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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
81 Shook Him and
He Ratified" Said
Voice Over Phone
PETERSBURG OFFICER NABs Ne
GRO WITH NINETEEN PINTs OF
LIQUOR IN HIS POCKETS.

I shook him and he ratified" re-
ported police officer over the tele-
phone yesterday. when advising Prohi-
bition Commissioner J. Sidney Peters
OF the arrest of a man for bringing
ardent spirits into the state In larger
quantities than allowed by law. The
case was reported from Petersburg. and
disclosed new idea In tailoring.
The violator Of the law was OF the
dark type Of citizen. and he arrived
IN Petersburg yesterday on train
fropa the North. AS the negro left the
train he attracted the attention of an
onicer. because he appeared to be OF
peculiar proportions. The police APP
preached the man. and laying both
hands on his shoulders. gave sud
den, quick shake. The man actually
ratified. not the empty rattle that the
word would signify. but something
solid. like filled vessels of glass.
His suspicious aroused. the officer
Investigated. and to his astonishment
found that the negro wore suit in
which there was a multitude OF pock-
cts. At every conceivable place in the
coat and trousers there were pockets,
and on further investigation thereof.
they were found to contain nineteen
pints Of ardent spirits. So the officer
took the man of many pints. with the
suit OF many pockets and placed him
IN the safe security OF the police sta
ton. and notified Commissioner Pc
ters of his ind
The commissions stated yesterday
that he did not known whether any
Richmond tailor liz responsible for the
new idea In sartorial construction. but
that IL looked like Yankee trick.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
ONLY AMERICANS
fore n IL permitted TO become public
Profit BY EIrnps,s Expcricncc.
Continued From First Page.

It is believed proba BILE that in tho
event Of hostilities the United states
navy will utilize experiences gathered
IN the waters of the French and Brit
ish coasts IN hunting submarines
Great fleets of privately owned motor
boats would be equipped with ex-
perienced men and small calibred
guns TO search for submarines that
might try to enter any OF the coun-
try's big harbors. Owners OF motor
boats, yachts and other private craft
today flooded the navy department
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
zuercher Neuessen >Nachrich,en:

zuercher Neuesten /Nachrichten:
Germany has exactly the same
right 10 establish blockade as has
England. Germany used this right
only after the disdainfui answer given
by the entente to her peace proposals
and 10 President Wilson's note the
entente declare: First Germany and
Austria Hungary must be annihilated.
II President Wilson considered that
Germany IN her claim to blockade had
exceeded the measure to which she
is entitled, then he could have nego-
tiated. But he did not want TO do
SO because he wanted to break off
Citations, and. therefore. did the lat
ter"
A Dangerous Invitation.
Basler Anzciger:
'This Ia most dangerous invitation
and II IS to be hoped that the federal
council does not accept IL. We are not
a sea power and have no interest to
toin America We have all the less
interest In doing so since the United
States In its former steps concerning
the situation on the seas did not ask
our opinion. No matter how much
we must stand for unconditional re-
spect Of international law-and this
from both groups OF belligerents-we
of central band and In such adventur-
Gus course OF policy"
National Zeitung
Our policy is based on history and
tradition and is specified In our con-
stitution. Therefore. Switzerland is
not at liberty to Join President Will
sons course
Rasler Nachrichten:
There is no room for doubt as TO
the answer of the federal council
President Wilson'S suggestions 10 give
up our neutrality can only be explain
ed by a complete misunderstanding OF
the reasons by which our neutrality
is determined. Our history, our geo
graphical situation and vital politi
cal conditions forbid us to give up
our neutrality, except II our territorial
integrity and our national honor are
violated"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
WONT FOLLOW
LEAD OF THIS COUNTRY

BY International News serstcel
Berlin vita lsayvtIlel. Feb. g.
President Wilson's suggestion 70 the
European neutraIs that they follow
the lead taken by the United states
IN breaking of diplomatic relations
has not struck a responsive chord In
Switzerland. according to advtces
reaching here, strengthened by ex-
cerpts OF Swiss press comment re
produced in the German newspapers.
II IL TO be noted. however that
these excerpts are exclusively from
the German language papers printed
in Switzerland. a summary as COM
piled by the semi Official Overseas
news agency foliows;
Berner Bund. which frequently re-
fleets the Swiss governments view,
says;
TN our opinion. which Is certainly
also that of the whole Swiss nation.
the federal council will not swerve
from the strict neutrality which is the
fundamental principle and the vital
question for SWISS policy. Switzer-
land, In this respect. Ia IN position
different from that OF the United
States"
WIN Decline Invitation.
Berner Tagebiatt says:
The American invitation will be
declined with thanks by Switzerland
Switzerland. being situated In the In
terror OF the continent, has a relation
TO the blockade question which is es-
sentially different from the American
position"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
AMERICAN BU'INESS

