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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
MUNITION SHIP GUARDS SUFFER
HUNGER And FEAR EXPLOSION

2O5 East Second street, and have been
going to the vessel every day.
The men say that the loading took
more time than had been expected
and they had run short of money. and
efforts to receive more from their en-
ployers had failed, letter sent last
Friday 20 the company's office not
having been answered.
The men say that they we're to have
been fed aboard the vessel, but that
little food was to be had and deter
mined TO secure money. they had ap-
pealed to the Mayor for assistance.
In addition to complaining of lack
OF food, the man said that the tender
Of the Russian ship. which was used
in transferring materials from shore
to the ship, was a coal burning vessel
and tho sparks from the smoke stack
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
This CAR FLOAT
WILL BE Largest
IN \. I. HARBOR
Jackson and Sharp Plant
Teeming With Work
on Boats and Cars
SCARCITY OF skilled
WOODEN BOATDUILDERS

With many boats on the ways in
course Of construction and the car
department also unusually busy. the
Jackson and sharp plant of the Amer
lean Car and Foundry Company is
teeming with work. There Is prob
ably more work in the plant at this
time than ever before in is history
This showing is in line with other es-
tablished shlpyards throughout the
country since the Standardization OF
ships is taking place, and from stand
ard patterns many yards are building
boats up 10 10000 tons capacity.
One handicap to all this work Is the
fact that there is great scarcity Of
skilled wooden boatbuilders. Owing TO
dropping off Of this line Of boat
building in recent years. not near as
CONTINUED On Page Two
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
CALANTHE Il. OF 2. TEAM
70 CONFER DEGREES

Members of Calanthe Lodge X Of
T.. rank team. will visit the lodge at
Clinton Heights. Pa. tonight and con-
fer the rank of page upon a large
class of candidates. A special trolley
car will leave Eighth and Market
streets at o'clock to take tho team
members aud prominent *. Of p. men
TO Clinton Heights.
The team will also visit Bridgeton,
\. J.. next Saturday, where the mem
bers will confer degrees on class Of
100 in the evening and be guests OF
Bridgeton lodge until Sunday after
noon. II is expected that delegations
from several lodges in New Jersey
will attend the meeting to witness the
aoor work of the Wilmington team.
The Grand Lodge will meet in Lau-
rel October 10. and the degree team is
now arranging to confer degrees on a
class there on that date.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
FIVE NEW teachers.
ONE RESIGNATION
Stanley D. Birath, Named
Head of High School
Commercial De-
partment
NEW INSTRUCTOR Is
FROM NEW CASTLE, PA.

STANLEY ID. Birath will have charge
OF the commercial department of the
High School the coming term This
was contained in the recommenda-
tions Of the committee on teachers
submitted to the members Of the board
al their meeting last night. His
salary will be $1,000.
Mr.. Birath is a graduate of the
Grantsburg. Wis. High School and
was a graduate from the University
of South Dakota with the degree OF
A. b. He was also a special student
al the University of Minnesota for one
year since receiving his degree. lie
has had about five years business ex-
Derience as bookkeeper. as salesman.
and as Office manager.
His seven years experience as a
teacher includes the prmcipalship Of
the AndOver. S. d.. high school and
the headship OF the commercial de
partment Of the New Castle Pa. high
school. The New Castle high school
enrolls about 1000 pupils and has a
commercial department Of about 300
pupils. Mr.. Birath has been head OF
this department for two years and was
reelected there for the present school
year
The committee also made the fol-
lowing recommendations
we recommend the appointment OF
Miss Sarah Pyle of West Chester. as
teacher i'm the Wilmington elementary
schools for the present school year al
salary of $500, and that she be as
signed TO No. % School. Miss Pyle is
a graduate Of the West Chester high
school and Of the West Chester State
Normal School. and has had successful
experience as a teacher.
I'VE further recommend the tenn
porary appointment of Mary Robin
son. Florence Stradley and Clara NJ
Becking as teachers in the Whining
ton elementary schools. The salaries
OF Florence Stradley and Clara Beck.
ing are to be at the rate OF $500 fol
the school-year. and their salarie:
TO begin when the term opens.
The salary of Mary Robinson is L
be $3.50 for the school year Marl
Robinson Is assigned TO School No
2S, Florence Stradley 10 School No
| 12. and Clara Booking to School No
l25. The recommendations we're ap
proved
Miss Marie Geiselman sent in q
letter OF resignation to the Board OF
Education and it was accepted.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
FIND BODY OF DROWNED
MAN At REEDY island

