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Evening journal., 1916-09-04
ONE death AND
TWO Other NEW
Cases Of PLAGUE
Daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
James Clark Dies OF
Infantile Paralysis
STATE TOTAL IS IS,
G Patients SUCCUMB

Three new cases OF infantile pa
ralysis, one of which patients died
during the night. were reported to
the Board of Health officials this
morning. The cases were reported
by physicians who had been attend
ing the patients. The one death was
the hvo-months'old daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. James Clark. OF No. 119
Monroe street. The child died early
this morning Tho other two cases
are Stanley Livitch, aged nine
months. of No. 213 West Second
street, and James O'Boylc aged
three years. son of Mr. and Mrs.
James j. O'Boyle, OF No. los North
Connell street
With the reporting of these new
cases, the total number reported in
this State since July 1 OF this year
is fifteen and with the death OF the
Clark child. the fatalities number
six.
The Clark case as we'll as the Lii
witch case were reported by one ply
sician. After calling in another ply
s'cian yesterday for consultation. Il
was decided that both children were
suffering from the child plague. The
parents OF the Livitch child, however
appeared dissatisfied with the report
of the attending physician and he
was discharged. The health author
ties had this called to their attention
and DIR. Meyers, city physician with
another physician Is to examine tn,
child today. The Clark child wa,
taken i'll on Saturday and the diseas,
made rapid progress. The O'Boyl,
child has been IN FOR several day.
} and on Saturday infautile paralysil
was suspected. This morning the al
| tending physician announced that /
was a case OF infantile paralysis.
The three cases reported TO tn,
health authorities this morning shows
according to local physicians, that COLI
weather has no terrors for the disease
This fact is brought out in a recen
treatise on the disease published b.
the American Medical Association
which stated that during 1911. swede
\ was ravages by the disease, ther
being 5000 cases there that year.
On receipt OF the announcement Q
the three new cases, Isaac w. Bowers
secretary Of the Board of Health, an
City Physician DR.. V. M. Myers, VIII
we're at the Board Of Health all morn
ing, called the executive officers of tn
department who had planned TO TAX
excursions today. back to their duties
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1916-09-04
DELAWARE TROOPS
Police DENINC TOWN
Called Out Saturday as
Guard After Arkansas
Men Are Paid
MILITIAMEN START
MOUNTAIN MARCH
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DEMING, n. NJ, Sept. 4.-The mi
litiamen of Arkansas, located in camp
here. were paid off on Saturday in
gold and silver coin. and at once start
ed out in town spending their money
indifferently, and in a hilarious man
ner.
Much trouble was caused in the
town by their actions. and to quiet any
disorder that might arise provost
guard OF seventy-five members of the
Delaware militia was called out Sat
urday night. The Delaware soldiers
acted as a police force for the town.
The Delaware troops expected TO
receive their monthly pay on Satur-
day, but they were due for disap-
pointment. Up until this morning the
call to line for pay had not been
sounded, and the boys are patiently
awaiting the receiving Of their money.
Bank notes are rare here with the
paymaster's department
The first battalion Of the Delaware
militia left this morning for ma
neuvers in the Florida mountains. The
maneuvers will continue for four
days. and tomorrow the second bat
TALON will start out into the noun
tains for battle practice.
The Delaware boys welcomed the
Continued on Page Ski
Evening journal., 1916-09-04
STATEFAIR GETS
UNDER WAY With
MANUFACTURERS
Ideal Weather Brings Large
Crowd 10 City for Open
ing Exhibition
AUTOMOBILE RACES main
ATTRACTION FOR TODAY

