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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
COLORED MAN IS
accused OF ARSON
Arthur Johnson Charged at
CheStertOwn, Md. With
Firing Stable
MANY FIRES IN
TOWN LATELY

CHESIERTOWN, Md, Aug. 0.-What
is believed 20 be a clue TO the frebug
who has been operating in this county
within the past year and a half was
obtained when slight fire occurred
in the hay loft of the big stables o
the American Strawhoard Company, oil
the outskirts of the town. Arthur
johnson, colored, who had been employ
cd at the mill, discovered fire under
an empty barrel in the hay loft over Tho
stables, where 40 OF 90 mules we're haI.
tered. johnson had been regarded by
the mill authorities as a suspicious
character, and some time ago when a
Gre was discovered az tho mill the an.
thorties suspected Johnson.
Superintendent Lewis il. Wood noti-
fled Sheriff ladaway and States Attor-
ney Harrison W. Nickers shortly after
the fire yesterday. and after questioning
johnson the states Attorney ordered
his arrest. lie was locked up in Jail
He admitted having discovered several
fires in the county within the past year
and half. He stated that he came
originally from Texas and had served
two terms of two years each In the
penitentiary for larceny and receiving
stolen goods. and six months in Jail for
a minor oiiense. MIR. Nickers telephoned
to Baltimore 10 detective headquarter.
for the ncero's record. Johnson state.
that he first came to Kent about Janu.
airy /, 1915.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
On6MuzlteMM:
s mzf(BdApApo1v 4

can do with mechanical engineering.
HEINE GR0H, CINCINNATI REDS:
1--WE seen freak plays galore on the
ball field but don't recall any that
equalled one | figured in several years
ago. \ ball was hit to my left and l
rushed over to stab at it. but I'll be
blamed If my spikes didn't catch in my
glove as l went down after it, and rip
the glove clean OIL.
when | Strengthened up and looked
for the ball. there il was, still resting
in the palm of the glove a few feet
away. told Bancroft about IL after
the game and he gave me the laugh. lie
said had no business playing baseball
and suggested that write it along with
other felton,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
The PERISCOPE OF The
SUBMARINE DEUTSCHLAND
HAS LONG VISION

But Il does not take a vision OF
great power to see that the player
pianos offered by the Gewehr Piano
Company, PIG West Ninth street, are
not to be confounded with the ordi-
nary players sold at attractive prices,
at great profit The Conway Princess
Player is in the process of introduce
ton in this community, and IL is the
first player of merit offered TO the
public at these prices
The sacrifice is genuine. and during
the sale. while these prices prevail,
we expect TO gain many Conway adj
mirers who will increase future de-
mands for this instrument at the
regular price.
No sane person could think that
good player could be regularly sold
at the price advertised, with fifty rolls
OF music and a cabinet and bench.
Remember the factory is behind this
Introductory offer, and the Gewehr
Piano Company will add their per-
sOnal guarantee to that of the factory.
No, you need not worry about peril
scopes and binoculars, your own
common sense will let you see Won
derful values i'm pianos al the special
prices OF S175.0O, S195.00, $4,000,
s225.O $4,000. which will only pre-
vail while the factory representative
Is here Read Gewehr Piano Com
panys big ad on another page of this
paper.-Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
OFFICER IS EXONERATED
OF ASSAULT CHARGE

After hearing witnesses tell con
ficting tales and James Nelson, col
ored, who accused Police Sergeant
Aaron Rice of assaulting him, ad-
mitted that he had brought the
charges at the suggestion Of another
man. the Police Commission, at its
meeting yesterday afternoon, dismiss
ed the charges against the accused
officer. Nelson had escaped from the
patrol after being arrested and he
alleged that Patrol Sergeant Rice had
slapped him in the face after he had
been recaptured. Nelson called sew
eraI witnesses, all of whom told diff
ferent tales, and the case resembled
a "frame-up" When Nelson admitted
that another man caused him to bring
the charges, the case was dropped.
Contrary to expectation, the COM
missioners yesterday did not make
any appointments to fill the several
vacancies existing in the department.
Neither did they name any sergeants
to fill the places of those who have
been retired. Why the board is de-
laying in making the appointments
or when they will be made is not
known.
The police last week made 90 ar
rests, and Of this number 35 were
sent to the workhouse. The fines and
costs collected in the City Court
amounted to s24S44.
Morgan ]. Hicks. of 429 Grant ave
nue.. made application for a position
on the force. His papers were filed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
No Furs, But Big Warm Coat for
The Little Girl Who Goes TO School
RY RETTY BROWN.

