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Evening journal., 1916-08-05
COL. FLACLER TRANSE Err RED
FROM BALTIMORE PORT

BALTIMORE. Nd, Aug. 5.-Col. w.
" Hudson has taken charge as United
States Army engineer for the Baltimore
district, with headquarters in the Gus
tom house. He succeeds Col. G. A. f..
Flagler, Of the Washington division,
who was placed temporarily in charge
here w en- Col. John Biddle was ap-
pointed superintendent Of West Point
Colonel Biddle's service here was brief,
succeeding Col. Lansing Beach, who had
endeared himself TO the hearts Of all
Baltlmoresns and VII was ever alert
and energetic in advancing the interests
Of Baltimore. He is now in charge Of
the Cincinnati district.
There was strong hope that the tenn
porary assignment Of Colonel Flagler 20
tine Baltimore district would be perma-
nent. Because Of his work as a mem.
Der Of the commission headed by Gen.
Felix Angus, which made a survey Of
The several proposed routes for ship
canal 20 connect the Chesapeake and
Delaware bays, he had made many
friends here who were cognizant of his
ability and Of his progressive zeal Col
onel Flagler will remain in charge Of the
Washington district.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05

PERSONAL.

D B. Jones. deputy collector Of cuf-
toms, with offices in this city, is spend
ing his vacation in the lower part oi
the State
Mrs. A. Henry, Mrs. Alice Nelson. oi
Philadelphia; Mr.. Collwell, of Baltl-
more. and Mfr. and Mrs. George ,
Breedy, of Reading, Pa, have been
visiting at the home Of Mrs. JENNIE
Mitchell. No. 2lO East Sixth street. the
past week.
Mrs. Alfred A. Gibason and Mrs.
Mary McIIugh, OF this city, arc at the
Waldorf Astoria, New York. as guests
Of Mr., and Mrs. Joseph Deutsch, Of Chi.
cago. Mrs Deutsch is their sister Las,
evening Mr. and Mrs. Deutsch celebrated
their wedding anniversary by entertain
ing n number Of their friends at the
Waldorf
Mrs William H. Harriott and Miss
Mabel Harriott will leave ON Monday for
a visit 10 the Delaware Water Gap and
Stroudsbure. PA.
Miss Lydia H. Ludwig, a stenogra.
phcr in the employ Of the Chamber Of
Commerce, left today to spend two
weeks az Atlantic City, y. J.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
news PRINT scarce,
PAPERS MUST CUT
Size Decreased and Econ
omies Forced TO Avert
Famine in Supply
MILLS NOW RUN
AT THEIR CAPACITY

NEW YORK. Aug. 5.-Unless there
is concerted curtailment of waste OF
news print paper-savings that can
be effected only by reducing the size
OF newspapers, refusing unsold copies
and cutting of the drain OF exchanges
newspapers OF the United States
VIII be on the bread line. fguratively
speaking. They will be compelled TO
take their material on allotment. re-
ceiving no more than manufacturers
can give them from vanishing sup
plies. That a famine in news print
paper will result within a few months
unless these economies are effected
was the prediction of paper manu-
facturers yesterday. What is more.
the cost Of what supply there is Is
mounting TO skyline figures.
Only a outstanding Of resources by
the papers themselves can stave on
the crisis, IL was admitted through
out the trade.
At present in the United States
and Canada fifty mills are working
three shifts Of men eight hours daily
and six days a week. Their output
80 eAhN AAN AhoA iNNNhllhAlOurH- WAS
l4O.l5l tons. representing 95.4 per
cent OF their maximum production
the highest efficiency ever attained
in the industry. This output repre-
sents an increase OF 27,000 tons a
month over the mark for June. 1915.
but even this tremendous increase
has been insufficient 10 feed the de-
mand. Full production has had to
be augmented by 5000 tons more a
day, which was drawn from a rap
idly depicting reserve stock.
Surplus Gradually Sinks.
Surplus stock has been swallowed ur
az this rate for several months now. AZ
the end of June only .l04 tons re.
mained in storehouses that az the same
time last year held 02N67 tons The
minimum is in sight, appreciation Of
which fact brought the newspaper pub
fishers TO their agreement here on Tues.
day Of limiting newsdealers' supplies
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
RODENBERC' Guns
ON Mexican MIDDLE
Would Probe Report That
Administration Lifted
Embargo for Con-
Sideration
SAYS PARTY GOT
DODGE CONTRIBUTION
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 5.-Attempting
to prove that the administration has
permitted Cleveland II. Dodge, a
New York millionaire, 10 ship arms
and munitions into Mexico in return
for large contributions by Dodge to
the Democratic campaign fund. Rep
resentative Rodenberg today by
resolution demanded an investigation
Of visit by Dodge on Secretary
Lansing few days after the Parral
battle.
The resolution calls for a complete
investigation OF government-approve
munitions shipments into Mexico. by
a joint House-Senate committee.
Rodenberg charged that Dodge. as a
member OF the firm OF Phelps-D Dodge
Company called on Secretary Lansing
a few days after the Parral battle.
and that the day after he called,
Secretary Lansing announced that
the arms embargo had been raised
and that Carranza would be allowed
to import 100000 small arms.
The Phelps-Dodge Company. he al
legged. are interested in small arms
manufacture.
He charged, too. that Dodge has
contributed heavily TO the Democratic
campaign fund.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
MRS. H|LLES TO LEAD
WOHEN'S VOTE FIGHT
Asks Sisters TO Stir Up Pres
ident in Interest of Fed
eral Amendment
SUFFRAGE COMING,
DELAWAREAN SAYS

Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles. State
chairman for the Congressional
Union. will leave here tomorrow for
Colorado Springs. where she will at
tend the conference OF the woman's
Party, to be held in that city on next
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday.
Following the conference. Mrs. Hilles
will remain in Colorado. where she
will have charge Of the State suffrage
campaign. TO be conducted not only In
that State, but in the twelve equal
suffrage States as we'll The formal
opening OF the automobile road TO the
top OF Pixies Peak will also be held
at Colorado Springs during the con
ference Of the Woman's Party and the
members Of the party have been in
vited to ride over the road Mrs.
Hilles expenses are being borne by
the Delaware branch OF the Congress
sional Union.
In speaking of her trip this morn
ing TO a representative of THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL. Mrs. Hilles said;
II 60 TO Colorado Springs TO the
conference OF the Woman's Party. My
position as State chairman makes me
a member of the advisory council Of
the Woman's Party. There we shall
determine the policy for the use OF the
woman's vote in the coming presIden-
tial election. Before going ] make
an appeal TO every man and woman
in the State who believes in the prin-
cipies on which this government Is
founded TO write at once TO the Pres
iden- and ask him 10 use his influence
for the passage OF the Federal amend
ment for the enfranchisement OF wo-
men, az the present session OF Con-
gress. Thousands OF Democratic wo-
men voters would support him az the
coming election II he makes an honest
effort for the national enfranch'se-
ment OF women. His failure TO do so,
however. will ALLEVIATE from him, not
only Democratic women but many
Progressive women who would un-
doubtedly otherwise support him.
"In view OF the fact that suffrage
Is coming. It behooves every woman
who loves her country TO prepare
herself for the service which every
American should be glad 10 render
To inform ones self in this respect
can advise no better reading for tho
women than a small volume entitled
Straight America by Frances A
Kellor."
Mrs. Hilles goes from here 10 Bal
timore from which city she will TAX
a train that will take her direct I
the West She expects 10 arrive a
Colorado Springs on Tuesday nigh
She does not know how long she vii
remain away.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05

Were production 10 cease today, there
is not enough news print paper stored TO
keep newspapers alive for 10 days. ul
has been necessary for the publishers
mutual good and the benefit OF the news
r,ading public 10 curb the tendency 10.
ward increasing the size Of papers at
this time Of year.
The figures cited here for June will
take a considerable advance in October,
usually the banner month in the news
paper year. As rule circulation in
crcases IN the fall and advertising keeps
apace with IL. As a result more pages
have to be added 10 the daily paper and
the Sunday issue takes an unusual bulk.
Without the measures taken by the pub
fishers this falls increase would wipe
out the total production and the reserve
stock
II may be asked by the public. "Nhy
did not the paper manufacturers antici-
pate this tremendous increase In de-
mand % They did, SO far as II was
humanity possibly TO anticipate a pros
perity Since June, 1915. there have
been added 10 the mills Of this country
and Canada Is per cent. more facilities
ANA ANA NANE WNNW ANAW INI'NAH " N'N Wv
orders, were given II seemed, according
10 the manufacturers. an extremely
risky venture 10 install additional ma
chincry on conditions temporarily rose
ate. II was felt demand for war news
might account for the greater call for
paper, and cessation Of the war pos
sihly would bring an end 10 the growing
demands Vet the machinery was in.
stalled and now most Of it is in opera.
tion.
Mills at Capacity.
The mills are at the peak Of their
oapaci.' They can turn out no more.
although they have the materials and
he men. In June Of 1915 the maxi
mum Of efficiency derived from the
machinery was 7S.9: this year II
reached The mark Of %
With machinery making this rec
ord men operating the day around
and every other aid gwen 10 produc-
ton still the outlook for the fall falls
70 brighten New mills cannot be put
M in weeks or even months; gcner-
ally Il takes year and a half 10 get
mill working New machines have
been ordered: IN a few weeks several
that turn oirt fifty tons a day will be
in operation But these added TO the
machines now producing. cannot save
the situation at the present rate OF
consumption. Machinery cannot be
ordered In Wholesale lots at the pres
ent time with most OF the big steel
plants turning out munitions in pref
erence 10 wood grinders.
The following statement on produc-
tion and shipment for June, compiled
hy C. F. Steel. secretary Of tho News
P-nt Manufacturers Association, NJ.
; fords, m understanding Of the strides
ltakcn by the industry in the last
wear.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
HUGHES BEGINS TRIP.
By PERRY ARNOLD.

