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Evening journal., 1915-02-24
French SAY SEA
RAIDER IS SUNK
German Submarine Is Des-
troyed After Attacking
English Packet Victoria
BRITISH LOSE
TWO MORE SHIPS
BY ED. L. KEEN

United Press STAFF Correspondent
LONDON. Feb. 24-Within a fsw
miles Of the British coast, German
submarines have torpedoed three yes-
sells within the last twenty-four hours.
1t was officially admitted this after
noon that the British steamer Oakby
was torpedoed and sunk by a German
under sea raider in the English Chan
mel few miles off Folkstone.
The 0akby's survivors were landed
at Ramsgate, northeast of Dover, to-
day. They said that the steamer was
struck without warning. The sub
marine shot a torpedo against the
port side of the vessel. The explosion
was so terrific that the Oakby's main
matches were blown off.
The boats were lowered at once
Before the crew left the Oakby's deck
was washed and she was clearly in
sinking condition. Ten minutes af-
ter they pulled away from her side,
the survivors said, she plunged be-
meath the waves.
A fish boat rescued part OF the
crew. According to the crew Of the
fish boat, she was four miles from
the Oakby when the torpedo struck
but the explosion was SO severe that
the fishing craft was herself rocked.
A second fishing vessel picked up the
remainder of the crew and landed
/ them at Dover. This led to the re-
port that two vessels had been sunk
off Folkestone, but the Admiralty
was certain this afternoon that the
original report Of the sinking Of two
\ steamers was an error.
The submarine that sent the Oakhy
to the bottom is believed TO have been
the same one that attacked the Brit
ish collier Branksome Chine. and
sank the Norwegian steamer Regin
IN the same waters yesterday Word
OF the sinking Of the Oakby was
brought TO London while the cabinet
was gathering to determine finally
what policy is 10 be adopted TO meet
the new form of German attack II
created a profound impression here
though shipping circles were some
| what solaced by the report from
Paris that one Of the German sub
marines operating in the Channel had
been sunk by. a French destroyer
The submarine referred TO was the
one that attacked the packet VictoriS
yesterday. The commander Of tho
French destroyer wired to Paris to
day that he was positive a shot from
enc of his guns sent the submarine
to the bottom.
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
HITS TWO
mines AND IS Lost
Ambassador Gerard Wires
Washington; Only One Of
Crew Lost Life
RETURN
OF SURVIVORS
Bv The United Press.

by Inc United tless'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Ambassa-
dor Gerard cabled this afternoon from
Berlin on information from the Bremen.
haven consul general a report on the
Evelyn disaster.
It was to the effect that the vessel
struck two mines, sinking seven hours
later; that only two boats were
manned. that Captain Smith, thirteen
men and the Dutch pilot went in the
first, which is said to have been rescued
Saturday, but whose present where
abouts the consul said is yet unknown
That First Officer Swensen and thir-
teen men went in the second boat and
were taken to Heligoland.
Thirteen Of the men were brought
to Bremerhaven Sailors Homo, The
Spanish stoker Hans llaro, frozen and
buried at sea, appears to be the only
death. The remainder and the miss
ing are expected tomorrow, the report
stated
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
TRIED TO MURDER
SPECIAL POLICEMAN

Railroad police OF the various rail-
roads here. as well as the local po-
lice are endeavoring to apprehend
two colored men who made a delib-
crate attempt on Friday OF last week
10 murder Marshall Pierce. special
officer OF the 3. & O. Railroad Com
pany Their efforts so far have
proved in vain but the search con-
tinues.
officer Pierce on Friday arrested
six men, two Of them colored for
trespassing on the B. and O. Rail-
road Companys tracks These men
were brought here and sentenced to
the workhouse Officer Pierce then
returned to the West Yard and as
he arrived he noticed two colored men
who had been in the gazing he had
raidod earlier.
As he approached these men. they
climbed over a fence and as they did
they drew revolvers, firing twice at the
/ officer.
The officer returned the fire with
his own pistol and then a chase start
ed, which ended near Richardson
Park. where the two men were lost in
the woods.
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
Ar TnE MAJESTIC.

