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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14
KEEPS
A / EAD Of
j. s. ARMY
Fleeing Bandit Was Last Re-
ported in the Nazas River
Valley About Is Miles in
Front Of the Americans

Ell Paso. April 14.-Torreon ad-
vices today reported Francisco villa
noar Urbins ranch, Las Nievss. south
OF Rosario, Durango states. He Is
said to be travelling south along the
Nazas river valley. American forces
are reported rs miles in the rear OF
this location, although the Torreon
message might have covered Villas
whereabouts q day or two ago.
I'll Paso. April 14.-United States
troops at Parral are facing a critical
situation. II was reported today.
Oficial Mexican accounts Of the tight
there said a band Of supposed VII
listas, defeated by Americans at
Troya on Monday. retreated toward
Parral. The American cavalry pur-
sued them. but found strong senti-
ment against "gringoes" at Parral.
The clash on Wednesday followed.
II was also reported that forces Of
villistas or independent bandits were
between the advanced American
guards and the base OF operations at
San Antonio (Mexico).
A party OF 200 attacked cattle
train three miles from Parral. This
organization may have been among
the Mexicans that fought Americans
in the streets of Parral.
Other bandits in that vicinity de-
feated the Carranza garrison at Pillar
de Cochos. driving them back into
Parral. The de facto troops at Del
Vale we're also beaten by guerilla
horsemen.
II the Carranza garrison at Parral
joined these villistas or independents
and fought against the Americans,
e fN0p$turad ~ paUo Ql
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14

Continued on page 81
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
CADRIEL'S TRUMPET? OH.
NO! ONLY HUGE Siren

The big noise." scheduled for noon
today a big siren from the Pusey and
Jones Company's yard failed to ma
terialize at that hour, but is likely to
start at any time.
This was the declaration made this
afternoon by members of the engineer
ing staff of the company. Il is ex-
planned that the failure to sound the
siren in no wise indicates that the test
will not take place. but simply that
the mechanism was not quite ready
this morning. The test is expected
to make a grand uproar and no
tification of the intention TO make
the noise was given in order
that people would not he alarmed. AS
soon as the mechanism is ready me
test will be made. An official of the
company explained there would be no
doubt of the test as soon as the siren
started.
The siren is one of a pair construct
ed for the two light ships recent,
built by the Pusey & Jones Company
for the government They are thu
largest in the world. il is said. anC
are provided with mechanism tC
spread the sound so that il the winc
is favorable they may be heard for
distance Of twenty miles.
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
GARBAGE COMPLAINTS
CONTINUE TO CONE
Health Board Prepares to
Collect Refuse and Charge
Contractors
200 FAMILIES
MAKE APPEALS

The Board Of Health is pre-
pairing blanks to present TO
housed olders or residents of the
places where garbage will have
to be collected by the board and is
making other preparations to under
take th' collection Of garbage If it
shall be necessary TO do so. So far
nearly two hundred complaints have
been received concerning the failure
to collect garbage.
The blanks will contain places for
the date, the name OF the resident of
the house. the number of pals taken
away and the time of collection.
These blanks will be issued in dupli-
cate, the driver retaining one and
tht resident the other This will be
done, l. is explained on the blank,
so that the city may have something
to show when II puts in its claim to
the garbage contractors for fifty
cents for each pail of garbage col
lected
The Board OF Health has NOTIFIED III,
contractors that the garbage must b,
removed in six hours after complaint Is
made or the board will take the col
lection in its own hands. From the way
the complaints were coming in yestcr
day afternoon it was said that the situ
alton is getting worse instead OF better
It Is expected that the board will soor
obtaine a horse and wagon with which
to make these imperative collections.
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
AT THE PLAYHOUSE.

Robert Warwick, in the new WorllI
film drama, "Human Dritwood' be
lioved 10 be one of the strongest dramas
ever placed upon a screen, will be the
attraction at The Playhouse today and
tomorrow Mr. Warwicl, in the produc-
tion is assisted by such well known
actors as Frances Nelson, Leonore llar-
ris Ellie B. Francis and Albert s. Hart.
I'm connection with the film drama itself
there will be tho usual comedy film and
n travel or scenic film Of more than or
binary interest On Friday and Sa'ur
day the theatre win present Clara Kim
ball Young In a new production called
"The Feast of Life" This, like the
other film dramas secured for The Play
house, is ono Of the very best which
could be obtained, and IL is promised
that no other kind win be offered at the
Playhouse during this season Of pic
lures The Playhouse is cool and COM
Portable and no more pleasant place
could he found IN which TO see "a picture
show, and everything possible win be
done 10 make the public enjoy itself
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
DUPONT ENGINEER
Called BY Death
L. W. Bierwirth SuccumbS
in U. Of P. Hospital After
Long Illness
HAD BUILT PLANT
IN SOUTH AMERICA

