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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
Chief OF State RED
MEN CREETS Brethren

S. J, Furniss, great sachem Of the
Improved Order OF Red Men Of Della
ware. has sent out Christmas greet
ings to the different tribes of the or
der in which he beseeches all to show
more interest in the fraternal activi-
ties. The official visits Of the officers
Of the order have not been met with
the enthusiasm expected of them, Mr..
Furniss says, and this particularly is
asked for.
The greeting also calls attention to
the fact that Christmas day is dona-
ti0n day for the orphans fund OF the
order. To boost this fund subscrip-
tions are solicited from the members.
Twenty-Five orphans are being taken
care OF by the Delaware order at the
present time. and more are knocking
at the doors" OF the tribes The greet
ing makes the suggestion that en-
velopes be distributed to the mem
bers. requesting a Christmas and New
Years contribution to help the or
! phans OF the Red Men.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
TOOK ORDERS FROM The
WRONG person; FINED $40

Harry Brokn was fined 500 and
costs in City Court today on a charge
Of contempt of court in failing to ap-
pear as a witness in the case of Lena
Blake, colored. charged with keeping
a house of i'll fame Brown said he
had been in court twice on the case
and had then been told by Lena that
it was not necessary for him to appear
again.
Edward Y. Mahoney was dismissed
on a charge of assault and battery
on John w. Roberts, of No. 413 East
Sixth street, because the latter failed
TO appear.
Lewis Cornish, colored, was dis
missed on the charge OF the larceny of
watch belonging to Jesse Pruit. col
ored, because the latter has left the
city.
Patrick McGranary was dismissed
on a charge Of assault and battery or
Freelon Augustus because of the alb
sence OF Augustus.
Ewing Williams, colored. who haC
been arrested at the request Of the
New Jersey authorities, on a charge
of larceny, was dismissed as it wal
stated that he was not the maj
wanted.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
NEW COMMANDERS
ON british Line
IN Spring DRIVE
Appointmentof Haig as Sue
ceSSor TO French Means
Shift in British Commands
CHANGE OF Leadership
APPROVED BY nation
BY The United Press.

by The United Press.
LONDON. Dec. 16.-Sir Douglas
Haig's appointment as commander
in-chief Of the British forces in France
and Belgium will be followed by other
radical changes in the higher com
mands Of the army. It was hinted to-
day.
Commanders who have been held
responsible for the failure of the Brit
ish offensive at Loos in September,
are TO be transferred 10 less important
posts. There will be no violent shake
up that might affect the administra-
tion of army affairs. but a gradual re-
placing Of field commanders before
the expected spring offensive
Appointment OF the hero OF Mons
to supreme command Of the British
forces on the western front was en-
Enthusiastically applauded by the pub
| lie today. Credited with the dashinf
initiative. the new commander in chief
strikes the man in the street as a type
of leader who may be expected to up
set the traditions Of trench warfare
/ by a brilliant stroke that may turn th'
tide Of victory to the Allies. Some o.
his friends even expressed the feal
to-day that the public, remembering 81
Douglas Haig's exploits at Mons
might expect too much Of the new
commander.
Mingled with the expression OF ap
proval OF the selection OF new com
mander in France we're words of re
gret over the recall of Sir JON
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
SECOND NOTE TO AUSTRIA
WILL DEMAND IMMEDIATE
ANCONA CASE DISAYOWAL
Washington Will Give Vienna to Understand That With
the Facts in Hand Her Plea for More Time to Make
Final Reply is Regarded as IempOrizing
SECRETARY LANSING DENIES RECEIPT
OF NOTE FROM AMBASSADOR PENFIEID

mediate compliance with the Ameri-
can demands is insisted upon. Fur
ther reasons for demanding the dis
avowal are not likely to be given. The
Austrian Admiralty's report, admit
ting the Ancona was deliberately sunk
while passengers we're still aboard
and also shelled while they were dis
embarking, will again be cited as suf-
ficient evidence in itself sustaining
this governments position.
Austrias reported reference to the
Arabic incident, regarding loss OF inn
munity by vessels trying 10 escape,
was declared today to be evasive. This
government does not regard the cases
parallel. Continued attack upon the
Ancona after she ceased fleeing dif-
ferentiated the incidents. Austria's
agreement TO make reparation was not
regarded an important concession.
Vienna is to be given 10 understand
that. with the facts admitted by the
admiralty. the plea for more time to
make a final reply is regarded as
temporizing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
farmer SUFFERS BROKEN
Bones UNDER STRAW LOAD

