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Evening journal., 1916-08-31
BY The United Press.

- AAG 0AAlNA AGcEa
WASHINGTON. D. C.. Aug 81
President Wilson this afternoon de-
sired assurances that at least the
eight hour day legislation will be
passed by Saturday He hoped to con
vey this information TO the Brother
hood leaders when he sees them this
afternoon to urge the withdrawal of
their present strike order.
Senator Pomerene told the Presi-
dent the morning committee hearing
has developed the fact that passage of
the eight hour legislation by Satur-
DAY would result in withdrawal of the
strike order. but the Brotherhood
leaders appeared unwilling to post
pone the order
Nevertheless" Pomerene said later
Il cannot believe there will be a
strike. | feel that no BODY of men
would take action TO paralyze the com
merce OF this country-at least until
Congress has time TO act.
Congressman Sherley said. after his
conference, 81 assume some action
Will be taken by the House before sat
urday night"
Later Democratic Leader Kitchin.
Chairman Adamson of the House In,
terstate- Commerce COMMITTEE and
Senator Williams we're called in by the
President Adamson had. already an
nounced. after a conference with Post
master General Burleson. that he
would Introduce an eight-hour bill this
| afternoon and ask for a special rule to
call It up and pass il tomorrow. His
bill provides an eight-hour day. time
and half time for overtime and the
appointment of commission of three
to observe the administrative and
! financial effect of its operation, re-
porting later to congress The bill
has the approval Of House leaders, he
said
The eight hour day law will be put
through certainly by Saturday. Kitch-
in said.
He said he anticipates some Re
publican and Democratic opposition
to "the whole plan," but declared he
believes any opposition will be
easily overridden by a large major
ity.' He said the same belief is held
/ by Senate Democratic leaders and
Progressive Senators.
Abandon Overtime Demands.
In the hearing before the Senate
| committee, Mr.. Garretson said the
Brotherhoods would not oppose the
military draft measure in view OF
the military necessity" provision
( but would oppose the Canadian dis
putes law for this country Garrett
son pointed out that the men had
! abandoned fhair fiu,a and boIg
overtime demands.
President Gompers Of the A. F. OF
L.. followed Garretson. Talking
! slowly-in contrast to Garretson' s
/ snappy, nervous sentences-he de.
clared there could be no objection to
investigation Of costs of operation
under a wage increase.
Gompers pointed out that the Ca
madam Disputes Act would serve 4
make men do involuntary service
\ during the investigation period.
This" he declared "is in opposi
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
NO EVIDENCE that
annie SOLD LIQUOR

On account of lack OF evidence in
City Court this morning against Annie
Brice. a colored woman, alleged to
have sold intoxicating liquor without
a license at No. 1919 Orange street
last Sunday night, she was dismissed
at the request Of Assistant City So
licitor John r. Lynn. Carlton
Parker, also colored charged with the
same offonse, at the suggestion OF his
counsel Philip l.. Garrett, changed
his plea to guilty and was fined 500
and costs OF six months in the work
house.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
WILMINGTON ELKS TURN
OUT FOR READING PARADE

A large delegation OF Wilmington
Elks went to Reading. Pa. yesterday
afternoon to take part in the big
Elks parade and demonstration to be
held today In connection with the
Pennsylvania Elks' convention in SEES
sion there
There we're between % and 80 in
the party, headed by Exalted Ruler
Frank F. Gates, Of the local lodge, and
Edward Melchoir, chairman of the
parade committee. The Wilmington
Elks will wear the same costume they
wore at Baltimore earlier in the sea
son-Palm Beach suits. straw hats
with purple bands russell shoes, white
shirts. purple neckties and carry
canes Some of the Elks will return
to this city tonight after the parade
while others will remain until to-
morrow.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
TURN Streets OVER
TO Steel COMPANY
South Wilmington Industry
TO Spread Plant Over
Several Blocks
COMMISSION TO FIX
PRICE TO BE PAID

proposition to close certain
streets adjoining the newly scouired
property In South Wilmington. as
stated in these columns recently. has
been offered by the Wilmington Steel
company and approved by the Street
ana sewer Department The plan Will
come up before the County Court
which will be asked to name a con
demnation commission.
The streets which II is proposed 10
close are Lobdel street. from the
westerly side OF Townsend street. 10
the west side of Buttonwood street.
and Buttonwood street from the south
side of Lobdell street TO point
twenty-five feet north OF A street. The
company also wants TO lay a railroad
siding on the bed Of Lobdell street.
John +. Neary. attorney. has been
commissioned by the Street and
Sewer Department TO draw I'D the
proper legal forms for the proposition
and 10 present IL before the court. with
the understanding that the Whining
ton Steel Company is to bear all the
expenses and pay the city the price
for the streets closed to be decided
upon by the Board Of Assessment.
One Of the members Of the Board Of
Assessment said yesterday that this
price would probably be si.5S5.
In approving the proposed plan.
the Street and Sewer Department
does so in the belief that any move
ment which Is for the upbuilding and
bettermpnt Of Wilnin pfon Industries
should be encouraged as much as pos
sible and the Wilmington Steel Com
/ pany is one Of the largest projects
which has been opened here for sew
eral years.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
AT THE YICTNRIA.

