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Evening journal., 1916-07-31
us. OPENS FIGHT
AGAINST british
BLACKLIST ORDER
Wilson Warns in Gravest
Terms of Serious Conse-
quenceS of Policy
Language in the
Note to England

SThe announcement %%* has
been received with the most pain
ful surprise by the people and the
government Of the United States,
and seems 10 embOdy a policy Of
arbitrary interference with neutral
trade. against which II is It's duty
TO protest in the most vigorous
termS.~
sThe harsh and even disastrous
effect upon the trade of the United
States and upon the neutral rights
upon which II will not fail 10 In
siSt are ObViOus,"
@Tbe possibilities of undeserved
injury 10 American citizens from
such measures. arbitrarily taken.
and of serious incaleulable inter-
ruptiOns Of Amedican trade are
without limit"
- The citizens Of the United
States are within their rights in at
tempting to trade with the people
or the government Of any Of the
nations now at war. subject only
to welI-defined international un-
derstandings and practices which
the government of the United
States deems the government of
Great Britain TO have too lightly
and too frequently disregarded."
at is manifestly ont Of the ques-
tiOn that the government Of the
United States should acquiesce I'm
such methods or applications Of
punishment TO It's citizens"
80 But his Brittanic maiesty's
government cannot expect the gov
ernment of the United States To
consent 10 see its citizens put upon
an ex parte blacklist without call
ing the attention Of His Maiesty's
government. i'm the grayest terms,
TO the many serious consequences
10 neutral rights and neutral rela-
tons which such an act must
necessarily involve"
Evening journal., 1916-07-31

News that the Wilmington boys. be-
longing to the o. NJ. D., have reached
Deming. New Mexico. and that they
saw active service just before arriv-
ing there, is contained in a telegram
received by THE EVENING JOURNAL
this morning.
An encounter with Mexican bandits
was their introduction to the border,
and while some sharp firing took
place. not one of the Delaware boys
was hurt
The trouble started at Sorcer ac-
cording to the despatch, where the
train containing the two Delaware
battalions was stoned. Rocks we're
hurled at the train and orders we're
issued to stop and give chase. No
shots were fred. however, as the ban
dts hastily sought cover.
Probably reinforced by additions t'
their forces. the bandits took new po
siuons along the railroad and as th'
train passed Finlay. a volley OF rih'
shots rang out. Orders TO return tn
fire were given and a voliey hashe'
from the rifles Of the American
troops The rifles OF the bandits dil
no damage to the Americans, but !
Is not known whether any OF the Mex
leans were killed or wounded or no.
The two battalions reached Denim
at $50 O'Clock yesterday morning
Evening journal., 1916-07-31
BERATE SALISBURY FOR
LEWESP. 0. APPOINTMENT

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
LEwEs. Del. N h31.-There is in
dignation galore in this town among
Democrats over the postotfice ap-
pointment announced by Senator Will
lard Salisbury. The senator is be
ing berated and hard names are ap-
piled to him without reserve. There
is no feeling against Mrs. Lofand, as
everybody seems TO feel that the ap-
pointment Of Mrs. Lofand was In
name only, and the real appointee is
her husband. william c. Lofiand.
Senator Salisbury has certainly
hungled up things in this postofiice
matter. The lengthy epistles and
public excuses for this. that and the
other reason, are simply laughing
matters among the Republicans. but
a mighty sore spot with the Demo
Gratis. They claim that such meth
ods OF handling political appoint
ments are worthy OF only political
weakling.
II the senator found IL expedient TO
appoint a woman 10 one of the larg-
est Offices in Sussex county he would
have made a political stroke by nam
ing Mrs. Ebe T. Lynch. widow OF the
murdered postmaster. whereas. Loft
land. who is president Of the Lewes
Fisheries Company. has a good post
ton, while there are many worthy
Democrats who are needful OF the DO.
sition.
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cause Of the explosion or the FIRE
which early Sunday morning oc-
CURED on Black Tom Island. wheth-
er a FIRE. starting on a barge loaded
with nitro cellulose, or ignition Of
four freight cars loaded with high
explosives was the cause no one could
tell today Perhaps the actual cause
will never be known.
The condition of the area OF devas-
tation made Il impossible still today
TO examine the scene of the first ter
rife impacts. At s o'clock flames
still were escaping high from the
wreckage Of railroad cars and ware
houses on Black Tom, which is really
peninsula At that hour shrapnel
and three-inch shells buried deep IN
the ruins were being ignited occa-
sionally by the heat, into a desultory
pop-pop that kept workmen and
crowds of spectators at respectful
distances.
Dead. missing and injured lists. ad-
mittedly we're mere estimates up to
noon today. The very nature and eX-
tent of the blast and fire made i'm
possible. this early. anything like
definite compilation Of life loss. Only
a visit TO the scene can make one re-
alize how difficult Il would be even
after several days of search of ruins
and records TO tell the exact loss.
Up 70 12 o'clock only three known
dead we're marked down. Twenty
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alden B. RICHARDSON.
seriously WOUNDED
Accidently Shot Himself In
Abdomen While Taking
Revolver From Auto
INJURED MAN NOTED
SHOT AT TARGETS

