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Evening journal., 1916-10-05
WOMAN WON'T RUN
ON DRY" ticket
Prohibitionists' Request That
suffragist be Named for
Treasurer, Declined
USELESS, W. C. T. U.
WORKERS AGREE

At the State convention Of the w. G.
7. u. this morning a telegram was
received by the convention from c. b.
Pitts, national secretary OF the Pro-
hibition party, now in session at Do
YER, asking that the name of a mem
ber OF the W. G. T. U. and preferably
that of a suffragist be sent to them
TO be used on their State ticket as a
candidate for treasurer. After con-
siderable discussion, however, it was
voted best to decline the honor due
to lack of information" and also to
the fact that a woman could not serve
II she was elected, as women in this
State are not as yet enfranchised citi-
zens. Upon a motion made by Mrs.
Mary Wolcott, of Dover. and seconded
by Mrs. Ella Cordray. OF Pennington,
it was voted to decline the honor, and
Mrs. George c. Herring, of FELTON,. and
Mrs. j. w. Colona, Of Georgetown,
were appointed a committee to send
the telegram to that effect.
Professor and Mrs. Harold c. Clase.
musical evangelists. were introduced
10 the delegates. Professor Clase
sang. I'm Serving the Lord and he
and Mrs. Clase sang together. Would
Men Know You Had Been With
Jesus" The Rev. Y. p. NOrthrup,
pastor Of Brandywine Church. also
was introduced and gave greeting.
Mrs. Laura Truax. Mrs Anna B.
Slaughter and Mrs. Jessie Graves
were appointed auditors to audit the
treasurer's report.
Messages of love and greetings
were ordered sent to Mrs. \. NJ.
Browne and Mrs. Jennie Creamer,
both Of whom are "shutins."
Mrs. Lily V. Atkins, secretary OF
Young Woman's Branch. reported
that there were four new organiza-
tions Lebanon and Rising Sun. Clay
ton. Blackbird and Eastlake. There
are over 400 young peoples organiza-
tons in the State.
Speakers for this afternoon we're
the Rev Z. c. Prettyman Of the Della
ware Anti-Saloon League; Mrs. Mar
tha S. Cranston. of the franchise de-
partment: Dr. Charles A. Wagner,
State commissioner of education; and
Dr. Joseph Byers. executive secretary
for the feeble-minded.
In her report for the franchise de-
partment. Mrs Cranston stated that
temperance and suffrage were strong
ly allied and she said that there is
an increased interest in the franchise
department each year on the part of
the various temperance unions. The
State w. c. T. L. has for the last %
years passed resolutions favoring wo-
mans suffrage.
Mr.. Byers' talk was Illustrated with
lantern slides.
The feature of the afternoon was a
cooking demonstration given by Mrs
Anna 3. Scott, a food expert.
NJ ayor James +. Price will formally
extend greetings to the delegates at
this evenings session End Mrs. Flor
ence Bayard Hilles will be one OF the
principal speakers. The presentation
OF the Carlisle-Pierpont dialogue de-
bate will also feature tontghts ses-
sion. The public is invited TO attend.
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
court REFUSES TO
EEJOIN STOCK TRANSFER

Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis handed
down an order today refusing to enioin
the transfer of shares of the Kehoe
Stenographic Company.
Several months ago James !. BOyce
fled a bill in the Court of Chancery 10
restrain the company from making a
transfer of three shares of the COM
pany's stock. alleged 10 be the property
of Martin Lippman, which were assigned
bv Abraham NJ. Alderman. As these
shares had been declared forfeited it was
argued that Ackerman could not trans
fer them. II was alleged that hppman
knew the conditions. The trouble arose
over action Of rival boards of directors.
Charles Tmnell. Of Georgetown, and
John !. OConnor. of New York, were
counsel for the defendant corporation.
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
Old PARTY MEN ON
STATE DRY Ticket
PrOhibitioniStS in Convention
Direct Committee TO
Make Selections
ANNOUNCE TICKET
LATER TODAY
speclnl 10 NEE EvENING IouRNAI |

