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Evening journal., 1915-12-14
SWISS and FRENCHMAN
Cause CITY court TANGLE

There was a confusion Of tongues
in City Court today when Leon Grill
Ion, a Swiss, and Charles Carmine. a
Frenchman, who were charged with
drunkenness, attempted to explain
why they were in court. They each
tried to speak English but soon lapsed
into their own languages. The Polish
and Italian interpreters present at
tempted to straighten out the tangle
but were unable to do so.>
Carmine finally managed to tell tbs
court that he was going to turn Grli'
Ion over to a police officer for SAFE
keeping, because he was intoxicated
The officer arrested both men, as h'
considered that they were unable t'
take care OF themselves.
When asked what he worked az
Grlllon said he pushed a cart at th'
Carney's Point powder plant.
When told that he would be hne'
81 and costs. Grillon failed to un'
derstand. and said he earned s1.s2
day. Carmine was also fined 81 an'
costs. He also works at Carney
Point
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
CUT OFF
BY BULGARS AND
MANY ARE SLAIN
Fleeing Expeditionary Forces
Down Vardar Valley Are
Slaughtered by Gunfire
French Commander IS
TAKEN WAR PRISONER
BY The United Press.

BERLIN. Via Wireless to Sayville.
Dec. 14.-Pursuing the fleeing expedi-
tionary forces down the Nardar Val
ley. the Bulgarians cut of body OF
French troops from the English and
slaughtered large numbers, according
to an official statement received here
today. Among the French prisoners is
the commander OF battalion.
The official statement telegraphed
here from Sofia did not mention the
occupation Of Gievgeli and Doiran by
Bulgarian troops, and evidently had
been delayed in Transmission. Il re-
ported the pursuit OF the Allies con-
tinuing
"On the right bank OF the Vardar We
stormed the whole French front from
Milektovo to Smokavitza,' said the
Bulgarian war Office. Southwest OF
Kovanetz. French regiments Nos. 45
S4. las and 2Si suffered heavily. Oui
cavalry near NebOrtzi routed a French
battalion and made the commander
prisoner
"On the left bank OF the Vardar the
I Bulgarians threw the Anglo Frencl
forces from fortified position on Rabi
Continued on Page 2)
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
CONGRESSMAN miller IS
NAMED ON TWO COMMITTEES

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec. l4.-In
the list of Republican committee assign
ments for the House Of Representatives.
as compiled by Congressman james h.
Mann. of Illinois, the Republican floor
leader. who was given authority to
make the selection OF Republican or mi
nority members, Congressman Thomas
W. Miller OF Delaware, is appointed tc
two committee.
Representative Miller has been ap-
pointed upon the Claims Committee and
also on the Committee ON Accounts. The
Committee ON Claims IL one Of the
major committees of the House, anC
one with which Alr Miller was connected
while he was secretary TO Representa-
tive William IT. Heald. Mr. Head wai
chairman of the subcommittee and Mr.
Miller was clerk of the Subcommittee
during his service with Mr.. Heald. Ihi
is one of the reasons why Representa-
tive Mann selected Mr.. Miller for th
Claims Committee.
The Committee on Accounts, of whicl
committee also Mr.. Miller Is a member
is one OF the important smaller com
mittees and has charge Of the inne
workings of the House of Representa-
/ tives. II is considered an eXcellen
committee for a members second com
mittee.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
YEAR IN JAIL FOR
Starting Street RIOT
McKunas, Who Used Brick
on Victim, is Severely
Punished
VICTIM USED GUN
TO DEFEND SELF

