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Evening journal., 1916-04-05
DENY COUNTY COPIED
CITY Assessment
W. F. Kurtz Suggests In
crease on Farm Land
TO Lower Tax Rate
CHARGE ASSESSORS
FAIL TO DO DUTY

Members of the New Castle County
Levy Court we're among the guests
at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon
n the Hotel DUPONT. at noon yester-
day. when Andrew Marvel. of George
own. made an address on the new
Sussex county assessment law. which
was passed by the Legislature in 1914.
The county commissioners were much
interested in the address. and took
part in the general discussion which
followed il.
At the conclusion of the address
William +. liurtz said the members
Of the Levy Court should consider the
matter of having an equitable assess
ment made OF the real estate Of New
Castle county. He said he understood
the city assessment had been copied
for county purposes. He thought thai
the taxation on farm land should be
raised so as to put it on the same
basis as property in the city, and eX-
pressed the opinion that if this was
done the Levy Court would probably
find that il could reduce the tax rate
Levy Court Commissioner FOuracr'
denied that the city assessment haC
been copied for county purposes, anC
stated the county assessment on vii
mington property was 20 TO 30 pei
cent. lower than the city assessment.
Mr.. Fouracre said farm land wal
assessed in New Castle county at SCI
an acre. which would sell at from 81
TO SIS per acre. He favored a new
assessment law for this county.
Commissioner Burris said he ant
Mr.. Gooding. in 1913. had attempted Il
equalize the assessment. He said al
attempt had been made 20 have al
assessment law passed at the legisla
ture. but Sussex county run of witt
their thunder
Commissioner Scott said the who'll
.rouble was with the assessors. II
stated that they did not do their worl
properly.
Evening journal., 1916-04-05
PERMIT FOR REPAIRS
TO Hammond LAUNDRY

Building Inspector Anderson has
issued a permit to W. ID. Haddock and
Company to make alterations TO the
basement OF the Hammond Laundry.
No. 200 West Eleventh street. al a cost
OF $500. Frank Landsdorf took out a
permit TO erect bake oven in the bak-
cry at the southwest corner Of Ninth
and Poplar streets, at cost OF S475.
Other permits issued today were as
follows: j. Frank Owens aud Son. TO
erect porch for l.. r.. Griffith, Eighth
and Adams streets. at a cost of S150,
y. Frank Owens and Son. 20 make re-
pairs at No. Si7 Poplar street. to cost
800; j. Frank Owens and Son, to
make alterations az No. AIS East Third
street, at a cost OF $3.50: Charles For
wood. to make alterations at No. 909
BrOOme street. to cost $780,
Evening journal., 1916-04-05
WOULD EXPLAIN ROAD
costs TO TAXPAYERS

Thomas s, Fouracre. Levy Court
commissioner of Middletown. is an
advocate of a movement to hold a
meeting Of taxpayers of New Castle
county. The object is to explain the
cost Of maintaining stone roads.
Levy Courtman Burris said he knew
that $1,000 could have been saved dur.
ing the past yea If the county did its
own work instead of having the re-
surfacing done by contractors. He
favors the movement advocated by
Mr. Fouracre.
County Engineer Wilson said the
county has over 200 miles of good
stone roads built by good contrac
tors and as we'll as in any oth~r State
II will take 500, 600 next year to keer
up the stone roads. it is estimated.
Evening journal., 1916-04-05
POLICE MAKE BUSINESS CENsUS.

