davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
COL. A. B. conner
IS LAID TO REST
Prominent Men Attend Fun
Seral Of Distinguished Del
awarean at FELTON,
THREE PREACHERS
HONOR DECEASED

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del. April 27-The funeral
.of Alvin B. Conner. banker, former
state Senator and retired station agent
at FELTON,, which took place yesterday
afternoon from his late residence in
FELTON,. was largely attended. A spe-
cial train. carrying many of the promi-
nent railroad officials with whom
Senator Conner was connected reach
ed FELTON, shortly before the funeral.
In addition to these many prominent
citizens from all over Delaware and
other States were present
The services were in charge OF the
Rev. w. y. Matthews, pastor OF the
FELTON, M. T. Church, assisted by the
Rev. Thomas =. Terry and the Rev
/ L. W. Layfield. both friends OF the
family. The Rev. r. h. Terry paid q
beautiful tribute to the deceased.
The pallboarers we're Harry Lynch
/ j. Morris Harrington, Walter ]. Har
rington. Albert Warren. Wallace Rey
nolds, Edward Melvin, Lloyd Morrow
Harry Bostick and Watson Roe, all o
FELTON,.
The remains OF Senator Conner re
posed In a handsome solid mahogan,
casket. covered with black cloth ant
an inner solid copper lining. Th'
floral emblems were most handsome
and numerous. lnterment was mad
in the Conner mausoleum at Barrattl
Chapel.
Among those from a distance whit
attended the funeral included; Th'
Hon. George Y. Massey. II. e. Cain
Superintendent p. B. John, w. 7. Car
ter. John b. Book. William Il. Red
mile, j. r. Donovan. II. II. Ward, for
mer State Senators George W. Sparks
Thomas NJ. Monaghan and Or. Thomal
o. Cooper. and w. NJ. Prouse OF vii
mington, Del.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
ROTARIANS PLAN TO
ATTEND CONVENTION

Some members OF the Rotary Club
are arranging TO attend the seventh
annual convention OF the Interna-
tional Association OF Rotary Clubs In
Cincinnati. July Is to 20. The COM
mittee on arrangements for the trip
includes S. =. Winslow. chairman; E.
n Bye. JOS. Bancroft. W. j. McCor-
kindale. Adam Lindsay. J. B. Owens.
John w. Loud, A. l.. Baily. w. r. Met
ten and Dr. William c. Speakman.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
english E-BOAT
DESTROYED; MANY
Of CREW perish
German Torpedo Also Hits
British Cruiser in North
Sea Dash
EAISER'S Crew TAKE
TWO ENGLISH PRISONERS
In ma unlted press.

by Inc Jnltcu freSs.
LONDON, April 27.-The British
submarine E-29 has been sunk in the
North Sea by a German ship. the Ad-
miralty announced this afternoon.
Only two OF tho crew were saved.
The E-22 was one of the newest OF
the British submarines. designed and
built since the beginning OF the war.
Available naval registers give no sta
tistics regarding her, but Il is prob
able that she carried crew Of be-
tween 20 and 30 men.
On the same day a German subma-
rine struck with a torpedo a British
cruiser Of the Arethusia type
Two men from the crew OF the E-22
we're rescued by the Germans.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
IRISH REVOLUTION SPREADS,
ENGLAND ORDERS ALL OF
LAND UNDER MARTIALLAW
.ASquith Tells Commons, Counties Of Limerick,
Tipperary, Clare and COnnaught Show
RebeIIiOn---RuSh Troops to Restore Order.
CARSON, NATIONALIST, CRIES PUT
DOWN THESE REBELS FOR EYERMORE''
" m. hunted Press.

