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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-20
Current Editorial Comment

In tho North. mob violence is
visited on all the negroes in the
community where the riotinE oc-
ours whereas. in the South, IT is
only individual negro rrIminoIS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-20

The Kaiser's arrogant attempt
10 COW and terrorize the whole
world by inhuman and indis-
eliminate frightfulness Is a sorry
failure. 1t has resulted only in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-20

When the men Of Russia, rich and Door.
princes and peasants, subscribe to a loan OF
Sl''oo'ooO 900 with which to sustain an un-
certain ana unstable provisional government.
we may well regard the new republic az solid
force in this war Men do not yo,unt,,i,v
invest their money in an enterprise unless 4
commands their confidence. They do not
"i'iihgiy surrender their earnings 10 their
government unless their heart Is in It's future
ana !ts fate. The allied world WAS thrilIod
ny the rencarnation OF the Russian armies
But II Is to DO doubted IL this wonderful r..
wal or the fighting spirit. after all, mas
uoeper s'shihcance than the patriotism Of
the people at home WHO contributed Al snh
100000 at a single stroke for tho sunro,t ~,
their forces in the nsld. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-20

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS Tho Times
Dispatch, and individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-20

: Entered January 81, 1905, ut tho Post-Oncc Mt
Richmond. W., IA second class nntter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-20

rEi.ErMONE; Randolph I.
Private ksranCh EAvhapxe
connecting with all depart
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-20

In discussing the censorship
ana the attack OF German sub
marines on the American trans.
norts on their way to France. the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
No LABOR GAY JOY
FOR This CROWD
Wilmingtonians Caugh t
Speeding TO Atlantic
City Are Arrested
ONE OF PARTY
GOES TO PRISON

While County Detective Doran' OF
Camden, y. j., was on an automobile
tour OF the county districts early yes
,erday seeking hlghwaymen who have
been active in Camden county for sew
gral months he arrested party oil
sutomohllsts he characterized ms JOY
riders" on their way TO Atlantic CITY
io spend Labor nay. Timothy j. shea'
pa wears old. and David Whitaker, both
of this city, were taken before a JUS
tlce of the peace at Magnolia where
Whitaker was fined $40 on a charge
,f reckless driving and Shea was sent
10 iall for Ten days on a charge OF dis
orderly conduct I'm interfering with the
arrest. Two other members Of the
party were thrown out Of the ofhce Tor
using abusive language.
Instead Of continuing the Journey u
,he shore, the sulom0bilists spent the
remainder Of the day In an unsuccess.
'il effort 10 have shea released from
ho county prison. They were pre-
pared 20 pay q fine That was not ac
cepted The men had a hearing at
o'clock IN the morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
BULLET SHOT AT TARGET
HITS PREACHER IN BREAST

Thoughtlessly shooting a small o.
calibre life in the yard In the rear Of
his home, No. ii06 West street, this
morning. Christian Hansen, aged i6
years was So Interested in hitting the
centre OF his target ON Che fence ;hst
he did not think of he possibility Of
the bullets going through me boards.
one 90 the bullets. however. after
pl0Wlng through the bull's-cyc kept
on moving, and INC spent ball struck
Joseph n Clark. a Negro local preach
or of Ezion w. T.. Church, I'm the right
breast, making q slight flesh wound.
Clark lives at 80. il05 Tatnali street
and the rear yards 'of The two proper
iie- are separ9lcd by me fence which
held the boys target Clark was
stopping over, pouring some cracked
corn from a basin 10 feed his chickens
when the spent BAN struck him a
glancing blow in The right breast and
/ then dropped inside his clothing. The
( ball was found caught by the top Of
/ his stocking
Hansen was arrested by Patrolman
Devinney and remanded 20 the custody
OF the JuyJiile Court, on a charge OF
assault and battery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
LabOr's Aims Are the Aims of Our
Country, Says Samuel GOmperS

the realization OF the hope for inter-
nationalsm.
I-abor's stake In this war y the
stake OF every free man and OF every
lover OF liberty. The whole world
history Of bitter struggling for free
dom, justice, democracy and human
ity.
There is no better earnest uf the
pure fdealism OF the American Gov
ernment ia This war than is found IN
its relations with the labor movemen1
The labor movements absolute de-
yotion TO tho cause Of democracy and
freedom-to the cause Of the people
everywhere-is beyond all question.
in nearly all boards or commissions
/ in the governments machinery for
war the labor movement IS represent
ed by men OF its own selection. and
its extension IS assured
Here we have harmony OF aims.
Here we have a unity OF action
And so. because the American
labor movement Is so filed with the
spirit OF freedom. so filled with the
craving for democracy, political and
industrial, its aims IN this war can
be for nothing less than a worldwide
democracy. IL will never rest salts
l CONTINUED on Page SKI
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03

