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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-04
aNOTING BUT THE TRUTH.-

Ned A. Sparks, who plays the role Of
Clarence oliver Douglas Van Dusen,
with william Collier in James Mont
gomery's farce, Nothing But the
Truth" which comes to The Play
house on Thursday. September Z. has
a part that fits him better than the one
he has I'm Little Miss Brown" In the
latter named play he was the grouehy
hotel clerk. In Nothing But the
Truth he is still Crouch type. He
is a hanger-on around a brokers
ONCE, ready and willing TO pick up
money on anybody's tip. It is this
crouch who unloads some worthless
stock on Bishop Doran, which makes
one of the funny incidents that has
gone a great way toward making
Nothing But the Truth" a big success.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-04
AT THF YIcToRIA.

The Victoria Theatre offers % rs
patrons a double bill all week for
fair week, and with Madame Petrcva
the first three days o. the week and
Charlie Chaplin in an all weeks show
ing in his latest release, The Count "
THE Eternal Question" the great
Metro wonderplay. featuring Madame
Petrova, IN an ultra-modern story
with q classic plot, will also be
shown. Charlie Chaplin, who has
made the world laugh, has never
shown 10 better advantage than in
THE Count which is the most pre-
tentious Chaplin feature yet produced.
Perfection is the only word for
Chaplin's art and in inimitable MIN
icry Of nobility is the funniest thing
he has ever produced. This in itself
is big enough feature to pack the
Victoria, and with Madame Petrova
for the first three days of the week
is one of the biggest features ever
offered at the Victoria, the home OF
features in Wilmington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-04
~THE YOKE,

There are so few dramas now that
are bidding for the patronage Of the
theatregoer that the mention Of the
appearance OF that world-famous
drama, THE Yoke" should be hailed
with delight.
1t should be unnecessary TO go into
details as TO the theme Of the play. the
mere fact that the book was written
by Hubert Whales and dramatized by
Charles NJ. Jelliff and revised by Frank
Hatch. should be sufficient TO insure
the public that there will be a play
that is worth while. The play is one
of everyday life. with characters that
are not overdrawn. II you don't thrill
you should, and if you are Of the right
sort, you will. THE Yoke" will be
presented for the first time here at
The Playhouse next Tuesday and We'd
nesday
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-04
MR. PALNER,s CONDITION.

Tho condition Of Wilmer Palmer.
President Of the Wilmington Savings
i.u"u society, who has been III at his
home, No. 1907 Rodney street. for
some time, remains about the same.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-04
ropAY,s TEMPERATURE.

o The Want columns offer a complete
review Of the business and social
activities Of the community.-Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-04
Friends School

4th and West SITS, Wilmington, Del
Tbs Oldest and largest preparatory
school IN the state.
A corps Of p experienced teachers.
Excellent equipment. Thorough in
struction.
A school that takes boys and girls
az years o. age and IN a congeniai
atmosphere, under the charge OF
specially trained men and women.
without loss OF time through change
o. schools, hts them for college or
business
Fall session opens Sept IS. 1915.
For Illustrated catalog address
Herschei A. Norris, A. NJ,
Principal.
D. a A. Phone 2l50.w.
$3.50 up daily Special Weekly
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
OPTION SECURED ON
FENTON beach LAND
dupont CompanyiS Negotiat-
ing for Property Adioin-
ing Carney Point Plant
90 ACRES IN THE
PLOT DESIRED

The Z. |. DUPONT de Nemours and
Company # was learned today, has
secured an option on the Fenton
Beach property along the Delaware
river in New Jersey which adjoins
the powder companys large Carney
Point plant on the south. There is
about 60 acres Of this land which ex-
tends from the river to the public
road and is hanked by the Salem
canal on the south II is understood
TO be the desire of the company 10
own land to the canal so that its
property can better be protected.
The powder company, II is under
stood has negotiated directly with the
Fenton Beach Corporation, although
this concern does not own all the
property that is desired. The Fen
ton Beach Corporation, however,
will endeayor 10 make satisfactory.
with the individual
property for land wanted by the pow
der company which the former cor
poration does not own. The terms
have not been announced.
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
Will DISPOSE OF The
JOHNSON Ease TOMORROW

