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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
Peace in Mexico May Clear Up
Critical International Situation

OF the situation would be that the
President, having called the Mexican
factions TO time before the German
American and Anglo-American con-
troversies became acute. can push
an appearance of bargaining.
The State Department was making
a tentative draft today OF note ask
ing Germany for damages for sinking
the American steamship Leelansw.
Ofhcials we're convinced by The re-
port from Consul Dennison. Dundee.
Scotland. backed by the Leeianaw's
captains sworn statement that the
German submarine commander OBJ
served all the rules OF war except in
sofar as the ships destruction was
concerned and no doubt felt that this
could be settled amicably.
Il was understood no formal diplo-
matte representations would be made
concerning Harry l.. Wilson, the
American consular clerk in Berlin,
under arrest on the nominal charge
OF trying to leave Germany without
passport, but really. II was said, for
aiding an Englishmsn TO Nee the
iNRAHAA > " HtihAnt nun W kNt "A laoh-
port as an American. II was expect
cd the administration would do all in
its power, unoficially. 10 have Wilson
simply sent home. where It il certain
he will be eliminated from the gov
eminent service In short order.
The State Departments trade ad-
visors had under consideration with
the Cars embassy the details OF the
arrangement for a resumption OF
Russian shipments 10 the United
States. under guarantee that thes
viii not be re-sold 10 any OF the
allies enemies.
German sentiment. as reflected by
the leading German newspapers, was
explained 10 Secretary Lansing in I
cable from Ambassador Gerard.
II drew no comment from the sec
retsry. though he admitted GerarC
/ had supplemented It with certain
confidential views" which wer'
withheld This press comment wal
known to be generally snti-Ameri
can.
Lansing said he had not been in
formed concerning the Pope's vii
lingness or unwillingness 10 act al
] German American mediator.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
PRISONERS double UP"
WORKHOUSE IS CROWDED

With four hundred and forty-eix
prisoners in the Workhouse last
evening, each cell containing two
prisoners, the capacity OF the insti-
tuition was taxed to the limit This is
the FIRST time in the history Of the
institution that the workhouse has
been crowded 10 this extent.
When the workhouse officials we're
spoken 10 this morning about the
cramped condition Of the building.
they said they would be confronted
with a new problem when prisoners
arrive from the City Hall this after
noon. There are five Of these.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
some OBJECTION TO
new CITY LANDING

City Council did not meet as com
mittee OF the whole last night, be-
cause number OF members were
absent Those present as individuals
discussed the request of the Peoples
Steamboat Company for permission to
lease all Of the citys water front
along the Christiana river. from
Third street bridge to the Pussy and
Jones Companys wharf. where they
desire 10 establish a boat landing,
freight house and passenger sheds.
The company is willing to pay 500 a
month rent for a term Of three years
for the privilege. Several members
Of Council are said TO be opposed to
leasing that portion OF the land used
for park purposes.
Just what will be done in the mat
ter will be announced in Council ses-
sion in the near future
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
Dainty COSTUMES FOR
MILADY At BOSTON Store

With any number Of silk embroid-
cred wolfe. net and lingerie dresses
and waists. all made in the latest
STYLES, and with white and other col
ored sport coats, suits and skirts ali
selling al one-third of the wholesale
price the big four-day sale that Is
now going on at the Boston Cloak
Store. at No 424 Market street, Is
proving an alluring place to hun
dreds of women who are on the look
out for just such things. For the
one who is about to 90 away there
are many bargains to be had as any
dress in the store would be suitable
for wear at either a seashore OF
mountain resort.
One dress that particularly caught
the eye today Was of SOS white en-
hroidered net. Il was riade olero
eject and WIS daiutily trimmed With
imported lace. Another was of the
new lace elota. This dress was ccrll
and had a 'iny tan tigare through H.
A brown satin girdle and collar added
an attractive finishing touch And
there are many others equally as a.
tractive and dainty. Tho arc mads
of embroidered nets. embroidered
voiles. the new lace cloth. organizes
and other materials. All arc sum-
mary. dainty and cool.
There is one lot of china silk
dresses IN black and white that Is
proving especially attractive. while
there are some wonderful bargains in
sports coats. White wool corduroy
Balmacaans and colored serge coats
are being shown here and are attract
ing a great deal of attention. A white
corduroy silk-lined coat was especial
ly attractive.
Chiffon. voile. crepe de chine, lin
gerie and silk waists, linen and clotl
skirts and tables full OF bits OF lin
gerie are also included in the sale
This store carries all sizes and varie
ties OF styles. The sale commences
each morning at $50 o'clock and from
present indications and according t
the plans of the management 1t prom
Uses to be one of the greatest sales il
the history of the store.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
FORK VICTIM STILL IN HOSPITAL

