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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-15
NEW ORDINANCE HITS
AUTO SUPPLY TRADE
Unlawful TO Have Oil and
Gas Tanks on or Under
Sidewalks
10 DEFENDANTS
WILL FIGHT LAW

Automobiles and dealers IN auto
mobile supplies are up in arms against
the operation OF new resolution Of
the Street and Sewer Department,
which. adopted on August z. and ap-
proved by Mayor Lawson on August
8. provides that from and after the
date of It's approval, It Is declared a
nuisance, punishable by a fine OF 81,
for the installation OF any booth,
stand. stall. tent, cabinet. showcase Of
any description, or any air or gasO-
line pipe, pump, or tank, or any and
all advices for the transmission or
sale of gasoline or compressed air,
either on, under. or above the side
walks Of this city. The resolution Is,
in effect. a new section TO an old ordi-
nance defining nuisances by that body
There was no time lost In putting
this resolution into effect. and the
/ certified CODY Of the new provisions
was transmitted Immediately upon
approval to the police department
Yesterday wholesale arrests were
made under these provisions and the
following persons were arralgned in
/ the Municipal Court this morning
charged with their violation.
Charles A. Fisher, Max POdOlsky
Matt Finger. 8. M. Clayton, Nathan
iel w. Howell. "a. NJ. Potts. Oliver
p. Tord, Walter S Paris, Andrew
Watson. W. "A. Ryan Jacob chait
Charles Smith, Joseph +. Emory
Frank +. Collins, Peter G. Hansen
and Nicholas Reuter-
! 49, rII.fTfv
Garrett appeared as attorneys for
the men, and upon their motion, hear
ing OF the charges against them wal
postponed for two weeks, with the ex-
ception OF the case against W. A.
Ryan, which, In order to permit HIN
visiting Cleveland, Ohio, was post
poned for three weeks. IL Is under.
stood thar these attorneys will wage
bitter fight IN connection with thes,
prosecutions, the object being 10 Sc
cure, If possible, a legal opinion as e
where the power Of the Street anC
Sewer Department TO declare any
thing a nuisance, should cease. There
IS an understanding that this depart
! ment has absolutely autocratic pow
ers. so far as the control OF tn
, streets and sidewalks is concerned
, but the local attorneys, as a rule, con
tend that there is a line somewhere
which marks the limit Of the nuisanc
= powers Of the commissioners, an
- those employed In these cases pro
pose, If possible. to have that line def
T. initely located.
Frank w. Plerson. secretary or n
p Street and Sewer Department. IN
s morning stated that his resolution ha
r. been adopted az the request OF n
d city solicitors Office. and had bee
e adopted approved and transmitted
y the police department for cnforc'
y ment. He said that il was not Gu
}. tomary for his department to adve
h tise or give public notice OF ora
y nances and resolutions adopted. d
d usually these are given as news item
i by the local papers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-15
ATTRACTIONS At Theatres
AT THE QUEEN.

Ever since the management OF the
Queen Theatre showed the Lee chill
dren. Jane and Katherine in Two
Little Imps." a few weeks ago, they
have been besieged by many requests
in person. phone and by mail, to give
the photoplay another showing in or
der that the missionary work that
these patrons had done among their
friends may be brought to realiza-
ton. 1.-TWO Little lmps" is shown at
the Queen today
An intimate view of MISS KAYE
Adams, noted settlement and social
worker, is Afforded in "The Burning
Question" the great picture sermon
written by Hon. Clifford G.. Poe, which
depicts the fearful consequence Of
unguided feminine innocence and
wrongly counselled youth. Miss ADAMS
appeared voluntarily in the photop.ay
in the hope of bringing forcibly to the
attention OF narents the imperative
necessity Of doing their Suty in the
way Of sex education. THE Burning
Question" carries endorsement from
leading olergymen. educators. judges
and social workers. It will be shown
at The Queen Theatre for three days
beginning tomorrow.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-15
MAYORS committee
APPEALS FOR FUNDS
Money Needed 10 Garry
Plans for Proposed Fare
we'll for Soldiers
OTHER NEEDS WILL
BE LOOKED AFTER