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DELAWARE CITY. Sent. 26.-The
body of Harry Lyons. the coast artil-
leryman, who was drowned last We'd
nesday evening was recovered at
Reedy Island yesterday afternoon, "A
short distance from where he was
drowned. Lyons was in a rowboat,
with two companions, returning TO
Fort Delaware. when he fell over
board The body was shipped this
morning to Unionville, Pa, where
Lyons formerly lived.
While Walter White Of Carney
Point n. j.. and Romaine Cullisor
were motorcycling near here Sunda,
afternoon. they ran into team oc
cupied by a woman and girl. TIT
wagon was damaged and the occu
pants Slightly injured
The drst meeting Of the loca
Brotherhood Of Andrew and PhiliI
was held in the Presbyterian Church
Sunday evening, with a good attend
ance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
SAY He ANNOYED
EAST SIDE AGED COUPLE

Declaring tine case Of Frank Bosum
a bad one Assistant City Solicitor
Lynn. in City Court this morning at
first opposed further continuance Of
the case. but finally yielded when
Judge Churchman required new
bond of $500.
Bosum was arraigned on a charge
of threatening bodily harm 10 two old
people named Oaks. in the vicinity
Of Eighth and Pine streets. In Op-
posing the continuance asked for by
Bosum, Mr.. Lynn said tho man had
been creating a disturbance in that
neighborhood for some time. and had
made life miserable" for the two old
people.
Bosum said he wished 10 secure the
services Of J. Frank Ball as counsel.
Mr.. Lynn said he understood Mr.. Bail
had advised the man to behave him
self. The case was continued until
next Thursday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
Delaware GUARD
HEARS REPORT Of
EARLY TRIP HOME
Deming Said to be Arrang-
ing Farewell Banquet
Before Oct. !
GENERAL WICEERSHAM
HASN'T heard RUMOR

From letters received in this city
from members of the two Delaware
battalions now stationed at Deming,
g. NJ, it is learned that there is a
possibility that the local troops will
be sent home before long. The letters
state that many rumors are in circu-
lation through the camp relative to the
return OF the soldiers TO Delaware,
and that the Deming Board Of Trade
is arranging to give a farewell re-
ception TO the officers of the Delaware
roOps. October 1 is the date set for
leaving.
SO confirmation OF these reports
could be obtained from Adjutant-Gen-
eral /. Pusey Wickorsham here today.
He said he had heard nothing def
mite about the return of the troops,
adding that many rumors we're afoat,
but that he did not believe the gov
ernment intended moving any more
troops from the border at this time.
This was only surmise on his part,
not official information. he eX-
planned.
II is also said that recruits for thu
Delaware battalions being enrolled
at Fort DUPONT arc intended to take
the places Of the Delaware College
boy who are serving with the col
ors in New Mexico, bat on this point
General Wickersham could not give
any information. either.
There are twelve OF fifteen college stu
dents in Company Z, and The college au-
thorities have been i'm communication
with the War Department through Della
wares Representatives in Congress rela-
tive 10 haviag the students dismissed
and permitted to return to take mp their
studics. II is said that the War De-
partmcnt has held olu some encourage
ment TO the college officials.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26

Appealing TO Ralph Saltzman. secre-
tary TO Mayor James +. Price, for ad-
vice. two men unfolded weird tale
of suffering from hunger and the
dangers Of an explosion on board the
Russian steamship lrtysh which is
loading munitions at Deep Water
Point.
According TO the men who were at
the Mayors Office, they, with two
others. came here last week to act
as guards on the Russian vessel,
which. was loading a cargo Of eN-
plosives valued at five million dol
lars.
The men were sent here by the
MacRoberts Company. Of No. 3S
Whitehall street. New York. and were
supplied with money to pay for their
lodging here and transportation TO
Now York when the loading was COM
pieted The men engaged rooms at
the home of Mrs Jennie Towers, No.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
29 MORE BRITONS
killed IN NIGHT
RAID ON LONDON
Seven German ZeppeIins
Get Back TO Base Safely
After Attack
MILITARY DEPOTS NOT
DAMAGED BY Shells
BY The United Press.