"The Girl | Left Behind Nc Is be-
ing shown at the Majestic today u
Is certainly a stirring military story
different from anything ever produced
and while it resembles some Of the
writings Of Charles King, It Is only
from military atmosphere, which
surrounds il. but the story Is pa
thetic one fhe story of man and a
soldier and q wife that was happy un-
tin the tempter came that brought un-
happiness for the man and the wo-
mans good Judgment saves her at the
last minute.
The audience will like the ending Of
the story. there is only enough war TO
show the heros mettle and the seem
erv Is taken around Fort Assinibone.
SO the local color adds a charm 10 the
story and the leading roles are assum-
ed by Robert Edeson and Claire Whit
ney, both well known TO theatregoers'
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
Battered ship
IS SAFE IN PORT
Wilmingtonians Who Sailed
On Santa Marta Expected
Home Today
LOSES RUDDER
OFF CAPE HATTERAS

After having been bulIetcd for FIVE
days IN rough seas following the loss Of
her rudder when OIL Cape Hatteras on
FEBRUARY is, the United Fruit steamship
Santa Marta, from Caribbean ports and
on which Harry II. Lukens, son Of Dr. y
Paul LuRens, 81 this city, and Porter
Gslrec and Harry stevens. d the DUPONT
Company, were passengers arrived "
her pier, al New York, last evening. she
was in tow of two wrecking tugboass
and steered by the coast guard cutter
Onandngn The Wilmington passengers
are expected in this city late this alter
noon on evening
According to the description given
by some of the siXty-nine passengers
On board the vessel the Santa Marta
was in a most serious plight at one
time With seas running so high that
they frequently touched the bridge, Il
was found impossible To steer the yes
sci and she was drifting rapidly to-
ward the shoals which line the coast
near Cape Hatteras. Before she final
~ was brought up by tugs she had
4 approached to within sixteen miles Of
/ the shoals
4 Foul weather was met continuously
since the Santa Marta left Kingston.
When off the South Carolina coast
/ a gale Of hurricane intensity was
encountered. It had begun TO abate
when the rudder broke al four o'clock
on the afternoon of February Is. The
vessel wallowed around in the seas,
/ with her decks awash and threaten
ing at any minute so the passengers
said, TO founder sea anchor help
ed materially to steady the vessel,
and a wireless message was sent to
Norfolk which brought the Onondaga
and the two Wrecking tugs to the
scene.
Two days later the sea calmed down
somewhat. and as the. tugs We're pre-
pairing to take the Santa Marta in tow
the passengers got out tackle and be
gan fishing for sharks. Several OF the
big fish were hooked before th'
weather again became so disagreeabl'
that the sport had to be given mp.
While the Onondaga was searching
for the Santa Marta several of thu
passengers became apprehensive an'
petitioned Captain Welton Dawson L
head his vessel into Newport News
Captain Dawson believed that h
would be able to reach New York witt
the arrival of assistance and refuses
the passengers petition The major
ity of passengers. however, bore "
cheerfully in the face of the disaste
and stood by Captain Dawson in hi
desire to bring the Santa Marta int
. New York.
. As Sandy Hook was approached a GO
! lection was taken among the passenge
! to defrav the expenses Of a silver q
! which viii be presented to Captain p
! vison. together with resolutions, as
7 means of expressing the passenger
thanks for the admirable way in viii
! ne handled his vessel The Santa Mar
: was not leaking at any time, but co
siderable water was shipped over Il
Z sides when she was wallowing arouT
!, in the seas.
! About / o'clock this afternoon, d
and Mrs Paul J. Lukens received
! message from their son, stating the
he was at the Hotel McAlpin, in Ne
York. and would arrive home thi
s evening. He stated that all the pa
sengers are safe.
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
an THE PLAYHOUSE.