In City Court today the case of
Robert Carter. colored, of Philadel-
phia, charged with attacking Evans
Jones. also colored, of the same city
with a pitohfork while al Wawaset
Park last week. was continued until
tomorrow. One of the prongs of the
fork penetrated Jones lungs. Jones
is in the Delaware Hospital but is
reported to be improving. When the
case is called tomorrow. Or. Wat
kins. OF the hospital staff, will testify
as to when Jones will be able to Up
pear in court Carter and several
witnesses are in the workhouse.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
WILNINGTON|AN AGAIN
wins HIGH PROMOTION
w. S. Corkran Now Stand
ard Oil Co. Superin-
tendent in Peru
EQUALS ROOSEVELT
ON DOUBT" TRIP

W. S. Corkran, who left this city last
December in the employ of the Stand
ard Oil Company to take charge OF the
engineering department of the Colombia
Oil Refining Company OF Cartagena, Co.
Iomma, South america, has recently
oeen promoted to the superintendency Of
the West Coast OIL Fuel Company, OF
Pavta. Peru. and will take charge OF his
new post this month.
The West Coast Oil Company Is one
Of the newer subsidiary companies OF the
standard Oil Company, and IL in re-
gion that promises 10 be very productive
since it is now producing 5000 barrels
iaily of a high grade Of oil
Mr. Corkran is the son of Or. w. +.
Corkran. pastor of Union NJ. y. Church,
of this city. He won his first appoint
ment with the Standard Oil Company
after a four weeks test in New York
city in competition with a large number
of engineers from all parts of the coun-
try.
Mr.. Corkran is familiar with condi.
tons in South America, having made
two extensive tours Of the country with
in the last three years He recently
spent some weeks in the Panama Canal
zone. in the interests Of the Standard
Oil Company. and met a number OF
Delawarsans there. He has been in Peru
several times before. and was in Lima
the capital city and on the firing line
at the time Of the last revolution II
that country. In an account OF recent
extended scouting tour up the Masda
lena river in an open boat with two ma
tive oarsmen, he thinks ColoneE Roose
welt had but little advantage of him II
the matter Of doubt" when the trai
boat the rapids, the floating TIMBER
and alligators. and the character Of th'
oarsmen are considered.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
GETTING BOND ISSUE READY.

William j. Highheld city treasurer,
and his assistant. Granville P. Alex
ander, are engaged on the specihca-
lions for the new $4,000 bond issue
authorized by City Council several
eeks ago for the extension OF the
oity's sewerage system TO the Hagiey
yards OF the DUPONT Powder Com
pany The finance committee OF
Council will dispose OF the bonds al
the city tressurer's once on Aug
ust II.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
nj. 4. TILDEN DEAD.
By The united Press

PHILADELPHIA. July evil
liam T. Tiiden, president of the Union
League Club and former president Of
the Manufacturers Club, died here to-
day. at the German Hospital His
death was due to general weakness.
Mr.. Tilden was descended in almost
a direct line from professional men,
mostly physicians. and was the first
of his family to branch cut in mer-
camille career. MIR Tilden was an
only child and lost his father when
too young to remember him.
He was born al st. Georges, New
Castle county. Delaware on the 9Th Of
March, 1855. His father was Edwin
Marmaduke Tilden. NJ D., a native of
Maryland Mr.. Tilden's mother was
Williamina Tatem. daughter Of viii
liam Alexander Tatem. NJ D.. and
Martha Washington Tsbele. born in
Maryland. of Quaker stock on her
fathers side and Huguenot on her
mothers side.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
DUPONT OUTING CLUB
ON AUTOMOBILE TRIP