LONDON. Sept. 26.-Twenty-nine
persons we're killed in last nights
Zeppelin raid on England. the second
within forty-eight hours, General
French. commander Of the home
forces. reported today.
number Of small houses we're
wrecked or damaged. but the raiders
were successfully driven away from
industrial centers. No damage was
done to factories or military establish
ments.
Seven zeppclins took part in the
raid. The south. east and northeast
counties and North Midlands were at
tackled, principally industrial centers
in the latter region. Anti-aircraft
guns played upon the raiders with
considerable effectiveness. despite the
fact that none was brought down. The
loss Of the two zeppelins in Satur-
day nights raid did not deter the
Germans from risking more airships
in bombing attacks-hut some British
aeronautic experts believe smaller di-
rigibles, instead of the large super
Zeppelins. which offer splendid tar
gets. will visit England on future
raids.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
British Capture Former
City After Is Hours
Of Furious Fighting.
German Losses Are
Heavy.
SOMME OFFENSIVE
GREATLY WEAKENED
BY ED. L. KEEN.
I-nIted pre.. sIar corre.pondent.

United Press StaiT Correspondent.
LONDON, sept. 26.-Combles, key
point Of the whole German battle line
from Bapaumc to Peronne, has been cap
turcd by the British after eighteen
hours of most furious battling north Of
the somme.
General lIaig this afternoon an
nounccd that British troops entered
Combles, overcoming German resistance.
The enemy's losses the official report
said, were severe.
The British victory, achieved by three
weeks of desperate driving through the
German center, is the most striking sin
glo achievement of the whole Somme OF
fcnsivc. II removes one of the last two
obstacles 10 an Auglo.French thrust TO
squeeze the Germans out Of Peronne. one
of the two oblectives OF the great Allied
advance.
The capture OF Combles followed a
day and night OF most brilliant Al
lied successes. including the capture
of the villages OF Morval and Les
BOeufs by the British and Rancourt
and Fregicourt by the French In
summing up the days successful
I operations, General Haig reported
( that 1900 &Germans were captured by
the British and that more prisoners
are being brought In. The work or
listing large supplies OF war materia
also captured has not been com
pleted.
Combles fell after thrusts by botr
British and French in yesterdays
/ fighting drew moose about the Ger.
man garrison which made their es-
cape almost impossible For weeks,
the Germans had used the town, with
It's wonderful system OF fortifcations.
as pivot point from which to swing
attacks north and south at the AL
lies lines
In the last month OF lighting the
British and French lines pressed
steadily forward on both sides. until
the town was In deep pocket. II
was no longer available for the Ger
mans as a pivotal point but it stlll
held out buttressing the German line
and blocking a further Allied advance,
Tho british not only gained this i'm
portant victory. but pressed forward
in their drive toward Bapaume last
night and early today. A strong re-
doubt between Les BOeufs and Guerde'
court fell before British attack.
The French also swept forward
again last night. carrying Fregicourt
village and later repulsing German at
tacks against positions won yesterday
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
OPEN ROAD BIDs.

John T. Greiner, consulting engi'
ueer informed the Levy Court today
that he will shortly notify them when
he will inspect the new river front
bridge
Bids for the building OF the Brick
Church road towards Kennett Square
were opened by the court The bids
we're. Alfred II. Mcdowell, 1898 and
/. J. Hollngsworth S3.7S. This work
includes the spiking, placing the stone
on the road and the cleaning OF the
cutters The bids will be considered
this afternoon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
French Take Latter
Village Amid Storm
of Shells SEE German
Company is Taken
War Prisoners.
CURTAIN FIRE DRIVES
FOE FROM VERDUN
BY The United Press.

by Ine Inlteu fIesS.
PARIS, Sept. 26.-French troops
captured the village of Fregicourt. a
little more than a mile northeast Of
Combles last night, closing still furth-
er the Anglo French moose about the
German garrison of Combles.
The war Office also announced to-
day that French advance guards pene-
trated the Combles cemetery, while
others reached the southern edge Of
Combles. Southwest OF Combles, a
German trench was captured.
The capture OF Fregioourt was ac-
complished with scarcely any luil in
the great battle that began yesterday
when British and French advanced
simultaneously on twelve-mile front.
French detachments bad reached tho
outskirts of Fregicourt while other
forces were occupying Rancourt and
driving the Germans from positions
further south. A storming attack last
night swept the Germans out OF
Fregicourt. In the fighting south
west OF Combles a German company
was captured.
Southeast Of Combles the French
spent last night consolidating posi-
tions won in yesterdays attack.
German attacks between the Bethune
road and Somme were repulsed and
GOO prisoners taken.
The Teutons made a violent attacl
on the northeastern front OF Verdui
al 2 o'clock last night on the sectol
between Thiaumont and Fleury
The assault was stopped short by
French curtain fire, with the Germans
losing heavily.
In forty-seven air dueIs on the
Somme front yesterday nine German
flyers were brought down.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
Leaves HOSPITAL
ON COT TO MARRY
Bride Insists on Plans Being
Carried Out Despite
Illness
MISS McFARLIN AND
Mr.. BENNETT MARRIED

