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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS IN
CONVENTION this week

The certified public accountants OF
Delaware. Maryland and Virginia Will
bold their annual convention at the
Hotel dupont on Tuesday and We'd
nesdav OF this week About seventy
FIVE members and guests are expected
to attend. a,4-
Clifford T.. Iszard, Peter 7. Wrlgh',
Will A. Clader, T. Whitney lszard ana
W IT Van Hekle, OF Wilmington. has
MANNED for a full two-days program
With the usual round Of entertain
ment.
business sessions will be held on
Tuesday and Wednesday. at whlcn
technical papers on accounting SUB
iects will be read. The formal ban
0uet will be held at the Hotel du-
Pont on Tuesday evening, at whlch
w. Sanders Davies. president OF the
American Institute of Accounts, and
A p. Richardson. the executive sec
retary OF the institute. both OF New
York City. will make addresses.
Wednesday afternoon sight seeing
trim will be made TO points OF inter
est in and about Wilmington. Places
with historic associations. and the
NUMEROUS large industrial plants
with which this city abounds will be
visited. -,
on Wednesday night dinner will
be given to the visitors at the VII
mington Country Club. Harvey ;
Chase. certified public accountant OF
Boston. will speak on Finances oi
states and the Nation and ]. Porter
Joplin, Of Chicago. ex-president o.
the national association, will make
an address.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
HEAVY EASTER MAIL.

So heavy was the mail at the post
office on Saturday that the force had to
work almost as hard as it did Christmas
week. Postmaster English devoted the
whole of Friday and Saturday to get
ting out the Easter mails. As result
every piece of mail was out of the Office
by Saturday night, and yesterday per-
ishable matters that arrived during the
night were delivered.
In order TO give this service, it was
necessary for the clerks in the Office to
work double shifts on Friday, and at
times the number of persons standing
before the stamp windows equalled that
of last Christmas. This was true be-
tween G and s o'clock, when four win
dows were opened. An employe was
stationed IN the corridor to keep the
aisles open and to direct the patrons.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
ny CARL d. GROAT,

lulteu ffeSs Stdlt correspondent.
WASHINGTON. April 9.-Arrange-
ments for full war cooperation be-
tween the United States and the AL
lies may be completed this week.
A number OF conferences are anticl-
pated at the State. War and Navy
Building between representatives Of
the allied powers. particularly naval
agents, and the heads OF American
navy and diplomatic services.
The cooperation is TO be hearty
and thorough Preliminary discus
sion thereof started Saturday. con-
tinued yesterday and doubtless other
meetings will be held today.
For the present. it is likely that the
American navy will direct its efforts
at clearing a part OF the Atlantic
from submarines and raiders, giving
the Allies a greater freedom OF ac-
tion than has been possible without
American aid.
incidentally. reports OF one or
more raiders in the Atlantic persisted
again today though the navy idea
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
White man UNCONSCIOUS
UNDER SNOW BLANKET

Suffering from exposure a white
man named Lang, but whose first
name was not obtained, because he is
unconscious, was found lying under
a wagon about 100 feet west Of the
causeway, near the old ball park early
today. The man was covered with
snow and apparently had been lying
outdoors all night.
One foot was minus a shoe and a
stocking According to the police
crew who removed the man to the
Delaware Hospital. residents along
the causeway said they had noticed
people looking under the wagon yes
terday afternoon. and it is thought
that the man was there then.
Attendants at the hospital said
the mans condition was critical
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
FIRE WRECKS HOME DAY
after FAMILY MOVES IN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. April 9-The Robbins
Hose Company was called out late
Saturday evening TO the Swartzenbur-
ger farm, about two and one-half
miles west OF Dover. where the House
had caught Ere, presumably from an
incubator in the cellar. The dwellinq
was almost destroyed. Smoke from the
cellar was so dense that it drove the
family from the building before they
could save anything. The family had
moved into the home on last Friday,
having but recently purchased the
farm. The Hose Company prevented
the flames from reaching the outbuild-
ings.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
ACCORDION MUSIC COT
These MEN IN TROUBLE

James Formula and Paul Leroy,
charged with disorderly conduct. were
dismissed in the Municipal Court this
morning. The alleged disorderly con-
duct, consisted OF playing tunes on q
brace Of accordions, while going out
Maryland avenue shortly before 2
o'clock yesterday morning.
PatrOlman Laskowski, who gath
cred the men and their instruments
in, testified that when he shut off the
flow OF alleged music, the men threat
ened to cut him up with knives. After
severe lecture, they were released.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
First Step Of Retaliation Against Kaiser for
Sinking Of Steamship Parana and Killing
Of Nationals May be Seizure Of Al Ger
man Ships in HarbOrs---President Of Re-
public Marks Time.
BYH. C. ROBERTSON
United Press Staff Correspondent

