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Evening journal., 1916-04-14
EXPECT DR.. BALL TO
BECOME Chairman
MIR. Groves Says He Doesn't
Want TO Head Republican
County Organization
MR.. BOWERS AGAIN
FOR CITY CHAIRMAN

Levy Courtman Benjamin A. Groves.
who led the movement in behalf OF
Alfred l. DUPONT at the Republican
convention on Tuesday. today said he
does not desire to become Republican
county chairman. The new Republic
can County Committee will meet to-
morrow afternoon at the Young Mems
Republican Club. and indications to-
day are that DR.. L. Heisler Ball will
be reelected county chairman.
Il have no ambitions" said Mr..
Groves. "Some OF my friends are urg-
iEg me for the chairmanship. but
don't want it and have told them so.
am not opposed to DR.. Ball for the
Craftsmanship"
While some men are urging Colonel
W. E. Stover for the city chairman
ship, when the new committee meets
on Monday night. he stated yesterday
afternoon that he does not desire the
chairmanship and would not have il.
According to the talk among Re
publicans today, Chairman Isaac W.
Bowers is TO be reelected and in all
probability without opposition.
No time has been set for the rev
Republican State Committee to or
ganize. 1t is said that Chairman I'd
mund Mitchell will be reelected
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
CRAP Came LEADS TO
FIGHT AND WORKHOUSE

Walter Harris. colored, was fined
500 and costs and nine months in the
workhouse by Judge Chrchman in City
Court today on "A charge Of stabbina
William johnson, colored. johnson said
Harris attacked him because he refused
to allow him 10 start a crap game at
his home, No. sol East Eighth street
last Wednesday.
Harris denied the story told by John
son and said he and johnson were play
ing crap with round-cornered dice an,
that johnson lost all his money. John
son, he declared, became angry when h
CHarrisl refused TO play any longer
Johnson having borrowed 25 cents so Al
to continue playing. He said johnson
struck him on his jaw. which had ono,
been broken, and be then stabbed John
son in self-defense. Harris said he wa.
unable TO fight because OF the bad con
dition OF his jaw.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
No Withdrawal at Present,
Wilson's Advisors Say, De-
spite Stones Statement That
Army Must be Recalled or
Intervention Ordered.
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press
WASHINGTON, April 1i-Amer IN
present today
icy toward the Mexican situation
In the
hunt for villa will
After the cabinet session stated that
General Cana suggestions Withdrawing
sui Rodgers had been instructed with
icable settlement OF the Cnrranza stiOn.
Though Secretary Baker refused verify
Department has received supply
he changed Columbus, n.
Funston has asked for additional troops.
Withdrawal Intervention in
the United
tons Committee, said after returning Secretary
Lansing. punitive expedition
plshed all rig hts should
slow going
-HOw long would allow a maintain
think could accomplish the nation, the
Of villa withdraw
having him.
question accomplished al
do Only left thdnNa
way Of it,
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
GET bandit dead
OR ALIVE MAY BE
SENATE'S DICTUM
BY LOWELL MELLETT.
nited Press staff Correspondent.

