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Evening journal., 1916-10-25
PROCRESSIVES FLOCK
TO REPUBLICAN FOLD
CoChemS for Hughes Because
He is Doer, Not
Dialectician
WILSON ONCE OPPOSED
CHILD LABOR LAW
Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW YORK. Oct. 25. - Henry f.
Cochems, Progressive national COM
mitteeman from Wisconsin. called on
Chairman Wilcox at the Republican
national headquarters yesterday. and
announced himself for Hughes. Mr..
Cochems attended the meeting of the
Progressivce national committee at
Chicago on June 26. and Joined with
John NJ. Parker, Matthew Hale. Balm
bridge Colby and the others who on
posed the action then taken by the
committee in adopting a resolution
endorsing the course OF Colonel Roose-
welt in supporting Governor Hughes.
81 am for Mr.. Hughes for Presi-
dent said Mr.. Cochems. Il am az
firmatively for him. use this ex-
preston to distinguish my position i'm
the campaign from that Of a number
OF Progressive State chairmen. COM
mitteemen and others conspicuous in
the Progressive party who have de-
clared themselves for Mr.. Wilson.
They are negatively for Mr. Wilson.
Nothing has occurred since the disso-
luton OF the Progressive party to
cnduBe lue position OF lueSe gentle
men toward Mr.. Wilson. AT that time
they were furiously in rebellion
against the conduct OF his administra-
tion. ! have gone through the same
mental ordeal Of protest and rebellion
against events in Chicago with the
same temptation to engage in a ven
delta against some OF the leaders OF
the Progressive party i'm their conven-
ton, whose actions | disapprOved.
These excellent gentlemen, / know
from close interview since that con-
vention. have declared themselves for
Mr.. Wilson. not because they approve
him. his party or his principles. They
have made their judgment out of re-
sentiment. Their rebellion las taken
them TO an inhospitable party home.
They are not and viii not he COM
Portable there. No Progressive meas
ure has been passed since the Pro-
gressive convention by the Wilson ad-
ministratlon save two First, the pro-
vision i'm the revenue bill for a tariff
commission: second. the provision OF
a national child labor law. Both OF
these are eleven-hour recantstions and
both are shams. The first act Of the
Continued on rage Two)
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
GERNANSFAIL TO
REGAIN OLDLIN
OUTSIDE VERDUN
Night Attack by Reinforced
Crown Princes Army
Against French, Fails
DOUAUMONT Captured:
NOW FOR VAUX DRIVE
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
PARIS. Oct 25.-Two violent Ger
man counter-attaoks we're delivered
last night and this morning against
the positions on the Haudromont-
Damloup line northeast OF Verdun won
by the French in yesterdays great aa-
sault.
Both attacks failed. the Fronch
maintaining all their positions, n was
officially announced today. The
French spent the night cleaning up
Fort Douaumont, captured from the
Germans yesterday.
Among the $500 prisoners is the
German commander OF Fort Douau-
mont.
German reinforcements are being
rushed up TO the Verdun front TO meet
the new French offensive, according
10 advices from the front today In
response TO the Crown Princes ap-
peal for help. the Teutons are shift
ing regiments from the Somme TO the
Verdun front. German units from the
Somme battlefield arrived before Yer
dun yesterday while the French were
smashing their way northward, but
too late 10 take part in the days ac-
ton.
General Nivelle's lightning stroke
northwest Of Verdun yesterday accom-
plished a two-fold purpose II def
nitely removed the German menace to
Verdun and II halted the massing OF
a huge German army on the Bapaume-
Peronne line for a great counter at
tack on the Somme.
The German lines we're thrown back
two miles al the point where they had
made their nearest approach to YER
dun. Fort Douaumont. the village
Of Douaumont and other positions
were captured The battered Fort
Vaux. surmounting a hill south OF
u Douaumont. rs The only important
works on thoonortheast front OF Vcr-
dun remaining in German hands.
A terrific artillery duel east OF
! the Meuse gave Paris an inkling that
important infantry actions were~ap
proaching on the Verdun front II Ia
believed here that the Germans mis-
calculated the strength Of General NJ
velle's forces and stripped their YER
dun lines past the danger point TO
! prepare for a counter-attack on the
Continued on Page Two.)
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
MUST STAND TOGETHER SAYS MIR. SNELLENBURG.

