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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
DUPONT OFFICIALS DENY
BUYING MARYLAND LAND

Officials of the DUPONT Powder Com
pany this morning denied that the
company had bought land on the
North East river, below Charlestown,
near Elkton, Md, for the erection of
a powder plant there, as was reported
IN dispatches from that place today.
Inquiries by private persons for
prices OF sites near Charlestown. prob
ably gave rise to the rumor An off,
cial of the powder company said that
the company had been approached by
a number of land owners near Elkton
and other parts of the country, who
wanted to sell land suitable for a
powder plant None of these, he said.
are being considered.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
PREFERS PORTRAIT
TO RODNEY Tablet
Art Jury Might Consider
Another Memorial From
the Same Source
EXPLANATION
IS OFFERED

Inquiry at the Office Of the art jury.
Room no, City Hall. Philadelphia. yes
terday failed to disclose whether an off
cial notification had been sent to Mrs.
sclden S. Decmer, Of New Castle, that
the proposed bronze tablet TO Caesar
Rodney has been turned down. Mrs.
Decmer declares that her first notifca-
ton that the Daughters Of the Revolu.
ton memorial to the patriot came
through a story telling Of tho action OF
the art jury.
When Charles Gusts Harrison was APP
preached regarding the matter the in
quirer was referred to Secretary Andrew
Wright Crawford That official in turn
referred the visitor TO Mr. Harrison.
Neither one, however, gave any definite
reason why the tablet was refused or
whether The donor had been told of the
adverse action.
Art Juryman Explains.
One of the members Of the art jury
who did not wish his name used said
The resolution which was adopted
speaks for itself However, J have
no objection 20 ampify the resolu-
ton. We received a blue print which
called for a tablet al least four feet
high and about two feet wide. This
was to be a memorial 10 Caesar Rod
ney. 10 was also TO be one OF a series
OF eight which would be erected In
honor of the signers of the Declara-
ton whose portraits are not in Sign
ers' Hall
I'VE believed that these tablets
would destroy the architectural beau
ties of the interior: the white walls
and pilasters lend themselves
peculiarly 10 portraits. To place tab
lets there would be to dishgure the
walls and likewise TO detract from
the paintings which are hung in that
room. Under the conditions, we be-
lieve that Il would best serve the pur-
pose TO turn down this proffef
However, the Art Jury's mind is an
open one. II Mrs. Deemer wants n
submit another memorial that shall be
one OF a series of eight we will con-
slider IT, But personally think that a
portrait of Rodney would be better
or course. he rarely had his picture
taken, as he suffered from cancerous
CROWN on the lace.
do you know why Mrs Deemel
was not notihed?
Up TO the Secretary.
The secretary. Mr.. Crawford. ough
to know about that. I'm sure that
don't"
why didn't you advise Mrs Deeme
as to the nature of the gift that woul
3 be acceptable as a memorial?'
;. 1T is not our province TO max
4 suggestions. We merely pass on ma
I. ters Of art that are offered for OF
n public buildings and 10 the city"
o Then you figure that a portrait
:. Rodney would be acceptable Is ths
s it,"
e THAT seems 10 be the explanation
! OF the resolution 10 me. Doesn't
. strike you the same way?'
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
80 YEARS SERVICE
As CITY GUARDIAN
John Solomon, Incapaci-
tated, Would Go On
Police Pension
DEPARTMENT TO
CONSIDER REQUEST

Patrolman John A. Solomon, who
completed thirty years continuous
service in the local police department
today, made application to the Police
Commissioners at their meeting yes
terday afternoon to be placed on the
retired list. The request was taken
under Amusement and will be acted
on next Tuesday Although able to
be about, officer Solomon has been
unable to do any duty for some time
and it is thought the request 70 retire
will be granted
officer Solomon was appointed to
the force on July 1, 1885. He is now
63 years old Ohicer William r. Todd
was appointed the same day that
Patrolman Solomon went on duty.
officer Todd is still active.
There are several members of the
force who will have completed TWEEN
ty-seven consecutive years of active
police duty with the expiration of
this month They are Police Captain
Charles e. Evans, Patrolman James
T. Scott and Court Crier William l.
Heal They were all appointed july
/, 1855 OF this number Officer Heal
is the veteran, the daddy" Of tho
force as he is known, being 81 years
old and still doing active duty The
other. too. are on the active list anc
all healthy men who no doubt are
physically able to do police work fol
several years yet.
BY July l, 1916. there will be near
ly dozen members Of the force who
will be eligible to retirement. ShoulC
all of them go on the pension list
the fund provided to pay them will b.
practically depleted and it is believed
steps will have to be taken durini
the coming fiscal year to provide
greater revenue for the pension fund
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
VETERAN GROCER AND
odd FELLOW IS DEAD

