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Evening journal., 1917-08-24
ALLEGED PICKPOCRETS
Held IN HEAVY Bail

Charles Miller. Charles Harrison and
Harry Gold We're arraigned in Munich
pal Court today on charges Of larceny
aud attempted larceny. These chargeF
were based on alleged pickpocketnG
which, as such, is only covered Dy
| Delaware law under larceny.
Specifically. each man was charged
with the larceny OF $50 from Charles
| W. McNamcc, and so from William
Banks. and attempting larceny Of the
pockelbo0k Of Albert T. Vaughn.
AicNamee testified that he was robbed
of his pOckotbOod while on a Newport
ear at Fourth and Market streets last
Saturday evening. lie did not see the
man who robbed him.
Howard Link testified that he saw
Miller rush through crowded car,
and ioslle people, then rush out Of the
car and then ne was lost In the crowd
on the corner.
William Banks. Negro. said he
caught Gold taking his pockeibook'
containing $40 and his military regis
traiion card and that Harrison was
with him. He was positive IN his
Identification Of both men. He said
ne was boarding a New Castle car at
Fourth and Market streets when his
wallet was stolen.
Detective Riley testified that he and
Detective Kempski had arrested the
men. The detectives later found five
empty pockeibooks in an areaway at
Fourth and Shiploy streets
Albert F. Vaughn. clerk OF the mar
ket, testified that about o'clock last
Saturday afternoon Harrison made an
attempt TO lift his pockethook. while
he was boarding a New Castle car. He
returned later in the day, he returned
90 see II he could locate the man and
his companions. II he had any lie
said that he had about 500 in his wal
let at the time. He saw Harrison again
going through the crowds. lie said he
saw Miller meet Harrison and Gold. and
all three minglng with the crowds, but
did not see them attempt any more
work.
John J. McGovern corroborated
| Naughns testimony, and positively
/ Identified Harrison as the man who at
/ tempted 90 rob Vaughn
/ The court held each under 5000 bail
and specified that no cash bail could
be taken! The court directed that free
hold surety alone should be received,
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
BIC QUARTERLY"
SUNDAY PROGRAM
Annul Religious Festival
Among Negroes TO be
Big Event
PREACHING SCHEDULE
ANNOUNCED TO-DAY

The tO4th Big Quarterly meeting Of
the African Union Methodist Protes.
tant Church. will be held on Sunday
IN A. U. NJ. p. Church on French
street, between Eighth and Ninth
streets.
big Quarterly originated in slav-
cry days. The French street church.
founded in 1895 by the RI. Rev Peter
Spencer. is the Oldest free colord
church In the State. Owners OF slaves
used TO allow their people TO come
from all over the State TO attend the
August quarterly meeting in the days
whep he local church was the only
free colored church in the State They
came In all sorts OF wagons. includ
ing OK carts and with the gay color
ed kerchiefs Of the women. mada a
picturesque procession down old
French street. Nowadays they come
IN automobiles, and enjoying the free
dom won by them In the last war
America fought for democracy. but
they stiil come from Maryland. New
Jersey, down the State. Chester and
Philadelphia, on the last Sunday in
August.
The Rev. J. H. Bell. pastor Of the
local church for the past four years.
is In general charge OF the meetings.
The Sunday services In the main audi
iorlum Will DE. A. m.. the Rev. q. w
Brown, president OF the district. speak
err; 3 p. m. Dr. ID. j. Russell prcsi-
| dent OF New Jersey district. speaker
7.i5 p. m.. thc Rev. p. %. Hicks. pastor
OF SCOTS A. l.. NJ. p. Church. Camden,
~ j., preacher.
The Rev IS. w Chippey, OF Norris
! town, Pa. will be In charge OF the lee
| ture room services. One OF The main
features Of the day will be the love
/ feast in the lecture room at 40 a. m
/ The preaching In the grove at the rear
Of the church will be i'm charge OF tho
Rev. C.. n. Walker. Of Amber Pa. who
Will be the afternoon preacher. In the
morning the Rev A. Brown will preach
in the grove. and in the evening the
Row. s. ]. Mills.
The music viii be given by The
church choir, under the direction OF
Mrs Eleanor Chippey.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
SHIP YARD Strike
CONTINUES TODAY
Both Employers and En-
plOyeeS Silent as TO
Next Move
NO DISORDER
AT THE PLANTS