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del, Oct. 5.-Prohibition-
lists OF the State to the number of
twenty-eight, met in State convention
at noon in the Dover Century Club to-
day. to nominate a State ticket. The
convention was called TO order by l..
W. Brosius. State chairman. w. Il.
Hawkins or Wilmington. was chosen
temporary chairman and the Rev. FL
wood Jones, secretary. The organ
ization was made permanent.
A committee on credentials. con-
slsting OF ID. b. Maloney, Robert Watt.
and Frank T. Haley. reported all
present eligible to membership other
committees named include: Platform.
S. NJ Morgan. J. r. Price. T. j. Win
der, Messrs. Prettyman and Kitchen.
and nomination. Jshn Heyd. Alfred
Smith. Z. II. Sutton. l.. w. Brosius.
Robert Watt, jefferson Cooper. Coz
siderable discussion was had as 90
tho candidates to be recommended by
the nominating committee. some
favoring straight out and out Prohi-
bitionlsts. while the majority favored
the selection Of tho old party candi-
dates, more particularly as TO United
states Senator, Congressman, Gov
ernor and Attorney General. who are
believed to be In sympathy with the
temperance cause.
A motion was carried unanimously
that the nominating committee select
from the old parties such candidates
known TO be favorable to temperance
legislation both in nation and State
leaving II to the Judgment OF the
committee that where two known dry
men are on both tickets. the commit
tee decide the nominee.
Adjournment was then taken until
o'ciOcIr
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
ROTARIANS Hear Battle
Stories BY DURDOROUCH

w II. Durborough. whose pictures,
"Durborough on the Firing Line will
be shown at the Queen Theatre to-
dav. Friday and Saturday, entertained
the members Of the Rotary Club at
their luncheon today with some first
hand descriptions of life behind the
battle lines. He carried his hearers
10 Mexico. where he spent some time
taking photographs. and then told
some of his experiences behind the
German lines. His remarks proved
very interesting and instructive.
Next Thursdays meeting of the Ro-
tarians will take the form Of an even
ing dinner, to which the wives OF the
members will be invited. Dinner will
be. served at $50 o'clock at the Hotel
dupont. A pleasing program will be
arranged for this meeting.
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
AT THE MAJESTIC

William S. Hart heads the bill at the
Majestic today in "Thc Bargain This
photO-play was produced by that mas
ter genius, Thomas II. lnce. for the
Paramount program, and is considered
one of Hart's hest plays. William ..
Hart. as Jim Stokes. the two-gun man,
a dcsperado who reforms under the in
fluence Of love. Is as fine and polished a
bit Of artistic creation as a Frederick
Remington sketch. He was always m
tho picture, making his points with in
telligence. never once er-acting. He
does a fall with horse that took away
the breath of a score Of thrill proof film
reviewers. The story Of the bad man
and his regeneration has an OCCASIONAL
touch Of humor Tho cvteriors photo
graphed in the Arizona canyon offer a
sequence Of glorious views. The pho
tography as well as the direction are
remarkable.
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
PHILADELPHIA Branch
MISSIONARY WORK