Sneenburg head y. Snelenburg eadi
city. expresses especial
Republicans the
number OF citizens of Delaware
while have publicly my views politics
said today. ~ believe this psy Geological
everyone declare himself
time when the issues a campaign clearly sharply
defined when there is much a stake there this
Republicans
whatever. that the Republican
country by eecne Republican
President Republican Republican Repre-
sntates. that particularly here at home will not let
Republican principles, which
10 city, county entire successful
my that election will find the Rcpub
Iican party strongly firmly sweep aside the
Democratic opposition the from OF the
ton
Republican ticket in this county and state we'll
a. worthy the OF Republic
can. and should voted from 10 bottom
81 have been deutihed Wilmington from bOyhOOd
always the welfare Of the state While
haze taken in politics. has been sell
fish interest for only worker In the party ranks
IT'S contend b., taking part public affairs. that
70 accomplish that stri'inghe welfare Of the
whole people OF the country and State
81" therefore this is exactly he time for Re-
publican and support the excellent ticket al
the polls and election day will find the party sdy
united"
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
REPUBLICANS Of
sussex LINING
UP FOR TICKET
Sentiment Grows Stronger
Each Day Against Effort
TO Wreck the Party
OBJECTION TO TURNING
CONTROL TO Democrats
STAFF Correspondent.

Staff Correspondent.
MILFORD. Del. Oct 25.-Accord-
ing 10 the observations and state
ments Of several of the most promi-
mont men in Sussex county. inter
ewed here today. the prospects OF
The success Of the regular Republican
ticket In this county. from senator to
Levy Court Commissioner grow
stronger with each passing day.
According to these mon. whose
opinions are based upon years Of in
mate association with political cam
paigns. and their observation and
knowledge of the peculiar conditions
that govern matters political in ;his
end of the state. there is exceedingly
small chance of Republicans cutting
their tickets either in favor OF the
Democratic candidates for State or
national office. or of the third ticket.
Conditions as affecting the sue
cess Of the straight ticket. so far as
Sussex county is concerned. are fifty
per cent. better TODAY than they we're
two weeks ago. when there seemed 10
Dc more or less apathy throughout the
county, remarked one of them THE
sentiment i'm SUSSEX is clearly and
uudeniably with the Republican tick
Of from top to bottom. and is growing
stronger each dag as the election day
approaches In this district (the first
district Of the hrst one can almost
count the disanection on ones fingers
and the Republicans in this district
aud the majority Of them are deep
thinking. fairminded people. are
practically unanimous in their desire
that Delaware shall be represen-
tcG thc Congress by Republicans:
that the state government shall he
Republican; and that tho county
government. also. shall he elected
No Encouragement 10 Nreckers.
In several Of The districts OF this
county there arc individuals who arc
working among the Republicans IN
support Of other Tickets. but appar.
entity. they are meeting with little
success. The average Republican
feels that this Is no time for him 10
throw away his vote by either split
ting H. trading H. or voting any other
ticket than his own.
"Thc almost unanimous feeling in
this county is that all factional fight
ing within he party should have end
cd a. the adjournment of the state
convention. and Sussex Republicans
VIII carry this idea with them to the
polls on election day. This feeling IS
so strong in this county that it viii
undoubtedly snow under any other
sentiment that may crop out. and that
Sis weight Is recognized by others
than the Republicans IS best shown
by the fact THAT there has been no
organized effort made in this county.
eNcept by The Democrats 10 defeat
the ticket or an, par. Of It. or course.
as said before. there are. In spots
some individuals who are trying 70
defeat the Republican ticket and
throw Delaware hack into the ranks
Continued on Page Twol
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
MR.. PRICKETT HOME
WITH SEALED LIPS
Pledged Not to Talk of
Relief Work in War
Zone
SCALED MOUNTAIN
TO MAKE STEAMER

Il cannot say a word for publication.
| am sorry TO refuse you, but / am
pledged 70 secrecy. 1 was compelled 10
sign an agreement not TO talk TO news
paper men for publication before 1 left
my work in the war zone" said VIII
liam S. Prickett, IT.. the Wilmington
Rhodes scholar who has been engaged
In ambulance relief work in Servia aud
France. to a reporter Of THE BVEN-
ING JOURNAL.
"No, there was nothing eventful in
my trip across. II was Just ten days
OF quiet sailing. no storms, no rough
ness. no excitement of any kind. We
saw no submarines, nor did we have
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
CARDOLIC acid DRAUCHT
PROVES FATAL TO WOMAN