At The Playhouse last evening the
stock company scored another sue
cess in Sweet Lavender" It had
been promised that the play was diff
ferent from any which had previously
been presented and 1t was. 1t Is the
kind OF play In which the stock
company is absolutely at home and
the audience last night saw as finished
a performance as they could have seen
had the play been presented by tras-
cling company at prices twice what
are being charged at The Playhouse.
The play will be given each evening
for the.remainder OF the week, with
matinees today and Saturday
Friday night will be amateur night
at The Pla. house and those who
have talent in the dramatic or aero
batic line or in the line Of music will
be given an opportunity t. contest
for gold prizes. The prizes viii bo
awarded on the applause Of the audi
enee and the audience will be the sole
judge of the merit OF the perfor-
nance Saturday night will be coun.
try store night as usual, and a NUM-
ber Of valuable gifts will be made 70
people In the audience. Those desir-
ing to enter for amateur night may do
SO by leaving their names at the box
Office al any time previous to the per
formancc.
These diversions. in connection with
the appearance of the stock company
are only for the purpose Of giving thg
public something out OF the ordinary
The stock company is perfectly able
to stand on its own merits There has
never been a better stock company
seen in city Of this size in the coun
4 try and the public only needs 10 see
the company in Sweet Lavender L
be absolutely sure Of this.
IN sweet Lavender every member 81
the company has an agreeable part. 9
part which shows the ability of ths
actor. which tends TO show that th'
entire company is far above the aver
age.
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
HELD TOR HEARING.

Magistrate Lewis this morning
held Jacob sklut Of this city under
$500 bail for a hearing on March S.
Skluts arrest was made on a warrant
sworn out by State Detective Thomas
on complaint Of James II Outtcn, os
Mispillion hundred. Kent county. who
claims Sklut stole his horse. Tho
charge is denied by Sklut
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
TAX on CORPORATIONS.

The county assessors have been
notified that they must make the as
sessment of all property Of public
service corporations in the county.
Representatives Of the corporations
are to meet the Levy Court in the
court house on next Saturday morn
ing to agree upon bulk sums to be
paid instead of an assessment.
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
DENY roosevelt
HEARING ON TREATY
~ The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. "a Theodore
Roosevelt has been finally denied a.
hearing ON the Colombian treaty by the
Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Senator Stone. chairman Of the commit
tee. has notified him that 'it viii not be
practicable" for the committee to hold
any hearing on this treaty.
in reply to this Roosevelt today filed
with tho committee long written
statement Of his objections to this
treaty, containing principally clippings
from magazine articles by him.
After the reading Of this message from
Roosevelt, Tie committee virtually kill
cd the treaty by laying it aside, as
there will in all probability, be no fur
ther meetings this season.
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
Ar THE GARRicK.

viii Morrissev and Dolly Hackett,
who are appearing at the Garrick
Theatre this week in comedy
sketch of their own, are exceptionally
clever. They are genuine eXponents
Of real live comedy Of the funniest
kind. and their act is Of such scope
as to give them full opportunity to go
the limit In addition to lots Of witty
dialogue, in which there are a NUM-
her of local hits. there is also a NOV
ing picture demonstration that is a
scream Mr. Morrissey and Miss
Hackett have recently starred in NOV
ing pictures, and they have brought
with them to the varieties some Of the
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
AT THr VICTORIA.

Crowded houses feature the pre-
sentation OF that funniest Of funny
pictures. "Tillie's punctured Ro-
nance" showing at the Victoria The
last time today. The doors will
remain open to II o'clock this even
ing in order to accommodate the
many people who wish TO see this
photo-nlay
In addition to this picture two
reel subject will be added, THE Al
fair of the Deserted House, an
espisode in the Girl Detective. :
There viii be special music at after
noon and evening performances.
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
nRpHANS, CnTRT MnRK.

Judge Herbert l.. Rice in Orphans
Court today confirmed the sales Of
real estate of John J. Sterrett and
Elizabeth Poole. Theodore w. Hanf
was granted an order to sell real es-
tate of Theodore Hanf.
Mrs. Jane Powick accepted the pro-
visions of the will of her late hus-
band. Thomas Powick, who died July
81, 1905, and relinquished her dover
rights
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
RENEGADE Indians
NOT YET CONQUERED
IN Tho IInited Press.

BY The united Press.
CORTEZ. Colo, Feb. 24-Although
shots were being exchanged at in
tervals. and another Indian was prob
ably fatally wounded during the
night. the posse engaged with the
Piutes at Bluff today was no nearer
being able to overpower the renegades
than on Sunday when they first ar
rived
1t developed today, according to re-
ports from Dolores, that Marshal Ne
beker acted as a real commanding
general up TO Monday night He di-
rected Sundays fight over long dis
tance telephone from Grayson. AS a
consequence considerable feeling was
aroused in Dolores when the body
of Joe Akin was brought back, that
the marshal did not take chances with
his men in attacking the Indians
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
father AND CHILDREN
lose LIFE IN Flames
av The IInited presa.