There is no change in the strike
situation today, as far as can be ascer-
talned Shipyard workers Of the
Pusey & Jones Co. and the Harlan
and Hollingsworth Corporation are
still out and they. like the employers
decline to give any Information TO
the public of their plans or desires or
demands. The employers still de
cline 10 talk on account OF the gov.
eminent. but the men simply decline
to make any statements. without Civ
ing any reason for their mysterious
reticence.
The men Employed on the night
shifts az Harlan's lef- their tools and
went out last night. with the state
ment that hey would not return TO
work while the day men were out
A large number OF these men remain
ed outs de OF the gates OF the plant
for some timo last nigh. hut there
was no disorder. There was the usual
meeting at the headquarters Of the
strikers. at Third and King streets,
last nigh. and the usual refusal to
issue any statements.
The plants Of both companies are
being Onerated.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
JOSEPH SMITHERS dies
At SMYRNA, ACE 81
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Specinl to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SMYRNA. Del. Aug. 24.-Joseph
Smithers. one Of the most prominent
and highly respected citizens OF this
town. died at his home today at the
ago OF 81 years.
Mr Smithers was for many years
freight agent of the Delaware Rail-
road at Clayton. and until few
months ago, owned and operated the
gas plant here. He was a member
OF Harmony Lodge. A. +. and A. NJ,
in Smyrna, and OF the Red Mems
Tribe at Clay on He was a mem
Der o. the Official board OF Asbury
M. +. Church.
Mr. Smithers was known not only
as an ardent sportman, but as one of
the most influential men in the city
The deceased was perhaps one OF
the most ardent anglers in the Sta.C
and was we'll known for the mang
fine catches he made In Lake Como
near Smyrna. Delaware Bay. from
tho Breakwater. One Of his f0vorit'
diversions was 20 be rowed out e
the Breakwater and there spend the
entire day with his rod and line. Not
wltlisanding his advanced age unit
comparatlvely'recen, ,lyh ne indulge din
such piscatorial sports wi muci
enthusiasm.
Mr.. Smithers IS survived by hil
wifo and one daughter, Miss Berth'
Smithers. He had been ill., and In
capac.tatod for about six months.
The funeral services will be hel'
at his lac residence on Monday az
ternoon at 2.3O O'Clock. with inter
ment in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
PERSONALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. II. a. Thompson. Miss
Edna klair and Leon Whaley have re-
turned from a visit TO Seaford
Ralph Ewart and family OF No. 907
Jackson street, are spending several
days at Atlantic City.
John d. Stroud and daughter Cathe
rinc, OF No. 1905 Jefferson street. are
spending a week at Atlantic City.
George A. Bird, OF No. 520 Lombard
street, who was operated on In the
Delaware Hospital yesterday afternoon
Is getting along nicely.
Mrs. G.. l.. Wiley and children. OF this
city. are spending the weekend with
her sister Mrs. ID. Broomhall, In Avon
dale. Pa.
Miss Margaret II. Healy and Miss
/ Anna NJ. Hcaly, of No $40 West street.
are spending the week In New York.
/ They are making the trip by auto
| mobile.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
PIERRE S. DUPONT heads
GENERAL MOTORS BOARD

The directors Of the new General
Motors Corporation, which succeeded
the company of the same name, met
yesterday in New York and elected
w. C. Durant, president; Pierre s..
duPcnt, chairman Of the board A. G..
Bishop. W. P. Chrysler, r. II. Col
Inns, w L. Day. c. S. Mott, e. Yer
linden and z. w Warner, vice-pre5i-
dents; T. S. Merrill. secretary; II. H..
Rice. treasurer. and w. L. Prensky'
controller. L. G. Kaufman, chair
man; Pierre s. dupont. w. c. Durant,
J. H. McClement and J. ]. Raskob,
were elected members of the finance
committee.
It was said that the company's net
income for the fiscal year, which Will
close with the end Of the current
mcnth. will be approximately s3O0OO,-
600. This VIII be sufficient to pay the
6 per cent. dividend on the preferred
stock and leave a balance equal to
about 80 per cent. on the SS2600,Oc0 OF
common stock outstanding The COM
pany's sales for the year Will be about
$4,000 cars.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
At THE QUEEN.

