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Evening journal., 1915-05-22
MAIL FRAUD CHARGE
AGAINST TREASURER
Downey Accused of Offering
Alleged Worthless Stock
of Tie Company
PITTSBURGH WANTS
FELLOW CAUGHT HERE

Thomas S. Downey, who has main
tanned desk room in an uptown real
estate Office for several months. was
arrested here last night by United
States Marshal Fairy on a warrant
issued by the United States District
Attorney of the Western District Of
Pennsylvania, charging him as treas
Urer OF the United States Steel Rail-
road Tie Company. Of Pittsburgh. with
Offering by mail alleged worthless
stock of the company. The arrest
of Downey was made at the same time
that Government officials in Pitts
burgh took into custody Robert T.
MaXey. Maxey is the alleged presi-
dent of the same company. The
company had a reported paid up capi-
tai of S25,0O0,O0O.
Following his arrest Downey was
taken before United State Commits
sioner William G. Mahaffy and waived
a hearing. He was removed to the
workhouse, awaiting requisition to
Pittsburgh.
According to government officials.
who have been working on the case.
Downey is already under an indict-
ment of similar nature issued by the
Oklahoma United States Court. Sew
eral friends Of the accused man are
said TO be serving sentences for vio-
lations of the postal laws. Downey.
whose home is in Arizona. has been
living at a local hotel for several
months. Within that time several
complaints have been made against
Downey operating other plans and
alleged schemes by mail.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
AMERICANS CHEERED AND FLAG WAVED
IN FRONT OF THE U. S. EMBASSY

100000, led by Prince Colonna. the
mayor of Rome. moved in an orderly
procession from the capital to the
royal palace.
King Victor Emmanuel, Queen
Helena and the Princesses Jolanda,
Mafalda and seven-year-old Giovanna
appeared on the balcony waving the
tri- colors. The crowd cheered the
King and Queen and gave each Of
the Princesses a separate ovation
Later In the evening the King re-
ceived the mayor and municipal rep
resentatives and delivered a patriotic
speech. Many OF the shops that pro-
claimed a national holiday for Joy"
yesterday, remained closed today.
their fronts decorated with the Tags
of Italy and the nations whose ally
she is about to become. Statues OF
Italian heroes In the public places
were decked with flags and roses.
The city was gay with color.
Following last nights demonstra-
tion at the royal palace. part of the
crowd. carrying an American nag,
appeared before the American em-
bassy and cheered loudly for America.
The newspapers printed extras. re-
porting the insult said to have been
offered the Italian ambassador In
Berlin. The report later that the
German government had apologized
for the incident cooled the anger OF
the crowds in the streets.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
JURY SAYS BARNES
IS POLITICAL boss"
Verdict For Roosevelt Is
Returned By Body After
AZ Hours Deliberation
COLONEL POSES
AFTER VICTORY
BY The United Press.

