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Evening journal., 1916-08-22
By ROBERT J. BENDER

United Press STAFF Correspondent.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 22,-The
greatest industrial struggle in the his
tory of the country hangs in the bal
ance today.
The question of acceptance or re-
lection of the proposals made by Pres
ident Wilson in an effort to avert a
strike that would tie up the railroads
of the country has now been passed
to the men whose money is invested in
the great arteries of the nations
trade
AS the situation stands this after
noon the employees have put their de-
mands for an eight hour day and time
and half overtime in the hands of
the President. He has put IL up to
the heads Of the great systems, and
they in turn, have passed it on to the
directors After an all night session
the select committee of big BarOns
appointed by the two score executives
failed TO reach any decision early to-
day. They then wired their direc-
tors. and upon the reply from the
money powers behind the country's
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
AT THE MAIFSTfI

Vivian Martin the well-known screen
star made her debut at the Majestic
yesterday in The Stronger Love"
In this production Miss Martin proves
her right 10 a place in the front ranks
of delineators Of very young girl char
acters. In addition. the Paramount
Bray cartoon is presented. This
weeks subject is entitled In Luryl
and is interesting to young and old
Another section OF interest "a the col
lections of reptiles in southlands by
Professor and Mrs. Ditmer.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
Gray TOO HANDY With
knife, court SENDS
HIM TO WORKHOUSE

A dispute over money started trou-
BILE between Calvin Gray and Henry
Dean, both colored. near Second and
Tatnall streets. last night, according
to evidence produced in City Court
this morning Gray was arraigned on
a charge of assault and battery. It
was testified that he assaulted Dean
with a knife. sinhicting such severe
wounds that the latter had TO have
medical attention.
Gray claimed Dean tried to hit him
with brick. Gray was only recently
released from the workhouse, where
he served a sentence for assault. Dep
uty Judge Joslyn fined Gray 800 and
costs and sentenced him to one year
in the workhouse.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
MRS. HILLEs COMING HOME.

The Congressional Union Head
quarters for Women's Suffrage has
received word from Mrs. Florence
Bayard Hilles that she will be home
Thursday. August 90.
She will have organized twelve,
and possibly fourteen, of the sixteen
districts in Denver before her return.
and will have spoken three times a
DAY during her absence.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
BOY SCOUTS DRIM CORPS.

A large number of Boy Scouts is
expected tonight at Old Swedes
Church TO practice for the newly or
ganized bugle, fife and drum corps.
Scoutmaster Alice is planning to get
the boys organized tonight so that
practice may be commenced in earn
est. All boys who can play the bugle
or fife or drum or wish TO learn are
urged to see Sergeant Alice at once
so as to get into the organization
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
AT The VICTORIA.

1.-THE Come Back a story Of the
Far North. with gripping scenes of
life in the lumber camps, is an ideal
hot weather production. and a good
house witnessed the first perform
ance Of the picture at the Victoria
yesterday. The picture will be shown
today for the last time and those who
remember the sterling work of May
Allison and Harold Lockwood in The
Masked Rider" will enjoy this sec
ond big production IN which this
pair are co-starred.
For tomorrow and Thursday comes
Edith Storey, the popular star. in
The Tarantula," a story of intrigue
and love and hate. This is said to
be one of the most intense photoplays
of the season.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
FIRE DAMAGES MILK DEPOT.

Fire due 10 a defective fiue caused
$500 damage to the milk depot OF j
r. Snyder. No. 200 Jefferson street
about SIS o'clock this morning. The
blaze was between the rafters and
roof and II required considerable work
on the part Of the hremen to reach It.
blaze
Evening journal., 1916-08-22

Indian and white man. Fairbanks as
the half breed has the natural agility
Of Indian quickness and gives a
strong Characterization. The comedy
part Of the bill is a Keystone, entitled
"A Social Cub" There are many hui
morous incidents. although minus the
slapstick. Noteworthy OF mention is
the splendid music rendered by the
Queen orchestra, under the direction
OF Emory L. Bawerk.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
COMPLAIN OR BRIDGE.

Complaint has been made OF the
poor condition of the flooring Of the
bridge between Delaware City and
Port Penn. II is said that planks
are loose and that holes in the floor
ing endanger horses passing over
the structure. While frequent patch
ing has been done to the bridge by
order OF the Levy Court, some OF
the people who use the bridge claim
that a new flooring ought to be laid.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
pELAWARE HOSPITAL PATIENTS.