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 9-Annowcement of Brazils de-
cision against Germany momenarly expected today
Meanwhile thousands preparing to quit the
country.
First step Of retaliation against Germany for sinking OF the
Brazilian steamship and killing of Brazilian citizens be
seizure of the steamships Brazilian hsrbors
Officials still Withholding announcement of course
Of action The his ministers conferred today Foreign
Minister Muller declared
"BrazIs action will depend upon her opinion of the
sinking of the Parana regardless of what other
may adopt"
1t was apparent today despite the public demonstrations
in favor of against Germany the government exceedingly
reluctant to sanction such Minister Muller quoted in
one Rio newspaper today asserting that Brazil woud break
atons with Germany only necessary AS against this, Pract
caIlv every Brazilian newspaper is demanding
was generally admitted that Brazil has three to
follow:
First-To break relations.
econd-To con6scae all German vessels in Brazilian ports
in retaliation for the unwsrned sinking of the Parsns
Third-To declare
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
FINED FOR TRFSPASS.

Virgil Crampi. arrested by a special
officer of the Philadelphia and Read
ing Railway Company for trespass on
railroad property, was fined S. and
costs IN the Municipal Court this
morning. The officer testified that the
man was intoxicated, and that he was
compelled TO arrest him for his own
safety.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
RICHARD OLNEY dies
after LONG ILLNESS
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
BOSTON, April 9.-Richard Olney,
Secretary OF State during the Cleve-
land administration, died at his home
here late last night. He had been i'll
for some months.
Mr.. Olney was 50 years Of age and
had been in poor health for the last
four years. President Wilson offered
him the Enthusiastically to Great
Britain at the beginning Of his ad-
ministration but Mr. Olney declined
on account OF his advanced age and
resisted all pleadings. He likewise
refused the Presidents proffer Of
governorship of the Federal Reserve
Board.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09

around the German and Austrian
consulates and legations.
President Braz is constantly con-
ferring either individually or jointly
with his cabinet.
German Minister PAUL. said today in
event of break in relations. he would
20 TO Montevideo to await instructions
from his government. Allied Ministers
have agreed on safe conduct for him
and for the legation and consular
staffs.
Drastic orders have gone out to all
Brazilian police officials throughout
the country to prevent disorders. In
many sections feeling runs high
against the Germans. There is con
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
Third-To declare war.

Universal comment on the part OF
the press and the public today held
that the first two steps were simply
forerunners of war and that an I'M
mediate declaration. taking the maj
step. would be better.
Declaration of war by the Onlleu
States has exerted a tremendous e1-
feet here in Brazil. There has beeh
a revival of a Pan-American senti-
ment: for unity of action with tne
United States because it was held
Brazil's interests are closely inter-
woven with Americas.
street demonstrations for war ana
against Germany and Germans con-
tinued throughout today. The Govern
ment has placed heavy guards around
all the German steamships as well as
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
DEPENDANT NOT IN COURT.

The non-support Charge against
George e. Mennele, which was heard
by Judge Churchman in the Municipal
Court some time ago. and continued
until this morning in order to give
the couple time and opportunity to
patch up their differences, was again
continued until tomorrow. because,
due to misunderstanding. Mennele
was not in court this morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
HOME AND SCHOOL MEETING.

The regular meeting OF the Home
and School Association OF Newport
will be held tomorrow evening, in
the school building. The committee
for Arbor day will report and plans
for beautifying the school grounds
will be discussed. Miss Jennie Weaver
OF the Playground Association, will
be the speaker.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
WANT ANDERSON TO RUN.

Former Building Inspector Charles
E. Anderson. of the Sixth ward, has
been requested by business men and
property owners of that ward. to be a
candidate for City Council from that
ward. Mr.. Anderson has not announc-
ed whether he would be a candidate,
however.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
TWENTY THREE MEN IN City
court ON same charge

Twenty-three men were charged in
Municipal Court this morning with
drunkenness. First offenders were dis
missed. and three old offenders, James
Mcclure. Martin J. Hession and Frank
Cloud. the latter making his twenty
frst appearance on this charge, were
ined $40 and costs each.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
MIR. KREBS BUYS NEW HOME.