L, W. Bierwirth for many years
active in the engineering and smoke
less powder departments of the du-
Pont Company. died last night at the
University of Pennsylvania Hospital.
AT the time of his death Mr. Bierwirth
was employed in the smokoless de-
partment and was engaged In follow
ing up construction work for that
branch of the DUPONT business.
He was widely and favorahly known
in the explosives business and was
extremely popular with his associates
in the DUPONT corporation.
Mr.. Bierwirth was born in Dover
New Jersey December "a. 1875 He
was a graduate of Swarthmore Col
lege and entered the employ OF the
company in January. 1899. as an en-
gineer i'm the black powder depart
ment AT that time he was concerned
with the construction Of black powder
plants having had special experience
az Wayne. New Jersey.
Later he was engaged in the construc
tion of the powder plant at Haskell
~. j.
In January, 1907 he left Haskell and
was selected 90 60 20 Brazil where he
suporintended the construction of a
smokcless powder plant which the du
pont Company had contracted TO build
for the Brazilian Government. near RiC
de Jnneiro While there he was th,
compony's representative and assumed
all responsibilities Of the work
After successfully completing this nm
dcrtaking he returned to the United
States in 1910 and shortly thereafter
was promoted 10 the superintendency o
the Haskell plant at HnFkcll y j. an'
was acting in that capacity when The
European war started. Ills health sooI
became impaired and in March 1918 h'
wns compelled TO abandon his work foI
six months
On his partial recovery In Septem-
ber. 1915. he was assigned to the
smokeless department. under H.
Fletcher Brown. vice president. and
was engaged In that department
until about week ago. when his
health became so precarious that he
was forced TO take "A vacation
He was an engineer of very wide
experience in the explosive business
and had a large number Of friends
who will feel his loss as keen per
sonal bereavement. Personally h'
was very genial was gifted with
kindly disposition and had the capa
city for making friends wherever h
went.
He lived at No. zoos Madison stree
this city. with his mother Arrange
? ments for the funeral will be mad
later.
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
DEMOCRATIC State
CONVENTION SEPT. 5
State Committee Decides TO
Hold Primaries Under
Old Method
KENT DEMOCRATS
ALSO HAVE SESSION

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. July 19-The Democratic
State Central Committee. in session
here yesterday afternoon fixed the
date of the State Convention for Tues
day, September 8, and the primaries
Saturday. September 2. There was a
discussion as to whether the primar-
les for the State Convention should be
held under the direct primary law or
under the old method as used before
the primary law went into effect. 1t
was the universal opinion of all that
the primaries for the State Conven-
ton did not come under the direct
primary election law.
II was suggested that the State
Committee meet with the several
county committees during the cam
paign TO aid and assist the county
committees in their direction of the
campaign.
The committee adjourned. subject
to the call Of the State Chairman.
Kent Democrats Meet.
The Kent County Democratic Com
mittee met here yesterday, with al
the members present A general dis
cOSSlOn as 10 IeElhAIdlioN Ndo hah
Reports from ten districts in the
county show most unusual totals fol
the first days registration. The to
tai registration In the county was
1882 Kent county's total vote at the
general election ranges from 1000 tC
5000
The committee decided on Satur
day. September 9. as the day for The
Kent county primaries for county and
district Offices.
A general discussion took place al
to whether this years county and dis
tract Offices should be by the direc
primary or by the old county conven
ton method. It was unanimously de
cided that this years selection
should be by direct primary
The committee also designated
practically the same places for hold
ing the primaries this year as twl
wears ago. The assessments OF ca
didates for offices under the part
rules were made the same as tw
years ago.
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
WORKING OUT PLANS FOR
SOLDIERS FAMILY RELIEF

The woman's citizens relief com
mittee which was recently formed at
a special meeting Of the Red Cross
Society held last week, and OF which
Mrs. Charles R. Miller is chairman,
is now organized and is prepared TO
extend relief to needy families Of
those who have volunteered their ser
vices to the country. A list of such
families has been handed over to the
committee and already this group of
women has entered the field Of action
and mort on wnETAOol5 s9pSaffHah
and from now on will devote their
energies to furnishing supplies to
needy families OF soldiers away at
service.
Those who comprise the committee
are. Mrs. Charles R. Miller, chairman;
Mrs. George r. Hoffecker, Mrs. Rob
ert Pennington, Mrs. Joseph Bancroft.
Mrs. Frank De Haas Janvier. New
Castle: Miss Elizabeth Black, New
Castle; Mrs. Cecil Fulton. Dover; Miss
Anna B. Hayes, Dover. and Mrs.
George r. Marshall. Milford.
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
Jewel FoR MR.. IoLLs.

