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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
TROOPS AS They Depart
TO Be SHOWN IN MOVIES

One Of the fastest Photographic
stunts on record was made by a stan
Of special camera men under the
management Of the Victoria Theatre.
who went to the State Rife Range
yesterday morning and took moving
pictures of the troops breaking camp
and then went to New Castle and
snapped the Delaware boys as they
boarded the trains for Deming' New
Mexico Then the camera men hur-
ried TO their studios in Philadelphia
worked all night and will return the
completed film to Wilmington in time
for showing at the Victoria Theatre
his afternoon and evening.
The pictures taken show the troops
breaking camp. packing up. en-
route to the train. bidding sweet
hearts and wives farewell aud en-
training. Despite the rain the cam
era men were able to register some
good features Of the departure OF the
.roops and these will be shown today
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
AT THE PLAYHOUSE.

House Peters, with Barbara Ten
nant as co-star in the film drama,
1.-The Closed Road" will be the feature
at The Playhouse today and tomor--
row. and the public will have an op-
portunity of seeing another William
A. Brady made film drama, which is
above the ordinary both in the charac-
ter of the production, the scenic eff
fects and the company which is
chosent to present it. for the company
which is supporting Mr.. Peters and
Miss Tenant is one Of the best which
could possibly be obtained. The Play
house is always cool and comfort
able. and is a delightful place in
which to spend a day or evening. The
quality Of the films which are shown
are in keeping with the quality and
character OF the house. and the public
has not been long in approaching that
an entertainment out OF the ordinary
for a remarkably low price of admis-
sion, considering the quality of the
entertainment is being offered at The
Playhouse.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
MANY INQUIRIES AND
SALES At DUPONT CITY.

Great activity is noticeable at du-
Pont City. a large and well located
realty development near Pennsgrove,
n J.. on the Pennsgrove-Salem troll
ley line and paralleling the new
boulevard between Pennsgrove and
Salem for a considerable distance.
This property is directly opposite
what IS known as gate 4. Of the Deep
Water Plant and also skirts the Deep
Water Canal DUPONT City is In
charge of NJ. Neustadter one Of the
best known realty brokers east and
south.
SALES and inquiries are extremely
gratifying" said Mr.. Neustadter to
an EVENING JOURNAL reporter to-
day. I'VE have a force Of men at
work at dupont City developing the
same along high-class lines. and We
expect TO close out our entire hold
ings in a short time. dupont City
aptly illustrates the fact that the
home-seeker or business man is quick
TO discern a distinctive subdivision.
We are extremely gratified with the
progress Of sales and believe we are
giving splendid value for the amount
invested
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
J. FRANK HANLY.

J. Frank Hanly, nominated for the
Presidency by the Prohibtionists as
sembled in convention in st. Paul
was formerly a Republican and as
such was elected governor OF Indiana
in 1905, serving until 1909. He has
been also a member Of the Indiana
Senate and of the national house OF
representatives and ran for the Uni
ted States Senate in 1899 Mr.. Han
ly is a native Of Illinois and is fifty
three years Of age He is a lawyer
and has his office and his hotne in In
dianapolis.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
POLITICIAN BEATS DRUM.

SALEM n. j., July 26.-The heavy
rain Yesterday did not deter in the
least the activities Of Senator Walter
f. Edge in completing his two DAYS
campaigning in Salem county. The
senator left Hast night for Bridgeton
confident that the Republicans here
are with him. The senator made a
hit with the powder workers and du-
Pont officials at Carney Point Az
the reception the local band furnish
ed music and as the snare-drummel
was taken suddenly i'll, the senator
mounted the platform took up the
sticks and played the drum for sew
eral selections. The senator announc-
ed later that at one time he was
chief snare-drummer in the Morris
Guards of Atlantic City.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
PERSONAL.