A fur "set" is a great bother to the
Little Miss who goes to school and
romps and plays a good deal when
the school day is over.
The small school girl Will not wear
furs next winter. so they told me at
the Chicago Garment Manufacturers
fall fashion exposition. She will
wear. instead, a big. comfortable coat
OF chinchilla or some other cold-defy-
ing material with a big. up-to-the-ears
collar Of fur.
A model that should make the
youngster Of 70 happy. and keep her
comfortable. is this coat Of gray
chinchilla with collar Of brown mar
tin. which the little fashion model
Charlotte Stevens. wore at the style
show.
with such big cuffs and such big
pockets no small girl would need a
muf.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
RABY DIES SUDDENLY.

News of the sudden death of Esther
Hildreth Palmer, 3-year-old daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs Frank Ford Palmer
of No. 80 West Twenty-second street
which occurred early yesterday morn
ing at Ocean. City, n. j.. where Mr.
and Mrs. Palmer. with their family
were staying. has cast deep gloom
over the neighbour God Of her home
where she was such general favor
tie.
apparently in the best of health.
On that evening, however, she was
taken suddenly i'll with intestinal tos-
cinia poisoning, from which she died
early Yesterday morning. An unusu-
allv bright and attractive child. she
W. n great favorite with everyone.
The body has been brought home
and funeral services will be conduct
ed from her late home. No. 80 West
Twenty-second street, tomorrow af-
ternoon. Both the service at the
house and interment will be private.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
PROnrCE SHIPMENTS.

The daily report of the fruit and
produce shipments on the Delaware
division of the p. B. & W. Railroad
for Monday. August Z, is as follows:
Quarts OF berries-Daily total,
1.414: previous shipments, 21,229,S11;
total to date. 21,231 .225.
Baskets of Applicability total,
500; previous shipments. 23O, 439;
total to date, POI .25S.
Baskets of peaches-Dajly total,
S42: previous shipments. $685. total
to date, 10,111.
Baskets of pears-Daily total. So;
previous shipments, 4S9; total to date
STA
Baskets OF tomatoes-Daily total
2s6: previous shipments, 2,765; total
to date, 3.051.
Barrels Of white potatoes-Daily
total. 2,511; previous shipments, 1872,
54S: total to date. 135.059.
Carriers OF cantaloupes-Daily total
BASES; previous shipments, S4,971
total to date, 1885.
Cars Of watermelons-Daily total
G: previous shipments, ?; total t'
date, s.
Refrigerators-Out today, so; pre-
vious shipments. 3,115; total to date
] 2165
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
TOWNSEND LODGES Object
TO new SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Special to THE LNENlNG JOURNAL.
TOWNSEND. Del. Aug. Some
of the secret organizations of this
town have filed protests against the
election of l.. l.. Cobb of Clayton as
principal of the Townsend High
School by the local school board. Their
objections are on religious grounds.
A committee from each lodge met the
school board at the Office of G.. NJ.
d. Hart & Son and filed their OBJ
lection.
The lodges we're represented by
william p. Wilson, NJ B. Donavan
]. p. Pritch9rd. A. ]. Lyman, II. T
Stats, j. H. Naylor, Mrs. +. NJ
Shockley and Mrs. n. w. Vanhorn
The matter will he considered by the
members of the Board of Education
IL was stated.
Mr.. Cobb is we'll known throughout
this vicinity as a baseball player fol
the Delaware division baseball team OF
the p. B. & w. r. r. and he has a
host of friends here He played with
Odessa recently.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
AT THE SAVOY.