Joseph g. Jolls of Middletown who
fsr the past seventeen years has been
past master of Union Lodge, No. 3. A. F.
and A. NJ, of that town, was presented
with a handsome gold lodge jewel in the
form Of a watch feb by members of the
lodge last evening The presentation
was made at the installation Of officers
Of the lodge, officers installed being
Worshipful master, Robert Douglass;
senior warden, Harry f. Manlove; junior
warden, II. Segelken; secretary, Daniel
w. Stevens; treasurer, w. S. Leather
bury: senior deacon. Frederick Brady;
Junior deacon, w. S. P. Coombs; senior
steward. Jacob F. Emerson; junior
steward. J. j. Buc<worth. and tyler, j.
II. Sliydan.
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
MR.. sALTzMAN ESCAPES SHARK.

Ralph Saltzman. secretary to Mayor
James r. Price. is back at his desk
today after a brief vacation at Re-
hoboth Beach. Mr.. Saltzman said
that the shark scare along the coast
was made very real to the visitors at
Rehoboth yesterday when a man
eater measuring feet 2 1-2 inches in
length was captured a mile and a
half off shore. The sharks mouth
measured 70 inches across, and the
teeth, slanting inward, were nearly
two inches in length. Mr.. Saltzman
motored TO the beach with party
most of whom viii spend the remain
der Of the season at the shore.
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
TWO WESTERN BOYS
ON LONG Journey
Travel From Oklahoma City.
to New York, Thence
Here
SAY THEY HAVE
BALTIMORE FRIEND

All the way from Oklahoma City TO
New York by rail. then back to VIII
mington by devious routes and means.
has been the extent of a trip taken by
two boys from that Western city.
Charles and Wesley Rice, who. this
morning, were placed in the custody
of Chief Probation Officer z. Ross
Farra at the Juvenile Court Mr..
Farra has written to a man in Balti-
more whose address the boys gave,
10 find out whether he will care for
them and in the meantime the deten-
tion room al the Juvenile Court will
be their stopping place.
The boys, i3 and 16 years old re-
spectively. were taken in charge by
a Wilmington man. who noticed them
around the Fourth street wharf last
evening. He kept them all night and
turned them over 10 Mr.. Farra this
morning. To Mr.. Farra the boys said
that they lived on a ranch near Okla
homa City until the death of their
parents. and having no friends. except
the sheriff Of the county and desiring
to go to New York. this official pur-
chased them each a ticket 20 that
city and placed them aboard a train.
This was on June 10 or 20. they said.
They proceeded 10 New York by
leisurely stages. taking advantage Of
their stop, yer privileges like or0in-
ary tourists and reached the m atrop-
oils a few days ago They had 50 in
money with them when they started.
but most Of this was spent for food
enroute
In New York they we're cared for
at the Y. NJ. c. A. for two days they
said then firing OF that they Thought
of the Baltimore man of whom they
had heard their father speak They
decided TO go to him and went 10
Newark and then TO Trenton bv raj
They used the boat from Trenton 10
Philadelphia and landed in that city
with only 20 cents. For this sum the
lpursor on one Of the steamers allowed
them 10 ride TO this city and they ar
rived here yesterday afternoon II
was while they were trying 10 scheme
up some plan by. which they could
continue their journey to Baltimore
and their fathers friend that thu
Wilmington man. who had driven NJ
/ in his automobile. noticed them an'
interested himself in their case. I
the boys story proves true and tn
Baltimore man will care for them
they will be taken to that city. The
appear TO be independent chaps an
did not seem particularly well pleas
ed at being deprived OF their freedom
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
HEAVY DEATH LIST
IN SOUTHERN STORM
Property Loss After Sunday
Storm is Placed at
SI5,OOO,0OO
MISSING TRAINS
ARE LOCATED
IN Ma rnited Press.

