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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-12
Tells Ct CIR MES
AGAINST BELGIUM
Madame ChalfOnt, Century
Club Speaker, Eye Witness
of Wholesale Murder
SAYS FRENCH NEED
AMERICAS HELP

s noteworthy meeting of the Current
Events Glass Of the New Century Club
attracted a large audience yesterday
morning n was a program devoted
10 the Allies Madame Chalfont. o
refugee from stricken Belgium, who Is
now the guest Of Mrs Alexander Sellers
at Ardmore. told OF experiences which
brought home 90 the class members The
terrible treatment accorded the Bel
gilns by the Germans She was wei
acquainted with the mother Of a seven
teen-year-Old boy. who had gone %
visit ihe ruins Of his aunt's house
thinking TO take away some scrap FOR
a remembrance.
a German soldier asked the boy what
he was doing there When the boy eX-
planned, the German shouted roughly
that DE was a spy and shot him dead
She told many stories OF civilians shot
down, which she had witnessed. and
of the terrible journey Of the ilceing
refugees, IN which she took p5-t. SHE
said one source Of misery was That the
utimatum Of Germany was given oui
40 night and expiring lt sunrise, ihc
German invaders were upon the towns
before the inhabitants hai thu fsintest
idea their country was involved in the
war. She told of strong men breakine
down and crying like children when
the first American relief ship arrived
She also spoke Of the kindness Of the
British people She said the Belgians
were glad 90 think that their country
saved the day for civilization.
Mrs. Albert Robin told In interesting
detail OF the Russian revolution. She
said the Russians were not well under
'tio0d. She said she knew no true
RUSSIAN would agree 10 a separate
peace There might be chaos for a
while, but 70 would come out right in
the end. she. sgld
Mrs. William e.. Speakman told OF
the sacrifices the French women con-
tinually are making, the little food
and clothing fuel and light they could
procure for their households. She said
If American women realized how much
their French sisters needed these things,
they would make every possible If
fort 10 save food and fuel.
Miss Edna Bradneld played delight
ful American Scotch, Italian and
French national songs on the violin
NTH Miss Helen kurtz accompanying
her.
Miss Eleanor Colby, the vice-chair-
man, presided.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-12
SAY he STOLE GLOVES
FROM Drivers Pocket

Judge Finger in Municipal Court To-
day, held Moses Anderson, Negro, under
$500 bail for trial on the charge Of
larceny
John c. Lynch. a white man. was
standing on the sidewalk near TIE Penn
sylNania passenger station when by.
ISLANDERS saw the defendant take a pair
Of driving gloves from Lynch's over
coat pockets Anderson later handed
the gloves back to the owner and re-
ceivcd a piece Of money, according 20
the defendants story. as a reward.
Later an officer was told of the hap
pening and followed Anderson, who took
10 his heels. Anderson said he ran be-
cause he did not want 10 be arrested.
Several witnesses testified that they saw
the defendant reach into Lynch's pocket
and fake the gloves
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-12
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH
SENDS sPECIAL TRAN

BOSTON. Dec. i2.-Speedy action was
taken by the Christian Science organi-
zation In Boston 10 provide relief FOR
Halifax sufferers. Efforts to send aid on
Saturday were at first hampered be-
cause there was no through train
available at the time when a party
could be made ready 10 start. Agents
Of the Christian Science Board Of Dr.
eeciors ~ere able. however, to make
arrangements with the Boston ana
Maine railroad for a special train' whicn
left this city saturday evening ssfH ~
many hotTs III getting the hee"eu '''
10 its destination. ,,.-. ~
BESIDES $1,000 In cash and le.,eIs az U'
credit. me representatives Of the ~,
reciors took drst aid IN ne FORM IN. ~
warm clothing. food and other ne
isarv articles 10 be distripu'o"
fhe sufferers a. Halifax.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-12
honest, HERETOFORE.
SEALS IS DISMISSED