Isaac r Mundorf. rs years old, one
OF the city's veteran grocers and a
prominent Odd Fellow. died at his
home. No. 500 Bennett street. this
morning.
For many years Mr.. Mundorf con-
Quoted a grocery store at Ninth and
Bennett streets. where he made many
friends, His death was received as a
shock to many who knew him. He was
a member of Frankfort Lodge OF Odd
Fellows and Of Naomi Lodge, Daugh-
ters of Rebekah
The funeral will be held from the
residence Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Burial will be in Riverview
Cemetery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
RUsH TO PAY MERCANTILE TAx.

This is the last day on which mer-
camille taxes may be paid without a
penalty. When Clerk of the Peace
Harry A. Brown and his office force
arrived at the Court House this morn
ing they found business people in line
anxious to pay their State tax.
Deputy John l.. Wright handled
the crowd with dispatch and mis-
usual amount of courtesy. The re-
ceipts of the Office yesterday amount
ed to more than $4,000. Il is ex-
pected that today's receipts will
amount to 10000 After today a
penalty of 8 per cent will be added
each month to the fees.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
Commission TO DISCUSS
. some TROLLEY QUESTIONS

Members of the Public Utilities Com
mission will meet in the office Of Mayor
Howell this evening when the resolu-
tion adopted by the Street and Sewer
Department some time ago relative to
the request of the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Traction Company for the
removal of certain tracks and extensions
of their lines will be considered.
Another question which will be dis
cussed this evening will be the resolu-
ton presented by the local Socialists
asking that the Wilmington and Phila-
delphia Traction Company be compelled
to show cause why fares should not be
reduced
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
cHUDREN ARE ADOPTED.

In Orphans Court today before
Judge Herbert L. Rice, an order was
granted to Hiram w. and Margaret c.
Thornton 10 adopt John McDonough ;
Leonard and Elsie Willis 10 adopt
Gertrude Nellie Pierce. and Harvey
L. and Mary NJ. Dobson ITO adopt
Howard l.. Dram.
The return of sale of the property
of the late Henry c. Roller by Harry
W. Grotz was approved.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
COHEN ARRA1GNFp.

United States Commissioner Mahaffy
will hear charges of purchasing or re-
ceiving in pledge government property
against LYMAN Cohen, a merchant Of
this city, this afternoon. Cohen was ar
rested on Tuesday evening and at a pre-
liminarv hearing he was released under
$3.50 bail Cohen is represented by J.
Frank Ball Thomas +. Cork. soldier
at Fort DUPONT, is the complainant.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
DELAWARE HOSPITAL CASES.

May Bordley. aged Is years. of No.
Sl2 Locust street. was treated at the
Delaware Hospital today for a LAGER
ated breast other cases treated at
the hospital were. Sarah Friel, No
400 King street sprained ankle
Annie Belskie, OF New Castle. cut ell
bow. and Frank sorski. foreign sub
stance in his eye.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
BROKEN screen Gives
Clue TO Theft ATTEMPT

A screen which had been cut audi
broken in at the transom over thef
rear door OF the drug store of thot
Allen Drug Company No. 101 Westz
Tenth street. on Monday night gaveH
rise to a report of an attempted roh-l
berry Of the store. The screen WASH
cut with a sharp instrument andk
marks on the frame of the transomb
show that an attempt had been madeE
to force an entry The matter WASH
reported to the police today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
THIs TRE LARGEST EXCLUSION.

The largest excursion of the season
to leave here this season was that of
the Eastlake Presbyterian Church
and several other churches TO Angus
tine Beach, on the steamer Thomas
Clyde today. The vessel was taxed
to its capacity, and more than 100
were detained from going on the yes
sci by government inspectors.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
EXPECT TAX IRISH.