Continued From First Page.)
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-29
PRAISE FOR CANADIANS

With the British armies, Oct. 20.
General Haig gives the Canadians
glowing praise for their work in the
recent Flanders drive.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-29
Knapp's Shoe
Store Closed

all day Tuesday and Wednesday to
prepare for the greatest shoe sale
ever held in this country. Mr..
Knapp is known to be man that
makes every statement good and
when he states that he is going to
sell $500 shoes for Csc he. will
make good. Watch this paper for
his big ad tomorrow and read care
fully the prices he has quoted. Every
pair of shoes in this big stock will be
on sales counters. 1-1O29
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-29
TURKEY DAY WARNING
(BY United Fressl

Dallas, Tex, Oct. 29.-The fed
eral food administration asks poul-
try men to help win the war by re-
framing from sending dressed tur-
keys out before December 1, when
the birds will be matured and have
more flesh.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-29

FOR RENT-One modern furnished
room. 515 Bemidji Ave. Phone
80. 1O15tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-29
CLARK POLE & TIE CO. j..
MOVES TO NEW QUARTERS

The Clark Pole & Tie company has
moved it's offices to the second floor
Of the new Ibertson building from
the Schroeder block.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-29

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
shall force collections on all past
duo accounts after Nov. 1. No ex.
ceptions.
w. G. SCHROEDER.
1016tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-29

WANTED-TWo bright sales ladies.
Apply at Knapp's Shoe Store:
1-1029
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-29

FIGHTING ON THE MEUSE
(By United Press)
Paris, Oct. 29.-Vi0lent fighting
in the Mouse sector at Verdun is re:
ported officially today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-29
ROAD MAPS HERE

We have received a few
Maps, with district maps and
road maps of Minnesota and
Wisconsin. They are called
Mendenhall's Guide and Road
county maps, all in one book
let. It also includes a large
map CT the state. The price
Is SO cents. II there is q de-
mand for them we will con-
ttnue to carry them in stock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-29
ASTOUNDING REPORT

FUR BEMlUVI
The wife of merchant had stom-
ach trouble so bad she could eat
nothing but toast, fruit and hot wa
ter. Everything else would sour and
ferment. ONE SPOONFUL buck
thorn bark, glycerine, etc., as mixed
in Adler-i-ka benefited her IN
STANTLY. Because Adler-i-ka
Pushes the ENTIRE alimentary tract
it's relieves ANY CASE constipation,
sour stomach or gas and prevents ap-
pendicitis. It has QUICKEST action
of anything we ever sold. City Drug
StOre.-AdV. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-29
WANTED

WANTED-To do wood saving. Call
$751;. 6-1O31
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-29

TO WHOM IT My CONCERN
shall force collections on all past
due accounts after Nov. l.. No ex-
ceptions.
j. J. DORIAN,
Plumbing and Heating.
7-1O31
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-19
no Cases BEFORE STATE
EXEMPTION B0ARD TO-DAY

While all outside was confusion in
cldent to the departure OF the contin-
gents from The four local boards, MEM
Ders OF the District ,Stalel Exemption
Board went into session at the old
Court House this morning TO consider
numerous cases that have been handed
up by local boards
There are $40 cases 90 be disposed OF,
and the board expects 90 dispose OF al
today. The members will be In SIS
sion an afternoon and evening. They
were I'm session yesterday, and many
witnesses were heard Another crowd
was on hand this morning to give tes-
timony ln exemption cases.
The board was not ready with any
list this morning Of the cases already
disposed OF and u Is understood hey
will wait until the entire docket has
been cleared before announcement b
made OF those rejected and those ex-
empted.
From 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon
until 2 o'clock this morning, the Dis
lrict Board FOR the State OF Delaware
was In nearly continuous session, pass
ing upon claims and appeals for OK
cmpiions. After taking part this morn
ing In speeding on their way the con
tlngent from Wilmington FOR the Ma
tlonal Army. gle board held brief SEES
sion at noon today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-19
TUMDLED FROM AUTO,
HE'S NOW IN HOSPITAL

