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Evening journal., 1916-03-11
ALFRED D. VAEDEVER
IN DEATH SHADOW
Well-known Wilmingtonian
and War Veteran Suffers
Heart Attack
is STUDENT OF
STATE HISTORY

Suffering from heart trouble. Alfred
ID. Nandeyer. one of the oldest and
most highly respected residents Of
this city and veteran OF the Civil
War. is confined to his home, No. 1888
Walnut street His condition this
morning was very low. and because
of his advanced age, little hope for
his recovery is held. Mr.. Vandever
was taken sick last Friday. and since
that time has been unable TO move.
When he was taken sick. his cousin.
Mrs. Sarah L. Carr Of Philadelphia,
came here and has been taking care
OF him since. She is the only per-
son. besides the attending doctor.
who Is allowed TO see him. He was
hale and hearty until Friday. Today
his condition is so critical that the
news OF the death of an Intimate
friend has been kept from him.
About n year ago, to show how well
he was. Notwithstanding his 50 years,
Mr.. Nandever ran up Eleventh street
hill from French TO King streets.
Mr Vandever Is one of the Oldest
residents Of this city, having lived
here all his life He comes of one OF
the Oldest Idmlllth III lht country
many of whose members have lived e
90 years. and several have passed th'
hundred mark. Mr. Vandever is
student of Delaware history and has
collection OF several hundred books
He also has a valuable collection O
3 curios. Because his father had bee
a famous veterinarian, Mr. Vandeve
was familiarly known as Doe II
has a wonderful memory and is fu
Of recollection of this State for NOR
than half a century
He served throughout the Civ
/ War in the First Delaware Regimen
OF which he was lieutenant He ha
a splendid record in the service. II
was for many years the sexton O
/ Old Swedes Church and is a membe
OF the Phoenix Fire Company. He
a former coroner.
Mrs. Vandevor died about sever
years ago. SO strong was the at
tachment between the couple that un
I'll this day Mr.. Vandever always set
a plate on the table at the place wherl
Mrs. Vandever formerly sat.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11

by The United iress.
WASHINGTON. March 1f-GeneraI
Funstons troops are believed here al
ready to have crossed the Mexican
border. or at least to have formed for
the crossing. Rigid censorship al.
ready established by the war depart
ment veiled the troops movements.
The department-payin little heed to
the scores of kilograms pouring In to
approve the decision 20 get Villa
was working hard mapping out a
campaign that will allow the largest
possible number of American troops
TO return from Villas country alive
and unhurt They faced squarely the
practical certainty that the eXpedi-
tion decided on yesterday by Presi-
dent Wilson Is going to cost the lives
OF many American soldiers.
To minimize the American losses,
Funston's orders were to strike hard
and quick. Facing guerrilla war
fare in unfamiliar territory and against
a desperate treache"ous foe, probable
heavy loss of life was not doubted. By
overwhelming, sudden development
OF villa and his outlaws. the army
hopes to prevent extensive fighting.
II villa is not crushed, decisively and
quickly. the administration believes
operations on a much greater scale
may be necessary.
The President wants 10 avoid such
campaign as would entail use OF
militia or calling Of volunteers. Any
delay in moving the regulars across
the boundary would be TO this end
to have every arm in readiness for
fast work.
The American troops are going into
mesquite-covered desert. The char
acter OF the country promises many
obstacles. Establishing OF supply
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
NORWEGIAN BARK
sunk; americans
ON BOARD saved
Ship TorpedOed in Havre
Roads Presumably by a
German Submarine
GUILTY NATION Will
Be Held TO account
Bv The United Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. March 11.-News
that submarine had sunk a Nor
wegian bark. with Americans on
board. without warning. brought an
unofficial declaration from the state
Department that the nation whose
flag the submarine flew will be held
10 account All Americans aboard the
bark were saved.
The department had word too OF
rhc torpedoing the French steamer
LOuisiant without further detail
Tho bark was the Silius. from New
York She was torpedoed in Havro
Roads. according TO dispatch from
the United States consul at Havre
Seven Americans were on board. TAX
ing the meagre dispatch at It's face
value. officials frankly declared that
the power tho undersea boat repre-
sented will be called TO accountability
for the act. Il is believed the U-boai
was German.
Secretary Lansing will not act Of.
ficially until he has complete details
He must have afldavits OF passengers
and crew showing beyond reasonable
doubt that il was a torpedo and moi
a mine or internal explosion that sem
the Silius to the bottom and endan.
gered the lives of American citizens
Such aliidayits cannot reach here. Of
ncials said, much before a week ol
ten days.
That the Silius was unarmed wa.
generally taken for granted. since she
was a neutral ship OF commerce. This
fact i'm itself officials said. may MAKE
the case more serious than any tina
has confronted this government since
the war began. No government eve
has even hinted that non-combatant
either neutral or belligerent-hav'
not the right to travel on Che higl
seas aboard neutral vessels.
Even il the submarine commando
afforded the passengers and crew tn
measures of safety which Teutoni
powers have assured the United State
would be given in case OF warrante
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11

