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Evening journal., 1917-08-29
Government OPERATION
OF Mines LOOMING UP
Bv The rnIted Presn.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Aug. 20
Government operations or coal mines
in the central competitive field TO IN
sure an adequate supply TO meet war
needs was a possibility today.
Operators were silent while United
Mine Workers officials awaited reply
70 their invitation for a joint con-
ference to discuss the wage increase
proposed yes. s.erday. The miners. how
ever. expect the operators to agree
TO a conference.
Secretary Green believes a substantial
increase will be granted. To intima-
tlons that possibly German agents were
connected with the scale move, mine
workers officials referred to their
statement urging the men, as patriots,
TO continue at work as a flttlng answer.
Neither the operators or miners have
any idea the government Will permit a
SUSPENSION OF work. That the mines
will be operated at capacity, either by
the operators or Uncle sam, is the gen
eral belief.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
Accuse Three OF Theft
At CHEMICAL CO. PLANT

Following weeks OF investigation
by State Detective Mccoy and the
authorities at Marcus Hook, Pa. the
disappearance Of metal from the plant
OF the General Chemical Company at
Claymont was cleared up today when
three men we're arrested on a charge
Of larceny. The prisoners, who we're
brought here, are Carmine and james
Engiso ad Nicholas Driebmo, employees
at the plant.
According 10 Detective Mccoy, al
most a ton Of metal has been recovered
so far. The accused will be given hear
ings before Magistrate Broman tomor-
row morning.
Detective Mccoy also arrested Mich
olas Castle on a charge OF assault and
battery. 10 is alleged that he struck
w. II. Morrow, an employe OF the Gen
ecal Chemical Company, with bar OF
metal. cutting his head.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
PLAN BIC Increase
IN WAR REVENUES
Senate Finance Committee
Adds Nearly Half Billion
to Estimates
RADICALS MAY LINE
UP FOR MORE TAXES
BY The United Press

~ 80" ANAAN4 AAtNns
WASHINGTON. Aug. 29-An increase
Of si9S.0ooooO in war profits taxes has
been decided on by the Senate finance
committee An amendment 20 the war
revenue bin, providing for this in
crease. is to be offered probably to-
day.
The committee made this concession
10 the Borah-Iohnson group, which is
lighting TO make swollen war profits
pay a bigger share OF the nations war
bill.
Under the proposed amendment the
total sum TO be raised from war profits
would be si,0G00O0O0O. as against 1862, =
100000 for which the bin now provides
1t amounts 10 40 per cent instead of
the original 26 per cent. tax.
Chairman Simmons stated he docs
not believe the amendment Will be sup.
ported by Underwood and BanKhoad
leaders of the Southern insurgents
Neither will 10 bc acceptable to IN,
Borah-Johnson group. who want @
raise about a half million more from
the war profits
nht nhAtf0lNu Aiit ulitNhlNNNl VT
my own initiative" said Simmons, IN
hopes it will satisfy a sufficient mum
Der OF Senators 10 insure adoption"
The Southern insurgents are hold
Ing out for elimination of the pre- wal
period plan Of computing profits on
the German business. Il penalties the
profits made since the war began and
makes impossible recouping Of losses
OF lean years before the war.
The proposed amendment provides
an exemption from war profits OF moi
less than 6 per cent nor more thar
10 per cent Of total capital invested
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
ATTRACTIONS At THEATRES
AT THE MAJESTIC.

The double feature attraction offered
at the Majestic is an entertainment that
will be found delightful 90 an photo
play lovers. In the dramatic feature
"Durand of the Bed Lands" ." Dustin Far
mum has the star role. he does some
great bits OF riding and makes a capital
bad man. The picture is fun Of action
and interesting thought. The comedy
feature "Hls Wedding Night. is simply
a riot OF laughter. The king OF an
heavyweight comedians Fatty Ar
buckle, has the star role.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
GERMANY GRANTED ARGENTINE
WHAT IT REFUSED UNITED STATES

sells and demanding damages and prom
ises before Germany answered, lhen
Berlin suggested that Argentine re-
frain from sending her ships INTO
the submarine zone. Argentine, reply
ing, refused. on the ground such action
was incompatible with her demand
Germeny's final note reads:
"The imperial German govern
ment willingly acknowledges the
dictates Of international law and VIII
lal eavor to observe thcm. The
naval forces Of the German empire
have received orders nnd instructions
in agreement with tais viewpoint.
IN some circles today, however tho
suspicion was expressed that Ger
many was deliberately backing down
in order to co.nplicate Argentine's
situation with the allies and the
United States.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
ATTRACTIONS At The PARKS
CHILDREN THRoNG SHELLPoT.

