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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
GERMAN VOTERS
Delaware ARE
against Wilson
So Assertsthe Rev. S. 6. Won
BoSSe in Discussion of
Political Conditions
ARE NOT UNFAITHFUL TO
UNITED States. He SAYS

"ln Delaware many, II not the ma
jority, Of oerman-Amerlesn voters are
affiliated with the Democratic party,
but they will, with few exceptions
have none Of Wilson,"
This statement was made today by
the Rev. S. G. Won Bosse. pastor of
Zion Lutheran Church and one OF the
foremost German-Americans OF this
city. in the course of a discussion
OF the political situation, national
and State, as he sees II. Mr.. Won
Bosse said:
"But seven weeks separate us from
the election day. am not a pol,ti-
clan. but do hold pronounced views
as TO the principles employed by Ger.
tain men in politics. During the past
two years most vicious attacks have
been made upon the German-American
element. The latter has noted these
attacks and is about TO prove It's re-
sentiment at the polls by defeating
those men who have been prominent
yes, notorious In causing a cleavage
among the national and racial repre-
sentatives OF large portions OF our cit
izenship. We OF German parentage
have been charged with every con
ceivable malfeasance, but when call
ed upon neither Mr.. Wilson with the
entire secret service OF the United
States at his back, the cooperation oi
the British secret service in thil
country and the assistance OF th'
mighty pro-slly press nor Roosevelt
nor you have been able to make goot
the charges.
The German-American has9itterly
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14

Chester on the steamer Queen Anne.
the Waterways Association visitors
we're met near Edge Moor by a fiotilla
OF motorboats and larger vessels, and
after a noisy salutation, accompanied
them as an escort into the Christiana
River and TO this city, where they for
mally were received by a committee OF
well-known citizens. headed by Gov
ernor Charles r. Miller, Mayor James
F. Price and William B. Megear, pres
ident of the Chamber OF Commerce.
From that time on the visitors were
acclaimed as they proceeded along Mar
ket street to the Hotel dupont and the
City Clubs roof garden, at both OF
which places they were entertained at
luncheon prior to a business meeting
held later in the afternoon in The Play
house. The Chamber of Commerce was
host at the luncheon.
footing whistles sounded greeting
TO the visitors as they proceeded to the
Pussy and Jones wharf on their entry
into the city and along Market street
the whistles and bells of fire apparatus
added their clamor to the noisy vel
come, while a patriotic touch was added
to the scene by the waving Of flags by
persons along the sidewalk.
Altogether the delegates to the Water
ways Convention and their guests were
made to feel that Delaware's metropolis
not only is hospitable. but is fully alive
TO the importance of an inter coastal
system Of waterways, Of which the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal forms
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
$4,000 70 IMPROVE
court House SQUARE
Park Commissioner Irenee
duPontto Provide $3.50
if Needed
CARNIVALS BARRED
FROM PUBLIC PARKS

A resolution directing the executive
committee to proceed with the work
of removing the old New Castle County
Court House and improving the
square where It now stands was
adopted at the meeting OF the Board of
Park Commissioners yesterday after
noon. No instructions as 10 the time
for commencing the work we're given,
but county officials still occupying the
building will not be forced to move
until everything is in readiness for
them In the new building.
The full board was present at the
meeting and plans for improving the
Court House square we're discussed at
length. The executive committee hav-
ing charge Of the work consists OF
Commissioners William P. Bancroft,
Samuel II. Baynard. Joseph L. Car
peuter. Henry NJ. Candy and Irenee
DUPONT. The resolution adopted car
ried the warning that the committee
must take care that the cost OF the
work shall not exceed the funds pro-
vided for the purpose. which is S40,-
600. The city has appropriated $685.
600 and Commissioner DUPONT said he
would be responsible for the $4,000
additional. II II is needed, besides
paying the expenses Of IN architect
for the plans.
President Bancroft explained the
plan which has been adopted TO regu-
late the competitive submission OF
plans for the improvement OF the
square. Five architects will be So
lected and invited 10 submit plans
The executive committee will then Sc
lect one OF these five designs To in
sure interest in the competition on the
part Of the architects. the sum Of $500
will be paid each Of four unsuccess-
ful ones. while fec Of $4,000 will 60
to the fifth man, whose design is ac-
cepted. These fees will be paid by
CONTINUED On Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
THREE-LINK MEN
TO BOOST CITY
ON TRIP SOUTH
Eden Lodge Staff Incident
ally Seeks High Prize
in Degree Work
Chattanooga awaits The
SOVEREIGN Grand LODGE