Wednesday and Thursday are serial
days at the Savoy. The ninth episode
of "Gloria's Romance" entitled The
Shadow Of Scandal" featuring Miss
Billie Burke in one OF Mr.. and Mrs,
Rupert Hughes masterpieces, Is
shown. AS the episodes OF this story arc
shown. the picture becomes more fas-
cinating. Jean Sothern and Howard
Estabrook appear in The Mysteries Of
Myra,' in the fifth chapter. "ThC
Mishaps OF Musty Suffer- featuring
Prof. Harry Watson. also is shown
The house is being extremely wei
patronized Wednesday and Thursdays
on account OF the excellent program
The Savoy Theatre is cool and com
Portable.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
TRIPLE drive ON
Central POWERS
SOUEEZES ENEMY

CONTINUED from First Pagel
nearly four miles north Of the somme.
German counter-attacks caused the
French to yield only slightly in this
region last night
Only on the Verdun front. where
the Germans again reoccupied Thiau-
mont work In heavy fighting last
night, are the Teutonic armies still
on the offensive. The position has
changed hands eight times since the
Verdun campaign began.
Even in the far away Caucasus. Al
lied troops are again marching vic
toriously. Both the Russians and
Turkish war offices report the begin
nings Of a new Russian offensive. II
which the Turks admit they have beer
forced to yield some ground.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
AT THE VICTORIA.

One Of the biggest offerings Of the
season. Anita Stewart in THE sus-
pect." is shown at the Victoria to-
day and tomorrow in conjunction with
Charlie Chaplin in "One A. NJ" Miss
Stewart is at her best in 'The Sus-
poet" which tells the story OF Paul
Karatoff, who, fainting from the loss
OF blood az the home of Sophie, a
Nihilist. marries her This is one OF
the greatest V. L. S. d productions
and is in six parts. Charlie Chaplin
is at his best in One A. NJ" and APP
pears by himself, doing more work In
two reels than any screen artist ever
even attempted. II is a tribute Ia
Chaplins talent as no producer would
attempt to put any other OF the
present day artists in a single role
feature
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09

There are several thousand ways Of
losing a ball game. It looks as though
Bethany was trying them all.
Yesterdays hero, Old Sidewheeler
Plank. once more-Invincible Eddie held
Washington to one hit, a double by Eos
ter in the ninth. He's all in, same as
Hans Wagner.
The Athletics made it twenty
straight. Just a few more and they'll
drop through a hole in the cellar.
Ty Cobb was up four times and only
got four hits-one of 'em double.
1t was an imperfect. but neverthe-
less wonderful day for Iris speaker. \
triple, a single, a run, three good catches
and couple of good pegs.
Left Fielder Shotten. of the Browns,
got three hits for l 900 average in the
first game and came back with two, one
two-bagger for .667 in the second.
The Indians are pointing up once
more. only a game and one-half from
the top.
Moguls OF the National League met
with President Tener today to listen
to charges, chiefly from the Boston
club. that the umpires of the Tener
circuit are incapable and partial. In
cidentally. the meeting is certain to
develop counter charges against the
Braves.
President Tener is tired of hearing
his arbiters roasted by every losing
team and has called for a SHOW
down" Boston will probably have to
prove some of the things Stallings and
Evers have been saying for the past
few months.
A monster petition, which has been
in circulation at Braves Field for a
few days, will be presented at the
meeting. It charges unfairness by the
National League umpires against the
Boston Club.
Several other club owners. peeveC
at the recent statements of the Boston
management. are reported to be anx
ious TO get chance TO force Stallings
either to prove his statements or keel
quiet for the rest of the season.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
KENT CHANGERS ON PICNIC.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, Aug. 9.-The grange
field day, under the auspices of the
State Grange, held yesterday at the
farm of f. II. and F. c. Bancroft, near
Camden, was decided success. The
outing VAS basket picnic affair, after
which speeches were made Ivy National
Worthy Master Chaplin, of Massachu-
sets. Or. Samuel Chiles Mitchell and
Dean Hayward, Of Delaware College, all
commenting on farm life and its rela-
ton TO the business life. The new Kent
county agent also was introduced to the
audience and was well received. A large
representation of Kent county farmers
and grangers were present during the
day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
GERMANS AGAIN take
THIAUMONT DEFENSES
Rv The Unlted Press.