Patrolmen doing duty in the heart
OF the business section yesterday began
collecting names, addresses and tele-
phone numbers Of all merchants. 1t
was explained that this information
was desired for reference. and would
be used in cases OF emergency at
nights in cases of fires or robberies.
Evening journal., 1916-04-05
-DRYS- MAKE ADVANCE.
BY The United Press.

by The United Press.
CHICAGO. April 5.-Returns today
in Illinois local option elections in
dicate a slight victory for the drys.
Figures received thus far show that
$50 to 400 saloons were eliminated
while wet victories re-established 250
saloons.
The drys won Waukegan and Mo
line and held Elgin. The vets won
back Bloomington and Carlinville and
preserved Aurora. Lincoln and Alton
and picked mp twenty scattering
towns over the state. now dry.
Evening journal., 1916-04-05
Receiver FOR The UNITED
FIVE and TEN CENT Store

Chancellor Curtis this afternoon ap-
pointed the Wilmington Trust Com
pany receiver for the United and 10
store at No. 6O6 Market street. this
city The petition was filed by VIII
liah r. Knights. Jr.. OF Philadelphia.
owner Of LOO shares Of capital stock
OF the company. who alleges Il is in
solvent.
William A. Chew. president OF the
company. in his answer filed with the
chancellor. admits the company is in
solvent. The company has stores in
several cities.
Evening journal., 1916-04-05
OIMMING OF LIGHTS
TO Be DEMONSTRATED

A conference will be held tonight
between Chief Black, Street Commis-
sioner Frank W Pierson and Charles
G. Guyer. secretary OF the Delaware
Automobile Association. The ordi-
nance recently passed by the Street
and Sewer Directors in reference TO
the dimming OF lights on automobiles
Will be considered and appliances
used for this purpose demonstrated.
Evening journal., 1916-04-05
vIEW FANCY POULTRY.

The meeting of the Diamond State
Poultry Association held last night,
was we'll attended. William L. Lang
shaw and Frank NJ. Smith we're the
judges and they passed on several
chickens Of various species. which the
members brought TO the meeting. The
session was attended by a number OF
women poultry raisers.
Evening journal., 1916-04-05
DIR. LITTELL TO LECTURE.

On Thursday night a public lecture
will be given in the New Century Club
by the Rev. S. Harrington Littell. a
missionary for 2S years in China. His
subject will be Social, Political and
Religious Movements i'm China and
What China Is Today" A large aud
ience is anticipated as Mr.. Littell is
we'll known in this city. of which he
was a former resident.
Evening journal., 1916-04-05
United STATES MARsnAL HERK

Former Judge Lynn, OF Now York,
now United States marshal for the
western district Of New York, has
been In Wilmington for two days.
He is on business pertaining to docu-
ments impounded In New York in a
case before the court in New York
and this State. 10 is the case of Q.
Il. Cole ys. Perfection Tire Co.
Evening journal., 1916-04-05
NOT TO BUILD POWDER MAGAZINE

The dupont Powder Company today
denied a report that it is TO establish
a large powder magazine near some
big plants in Baltimore. that are filling
war orders. The company says it has
no magazines in or near Baltimore in
contemplation.
Evening journal., 1916-04-05
JOSEF h. HFDIN no SpEAK.

At the luncheon OF the Whining
ton Rotary Club at noon tomorrow
IN the rose room OF the Hotel du-
Pont Josef y. Hedin. a member OF
the club. will make a short address
ON MY RecollectiOns of Military
Service In Norway"
Evening journal., 1916-04-05
STEAMBOAT OvERHAULED.

The steamboat City OF Philadelphia.
of the Wilson Line. has been removed
from the dry dock at the yards OF the
Harlan and liollmgsworth Corporation.
after receiving an overhauling. She will
shortly resume her trips between this
city and Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1916-04-05
"DRYs7 WIN IN NEBRASKA.

DN ne IUIItW I-ItHs.
LINCOLN, Neb.. April 5.-The drys
carried practically every Nebraska
town in which William Jennings
Bryan aided in the anti saloon cam
paign. Returns today from ycster-
days elections indicated twelve cities
changed from wet to dry and only
three from dry TO wet. The drys won
in North Platte. Fairbury. Superior.
Beatrice, McCook. Wahoo Sutton and
other smaller towns.
Evening journal., 1916-04-05
PRAYER SERVICE At HANOVER.

The weekly prayer service of Han
over Presbyterian Church will be held
in the church tonight. The Rev r.
L. Jackson. pastor. will speak on
Giving Special singing character
ICES the service.
Evening journal., 1916-04-05
OUT FOR LEGISLATURES.