Billie Burke. daintiest aud the most
fascigating strge or screen coined
iennes. is now appearing az the Queen
Theatre in the strangely battling
photoplay. "The Mysterious Miss
Terry" AS the heroine. Billie Burke.
subjugates all the young men in the
picture as thoroughly as she does the
audience and in her boarding house
PLAYS ct being fairy godmoiher
with all her own inimitable witchery
The cast supporting Miss Burke is
capable one. Thomas Meighan. ta'-
ented screen star, is her principal
suppoSt
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
NOW 115TR regiment
Delaware Infantry

Il was learned today that the desig-
nation Of the Delaware National
Guard. according TO the Federal mil
itary authorities. is now the 1l5th
Regiment, Delaware Infantry
Colonel Reed. in command OF tho
regiment, today said that he-.has re-
ceived word 70 the effect that 4. is
possible the regiment viii travel
south in tourist sleepers and that
Pullman cars win be provided for the
officers.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
ATTRACTIONS At Theatres
At THE VICTORIA

Charles Ray, The Triangle star ap-
pears in "The Millionaire Vagnlnt' at
the Victoria Theatre today. II is the
story OF the startling adventures en-
countered by o. young millionaire
who. voyagng into life's maelstrom.
makes many startling discoveries and
abounds in series OF quick action
situations that carry a'ong the plot
TO an unexpected and startling climax.
The sott ngs are realistic 10 the last
detail. the first part OF the picture
showing the luxuries OF Fifth ave
nue. mans on. Then the spectator IS
taken TO the slums
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
WILLIAM SMITH SLATED
FOR DEPUTY MARSHAL

William Smith. Of Harboson, Sussex
county is understood to be slated for
appointment as deputy United States
marshal TO succeed A. II. Carey. Of Mil
ton, who has resigned.
Smith is understood 10 have the en-
dorsement OF Senators Salisbury and
Wolcott for the appointment, which Will
be made by Marshal Fairy.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
At THE MAJESTIC.

Emmy Wehlen. the exquisite star
OF Metro. will mako her appearance
today and tomorrow. at the Majestic
in Sewers and Reapers." a photoplay
production with r. powerful APPEAL
Tie plot starts out with a wealthy
father and son and poor factory girl
The youth marrles the girl but HIS
fk.thnr by trlckery separates thnm,
the parent having other cmbitions for
his son. The photop ny finally brings
the entire group together and all ends
in a way To bring happiness 10 all
concerned and satisfaction.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
ACCUSED OF RODDING
MARCUS HOOK PLANTS

CHESTER, Pa, Aug. 2i.-With the
arrest Of aliens for alleged robbing OF
The General Chemical Company's plant
at Marcus Hook, IL is believed there has
been unearthed systematic robbery OF
Marcus Hooks plants.
\ search Of number Of houses oc-
cupiod by. aliens was made by Marcus
Hook police yesterday, and large guam
titles Of loot were found, and occu-
pants Of the residences were arrested.
Representatives Of the General Chem
lcal, Congoleum and sun oil Companies
dcntned parts Of the loot. which in
,luded lead, rubber, brass, tools, etc.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
FUNERAL OF MRS. EAsTBURN.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah NJ. II.
Eastburn, wife of o. W. Eaetburn. who
died last Wednesday, will be held at
the family home, at Corner Ketch, sun
day afternoon, at 23O o'clock. Car
riages will meet the 100 trolley at
Hockossin. Kennett Square and Brandy
wine Springs Burial viii be in Mil
Creek Friends Burying Grounds.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
SHELLpOT PARK.

Little people in Wilmington are de-
lighted with tho announcement made
by Manager Henry that Tuesday next
Is TO bo Children'a Day at Shel pot
Park. On that occasion rs already
announced all children arriving az
the park on the trolley cars between
noon and p. m will be presented
with tickets as they get of the cars.
which vii ladmit them free to all
amusemenk In the park. There IS pn
excellent line OF attractions at she'll
pot this week and people arc delight
ed with tho vaudeville bill
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
At THE NATIONAL.

Mr.. Hopkins presents at the Ma
tional tonight tlf close OF THE
shielding Shadow" with the queea
OF the screch. Maccme Petrova- IN
"The Black Butterfly" Il Is a picture
OF love and war. on Saturday there
will be Big Quarterly vaudeville.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
MACNAMEE FAMILY REUNION.