bases al various points along the
border for food. ammunition. espec-
tally. water were prime factors.
Whether villa would make stand
against the American troops or split
his forces into small guerrilla bands
tor a harrying campaign In the foot
hills and arroyos OF the barren north
ern country depended upon the i'm
mediate success Of the punitive expe-
dition.
Villas strength was also a doubt
ful factor Various reports placed
his forces at from 1900 10 i000. His
central body was last reported at
Boca Grande. 20 miles southeast OF
Columbus That he will retreat in
land was generally believed.
A fan-like enveloping movement
from three points along the boun-
dary, with Carranza's troops possibly
preventing villas retreat south. was
the tentative American plan. The
exact number of American troops to
be used was kept closely-guarded
secret today. at Fustons special re-
quest. The first expediiionary body
Il is believed. will comprise from
5000 to 5000 men.
The initial campaign is 10 be a
cavalry movement Infantry will trail
% close with the Villistas If they ac-
cept battle. The War Department to-
day planned To move all available
troops now inland TO the border 10
reinforce the garrison sent over the
boundary.
Word from Funston that ambulance
corps would accompany the cxpedi-
tion gave grim warning OF the casual
ties expected. The signal corps aero
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
MORMANS ARE SAFE;
CARRANZISTAS Will
Protect Americans
BY The United Press.

WASHINGTON. March IL. - Ar
rival Of Carranzistas at Palomas has
assured the safety Of the American
Mormon colony. whose members it
was feared would be murdered by
Villistas. This word reached ;he
Mexican embassy today.
"a question OF 72 hours" was the
view the Mexican embassy took this
afternoon Of the villa situation.
VILLAS campaign now will be large
ly matter OF running" it was said.
'rhe conference last night between
General Bertani and Colonel Slocum
has resulted in plans that will stop
the bandits
Safety for all people along both
sides of the border was assured. t
was stated at the embassy. by the CO.
operation of Bertani and Slocum.
Mexican Ambassador ArredOndO
was elated at the news he received in
dispatches. He believed today that
Villas end was near.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
Lime EXPLOSIONS
FAIL TO GET BODY
Rivermen Use New Idea
Here In Search for
Drowned Man
FRIGID WATER
HANDICAPS PLAN

In an effort to raise the body OF the
man who is supposed TO have drowned
in the Christiana river from King
street wharf on Tuesday night, lime
bottles have been introduced for the
first time in the history OF such
cases on the river. This new plan was
introduced by John Wright, a veteran
riverman. but il has not brought the
body to the surface.
Although the lime bottle idea has
been in use in different parts Of the
country. IL has not been tried in local
waters until this time. Usually dyna'
mite is used in bringing drowned
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
GERMAN ASSAULT
ON FORT De VAUX
AGAIN REPUbSED
French Also Drive Foe
From Trenches In
COrbeaux Woods
TEUTONS Lose ON
The BETHINCOURT Line
In The Unlted Press.