William IT. Highheld, OF Hockes-
sin. has announced his candidacy for
Representative from the Eighth dis
trict.
Evening journal., 1916-04-05

Minstrel show at Pythian Castle to-
night.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1916-04-05
BEGIN DREDGING OPERATIONS.

Dredging operations in the Della
ware river by Philadelphia and the
Federal Government have been start
cd for the present open season. The
city ice boats have been put out OF
commission. and many members Of
their crews have been given employ
ment on the dredges. The city dredges
will deepen the docks alongside both
city and private piers, and the gov
The Washington herald., 1916-04-13
AMERICAN CANOEISTS
INVITED TO CAPITAL
Association Asked to Hold Annual
Meet of 1917 on Potomac
River.

The American Canoe Association has
been extended an invitation to hold
Its annual meet and camp at Wash
tngton in 1917 instead of at Sugar Is
land, in the st. Lawrence River, where
the meet has been held for a number
Of years. The Invitation was extended
by Carl T. Hatch, of the Maryland
Swimming Club, and W. A Rogers, of
the Washington Canoe Club, at the
Atlantic Division smoker of the Amer
ican Canoe Association. held in Phila-
delphia last Saturday night. The in
vitation will be officially considered at
a meeting of the executive committee
In the near future.
Washington was represented at the
banquet by Mr.. Rogers, who is vice
president Of the Washington Canoe
Club, and by James w. Burch, com
modore. 1t was agreed at the banquet
hat either the Fourth of July or La
Dor Day meet of the Atlantic division
should be held at Baltimore. Plans
for the formation of a Southern di-
vision. including Philadelphia, Balti-
more, and Washington, were discussed.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-13
TO DEDICATE MILESTONE.
ID. A. r. ofhciaIs to Commemorat,
AnnIverxtry of Old Landmarks.

Ceremonies in recognition of the COM
pledon of the inclosing of the East
Corner Milestone of the District, and also
In commemoration OF the one hundred
and twenty-hfth anniversary of the lay
ing Of the first cornerstone by President
be held on Saturday afternoon at 2:3O
O'Clock at the District line, near Chesa-
peake Junction, under auspices of the
state committee Of the District d. A. r.
on the preservation Of historic spots and
JeCords.
The following Will take part in the ex-
ercises: Rev. Paul r. Hickok, Mrs Frank
Foster Greenawalt. Mrs. William c.
story. Fred z. Woodward. Robinson
White. Mrs George P Conway, Col w.
w. Harts, Miss Edna Sheehy, Mrs. Ellis
Logan. Mrs George T. Smallwood. Rep
resentatiye S. d. Fess, OF Ohio; and Mrs
Mary s. Lockwood.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-13

Holland Rose Bushes the
trading - ~ -"
have just
in the
20 Know tna he bush they buy has thus inspected
The Washington herald., 1916-04-13
GOWNS AND DRESSES

The silks beautiful and serviceabe- -Ceorgette epes
decided favone and the striped and plaid tafesa
have large and interested following New plain color Taets
and Soft Crepe de Chine Dresses.
Among the striking and distiHctf0e ideas
Ne5O Combination Dresses.
Exquisite White Georgehc Crepe Dresses
Ne5C Net Dresses plain 1chite and color corfsdGos
Smart Sport Dresses 5cFc silk t1fe1 cos1bfrGossdnd
cotton and linen
Colorngs that soft the gray of doves wing or
daring their hint of the Orient and may be enumerated
wara, gray, green rookie tan rose brown Copenhagen
and navy blue and black Youthfuness color mode and
trimming very pronounced and mparts each creation with
beauty that peculiarly fitting the Easter gadness and JOY
New arrivals in Street and Afternoon Dresses
for ldTge-Size UOmeH; specially fashioned gar
mentS that will fit and become large women.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-13
EASTER BLOUSES