By The Hunted Press.
LONDON, April a7.-rhe whole Of
Ireland Ras been placed under martial
law. Prens,ier Asquith stated in the
Hous, of sCOmmons this afternoon.
.'rhe situation in Ireland is still ser-
ous," said I, the prime minister. "rhs
rebels contineue to hold some Of the inn
portart public buildings in Dublin"
There are Indications that the disor-
der is spreading to other parts Of the
country. Premitpr Asquith announced. .
Western Districts of Ireland are re-
ported TO be aiiet ted.
Street fighting continues in Dublin.
The prime mf nister's statement
came as a thunde. rbolt in the midst
Of a session Of Cor nmons primed TO
receive the expected announcement
that the revolt had tbeen completely
crushed All previouis unofficial ad-
vices had indicated thaat the rebellion
had collapsed and public attention
. had turned to the disposition OF the
case of Sir Roger Easement, a
prisoner in the Tower orf London.
THE rebellion. the prime minister
indicated. Is now spreading 10 the
| nroeneroua Irish countief OF Liner
Z lick Tipperary. Clare and Connaugh'
IN the west and southwf fstern por
tions Of Ireland. where 81 mn Fem or
ganizers have been active Tor many
weeks.
The government, IL is unlderstood, Il
hurrying more troops cross the lrlsi
Sea 10 cope with the rebeNs
The prime minister mFde only
brief statement to Commons on th'
progress of the rebellion When NJ
had concluded Sir Edward carson
Unionist leader and John lRedmond
irish Nationalist leader. bittSr foes Il
the Home Rule fight in Palrhanen'
Ioined hands in strong declarl lations o
support Of the government.
Sir Edward declared he Was qult
satisfied with Premier Asquitits state
ment. He said he wanted ~ assur
he country that he would glaldly loi
lands with Redmond and the NatioI
,list leaders in doing everything pos
sible TO "put down these rebeps nov
and for evermore."
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
MESSENGER FAILED
TO Return Shoes OR
MONEY IS Charge

Levi Smith. colored a messenger
employed at the Hanover Shoe Store.
was held in $500 bail for the Court OF
General Sessions. by Judge Church
man. in City Court today. He was
charged with the larceny OF eight
pairs OF shoes. o. E. Boyd, manager
Of the store. said. Smith was given
eight pairs Of shoes, valued at $24. to
deliver &C. o. d." He said Smith
failed TO return the money or shoes.
Detective Riley testified he found two
pairs Of shoes at No 304 East Second
street where Smith lived. David
Schwartz. OF No. 913 Van Buren
street. said Smith delivered a pair OF
shoes TO his home and collected
$3.50.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
TORCH Bearers Give
MISSIONARY PAGEANT

The missionary pageant given in
Scott NJ. f. Church last night. under
the auspices of the Torch Bearers Of
he church. was a great success. The
characters portrayed we're heralds Of
the dawn. angels Of light, women and
children Of the nations and pilgrims
of the night. There we're about one
hundred participants dressed in the
costumes Of the nations they repre-
sent. Miss Lloyd introduced the ma
tions. Miss Elsie Harvey. Mrs. Pres
ton Haynes and Mrs. George Vande-
grift were the sOloists. Professor
George Powick. the church organist
was the accompanist. There was
large audience and the silver offering
taken at the door amounted to $40. 7
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
HARRY 7. Graham
named Democratic
State Chairman
Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special 10 THE EVENING JoOlsNAlA
DOVER. Delaware. April 27.-
All of the newly elected members
of the Democratic State Central Com
mittee. with the exception OF Messrs.
Eliason and Hossinger. of New Castle
county. we're present at today's meet
ing OF the committee for organization.
on a call for nominations for State
chairman NJ. ID. Murphey. Of VIII
mington. placed in nomination Harry
T. Graham OF Wilmington. l.. Irv-
ing Handy stated to the committee
that r. r. Kenney. who had been
mentioned for State chairman. auth
orized him to state that he would not
stand as a candidate for chairman
The election of Mr.. Graham was then
made by acclamation.
In accepting the position Mr.. era
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
FAHEY makes Plea FOR
RELEASE; IS FINED S.

"If you let me go I will never drink
another drop" said Patrick Fahey, in
City Court today. when arraigned on a
charge OF drunkenness.
Three dollars and COSTS said Judge
Churchman.
Patrick Burke was fined $40 and
costs on charge OF drunkenness.
William Stone was given ten days
in the workhouse on a charge of yag-
rancy.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27

portant part, since Il Is generally un.
dersiood he was given n rather free
hand In handling the negotiations. AL
though matters have not reached a
complete settlement there is feel.
Ing OF confidence here that Bernstorn
will be equal to the present situation
since he has handled successfully
earlier negotiations.
External evidences OF tho changed
situation are manifest on all sides.
The tense atmosphere OF a few days
ago has given place to an atmosphere
of eager expectancy as TO Just what
form the settlement win take.
Delay due TO awaiting a reply from
Ambassador Bernstorn will postpone
the sending of formal reply TO
Washington for several days.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
CASE GOES TO HIGHER COURT.

