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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
PURSUED AS CUNMAN.
NEGRO FUGITIVE shot

COATEsVlLLB. Pa. Dec. AL
legged to have shot and seriously in
iured another Negro following crap
gamo yesterday, John Baker, a south
ern Negro. was chased by a large
posse for two hours and finally cap
tured on the farm OF J. Hunter
slca-ter two miles south OF here
last night.
Baker was hiding i'm a clump OF
bushes when surrounded An officer
fired into the bhshes and Baker ran
out. AS the Negro stopped to shoot
at the crowd slichter. It is said. fired
two loads from a shotgun. both OF
which struck Baker.
Baker and the other Negro are both
in the Coatesville Hospital in criti-
cal condition Physicians say eighty
nine grains OF shot are imbedded in
Bakers body. The Other man had not
regained consciousness up to a late
hour last night
The shooting was the outcome of an
alteration over $40 which Baker lost
in the crap game at one of the mill
camps After the game he is said
to have bought revolver at the
I pawnshop and then returned to the
I camp.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
JACK dillon QUITS
The FIGHTING Came

Jack Dillon, 1.-THE HOOSier bearcat,-
''the giant Killer has out the ring!
At least that's the word from In
d'anapolis. where Jack has bought a
cafe and started in business, announc-
ing he will never box again.
Recent reversals. due, some say. to
failure Of Dillon 10 keep in condit on,
weighed heavily on the great scrap
per and caused him to give up his
ring career, after several years as a
top-notcher
Dillon has been one OF the most re-
markable boxers the country has ever
produced
Never champion. Dillon has al
ways been the tighter who is going
10 do something"
For fanny years Dillon fought almost
weekly, touring every State where
boxing was permitted and boxing for
small stakes.
lie seldom knocked his man
out. although many opportunities
presented themselves. Dill'n pre-
ierred 10 LET his men stay the linn
" III uIutI 10 uUNNdUN iNtm INT
future bouts.
There was never much doubt OF
Dillon's superiority over such box
ers as George OKnockoutl Brown or
George Chip. He boxed both many
times and usually won on points. but
neither of them ever took the count
from him.
Bouts of that sort brought Dillon
into disrepute in many parts of the
country and in many places he never
was a drawing card on second ap-
pearance.
Dillon was at the height of his ca
reer year ago, when he beat Frank
Moran. Charley Weinert and Tom
Cowler in rapid succession, and was
talked OF as an opponent for Jess
! Willard
Recently he has been unsuccessful
Defeated by Battling Levinsky and
outclassed by Mike Gibbons. Dillor
became discouraged and may never
fight again.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
WOULD IMPROVE THE
Immigration LAWS
Eastern Asia Question Most
Serious Problem Com
missioner Says
298,826 ARRIVALS
HERE LAST YEAR
By he unlted Press.

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 9.--The strong
probability Of vast movement OF i'm
migration from western Asia to the
United States within the next few
years should demand attention in ad-
vance. according to The annual re-
port of Commissioner General Of I'm
migration Caminott to Congress to-
day. This movement was Just com
mencing and was temporarily stayed
with the breaking out of war, says
the report but II is only question
OF time when it VII begin anew, when
doubtless the history OF previous
large migrations will he repeated.
Immigration from Eastern Asia.
saws the report. which has been one
OF our most serious problems for
years, has not YET been solved Mod
ifications and additions TO the pres
emit immigration laws TO cope with
this Oriental invasion. are urged. A
provision TO the Burnett bill. which
has already passed the House and
been reported favorably by Senate
committee is suggested as an ideal
solution.
The fact that no person OF the Mon
golian race, no matter how long n 8
residence here, or devotion TO our
country and institutions. can never
become a citizen. while Monaghan
"by the acc dent Of birth here" may
become such in spite OF adherence 70
the customs and ideals Of the land OF
his people. is an Inconsistency, which
detracts from the dignity of America
citizenship in the opinion OF the com
missioner.
Regarding the necessity for eXclud-
ing aliens on economic grounds"
which question has been before the
judicial and legislative branches Of
the Government, the report says. at
is Just as undesirable from the mont
Of view OF the communities affected,
that an alien shall become a public
charge because he cannot find job
in which he can make a living, as 10
is that he shall become pubic
charge because he is OF poor ply
sioue. or in III realth. or q cripple
During the fiscal year 1914 aliens
10 the number OF 1,21S4s0 migrated
TO the United states In 1915 the to-
tai dropped tn 326. 700 and n the past
year only POS sos entered the country.
Increase OF the medical force for
the examination Of immigrants is
recommended a more Offensive phv-
steal examinaton' having shown bv
experiment rejects a greater percent
. age of those unfit for admission
The service haso been part cularly
active in the past wear. accord'ns IN
the report in combating the evils OF
white slavery" Prosecutions were
5 instituted in sc cases, and 20 con-
+ v'ctions secured. The corresnondinr
figures for 1915 were 66 and So
During the past vcar the Division OF
Information niacad 1915 persons in
emDlovment rs 263 NJ which were
American citizens Fftv-four races
, and 6e different Occupat'ons were rep
resented. f0igures show that Of the
anDlicanis. citizens now nreponderate
, where al ems formerly did
. The renort carries a recommends
, ton for favorable action on the meas
, ure C. Increase the limit Of cosi for
&, the new station at Roeton, recon-
mendation also for additional facili.
ties oil the Mexican border.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
ARMNGTON CASE GOES OER.