With the week half gone there are
Just three more DAYS in which 70 see
The Ne'er- Well the great Elm
story Of Rex Beachs greatest boob
which has shown for the first three
days of the week TO packed houses
az the Victoria Theatre. This has
been the biggest week ever known
at the uptown theatre and those who
saw THE Battle Cry Of Peace. -
Sherlock Holmes" Gods Country
and the Woman" aud other film
classics which have been brought TO
Wilmington by the Victoria manage
ment know that THE Ne'er-Do- Well
takes its rank with these great won
der productions and II anything goes
them one better insofar as a gripping
story of modern life is concerned. The
story of THE Ne'er-Do-W Well" is a
story Of the Panama Canal of the gov
eminent and conditions which sur
round the canal. The exterior scenes
are striking and beautiful. and at all
times there is the interest of a strange
country, people and customs.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
1870 Cases DOCRETED
FOR COUNTY COURT
State Will Put Into Effect
New Plan of Examining
Witnesses
SAMUEL GANGAS MAY
BE TRIED THIS TERM

Indications are that the September
term Of the New Castle County Court
OF General Sessions will be record
breaker There are nearly $50 cases
on the docket at present and new ones
coming IN every day.
In order TO facilitate the work
Deputy Attorney General Armon D.
Chaytor Jr has directed the wit
nesses TO be summoned 90 appear ten
days before the opening OF the court
The reason for such action on the part
OF the State was stated in these col
umns several weeks ago. BY examin-
ing the witnesses ahead of tho con
vening Of court much time and ex-
pense can be saved The witnesses
are being summoned 10 appear Friday
of next week before Mr.. Chaytor. The
latter will he able to hear the testi-
mony Of the witnesses and prepare
the indictments
On the opening day Of court the
prima faci evidence will be submitted
and the indictments prepared to pre-
sent 10 the court
~ .''' VI WV uvNhNi ihNihhf tue
usual class Of lawhreakers. There
are cases Of alleged larceny. embezzle-
ment, assault and carrying concealed
deadly weapons
Sheriff Stidham has issued a procla-
nation for a session Of Court OF
Oyer and Terminer. II is to open on
September 90 The case 10 come be-
fore the Court of oyer and Terminer
is that q Samuel Gangas Gangas is
charged with the murder Of Catherine
Padeski az Brandywine Springs Park.
Gangas is also accused of assault
with intent 10 commit murder
There are no civil cases to be tried
az the September term Of court. There
are a large number OF cases. however,
that will be heard.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
ATTACKED MOTHER
AND Then Daughter
Mrs. Frederick is Assaulted
by Strange Man Near
Her Home
PRISONER RAVES IN
POLICE STATION CELL

Refusing 90 give his name or address,
middle.aged white man whose actions
are strange, is under arrest at the police
station ON charge OF assault and bat
terry on Helen Frederick, aged 10 years,
of No pa Madison street. lie carried
O number of cards ana time card OF
the Pussy and Jones Company, and rs
thought to be lnomas Mclntire, as that
name appears ON the cards.
He was first noticed NJ Second and
Madison streets shortly after II o'clock
this morning, ~ entered nm alley lead.
ing 10 the Frederick home, and whom
Mrs Anna Frederick who had lust left
sick bed. attempted 10 enter her
home with her arms filled with grocer
les, the man held her mp When asked
to step aside. he is alleged TO have spat
into his hands and said "No. you arc
the woman want
The next instant he rained blow
upon blow on Mrs Frederick's face.
With blood flowing from her nose and
mouth. Mrs Frederick screamed and
her daughter. Helen ran TO her. This
appeared to incur the wrath Of the
man. who struck the girl under the
left eye and ON the nose other resi-
dents hearing the screams rushed
from their homes only TO be dehed by
the man. who muttering to himself
walked back and forth on the side
walk.
He finally left. going up Madison
street 10 Third street He was follow
ed by Carl Heck, who boards AZ the
Frederick home AZ Fourth and
Orange streets Patrolman Adele was
told Of the mans actions and the ar
rest followed When taken 10 the po'
lice station the man raved and NUT
tered incoherently The police believe
he is mentally unbalanced
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
DRAW Jurors TO serve
AT The SEPTEMBER Term