After all wilmington has done in
the way OF contributions TO other war
funds tho Committee on Demons'ra-
ton for the FRS. Delaware Infantry
feels that there Is no danger OF the
city falling down on the present cam
paign for funds to give the soldier
boys q farewell such that has never
before been known IN this city. SlO,-
600 is the amount needed. and coll
trlhutions great or small VIII be
gratefully received by the chairman
of the committee. r. p Robinson and
by lie local newspapers
Tine total sum will not be used for
the reception (, being the plan to
spend only 50 500 on the reception.
The remainder of the sum will be
used to purchase athletic equipment
and Other needs Of the soldiers while
they are In the service.
IL Is not known whom the regiment
will leave. and whether on not the
troops will be sent TO the Rifle Range
before going 20 Admission, Ala.
The following communication Is be-
ing sent out by the committee on
demonstration:
'in rospunee TO general request, as
You no doubt know Mayor lawson has
appointed committee ON dcmonstra'
tion for the departure of the First Della
ware Regiment.
at is proposed, after our Delaware
hoys are in camp at the State RihN
Range. 90 invite them 90 Wilmington
for q parade and an evenings entertain
mcnt.
"'ltnds win be needed for this pur
pose end It is also desired that q sub
etanlial amount be raised 10 provide
Our Delaware Regiment with nccessar,
athletic equipment and any other need
while in the service.
ave ask fer $4,000 and request tina
YOU send as promptly as possible 20 an,
member Of the below named hannnc
committee any amount YOU arc willinl
20 give for this purpose
"Nours very truly.
"Rohert =. Robinson, chairman
/ Central National Ranks Charles
Bickta. Wilmington Leather Co.. job
/ H. Dandy. Union National Ranki job
A. Montgomery. Cilpin Van Trump AM
/ Montgomery, and Henry p. Scott. Scot
a Co., DUPONT Building"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-15
OF DEMOCRACY OVER
AGGRESSION, ALLIES WAR AIM

BY The United Press
WASHINGTON. ID. c., Aug. 1.-THE
war situation today caused Senator
Lewis to introduce a resolution that
would bind Congress TO keep silent
concerning peace. leaving action TO the
President
Senator Shrman. the Dthr Illinois
member. also offered peace resolu-
ton, declaring for anncxations or in
IDENTITIES. for freedom OF the sea
and rehabil ltation OF Belgium at Joint
cost 10 all belligerehts Sherman sug-
gested that President Wilson seek
IA Joint statement OF war aims and
peace terms from the allies
BY The United Press.
BERLIN via London, Aug lb.-The
refusal OF the Entente Powers to grant
passports to the Stockholm confer
ence shows that England and Amer
lea are determined upon Germany's
destruction, the Norwaorts asserts To-
day
"Thls reveals who are the real OBJ
stacles to peace" the Vorwaerts de-
clares.
The Vorwaerts refers TO the action
OF the Entente nations as "brutal de-
struction Of the Stockholm peace
work"
This IS the first comment out OF
Germany on peace since the issuanc,
OF the Pope's peace appeal. While the
commit is on another subject II never
theless reveals again. the German at.
! titude on the general proposition OF
peace.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-15
Lid OFF LONDON when
American TROOPS PARADE
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LONDON, Aug 15.-Enthuslasm
aroused by the appearance of Ameri-
can troops marching through the
streets. blew the I'D OF London today.
Ambassador Page reviewed the
Sammies as they swung past the EN-
bassy. King George reviewed them
from buckingham Palace. The Amer
leans marched through the ptinci.
pal streets OF London which were
thronged with enthusiastic cheering
thousands.
As the marchitg columns approach
ed buckingham Palace. the King and
Queen were standing at the entrance.
The Kings hand wet up In salute as
the Stars ad Stripes went by.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-15
BASEBALL OUTFIT
FOR COMPANY {
Newark Citizens Raising
Fund 10 Equip Two
Teams
COUNCIL AND FIRE
co. CONTRIBUTE