In General Sessions Court this morn
ing Milton c. Johnson pleaded not
guilty to four indictments charging
him with improper conduct towards
minor girls He is represented by
David ] Reinhardt, who informed the
court the case will not be tried. Some
disposition OF the case will be made
tomorrow morning.
John Towers pleaded not guilty to
a similar indictment and the case will
be taken up later.
Lee Watts. a youth, pleaded not
guilty to resisting Constable Duhada-
way in Townsend He will be ready
for trial this afternoon.
Joseph Lougheed failed to answer
his name and his bail bond was de.
clared forfeited and a capias issued
for Lougheed
Oscar J. Blair entered pleas of not
guilty TO indictments charging him
with breaking and entering three
stores during the past two months.
The petit jury in attendance was ex.
cused until this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
electric LIGHTS
SCARE BURGLARS
Powder Company President
llluminates Home in Time
TO Prevent Robbery
POLICE GET FINGER
PRINTS OF INTRUDER

Robbers made an unsuccessful at
tempt early this morning 20 enter the
home OF Il II Dunham. president Of
the Hercules Powder Company No.
ll07 Broomc street Mr. Dunham
heard the wOuld-be robbers at
work. aud turning on the lights in
his residence. he frightened the in
truders away. Mr.. Dunham was
awakened by the breaking OF the lock
on o second story rear window open
ing onto a bay window. The thieves
pried up the window with chisel.
The WOuld-be thieves gained the top
of the bay window by scaling the
side of the building, which was made
possible by ledge on which they
secured foot hold Mr.. Dunham,
on hearing the noise. arose. and as
the lights We're turned on. he started
an investigation. The sill Of the
window was SCARED by the marks of
a chisel and finger prints were also
seen on the sill.
Word Of the attempted robbery was
sent TO the police station and Francis
=. Green, sergeant OF detectives. who
studied the finger print system OF
identification under New York police
officials went 10 the Dunham resi-
dence and took an impression of the
prints. These will be compared with
prints on file at the detective head
quarters.
The would-be robbers in their es-
cape carried away the chisel which
they used as a jimmy. The sill show
ed the marks Of this tool plainly.
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
CLAIMS
RIGHT TO LIMIT
SUBJECTS TRADE
Will Not, However, Apply
Secondary Boycott to
American Firms
MANY Names co
OFF The BLACKLIST
By the United Press.

WASHINGTON. Nov. a. 49, Great
Britain insists she has the right TO
limit the trade Of British subjects.
This the tenor of the British reply
to the American protest against the
blacklist. # was learned today The
reply will be. made public tomorrow
by the British foreign Office and the
State Department.
The British note enters into a de-
Ia led explanation of the principles Of
English municipal law under which
tbs right is claimed. II is understood.
however. that the British Government
declares there will be no applicat on
of a secondary boycott Of purely
American firms which may have some
connection with blacklisted firms.
This is to apply so long as no Ameri-
can firm attemps to act as a blind or
agent for a blackiisted firm.
The Brit sh Government also ex-
presses a readiness 10 investigate the
merits of individual applications for
removal from the blacklist and calls
attention TO the fact that several firms
already have been removed from the
boycott after such inquiry
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
WESTMINSTER yESPER SERVICE.

At the vesper service held on sun
day afternoon in Westm nster Pres
byterian Church. Marie Stone Lang
stone. well known .contralto singer OF
Philadelphia, was the soloist. Her
obiigato work in Consider and Hear
Me- by Pfuiger, and her solo. Go Not
Far From Me. Oh God" we're espe-
cially delightful. The double qEar-
tet, under the leadership Of Freder ok
w. Wyatt, also did excellent work
Vesper services at Westminster
Church on Sunday afternoons are pop
ular They are an uplift TO the com
munity both spiritually and musical
". Next Sunday afternoon the solo
lists Will be Emil Schmidt volinist.
and William Schmidt. 'cellist. both OF
the Philadelphia Orchestra. These
men are well known artists. and
should attract great deal of atten-
ton.
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
BROOKS Decided
TO KEEP HIS TEAM
Said He Would Sell, But
Has Man Looking Tor
Purchaser Arrested
COURT HEARS STORY
AND DISMISSES CASE

Herbert Brooks, OF Newport, prob
ably will be more careful Of strangers
whom ne meets along Front street
i'm the future when he comes to town.
In City Court this morning he was
the complaining witness in a case
of larceny against Frederick Pass
water. Passwater was charged with
driving of a horse and buggy be-
longing to Brooks.
According TO the story told by
Brooks. he came to Wilmington yes
terday and stopped on Front street
for a few minutes, leaving his horse
and buggy while he went to store.
When he came ont Brooks said his
horse and buggy had disappeared. In
vestigation disclosed Passwater short
distance up the street attempting to
dispose of the outfit. Several offers
had been made for the property. Il
was said but these were declared on
when Brooks appeared and claimed
the property
In court PassWatoi said BROOKS had
told him to sell the horse and buggy
and he was simply carrying ont $
Instructions Brooks admitted he
had told Passwater he m.gat sell the
property If he could find purchaser.
On this showing the case was dis
missed.
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
PERSHING' 5 ARMY
TO QUIT mexico
At early DATE
Under Proposed Border
Agreement Murguia Will
Hunt for Villa
MEXICANS OVERLOOKED
With The OUTLOOK
Rv The Ilnlted press.