Sonnon Krebs, son Of Henry ). Krebs.
has purchased the home Of Attorney
General David J. Reinhardt, in the
Highlands Mr.. Krebs will take posses
sion in the coming month.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
FINED FOR PLAYING CRAP.

Benjamin Pajrowski pleading guilty
to playing crap. was sentenced by
Judge Churchman in the Municipal
Court this morning, TO pay a fine of
S. and costs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
vODAY'S VEMPERATURFS.

(At The Evening Journal Ofice.)
500 \. NJ. .... 81 1901 p. NJ. 36
1000 A. NJ. 33 l.30 p. M. SO
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09

THIRTY YEARS FOR DESTROYING WAR MATERIAL.
By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. April s.-wihout discussion bill pro-
v.dlns punishment for de.truction
passed ty he today legislation passed
aimed the activities CT p'oters this country.
The BIZ destruction kinds
railways, wharves railway rmnals muniaons-any
thing that could be u-ernI TO ;he CARRYING on
the reported unanmous,, and carries P'''''
fire Of $4,000 ana thirty years Imprisonment for
ion
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
slihF AUSTRIAN YREIGHTER.

sIitF AUSTRIAN FREIGHTER.
%, tae tinted Press.
PHILADELPHIA April 3. The Austrian re'eher Fran
been tied here since the beginning
European today under orders
lccor Of the Port William H. Berry
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09

Fair tonight and Tuesday;
freezing temperature and
killing frost tonight; rising
temperature Tuesday; strong
northwest winds diminish
ing.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

p. c.. Peterson spent Tuesday in
the twin cities on business.
Miss Stella Hoglund left last Fri
day for a visit with friends at Still
water,
Mrs. E. P. Brogren and baby of
Cottonwood visited in this city over
Sunday.
Mrs. H. P. Johnson of Atwater
visited with relatives here few days
last week.
Mrs. Ida Hultin and son left on
Monday for a visit with her daugh-
ter at Osakis.
Miss Blanche MacNees left Mon
day afternoon for short visit at
Breckenridge.
Mrs. A. P. Losleben was hostess
to the Crown Social Club at her home
this: afternoon.
Emil Lundquist returned to his
home at Svea Tuesday after a few
days visit here.
Mike Economy returned last
Thursday evening from a short stay
in the twin cities.
Mrs. VIM. Hengstler was hostess
to the Women's History Club last
Monday afternoon.
Miss Hildur Gibson left this week
for .GooGhue county to a visit with
relasssa and friends - ag.s..... az
szzllud Smithson Of Hawick arrived
last Saturday afternoon for q visit
with Archie Rasmussen.
AT the meeting of Eastern Star
Monday evening the officers for the
ensuing year were installed.
MIR. Axel T. Johnson was in the
Office today and left a cigar for the
editor on what happened recently.
Miss Anna Berg left last Thurs
day for Minneapolis after spending a
week visiting with her sisters here.
Andrew Peterson left last week
Wednesday afternoon on a business
trip to the twin cities and Chicago.
Earl Hanscom left Tuesday morn
ing for Minneapolis where he will at
tend the Minnesota Institute of Phar-
macy.
Miss Ruth Johnson returned to
her home at Saltwater last Friday
after weeks visit with friends in
this city.
Mrs. Redlin returned to her
home at Fergus Falls Tuesday after
a few days. visit with her daughters
in this city.
MIR. and Mrs.. Arthur Herrmeyer
returned to their home at Proctor, on
Monday after an extended visit at the
Ole Lien home.
Mrs. William Olson of Spicer
spent couple of days last week Wis
iting with her daughter, Mrs. P. M
Peterson in this city.
Miss Ida Sanderson left last Sun
day evening for Minot, N. D., where
she will visit for couple of weeks
with Mrs. Newell Olson.
p. M. Burns and V. E. lawson at
tended the meeting of the State Agri
cultural Society at Minneapolis as re
presentatives of the Kandiyohi Coun
ty Fair Association last week. Mr.
c. O. Bergquist was prevented from
attending.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
OSCAR THOMPSON.