Members of the outing Club Of the
DUPONT Powder Company will leave
this afternoon on a delightful motor
trip. officials OF the DUPONT company
have courteously offered the use Of
their automobiles for the outing and
a delightful time is anticipated. Mrs.
Trott. in charge Of the social welfare
work for the DUPONT company, will be
chsperone Supper will be served.
The party will have forty automobiles
and will comprise 200 young women.
They will visit Odessa. Augustine
Pier and the militia camp.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
ROBERT DOWNING Will
RETURN TO STAGE

Robert Downing. we'll known all
over the United States as The Gladi-
ator.' will once more be seen on the
stage during the coming season in
one OF his famous characters. In
gomar. the Barbarian. in the delight
full Flower Scene" Before Mr..
Downing retired from the stage,
about eight years ago, to give his
time TO evangelistic work. he was one
OF the headliners with this act in
vaudeville Many people are sur
prised az Mr.. Downing returning to
the stage. Mr.. Downing was pastor
OF Second NJ. P, Church, Wilmington.
last year.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
THOMAS CLYDE SAFE With
chester EXCURSIONISTS

Residents OF Chester we're alarmed
yesterday when IL was reported that
the steamer Thomas Clyde. which had
left there with an excursion Of the
Catholic Literary Institute for Aug
Justine Beach. had sunk in the Della
ware river. Where the rumor orig
mated is unknown. hut the excursion
was not married by any accident.
When the steamer arrived at her
wharf last night, several hundred
people we're there 10 greet relatives
whom they thought had been lost in
another disaster.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
MORKMAN CRrsHEn.

Carl Jacobs aged 80 years. employ
ed by the Belts Machine Company.
was injured last night while at work
at one Of the machines. He was crush
ed about the hips He was taken to
the Delaware Hospital in the Phoenix
ambulance. His condition today.
while serious was not considered
critical
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
BARON ROSENKRAUT, WHO
WAS ON ORDUNA. is HERE

Baron Rosenkraut, Of London. who
was passenger on the steamship Or
duna. which was fred at by a German
submarine on its way 70 New York re-
Gently. was in Wilmington today on ms
way West. lie was registered at the
Hotel dupont He expects 10 leave to-
night for Washington.
The baron. who is accompanied by a
servant, was on the deck of the Orduna
when the German submarine fred a tor
pedo at the ship. He said he saw the
white streak made by the missile in the
water. Considerable excitement was
caused by the German commanders ac-
tion, he said, aboard the ship.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
Ru1IpING PERM1Ts IssuEp.

Building Inspector Anderson today is
sued the following permits: To G. w
Raudman, 70 erect private garage at
Seventeenth and Greenhin avenue. at q
cost Of sl,22l; Charles G. Guyer. alters
lions to No. 1919 Wilson street, 10 cost
SS5, and to H Spirer. for a two-stoyy
kitchen at the southeast corner Eleventh
and Wilson streets, to cost $3.50.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
CARNEGIE PLAYS GOLF.
ly Nd unlied Presa

BY The United Press.
BAR HARBOR. Maine. July a.
stormy weather today compelled the
Vanderbilt party. Of which Andrew
Carnegie is a member. 10 remain in
doors. Yesterday. however. the Laird
Of Skibo played a round of golf and
later enjoyed q motor trip. returning
just before dark
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
GOV. UNCONSTITUTIONAL HERE

Governor Philips Lee Goldsborough
Of Maryland, was a Wilmington visi-
tor yesterday when he was the guest
Of Alfred l. DUPONT al "Nemours 4"
Among those who visited the Mary
land executive while here was Postal
Inspector NJ. S. Plummer, a close
friend
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
PERSONALS.

The Rev Joseph Y Irwin. pastor OF
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church.
has returned from his vacation in
PENNSYLVANIA. Mrs Irwin, who &C
companied him. is visiting her mother
in New Jersey.
Charles Bradford, an employe Of
the Street and Sewer Department,
who has been i'll with iumbago. re-
suined his duties today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
Various Forms
Of Headache