CHILDREN THRoNG SHELLPoT.
Thousands of children yesterday en-.
loved themselves nt Shellpot Park.
where they were admitted free to all
the amusements between noon and 3
o'clock Manager Henry gave his per-
sonal attention 10 making the children
enjoy themselves, and IL was happy
party The next big event at Shcllpot
VIII be on Saturday next, when the In.
dependent Order Of Odd Fellows viii
hold their celebration and field sports
Monday being Labor Day there woll b
n celebration hy the Central Labo
Union. which will be n big event. There
is a splendid program Of vaudeville IN
the Family Theatre this week.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
AT THE QUEEN.

A story OF human experience that
runs the whole gamut OF human emo
ton is Nine. pctroya. latest Paramount
picture. This is George Broadhursts
"The Law OF the Land 10 viii be
shown for four days at the Queen Thea
tire. beginning today. Nine. pctrova
presents the role Of Margaret Harding.
She is supported by an excellent com
pany. among whom arc Wyndham
Standing. Mahlon Hamilton, J. ID. harri-
gan, T. Vivian and William Riley Hatch.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
sCORCmED HM ON RADIAT0R.

CHESTER. Pa. Aug. pa case with
out precedent in the county has been
hrught by Philip s. Sweeney. OF Fiji
teenth street and EdEnont avenue. who
Is suing Daniel G. Doherty, a hotelman.
for $4,000 damages. The plaintiff AYERS
he was given an overdose OF whiskey
In Dohertys hotel at Tenth street and
Edgmont avenue and. becoming par
alyzo0, was placed IN a back room In
such a position that his head came In
contact with a hot radiator.
When he was rescued from his pre-
carlous position he Sad sustalnNl a Sc
we're injury TO his skull In the nature Of
q bum.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
REGULARS TO RECRUIT
AT FAIR next week

Members OF the army recruiting party
with headquarters at No. sos Market
street. have started to make prepara-
tlons for a strong drive for recruits
during State Fair week.
Lieutenant Schuler. in command Of
the station. has arranged for a tent TO
be obtained from the Delaware regi-
ment and this will be located close TO
the entrance, just within the main gate,
at Wawaset park.
Two men were accepted for the regu-
lars this morning. They were George
c. French and George w. Britton.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
BERLIN REPORTS TAKING
OF RUSSIAN PRISONERS
ny Tho United Press.

BY Tho United Press.
BERLIN, via London, Aug. 29.-Seven
hundred Russian prisoners were taken
in operations on the northern fronts to-
day an official statement declared.
ION both sides Of the 0ituse valley
we stormed Hill positions" the war
Office said. North Of -Grozesi we re-
pulsed a counter attack and took COO
prisoners.
West of the middle Sereth we cap
turcd tho village Muncelul in house
20 house fighting The enemy was
pressed back on both sides OF the Sus-
itt valley and thcir counter attacks
shattered. Here we took 100 prison
ers."
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
no sTRIKE SETTLEMENT.

The strike situation at the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Corporation, remain
practically unchanged except for the
action Of the fifteen plumbers, who
went out on a strike with the other
employees. Out OF the fifteen, all Of
them yesterday afternoon indicated
their willingness to come back to work
without making any demands. AS the
companS at present can only use part
Of this number, II was decided this
morning TO take back seven or eight OF
the men.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
CARRYING RAZOR PROVED
EXPENSIVE TO IANIRo

Passing Domenico Ianiro in the
darkness under a large tree at Elev-
enth and Rodney streets at 9.45
o'clock last night, Patrolman Carey
arrested the man as a suspicious char
acter. and. searching him, found q ra'
zor in his back pocket.
Arraigned in the Municipal Court
this morning on a charge Of carry
Ing concealed a deadly weapon, Ianiro
told the court he was a barber and
was taking the razor TO a barber
supply house for repairs when ar
rested. He was fined S25 and costs
by Deputy Judge Finger.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
WAIVED REnIIsITInN.

Clarence ]. Chapman, in the Mu-
nicipal Court, this morning, waived
roquisition by the State Of New Jersey
on a charge OF passing a fraudulent
check at Salem. He signed the usual
formal waivure, and was remanded to
he custody Of the New Jersey authori-
lies.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
AT THE VICTORIA.