Drinking carbollc acid at her home
about tO.45 o'clock last night. Mrs.
Virginia Hicks. colored. aged "a years
OF the northwest corner Ninth and
Wilson streets. was rushed 10 the
Delaware Hospital In the police patrol
Although the physicians used the
stomach pump, the woman died from
the effects of the poison at 11.a0
o'clock last night Mr.. Hicks can give
no reason for his wife's act Deputy
Coroner Nichols took charge OF the
body.
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
Wife REFUSES TO live With
CRAY-HAIRED HUSBAND

Because her young husband had
gray hair. Mrs. Mary GestwicK iett
him and refused to have anything
more TO do with him. she declared IN
CITY Court this morning when her hus-
band. John Gestwicki, was arraigned
on a charge of non-support.
There was abundance of testimony
favorable and unfavorable TO both hus-
band and wife.
"I believe that il those young peo-
ple arc left alone they may be able 70
settle their difference themselves with
out any assistance from the court
.Iudge Churchman said.
at seems as If they already mad re-
ceived too much assistance from thelr
friends" The case was dismissed. l.
irving Handy was counsel for John
Gestwick
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
WIPE TIRED OF
HUSBANDS ABUSE

After examination of<Samuel Moul-
ton and his wife, Elsie, in City Court
,his morning. Judge Churchman had
Tie case continued for one week
pending investigation by the Society
Tor the Prevention Of Cruelty 10 Chill
'dren. Moulton was arraigned on a
charge of breach OF the peace His
wife declared she was tired OF his
abuse. Her evidence was not cor
roborated. but Moulton made no de-
fCnse.
The case was continued 10 permit
provision TO be made for the chill
dren.
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
Formerly Active for Independent Ticket, They
Make Addresses at Rally at Richardson
Park, Where They Cause a Sensation by
Coming Ont for Senator Henry A. DUPONT
and Party Nominees
LEVY COURTMAN GROVES SPEAKS;
DECLARES he rs REPUBLICAN,

Dir. L. Heisler Ball. county chair
man. State Senator John NJ Walker
and Benjamin A. Groves spoke on
the national and state issues.
Julian G. Walker. attorney, deliver
ed the principal address Of the even
ing He took up the issues between
Hughes and Wilson. and said that II
Hughes is elected President. HIS
hands viii be tied unless he has a
Senate and House in sympathy with
him
There Is nothing left for Delaware
10 do but TO choose between Josiah
o. Wolcott and Senator II. a. DUPONT.
said Mr. Walker. Richardson Park
Republicans cannot and will not vote
for Wolcott. so they are going to run
up the biggest vote In the history Of
the Park. and vote for DUPONT and
the whole Republican ticket, the
speaker added.
"1his is no time 10 take chances,
Mr.. Walker said
"When went into the nomination
for Prothonotary / pledged myself 10
support the successful nominee, and
there was nothing else for an honor
able man 20 do" The people selected
his opponent, and now there is no
warmer or stronger advocate for The
recollection Of Joseph Wieglesworth than
himself" Mr Walker said.
Richardson Park Republicans, like
others in the State, have a duty 10 per
form 10 elect United States Senator dl
Pont and the whole Republican ticket
Mir. Walker snid.
Refreshments were served at the clos
Of tho meeting
Arrangements were made by the clu
| 20 participate IN tho Republican parad
on Saturday evening. November 4. lh
Richardson Park Republican Club vi
have band. and expects 70 have a hi
] crowd In line
Evening journal., 1916-10-25

"VOte the whole Republican ticket
from top 10 bottom" was the slogan last
night al the Republican meeting held
In Richardson Park. Tlnsman's Hall,
where the meeting was held, was
crowded. and In addition to Republl-
cans from Richardson Park, Brack-Ex,
Ashley, Roselle and Newport. n num-
ber from MIL Greek hundred were
present.
The meeting was marked BY the
open advocacy Of the entire Republi-
can ticket from Hughes and Senator
DUPONT down by Julian G. Walker and
William Tlnsman. who heretofore
have been connected with the third
ticket movement. BENJAMIN A. Groves,
Levy Courtman, who also was one OF
the speakers, declared Il am n Repub-
lIcan,- hui did not say he would sup
port the entire ticket.
The meeting has caused a political
sensation, and Is taken as strik-
ing indication Of the rapid breaking
mp Of the third-tlclet movement In
this county.
william Tinsman Is one of the men
who led the Alfred l. dupont-Allee-
Groves forces in the caucuses and on
the floor OF the Republican State con-
ventiOns
Tinsman was the hrst speaker, and
! dvelt on the necessity OF voting the
/ Republican ticket In its entirety.
He said that when he filed his name
some months ago for State Senator
he pledged himself TO support the
successful nominee He said that d
what he Is going to do-vote thl
/ straight ticket from TOP 20 bottom.
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
JOHN P. NIELDS AND DAVID
SNELLENBURG. SOUND CALL
FOR REPUBLICAN SUCCESS