this war Is. confederation Of the aims
Of q new power.
Primarily labor's aims are the aims
Of Americu ior there d n Singular unity
Of p,irposc and thought among t'e
American people concerning this war.
The organized labor movement Is
democratic and iniernationalist 10
The core: lis aspirations reach the
highest peaks OF human freedom and
the greatest, nreadths of human
thought. There are no bounds 10 the
ideals OF the working people. Though
often inarticulate their dreams are
unbounded. their desires inclusive 0t
everything good end beautiful
But the labor movement 10 practical
In its dealing with present conditions.
1T Is compelled to be practical An
impractical labor movement would be
the highest delight Of labor's foes.
Labor knows today that the high
EST alleEruce 20 the noble cause OF
internationally lies In loyalty to the
American republic and It's institutions
OF freedom and democracy Labor i'
loyal TO this repuhic-intensey loyal
and Joyous in the opportunity TO
serve II and thus help extend the
blessings Of democracy and freedom %
other lends. Labor sees in that way
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
LAROR DAY SRRvICE.

Labor Sunday was ce'ebrnted In
Eastlake Presbyterian Church last
evening by a special service. The
pastor, the Rev. Hurry Cunningham
preached on the theme, "Jesus--the
Mechanic" Text. Merk 6-3: us Not
This the Carpenter"
Mr.. Cunningham pointed out that
az the beginning OF the Christian era
the social life was on a deplorable
state. There we're three classes. the
Patricians. the rich and the slaves.
who did all the work, and the Plebe-
ians. There was no honest wage.
Then came the carpenter OF Nazareth
and gave great sicndard principles 10
Sc, social conditions right The relie-
on ~ Christ has ieveled Nd the race
kr Cunningham sssd, ..
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
sweeney FINED S. FOR
RIDING ON POWDER TRAIN

Joseph Myers and James Davis, a
Negro, were sentenced TO serve ten
days in the workhouse each, in the
Municipal Court this morning, on charges
Of vaersncy.
william Sweeney, who was taken of
p. and J.. powder train; Robert Jul-
lock. whose peaceful slumbers between
the rails ON the main line Of the same
railroad were ended bv the rescuing
hand Of a special officer. and John Ne
Oullough. who went 10 he'd on a truck
A. the depot. were fnsd s. and costs
each, on charges of trespass. ioserp
Gaicski was also fined So for similar
ofiensc.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
TREAT FOR BOARD
No. z nationals
Men Will be Entertained by
Board Irrespective Of
Other Farewells
NO PLAN YET FOR
GENERAL SEND OFF

Almost no activity was apparent at
the offices Of the exemption boards in
the old Court House today. Nearly all
OF the board members were enjoying
the holiday, and only a few Of the
clerks were present to attend to the
small amount Of work necessitated by
few men, who came in TO have their
cases attended TO-
Practically all Of the men, summon
ed 10 report for military duty at the
offices of the local boards tomorrow
have acknowledged the receipt or
their orders. and in most cases have
sent I'm requests to be allowed 10
sleep a, home under the agreement
that they shall not travel more than
an hours Journey away from the
board headquarters.
Nothing has been done 20 give any
OF the men a send-off en- masse. ana con
siderable disappointment Is felt al the
Offices Of the local boards that the men
Of the National Army should be 50 ne
elected while an the principal cities
IN This vicinity are planning some sorl
Of function in honor of the men.
Daniel !. Ferren, Of Board No. >
however, has seen 10 n that The me'
picked by his board TO he the WI
mington vanguard OF the N0tlona
Army are not sent away without SOM
nitlng tribute and TO this end. he an
Or. OstrO. Of the same board, hSN
arranged for a dinner TO be given 70
the selectives and the boards ofic
force tomorrow night at $50. Il
Hanna's cafe. Mayor John w. Lawson
Thomas F. Bayard and E. NJ. Davis Wi
deliver short addresses.
The local board for Division No.
! is doing this on its own initiative
! and is in no way connected wit
whatever else may be gotten up 70
a The men, should something be ar
ranged at the eleventh hour.
Tomorrow morning at II o'cloc
will see the first group OF men repoT
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
Local MAN Loses HIS
Cash after CAMDEN FIGHT