The following cases were treated
at the Delaware Hospital today:
Harry Henderson, swollen gland.
Steven Beck, bruised finger.
Charles Emery. broken wrist.
John Reyburn, bruised left knee.
Oliver Varnish. fractured finger.
Mamie Boodin, swollen gland.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
HOME FROM LONG TRIP.

A. Roy Hart. travelling auditor for
the Sperry- Hutchinson Company, has
returned to his home in this city for
a vacation after a year spent in
travel, during which time he visited
many of the western States. Mr..
Hart left Wilmington last September.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
TWO MORE o. M. n. RECRUITS.

william Elliott and Allen Shlrer. OF
this city, were enrolled as o. M. d.
recruits at the local recruiting station
on the Court House lawn, and will be
sent to Fort DUPONT for the regular
examination and. IN they pass, to be
sworn into the service.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
TO IMPROVE sHIPYARD.

z. H. Robinson, contractor. this
morning started work on the new
ship department OF the Pussy and
Jones Company. The work will take
a long time. Preparations are being
made for the building Of the new boat
WAYS
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
GERMANS AnMIT LOSS.


BY The United Press.
BERLIN. Aug ga German sal
lent projecting into the British line
between Thiepval and Pozieres was
surrendered TO the enemy under re-
peated attacks II was officially admit
ted this afternoon. Elsewhere the
British attacks on this salient we're
repulsed.
Northeast of Pozieres and the
Foureaux wood enemy storming col
umns broke down under German FIRE
in bitter fighting. British troops
temporarily penetrated the village
of Guillemont, but were driven out.
and the village Is now firmly held
by the Germans.
French partial attacks near Clery
and Maurepas, north OF the Somme.
were unsuccessful. South OF the
Somme the Germans recaptured
tenches lost in the region OF Estress
andd Sayecourt.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
oEFIcER COMING EoR brown.

Chief of Police Black this morning
received a telegram from Chief Of Po-
lice Carter. Of Columbus, o.. stating
that an officer with a warrant was en-
route here for Charles Brown under
arrest here on the charge Of larceny.
Brown was held under $1,000 bail In
City Court yesterday on the charge
preferred by the Ohio authorities.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
AT THE vUEEN.

The large audiences that attended
the performances yesterday at the
Queen saw Douglas Fairbanks in a
new mood. The Half Breed" is an
adaptation of Bret Hartes story "In
the Carquinez Woods and portrays
the California frontier days It's
theme is the barrier of blood between
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
GRANT LETTERS ON ESTATE.

Register OF Wills Isaac R. Bowers
has granted letters Of administration
on the estate of Seth Feaster 10
Emma R. Anderson and Thomas H.
Melvin. and on the estate of John W.
Eskridge to Oscar c. Bskridge.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
BRITISH SUBMARINE HITS
German BATTLESHIP
BY the United Press.

BY the United Press.
LONDON. Aug. 22.-The British
submarine E.23, made a successful at
tack on a German battleship of the
Nassau class. Saturday. the admiralty
announced this evening.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
Bulgars Advance rs Miles
in Counter Move Against Allies

Germans admitted the evacuation OF
a salient in this region under British
attack.
On the Russian and italian front
the deadlock continues.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
An sHELLpoT PARK.

Patrons of Shellpot Park are de-
lighted with the entertainment which
IL being given in the Family Theatre
there this week. Manager James H.
Henry is giving the people a combi-
nation of vaudeville and musical com
edy which is miles ahead of anything
which has ever been offered at a
park theatre. Musical comedy is a
favorite variety of entertainment in
Wilmington and the latter part of last
season it made a big hit at Shellpot.
This season the management has i'm
proved on the company and the enter
tainment is entirely out Of the ordi-
nary.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
Theatre and Park Attr actions

At The Playhouse yesterday Will
saw the biggest and by
all means the most wonderful cinema
drama ever presented here. when w.
H. Clunes production Of Ramona
drama based on the famous book OF
Helen Hunt Jackson, began a weeks
engagement The statement that
there are $4,000 feet of film in the
drama may convey some idea OF its
magnitude to those who are familiar
with such matters. but it takes a pro-
duction Of it to give the spectator
really definite idea of the immensely
OF the attraction. Not only does It
furnish a full afternoon or evenings
entertainment in pictures, but the ap-
pearance of the famous Imperial
Ladies' Orchestra at each perform
ance, and the fact that it plays music
which was especially written for the
production adds to the enjoyment and
makes it an attraction which is far
out OF the ordinary. There are also
some splendid vocalists with the show
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
In ~The Cheat" at the Majestic, We'd
neSday.