The case of H. Arlington, arrested
last Saturday night on charge OF
impersonating a United States Secret
Service officer. which was TO have
been heard by United States District
Court Judge Edward c. Bradford this
morning, was postponed for two
weeks.
Arlington was arrested BY secret
Service Agent Matt Or fin Of Philadel-
mia. the arrest growing out Of the al
legged failure Of Arlington to pay a
bill for LODGING in a PHILADELPHIA hO-
tel It is alleged that Arm 'ngtou rep
resented himself TO be a Secret Ser
vice agent while stopping at the Phil
adelphia hotel
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
IMPORTANT results
.NCHURCH UNIFICATION

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 9-GImportant move
ments Of church unihcation in Amer
lea have advanced during tho last
four years and will have a far-resch-
ing effect upon the mission field. ac-
cording TO the Commission on Foreign
Missions. which reported at today's
session of the auadrennial meeting OF
the Federal Council of the Churches
OF Christ in America.
The report is an exhaustive review OF
mission work abroad, laying stress
upon the great advance that has been
made in cooperation. Discussing
church union, the commission says
"The proposed union Of the MethO-
dist, Presbyterian and Congregational
churches in Canada will not only
deeply influence the home mission
policy and situation In Canada, bul
will deeply affect foreign missions in
many fields. The movement toward
the unihcation OF MethOdism will com.
pletely change the missionary situa.
ton in Latin America and Asia anC
Africa. and is rightly stirring pro
foundly the thought Of the missionary
leaders.
THE events Of the last two years,
the report continues, have made
humanity deeply conscious OF its
unity. To the uttermost corner of the
world the influence of the European
war has extended. Mankind re
eognizes that it is one body in which
each member must suffer or prohi
with every other member.
"In China. where the continental mis-
sions suffered great distress because o
he cutting off of their supplies, the mas
sionary agencies of other lands took a
the burden. In India. the America
Lutherans came to the aid Of Germa
missions, while the entire mission bod
in India asserted itself for funds for th
relief OF German missionaries VIII
might be in need. To relieve the strai
of misunderstanding between Japan an
/ the United States. and to maintain th
! traditional relationship Of common IN
Outstanding and friendship, a substar
/ tial contribution was made in respons
to the call OF the missionaries by I'll
sending of DR.. Mathews. the presiden
of the Federal Council. and DR.. Guile
as a commission OF good will from tn
I churches Of America"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09

East and West will fight out the
gridiron championship OF the country
when Scott High School OF Toledo
and Haverhil CMassl high school
meet
The former team has won the title
in the Middle West by defeating The
strongest teams IN New York, Mich
igan. Ohio. Indiana. Illinois, and
Pennsylvania. and the Massachusetts
school has been conceded Eastern
honors after defeating the best teams
i'm New England. New York. ana
teams in the Southeast.
The success OF the OHIO team has
been due mainly TO the coaching o.
Tom Merrill. former T. OF p. star,
who has built up a powerful scoring
machine and a great defense.
One OF the stars OF the Haverhill
team Is Ralph G'lroy, brother o.
Johnny Gilroy Georgetown star. and
biggest point getter Of the country
this year.
The winner OF the Toledo-Haverhill
game viii play the Pacific coas
champions in San Francisco during
tho Christmas HOLIDAYS
Ton -HaYerhill High School
Stars: Ieff 10 Right GilrOv Quarter
hack; White. Hnlibaek; DELANEY.
Ha'fback: Peurson Can't Fullhnck.
Bottom Raw Scott H'gh School
Stnrs; HIDDEN. End; CoWell Can't
FulIback. Wick. TIaifback: st Bottom,
I sher. Hnlihack.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
CONTINUE LIBEL CASE.