Bessie Barriscale one of Wilmingtons
favorltc movie stars" IL appearing In
Borrowed plumago,' at the Victoria
Theatre today. The play is a romance
OF the Georgian period, with a plot COZ
ss.entiy realistic and not without "a
vein Of comedy. Madcap Nora. as Miss
Barriscale Is known In the play, Is a
kitchen worker IN Sclkirk Hall, but She
asplros TO being a fine lady
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
HY cHARLEs P. sTEwART

United Press stan Correspondent
BEUNOs AIRES. Aug. 29.-Germany
surrendered to Argentine precisely
the same principles as to neutrals'
rights In the submarine zone that
she refused to relinquish to the
United States.
This was the outstanding comment
In both official and public circles over
Germanys complete back down" IN
her latest note, received last night. II
was regarded as highly significant Of
a change of front from the ruthless
submarine warfare which ranged the
United States and Brazil with the Al.
lies.
The steps in Germany's 'hackdown'
were shown in a foreign office state
ment here Argentine sent two notes
protesting against sinking Of her YES
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
THREW FRUIT INTO STREET
THEN ASSAULTED MERCHANT

Charged with disorderly conduct
al the fruit stand of Vito Columbo,
at Ninth and King streets yesterday.
Charles Laumger was fined So and
costs in the Municipal Court this
morning.
Colulnbo testified that Laumger
threw fruit in the street, and as
saulted him when he protested.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
no ERECT SEVERAL DWELLINGS

Binding Inspector Preston today IS
sued the following permits;
To Nicholas Fidance, to erect four
dwellings at Sixth and Rodman streets
TO cost 81 500 each; for store and
dwelling, at Sixth and Rodman street
TO cost 5000, and for repairs in the
rear of No 1912 West Sixth street, e
cost $500.
To Z d. Sabatinio for two dwellings
in Union street near Fifth street, e
cost 81 800 each.
To the Delaware Hosiery Company fol
a private garage, at Fifteenth and Wal
nut strees, 10 cost 500.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
CHILDRENs Dan AT sPRINes.

Thursday will be Children's Day
At Brandywine Springs Park and on
tina. occasion all children arriving
at the park on the trolley cars he
tween noon and o'clock Will be
presented with tickets which viii ad-
NIT them free 70 all the amusements
I'm the park. This will be a big treat
for the little people Of this city and
vicinity.
There is an excellent bill OF vaude-
Vile being given In the Park Theatre
at the Springs This week. and every
number on the bill Is making a hit.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
MORE pLAYGROUNDs TO CL0sE.

Closing exercises Will be held at
Delamore Park playground. on Friday
afternoon. when an outdoor fairy play
will be presented by the playground
children under the direction of Miss
Selma Bachrach and Miss Elizabeth
Downward Everyone is invited 20 at
tend. Dclamorc and Walnut Fairgrounds
VIII close for the season on Saturday
morning. thus closing the Fairgrounds
season here.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
RUSSIAN TROOPS AGAIN
FLEE WITHOUT FIGHTING

BY The United Press.
PETRGGRAD. Aug. 90 - Russian
troops continue 10 desert the firing line
IN great bodies, The war Office today
declared that one whole division In the
region OF Muntchleu had thus iled In
disorder permitting an enemy advance.
This retreat permitted the Teutons TO
advance throughout the day and at
night to penetrate Russian positions In
the region OF Varnltza.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
nEIAMAnE HospITAL CAsEs.

James A. Condelos was treated for
decoration OF the right arm at the
Delaware Hospital this morning J0-
seph F. Blels had foreign body re-
moved from his left eye, at the same
hospital.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
A CHANCE FOR EDGE MOOR.

Manager siemen Of the II. & H.
team was trying this afternoon TO get
In touch with the Edge Moor teams
captain to arrange for game Satur'
day afternoon. SO Edge Moor, II you
want that game, It wouldn't be a bad
idea to communicate with Manager
Siemen at the II. & H. offices.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
PENNSY DROPS WOMEN Who
FAILED AS SECTION Hands
BY The United Press.
UATpAp Also Ind

BY The United Press.
VALPARAISO. Ind. Aug. 29.-Thir-
ty.four women section hands are out
Of a job. The Pennsylvania railroad
left them out after a two months
trial. Donning overalls and taking the
place Of men so that they might in
crease the nations man power for the
war. the women workers gained much
publicity but couldn't do the work.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
wC.EU. CONVENTION AT sEAFORD