bl ne lnlleu flenS.
PARIS. March 1.-THE Germans
have launched another violent attack
against the village OF VauX and Fort
de VauX, the war Office announced this
afternoon All attacks on the fort
have been repulsed, but the Germans
have captured a few houses in VauX
village
Heavy fighting is also occurring on
the west banl OF the Meuse near the
eastern border OF Corbcaux woods.
The French by a counter-attack drove
the Germans out OF communicating
trenches they had occupied
After most violent lombard
ment the Germans launched heavy
infantry attack between Troyon and
Berry-au-Bac,' said the official state
ment." The attack was repulsed.
West Of the Meuse. by a success
ful counter attack we drove the
Germans from the communicating
trenches they had occupied southeast
of Bethincourt
East Of the Meuse. the Germans
made desperate efforts all night 10
capture the village Of Vaux and Fort
de NauX. German infantry captured
a fcw houses east of the church. but
was everywhere else repulsed.
"ln the Woevre district. the can
nonade is continuing between the
railway station at Elk and Fort Mou-
! lainvile.
"ln Lorraine. We damaged German
works near Embermenil."
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
RAID LOCUST STREET H0UsE.

Police Sergeant Massey and a squad
of officers raided the house No. $40
Locust street last night and placed
Emma Thomas. colored, under arrest
on a charge of selling liquor without
a license. Nine persons we're caught
in the raid. four colored men, four
colOred women and one white man.
Emma Thomas was arraigned in City
Court today and held in $500 bail for
a hearing on Tuesday. The persons
arrested in the place we're each held
in 500 bail as witnesses.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
DOVER MAN IS named
BY SENATOR DU FONT
Edwin H. DowneS Chosen
for Naval Academy Three
Days After Applying
OTHER SENATOR NOT
ABLE TO GET PLACE
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, March 11.-Edwin
Hall Downes. a Dover young man. on
Thursday was appointed to the United
States Naval Academy at Annapolis
on recommendation of Senator, Henry
A. dupont. Downes' father is a Demo
crat. and about two years ago the
young man applied to Senator Will
lard Salisbury 10 nominate him for
appointment to the Naval Academy
Senator Salisbury, could give no en-
couragement that Downes would get
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
Orders Are to Strike Hard and Quick
Against Bandits Who Continue a
Menace; Washington Will Force
Campaign, Carranza Having Con-
Sented TO InvaSiOa Under Conditions
ARMY WILL TRY OUT AEROPLANES;
CARRANZISTAS PURSUE OUTLAWS
THE ARMY UNHAMPERED

How little General Funston
Is likely to he hampered by
orders from Washington was
made clear today.
President Wilson Is spending
the weekend aboard the yacht
MayllOWer In the Potomac.
Secretary OF War Baker will
spend Sunday in Cleveland.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
BETTER HOMES FOR
CANNERY WORKERS
Inspectors and Chairman
Warner of Labor Commits
sion Discuss Conditions
MAY HAVE CONFERENCE
WITH PLANT OWNERS

Dr. W. r. Messick, of Rehoboth,
State cannery inspector; Charles II.
Grantland. child labor inspector; Miss
Mary Malone. ten-hour law inspector;
and Charles Warner. chairman of the
State Labor Commission, had a con-
ference at the Hotel DUPONT last
night, when the subject of trying to
improve living conditions for persons
from other communities or States
who are employed IN canneries and
packing houses in Delaware was dis.
cussed.
During the season of the canneries
hundreds of Bohemsans and other
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
HANDSBER SAYS
HE 5 INNOCENTOF
NATTSON DEATH
Police Find He Was in Bar
Der Shop, AS He Says,
on Monday Night
EXPLAINS ABOUT TRYING
TO Rent new House. TOO