Alden p. Richardson. the noted
trapshooter and son OF former United
States Senator Harry A. Richardson
who accidentally shot himself in the
abdomen with a revolver at Dover
early last night was reported at the
Delaware Hospital at noon to be
somewhat improved. His condition,
however. is still very serious and Il
will be some days before he is out Of
danger. The accident to Mr.. Rich
ardson was a great shock to his host
of friends.
DOL Richardson. as he is known
among his friends. has national
reputation as a marksman and is re-
garded by many as one Of the best
shots over the traps in the United
States. He is the present trapshoot-
ing champion of Delaware and as
pired TO become the amateur cham
pion of the United States
That Mr. Richardson. who has shot
in hundreds of tournaments through
out the country and is an expert in the
handling of a gun should accidentally
shoot himself with a revolver. is a pc
culiar part of the accident.
The accident happened shortly after
6 O'Clock last night at his home in
Dover. Mr. Richardson had just re-
| turned from an automobile ride and
started 10 take an automatic revolver
| from the car. In some manner the
weapon was discharged and the 30
calibre bullet struck him in the abdo-
men. He was Immediately brought to
this city by his broher, w w. Rich
ardson, Harvey Crawford and DR.. F.
Richman Seele, of Dover and taken 10
the Delaware Hospital.
An operation was performed a
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Bv The United Press.


WASHINGTON. July s1.-The blow
launched against the British black
list in the American note published to-
day is but the first act Of aggressive
move for this country's share in
world trade. now and after the war,
officials intimated today.
Government officials are inclined to
see in the blacklist the Allies pre-
liminary step in a trade war against
Germany. which was clearly outlined
at the econimic conference at Paris.
some weeks ago. The necessity Of
keeping clear of "the war after the
war" and Of showing England that the
United States. as a neutral, will not
participate in. nor allow herself TO
become victim of any such movement,
is understood to have been one under
living reason for the American black
list protest,
The far-reaching effect of the black
list upon neutral trade and the feeling
that the trade war TO follow military
peace may contain even more serious
consequences 10 neutrals. determined
the administration 10 enter a vigor-
Gus protest against the principle in
Continued on Page ElevenD
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farmer Who WAS SCALDED
IN SERIOUS CONDITION

Samuel Ponzo, colored. who threw
a pot Of scalding water on Harry c.
Harrison, a farmer near McDonough.
on Friday morning. was arrested in
a creamery near McDonough. late
Saturday afternoon by Constable
Dulin and officer West. At hearing
before Magistrate Sparks, Of odessa,
he was held for the Court Of General
Sessions and removed to the work
house. Ponzo is believed to be in
sane. The condition Of Harrison is
very serious. He is at his home.
Evening journal., 1916-07-31
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
JERSEY CITY. N. J., July S1.-A-
bert NJ. Dickman, Lehigh Valley agent
and Alexander Davidson. superinten-
dent OF the National Storage Company.
we're arraigned before Judges Mark
A Sullivan and George Tenant today
charged with manslaughter, In con
nection with the Black Tom explo'
sion Yesterday. Their cases were
postponed until Friday morning. at
the request of Prosecuting Attorney
Hudspeth. The defendants were re-
leased under $4,000 bail.
Theodore B. Johnson, president Of
the Johnson Lighterage Company, for
whose arrest a warrant has been is
sued, did not appear.
Johnson and Davidson are charged
with negligence in permitting a tug
to tie a barge loaded with dangerous
explosives to the pier. Diclman Is
charged with permitting box cars
loaded with high explosives to bC
placed on a railroad siding in a posi-
ton where danger from fire or ex
plosion was great. The three men arc
specifically charged with causing the
death af Captain Cornelius Leyden, o.
the Lehigh Valleys railway police
one OF the victims of the explosion.
BY ]. p. YODER-
For the United Press.
NEW YORK. July 3l.-Mystery
early today still beclouded the rea'
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GANGAS IS Held
As GIRLS Slayer
Child Declares She Saw
Prisoner Just Before Miss
BodiSka Was Slain
COURT DISMISSES
ARSON CHARGE