Mr.. and Mrs. James d. Stroud, with
their son. Rodger. have returned from
Providence, r. l., where they attended
the nineteenth annual convention Of the
American Optical Association. They
motored there and visited several New
England cities on their way back.
Mrs. R. y. White is spending the
week with friends in Wildwood, \. J.
Mrs. NJ W Clark is spending a few
DAYS with her brother, DR.. II. \. Willis
Mrs II. y. Willis and children. Noble
and katherine. will return on Friday
from a months visit to Camden. \. j.
Miss Boss IeFevre has been visiting
Miss Lola Murphin.
Miss Bertha Hayes is away for the
summer. She will visit along the coast
Of Maine and Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Sheppard, of No
1910 West Fourteenth street, entertain
ed the Montclair Musical Club last
night in honor Of Mrs. Pownall and
daughter, of Keyser, W. Va, and Mrs
Richards and son. George, of Luke. Md.
and a few other friends. Mr. and Mrs
Sheppard win accompany Mrs. Richards
home. where they will spend their va
cation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
ORGANIZING RELIEF
FOR Soldiers FAMILIES

The civilian relief committee and
the military relief committee OF the
Delaware Chapter Of the National Red
Cross Society. in furthering their or
ganization, which was effected two
weeks ago upon orders from the ma
tional executive committee. are appor-
tioning the work in various sub-com-
mittees under the two general commit
tees. Mrs. Chas. r. Miller is chairman
of civilian relief and Mrs. II. Fletcher
Brown is chairman OF the military
relief committee. Pledge cards have
been printed and are being distrib-
uted
The special finance committee Of
the chapter Of which Mrs. Henry b.
Thompson is chairman, Las sent out
the following letter:
THE National Red Cross in order
/ to be prepared for any emergency
that may arise has issued instruc
tIons to the Delaware Chapter tC
form two committees for national re
lief; namely the Military Relief Com
mittee with Mrs. II. Fletcher Brow
as chairman. 10 comprise prepared
ness in everything military--surgica
units. hospital SUPPLIES enrolling oI
! nurses. comforts for the soldiers. etc
'The Civil Relief with Mrs Charles
r. Miller as chairman. to have
charge OF all women and children re-
| curing assistance at home.
in order 10 raise money for these
two committees a finance committed
has been appointed TO collect SUN.
oient money 10 enable these commit.
tees to do the work required OF them
"In behalf Of the Red Cross we ash
your generous help that we may b,
ready to respond TO the cali that Ia!
come from our country for the pres.
ervation Of our own people"
Contributors are asked 20 send
check or money 10 S. d. Townsend
treasurer of the Red Cross Financ,
Committee. Wilmington Trust Com
pany.
Much difficulty has been expert
enced in securing a downtown Office
for the military relief committee. A
room in the Crosby & Hill building
has been offered. but as the Foreign
War Relief Committee has its head
quarters in the building II is feared
that confusion between the two Offices
might arise. So the committee Il
still on the lookout for quarters.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
Will PROTEST THE
british BLACK LIST
New York Business Men
Insist That Washington
Protect Them
ASK GOVERNORS
TO URGE ACTION
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK July 26.--Formal pro-
test against the British blacklist and
a demand that this government insist
upon England recalling the edict will
be presented to President Wilson and
members of Congress on behalf of
the New York firms and individuals
named in the British statement.
Maurice r. Blumenthal. attorney for
the Association to Resist British
Domination Of American Commerce,
a newly-formed organization. perfect
ed by the blackllsted firms here. left
for Washington today with a set of
resolutions Of protest drawn up by
the association members. Copies of
the resolution are to be sent to the
governors Of all States. as we'll as
to Congressman and Senator'S.
Ambassador Page at London cabled
the State Department saying he has
had several conversations at the for.
eign Office regarding the blacklist,
but no definite understanding has
been reached. II was said at the de-
partment today that some confusion
still exists over the difference in in
formal assurances given the State
Department yesterday by Ambassa
dor Spring-Rice regarding the pur
poses Of the blacklist. and the infor
nation the blacklisted firms have as
10 the intention Of the British gov
eminent
Several more individual cases have
been taken up informally with the
embassy here, making a total o.
about ten, on which negotiations arr
pending.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
.AUTOIST runs down
WOMAN; LEFT HER HELPLESS

Mrs. Elizabeth Vosheli OF Smyrna,
while on her way TO take New Cas-
tie trolley car to attend a funeral
there this morning. was knocked
down at Front and Market streets by
an automobile and severely hurt Tit
driver Of the car did not stop ant
Mrs. Voshell was picked up by a mai
passing and placed on trolley car.
She was urged to go to a hospital
! hut refused. Instead she rode as IA
as Crosby and Hill's store. where ar
examination OF her. injuries showed
that the skin was rubbed from her ell
bow and that one knee was hurt In
addition she was suffering from
shock She was sent to her home.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
PROBING WIRE THEFT.