Judge Edward G.. Bradford this
morning heard argument IN the Fed
eral Court in the libel Of n. Il. Amba-
tielos, of New Orleans. owner of the
Greek steamship Efstathios. against
II. Baar and Company. Delaware cor
poration with principal Offices at No.
800 Market street this city in a cause
of contract civil and maritime No
decision was rendered this morning.
for it was deemed necessary on the
part OF the proctor for the llbelant. TO
amend the libel
The claim Is for S2s0.G00 alleged 10
be due for balance on chartered
freight and demurraee az the port Of
lading and also az The port Of dis
charge. Charles II. Hickox. of New
York, appeared as proctor for the Ii
bolant and Frederick y. Brown. OF
New York and Abraham Goldberg. OF
New Orleans. as proctors for the res
pondont.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
Red Sox New Owner Former Bell Hop

and promoted himself shortly after
ward 10 fame. when he became con-
Rected with Uncle Josh Spruceby,'
and uncle Josh Simpkins."
Further running around the country
with an occasional venture in uncer-
tain theatrical productions finally
landed him in Chicago. where he
opened a booking Office and the way
to easy sailing at the same time One
Of HIS best known successes was
isles Of Spice" Another was '"The
Tine, Place and the Girl"
II has been his ambition, he re-
Gently declared TO a friend who lives
here. to own a baseball club. He al
ways has been interested. more oil
less. in spirits. and was largely re-
sponsible for the fact that Jess VIII
lard won the worlds heavyweight
championsh' from Jack Johnson. He
invested heavily IN the promotion OF
the bout. afterward saying he did II
solely to bring the championship
| back TO n white man.
Frazee also financed the worlC
tour Of James ]. Jeffries and Frank
] Gotch several years ago.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
GERMANS TAKE $4,000
RUMANIAN PRISONERS

LONDON. Dec 9.-Disaster follows
disaster for the beaten Rumanians.
More troops, outmaneuvered and sur
rounded 10y Won Mackensen. have been
forced TO surrender In the last oigh-
teen hours Berlin has announced the
capture Of $1,000 Rumanians and
twenty-six guns.
The main body Of Russians and Ru-
manians, greatly depleted by steady
losses. is stlll in retreat. leaving Wal
lachia 10 the Teutons. In RumaRia
the pursuit has gained ground is the
latest bulletin from Berlin. while Pc
trogram admits that the retirement
cont nues.
Fears that the Rumanian army in
the Prahoya Valley north Of Ploesci
would be lost have been realized Il
did not retreat quickly enough when
the swift Teuton advance on Ploesci
threatened 10 cut the only line OF re-
treat. the Ploesci- Bucharest railroad.
Caught Between Two Fires.
Bayarians commanded by General
. Won Delimensingen dashed forward
( and cut the railroad. placing them
selves in the rear of this army Their
: the Austrians and Hungarians. who
had long opposed the Rumanians from
the front. attacked and the Ruman'au
we're caught between upper anC
I neither millstones The greater por.
tion OF this army. which long hello
az bay the Teutons attacking from
the north. was captured There is M
news OF the whereabouts OF Genera
Averescu. accounted Rumania's fore
mos, field geenrai. who when las
heard OF was i'm command
The coup do grace has been adj
mnistered 10 the Orsova army. which
was cut of IN western Rumani;
when Cra'ova was taken nearly
month ago. Il laid down its arm.
on Wednesday S 600 strong. Will
twenty Sis cannon General Cyanda
Rumania's foremost artillery expert
has been reported commanding This
army
For three weeks The Orsova army
originally some $1,000 strong. was har
ried tn western Rumanh by a pursu
ing column OF Austrian and German
troops shut OF from an aid bv thl
grea, Uailoi Teuton troops 10 the east
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
MAYOR WILL talk OF
Government At Meeting

Following the banquet OF st. James
Brotherhood on Thursday night it is
proposed to have on next Monday
night in Grace Church chapel a dis
cussion OF municipal affairs. Mayor
Price. W. B. Megear, David Snellen-
burg and William ]. McCorkindale will
introduce the discussion in brief ad
dresses. The subject will be. "Our
City and Our Responsibility 70 Inn
prove it," The City Council has been
invited to be present. It will be an
open meeting and an opportunity will
be afforded for all TO engage in a gem
eral discussion on the present condi-
tons and the needs of the city
The st. James Brotherhood de-
sires TO invite all men who are in
terested to be with them and take
part in the general discussion. The
addresses will begin at $50 o'clock.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
BY The United Press