ATLANTIC CITY. n. j., Nov. IA
General Pershing's column will be
out of Mexico soon. if present plans
of the American Mexican peace com
mission materialize. The com
mission proposes TO reach a border
agreement, probably before the week
end. With doubt over the election
passed, the commission today put in
its finishing work
AS tentatively framed. the border
agreement will call for immediate or
gradual retirement OF Pershings
men from their posts below the
boundary In the meantime. Gen
eral CarranZa will endeavor. to show
good faith by having General Murguia
prosecute more vigorously than here
tofore the hunt for villa and his
bandits. Murguia succeeds Trevino,
Chihuahua commander
The proposed agreement likewise
will look toward adequate security OF
the border, with the Mexicans assum-
ing a larger share of this protection
than previously In planning for
Pershing's withdrawal. the Americans
will be guided by American military
mems advice that his stay is strate-
gically useless.
With the prospect of getting to-
gether after IL weeks of conferences,
the MeXicans especially we're Overjoy-
ed today at the outlook.
Various internal reforms have been
pledged by the Mexicans. but Il is
doubtful If many of these will be in
corporated in formal agreement.
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
BY The United Press.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Nov. H.
with the om y canvass OF the vote
cast in the recent Presidential cleo
tion proceeding rapidly in all parts
OF the State President Wilson has a
net gain of 1870 votes so far. on the
face Of returns already received by
the United Press.
Twelve OF the fifty-eight counties
OF the State have completed their OIL
cial count In four of these. Hughes
showed small gains. aggregating 1O1
over the unofficial figures tabulated
by the United Press. In the other
eight Wilson showed gains aggregat-
ing 291, giving him a net gain OF
$50.
Secretary Of State Jordan, at Sac
ramento. believes most of the smaller
counties OF the State will complete
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
sT. PAUL,s NEWs Items.

The Berean Bible class OF St
Pauls NJ. f. Church held its monthly
business and social meeting last even
ing. Thomas b. Cartmell persiding
Reports showed that new members
are joining the class almost weekly.
Five new ones were present at last
nights meeting. Election of officers
resulted as follows President. Harry
r. Wilson: vice-president. Edward
Greenhalgh; secretary. Leslie Mason;
treasurer Albert DOugherty. After
the business session the members ad-
journed to the dining hall where re-
freshments were served.
AT the prayer meeting tomorrow
evening, plans will be consummated
for the carrying out of the city.wide
canvass inaugurated by the Whining
ton City Missionary Society.
The Junior League is requested TO
meet next Saturday afternoon at 8
o'clock for reorganization.
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
TOWNSEND CARRIES STATE BY
26lI MAJORITY FOR GOVERNOR;
HUGHES LEAD FOR PRESIDENT l275

This
OF the excellence OF its election accuracy
0hca hgues or the election In this EVENING
JOURNAL has set the for Wilmington
this printed
Delaware the day after election On Wednesday JOURNAL
printed the In
Of the three missing districts e count had not been finished the time
OF another
by the election officers who said he this
but who
the third drct the
on
Wednesday to pnth
in this
Miller that
Poks plurality 1914
eating THE JOURNALS
An interesting Of the official discussed politicians
Edward Bradford candidate
ceved but one vote his home district in chstana hundred
computation OF the Official that Colonel
Townsend J led the Republican candidates with 2ei1 majority while
Hughes President 1875
showing maoes the national and State ticket
follows:
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
OFFER old CITY HALL
FOR sale ON Dec. 7

In compliance with the resolution
passed by City Council last Thurs
day night the finance committee Of
that body, Oscar c. Draper, chair
man. has set Thursday. December :
as the time for the sale Of the City
Hall property, Sixth and Market
and Sixth and King streets. The sale
will be at public auction at IL o'clock
in the morning, the sale to be sub
ject to the confirmation OF the Mayor
and Council of Wilmington.
The same property was advertised
for sale several months ago but the
one bid was rejected because it was
too low.
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
BISHOP kINSMAN IN DOYER.

