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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
NECRESS held IN $4,000
BAIL ON ASSAULT CHARGE

Florence y. Smith, a Negress. OF
No. 22S Delamore Place. was held in
S5 900 bail in the Municipal Court this
morning. for assault with intent TO
murder her husband, Elwood z.
Smith. In front Of their home. yester-
day morning. Elwood testified that
when he returned to his home yester-
day morning. after a days absence, he
was informed that his W fe had Gre
ated a disturbance on Thursday night,
and he demonstrated with her about Il.
She struck him and he struck her.
Then, he said. she went up stairs and
came down with a big revolver and,
announcing her intention Of killing
him there and then. took a pot shot
ut him. The bullet imbedded Itself
In a fence about four feet from him.
Other witnesses corroborated his
testimony. One OF them said he heard
her shout Look out" 10 the neigh
bors. and then Smith dived through
the door OF his home just as she shot.
She had nothing to say.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
CLAIM some BOARDS
ARE ALL DRY" MEN.
License Forces Will Try 10
Gust Them if Complaint
is Made
MR.. WHITE SAYS BOTH
SIDES REPRESENTED

The license forces are checking up
on the personnel Of each registration
board in the city. and II Il Is found
that three dry" men comprise the
board In any district It is said that
action wall be taken to have at least
one Of the "dry" men ousted and q
wet" man installed ss registrar In
his place. The "wets" claim that some
registration boards are made up OF
three dry" men. with DO wet rep
resentation.
II any voter makes complaint
against the personnel Of any regis
trauOn board, the Retail Liquor Deal
ers' Association will go into Chancery
Court and ask an Injunction 20 pre-
vent the taking OF the September and
October registrations. according 20 a
statement made today by James Kane.
president Of the association. II no
complaint comes. no action Will DO
taken.
William p. White. president OF tho
Special Department Of Elections, this
morning. when asked about the pro
posed suit author zed thb statement
"On the day the board was appoint
Eu met W.T. hAAN anu anfNNA AAAA -
he was going to qualify. He said no.
| then asked him n he and Mr..
Mooney would submit a list Of The
men that the vets would like to have
on the various registration boards.
He declined Then we named the
boards as best we could and any
claim that We did not name a wet
man 20 any board iB not the truth" "
Secretary Hagner bore out this state
ment.
When the Statement OF Mr.. White
was put up to Mr.. Kane today no
denied that there we're liquor men on
every registration board and then dc
tated this statement.
III any complaint Is made that some
registration boards are all of one fac
ltion. the liquor dealers will go into
court and ask that The registrations
for July and August be thrown out.
Continued on rage Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
BED BUGS AND BOOEE
Chase MEN TO RAILROAD

Harry Hall, when arraigned in
Municipal Court this morning pro-
duced an entirely new excuse for
trespassing ON the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad property at the foot of
Market street last night. After a spe-
cial officer had told OF the arrest
and where It was made, the court
asked Hall:
Where do you live?"
"On Shipley street. near Front
answered Hall.
why were you on the railroad
when you had a home so nearT ask
ed Judge Churchman.
The bed bug; we're so bad in my
room they chased me out on the ran,
road. % tel YOU the truth about Il,
answered Hall.
"You are dismissed" announced
the Judge.
what took you on the railroadY'
the Judge asked the next man, Thorn
as Stone.
"That same old stuff" answered
stone.
What stuff7"
"Poozc. your Honor"
$500 and costs"
Two negroes, similarly charged
received similar sentences.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
SPEECHES
when SANMIES CO
War Secretary Approves
Idea of General Send
Off for Soldiers
GOVERNORS TO
MAKE PLANS
By The unlled Press.

