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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-09-21
AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
Short Mentioning of interesting Hap
penIngs From Day to Day Through
out the World.
WASHINGTON NEWS.

The $7,O00,000,000 war deficiency bill
carrying huge appropriations for the
army Notifications and shipping board
passed the house Tuesday by unani.
nous vote.
Daniel c. Roper of South Carolina
was nominated Wednesday by Presi-
dent Wilson to be commissioner OF In
ternal revenue.
MarShaled for the last time as civil
fans and under civilian authority, more
than 100000 men of the national army
went forward Wednesday to the six
teen cantonments to be trained for
the battle against German autocracy.
Byron R. Newton of New York was
nominated Wednesday by President
Wilson to be collector of customs at
New York.
Friendly aliens to the number OF
1,275,9O2 are affected by the Chamber
lain resolution passed by the senate,
providing that they may be drafted
into the army during the European
! war, providing they have been in the
| United States longer than one year.
and those claiming exemption under
| existing treaties are given ninety days
| to leave the country. Italy, Serbia
and Japan have treaties with the Unit
/ ed States protecting their nationals
against enforced military service.
The war credits bill authorizing new
bonds and certificates aggregatlns
$11,53S, 100000 and the largest meas
ure of it's kind in the worlds history
was passed by the senate Saturday
without a roll call or dissenting vote
1t has already passed the house
-
Another chapter of the story OF Ger
man intrigue in neutral countries an'
among neutral diplomats was revealed
Thursday by Secretary Lansing II TIT
form of letter to the imperial chan
cellor from the notorious Won Eck
hardt, the German minister at Mexico
City, to whom the intercepted thinner
man note was addressed. 1t disclose
that Folke Cornholm, then Swedls
charge in Mexico, was depended upo
by the German diplomat to furnish II
formation from the hostile camp" an
to transmit communications to BerllI
and that Won Eckhardt wanted him n
warded by a secret award from tn
kaiser of the Order of the Crown 9
the second class"
The administration soldiers and sal
ors' insurance bill, amended SO as
equalize the allowance of the depend
ents of enlisted men and officers, pas
ed the house Thursday. The vote wa
, 319 to 0,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
FIRE Loss
BY Steel COMPANY
Heat From Furnace IgniteS
Roof of Mill Causing
Spectacular Blaze
FIREMEN HAVE
NARROW ESCAPE

Intense heat from a furnace IN the
eighteen-inch mill OF the Wilmington
Steel Company's plant, at Third and
Head streets. early this morning. ig-
nited the roof OF the building and
before the flames were under control
the mill, the repair shop. the electri-
cal department OF the company and
the restaurant were destroyed. Other
property adjoining, such as the safety
bureau and the nine-inch mill eX-
tending along Heald street, were
damaged. entailing a loss estimated
today at $4,000. covered by insur-
ance.
The fire was the most spectacular
one here for years. the glare or the
flames lighting up the sky and caus-
ing many TO think that the entire
south side Of the city was in flames
The reflection. together with the
blasts Of the company's whistles and
the sounding OF a general alarm
caused thousands Of citizens TO con-
gregate at the plant.
The fire was discovered az 1896
O'Clock by workmen who we're pulling
steel. and they sounded the company's
alarm. The comp0nys fire depart
ment responded. but they were handi'
capped from the start. the pumps op
Grated by the company being In th'
mill which was ahre, and the hamei
spread 80 rapidly here that the work
CONTINUED on Page Eight)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
Defense COUNCIL Hears
OF ACTIVITIES IN STATE

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, July 11.-Members OF
the Delaware Defense Council met in
response TO the call OF Governor
Townsend today Former Congress
man Thomas w. Miller. secretary OF
the Defense Council. is convalescin6
from an operation in a hospital in
Washington, but he forwarded a
lengthy report Of the councils ac-
tivities in the lines Of the ban on re-
turn Of unsold bread. in which every
wholesale baker in the State has Join
ed; IN food conservation, fertilizer
shipments, recruiting for the regular
army. Four-Minute Mems organiza-
ito, Federal Reserves, Working Boys
Reserve, Fort at the Mouth OF the
Mispillion River. Priority Board, Wo-
mems Committees. and Department OF
Labor
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
ADAMS accepts COUNTY
ASSESSMENT BOARD Place