John Buikowskl. Of this city. re-
ported 90 the Camden police yesterday
that while on visit 30 Camden le
was held up and robbed Of six s2U
gold pieces and'a s. bin at Louis aud
Mechanic streets.
Wasislaw BaguseWsk, Of No. 1i2 At
lsntic avenue. and Adam PolusA. Or
No iiii Lewis street were arrested
They admitted 30 The police they had
been IN a 0ght with the man. but de-
nied taking the money
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
ILLINOIS TROOPS
mobilize TO END
peace GABFEST
Chicago'S Mayor Faces Both
Impeachment and Grim
inal Prosecution
PERMITTED conference IN
DEFIANCE OF Governor

By The United Press
CHICAGO. Sept 3.-State troops
and fedoralizod militia were mobl-
ized in Chicago today and .ts mayor
faces criminal prosecution or inn
peachmcnt as n result Of tho con
ference OF the Peoples Council ~
America for Democracy and Terms OK
Peace, held here yesterday afternoon.
The city was practically under
martial low SO far as pacihst meet
ings were concerned.
The conference was made possible
through orders OF Mayor Thompson,
issued In defiance OF Governor Low
den. The governor had interrupted
Saturdays preliminary meeting by
ordering the Chicago police 20 dis
perse the pacihsts Thompson was az
/ his Lake Forest home et the time. He
was panied with what he regarded as
an unwarranted assumption OF his
own rights. He not only counter
manded Lowden's orders OF YESTERDAY
but directed Police Chief SchuettleI
10 afford the conference every protec-
ton.
With the Mayor and police on thei
side the pacifsts began their confercnc
which had been barred from Mime
sofa. North Dakota, Wisconsin. Uta
and Illinois. at 2.30. The Governor wa
apprised Of this There were no Stat
troops in Chicago, and at 3 O'Clock b
ordered four companies Of the Mint
Illinois Infantry. stationed In Spring
field. 10 this city. They arrived .
9.2O. but the meeting had adiourn'
at G50
Several Of the iacinsts ~-nrrked oui
mt Fort Dearborn when they learned
, tho troops arrival 70 was said The
had lett the city.
3 a majority of the delegates. howey'
y were siin here. and it was believed
Il (Continucd on Page Twol
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
FAIR IN
State S HISTORY
GETS UNDER WAY
Alluring Display of Farm
Products and Prize Cattle
Interest Crowd
RUNNING RACES ON
The NIGHT PROGRAM

The Delaware State Ealr at Wawsset
Park opened ITS gates This morning
upOn an aluring vista of exhibits,
sparkling Midway attractions, sleek
rows Of comfortable prize cattle perky
prize poultry and spirited and beauti-
ful horses, with a promise OF automo-
blo races this afternoon and running
races this evening, 90 say nothing OF
band concerts and fireworks. Ideal
weather, cool and sunny, made a good
luck beginning which fair ohlclals
hope win continue through the week.
Crowds Of visitors from all over the
state, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
Maryland, passed through the gates OF
the Fair by noon, and were delighted
10 find the exhibits all in place. This
has meant careful planning by oihclals
and hard work by employees. but they
were we'll repaid by the satisfaction OF
the crowds. There was happy, holiday
spirlt on the part OF the visitors. and
cordial hospitality shown by exhibi-
tors and oflclals that made the Fair
place where all people were neigh
borly and life a fine thing TO be en-
ioying.
The exhibits this year are moro elab-
orate than ever.
I Tho oranges at Stanton, Newport.
Newark. Ilockessln and Talleyyille
have exhibits Of produce raised by
members that are q source OF pride
10 tho farmers OF the state. For the
best exhibit 10y a grange, 500 Is offered
with a second prize OF $50.
Anna Held, actress. is expected "a
be visitor at the fair on wednesday
lafiernoon. Miss Held will ride IN or
lauionohile which was used TO carrS
Field Marshal Jofre OF France
Through the streets Of New
York on his recent visit there. MIS-
Yeld met the marshal during her tw'
tContlnued on I.sse Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
Citizens TAKE
DAY OFF TO PAY
HONOR TO labor
Union Workers Holding
Celebration at Shellpot
Park This Afternoon
PUBLIC BUILDINGS and
MANY PLANTS CLOSED

