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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
WHAT IS There TO
inspire IN The new
WOULD-BE LEADER ?
Continued From First Page.

continued From First Page.
there has recently sprung up in this
State new leader, Mr.. Alfred l..
DUPONT. would like to know how
this man has become a leader so sud
denly.
AS l say, have known most men
that took any part in Delaware
politics, and l never heard of the
activities OF this man before.
have seen the list Of Republican
workers I'm many campaigns, but l
never saw his name.
have known of primary fights be-
fore, but / never knew OF his even
voting at a primary, and indeed but
for his family connections and his
recent expressions. none but his most
intimate friends would have known
he was Republican.
! have seen lists OF men who con-
tributed to the campaign funds. hui
| never saw or heard OF this mar
giving anything.
Why is IL then that these prominent
men that the Morning News speak:
of. who have been in politics fol
years In the past are following his
leadership? Why is II that the Morn
ing News advocates everything he
does What is there about him at this
time that stamps him a leader?
Is II solely because OF his wealth
and his willingness to spend Il?
Are we TO that point again in this
Statel would like TO know whai
you think along this line.
Republican.
Wilmington. Del. Aug. II. 1916.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
ITALIANS ENGAGE AUSTRIANS
ON PLAYA FRONT NOW
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
ROME, Aug. 1.-THE battle on the
lsonzo front has spread northward
to the region OF PLAYA, north Of
Goritz. while the third army continues
to sweep the Austrians from the river
bend south OF the captured city. In
tantry fighting has broken out on the
PLAYA front, following terrific bonn
bardments. The Italians are on the
offensive. but the result OF the strug-
gle Is not yet known. Rubbla and
San MARITIME del Carso, south OF
Goritz, whose occupation was Off
cially announced yesterday. were
taken with little fighting. according
to dispatches received here today. The
Austrians virtually evacuated the DO
sitions after they had been heavily
bombarded and retreated eastward.
leaving only a weak rear guard de-
tachment TO oppose the Italian ad.
vance.
Aisovizza, the Austrian aviation sta
ton east Of Boritz, which was captured
by italian cavalry and cyclists few
hours after Goritz had fallen. was talsor
by surprise attack. Il developed TODAY
The Austrian aviators, caught unaware,
by the approach Of the Italians, wheeled
their aeroplanes from the hangars If
great haste and flew away. One avia
tor, whose engine refused 10 work prom
erly, was captured before he could leav,
the ground.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
.ENRICK Says he MEANT
NO REFLECTION ON POLICE

Taking exception to the inference
that he was blaming the police de-
partment for the lawlessness along
the Causeway. w Enrick, Of South
Market street. who had a letter read
lin City Council on Thursday night
depicting conditions along the Cause
way. in a letter received by THE
EVENING JOURNAL says: u wish
to state / had no intentions Of casting
reflections on Chief of Police George
Black or the officers under him.
am personally acquainted with a
number OF the patrolmen, and never
saw them out of the way. They are
always vigilant and alert for the well
fare of the citizens"
Mr.. Enrick said he would like City
Council to give him a hearing to al
low him to lay the facts as he had
them before that body for consider
alton.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
BORDER SERVICE
MAY force WAR
Training ON ALL
CONTINUED from First Pagel

CONTINUED from First Page)
to he interested in seeing the system
perpetuated
The universal training scheme.
army men say. is destined TO be
preached by thinking men Of the mill
tia, when they return home, because
of the fact that a handful Of men out
OF one hundred million population. has
borne the duty OF field service along
a sun baked border.
One of the chief failings OF the
system, from a strategic standpoint
army officers say, is the massing OF
militiamen in big state units. These
men are bound to have political in
fiuence and 10 put soldiery into poll
tics. officers here charge. Indeed,
political pressure was seen here
when mobilization first started, Il
keep the state units together instead
OF scattering them by companies and
mingling with other state units.
Army men believe that figures nov
being collected on applications FOL
discharge. will show a surprisingly
away from militia duty. This can b.
accounted for by the fact that man,
Of the mems families are left In need
though on the other hand many men
( II is declared, merely wish to iodg,
the grind Of military duty. Army mel
think the matter of restitution shouli
be cared for and that universal mill
tary training should be invoked 81
that there could be no escape for any
one
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
NEED HOME FOR GIRL.