Wilmington delegates are taking
prominent part in the forty-siXth an
nual convention of the Philadelphia
branch Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society. which is being held in the
Centenary NJ. Z. Church at Lebanon,
Pa. Those who presented reports
from here were Mrs. Vaughan 5 Col
Inns. conference secretary; Mrs. EN-
ma F. Shilling. branch superinten-
dent of literature; Mrs. II. H. Camp
bell. branch superintendent OF young
neople. and Miss Ida Wilhelm, branch
superintendent of children's work.
Mrs. "A. II. Campbel's report of the
Young womens work stated that
there are 35 young women's organiza-
tions with a membership of l,035; l6o
STANDARD Bearers with membership OF
2 200: making in all 203 organizations
with 4.244 members. These societies
contributed S2.32S.74 to missionaries
salaries. contributions altogether in
cluding special work, amounted TO
s7.093.46.
Report of the children's work by Miss
ina Wilhelm. OF Holly OAK, showed that
there are ia Little Light Bearers Bands
with membership of 1920, and l49 King
Heralds societies with membership OF
1878. Total amount contributed by chill
drcn's societies. $4,000. There are 50 life
members and 80 jubilee organizations
with membership of Ills.
Airs. Collins, conference secretary, re-
norted that Wilmington Conference had
contributed 1888 to Miss Clara Belle
smiths salary, and S2s2 for 25 cribs for
the children's ward in the hospital CON
L.. T1r
cbildren's ward in that hospital has
been named for the Wilmington Confer
ence. There are % Jubilee auxiliary
members, 100 Young Peoples and 80
children. Seven members OF the confer
ence will receive the NJ. O e.. n.
The convention will close tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
consumers LEAGUE TO
Ask Health LEGISLATION

The executive council Of the Consu-
mers' League of Delaware held its Oc-
tober meeting in the leagues new
quarters in the public library build
ing yesterday. Miss Margaret Fl.
Shearman, the president, returned to
the city to preside at the meeting and
others who have been away for the
summer, were welcomed back at the
same time.
This being the year Of the legisla-
tive session the leagues efforts will
be turned towards legislation, and a
bill to provide for improved santa
ton where women are employed will
be introduced. Several candidates for
the legislature have already promised
their support of a measure to safe
guard the health of the women work
ers of the State.
Plans are being perfected for the
regional conference on the eight-hour
day for women, which the Consumers
League is to hold in Wilmington on
Tuesday, the seventeenth. Among the
speakers will be Professor Thomas
Parkinson of Columbia University;
Miss Mary Van Kleeck director OF in
dustrial investigation for the Russell
Sage Foundation. and Mrs. Florence
Kelley. secretary OF the National Con-
sumers' League. II is the desire of
the local league that the president of
the National Consumers League, the
Hon. Newton ID. Baker should be
present. but it is feared that his duties
as Secretary Of War may make. that
impossible.
In the absence from the city OF Mrs
Gayle HOskins. chairman OF the
meetings committee, the entertain
ment of delegates from the neighbor-
ing States is in the hands of Mrs. Will
lard Jackson and Miss Grace Weldin.
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
STATE HOSPITAL TRUSTEES.

Trustees of the Delaware State Hos
pital for the Insane met this after
noon with all members present with
the exception Of DR. Walter H. Steel,
OF Newark. Contracts were awarded
as follows: Bread. J. NJ. Monaghan;
mems clothing. Snellenburg & Co.;
and groceries, W. ID. Mullen Company.
From paid patients during the past
month, Sl.9675S was received. The
reports on the population Of the hos
pital was as follows; September l,
5l1-28S males and 223 females; ad-
mitted during the month, II males
and 2 females; died, males and 2
females; on parole. 81 males and IL
females; total remaining in hospital
on October 1: 425-297 males and 223
females.
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
VoeEL's MINsTRELs.

John W. Vogel. whose every endeav-
or has been given to minstrelsy. has
forsaken the beaten path and this sea
son stands sponsor for "Japland." an
operate minstrel farce-comedy. the
newest big thing in theatricals: new.
est because Of the conception that
soldiers the link that binds minstrelsy
to a modern musical girl show. "Jap-
land" will have its initial local hear.
ing at the Playhouse afternoon and
night October 9 and 10.
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

A birthday party was given Miss
Lula Walker last evening by her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Walker in honor
of her thirteenth birthday anniver-
sary. Those present were: Grace
Whitelock, Elizabeth Eberhart, Lula
and Mary Walker. Edna McCray, Mar
guerite and Amanda Fundin, Nela
Marvel. Nathaniel Edgers, Charles
Donavan. Charles Murray. Herbert
Thompson, Edward Ryan. William
Walker. Lawrence Kirby. John Nc
Cray. Mr. and Mrs. Walker and Mrs.
McCray.
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
ArT0 TAGS C0sT s1O EXTRA.