Clerks in the office of the two city
tax collectors were busy today get
ting ready for the rush expected to-
morrow when the city taxes become
due. The Offices will be open from 8
to o'clock and will be closed at
noon on Saturdays.
During July five per cent reduction
is allowed on taxes. while in August
the face of the bill Will be charged
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
LADY FOREsTERs' ELECTION.

Pride of Court Bayard Circle. No.
A, Lady Foresters. last evening
elected, Mrs. Mary Seabert. Mrs.
Frank Vandenbraak and Mrs. Olivia
Moss law committee Mrs. Mary
Seabert and Mrs. Bessie McGonical.
delegates to the convention to be held
in Odd Fells Hall. Bridgeport. Conn.
in September.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
IunGE MAKES A FRIENp.

''Vote for that man. declared James
Henry in City Court today as he left the
prisoners dock after being dismissed by
Judge Churchman an a charge of drunk
enness. Henry said it was the first
time he had ever been arrested; that
he was 65 years of age and lived in
South Wilmington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
UNDER BOND FoR THREAT.

John Hurlihy was placed under $500
peace bond in City Court today on a
charge of breach of the peace preferred
by Ida +. Wink. of No. 1OS Washington
street. The woman said Hurlihy
threatened ito mash her face"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30

Letters of administration we're
granted by Register of Wills Brown
today TO Fred Hepburn on the estate
Of John P Hepburn and on estate of
Matilda Janvier to Charles Kinkead.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
rLARK FOUND INNOcFNT.

Edward Clark was dismissed in
City Court today on a charge of send
ing in a false alarm of FIRE from Box
No 125. at Commerce and Dock
streets. Last Thursday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
CONSIDERING BIDS.

Members Of the Levy Court and|
State Highway Commissioner James|
Wilson so far have had no time to|
compile the bids submitted to the
Levy Court yesterday for improving
the State stone roads.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
HORSE FALLs IN STREET.

A horse driven by O. l.. Hellar. of
No. 23O3 West Second street. fell at
Fourth and Market streets this morn
ing but was uninjured.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-30
JUVENILE COURT SESSION.

Judge William c. Prickett will hol|
a session of the Juvenile Court &
afternoon. There are thirteen CO
on the docket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-17
Allies Attitude

Representatives Of the Allies in their
negotiations with the Italian govern
ment have presented the matter in
quite different light. They have uni
ted in saying that the doom of Ger
many and Austria Hungary is newt
able without the participation of it
ally. In case Italy refrains from taxi
ing part she will receive nothing from
the Allies when the settlements are
made. They advance the further ar
gument that with the conclusion Of
peace or shortly thereafter, the separa-
ton of Hungary from Austria is quite
to be expected. This would lead to the
of the Austrian provinces
OF German nationality by German and
consequent extension Of German do
minion to Trieste, which thus would Be
forever lost to Italy. In addition It.
ally would be forced to abandon Va
Iona and the Aegean islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-17
Interview Published

Later in the day local newspaper
published an interview with Knob
lausch. quoting him as saying he had
been unable to find out what had been
done by the state department, and
had appealed to the President and that
in his talk with Secretary Bryan, the
latter had got angry because of ref
erence to the Democratic platform as
pledgiag protection to the lives and
property of Americans abroad. When
the interview was shown to Secretary
Bryan. he said:
"knoblauscn criticized the Demo
cratic party and | told him 1t didn't
make any difference to Us when We
were protecting American whether
they we're Republicans or Democrats
and I didn': think il would make any
difference TO the Mexit%ns down
there"
The secretary said later he had re-
fused 70 discuss the question further
f.,rn a partisan standpoint and with
a.. point disposed of they took up
different phases of the McManus case
On leaving he informed the newspa-
per men that his criticism was direct
ed alo:nst the general policy OF the
present administration in regard to
the neXican question.
The Democratic National platform, :"
tie said, specially promised TO Amer
leans who reside in foreign countries
or on the border protection. both as
to their lives and their property.
maintain, and l believe ! can prove
my contention, that Americans resid-
ing in Mexico or on the border have
been given virtually no protection
during the troubles that have prevail
ed in that country in tie last four
years ard ! may add that in this re-
spect the Taft administration was
quite as remiss AS tina present one"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-17
LAUNCH
BIGGEST
WARSfIIP
Giant Fighting Graf t
til e Pennsylvania
Goes into Water