Eden Lodge. No. 81. I. o. o. f.. of
this city. will be well represented at
the annual communication of the Sow
ereign Grand Lodge TO be held next
week in Chattanooga. Nearly 100
men have arranged to attend. and will
go in special train. leaving Washing
ton at IL o'clock Saturday night The
communication meets from September
is to % inclusive.
The itinerary Of the trip. as pre-
pared by Philip ]. Isaacs. degree mas
ter Of Eden Lodge, is complete in
every detail. The party will leave
Wilmington over the Pennsylvania
Railroad for Washington at 7.3a
O'Clock Saturday evening, arriving al
that city at 1925 o'clock. A special
train, composed OF Pullmans. will
carry the members OF the party tc
their destination. over the Southern
Railway. leaving the Union Station al
II o'clock.
Stops will be made al various places
on the way down. but the only lone
stay will be at Asheville. n. c., which
place the party will reach at 2.3C
o'clock Sunday afternoon. From that
time until their special leaves at II
O'Clock at night, there will be plenty
for the members Of the party to do
Among the diversions planned is an
automobile trip around Asheville and
the surrounding country. The arriva'
at Chattanooga is scheduled for
o'clock Monday morning.
Lodge headquarters will be main.
tanned at the Park Hotel. Monday
and Tuesday will be spent by the vii
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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
UNCLE BILLY" HEAL
THOUGHT OF death
Had Selected His PallbearerS
From Among Old Police
Friends
BAND TO HEAD
FUNERAL LINE

As n he had a premonition OF
death, William l.. Heal, the veteran
police officer who was instantly killed
on Tuesday afternoon when thrown
from the automobile OF Second As
sistant Fire Chief Isaac Darlington,
selected his pail bearers several
weeks before his death. This fact
became known this morning. Mr..
Heal. accompanied by his daughter,
Alice, called at the police station sew
eral weeks ago and requested that
House sergeants James b. Tucker
and Thomas Keyser act as executors
OF his estate. Uncle Billy also sug-
gested at that time. that the pail
bearers at his funeral be Chief OF
Police Black. Sergeant Tucker, Ser
geant william r. schell Sergeant
David wardle. Patrolman Carmine
diMare and Operator Andrew ]. Har-
kins.
Chief Black today announced that
the pail bearers at the funeral which
will be held tomorrow afternoon, will
be as stated above. except himself
and Sergeant Tucker The Friend
ship Fire Company. met last night
when Patrolman Bradford. member
OF tho company. and another MEM
Der to be named we're selected 10
represent the fire company at the
funeral
The funeral services will be held
al the home OF the dead officer. No
225 Poplar street. at o'clock and
interment will be made in Mt. Salem
Cemetery. The entire police depart
ment, headed by Chief OF Police
Black, and the First Infantry Band
! will attend.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
SERBS DRIVE BULGARS
FROM KOVIL TRENCHES
BY The United Press.

PARIS. Sept Continuing their
advance west of the Vardar. the Serb-
ians carried Bulgarian trenches be-
tween Kovil and Vetrenik. making
progress also In the direction OF Kait-
matchalon. It was officially announced
today
Northwest Of Ostrovo Lake, the
Serbs carried a height west Of Hill
1900 after violent fighting. the adj
vance guard reaching Solkes Malkan-
idy. The Bulgarians cuffered heavily,
On the Allies right wing. from the
Vardar to the Struma, intermittent
cannonading continued yesterday, but
there were no infantry actions ex-
oept patrol engagements.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
GERMANS SHIFT
VERDUN ARMIES
TO HALT DRIVE
French Close in on Peronne
After Defeating Foe Out
side the Stronghold
SOMME Attacks ALSO
MEET With DEFEAT
By The United Press.