Charged with operating an automo-
bile without proper tags. william
Montgomery. in City Court this morn
ing. pleaded guilty and was fined $40
and costs. Montgomery was arrested
yesterday afternoon by Traffic Ser
geant Devinish driving a light deliv-
cry truck. Sergeant Devinish testi-
fed Montgomery told him he had just
recently purchased the truck and had
not had time to change the tags. In
his own behalf Montgomery testified
he had agreed to purchase the truck
but had only paid a deposit on it.
and was trying il before paying the
balance OF the money. Judge Church
man said this was not an excuse for
not having proper tags.
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
AT THE GARRICK.

The Irish melodies being sung at
the Garrick Theatre this week by Lady
San Mel. the Chinese song-bird. are
eliciting much favorable comment.
While these songs are only incidental
to her general program. they demon
strate her wonderful versatility. She
has a sweet voice and masters the
English language perfectly. She is
an annual visitor to the Garrick and
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

A DEMONSTRATORS SALE OF REAL
n ESTATE.
BY virtue of an order Of the Orphans
Court. will be exposed to sale at Public
Auction,
on MONDAY.
OCTOBER l6, 1916, at $50 A. NJ,
at the Court House. Wilmington, Della
ware. the farm in Christiaua hundred
late of Charles Began, deceased, con-
tanning about 80 acres of land.
For further information, apply 10
WALTER J. KELLY,
Administrator d. b. n. C. {. A.,
or f. l.. Speakman. Esq.
Attest: Norman F. Crouch, Clerk o. e
octj-lt
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
CHARGED WITH FORGERY

William DOYLE, charged with forging
check for $3.50, waived hearing in
City Court this morning and was placed
under $500 bail for the Court Of Geenral
Sessions. Doyle is alleged TO have tried
to get Michael Bennett TO cash a cheek
drawn on the Farmers Bank. Doyle
was arrested early this week by Officer
hlff0u
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
berlin ADMITS ALLIES
Cain ON The SOMNE
Rv Tho limited Press

BERLIN. Oct 5-Allied gains
north of the Somme we're admitted
by the war Office this afternoon. but
il was announced that the English
were defeated with severe losses at
one point
The French gained some German
trenches between Rfeglcourt and Ran
court. An English ettack between
Mouquet farm and Courcelette broke
down. British troops advancing from
theregion OF Eaucourtl'Abbaye reach
ed a position near Lesars where they
suffered aNdefeat
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
COETHAL MAY HEAD
G-HOUR LAW commission
BY The iJnit,s Press.

BY The Unites Press.
NEW YORK. Oct ST am an OF
fcer OF the army and bound to ac
cept any post the President ma,
name." said Major-G General George w
Goethals. when asked today If h
will accept the chairmanship Of th'
commission to be appointed by Presi
dent Wilson to investigate the work
ings OF the S-hour law.
Goethals said he had been told tha
he would be designated chairman bu
that he had not been officially ap
pointed. He had intended to retire
he said.
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building Inspector Preston today is
sued the following permits To
Charles ]. Dougherty, for alterations
at No. 1918 West Eighth street, for
Joseph Monigle, to cost $50, and to
Castleburg. the jeweler. for altera-
tions to his store in the Queen The
atre building. Fifth and Market
streets, to cost $2,500.
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
"vERY GOOD EpnlEn

The Marbury-Comstock Company will
send its latest musical success, VERY
Good Eddie" which ran over year at
the Princess Theatre, New York. to
the Playhouse Friday and Saturday
nights and Saturday matinee.
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
AT THE VICTORIA.