Members Of the new county board OF
assessment this morning announced that
c. Emmett. Adams, chief clerk OF the
city board Of assessment, has accepted
the position of chief clerk Of the
county board of assessment at salary
of 50 600 a year, and that Frank Toner
another employe Of the city, has "e-
ceptcd the position of first assistant
clerk Of the county assessment board at
81 600 a year.
These salaries were fixed by Levy
Court in its session yesterday after
noon. Mr.. Adams is u Republican and
Mr.. Toner a Democrat.
The members of the county assess
ment board with Mr.. Adams, arc at
work this morning getting up copy OF
the printed forms which are to be used
in carrying out the county assessment
work of the new board.
No new clerks or stenographer tol
the board win be named at the present
time.
William B. Smith Jr., is the perma
nent chairman of the board.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
ARRESTS FRIEND" Who
TOOK SHOT At Hin

Charged with assault with intent
to murder David A. McCarns by tax
ing a pot shot at him with a revolver
last evening. Joseph Jordan was ar
raigned in Municipal Court this morn
ing. He requested that his hearing
be continued until Saturday to en-
able him TO engage counsel and pre-
pare his defense. and Judge Church
man granted the request. Bail was
fixed at $1,000.
II is charged that yesterday Nc
that the latter fired a shot from re-
volver at him. the bullet grazing the
side Of McCarn's head and the fash
burning the side of his face. The
men have been friends for years. and
yesterday McCarns went to the farm
OF Jordan, located along the Newport
road between the New Castle basin
and New Castle, 10 assist the latter tC
harvest wheat. The rain prevented
this. and. IL is alleged, about G O'Clock
the family. with McCarns as their
guest, we're seated at the supper
table when. according to McCarns
Jordan rushed into the room with ,
revolver in his hand and opened fire
on McCarns.
The latter jumped to his feet aftel
the first bullet had missed him
Rocked Jordan down with blow from
his fist and then took the revolver
from him. He carried Jordan out
side and placed him in his AUTOMOBILE
and brought him TO the police station
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
OLIVET WELCOMES
DR.. and MRS. CILFILLAN

The congregation OF Olivet Presby-
terian Church entertained at a recep-
ton in the Sunday school rooms OF
the church last evening in honor OF
the Rev. and Mrs. Joel S. Gilhllan'
DIR. Gnhllan recently became pastor
OF the church. Following a delight
full musical and literary program,
brief addresses were made by Presby-
terian ministers, including DR.. U.
Franklin Smiley, OF West Church;
DR. J. Ross Stonesifer. OF First
Church; the Rev. J. II. Crawford, of
Central Church: the Rev. +. II. Smith,
OF Elsmere. and the Rev. Henry Cum
ningham. OF Eastlake Presbyterian
Church and moderator OF the Presby-
terry Of New Castle.
In the receiving line were the
elders OF the church and their wives.
DIR. and Mrs. Gilhllan we're personally
welcomed by the members OF the con-
gregation and their friends Of whom
about 200 were present.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
VETS FILEFOUR
SUITS TO TEST
ELECTION Law
Argument Will be Heard
Probably by Court En-
Banc July %
ONE Case MANDAMUS
AGAINST Governor

Four separate suits we're filed by
Robert G.. Harman and Robert H..
Richards. counsel for the "wets," and
Phillip l.. Garrett, counsel for the
Wilmington Printing Company in
Superior Court this morning, attack
ing the act passed by the last Legis-
lature providing for a special wet"
and dry election in Wilmington and
rural New Castle county next Noyem-
ber Counsel for the "wets" also peti-
toned the court 70 hear argument in
these cases in the court en- banc. the
decision Of which court would prob
ably be final.
Two OF the cases are petitions for
a writ Of peremptory mandamus and
two are petitions for a writ OF prohi-
bition.
The petitions were presented in
court following a conference in cham
bers, in which Judge Herbert L. Rice,
Mr.. Harman, Mr.. Garrett and Horace
G.. Eastburn and Caleb Z. Burchenal,
representing the Anti-Saloon League,
participated The pet ton Of the VIII
mington Printing Company was pre-
sented by Mr.. Garrett. the other three
petitions being presented by Mr.. Har-
man, Of counsel for the "wets."
As each petition was presented Judge
Rec said: Let the rule issue with
all rights reserved"
1T is TO be understood that no ac-
ton now taken by the court will act
TO prevent the registration Of the vot-
ers on the first registration day, July
21. The law is presumed to be con-
stitutional until otherwise decided
Judge Rice stated that all rules
asked for will be returnable Monday
July %, at 10 o'clock, which is two
days after the first registration day
He left the bench and got in telephone
communication with the other judge
of the court. who are ct Dover befor
fixing the date
Following Judge Rico's order fix
ing July % as the date for argumen
Attorney Harman made an infofma
application that the arguments D
heard by the Court en- Banc. Judg
Rice said he thought that was proper
as the court felt It was a matte
which should be disposed Of as 500
as possible and asked Messrs East
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
MORE Than l2OO
MEN TODAY FOR
first Delaware
Sammies Are Ready to be
Mustered Into Service
on August 5
MAY Be BRIGADED With
FIGHTERS FROM SOUTH