Herbert Valentine was charged in
City Court today with having brought
Rebecea Van Reed from Reading. Pa, to
this city for immoral purposes. he said
he wanted an opportunity 10 rcfute the
charge and was held in $1,000 bail for
the Court of General Sessions.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27

Pending negotiations for more CONE
plate understanding, German submarine
commanders will be- under certain cN-
plicit instructions from the Admiralty.
What the instructions viii be is not an
nounced at this time. They will be of
such nature, however, as to furnish
assurance that there will be no repeti-
tion of the acts complained of by the
United States while negotiations are IA
progress.
The high point of danger is said Ia
have been reached and passed two days
ago when the foreign office received in
formation respecting the attitude Of
President Wilson.
Opinion differs as TO whether chief
credit rests with Ambassador Gerard
or Ambassador Bernstorh. The lat
tor unquestionably has played an i'm
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
BRITIsH LOsE TRENCHEs.
Bv The United Press

BERLIN, April 27.-German forces
have captured a portion Of a British
trench near Givenchy, the war Office
reported this afternoon. British
counter-attacks are repulsed.
South OF ST. Eloi, a British grenade
attack was repulsed.
French attacks on the west bank OF
the Meuse. northwest of Verdun, were
repulsed.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
CONTINUE Case to-
await PRODUCTION
OF FAMILY Bible

When Samuel windett was arraigned
m CITY Court today on a charge OF
corner lounging, Assistant City soil
,itor Lynn said he had been informed
hat the boy was under II years OF age
and il this was true, he would have
% be turned over to the Juvenile
Court.
Samuel Mccormick, the step-father
OF the boy, said he thought Samuel
was under II years Of age.
The case was continued until sat
urday. so that the family Bible can be
brought into court to prove the boy Is
age.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
LAMYERS TO CHANGE OFFICES.

Harry =. JOslyn and philip l.. Gar
rett expect 20 move their law Offices
on June % 20 the Ford Building. They
will remain in their present Offices in
the Church Building until June 25,
after which date all tenants will va
cate the Church Building and It will
be torn down to make way for the
new library building
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
sUPPER AT sETTLEMENT.

Under the joint auspices OF the
Woman's Improvement Club and tho
Penny-a-Day Society OF the Peoples
Settlement House, an oyster supper
will be given at the Settlement to-
night. Tickets may be procured al
the door
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
WANTED IN MARYLANp.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, April 27-Farney Scott.
who was wanted by the authorities
of Denton. Md. on a charge Of SELL
ing Intoxicating liquors, was arrest
ed at Milford yesterday. He was
turned over TO Maryland officers and
agreed to return without requisition
papers.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
MISS M. K. TEBO Directs
SUCCESSFUL PLAYLET
Special to THE EvENING JOURNAL.

DOVER, April 27-Dover again
demonstrated its ability in the line OF
amateur performances, when the
play. AN Irish Whirlwind,' musl-
cal comedy. was given in the Dover
Opera House under the direction Of
Miss Mabel X. TebO for the benefit OF
Holy Cross Catholic Church. The play
was a great success and was witness
ed by a large audience. The soloists
included Mrs. Frank Hall Davis and
Miss Cole, OF Dover, and Joseph Nc
Mullen, OF Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
TO SPEAK ON PEACE.

An address on peace" will be given
in the Friends Meeting House. cor
ner Tenth and Harrison streets, at 4
O'Clock Sunday afternoon by Mrs.
Lucia Ames Mead The public is in
vited.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
MIST SUPPORT CHILD.

Charles +. ORoark was arraigned in
City Court today on a charge of non
support of a minor child and was di-
tected 10 pay $3.50 a week. ORoark
and his wife separated yesterday after
having a disagreement over the pur'
chase Of farm at North East, Nd.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
WASHINGTON LADIES. DANCE.

Washington Ladies'. an auxiliary OF
the Washington Fire Company. will
give a euchre and dance in Eden Hall
on Tuesday evening next Bradfords
Orchestra will furnish music.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
MILL KNOMN sHRINER DEAD.

Francis j. Callahan, a well-known
shriner. who died at his home in
Philadelphia yesterday was known 20
many Wilmingtonians. He frequently
had visited Wilmington. His funeral
will be held Saturday from his late
home. No. SSS North Sixty-third street.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
ZEPPELIN BOMBARDs MARGATE.
Bv The United Press.

UN UT = TITII IN""'
BERLIN, April PA German
Zeppelin last night bombarded the
English port OF Margate. the Ad-
miralty announced this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
BY E. n. CONKLE.