TEORGETTE Crepe Bouses beautifully embroidered
VI tucked and trimmed featuring many and varied ef-
fects in single and double ls and in all the new light
shades with small large collars and various shapes of
sleeves.
Priced from $5.75 to $3.50 each
Crepe de Chine Bouses in tucked embroidered and plain
tailored designs with convertible collars and Others
with large flat collars and long sleeves in all the new shades
S325 to S6.75 each.
Georgee Crepe and Chiffon Blouses in green navy blue
Jofre blue and black combined with white long sleeves and
flare collar.
$500 to $3.50 each.
Black Georgette Crepe and Crepe de Chine Blouses in
plain tucked and ed styles finished with dull buttons; also
beautiful ace-trimmed styles.
$575 to S1395 each.
Lace and Chiffon Blouses veled chiffon and combined
with dainty coorngs The aces are the exquisite meshes of
Spanish Radum and Silk
$5.75 to $3.50 each
Black Lace Blouses made seIfcoored Innings and
combined with vestees of fine white and cream lace some
have transparent chiffon sleeves and others with sleeves of ec
and silver lace.
S575 to $3.50 each
aor-G
The Washington herald., 1916-04-13

Every bush tagged individually and guaranteed
Wurtemburs, yellow. Climbing La France, lilac rose.
Testou. pink. American Beauty red.
Mrs John Lang. soft lilac Tepliz red
l5c EACH; SITS THE DOZEN.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-13
SEPARATE
SKIRTS

ments and without exception the loveest modes ever
introduced. Prices for these range from $40 to s25
The palmer skirts Of navy blue and black serge,
poplin, gabardine, mohair, chudda cloth, Poiret
twill including the large sizes for extra large women
prices from s5.75 to $1275.
Sport Skirts of checked and striped wool, We
our, corduroy, wool jersey, silk jersey and broad
cloth, showing plain circular, plain gored, gathered
back and other styles, most of them with large
pockets and separate belts, finished with ocean pear
buttons, ivory or self-covered buttons, s5.75 to
s1S75.
New Maternity Skirts in navy blue and black
serge and popn one style in particular that is well
liked for large figures who find it difficult to be fitted
from regular stock-an adjustable skirt. ss.75
and $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-13
LILY OF FRANCE
CORSETS

TT HESE the models frequently called for but we
have others. We suggest that call and let our
experienced corsetieres fit them they should be fitted
A$350 model of Plain Pink Cout has low gdle top and
rather long hp very pabe similar model the same price
is also in pink, with elastic cores wastne and hip
model at $500 is of fancy broche in medium bust and
rather medium skirt curving very slightly at the wastne
A$75O is new model of Fancystrped White Batiste, not
heavily boned, medium low bust and rather medium length
skirt very nice corset for the average slight figure Also
of strong cou very well boned for the fuller developed
figure. AT $3.50 is handsome Broche Corset in pink me
dm high bust and very long skirt for the average tall
figure.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
EVANGELIST "IN BAD"
Reprimands Boys and and Stirs
People I'm OwOssO TO Wrath.

News Times Special Service
CORUNNA, Mich. March 10
That he was seriously considering
soliciting funds with which to erect
a tabernacle, in which to continue
revival meetings in this city, was the
declaration of Rev. Frank Green.
evangelist. and center of the storm
that broke when he rebuked Lyle
Griffin, son of the sheriff, and Har-
old Beemer. for whispering during
services at the Baptist church here
Sunday morning.
Green has rented a theater owned
by an Owosso man in which TO hold
meetings until the tabernacle is
built or he abandOns the project. He
has been refused all other public
halls and churches. Green says he is
going TO stay here a month or six
weeks. despite the fact that there is
strong sentiment in favor of his
leaving the city.
Neither Green nor Griffin has
complied with the demands of the
other for an apology. each declaring
that the other owes one. Both say
they are inclined to drop the matter,
but both are ready to fight if the
other starts any court action.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
FACES HOUSE FAMINE
LapOrte Homes, Put Up i'm 1912
During Boom, Are Occupied.