In City Court today Judge Church
man again made inquiry into the gen
eral fight and shooting affray which
occurred about 1 o'clock on Sunday,
December 4, at Apple and Heald
streets, in South Wilmington. as a
result Of which Stanley Kedzierski,
aged Sc years. of No. 11S South Clay
mont street, was shot in the right leg.
Julius J. Pollinger. aged 26 years
of No. 1906 Apple street. who was ar
rested on a charge Of murderous as
sault. accused Stanley McKunas to-
day Of striking him on the head with
brick and with hitting his nine
months-old baby on the head with his
hand. The baby was in Mrs. Polling
ers arms. The mother said she was
endeavoring to protect her husband
at the time.
Witness said her husband was
knocked cold" in a ditch. Several
persons had attacked him.
Mrs. Pollinger loudly cried out;
"You have killed by husband" and a
big crowd gathered
II is said that when Pollinger re-
covered his senses he seized a shot
gun from one Of his assailants and
fired in self defense.
Pollinger claimed that the Poles ap-
preached him and. without saying
anything 10 him. grabbed him by the
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
STATE Grange IN
annual Session
SHOHSPROGRESS
Worthy Master Bancroft in
Address Refers TO Value
of Agriculture
EDUCATIONAL WORK
IN State is PRAISED
snecial TO nm EvENING JoURNAI.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Dec. 14.-The forty
first annual session OF the Delaware
State Grange convened in the Dover
Century Club rooms this morning,
with a large representation from all
the subordinate oranges Of tho State.
Worthy Master F. c. Bancroft pre-
sided.
After the roll call Of officers and the
call of oranges the following commit
tees were announced by Worthy Mas
ter Bancroft which will consider the
various orders of business as well as
the worthy masters annual address
which was read at the afternoon ses-
sion:
l Credentials-R P. Robinson, ID. b
Murray. Z. W. McCabe, Charles Dy-
Q beck. Mrs. G. w. Wilcutts.
Order OF Benjamin A
Groves, II. c. Lewis, Oscar King, Mrs
/ ID. B. Murray, Mrs. J. r. Legar.
Division of labor-W. II. Armstrong
, c. ID. Appleby, J. S. Dobson. Mrs. JEFF
ferson Cooper, Mrs. J. W. Scott
} EducatiOn-Jefferson Cooper, Franz
Continued on Page Fifteen.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
NR.CRAWFORDOUT
As CHIEF WARDEN
OF WORKHOUSE
Resigns Position After Long
Service Because of Fail
ing Health
TRUSTEES MEET TODAY
TO CONSIDER RESIGNATION

Trustees Of the New Castle County
Workhousc at their meeting this after
noon az the worl.house, considered tho
resignation Of Leonard Crawford, chief
warden of the institution. The resig-
nation, it was learned, was submitted
to the trustees a month ago, but no ae-
tion was taken ON it. 1t was said prior
10 today's meeting OF the trustees, that
a resident of New Jersey named Scott
had been selected as Mr. Crawford's sue
cessor As the trustees were in ses-
sion carly this afternoon, Just what ac-
tion was taken in the matter was noo
learned.
Prior to the meeting Mr. Crawford
admitted that his resignation had been
sent to the trustees some time ago.
lie said he had resigned because OF i'll
health Mr.. Crawford had a severe at
tack OF pneumonia some months ago.
and since then his health has been
poor. Several years ago Mr.. Crawford
was granted a long leave OF absence
because Of IN health. II is thought
Continued on Page IL.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
CENSUS Of CITY
BY YPOLICEFORCE
now Suggested
Business Men Believe Popu-
lation Would Be Returned
More Than 100000
five YEARS Since POLL
BY Federal OFFICIALS

Some business men have started an
agitation to have census of Will
mington's population taken, now that
five years have elapsed since the
census was taken by the Federal gov
ernment
The Federal census of 1910 showed
a population Of S7,411 for Wilmington,
but it is believed a census taken at
this time would reveal a population Of
more than 100000 for the city
The suggestion was made today that
a census be taken by the police depart
ment under the direction Of the police
commissioners and Chief of Police
Black. Several years ago a census
was taken by the police department.
Il think this is an opportune time
TO have census of Wilmington
taken" said prominent business
man today" and l think the census
should be made by the police depart
ment. 1t would not cost much. and
the result would well be worth the
time. trouble and expense.
Other cities have had a census
made by the police department; in
fact, some cities have such a census
made every year or two. I believe
Wilmington has the largest number OF
Continued on Page Fifteen.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
AUSTRIA
TO MEET DEMANDS
IN ANCONA CASE
Washington Diplomats Ex-
pect Satisfactory Settlement
Within Two Weeks
NEGOTIATIONS are
UNDER way PRIVATELY
By The United Press.