Favored with ideal weather. thou
sands OF persons from all parts of
Delaware and from nearby territory
Hooked this afternoon to the Wawaset
Park for the opening OF the Delaware
State Fair The crowd was unusually
large for opening day. and for every
visitor there was something OF special
interest Some hOcked around the
livestock. others to the industrial and
other exhibits. but the center Of at
traction is the automobile races this
afternoon
This is the second time in the his
tory Of the fair that automobile races
have been provided. and the first time
they have been held i'm the day time
Last year the races were held at
night, and we're so popular that they
will no wbe a regular feature
Exhibitors at the fair this morning
busted themselves in putting the fin
ishing touches to their exhibits. so
that they would be in perfect order
and in presentable appearance for
the opening this afternoon. The
grounds are in ideal condition and
every provision has been made for
handling the large crowds.
Twelve big fred vaudeville shows
were staged in front of the grand.
stand during the intermission of the
races. The Dorman and Krause car
nivals are located along the midway.
forming one of the brightest and most
interesting midways that has been
held at a fair.
Special arrangements for the carry.
ing of the crowds to the park were
I made by the Wilmington G. Philadel.
phia Traction Co. Many extra cars
we're placed on the line leading di
rectly to the grounds. Cars from Ken,
nett Square carried patrons to the
park from that part Of the country
| Children's day has been eliminated
this year as a precaution against in
fantile paralysis All children six
teen years of age or under are bar
red from the grounds at all times, un
less employed there. in which casei
special certificates are issued
4 The motorcycle races will be one Of
the drawing cards at the grounds eacl
evening during the fair. A large
number of entries have been received
and many spirited contests are ex-
pected. Lights have been placed
around the track for its illumination.
The fireworks display will be an
other feature each night.
The police protection on the
! CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1916-09-04
RY CARL ID. GROAT.

United Press Stan Correspondent
WASHINGTON. Sept. A linger-
ing air of warfare still clung TO the
railroad brotherhood headquarters to-
day. Though reasonably confident
the eight-hour bill. now law, means
year OF peace on the rail lines
brotherhood men frankly said there
will be a strike II the transportation
chiefs ever try to restore the ten
hour system.
They thought the railroads may
test the constitutionality OF the
measure which President Wilson
signed yesterday; but If the courts
ieem il unconstitutional and then
the lines try to revert to ten-hours.
the strike threat OF recent weeks
J will be renewed.
The more optimistic say the wage
commission created by the eight
hour law will find that the mems
cause is just In this event. they
say, the railroads are scarcely likel,
to try to overturn the law. consd
tutiOnel or unconstitutional. Fur
ther, the fact that the brotherhood
are ready and willing 10 aid IN
lines in getting rate increases,
such are necessary. is regarded a
peace overture the roads will no
scorn.
Only A. B. Garretson. W. S Carte
and W. S Stone. Of the Brotherhool
heads. remained here today
W. G. Lee. trainmens leader. re
/, turned last night to Cleveland. To thl
United Press he said
Passage OF the eight-hour bill vii
aid not only the organized. but ais,
the unorganized laborcrs OF this coun
try. Il will show the latter what or
ganizatiOn can accomplish, and It vii
Evening journal., 1916-09-04
AGED MAN HURT
N AUTO Smash UP
Iohn Hinsley, Of Dover, One
of Five Victims of
Accidents
CAR UPSETS ON
SMYRNA ROAD

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, Sept. Am automo'
bile accident in which several Dover
parties were the victims, occurred
late yesterday afternoon above Smyr-
ma, the occupants OF the car being
Mr. and Mrs. W. =. Forkum, John
Hinsley. father OF Mrs. Forkum and
Misses Bostic and Boyd, also OF
Dover.
II is alleged that a car ran into
the Forkrum car. upsetting II and
throwing all OF the occupants TO the
ground
Mr.. Hinsley, who is so years Of age
was badly cut and bruised. DR.. Mes
sick, at Smyrna, dressed his wounds.
Mr.. Forkum. with other occupants
we're badly Jared.
Evening journal., 1916-09-04
More Optimistic of Workers, However, Be-
Iieve Wage Commission Will Agree That
Mems Cause is Just and Corporation,
Therefore, Will Not Attempt to Upset
the Law.
LEADERS SEE BEGINNING OF
SHORTER DAY FOR ALL LABOR