day becoming more and more Of a
picnic resort, place where people
may go to enjoy day under the trees
and at the same time enjoy the nu-
merous amusements which are offer
ed at the PARK If they desire TO take
advantage of them. The park has
ample amusement for all who desire
to be amused and there are plenty
of tables and plenty of cool and shady
PAGES where the picnic parties may
eat their lunch and enjoy themselves.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
Friends School

4th and West SITS. Wilmington. Del.
Delsware's Leading Preparatory School
Thorough training in English, French
German, Spanish, Latin, Greek, Mathe-
MATES. Courses Of study fitting for
leading colleges and universities. In last
10 years Ito graduates and 25 special
students Of Friends School, offering app
proximately 1000 entrance subjects,
have entered various leading colleges
without a single rejection and with less.
than per cent. Of conditions in subjects
offered for entrance.
Primary, Grammar School and High
School Departments.
New illustrated catalog on request
Fall session opens Sept. IS. 1915.
HerScheIA. Norris, A. M,
Principal
d. q A. Phone 2l5n-W.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
~THE GARDEN OF ALLAH.s

The coming presentation OF that
massive and gorgeous drama. the
Garden OF Allah" which will open at
the Playhouse on September IL for
a limited engagement of three days
causes all those who have seen it 10
reflect on the lengths to which am
bilious and wealthy producers will
90 in providing rich and ornate
scenery and electrical effects that
create illusion. No production
brought to this city in many years
has offered such elaborate and beau
tiful backgrounds as will be seen in
THE Garden OF Allah"
Prominent in the cast and com
pany Of 100 will be Mr. William JEFF
frey, Howard Gould. Sarah Truax
Albert Andruss, James Mason. Leo
de Valery. Thaddeus Gray, Pearl
Gray and the Abbott family Of Ave
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
GKATINKA.-

Otto Hauerbach and Rudolf Friml.
the authors OF Arthur Hammer
STEMS latest musical success. "Ka-
tinka." seem to be an inexhaustible
well OF musical jollity. II seldom
happens that three successes so de-
cided as THE Firefiy," High links"
and "Katinka" follow in rapid and
uninterrupted succession. These two
men are fast earning a reputation
among American musical comedy
producers similar to that formerly
enjoyed in England by Gilbert and
Sullivan. Their latest Offering, "ka-
tinka," will be presented by Arthur
Hammerstein at the Playhouse Sep
TENDER 9.
When William A. Brady entered the
/ film world in person last spring, and
became the managing director Of the
World Film Corporation, there was
general curiosity as to whether this
! energetic producer would confne his
activities to pictures in the future.
Mr.. Brady announced that he would
not retire from the theatre, but would
/ on the contrary make this coming
| season the most active in his history,
not only for his stars but also TOT
his theatres in New York, Chicago
/ and Wilmington. Following out that
program, he now begins the new sea-
/ son with massive production of
THE Man Who Came Back" by Jules
Eckert Goodman, and he will follow
/ this in rapid succession with other
plays THE Man Who Came Back
is to be presented at his Playhouse on
Monday evening only, August rs.
AT BRANDYWlNE SPRINGS.
Brandywine Springs Park is each
Evening journal., 1916-08-22

AT BRANDYWINE SPRINGS.
Brandywine Springs Park is each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-19
VILLAS ARE CLOSING
DAILY IN NEWPORT
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver G. Jennings
Among Those Departing.

Newport, R. l., Sept. is.-There was
a further closing Of villas and cot
tages here to-day. Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene S. Reynal have gone TO Mil
brook, Conn, for the fall. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles P. H. Gilber. have re-
turned to New York, and NJ. and
Mrs. Harry La Montague, with Philip
La Montague, have started for New
York by motor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Gould Jennings
are TO close their place here to-mor-
row, as are Mr.. and Mrs. Forsythe
Wickes, and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank K.
Sturgis will close Wednesday. Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Clews have set October
10 as the closing date Mr. and Mrs.
Edward J. Berwind and Edward c.
knight will be among the November
stayers. Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt is
making a short visit in New York
Mrs. Gibson Fahnestock, accom-
panied by her daughter, Miss Mar
garet Fahnestock. and Miss Marguerite
Caperton. were visitors at the women's
preparedness camp at Point Judith
yesterday. J. K. Mitchell, Of Phila-
delphia, is visiting George D. Widener
at Norman
improvements are to be made 20 the
summer home of Mrs. Nathaniel
Thayer this winter. William h.
Iselin registered at the Casino yester-
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-19
WILSON FAVORS BAKER
FOR OHIO SENAT0RSHIP
Weakness of Pomerene Menace
10 National Ticket, He Believes.