by Inc 1ulltu AAt0os
ASHEVILLE. ~ c.. July 19.-As
telegraph and telephone communica-
ton with the mountain districts Is
slowly restored. the list OF victims OF
Sundays storm increases. The French
Broad and Swannanoa and other
rivers are falling rapidly, however,
and the conditions in the storm-struck
region is gradually returning to nor
NAL.
All the Southern Railway trains
stalled since Sunday have been To-
Gated and the passengers reported
safe Automobiles are bringing them
to the city Latest reports said John
Heath and his mother and Mie. Cald-
well Santall and her child were killed
in a landslide at Brevard Mrs. Ed
gar Hunter and two children were
killed at Hickory Nut Gap. Reports
from the Bat Cove sevtion said eight
persons were drowned there Sunday
and that Miss Susie and Miss Pollie
Collins, sisters. were killed at Volga.
This brings the death list in this sec
tion of the country up TO 30.
Tom Mcdowell, 16, marooned in a
grocery store at West Asheville since
Sunday, was rescued this morning.
Caught by the food, he stuffed his
pockets with crackers and canned
meat, secured an axe and climbing
on an ice box. as the waters rose,
cut a hole through the roof and stuck
his head through. He was found in
good condition.
Manufacturing plants throughout
the storm area are preparing 10 re.
sumo operations The damage esti
mated at S15,000.000. was chiefly To
4 railroads, crops and industrial plants
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
CROWD Sees KRAUSE
CARNIVAL SPECIALTIES

A big crowd was present on the
Krause carnival grounds last night,
and all the attractions were accord
ed the best patronage. The carnival
company Is keeping up its reputation
Of giving none but frst-class and
clean attractions. and everybody
present last night seemed TO appre-
ciate that fact.
There was not a single word Of
criticism on the opening night and.
unlike most carnival companies, the
Krause Greater Shows have establish
ed a warm place in the hearts Of the
people OF Wilmington and vicinity II
Is expected that tonight the grounds
will not be large enough to accommo-
date the crowds Of people who will
be present.
The attraction that drew large
crowds last night was the one of
"Oberita." This is one OF the most
beautiful art productions that has
ever visited Wilmington. II seems i'm
possible TO produce so meritorious
show under canvas and the attrac-
ton is due for record-breaking
week.
The dog. pony and monkey show
attracted many people The animals
seen in the Krause productions are
the best, fastest and most complete
workers exhibited here for some
time.
"In the Trenches" is the general
source OF amusement and laughter
for all who attend and the sign which
reads III you don't laugh here You
must be sick" about tells the truth
Submarine No 40" Is another laugh
producer
The ferris wheel and merry-go-
round also did big business on the
opening night. The carnival is being
given under the auspices Of the
Brownson Library Association
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
AT THE VICTORIA.

The Wall Between" with Francis
X Bushman In the stellar role ably
supported by Beverly Bayne and an
all-star cast, will be shown for the
last time today at the Victoria The
atre This is one Of the best features
Bushman has appeared in. and gives
him ample opportunity TO portray the
role of the manly. romantic hero.
portrayal that has made him the most
popular OF the motion picture stars
Bushman seems 20 be In his proper
movie place as the leader of men. As
Sergeant Kendall. a United States
army sergeant. who is true blue. he
makes a lovable hero and one that
Beverly Bane shows good Judgment
in falling In love with. The offering
for Thursday. Friday and Saturday is
the eight-reel production OF james
Oliver Curwoods great story OF the
Far North, Gods Country and the
Woman"
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Today and tomorrow the Majestic
presents Bessie Barrlscale, the fas-
cinating star. In an lnce drama.
"Honor's Altar" also Fatty and Ma
bel Adrift." This comedy is said TO
be the funniest ever filmed, and has
been exhibited as a feature. "Honor's
Altar" tells the story OF a self-made
captain of industry, who tried to rid
himself of the wife Of his youth
through an unscruplous accomplice.
Frederick Malbery (Walter Edwards)
has risen by his own efforts to a place
OF power. He thinks that the wife
(Barriscale). Is now not brilliant
enough socially. To Warren Woods.
Malbery makes an offer Of $50'000 II
he viii win Mrs. Malbery's affections,
thus freeing the magnate. The inter-
esting story revolves about that.
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
SEEN HOMES FOR CHILDREN.

William X. Lord. superintendent Of
the Delaware Children's Home. has
found a home for a two-year-old girl.
one Of a family Of three children
turned over TO the care of the So
ciety week ago. There are still
another girl Of four and boy six
years old for whom good homes In
private families are being sought.
The mother OF the children is said
by Mr.. Lord to have left them and
the father. according TO the same
source. is addicted to drink The
two older children are being boarded
oup pending the location OF homes
for them.
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
MANY ATTEND PARK THEATRE.