10y Inc Lnlte0 IfeSS.
PEORIA. ILL., Dec. S.-Harry Fra
zee, now owner Of the Boston Red
SoX, worlds champion baseball club,
got his start to fame much the same
as did Joseph L. Lammin. late owner
OF the club It was in this city. years
and years ago that Frazee, as a boy,
worked in the old Peoria hotel as a
bell-hop. Frazee was a good bell
hon, and a reputation that clings with
him 10 this day was established among
the patrons.
Hopping bells in The Peoria hotel.
however. didn't last very long, for
Frazee jumped his job and went to
bll-posting company. where he also
became expert. His bill posting made
him a habitue Of local theatres. and
ambition just naturally pushed him
along until ne finally landed a Job
with a burlesque company as a ban
ner man." one Of the bill posters who
Is second i'm advance work.
/ Frazee's climb to fortune started
soon after that. Tie saved his money
until he had enough to procure ar in-
terest I'm "Maloneys Wedding Day"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
Federal CONTROL
OF CAR PROBLEMS
]. c. c. Makes RecOmmen-
dalton TO Congress To-
day on the Subject
REASONABLE RATES
STRONGLY URGED
By The United Press.


WASHINGTON. Dec. 9.-with the
country still suffering from the snort
age Of freight cars, the Interstate
Commerce Commission reporting to
Congress today, recommended Fed
eral control of the problems. It
suggested such contrOl cover inter-
change OF cars and compensauons for
the general use of cars OF other"
lines to relieve present conditions.
The shortage, the report pointed out
is the result of demands for American
goods abroad, and there has been but
little change therein since spring.
when steps to remedy conditions were
taken.
AS congestion or terminals is partly
responsible it is not always a
shortage" Of cars that makes trans
portal on slow OF inadequate. the re-
port said. II deplored embargoes on
certain goods, but took the view that
! they are not altogether unavoidable
In the present circumstances.
Standardization Of reasonable
rates is strongly urged. The commits
] = vi WUulu nave Apubi too say " nat ~
reasonable rate at a certain date
and have this stand, unless altered by
I the commiss on Such a practice
would have a vital effect on rate max
ing OF the future. it is believed.
The report also recommended thai
carriers be required TO give at least
two months notice of proposed in
creases.
On the matter of rate control. the
commission advocated that it be au
thorized TO cooperate with State Com
missions in rate sputes and to ac
as a sort of official umpire. Other
recommendation included:
Authorization for the commissio
to punish witnesses I'm contempt, OF
persons intimidating witnesses. en-
largement Of the commission; legis
lation governing railway captaliza
ton; laws requiring use Of steel car
in passenger service.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
Delaware CITY PLEASED
WITH Fish hatchery plan

Special 20 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DELAWARE CITN. Del. Dec. o.
Fishermen OF this place are very
much interested i'm tho fish hatchery
proposition which has been passed by
the House. Tho hatchery is Of especial
interest as Il has been the agitation
Of the fishing people Of this State.
which has brought tho matter to
whore it now stands.
For years the people Of Delaware
/ have ag.tated fish hatchery as the
/ only possible method OF saving the
shad and sturgeon industry on the
! Delaware river. Now that the move.
ment apparently will materialize ia
something OF vast benefit to the fsb
I ormen he fishermen are eager THAI
the hatchery he located where il
should be located. and not placed in
/ Pennsylvania
AZ a recent meeting of the Poe Liter
airy Society the following officers wcr
clcc'ed: President. Miss Martha Da, ia
son; vice prcsidcn'. Harry Morrow III
crarv secretary. Gertrude Corhit To
cordine secretary. Miss Emma Schacler
publicity secretary, Christie Coale
The Brotherhood OF Andrew anl
Philip will hold "a rally in the Methods
/ Episcopal Church ON Thursday evening
December A. Inc speaker will be Nh
noted ROY. H. y. Falconcr. who vii
/ talk ON "rhe All Round Christian
First Sergeant John Thompson yes
+ to-day completed thirty years ser,ic
n the army. Orders placing him on th
] o. ired list arc expected in few days.
Dr. T. J. kinsmou, bishop Of Della
ware. viii make his animal visit 4
Christ =. =. Church ON Sunday. Deccni
Der ~.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
HELp on LARcENY CHARGE.