william Handsber. under arrest on
charge Of the murder Of Percy G..
Mattson. No. 1901 Sycamore street. to-
day persisted in his denials OF The
remarkable statements OF Mrs. Matt
son 10 Chief OF Police Black that re-
suited I'm Handsber's arrest Detec-
tiyes King and Riley are investigating
the stories told by Mrs. MattsOn and
Handsber and they have located the
barber shop where Handsber stopped
on Monday evening and where he said
he left MattsOn. who continued on to-
wards the Topeka paving plant, along
the Causeway The detectives have
not taken charge OF the clothing
which Mrs. Mattson claims Handsber
wore on Monday evening and which,
she said. was covered with mud.
Mrs Mattson has been directed 10
keep that clothing Just as Il is. In
the meantime efforts are being made
to locate Lem Lynch. an employe ol
the DUPONT Company, to get his YER
sion OF what Mrs. Mattson 'claiml
/ Handsber said on Thursday Will,
looking at the casket in which Matt
son lay, which was that someone hat
knocked him this time"
Deputy City Solicitor John r Lynn
at whose request the hearing o
Handsber was postponed in Cit
Court yesterday until Monday morn
ing. is expected to interview Mrs
Mattson some time today or Monday
morning. Handsber has not retained
an attorney. but when spoken to in
his cell by a reporter today. he said
he proposed TO secure one before hC
went into a hearing.
Handsber says that Mattson while
at the supper table on Monday even
ing said he was going 10 kill a
niger and this statement agrees
with what the police say Mrs. Matt
Continued on Page Seven.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
COUNTERFEIT MONEY IS
IN Circulation HERE

A number of counterfeit fifty cent
pieces have been circulated in VIII
mington during the past few days.
They are a fairly good imitation but
slightly lighter in weight than the
genuine silver half dollar. While they
can easily be detected by an eXamina-
tion they are good enough limitations
TO pass in a rush.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11

Former Secretary Garrison.
whose assistance has been ac-
cepted. will leave tonight for
New York, to return later.
No assistant secretary OF war
has been named.
General Scott. chief Of stan,
OF the army. Is In actual charge
Of the Washington end of the
campaign.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
He ''DOLLED UP." then
TRIED TO BEAT IT"

William L. Beal was fined S. and
costs in City Court today on a charge
of acting disOrderly in the store OF
Adolph Frank. at No. - East Front
street yesterday. 1t was stated that
he went into the store and tried on
a new suit and attempted to walk
off attired in the clothes without
paying for them.
Beal. it was stated. "cussed" when
stopped at the door and asked for
payment. Frank then ordered his ar
rest
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
BUSINESS MEN Will
DISCUSS School PROBLEM

President Megear of the Chamber
Of. Commerce has appointed the fol-
lowing educational committee:
William J. McCorkindale. chairman;
Clifford J. Scott, William +. Kunrtz,
c. b. Garretson and William p.
White.
The committee will meet on next
Wednesday. The committee expects
to arrange for a mass meeting of citi-
zens TO discuss the condition in the
city public schools. The object Of the
meeting is to secure the cooperation
OF all civic bodies for the improve
ment of the schools
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
VOLUNTEERS SERVICES.

There viii be special ovangclisticl
service in the Volunteers OF Americal
Gospel Mission Hall, No sos Shipley
street, tomorrow night, conducted by
Stas Captain l.oais Boss, the officer IN
charge, assisted by ten local volunteer
workers. There will be special vocal and
stringed music.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
SYLYAN nELL IN PORT.

The side wheel steamboat sylvan
Deli" which was damaged by ice
foes yesterday. and run aground at
Church street wharf, has been dOcksd
at the Shipley street wharf of the
Dime Line Steamboat Company. She
will not make her trips to FentOn
Beach until the river clears OF ice
because OF the frailness of the wooden
boat.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
EPwORTH LEAGUE MEETING.

