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Evening journal., 1916-04-17
Germany WILL CO
LIMIT TO AVOID
BREAK With us.
While Kaiser Keeps Cables
Hot, Wilson Prepares
Last Word on Issue
MESSAGE MAY Be
Dispatched TONIGHT
BY ROBERT J. BENDER.
Iniied pro.s Staff Oorresnondent.

WASHINGTON. April l7.-Presidcnt
Wilson's communication to Germany on
the D-boat situation probably will 90
tonight. II was stated at the White
House today the President had devoted
practically all at his attention TO prop
Rration OF the paper Saturday aud sun
day and expects 10 put the last work
ON IL this afternoon.
All of the preliminary work has been
completed 10y Secretary lansing. and it
is probable the President will not confer
with the Secretary of state again before
the communication is dispatched.
II was stated officially today the
cabinet already has ratified the sub
stance Of the message aud that there
is no necessity Of holding il mp for "A
final review of the cabinet tomorrow.
II is still held likely that when the
communication is completed the Presi-
dent will 90 over it with members Of
the House and Senate foreign relations
committee, hut thus far he has made no
request for an appointment with Sen
ator Stone or Representative Flood,
chairman Of the respective committees.
While the communication will be
on the cables probably late tonight or
carly tomorrow morning, II Is not be-
lleved the contents will be made pub
lie before Wednesday or Thursday"
The message is described as Official
notice to Germany that the cOntin-
uance of friendly relations depend
now on action. rather than words.
With this the suggestion is carried
that promises Of reparation and pun
ishment OF the commander in the Sus-
sex incident will not suffice: that the
position Of this government on the
submarine question is based on a COM
plete review Of U-bOat activities OK
tending from the time the Lusitania
was sunk. Belief is expressed in Off
cial circles that there must be an
entire change by Germany in undersea
fighting il hope is to be held out for
future friendly intercourse between
the two nations
Unofficial reports from Berlin that
Germany is prepared to meet this gov
ernments position on the Sussex case
have brought official expression that
this would be not enough and a more
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
CROWDS FLOCK TO
HEAR Evangelist
Rev. Mr.. Stephens Tells
Pennsgrove Audience
That Indifference
Must Go
DECLARES BELIEF IN
A HELL FOR SINNERS

'Is There a He'll and Does God
Send Anyone There?" was the subject
of a sermon by Evangelist Stephens
at Pennsgrove last night He preach
ed from the text Ezekiel 1910: "As
l live. saith the Lord. find no pleas.
ure in the death of the wicked
Before 7.30 o'clock a crowd had
jammed into every evailable seat and
the children had TO be taken from the
audience and brought around the plat
form so that their seats might be
given TO adults.
Hell is just as real and certain a
place as heaven" said Evangelist
Stephens, although there are lots
OF people who hate TO admit It, chiefly
because they know in their hearts
that Is where they are bound.
"You fellows are asking Is there @
hell and say yes, there certainly is a
Continued on Page 2.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
SPRAYING SOLUTION
|. EXTINGUISHES blaze
Ardenites Use Odd Method
For Putting Out Fire at
McKinStrey Bungalow
WOMEN ALSO HELP
IN FIGHTING FLAMES

Hundreds OF Ardenites. who we're
seeking recreation from their daily la
bors. some by spraying the fruit trees
on their plots at Arden yesterday
afternoon. received the first thrill OF
the season. This was when the rail-
road engine tire suspended from the
huge pole near the home OF Robert
Woollery. and used as a fire alarm. be-
gan pealing forth an alarm. In an in
slant housewives deserted their homes
and started on run for the scene OF
the fire. Sherwood Forest The femi-
nine fire fighters were armed with
brooms. rugs, water kettles and
buckets.
Male members OF the colony also re-
sponded with tree sprayers strapped
on their backs. When the fire fight
ers arrived on the scene. dense clouds
OF smoke were arising and the flames
Continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
GERNANS-FRENCH
SEEM LOCKED IN
VERDUN battle
No Gains on Either Side
Since Saturday When
KaiSer'S Army Advanced
ARTILLERY EXCHANGE
ON The MEUSE Line
BY The United Press.