Detectives in the employ Of the du-
Pont Powder Company investigat-
ing the report that copper wire sold
by Harry Moore, under arrest on the
charge of larceny, are trying to as
certain if it was taken from the Hag-
ley yards OF the company The wire
had been concealed along the Brandy
wine creek opposite the Augustine
Paper Mills.
Moore will be given a hearing in
City Court tomorrow morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
SID BAIRD CO. PROPERTY.

Abe Stein and Company. leather
manufacturers. of New York. at the
bankruptcy sale Of Robert S. Baird
this morning bought the real estate
Of Charles Baird and Company. The
personal property Of the company.
situated between Walnut and Poplar,
and Front and Second streets, was
purchased for 500. and other build
ings and lot within the same limits.
for 500. His offer for the personal
property in bulk was $780,
The Stein Company was represent
ed at the sale by Bnrico Stein. AS
10 what use the property will be put
no plans we're announced. The prop
erty was auctioned off by Sheriff H.
J. Stidham. Francis l. Ford is the
trustee.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
AT BRANDYwINE SPRINGS.

Beginning on next Monday, Chill
drens Day will be observed each
Monday. at Brandywine Springs Park
and children arriving on the trolley
cars between noon and P. NJ will
be given tickets which will admit
them free to all the amusements in
the park. Thursday of this week
there will be a big event at the
Springs, as the Elks of this city will
on that day entertain the children
from the various homes in this city
at the park. It is expected to be both
a big and enjoyable event. August 7
is the date fixed for Farmers Day at
the Springs and on that occasion
there will be a special program and
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
CAPTURE JAIL BREAKER.

BY The United Press.
CAMDEN. n. j., July 26-Police au-
thoriues here today announce the
capture of George Z. Thompson. the
forger, who, with Wilson Ashbridge
the murderer, escaped from the
county Jail July II. after numbering
one jailer and wounding another
Thompson was caught twenty miles
above Pittsburgh. Washington county
Western Pennsylvania. Details have
not been given out.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
JOINr BUILDNG FURNISHINGS.

A conference will be held this az
ternoon between the members Of the
Public Building Commission and Levy
Court Commissioner William T. Purks,
relative TO furnishing the county's
section of the new joint building. The
furniture for the offices in the new
building will be ordered at once. AS
the September term Of county courts
will be held in the new building one
OF the first Offices to be furnished
will be that Of the clerk OF the peace
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
ALEXANDER IMPROVES.

The mysterious patient at the Della
ware Hospital Samuel Alexander,
who was picked up along the road
Saturday night suffering from in
juries received in a runaway acct
dent, and who has been in a semi
conscious condition ever since. lives
with William Singer on a farm near
Ogletown. two miles from Newark He
was returning from the firemen's
carnival at Newark, Saturday night
when his horse ran away. The hospi-
tai authorities reported no improve
ment in his condition today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
AT THE QUEEN.

Every parent in Wilmington and vi
cinity owe it to themselves and daugh-
tiers to see "Where is My Daughter
which is the feature attraction at the
Queen today and tomorrow. 1t has been
truly said that half the world little
knows how the other half lives. While
"Where is My Daughter may not de-
pict conditions in many homes you
know, but throughout the length and
breadth Of this land there is without a
shadow of doubt a multitude of homes
where conditions similar do exist.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
AT THE MAJESTIC.

The adventures of an eastern heir
ess among the rough herdsmen of the
west form the basis Of the new pho
toplay The Beast" the main attrac-
ton az the Majestic today and tomor-
row George Walsh and Anna Luther
have the leading roles. The former
will be remembered for his work in
"Blue Blood and Red" and those
that saw this remarkable perform
ance cannot afford to miss THE
Beast" which is said to be even bet
ter than the above play.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
BARRIERS COMMITTEE
URGING PRICE increase

Notwithstanding denials Of reports
that any increase is contemplated by
BARRIERS in the price Of cutting hair
or shaving, it was learned today that
committee of employing BARRIERS is
calling on proprietors of shops and
urging them to agree to put the new
schedule in effect Some proprietors
object to raising the prices.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
TRUSTEES OF POOR MEET.

The Trustees Of the Poor are meet
ing in annual session today at the
County Hospital, Farnhurst Annual
reports will be read and other bust
ness will come up for consideration.
The new county ambulance has not
arrived, and II could not be learned to-
day when it may be expected. Before
entering upon the business session
the trustees dined together at the in
stitution.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
PLUMBERS, LICENSEs.