~ AnN AAAAANu ANENs
WASHINGTON. Aug. 11.-Cele-
bretion throughout the land will
mark me departure Of Amer.ca's frst
national army contingents to canton
ment camps September or g.
Secretary Baker today enthusiastic
ally endorsed the movement TO mako
the Sammles send OF one that would
be long remembered In every district.
While the Pres dent will not create q
holiday the governors OF the States
are expected to Issue proclamatloni
urging patriotic observance OF mo.
Utilization day. Provost Marshal
General CrOwder was expected % an
nounce a new mobilization date today,
September originally set for as
seinblinE the frst groups OF the 6S1,-
600 selected men has been abandon
ed. A la'er date with prospect OF
less conflicting holidays and railroad
traffic will be selected.
Wherever drafted men assemble for
the TRIP TO the cantonment on the
mobilization date their ne'ghbors are
expected to join In a sendof That
will hearten the soldiers for their
long months OF training.
Parades speeches and gifts will
feature the day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
HOOVER begins
DRIVE ON HIGH
COST Of FOODS
To Crush Speculation; Care
for Home Wants and
Feed Allies, His Aim
Greatest ENTHUSIASM
Since War Started
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. ll.-Herbert
Hoover official food administrator, .odny
began to drive out of business whole
sale food gamblers who gouge the Amer
lean public. At the outset, however,
Hoover made il clear that;
He will not attempt TO dictate retail
food prices.
He cannot promise 10 reduce the high
cost Of living to Americas commonersi
though he will try.
While anticipating that the majority
OF American business men will deal fair
ly and intelhgently Hoover announced
his intent to "apply to the full the
drastic coercivo powers" granted by
Congress, should any one exploit thi'
hour Of sacrifice"
Hoovers plans for feeding Americs
and her allies and at the same time
lowering American costs are construc
tive. He proposes 10 eliminate waste
IN United States kichens, TO ousl
gamblers. and 10 teach this nation tC
substitute some foods for the staples
He will not dictaue retail prices
but he does intend 70 so adjust eco
nomic conditions as to bring down
the high cost Of living. He cannot
promise this, however.
He would have each American re
duce HIS wheat consumption onl
pound a week, his meat and sugs
seven ounces, thus releasing a vast
store for use abroad. Reduction oi
prices viii come about, Hoover says
by eliminating the gamblers and by
stabilizing conditions.
I'VE believe We will make fexorbi-
tant retail prices come tumbl'ng BY
eliminating m ddlemen and cont
trolling Wholesale prices" he said
with these two thing accomplished
We can face the grab-it-all reta Ter
with an argument he~can answer onl,
by reducing prices.
1--WE must SO guide the trade 10 thl
Continued on Pege Twelve)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
"A Delaware MEN TO
Get COMMISSIONS
Coach McAvoy of Delaware
College Will be First
Lieutenant
EASTERN SHORE
ALSO REPRESENTED

Twenty-four Delawsreans are mem-
bers OF the class OF officers who will
be graduated az the Fort Myer ON
GERS Training School on Monday.
None OF the Delawsreans got a cap
taincy. but several we're appointed
first heutenants. or the graduates
ten are Delaware College men. In
Guiding William j. McAyoy. who for ?
number OF years has been coach M
the college. He gets commission
as first lieutenant The other Della
ware College men who will receiv'
commissions are;
First lieutenant-F Tracy Camp
bell and Morris r. Mitchell son Of
Dr. Samuel c. Mitchell. president OF
the college.
Second ieutenants-James A. Croth-
ers, Stanley D. Loomls, Eli T. Plum
ley, John Wilson O'Daniei. Harvey G
Bounds. George Harvey Ferguson and
Frazier Croft.
The other Delawareans who will
receive appointments are as follows;
First lieutenant-B. l.. B. Eberhardt
Of Wilmington, and Clyde u. Gray, OF
Wilmington.
second utenants-OsbOrne y.
Biddle. william P. Hamilton Howard
p. Porter and Robert Jones King 0f
Win Fgton; Raymond II. Beyorle D.
Donah W. Frazier. Albert Z. Ma.lack
william ID Denny OF Dover and How
ard II. Porter all from tho Delaware
Infantry National Guard. William X
Frampton of FELTON,; Landrell l. Lay
ton. Jr.. Of Georgetown, and Henry NJ
DenniDg of Harrington.
A large number of men from the
Eastern Shore Of Maryland also re-
ceive commissions as 70 lows: Levin c.
Bailey. Salisbury; Frank E. Williams
Flkton; Godfrey Child. Pocomoke
City; Wtlllhm d. Cawley. Hlkton:
John r. Kibler. Chestertown: John c
p. Brotemarkle. Salisbury; Ernest
W. Grubb. Sudlersville; Mark W
Storing Crisfeld; John Mckay Nit
chell. Centreville; Nathan c. Starr
Easton; John X. Gumby, Salisbury
Lawrence +. Simmons, Cambridge
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
EXPECT Retreat
. OF GERMANS ON
FLANDERSFRONT
Crown Prince Must Retake
Positions TO Save Army
From Being Cut Off
BRITISH CAIN AGAIN
ALONG YPRES-MENIR
BY HENRY WOOD,