Samuel Gangas, charged with the
murder of Catherine Bodiska and as
ssult with intont to commit murder
upon Mrs. Arita Nicholas and Helen
Nicholas on the morning of July ", al
Brandywine Springs, after examlna-
ton of witnesses in City Court this
morning. was held without bail Tor
court. Gangas was arraigned shortly
after the acts we're committed and
held without bail, while his case was
continued TO permit preparation OF the
case. ]. Frank Ball appeared as coun-
sci for the defendant Assistant CITY
Solicitor John F. Lynn was prosecu-
tor for the state. Following the hear
ing this morning, James Gangas'
brother of the defendant; John Alex
CONTINUED on Page Seven)
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Three Americans killed
IN fort hancock Clash
By The United Press.

rX IuE lHlIEu IIG0rs
Ell PASO. Texas, July 3l.-Two
itroopers of the Eighth United States
Cavalry were killed in a running fight
with Mexican bandits near Fort Han
cock early today, according to reports
here.
The detachment of American cavalry
killed five Of the Mexicans.
The Americans killed were Private
John J. T'womey. of Troop F, and Gus
toms Inspector Robert Wood.
Sergeant Lewis Thompson, also Of
Troop F, Eighth cavalry, was wounded
The bodies Of five Aiexicans were found
along the line Of the bandits retreat
The bandits we're surprised by the
cavalry patrol and Immediately fed
toward the Mexican line. About zoo
shots were exchanged. It Is sup
posed that the bandits we're Villistai
on their way to raid some American
ranch.
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COLONEL sLOCUM ExOSERATED.

by The United Press
WASHINGTON. July 31-Colonel Herbert slocum, 18th
cavalry. commanding Columbus the time OF the villa
raid was eaouerated from blame report given out By
tbe War Department toaay
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ADVANCE
FURTHER AGAINST
|. THE GERMAN Line
Haig Says Enemy Gives
More Ground North OF
Brazentine lie Petit
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LONDON, July 31.-Further British
advance at points north of Brazentine
lie Petit was announced by General
Sir Douglas Haig oday.
"As the result Of local encounters"
he said. "our posts have advanced at
points north Of Brazentine le Petit"
The night was spent in improving
the positions we gained yesterday"
the British commander in chief con-
tinued. There were no further de-
velopments.
Combat between a British aeroplane
and a Zeppelin 30 miles off the east
coast was reported in an admiralty
statement today.
The aeroplane pilot II was related
fred more than two trays Of ammuni-
ton at the German dirigible before he
was temporarily ,incapacitated by a
portion of his gun flying of anc
stunning him
When the pilot recovered conscious
ness the Zeppelin had disappeared.
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0. NJ. D. Detachment Engages in Running
Fight With Rebels Who First Stone Troop
Train at SOrcer on Way to Deming;
YOlIeyS Ring From Car Windows on
Order to Fire, But MexicanS Take Refuge
in Mountains.
BATTALIONS ARRIVE SAFELY
AT DESTINATION SUNDAY MORNING

travelling by way OF FL Paso. All
members of the battalions are we'll
and the accommodations given them
are entirely satisfactory.
Adiutant General 7. Pusey Wicker
sham had received no message from
the troops at noon today.
Evening journal., 1916-07-31
Shock OF SONS death
PROVES FATAL TO MOTHER

sneeIal to THE EVENING JOURNAL
LEwES. Del. July S1.-Mrs. Eliza
beth A. Lynch. mother Of the late
postmaster. Ebe T. Lynch, who was
shot TO death several weeks ago. died
here on Saturday.
Mrs. Lynch never recovered from
the shock of her sons tragic death. y,
The funeral of Mrs. Lynch was
held this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1916-07-31
TWO CLERKS TO TADULATE
Garbage COMPLAINTS

Having failed TO attend to the nu-
r,arous complaints of non-collection
~ earbage with two collection wa
cons the Board of Health today
placed another wagon IN service, Inc
number of complaints, according 70
Secretary Isaac w. Bowers OF the
board. are increasing. The services
of two clerks was necessary IN tanu-
lating the kicks" Of non-collections
.oday.
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Investigation Of Black Town Peninsula Horror
DiScIOSeS That Fire Which Caused CataS.
trOphe Was Not Due to Explosion; Two
Men Are Accused OF Criminal and Gross
Negligence; Twenty-Five Workers Are
Missing, ITO Persons Injured.
PROPERTY LOSS IS ESTIMATED
TODAY AT CLOSE TO S5O,OOO,OOO
THE BLACK TOM EXPLOSION EPITOMIzED