A'N AN' 4 hAANh ANo1f
WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-Informai
confidential negotiations between Aus
tria and the United States to reach
a settlement regarding the Aneona
incident were being attempted today.
Both in Washington and-Vienna, the
unofficial and personal "conversa-
tons were proceeding. supplement-
ing the note sent by this government.
By this method both governments
hope an avenue OF amicable adjust
ment may be found.
Baron Zwiedinek's conference yes
terday with Secretary Lansing was
the first of several private conferences
planned. American Ambassador Pen
field is also comforting with Aus
trian Foreign Minister Burian.
While tension is not decreasing re-
garding possibility of a rupture he
tween the two nations. officials do not
expect a definite and final reply from
Austria within a fortnight. Secretary
Lansing is understood to consider a
week as sufficient time for prompt
reply demanded from Austria. But
while a note from Austria is expected
within that time, it is not now be.
lieved this note will close the Incl
dent. Many diplomats believe Aus
tria will play for time by reciting lack
/ of communication with the subma.
rine's commander and asking oppor.
/ tunity to get into communication, il
view OF the conflict Of American anC
I Austrian evidence.
Germany's probable influence upoi
Austria's action was indicated b
CContinued on Page p
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
schools Will NOT
CLOSE UNDER PLAN
FOR IMPROVEMENTS

At a meeting of the Mayors Ad-
visory Board tomorrow afternoon, a
report will be made by Councilman
Oscar c. Draper. DR.. Julian Adair
president Of the Board of Health, and
George Rommel of the Board of Edu-
cation. regarding their inspection OF
the sanitary conditions Of the public
schools. The report will recommend
many improvements that are regarded
as urgent and it is expected City
Council will appropriate money to de-
fray the cost Of such betterments.
Under the plan to be considered TO-
morrow II will not be necessary to
close any of the public schools, and
the sessions throughout the city will
go on as usual. The schools will close
December "a for the Christmas weel
holidays
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
Police SAY TWO MEN
/. HAVE Confessed THE
Theft OF AUTOMOBILE

Following a grilling by members OF
the local detective force, Raymond
Martin, Of Baltimore. Md, and Lee
Blanchard. OF Norfolk, Va. who were
arrested here with Oscar +. Davis, Of
Richmond. Va. on Saturday night
while trying to sell an automobile,
Martin and Blanchard have confessed,
according to the police, that the auto
mobile they endeavored to sell was
stolen from A. b. Bragg, Of Richmond,
last Thursday night. Davis refuses
to discuss the case. however. All the
men are being held for the Virginia au-
thorities, and they will be arraigned
before Judge Churchman on Friday
morning of this week.
Lewis Warrington, colored, who
was arrested with the men, has been
found to be innocent of any wrong
doing. and will be released on Fri
day.
Chief of Police Black was informed
yesterday of the theft of the car in
Richmond and the name and descrip-
tion Of Davis was given in the letter
Another received from the Baltimore
police said that three men in an auto
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
PRESENT SHOPPING ESSAY
PRIZES ON next MONDAY

Prizes for the essay contest on
why Should Christmas Shopping Be
Done Before December 90" which is
being conducted by the Consumers
League, will be publicly awarded at
an open meeting to be held in the au-
ditorium Of the Wilmington High
School on Monday evening. December
q. Mrs. Charles r. Miller. Chancel-
lor Charles M. Curtis and Clifford J
Scott, superintendent Of the public
schools. will be the judges.
In addition to the awarding OF th'
prizes there will also be speeches b!
prominent persons. The meeting viii
be open to the public.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
Daughters OF 1872 ELECT
OFFICERS FOR new Year