Washington, Sept. lS.-Eforts are
being made by the Administration TO
improve Democratic chances in Ohio
BIZ substituting Secretary Of War Baker
for Senator Atlee Pomerene as Sem
atorial nominee, it was learned to-day.
Thus far Senator Pomerene has re-
fused 20 take the hint
Two weeks ago, when Senator Pom
creme went to the White House to
recommend the appointment Of Edward
VERT. United States District At
torney for Northern Ohio, as Federal
Judge. 20 succeed Judge John H..
Clarke, successor TO Justice Hughes,
Mr. Wilson urged Senator Pomerene 70
take the place himself. He did not tell
The Senator he wanted 20 get him out
OF the way by the method which sue
ceeded with Representative Hay.
Senator Pomerene's unpopularity with
the Ohio voters was shown on two
occasions recently. As a candidate az
the primaries for delegate-at-large 70
the national convention he ran a bad
last in a field of four. Later MS oppo-
nent for denomination 20 the Senate,
John J. Lentz. a hot anti-Wilson man,
relied I'D the surprising total of 10000
votes. II was then the great menace
70 the ticket was seen 70 lie in Pom
creme.
Judson Harmon, it is declared by
Ohio politicians, is the real choice Of
the democracy for Pomerene's place,
bur it is believed certain he would not
take the nomination. Mr.. Baker is
regarded as the most available. second
choice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-19
GIRL TESTIFIES AGAINST
SAN THE PEDLER"
Asserts He Threatened to Kill
Her if She "Squealed."

Samuel Kirsch. known as Sam tho
Pedler," on the eight alleged white
slavers who were indicted in Districs
Attorney Swann's vice probe. was
placed on trial yesterday before Judgs
Rosalsky in General Sessions. His
accuser, Rose Michaelson, eighteen,
testified that a young man known as
Willie Weiss. VINO had been eompeli-
ing her 20 pay money 10 him, took her
70 kirSch about a year ago, and AZ
his request, she said. kirsch placed
her IN various resorts in the old Ten
derloin and in Brooklyn. She was ar
rested. she said, in resort At liz
Charlton Street.
The day after got bail" she tes-
titled. "kirSch said 10 me: II YOU
squeal on me III kill you
A clash occurred in the examination
Of prospective jurors between Assis-
tant District Attorney James +. Smith
and X. Henry Rosenberg. counsel Tor
kirsch. Rosenberg asked the tales
men II they had read anything in the
newspapers about the "vice crusade
81 object 20 the use Of that express
sioni' shouted Mr.. Smith.
Are you ashamed of IL" replied
Rosenberg
1T wasn't a crusade" explained Mr..
Smith The District Attorney wssn't
conducting a crusade; he started an
investigation for the purpose OF maxi
ing decency triumphant in New York
City"
The Nicholson girl will continue
her story to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-19
Emerson Disputes MIX
Statement Of StrauS

Nathan Strauss statement that none
% the babies fed on milk obtained at
The stations he established mad been
victims Of iufartile paralysis was dis
nuted Yesterday by Commissioner En-,
erson. The Health Commissioners SAID
Sly OF 200 infants admitted TO the VIII
lard Parker Hospital for treatment for
nolionvelitis had been receiving Straus
nasteurized milk. Five OF the SIX, ne
said. had been fed on the Straus milk
alone before their admission 70 the
hospital,
Miss Annie Mason, superintendent OF
the Nathan Straus pasteurized milk
laboratories. replied that since COM
missioner Emerson mentioned no
names il was impossible 20 deny MS
statement. which she characterized as
"hitting below the belt Mr.. Straus $
statement. she declared, was based on
renorts guarded by triple checking
system. which covered every case where
delivery Of the milk was stopped lor
any cause.
Moreover. Miss Mason asserted she
had read carefully the lists Of injected
homes given out daily BY the Depart
ment Of Health and found no Straus
gables.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-19
Will Be Wed to Walter |.
Willis at BeacOn-On-
Hudson.
.DAY-KEARNY WEDDING
IN NEW HAVEN SETTING
COming-Out Reception for
Miss Sedgwick at
StoCkbridge.