The 1900 mark has at last been
passed by the Delaware National
Guard. making the total number OF
men received in the three weeks OF
intense recruiting over FIVE hundred.
OF these, practically all have enlisted
in the new battalion, which, when re-
cruited to war strength will give the
State organization recognition as a
regiment
From now on, however, some efort
will be made to bring the other two
battalions up to the required strength,
and an especial effort Will be put
forth to recruit tho regimental band.
Four musicians were accepted today,
these being:
Clarence B. Cox. No. 1929 West
Seventh street.
Howard r. Ingram, No. 2Os South
Harrison street.
Harry NJ. Brubaker. No. 7O9 French
street.
Charles Fox. No. 7ss East Twenty
second street.
J. Norris Robinson, bandmaster
who has charge Of recruiting for the
band. asked today that prospective
recruits apply direct to him. either in
person or by mail. addressed TO the
army. The band. being composed OF
enlisted men. will go wherever the
regiment goes.
Orders were received from the Wal
Department today 10 enlist three ad
ditional men in the regimental sup
ply company as cobblers. This is Z
new branch OF the service and thl
men so enlisted will be entrusted will
the repairs for the footwear OF tn
regiment.
Captain Lynwood. B. Jacobs toda
issued some advice to men who woul
escape the draft by volunteering. II
said that when the draft numbers ar
drawn II will be we'll for the me
whose numbers are one numer'
higher than the one drawn, 20 volui
teer Immediately. as in many Il
stances there will probably be exeml
tions made. In which case, the ma
with the next higher number will b
called This process viii be cont
ued until a man Is secured, as ther
must be one man called into the Sc
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
China IS READY
TO STRIKE germany
100000 Men Already
Equipped for Plunge
Into World War
BREAK MAY COME WITH
NEXT PARLIAMENT
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. July 11.-China is
ready and willing to draw upon her
countless hordes OF men to aid in
beating Germany.
In fact Oriental diplomats today
predicted that she will plunge into
the war with an initial contribution
OF 100000 men.
She has 20.000,000 physically az
men Of military age with the first half
million already equipped and vast ma
tlonal resources to draw upon for fur
ther equipment.
The fight between monarchists and
republicans in China Is characterized
as only a factional trouble at the
basis of which lay a struggle for lead
ership in formulating the policy to-
ward Germany.
AS the orientals see Il China's par.
ticipatlon in the war would mean hei
salvation, inasmuch as Il would train
her masses IN the ways OF battle ant
make the nation strong to resist wha
Continued ON Page Twol
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
SHOES TO REMAIN HIGH.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. July 1.-THE
cobbler with modern machinery IS
lthe individual who will do the most
to conserve the leather supply OF the
nation according to J. II. Martin,
president OF the National Leather and
Shoe Finders Association. IN conVen-
ton mere. Mr. Martin said that gen
eral half-soling Of shoes would mean
a saving OF thousands of tons OF hides
annually. The cost Of shoes. Mr.. Mar
tin added. would remain high indeh-
nitely.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
ROBBED OF $40: EMPTY
PURSE IN MAIL BOX

Pickpockets who piled their art here
on Saturday, deposited a purse they
secured from John r. Hudson, presi-
dent OF the Hudson Supply Company,
in a mail box. The purse was found
by a carrier and returned to Mr.. Had
son yesterday, but II was minus $40.
Mr.. Hudson thinks he was robbed
while riding on a street car.
AS several other citizens were rob
bed on Saturday Il is thought that an
organized gang OF pickpockets is COM
ing here each Saturday and robbing
those caught in the crowds.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
EDWARD W. MANLoVE DIES
AT FARM NEAR MlDDLETOWN

Edward w. Manlove. aged &C years.
well known farmer Of about two
and half miles north OF Middle
town. died at his home this morning.
He suffered a stroke OF paralysis
about ten days ago which resulted
in his death. He had lived practical
ly all his life in the vicinity OF Mid
deltown. He is survived by his wife
and six daughters. Richard Man
love, OF Middletown, is a brother. The
funenal will be held on Friday aftor-
noon at / o'clock from his late home
with interment in Forest cemetery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
RUSSIANS TAKE
MEN. GUNS WHEN
HAIICT FALLS
Korniloii's Army Pursues
Enemy, Now Falling
Back on Lemberg
German Army IN
DANCER OF CUT OFF
By The United Press.