Falling from an automobile at
Eighteenth and Market streets this
morning about 10 o'clock. Lewis Seid-
man. necktie manufacturer, living
at No. 7O5 Vine street, Philadelphia,
is now a patient in the Delaware
Hospital, suffering from a lacerated
scalp, torl right ear and general
Commissions all over the body. Whether
his skull is fractured has not been
deN1mnedg He was unconscious
when admitted to the hospital. but
partly revived two hours later.
Seidman owns the automobile IN which
he was riding, but Edward @. Schmidt
was driving. The latter was arrested
after the accident by Park Guard De
vinney, and is being held by the police
pending an investigation.
Seidman, Schmidt, Edward Mannof
and Ralph Perish, all of Philadelphia
were on their way 10 HayTe de Grace
Seidman, it was said by one of tn,
men. was in the rear seat and had lean
ed forward to catch the hat OF one o
the men in the front seat when he losi
his balance and tumbled into ths stree
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-19
Police Do away With
PATROL WAGON Sergeant

Tho Police Commissioners at their
weekly session yesterday afternoon
adopted a resolution abolishing the
positions OF patrol sergeants and
ordered that pa.rolmen hereafter be
detailed TO do the work on the patrols
heretofore done by the sergeants. II
was the opinion Of the commissioners
that Il was folly to pay a man a
sergeGnts wages for sitting in the
patrol wagon when that work could
BE- done by an ordinary patrolmGn.
The commissioners also created
another position In the department,
that Of automobile mechanic, and Al
bert II. Foreman, an experienced
mechan C. was selected for this posi-
ton. Mr.. Foreman will not be con-
sidered a member OF the police force
as far as making arrests and Other
/ du ies performed by peace guardians
The poOltlOn OF patrol sergeant re
Gently nlod by Sergeant Hahn is to b'
/ nlled. according 90 orders issued by
Chief Of Police Black last night by Pa
trolman Samuel Gamble. Patrolmol
Reese is 10 be the other wagon man.
Sergeant Hahn Is transferred to tn
police station as sergeant OF the patfo
and motor squad crews and he hll
the post made vacant by the enlist
mcnt OF Sergeant Joseph Davis who
In the Delaware regiment.
According 10 this same order tn
motorcycle squad viii be composed
; tho following officers: Ernest J. II
Fashion, James a. Reilly, Bernard
/ skepske, Norman W. Brown.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-19
"DUYS' name COMMITTEE
TO ARRANGE DEBATE

Caleb f. Burchenal, chairman OF
the Wilmington Anu.License Com
mlttee today named a committee 10
meet with a committee from the IL
cense committee to arrange a de-
bate on the issues Of the campaign
now being waged for or against IL
cense in this city. Mr.. Burchenaps
letter follows:
September 10, 1917,
Mr.. John G. Stack,
Chairman OF Committee for Il
cense, City.
My dear Mr.. Stack: The fol
lowing committee has been ap-
pointed TO confer with your com
mittee TO arrange the details for
a debate: J. Ross Stonesifer, ].
Edgar Rhoades. John Moore, f.
C. Prettyman, Caleb z. Burch'
enal.
/ suggest that we meet Monday
evening. September "a. 1917, at
s O'Clock On the lobby of the du-
Pont Hotel and retire to some
suitable place TO arrange the de-
tails for the debate. If this date
is agreeable to You, please let me
know before Saturday of this
week. Yours very truly,
CALEB Z BURCHENAL.
Chairman Of Wilmington Anti
License Committee.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-19
CHAUFFEUR'S HORN
DISTURBS court
Offending Driver Gets Away
While Judge Suggests
Arrest
MINOR CASES
ARE DISPOSED OF