News Times Special Service
LAPORTE, Ind, March 16.-
That this city is face to face with a
house famine. that boom conditions
of 1912 are again 10 exist, began to
develop at the meeting Of the La
porte Realty company, when report
was made that the $50 houses erect
ed in 1912. nearly all of which were
vacated during the slump of a year
ago, are now occupied. Report to-
day showed that the Rumely Co. had
nearly LOO men on its roll and that
the volume Of orders was so great
that they could not be filled.
The Great Western Co., makers OF
bicycles. is unable to obtain skilled
mechanics. and other plants are in
similar condition. The chamber OF
commerce IN canvass today Sc
cured sufficient money 10 insure the
removal 70 this city Of the Porta BILE
Manufacturing Co. s plant from Chi
cago. which is expected TO employ
about 200 men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
LOGGER FIRES HOUSE
Young Man Shot i'm Attempt to
Rescue Him.

News-Times Special Services
LANSING, Mich, March. 16.-
Thomas Marshallock, % years old.
was shot in the right leg and severe
ly burned about the arms and head
while attempting TO ward off men
seeking to rescue him from the
home OF Homer Murphy. near Will
Jamestown, which he had set on fire
Marshallock stopped at the Muir
ply home about 8 O'Clock and asked
for a nights lodging which was
granted him. About o'clock the
family noticed smoke pouring down
through the upstairs hallway. Mar
shallock stood at The head Of the
stairs brandishing an old sword
which he had taken from the wall
of his room. After Murphy shot him
n the leg he ran to a window and
jumped out. He was Immediately
surrounded and taken in custody.
He was later taken TO Williamson
for medical treatment
Officers at Williamson learned
that he had a brother living at 1870
Becker av.. Detroit. and a half sis
ter at 1871 Allegheny av., Pitts
turgh.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
ORGANIZE JUNIOR
COMPANY OF GUARD
Paul Morrison. Culver Graduate
Enlists Youth Between Ages
OF Is and 25.
international News Service.
CDNT T~NTDTrE 1

international News Service.
COLUMBUS. Ind, March 16.-
Paul Morrison. who received his mil
itary training at Culver military
academy. has started the organiza-
ton OF several companies OF the In
diana junior guard Companies A
and Of the first battalion already
have been organized. Company A is
made up of youths ar Huntsville and
company Il at Greenwood. Member
ship is limited TO young men be-
tween the ages Of IL and %. Weekly
drills are being held. The boys will
buy their own uniforms but have
asked the government 10 furnish
them with rifles.
Huntsville business men are back
Ing the boys in that town. They
have provided hall in which they
hold their weekly drills. Several Of
the Huntsville boys are musicians
and a l0-piece band has been
formed.
Paul Morrison, who is Maj. Nor
rison in his organization. has writ
ten to boys ne knew when at Culver
and has asked them TO start similar
organizations in their districts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
GRAND RAPIDS MAN
IS SENT TO PRISON
Steals rurS With Aid of Wom-
an and Brother in st.
Louis, Mo.
News-rime- Special Service.

News-Times Special Service:
IONA, Mich, March 16.-Asst.
HaIlmaster Henry Cook OF the Mich
igan reformarD.v. who went 10 St.
Louis. Mo. last week TO Identify
Glenn Smeeman. a former reforma-
tory inmate has just received word
from ST Louis that Smeeman and
his woman companion we're convict
ed Of grand larceny and sentenced
To two years each in the state peni-
Tertiary.
Glenn Smeeman was about p
years old and was received at the
Michigan reformatory on June l.,
1912. under the name Of George
Williams. from Ottawa county,
charged with bicycle stealing. on
June Il, 1912. his younger brother,
George Smeeman. was received at
the reformatOry from Grand Rapids
for stealing an automobile, and
both were finally paroled and re-
ceived their final discharge from the
Ionia institution.
Both OF these young men were
born in Grand Rapids and have
lived there off and on for the past
20 years. They both lived for a time
in Grand Rapids after their release
from the reformatory. then they
drifted westward.
In st. Louis they set up an eXpen-
sive establishment in a fine residence
section for which they were paying
SOS per month, and kept two color
ed servants 70 wait on the lady.
who posed as the wife of one OF
them. Then they started out to steal
fur lined coats and cloaks and other
expensive merchandise, about 81, 900
worth being found in their posses
sion when arrested
Their especial line was Ford auto
mobiles. which they are said 10 have
taken in large numbers all the way
from Denver 10 st. Louis. They
carried a full set of steel dies with
which to change the numbers on the
engines so as to prevent identified
ton.
The younger brother. George
made mis- escape in a stolen automo-
bile and the police are looking for
him at this time. The woman in the
case is said to be from Michigan
She is past 80 years old.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
IS DEAD FROM SHOCK
Woman Never Receivers From
Drowning of Newspapermen.