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWARK. Del. Aug. ia com
mittee appointed by Mayor Frazer
asst week has started a campaign to
raise funds with which to purchase a
baseball outfit for Company q Of
Newark, Delaware Regiment. When
he committee was first named a
farewell reception was suggested but
lnder all conditions this it was de-
sided would not be appropriate and
he men themselves, It is understood,
would prefer something that \they
could use at camp.
After considering several PROPOSE
ions, a complete baseball outfit for
Two teams OF twelve men each, was
decided on. This will be a gift that
The entire company, whether members
Of the team or not. can enjoy. At the
camp at Admission, baseball can be
played until late in the fall and should
the regiment have to 90 to France,
Company Il could take the outfit along
and It would no doubi afford lots of
pleasure for the "Sammies" during
reoreat'on periods.
At a special meeting Of the commit
tee Of which George W. Griffin Ia
chairman. held Monday night. a
representative from a Philadelphia
house was present with samples and
prices. The twenty-four uniforms
with complete outfit. including
sweaters. baseballs. bats. masks
gloves, bases, etc. il is estimated WI
cost I'm the neighboIhood Of $500.
Both Council and the Aetna Hos
Hook and Ladder Company, at special
meetings held last night, appropriated
500 each towards the fund. The &C.
ton was unanimous In addition {
number Of other substantial subscrip
lions TO the fund have been promised.
The committee desires to give every
resident of Newark an opportunity e
contribute 10 the fund, which vii
bring 50 much pleasure to the men
who in a few months may be II
France. A. l.. Beals has been made
treasurer Of the committee and thos'
desiring to send checks can MAKE
them out To Mr.. Beals. Contributions
10 the fund will also be received at the
drug store Of George w. Rhoades an'
Coverdale's restaurant.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-15
COUNTY PAYS Bill THAT
STARTED LEGAL TEST

The bill OF the Wilmington Printing
Company for 1925. for printing, in
connection with the wet" and dry
registration, which the Levy Court
refused 10 pay until the constitution
atty of the special election was de-
oided. was pad by the court yesterday.
This bill started the legal test, which
resulted in the court declaring the law
10 be constitutional.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-15
ATTRACTIONS AT sHELLpor.

Shellpot Park is entertaining an
immense number of people this warm
weather The park is filled with in.
teresting amusements and in addi-
ton to this the place is always sew.
eral degrees cooler than the city s.
oners an opportunity for Amusement.
and az the same time offers an es-
cape from the heat The vaudeville
bill which Is being given in the Fam
NY Theatre this week is one which
is entirely out Of the ordinary and
t Is giving satisfaction
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-15
cpANsrRoM FuNERAL TOMORROW

Employees Of the Pusey and Jones
Company to a large number viii at
tend the funeral Of the late Oscar
Granstrom, which will be held tomor-
row afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. from
tho undertaking parlors Of James I.
Chandler, Nos. 212-2l4 West Ninth
street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-15
BY Ed. L. KEEN
"A Press staff Correspondent

United Press staff Correspondent
LONDON. Aug. f5.-oermany Is
working with all her power for peace
before the full weight Of America can
be thrown against her. This was the
growing belief In London today, fol-
lowing overnight consideration Of
the peace appeal Of Pope Ennediot.
A chorus Of mingled surprise that
his holiness should be SO mlsnform-
ed as to sentiment In allied countries,
Of firm decision not to accept his pro-
posals, and Of even derlsion rose to-
day In editorials from the press.
BY the United Press
LONDON. Aug. f5.-"We are fight
ing for one thing; victory Of democ-
racy over aggression" declared Lloyd
George In an address today.
His utterance was regarded as es-
peclally significant In view Of the
peace proposals from the pope.
The premier was discussing the
program Of the Labor Party when
reference TO the aims Of the Allies
was made, but the reiteratlon Of the
allied basis Of victory al this time
was greeted as the governments In
formal answer 70 the pope.
Lloyd George appeared az the lib.
eral war cbmlmttee's luncheon 70
Premier Holman Of New South Wales
Adding to his statement Of what Eng.
land Is fighting for, ne declared
nothing In the program Of labor ls
attainable If the Allies should be
beaten.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-15
ATTRACTIONS At The PARKS
VAUDEVILLE AT SPRINGS.

Brandywine Springs Park continues
10 be popular The trolley ride to
the park, is the longest and prettiest
In the State. The combination fur
nishes an excellent opportunity to
the people to escape the heat Of the
city; There is plenty Of amusement
at brandywine Springs and this week
the Park Theatre is Offering one Of
the best vaudeville bills in the his
tory of the place
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-15
CAREY TO RESIGN. rs REp0Rr.

II was rumored today that Deputy
United States Marshal Carey. who
was appointed some weeks ago to
succeed former State Senator Samuel
]. Furniss. resigned. will also resign
the Office shortly. Nr. Carey's home
n IL Hilton.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-15

At the Majestic as the special at
traction for the balance OF the week,
beginning today, Manager James
Ginns announces the appearance Of
Marguerite Clark in a funny comedy
entitled THE Amazons," by Arthur
Wing Pinero. showing the dainty little
star as a hoydenish English girl
swaggering about in bows clothes and
full OF pranks and always getting
into scraDos. Those who have seen
Marguerite Clark I'm "Miss George
Washington" viii hardly recognize the
m'sohievous. bo'sterous lad as the
demure lady of fbs. yet the same elc-
ment Of humor runs through the
picture Miss Clark will be seen in 1;
role calling for stunts a la Fairbanks.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-15
NATIONAL THEATRE.