United STATES stan Correspondents
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES
AFIELD. August 1.-THE Germans
are figuring on the possibility OF the
British and French offensive 10
Flanders forcing them to retreat Z
their next defensive line.
a desperate hope OF retaidng posi-
tions that wou permit an eventual re-
reat northward from Aisne and Chamr
pagne regions is what inspired the
German Crown Prince to his violent
assaults against the French lines. Il
appeared today.
fronting Dy the temporary luu N
the Flanders battle the Crown Prince
resumed attacks along both the Che
mn Des Danes and the Mo- a-era
ci ests.
Unless the Crown Prince can drive
the French from these two dominate
ing positions before results Of the
Flanders battle forces a shortening Of
the German front, the French from
both the Ladies' Road" and Moron
viiliers will be able to cut OF tho
Germans.
The German line is weakening This
was indicated throughout the week
Cont nued ON Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
HENDERSON Leaves
ENGLISH CABINET
Labor Leader Under Fire for
Socialistic Tendencies
is Forced Out
WAS MEMBER
OF WAR COUNCIL
By The United Press.

LONDON, Aug. 11.-Artbur Hen
derson, miuister without portfolio and
labor member OF the War Council,
has resigned, IL was officially announ-
ccd today. His resignation was i'm
mediately accepted.
Henderson has been under FIRE since
ne went to Paris recently to confer
With French Socialists as 10 Parici-
pating in the Interna 'iOnal Socialist
conference scheduled In Stockholm
next month. He defended his action
by stating that he had met with the
French Socialists as the leader OF tho
Labor Party in England, not as a
British official His presence was
regarded as giving the impression
that British ofiicialdom was taking
part in the discussion and brought on
a great uprOar.
Henderson came into the position from
which he has now resigned with the last
~econstruction Of the cabinet by Lloyd
George. Being a member Of the War
Council, the inner circle OF the cabinet
he made his activity in connection Will
the Stockholm conference especially
Objectionable 20 officials. He delivered
an address at Yesterdays labor confer
cnce which voted for British representa-
ton at the Stockholm conference, favor
ing the resolution that was adopted
This was that the conference should b
regarded as consultative, and not bind
lug.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
ODD FELLOWS march
BEFORE field Exercises

Members Of the general committee
representing the various lodges Of
Odd Fellows OF this Stats who are
planning TO hold field day sports at
Shellpot Park on Saturday, Septen-
Der /, met last night and selected
Colonel Weller +. Slower as chief
marshal OF the parade to be held
here on the afternoon OF the field
day exercises. Colonel Stover will
announce his aides within the next
few days.
It is proposed to have the entire
membership Of every lodge in this
city as we'll as delegations from the
other lodges in this State in the
parade. and they will have as their
guests one hundred members Of Bal
timore lodges. The route OF the pa
rade has not yet been selected.
The proceeds Of the exercises at
the park will be applied 10 the
home for aged men OF the order.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
THORNTON CHARGED With
FORCING Two CHECKS

Charged with having forged two
checks in his own favor, drawn
against the Pure Oil Company, Ste
phen Thornton was arrested by De
tective Mahoney yesterday afternoon.
Arraigned in Municipal Court this
morning. he requested postponement
Of his hearing until Tuesday 10 en-
able him 10 secure an attorney. His
request was granted
II Is alleged by the detectives that
Thornton, who formerly was employ
cd by the Pure Oh Company drew
two checks for $lO50 and $3.50 re.
spectively. TO his .ordd- signed them
with the name OF IN. A. Butz. man
ager," and got them cashed at the
saloons. Il is said Thornton worked
there two or three years ago before
Mr.. Butt became the manager OF
the local plant The name Butt" on
each check is written Butts"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
WIDENING OF eleventh
STREET NOW UNDER way

Widening OF Eleventh street from
Orange to Washington is progress
ing rapidly Properties on the norih
side OF Eleventh street at Tstnall
have been removed for that purpose,
and the new garage being erected
at the northeast corner OF Eleventh
and WGst streets is be ng construct
ed along the new building line. With
in a few days Contractor Alfred
Downward will begin removal OF the
Church Of the New Jerusalem al
Eleventh and Washington streets,
and within the near future a new
front will be placed in the garage
of the Wilmington Automobile Com
pany twenty feet back from the pres.
ent line between Orange and Ta;nall
streets. and In the garage at the
southwest corner OF Eleventh and
West streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
Morale Of KaiSer'S Armies Weakened By
Absence Of Reserves; Troops Surrender
Voluntarily to Russians; German Offensive
Toward BrOdy and in the Valley Of the
Sereth Fails; SIavS Retreat in GaIicia.
KAISER FEARS DISLOYALTY
OF HIS TROOPS AT MILAU