Nathan Seals, Negro, was IN Nlu-
nicipal Court today, charged with
stealing meat valued 40 20 cents from
the ship of Jesse Longacre yesterday.
Seals was intoxicated az the time and
stuck several small pieces of meat into
his overcoat pocket In the presence Of
about fftecn waiting customers and
then walked out Of the store. The de-
fcndant has been dealing with the pro-
prietor Of the shop for several years
and has always been honest Because
Seals was intoxicated at the time and
had not been before the court pre-
viously, and as the prosecution was
willing 90 dismiss the case, Judge
Finger allowed the defendant 10 go.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-12

top. Neither should there be distinc-
ton in helping the work which the
Knights ~ Columbus are dolng
81 believe" he said in closing. that
the answer Of Wilmington and the
whole country will give 20 the soldiers
is 10 furnish them with the elements
which are necessary 20 their efficiency
10 battle The whole American peo-
pie are moving unanimously to make
the win OF God triumph"
There were many others TO speak,
but as the hour was late when Mr.
Cochran had finished. their addresses
were brief and to the point. and the
evening ended In an outburst Of pa
triotio applause that sent everyone TO
his home rejoicing in what the even
ing had revealed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-12
BOARD OF EDUCATION
FAVORS SCHOOL CEHSU.

AT the meeting Of the Beard OF Edu-
cation on Monday evening. "a resolution
was adopted endorsing Abe schol cen
sus now being taken in Wilmington.
The census IS being taken lay members
of the Delaware Association Of College
Women and under the auspices Of the
department Of Education. at Wash.
ington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-12
GOVERNOR townsend
OFFERED ASSISTANCE

DOVER Del, Dec. i2.-Governor
Townsend. while 40 the State House
On hearing Of The explosion at The
Bethlehem plant AZ New Castle this
morning.. wired Mayor Lavender and
the Bethlehem plant officials as fol-
lows
Just heard OF explosion at Bethlehem
STEEL Interested 70 know details Is
there anything ] can do2 Wire or cell
Dover state Ready 20 render any pos
slble service.
lSignedl
John C.. Townsend. IT., Governor"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-12
CUT ALCOHOL IN
some MALT LIQUORS
BY the United Press.


WASHINGTON. Dec. i2-presldent
Wilson today issued a proclamation
limiting the elcoholic contents OF mali
liquors. excepting ale and beer, TO pa
per cont Tie ordered that The total
OF food fruit and feed materials used
shall not exceed 20 per cent. Of their
average consumption In The produc-
ton Of malt liquor during 1917.
80 person viii Doe permitted afier
July I 10 produce malt liquor without
a license from the commissioner or
internal revenues. The license will
compel the brewer 10 comply with
the rules and regulations 10 be pro
mulgated.
To import liquor a license from tn
division of customs Of the Treasury
Department will DE necessary.
10 will bind the holder TO any inn
port regulations which may be pro
mulgaied.
The proclamation is a food coDser-
walton measure.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-12
sSrl-sIFFRAGIsTs MEET.

r,s delaware Association Opposed t.
,,,.,,sn Suffrage Will meet THIS
y ,srnoon at the home Of Mrs. James A.
liner No. 1901 Market street. Miss
c,s.a southwick. secretary Of the Con-
suners' League. Will speak Of condi-
i'or 10 Nomon's and children'S work,
and Miss Rowe, Of the New York state
LEAGUE. will SPEAK about the New York
election.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-12
EsTATEs nF mn nEAn.

Letters Of administration were grant
cd to-day by Register of Wills Brown
on the estate Of Alfred A. Dill 10 Ada
Bennett, and on the estate ~ Rosa Col
atrino TO Antonio Colatrino. Letters
teslamentary were granted TO Everett
g. Brltton on the estate Of Rebecca Z.
Brown.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-12
HANOVER PRAYER sERvICE

The weekly prayer service Of Hanover
Presbyterian Church will be held to-
night The Bcy H. Framer Smith. n
Elsmere Presbyterian Church. win be
In charge Of TIE service
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-12
sNAPPERs! sNAPPERsi sNAPPERs'

Just received another lot Of Snapper
from Albermarle sound. For sale,
Augusts Fish and oyster House.
=. W. Cor. Taylor and Church Sis.-AdV.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-12
IssIFs ExpLosNEs LIcENsEs.

Clerk OF the Peace John L Wright
has issued to vendors and users OF ez.
plosives IN this county i3 licenses 70
the use OF these materials.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-12
car WANDERS AWAi

AIRS. Henry b. Thompson y n,ouLu, ],
a., he mss Of = favoriie black ana
Whit, ,, spgora cat. which wandered away
this mornins. ----.---.----------
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-12
GuARDIAN APPOINTED.