Newport News, Va. March 16.-Moored
to pier at the shipyard here tonight
lay the giant red hull of the new bat
teship fennsylVania-the worlds great
est fighting craft awaiting completion
after her successful trip today from the
stocks to the waters OF James river.
Mechanics were back at work or TIE
her in tow when she was safely ahuat,
the builders seeing to it that not 2
minute was lost on the task % preparing
her for commissioning. rot later taan
February IS, 1916.
Secretary Daniels Of the navy and
Governor Brumbaugh Of Pennsylvania,
ueaIed the DISTINGUISHED company on the
launching stand to see the Pennsylvania
take the water. Miss Elizabeth kplb
Of Germantown Pa. named the shn
and broke bottle Of champagne against
the i-eced:ng bow. after Episcopal Bishop
E.rrv Of Pennsylvania had delivered a
prayer.
to ne,~ droa 7naur... ~ the whistles
of the Presidential Yacht hayflower arr
ha.hor craft ana the shouts OF lC.GD
sroctatorz was the hoarse shrek of the
seren of the German commerce raider
Prnz Excl Friedrich. tied up at the
nearby pier Commander Max Thier-
ichens. the German captain, In full uni
form. was one of the guests on the
launching stand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-17

Washington, March 16.-Condons in Mexico City as we'll
Manzanllo give officials concern today.
Apparently the roccupaon of the capital by the Zapata
forces has brought the relief
have tired of their isolation and the stagnaton which their
business has experienced large number
foreigners asked the State department today through the
Brazilian minister obtain transportation them
Cruz Secretary Bryan announced later that had been
requested by the American government from both the Villa
Zapata and the Carranza authorities The
number Of those wishing to leave given the dis
patches.
Urgent representations made during the day to Gen.
Cararnza concerning his at Manzao whose activities
have been causing Americans and foreigners much appreen-
sion. The American consul instructed keep close
touch with commander the cruiser Cleveland should
eigners become further endang
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-17

Rome, March 15--Via Chiasso, Switzerland, March 10
political pressure upon the Italian government pledge
Ialys tie future either to the Empires of Central
Europe the Allies has been ugmentig for
is today believed to have about reached its climax.
According to thoroughly reliable Of information
Won Bueow the German ambassador has given
NAL that Germany will be able in the
of and induce Vienna
Italy territorial concessions deanded together with
hand southern Albania. In addition the z m
would further Itas ambitions in the eastern Mediterranean
The German diplomat pointed out furthermore that the
supremacy Of Britain and France would the effect
of crushing Italy.
Baron Stephen Won Burian the Austrian foreign minis
ter according does not the giving of
but strongly objects to parting with Trieste while the aged
Austrian Emperor refuses to to the loss of part
of his dominons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-17
APPLICATIONS
FOR HEARING
ARE FILED BY
EXPRESS COS.
Allege Net Deficit Near
Two Millions Under
Commissions Gen.
eral Order

Washington, March 16.-Appicatlons
for a re-hearing and for the noun
cation of the general order of the In
terstate Commerce Commission fixing
EXPRESS rates. rules, and practices was
filed with the commission today by
the Adams, American, Southern anu
Wells, Fargo Express Cos. Commits
sioner Clark for the commission au-
thorized of the petition and SAID II
would be considered.
The companies set forth that SINCE
the general order took effect on rep.
/ 1914. they have united IN SIN
cere and conscientious effort to make
the said rates, rules and practices an"
the operations there under a success
The first 10 months Of operation I'M
der the commission rates however the
netition asserts. has caused a net de-
f;cit of s1.s6l,11sso compared with a
nrofit of s11s,s1s.92 in the correspond
ing months of 1918.
The companies said they had sue
oea,,ed in cutting down operating ex-
nenses under the plan, but that de-
crease of $11,s75, 99S.s7 in gross income
had eliminated all profits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-17
MRS. ANGLE
TELLS STORY
Of TIL: NIGHT
bAIlL0U DIED
Woman on Trial in the
Bridgeport Case Is
On Stand for Six
Hours Tuesday