PARIS, Sept. l4-The Germans havs
shifted more troops from Verdun 10 the
Somme front in an effort TO check Cen
eral Foch's forces closing in upon Pc
rome The war office announced today
that yesterdays effective counter at
tack against the southern extremity Of
Hill 76, northwest of Peronne. was led
by a fresh German division hastily
transferred from Verdun. The Germans
made several more attacks at the same
point last night, but were completely
repulsed.
South Of the Somme the Germans at
tackled at several different points, but
were repulsed. West of Chaulnes ono
German company was caught under
French FIRE and practically annihilated.
On the northeastern front Of Verdrm the
French easily repulsed several attacks
against new French positions on the
Vaux -Chapitre front
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
SAVED $1,000! THOUGHT
"LOAF" Was DUE him

Il had 81 900 which earned while
working night and day at the DUPONT
Building. Your Honor. and ! thought
I had a right 10 loaf for a while,
George L. Brown declared in City
Court this morning when arraigned
on a charge of breach OF the peace.
Mrs. Annie L. Leggs OF No. 614 Pine
street, mother-in-law Of Brown. tes-
tilted he had been lying around the
house doing nothing for several
months. Frequently he came home
drunk and was abusive, she said.
Judge Churchman placed Brown
under a 500 peace bond and advised
him TO get a Job and go to work.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
FINE LAWYER FOR SPEEDING.

Howard NJ. Armstrong. the Wash
ington. d. c.. patent attorney, who
was arrested on last Saturday by
Constable Tinsman, on a charge Of
auto speeding. was given a hearing
before Magistrate Broman yesterday
afternoon. Mr.. Armstrong pleaded
not guilty. but after Constable Tins
man and Norman and Robert Groves
testified that the machine operated by
Mr.. Armstrong was exceeding 30 miles
an hour, Magistrate Broman imposed
a fine of $40 and costs
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14

vention Visitors.
an important link, and viii be Of consid-
erably greater Importance when 1t IS
transformed into great, free. river level
channel connecting the two big bays.
In honor of the coming Of the
waterways boosters-and Wilmington
has had a big part in the boosting
from the very inception OF the move
ment-the city took on more or less of
a holiday attire. and many business
places along Market street flung out
flags for the occasion. The DUPONT
building. particularly, stood out with
its decorations.
Stopping at Chester for a reception
and meeting while on the way to
Wilmington, the waterways host will
go to Delaware City late this after
noon, and the delegates from numer-
GUS States will get an opportunity to
view the Delaware river entrance of
the Chesapeake and Delaware canal
and the locks that enable vessels to
enter or depart from that ribbon of
water that stretches along for nearly
thirteen miles TO find its way eventu-
ally to the Chesapeake bay.
A minute study Of how the Chesa.
pea.ks and Delaware Canal could be
made as impregnsble for national de.
tense as Germany's famous Kiel' canal
will be made.
On their way to Wilmington the
delegates and their guests. who loaded
the steamer Queen Anne to its capac-
ity when it left Philadelphia at 9
O'Clock, we're given souvenir programs
the cover of which was emblazoned
with a figure OF an industrial Her
cules, silhoutted against what purport-
ed 10 be the skyline of the city The
cover also was adorned with Blue
Hens Chickens, and the inscription :
"A D. W. A. Welcome to Wilmington
on the Delaware. The City of a
Thousand Opportunities The pro-
gram for the day also was set
forth on the cover. The pro-
gram contained interesting reading
matter about Wilmington and was IL
lustrated with scene of the landing
place of the Swedes, one of the Cen
trail Vermont steamships built at the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Corpora
ton yards and a view of the Harlan
and Hollingsworth shipyard.
Powder Plant Interests.
One OF the most interesting sights
to the visitors as they came down the
Delaware River and stood off Edge
Moor, was the dupont powder plant at
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14