WASHINGTON, April fOrgcting
for the day the nations threatening
break with Germany, Washington today
sought the answer 10 two questions:
What are the facts of the tight at
Parral,
What will President Wilson dot
Hope for the answer 10 the first qucs-
tion lay In expected dispatches from
General Pershng, 10 supplement- the re-
port Of the street battle which came from
Carmnza's diplomatic agents, hard on
the heels of the first chiefs urgent re-
quest that the Villa chase be brought to
a close
Answer 10 the second question. 1t was
thought, might be given at today's cabi-
net meeting.
The cabinet meeting promised TO be
historic. There was reason 70 believe
that President Wilson met his advisors
today with is mind made up that with
drawal of the United States forces from
Mexico is essential 10 the humanitarian
purpose for which they were sent into
Mexico. There is reason also to be-
lievc that this view is not shared by
several of his cabinet officers. The most
likely outcome seen was a dctermina-
tion of the basis on which the with
drawal should be brought about.
Ground for expectation Of this ac-
tion was laid by the President last
might. when forced by the events OF
yesterday. he turned an address to
Democratic leaders into this chal-
lenge:
Have you the courage to come out?
That sentence sent several hundred
banqueters away puzzled and they are
looking to today's developments to
clear the Presidents meaning. II it
meant the President proposed to with
draw the United States troops there
was marked indication last night that
he will meet opposition in his own
party His speech itself at this point
drew smaller enthusiasm than il had
drawn at many points probably less
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
confession OF BOMB
PLOTTERS LEADS TO
search higher UP"
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
NEW YORK, April 1.-THE confes-
sions today by Wilhelm Paradis, George
Pradel and Carl Schmidt, German bomb
llotters, arrested yesterday, have re-
suited in a search for a score or more
OF men who actually placed incendiary
bombs on ships of the Allied nations in
the gigantic conspiracy just uncovered.
So anxious were the ringleaders of the
plot 10 be sure Of the vessel on which
bombs we're placed that the work was
never intrusted to one man, the police
say. Two and often three were assign.
cd TO the work.
Three men confessed today that in
work extending over almost a years
time. they made approximately three
hundred bombs. They told the po-
lice that 10 to u bombs TO each YES
sci was considered about the right
number by the ring leaders. This
tallies roughly with the police check
up of thirty-three fires on Allied
ships at sea. The bomb makers re-
ceived S14 a week for their labor.
with the hunt for DR.. Walter T.
Stheele, head OF the New Jersey Agri-
cultural and Chemical Company, the
concern which placed the acid in the
bombs. seach is also being made
through all Of his accounts for trail
OF the higher ups. Due, the police
say, to the extreme cleverness Of the
man Immediately back of the nine
men now i'm custody; evidence against
him is too frail IN warrant arrest
Hope is expressed that somewhere in
the accounts a record will be shown
establishing his Connection directly.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
U. 5. TROOPS near
PARRAL NOW Face
GRAVEST DANGER
BY +. T. CONKLE

United Press Stan Correspondent.
Ell PASO. Texas, April l4.-United
States troops around Parral are facing
a critical situation. reports received
here today indicate. A supposedly
Villista band defeated by American
troops at Troya last Monday retreated
toward Parral, an official Mexican
report stated. The victorious United
States cavalry pursued but found
sentiment against them az high
pitch in Parral. The clash between
the Mexican mob and the American
detachment followed on Wednesday.
Reports we're also received OF
Villistas or independent bandits
between the American advance and
the San Antonio (Mexicol base OF the
United States expedition. One party
OF 200 bandits attacked "A cattle train
three miles from Parral. This force
may have been among the MeXicans
who fought the American troops in
the streets OF Parral.
Other bandit forces in that vicinity
defeated the Carranza garrison at
Pillar de CochOs. driving them back
on Parral. The de facto troops at El
Vale also we're beaten by the guer-
rillas.
The question whether the Carranza
soldiers took part in the lighting
against the Americans in Parral was
regarded as the most important phase
to be cleared up in the awaited OFF,
cial advices from General Pershing.
The Mexican account posted I'm Juarez
today stated that civilians attacked
the United States troops who entered
Parral by mistake. No mention was
made of any deaths or injuries to
Mexicans. the Carranza officials evi-
IDENTIFY seeking to prevent ill-feellng
among the Juarez soldiers.
The Juarez garrison is considered
strongly anti-American. When Car
ranza Consul Garcia was reminded
of his recent claim that the inhabitants
Of Parral had been disarmed weeks
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
SAYS PENNSCROVE IS
SATURATED With Sin
SO Asserts Evangelist Steph-
ems; Points TO God to
Make Cleanup
SINGING FEATURE
ADDS TO SERVICES