A meeting Of the Epworth League
Union win be held in Brandywinc NJ. +.
Church, Thursday night. March %. A
program has been arranged by the cabi-
net. All the leagues of the city and
vicinity belong TO this union. y. c.
Armstrong is president and Mrs. VIII
liam Bickins. secretary.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
Tn PLAY on NEW ORGAN.

". c. Highfeld. choir leader az Har-
rison Street NJ. +. Church. will go
TO Northeast, Maryland. tomorrow to
open the new installed pipe organ
in the Methodist Church there. Mr..
Highfeld is well known i'm musical
circles of this city, and previous TO
the morning and evening services at
the church tomorrow. will give an
informal recital.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
THESE TWO IN AGAIN.

Six men were arraigned in City
Court today on the charge of drunk
enness. Two Of them. Hugh Fox and
Frank Haggerty. were each fined SO
and costs. as they had been in court
before on a number OF occasions.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
RrFrS p. IONES nEAD.

Rufus p. Jones. OF Somerset county,
Md. father OF the Rev. George p.
Jones. ID. d., pastor Of the Elkton NJ
+. Church. died on Thursday. Mr.
Jones was in his S5th year.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
LONDON SAYS GERMAN
drive AGAIN MENACES
BY Tie United Press.

LONDON, March 1.-THE Crown
Princes sudden thrust into the Cor
bearN woods, northwest OF Verdun,
has imperilled French positions on a
five-mile front west of the Meuse
according to dispatches received here
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11

The United Press
COLUMBUS " NJ March lTmt
against the invading American
here today by Captain Isador Fa the prisoners
Yiia raid Thursday ~The American
retire
American soldiers
a..
Evening journal., 1916-03-11

Mr.. Curley is in Washington today.
II IS expected he will be sworn in
and assume the Office Of district at
tOrney on Monday.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11

FRENCH IosE 100000. GERMANS SAY.
By THE United Press
BERLIN March ll--French losses March 1916.
tailed a5oooo according 10 -omofoiai statement s'en oa
here today
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
sENArr BAoKs WILSON'S MrNcAN rIAS

sENiTE BACKs wilson's MEXlCAN rLAN.
Fy The United Press
wAsHNGroN. March ia stand squarely approving ali
tho admnlatraton has done along border 0s
taken odoy BY ,ha Senate Foresn Rotations commtve ARR
Chairman stone had called them oeeher give thorn te
OF vhot The Executive Department had dome tg
membsr gave unanin,ous what has been done
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
FIrvrN ernNly lTB0rIlNrs WHOM

By 1he Uaifsd Press
rAuls March iicuutradic'ns the ecai eernap 'isi1
h' 1r .i4 German fshtne planes ~ese do'isoyt- on ~
rcatera front b February. the French cay
mat German asropIansa were wrecked Ihs f1'
only s airsras. stated Ins S'lnss one'i ''''
claimed tie destruction Of EHzlish end yfs1sh planes
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
MR.. CURLEY CONFIRMED
AS DISTRICT ATTORNEY

BY The Cnited Press
WASHINGTON. March 11.-Charles
F. Curley today was confirmed by the
Senate as United States District At
torney for Delaware.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
TopAY,s TEMPERATURE.
SUN AND TIDES.
Mouth of Christiana.

High water 5l2 AM 5.36 p. N.
Low water .... 1900 A. NJ. l2.35 T.. NJ.
Rccdy Island. high and low water one
hour earlier.
Evening journal., 1916-03-11
WEATHER

Fair. continued cold TO-
night. Sunday, fair, slightly
warmer.
The Dolores star., 1916-01-07

which you piifered from my grandson's
coat pocket while he was entertaining
you as his guest within the abbey?'
I uounoA Sor u,1raa
The Dolores star., 1916-01-07

lt a q Vomnn.p px4vNhrn p ,-Hrsa
the tamperature Of aeoIss,e..ss6in.
and this imnaaculate ycrnr man nav.
ing vh.tever part ha ,ns.s.s ~ r.,H-
err Of aviator. dinIom.f :. s.-.h,n.
el,e. seemed aivaya 10 have ~. .S~.n.
tase over ma IN the mansnv~-s.
aWhat can do for vou ,er,s.,.e,>.
i asked I'm INV most disasin All .o,ce
They dsA not knov No. -s,s,. ~
The Dolores star., 1916-01-07
sMoPsia.