bridgeport, Ct. March l6-For nearly
50 hoIrS today Mrs. Helen N. Angle re-
,''eN 70 the Jury from the witness stand
:" me superior court her story Of the
..',1el'ts Of the night of June % last, on
@''h night the state in its allegation of
''"S'Ausnter against her charges she
>@"Sea The death OF Waldo l.. Ballou.
- voice AZ times SO low as to be al
''0s' lnaudihle-broken now and then by
S''S-sne tcid OF Eallou's visit to her
I'D night, OF how she later found him
1.'.'''Selous on the landing at the foot
y nef stairs; Of carrying him out, down
- me entrance door. in her effort to re-
I'VE nm; Of the visit Of the police to her
ep'-' 'fhents, Of her bewilderment at the
.1f'oity OF the happenings and of her ar
Hhe sketched into the picture her
N''t acquaintance with Baliou. his af-
0"oi4 tor her and her friendly feeling
Nifn' although she had declined to
Marry him.
,''' attorney. she was taken back over
'--'A OF the ground she had previously
,to'eFed. During this cross-examination
voice assumed a much firmer tone
49, only once at the mention of Ballou's
me Gid she have to struggle to con-
"er feelings. She was on the stand
adjournment was taken. :
unusually large crowds sought to en-
!, Ue courtroom today and many vain
n. crowded the halls seeking admittance.
=. "o,len and girls made up a large crowd
OF the spectators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-17

ITO the north, she desires the en-.
tire province Of Trent, bringing her
frontier to Venoste, Pashairie and
Srecnie, including The districts Of
Reverto, Trent, Bozen, Meran, Bre-
soanne and Bruneck; to the east.
she desires to extend her frontier to
the Julian Alps, including the prov.
nces of Coritz and Iotria, with the
districts Of Tolmein, Eoritz, Trieste,
Fola and Fiume. In addition to
this, she desires the Daimatian is
lands, especially veela, Cherzo,
Lunea, B-azza, Lesina, Curzola,
Meeda and LISA.
1.-THE only rectifieation of the
frontier which, according to this
information Austria is willing to
grant is the oession Of territory
which would give to italy posses
sion Of Lake Carca, with the town
OF HtVa anG the Valleys OF the Chi
csc and kdiser rivers.
st is understood also that in re-
turn for such territory as she is
willing to ceGe Austria asks for a
large sum of money and also the
renuneistion Of Italy Of any claim
to other territor, within the Aus
tro- Hungarian Empire which is in
hahited by Italians. In return for
these concessions on ltaly's part,
Austria is willing to make certain
local grants, including the estab-
Trieste"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-17
CA|LlAUX'S
DENIAL FOR
ALL CHARGES
AGAINST HIM

Paris. March 16.-515 p. M.-Joseph
Caillaux, former premier made public
today a letter replying to attacks
against him during his absence in South
America. NJ. Caillaux's letter takes the
place of speech to his former constit-
uents at Manners where he resides,
which it was announced on March IL
that he would make.
The former premier asserts that all
of the allegations are untrue. He de-
clares that he made no visit to Vienna,
participated in no negotiations for peace
with Germany after the battle of Char
leroi ard made no effort to retard thu
mobilization of the French army. He
SAYS that his administration Of the
finance portfolio was not responsible for
the French armys lack of artillery and
declared that most of the persons named
with him in connection with alleged IN
trigues designed 10 separate France
from her allies either were unknown 10
him or had not been seen by him for
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-17
GREAT OFFENSIVE
PREPARATIONS By
FORCES OF ALLIES
Plan for General Advance as the Ground Dries
Along the War Front

London, March 16.-With the in
creasing activities of the British.
French and Belgian armies, the re-
appearance on the coast CT Belgium
of British and French wa-ships and
the time drawing near for a big effort
in the West. the public is following
with renewed interest the daily re-
ports Of the operations.
The Belgians, who are being sup
ported by the warshipe Of the allies
have consolidated the ground which
they have won in the last few days,
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Itaiy's Demands

What is believed in high quarters
to be authoritative outline of the ter
ritorial demands of Italy and the DO
sition of Austrian in regard to them
was obtained today. The differences
between the Italian and Austrian
points Of view as thus indicated. ap-
pears to be SO great that well inform
ed persons are able to perceive no
likelihood of an adjustment
Roughly speaking. Italy desires a
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