Chief Probation Officer y. Ross
Farra has an 11-year-old white girl
for whom he was instructed by Judge
William S. Prickett of the Juvenile
Court. to find a home. The Girl is moi
a delinquent, but a dependent. and
was taken in charge by the court be-
cause she had no proper care or
guardianship.
Mr.. Farra usually has large num-
Der Of applications For children such
as this girl. because the public are
learning that children placed ont by
the Juvenile Court are looked after
carefully by the chief probation Of
fcer, who makes three Dr four visits
year. Mr.. Farra. being conversani
with all the facts in zach case. is able
to advise both the children and those
who care for them 10 good advantage
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
CANDIDATE Goes $500
FEET DOWN FOR Votes
CONTINUED from First Page

NANMNiMntu Ainin FAIhi iuhtN
cratic inefnciency" and included in
this inefiiciency criticism will be the
Mexican policy. the foreign policy,
the pork barrel" policy, the pre-
paredness policy. the tariff policy and
the administrative policy.
The phrase which has so far evoked
the most applause from the nominees
auditors has been I'D like to have
a chance to investigate the Demo
cratic administration" and today
when Hughes pulled t. here again
In a slightly different phraseology.
the crowd remembered that the man
now running for the presidency first
made his reputation In the searching
ly inquisitive probe Of the New York
Life Insurance scandal. He was ap-
plauded to the echo.
Hughes is considerably changed
from the man who, late in June. step
ped out Of the clustered precincts OF
the Supreme Court into the vortex Of
politics He has regained all his old
tricks OF oratory. of gesture. Of
meditation Of his voice, OF paying at
tention 10 babies. OF working up
laughs. OF posing patiently for ubiqui-
tous photographers, professional and
amateur.
He has come back" into the sort
OF campaign orator that he was in
the days Of his anti-race track cru
SADIE in New York State To-day
Hughes voice was almost normal
strong and clear. and the zip in the
air put more and more pep" into his
gestures and his thoughts.
Last night the nominee gave Bill.
ings. Mont. S1,10O worth OF campaign
oratory. The city paid exactly thar
much--raised by public subscription:
among Republicans. to pay expenses
OF diverting his train to this city foi
a speech After the talk they were
unanimous in the assertion that /
was worth II.
He characterized villa as ian &C
complished assassin I'm his owl
right" declared he had no patienc
with subterranean diplomacy" and as
serted that some diplomats we're abou
as much use as the Atlantic cable ="
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
HALITZ NOW COAL
OF RUSSIANS ON
GALICIAN drive
tcontInued from First PaEel

Continued from First Page)
the Austrian armies may be more
complete than earlier advices indi-
Gated.
No official statement has been made
public here thus far on the activities
in the Balkans reported from Paris
yesterday. Il is not known whether
the British or Serbian forces cooper
ted with the French in the advance
that resulted in the capture OF the
Dorian station, and London is still in
the dark as to whether the French Of
fensive marked an early phase Of the
expected Allies drive In the Balkans.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
DEATHS

