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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
placed S72.25 UNDER
PILLOW: Gone IN MORNING

After hearing before Judge
Churchman. in Municipal Court this
morning. Norman Maddrix, colored.
charged with larceny, was held in $500
bail for the Court Of General Sessions.
1t is alleged that Maddrix stole $72.25
from Frank Williams, colored, on Sat
urday night The complainant testi-
fed that he lived at No. 213 West
Third street He placed the money
under his pillow Saturday night and
when he awoke during the night, the
money was gone.
Alger Polk, colored, testified that
he saw the defendant leaning over
Williams bed during the night and
when asked what he was doing Mad
dirk replied he was trying to find his
own bed. When Maddrix was arrested
he had in his possession two ten dol
lar bills, ten five dollar bills and some
change.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
BY ROBERT J. BENDER
United Pros Staff Corresponden

correspondent
WASHINGTON April 2.-Predent Wilson's "var message''
to Congress awaits only organization of the House.
If the lower branch completes organization today
is expected O address a joint Immediately
The of resolution has been completed the
Affairs Committee and will be introduced after
the President concludes his address.
President Wilson desires, possible, deliver his message
o'clock this afternoon He has told his WILL if
necessary, go to the Capitol on Is minutes notice.
Conferences between Democratic and the White
House under during the morning ascers
whether organization could be accomplished branch as
early as o'clock.
The President up late o'clock but organza-
ton completed before that hour he probably until
tomorrow
While awaiting word from Congress- President today con-
tinued his work plans
There is immediate intention of sending expe-
don to Europe The belief Of government that the
Entente Allies need money and ammunition than
tonal These material things together with cooperation of
the American and the aggressive moral support of this nation
Continued Page Thrteen)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
seven DEbAWAREANS
STRIVE FOR Peace
The Rev. S. G. Won Bosse
One of Party That Moves
on Washington Today
FOUR ARDENITES
RIDE ON SPECIAL

Three Wilmingtonians and four
Ardenites went to Washington, d. c..
to participate in the demonstration
prepared by David Starr Jordan. of
the Emergency Peace Federation to
ask Congress not TO declare war
without taking an advisory referendum
vote. or the seven Delawareans wbo
went to the capital. six Of them went
on the peace special" which left
Philadelphia shortly after o'clock
arriving here at 7.55 O'Clock. The
Rev 5. G. Won Bosse. pastor OF Zion
German Lutheran Church. went 10
Washington on the regular train leav-
ing French street station at sos
o'clock. He had planned to 70 on
the peace special" and when it drew
into French street station he inquired
among the few hundred aboard the
four coaches in the special train for
Adolph Tim well-known German
American Of Philadelphia. Receiving
word that Mr. Tim was not aboard
Mr.. Won Bosse waited until the regu-
lar express train arrived here, saying
that Mr.. Tim had his ticket
Those who left here on the peace
special were Miss Margaret II.
Shearman, and John S. Downing. of
this city and Frank j. Stephens. Don
stephens, Edward S. Potter and a
Miss Rhoades, of Arden. The "spe-
cial' consisted Of four cars. one of
which was empty and the others car
ried but few passengers. The only
signs visible to state what the train
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02

public building owners and oc.
cupants, as well as owners of
automobiles, to display the flag
freely, as is being done in a
number of other cities.
Surely Wilmington is not less
loyal than they and we are all
ready to do our part.
Those who can give them
selves TO the country will do so,
and those who are not accepted
for active service should give
something and make some sac
rihce themselves, in helping
those who are dependent upon
the soldier or sailor who is Civ
ing his service to the country,
and in many other ways that we
might be called upon to help.
JAMES T. PRICE,
Mayor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
Outside
ST. Quentin Gates
Haig'S Army Fights to With
in 2 ID Miles of
City
FRENCH DRIVE FOE
ON OTHER WING
RY WnLIIM PHILlP sIMMs


United Press StaH Correspondent.
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES
AFIELD, April 2.-Briush forces to-
day advanced to within two and
half miles OF San Quentin.
Their lines were thrust forward
from the west to this near approach
to the city believed 10 be one of tie
main points in the 'Hindenburg line"
In the meantime British forces
northwest Of the city today took the
towns Of Attilly and Villecholles. on
the railroad line running from Roisol
TO ST. Quentin.
The advance from the northwest is
more gradual, but nevertheless, con-
tinues.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
ACCTSEn OF ATTO THEFT.