With the expiration Of the plumb.
ers' licenses on July 81. the Board Of
Health is preparing TO issue the new
licenses, which cost 81. In case the
licenses are not renewed it will be
necessary for the iourneymen plumb
ers to take another examination.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
AT THE VICTORIA.

Nine Petrova. the screens most
wonderful emotional star. appears to-
day at the Victoria in the last show
ing of the Metro wonder play, The
Scarlet Woman" Those who have
not seen this film have missed one
of the most successful portrayals of
Petrova's career and have today as
their last opportunity of seeing this
masterpiece in Wilmington as the
Metro all-star features come exclu-
sively to the Victoria.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
THOMAS WILSON'S CONDITION.

Still no change in his condition was
the report received from the Della
ware Hospital today regarding Thom-
as Wilson, the young Delaware Col
lege student who was injured in a
wrestling bout several weeks ago.
Mr. Wilson rests easily, but shows
no marked improvement.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building Inspector Preston issued
permit today to Pyle & Stannard TO
erect dwelling at No. 5l3 North Har-
rison street to cost 81, 766.
i. G. Krapf was also granted per-
nit to erect private garage at No. 900
jefferson street, to cost $500.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
SAY SHORT WEIGHT
ICE is BEING DELIVERED.

Some complaints are heard to the
effect that ice delivered to residences
is not of the required weight. Will
liam ]. Mcknight, sealer of weights
and measures. will be requested 10
give his attention TO the matter.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
YOUNG-M,CANDLEss.

Beatrice NJ Young and John McCand-
less were married by the Rev. Father
Connolly, of St. Thomas R. G. Church.
on Wednesday afternoon. July -. The
couple were attended by Miss Beulah
NJ. Young, the brides sister, and Edman
Devenney, a cousin of the groom.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
GERARD PRESENTS APPEAL.

BY The United Press.
BERLIN, July 26.-American Am
bassador Gerard today delivered to
Foreign Minister Won Jagow, Presi-
dent Wilson's Polish relief appeal.
The message was Immediately tele-
graphed to Emperor Wilhelm at the
eastern front.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
NAIL IN HIS FOOT.

Alexander Bark. an employe Of
Henry A. .Hitner's Sons, was taken to
the Delaware Hospital in the Phoenix
ambulance today. suffering from, in
juries received when he ran a nail
in his foot.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
STRICKEN WITH INDIGESTION.

Lester Shaw was taken to the Del
aware Hospital today in the Phoenix
from the Pennsylvania
Railroad shops suffering from an at
tack of acute indigestion. His con-
dition was said to be serious.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
mo- ACTION on bridge REpORr.

The Levy Court has not acted on
the report received yesterday regard
ing Washington street bridge except
to receive and file same The engi-
neers who made the examination OF
Washington street bridge were paid
BY Alfred /. dupont
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
FALLING TREES SCARE CAMPERS

Tenters at Brandywine Summit
camp meeting grounds have been
thrilled during the past two nights by
falling trees. and while no one has
been injured. considerable excitement
has been caused. In both instances the
trees fell without warning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
coLoRED MAN STRICKEN

A colored man was admitted to the
Delaware Hospital today suffering
from paralysis. He was taken from
the Delaware Pulp Works to the hos
pital in the Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
Ar THE NArInNAI

Damaged Goods" one OF the
worlds best picture films, VIII be
shown at the National Theater on
Friday afternoon and evening instead
OF on Thursday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
PENSION FUND GROWS.

Traffic Oficer John Ward was to-
day presented with a check for $50
by R. r. NJ. Carpenter, OF the duPopt
Company, for the Police Pension
Fund.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
Theatre and Park Attractions

the entire event will be under the di-
rection of Pomona New Castle County
Grange. There will be the usual free
concerts each afternoon and evening,
and in the park theatre there will be
an excellent vaudeville and comedy
bill for the one popular price of adj
mission. There will be dancing each
evening on the lake pavilion
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

T. lR SALE-AT ONCE, GROCERY
i store, doing good business. Ad-,
dress Sos, Evening journal. jy26-lt
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
FALLS FROM SCAFFOLD.