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SEAFORD, Del, Dec. 16.-John
Thomas. a farmer near here. was bad
ly injured this morning when a pain
OF mules drawing a load OF straw
became frightened and ran away. Be
ing unable to manage the animals Mr.
Thomas was buried under the straw
when the load toppled on the wagon
Falling, he struck a plank and was
rendered unconscious. But for the
timely assistance OF men who witness
ed the accident. Thomas probably
would have been smothered. His right
arm was broken and his left leg in
jured.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
FIBRE MEN DISSOLVE
COMBINE ON us. TIP
Government Investigators
Alleged 1t Violated Law
Against Trade Restraint
RECORDS TURNED OVER
TO FEDERAL ATTORNEY

The Hard Fibre Manufacturers AS
sociation, with main offices in Will
mington. Del, has disbanded, it be-
came known today.
After federal Investigators had
made their report to the Department
of Justice. action to dissolve the COM
bination was decided upon On adj
vices from Washington, United States
District Attorney Kane notified the
officers of the association that unless
the organization voluntarily disband-
ed he would file action to compel its
dissolution.
Accepting the first alternative, the
association at a recent meeting Off
cially went out of business.
The association was organized about
seven years ago by leading hard fibre
manufacturers throughout the cOun-
try. Principal members were the
American Vulcanized Fibre Company,
Diamond State Fibre Company, Della
ware Hard Fibre Company, Cont
mental Fibre Company, National Fibre
and Insulation Company. Wilmington
Fibre Speciality Company and the
Eastern Hard Fibre Company.
Federal Investigators discovered
they said, that the association first haC
a "gentlemen's agreement" on price
fixing. Later. it was alleged. pres
sure was brought to bear on members
to maintain prices, and it was con
tended by the government that there
had been an unreasonable restraint o
trade.
As counsel for the Hard Fibre Manu-
featuring Association. Robert H. Riel
ards said that the matter of the dissC
luton of the association and the dis
posal Of its records was amicably al
ranged between United States Distri'
Attorney Kane and the association
There was no attempt upon the part {
the association to evade or deceive,
Continued on Fage Two.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
COLD PIN FOR MISS
vernon At END OF
TRIP ACROSS Land

At a reception given in Washington
to the ENJOYS who bore the suffrage
petition across the continent by motor
car, Miss Mabel Vernon, who acted
as advance agent for the ENJOYS, was
presented with a gold pin by the Con
gressional Union Of Washington in
appreciation OF her splendid work on
behalf Of the Congressional Union.
Mrs Sarah Bard Field. official bearer
OF the petition. was presented with
a silver loving cup, and the Misses
Maria Kindberg and Ingeborg Kind
stadt, owners of the car which made
the cross-continent trip, we're pre-
sented with gold watches. The pre-
sentations were made by Miss Janet
Richards.
Previous to the reception a Susan
B. Anthony pageant was presented in
Convention Hall, where the Congress
sional Union held its annual conven-
ton. About 400 representative Wash
ingtOn men, women and children par
ticipated in it. The pageant compris-
ed the presentation of ten episodes
from the life of the late Susan b. An
thony. It was arranged under the
direction Of Miss Hazel Mackaye and
Mrs. Randolph Keith Forrest. The
scenery was by Mortimer Clark. The
part OF Mrs. Anthony was imperson-
ated by Mrs. Florence Hayes Han
son.
Some Of the leading society women
OF Washington we're patronesses. Sc
successful was the presentation that
it is more than likely that it will be
repeated in the States where the Con
gressional Union is aiming to perfect
an organization.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
JUDGE WOOLLGY IS
ASSIGNED TO HEAR
THE DU PONT Case

By reason OF the disqualification OF
Judge Bradford because OF his reIa-
tionship TO sit in the trial Of the case
recently brought by Philip f. DUPONT
in the United States Court in this dis
trict. and because of the congested
condition of the court work in the dis
trict courts Of the other districts in
this circuit. Judge Burlington. of Pitts
burgh, senior circuit judge i'm the
Third circuit. has informed the clerk
of the United States Court in this city
that Judge Victor b. Woolley. one Of
the circuit judges, has been assigned
to hear this case in the District Court.
Judge Woolley is resident of Will
mington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
ALLIES prepare FOR
LAST SALONKA STAND
Are Transforming City Into
Fortress, Anticipating
AuStro-German Attack
EXPECT INVASION
OF GREEK SOIL
By mo United Press.