The cases of Edward Ruh, George
Weaver and Percy c. Hall, charged
with the larceny of an automobile,
we're continued until tomorrow by
Judge Churchman this morning. The
automobile was stolen several weeks
ago. The men we're arrested in New
ark, y. j., with the car in their pos
session.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
DEATH COMES SUDDENLY.

Stricken with heart disease late
Saturday afternoon James Dougherty,
aged 5S years. OF No COS South Van
Buren street, died while sitting on a
step in the rear Of the house No. Gil
Maryland avenue Coroner Spring
removed the body to the morgue,
where it was afterwards claimed by
relatives.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
HELD ON FLOUR THEFT CHARGE

After a hearing before Judge
Churchman this morning on a charge
OF larceny. Sun Thomas was held in
$500 bond for the Court OF General
Sessions, while George Hope, ar
raigned jointly with Thomas, was al
lowed to go. II was alleged that the
men stole FIVE barrels of -four valued
at $3.50 from Louis Reches, OF No.
2l5 West Second street. The evidence
was against Thomas.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02

PARIS, July South Of tho ALL
cite French forces today drove back
German troops beyond Vauxhaillon,
the official statement declared
Our patrols found the lines in the
region OF St. Quentin strongly oc-
cupied by the enemy the War Office
reported
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
CONGRESS Starts
ON ITS WAR Path
WITHPRAYERF FOR
MIGHTY america
Patriots, PaciiiStS and Sui
fragists Storm Capital as
Legislators Begin Ex-
traordinary Session
EAGLE IS RAMPANT AS
FLAGS ARE UNFURLED
BY CARL D. GROAT
United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, April g.
With a prayer for an America,
mighty in defense Of its rights,
the 65th Congress proceeded on
It's war path sharply at noon today.
The solemnity of the hour was
voiced in the plea of the blind
chaplain war prayer that sunk
deep into the hearts of every lis
tener.
Patriots, pacihsts and suffra-
Rists stormed the Capitol as legis-
Iators gathered in extraordinary
session.
The American Eagle was RAM
pant. Patriots and pacihsts alike
unfurled the Stars and Stripes.
The sufragists stood squarely with
the patriots, proclaiming they are
with the President.
The anti-war hosts were in evil
dence literally in swarms. Penn
sylvania avenue along its entire
mile from the White House to the
Capitol was crowded with groups
of them wearing white arm bands
reading;
''Keep out of war"
Emergency stations were OPEN
ed along the avenue where pre-
tentious displays setting forth the
pacifst cause were set up.
The chaplain asked for Almighty
influence in the present crisis which
has been thrust upon us"
diplomacy" he continued. has
failed; moral suasion has failed /;
every appeal to reason and justice has
been swept aside.
1--WE abhOr war and love peace; but,
II war has been or shall be forced
upon us, we pray that the heart OF
every American citizen may thrill
with patriotic feeling that united
peOple shall rally around the Presi-
dent to protect the lives of American
citizens and safeguard our indepen-
denee."
The prayer was before a House,
TANNED and silent. House in which
for the first time woman member
Continued on Page Thirteen.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
By the United Press

By the United Press
WASHINGTON, April 2.-The administration
resolution will recognize that "a state of war; exists
between this country and Germany.
Chairman Flood of the House Foreign Committee,
announced that definitely today saying that it will not
declare against Germany.
Recognition of state of war; serves to place the
responsibility Germany without altering in any way
the real facts-that real is
The resolution is completed and will be presented
at the first opportme moment, Chairman Flood said
Whether this would be today however, he unable to
state definitely.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02

while he APP
pr e lat es
those W h o
are display
ing the flag,
he wishes to
urge all pri-
v a tie a n d
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
COAL PRICES DROPPED
FIFTY CENTS TODAY

The reduction Of 80 cents on
2OOO-pound-ton Of coal was put into
effect today by most Of the local
dealers. The dealers are quoting the
old price today bus announce that
this price is subject TO a so cent dis
count within 10 days. The prices
quoted subject TO the discount are:
Broken and egg, s7.25; stove, $3.50;
nut. S7.75. and pea, $500.
On account Of the present condi-
tions the dealers cannot guarantee
how long these prices will prevail.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
CLARK ELECTED SPEAKER.