Rather than postpone her marriage
after it had been set. Miss Bessie Nc
Farlin. of New Castle, was removed
from local hospital on cot last
Saturday to the home Of her aunt,
Mrs. Emma Carswell, No. 119 Win
chester Place. where she was married
to Edmund X. Bennett. OF this city.
The bride had been a stenOgrapher in
the offices OF the DUPONT Company
and has a host of friends in this city
and New Castle.
Last Saturday had been set as the
day for the wedding but several days
previous Miss McFarlin was removed
to the hospital, where she went under
an operation. Although recovering
from the effects Of the operation, Miss
McFarlin was too weak to leave the
hospital herself last Saturday. She
insisted, however. that the ceremony
be performed al the appointed time
The arrangements were then made for
her removal to the home of her aunt
where she was married to Mr.. Bennett
at 4 o'clock. by the Rev. Charles L.
Candec. pastor Of Westminster Pres
byterian Church.
Mr. Bennett is connected with the
Carney Point plant of the DUPONT
Company. and is a well-knOwn mu-
s.cian. Both the bride and groom are
popular and are receiving the con-
gratulations Of their many friends.
Mrs. Carswell stated this morning
that Mrs Bennett was improving. and
she expects her TO be able 10 be about
this afternoon. Mrs. Bennett will leave
for Atlantic City the last Of this
month. where she will remain for sew
eral weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett will
live in this city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
.BULCAR Line BREAKS IN
face OF French FIRE
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
PARIS. Sept. 26.-Very large Bull
garian forces launched a powerful at
tack against the French near Armen-
ohr. on the right bank Of the Broda
east OF Flornia, but we're checked by
French screen fire. it was officially
announced today.
The Bulgars fed IN disorder after
sustaining tremendous losses. Wesi
OF Flornia. French and Russian
troops captured ffty-four machine
guns in violent fighting. The srtil'
lery duel on the Struma, Vardar and
Serbian fronts continues. with French
(Continued ON Page Two.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
PENNSGROyE CELEBRATION.

In connection with the municipal
celebration AT Pennsgrove civic ex-
hibition was held last evening. Prizes
were awarded to. the best decorated
vehicles. and many automobiles and
carriages came in consideration for
the prizes.
dupont day. is being observed to-
day. and tomorrow will be devoted
to fraternal organizations. When a
largo parade will be held.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
FABRIKOID COMPANY
CAPITAL INCREASE

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. Sept. 26.-A certih-
cate of increase i'm the capital stock
OF the dupont Fabrikoid Company. OF
Wilmington. Del. from S3,000,000 10
S5.O0O.OOO. was filed with the State
Department today
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
1T. SASSE ASSIGNED.

Lieutenant Ralph I. Sasse, son of Mr..
and Mrs George w. Sasse. this city,
has been ordered to Fort Ethan Allen,
Vt. Lieutenant Sasse will be con-
nectcd with the Second Troop. U. S.
Cavalry He graduated from West
Point the past summer
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
ACCUSE WOMAN OF LARCENY.

Edith Sipple. colored, was arrested
this morning ON charge OF larceny
The arrest was made by Patrolman
Cats. on complaint OF a woman living
in East Twenty-second street, who lost
gold watch seevral nights ago
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
RIDER ESCAPES INJURY.

Roy w. Whitehouse, of No. S22 Fifth
avenue, y. +. Washington, ID. c.. was
knocked of his motorcycle at Second
and Union streets when he collided with
a trolley ear this morning. The motor
cycle was wrecked, but the rider was
uniniuIed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
ALFRED S. ELLIOTT's CONDITION.

The condition OF Alfred $ Elliott. who
Is i'll at his home, No 1908 jefferson
street, was reported TO be a little inn
proved today, although he is still in a
serious condition lie is said to be hold
ing what strength he gains.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
HOLD EXAMINATION
For STENOGRAPHER.

An examination for the position of
typewriter and stenographer was held
at the Federal Building today. The
position vacant is in the War Depart
ment.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
PLANES DAMAGE THREE HOUSES
NHER CASTLE WILMINGTON Is

APPEALED TO FOR ASSISTANCE
Tho Fame Fire Company called to New Castle az noon
today to aghting that partly destroyed
frame dwellings there.
properties Third street between Harmony and
Chestnut The dwelling James carn nearly DESTROYED
the she'd the home Of george Williams adoinins de
stroyed. the roof a third bouse damaged
AS there other dwellings, nearby feared iae
might beyond control Of the New Castle department
wilmington appealed aid 1915 o'clock The
flames were confined to the three properties however
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26
BERLIN CONFIRMS LOSSES.