PARIS, Aug. German troops
again recaptured Thiaumont work
northeast of Verdun, in heavy fighting
last night, the war Office announced
today. The French repulsed all other
attacks on the Verdun front and made
further progress in the village Of
Fleury.
Northwest Of the Somme. the Ger
mans constantly counterattacked
throughout the night against new
French positions finally gaining a
foothold In a single trench, from
which they were partly elected. The
battle is still continuing in this re-
gion.
The recapture of Thiaumont work
was accomplished after the Germans
had suffered heavy losses in several
unsuccessful attacks. The French are
still clinging to the outskirts Of the
redoubt, which is being bombarded
increasingly by French artillery.
In the Vaux-Chapitre wood, in the
same region. a German attack was
/ repulsed. The battle south of the
| Somme is extending to the region o.
I Chalnes. where a violent lombard
7 ment is reported. On this sector the
/ Germans occupied an advanced
French trench but were thrown on
I by a bayonet attack.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09

GEORGE SISLER, ST. LOUIS BROWNS
81 took up professional baseball after
receiving a diploma in mechanical en-
rineering at the University OF Michigan
because the financial returns were there
A man starting in a profession finds 1t
hard at first as money comes in slowly
and there is much work and worry.
81 intend to use the winter months to
advantage. however, by keeping in touch
with engineering. Baseball is grand
vame aud ( want to get to the top if
possible. At the present rate ! think
[ can retire in twelve years with a
ortune
zone thing; ] will never play in the
minors As soon as / start TO slow
down. I will quit, and then see what
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
EBENEZER Church TO
Hold HARVEST HOME
Politicians Will Gather in
Whiteman'S Grove, Mill
Creek Hundred
THREE SPEAKERS ON
TEMPERANCE SUBJECT

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWARK, Aug. 9.-Nhiteman's
Grove. in Mill Creek hundred, three
miles from Newark, will be a mecca for
politicians all day tomorrow. Political
leaders of both parties from all parts of
the county and candidates galore will he
on the grounds and in the course OF
events many deal will be arranged
and combination formed intended for
the mutual benefit of candidates max
ing the deals.
The occasion is the annual Harvest
Home under the auspices of the women
of Ebenezer NJ T.. Church. II has been
the custom for the women of this church
for many years TO hold a Harvest Home
in Whitemans Grove. On election years
politics is one of the features of tn,
day, hut there are plenty of other at
fractions aud the affair never fails t.
attract at least 5000 persons. A larry,
sum is usually cleared towards tn
maintenance of the church
Farmers and their families gener.
ally arrive at the grounds early anC
remain the greater part Of the day
Excellent meals are served at moder
ate prices on the ground and il Il
largely in this way that tho womeI
clear most of their money.
AS usual there will be speeches
morning. afternoon and night. Thes'
speeches generally have to do will
some phase of the temperance cues
ton.
There. are also sports during tn
.
amateur teams of the vicinity. Flo
the amusement Of the children tner
are sand piles and toys.
The women have made their fina
arrangements for the day and all tha
is now needed to make it the usua
! great success is clear weather.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
RRIrIsH GAIN IN NOVELTIES.

BY The United Press.
LONDON. Aug. 9.-Tho British fur
Their advanced their lines north OF
Pozieres last night in bombing at
tacks along the enemys trenches.
They took 25 prisoners. General Haig
reported to the war office this after
noon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
AT rHE QUEEN.

William Farnum once more brings
into play the marvellous strength and
power Of his frame in the newest
of William Fox photoplays Of the
great northwest "The End Of the
Trail" This picture Las just been
released and has its first showing at
the Queen today and tomorrow. max
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
FINE o. MOTORBOAT OWNERS.

SELBYVILLE. Del. Aug. 9.-Collec-
tor of Customs Ryan made a descent
upon motorboat owners on the Indian
River, Assawamon and Chincoteague
bays and twenty-five boat owners were
ined from 500 to $500 each.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
NEW CASTLE JUNIORS OUT.

The New Castle Juniors. colored,
has re-organized and would like to re-
ceive challenges from all frst-class
teams, whose members range from IS
to 20 years. Send challenges to Man
ager John Williams, No. 65 w Fourth
street. New Castle.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09

Cars forces hereafter probably will
be Il gotcha Steve!"
II Crossan fails to release the Van
dever's from last place the directors
may offer the job TO Dan Farren.
Residents of Hegewisch. ILL.,, have
unanimously nominated Bat Nelson
for governor of the Danish West In
dies.
Women oughta make a good show
ING AT the Grand American Handicap
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
STRICKEN ON STREET.