BY The United Press.
ATHENS, Dec 16.-S Salonika is be-
ing transformed into an almost inn
pregnable fortress by the Allies, in an
ticipatiOn OF an Austro-German or
Bulgarian attack.
Great gangs OF Greek laborers, work
ing side by side with soldiers of the
Allies. are digging row after row OF
earthwOrks. Engineers are busy day
and night mapping out gun ranges.
Anglo-French artillery is being sta
toned on all the heights commanding
the approach to the city and the rail-
way line leading north from Salonika
is heavily mined
Neither General Sarrail nor the
Anglo-French diplomatic representa-
tives here has any doubt that Teutonic
or Bulgarian forces will invade Greek
territory within few days.
Though large bodies Of French
troops have fallen back in the direc-
tiOn OF Salonika, the British continue
to hold a position north OF Kilindir
within artillery range Of the Bulgars
J across the border near Lake Doiran.
/ Three transport loads of reinforce
ments disembarked at Salonika yester
day At the same time large sup
/ plies OF heavy guns and other wal
material we're put ashore. Except.
ing a small force. the Greek troops
have evacuated Salonika. leaving th,
city at the disposal Of the expedition
airy forces.
Despite the belief prevalent a
I Salonika, Greek military authoritie.
Continued on Page %
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
SUSSEX BERRIES
IN BARRELS NEW
winter LUXURY
Col. !. G. Townsend, ofSel-
byville, Packed and Shipped
42O0 Barrels During Season
need TWO RIGHTS OF way
FOR DUPONT boulevard

Colonel John G. Townsend, of Sell
byville. who is prominently mentioned
for the Republican nomination for
Governor in the approaching cam
paign, was a Wilmington visitor yes
terday. He spent the night at the
Hotel dupont. When asked how the
DUPONT boulevard is progressing down
his way, Colonel Townsend, who has
been one OF the most actively Inter
ested men in the State in advancing
the boulevard project, said that the
right of way from Selbyville to Mil
ford has been arranged for excepting
through two farms south of Milford.
As soon as the right shall have been
obtained through those two proper
ties, Colonel Townsend said, he be-
lieved that General T. c. DUPONT will
build from Georgetown to Milford ia
connect with the stretch OF boulevard
now being completed from George
town to Selbyville.
Colonel Townsend. who is interest
ed in many activities throughout Sus'
sex county, including farming, thG
lumber business and apple orchards
is a pioneer in the shipment of straw
berries in barrels. During the pas
season he shipped 42OO barrels o
strawberries to Philadelphia and Othe
markets, and during the season o
1914 he shipped 5000 barrels. The ber
ries are picked, and the caps are re
moved. after which they are thor
oughly washed and then packed witt
sugar in barrels similar to those II
which whiskey is shipped.
After the strawberries and suga
partly dissolve, which requires severa
days, more Strawberries are added {
hll each barrel About one barrel q
Continued on Page 81
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
RESENTS ATTACK ON
DUPONT POWDER CO.
Congressman Miller Inter
rupts Speech of Mr.. Taven-
ner; Latter DodgeS Debate
REFUSED TO YIELD
TO PERMIT ANSWERS
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
WASHINGTON, ID. C., Dec. 16.-ln
the House of Representatives yester-
day. Representative Thomas W. Mil
Ter. of Delaware. and Representative
CLYDE II. Tavenner, of Illinois. clashed
in debate. Mr.. Tavenner had obtain
ed leave to address the House today
on the subject of national defense
and preparedness. His speech de-
veloped into an attack on the ordnance
and munition factories of the country
and the dupont Powder Company.
Mr.. Miller and Mr.. Tilson were the
only members on the Republican side
who had an opportunity to question
Mr.. Tavenner and answer some OF his
statements. AS the debate went on
Mr.. Tavenner refused TO yield, al
though Representative Miller appeal
ed to the Speaker several times for
permission to question him.
At the opening of the speech Repre-
sentative Tavenner was referring ia
tho burden OF taxation placed upon
the people for army and navy ap-
propriations. alleging that 1t was fol-
! the benefit of the munitions factories
At this point Mr. Miller, who was tn
| first one TO interrupt him, arose and tn
following colloquy from the Congression
al Record will show what took place;
Mr.. Miller, of Delaware; Mr.. Speaker
will the gentleman yield for ques
tiong
Mr.. Tavenner; | have so much ma
terial here that it is going TO take a
of my time TO present it, and | prefe
not to yield.
Mr. Miller. Of Delaware: Will the ger
tleman yield for a moment for que'
tiong
II Mr. Tavenner; Very well.
Mr.. Miller: The gentleman is speal
ing of additional taxation to be place
!, on the people on account Of expenditw
CONTINUED on Page 2)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
MAN Who REFUSED TO
treat IS ROBBED OF S1O