resistance along the entire Galiciou
line. particularly on the frontier Of Besa
Arabia, the cables said
Questioning Of German troops has re-
vealed they have virtually no reserve
troops behind their Galician lines. and
IRE suffering from serious lack Of food
and other supplies, it was added.
BY The United Press.
PETROGRAD Aug. 11.--A Big batt
tle Is In progress on the Rumanlnn
front.
The official statement from ths
Russian war Office this afternoon res
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
BOY NOT CONNECTED
WITH CITY ROBBERIES

Paul A. White. boy who was ar
rested early yesterday morning by
Patrolman Sweeney, is still held at the
Juvenile Court detention house. Harry
y. White. father Of one Of the boys,
stated that he caused his sons arrest
on charge Of beng incorrigible, be-
cause he took his nay check and ran
away to Atlantic City with Earl Grus-
semeyer, another lad, who also was
arrested but later released and taken
home. Mr.. White says his son knows
nothing Of the robberies committed
about the city. he being away at the
time. He has shown a disposit on TO
run away from home and his father
will ask that he be sent 10 some insti-
tuition for a year or two.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
WOMAN THROWN TO death
IN front OF TRAIN

by lhe United freat.
CAMDEN, N. J. Aug. 1.-THE hoT-
ribiy mangied body Of Stella Otto, 20,
who a year ago left her husband. Joseph
Otto, Of Trainer. Delaware county, Pa,
and came here 20 live with William
Gordon, "a, as his wife, was picked up
early this morning on the tracks OF the
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad
after an entire train had passed over
il. Tho motorman claims the woman
was thrown in front Of his train and
that he saw the man who did il rush
from the side Of the track. When the
train was brought 10 stop Gordon was
the first person on the scene and identi-
fed the body. lie is under arrest
pending investigation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
sLooDsHEo IN KANSAS CITY STRIKE.

by The United Press
KANSAS CITY, No. Aug 1.-THE first blOodshed in the
200 railway moOrmen and conductors came
today strikers sympahizers attacked three street
imported sikebreakers Bricks and smash
cd the car fed Hsrvey Bailey
business sreu shot b.
, strkebreaker according to report. A
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
BY The United Press.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 11.-Hun-
dreds Of AustrO-German troops are
surrendering voluntarily 10 the Rus
SLAMS. cables h the Russia nembassy
said today. This evidence Of weak
enlng Of German morale Is strength
cned by additional cables. Il was seld.
stating that Emperor William visited
the Germans at Mllau and pleaded
for their continued loyalty.
The Russian troops are continuing
their retreat across the Galician borders
In tho direction Of Kamentz- Podlosk, but
at a much diminished pace and In good
order. They are putting up a strong
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
CONCORD TURNPIKE Will
Be OPEKED TOMORROW

County Engineer James Wilson today
announced that the Concord Turnpike
win be opened tomorrow for the benefit
TO travellers 20 and from Brandywinc
Summit camp meeting. The road will
be closed 20 traffic Monday.
Mr.. Wilson, in opening the turnpike
for Sunday travel, makes the following
request:
"Kindly use the side Of the road when
ever possible and keep away from the
excavation"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
PROSPECTIVE SAMMIE
Stands 6 6FEET7 IL inches

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
GEORGETOWN. Del. Aug. 11.-Out
OF the 62l young men who have un-
dergone the physical examination be-
fore the county exemption board,
James Deputy Of Lincoln City. is pos
sibly the tallest. measuring feet Ih
inches. In entering the doors TO the
courthouse. It was necessary for him
10 stoop. Deputy passed the physical
test
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
Ne WAS TENDER HEARTED.

STANTON. Del.-Dudley Harmon.
village beau. told examiners he'd just
love TO be a soldier for Uncle sam
but was afraid he wouldn't make A
GOOD one. so he asked exemption He
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
BLAME ENEMIES FOR Az MA co. FIRE.

BLAME ENEMIES FOR AZ MA co. FIRE.
by The United Press.
GARY. Ind. Aug. iI.-An enemy conspiracy blamed
for fire that plant
Explosives Co. here with a loss of 100000 Two
ployes named Holt chOsser third
is sought plant handling and allied
contracts
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
URUGUAY sslzEs SECRET WIRELESS PLANT.