EAST ST. LOUIS. ILL.,. Feb "a
John Stutzman. his two daughters,
Floy. 16, and Mabel, Is. and his son.
Harold, IA. we're burned TO death
early today and another son. Dean.
narrowly escaped cremation when
fire starting in a grocery store rapidly
consumed the entire building The
Stutzman family occupied foo.
above the market. Dean dropped to
safety through a window. He was
unhurt.
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
SOCIALISTS, ANNIyERSARY.

The Women's Socialist Committee
will celebrate the anniversary of its
organization on Friday evening in
headquarters, No 7O2 Market street.
A pleasing program has been arrang-
ed. Miss Anna McCue of the Con-
gressionel Union for Women's Suff-
rage will make an address upon that
subject.
Evening journal., 1915-02-24

On Friday evening March IL,
concert will be given in the auditor
ium of the High School by the will
liams Jubilee Singers. The concert
is being given for the benefit Of the
teachers retirement fund.
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
MnrIn CnMnINE nFFIrEs.

The Now Castle city Council held
a special meeting last night and en-
dorsed the bill new before tho Legis-
lature to have the office Of taN col-
lector. assessor and clerk combined
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
NAVAL OFFICER A SUICIDE.

BY The United Press.
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. "a Captain
A. E. Harding, Of the Marine Corps at
Washington, shot and killed himself
shortly before 10 o'clock today at the
Racquet Club here.
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
ssa1nn For FARM

The 300-acre farm of the late Alex
ander Maxwell situated one mile
south Of Middletown, was sold on
Saturday TO o. G. Goodman, Of New
York State, for S25,100
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
SAN CARLO OPERA COMPANY.

Much interest is being shown ia the
coming appearance OF the San Carlo
Grand Opera Company. on March 10 and
20. and there is no question that this
win be the musical event Of the season.
The company is The largest and the best
equipped grand opera company which
has ever been placed ON the road. Some
Of the most eminent artists il the pro.
fession have heen engaged for the tour,
and Wilmington is fortunate in having
been able 10 secure the company for
three performances. A number Of much
larger cities have made a similar effort
and have failed. William A. Brady,
however, was able through his influence
and standing 70 got the company for
the three performances. Efforts are
being made Is arrange fer excursions
from various places to Wilmington -
That the people III tho smaller towns
may he able To come here and enjoy the
performances Of this company.
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
Attractions at The Theatres

results OF their efforts. and during the
act produce one of the movie" pro-
ductions. very funny comedy, which
involves railroad train. a rescue
and various other things, being COM
bination of the screen and the stage
Evening journal., 1915-02-24

both sides Of her face. She
lost all her hair, too. The
trouble began with a small
sore not bigger than a dime
which my sister brushed out
and thought it went away.
but later her whole head
began 20 be covered with
small pimples. Not only
her whole head was covered,
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
YOUNC rRIrNDs MN.

The Beacon College quintet met
their second defeat at the hands Of
the Y. r. A. A. seconds. Tuesday
night. by the score Of 1879.
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
OBITUARY

The funeral Of Mrs Alcinda Burrier
Grimes, who died at her home, No. 100
West Eighth street. several days ago,
took place from the residence Of her
son. Leroy Grimes, No. 22l5 Market
street, this afternoon. Interment was
made at Lombardy cemetery Mrs.
Grimes. with her husband, have been
caretakers of the W. G. r. Z. head
quarters in West Eighth street. for a
number of years. The deceased is sur
vived by her husband and four chill
dren. Mrs. BERTHE Sherwood, Leroy,
Horace and William Grimes.
Mrs. Sarah G. Hopes, ga years old,
wife Of Jesse Hopes, of Claymont.
died yesterday. The funeral will be
held from the residence of her hus-
band, on Friday afternoon. at 1.30
O'Clock, with interment in Lawncroft
cemetery.
Edwin B. Furry died at his home,
No. 229 North Rodney street, yester-
day afternoon. Funeral services will
be held at the house tomorrow after
noon. The body will be inferred in
Riverview cemetery.
4 Mrs Mary A. Butz, widow of Jacob
Butz, died early this morning at her
residence. No. 507 Concord avenue
The funeral services will be held al
her late residence on Friday after.
noon, at o'clock, with interment il
the Wilmington and Brandywin,
cemetery.
Evening journal., 1915-02-24