PARIS. April 17-German artillery
directed a violent cannonade against
French positions on the west bank Of
the Mouse last night. but there we're
no important infantry fights on the
Verdun front. the war Office reported.
The bombardment was particularly
violent in AvocOurt wood. where the
Germans have been shelling French
works heavily since Saturday morn
ing. on Dead Mans Hill and in the
Cumieres wood.
The French did not return to the
attack on the east bank Of the Meuse.
where a sudden charge Saturday night
resulted in the capture of German
trench portion south Of Douaumont.
with 200 prisoners. The night was
calm on this front. excepting south OF
Haudromont. where artillery on both
sides was active.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
SUE COUNTY FOR
WATER MAIN DAMAGE
Water Board Directs Solicitor
Hastings to Proceed
With Litigation
CITY WILL REPAIR
BREAK AT ONCE

City Solicitor Daniel o. Hastings
will enter suit against the Levy Court
for the cost of repairs to the water
main at Third street bridge.
At the weekly meeting Of the Water
Commissioners today, City Engineer
Hopes presented the correspondence
with the Levy Court regarding the
damaged main at Third street bridge.
The correspondence covered the wa
ter main subject, and the fact that
the Levy Court had refused to ac-
knOwlege its liability in the matter
Chief Engineer Hopes wrote City
Solicitor Hastings again last week
to take up the question with the
county. Mr.. Hastings replied that
from what he could understand Of
the case the Levy Court is liable for
the damage to the main. He did not
think IL would interfere with the legal
status Of the case for the department
to go ahead and make. the necessary
repairs at once. He will now ar
range for the case to come before the
May term of court The suit will be
brought against the individual men,
bers Of the Levy Court.
Upon motion of Captain Wilson. the
Water Board today ordered the cores
pOndence placed in the minutes of the
body. Chief Engineer Hopes was in
structed to proceed with the repairs
TO the main. A general discussion of
the condition Of the main was engaged
in by the commissioners and engi-
neers. Mr.. Hopes will have another
examination made Of the main and
then ask for bids.
The contract for printing the annual
report Of the department was awarded
10 the Mercantile Printing Company.
The weekly payroll amounting tC
$1.336.03. was ordered paid.
City Treasurer William J. Highfielt
reported a bank balance Of S19.757. Al
10 credit Of the water department.
Secretary Belts reported a receip
OF 50 from miscellaneous sources.
Assistant City Engineer Van TrumI
I'm his weekly report stated that th'
pumpage for the week ending on Sat
urday last was SO.O71 $50 gallons. Fo
the corresponding week last year thu
pumpage was 69.557 $50 gallons.
The LAZY Mackenzie Film COmpan,
was granted a continuance until Ma,
3. W. W. Knowles. counsel for thu
company. Informed the court that tn
case most likely would be settled be
Tore May Is.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
Pending Investigation, ObregOn Asks Carlos
Carranza to Confirm Report That Bandit
Died Two Weeks Ago Following Amputa-
ton Of His Right Leg.
u. S. ARMY WILL RETURN HOME
IF REPORT IS FOUND TO BE TRUE

group OF Americans including a num-
Der who knew him intimately. They
expected to meet at Chihuahua the
body taken from the lonely grave i'm
the mountains west of Statevo which
Carranza authorities say is that OF
villa. The grave was pointed out
by a former Nilllsta colonel in re-
turn for amnesty.
It is generally supposed here that
II villa Is dead the American soldiers
soon will be withdrawn from Mexico
General Pershing knows Villa.
Pershing was near the spot where
the supposed body of villa was ox-
humod. II he was not asked to
identify the remains IL is hoped here
that he may be able to report some
thing definite about the circumstances
OF Villas end.
The story from unconfrmod Mexi-
can sources is that villa died two
weeks ago following the amputation
of his right leg. due to a wound suf-
fered in the fight with the Guerrero
Carranza garrison on March 2S He
was said to have been secretly buried
by few OF his men.
Some of the Americans who left for
Chihuahua today marched with villa
for months during his campaigns
against Huerta and know practically
his every physical popularity. Unless
the corpse is badly mutilated or de-
composed they will not be deceived
American officials have feared since
Villa was first reported dead or dy,
ing that Mexicans might produce Z
body said to be Villas. make a hur
ried Identification and then bury II a
a means Of terminating the Unite
States expeditions presence on Mex
can soil.
Carlos Carranza. nephew Of N
dc facto governments chief. heade
the Carranza detachment. which 10
Gated the supposed body OF villa. The.
are understood TO be bringing the re
mains on a special train due in Chi
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
DENY ANY MISUSE Of
FUNDS By militia
Delaware With Eight Com
panieS Maintains Regi-
mental Organization,
It's Pointed Out
ALL ABOVE CAPTAINS
TO BE PAID IN FUTURE