At the annual meeting OF the Della
ware Society. National Society OF the
United States. Daughters OF 1912. yes
terday afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
A. II. Smith, No. 1907 West street the
following officers were elected: Sec
ond vice-president, Mrs. John NJ VIII
son. OF New Castle; treasurer, Mrs.
william e. Touchton; registrar. Miss
Elizabeth Johnston; corresponding
secretary. Miss Susan Russell; audi
tor. Mrs Il. H. Woodward Miss Mary
b. Ridgely and Mrs. irwin Fluke, Of
Dover. we're elected members Of the
executive board TO fill two vacancies.
Officers who hold over from last
year are: President, Mrs. Thomas G.
Mum; first vice-president. Mrs. Sell
den S. Deemer. OF New Castle; record
ing secretary. Mrs. A. II. Smith; IL
brarian, Mrs. Edmund P. Moody.
IL was reported that between $500
and $3.50 were cleared from the musi-
Gale given recently by the society in
the New Century Club. This amount
constitutes the first money raised to-
ward the Caesar Rodney Memorial,
and Is worthy Of special mention. in
asmuch as the Delaware Society,
Daughters OF 1912. comprise only
thirty members. a large per cent. Of
whom live out Of town.
At the conclusion OF the business
session a delicious luncheon was
served by the hostess, Mrs. A. II.
Smith.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
THIRTY HOES BURNED TO
death IN sussex fire

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
SEAFORD. Del. Dec. 1.-THE
hog house on the farm Of J. W. Bige-
low in Miles River Neck. near here,
was destroyed by fire this morning,
together with twenty-five head of fat
tening hogs. that would average over
$50 pounds each.
Five or six other hogs were burned
so badly that they had TO be killed.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
Mr.. Bigelow is a raiser of fine cattle
and hogs and had more than 200 fine
hogs which made their escape. The
building had just been fitted up in the
latest manner. The loss is estimated
at several thousand dollars.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
Preparedness Wins IN
Grace Church DEBATE

An interesting. debate on the sub
iect: Resolved. That national pre-
paredness is necessary TO the United
states" was held in the Brotherhood
room of Grace Methodist Episcopal
Church last evening. The affirmative
won the decision. The debaters for
the affirmative were Caleb L. Burche-
mai and James II. Hughes, Jr. For
the negative, Henry r. lsaacs and
Clarence A. Southerland. Jr., argued,
The judges were B. G. Strickland
Ernest $. Haynes, William Harris, 7.
whitney Iszard and w. E. Williams.
Mr.. Burchenars remarks brought
forth much applause and the judges
were unanimous for the affirmative
II was the regular meeting OF the
Grace Brotherhood and was followed
bv refreshments.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
RAILROAD BRAKEMAN
DRAGGED TO death

Howard H. Mickle, 40 years old, a
brakeman on the p, b. and W. Rail-
road, received fatal injuries last night
at Third and Railroad. He attempted
TO get on moving freight car, and
losing his hold, fell between the
third and fourth car from the engine.
He was dragged about one and one
half car lengths, injuring him so bad
ly that he died in Delaware Hospital
at o'clock this mordning. His body
was taken in charge by Deputy
Coroner Harvey =. Nichols. Mr.
AIickle lived at North East, Md. He
is survived by a wife and four chill
dren. His Wilmington address was
No 1119 Market street Mr.. Mickle
had been in the service of the railroad
company for FIVE years.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
fine Three OF FAMILY
FOR attacking Man