"This woman took all my money,
S1S. because I refused TO treat said
John Chimelewiski. Of No. 1914 Peach
street. today. when he accused Leak
odva Labodowski, of No. 1927 Apple
street, Of larceny.
He stated that the robbery took
place in his boarding house.
OFFICER Donlon said ne arrested the
woman at her home and that while
waiting for her to get ready to ac-
company him she dropped SIS in bills
on the kitchen floor.
She was held in $500 bail for the
Court OF General Sessions.
The woman said the money was
given to her.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
He THOUGHT COP OUGHT
TO Be BELL HOP. !" TOO

Patrick Owens, Of Newark. Del. fell
asleep at the Baltimore and Ohio sta
tion last night and missed his train
for home. When he was awakened by
Special officer Prince. he became
angry because the train had gone. He
wanted 20 know why the officer had
not called him sooner. He used OBJ
jectionable language and was arrested
by the officer on a charge OF disor-
derly conduct. lie was fined 81 and
costs by Judge Churchman in City
Court today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
objects TO FIREMAN'S
JOB: ASSAULTS JANITOR

According to testimony given in
City Court today William Dorsey, col
bred, a lodger in the police station
last night, made an attack on John H.
Dennis, colored. the police station jan
flor, because the latter asked him TO
shake the heater fire.
Dorsey was fined $40 and costs by
Judge Churchman on a charge OF as
sault and battery on Dennis.
Dennis called for help after the as
sault and Captain Kelleher. Sergeant
Tucker and Turnkey Eakin rushed to
the basement. Eakin saw Dorsey
strike Dennis as he went down the
stairs.
Dorsey was overpowered and placed
in a cell.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
name SUCCESSOR TO
MR.. CRAWFORD SOON

Trustees Of the New Castle County
Workhouse will meet within a Few
davs 10 name a successor to Leonard
Crawford. who has resigned as chiet
warden OF the workhouse. several
applications have been received by the
trustees from local persons, but y.
Frank Ball, secretary of the board,
said today that the position would
have TO be filed by some person who
has had experience.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
MR.. HANDY IN HOSPITAL
FOR TREATMENT and REST

Former Congressman L. Irving
Handy has gone to Johns Hopkins
Hospital, in Baltimore, where he will
undergo treatment to reduce his blood
pressure.
Mr.. Handy has not been in the best
health for several months, and his
condition has been attributed to high
blood pressure which he expects that
rest and treatment will reduce.
A daughter Of Mr.. Handy is a medi-
cal student in the senior class at Johns
Hopkins University.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
WEDDING AT SMYRNA.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SMYRNA, Del. Dec. 16.-Miss Mary
Hopkins and Lester Butcher, both of
Townsend. were married on Tuesday
night at the home OF the groom's
father. Wesley Butcher, by the Rev
DR. Albert Price. Following the we'd
ding a reception was given by the par
ents OF the groom. Those present
included Mr.. and Mrs J. W. Butcher
Stephan Brisco. Mrs. Mary Brisco
Miss Martha Brown, Perry Davis and
william Butcher.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
Austria Will Not Punish '
Commander Who Sunk Ancona

Vienna dispatches today said the
Austrian reply was delivered TO
American Ambassador Penfeld yes
terday. Il contains a request for
more time and further negotiations.
Austria, according TO reports cur
rent in Vienna. makes no reply to
the American demand that the conf
mander of the submarine that sank
the Ancona be punished. There Is
every reason to believe. Vienna dis
patches asserted that Austria will
never consent to this step.
The tone of the note is conciliatory
however Austria expresses a desire
Continued on Page %
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
PARALYSIS ENDS life
OF MIDDLETOWN farmer

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOwN. Del. Dec 16.-Syl-
vester Downs. well-knOwn farmer,
was stricken with paralysis late Tues
day and died 10 O'Clock that night.
He was sc years old and had lived on
the Ash farm for several years. He is
survived by his wife. who is a mem
ber Of the NJ. f. Church choir and by
son, Clarence Downs. His funeral
will be held Friday morning, with in
terment in st. Georges Cemetery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
Horse MAY Die after
PLUNGE IN ICY RIVER