Senator Borah, of Idaho in his attack
on the various States because of the
manner in which Federal appropriations
for the State militia are expended, cited
Delaware as an instance. The Idaho
senator declared the Ss,OO0OOO available
annually for use Of the guard under the
Dick militia law had been "shamefully'
utilized by officers to the exclusion OF
enlisted men and that some Of il had
been "embezzlcd." Senators Reed
Pomerene and others defended tn,
giardsmen.
Referring to Delaware, Senator Boraf
quoted the following figures from the
report Of the War Department;
Camp Of Instruction, Delaware. 1912
troops in attendance, four companies
total payments TO officers, 81 ,937.Sl; tC
enlisted men, S625.G0."
The Senate adopted amendments pro
Continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
FINE CHAUFFEUR $40
FOR RECKLESS DRIVING

Arthur Foraker was fined SO and
costs in City Court today. on a charge
OF recklessly driving an automobile
yesterday. at Twenty-hfth and Market
streets. The car operated by Foraker
and owned by George orell. OF Odessa,
collided with an automobile driven by
Mrs. Mary W. Mullin, OF Claymont.
Mrs. Mullin was not injured but her
car was badly damaged. Mrs. Mullin
said Foraker was driving on the wrong
side OF the street at the time Of the
accident. Ferguson denied this.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
ALL DRENCHED when
WOMEN STOP OFFICERS

Kate Robinson and Julia Wallace,
both colored. we're arraigned in City
Court today on a charge OF solicit
ing. It is alleged that they ap-
preached Detectives Riley and Ma
honey on High street, on Saturday
night and attempted 10 hold them up.
believing them TO be Carney Point
powder men. While the cOnversa-
tion was going on someone threw a
bucket OF water on the quartette
drenching all of them.
Both women we're arrested on a
charge OF improper conduct and each
fined $50 and costs in City Court to-
day.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
find COAST Guard
DEAD ON LEWES beach
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
LEWES. Del, April l7.-Kendal
Prettyman, a member Of the Lewes
coast guard. was found dead on the
beach saturday, death being due to
heart trouble. His face was buried in
the sand Prettyman had left for his
shore leave and when he failed 10 go
home at the time expected, members OF
the family got in communication with
the station and were told that he had
been gone for some time. Inquiries were
made about the town and the station
again notified. Then it was that mem
bers of the coast guard started TO patrol
the beach and found him.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
RECEIVE DIR. WATT TONIGHT.

The Rev. DR.. Robert Watt, the new
district superintendent Of the Whining
ton District NJ. +. Conference, will be
given a reception in Grace Nj. T. Church
this evening. The reception will be at
tended by the Methodist ministers and
their wives and the members of the Off
cial boards of the various Methodist
churches Of this city.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
BOY IS DISMISSED ON
PROMISE TO LEAVE HOME

George Hoffman was charged in
City Court today by his mother, Mrs.
Flora Hoffman. with breach OF the
peace. Mrs. Hoffman said her son
used improper language at his home
at night and created such disturbance
that she could not sleep. Hoffman
said he would leave home and upon
promising not to annoy his mother
any further. he was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
FINE THIS sPREDHR.

Alexander Ferguson was fined S25
and costs in City Court today on a
charge Of driving an automobile thirty
miles an hour on Delaware avenue be-
tween Madison and Van Buren streets.
Ferguson said he was trying out a
machine he had repaired and as il was
a noisy car he did not realize he was
going so fast
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
ACCUSED OF LIQUOR SALE.

The police raided the house at No.
317 West Third street yesterday and
arrested Elizabeth Lambson, colored.
on a charge OF selling beer to Sadie
johnson. Elizabeth said that she
wanted the case continued until
Thursday. as she did not have enough
money at this time TO engage a law
yer Her request was granted. Ten
persons found in the house we're held
as witnesses.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
SUFFERS BROKEN WRIST.

While cranking his automobile thi:
morning, ]. NJ. Lenderman, contractor
suffered 2 broken wrist. He went tC
the Delaware Hospital, where he had the
X-ray put on it, after which the wrist
was set by his brother, Dr. +. Harvey
Lenderman. ne accident happened al
the corner Of Delaware avenue and Lau
rel street.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
'PEcK's BAD BOY"
AUTHOR is DEAD.
BY The United Press.

Bv The United Press.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. April IL
George w. Peck, author Of "Peck's Bad
Bow" twice governor Of Wisconsin, for
mer mayor OF Milwaukee, and editor Of
the Milwaukee sun, is dead az his home
here today after a short illness. lie
was IS years old.
Peck was hest known as the author
Of the "Bad Boy series. lie wrote the
stories for his own amusement, selling
the copyright for a nominal fee. The
publishers made fortune. Peck event
ually made a fortune on royalties from
his writings.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
GERMAN is NATURALlzEo.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del. April 17.-At the
April term of the Kent county courts
today, Justus DIETRICH. German,
was granted naturalization papers.
A divorce decree nisi was granted
to John +. Collins from Laura Collins,
on the ground OF ,.esertion.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
INCREASES FAMILY SuPpoRr.