United Press Stan Correspondent.
Ell PASO, Texas. April 27-Another
battle with the Villistas defeated by
Colonel Dodd on Saturday was ex-
pected hourly today. After a brief
halt at Alinaca 10 procure supplies
and fresh horses the victorious Amer
lean detachment is reported to have
resumed the chase.
With Dodd closing in on the west,
the bandits are believed TO be
hemmed in by other American forces
at Providencia and San Antonio,
across the mountains. The Villistas
we're making for the inaccessible
mountain country east of Minaca at
last reports.
While official reports made no mcn-
tion of Villas whereabouts. Aviator
Willis, who passed through here 10 Fort
Sam Houston TO be treated for injuries
expressed the belief that villa was in
the section between Mnaca and Satevo
Most Of the expeditionary forces are
concentrated at the Namiquipa and
Dublan base camps today, but a picked
force Of several hundred cavalrymen Is
, lar below Namiquipa. Keeping up tho
search for the bandit leader.
That the United States must name
date for the withdrawal of the eXpedi
tion irrespective Of the outcome of th'
hunt for Villa is understood to be ON,
Of the demands General Ohrcgon con
templates making at the coming border
conference with General Scott. Anon,
other demands Obregon will make, ac
cording TO Mexican authorities, are:
The United States must anrcp NOT 1,
seize any Mexican railroad.
The United States must not send any
/ additional troops into Mexico.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
GOOD TEMpLARs rO ELECr.

Wilmington Lodge OF Good Temp
lars will meet at No. 100 West Eighth
street tonight to elect officers.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
4h.CENT NILE. ANNOUNCED.

The executive committee OF the
Interstate Milk Producers Associa-
tion has fixed the wholesale price Of
milk for May at "a cents per quart
until further notice.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
rIINITY AUXILIARY MEETING.

Tie annual meeting Of The Woman's
Auxiliary will he held in Trinity par
ish louse this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
Berlin About Ready to Advise Washington
That There Will Be No Repetition Of Of.
fenSeS Complained Of in Ultimatum.
U-BOAT COMMANDERS WILL BE WARNED
AGAINST NDTSCRTMINATE ATTACKS
aalsIYV
By CARL W. AcKERMAN.
United Press staff Correspondent.

BERLIN. Amsterdam April The
situation growing Of the submarine virtually passed
will diplomatic predasd developments
The United able today
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
BY The United Press.

COLUMBUS. n NJ. April 27.-
Four Mexican prisoners at Casas
Grandes are reported today to have
been killed by United States sentries
on attempting TO escape. Scores Of
Villistas captured are said to be held
at vantage points along the American
communication lines. Much valuable
information has been obtained from
them.
Two Mexicans wounded i'm an at.
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
WARDEPARTMENT
CARRANTA REPLY
awaits OBREGON
Note VIII Request First
Chief to Give Support
TO Villa Hunt
WASHINGTON EXPECTS new
Clash With VILLISTAS
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
MEXICO CITY. April 27.-War Min
lister Obregon. en- route to the border
for conference with Chief Of STAFF
Scott In regard to withdrawal OF the
American troops. reached Chihuahua
City today. Arrangements had been
made for a brief reception for the
Obregon party at the governors pal
ace.
By The United Press.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex. April I'll
With the War Departments proposals
to General Obregon and the de facto
government already received and de-
coded. Chief OF Stah Scott and Gen
eral Funston today delayed their de-
parture for the border, hoping to re-
ceive definite word of Obregon's des-
tination.
The official instructions were not
given out, but they were said TO con.
tain a comprehensive statement OF the
administration attitude toward the
banditry Of Northern Mexico for pres.
entation to Obregon as the represen-
tative of First Chief Carranza. Scott
received the official communication
just as tentative plans for leaving las
night we're abandoned.
Several points are to be arbitratet
with Obregon, Il was said today in
the hope OF enlisting the Carranz5
governments full cooperation in tn,
war Of determination against the out
law bands Of Northern Mexico. II
this manner, even Carranza's reQues
! for the American expeditions with
drawal may be threshed out, with di
rect negotiations on the request still
remaining within the province Of tn
State Department.
Obrogon is headed for Juarez, ac
/ cOrding TO advices received at head
quarters from border points.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27

Redmond was loudly applauded when
he replied to Carson:
"ln behalf of all my colleagues and
the overwhelming majority OF the Irish
people. ! wish to express my cordial de-
testation Of the acts of the Dublin riot
ers,' said the Irish leader. 81 will
heartily Join with Sir Edward in the
hope that the situation will not be
taken advantage of by any political
party"
By The United Press.
LONDON. April 27.-The London
newspapers today launched a fierce at
tack upon Chief Secretary for Ireland
Birrell and Lord Wimbone. demand
ing their immediate designations. The
Express. Daily Telegraph and Post
joined with the Northcliffe papers in
declaring that Birrell's weakness and
Iirresolution we're responsible for the
Sim Fein uprising. The Express de-
mands that Lord Kitchener be sent to
Ireland as Lord lieutenant.
"The government" said the Express
must jettison the ministers whose
inaction made possible the scene that
disgraced Dublin"
Indicating that the crisis has passed
the censor today passed for publica'
tion several press dispatches from
Ireland. which brought circumstantlal
reports OF the capture of Sir Roger
Easement and his twenty-five German
cOnfederates.
One report said that Sir Roger land
ed from a German submarine on th'
shore Of Tralee Bay, on the southwes
coast OF Ireland just south Of the
mouth OF the River Shannon. with tw,
Irish companions. British secret ser
= vice agents pounced upon them. bu
one CT the trio escaped and is still a
large.
The submarine and the auxiliar,
steamer laden with ammunition crep
out of the Kiel Canal and made itl
way around the north coast OF Scot
land. the auxiliary flying the Dutcl
flag. The steamer was topped by
British patrol boat. but showed regu
lar papers to a boarding party anC
Continued on Page Two.)
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
WEATHER