1T IL necessary in order 20 treat head
erhes properly TO understand the causes
which produce the affection" says rr. J. W.
Ray OF Biockton, Ala. Continuing, he sayat
"Phyaicinns cannot even begin the treat.
ment OF \ disease without knowing what
causes give rise TO A., and we must remem-
Der that hendache is be treated according
to the same rule. We must not only be par
ticuiar 20 give remedy intended 70 coun-
teract the cause which produces the head
ache, but we must also give remedy %
relieve the pain until the cause OF the trouble
has been removed. To 9nswer this purpose
Anti-knmnia Tablets Will be found most
convenient and satisfactory remedy. one
tabletevory one 20 three hours gives comfort
and restin the most severe cases ofheadache
neuralgia and particularly the headaches
OF women"
When we have o patient subject to regular
attacks Of sick headache, we should cnuron
him 10 keep his bowels regular, for which
nothing is better than "Actoids", and when
he feels the least sign OF an oncoming
attack he should take two AK Tablets.
such patients should always be instructed
70 carry n few Anti-knmnia Tablets, so as 70
have them ready for instant use. These
tablets are prompt In action, ana can DO
depended on. TO produce relief In very
few minutes. Askfor AK Tablets.
Anti-kemnia Tablets can be obtained atAN
fruggietss
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
TOwNsENp TO TAX AuTOs.

Special To THE EVENING JOURNAL.
TOWNSEND. DEL July 29.-The
school commissioners at meeting
last evening decided 10 levy a tax on
automobiles for school purposes The
tax will be 50 a hundred There are
% autos here
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
ann FTNF IN SIASHFR.

Isaac Hinson, oolored. was fined
500 and costs or one year in the
workhouse by Judge Churehmsn to-
day on a charge Of assault and bat
terry on j. H. Fields, celored. of No 2
Girard street. Hinson cut him in the
left arm with a pocket knife last Feb
ruary
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
nRnYF AN MINING sInE.

Richard Cuff, colored was fined IS
and costs in City Court today on
charge OF violating the traffic rules.
II is alleged that he drove a team in
a southerly direction on King street
Yesterday during market hours.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
rINF TWO AUTO DRIVFRS.

Watson Spencer and William La
bold, both Of Philadelphia, pleaded
guilty in City Court today 10 operat-
ing motor vehicles without Delaware
tags and were each fined $40 and
costs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
FIRST NJ. p. EXHAUSTION.

The excursion OF the Sunday school
OF the First Methodist Protestant
Church went to Fenton Beach today
on its annual excursion.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
MILITIAMAN RYcOMFs ILL.

Calvary Hall OF Dover a member
Of Company C Of the Organized Mill
tia. suffered a slight attack Of appendi-
citis al Camp Miller today and was
sent 10 the militia hospital for treat
ment
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
HOLD PINEAPPLE SOCIAL.

The Epworth League OF Asbury NJ.
F. Church held pineapple social last
night on the porch and lawn Of the
parsonage.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-29
SHIRTS
SHARPLY REDUCED PRICES


..-a-...a..l..a.--...au...- ...a.. .----a.--a-a
we begin our clean
TODAY up sale Of the cele-
brated Manhattan"
shirts. Every one is to go,
whether Of silk, madras or per-
Gale. We have every size now
IN every good style, and first
buyers will have exceptional
choice. Buy as many as you
can at these prices:
$3.50 Manhattans for S1.25.
$500 Manhattans for s1.65.
$3.50 Manhattans for s2.S5.
Can other grades reduced. tool
SPECIAL COLLAR SALE.
Al the same time we place on
sale 500 dozen collars from a
celebrated maker. All sizes In
all styles and at these prices:
45c the Y dozen; 90c the dozen.
MULLINS HOME STORE.
9th and Market.
The Jones County news., 1915-09-09
COWS FEED ON DYNAMITE
No Explosion Results, But the Meal
Proves Fatal and Leaves Owner
With Problem.

Columbus, Ind Three COWS owned
By. BGn !. Perry. q farmer living three
miles north Of this city, eitLer com-
mitted suicide or else met accidental
deaths as the result Of eating dyna-
mite
The dynamite did not explode when
they ate It, but it is In their s.omachs.
and the bodies are being handled care
fully for fear of an explosion. Mr..
Perry had been blowing up stumps on
his farm, and left the dynamite In a
box. One OF his cows arrived home
sick and died in short time He
called veterinarian to see two other
cows that were sick. and investigation
showed they had eaten ten sticks Of
the explosive. This was five pounds
OF 40 per cent dynamite. and It proved
too much for the cows. as the other
two died also
The Jones County news., 1915-09-09
FIGHTING AT DARDANELLES
GREAT SLAUGHTER TAKES PLACE
ON GALLlPOLl PENINSULA IN
ATTEMPTED ADVANCE
August Exceed Fifty Thousand
Six Hundred Officers In List