SYRACUSE, n. Y. May evil
liams Barnes is a boss" A jury so
decided today in awarding a verdict
for Colonel Roosevelt in the O,OOO
libel suit brought against the former
President by Barnes because Roose-
welt branded him a boss" and link
ed him politically with CROOKED bust
ness and corruption" The verdict
was brought in shortly after 10
o'clock today The jury had been de-
liberating since 3.45 o'clock Thursday
"a period of about AZ hours. The
twelve men finally arrived at a unani-
/ nous decision after legal mix-up
almost unparalleled in the history of
New York State.
The verdict was a blow to Barnes
and a complete surprise to Colonel
Roosevelt 1t was the common be-
lief around the courtroom that the
jury would report its utter failure TO
agree and be discharged by Justice
Andrews today. 1t was believed that
Edward Burns, the Syracuse motor
man, who first voted for Roosevelt
yesterday and then reversed his vote
because the court would not permit
the jury TO divide the costs. would
hold out for the plaintiff until the
end Forty-one ballots were taken.
Burns demeanOr when the jury left
the courthouse early today 10 go to
the Jail for the night confirmed this
belief He strode along unaccOm-
panied by his fellow jurors. his jaws
firmly set and with an appearance of
defiance.
The foreman's announcement that
the jury had decided unanimously
for Roosevelt struck the Barnes camp
a stunning blow. William Wolff. of
Barnes counsel. declared the verdict
improper since the jury was polled
yesterday and returned a verdict of
II for Roosevelt and 1 against. JUS
tice Andrews overruled the objection
The Colonel could not restrain his
joy He made . short speech to the
jurors. expreSfng his thanks. and
then posed for a picture taken in the
jury room.
The jury filed into the courtroom
without a sound from the crowded
benches. When the foreman an
nolnced his verdict the spectators
forgot Justice Andrews Injunction
against demonstrations and there was
pandemonium of applause. Scores
of persons rushed forward to grasp
the Colonel's hand. The Ex-Presi-
Continued on Page III
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
ROME. May 22.-Italy's war declar-
alton will go flashing on its way 70
Vienna before night. according to
well-dehned rumor credited in dip
lomatic circles here today.
King Victor Emmanuel called In his
private secretary early this morn
ing and began preparing a document
20 be addressed to the people of Italy.
In government circles Il was said the
document will be proclamation OF
war, signed by every member OF the
cabinet explaining how Italy was COM
PEELED to resort TO arms in order to
safeguard her national honor and in
tegrity
The royal proclamation will invite
the people of Italy to perform their
duty in the national crisis and to
make all possible sacrifices to insure
victory for italian arms One por-
tion. addressed particularly TO the
Italian army and navy will call upon
them to uphold Italian traditions and
to bring a successful war to a speedy
termination.
Both Italy and Austria we're rapidly
clearing for action today while two
great armies faced each other on the
frontier, awaiting the word that will
hurl them into collision. Civilians
are leaving the frontier towns in the
path of the expected clash; the ma
tionals OF each country are passing
back behind their own borders
bridges arc being destroyed at
strategetic points along the frontier
and entrenchments are being brought
10 completion.
The Italian ministry Of marine. n
was announced officially today. has
ordered the suspension of all naviga
tion in the Adriatic. Italian mer
chantmen were scurrying into port 10
> day with stories OF near encounter
/ with Austrian warships
Austrian military authorities seizel
a train from Milan, bound for Inns
q bruck Immediately after IL crosse,
! the Austrian border. according :,
dispatches reaching here today. Th'
crew. all Italians. were placed undel
arrest The railway agents are at
tempting to learn what became of th'
passengers, including several Ital
ians.
Along the Isonzo the Austrians hay
cut the telegraph wires and have de
stroyed hundreds Of yards of railwa
track. Heavy artillery is being brough
up by the Austrians in Goritz.
A large body of Austrian troops hav
arrived at Innsbruck, it is reported i
+ Geneva dispatches. They are equippe
with guns suitable for mountain fight
ing and presumably are TO be used in a
Austro- German offensive through Oh
Alpine passes.
The German and Austrian ambassa
dors were still in Rome early today. .pc
cording TO attaches of the emb8ssie'
Both were reported preparing to depar
! this afternoon.
= At an early hour today no word ha
come from the government Office, wher
Premier Salandra sat closeted with
number of his advisers. A Gordon g
police surrounded the building and eve
; government officers were warned tina
\ they could not enter. 10 was reporte
[ that the entire cabinet was in session
and that during the night military chief
! had been summoned to the conference
This report was unconfrmed, but Rom
was wild with the rumor that the wor
was about 10 go forward 10 the Italia
troops to strike.
Scenes of earlier patriotism wer'
repeated last night when a crowd o
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
HERBERT L. ALMOND DEAD.