Stricken with heart disease. George
Golly, aged 80 years. was removed 10
the Delaware Hospital in the police
patrol this morning The man was
walking along Shipley street near
Fourth street when stricken. His con-
dition is not considered serious.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
CAMPMEETING NEAR MARYDELL.

Starting with next Sunday there
will be a campmeeting in Days
woods. near Marydel. The services
will be in charge of Mrs. Loretta
woodside. an evangelist. The Rev.
Wilbur f. Corkran and the Rev. As
bury Burke will be among the
speakers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
BABY scALpED TO DEATH.

SMYRNA. Del. Aug. 9.-The daugh-
ter of Ollie Calf. IS months Old was
scalded to death when a washboiler
fell while the baby's grandmother was
lifting it from a stove.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
BILLS Great UMP;;
ADMITS IT HIMSELF

=
: Bill MCGOWAN, the Peninsula
. League umpire. is a master of
> ready wit and a quick tongue.
. He was accosted by a fan after
. a recent game at Milford, and
. the former remarked.
= bill, / think you missed
. decision ON Legar in the second
. inning
Well. perhaps did re-
. marked the singing arbiter,
. but in the course of a year
make 5000 decisions in umpir-
ing and if / miss only one I'm
= a GREAT umpire"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
"BRINGING UP FATHER

George McManus' newspaper car
toon piece. Bringing Up Father in
Politics. is scheduled for appearance
at The Playhouse on August ~.
There is a beauty chorus augmented
by costumes from the emporiums OF
Paris and New York.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
Milford.
score BY Innings.

Salisbury % 0 0 0 002 1 %
Milford 30 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 %
Two-base hits-Smith. Twining, Jo-
semi. Bases on balls-Off Reed, q;
off Twining, 1. Home run-Nagle'
Struck out-By Reed, 4; by Twining'
8. Umpire-McGOwan.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
FESTIVAL AT CHRISTIAN.

The Sunday school of the Christi
ana Presbyterian Church will hold a
peach festival in Webbers store.
Christiana. Del, on Saturday evening
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09

MILFORD, Del, Aug. 9.-SaIisbury
defeated Milford yesterday, 8 to 2.
Nagle's home run with one on did the
trick. Milford succeeded in filling the
bases in the eighth. but was unable
TO score. The score:
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
AMERICAN LEAGUE,
Scores of Yesterday.

Detroit. 9; Athletics. 0.
Cleveland, 8; New York, 4.
Boston, 6; Chicago. A.
st. Louis. 2; Washington, 0.
St. Louis, 9; Washington, 1.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Scores Of Yesterday.

Phillies, 5: Cincinnati, q innings)
All the other games were prevented
N. rain
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
Theatre and Park Attractions

ing its first showing here before many
of the larger cities will see IT, In this
photoplay Farnum acts Jules lie Clerq,
a French Canadian factor In Hudson
Bay trading post. Gladys Rockwell
has the leading role opposite Mr..
Farnum. Miss Brockwell as Adrienne
Cabot, the woman whose yearnine
for true love finds realization only
short time before death
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09

STAFFORD, Del, Aug. 9-After fail
ing 10 tie the score in a ninth-inning
rally, Cambridge defeated the home
club in an exciting game here yester-
day. 8 to .. Score:
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09

IF | knew the Saratoga Handicap
was going TO be run in such slow time.
Brownson would have entered Gerald
Doherty.
Appropriately enough, Otto :
Knabe has plano legs!
.
Now that the Russians have cap
tured Brody the battle cry of the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09

son, Spinley. Double play-Malone
TO Dykes. to Feeley. Struck out-By
CantWell, Z; by Malone, 5. Bases
on balls-Off Cantwell..2 off Malone,
5. Stolen bases-Kibler. Umpire
Clatts.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09
Club Standing.


Cincinnati at Philadelphia g games)
st. Louis at New York e games).
Chicago at Brooklyn.
Pittsburgh at Boston.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-09

All the world loves a love story,
and by proving this fact, w. n.
Clune's cinema operate spectacle.
"Ramona" has dispelled the long-ex-
listing mystery Of the enormous ap-
peal of Helen Hunt Jackson's famous
romance of the same title Romano, q"
visualized for the motion picture
screen and accompanied by a mar
velous score OF interpretative music.
is one OF the theatrical seasons most
important attractions. booked for
showing at The Playhouse the week
of August 90