Miss Elizabeth Lewis Slee, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Noah II. Slice, OF
Recommendation and 40 Park Ave-
nue., this city, will be married to-day "a
Walter Irving Willis. of Flushing, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. ". Willis, Of Buff
falo. The ceremony will be performed
at o'clock in st. Luke's Church,
Beacon
Miss Mary Metcali. Of Wexford,
R. l., will be the maid Of honor. and
the bridesmaids will be Miss Geordie
lJoline, Of Philadelphia; Miss Ruth
/ Waldo, Of Plainfield, and Miss Beatrice
Gardiner and Miss Agnes Sheehy, Of
/ New York.
F. Ray Howe, Of this city, will be
Mr.. Willis's best man, and the ushers
will be Lincoln Slice, J. Oakley Railway,
Everett Hall and Richard c. Patterson,
| jr. The ceremony will be followed by
reception at Hiddenbrooke, the coun-
try home Of the brides parents.
Miss Gertrude Smedberg Kearny,
daughter Of the late Captain George H.
\ Kearny, L. S. ~, will be married to
Osborne Atwater Day this afternoon in
/ Trinity Church, New Haven. Miss
Kearny is related 70 the Renwick,
Kearny, Watts and Smedberg families
Of this city.
Miss Christine Sedgwick, daughter Of
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Sedgwick, will
be introduced to society this afternoon
at a reception TO be given by her
parents at The Mansion, their place at
Stockbridge, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Taylor Pyne are
at Tuxedo for a short stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Appleton Robbins
will return to the city this week from
Bar Harbor.
Mrs. Joseph F. Stillman, Miss Mil
bred Stillman. Miss Lisa Stillman and
Joseph T. Stillman. jr., have returned
to Oyster Bay for the fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur 7. Weekes spent
the week end with Mrs. f. Tiffany Dyer
at Southampton, Long Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Mortimer are
at their cottage in Tuxedo Park for the
fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter s. Gurnee and
Miss Bell 3. Gurnee will return TO
their country place at Westbury, Long
Island, at the end Of the month.
Mrs. Peter Cooper Hewitt has opened
her cottage at Tuxedo for the fall
season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-19
INJURED 2 YEARS AGO.
DIES OF BROKEN BACK
Man Kept Alive by Operations
After Injury by Auto.

Henry Tolapke, whose life was spared
for two years through three operations
after his back had been broken in sn
automobile accident. died Tuesday
night in the Westchester County Hos
ptal az Eastview.
Tolapke. who was an employee Of
Louis B. Rolston. Of Purchase, was
struck by an automobile owned by As
sistant Fire Chief Besler in White
Plains in July, 1914 He was paralyzed
and for SIX months lay in a plaster
cast.
Three operations were performed on
lis spine. and he was finally enabled
20 SIT up in a wheel chair. and was
moved from the United Hospital at Port
Chester 90 Eastview.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-19
MCCORMICK ELATED
As WOMEN PLEDGE AID
Mrs. Charles Dana GIBSON Elect.
ed Head of Eastern Bureau.

81 now am sure OF Mr.. wilson's cleo
toni"
Vance c. Mccormick, national chair
man, made the statement yesterday
when fly women joined the Wilsonisn
ranks, formally organizing themselves
into the Eastern Women's Bureau Of the
Democratic National Committee in the
Democratic headquarters at the Forty
second Street Building.
Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson was elect.
ed chairman OF the new organization.
Mrs. Maurice Wertheim was elected
secretary. and the following vice-chair-
men were chosen: Miss Virginia Pot
ter, Mrs. Henry Morgenthau. Miss Ida
VI. Tarbell, Mrs. j. Borden Hartman,
Mrs. George La Monte, OF New Jersey;
Mrs. Felix Adler, Mrs. Amos Pinchot,
Mrs. Lincoln Filene. Miss Caroline
Ruutz-Rees. Mrs. John Purroy Mitchell,
Mrs. Joseph Fels, Mrs. Z. ". House,
Mrs. Brand Whit.ock. Mrs. John Sher-
win Crosby and Miss Elizabeth Glen
dover Evans, Of Boston.
Mrs. Il. Otto Wittpenn, OF New Jer-
sey. vas temporary chairman. and Miss
virginia Potter, az first yice-chairman,
took the chair upon her election.
An executive meeting will be held
Monday.