Following an attack of paralysis,
which he suffered while walking ON the
streets last week, Herbert Lobdell ALI
mond, aged q years, son of Dr. c. NJ.
Almond of No. Ola West street, died at
his parents home last evening. 1t is
thought that the illness was due to an
accident sustained by the young man in
basketball game some years ago.
Herbert was a worker at Second Bap-
tist Church. Besides work in the inter-
est of the church, he was member of
the basketball team and took part in the
other branches of athletics participated
in by the members of the church.
He Is survived by his father and
mother, two brothers and one sister.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
Third Ward REPUBLICANS
FORM new ORGANIZATION

AT the largest attended meeting of
Republicans held in the Third ward for
several years, permanent organization
was formed Thursday night in Dufy's
Hall, at Front and Madison streets. The
following officers were elected: James
Brown. president; John G. Foote, vice
president; Samuel Lockerman, secretary
William c. Galgna, treasurer.
All Republicans of the ward are in
vited to be present on next Tuesday
evening, TO make arrangements for a
rally in behalf of the Republican candi-
dates for the coming city election.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
america DENIES
CNrIICH lIrHT tn
GNdhIOn nlGIll III
GENERAL HObD-UP
Answer TO "Order in Coun-
Gil" Will Be Made After
German Note Comes
POINT Seems TO Be
VICTORY FOR The KAISER
By JOHN EDWIN NEvIN.

United Press STAFF Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, May 22AAnnounce-
ment that the United States still re-
fuses to accept the British ''order-in-
council" wi its resultant embargo
on American commerce, has mate
rally cleared up the German situa-
ton. II is expected to prove a ma
terial factor in the framing of the
German foreign Offices answer to
President wilson's submarine war
fare protest
Shorn of its verbiage. the an
nouncement fatty contradicts the
London Foreign Offices claim that
this government has acquiesced in the
British petition that England has the
right to confiscate neutral cargoes Of
non-contrabrand. so long as il pays
for them. The exact opposite is de-
clared to be the case and If the Amer
lean contention is carried out to its
conclusic7. 3. will involve a dema-
that Great Britain cease interference
with non-cOntrabrand shipments to
neutral countries, even though their
ultimate destination is Germany.
This is what Germany demanded at
the outset of her submarine campaign
against merchant ships. In her
memorandum to the United States
she declared that neutral nations
were not protecting their own rights
and that therefore Germany was
compelled to resort to reprisals in re-
taliation for efforts to starye her It
is entirely possible now for Germany
to accept President Wilson's de-
mands, so far as they apply to Ameri-
can citizens and to passenger boats
from the United States and to call a
halt in her submarine warfare while
waiting TO see how the United States
will proceed in dealing with England
and France. officials say they will
not be surprised if this is the eventual
outcome of the present controversy
although the first German reply is
expected 10 concede only the points
grouped under the head Of national
? fonor and to mare such replies tc
other sections of the note as will
necessitate further negotiations.
The fact that Switzerland has ac.
cepted the American position so far
as the Lusitania is concerned and is
to dispatch a note to Germany today
or tomorrow along similar lines is
also a material factor in the situation
Holland has agreed to do the same
thing, so that the German Govern.
ment, will within a week at the long
est, be confronted with a solid neu.
trail alignment setting forth the claim
that the torpedoing and sinking oi
passenger-carrying craft without
warming is entirely contrary to in.
ternational law. This naturally viii
be expected to have a great influence
in Berlin.
AS for the "order-in-council" Presi-
dent Wilson has let it be known that
he plans no action until the German
reply is received and the question al
issue between the two countries ad.
justed.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
ROAT SERYfCE TO FENTON.

The Fenton Beach boat Geisha is
now running on a regular schedule.
Changes will be made from time to
time, however, until the warm wealth
er arrives when the summer schedule
will go into effect The boat leaves
Orange street wharf Tomorrow il
will leave here at $50 and 1000 a. m,
and 1.3O and 400 p. m, returning at
700 a. m, 11.OO a. m, 800 p. m. and
4.30 p. m.
The schedule for next week appears
in the advertisement in this paper to-
day. Captain John L. Graham, a we'll
known Delaware river navigator, is
owner and captain OF the Geisha.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
KAISER Will Return
ITALIAN DECORATIONS
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
BERLIN, Via Amsterdam, May 22.-
From headquarters Of General Mac
kensen's army before Przemysl, En-
peror William today sent word that
he has abandoned hope that Italy will
remain neutral. He has kept in close
touch with the situation since he left
for Galicia by long telegraphic re-
ports sent by the foreign office
The Kaiser. it was reported, is pre-
pairing to return the Italian decor
ations and the uniforms of honorary
cclonels, conferred upon him and
upon the Grown Prince by King Vic
tor Emmanuel.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
French Hold LORETTE
Hills after HARD fight
In The Tnited Press.