Mary Ann Macklem.
William O.. Hamilton.
Elizabeth Brennan.
Elizabeth Edgen.
George Monroe Weldin.
Elizabeth II. Lawrence.
Joseph L. Jarmon.
LAWRENCE-In this city on August IL,
1916, Elizabeth H. Lawrence aged 81
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at
tend the funeral services at the residence OF
Mr.. Wilson Davis No % Carpenter street, on
Tuesday afternoon August IS. al o clock,
Interment at Riverview cemetery.
WELDIN--At Marcus Hook on August II,
1916, George Monroe Weldin, aged 70
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral services at the residence Of his
cousin, Anna T.. Palmer, No. West Ninth
street. on Monday afternoon, at ] o. clock
EDGELIAIn this city. on August IL, 1915,
Elizabeth. widow Of Henry Edgell, in her
9sth year.
Funeral services will be held at the resi-.
dence Of her nephew, James II. Green. No.
341 South Head street. on Sunday evening,
August 10. at 80 o'clock. Further SER
vices and interment at Glenwood cemetery,
Smyrna, Del. on Monday morning. ~ IL
o. clock without further notice.
HAMILTON--In this city, on August 10,
1916, William G. Hamilton aged 90 years.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend
the funeral services at the residence OF mrs.
Ella Seal, No. 937 Pine street, on Sunday
! afternoon, az . CLOCK AhNrAmtht ~
MACKLEM-In this city. on August 10.
1915, Mary Ann, daughter Of the lats
Michael and Eliza T. Macklem.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 At
tend the funeral services az the residence OF
her brother-in-law, william H. Whiteman,
No 2Oi3 Delaware avenue, on Sunday
afternoon, August 10. at o'clock. Inter
ment at Mt Salem cemetery.
! BRENNAN-In this city, on August
IL. 1916. Elizabeth, daughter OF
John P. and Elizabeth Moran Bren-
: nan, aged years, 3 months and
( 10 days.
I Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral services at the
residence Of her parents, No. 1925
/ Spruce street. on Saturday after
noon. at o'clock. Interment AZ
I Cathedral cemetery.
+ JARNON-Near Newark, on August IL
/ lql6, Joseph Leland, son Of Charles
IT. and Bessie Station Jarmon, aged IL
years.
Relatives and friends are invited b
attend the funeral services, at the resi'
dence of his parents, near Newark. or
Tuesday afternoon, August 10. at
o'clock. Interment at Welsh Tract
cemetery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
DUO THROUGH FORTUNE
IN GRAPHITE TO Reach
POOR COLD MINE
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
REDDING. Cal, Aug. 12.-Hav-
ing dug his way through a ledge
of graphite now worth a fortune,
to reach a poor gold mine, from
which he has gotten bare living
for Ia years, A. E. Egerton. Of
. Whiskeytown, has just sold his
= claim to II. c. warmeck. Of this
city.
The graphite is valuable be-
cause the war has shut off impor-
tations from Germany.
When Egerton drove a tunnel
into his gold mine over ten years
ago, he cut black ledge five feet
in thickness. He passed the
black stun" as worthless and
went ON taking out gold. his tun-
mel finally penetrating the noun
tain 1000 feet. The black ledge.
which was really graphite. was
encountered ninety feet below the
surface.
The name OF the mine is
"Aladdin's Lamp" The new own
er proposes to put an auto truck
in service and ship the graphite
> TO Redding for transportation TO
. San Francisco by rail.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
Retire FROM FIGHT FOR
CONVENTION DELEGATES

Richard T. Pilling, who had filed his
name as candidate for delegate to the
Republican convention from Mill
Creek hundred, and State Senator
Zachary Harris, who had filed his
name for delegate in Pencader hun
bred, last night filed Withdrawals of
their names. No reason was given
for their action. Mr.. Pilling's with
drawal leaves the way clear for B. A.
Groves and Isaac Mackinson as dele
gates from the First district OF Mill
Creek hundred. Mr.. Pilling was filed
as an organization candidate, and his
withdrawal was a great surprise to
his friends.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
CITY CLUB ENTERTAINMENT.

Members Of the City Club and their
women friends will this evening en-
Joy one OF the best cabaret shows
which has vet been given in the roof
garden OF the club. The singers en-
gagged for this evening are Miss Min
ME Kloter. who has appeared twice
before and made a big hit. and Miss
Sylvia Colen. Both the singers are
well known in opera and will shortly
begin rehearsals for the coming
theatrical season. There will be an
orchestra to furnish music for dane
ing
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
O. M. d. WELL RECEIVED.

Sergeant OF Detectives Francis f.
Green this morning received a letter
from Police Sergeant Joseph A. Da-
Wis, who is with the State Militia at
Deming. ~ M. Sergeant Davis said
that the reception being accorded the
Delaware soldiers vas equal to that
accorded heroes Of war.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
ACCUSE ROY OF MONEY THEFT.

Charged with the larceny Of IS from
his father, a 15-year-old boy is bein=
held in tLe Juvenile Court detention
house for a hearing next Wednesday
afternoon. Early this week the boys
brother-in-law swore out a warrant
for the boys arrest charging him
with the theft OF some money, but be-
fore Chief Probation officer Farra
could arrest him on that charge the
second complaint came in.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
SERBIAN CAPITAL AT CORFu.

BY the United Press.
ATHENS. Aug. 12.-The Serbian
capital will remain at Corfu until
Serbia is reconquered, Serbian OFF,
clals stated today denying reports
that the capital be transferred TO sa-
lonila.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
FATHER GETS RUNAWAY BOY.