John District Attorney for Delawnl
egards paramount impoanc to retain in the United stat
enate the services its who has first hand militia
experience Mr. position briefly;
Il recollection OF senator Henry A. DUPONT first last
all election OF the whole Republican
II adequate national the prime national is
DUPONT is the only either house OF Congress
military experience. Therefore,
gard his reelection prime national Importance.
protect american lives and proper, tie
high foreign countries. This protection the cit
and the nations duty This protection only be
adequately armed and wisely and cOurageOusy
Republican public Of adequate wis
courage. The Democratic party hasn't"
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
Mr.. lands. WELL KNOWN
ORATOR. TO SPEAK TONIGHT

Much interest is manifested in the
Republican meeting to be held at the
Queen Theatre tonight. under the aus.
pices OF the Republican Active As
sociatiOn.
it viii be addressed by former Con
gressman Charles B. Lands of Indi-
ana. now of this city. who is regard
ed as one Of the foremost political
orators of the country.
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
ACCUSED OF LARCENY.

Charged with the larceny Of a suit
Of clothes valued at s25. and Ma
sonic charm. Arthur Johnson. colored.
In City Court this morning was held
under $500 bail and had his case CON
tinued until Friday at the request OF
the State TO permit preparation Of tho
case. Johnson is alleged 20 have
taken the articles from William ID.
Shellady on October 7. He was ar
rested last night by Detective Fair
child.
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
Get NEGROES FROM
SMORE-FILLED House

While patrolling his district about
$50 O'Clock this morning Patrolman
Thomas J. Nirden discovered smoke is
ard, colored. No 1922 Peoples street
After awakening the inmates and see
ing them safely on the street the Off
Ger called the independence Fire Com
pany which extinguished the blaze.
The fire damage to the property
amounted 10 about SIS.
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
MONDAY POWDER FLARE
victim dies OF BURNS

f. ]. Boysen. of No. 1919 South
Third street, Philadelphia, who was
burned i'm the hare-up at Plant No.
. carney Point. y. j.. on Monday
night died at the Delaware Hospital
at o'clock this morning.
The condition OF Thomas w. Miller.
~ New York. who was seriously burn
ed in the same fire, was reported to
be serious.
Boysen's body was taken in charge
Inv Deputy Coroner Nichols. and the
mans relatives in Philadelphia noti-
ned. The body will be shipped to
fhe Boysen home and interment Will
be made in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
ROUND TABLE MEETS.

The first meeting of the fall OF the
reading section OF the Round Table. OF
the New Century Club, will be held
this afternoon. The subject will be
Spiritual Engineering Miss Mary
II. Askew Mather is chairman of the
Round Table. All club members are
invited
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
COLORED REPUBs TO MEET.

Colored Republicans of the Sixth
ward will hold a rally in the National
Theatre. French street, near Eighth.
tomorrow evening. when Dr. Lyons. a
noted orator of Baltiomre. Nd, will
make the address. All colOred voters
of the Sixth ward and other sections Of
the city are urged 70 be present
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
Bv The United Press.


Ell PASO. Tex, oct. 25.-Tho City
OF Chihuahua. capital OF Northern
Mexico, is virtually in a state of siege
today. On the southern and western
sides OF the city. about five miles from
the outskirts heavy forces Of Vnlistas
are entrenched The residents of the
city are almost panic-stricken. fear
ing another attack. United States gov
ernment authorities learned today.
Numerous skirmishes occurred yes
terday between small detachments Of
bandits and Carranza troops The
Vilhstas we're throwing up trenches
and digging rifle pits. making no fur
ther attempt on the city except TO re-
pei attacks.
An evacuation OF the city by the
Mexican de facto government forces
within a short time Is expected by
United States department officials
here. General Trevino. commanding
( the Carranzista garrison in Chihuahua
+ City. Is suffering from a serious short
age Of rife ammunition and the gar
rison lacks sufficient cartridges tC
withstand q determined assault, feein,
citizens declare.
a large quantity Of ammunition an
rihest. sent out with General Ozuna'
I cclumn- last e'eek when Ozunn vet on
70 attack the bandit chief, was reporte
captured by the Villistas when Ozuna'
column was routed Supplies OF am
munition expected from the south ar
held mp through fear they will be takei
by the bandit army commanding tn
railway.
Villas action in throwing up earth
works outside chihuahua City puzzle
military men here.
BY many Il is believed he Is equip
ping his men with newly-captured
munitions and awaiting either evac-
uation ~ The city or an attack by
General Trevino.
Chihuahua City Is the best fortl-
fed military stronghold in Northern
Mexico. The garrison is estimated
to number 5000 men.
Authorities on the border regard
General Obregon's announcement that
twelve thousand de facto reinforce
ments are TO be sent up from the
south as admission that the Carran-
zista forces OF the north have lost
control OF the situation.
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
OrEE BArTLEsHR BIDS
nz Tho United Preys.