Seaford will entertain the State Con-
ventlon Of The Delaware Woman's Chris
tlan Temperance Union. which this
year viii be held on October A. 70 and
SO. Mrs. s. NJ. Niessick. OF Brligevillc,
Is president OF the State W. C.. T.. u.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
SENDING LETTER TO
POWDER co. STOCKHOLDERS.

plaintiffs in the suit over the pur-
chase OF the former T. C. dupont pow
der stock are sending out TO stock
holders OF the dupont company let
ter quoting from Judge Thompson's de-
clsion and decreO IN the case.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
isa IN COuNTY HOsPITAL

At the meeting OF the Trustees OF the
Poor at the County Hospital today It
was reported that there are is9 patients
In the hospital.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
DROVE WRONG WAY.

For driving HIS automobile north
on shipley street which is a one way,
southland traffic street yesterday.
George Harklns was fined 81 and
costs in the Municipal Court this
morning
Evening journal., 1917-08-29
PERSONAL.

Dr. and Mrs. S. c. Frederick have
gone TO Atlantic City for a few days.
Evening journal., 1917-08-29

The opportunities which the Want
Ads hold for mutual benefit cannot b.
appreciated until you examine them
closely.-Adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
EXEMPTION PLANS
DISCUSSED TODAY

Sheriff Lucius Harvey, Clerk Fl. E.
Allen and DR.. R. E. Cato, comprising
the Sumter county exemption board,
are attending a meeting this afternoon
in Dawson, at which it is expected that
members of the exemption boards from
Is counties will be present.
The meeting was called by Clerk
Walter Dozier, of the Terrell board,
who explained in his invitation that it
is advisable to hold an informal gath
ering of the various board members in
order that the various phases of the
examination plans may be thoroughly
discussed.
Many officials are more or less con-
fused and undecided as to certain
points contained in the instructions
sent out from Washington, d. c.,
and it is hoped that the conference
this afternoon will clear up any mis-
understanding that may exist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
WAR ESTIMATES.
SHOW INCREASE.
ON NEW FIGURES.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 27-
The new war budget to carry the gov
ornment through to next July and to
cover additional credits to the allies
promises now to far exceed eight bill
lion dollars and may mount to ten
billions.
War department estimates sent to
congress call for new appropriations of
SJ,c1S $4,000 for that branch of the
military establishment alone Esti-
mates totaling another $1,000, 900, 900 or
more are expected when the other de-
partments report and in addition Sec
retaly McAdoo has indicated that be-
fore the year is out congress will be
asked for a OOO,OO0,0OO appropria-
ton to increase the fund available for
loans arroad.
AS soon as the departmental reports
are in the appropriation committees
Icf congress will go to work on an I'M
mediate budget which probably will
total in the neighborhood of 81 900 600.
900.
Meantime the senate finance commit
tee will meet today to consider what
part of the new expenditures is to
be provided by taxation and on what
commodities the new levies are to fall.
The committee hopes to have revised
war tax bill ready early next week.
Congressional leaders do not expect
to have to provide Immediately for the
additional credits to the allies, as
treasury officials have indicated that
mo appropriation for that purpose will
be requested until the next session.
The gross estimates submitted by
the war department totaled $5,917,87S.-
SAT, but that covered all existing and
expected deficiencies in the department
funds, including upwards of $640,0OO,-
600 already appropriated for the avia-
ton prog ram. The latter will not be
included in the budget but congress
will have to provide revenues to meet
it since it was not on the ledger when
the war tax bill was framed.
How much of the new war expenses
should be raised by taxation and how
much by bonds or treasury indebted
ness certificates is a warmly debated
question. Committee sentiment seem
ed to be in favor of increasing the 81
67O,67O.OO0 war tax bill only to about
81, 600 900, 900, with authorization both
for new bond issue, possibly at
higher rate of interest, and in serial
form. and for issuance of treasury GER
tiffcates of indebtedness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
OFFICE FLOODED
WITH INQUIRIES
ON EXEMPTIONS