News-Times Special Service
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, March
16.-Miss Emily A. Ladriere. who
wrote under the head Of "Frivolles
Fancies." in the Grand Rapids Press
died at the home Of her. mother.
Mrs. Catherine Ladsiere, IN this city.
The death Of Miss Ladriere is the
fourth in the Press staff 10 occur
within seven months. Indirectly it
was due to the tragedy Ramona,
the East Grand Rapids suburb. last
August. when Paris G. Jameson,
city editor; Arthur G.. Hunter. his
assistant, and Paul Weston. reporter.
were drowned when a speed boat
capsized
Miss Ladriere was Frustrated by
the news of the tragedy and imme-
diately went into a decline. She raj
lied her strength in September, but
a month later was forced TO leave
her work 10 enter a sanitarium at
Manistee. Upon her return to Grand
Rapids she was unable 20 resume
her work. Since the tragedy she had
suffered from an affiiction of the
heart.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
GOING TO GERMANY
Wife Beaten Says He is Going "a
Fight United States.
News-Times Special Service

NewsTimes Special Service:
PORT HURON, Mich, March 16.
when I get out OF this I am go
ing to Germany and fight against the
United States. 1t is no good" These
were the words of William Fuchs.
ali Austrian. arrested at st. Clair.
charged with beating his wife, who
is in delicate health. Fuchs is al
legged TO have beaten his wife so
badly that a physician was called to
dress the wounds
When a deputy sheriff arrived at
the Fuchs home he inquired of
Fuchs who was responsible for Mrs.
Fuchs injuries. Fuchs replied that
he was from Austria and in that
country IL was customary for the
men to lick" their wives when they
needed it," Fuchs pleaded not
guilty 10 the charge when arraign-
ed in court and was held in default
of $3.50 bail. His trial will be held
March II in circuit court.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
CENSUS SHOW GAINS
Three Michigan Towns show In
crease in Population.
Neus.Times snecial Service

News-Times Special Service
DETROIT. March 10. - A staff
special from Washington today says:
Reports of a special census OF
Grand Rapids. Saginaw and Battle
Creek, have been issued by the de-
partment Of commerce. showing a
total gain in population for the three
cities from 1910 to 1914 Of approx
mately $500.
Grand Rapids in the four years
increased in population from H.
571 to $4,000. Capital invested in
manufacturing institutions of the
city increased from $3S,7S3,0O to
S46.S56. 900. The cost OF materials
used in 1914 was s24. OO6 900 as COM
pared with $780, 200 in 1909. The
value OF products jumped from s42,-
231, 900 to $40. S39, 900. wage earn
ers employed decreased from 29,339
TO 1850, although the total annual
remuneration jumped from $12,16O,-
600 10 S14,396y 900.
Saginaw's population increased
from 5O.15O in 1909 to $4,000 in
1914. Capital invested increased
from 6,703,00O to S33,141.OOO,
materials used from SO. 400 900 to
S13,441, 900, value os products from
s18s33, 900 to $24.27s.OOO, salaries
and wages from s4,11O.OOO TO $5,-
$4,000; number Of employees from
$3.50 to 6,992.
Battle Creek jumped from U.s.
PSI in 1910 to $4,000 in 1914: CAPT
tai invested increased from $19,176.-
600 to S19,S99.OOO and proportion
ate increases are shown in the other
items"