United Press staff Correspondent.
BRIDGEHAMPTON, L. l., Aug. s.
Candidate Charles Evans Hughes nnd
Candidates Advisor Mrs. Charles Evans
Hughes, left here today on a 10000 mile
stumping tour which will carry them
from coast to coast. The Republican
nominee expects to make nearly TWO
score speeches in such cities as Detroit.
Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis, Fargo
and Grand Forks, y. d.. Helena, Butte
and Missoula, Mont, Spokane and
Seattle, Wash; Occur DAlene, Idaho:
Portland. san Francisco, Los Angeles.
Reno, Ogden. Salt Lake City. Cheyenne,
Denver, Topeka. Kan; Kansas City,
81. Louis, Lexington, Ky, and several
points in Maine. fIe will not be back
in New York until about September 10.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
CITY AND STATE
FREE FROM PLAGUE
No Cases of Infantile
Paralysis in Delaware
as Yet
INVESTIGATE ALL
SUSPICIOUS CASES

Infantile paralysis has not yet made
its appearance in Wilmington nor in
the State of Delaware. according to the
health authorities. Secretary Isaac w.
Bowers. of the local Board of Health;
DR.. Vincent NJ. Myers, city physician,
and DR.. A. e. Frantz. secretary Of the
dsate Board of Health. have been on the
Asrt for the first intimation of the
pvesenee of the dread disease in their
various departments, and all three de-
clared this morning that not a single
case exists in the city and State.
There have been several infantlle
paralysis scares, one of which was IN
vestigated by a representative OF The
EVENING JOURNAL this morning.
The case proved to be one OF rheuma-
tism at the home of Harry j. Ber-
ringer. No 4 West Twenty-siXth
street whose little girl is i'll. Or. H.
W. Briggs is the attending physician
and declared that the childs ailmeh'
was nothing more than acute articu-
lar rheumatism.
DR.. Myers and DR.. S. c. Frederlck
president Of the local Board Of Health'
investigated two other cases during
the last few days. which had been re-
norted to them unoficially as suspic-
ious. and found no symptoms OF inian-
tile paralysis. The conditions in botn
these cases, said DR.. Myers, were TO-
tally unlike infantile paralysis.
Every precaution to prevent the en-
trance of the disease into this city anc
state is heing taken by the authorizes
il is said. Secretary Bowers stated 10
dav that strict orders had been ISSUED
IA all phvsicians of the city TO report
with the utmost promptness every cas-
of illness that resembles IN the shghl
est infantile paralysis. Besides tins, MT
Bowers said that the Board OF Heaitl
is keeping watch over all persons enter
ING the city Asked if any quarantine
measures were being taken, Mr.. Bowers
rcplied that there were not, as the epi
demic hsa not made its appearance "
his CITY. but that every precautionary
meas sure was being taken
DIR. Frantz said that the action Of
Pennsylvania in forbidding the en-
trance into that State OF children
from New York and New Jersey with
out their first producing health Ger
tificate acted as a quarantine foi
Delaware. There are no trains from
New York State or New Jersey enter
ing Delaware which do not first pass
through Pennsylvania, he said, which
protects this State from the spread
of the disease.
No measures have been taken e
hold up passengers entering thii
State and city by way of the Penns
grove Ferry from New Jersey, as fal
as could be learned. The number o
children that come into Wilmington
over the route is small, however.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
Theatre and Park Attr tractiOnS

Gaping the heat of the city on account
of the variety Of trips which can be
taken. The trip TO Philadelphia and
return without leaving the boats Is
one OF the most popular on account Of
the pretty scenery on the river and
the opportunity afforded for rest as
we'll as pleasure Trips to Fenton
Beach and Riverview Beach are also
popular, because the passenger can
make trip which gives some time in
pleasure resort and also gets the
benefit OF a short river ride. A trip
10 Pennsgrove is also popular with
some people The Wilson Line is
now offering q large variety of trips
and is more popular than ever before.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
IAMISON WILL DECISION.