The cause-Stiil unknown.
Known dead-Three. Twenty-Five
missing.
The iniured-0ne hundred and
sixteen.
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RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CA.
TASTROpHE.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CA.
TASTR0PHE.
Four inquiries TO fix responsible
ity under way by;
The Federal Government under
law regarding Interstate transp0r-
tatiOn Of explOslyes).
Jersey City under munitiOn ex-
plOsiye regulatlOns).
The railroad (to fix blame. II
any. among their own emplOyes).
The police authorities around
Black Tom.
ARRESTS MADE so FAR.
Albert VI. Dickman, Lehigh VAL
ley Railroad agent, station on
Black Tom peninsula.
Alexander Davidson. superiB-
tendent Of the National Storage
COmpany's property on Black Tom
peninsula.
Warrant has been issued for ar
rests OF Theodore b. Johnson. presi.
dent johnson Lighterage Company.
All three men charged with
~criminal and gross negligence In
causing the death Of one Of the
known victims Of explosion.
Evening journal., 1916-07-31
THREE MONTHS SERVICE FOR MnTIAMEN.

by The United Press.
Ell PAso. july 31-Throo months it is estimated viii be
required for completion Of Of training for the mill
amen the EI Paso military district projected in orders re-
ec,cl Army predicted might mean 'n'
militia would remain on border the next three months
Evening journal., 1916-07-31

ESTIMATED PROPERTY DAMAGE
On Black Tom peninsula
National Storage Co.
plant and stores .... Sl2 OOO-OOO
Lehigh Valley Railroad. i,s5O,OOO
Central Railroad of New
Jersey ............... oO'uOO
AmmunitiOns in cars and
hargeS ............... OfVVVVV
Moran Towing Company
barees ..... 10000
Other barges and cargOes 100000
-
Total ......... SIS. $50 900
In Greater New York
(mOstly plate glas9.. s3OO,OOO
In Jersey City (mOstly
WindOws) ........... 25OOOO
On Ellis Island ......... 100000
On BedlOe's Island. where
Statue OF Liberty stands 10000
New Jersey points ont.
side Of Jersey City and
Black Tom ..-...... 10000
Grand total ........ $3.50 900
Evening journal., 1916-07-31
isi DIE N FOREST FIREs

BY The United Press 49,.
MONTREAL Que. July i--RsD0rs at noon nS'- 80,
rs ont Is, boa.. have been recovered from tho forest
,o district m. Ar. was completely queneh'd by heavy rains
last night
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pROOn7N HAS TROLLEY STRIKE.

By The United Press.
NEW YORK July sI-The strike which started
IN hc Bronx and yesterday tied the Third
nue. surface lines in spread Brooklyn today.
Evening journal., 1916-07-31
sOMME ATTACKS CHECKEn.

BY The United Press.
PARIS. July 31.-The German at
tacks along the Somme around Mon
acue and Hemwood were checked
with terrible losses to the attackers
according to the official communique
today.
French troops are consolidating
and strengthening positions which
they won yesterday north of the
Somme in a sweep forward which
Continued on Page III
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BOSTON is BEANLEssi

BOSTON. Mass. July 31.-Boston
faces starvation because of the high
price Of beans. This towns favorite
Evening journal., 1916-07-31

Destroyed by explosions or tirest
Seventeen warehouses,
Six piers,
Four barges,
One tugbOat.
Eighty-iiVe freight cars. many Of
them loaded with munitions.
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WEATHER

Partly cloudy tonight and
Tuesday; continued warm.
Evening journal., 1916-07-31
TODAY's TEMPERATURES.
SUN AND TIDES.

Mouth Of ChTistiana.
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what conclusion did ye,L drxw ffom
your study of that ancient Fey rsian On
scription:" asked the professor OF arssa .s,
student. II decided that the old kzyp-
tians had their comic artists. the same
as we observation-disclosures star
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Along the Cornwall coasts many min9s
earn q living BY washing tim out OF -
sands. the sea shattering the uetai-oe
ing rocks
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HONOR OLD GLORY
Mai. A. NJ. Fuller ResentS Story
in Army Journal.
Publication Failed to Mention
States Drastic Flag Law.