be the beginning Of universal eight
hour system"
In view OF the fact that some per-
sons have questioned tho legality Of
bill signed on Sunday, President
Wilson will again sign the document
tomorrow. His action yesterday In az
fxinf his name to the bill in his pri-
vate car at the Union Station as he
waited to depart for Kentucky was
unprecedented as 20 location and rare
as to time-the Sabbath.
Il is likely the three brotherhood
chiefs may not witness tho second
ceremony, though they we're not in
vited as expected-to attend yester-
days act Wilson still retains the four
pens with which he made the measure
law and after using them tomorrow.
will turn them over to the union lead
ers as souvenirs OF the sidetracbing OF
what threatened to be Americas most
serious industrial conflict.
Congress went to work TODAY to
clear business other than railroad
legislation. The recommendations OF
President Wilson for more laws TO
cope with situations such as that lust
passed. will go unpassed for this ses-
/ sion. Congress, in December. may fln-
ish the task. The proposed compul-
sory investigation law will be fought
by the brotherhoods to the last in
Congress- and, If il passes, then the
struggle will go 10 the courts.
Evening journal., 1916-09-04
JUDGE CRAY Joins The
Mexican commissioners

Former Judge George Gray, Of this
city. one of the three American members
of the joint commission TO undertake the
settlement of the differences between
the United States and Mexico, left yes
terday for New York for a conference
of the commission at the Hotel Biltmore
today.
This is the first official meeting of the
commission, and at it the regular place
for meeting will be decided on. Il is
likely that place on the New Jersey
or the New England coast win be Sc
lected as the place of meeting
The othe- two American members OF
the commission are Frank X. Lane. sec.
retary Of the interior. and DIR. John r.
Mott. of New York.
Evening journal., 1916-09-04
Battered Girl With
TRAY; ACT costs S.

Augustus Joseph, colored. charged in
City Court this morning with striking
Alice Anderson over the head with tea
tray, attempted all sorts of explanations
and caused a laugh several times in the
court room. II was declared Joseph had
been waiter at Simms' restaurant and
got into an alteration with one Of the
girls there. He was alleged TO have
used offensive language with the assault
and was arraigned on charge of dis
orderly conduct.
Josephs past record for good be-
havior mitigated his ofcnse, and he
was fined S. and costs.
Evening journal., 1916-09-04
LABOR 5 HOLIDAY
MADE MEMORABLE
BY Celebration
Army of Workers March
With Many Bands, Then
Join in Big Picnic
CITY HONORS men BY
SUyPENDING BUSINESS