WASHINGTON D. C., April Champ Clark Democrat
was elected Speaker House of Representatives
aenoon 217 2O5 James Mann, Republican Clark
nominated by Bind Representative schall Minnesota
Progressive Republican The official the Speaker
ship Clark 2l7. Mann 2O5 Gillette LenrOOt Present
Total 42S.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
HERE'S THE WAR RESOLUTION

BY Inc Press
ed will put the United States warfare with Flood
OUTS he woud
of the is omple
follows
Whereas, The is in
les thar o the
Resolved and o. Repreen o the
o in the O has
thu5u stes here Nmalyd Land
he is here 10 mmedia
also TO oexeta all Of
pow Is AIRY or w he Ger
and o the heconhi LconcuIo
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
WILSON TO ADDRESS CONGRESS- TOYIGHT.

Ey The United Press
WASHINGTON April AT al5 o'clock this afternoon it
was announced Wilson Will before Congress
in iot at oc:oek ton sht to deliver his war mes
sage This Officially announced at the White House after
Representative Khn, Democratic floor leader had
M nded u pan view of Tie delay in the organization the
House Throughout the President had remained
study waiting for the House organization completed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
CARPATHIA ESCAPES U.BOAT.

NEW YORK. April 2,-Reaching American ror' 'o-
from England the cunard Liner carpah:a brought word Of
loss o, ,s, ,y., n, c.rD..S. escaped same U'0''
by half an hour.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
April In American War History

April IS, 775-RevoIutionary war started by bat
tie of Lexington, Mass
April 13, 1s6O-Fort Sumter, Charleston harbOr,
bombarded, beginning the Civil War.
April 9, 1e65-General Robert E. Lee surrendered
at Appomattox General Grant, ending the Civil War.
April IS, 1s9S-President Mckinley, in a message
to Congress declared a state of with Spain existed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
LEucADIA IN PORT.

The British steamship Leucadia ar
rived at Claymont this morning from
Heulva, Spain with cargo of pyrites.
II was reported that the vessel car
ried several passengers who went to
Philadelphia on leaving the vessel
here.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
DISPLAY THE COLORS
MAYOR PRICE URGES

The Mayor desires to state
to the citizens of our city that
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
WILSON WILL TELL CONGRESS
STATE OF WAR EXISTS; BLAME
PLACED ON KAISER'S SHOULDERS

Barring Eleventh Hour Developments,
Resolution Will Authorize President
to Use Armed Forces of the Nation|
in Combating Aggression of the Foe
and Use Any Means He Deems Nee
essary in Effectively Waging War
and fastening Peace.
NOTE READY FOR DELIVERY
AS SOON AS CONGRESS CALLS
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-02
TODAYiS TEMPERATURES.
SUN AND TIDES
Mouth of Christiana.

sun AND IIDEo,
S,,n rose ................5 5.43 4. VI.
S,in sets Observation-Disclosures. G.25 2. NJ.
Mouth of Christiana.
Hirh water ...... sis A. VI. S.45 =. VI. T..
Low water ...... 2.45 4. NJ. 3.2OP. VI.
Recdy Island. high and low water one
hour earlier.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-29

White Plymouth Rock Eggs,
pure bred, 81 for Is.
MRS. H. S. GARRETT.
Star, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-29
Death of L. E. Washburn.

A deep gloom Of sorrow was
cast over this town and commun-
ity yesterday when word was re-
ceived from Jackson that Lewis
E. Washburn had breathed his
last.
Mr.. Washburn had been in i'll
health for several months, and
was carried to the Baptist Hos
pital at Jackson for treatment
last Saturday, and everything
known to medical skill was done
for him, but nothing could stay
the hand Of the enevitable.
He was rational up to the last
minute, and talked freely with
those around his bedside, telling
in detail just how he wanted his
business affairs arranged, and
the program he desired carried
out at his funeral. The songs
were selected, and the hour of
the services, and everything per-
tanning the last sad rites were
planned by him.
Mr.. Washburn was born and
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-29
Attention Rankin Camp 265
IT,. v.

You are requested to meet at
my office, in Brandon, on Sat-
urday the 7th day of April, next,
for the transaction of such bus
mess, as may come before the
Camp; elect delegates to the re-
union at Washington, D. C, and
to the State reunion in the fall.
All members are requested to be
present; annual dues to be paid
on or before meeting. By order
of the Camp.
PAT HENRY, Com'r.
r. S. MAxEY, Ad'jt.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-29