Local showers this after
noon; overcast and eoRtin-
ued cool weather tonight and
Fridays moderate north
and northwest winds.
Evening journal., 1916-04-27
rnnAY,s TEMPERATUREs.
SUN AND TIDES.

Mouth of christiana.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
SHIPS LOG GUNS SEND
U.BOAT TO BOTTOM
Submarine Scared Off by Liners
Wooden Battery.

Three grim cannon pointing from the
deck Of the Harrison liner Director
scared OF "A German submarine about
20 attack the shin off the Irish coast.
one look at the formidable armament
sent the Teuton commander scuttling
for safety beneath the waves. lie did
not know the guns were made OF wood.
Nor did he guess that the crew Of the
Director we're trembling in their boots
when they swung their ship around for
a "broadside."
G.. A. Rivers. Of Santa Fe. a cap
tain in the New Mexico National Guard,
told Of the strategic victory when he
arrived Yesterday on the Cameronia.
Captain Rivers said that he left Pen
sacola for Liverpool on the Director
January II. On the 18th a submarine
was sighted
The Directors captain turned and
fed But as he fed he had the crew
hard al work saving up a spare spar
and collecting various odd pieces of
canvas. From these he constructed his
three guns. A judicious application Of
black paint and the ships rail bristled
with preparedness.
Meanwhile the submarine was stead
iiv gaining. Just as it got within
range the Director swung around, ex-
posing her armed side. The submarine
was not sighted again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
COUNTY HEADS FIGHT MAYOR
Deny Truth of Plan to Control Salaries
of Offices for Economy.

County officials who are opposing
Mayor Mitchels fight to gain control
over their salaries and employees
through the Legislature met in the
Aston yesterday to discuss plans to
defeat the Mayor.
Edward r. OLoughlin, Register OF
Kings County, presented report OF
the appropriations TO the different
county Offices and the city debt. II
will be distributed in the Legislature
in a pamphlet called "ITow the Mayor
Distorts the Truth 70 Help His Fight
TO Gain Control of Certain County
Offices" The Mayor said his pial
would save the city 100000 in next
years budget.
County Offices in question. according
TO the report, cost about S2,7OO.OOO a
year. instead of S7000.000 as the
Mayor has said. They have increased
SS45,000 in six years. and not S2,OOo,-
600. The Mayor is charged with de-
liberately confusing the total appro-
priation Of 100000 for every de-
partment IN the five counties with the
S2.7O0.OoO needed TO run the Offices he
seeks 10 control
The report says the Mayor and the
Board Of Estimate provide for budget
deficiencies by issuing special revenue
binds. In the budget there is an item
marked redemption OF special revenue
bonds. S675.425, which. the report con
siders an attempt 10 conceal a wheel
within wheel. Challenges 10 the
Mayor 10 show how he might save 81
000 900 with control of the county
Offices we're made by several.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
MAYORS BUTLER GETS A JOB
Philadelphia Executive Puts Former
Servant on City Pay Roll.
fBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune

Philadelphia. March IA. Herman
Smith. who was Mayor Thomas y.
Smiths butler, has a provisional job
as an elevator inspector, according TO
the Citizens Republican League. In
vestigators for the league, which has
been characterized by the Wares men
as a Penrose political adjunct, declared
to-day that one Of the last acts OF the
Mayor before going South last Friday
was the appointment OF Smith 10 a
lob that pays $1,000 year.
Detectives in the pay Of the citizens
league. whose suspicion was aroused
by the fact that Herman Smiths ad-
dress in the notice of appointment was
given as 2444 North Broad Street, the
Mayors town house. reported that they
had located the Mayors former butler
in the company Of Charles Fisher. an
inspector in the Bureau Of Elevator
Inspection. who il said 70 have been
coaching him as TO his new duties.