Thursday was a big day at the
tabernacle in Pennsgrove. In the af-
ternoon Miss Harris and Miss Hos
ford met the High School girls for
their service which is scheduled for
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons,
and Mr. Storrs met and organized
the Booster Choir" which will com
prise about 200 youngsters. Previous
to the big service of the evening
Miss Hosford and Miss Harris again
met all the young women for a
period OF half an hour before the
stirring evangelistic service of the
evening. which was one Of the best
the tabernacle has yet had during
the weekday services. A happy
crowd, principally of men, was ready
with the handicap i'm response TO
all that Evangelist Stephens vividly
depicted.
The duet by Miss Harris and Mr.
Storrs beautifully fitted into the SEP
mon on "A Wonderful Saviour" which
Evangelist Stephens preached on. from
the text Matt. 1921, 'and thou shall
call His name Jesus. for He shall save
His people from their sins" In part
Mr. stephens said: There will come
a time, fellows. when most of you viii
forget the name OF the town you once
lived in: the name Of many chosen
friends you have known and OF book.
you have read. but there is one nam,
you will never be able to forget. Il
you step out for God. and that is IN,
precious name Of Jesus. Everything
centers and revolves around the nam,
OF Jesus success, prosperity. love
happiness. Joy. peace. light, life and
satisfaction-and if you haven't Jesus
you haven't anything
"Man without God always has been
and always will be a downright ahso
lutte failure
"Sin has cursed this old world and
IL has cursed and saturated Penns-
grove until there is sin everywhere
rampant on all sides. and It's only
cure is Jesus. the wonderful Saw
Jour- There is only one cure for sin
any way-and that is the JESUS
lCURE.
IF you fellows don't conquer sin
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
RECIPROCAL AUTO
license TANCLE
Court Declares Secretary OF
State Has No Authority
to Suspend Law
QUESTION AROSE IN
MOTOR TRANSIT CASE

Judge Churchman In City Court
today questioned the authority of
the Secretary OF State TO suspend
the law requiring foreign corpora
tions doing business in this State TO
take out Delaware automobile Ii
cense. He said that In his opinion
the Secretary of State violated his
oath of office il he suspended the
law.
The question came up when II. q.
Hockins, OF Philadelphia, a driver of
an automobile truck OF the Motor
Transit Company. Incorporated. was
arraigned on a charge OF operating
an automobile without a Delaware
license.
Robert Etris, assistant TO the presi-
dent of the corporation, said an under
standing had been arrived at some time
AGO between the Secretary of State Of
Pennsylvania, the Secretary of State
of New Jersey and a representative OF
the Auto Truck Association Of Philadel-
phia that this law should not be en-
forced in Delaware on condition that a
similar law should not be enforced IN
Pennsylvania He stated that the agree
ment of reciprocation had been made
after the police authorities of Philadel
phia had retaliatod following the en-
forcement of the law in Delaware
against Philadelphia trucks and had ar
rested a Delaware truck drivers.
Mr.. Etris said that he had been told
by the Auto Truck Association that
the law would not be enforced In
Delaware. and. acting on this infor-
nation. he had started three days ago
to send trucks in this State.
Mr. Etris also explained this COM
pany was not a foreign corporation
but a Delaware corporation, with
headquarters in Philadelphia.
B Assistant City Solicitor Lynn said
/ even though il was a Delaware cor
poration. it would be required under
the law TO get a Delaware license for
a car operated in this State.
Judge Churchman said that under
the constitution no one except the
Legislature could suspend any laws.
He said that he would have TO en-
force the law having sworn to do so.
He stated that the Secretary OF
State had also taken an oath to sup
port the laws and the constitution.
/ Judge Churchman said he had
nothing TO do with what action the
police might take toward enforcing
b the law. He said. he himself. would
not go out on the street and bring
in offenders II the police did not sec
flt to bring them in.
He first imposed a fine Of $40 and
costs on Hockins as he had pleaded
guilty. But after the explanation q
Mr.. E'ris he suspended sentence. H'
said he did so thai others who mighr
have the same impression as to the
enforcement Of the law might have
warning.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
FIND S1276 UNDER BED:
TO whom DOES IT BELONG?