Mr.. Hopkins presents tonight the
greatest mystery Of the screen "The
Voice on the Wire" the man in black.
also the great two-rocl western Amer
lean girl. Tomorrow Robert Warwick
in The Heart OF a Hero" will be
shown.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-15

Because silent men are builders-they
are powerful Want Ad readers and
users.-Adv.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-08
TAKE GERMAN OFF
CHILEAN STEAMER

Lima, Peru. Feb. S.-A British
cruiser late last night stopped the
Chilean steamer Maito short dis
tance of Gallo, boarded her and took
on Captain Krauss, marine superin-
tendent OF the Kosmos line Ger
man steamship firm. Krauss was
charged by the British officers, ac-
cordlng to information here today,
with giving Germany Information rel
ative to the cargo and the sailing
time of the Peruvian sailing ship
Lorton.
Krauss was declared to be a a'secret
agent OF the German admiralty, -
whose activities have been under sus-
picion for some time. His arrest
was hailed In Lima with satisfaction.
The public here is anti-German and
the unbridled submarine policy an
nounced by the German government
has served to increase this hostility.
No disorders have yet been reported.
The entire Peruvian press reports
the protest which has been deter
mined upon by the Chilean govern
ment against Germany's new order,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-08
MRS. v|SCONT|| IS
W|ThESSATP PROBE
The woman of Mystery" In Note
Leak Probe Refuses to Tell
source of information

Washington. Feb. S.--A fragile lit
tle woman. very fashlonably gowned.
about 80 TO 40 years old. though OBJ
vionsiy badly frightened and ex-
tremely nervous. this afternoon de.
fled the house note leak probers to
make her tell where she got her
information that wv. W. Price. WASH
ington newspaper man got 5000 as
= go-between for Presidential Secre-
tary Tumulty."
The woman was the much h-discus-
sed Woman Of Mystery" Mrs. Ruth
Thomsson visconti.
Mrs. visconti forced an executive
session before she would give any
names. and gave them then only after
being promised they would not be
published.
Shortly thereafter. Price took the
stand. On previous occasions. force
ful and some times defiant when
questioned. Price broke down utterly
today. He wept openly as he replied
to questions regarding his most in
timate family and personal business
affairs.
Prices breakdown came when At
torney Wmpple. in thunderous tones
demanded where he got 1860. which
Price deposited at local bank last
month.
II got II honestly" Price sobbed
brokenly. 1--WE live very cheapiy At
home. and I have saved from my sal
ary and made a little at real estate
transactions.
Price said he always was care
full TO separate his news work from
his "slde Jobs" Of supplying tips"
to Chicago brokerage houses. He ad-
mitted receiving from several Of these
firms S25 n month and said one had
sent him n Christmas present" OF
s25,.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-08
Tw0 MEASURES MEET FAVOR IN
IbwER BRANCH or STATE
LEGIsLATURE
SWEENEY BILL MOST DRASTIC
Would Prohibit Smoking Of the
"Pillr as Well a. Pre-
vent Its Importation
Into the State

Salem. Feb. S.-Two anti cigarette
laws were passed by the state house
OF Representatives today.
One---the Sweeney Ibdil-ab absolutely
prohibits the smoking and selling Of
cigarettes In Oregon. It was passed
by o vote Of IS to 20.
The Stott measure provides that
they shall not be sold to minors.
The Sweeney Law Ii said to be un-
constitutional. as II forbids the Inn
portation Of cigarettes In this state.
4 hot debate preceded the voting.
Representative Burton declared that
al tobacco users were filthy. He
said:
II have seen animals who smoked
like men and drank whiskey like
mon. but II you would take an anger
and bore q quarter OF an inch you
would hit plain dog"
Representative Forbes replied that
Man school marms were simon-pure
pinheads. and boobs."
The senate has not yet acted on
the bills.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-08
TO ALWAYS WAIT
FOR THE FACTS
President Says snap Judgment WIN
Not He Taken, But Fun Informa-
ton VIII Re Sought