Berlin.-The British employed one
hundred thousand men in their at.
tacks on Turkish positions on the
Gallipoli peninsula. August 20 and so,
according to a dispatch from Con
stantinople to the Frankfurter lei
tung. and their losses were extremely
heavy.
The correspondent estimates that
since August the British losses have
been in excess of fifty thousand men.
According to the correspondent the
killed among the British troops In
the fighting of August 2S and August
20 included about six hundred officers.
A cavalry division, he declared. was
almost completely wiped out.
London.--An Athens dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph company says
that submarine OF the allies has
blown up portion of the bridge be
tween Constantinople ara the sub
urb of Galata. It is mot apparent
whether this is merely an echo Of the
similar report of several weeks ago
which brought forth q denial from
Constantinople.
The Jones County news., 1915-09-09

says she had late supper that eve
ming in the loop district. and she did
not see the horse until some time
after she had retired.
The lady's home is not in Chicago,
but in Peru, Ind She was visiting
friends here and enjoying the taste
OF city life greatly, very greatly, inn
mensely. In fact, it would be difficult
to exaggerate the degree of the enjoy
ment.
But in Peru, it is said, the oldest
inhabitant never has seen horse like
the one she saw here. Some Of the
village residents, it is true. have seen
other curious animals. such as cent?
pede-mice, sixteen-ounce spiders and
dachshunds longer than the village fire
hose. but never an orange-colored
horse with gold teeth.
The appearance of the horse vas,
indeed SO strange that she screamed
Historically when she saw it. and II
was her cries that brought the matter
to the attention Of the police.
The Jones County news., 1915-09-09
TAKES 36 BOTTLES A DAY
Barber's Beer Limit When He Is "Not
Drinking Much and Business
Is Brisk.

Muncie, Ind When he isn't feeling
very well and business is brisk IN the
shop, Harvey Sheets, proprietor of a
barber shop, says he drinks only 36
pint bottles of beer day At other
times he may take more.
He testified to this on the witness
stand in city court, where he was
charged with operating blind tiger
in his shop. The police had conhs-
Gated considerable beer there and
had seen many fempties" In re-
sponse to question as to how long
three cases of beer-the amount TAX
en- by the would last him, he
replied Sometimes three days
that is, when I'm not drinking much"
Are you sure you don't bathe in
it?' asked Judge Gregory in acquit-
ting Sheets The officers could pro
duce no evidence OF sales having been
made by the barber
The Jones County news., 1915-09-09
GENERAL oRozco KILLED
BY AN AMERICAN POSSE

El Paso, Texas. Government Off
cials here said they had received re
ports confirming earlier rumors that
Gen Pascual Orozco, prominent mill.
tary leader during Mexican revolu
tions of the last five years, had been
killed in fight between Mexicans
and an American posse Civilians,
United States customs officers and
members of the Thirteenth United
States cavalry participated in the bat
tie. which, according to reports, was
fought in the Green river canyon, Cul-
berson county, Texas. After a raid
on the Dick Love ranch recently,
Orozco and -four companions were pur-
sued from the Sierra Blanca country
into the foothills. Orozco died at
dusk of the same day. Four other
Mexicans we're killed
According TO reports, the raiders,
led by Orozco, arrived at Dick Loves
ranch, near Sierra Blanca, and then
forced the cook to supply them with
dinner While they were eating, Love
and two cowboys approached and the
Mexicans fed, shooting as they rode,
pursued by Love and his companions.
who delayed only to arouse the sur
rounding country by telephone.
The Jones County news., 1915-09-09
IS HE CHARMED OR UNLUCKY?
Indiana Mans Experiences Leave Him
Undecided as to Which
He is.

Noblesville. Ind Wesley VIII
liams believes he has either a charmed
life or else he is unlucky. Recently
while driving wagon along coun-
try road his vehicle was struck by an
automobile driven By John Bert. for
mer county treasurer. Williams was
severely hurt about the back and his
spring wagon was wrecked.
It has been less than week since
Williams left his home after being laid
up for two months on account Of in
iuries received when run over by a
dray
During the last six years Williams
has been shot FIVE times. Twice the
attending physician regarded his CON.
dition as so serious he was not al.
pected TO recover.