Register of Wills Isaac r. Brown
heard testimony yesterday afternoon in
the case Of Anna VI. Webb, deceased, a
resident OF Port Penn, who died on Sep
tember Is, 1914. When an inventory of
the household goods was being made the
sum of 81 .27G was found in valisc be-
meath a bed in tine house. Brainard
Webb administered on the estate, but
failed 10 include the money in the In
vcntOry. The deceased survived her
brother, Osmond Webb, about year
and the administrator claimed IN,
money belonged not 10 her, but 10 Os.
mond Webb.
This is the question which is mp Ia
Register Brown: To whom did the
money belong, Osmond or Anna NJ
Webb
If it be decided that the money bc.
longcd to Anna NJ. Webb, then thcr,
are n number of claimants for a share
On the other hand, Brainard would b,
the legatee
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
UNCLE SAM 5 LAST
NOTE IN U-BOAT
Case IS FRAMED
Said TO Demand Satisfaction
at Cost of Break With
Germany
announce DECISION
WITHIN 4O HOURS
BIT ROBERT J. BENDER,
United Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, April 14.-Presi-
dent Wilson has determined upon
The course OF action to be taken by
this government towards Germany
in the submarine issue. Announce
ment of the decision will be made
within "a 10 as hours.
This was the statement of a high
government official today just before
the cabinet went into session. He
would not comment on what form
this governments action would take,
but II Is deemed certain the Presi-
dent will demand an immediate
showdown without equivocatiOn on
the submarine issue. He Is said to
be determined the United States
shall have satisfaction even at the
cost Of severance Of diplomatic re-
lations.
II was stated this government has
all the facts necessary TO set forth
its position and that there will be
no further delay.
Germany's apparent intention OF
going through" with her contention
that German submarine did not
sink the Channel packet Sussex met
with a cold reception in official cir
cles today Dispatches from Carl
W. Ackerman, United Press corre-
sDondent at Berlin. stating Germany
was sending post-haste the U-boat
commanders sketches of the vessel
attacked at the same time and place
and with the same net results as
those recorded in the Sussex ex-
plOsiOn, led TO the opinion that such
action was useless. Administration
. officials refuse to consider seriously
. Germany's contentious in her brief
f on the Sussex.
Even quiet amusement was ex-
' pressed at what is termed "naivetO
. OF Won Jagow." The President and
his advisors are said TO be convinced
that the note. particularly in so far
. as It pertains to the Sussex Is so
1 palpably weak that IL serves to ma
. terially strengthen the OPPOSITION OF
4 the United Safes. I contended the
. only difference shown In the Sussex
. explosion and the mysterious "otheI
boat" attacked by German U-boat
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
EIGHTY MERCHANTMEN SUNK.
TROUBLE IN BRYANT'S
FAMILY Starts when
Wife REFUSES KISS

The refusal Of Mrs. Alma Bryant, Of
No. 1926 Bennett street, to kiss her
husband goodbye, as she was leav-
ing her homo early this morning. re-
suited in him chasing her from their
home with knife. the wife stated in
City Court this morning. Mrs. Bryant
had her husband. Harry Bryant. ar
rested, charging him with threatening
to do her bodily harm.
Mr. Bryant was IN court but was
not called on to tell his side of the
trouble. Mrs. Susie Bryant, mother
of the defendant was a witness, how
ever. and denied that her son chased
his wife from the house with a knife.
She stated that Mrs. Bryant did refuse
TO kiss her husband goodbye. The
husband was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
RECEPTION FOR PASTOR
and DISTRICT SUPf.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del. April IA recep-
tion will be rendered to the Rev. w.
e. Gunby and wife and also the new
district superintendent of Dover Dis
trict, the Rev w. r. Mowbray and
wife. Monday evening. in Wesley M
f. Church. by the members and
friends of the church.
Mr.. and Mrs George A. Maxwell. Of
New Castle. have moved into tho
Henry L. Smith house. on Division
street. after purchasing and improv-
ing the property.
Flower thieves have made their ap-
pearance i'm Dover. AT the home OF
Mrs. William 5. Hardcastie. on North
Bradford street. they stole blooming
flowers. as we'll as buds.
The congregation OF the Dover
PRESBYTERIAN Church has adopted
resolutions commencing the work OF
the Rev. David A. Reed. while pastor
OF the church. Mr.. Reed recently re-
signed as pastor.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
Will EXAMINE MULLIN
FOR SIGNS OF INSANITY

John Mullin. who is known as Leg
less" Muilin. because Of the fact that
he has no lower limbs, was arraigned
in City Court on three charges today.
Mrs. Margaret Fox of No. 1lO9 Reed
street. said Mullin acted queer at her
home, where he lives. The court di-
rected that the cases be continued
until tomorrow and Mullin examined
as to his sanity.
Mullin was charged with drunken-
ness, disorderly conduct and breach
Of the peace.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
HUGHES BAIL REDUCED
when Cash IS OFFERED