Wawrezne Zhrezczanski was fined
SO and costs in City Court today on
a charge Of assault and battery on
John Thomas. an aged man. Two Of
the defendants stepsons, Joseph and
John Drobreski. who were arrested
with him, were also fined SO and
costs each. Boleslaw Drobreski, an
other stepson, was dismissed. The as
sault followed a dispute over the use
OF a water spigot. The father lhrdlu
of a water spigot. The parties live
in the same house.
Harry Virgins was dismissed on
charge OF breach OF the peace as
preferred by his wife Mrs. Maggie Mo
Dermott who did not wish to press
the charge.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14

The campaign for funds for the erec-
tion of the Caesar Rodney equestrian
statue, commenced this morning with
headquarters in the Historical Build
ing. Tenth and Market streets, in
charge Of Walter G. Tatnall, secre-
tary. and Ezekiel Cooper. OF the Farm
ers' Bank of Delaware, at Wilmington.
as treasurer.
Even at this early date. Mr.. Tatnall
reports the receipt of a check for 5000
from the Daughters OF 1912, as the
first contribution. followed by one
from General James II. Wilson for
$780, The committee hopes that
every man. woman and child OF the
State will take the opportunity OF
showing their patriotism by contribut
] ing, however small the amount, tC
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
Three BISHOPS AT M. E.
FORWARD MOVEMENT

At the meeting Of the Methodist
Forward Movement tomorrow the
speakers will be three OF the foremost
prelates OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church, Bishops Theodore $. Hender-
4 son, Luther b. Wilson and Joseph f.
, Berry. The meeting viii be held in
st. Paul's Church, and Will be an all
day affair.
The feature OF the meeting will be
! a banquet in the evening at which
the bishops will be the guests OF
( honor. The affair is a conferences
I wide movement and /. is desired that
/ the ministers and members shall be
present from all parts Of the VIII
mington Conference territory. Dis
trict superintendent Robert X. Ste
phenson, Robert Watt, Theodore A. II.
O'Brien. and Edmund l.. Honecker
have been cooperating with the
bishops In this movement. and are ex-
pecting the pastors and members Of
all the churches TO be present and
participate in the services tomorrow.
The General Conference Commission
on Evangelism is holding a series of
such meetings in order TO keep promi-
nently before the Church the need Tor
urging the application OF the Gospel as
a cure for the evils of the world. These
bishops are men OF the deepest earnest
ness. They are being co-operated with
by the district superintendents of the
Wilmington Conference.
Methodist mon and women and others
arc expected 10 be present in largo
numbers, including the Woman's For
eion Missionary Society and the
Woman's Home Missionary Society,
Ladies' Aid Societies, Brotherhoods
Mems Organized Bible classes, Sunday
school officers. Epworth Leagues and
official and private members Of th'
church. This meeting win be a httins
prelude TO the Lyon campaign.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
FILE APPLICATIONS TODAY
FOR meter RATE PRIVILEGE

Residents of the city, who have been
having the scheduled water rates ana
who desire TO have the meter rates
next year. must have their applica-
tions 10 this effect in the hands OF
tbe Water Department by tomorrow
This will be the last day for the re-
ceipt of applications for the rates.
Notices were inserted in the local
newspapers in regard to the matter
several weeks ago and in response
about $50 persons have applied FOL
meter rates. Previous to this year q
large number Of the houses had been
supplied with meters and have beer
osing the meter rates, and the small
number of applications this year Is
iue TO this fact.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
GENERAL DUPONT With
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE

General T. Coleman DUPONT has
gone to Washington to attend the
meeting Of the Republican national
committee, OF which he is a member.
He has not announced his choice Of a
city as a meeting place for the Repub-
lican national convention. but is
awaiting TO hear OF the inducements
offered by Philadelphia, Chicago. st.
Louis and other cities eager to enter
tain the convention before voting for
/ selection.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
PASSENGERS DELAYED
when STANTON CAR JUMPS

At the bad dip on the Stanton line
of the Wilmington and Philadelphia
Traction Company, near Newport
switch, a car left the rails early this
morning. Its wheels were thrown clear
of the track. No one was injured but
trallic between Newport and Stanton
was blocked for about an hour. The
car was derailed at the same place
where a car jumped a few days
ago when two passengers were thrown
from their seats.
Many people were made late at theil
work today because of the accident. anc
in some instances they had to drive OF
90 by automobiles. After about al
hours delay traffic was resumed.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
DIR GREEN ACTIVE AT 9S.