Frank Fellman. Is years old, OF No.
216 Grape street, Manayunk. Phila-
delphia, was arrested by Oficers Dut-
ton and Rodenheiser, on Front street,
last night. and turned over to the
Juvenile Court as a runaway. The
boy admitted that he had left home
in June to see the world, and readily
gave his home address. The boys
father, George Fellman, was tele-
graphed for and came for his son this
morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
PROMISED no LEAVE CITY.

Cecil Walker, arraigned in City Court
this morning on a charge Of trespass,
denied the charge. He was arrested last
night at the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road station. He was alleged to have
been trying TO Jump freight" He
promised to leave the city when dis
missed with a warning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
AFTER POsTOFFICE JOBS.

Two men and woman took the
civil service examination at the post
office today for the position Of post
Office Clerk at Pennsgrove. George w.
Sasse, OF the local Civil Service Board
conducted the examinations.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
BUILDING PERMITS GRANTED.

Building Inspector Preston today
issued the following building permits;
To Mrs. NJ. s. Stewart for a rear porch
at No 1919 Chestnut street. to cost
$50: to Frank Samkuk for porch at
No. 617 South Van Buren, street. 10
cost 500. and 10 Samuel W. Gregg for
kitchen at No. 1902 Banning street
at a coSt of $3.50.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
LOCAL SECURITIES MARKET
STOCK MARKET
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Aug l2.-Stocks were
up when the exchange opened today.
Marines were higher by IA at 3-s
United States Steel opened at IS. Ten
nessee Copper was up 3-S.
Announcement that the Federal me
diation board had told the railroad
trainmen mediation had failed in the big
controversy caused a hardening tendency
during the early part of the second
hour. Activity in coppers dwindled per
ceptibly. The market closed firm.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
MRS. f. H. LAWRENCE DIES.

Mrs. Elizabeth II. Lawrence. aged
81 years, died at the home Of Wilson
Davis, No. 2S Carpenter street yes
terday. The funeral will be held from
the above address next Tuesday after
noon and interment will be made in
Riverview Cemetery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
G. II. PLUMsTEEL IMPROVES.

Physicians at the Delaware Hospital
today stated that the condition OF
George H. Plumsteel. Of Philadelphia.
who was injured in the explosion at
Carney Point. n. j., yesterday. was
improved. Mr. Plumsteel is suffering
from a fractured Jaw
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
GERMANS LOSE At POzIEREs.

BY The United Press
LONDON, Aug 12.-The Germans
last night made futile attempts 10 re-
capture the trenches and high grou~1
north OF Pozieres recently captured z
the Australians, General Haig repol 10
ed this afternoon The Teutons suf-
fered heavy lossV
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
AUsrRIANs RAID ITALIAN TOWNS

by me United Press.
ROME, Aug l2.--Probably in re-
venge for their defeat At Goritz. the
Austrian aviators have repeatedly raid.
ed the Italian coast in the upper Adri.
attic In the last 4s hours, bombardinq
Venice. Grade and other cities. There
have been few victims, but little ma.
terial damage was done TO residential
sections
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
CREATED DISTURBANCE
ON PENNSGROYE FERRY

Charles warrilou was fined $40 and
costs in City Court this morning on
a charge Of disorderly conduct. War
rilou was alleged to have created a
disturbance on the Pennsgrove ferry
last night.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
WEEKLY BANK srATEMENT.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE actual
weekly bank statement today showed
the following changes;
Surplus. decreased ...... 81. 225 ,640
Loans increased ........ 23,24l ,0OO
Reserve in own vaults, in
creased .............. 2,5o4,OOC
Reserve in Federal Reserve
banks, decreased ......... 7.772,0Ot
Reserve in other deposition
les. increased ........... 2,l4l,00
Net demand deposits, in
creased ................ 3694s,O0o
Net time deposits. decreased l0,O74,OOO
Circulation, Increase ...... $1,000
Aggregate reserves ....... Gas. 6O3,OO
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL CASES.