PErROGRAD, July II. - General
Korniloif today drove still further into
tho split in the Austro-Gcrman lines,
the wedge Of Russian invading forces
which has has inserted south Of Lom-
berg.
The War Office statement today said
Halicz had been captured after a bitter
contest, the Russians taking a number
OF prisoners and more than 30 guns.
pursuit of the enemy continues the
statement asserted.
The German army Of General Won
Bothmer has been separated from the
Austrian forces under General Kirbach
Both forces are I'm immediate peril of a
hanking movement Of great strength
The suddenness of the Russian oiiensiv,
In this Stanislau. Halicz sector has com
plctely demomlized the enemy. How
broken are the Teutonic defenses Is IL
lustrated in the constant utilization o
cavalry in the Russian advance
From the fact that Russian ARTILLERY
was roaring over parts of the Rigi
front today. II was believed here tina
| the Russian offensive movement woull
/ shortly be extended 10 this thcater o
the war. Tho Rgn-Nitau line is admit
tedly one Of the strongest Of the encm
/ fronts.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
BURNED AS
TORPEDO EXPLODES

While c. L. Haupt, OF No. 915 East
Seventeenth street, was working on a
locomotive at the Pennsylvania rail-
road shops at Todds Cut, his ham
mer and chisel struck a signal tor
pedo. which exploded The flare OF
the explosion struck him in the face
and eyes. which we're burned. but nc
serious results are feared.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11

Wind, hail and rain played havoc
with growing crops in a belt extend
ing from POrter's TO KirkwOod yes
terday afternoon. and lightning did
some damage. too. An almost unpre-
cedented rain there turned small
streams into raging rivers. and some
farmers were unable 20 get 70 and
from their homes for awhile. II was
part OF a storm that has continued in
the lower counties since Saturday
night. with some Interruptions, but the
worst of il seemed to have cOncen-
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
MHn LOST ArTO TIREl

Harrison Warfeld, a Negro. was
arrested yesterday, charged with the
larceny Of an automobile tire. In
Municipal Court this morning the
hearing was continued until Satur-
day.
Captain Thomas A. Kane informed
the court that the police had received
a number of complaints regarding the
loss Of tires similar 10 the one found
i'm possession OF the Negro. and re-
Quested a continuance in order that
the person 10 whom the tire Is sup
posed TO belong should have an Op'
por,unity TO try to identify &C. Bal
was fixed at $500.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
WHO WANTS THIS JOBl

Notice has been received here that
a three days examination for the po-
sitiOn of assistant examiner In the
patent Office at Washington will be-
gin here tomorrow. Only one appli-
cant will take the examinations.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
MHOSE PrRSE .IS THIsf

Postmaster James J. English has a
purse which was found in the corri-
dor of the local postohlce. The purse
applying at the Office and proving
property.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
HAIL AND Wind CUT
SWATH IN COUNTRY
Violent Storm Seriously
Damages Crops From
PorterS TO Kirkwood
SMALL STREAMS TURN
INTO WILD TORRENTS
HEAVY RAINFALL

HEAVY RAINFALL
THIS WEEK
According TO the records Of
the Street and Sewer Depart
ment the rainfall so far this
week has almost establlshed a
record. The heaviest fall dur
ing the past few days was that
between o'clock Monday even-
ing and 8 o'clock yesterday
morning when 1885 Inches fell.
Last night the records show a
fall Of 90 Of an Inch. So far
this week the total rainfall
registers &c inches, rain having
fallen every day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
AUTO HITS PHONE POLE.

fredericksburg. Nd. July 11.-h
Is. Riga'n, sawmill owner. and his
wife we're injured in an automobile ac4
cident here last night Mr. Riggn
was blinded by the dazzling lights OF
an approaching car and ran his ma
chine quite a distance through a
barbed wire fence. hitting a pola
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
H. A.Y. +. r.. A. MEETING.