Jury Commissioners L. Scott Town
send and Frederick Brady today drew
the following petit jury panels for the
September term of court, to report
on September 10:
First district-James H. Green.
George w. Bowers. Frank G. Conner.
Charles c. Cannon
Second-Joseph H. Davis, Robert t,
Stuart, Neal B. Kelley, L. G. Hance.
Third-John T. Devine. F. TAYLOR
Cause. Harold W. Quinby, George NJ
Miller.
Fourth-George L. Stradley, Jr.,
John ]. McGoldrick, George c. Parks,
Coleman B. Harris.
Fifth-Samuel j. White James H.
Scott, Harry T. Morelsnd, John W.
Peregoy.
Sixth-Thomss Passmore. Newton
l.. Grubb
Seventh William Tinsmsn, c. W.
Maclary.
Eighth. S. Mccormick, Matthew
w. Roser. Jr.
Ninth-willism H. Cook, Charles
r. Dickey.
Tenth-Harry C. Hunter, John j.
Sheridan.
Eleventh-George w. Deputy,
George Brown.
Twelfth-Henry H Higgins. James
II. Batten
Thirteenth-Enoch G. Alice, James
CHM.
Fourteenth-John P. Collins. James
l.. Dickerson.
Fifteenth-Albert j Stats. James
II. Stats.
The commissioners at the same
time drew the following Oyer and
Terminer jury to report October 4.
Secnd Jury Panel
First-A. J. Granary, John NJ. Col
Inns.
second-Frsnk J. Hall. Andrew ].
Cathcart.
Third-Thomas Finn, James J.
Monaghan.
Fourth-s. C. vandegrift. Peter t.
Wright.
Fifth-Hugh Hession, Samuel E
Wier.
sixth-Beniamin s. Wilson. Alfred
Day.
Seventh-James Carpenter, W. F,
Groom.
Eighth-John B. Eastburn, l. NJ
Greenwalt.
Ninth-James Croes, Leslie K. Hill
Tenth-Walter Thompson.
Elevenh-William c. Bigger.
Twelfth-James' II. Clark.
hirteenth-Charles Schuman.
ourteenth-Thomas NJ. Brothers.
Fifteenth. Harry Stats.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
AT THE QUEEN.

In her newest picture for William Fox
now showing az the Queen, Little Miss
Happiness famous June Caprice plays
the part Of an innocent country girl
Lucy White. She lives with her grand.
ma (Sara Alexander and earns living
for them both by selling yeast. Com
plcations begin when Sadie Allen tZena
keefei, daughter of a neighbor and Gus
toner of Lucv's, returns 10 the home vii.
lage Sadie has been trying to make a
living in the city, where she has met
and married Max Barker leo Ken
nedyl. When Barker gets tired of her
and leaves her, Sadie is forced to return
home with her baby. Finally Barker
comes TO the village on a visit TO a
friend. He meets Sadie there. finds that
he still loves her, and begs her 10 re.
turn. Then she explains the whole al
fair to her father and the village, and
Lucv's name is cleared.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
up TO RAILROAD WORKERS
TO keep MAILS ON MOVE
By The United Press.

WASHINGTON. Aug. Silt rests
entirely with railroad workers 10 say
whether or not the mails shall move.
Postmaster General Burleson said To-.
day. IF the employees say they will
move the mail trains he said. I'VE
will make the railroads carry the
mails.
IF any train moves II will carry
mail If no train moves we Will MAXI
no effort to force movement Of the
mails n the men won't move the
mails. they won't-and that's all
there is to it. We can't force them.
except as a military necessity"
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
AT THE MAJESTIC.

That celebrated and popular young
star, Marie Doro. one Of the most
charming actresses of the contempor-
airy stage, appears at the Majestic to-
day in the nlm adaptation OF her fore
most stage success, The. Morals OF
Marcus" by w. J. Locke, produced on
the stage by Charles Frohman. Miss
Doro's gifted impersonation OF Car
lotta, the refugee from the Turkish
harem, is the nearest approach to
hypnotism from the screen that one
could imagine. She holds the audi
ence spellbound under the witchery OF
her amazing art. THE Morals oi
Marcus" as a photoplay will serve to
provide a pleasant evening. and create
one of the most wholesome memories
possible to theatregoers.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
RICHARDSON PARK scouts
co TO SMALLEY'S 7 Am

Tho Boy Scouts OF Richardson Park
left today 10 camp at Smalleys Dam
The scouts ran enjoy fishing and boat
ING and camp life for a few days will
be very enjoyable for them William
Tinsman also went 10 the camp today
and will remain over night with his
three children, William s., Viola and
Robert Tinsman They viii camp until
Monday.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
eARRIck rHEATRE oPENINe.