Carney Point. Stretching for several
miles south of Pennsgrove with It's
myriad of buildings, smoke belching
from its stacks and pungent odors Of
acids floating from its mixing mills in
which high-power explosives are COM
pounded. the immense powder plant
was a revelation to the waterways
delegates, who in their esgerness to
scan the greatest explosives estab-
Iishment Of the world caused the Queen
Anne TO list over on the port side
Many of the delegates could be
heard from time to time remarking on
the strange lack of built-up and de-
veloped Delaware River front for Will
mington. in strange contrast with the
miles of industrial establishments
that string out from Chester to Clay
mont
Received by Committee.
When the Queen Anne arrived at the
Pusey and Jones wharf the Whining
Continued on Page y
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
LEATHER COMPANY TO
ERECT LABORATORY.

Building Inspector Preston today Is
sued the following building permits:
To James P. Jones. for private gar
ages at Thirtieth and Jefferson streets,
to cost $500, and at No. 207 West
Thirtieth street. at cost of s1O0; TO
the F. Blumenthal Company, for lab
oratory at Front and Monroe streets,
to cost $4,000; alterations at No. 500
Shipley street, for Thomas Rossiter,
TO cost $50; for bay window at No.
1882 West Eighteenth street, for
Charles H. Dougherty. to cost $100;
and for alterations at No. sol West
Ninth street, for Max Podolsky, to
cost S475.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
ENGLISH AID French
IN ENCIRCLINC COMDLES
BY The United Presr.

BY The United Press.
LONDON. Sept. 1.-The British last
night made further progress north Of
Ginchy. thus cooperating with the
French in the movement TO encircle
Comblos. the principal point of sup
port OF the German line between Per-
unne and Baupaume.
General Haig this afternoon an
nounced this new gain and also a sue
cessful raid near Souchez. where the
British took some prisoners.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
WOULDN'T DRINK, BIFF!
White Takes The Count

"Bifl Bangl Smashl Down and
out" was all the description given Of
hitting affair at Front and Market
streets when Harry Duckery, color
ed, was arraigned in City Court today
on a charge of assault and battery.
The trouble occurred last night.
George F. White. also colored, the
complaining witness said he refused
to drink with Duckery. whereupon
Duckery laid him out. One blow was
enough. It was declared and White
went to sleep.
Duckery was fined $40 and costs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
DELAWARE HOSPITAL PATIENTS.

Among the patients treated at The
Delaware Hospital this morning
we're: James ]. Carrigan, bruised
back
H. Morris, No. 312 East Seventh
street, burned fingers. IL.
William Stewart, Montchanin, for
eign substance in eyes.
Robert Crawford. cut finger.
William McDevitt, Shellpot Park,
fractured wrist.
John Jenkins. acute indigestion.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
MOTHERS cLUe AT CARNEY

At the recent organization Of
Mothers Club at Carney Point. the
following officers we're elected Presi-
dent, Mrs. l.. c. Hires; vice-president.
Mrs. Hampes; recording secretary,
Mrs. Frank Van Culin; corresponding
secretary. Mrs. Frank Harris; treas
urer. Mrs. George Platt.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
FORGETFULNEss COSTS HIM $40.

Pleading that he left his operators
license at home. Leroy Detwiler
charged In City Court this morning
with violating city ordinances. de-
clared he thought he ought not to be
fined. He admitted he had operated
his automobile without proper tags
and that he did not have his opera.
tors license with him when arrested
He was fined SO and costs for fail
ing TO have his license and had sen.
tence suspended In the other charge.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
Roy KILLED BY PLAYMATE.