In the case OF Catherine E. Mathe-
son against Thomas j. Craven. ex-
dcutor and others in the Jamison
will case. Judge Edward G. Bradford
in the United States District Court
this morning entered decree deny
ing the bill insofar as it relates to
Clarence, Charles. Raymond. Albert,
Florence. Oliver and Laura Jamison
and Helen Grub.
The court also entered a decree
granting Vesta L. Bastian and James
ID. Bastian, her husband. leave TO in
tervene as co-complainants in the
case Mrs. Bastian is a sister Of Mrs
Matheson. other parties In the suit
are given until September ! to hle
answers TO the rule allowing further
intervention.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
Scouts MAY ORGANIZE
DRUM AND BUCLE CORPS

Boy Scouts who are interested in the
formation Of a Scout drum and bugle
corps. are urged to attend the meeting
called for Thursday night, at Old
Swedes Church. Archie d. Alley will
have charge of the organization. Boys
should bring their instruments with
them.
Reports from Boy Scout Camp this
week indicate a great deal of activity.
The thirty-eight boys present during
the past week have been giving espe-
cial attention TO the study of differ
ent lines of Scout work and passing
tests, to be prepared for the Court of
Honor, which is TO be held some time
in September.
Honor badges will be given at this
Court OF Honor TO those who have
passed the necessary examinations.
Bridge building, fire making, tracking,
camping, wood lore, bird study and
all sorts of study connected with mat
ters Of the forest are occupying the
attention OF the boys.
One week from tomorrow, the boys
will take a long hike TO attend Sun
day school at Grace Episcopal Church
on the Concord Pike at Talleyville.
Arrangements are being made by the
Newark boys to meet the local scouts
there.
Charles Gurney, local scout execu.
tive. will address the meeting Of the
Red Men from Bear. Del. at the Red
Lion Methodist Church on next Mon
day night. The subject will be Scout
ing"
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
CITY CLUB CABARET.

The City Club tonight will give the
most elaborate entertainment in its
roof garden which has been given
this summer. II has been the plan
for some time to have a cabaret singer
each Saturday night. as we'll as music
for dancing. but this evening there
will be two cabaret singers in addi-
tion to the music.
The singers will be Miss Minnie
Kloter, who made such a decided hit
sometime ago, and Harry Weidner.
who is declared to be one Of the best
cabaret singers who has appeared in
the larger cities.
There will be excellent music for
dancing and dinner will be la carte.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
AT THE PLAYHOUSE.

Kitty Gordon in "As in a Looking
Glass will be the film drama offered
at The Playhouse again today In con-
nection with the big film exhibition,
which is given there each day. The
new photoplay was presented al the
theatre yesterday. and was declared
by many to be the best one which has
yet been offered
There are other films shown in con-
nection with the big picture show
and patrons Of The Playhouse are get
ting a big entertainment for the
money which is charged. In addition
to this the theatre is always cool and
comfortable, and is a delightful place
in which to spend an afternoon or
evening.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
Recruiting TENT Goes
Upon court House lawn

In order TO keep the need for men
for the State militia prominently be-
fore the public. the recruiting station
was today removed from the Armory
building Twelfth and Orange streets.
10 a tent erected on the Court House
lawn. Tenth and Market streets. The
tent is a regulation army tent and
stands az the southwest cornor of the
square, adjacent to the large sign
which has been advertising the need
Of additional men for the o. NJ d.
'or many weeks.
Captain Joseph c. Lawson and his
recruiting squad. Sergeant Sousa.
Corporal Cell and Privates Jones and
McCracken. will take up their head
quarters in the tent this afternoon II
is hoped that more interest will be
shown in matters military now that
the squad headquarters are located in
the new place.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
FELL OVERHEARD. HASN'T
been seen since

Having fallen into the Christiana
river from Fourth street wharf last
evening, Russell Brooks. aged 30
years, Of No. East Front street,
has not been seen since, and the be-
lief is that he was drowned. He went
out walking last evening with Alfred
Moore and his wife, Ida May Moore.
colored. of No. 225 Tatnall street. At
Fourth street wharf. Moore and
Brooks fell into the river. Moore
wss able to swim ashore in safety
but says he did not see Brooks, nor
has he seen him since the accident.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
TRAFFIC COP HAS DRY
PLATFORM, TO HIMSELF

Trafhc Officer John F. Ward. who
is stationed at Tenth and Market
streets, is one man who Stands on
q dry platform" He has no time to
bother with politics because It takes
all his time to work the compass and
keep the trafhc moving.
The other day big brewery truck
ran dangerously close to the plat
form on which the officer stands.
There now" said Onlcer Ward.
"iust see what that big truck came
near doing to my dry platform"
The officer stands on a platform ef
cork, two courses each over an inch
in thickness.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
SENDS RUNAWAY BOY HOWE.