The Right Rev. Frederick j. Kins-
man, Bishop of the Episcopal Dio-
cese Of Delaware. is to make his
headquarters this winter in Dover.
As his family is moi 10 be in Whining
ton this winter, he has closed Bish-
opstead. and is now living with Arch
deacon r. f. Thompson al the rec
tory in Dover Bishop Kinsman is
constantly travelling about the State
and viii be frequently in Whining
ton, although he viii not be living in
Bishopstead until after Easter.
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
COURTMARTIAL FOR CAPTAIN
WHO LOST THE MEMPHIS
BY The United Press.

DN III IHittu IIeSk.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.-Court
martial Of Captain Edward Beach
commander of the cruiser Memphis
sunk IN a storm off Santo Domingo
harbor several weeks ago has been
recommended by a naval board of
inquiry, Secretary Daniels announced
today.
Daniels said no attempt VIII be
made to salvage the vessel.
II would have cost between $4,000
600 and S3.00O.0OO to save the hull Of
the Memphis and restore II for use. he
said. As the vessel is obsolete and
cost only between S5.0O0,0OO and
S6.000,000 to build. the navy decided
TO save all possible equipment and let
the vessel itself stay in the harbor.
Captain Beach's court-martial will
be held probably in January. No in
formation as to the circumstances
found by the naval board has been
given out but it was said the court
martial is required to tell whether the
disaster was in any way due TO negli-
gence by Captain Beach.
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
HAVE Democrats
and REPUBS IN PARADE

Democrats of this city who are inter
ested in the proposed parade TO be held
here this week, have suggested that the
affair be a fifty fifty parade and that
am invitation be extended to al Repub-
lcans to participate The idea origi-
mated in the fact that while President
Wilson had been reelected. the Della
ware Republicans have elected many Of
their State officers.
II was suggested that if the lmity pa
rade be held tile Republicans carry
banners announcing that Wilson is their
President and the Democratic marchers
carry banners announcing that Town
send j. their Governor.
Those having charge Of the parade will
meet tonight when final plans viii be
made and the parade date selected.
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
NOT THE JOHN Doe"
Wanted. Case DROPS

This is not John Doe. it is James
Malone" Judge Churchman exclaim-
ed in City Court this morning when
Malone was arraigned on charge of
the larceny of a suit of clothes Clar-
ence Sutherland, prosecuting officer
for the State. asked that a nolle
prosequi be entered in the case. Ma
lone was alleged to have stolen a
suit OF clothes from a Front street
merchant and was arrested on a
"John Doe warrant He was given
a hearing in Court Yesterday and
had his case continued for invest
cation.
"This man is not the John Doe
wanted. al any rate" Attorney Suth-
erland said. and Judge Churchman
dismissed the case.
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
COUNTY HAS BALANCE
Of QUARTER MILLION

County Treasurer Charles II. Lip
pincott reported to the Levy Court
today the following balances:
Levy Court, S225.21S.51; Christiana.
SlO,139.6S; Mill Creek. $1.53S.77:
White Clay Creek. S2.555.53: PEN
cader. S2,S1S.90; New Castle. IS 594.93 /;
Red Lion, S1,445.10; ST. Georges. So
209.97; Appoquinimink. S1.4SS11;
blackbird S2,49042; Brandywine, So
694.5O.
In addition TO the above balances
County Treasurer Lippincott has set
aside S105.000 TO pay OFF bonds and in
terest due June 80 next.
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
PRISONER BACK IN court
BEFORE Sentence IS UP

"Andrew, YOU were sentenced TO the
workhouse recently and lave not had
time to complete the sentence. Judge
Churchman said, when Andrew Kootch
was arraigned in City Court this morn
ing on charge of being drunk. Ae-
cording TO the records. Kootch has not
served ont his lime. His case was con-
tinued until tomorrow to permit further
investigation of the records.
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
KOLB Co. FINED FOR SELLING
ILLEGAL LOAF OF BREAD

In Court Of General Sessions yes
terday afternoon the Kolb Baking Co.
OF Philadelphia, was fined S25 and
costs for selling a loaf of bread be-
low tho standard weight. The legal
weight is one pound and William Nc
I'm ght sealer of weights and meas
ures arrested one of the Kolb Com
pany's drivers for selling a loaf weigh
ing less than one pound
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
HENRY GEORGE. IR.. DEAD.