SELBYVILLE, Del, sept. l4.-Ac-
cidentally shot in the stomach by a
playmate. Robert Gibbs is dead and
the little fellow who shot him is
prostrated. The two boys found a
loaded revolver and we're going out
10 shoot at a mark when the revol-
yer went on. The bullet entered the
child's abdomen.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
sIRIkE BKEAKEBs AGAIN PILE UP CARS.

by The United Press
NEW YORK Sept 14-Fve street charge OF strik
ing moiomon Of the Union Railways slid down incline
Wcschescr avenue today and piled together in
series Of collisions persons injured four Of them
women On the same line charge Of motor
man jumped the track on Tuesday resulting the death OF
three persons and injuries to about dozen Others
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
MR. JAcKsON COMING HOME.

The Rev. r. l.. Jackson, pastor OF
Hanover Presbyterian Church. has
been detained in Mason City, Iowa,
because of the illness of Mrs. Jackson,
expects 10 return TO Wilmington on
Saturday, and will preach both morn
ing and evening in Hanover Church.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
HAIr on LIE gEFORE ExFLOaON.

by The United Press
NORFOLK. va, Sept 1i.-wlth oil leaking from aye OF
her tanks into tn, bas with bge ehokcd and area
ngushed to prevent an explosion the Norwegian tanker
Kcckora listing badly anchored OF caney Island awaiting
orders from the owners The flooded the ship to within
foot Of the Gro room She viii probably owsd to New York
o dispose Of the oil
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14

Delegates from many States to the
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Associa-
ton annual convention, which is be-
ing held in Philadelphia, visited Will
mington today ad were given a cor
dial wlcome. In fact. from the time
hey got within view of the smoke Of
a~f4nilpgton's great industries. the
waterways delegates and guests ac-
sompanying them. numbering Rbont
l,a0a men and women in all, were ex-
eended a hearty welcome.
Travelling from Philadelphia and
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
TEUTONs PLAN BALKAN DRIVE.

By The United Press.
ROME. Sept. 14.-A great Balkan
offensive by the Teutonic Powers Is
being planned at the conference now
going on at the Kaiser's headquar-
ters. according to reports reaching
here. The tentative plans call for
Germany sending 100000 and Austria
100000 men to the Balkans. It is
stated.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
WEATHER

Overcast weather. with prob
ably showers tonight and
Friday; somewhat cooler
Friday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-14
ALLIED OFFENsTYE HALTED.

BY The United Press.
BERLIN. Sept. 1.-THE new AL
CONTINUED on Page Eleven.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-07
SHE HAS No MORE
ACHES Or PAINS
Has Taken One Bottle of
Plant Juice and Helped
Her More Than All
Others.

Catarrh Of the stomach IS very fre-
Quently a result Of catarrh OF the head,
hut il may also follow a disturbance or
failure OF the digestive functions The
mucous membrane Of the stomach Is IN
famed and becomes coated with mucus
which rises in the throat continually in
the effort Of the stomach to throw of
this noxiOus burden
Plant Juice, the new herbal system
tonic, has always been found effective
in toning up the membranous tissues
and cleansing the entire system Of this
nauseating malady- The strongest evil
dence Of its power to heal an irritated
membrane, which denotes catarrh. and
put ones system back into a. healthy
state. is the statements Of people who
have used il and been benefited Fol-
lowing is the signed testimonial Of
Mr. Charles F Ransom who resides at
No. q Myrtle Avenue, Whitman. Mass
a suburb of Boston Mr.. Ransom has
lived in Whitman all his life and is a
well-known man. He stated:
7 had suffered from stomach trou-
bic, dyspepsia and Indigestion for two
or three years. After I would eat 2
caused gas belching and dizziness. I
have tried a great many different rem
edies FOR my troubles but did not seem
to get any benefit from them. I can
say for publication that I have taken
one bottle Of Plant Juice and It has
done me more real good than anything
] have ever taken, for II has been a
GOd-send 70 me I am better in health
than have been for a long time. I
10 any Of my many friends as being
all that is claimed for it"
Plant Juice is sold in FL Paso at
Kelly & POllard's Drug Store-Adv