Chancellor Curtis, in Orphans Court
today, appointed Louise Hillorsohn
guardian Of nosalia and Estelle Hitler
sohn.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-12
BARREL MINE KILLS
IRISH FISHERMEN

GALWAY, Ireland, July 12.-Nine
Galway fishermen were blown to
pieces few days ago while examining
German barrel mine" which they
had found at sea and towed ashore.
Irish fishermen have made lately a
great mary lucky hauls OF barrels con.
tanning petrol, tallow, oils and SINH.
lar treasures. supposedly from torpe.
doed ships. This time they saw a
promising looking barrel afioat some
distance from land, with a convenient
handle on each side, and they prompt.
ly towed it ashore, rolling it up on the
beach for examination.
Four men were in the boat, and six
more gathered around while the prize
was on the beach. One man, Joseph
O'Flaherty, had a suspicion of danger
and warned the others, but they paid
TO attention to him, and he hid him
self behind a rock.
One OF the fishermen removed a
couple of screws from the head of the
barrel, and then began to pull out a
piece OF cord. The explosion viii, h
followed was heard miles away, and
shook houses four miles distant.
After q time O'Flaherty, who had
been wounded in the head with a
piece of stone, stood up, but not a
, trace OG the mine or the men was to
be seen. There was only a great hole
In the beach. Searchers found a por
ton OF the fshermen's boat nearly a
mile away. a small boy whose atten
ton was attracted to the group o.
men on shore was running TOWARD
them just as the mine exploded. On,
of his arms was afterwards found neaI
his home, but there was no othe
trace OF him.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-12
KNITTING SWEATERS FOR
BRAVE SAILOR BOYS

The sailors of the Battleship Ne
vada are not going to lack for sweat
ers and other warm knitted things.
The Butterick Publishing company's
unit Of the navy league has under
taken to knit S79 sweaters, the same
number of wristlets, the same num-
Der of helmets and 1.75s pairs of socks
for the crew of the Nevada.
This huge work will be done by en-
ployes OF the Butterick Publishing
ployes are raising the money for the
wool and knitting needles and the
women employees in their spare mo-
ments on their own time will do the
knitting.
The 700 women in the Butterick unit
have just finished knitting 1913 sweat
ers for the crews of the torpedo boat
destroyers the Benham and the Jar
Wis. Six hundred Of these have never
done any knitting before, but learned
In two lessons given in the Butterick
building. The sweaters were put on
exhibition in the building on a huge
frame surf ounded by flags of the al
lies and lighted by red. white and blue
electric lights. The name of the knit
ter was sewed to each sweater and
many of the girls had put verses and
other notes in the pockets. The Ben
ham and Jarvis are believed to be in
the North sea and the Butterick
sweaters are already on the way there.
In the next issue of the Delineator,
which will appear early in July, pub
lished by the Butterick Publishing
company, will be a very timely article
entitled Knit Your Bit for the Navy"
calling on its million readers to CO.
operate in this fine work of supplying
the men OF our navy with the warm
sweaters which they at present lack
The Delincator is going to give ca
plicit directions for beginners, who
wish to take up, this work and it looks
as though the response from the pa.
triotic women of this country would
keep the sailors of our entire feet
as warm as those of the Battleship
Nevada will be while they keep the
enemy from our shores.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-12
APPLICATION NO. 44ao

Notice of Application for Permission
to Change the Point OF Diversion of
the Public Waters of the States OF
Nevada, as Granted Under Applica.
ton and Permit No. 1880.
Notice is hereby given that on the
with Section SO. Chapter 14O, of the
Statutes of 1913, one Harry F. Cor
man, OF Halleck, County of Elko.
State OF Nevada, made application TO
the State Engineer OF Nevada, for
permission to change the point of di-
version of the waters OF Lamoille
Creek, granted under application and
permit No. 29S0, as hereinafter
shown.
Such change in point of diversion.
is to be made from and of the waters
of Lamoille Creek.
The original point of diversion from
which the water has been taken from
the stream was in the SWA OF NWA
Sec. l, T. 90 N, X. So E., NJ. d. B. &
NJ, and the lands upon which the
water was to have been used. are de
scribed as follows: E15 Sec. 16, T. IS
N, II. So E., NJ. d. b. X NJ,
That applicant desires to change his
said point of diversion as above de-
scribed, and divert the same at a point
in the SEA of SEA, Sec. "a. r. IS
NJ, So E., NJ. d. b. & NJ, and by means
of dam, bitches and fumes, convey
80 cubic feet per second of the waters
Of said stream TO the following de.
| scribed land: Eh, Sec. 16, T. 80 N,
X. So e, NJ. d. B. & NJ, and there use
the same for irrigation and domestic
purposes from April LIST until Scptem
Der Goth of each year.
| Water not to be returned to stream
J. G. SCRUGHAM,
State Engineer
First publication July IL, 1917.
Last publication Aug. IL, 1917.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-12
UNIONS