Major Alvarado NJ. Fuller of the adj
jutant generals office. Topeka, has
called the Army and Navy Journal
concerning laws for the protection CT
the flag. Kansas has rock ribbed,
iron clad law demanding respect for
the Stars and Stripes. When the army
and navy paper mentioned states
which had enacted such laws and
overlooked the Kansas enactment
Major Fuller told the paper about it.
The Kansas law is most rigid. In
fact it is more drastic than the en-
actment of a majority of states The
law prohibits the use of the flag in
all advertising ventures. Fine of not
more than 500 and thirty days jail
sentence is provided for violation of
the law. The law covers any express
sion of contempt or disrespect toward
the Stars and Stripes. So when the
strong Kansas law was overlooked.
Major Fuller spoke to the army paper
about its oversight
LAS far as I am aware, this is the
most drastic and explicit law on the
subject now extant," says Major
Fuller in a letter to the army and
navy paper. Then he further chal-
lenges the oversight by asking Has
any state a more drastic law ~
This is the Kansas law which has
since been given space in the army
and navy paper:
'.Disrespect to the National Color
Any person who in any manner, for
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AN ENGLISH COTTAGE. DESIGN
This beautiful that has for its motif the Old English modern
will makes beautiful home without the which the pic
The suggested for this exterior quite spacious will be
building this does not desire the splendid large bed chamber with
off beautiful
in
second floor.
distinctive
including chimney
depth hand "a feet 6 inches
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exhibition or display, shall place or
cause to be placed, any word, figure,
mark picture, design, drawing. or
any advertisement of any nature,
upon any flag, standard, color
ensign of the United States
of America or shall expose or
cause to be exposed to public view any
such flag, standard, color or ensign
upon which shall be printed, painted,
or otherwise placed, or to which
shall be attached, appended. affixed,
or annexed, any word. figure, mark,
picture, design, or drawing or any ad-
vertisement of any nature; or who
shall expose to public view, manufac-
ture, sell, expose for sale, give away
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or have in possession for sale or to
give away, or for use for any purpose,
any article or substance, being an ar
ticle OF merchandise or a receptacle
for merchandise upon which shall
have been printed, painted. attached,
or otherwise placed a representation
of such flag, standard, color, or en-
sign. to advertise, call attention to.
decorate, mark or distinguish the ar
ticle or substance ON which 50. placed:
or who shall publicly mutflate. deface,
defile, or defy, trampIe upon, or cast
contempt, either by words or acts,
upon any such flag. standard, color, or
ensign, shall be deemed guilty. of a
misdemeanor, and shall, upon convic-
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the disease, therefore preventive
measures must be broad. You must
keep the children away from insect
life. such as flies, mosquitoes. neas,
bedbugs, ticks, ants, lice. etc. You
should see that all rats and mice
around the building are killed. Pet
cats and dogs should be washed with
per cent carbolic acid solution
Everything should be kept clean about
the home, including the children.
Children should be fed well but not
INDUCED in large quantities of water.
ice cream or other frozen dishes on a
full stomach, as that will often cause
acute indigestion and render them
susceptible to other diseases. In other
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INSECTS, RATS AND MICE
AND PETS CARRY DISEASE
BY SAMUEL d. DIXON. NJ. ID.
ia Commissioners of Health

Infa ntile paralysis is a disease that
affects the nervous system It often
causes death. and again, the acute
stage frequently subsidies and leaves
paralysis of one or more of the limbs
that often lasts through life
Today we dc not know what causes
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Clean ChiId's Mouth and Throat.

words, the digestion should be guard
ed carefully.
Clean Child's Mouth and Throat.
sleep. They should not associate with
other children that are sick. Their
homes should be well ventilated. but
screened. All foodstuffs should be
protected
ChiIdren's mouths should be rinsed
out and their Threats gargled with
DobelPs solution after each meal II
the children are too young to rinse or
gargle, wash the mouth with piece
of fabric dipped in DSbelPs solution
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Are you-goiag- to make a ~pFefes-
sional man of your boy Josh" Yes"
replied Farmer CorntaSse1- Hes got
to do something that'n give him
chance of gettin' by by sittfn' still an
ioofSin' like he was thinkiR."-Wash
ington Star. Frs
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ton, be punished by a fine not ex-
ceeding one hundred dollars, or by
Imprisonment for not more than thirty
days. or BOTH fGen- stat Kansas,
1909 See 2s41}
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Children should be kept cat of crowd
ed places
The youngsters should hot es par
mitted to sit on the damp ground nor
They should not battle In cold wafer
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In France there is a: prize amounting
to about $4,000 awaiting the discoverer
of cure for Asiattc cholera