Labor Day broke fair and fairly
cooLI All plans for the holiday I'm
honor of Americas workers had been
laid hours before. and tho deserted
tsnect Of the streets I'm the early
nofning gave a decidedly holiday ap-
rea,ance.
An the city, county and Federal
buildings and many industrial plants
closed for the day. The postohcs
was closed No deliveries OF mail
wars made and there was only one
collection. made at 8 o'clock this
mfning. Ono city department did not
rebgnize tho day. this Being the ash
collecting department. OF the street
and Sewer Department.
The holiday will bo appropriate y
pbelrved by the labor unions OF the
citvlat a celebration at Shellpot PARK
this Afternoon and tonight. And IN
addition to this, many holiday
pleasure seekers will attend the open
inc OF tho state Fair, at Wawase'
park. There were many early Wis
,tors AZ the Fair grounds, large
number being from out OF town.
baseball will come into It's shar'
m attention and many good gemel
are scheduled for this afternoon. II
,ddlflon 90 tho Brandywlne-Nandeve
zame at Front and Union streets
where a portion OF the receipts Wi
he for the benefit OF THE EVENlN1
JOURNAL Our Boys IN France 10
bacco Fund" The marshes and WOOD
,d bywa,s IN the country were Ais
well patronized by spOrtsmen. an
l,e woods echoed to the sound OF
Sombardment at the "Reedies.'
The labor celebration VIII be mar
pd by an old fashioned basket picni
n shellpot Park and union workine
vii do their "bit' for the soldierl
rs Manager Henry has agreed
Continued on Page Two
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
RUN INTO FIRE PLUG
TO AVOID COLLISION

, IN an effort to prevent head on
collision with another automobile at
Twenty-third and Washington streets
a, noon yesterday. an automobile
bearing Maryland license No. 5lS24'
coilided with a nre plug on the side
walk in front Of The home Of William
Lyons Jr.. No. 22is Washington
street
The plug was broken but no ono IN
the machine was injured.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
HENRY BARTELL KILLED
UNDER falling WALL

Henry Bartell. a 63-year-old man. liv-
ing at Guyenoourt. was fatally injured
at that place this morning by a founda-
tion wall falling upon him. He was
rushed TO the Delaware Hospital, but
was dead when he reached the insti-
tuition
l.. Robertson was treated at the Del
aware Hospital this morning for a cut
over the left eye, and Harold McClone
for a cut on the left foot.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
hundreds VIEW BIC
melon At STATE FAIR
Spirited Contest Will IL.
crease Tobacco Fund for
Soldiers in France
HOW MANY SEEDS
DOES 1T CONTAIN :

One OF the features Of tho sta''
Fair. which opened oday. is the novel
watermelon contest The big melor
attracted the attention Of hundreds cl
early visitors. and many remarks
were heard as 20 the number OF seeds
it probably contained.
This contest, from It's very simpn
city, should appeal 10 every visitor
az the Fair. That the proceeds 90
10 such a splendid moyemen. as IHt
EVENING JOURNALS Campaign for
"Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund
only makes the appeal the stronRer
The melon Is at the booth of NJ i-
lard r. Davis, in Exhibition Fall
Look al IL and make your os .matf
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
Liberals
WORK FOR REFORMS
Influenced by Wilson Note,
They Want People TO
Name Peace Terms
SOCIALISTS WILL
CONTINUE FIGHT
BY CARL D. GROAT,
tied Press stan Correspondent.

United Press stan Nolieeiunuo"''
WASHINGTON. Sept. 3.-Germany 5
Liberals have started 20 make Ger
many acceptable as conferee at the
peace table.
state Department advices today from
neutral nations near Germany showed
that the Liberals are impressed win
President Wilson's note, upon elimi-
nation OF autocracy and that they are
urging reforms which would make the
German people-not fhe kalser-the
real peqce makers.
Ampined press comment from Ger
man and Dutch papers indicated hat
CONTINUED on Page Two
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
FINE nm FOR ASSAULT.

When William Butler. Negro. was ar
rairned in Municipal Court this morn
inr on a charge OF assault and battery
on Artie Harris. Negress. on Saturday
night. she testified that Williab had
struck her several times Gin the alley
Much questioning located the alley at a
point on Elizabeth street.
William thereupon was fined SO and
rorfr
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
ENGINE HITS MOTOR TRUCK.