Washington. Feb. s.-That he will
await all facts in the California cass
and that there have been NO new de.
velopments, was the statement Pres.
ident Wilson made to inquirers after
visiting the secretaries Of state. wal
and navy this afternoon. After max.
Ing his last call. on Secretary Ian,
sing, he came out smiling. stopped
for . moment to chat with newspaper
men and to let them know thsre bad
been no new untoward incidents IN
the international situation.
The president was emphatic in tell.
ing them. I've will always wait fol
the facts"
At that time, as far as was known
the state department had received nc
oficial word regarding the killing oi
the American negro. George Wash.
ington. on the British ship Turino
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-08
FLEET or Is BRITISH, FRENCH
AND ITALIAN SHIPS
SAILED TODAY
BT7lEaPs ACT IS ESCORTS
Neutral vcssels VIII Follow in ths
Wabe Of the Guarded
Vessels Across the

Norfolk. Va. Feb. s.---Loaded 70
the gunwales with war munitions,
cotton and general supplies for the
entente allies. : fleet Of Is British.
French and Italian ships, sail and
steam. LETT Virginia ports today.
Twenty-Five miles OF shore. allied
warships picked the cargo boats up
and will convoy them.
The munitions-laden ships have
been concentrating at the mouth 81
Chesapeake nay since Sunday. Others
from Baltimore and points along he
'coast are sailing to Join the flsst.
\ II was said in shipping circles hare
today. the allies have adopted : plan
Of conveying cargo boats IN squad
rons Of ten Or more hereafter. n
Several Danish. Dutch ana Swed-
ish ships are keeping close trail BE-
hind the guarded vessels.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-08
RECRUITING IS NOT
HURRIED BY CRISIS

San Francisco. Feb. Prospects
OF war with Germany are not u stim-
ulus TO recruiting. army. navy and
marine corps officers said today.
SO many crises have stirred the
country within the last three years
that young Americans no longer flock
to the recruiting stations on the pros
pects OF active service.
Recruiting here is brisk, but no
brisker since tho break with Germany
than It was for many weeks before.
The regular quota for this army
recruiting district is 125 men a
month, During January II furnished
$50 men. The marine corps demands
1875 men month from San Fran
cisco. Its recent production has av-
eraged between so and 60.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-08
GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE TO
PERMIT GERMAN ANBAs-
sAD0R TO RETURN
SAIL on FREDERICK VIII FEB l3|
All German Consuls In the United
States Arc Included, But
Ship Must Touch st
Halifax

Washington. Feb. s.--SGreat Brit
ain and France today granted safe
conduct to German Ambassador Won
Bernstortf.
The British government stipulated
that In returning home. Bernssorif
and his stan should touch at Halifax
for examination Of pal erf
This avoids routing the ship BY way
Of Falmouth and throrgh the German
submarine area,
BarnstorH will sail on the Fred
erick VIII February IS from New
York. touch at Halifax and then skirt
the north Of the Shetland islands
and then down the Norwegian coast
to Christiania.
There is no. need for other safe
conducts from other allied govern
ments. Il was stated.
The safe conducts are for Bern
storR. his personal and en-
bassy employees and all German con.
suls In the United States.
Former General Consul Bopp at
San Francisco will not be permitted
to depart under the general safe con-
duct, since he has been convicted OF
violation OF United States statute
and his case is now pending npon an
appeal.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-08

holding of passports. II was admitted
at the state department that yester.
day they had received a message In
dicating Gerard's detention, but Of
ficials insisted that subsequent cables
apparently cleared up that difficulty,
indicating Gerard would leave
soon" f4
Oficials said the California sink
ing might be the overt act" neces-
sary to convince the president that
the imperial government. is, indeed.
bent on carrying out to the letter
the "wilful prosecution OF the ruth
less naval program" announcement
OF which caused Wilson to sever re-
lations. ,sttl
The fact that no Americans per-
ished. was simply a case Of pure
luck" officials admitted. The spirit
and intent Of Germany. they declare,
was openly displayed. regardless of
the personnel of the passenger list.
On the other hand those who Know
the presidents mind and purpose in
the present crisis, declare emphatic
ally there must be no vestige OF
doubt, no question whatever as to
the case being a clear-cut violation
OF American rights before actual war
fare will result. N ptft
Should the president adopt n
course of war, he must be able. they
hold. to depend on the backing OF a
united country. II Is pointed out
that the danger Of the loss OF an AM
erican life on the high seas. is daily
diminishing,
As was anticipated, the presidents g
action In breaking with Germany has
accomplished the same result as an
open warning to American travellers
and American ship owners to remain
In port.
With the seas cleared Of Ameri-