reared in Brandon, and engaged
in the mercantile business when
quite young man, and by strict
attention to business affairs, fair
treatment to all, and unusual
courteous manner, he built up
one of the largest mercantile in
terests in the town. He was
quiet, unostentatious, and never
interfeared with the affairs Of
others. He was a consistent
member Of the Methodist church
and. was most liberal contribu-
tors to charity and benevolence.
He will be sadly missed in
brandon, and the entire COM
munity joins the family in deep
est sympathy in this hour of
their grief.
The funeral services were
conducted this morning at the
Methodist church, and was
largely attended, showing the
universal esteem in which he
was held. Rev. Mr.. Fixes, pastor
of the church, and who was with
Mr.. Washburn during his last i'll
ness, made a most impressive
talk, and pointed those who are
yet on this side of the shore to
the uncertainty of life, and the
certainty of death, of the great
necessity of being ready, as was
Mr.. Washburn, when the final
summons comes. The floral Of
ferings were profuse, coming
from friends all over the country.
After the services at the church
the remains were carried to the
brandon cemetery, where inter-
ment occurred. Peace to his
ashes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-29
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Board cf supervisors will meet
next Monday.
|. P. Russell is, able to. be in
town today, after a severe case
of la grippe.
Chancery court convened in
Brandon Monday morning and
adjourned yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Lowenberg, of Kosciusko,
was here Sunday visiting his sis
ter, Miss Lowenberg, the eff
cient hall teacher of our high
school.
Prof. Freiley, cf Dunlap, Tenn.
was a Brandon visitor last week,
being the guest of his son, A. D.
Freiley, who resides on the Col
lier place, south of town.
I. w. Shields left yesterday
for Rush Springs. Okla, where
he goes to close out his Interests
preparatory to embarking in the
moving picture business at Pc
lahatchie, Morton and Brandon.
The News is moving to its new
home this week and as a conse-
quence this edition is issued un-
der many difficulties. Moving a
printing office is about the most
difficult job that a man can un-
dertake.
A. R. Hussey, of Minneapolis,
was here Friday, and purchased
the Greenfield plantation, which
was sold at trustees sale, the
consideration being $4,000. Mr..
Hussey will move down to his
new home in the near future and
will engage in stock raising,
making a speciality of the fam
Gus Hereford cattle.
John Buchanan, who enlisted
| in the state militia last summer
and>went to the border with the
First Mississippi Regiment, is
spending a day or two with home
folks. The troops were mustered
out of service the early part OF
the week, but before they coulo
leave Jackson a message was re.
ceived from the war department
ordering a rehabilitation for ser,
vice on the Atlantic coast.
|. Members of the civic league
will appear before the towr
council next Tuesday for the
purpose of outlining a clean uI
campaign that has been arranged
for by the ladies'. There are
many places in this town that
are in unsanitary condition, anC
unless they are cleaned up be.
fore the warm season begins the
health of the town will be en-.
dangered. The ladies have made
a thorough inspection of the
town and no doubt the recon-
mendations made by them will
be adopted by the board.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-29
Special Notice to Teachers.

At the suggestion of Supt.
Bond | am writing you the fol-
lowing facts in regard to the
two new subjects which will
hereafter be placed on the exam
ination fer teachers for first
grade license,
l. The two..subjects are Theory
and Practice of Teaching and
elementary algebra. The exami-
nation on the former will be
based on Kennedy's Fundement-
al in methods. Examination on
the latter subject will be based
on Wentworth-Smith School Al
zebra Book l. Both of these
books may be purchased from
the Southern School Book Depos-
itory; Jackson.
2. Exanaination questions for
these two new subjects will be
sent under cover separate from
the examinations on the twelve
subjects which have heretofore
been given. The envelopes con-
tanning these questions will be
marked, Thursday" and you
can give the examination for
these two subjects Thursday
afternoon April fifth for whites,
Thursday afternoon April twelfth
for colored, Thursday afternoon
April nineteenth for white,
Thursday afternoon April twenty
sixth for colored.
3. Questions for agricultural
high,school subjects and special
subjects such as primary work,
school music and like, provided
for by act of the last Legislature.
will be sent only to those coun-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-29
ties where the county Superin-

tendent requests them.
4. Teachers holding licenses
which extend over the session
1917-18 may take an examination
only on the two new subjects
and have the grades on those
subjects inserted into the IL
censes which they already hold.
5. In making out licenses sup
erintendents may write in the
names of those TWO subjects on
the regular license form.
6. Examination for End grade
license will cover twelve subjects
hereafter, the subjecG being the
same as heretofore given for
first grade license.
z. All-teachers who expect to
teach for the scholastic year
1918, except holders of ex-
emption licence ani<professional
and Normal College certificates,
must be examined on these two
subjects but, they will have the
privilege of taking the examina-
tion on these subjects at the
April examinations or at the
close of the summer normals or
at the September examinations.
8. In making your announce
ments through the papers in re-
gard to these examinations.
please make these matters clear
to the teachers.
Sincerely yours,
w. N. TAYLOR.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-29
Sign of Good Digestion.