GARRlcK THEATRE OPENING.
A clever bill Of headliners is an.
nounced for the Garrick Theatres
opening week. which will be inaug-
urated with the matinee on Labor
Day, next Monday. It contains eight
acts, all of which are exceptionally
good. Some of the old favorites are
included, but they all have new acts,
which makes it brand new offering
from start 10 finish. The following
well known stars are booked for the
week: Wilbur Mack and Nella Walk
er, the Crisps, Edna Luby, Farrell
and Taylor, Tom Kuma, William Han
Ion and Co., and George Whiting and
Sadie Burt. Mr. Dockstader promises
some big attractions during the sea.
son, and they are to be brought here
as they are obtainable.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
Court Tells OFFENDERS
TO CHANGE THEIR HABITS

Stating they must change their habits
and stop drinking or they would have "a
spend all their time IN the workhousc
Judge Churchman in City Court this
morning lectured John LAWN and
Thomas McCrea and fined them $40 and
costs each
The men were arraigned on charges OF
being intoxicated. they were old Of
tenders, both having been arrested
twenty times before on the same charge
and four times each this year
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
Theatre and Park Attractions

the most deliberately staged scenic
productions that has ever visited this
city. The impressiveness of the pro-
duotion is the result of the artistic
and realistic scenic effects showing
the desert of the Sahara, or. as the
natives call it. THE Garden Of Allah
and several other scenes reproduced
from that region, which form the
background for the dramatic climaxes
and acting Of the brilliant cast and
company.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
TREATED AT
DELAWARE HOSPITAL.

Among those treated at the Della
ware Hospital today we're: Joseph
Keller No 700 Poplar street. LAGER
ated head: Robert Clark, fractured
rib; John Cannon, No. 213 West
street. injured foot; Oscar Kessler.
injured finger. and Victor White. con-
WILSON'S.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
AssAuLT rAsE DISMISSED.

After about a dozen witnesses had
been examined in City Court this
morning In the case of Harry Wur-
tele. alias Baker. charged with assault
Il was finally decided the whole affair
was an accident and the man was dis
missed. Testimony showed there had
been a fight at Lord and Church
streets last Friday afternoon, during
which Wurtele was alleged TO have
struck william r Taylor.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
THE YOKE"

The Yoke" will be the offering
that Manager Allemann has to offer
his patrons of The Playhouse next
Tuesday and Wednesday and which
is certain to please the young and old.
The play is founded no Hubert
Whales book and dramatized by
Charles NJ. Jelliff. II is one of the
strenuous kind and would be classed
as a problem play.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
aNOTHING BUT THE TRUTH

Wilmington theatregoers will enjoy
a treat at The Playhouse on the even
ing of September Z. when William
Collier will present Nothing But the
Truth" II has been some time since
Mr.. Collier was seen in this city and
his new play is declared to be one Of
the cleverest comedies ever pre-
scented.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
PERMITS FOR BUTLDING REPAIRS

Building Inspector Preston today is
sued the following building permits .
To Charles Forwood, for general re-
pairs TO home Of P s. dupont, Penn
sylvania and Brinckle avenues. to
cost $1,000; 70 John Jalxulowski, for
an addition for the Eagle Dye Works
No. 1910 Lancaster avenue. to cost $50
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
@KATINKA.,

September 9 will be the occasion at
The Playhouse of the new Hammer
stein musical comedy "Katinka. The
big production had a run of over a
year in New York and II Is declared
TO be the legitimate successor of
High Jinks' THE FREELY" and a
number of other Hammerstein sue
cesges
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
APOpLEXY CAUSES pEATH.

James Webb, aged 81 years. Of No.
905 South BroOme street died az the
Physicians and Surgeons Hospital
this morning. He was stricken with
apoplexy yesterday and removed to
the hospital for treatment.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
SAFETY FIRST AT
POLICE STATION.

Iron grills have been placed in the
windows along East Tenth street,
opening into the gym" Of the police
station. The grill will remove all
danger of anyone falling to the floor
from the street when the windows are
open.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
HAD WRONG Tags.