Ninety-sight years ago Dr.. Jesse c.
Green of West Chester. was born, but
the thirteenth day Of the month was
not unlucky for him. Indeed he feels
that it was a fortunate time and since
then he has had most busy and use
full life. with every prospect OF retain
ing his interest in afairs until he is
past the century mark
DR.. Green was born in Birmingham
township, Delaware county, the eldest
son of William and Phebe Hatton
Green. He lived for a time on land
now owned by William p. Bancroft.
in the suburbs Of Wilmington. and q
short time ago visited the old home.
pointed out 10 friends the room in
which he used to sleep, the one where
his father SAT, and the other portions
lof the house.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14

this memorial. and il will be the en-
deavor Of the committee to afford
this privilege
Subscription papers will be placed
in the public schools and other places
throughout the city and State. and it
Is hoped that the name OF every Della
marean will be inscribed ON the sub
scription book.
The model represented in the cut is
preliminary sketch made by James
T.. Kelly of New York City. Mr.. Kelly
is now at work on a model for the
statue and has selected a man tC
pose for it who strongly resemble,
Caesar Rodney. according TO a picture
in the possession OF the COMMITTEES
which it Is thought TO be the only on
in existence.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
DELAWARE CONFERENCE
AT EZION CHURCH.

The Methodist Forward Movement for
tho Delaware Conference viii be held IN
Ezion NJ. 4. Church, Ninth and French
streets, tomorrow. beginning at .
O'Clock Bishop Theodore $. henderson
will preside, and all pastors OF the Con-
ference are urged 10 be present. lhc
Rev. William T. lIemsey is pastor OF
the home church.
Bishop b. f. Berry. the Rev w. n.
Hubbard. the Kev. C. $. Spring, the Rev.
q. W. Pnllct. the Rev. W. j. j. Hughes,
the Rev. y. ". Henderson will be the
speakers At o'clock a banquet will
be served
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
COLORED MAN TO BE JUROR.

Among the petit jury drawn for tie
January term of court is Charles
Brown, of Red Lion hundred. ]. Amos
Collins and John Stuckert said yes
terday that the only Charles Brown
in Red Lion hundred is a colored man.
Brown will be the first colored juror
to appear in the county court as q
juror in twenty-five years. The last
colored juror drawn to serve was an
aged colored man from Newark.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
DELAWAREANS At BIC
REPUBLICAN BANQUET
iai to THE EVENING JOURNAL,

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. IA
Delaware was well represented at the
banquet OF the National Republican
League which was given at the New
Willard Hotel. Congressman Thomas
w. Miller. Republican National Com
mitteeman T. Coleman DUPONT, of Will
mington and former Senator A. B.
Connor, of FELTON,, we're among the
DeIawareans seen at the dinner.
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
SLAP COSTS 81.

Edward Bundick was fined S. and
costs. in City Court today on charge
of assault and battery on Warren Jar
rel at the drug store of Dr. H. G..
Buckmaster. Fourth and Poplar
streets, week ago.
Bundick said that Jarrel had been
following him and when he accused
him of so doing. Jarrel called him a
liar and he, Bundick, then slapped him
in the face. II was said that Bundick
was a boarder at a boarding house
kept by Mrs. Jarrel at No. 407 East
Fourth street
Evening journal., 1915-12-14
PURKs PRESIDES
OVER LEVY COURT

Z. B. Hollingsworth, president of
the Levy Court. at its meeting today
called Mr.. Purks to the chair as he
had 10 attend the funeral of William
Brinton Harvey at Centreville. Soon
after Mr. Purks took the chair he de
clared a recess as the other member!
had stepped from the courtroom