The Victoria Theatre is showing
the double bill. "His Wifes Good
Name" and "The Pawnshop," to
crowded houses daily. and seldom has
double bill met with greater ap-
proval In the former production
Lucille Lee Stewart, sister of Anita
Stewart. appears in the leading role.
and Miss Stewards sympathetic hand
ling Of the character she portrays.
that of a DETAINED young wife-whose
only crime was that she married the
man she loved-son of wealthy. but
designing father,-scores another sue
cess for herself Huntley Gordon,
the new Vitagraph leading man, en-
gagged for Blue Ribbon productions,
on the V. L. S. e. release. makes an
excellent impression, displaying rare
histrionic talents. and his work. as
the rich young husband. leaves moth
ing to be desired. The settings are
all very good, Miss Stewards gowns
deserving mention.
Charlie Chaplin, as the assistant OF
the pawn-broker. makes things hum
about the place. He always manages
10 find some new stunts 20 convulse
his audiences, and IN "The Pawnshop'
he brings out a few new ones-the re-
suit being a cream from start to
finish.
Evening journal., 1916-10-05
Attractions at the Theatres

each time she receives a hearty well
come. Her act is one of tho musical
features OF clever bill. Besides be-
ing a good singer, she is an accomp-
lished comedienne.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-15
ASQU|TH LAUDS
LORD KITCHENER
Tells Of Virtues Of Departed
Chief in Address to
Voters.

I.adybank, Scotland. June, 15.-In
observance of the thirtieth anniver-
sary of his election to the house of
commons from East Fife. Premier
Asquith visited his constituency for
the first time since the outbreak of
the war. addressing great meeting
of his supporters and many who in
past years has been his opponents.
The premier made a touching refer.
ence to. the death Of Field Marshal
Earl Kitchener as leaving q place in
our, constitutional life that none else
can fll and memory that will live
as long as the British empire
Lord Kitchener had beQueathed to
the country an array Of armies. said
the premier, and 1t was for the coun-
try to make the best use Of these.
In a survey Of the situation, Pre-
mier Asquith declared that the Rus
sian advance was one of the most
brilliant features of the war
The Italians. Mr.. Asquith said, were
making resistance to the Austrian on
slauSht which every day Was becom-
Ing more effective. As for the French,
nothing could exceed the valor with
which they were maintaining the de-
fence OF Verdun. Cooperation among
the generals STATS Of tie, allies was
becoming more intimats and COM
plete every month. British assistance
had been offered to General 4 Joffre
and the steps which would be takei,
were those dictated by sound strategy.
This war is not merely . Stfuggle
1T 10 q struggle OF material ana eco-
nomfc resources, ana these VIII prove
in the long run to be- the decadins
fActorB - Z n. ~ ! s.sl!2Ss-t =
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-15
OF STATE OPEN
ANNUAL MEETING TODAY IN
M|N0I WITH MANY PRESENT
Address of Minneapolis Man, and Presentation of Reports
Are Features of the Opening Session-Barbecue
Held For Visitors This Afternoon.

ing membership: 142 national, 674
state banks and four trust companies.
The visitors were welcomed this
morning by w. 8. Shaw. president of
the Minot commission, and J. q.
Phelan. vice president of the associa-
ton, responded. P. w. Goebel of Kan
sas City gave an address on Thrift"
phia gave an interesting address on
bank efficiency.
Late this afternoon the visitors were
taken to "No-Man's Land where a
barbecue dinner was served.
The complete report of the secre-
tary follows:
Report of Secretary.
To the Executive Council Officers
and Members of the North Dakota
Bankers Association:
take pleasure in submitting the
following report as secretary Of your
association for the year ending June
I, 1915, being the Thirty-second An
niversary of the organisation of the
association. originally known as the
Dakota Bankers association, the orig
inal state association in the United
States having been organized In the
territory Of Dakota June s, 1885.
Membership.
our membership register shows q
gratifying increase in mem bership In
the association over the previous year
with the largest number of members
and the smallest number of nom
members in the history Of the associa-
tion.
The banking institutions Of the
state at this time are az followst Ma
tional hankg. 1872: State banks, t37:
Trust Companies, 4, total 793. with
membership in the associatfo sas fof-
lows = -
National Banks .;....... ..142, !.
State Banks ........... .574
y Trust Companies ....... ~
Total .......... .72o
The membership committee, con-
sisting Of P. w. Clemens. Fargo; M.
c. Bacheller, Grand Forks: B. v.
Moore. Fargo and T. M. Lee. Valley
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-15
(Ry staff Correspondent }