William Alternately charged in City
Court this morning with driving his
automobile without proper tags. said
he had tags on his machine but they
were the wrong tags. Alternately was
fined $40 and costs.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
MIR. MORFORD Is pROMOTFD

Troop No. 2. Boy Scouts. held its
meeting Tuesday night. James Nor
ford. senior patrol leader of the troop
was promoted 20 assistant scoutmas-
ter.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

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I OST-ON MAlskEI STREET
- near sth. yellow fabrikoid sample
case. Kindly return TO G. Edgar Deer
ing. s23 Market street; no questions
ssked. augSllt
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
eTHE GARnEN OF ALLAH.-

That powerful and impressive
drama, THE Garden of Allah" which
comes TO. The Playhouse on Septem-
Der II for three days, will be one Of
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
BACK AGAIN For MUNITIONS.

The Italian steamship Ultima is load
ing munitions at Deep Water Point
This vessel has loaded several similar
cargoes here since the beginning of the
war. two years ago.
Evening journal., 1916-08-31

dorsement OF suffrage for women by
national action and assure him of our
appreciation OF his statesmanlike po-
sition-'
Evening journal., 1916-08-31
u. S. GOVERNMENT
LAND SALE

o. S. GOVERNMENT soon 70 sell
HALF MILLION ACRES OF VALUABLE
TIMBER and PRAIRIE AGRICUL-
TURAL LAND In OKLAHOMA. Not
necessary TO became farmer or 20 West
residence Is not required. Land will
be sold for O few dollars per acre on easy
annual payments Close 70 railroads and
good towns For the Investor and Specu'
lator as we'll ns the Homeseeker. this Is
the one best bet. This Land Is In the
World Famous Oklahoma oil Belt and
may mean o fortune 10 wise investors.
Not necessary 20 irrirate--4o inches rain.
fall For further information about the
Growing Golden West, call AZ the BIG
now on exhibition ~ Fourth Street Cross.
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10 p NJ daily. including sunday No
charge for Admission or Information.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-19

Mr.. Davis would convert Idaho s
natural resources into interest bearing
securities and make the earnings there
from pay the cost Of government.
Mr.. Davis would sell school bonds
held by the state and give the people
of Idaho the benefit of cheap money.
Mr.. Davis would loan Idaho's money
to Idaho farmers at low rate of in
terest.
Mr. Davis would remove state boards
from politics and make merit the sole
qualification for appointments.
Mr.. Davis would put the fish and
game department under commission
Mr.. Davis would provide uniform
system of accounting, bringing all de
partments into one general head, sc
the exact financial condition of the
state could be shown at once at the
close of any business day.
"Mouth breathing makes children
stupid?
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-19
Blackfoot Real Estate
E Auction Co.
II WEEKLY BARGAINS
AFINE HOME FOR SALE
Like Paying Rent

A nice home with rooms, bath and
toilet, only four blocks from the post
office, fine shade trees and some fruit,
lots, cement walk on both streets. al
SO paved street-price ONLY $3500.OO.
Terms, $4,000 down, balance $50 per
month, which pays principal and inter-
est. If this is not an easy snap, we
would like to know Of one. BETTER
HURRY.
A fine business to trade for a farm
Price $4,000. Business netting about
$4,000 per month.
A beautiful modern home in Black
foot to trade for a farm. Clear Of any
incumbrance.
One kitchen range-6 holes-cheap.
Big Leather rocker.
Some stools and sewing machines at
your price.
One good washer Gone minute) with
wringer-cheap.
One good cream separator, U. S., in
AL condition.
One new roller top desk, small size.
It's a dandy.
DON forget the big auction sale at
Joseph Harris place, one mile north
of Snake river bridge, north of Obern 8
SEE US FOR ANYTHING IN OUR
LINE.
BLACKFoOT REAL ESTATE AMI
AUCTION co.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-19

We want to know the name of the
most beautiful woman i'll this town,
and if claimants will hand in their
names we will cheerfully devote three
columns of space to the publication
of a list of the same.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-19

Why should anyone kick at life in
this town? 1t is full of good people
of wise people-of energetic people
of persistent people-of people who
would be credit to any town. When
you kick this town you kick your
self, for you are helping to make it
lust what it is.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-19

Mr.. Skaggs of st. Joe, Mo-, has ar
rived in town where he expects to per
manently locate. He is an experienced
grocer and will be associated with his
father who has rented the Fackrell
store on Bridge street, where he will
attempt to do cash business.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-19

Get an Alladin Lamp and save 30
per cent on your light bill. For sale
by G. w. johnson at the skating rink.
adv.-10-26