Oscar Thompson, the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Thompson of Green
Lake, died at St. Raphaeps hospital
at st. Cloud Jan. II. He was with
Pfciffer's ice crew, and while on his
return trip was taken ill with pneu-
monia two weeks before his death
and was taken to above named hos
pital for treatment.
The deceased was born in Green
Lake township Jan. %, 1892. Here
his youth was spent. He attended the
common school. He had worked at
we'll drilling. He was assistant clerk
in the postoffice at Willmar last sum
mer. During the winter he was with
the Great Northern ice contractor.
His untimely death is a great blow
to his parents and brothers and sis.
ters. There are seven brothers
Carl, Martin, Elmer, Albin, William,
Josephh and Newman, and three sis.
ters-Julia, Amanda and Ellen. The
stricken family has the heartfelt
sympathy of the community in their
sorrow.
The funeral occurred Monday, Jan
Is, at the Green Lake church, Rev. I
A. Johanson officiating. The inter
ment took place in the church GENE
terry adjoining. The pail bearers were
Joseph Brattland, Alfred Kloster
Harry Hanson, Albert Olson and Johr
Anderson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
Sperry-Rasmussen.

Walter J. Sperry and Miss Clara
Rasmussen surprised their friends
last Wednesday evening by quietly
slipping over to the Presbyterian
manse, where Rev. w. B. Jones per-
formed the ceremony that made them
man and wife. They were attended
by Arthur T. Otos and Miss Vigerta
Rasmussen, a sister of the bride.
On Thursday evening a wedding
dinner was given at the home of the
brides parents on Third street to a
few intimate friends of the families.
The contracting parties are both we'll
known in this city, and are popular
members of the younger set. They
will make their home here, this being
the headquarters of the groom, who
is a conductor on the Sioux City divis-
ion.
The Tribune joins with their many
friends in extending best wishes 20
them, as they launch forth on the
matrimonial sea.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
MoIdenhauer=Redlin.

William Mouldenhauer of this city
and Miss Lydia Redlin of Fergus
Falls were united in marriage at the
latter place last week Wednesday
They went from there to the twin cit
les, returning to this city the follow
ing day. On Thursday they were en-
tertained at family dinner at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Ferguson, the
bride being a sister of Mrs. Ferguson
Mr.. and Mrs. Moldenhauer have
rooms in the old Post Office building
and will be at home to their many
friends after the first of February
The Tribune joins with their many
friends in extending congratulations
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
STATE ORGANIZER
MAKES ADDRESS HERE
n. s. Randall Of the Non-Par.
tisan League Speaks Of the
Movement Saturday.

The cold and blustry weather Sat
urday cut down the attendance at the
meeting arranged for the Farmers
Non-Partisan League at the court
house. Still there were about a hun.
dred farmers and city people present
to hear Mr.. N. S. Randall, who has
charge of the work Of the OrganiZa-
,tiOn in Minnesota, expound the gos-
I pei Of the new movement. Those who
attended were not disappointed. Mr..
Randall is a fluent talker, who knows
his subject from to z. He did not
beat a. out the bush. The Non-Partisan
for and by the farmers to enable them
to use their political power to obtain
those things which they consider ne
cessary to protect their interests.
The movement was an OutgrOWth OF
stern necessity, which was conceived
in North Dakota, in order to wrest the
political power from the politicians
who had refused to carry out the
wishes Of the people. The speaker
outlined the fight which has been
made for years in North Dakota and
told how after each supposed victory
by the people, the politicians had
found some way to thWart them. Fin
ally the Non-Partisan League was
formed and in the first campaign
swept the State for Governor, Judges
of the Supreme Court and members
OF the legislature. The eyes Of the
world are now upon North Dakota to
see what the people will do with their
new-found power. One point new to
us was that the League had the en-
dorsement and had the cooperation of
the North Dakota Federation of Lab
or in their fight, and expect to enlist
their support in this state. The
speaker took broad view Of econ
omic conditions. He said the inter-
ests of all producers, whether farm
"ars or laborers, are Identical. In this
connection he took a rap at the Sears
Roebuck concern, which he said paid
starvation wages to girls and labor in
their factories while they distributed
millions in dividends to their stock
holders.
Mr.. Randall first paid his respects
to the newspapers. He said most of
the newspapers, especially the metro
polttan dailies, seemed to exist main
ly for the purpose Of deceivihg the
public. They are controlled by the
powerful interests who profit by the
excessive tolls they take by the con-
troll of the instruments Of commerce.
Mr.. Randall used many striking IL
Illustrations to illuminate his logic. He
devoted most of his time to discus
sing the exemption of farm improve
ments from taxation, tonnage tax
on ore production, rural credit banks,
in the discussion of which he scored
the national banking system as giving
special privileges to the bankers, state
terminal elevators and flour mills,
state hail insurance, etc. Using chalk
on a blackboard he brought out strik'
ing facts regarding the manner in
which farmers are being robbed in
the grading Of grain and in pork and
beef packing, etc.
Mr.. Randall several times addressed
himself to business men in the aud
iehce. Why is it, he asked, that To-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
characters follows:

The cast OF characters follows:
1rma crosby ........... .Thelma Cole
DehOVen... ...............H. G. Young
Dlck1e Doodle ....... Lars Petersen
henry Gau ...... Albert Nordstrom
Wlulam Lloyd ........ Homer Chase
Mrs. Hasklns Grace Sperry
Hetue Haskins Edna Magnuson
Seth Haskins .:.......C. A. Gardner
The Princess of Poe. -. .Helga Berg
Mrs. Soupley ...:.:... Hazel Benson
Doc. HEAVIER 90. Harold Severinson
MRS. Wringer. Myrtle p, Olson
Mrs. Crosby ..,.... .Helga Peterson
James (The Butler). Russell curran @
Sprites attendants to the Primo
ess)-Helen Ohsberg, Esther Volk.
Helen Chard, Gladys Benson, Leone
Parkins, Mildred Parkins, Lorena
Mattson and Irene Parsley.
Fairies-Evelyn Roach, Ethel Fors.
berg, Lylah Eckwall, Esther Marion
Bake, Myrtle Wahlstrand, MYRTLE
Sandin, Viola Somerville, Violet Bau-
dette, Edith Bjork, Alberta Taylor.
Nor1ne Olson, Laila Nordstrom, Eup-
ice Soldering, Helen Carlson, Elsie
Ogren, Rosella Youngberg, Hattie Lar
son, Lois DeLaHunt and Myrtle Sun
berg.
Tambo and Sunbonnet Drill-Ethel
Mckee, Emma Boyd, Myrtle Felt,
June German, Ethyl Bergeson, Edythe
johnson, Violet Peterson, Dolly Clark.
Harriet Norman, Lylian Cutter, Mar
guerite Foster, Goldie Felt, Mayme
Beese, Florence Nelty, Muriel Otter.
ness and Bernice Benson.
Spook Drill Gertrude Tallman,
Loretta Barrett, Estella Lundquist,
Ruth Olson, Minnie Olson, Adeline
Feig, Edna Sanderson and Rernice
Peterson.
Song P1ctures-Fisherm Sweet
heart. Fisherman, Lars Petersen;
sweetheart, Helga Peterson; Goddess
of the Nile, Myrtle E. Olson.
Watermelon Quartette - Edmond
Nelson. Frank Sather, Harold Sever
inson and Walter Erickson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
Prof. Sanford's Lecture.

Those who failed to hear Prof. San
ford's lecture on Mark Twain last Fri
day evening, missed a rare treat. Al
tho she has failed physically since her
last visit to Willmar, and appears very
frail, her wonderful voice is clear and
strong, and her mental faculties are
unimpaired. Her characterization sof
Samuel Clemens, the man. and Of
Mark Twain, the writer were both
clever and sympathetic. Her readings
were excellent, clearly illustrating
Twain's humor, his pathos, his hatred
Of sham, his marvellous power Of de.
scription, and In every instance, his
remarkable command Of English.
Before the lecture, choir sang
Hail MinneSota." At the close, Miss
Sanford was presented with q large
bunch Of beautiful roses, from the
alumni, who are members Of the Pres
byterian congregation.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
TOTAL SALES:
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Total dividends

Total dividends ......$ 59,272.7S
Besides the refund of dividends,
the company has reserved q surplus
of no small proportions from the ac-
cumulation of its net earnings.
The company employees twenty per-
sons, and it's expenditures in this
community, for labor, taxes, produce.
merchandise and other requirements
are enormous and will compare favor
ably with other enterprises.
The 1916 dividend checks are now
being drawn, and will be ready for
distribution at the store from and at
ter Friday, January 10. 1916. The
dividends run from two (2) cents up
to $l92.32, the largest one, and 1876
people are the bene1lciaries. The
company pays per cent dividend to
stockholders, per cent dividends on
purchases of non-stockholders and Il
per cent to stockholders.
The success OF this entarprise - IN.
largo 1neaanro due TO the efkc3ent
efforts Of the Manager, Mr.. Edward
Benson, backed up with a progressive
Board Of Directors and a corps Of 10y
al employees. -s,-s