BY The United Press.
PARIS. May 22.-Desperate bayonet
fighting preceded the French victory
in the Lorette hills. particularly along
the ridge known as the white Way"
The French captured row after row Of
German trenches on the white Way
ridge by plucky bayonet charges
through murderous fire Official des-
patches today reported that many
Germans were killed or taken prison.
ers and that the entire ridge is now in
the hands of the French.
The allies have made further pro-
gress south and east of the Lorette
hills region. In the fighting around
Ablain they have gained 100 yards.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
SCHOLARS REPEAT MUSICALE.

For the benefit of the piano fund.
pupils of School No. 2. Eleventh and
Washington streets. repeated the en-
tertainment that was given with such
marked success Friday night. As be-
fore, a large and appreciative audi
ence enjoyed the program.
with the exception of two or three
numbers the entire program was un-
der the direction of Miss Lillian G.
Grant, teacher of physical training.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
RUSSIANS renew
nDIn nm DATT[H
dAlT UN DHllhG
LINE ALONG SAN
Gar Encouraged After Rout-
ing of Foe 80 Miles Out
side PrzemySl Fortress
ADVANCE ON BUKOWINA
ALSO SUFFERS CHECK
By The United Press.

PETROGRAD, May 22.-By fierce
counter attacks, the Russians have
forced General Mackensen's left wing
to give ground on the east bank of the
San, thirty miles north of Przemysl.
An Austro-German force that gain
ed the south bank of the Lubaczovka
has been driven back across the river
The engagement occurred near Ra-
dava. Russian artillery moved down
the retreating forces of the enemy,
whose losses were extremely heavy.
The fighting around Przemysl has
been less intense in the last twenty
four hours. War office dispatches
today reported a big battle in prog
ress south of Stryj It is admitted
kowina has been checked by the ar
that the Russian offensive toward Bu-
rival of Austrian reinforcements.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
MRS. A. B. EvERsoN DEAD.

Mrs Anna B. Everson, aged 70 years,
wife of Alexander w. Everson, who lived
years ago, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Laura f. Seiffert, No. 24S
South Farragut street, Philadelphia, this
morning. Interment will be made at St.
James cemetery, Newport, on Monday
afternoon at 4.3O O'Clock. Mrs. Everson
was a lifelong member of Newport NJ.
u. Church.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
DIR. RANDOLPH AGAIN HOME.

The Rev. Herbert f. Randolph, OF
Montclair. n. j., the new pastor Of
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church.
arrived in Wilmington yesterday
afternoon with his family and took
up his residence in the Grace par
sonage. DR.. Randolph will preach at
both services in Grace Church tomor-
row.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
DIR. TRAYNOR RECOyERs.

Dr. and Mrs. Philip A. Traynor. who
we're critically i'll with typhoid fever
for several weeks. have fully recov-
cred They were at Atlentic City for
awhile convalescing. and then they
went TO New York to visit Mrs. Tray
nor's parents. They returned last
night
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
SCOUT GIVES FIRST am.

Knocked unconscious by a blow on
her head sustained in fall at Lin
cen and Van Buren streets last night,
Anna Murray, of No. 314 East Sew
enth street, was reported resting we'll
at Delaware Hospital today. Her
head was cut badly Thomas B.
Moore, of No. 51O South Franklin
street, a Boy Scout. who was passing.
assisted her greatly by administering
first aid.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
FLAGS FOR SC0uTS.

Boy Scouts of First Presbyterian and
Calvary Episcopal churches were pre-
sented with American flags by Eureka
Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, on Tuesday
About 300 persons attended the cere-
monies, after which refreshments
we're served. DR.. Willis made the
presentations for the lodge Mr.
Curlet received the flag for the First
Presbyterian Church and Mr.. Sergeant
was spokesman for the Calvary Boy
Scouts.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
AIIms rUr IURKs no EIIeHI.