Many peoples lives have been en-
tirely altered sor the netter through
the use of the Wants. for they have
helped them in a hundred ways TO
success.
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
DON'T MISS EN-

TODAY
Every Mems Mixed Suit in Heavy
Weight in stock on our first floor,
and they must 60 II prices will
move them.
ALL SIZES.
Regulars, "a to 80 chest "
Extra sizes, 40 20 46 chest
Shorts, "a to SS chest
Sims, 35 TO 40 chest
Stouts, SO TO 4G chest
Long Stouts, 80 70 80 chest.
IS to sa2.5o.
Come in and look them over and
get the best while the getting is
good.
MULLINS HOME STORE
9th and Market.
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
ECZEMA ALL OVER
SISTERS HEAD
Back Of Neck and Both Sides Face.
Lost Hair. Two Cakes Cuticura
Soap and One Box Cuticura 0int-
ment Healed in Two Months,

P. o. Box 73. Allison p. o.. Pa" My
sister was very badly troubled with eczema
all over her head. the back OF her neck and
Evening journal., 1915-02-24
JUBILEE SINGERS IN CONCERT.

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Evening journal., 1915-02-24

but also her neck and face. Later they be-
came large sores. Her hair was all plastered
TO her head. She always wore little hood.
'she used salves. but without success.
A doctor recommended Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. She used two cakes Of Cuticura
Soap and one box Of Cuticura Ointment
which completely healed her head and face
IN less than two months, after six months Of
torture" (signed) Miss Mary NJ. Nagg.
September IL. 1914.
Sample Each Free by Mail
with 32-p. skin Book on request Ad-
dress postcard "Cuticura, Dept. +, Bos-
tom Sold throughout the world.
The Chitina leader., 1915-07-13
TELL DIRECT ION
Of SHELLS BY
SOUND


BERLIN, July 9.-The war has de-
veloped what might be termed an
artillery ear especially among the
soldiers in this branch of the service,
which enables them to judge accur-
ately what kind of shell is being
fired at them, and whether or not it is
aimed at their battery or at some
other spot. Many lives have been
saved by this gradually developed
oral alertness.
The artillerist, explains an officer,
who has been in the field for months,
is able almost instinctively to tell
whether shell is headed for his bat
terry or not. The men have learned
to pay not the slightest attention to a
shot that gives off the peculiar sound
indicating that it is aimed at some
other battery or position.
Because of the confusing noise of
the artillerists' own battery, the
squad tending it usually is divided
into two groups, one of which listens
for the shells of the opponents, and
gives the warning to dive for the shell
tiers back of the guns. The men learn
to talk with pauses between each
word, listening meantime for the tell
tale whistle of the dangerous shell.
Only in the case of small field can
non, fired at range of, say 1000
yards, is it impossible to hear the
shell in time to dive into the security
of the sheltering understand" Those
shells have reached their mark about
as soon as the sound of their dis
charge.
The 12-centimeter flat-trajectory
guns on the other hand gives just
enough warning so that the men can
make one dive. There isn't one frac-
ton of second to be wasted, but by
quick action the artillerist can save
himself.
The big howitzers however give
nearly half a minutes warning. AS
the officer puts it, one can hear the
shells from these guns, and still cut
off slice of wurst and take swallow
from ones field bottle" before seek
ing shelter. The shelter in this case
must be genuine shelter, consisting
of about three layers of heavy wood,
and two yards of earth and stone. Else
the shelter and artillerists are gone.
The Chitina leader., 1915-07-13
LAND SALE n D v
ON At SHIP
CREEK

SHIP CREEK, July 9.-The sale of
lots nj the new townsite here COM
menced today. After all lots are sold
that bidders can be found for, the sale
will be concluded, and all persons who
have tents upon the streets as laid out
in the plat, or upon any of the unsold
lots will be ordered off the land. The
government will thereby try to force
the people to buy lots, unless accom-
modations are found for them upon
the land purchased by others at the
sale. Although originally intending to
clear only one street, the government
officials have over a hundred men at
present working to clear the streets
in the new town. The first death at
the new camp occurred today when
Frank A. Emstoy was killed when a
live wire fell upon him.