Tho twelfth annual reunion Of the
MacNamec family was held yesterday
at Brandywine Springs. The attendance
was not so large as usual on account
Of the bad weather. but there were
about sixty members Of the family
present They spent a most enjoyable
day. with lunch on the hill and supper
served in the pavilion.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24

noon and 3 p m. will be presented
with tickets as they get Off the cars
which will emit thcm free to all or
the amusements in the park. This
ls one OF We biggest treats ever Of
fered the little people OF this city
and there is no question that hum
dreds OF them will take advantage OF
the kind offer Of Manager James r.
Henry.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
MARKET STREET PAVING.

The last block of Market street. TO
be included in the present paving work
is now in the hands of the worxmen,
that is, the west side Of Market street
between Ninth and Tenth streets. The
cas- side has been c0Hpleted. Work has
begun on the East Fifth street nav
ing. The pavement between King and
Walnut streets, on Fifth street. was dug
up yesterday really for concrete.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
ATTRACTIONS At The PARKS

CHILDREN'S DAY AT SPRINGS.
Next Thursday will be Children's
Day az Brandywine Springg Park On
that occas on all children arriving az
the park on the trolley cars between
Evening journal., 1917-08-24

boy. Alexander McGee. who was in this
city a short while ago. visiting rela-
tives. He has been appointed a first
Lieutenant and assigned TO the training
camp at Preside. san francisco, Cal.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
MCGEE GETS COuuIsSIoN

Among the list Of reserve officers de-
tailed to instruct the students at the
second series Of officers training
Aamps, is the name OF one Delaware
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-01

conquest: the newspaper says: ana
moreover demands such guarantees
as will serve for the purpose Of her
future defense and self--protection.
These statements are made in
commenting on the recent speeches
bv Lord Robert Cecil British minis
ter of blockade, and H. H. Asquith,
former British premier. The news
paper says that, apart from the I'M
putations in Mr.. Asquith's speech,
the principles expounded coincide
with those of responsible German
quarters, both formerly and during
the present war.
DR.. Gustav Gross. leader of the
German national league, has been
elected president of the lower house
of the Austrian parliament, accord
ing to a Vienna dispatch. In his
opening address DR.. Gross promised
freedom of speech and impartiality
in debates. He urged the house to
see to it that the expectations of
Austria's enemies that great dissen-
sion would develop during the SEES
sion should remain unfulfilled.
"We are one in our unshakable
determination" he said, "to continue
the fight which was forced on US to
the greatly desired honorable peace
which will guarantee our safety and
independence in the future. At the
same time nothing is further from
our thoughts than suppression OF
other nations"
Emperor Charles I, in his speech
from the throne, said he is con-
WINGED that needful changes in the
state and separate kingdoms cannot
be made without altering fundamen-
tai law. He. deferred taking the
oath, expecting the new constitution
to extend democracy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-01
ROUND UP AGITATORS
Arrests Made by Department of JUS
tice in Several Cities Yesterday.

Arrests Made by Department of JUS
tice in Several Cities Yesterday.
A nationwide roundup of anti
registration agitators was begun by
the Department of Justice yesterday.
Arrests were made in New York,
Chicago, Columbus, Springfield Mass,
and other cities, while on the Pacific
Coast the youthful scion Of wealthy
family was taken off steamship
while trying to escape into Mexico.
The government has declared war
on anti-registration speakers and
plotters of all sorts, while every port
has been barred to the slackcrs who
would seek to avoid their duty by
leaving the country.
Every man between the ages of q
and 81 is virtually a prisoner now. He
cannot leave the United States, no
matter how pressing the demand, I'M
til after he is registered. No passports
will be granted by the State Depart
ment except on approval of Provost
Marshal General Crowder, in charge
of the registration. Only by proving
to Gen. Crowder that his reglstra-
ton has been made can man with
in the prescribed age limit obtain a
passport.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-01
Alexandria National Bank
Liberty
Bonds

The Alexandria National Bank, without charge
or commission offers it's services to the public in the
purchase Of Liberty Bonds.
The Alexandria National Bank has already SUD-
scribed and paid for between one and two hundred
thousand dollars of Liberty Bonds for its friends and
customers and has been Informed that its customers
will probably subscribe for from one to two hundred
thousand dollars more of Liberty Bonds.
The Alexandria National Bank in addition to
this, offers to every man, woman and child IN Alex
andra the opportunity to buy fifty dollar Liberty
Bond on small weekly payments. Pay Sl.oo down
and $1OO per week for fifty weeks, and fifty dol
lar Liberty Bond will be delivered to you with one
years accrued interest at 315 per cent, making the
Bond S5l,75.
Buy Liberty Bond, and thus make your contri-
button to Human Liberty and the glory of the Amer
can Flag and at the same time secure gilt edged
investment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-01
VICTIM OF ASSAULT.