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 81
Provost Marshal General Crowder's Of
fee is flooded with inquiries regard
ing exemptions and other subjects
submitted by industrial exemption
boards.
Officials of the provost marshal gen
erals office are busy preparing new
publication to furnish registered men
with an easy method of keeping track
of their status in their districts.
The new list will be issued with
cross reference by number between the
red ink and drawing numbers. 1t will
be possible for those supplied with lists
to inform any man almost instantly in
what order he was drawn when he fur
niished his red ink number. Presuma,
bly, these lists will be placed in selec-
ton boards headquarters, so that reg
istrants may find out quickly where
they stand. If the master list is used
for this purpose, it might be necessary
to read over several thousand numbers
before a registrant could find his own
A careful outline of the process to
be followed both by the selection and
district boards is also being prepared
for publication.
The only thing registrants who eX-
pect to be called in the first draft can
do now is to wtach the selection board
headquarters so as to know immediate
u when their names are posted. The
date when they are to report for ply
sical examination will be shown at the
same time.
Even the question of dependents will
not come up in any way until a re-
port on the mans physical conditions
shows him to be suitable for military
service. When that has been received
the selection board will be prepared
tc receive affidavits on dependents the
prospective soldier has The forms of
the affidayits will be shown by the
board
Similarly, forms for applications for
exemptions on industrial grounds or
for appeal from ruling of the selective
board will not be available until the
time comes for their use. The purpose
OF this plan is to avoid the piling up
ol documents and to provide that the
boards will have before them at any
time only the papers of cases in pro-
cess of hearing. That is the only way,
officials believe, in which rapid action
can be assured,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
Restoration of Stronger Dis
cipline Forecasted by Fail
ure of Old System
COssACKS FOUGHT LIKE
HEROES AGAINST GERMANS
American Ambassador De-
clares Military Reverse
Has Strengthened New
Government

WASHINGTON, d. c., July IL
The Russian military reverse has enor-
r1ously strengthened the new govern
ment, according to a dispatch to the
state department from the ambassador
to France received here today. The
reverse has shown it to be impossible
to control the army by means of sold
iers' committees. and this has led to
universal demand for the enforce
ment of stronger discipline.
Despite alarm in Petrograd over the
defeat, and despite all unfavorable Rus
sian military news, there are occasional
signs Of Improvement in the situation.
Last evenings Petrograd newspapers
announced somewhat better conditions,
probably due to the institution of dras
tic measures to restore discipline,
as previously authorized by the govern
ment. The establishment of field
courtmartials and restoration of the
death penalty for insubordination, de-
sertion or refusing to obey orders, has
been decreed by the provisional author
tiles.
Similar stringent measures seem to
have been responsible for the putting
down of another outbreak in Petrograd,
where disturbances were reported yes
terday.
The Entente fronts, except in Russia,
are giving renewed evidence of greater
solidarity. both military and political,
The Paris conference, at which it is
believed the Balkan situation was the
chief topic discussed, has adjourned,
after announcing the Entente nations
are more closely allied than ever.
The Teuton thrust into the disorganr
i2ed Russians in Galicia has widen
ed today, extending southeastward to-
ward the Bukowina border, and result
ing in the capture of Kolomea. In
Eastern Galicia, Rumiaian troops sue
ceeded in breaking through and consol-
idating their new positions.
Artillery fighting continues in Bel
gium, Berlin says, the heighth of in
tensity being reached during last
night
The Entente conference at Paris
has agreed to withdraw their troops
from ancient Greece, including Thes-
sally and Epirus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
Story OF Early Disturbances.

CHESTER, Pa, July 27,-Two men,
a white man and negro, were killed
III race riots which broke out anew
here last night after day of compare
tive quiet. About twenty others were
injured. Scores of persons were ar
rested.
The rioting, which started last night
as the result OF the killing of young
white man by negroes last Tuesday,
reached its climax last night when a
mob of several hundred whites invad-
the negro section which skirts the
l elaware river. Negroes who ventur
ed to retard their progress were beaten
down with clubs and houses were
searched in the hope of discovering one
of the suspects in the Mckinney case.
Mob Leader MOrtalIy Wounded.
One of the victoms was John Nc
Cam, white, 2S Tears old, who is said
TO have been a leader of the mob
When he fell mortally wounded the
invading whites were augmented by
hundreds of onlookers. Several ne
groes were dragged from street cars
and beaten into unconsciousness. One
was fatally shot Scores of shots were
fred by the negroes from the windows
of their homes and several white men
and boys were injured.
Shortly after Mccain was killed a
squad of national guardsmen was
rushed to the scene. Augmented by
the local force and large squad OF
state police, they drove the rioters
from the negro section with drawn
revolyers and rifles.
The negro section was roped off af-
ter quiet was restored and heavy
guard thrown around it. White men
were forbidden to enter negro districts.