Judge Churchman disposed of a
number Of cases speedily in Munici-
pal Court this morning. About the
only discordant note TO the proceed
ings was caused by tho violent blow
ing Of tho horn of q passing automo-
bile. Judge Churchman suggested
that the chauffeur ought 20 be ar
rested. Before such an order could
be executed, however, the Offending
driver was we'll on his way TO tho
p, b. & W. station to witness the de-
p1rture OF Wilmingtons contingent
for the National army. o.
Charles w. Robinson pleaded not
guilty 20 a charge OF vagrancy. lie said
he tried i've times to Join the army
but was refused because Of defective
sight. He was fined 50, to be RENTED
II his story Of being employed In 1
munitions plant In Carneys Point, n. j.
Is found TO be true.
George Witt, "a years old. wanted b!
the Maryland authorities on the charg'
Of falling to support his wife an'
child in Baltimore, said his wife neg
lected her household duties. He agreei
10 waive eXtradltlon.
Jocko Polchok, accused Of operating
motor vehicle without an operator
license, said he had left his card In an
other pocket A friend produced
| license, a New Jersey card, In cOurl
but as It was not Jocko's card, the &C
cused was fined $40 and costs.
Toney Skerlpak pleaded not guilty {
charge OF interfering with an office
in the discharge Of his duties. Onlce
Elderkin said he was trying TO tax
motorcycle to a garage when Tone
tried to take 70 away from him. Tone
was fined SO and costs.
Robert Emmett, charged with lar
ceny and carrying conceale4 deadly
weapon, pleaded not guilty and salt
he found the plumber In a bundle nea
the Reading Railway tracks. Tn
plumber consisted Of a suit, shoes and
bottle labeled spirits. Robert was hell
in $500 bail on the charge Of larceny
until the next term Of court
Frank Gregg, accused Of threatening
bodily harm, and Frank lnchok, SINH
larly charged, pleaded not guilty Tn
cases were continued until Frida
morning. Bail was fixed at $500 each
Samuel Wright. charged with dis
orderly conduct, pleaded guilty II
was accused by young woman q
lusing vile language in her presenc'
He was fined $40 and costs.
Snrah Spencer, Negress. accused
ia breach OF the peace, pleaded guilt
Martha Anderson, Negress. the con
plefnanu wished 10 1--we tho cas-
dropped The trouble arose over di
cussing a friends health.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-19
HOUSEWARNINC At
new DUPONT CLUB
Pierre S. DUPONT, H. F.
Brown, A. F. Porter
Among the Speakers
MUSIC AND DANCING
ADD TO ENJOYMENT

The DUPONT Club House at Carney's |
Point reoently completed, was for
ma'iy opened last night TO The hun
dreds OF members and their friends.
Tho "housowarming" was attended by
nearly a thousand persons and for
their entertainment a delightful DrO-
gram was arranged by the commit
tee IN charge OF the affair, which
made every minute of tho evening
enjoyable. Executives OF the various
plants al Carney's Point and Deep
Water Point were in attendance and
guests also included many men and
women from Wilmington. Pierre s.
DUPONT. president OF the DUPONT Com
pany; H. +. Brown, vicepres!dent Ia
Charge OF the smOkele1s pOwaef OpNi
auons; A 4. Porter, OF the ata0 81
' te.Pl esident Brown, ana other On
ecitiyon from the main Office were
also there.
. A. +. Porter, formerly manager Of
the Carneys Point plant. acted as mas
ter OF ceremonies, and In a short speech
TO the guests traced the history OF the
development Of the Carney's Point Wiz
age from a period before the war
through the tremendous expansion
Drought about by the development Of
| he plants there. lie paid a splendid
tribute 90 the loyalty and cooperation
OF the employees OF the company who
worked 10 make the Carneys Point ano
other plants such splendid success.
) He introduced state Senator Allen, o
New Jersey; p. S. dupont and il. +
Brown, all Of whom delivered shori
speeches.
The speaking took place IN tho moin
assembly room OF the clubhouse and
, was followed by an entertainment
after which the guests inspected The
house. The main building contains
a Longing room. pool room and an
assembly hall star leading from
the main floor connect with a balcony
on which is located the library. The
house has all modern conveniences
and is splendidly located for purposes
of social activities.
Last evening, after the guests had in
spected the house the main assembly
, room was cleared for dancing. Re
freshments were served during the
course Of the evening and the commit
, tee IN charge OF the program did every
thing In their power 90 see that all On,
guests were made 90 feel at home ant
enjoy themselves.
, For the convenience OF those whit
came. from Wilmington, a special boa
was run TO Deepwater Point, where
, special train conveyed theh 60 In
clubhouse. A special boat was ais
p run back TO Wilmington late In Tn
evening.
The completion Of the dupont Club
J. expected TO add much 10 the life OF u
community at Carney's Point. II wi
be used by the members for social a
fairs and is meant TO prove a deligh
p ful headquarters FOR the men Of Il
E. plants.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-19
Enroll IN Public
Service RESERVE.
New Organization TO Develop
Nations Manpower
TO Limit
TO FIND SOMETHING
FOR EACH MAN TO DO