Labor, rejoicing that the threatened
countrywide railroad strike has been
! averted, is celebrating It's own an
nual holiday today with a serenity
that was not at all on the prearranged
( programs.
II would be hard to sebct weather
better adapted to the outdoor life the
holiday brings than that OF today. and
/ the thousands OF workers and others
! TO whom the holiday brings a period
respite from toll are enjoying II to
the utmost Business is suspended in
this city to a degree never before no.
ticed, even the postoftice being closed.
Federal and city offices. banks and
mercantile houses generally are closed
tight. The only exception among the
city offices was that OF the Board Of
Health, which was kept open until
noon to permit the issuance of health
certificates
Postal employees OF the city are en-
| ioying their first real holiday for
years. Not one delivery Of mail was
made this morning as has been the
custom on all holidays I'm the past.
The Dostofiice closed at midnight Sat
urday TO remain closed until tomorrow
morning. Mails are being dispatched,
however, and also collected from the
mail boxes, so a few of the employees
have to work today. The first collec-
tion was at 6 o'clock this morning and
there will be another over the entire
city this evening. All windows In the
office are closed and Will remain so for
! the entire day. The only postal en-
ployes working are the few who are
keeping the mails moving and who are
preparing the mail for tomorrow's de-
livery.
A few grocery stores and small
shops were open for a while this
morning. but these were exceptional
cases. They remained open for bust
ness only long enough TO accommo
date certain housewives who did no
/ lay in provisions enough on Saturda.
to see them through until Tuesda
, morning.
a Outdoor life has the call today. al
Q everybody is out. Those who own al
tomobiles are spinning along the coul
4 try roads. Those who own motorboat
!, or yachts are enjoying life on the rive
j or bay. Even those who must obtai
D their outing on bicycles, trolley cars {
on foot have joined the vast multitut
0 in the open. Baseball games galore al
e in progress ON every side. All diversion
. possible in the great open are being eI
loved Memorial Day is looked upo
, as the occasion for the real beginnin
Of outdoor life, and labor Day ha
come to be regarded as the day whe
the summer season draws 70 it send
Labor's great demonstration is
progress this afternoon in the parad
7 Of the marching toilers. and the exercise
al Rockford Park. Members Of twenty
three labor organizations were in lin
James O'Kane was chairman Of II
Labor Day Committee Of the CentrI
Labor Union. The demonstration wa
: the largest Of its kind ever made
Wilmington.
Forming at Fourth apd Frencl
streets, the parade moved at O'Clock
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1916-09-04
Steel INDUSTRY ON
RIVER front BOOSTS
new Canal PROSPECTS

Gradually that section OF New
Castle county between the Chrnti-
ana river and New Castle, along the
Delaware rive rfront Is becoming the
steel center of the east. Six mills
are located there now in addition to
the big plant of the Wilmington Steel
Company in this city. Ore and coal
are being used by the industries in
large quantities and therefore the in.
terest deepens in the fight for. the
long sought goal-inland waterways.
The convention of the Atlantic Deeper
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Evening journal., 1916-09-04
shave after Drink
RILES father; NOW
UNDER Peace BOND

Father was shaving. He also had
taken drop too much and the com
binauon made him cross. This was
the testimony in City Court this
morning. when William Adell was ar
raigned on a charge OF disorderly con-
duct. The whole family came out. ap-
parently. and told OF the terrible state
of mind Of father The mother refused
to be sworn. declaring she didn't be-
lieve in IT, There appeared to be am
pie evidence without hers. however,
and Adell was placed under a $500
peace bond pending good behavior.
Evening journal., 1916-09-04
BRITISH MAKE Great
Gains ALONG SOMME
By The United Press.

BY The lnlteu IitSo.
IONDON. Sent. 4.-German posi-
tions ON a front Of 5000 yards lone
and three-ffth miles, we're captured
TO depth Of half a mile in yesterdays
lighting north Of the SOmme, Cen
eral Haig reported this afternoon.
The British. at one time. occupied
all the village OF Ginchy. but later
were forced to give ground. Despite
enemy counter-attacks they retain
their hold on part OF the village ana
on the strongly fortified town Oh Guu' Guu
lemont. won at the beginning of yes
lerday's drive.
A sweeping advance in terrific tight
ing Sunday gave the French a grip on
the outskirts OF Combles and threat
ems the German hold on Peronne. one
of the detectives of the somme OF
fensive. Guillemont forest and
Continued on Page p
Evening journal., 1916-09-04
STATE TROOPS stay
ON Mexican BORDER

While the Fourth Regiment. Mary
land National Guard. is on its way
home from the border. Adiutant-Gen-
eral ]. p. Wickersham, of this city.
said today that he had received no
word concerning the return to the
mobilization camp at the State Rifle
Range of the Delaware troops. It
is said that all the Maryland guards
men may be sent back from the
border to the mobilization camp at
laurel. Md. by October l.
Evening journal., 1916-09-04
FINE PAIR FOR BEGGING

Frank Wood and James Reynolds,
arraigned in City court this morn
ing on a charge of begging on the
street. were each fined $40 and costs.
n was declared Wood was intoxicat-
ed and being followed by numbers of
children.
Evening journal., 1916-09-04
c. OIL CANDIDATES may
file Until September 10