More than usual interest is being
taken in the bill OF vaudeville and
comedy being offered in the Park The
atre at Brandywine Springs this week
II IS an excellent bill and the Henry
g. Young Comedy Co. is making new
friends each day with its work In the
] playlets which are being presented
/ The Park Theatre az Brandywine
/ Springs IS one of the most attrac
tive park theatres in the country and
/ is always cool and comfortable II is
fitted with regulation opera chairs and
! is an excellent place in which 70
spend an afternoon or evening. Spe.
cial attention is now being given 10
the programs for the free concerts at
the park.
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
LATNCH RAILROAD TUG.

The NO 3" one of the pair Of tug
boats being built by the Pusey &
Jones Company for the New York
Central Railroad Company, was
launched yesterday afternoon from
the company's ways. Miss Selma Jo-
sephine Moore. of Elizabeth, n. j.,
being sponsor for the boat. The tug
is Of steel, has an overall length of
107 feet, beam of 24ia feet and a
depths of 12i5 feet The regulation
steam engines VIII furnish the pro-
pelling power. and the tug will be
put into service in the maritime de-
partment of the railroad.
Among those present at the cere-
msny were Andrew Fletcher, Of Ho-
hoken. n. j.; Captain George Els
man, Of New York City; w. p Pol
lock, manager Of the marine depart
ment, and nearly all of theprominont
officers of Pusey and Jones Company.
The guests al the function were en-
tertained at a luncheon at the Coun-
try Club.
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
At THE QUEEN.

In the Southern story told in pic
ture form In "A Tortured Heart -
which is the main attraction at the
Queen today and tomorrow. virginia
Pearson. that Southern beauty Of
iilmland has just the role which be-
fits her beauty and acting. For the
tale unfolded In "A Tortured Heart" is
filled with all the wholesomeness Of
the Southland and the beauty of Dixie.
all of which Is impersonated In Miss
Pearson. whom a noted artist has
termed the most perfect type Of
American womanhood. "The Best Of
Enemies" is the comedy showing.
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
AT THE SAVOY.

One Of the unique bits of double
exposure film work that has been
seen on the screen Of late is reveal
ed in the opening OF chapter six OF
the new George Klein motion picture
novel. "Gloria's Romance" in which
Billie Burke. the $4,000 per week film
star is featured az the Savoy Theatre
The manufacturer has been faced with
and solves the problem of giving pa
irons brief resume OF what has gone
before. in order that he or she may
enjoy the film novel just as much as
those who have followed II from the
beginning.
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
Theatre and Park Attractions

each hour with those who are seek
ing pretty and interesting place Of
amusement. There is always an ex-
cellont bin Of vaudeville and musical
comedy In the family theatre and the
theatre is so protected from the
weather that It is possible to give per-
formanoes there despite weather con-
ditions. Free concerts afternoon and
evening at the park are pleasing large
numbers Of patrons
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
Gas meter EXPLODES:
ERB FAMILY UNlNJURED

The explosion Of a gas meter in the
cellar Of Herman Erb's residence. No
301 n. Broome street early this after
noon. made a great deal OF noise and
frightened the residents Of the neigh
borhood No damage was done and
no one was hurt. The Weccacoe Fire
Company responded to a still alarm
but there was no need for their SER
vices.
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
TWO SLIGHT FIRES.

Two still alarms of fire we're turn
ed in yesterday A bale Of hay at
Martin Jackson's. al No. 513 French
street. caught fire and the Delaware
Fire Company was summoned The
blaze was extinguished before any
damage was done.
At about the same time fire was
discovered in Plosser's Hall. No 1928
Heald street. A still alarm was sent
to the Independence Fire Company.
The fire was found TO be in a pile OF
rubbish in the pool room and was put
out before the property was dam
aged.
Evening journal., 1916-07-19
sr. MARY,S CHrRCH FETE.

Elaborate plans are being made for
the annual lawn fete of ST. Mary's
Church. Sixth and Pine streets. which
will be held on the church lawn Au-
gust 9, 10 and H. Every effort is be-
ing made to excel all previous oc-
casions. The lawn will be handsome
ly decorated and festooned with cleo
trio lights and Chinese lanterns, and
the booths will be hung with colors
to harmonize with the general effect.
The fete will be in charge of mem
bers of the half dozen societies Of
the church, and every one connected
with the affair is working energetic
ally TO make II q snccess