Among those treated at the Homeo-
pathic Hospital this morning were viii
liam Reybold. No. 529 North Clayton
street, lacerated hand. and Miss Mary
Prigg. No. 4os Ferris street, who tainted
In Market street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
DELAWARE HOSPITAL PATIENTS,

Among those treated at the Delaware
Hospital today were; L. J. Ryan, of
Market and D streets. for boil on the
arm; John Erd, of No. IL Robinson
street, for a boil; Nj. Johnson, Port
Penn, foreign substance in eyes
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
CHANCERY COURT TERM.

The September term Of the Court Of
Chancery and Orphans Court will
open on September IL. The calendar
for the Court of Chancery is now
being prepared
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
PHmADFLPHIA TRAFFIC. LAWS.

Automobiles who desire copies Of
the Philadelphia traffic laws can OBJ
tain same at the office Of Charles G.
Guyer. Mr.. Guyer said today that
the new trafic laws work very nicely.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12

The family Of the late George white
wish TO thank the many friends and relatives
for the many kindnesses and flowers given
AT the time Of their bereavement
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12

SMALL INCREASE IN cLEARINes.
Clearings of the Wilmington banks
for the week ending today were
S2.7O3. 1888. as compared with 81
s44,51O.71 for the corresponding week
OF a year ago.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
COLONEL MARVIL NOT TO
Stand FOR DELEGATE
special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
LAUREL, Del, Aug. 12.-Colonel
Sirman Marvil today withdrew as q
candidate for delegate to the Repnbli-
can State convention. He said his
withdrawal was in the interests Of
party harmony.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
Patrick T. Dorsey
Undertaken & Embalmer

a15 West Sixth St
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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-05-26
Local News
Montpelier. Idaho. May 26. 1916
For Standard coal phone l54-i.

For Standard coal phone 154-i.
AL Jones and family returned
Sunday from a ten days visit in Po-
catello.
Bargains in baby buggies at the
Nielsen Furniture Co.
DIR. POINTER came up from Black
foot Tuesday afternoon on business
and returned Wednesday morning.
Use Moor's non-leakable fountain
pen; sold by Ritter Bros. Drug Co.
Dick Groo left Tuesday for a
weeks trip to Pocatello and Salt
Lake.
For rent, three rooms for light
housekeeping, apply to Mrs. John
Jewett.
Plenty OF good chopped wheat for
horse feed at the Montpelier Mill.
The stork left son at the home
Of Conrad Nelson OF Montpelier last
Monday.
Bulk and box candy that il always
fresh at Ritter Bros. Drug Co.
The regular Sunday school and
church services will be held in the
Methodist church next Sunday.
The new line OF ARROW SHIRTS
are now being shown at Burgoyne's.
Miss Grace Mcdonald of Salt Lake
is visiting at the home Of her uncle,
H. S. Stevenson.
Garden hose and bicycle repairs Ct
the Nielsen Furniture Co..
There is a new son at the home Of
Tom Orr OF Lanark. He arrived last
Wednesday morning.
Have you seen those bathing caps
at Ritter Bros, Drug Co.
John Norton will have an abuhd-
ance of cut flowers on hand at his
Montpelier branch from now on un-
til after decoration day. Special or.
ders win be given prompt attention
See these bargain tables at H. b
Whitman's. On them you viii find
ehiIdren's shoes, summer underwear
overaIIs. shirts, ladies' waists. hoss
and lots OF other items. Call ans
see them.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-05-26
ON TIE DTAMOED

The base bail season opened IN
Montpelier last Sunday with two
games-the first, staiey's Colts vs.
Phoenix Construction Co., resulted ia
victory for the Colts 10 the tune of
70 0. The second game was be-
tween the Montpelier second team
and the Bennington juniors and re-
suited ID victory for the local boys.
The score was . 70 D.
The weather vas very cold for bali
playing and Il was impossible for
either team 10 do brilliant playing
ABiiea who pitched for the Colts
showed up IN bis regular form and
didn't have the least bat o. trouble IN
keeping The bail vhegs ne santed is
aaa-wheYe tine other fellow didn't
Ths fieidsrS for tbs home fsam de
not have very many chances - -
srs still ~ the aerk 90 % thslf pos.
sibilitiea.
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tle first Ssms sunday ezeepa Muilea
wHc isnas4 = h0ase snn lie the ssV.
ensh lsnias.
hszt bsssss 80 eeiaA - -
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