BY 1hc Omitted Press.
WASHINGTON, Nov. l4.-Former
Congressman Henry George, Dr., died
here today.
George, son of the great Single Tax
advocate, and himself one of the leading
eNponenis OF the theory, had heen in
poor health for several years. Tie mad
been confined 10 his bed since hisreturn
from his summer home il Meuiwold
Park. n ". ia September Following
his retirement from Congress two years
ago. he had made his home here. The
funeral viii he in Greenwood cemetery,
New York. Thursday, 8 p. M
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
HE'LL WORK IN PRISON.

Unable 10 obtain surety for bis
bail after having been placed under
a court order 10 support his MINOR
children, Will am Peyton, in City
Court This morning, was sentenced to
SIX months IN the workhouse and to
have $500 week paid by the aurhori-
ties to Probation Oficer Stout for SUP
port OF the children
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
IN FOR MUNITIONS:

Deep Water Point. the shipping
point for the dupont Powder Company
opposite this city. resembled an inter-
national harbor today There were
various ships there flying flags of var
GUS nations, among them being the
Titinia, an Italian vessel, and the
British ships Lowther Castle and the
City Of Corinth
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
EIRE DAMAGES ArTO.

Crossed wires are held responsible
for a fire az the Delaware Garage late
last night when an automobile owned
by the Diamond State Telephone Com
pany was discovered on FIRE. The
Fire Company extinguish-
cd the blaze
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
RELrING-MILL SUPPLIES.

On account of the fire which destroyed
our building. we have temporary .head-
quarters at us Walnut street. where we
carry stock of betting and supplies
from which we can an orders.
ATLANTIC MFG. co.
d. & A. Phone 5l77.-AdV.
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
Mr.. ~ Co.'s SOTTH.

George Nix left today Tor Savannah.
Ca He was given a farewell supper
last evening by Mrs. Dockery at W.
X. Farra's Cafe. No. 617 French street.
About two dozen of his friends were
present
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
AssArLT CASE nIsMIssEn.

Helen Cooper. colored. was arraign-
ed in City Court this morning on
charge of assaulting Bertha Webb.
also colored After hearing the evil
dence Judge Churchman dismissed
the case.
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
Beaumont, ,HANEb
and ST. PIERRE IN
british CONTROL
Germans Evacuate Pivotal
Points on Western Front
After Bitter Fight
SAY ENEMY ALSO
suffered HEAVILY
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
BERLIN, Via Sayville Wireless, No
vember Evacuation OF Beaumont,
Hamel and ST. Pierre Divon was an
nounced by the war Office TODAY The
official statement also said Our te-
naclous defence caused us consider
able losses" but declared the British
also suffered considerable sacrifices. "
I'm the western war theatre. army
groups of Prince Rupprecht there
was violent fighting on both sides Of
the Ancre yesterday" said the am
nouncement.
Strong English attacks, prepared
for by concentrated fire Of their heay-
lest calibre guns. were launched
against our positions, the advance be-
ing at an angle toward the south
westward
"The enemy, under considerable
sacrifices succeeded in pushing us
back from Beaumont. Hamel and St.
Pierre-Divion and from adjoining lines
% other prepared positions.
"Our tenacious defence caused us
considerable losses. At other places
from east of Hebuterre south to
Grandcourt wherever the English had
entered our positions. they we're
elected by brisk counterattacks OF
our information
French attacks in the Sally Sail
lislel sector failed"
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
REPRESENTATIVE I'M CONGRESS-
Wilson Gains 100 Votes in
Official California Recount

their official count by tomorrow
night, but that It will require a week
or ten days for the big counties to
finish. In San Francisco Los An
geles and Alameda counties. the work
is proceeding slowly and every vote
is being closely scrutinized by both
Republican and Democratic 'iatch-
ers.
In San Francisco county when ME
count was resumed today. wills, n
had made a net gain OF six votes.
Very few discrepancies had been
found. In Los Angeles county the
errors were numerous. fifty having
been found-all small
Rumor was prevalent in this city
today that the official count OF the
California vote had shown gain OF
1000 votes for Hughes but the above
dispatch disposes OF the rumor.
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
COID WAVE 10 AAKE EAST smVER.

COLD WAVE TO HAxE EAST sMVER.
BY The United Press.
NEw YORK, No7. irne local weather bureau issued
following buen tins Sernoon: cold approach
ms the temperature WIN drop to degrees
q to SO hours
Evening journal., 1916-11-14
WEATHER

Partly cloudy and much
colder tonight and Wednes-
day. with a cold wave;
strong northwest winds.