unable to leave the city are cheered
by the crowds on the boulevards.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
MILFORD MARRIAGE
HAS cAosED A ST.

HAS CAUSED A STIR
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MILFORD, Del, Aug. ga stir has
been created mere over announcement
of the marriage of Miss Sara Curtis
Watson, daughter of DIR. and Mrs. Rob
ert Y Watson, and James II. Stanton
son of the hate DIR. J. G. Stanton. They
were married in Elkton several days
ago. The brides parents were opposed
TO the match. Mr. and Mrs. Stanton
have gone to Detroit, where they may
reside
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
CAMDEN CONCERN CHARTERED,

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL,
DOVER, Del, Aug. "a charter
was filed here today for The Lenwood
Haines Limited, of Camden, Inc, to
carry on the general business OF
furriers, haberdashers, hosiers, brio
a-brac. crockery, etc. Capital stock
$1.500,O00. Incorporators. NJ. NJ
Dugan. George w. Dillman, F. D.
Buck, all of Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
eREEKs Will BE NEurRAL.
M NM IInlied Press

BY Tho United Press.
ATHENS, Aug 3.-The Greek minis
try has decided TO maintain an attitude
of neutrality during the present war.
This announcement is expected to re-
move one of the chief incentives for
Italian participation as with Greece
neutral the integrity Of Albania is as
sured
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
Russian Artillery Drives Germans
Back and Holds Eydfkuhnen

ron steaming eastward. Estimates OF
the number of warships varied but it
was agreed that there were two battle
ships, four or five cruisers and an escort
of destroyers.
II is known that the Russian feet has
been in the neighborhood Of the Gulf of
Finland II is believed here that the
Germans plan to destroy it and then
10 establish n close blockade of the
entire Russian coast.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
sERyIANs TO INVADE BOSNIA

EY TIC IHIIUU TItoos
NISH, Aug. Stalking advantage
of the movement OF Austrian troops
toward the Russian border to resist
the forces OF the Car. Servia as
sumed the aggressive in the war
against Emperor Franz Joseph today.
supported by the Montenegrins. the
Servians are preparing to invade
Bosnia The purpose Of the advance
is TO pr6voke a revolution of the
Bosnians against Austria
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
MANY AT SERVICE IN PARK.

The outdoor service on Washington
Heights last evening was largely at
tended The Rev +. c. MacSorley Of
McCabe NJ. T. Church preached a stir
ring sermon on "The Man OF God" The
Rev. Robert l.. jackson Of Hanover
Presbyterian Church and the Rev. Henry
Cunningham of Eastlake Presbyterian
Church also took part in the service.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
RUSSIAN TROOPS IN AUSTRIA.

-1 Inc AniNtu ltoos
ROME. Aug 3-Russian troops
are reported to have invaded Austria
and to be moving against Lemberg.
The column is said to comprise the
Russian army division. whose head
quarters were at Kiev. The Austrian
frontier guards made no serious re-
sistance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
USING AUTOS IN ATTACK.
The United Press

BY The United Press.
PARIS. Aug. 3-Motorcycles and
automobiles are being used by the
German forces who are assailing the
French frontier at Lorraine. Instead
OF cavalry the scouting parties who
have clashed with the French border
patrol are utilizing high-powered
motorcycles.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
French Now Down KaiseYS
Troops In First Land Fight

that he endeavor to arrange with the
State Department some way Of receiv-
ing funds from the United States.
An American war committee has been
formed and a cable has been sent
the State Department asking that the
government aid in facilitating the
cashing of checks and letters Of
credit.
Practically every American here Is
without funds and II is impossible to
get checks cashed. Those leaving are
unable to pay their hotel bills. In
some instances their baggage was
held. Others we're able to present
notes, which were accepted.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03

By The United Press.
BRUSSELS, Aug. 3.-Germany Is
pushing The advance Of her Colonge
fhrmy along the line Of the railway
ss4-s4-h Belgium. The advance Is
.liesported here 10 have reached a
noini on the Meuse river. ten miles
northenst Of Liege. Up 10 the present
the Belgium troops have refrained
from firing on the invaders.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
coMPLAIN oF MosnuIrnFs

Residents of Rehoboth complain that
since the Lewes Reheboth Canal is be-
ing dug in the neighborhood, mosquitoes
have been plentiful and annoying. The
government officials say that msteat
Of causing mosquitoes the draining OF
the swamps will help TO kill them.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
NEW DICK CREEK BRIDGE.

Bids will be opened tomorrow by
the Levy Court for the construction
Of a reinforced concrete bridge over
Duck Greek between Green Spring
and Clayton, toward the cypress road.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
TURNGEMEINDE
MAY KEEP HOME

Question Of the sale of property
belonging to the organization will be
formally considered at a meeting of
the Delaware Turngemeinde this
evening. Il is understood that after
consideration since the last meeting,
many members of the Turngemeinde
will oppose the sale and vote to con-
tinue holding the property and keep
the organization in tact.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
AMERICANS NEED Monty.

BY The United Press.
PARIS, Aug STRAINS bearing
American refugees from Paris are
scheduled to leave for Switzerland.
Italy and Spain today. other trains
were to have headed for Belgium, but
we're cancelled because of the in
vasion by Germans.
Ambassador Herrick was besieged
by stranded Americans today urging
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03

cans in France are in no danger.
Ambassador Herrick cabled the
State Department today. There is
no danger to Americans mere at pres
emit" the telegram read in part. I'VE
believe they will be able to leave
shortly II they desire to do So"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
ARMIES CLASH NEAR LoNGwY.



LONDON, Aug. 3.-Fighting is report
ed in progress near Longwy. The adj
vance guard of the German invading
army which entered France along the
railway from Luxembourg attacked the
French defenders az daylight today. The
fermans are bringing up heavy artil-
lery to engage the French defenders
.Who are strongly cntrenched This bat
sic is expected TO extend all along the
Hrontier to a point as far south as CT
-ev. The German army advancing from
lett has effected junction with that
Ehich came south through Luxemburg.
latecause Of the French ccnsorships all
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
FRANCE N sTATE 0F sIEGE.

BY The United Press.
PARIS. Aug. 3.-France was today
declared in a state of siege. Hence
forth martial law will prevail. The
government has not yet formally de-
clared war. but the decree issued to-
day declares Franco and Algeria in a
state of siege throughout the war
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-08-03
ENGLISH DEBTS ARE EXTENDED

By The United Press.
LONDON, Aug. 3.--Thc moratorium,
proclaimed by King George Yesterday,
was in effect today and relieved to a
great extent the financial stringcucy.
II affects the majority Of bills Of cN'
change and will hold for thirty days
unless further extended.