While being unloaded from the
ferryboat Arctic at Pennsgrove yes
terday afternoon. one of pair OF
horses owned by Johnson Bros. OF
Wilmington. fell from the gang plank
to the river. The animal was rescued
by members Of the ferryboat crew.
who got out life boat and led the
horse ashore. II is feared that the
animal will die because Of its exposure
in the icy waters. It was in the river
about one hour.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
SIXTY DAYS MORE IN
JAIL FOR IMPUDENCE

''How long were you in the work
iouselp asked Judge Churchman of John
D'Day in City Court today.
Il stayed there till they let me out, u
Aaid ODay.
$50 and costs OF sixty days" said
4he Judge O'Day had been arrested on
p charge Of drunkenness.
John LAWN, who got out Of the work
house on Suhuay, was fined $40 and
costs on a charge of drunkenness. II
was his seventeenth appearance in
court.
Harry Meachem made his ninth sp-
pearance in court and was fined 50 ano
costs on charge of drunkenness
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
BOYS, CONFERENCE ON.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DELAWARE CITY, Del, Dec. l6.-A
conference Of the larger boys and young
men of 81. Georges is being held in St.
Georges NJ. T.. Church today under the
direction of r. Ross FaUa. secretary Of
the New Castle County Sunday School
Association.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
FIRE DESTROYS OYSTER HOUSE.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
SEAFORD, Del, Dec. 16.-One of
the largest oyster houses at Win
gates Point. containing several thou
sand bushels of oysters for holiday
orders. was totally destroyed by fire
last night A quickly organized bucket
brigade saved many nearby buildings
The house destroyed was owned and
operated by William p. Andrews. OF
Crspo. The loss will reach several
thousand dollars.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
LOT BRINGS sI25.

A lot at Thirteenth and Thatcher
streets, belonging TO the estate OF the
late James B. Crozier. was sold at the
county Court House today to the Sc
curity Trust and Safe Deposit Com
pany for $125.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
PARK GUARD RECOYERs.

John Evans. guard at Kirlcwood
Park. who has been sick for two
weeks is recovering. He was able
TO take walk short distance from
home today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON Dec. 16.-An unoiii-
cial report at the State Department
today said the Austrian note, replying
to American demands concerning the
Ancona. was cabled to Berne, Switzer-
land. last night, to be forwarded from
there today II was expected to reach
Washington tonight.
BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16. - Another
and more peremptory demand for dis
avowal OF the Anconas sinking was
under consideration today Prelmi-
nary outlines Of Austrias reply to the
American note, reported delivered
yesterday TO Ambassador Penheld
were pronounced evasive and unsatis-
factory,
Secretary Lansing said however. he
had received no word from Penheld
to indicate the latter has the Aus
trian reply.
In this governments second note
Austria is to be curtly informed inn
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
BY The United Press.


AMSTERDAM, Dec. 16.-Austria
fails 10 meet the American demand
for prompt disavowal of the sinking
OF the Italian liner Ancona, in her
reply to the American note.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
TRIANGLE BOYS TO ENTERTAIN.

The Triangle Boys Club. Of the
Polish Presbyterian Church. will
meet in the chapel tomorrow night.
Following the business session OF
the club. quot game will be play
ed between the Red and Blue teams.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
SOCIALIST MEETING.

The womens Socialist committee
will hold its weekly meeting this even
ing at No. 702 Market street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-16
ROuMANIA ~ IOn TEUTOyg.


ny The United Press
ZURICH Dec 1s-Retrsat the Ariis' from Serbia A''
sn5 an prospects that Roumana VIII enter the var as'inst
rho ,utroGermans according Bucharest dispatches today
On the contrary NJ Marghoman leader Of the conSsfVstVe
n an audience with the King suggested that the time nov
m for Roumania TO ioin Central Empires md invade
1Issisu Bessarabia.
II is now believed recent Russn concentration O
troops along the Rounsnan border for the purpose q
meeting possible Roumanan invasion rather than toF an IN
yasion Of Bulgaria
Te bucharest newspapsrs declared to Be unanimously
opposed to Houmanian participation the side Of the ss
.nco General sarrars retreat into Grseee.
ENGLISH RAID sUFFRAGETT QUARTEEs
By The United Press
LONDON Dec lsTbe police early today raidsd The bead
quarters Of the Panhhurut militant Bunassss and seized the
e used IN publishing organ BsHis formerly
called the sunraeete