In the District Court vf the Fourth
Judicial District OF the State OF Ne
vada, In and For the County OF Elko.
LIZZIE IRENE YATES, Plaintiff,
vs.. ADNA WILLIAM YATEs, De
PENDANT
Action brought In the Distric,
Court OF the Fourth Judicial District
OF the State OF Nevada. In and Fol
the County OF Elko. and the complaint
filed in the Office OF the clerk Of said
District Court.
Tho State OF Nevada Sends Greeting
20 Said Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within ten days after the service upon
you OF this summons IL served In said
county, or within twenty days II
served out OF said county, but within
said Judicial District, and in all other
cases within forty days-exclusive oil
the day OF service-and defend the
above entitled action. Said action Il
commenced to obtain a judgment ant
decree dissolying the bonds OF matri
mony between you and plaintiff or
the ground OF your failure to provide
plaintiff with the common necessarles
OF life for more than one year last
past, and for the custody OF the two
minor children, Low Lemuel Yates
and Louise Irene Yates.
Dated June 18th. 1917.
tseaD ROBERT u. HUNTER,
Clerk
by II. C. sPRoULE,
Deputy Clerk
First publication juno 10, 1917.
Last publication August !, 1917.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-12
APPLICATION NO. 4457

Notice OF Application for Permission
to Appropriate the Public Waters
of the State OF Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that on the
LIST day Of June. 1917. in accordance
with Section SO, Chapter 40. OF the
Statutes of 1913, one s. B. BIEROTH.
OF Rowland, County Of Elko, and State
of Nevada, made application to the
State Engineer Of Nevada for permits
sion to appropriate the public waters
of the State of Nevada. Such appro-
priation is to be made from McDon-
aid Greek in Elko county, Nevada, at
a point in the NEh of NWH, Sec. 8.
T. 46 N. X. 55 E, NJ. d. B. q NJ,
by means OF bitches. and two-tenths
cubic foot per second is to be con-
veyed to parts Of VIZ OF SWA. Sec.
SO. 7. A NJ. r. IS B., NJ. d. B. & NJ.
by means Of bitches, and there used
for irrigation purposes, from April Is
until October l Of each year.
Water not to be returned to stream.
]. @. SCRUGHAM,
State Engineer.
First publication June Is, 1917.
Last publication July 10, 1917.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-12
HELP NEEDED TO SECURE
Pixies PEAK ROUTE

Though still good, the chance for
the Pixies Peak Ocean to Ocean High
way association adopting the Overland
trail as its official route into Califor-
mia, 60 not appear so bright today as
before according to a telegram re-
ceived this morning by Secretary
Raymer of the Commercial club from
w. II. Goodin, president of the Over
land Trail club who is at Colorado
Springs attending the meeting, says
the Gazette.
Los Angeles is making a strong
fight for the adoption Of the southern
route by the association and the Pit;
river country north of Winnemucca is
also after the road.
Goodin's telegram is as follows:
Conditions appear favorable for ac-
ceptance of Overland Trail provided
sandy stretches near Wadsworth will
be remedied. Pitt river making strong
fight. Assurances that good route into
California can be affiliated are need.
ed"
Secretary Raymer got in communi.
cation today with the San Francisco,
Sacramento and Oroville good roads
organizations and commercial bodies
to secure their aid in securing the
road.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-12