Fred Shackleton was arraigned m
City Court today on charge of non
support Of his wife and lS-months-old
daughter. He had been giving his wife
but 81 a month, although he earns S2j
a week and bonus at the plant of the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Corporation.
Judge Chuchman ordered him 10 pay 81
week and give S40O bail. j. Frank
Ball gave notice Of an appeal.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
ACCUSE HER OF LIQUOR SALE.

Ulysses Duckery. a negress, aged
% years. OF No. SO3 East Eixth street,
was arraigned in City Court today on
a charge OF selling beer to John
Bigan without a license. The case
was continued until Thursday
Thomas p. Mooney, a witness, was
held In 500 bail.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
French DROP BOMBS
ON GERMAN WARSHIP
BY The United Press.

PARIS. April IA French aviator
dropped sixteen bombs from an al
titude Of only 100 yards on the decks
of a German warship in the North
Sea. the war Office announced this
afternoon.
The French plane flew so low that
it Is believed the bombardment had
good effect. Aviators were active last
night on the Verdun front and east of
the fortress, despite the heavy fog.
French air squadrons bombarded the
railway stations at Contains, Pagny,
Arnevillo and Rompach.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
MINISTER'S GO TO PREsBYTERY.

Ministers and delegates OF the Pres
byterian churches OF this city to the
ninety-second annual meeting OF the
Presbytery OF New Castle. which
meets at Milford this evening. left To-
day to attend the meeting. The Rev.
U. Franklin Smily. pastor OF West
Presbyterian Church. the retiring
moderator OF the Presbytery, will
preach at the session tonight.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
By The United Press.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, april IT,
General Pershing left Cusihulrlachlc
with n cavalry detachment 10 view
the body being brought TO Chlhua-
hua. claimed 10 he that Of villa, Il
was announced at headquarters TO-.
day.
Pershlng should be able TO give
positive advlces In a few hours as to
whether the body is that OF the fugi-
tive bandit unless the corpse Is In
such condition as to prevent lden.
tiiicatiOn.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
FORGTvES MAN WHO PUNCHED.

william T. Chandler was arraigned
in City Court today on a charge Of
assault and battery on Frank ]. Hoff-
man. The latter said Chandler hit
him on the nose with his fist. but he
(Hoffman) did not wish to press the
charge against Chandler. Chandler
was then dismissed.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
MILLER GOES TO NEW YORK

York. arrived in Wilmington on Sat
urday with requistion papers for
Earl d. Miller, under arrest here on
the charge Of non-support Of his wife
and child Miller was taken back
] to New York.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
prrCn PROTEsr noRE Holp.UF.

By United Press.
BERLIN Via Wireless to sayvnie N 2, Aprn lI--rh,
Dutch Government another protest to Ens'ans
against the detention mail alleging that registers
letters containing vaiuabes have been detained dispa.ehss
from the Hague today reported The Dutch Government
ands the return o. the letters and compensation rnar
note was addressed to Frasca
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
BY The United Press.


MEXICO CITY. April '17.-War
Minister Obregon today tolegraphed
TO Carlos Carranza. nephew OF Gen
eral Carranza. asking him 10 confirm
II possible, the report that Villas
body has been found.
I'm view OF the numerous telo-
graphic reports from Chihuahua
City and Juarez. officials were 10.
clined TO believe the news may b,
true. Il was pointed out, however
that similar reports have beer
spread by the Villistas TO Stacker
the pursuit OF the bandit leader an,
have been found to be false. Gen
eral Carranza. busy with the fes
tivities arranged In honor OF his ar
rival, would make no comment TO
day either on the report of villa
death or the negotiations with IN
United States.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
SMASHED DOOR WITH BRICK.

and costs in City Court today on a
charge of disorderly conduct. Officer
Flynn said Name broke the door at
No. 115 West Liberty street by throw
ing a brick against it early yesterday
morning
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
ny +. II. CONKLE

United Press Stan Correspondent
FL PASO. Tex. April 17.-Villa
may be dead as reported. but army
officials here today we're anxious that
the body Of the bandit leader be
identified as well as Mexicans.
A train left Juarez for Chihuahua
before dawn today, with small
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
GARCIA AWAITS VIVA NEWS

By The United PTees
WASHINGTON. D. c. Aprn l7.-Mszican Consul saf'
stated this afternoon that neither be General GaV'
Iuarsn had any oeisI confirmation Of recovery or asal
ssatop Of villas BODY In any s.snt Garcia Iaid The id'.
..,on would b, sun on account o. IsnEn Of um' ts
body reported vfuss was buried
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
NE DISTURBED MEETING.