By The United Press.
BERLIN Via Wireless TO sayvie L T. sept 2eThe loss
Of villages the Allied terrific AZ
raeks the sommt offensive officially admitted this
afternoon
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-26

WEATHER

Partly overcast tonight and
Wednesday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-15
LEASING HAS OFF DAY.
Only small Firms IN the Field
Little space Rented.

Cross & Brown Company a rented
4 large space on the second floor of the
Forty-second Street Building Oh the
Madison avenue side 10 the Safe Cabinet
Company OF Marietta, Ohio with Tan
nenbaum. Strauss & Co. first loft IN
G49-51 Broadway to David Lorenzo In
1915 Broadway space to George NJ.
Belts in 30 East Forty-second street
space to the United States Light and
Heat Corporation, Empire State Aircraft
Corporation. Felix Malitz; In 1890
Broadway space to Daniel Il, Wolfe 4
CO., Inc, Alex G. Schwartz, Robert W.
Maglnnis. Needham Gas Appliance
Company. Abbott Motor Equipment
Company, william +. Mohr and Motors
Security Corporation.
William a. White 4 Sons have
rented the third loft at % East Fourth
street To Jacob Weissbord: third loft
Al lO9-l1 Leonard street to the Neo-
"a West Twentieth street TO Werstein 4
Baron: first loft at 4l4 Broadway TO
Louis katzenberg third loft at 2S and
80 East Twelfth street TO Jacob knopf
and the IN ST loft at ~ Beekman street
to A.. Bursch.
Pease a. Gilman have leased for NJ.
VI. Hayward & 60. as agents a loft AT
5ll-l3 West Forty-second street to
Nathan G~reenberg, furniture dealer
offices In the knickcrbocker Annex at
l4O West Forty-second street to Walter
+. Wanger.
Louis Kempner 4 Son have leased the
basement OF the Riverside Theatre Build
ing, Broadway and Ninety-siXth street.
FOR ten years to Morris Topel for use as
"A gymnasium and swimming pool.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-15
NETS OLD RECORDS
TURNED INTO PULP
Oppcnhcim'S 100000 Suit
Against Road Reveals Haste
to Destroy Them.
QtACkE\BUSH on STAND

The fact that the records of the old
We're sod for junk under an agreement
talt they were 20 be converted into
pulp At once w,s revealed Yesterday a.
the trial "r Beujinin pppcuhc!m'S
100000 damage suit against the road
DE clifford Moorehcad secretary ~ tie
company, admitted tho fact before Su.
rrcinc Court Justice Con- and 4, Jury.
THIS explained the inability og Open
helm and his counsel. Edmund l..
Mooney, to md records which they be-
lieytd woJld snuN pa! uicuts 4 money
~ aid IN disbarr.uE oppeuhr.u.
Moorehead ,~estitic,, that tho road had
a written guarantee that tho book We're
10 b" INSIDE INTO pulp AZ once, AND the
vouchers were tu.hc treated IN the SANE
WY. lio said Ne had heard o. the trunk
tll OF vouchers left Ny Etrg. the Mot
rupol.tan invest gator, for AN unpaid
board hi, hut mal. NO inquiry about
il. II" a.tsu't kgpw wl.r" R'rG ls
nov, De said. II sod Ne believed tho
records we're ii posed of before the w.
vest CATION ~ the charges against p,-
t..gt Attorney Jerome.
JIrcs l. putckcnNusa, general ooun.
sci for the luiornurOusN. VIC wa cailo /
by MiN l. Steucr. counsel fur tie ,tr-
PENDANTS. was asked II he had - record Of
ell communications sent 20 hin IN 1900
when he was with the Metropolitan. No
>li he had and hat there We're no COM
,nuu:catlons from Joseph porruI1. the
barber witness tor oppcnheim, VINO said
We had sent then. Mr.. QVtckcnhu>l
said he Went W''n he Metropolitan IN
1904 and that lprchia was not on the
payroll Of the legal department then.
In the examination before trial ~
Henry A. Robinson, former general coun-
sci Cor the Metropolitan and one OF The
defendants. which was read into ~"
record Yesterday, Robinson said he Eurw
tho road was being ''milked' in 1900.
and that Il 'culminatsd IN 1901 when
N" found "unwarrintod large expenses
Of the night invest! gators"
AIR. Robinson said that the auditor ar
treasurer called ht- attention 10 thcm.
lie believed the expenses were S43S 600
for ono year. s4OO. 600 for another and
t200 400 I'm another year.
The case will go on to-day.