When you see a cheerful and
happy old lady you may know
that she has good digestion. If
your digestion is impaired or if
you do not relish your meals take
a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets.
They strengthen the stomach,
improve the digestion and cause
a gentle movement of the bowels.
.Obtainable everywhere,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-29

be based on Kennedy's Funda-
mentals in Methods, published
by Macmillan Company, Atlanta,
Ga. The examination in elemen-
tary algebra will be based upon
Wentworth-Smith's School Al
zebra Book l. published by CHM
and Company, Atlanta, Ga, Both
of these books may be obtained
from the Southern School Book
Depository, Jackson, Miss.
The examination for second
grade license under the new Jaw,
will cover the twelve subjects
which have formerly been n-given
for first grade license. Please
advise your teachers of the con-
tents of this letter either in your
teachers association or through
the county papers.
To prevent being overcrowded
at the first April examination |
suggest that you announce IN ad-
vance that the number OF appll-
cations will be limited and that
you will accommodate applicants
in the order in which they regis
er. All others could then come to
the second examination. You
have ample authority under the
law to do this.
Cipcnrolu vOl1rs
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-29
FIELDS DAY WINNERS.


Girls Expression, over IA
medal, Katherine Runge, Bran
don.
g. Under IA medal, Irene
Shields, Brandon.
3. Music, over medal,
Vesta May, Brandon.
4. Under 14-medal, Louise
May, Brandon.
5. Defamation, over IA
medal, Walter Byrd, A. H. S.
6. Under Ia medal, j. B.
Sims, Red Oak.
7. Reading, over 14-medal,
Daisy Stevens, Brandon.
8. Under 14-medal, Delta
Stevens, Brandon.
9. Spelling medal, Carrie
Clark, Star. -
10. Algebra $1.50, Raymond
Berry. Florence.
II. Original Composition
Raymond Berry. Florence.
IL. Best Booklet on English
Composition, Primary-$1, An
ME Lowther, Florence.
13. Best Booklet on English
Composition, Primary 81, Tressie
Taylor, Monterey.
IA. Best English Booklet,
intermediate, 81, Susie May
Barnes, Brandon.
Is. Best English Booklet, In
termediate, 81, Ina Mae Cooper,
Monterey.
.16. Best High School English
Booklet, $1-Daisy Stevens,
Brandon.
II. Best intermediate Mar
Booklet, $1-J. G. Sanderson,
Brandon.
18. Best intermediate Mar
Booklet, $1-Hattie Boyd, Rob-
inson school.
19. Best Primary. History
Booklet, 81 : Frances Stingily,
Brandon.
20. Best Primary History
Booklet t-$1, Lucille Boteler, Mon.
terey.
81. Best intermediate Histo.
ry Booklet 81, Nollie Walters,
Pickett.
%. Best intermediate Histo-
ry Booklet-$1. Corinne Boteler,
Monterey.
%. Best Short Story $3.50
Raymond Berry, Florence.
"a. Best Booklet, Interior
Decoration and House Planning
-$1.5O, Quinnie Mae Shelley,
A. H. S.
rs. Best Booklet, Pictures ir
the Home so, Annye Wynn,
A. H. S.
26. Best Booklet High Schoo
Maps 81, Ruth Roberts, Bran
don.
27. Best High School History
Booklet-$1, Quinnie Mae Shee.
ley, A. H. S.
28. Best Gown Crochet Yoke
over 14-Box Stationery. Ross
May Myers.
%. Best Gown Crochet Yoke
under 14-$1, Ruby Barksdale
A. H. S.
80. Best Tatted Collar, over
Ia, Home Needle Work-Margie
Kelley, A. H. S.
81. Best Handkerchief. tatteo
trimmed-Sewing Set, SIS, Rub5
Barksdale, A. H. S.
80. Best Bath Towel-Croche1
Trimmed, SIS, Ruby Barksdale.
33. Best Pair Guest Towels
over 14-Gown Yoke, Agnes
Barnett, Brandon.
"a. Best Hand Embroidered
Suit of Underwear, So, Lucille
Jones, A. II. S.
35. Best Hand Embroidered
Envelope Combination Set
Shirt Waist, Lucille Jones, A. H
Is.
36. Best Plain Shirtwaist--