Isaac Worries, colored. was fined 81
and costs in City Court today for dis
turbing a Salvation Army meeting at
Fifth and King streets on Saturday
night.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
FINE SEVEN FOR DRUNKRNNRsS.

Seven persons were arraigned in
City Court today on the charge Of
drunkenness.
James Matthews, who was in court
in January. was fined SO and costs.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
FINED FOR RESTAURANT ROW.

william Langston was fined 81 and
costs in City Court today on a charge
OF disorderly conduct in a restaurant
on South Market street on Saturday
night.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
CONTINUE LARCENY CHARGE.

In City Court today the case Of
Matthew Finley. charged with the
larceny Of 500 and a sweater and cap.
the property Of John Z. Mitchell, was
continued until tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
MORL sHlPs SUM

8y United Press
LONDON april 1.-THE Norwegian Glendoon has
ocen saeea sunk The British steamer Harroyian un
armed merohantman has been 'unk shipping regise
Gendoon. The Hanovan displaced 1900 SIS
ss5 feet ong she built 1914 and owned IN London
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
se1s .4es IN LIBRARY FUNp.

The total contributions reported for
the new Wilmington Institute IL
brary fund today was sl6,052.s5, max.
ing a grand total of s21s, s,492.05.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
fear One American went
DOWN With INVERLYON

BY The United Press.
LONDON, April 17.-One or two
Americans may have been among
Continued on Page TWO.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
ToDAYlS TEMPERATURES.

At the Evening Journal once.
90 A. M..... SO 1901 p. NJ. 81
90 A. n ... 81 100 p. NJ. 90
SUN AND TIDES.
Evening journal., 1916-04-17
WEATHER

Showers this afternoon;
fair tonight and Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-09

REPRESENTATIVES, IN CONGRESS.
General Election, November Z, 1916.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-21
Look :. and Feel
Clean Sweet and
Fresh Every Day
@Y
Drink a glass OF zeal het 1@ater
before breakfast &c wash
out polsonss
Amaz asss

Life is not merely to live, but Il
live well, eat well, digest well. WORE
verl, sleep we'll, look we'll. What q
siorious conditions to attain, and YET
how very easy it is if one will ony
adopt the morning inside bath.
Folks who are accustomed to feel
dull and heavy when they arise, split
ting headache, stuffy from cold, foul
tongue, nasty breath. acid stomach,
can, instead feel as fresh as daisy
by opening the sluices of the system
each morning and flushing out the
whole of the internal poisonous stag
nant matter
Everyone, whether ailing, sick or
well, should, each morning before
breakfast, drink glass of real hot
water with teaspoonful of limestone
phosphate in it to wash from the
stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels the
previous days indigestible waste,
sour bile and poisonous toxins; thus
cleansing, sweetening and purifying
the entire alimentary canal before
putting more food into the stomach.
The action of hot water and limestone
phosphate on an empty stomach is
wonderfully invigorating. 1t cleans
out all the sour lamentations, gases,
waste and acidity, and gives one a
splendid appetite for breakfast. While
you are enjoying your breakfast the
water and phosphate is quietly extract
ing a large volume of water from the
blood and getting ready for a thor
ough flushing of all the inside organs.
The millions of people who are
bothered with constipation, bilious
spells, stomach trouble, rheumatism;
others, who have sallow skins, blood
disorders and sickly compilations are
urged to get quarter pound of lime
stone phosphate from the drug store
which will cost very little, but is
sufficient to make anyone a pronounc-
ed crank on the subject of internal
sanitation. adyt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-21
A LONESOME MOVE.

So far as the four candidates for gov
ernor are concerned the sentiment il
favor of the sale of the w. & A. has
met deaf ear 1t appears to use that
four men, and other political lights
and aspirants, are afraid of the new
born thrill.
The basis of credit; the backbone Of
Georgias finance; the bulwark of
prestige-all those pretty tributes have
been heaped upon the state road. And
now the visions of the extension of the
road to the sea looms low on the be-
ciouded horizon.
There is time coming-it may be
delayed, when Georgia's citizenship
will pass law which refuses a right of
a sovereign state to raise it's own prop
erty against and to the detriment OF
private individuals.
If the people of state must foster
the old motto Of equal rights to all
and special privileges to none" then
why shouldn't the people through the
name of the state refuse to submit tc
any other plans than those which arc
fair.
1t may not come this year, nor two
years from now-but before many
years the W. & A. road will prove &
stumbling block for politicians whc
are opposed to its sale now.