Charged win larceny OF suit OF
blue serge clothes and an Overcoat and
other articles. William r. Davis. in
City Court this morning was held under
$500 hail for Court oi General Sessions
Davis was arrested yesterday follow
ing q hearing in court or @ charge ol
driving od an automobile without the
consent OF the owner lie is alleged 20
have taken the articles from Niillard
Holland from the Hotel Robinson. at
Delaware City, wh,ro Holland wa.
living.
Holland said he had not seen the ar
ticles siucc October l6 until shown III,
overcoat this morning when he identified
Il as his own.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
Federal ARNOR PLANT
LIKELY TO Be Inland

Although the report of Secretary OF
the Navy Daniels has not been made
public, it was learned today that there
is little. If any. possibility that the
government armor plant will be locat-
cd in any of the coastal States OF IN
close proximity of the Canadian Dor
der. Some point in the middle vest
ern area, having good connection with
the mineral supply sources and trans
portation facilities 70 coast points but
sufficiently remote TO remove danger
of destruction by any hostile invading
force. is virtually certain to be Sc
lected.
An application to have the govern
ment armor plant seated on the river
near New Castle was made TO the
Navy Department
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
pnErR NOT FOR HUSBAND.

The charge against Herman CIR fifth
colored. Of breach of the peace with
his wife. Marian. was dismissed IN
CITY Court this morning when the
wife admitted she took a poker TO
bed with her.
.What was Inc purpose of the
pokerg' Marian was asked.
IL always do that at night 10 use
with the stove Marian replied.
Herman was declared TO have Gre
ated a fuss while drunk
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
IOHNsON LEARNs 4 LESSON.

Because ne resented what he term
"a the interference" Of officer Jas
A. Kelley at A and Townsend streets
and again near Third street last night,
Richard Johnson, colored, in City
Court this morning. was arraigned on
charges of disorderly conduct and re-
sisting an officer and fined 81 and
costs in the first case and 50 and
costs IN the other
Officer Kelley declared there was a
fight, and thai when he went 10 stop
IL Johnson told him it was none OF
his (Reilley's) business"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
BRACk TX MEN AT BANQUET.

Members Of the Brack-Ex Club held
their annual banquet IN their club
house last evening. After the dinner
speeches were made by Benjamin A.
Groves. Benjamin Dickey and l.. B.
Leach
The members and their guests pres
cnt We're. Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Leach,
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Gciger. Mr.. and Mrs.
". Scott Monckton. Mr.. and Mrs ID.
Herman Hettinger, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Miller Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Dougherty, Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Fidance
Alr. and Mrs. Elmer Elliott. Mr. and
Mrs John Lombardo. John Dougherty
Daniel DonahOe, Frank Dickey. Benja.
min l.. Dckoy, BENJAMIN A. Groves
Daniel Wellar. Mrs. b. Geiger. Miss
Edith McCrossan, Mrs. l.. Ecktoi
and William Fennimcre
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
HE PLEADS DRUNKENNESS.

Declaring he was intoxicated and
aid not know what he was doing,
George Wilson. arraigned in CITY
Court this morning on a charge OF lar
ceny, admitted he might have taken a
pair Of shoes from a stand in front
Of the store Of Henry Cohen on Front
street yesterday afternoon. He was
arrested yesterday by Oficer Roden-
heiser. In court this morning he was
held under $500 bail for Court OF Gen.
erai Sessions
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
Nd EXCTsE NOR REGGING

There Is no excuse for begging
now. There is plenty of work foI
ALL" Judge Churchman told Thomas
l.. McCue. arraigned In City Court
this morning on a charge OF begging
McCue was arrested yesterday by
Officer Devinish at Second and Market
streets after he had stopped several
people and asked them for money. He
was fined $40 and costs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
MARRIAee LlogMsEs IN oEMAMD

During the past lew DAYS there mas
been a big demand for marriage H.
censes here Many OF the parties
came from out OF town and this
morning when the Young people leari-
ed that they could not be married
today they went TO Elkton
Magistrate Gluckman issued a mar
riage license to Edward Kline and
Anna Rothstein, Of No. 301 South
Head street.
Magistrate Theodore W. Francis Is
sude a marriage license 70 John A.
Scheiber Of No. 629 West Third stree.
ana Eta Han McVey No. 5l0 Monroe
street and TO Edward A. Nenah,c,
OF Blades and Ethel Coulburn of sea
ford
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-09
cONCERT on MONpAY NIGHT.

Madame Elena Gerhardt, one of the
most popular lieder singers in the
world, will be the soloist at the Phila-
deIphia Orchestra concert TO be given
on Monday evening in The Playhouse.
Haydn's symphony viii be played by
the orchestra. Leopold StOkowski,
the noted musical director. will direct.