Minot. N. D., June 15.-With 800
bankers and visitors in the city, the
thirty y-second annual convention of the
North Dakota Bankers association
opened here this morning. Aside from
North Dakota members including
large contingents from Fargo and
Grand Forks, st. Paul and Minnesota
bankers are in attendance.
Representatives from practically all
the twin city financial institutions ar
rived in two special cars over the 500
line. ~
Hawley.s Address.
The sessions today were devoted
largely to addresses on The Federal
to the presentation Of reports
n. F.. Hawley of the Farmers and
Mechanics Savings bank Of Minne-
apolis was one Of the principal speak
ers. He discussed the proposed fed
eral land loan act, pointing out it's
disadvantages and comparing 1t with
the European system. Mr.. Hawley
reviewed conditions in this country
European, after which he made an
outline of the law. 1t is patterned
largely after the European system, he
said. He then proceeded to state rea-
sons why the American farmer does
not feel the need Of the law. The
american Iarmer, ne SAID. on account
Of new conditions Of agriculture, is in
creasing loans rather than authorizing
them as the European system calls for.
The farmer of. this country has not
become accustomed to the co-opera-
tive sy1taN rs the law in Europe re-
ne criticized Il because Of
its exemption Of taxation. Its red tape
L,arMds !: I'd @its lack of oiSil. service Aregr1la-
fion for EN- pfoys Bv al frofdine con
sass hs1nf ents t. ths
compete withAit though. he declared
In his annual address President W.
D. .N1cClintock. Of Rugby urged North
Dakota title sperfecting measure SINH
lar to the Iorrens act of Minnesota
and bank guarantee bill.
Reports Received.
The report Of Secretary ". e. Nc
Fadden Of Fargo showed the follow
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-15
NEW CABINET
BEING FORMED
Aged Minister Will be Head
of the Italian Government
Under Plan.

Rome. June 15.-The new cabinet,
which Is to replace that of Antonio
salandra, which resigned last Sun
day, has been virtually formed. Paolo
Boselli. who will be the new premier
but will have no other portfolio, ID
70 years old. He Is the dean Of par
lament, having been a deputy since
1870. He held his first ministerial
portfolio 40 years ago.
It is asserted that Baron Sonnino
has definitely refused to remain the
head Of the foreign ministry, and he
probably will be substituted by. Wit
torio q. Orlando, who was minister of
Justice in the Salandra cabinet. The
other ministers will include Leonida
Bissolati- Bergamaschi, leader Of the
reform socialists and Professor Luigi
Luzzatti, former premier, and prob
ably William Marconi. General Paoio
Morrone and Vice Admiral Camille
Corsi. respectively minister Of war and
marine in tho salandra cabinet, prob
ably will retain the posts In the new
minfatPy p
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-15

London. June 15.-In their Often
sive on the eastern front, the Rus
slams are apparently making steady
headway although still some distance
from Lemberg. their immediate main
objective in Galicia.
The last reports place them Just
across the border some fifty miles
north Of the city Of Kovel. railroad
junction point where a link between
the German and Austrian forces on
this front has been more closely ap-
preached by General Brussiloff' g
armies. In Bukowina, Czernowitz, the
capital. apparently is cut off from all
directions but south.
Artillery Active.
Intense artillery activity Is report
ed on both banks of the river Meuse
on the verdun front. The Germans
are directing a heavy fire on Fort
Souville. northeast Of the fortress.
whose guns have so far lent powerful
aid in the baking efforts Of the
crown prince to push the French
back to their inner line of defense.
West Of the river. Chattancourt,
south of Cumieres. where Germans
already have driven wedge into tho
French lines Is an especial point of at
tack.