James Salisbury made application
in City Court today for the reduction
Of the bail OF Joseph II. Hughes. who
was committed to the wOrkhouse last
month in default of $1,000 bail. He
was held for the Court OF General Ses-
sions on a charge OF highway robbery
II was alleged he held up and robbed
Zenos Stoddard Of between SO and ST.
Mr.. Salisbury asked that the bail be
set at $500. and said IL this was
done cash bail would be put up
Judge Churchman agree to the bail
being reduced.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14

Despite the reluctance of the Car
rama government to permit the United
States forces operating in Mexico "a
make free use OF the railways. little oi
no difficulty has been experienced in
maintaining communication and the for.
warding of supplies to pershing's men,
The motor truck n the pictures.
equipped with wireless telegraph, has
been an important factor. The other pie
ture shows a cliff dwellers cave in
northern Mexico in the mountainous
region in which villa is reported.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
GERMAN ASSAULTS
NEAR DOUAUNONT
Growing WEAKER
Foe Again Repulsed in Night
Attack on French
Position
HILL SO4 AGAIN
UNDER HEAVY FIRE
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
PARIS, April 14.-A weak German
attack against French positions south
OF Douaumont northwest Of Verdun,
was completely repulsed last night,
the war office announced today.
On the northwestern front of YER
dun the Germans bombarded Hill 304
violently throughout the night, but
did not emerge from their trenches
for the expected attack
South OF HaudrOmont. on the east
bank OF the Meuse and in the region
south OF Moulainville the lombard
ment was lively on both sides during
the night.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
sHAD BECOMING PLENTIFUL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DELAWARE CITY, Del. April IA
Shad fishermen continue TO make fair
catches, high boat yesterday being so
shad landed by Charles Hall. Jr.. and
John Leitch. Dealers paid $40 a
hundred for the fish yesterday.
Herring are also being landed in
good qualities.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
WHISKEY STOLEN. Was
SOLD AND Given away

Lemuel Price. colored. was held in
$500 bail for Court Of General Ses-
sions by Judge Churchman in City
Court today on a charge of the larceny
OF a case Of whiskey valued at S12.
from the Wilson Line wharf, on
March 10. Price was arrested by Of
Iicer McGranary. Price. il is alleged,
sold some OF the whiskey and gave
he rest away.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
MARY CAME BACK 100 OFTEN.

Mary Redding made her third ap-
pearance within a month in City Court
today on a charge OF drunkenness. She
promised to take the pledge for six
months il permitted to go. but Judge
Churchman fined her S. and costs.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
BRIrIsHH HOLD UP DANISH sHn

by the lnlteQ BreSG.
CHRISTIANIA, April 14.-British
authorities stopped the Danish liner
United States en- route 10 Scandina-
Wan ports from America and re-
moved 1000 bags OF parcel post and
5000 boxes OF fruit from California.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
ELLAsTON WAS UNARMEp.

BY The United Press.
LONDON. April 1.-THE British
steamer Ellaston. recently torpedoed,
was unarmed, Lloyd's stated today.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
british Defeat TURKS
IN KUT-EL AMARA dash

BY The United Press.
LONDON, April 14.-British troops
advancing to the relief OF the be-
besieged Kut-el-Amara garrison in
Mesopotamia, have inflicted a severe
defeat on the Turks.
General Lake reported today that
the Turks have been driven back on
the south bank OF the Tigris from one
and one-half to three miles.
EIGHTY MERCHANTMEN SUNK.
BY Tho United Press.
BERLIN. April 14.-Eighty enemy
merchantmen, with a total tonnage OF
207 900. we're sunk by German subma-
rines or by mines during the month
OF March, il is officially stated.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
WEATHER

Showers this afternoon.
fair and cooler tonight and
Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-07-19
WHOLE FAMILY KILLED
WHEN TRAIN HITS AUTO

Butler, Ind. July lotto D..
Carey. 40 years old, his wife and two
sons. Laughton, 6 years old, and
Paul. Is months old. were instantly
killed at 1890 o'clock tonight
when a five-passenger automobile in
which they were returning from
Butler to Hicksville, o., was struck
by the Twentieth Century Limited
train on the Lake Shore railroad,
half a mile east of here.
The train struck the machine full
force as it reached the center of the
tracks and threw it and the occu-
pants for several hundred feet along
the right-of-way. Carey is a farmer
residing six miles north of Hicks
Vile, o.