While leaving the Pennsylvania Rail-
road shops at the Todd's Cut entrance,
over private crossing, on Friday after
noon, tho motor truck belonging TO the
railroad company, and which is used be-
tween the shops and tho freight and
passenger stations in this city, wos
struck by a southbound Delaware road
train and badly damaged. NO one was
injured.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
CASE AGAINST pALEsE POSTPONED.

Charged with violating the city mar
ket ordinances by not removing his
stand from the street markets at the
hour prescribed by law on Saturday,
Michael Palese was arralgned In Mu-
niclpal Court this morning. AZ the re-
quest Of his attorney, the hearing was
continued until September A.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
THREE rTNED N CITY COURT.

Charles Benz. Negro, was fined 300
and costs or six months In the work
house. when no was convicted in Mu-
nicipsl Court this morning on a charge
OF carrying concealed an automatic
pistol. Benz had no comment TO make
when arraigned.
John Timmons was fined $40 and
costs for swearing IN the street.
Charged with assault and battery
on Truman Applegate, small boy.
Elizabeth Applegate was fined $40 anu
costs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
pARocmAI sCH0OL OpENING.

The parochial schools n me Catholic
churches of ihe city will follow th"
example NJ the public schools In post
poning their opening, owing io ihe cnl
ployment of pupils on farms. The ma
ioriiy Of the psrochial schools viii
opsn on September Il. ...-..-sAs.s
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03

While bound for BrandyNyine springs
late last night trolley car OF the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Traction
Company jumped ihe track at Rrack-EX
and collidej with a pole. Tho pole'
was broken or. but none Of thc pas
sengers In thc car were injured
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
MEXICO WILL REMAIN NEUTRAL.

By United Press.
xrco CITY, Sept s-Renswed assurance that Mexico would
remain completely neutral world the outstanding
pon in President Caranas message the Mexican Congress
accorded discussion here today The message was read at last
nights opening session.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
LOOKINC non sLUGGER.

Struck on .he head B. Colbert. Of No.
iii9 Orange street. was admitted Go she
Delaware Hospital last Saturday night
for treatment The police are seeking
Herbert Matthews. who is alleged 90
have assaulted Colbert.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03

a voice at the table where matters are
decided for the American people.
That is one Of the great things that
make this war unlike any previous war.
labor has never had a voice in any
other war.
So consideration Of labor's aims in
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
CARNIVAL A SUCCESS.

Although Scott NJ. z. Church carni-
val was held between showers last
week. diligent work on the part OF
executives and liberal patronage from
the public. netted a good sum Tor
the church. The carnival closed on
Saturday evening.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
EINFn FnR SPEEDING.

Charged with speeding his motor
cycle up French street yesterday at the
rate ot 30 miles an hour. Theodore g.
Evans was fined s25 and costs I'm Mu-
nicipal Court this morning
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
SLIGHT SUNDAY TIRE.

Fire OF unknown origin called the
district nremeu 10 the Wilson commits
sion house. No 3i6 King street. last
o., ening The fremcn were not needed.
however The alarm vas struck from
BOX i7i By nanisl Patterson. soldier
Of Fort DUPONT
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
ENGLAND OBSERVES cmEs NEUTRALITY.

by The United Press.
BuENos AIRES. sept 3The greatest curiosity was aroused
here today over the Of the British cruiser
not to visit Buenos Aires announcing would drop anchor
here the ahp approached the hSbor huns around all o's
saturday of the port and then departed out to sea-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03

NN NN" NNNNa
devotees. II is a
POW or with which all
must reckon, whether
i'm plans OF war or
plans for peace.
The labor move
ment does not hold
itself 20 he a power
ABOVE all other
power - our Govern
rnent. for example.
But IL holds itself TO
be a power WITH
IN our Government
one Of the organic
parts that 60 to
make up our Gov
ernment, and ss
such ENTITLED "a
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
AMERICAN SCHOONER SUMMARIZED.

AMETlCAN SCHOONER sUBMAHINED
By The United Press.
WASHINGTON sept 3-Atacked stormy weather and sheied
all night the American Carl F. cessy submarncd
August 2s the Department advised today The crew
was saved The oa messages telling Of the cressys fate pic
u,ed thrilling baite-one Of the sames recorded with
submarine The superior speed and endurance the ubOat
however won out in the end. =