Some Republicans have been led
to believe that names for the primary
election must be filed next Saturday.
Under the primary law, however.
candidates are allowed TO hle up to
within ten days of the primary. Ac-
oordingly the last day for filing will
be tomorrow week.
Evening journal., 1916-09-04
GREECE accepts
AbL Demands Of
entente ALLIES
London Says Factions Agree
toReconSid r Early Policy
of Neutrality
RJMANIANS OCCUPY
ALL OF PENNSYLVANIA
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LONDON, Sept. 4.-Greece has ac-
copied all the Allies demands, it was
officially announced today.
It is believed, the dispatch added,
that all political factions will now
agree to reconsidering Greece's early
policy of neutrality.
Hv Tho United Press.
BUCHAREST, Rumania. Sept A.
The entire Transylvanian county OF
Haremszek and the inhabited region
NJ Sekeli have been occupied by
Rumanian troops, It was officially an
nounced today.
In lively lighting on the northern
and northwestern fronts, the Ruman-
ians occupied the region of the
Barzok Heights and territory west
NJ the heights. taking 154 prisoners.
Heavy attacks we're made by the
Germans and Bulgarians on the whole
Dobrudjo frontier. The enemy was
repulsed south OF Bazargic Fight
ing continues on the rest OF the Dob
rudio border.
The enemy bombarded the Ruman-
ian towns Of Islasz and Calafatu
Enemy hydro-aeroplanes attacked
Constanza. wounding several chill
dren and civilians.
Evening journal., 1916-09-04
PEEvED WHEN AWAKENED.

Arley Collision, resented being
awakened from his map" on the
platform of the Pennsylvania rail
road station, IL was testified in City
Court this morning, when arraigned
on a charge of disorderly conduct.
He was fined So and costs.
Evening journal., 1916-09-04
puRr GERMAN AvATORs IN BRITISH SOIL

uuRY GERMAN AyIATORs IN BRITISH SON.
by United Press.
L0NuoN sept 4-Eishteen charred crushed eorpses
the bodies Of the German Zeppelin sailors who crashing
ear oa mile above sunday mornings great raid
ssro urod roa cumy today They the
die action on English soil One Of them
wore an Iron Cross An inquest VIII held later
attached to the Royal Flying Corps today continued
in the ruins destroyed Zeppelin Tor bits o. machinery
that v assist them reconstrucug dirigibie Much Of
the mr nery was found only slightly damaged The zep
pns clock vas practically as good new had stopped
a. $40 tho hour when English she'll went bursting
through the great bag OF Iondons continued 20
pour out cuey today pile OF debris they had
c,os tamblng down from the sky SUNDAY morning
GERsAN EAST AFRICAN CAPITAL sURRENDERs.
ny United Press.
LONDON sept 4-Dar-Es- -saasm capital and chief town
Of German East Africa surrendered to the British "as
Officially announced today.
Evening journal., 1916-09-04

by Tho United Press.
WASHINGTON, Sept A. Senator
Reed today introduced resolution di.
recting the Interstate Commerce Com
mission TO investigate what increased
creased cost, ii any, win deyolve upon
;he railroads through operation Of the
eight-hour law for railroad employees.
The resolution went over till tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1916-09-04
WEATHER

Fair tonight and probably
Tuesday; warmer; moder-
ate southerly winds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-29
MACKENzEN TO
HIT RUMANIANS