Skull of Virginia Boy is Crushed
Crime Mystery.
Feled by a blunt instrument,
which crushed in his skull, William
Cavanaugh, Is, is unconscious at the
Casualty Hospital, victim of a mys-
terious assault which has aroused
Westmoreland county, Va, where it
occurred.
The victim was brought to Wash
ington yesterday. HIS chances of re
covery. the doctors say, are slight.
The authorities of Westmorcland
county are busy over the case.
Cavanaugh was found on road
near where he worked. He was en-
ployed on farm and was not known
to have had any enemies. The boy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-01

Upon an almost forgotten theatre
of war signs hared up yesterday of
a new menace to Austria-Hungary at
moment when she needs all avail
able man power on the 1conZo. The
Rome war Office issued a brief bull
lettin announcing the capture of four
villages in Albania, northeast Of the
Adriatic seaport of Avlona.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-01

was discovered e: q passing farmer
He had presumably lain in the road
from the night previous
That the youth had put up fight
to defend himself is shown by a
fracture of the bones in his left
hand and bruises on the arms, APP
parently inflicted while he was
Tending off the blows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-01
REPUDATE ANNEXATION.
Austria and Germany, However, De-
mand Peace With Certain Guaran-

Amsterdam: June 1.-The deelara-
ton is made by the semioficial Nord-
deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung of Ber-
lin that Germany desires no extern
sion of territory for the purpose of
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT or of political or
economic accretion of power. Ger
many wishes solely to defend her own
territory against foreign plans of
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small acknowledgements. No interest to pay.
Applications for Bonds will be supplied to any one
asking for them
Applications should be made to your Banks at
They cannot be accepted at the Treasury Department lat
er than June Is, 1917, at noon.
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This advertisement is given free by the Alexandria
Gazette to aid in doing its bit for the sale of the Liberty
Bonds.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1917-12-27

deed! 1 only wish to promote socia-
blllty during the festive season.
"Well, then, l guess I'd better be
goin'," said the deacon. 1 hain't no
time for no SIGH foolery"
"Don't be in hurry, deacon" urged
Miss Hanna. 81 do wish to consult
you"
about what" frowned the deacon,
looking obviously at the purple Shout
ders and arms of the lady.
Marriage" said Miss Hanna.
"Would you advise me, dear deacon,
to commit my future into the hands of
another?"
EN- said the deacon. "Had an Of
fer?"
YES" said Miss Hanna, driven by
his directness into an absolute lie.
"Then, if / was you." said the dea-
con, I'D accept it, cause it amt likely
you'll have many of EN-"
But, deacon" she stammered, "what
if l don't love the man? What if /
love another who"
"Then don't accept him." said the
deacon; but, suddenly becoming cleo
trically aware of his danger as Miss
Hanna moved her chair q little closer
to his, he added, "My horse is gettin'
dreadful Uneasy outside. l guess I'll
be goin'. No, thankee"-as Miss Han
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1917-12-27

tired of living alone and sewing on
vests to earn her pin money, and she
had determined, on this particular oc-
casion. to make bold stroke and win
a husband.
She attired herself on New Years
day in a green satin dress, cut low in
the neck and short in the sleeves,
pinned a bunch of holly at the left
side, and pulled her newly tinted hair
in the most elaborate style.
81 do declare" said Miss Angela to-
herself, 81 don't look day over
twenty"
Deacon Perkins was the first TO ar
rive, an old bald-headed man, with a
complexion of leather and the keenest
of twinkling black eyes.
81 got letter from you, Miss Han
ma" said he. 81 s'pose you want to
consult me on business"
LA, deacon, what a very strange
idea" giggled Miss Hanna. "No, in