UHUOUAT 5EIZE5 5EVHEI "T7EIISS Tr7NI'
By The United
MoNTEvIDEO Uruguay Aug. 1.-THE government today
seized wireless stCon. which discorered
have nnnge miles and arrested operator
ter is a spanard said be German agent Others
suspected of having spsnard sending
nation by wireless are under surveillance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11

said once his sister cut her finger
with her manicure scissors and the
sight OF blood made him fall in a
can't. He wanted to know how he'd
ever stand the sight OF buckets OF
blood.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11
WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and
Sunday, not much change
In temperatures light Vari-
able winds.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-11

Gissg.stis9 7.,9.as:S 1858
NON-RETURNABLR
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-21
BLAME HOOVER
FORSUGARLACK
z. "A. 1AesT, HEAD OF REFINING
COMPANY, TELLS OF IGNORED
&s WARNINGS.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 1S.-Sugar
men saw. the danger Of shortage
early last spring because Of sstories Of
"a fictitious famine and later when
they began to realize the large
amounts being sent abroad, E. "A:
Babst, president Of the American
Sugar Refining company, testified to-
day before the senate investigating
COMMITTEES. egg
NBabst said that in May he warned
Food Administrator Hoover that fam
Inc stories circulated in February and
March would have serious effect and
again in June predicted to Mr. Hoover
a shortage this fall because 50 much
sugar was being sent abroad. Babst
pointed out that his company adver-
tised extensively during the summer
that there was no prospect of q short
age If people would not hoard.
Mr.. Hoover made another ineffec.
tual attempt to be heard at the senate
sugar Investigation today. Chairman
Reed said that while he wished to
treat Mr.. Hoover with all courtesy he
saw no reason why witnesses waiting
to testify should be displaced at this
time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-21
MUST ENCLOSE
TINSEL CARDS
MUST COMPLY WITH PosToFFlcE
REGULATIONS OR GO TO DEAD
LETTER OFFICE.

Although the matter has been COM
mented upon each holiday season peo-
pie continue to post cards decorated
with tinsel which are not enclosed in
envelopes according to regulations.
Postmaster C. w. Mccarthy has in his
possession no less than a dozen such
cards which have been posted within
the last few days. The stamp must
be placed outside the enclosing en-
velope no matter how transparent it
may be.
Although these cards bear the re-
ouired amount of postage and are
correctly addressed, they cannot be
allowed to pass through the mail.
Strict regulations have been sent out
from the U. S. postal department in
this regard owing to the danger of
postoffice employees handling these
cards with tinsel which comes off at
the touch.
People who have posted such cards
may have them returned by calling at
the office of Postmaster McCarty. If
not called for within few days they
must be sent to the dead letter office,
and once there they are beyond re-
demption, especially when they are
signed with names so lacking in
Identification as Grandma" and
"Dollie."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-21
NEW ORDER
| EXEMPTSMANY
WAR DEPARTMENT RULES THAT
ALL EXCEPT LAW STUDENTS
CONTINUE STUDY.

Iowa City, Dec. 18.--J4ate rulings BY
the war department will mean that
practically every student in the state
university's professional colleges ex.
cepting law, viii continue their
courses while enlisted in some branch
Of reserve service. Under such en-.
listment they win be subject to call
at any time, the purpose of the plan
to insure the country Of an adequate
supply Of technically trained men for
all future war demands.
Practically every man in the junior
and senior classes Of the colleges Of
medicine and dentistry went to Dav.
export last week to enlist in the med
ical and dental reserve corps. and an
order by Surgeon General Gorgas re-
ceivcd last Thursday night instructed
DR.. L. ". Dean, head Of the college Of
medicine, to advise all underclassmen
to enlist In a similar manner some
time after December is.
OnetEird Of all registered engineer
ing students win be exempted from
army service in the next draft that
they may continue their training, says
. telegram from General Crowder to
President w. A. iJessup. The men
who win compose this group are to be
selected according to their scholastic
standing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-21
GROCERY MAN GETS
4 FOOD ORDERS MIXED

Burlington, Dec. 18.-At the Deems
headquarters business continues very
heavy The correspondence that pours
in there is tremendous, and 1t is the
kind that must be answered, and
promptly at that. Among the com.
plants that came in yesterdays post,
was one from citizen of Wapello
county, who states that his grocer in
sists that he, the complainant, must
buy not less than five pounds of sugar
and not less than sack of -four at
one time. The grocer evidently has
his dates mixed, and the complainant
states that he can not afford to pur-
chase that much at one time.