A meeting OF the Ladies' Auxiliary
OF the Volunteer Firemeu's Relief As
sociation will be held this evening
In their rooms. No. 211 East four
teenth street Business Of interest TO
all members will be transacted.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
uNFURL FLAG IN sHiPYARD.

Through the efforts OF Joseph
Chestnut. foreman erector OF the
Pusey & Jones Co, a flag was obtain
ed by the boatyard employees and was
unfurled at ~ o'clock today from the
top OF the new crane In the shipyard.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
POLICE PREPARE FOR SPORTS.

Tickets for the police sports TO be
held here on Thursday. August 23.
will be issued I'm a few days. The
/ sports this year will be held on the
new South Side grounds. beyond Mar
/ ket street bridge.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
L. S. BUILDS 800 SUBMARINE CHAsERs.

By The United Press
WASHINGTON. July 1.-THE United states IS having 500
submarine ehasers tun the Nay Department r' 'aa
today for the progressing rapidly and
some Of the ehasers be ready the next month
or two --'
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
DnITIsH LOSE 1850 MEN AT USER

BY The United Press
rERLIN via London July 1capture Of 1850 English Pris-
oners in the taking Of an enemy defensive establishment be-
tween the coast and Lcmbartzyde was by the
Office today
"The enemy driven back to the User 'ne statement
continued English losses we're heavy In the sno TOT
rain between and the river Our booty has not yet been
ascertaned Our contributed efficiently to our success
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
PICNIC A SUCCESS.

PALM BEACH. Fla. July 11.-Tir-
ing Of conventionality, three young
ladies' decided TO dispense with the
usual costumes and 90 in bathing "as
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
BRICKLAYERS UNION

The Bricklayers' Union invested
some Of its surplus in Liberty Bonds,
a. having bought $1,000 worth OF
those bonds recently.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11

LONDON, July 1.-The junlkers
still control I'm Germany. All dis
patches received here today via Hol-
land Indicated that with an increase
OF the tension in Berlin through tho
liberals attempts 10 force reforms
and pledge of me government 20 q
policy OF no annexation. the iunker<
ties were exhibiting growing strength.
A compromise peace formula. based
on the idea that Germany IS lighting
n defensive war was expected to be
the agreement effected on the fight
for peace aims. while the demand of
the reformlsts for electoral changes
was 10 be Quieted by replacement OF
number OF the conservative Prus-
sian state ministers by liberals.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
RUMANIA WILL STRIKE AGAIN.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. July u,-That Rumanias army has he-a
oreanzed and nay soon be able participate the general
allied offensive was indicated diplomatic advces received
here today The stated that the Russian drive
was spreading to the carpathans
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
GERMANY SEEMS
NEAR COALITION
CABINET TODAY
Zurich Reports All Prussian
State Ministers Have
Resigned
EXPECT HOLLWEG TO
retain his Place

BY The United Press
AMSTERDAM July 1f.-A coalition,
cabinet IN Germany IS impending. acf
cording 70 dispatches received herd
today quoting tho newspaper Gers
mania.
The Berlin Tageblatt asserted that
the political situation continues
compT Gated because majority or
the parties have been unabla "a
agree" apparently confirming the re-
port OF negotiations for a commissions
OF all forces in the ministry.
Minister OF Marine Capelle's posf>
tion was described as uncertainS
Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg VIII
retain hold. according to predictions
l The Tageb'att revealed that the
, Liberal leader, stresseman. at the
secret meeting OF the Relohstag SAT-
urday had attacked the chancellor. IN
another Berlin dispatch the Germania
was quoted as announcing the center
party had overwhelmingly approved
Matthias Erzberger's Efforts TO force
the Reichstag 10 go on record fof
a statement OF Germany's war aims.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11

is" at secluded spot near here. A
picnic party selected a site at that
point on the beach for a days reyel
and the young women were forced to
remain in the water till nightfall.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
TODAYIS TEMPERATURES

At The Evening Journals Office.
1000 4. NJ. % l.30 p. NJ. 80. "a
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
By The United Press

LONDON. July l1.-Dlrect hits on
the Turkish German cruiser Goeben
were made in an aerial attack
against the Turco-German fleet In the
Golden Horn. according 10 an ad-
miralty announcement today. The at
tacklng squadron Of aeroplanes suf-
fered no losses.
Direct hits were observed against
other ships and big explosions re-
suited the Admiralty continued.
"The enemy was completely sur
prised," the statement said "Our at
tack was from a height OF 500 feet