BY The United Press
CAIRO May 22-Aided b. brisnt attacks. the Anglo
French forces on Gaipon Peninsula have series OF
Turkish positions in the pardanslsvs Ashns advanced
their positions considerably british asroplzne aot4
s0oyere scores OF bombs upon the rurs1sh position as
many Of the euemy's srtIIerynssn.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
COMPLETNG GERMAN NOTE.

BY The United Press.
BERLIN. May 22-The German re-
ply to the American note probably
will be completed on Monday and
Tuesday. Herr Won Jagow, the Ger
man foreign secretary. so informed
Ambassador Gerard in a personal call
at the embassy today.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
RUSSIAN MARINES AT EREGLI.

BY The United Press.
PETROGRAD. May 22.-Russian
marines have been landed on the west
coast of Asia Minor, east of Eregli
and about 140 miles from Constanti-
nople, II was officially announced to-
day. They made shore under pro-
lection of the warships' guns. and af-
ter repulsing a strong body of Turkish
troos, destroyed coal docks and sta
tions near Eregli.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
FARREN OUT WHEN
FIRE STARTED.

Thomas Farren. OF No TOO East
Sixth street, whose home was aiire
on Thursday evening, denies that he
was az home when the fire started
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
ROuMANIA CALLs TROOPS.

BY The United Press.
ROME. May 22.-Roumania is se-
cretly mobilizing almost her entire
army. according to private dispatches
from Bucharest received here today.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
FLAG FOR MILLTOMN SCHOOL.

Members of Stanton Council, No.
20, Senior Order of American
Mechanics. will present a flag to Mill
town school this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
MINSTREL SHOW FOR CHURCH.

The Acme Bible Class of Mt. Salem
NJ. e. Church gave a minstrel show
on Thursday evening for the benefit
of the rebuilding fund of the church.
The entertainment was well attended.
The class was assisted by p. ].
Shields and William Steptoe.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
FESTIVAL AT CENTREVILLE.

Centre Grange will hold a straw
berry festival in the Centreville hall
on next Saturday night.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
FLASHES FROM THE WAR
ALLIEs Sow ~ roIsoy as nyEs

ALLIES NOW USE PoIsoy GAS MINIS
By The United Press
BERLIN Via, wireless to say11iie L l. Aay ssTae
once charged
allies using mines giving posnoz 1hs
method Of attack has been resorted 70 souths q Lille and ia
the Argonne
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
BRITISH SQUADRON BOmBARDs IURKIsH CAMP.

BY The United Press.
ATHENS May GA British souadrOn hOmbarded Tprs
ish concentration camp the
Gulf Of smyrna beginning early Thursday accord
ing TO mene adtces Details OF the results Of the
bombardmeut the dispatches said. are lacking.
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
ITALY CLEARS FOR ACTION WHILE
FRAMING DECL LARATE0N THATMAY
REACH AUSTRIAN CAPITAL TONIGHT

Ministry of Marine Orders Suspension Of Navigation in
Adriatic---AuStrianS Seize Train From Milan Cut
Telegraph Wires and Destroy Railroad.
Heavy Artillery is Planted at Garitz
Civilians Leave Frontier Towns
Expecting Outbreak Any Hour
Evening journal., 1915-05-22
WEATHER

Thundershowers this after
noon or tonight. Sunday,
fair.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-03
Goldie Holden Calls Hers
"A Picture Story"

Dear Juniors ! am going to write a
picture story.
Once upon time there was family
lived close to the river.
They had little girl four years old.
Her name was Ella. One day her
mother was very busy and the child
was out doors playing.
Her mother did not miss her for a
while and when she missed her, she
went to look for her. The child was
standing on the bridge watching the
waves and she fell In.
The mother did not know how to get
her out as her man was far from home.
So the mother went In and called
up one Of the men who lived close by
and told him what had happened.
So while he was coming the dog saw
that his little friend was In danger so
he jumped in and caught her just In
time.
He took her by the dress and held
her head above the water.
So the man came in the boat and
took the child to her mother and her
mother was glad to have her once
more in her arms.
II 1t was not for the good dog the
child would of been drowned. So when
the little girls father came home they
told him all about 1t and how good the
dog was and they said they would not
part with him for he was 80 good to
the child.
Goldie Holden, age IL.
Frederic, Iowa.