~ The United Press.
WASHINGTON. OCT ss.-rhe Newport News shipbuHdins
and prydock Company Ae lowest d four bidders IN
bids opened today by the Navy Departnt slr baieps
It's bid eisericdrssu batue4hD sl0i5oooo and
oleetriedroO batlssAiDs slOs7SOOo each On steam
driven bausshipS it bid HoRsOOOo Tor and s1OS9oo'o
each On two
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
MISS KELLAR Ill.

Miss Helen Kellar, who was booked
TO lecture IN the New Centlry Club
on Thursday evening, November >. has
been Obliged 10 cancel that engage
ment because OF illness. She may not
lecture again this year.
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
70 sTRIEE OF CANADIAN R1LROADERs.

so STRIKE OF CANADIAN RuLROADERs.
by The United PTuSS
OTTAWA Ont Oct s5.-snaser Of Labor 7. W. Crow
received telegram today announcing that all danger
Canadian Pacific strike arcrted and that
between the Canadian Pacific and its employees would be
zac today The win wage Of two cents per
hour
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
CARRANTA ARMY
NEAR PARRAb TO
DRIVE ON VILLA
WaShingtonW Without Definite
Word Regarding the
San Ysabel Clash
REBELS CONTINUE TO
Menace CHIHUAHUA
By The United Press.

BY Inc Onlteu ffeSS.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 25.-Carranza
officials report a column of de facto
troops moving north from Patral
against villa. General Funston mes
saged the War Department today in
the first report In which he has men
toned the latest villa uprising.
Nothing definite as regards the re-
cent action between de facto troops
and Villistas at San Ysabel is known,
said War Department announcement
in connection with the Funston dis
patch
War Department officials have re-
ceived nothing from General Funston
or General pershing to indicate the
truth or falsity OF border reports as
to Villas recent attack.
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
ronAY,s TEMPERATURE.
SIM Ann TIDES

Mouth OF chdstiana.
Evening journal., 1916-10-25
WEATHER

Increasing cIOudiness TO.
night. Thursday, rain.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-06-16

Now Is the time to get your Sum-
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quick Workmanship, prompt delivery.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-06-16
Britain their passports and sent them

Britain their passports and SEM them
home.
But we didn't go to war. Pierce
settled our troubles by negotiation.
When Van Buren, was president a
detachment of Canadian militia, dur
ing the internal troubles in Canada,
boarded the U. 8. ship Carolina in
the American waters of Niagara river,
killed an American member OF the
crew, fred the ship and sent her
adrift over Niagara Falls.
But we didn't go to war. Van
Buren, settled our troubles by e
tiation.
When Jefferson was president Eng
land seized hundreds Of our ships and
Napoleon hundreds more
But We didn't go to war. Jefferson
settled our troubles by negotiation.
When Adams was president France
preyed upon u commerce until she
had piled up in our state department
charges of over 1900 violations Of
neutrality's law.
But we didn't go to war. Adams
settled u troubles by negotiation.
When Washington was president
and, neutrality" first declared, war
c~onvulsed Europe. England and
France seized 400 of our ships and
~coniscated millions Of dollars worth
of our property.
But we didn't go to war. Wash
ington settled our troubles by nego-
tiation.
In his policy Of peaceful negotia-
lions today the president of the Unit
ed States follows the example set him
by the greatest presidents the Demo
cratic party and the greatest presi-
dents the Republican party ever gave
this nation.
Policy Of Negotiation.
ITO maintain our national honor by
peace II we can, by war If we must"
is the motto Of the president Of the
United States.
But before submitting to the chance
and misery Of war, true statesman
that he Is, he proposes to put the rea-
son and justice of negotiation to the
test.
But, say our critics, this policy sat-
isles no one.
They mean 1t does not satisfy those
who would map out a new and un-
tried course for this nation to pursue,