Men Of this State who are not eligible
Tor active service with the army or
navy and who are not within the age
limits prescribed by the draft law are
to be called TO serve their country in
a new branch to be known es the
United States Public Service Reserve.
The purpose Of this new organization
is To develop the man power Of the
nation to its limits.
In all the warning countries Of Eu-
6ope every man has found his place
wherein he is able TO do his bit for his
government. no matter how small his
services may be. II is proposed to
do the same thing In the United States,
10 ind a place and something TO do
for every man In the country. II Is
the plan Of the Department Of Labor
at Washington, which has organized
the new reserve, TO call upon the men
enrolled IN It whenever the occasion
arises.
An emblem showing enrolment in
the reserve will be given as well as a
certificate OF enlistment. Men may
state their preference for spending
all OF part OF their time in govern
ment service, whether they require
compensation and whether they can
work IN any city. town OF otherwise
Already many applicants have been
enrolled in the new reserve but the
whole purpose OF the Department OF
Labor at Washington, Is TO enlist the
full strength of the nation. Women
who may be useful in any capacity
are not excluded from Joining the
organization.
William z. Hall, national director
Of the reserve has written to Con
gresham Polk requesting his cooper
alton in the enrolment of Deawar
cans.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-19
sALETANUM IS REPRESENTED.

To allow the students OF the Sales
laum High School TO witness the de-
parture OF the Wilmington contingent
for. the National army this morning,
the'Rev Father Charles Fromentin, the
principal, suspended sessions OF the
school at 10 o'clock. Ten Of the gradu-
ates OF that institution were included
among the boys who marched away TO-
day to fight the war for democracy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-19
WATER WITCH BOYS IN
France ASK FOR SMOKES

Members Of the Water Witch Fire
Company received letter yesterday
from Paul Dougherty and Howard B.
Massey. two members Of the company,
who are somewhere in France" They
said the British soldiers were treating
them coldly, but the British citizens in
England treated them royalty. They
also said that they had plenty Of every
thing but cigarettes and smoking to-
bacco. The Water Witch men at once
placed a cigar box in their headquarters
and from o'clock yesterday afternoon
until last night Sl4 had been raised.
IL is thought that the fund by tonight
will be $50 and this will be devoted for
tobacco for tho two Water Witch fire.
men who are abroad.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-19
GIACONO NOT INDICTED.

Glacomo Longohordi, a shoe repair
er at No. S36 East Seventeenth
street, is a much annoyed man. Yes
terday his brother. Dominick was in
dlcted on a charge OF larceny by the
grand jury and Gacomo's name ao-
pearcd az an alias. Since then Gia-
como has been pestered by sympa-
thotic friends calling him up. He
wants It understood that he wasn't
indicied.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-19
TOTAL REGISTRATION
IN CITY IS NOW 2O,2S5

Members of the special department
of elections, which has charge of the
"wet and dry" election to be held in
this city and county on November 6, to-
day announced the totals of the first
four days registration in this city
The total registered here so far num-
bers 202S5, divided as follows; First
ward, $50; Second ward, l,O43; Third
ward, 1915; Fourth ward 959; Fifth
ward, 2,2ss; Sixth ward, 400; Sew
enth ward, 1923; Eighth ward 2O5s;
Ninth ward, $3.50; Tenth ward, l470;
Eleventh ward 062; Twelfth ward
l,703.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-19
QUEEN DE DANCE.

OF course you remember those big
novelty reception dances neld ~
Dawson's Queen de Dance last sea
son. You remember what pleasan.
times you spent there. Besides the
delightful dances you were given al
ditional fun by some novelty. Tonight
the first novelty dance of the season
will be held. It would spoil part OF
your fun 10 tell you what the novelty
will be, so come up and join the
crowd OF merrymakers at Davson's
Queen de Dance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-19
Mss ANNETTE ponTER pEAp.

Miss Annette Porter, only daughter
OF Mrs. willard Han Porter. died at the
country home OF her mother. near Cen
treville, at 40 o'clock this morning,
following an Illness OF about siX weeks
from typhoid fever. Miss Porter. who
was one OF the most prominent young
women in this city was Interested In
Red Cross work. and was a valuable as
sstant 90 her mother who Is chairman
Of the military relief committee. She
had a host o. friends. not only In this
city but throughout tre state. Funeral
arrangements have not been completed.