A 12-year-old Italian boy. who had
run away from his home IN this city
and was in the care OF Chief Proba-
tion Officer Farra of the Juvenile
Court. was returned to his home last
night. The boy was found in the
marsh east Of the city in a wet anc
hungry condition a couple Of nights
ago by some boys and was taken home
by one Of them and cared for all
night. Oficer Farra investigated a
story the boy told OF his mother beat
ing him so that he was forced 10 run
away and declares that there was no
truth in IT, Accordingly he took the
boy home.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
OPPOSITION FOR McNABB.

J. Edward McNabb, who has an
nounced his candidacy on the Demo-
cratic ticket for Representative from
the Fourth district. witch comprises
the First. Third and part of the
Fifth ward. will have opposition
Thomas A. X. Shannon has announced
his candidacy for Representative from
that district Mr.. Shannon says Will
mington should have a wider range Of
home rule in all city matters and It
will be his purpose. If elected. to bet
ter conditions in both city and State.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
REGISTRATION LIGHT
DURING This MORNING

This is the second day for the reg
istration of voters throughout the
State The registration this morning
was light. but there were signs Of ac-
tivity this afternoon when some of the
candidates sought 10 get their friends
TO register. in order that they might
have their support at the primaries.
Only those who register on one Of the
first three days are eligible 10 vnto az
the primaries The registration
booths will close at Z o'clock this
evsning.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
FARMERS DAY AT SPRINGS.

Farmers Day at Brandywine
Springs Park. on August Z. under the
auspices of Pomona New Castle
County Grange, is expected to bring
together the largest number OF far
mers as well as residents Of the city
who have met together this season
with the single exception Of Farmers
Day az Delaware College, and the
number may be as great as on that
day. There will be interesting
speeches by men who are qualified
TO speak on the topics selected, and
there will be a program which will
be both elaborate and interesting.
At the Springs tomorrow sacred
concerts will take the place OF vaude-
willie in the Park Theatre, and there
will be a well-selected program Of
fered. There will be the usual free
concerts afternoon and evening.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
NEARLY Lost Teeth FILLING
IN ROUGH Street RIOEI

Mercy. fellow" said the driver Of
an automobile last night at Twenty
third and Monroe streets. but those
jolts near shook the filling out Of my
teeth" The driver had run from the
Boulevard 10 Monroe street. and in
addition TO the holes he struck the
place where a couple Of wheelbarrows
of stone were dumped a week ago
That square referred TO is one Of
the worst IN the city. and no effort has
been made to improve it, despite re-
peated requests TO the Street and
Sewer Department
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
NAY SETTLE CLAIMS.

Although today was the day set for
the return Of an order OF the United
States Court setting date for the
sale OF the yacht Alert. of Baltimore.
on claims of the Crew-Levick
Oil Company. nothing was done in
the matter. IL was reported that
the claims were TO be settled. j.
Milton I.yell, of Baltimore. the owner.
was in this city today. II was said
at the Federal Building that the case
had gone over until next week.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
MOTOR COMPANY CHARTERED.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, Aug. "A charter
was filed here today for the Heseitine
Motor Corporation. with capital OF ten
million dollars. to purchase and take
over the Gadabout Motor Corporation
for the manufacture OF automobiles,
etc. The incorporators are Harry T.
Farrow. Norman p. Comm and Glenn
ent NJ Egner. Of Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05

Many housewives either answer ep
peals OF domestics out OF work. or sen
for them themselves through War
Ad OF their own They are always
satisfied IL they use the Want Al
methad.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1916-08-05
AT sHRLLPOT.

Trolley men will have one OF the
biggest days in their history at She'll
not Park on August 10. when the an
null field day sports and picnics OF the
Relief Association of the Wilmington
and Philadelphia Traction Company
and its allied lines will be held.
Tomorrow there will be sacred con-
certs in the Family Theatre In place
of the usual vaudeville and an inter.
ing program is promised. There will
be the usual free concerts each after
noon and evening as on other days
and special attention will be given to
having some OF the latest and best
music on the program.