ty OF Elko. and the complaint nled In
the ONCE OF the clerk OF said district
court.
The State Of Nevada sends greeting
to said defendant:
You are hereby summoned to aD-
pear within ten days after the service
upon You OF this summons II served In
said county, or within twenty days II
served out OF said county, but within
said Judicial District, and in all other
cases within forty days-exclusiVs OF
the day Of service defend the
above entitled action. Said action is
commenced to obtain q decree dissolv-
ing the bonds of matrimony heretofore
and now existing between you and
plaintiff on the ground Of your failure
and neglect for more than one year last
past to provide plaintiff with the com.
mon necessaries Of life. also for the
custody OF Charles Wesley Harvey
Hurley. minor child of plaintiff and
defendant, all of which more fully aD.
pears by the complaint on file herein.
to which you are hereby referred.
Dated June 18th. 1917.
(SeaD ROBERT D. HUNTER,
Clerk of Said Court.
First publication June Is, 1917.
Last publication July 81, 1917.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-12
WARNS SHEEPMEN
AGAINST LUP|NES
Dr.. Mack of State Veterinary
Control Tells How To
Avoid Trouble

"Lupines are poisonous at this sea
son." said DR.. Mack OF the state vet
Urinary control service. land sheep
men should be on the lookout to avoid
trouble. This plant, also known as
wild peas, grows abundantly over wide
areas. II Is known by everyone who
frequents the open country. Lupines
are poisonous when seeding. Not so
intensely poisonous as many plants,
but live stock. particularly sheep, will
die from eating freely of 1t. 1t is
probable that they can feed upon 1t
sparingly without danger.
Prefer Other Feed
"Under normal conditions, with
other feed abundant, sheep do not
feed heavily upon lupines. II food is
scarce or sheep extraordinarily hun.
cry from shipping or hard driving,
they viii eat It freely. II is under
such conditions that heavy losses &C.
cur.
Killed Many Sheep
III 1o1Os VIC al OSSdA
renee where $50 sheep died in two
days out OF a band of 2.8I1. The
sheep had been shipped by rail, food
was scarce on the range to which
they were driven and they fed heavily
on lupines. We confirmed our opin-
ion by experimentally feeding the lu'
pines to sheep. producing effects SINH
lar to those observed In the band.
Opinions on Period Vary
There is some difference Of opin'
ion as to the exact period OF growth
ut which lupines are poisonous. 1t Is
certain that they will kill sheep wheI
the seeds are In the milk stage; some
claim that poisonous properties are
present as soon as the pods form
others that il is a good forage plan
except for n short time in summer
The seed forming stage is quite pro
longed and 1t is well to avoid it unit
more definite knowledge is abotair
able upon this point.
I'VE intend next year to conduc
extensive studies upon this and othe
poisonous range plants, hoping to &C
quire information worth while to tn,
live stock industry.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-12
CANNING LESSON
NUMBER EIGHT

To avoid what is known as fiat
sour" In peas, also asparagus, beans,
and corn, the fresh product should be
handled very carefully, says today's
bulletin from the National Emergency
Food Garden Commission, which is CO.
operating with this paper in a nation
wide campaign to conserve the food
supply of the country.
Only fresh young peas should be
used, the best time to gather these
being in the morning while II is cool
The whole process should be carried
on rapidly as possible and peas should
not be allowed to stand after shell.
ing.
Shell and sort, putting pea of same
size and maturity together. Be sure
not TO put hard ripe peas among ten.
der ones. When peas ore too old or
split or broken they should be re,
moved before packing as the liquid be-
comes cloudy.
Blanching, cold dipping and pack.
ing are very important for il is in
these processes that the damage oc.
ours which causes fiat sour"
To blanch the peas plunge them into
boiling water for from four to eight
minutes, depending upon their tender
ness; then put them Immediately into
cold water for an instant. Pack a
once into jars within a half inch o
the top. II jars are too full SOM
peas will burst and make the liquit
cloudy. Add one level teaspoonful o
salt to the quart and fill with no
water. Partly tighten tops and steI
ilize for two and one-half to thre
hours. Uf using tin cans seal CON
pletely before sterilizing). After pre-
per sterilization remove jars iron
boiling water. complete fastening q
tops, invert jars and place out o
draught to CO. Wrap in dark col
ored paper to prevent bleaching II
storage.
Enclose a two cent stamp to tn
commission at 210 Maryland Bldg
Washington for a canning manua
which will be sent free.