Emory Blakely. 30 years old, fell
from a scaffold at the plant Of the
Pusey and Jones Company this morn
ing and suffered a confusion of the
right arm He was treated at the
HOMEOPATHIC Hospital.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-26
AT SHELLPoT.

Patrons of Shellpot Park will be glad
TO learn that on sunday afternoon and
evening Dorothy d. Young, Whining
tons favorite contralto soloist, will sing
at Shellpot Park IN connection with the
free concerts. The singer needs no in
PRODUCTION to Wilmington audiences fol
her ability is well known and her work
is always acceptable.
There Is an excellent vaudeville bill
being given as usual in the Family The
atre at the park, and large numbers o.
people are attending for the reason thai
the theatre is covered and performance
can be given regardless Of the weather
There is always an excellent program a
the theatre.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-03-23
Salem los %extranieros en-
un tren especial, de la
Ciudad de Torreon
Los carrancistss d,cen kaber derro
tado a C.7-:n ne~-ct n
Dinamita, Durango

TORPEON, Mex, Mario 22.-Tho.
mas O.Hea, vice-c6nsul Gritanico, con
tratG antenoche I'm CAIRO del ferror2,
rril para transporter a las mujereS y
= los ni3os eXtranjeros 4 Ia frontera
americana. Fl CAIRO no pudo sa!ir,
sin embargo. por haber ocurrido Il"
descarr!lamientc cerca de La Iona.
pero Sc acord6 que saliera hoy bajo
Ell cuidado de una escolta proporcic-
NADIA pcr e! general Francisco Con
z.ilez.
Fl general lgnacio Ramos inform :
ii general Gonzalez que habia dado
~aicance 4 las fierzas de Juan Madrid.
Uno dc los cabocillas de Canuto Re
yes. en- DinaInita, Durango. matan-
dole algunos de SuS hombres Y ccp-
turdndole 13G cabai!Os V mu:aS, g.
como una graz cantidad de dinami:a.
que 81 citado Iiadrid habia sacaGo 4
una de las companies del citado IL
gar.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-03-23
decreta una eXpuI
cion general del clero
catoiico de Sonora
SoIamente Sc les da dos dias a los
sacerdotes para que salgan
de esa Entidad

NOGALES, A-iz.. Mario 22.-Ei
gohernador de Sonora. con fccha -
del c~orricrte. !anz6 una orden &C.
raj de destierro contr& el clero CATO
leo y en- dicha orden Soiamentc g
dan dos dias para que los sacerdo:ea
salg9n del Estado.
Airunos cat6Iicos Y otras personals
amigas de los sacerdotes que VIXEN
IN Sonora. solicitaron Ia revocation
de- dicha orden: pero Sc les c]onres."
que los decretos dc Ia su~perioridad no
podian ser alterados en- el periodo e.
tempo fiiado para IA salida de los
S~acerdotes. Por 10 den.as. Ia ca.ma
rcina on este lugar.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-03-23
Eueron puestOs en- llber-
tad meXlcanoS en-
Del Rio, Texas
Sc les acusaba de cue querian volar
IN pusnte del F. c. GER
cano 4 dicha ciudad

Del RIO. Tex, Mario 22.-Los
cuatro m~exicanos que fueron aprehen-
didos en- el Pucnte Alto por agentes
del DEPARTMENT. de justicia, por sos
pechas de que trataban de destruir di
cho puente por haber lievado 4 aqucl
tito cincuenta lIbras dc dinamita.
DespuGS Dc hab5rselcs !!evado ante
el gran Jurado Federal Y 70 habiendo
sido possible es,aDieccr "a e]videncia
De culpabil;dad contra eIlos. Sc les de-
- en- lihcrtad. Dcro s~ujetos 4 Ia vigi-
iancia de las autoridades.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-03-23
Rubo Cincuenta muertos
en- un descarrilamien.
to en- Sayula, Jal.

CIUDAD De MEXICO. Mario -
-Cincuenta soldados de las troE2.
carrancistaS resultaron muertos y ma
de 100 heridos del accidente ferroc&
rrilero ocurrido aver en- Sayula. q
Ceste de Guadalajara, en- Ia continue
ci6n del ]ferrocarril Central Mc%ca,
no sohre IA costa del Pecifico. /
tren. compuesto de ounce carros lie.
nos de hombres Y caballos, Sc sa!i6 d>
los rieles al pasar sobre IN precipic!c
: Ia catistrofe fue tremenda.