Anna Ives, mascot b. reputation. starts
fsun winnipeg for London TO attend tho
eoso.asion % King George. Her father
had come 20 Ameftca Following quar-.
fel with his father. Comic d'Yves Of
YrAnce. Anns's father. at his death, left
har o key to Q strong box containing
bonds Of the defuncs French Panama
Canal company. The box 70 In the vaults
ct Nagni6 4 Co., Paris bankers. On the
steamer Anne meets tho dessolute son Of
MagniR. who. not knowing her Identity.
tells heg OF . scheme 10 get hold OF the
canal bonds and extort money from Mag
min. Anne volunteers To 90 a. Q pAssen-
ser with French contestant at an avia-'
don meet In London. The Frenchman
Wins. but disappears without disclosing
hls identity. She meets him again In the
crowd NJ Westminster abbey and accom-
panie9 him to the coronation. She learns
that he ID her cousin. Chevalier DIVES.
and that his companion II her grand
father. Cognte DIVES. Sharing her faith
er's hate for tho family. Anne abruptly
leaves the abbey. She loases her purse
and borofws money to 70 to Paris. On
the way abe meets an oficial Of the avia-
don meet who. thinking her the wife of
the winner. forces on her the prize OF 600
pounds. She learns that Banker AagniH
- extremely bitter against her grand
father and holds mortgage on the AN
eostrAl home. MaGnin tells her q new
kay must be made for the box. He in.
6uces her TO sign an agreement to- sell
him the bonds for $1,000 frances.
The Dolores star., 1916-01-07

gotten the mesh of circumstances that
had been woven round US. Now the
memory of them required to me.
Some day." l answered, when our
troubles are over, Charles. When we
have conquered our enemies."
With that he had to rest content.
did not feel that it would be decorous to
yield too much within a single hour.
Later that afternoon the mother Of
Charles called in her victoria and took
me to, their town residence. She
would be satisfied with nothing but
that l should become their guest.
pleaded, however. that l must wait at
the pension until the three weeks had
elapsed. that the banker might readily
find me should he desire to- since
he could hardly communicate with me
at the home of his enemies. However.
1 compromised by consenting to pay
a few days, visit to Clichy at the end
OF the week.
The Dolores star., 1916-01-07
H:N. EGBERT
EopxRi6AT 1913
WG.CHAPMAN)
ILLUSTRATIONS BY
O.IRW1N MYERS

Assuredly you will be ruined. My coup
has succeeded beyond my expectations
the one told you that had in pros
pect. And will marry you tomorrow
tonight, II you insist on It. You Will
be made for life. And shall worship
you. am sure that we were made
for each other. All. mademoiselle. do
you suppose that you will have such a
chance again? Are you thinking OF
that beggardly chevalier? Why. he 10
a pauper, wiped out-besides. he In a
hbertine, Q rake. They say"
Something in my expression must
have alarmed him. for he suddenly
ceased speaking. took his hat. and
sided toward the door.
Remember, mademoiselle." he said.
grinning hastily, II am ready at any
time to renew my proposition to you.
But unless you accept you will be
ruined-positively ruined. believe me"
The sight Of his grinning face horri-
fed me: the memory chung to me for
weeks afterward.
When l gained my self-possession
sent q hasty telegram to the banker.
1t ran as follows:
Your son and confederate have key
to my safe. Seal 1t and place a guard
over It instantly"
This communication elected no re-
Spouse. But felt sure that 1t would
effect its purpose-unless the bonds
had been already stolen.
awaited the termination of the
three weeks with illconcealed impa-
thence.