THE HAGUE. Aus 2e.-Fiold
Marshal Won Maokenzcn. who
led the successful Austro-German
campaign thru Serbia year ago.
win be In command Of the German.
bulgarian armies operating against
Rumanla. according TO Berlin ad-
vices today.
The German government Il dc.
termined 20 push an aggressive
campaign against Rumania. carry.
ing the fighting 60 Rumanlan soil
early In the campaign. Il was stated.
Germany has known OF RumanlA' =
Intentions for some time. the dis.
patches added. and has had troops
In position In the Balkans 10 strike
swiftly. The German general staff
plans to paralyze the Rumauians
with u blow that viii eliminate them
as factor In the war within a few
months.
The Rumanlan minister 10 Berlin
Is leaving today ON special train.
lie sought a farewell interview last
night with Chancellor Won Beth.
mann.Hollweg. but the Interview
was refused.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-29
How to Lose Your Tan,
Freckles or Wrinkles

A DAYS motoring. an afternoon on
the tennis ground or golf links.
sunhath on tho beach or exposure
on a sea trip. often brings on a
deep tan or vivid crimson or. more
perplsriuR stiil. vigorous crop Of
frecklrs. A very necessary thing
then is mercolired wax. which re-
moves tan, rsdnesa or frecklea quite
easily. II literally peels off the AT
fectod skin---iust little at time.
20 there's no hurt or injury. As
tho skin comes of In almost invis-
ihie flaky particles. no trace Of the
treatment IL shown. Get an ounce
Of mercoilred wax at your druRgists
and use this nightly as you would
cold cream. washing ~ off morn
lngs. In a week or 20 YOU will have
an entirely new skin. beautifully
clear. transparent and az most
delicate whiteness
wrinkles. 30 apt 10 form AZ this
season may DO easily and quickly
removed by bathing the face Ia n
solution Of powdered Eaxolits. : or.
dlsaplved IN witch hazel. = pint.
This lie not only a valuable hstrln-
gent. but has beneficial tonic
effect also
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-29
PAULA LET'S HORACE CHAM
BERs UNDERSTAND SHE is
IN A CLASS APART
FROM HIS

That managers reference 10
the well.known advertisement
Margie. made my flesh creep" con
tinucd Paula.
my God" | thought. Is II pos
gible that when a young girl starts
in TO earn her living. human yul'
lures sit about and whisper that
awful sentence in her ears?
Fortunately looked up and
caught the wholesome smile on
Emma's face. Immediately
knew she. too. had walked In the
Gethsemane where my soul was
wandering tonight. and that from
II she had emerged self-re.iant
and strong. She knew herself and
her world. and because OF this
knowledge she was big and broad
IN spite OF her slang and her so.
called yulgarltles.
That moment. all self.pity was
shed from my brain. never to re
turn.
Paula Newton has had ad.
yantages that Emma never had
said to myself. Shall she be less
Of a woman than this girl who is 30
ready TO help all struggling girls ?
Il must have smiled at my
thoughts. for some one said TO me.
4 am glad. at last. to see your
tmile. thought your sad little
mouth had forgotten the comhina'
ton
1t was Horace Chambers. who
Vas handing out the coats and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-29
q YFREoEaIc M. KERRY

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20
President Wilson and congress
have ample precedent for SELF
Ing and operating the railroads
OF the United States, N they
are forced into such a position
BY the refusal OF the railroad
owners 20 aeeede 20 the presl-
dents peace plans.
Once before the national gov
eminent took over and operst-
ed privately owned railroads.
on the eve OF the greatest eri-
sis America ever fsoed-the
civil war.
On March 81. 1851, in anticipa
ton OF the outbreak OF civil war
the national government took pos
session OF the Philadelphia. VII
mington 4 Baltimore railroad.
This was done without action Of
congress. but when congress as
sembled. I'm 1862. on January 81. Il
confirmed the action taken by
passing an act declaring THAT
the president. when. in his judg
ment. the public safety may re
quire IL, be and he Is hereby au
thorlzed 10 take possession OF any
and all the telegraph lines OF the
United States. OF any and all rail
road lines. their rolling stock. of
fees. shops. buildings, etc, 20 pre-
scribe rules and regulations for the
holding. using and maintaining OF
the aforesaid telegraph and rail-
road lines. and 10 extend. repair
and complete the same; TO place