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Evening journal., 1917-10-26
KENT AND sussex
teachers TO MEET
Annual Institute Will be
Held at Milford November
II TO 10
DR.. CLAYTON WILL
BE ONE OF SPEAKERS
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Oct. 27.-Tho following Is
the program Of the annual teachers' in
stitutc for Kent and Sussex countias,
to he held at Milford, from November
IL TO l6, inclusive;
Morday-lO30 o'clock, registration
and organization Of teachers. Afternoon
session. 45 o'clock. devotional oxer-
cises; address, beginnings in Litera-
ture and History Prof. Smith Burn
ham; music, under direction Of Prof
D. II. Lewis; addrasA. "Kipling as
Short Story Writer Dr. w. O.
Syphord.
Tucsday-Rural and primary section,
IN Armory Hall. 9l5 o'clock. music.
Professor Lewis address Reproduction
irCthc English Class Miss Mac Schreib-
cr; address. Underlying Principles in
Teaching Prof. Charles IT, Albert
High School section. in High School
address "What Should High School Stu
dents Rcadi' Dr. W. q. Syphcrd; music.
Professor lewis; address. "Ilow 70
Study the History Lesson Prof. Smith
Rurnham. Afternoon session. address.
"School Government from Modern
Viewpoint" Prof Charles VI. Albert;
music. Professor Lewis; address, "The
Battlc of ihc Bools.' DIR. w. O. Sypherd.
Wednesday Rural and primary sec
Continued on Page Eight)
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
SOUND Death KNELL
OF national Guard
Men Now Get Intensive
Training in Blue and
Gray Division
COL. REED AWAITS
NEW COMMAND

CAMP MCCLELLAN, ANNISTOE
Alabama. Oct DIFFERENTIATION
work to make the Blue and Gray
Division conform with National Army
specifications is now on its last lap
and within the next few days all units
at Camp Mcclellan will be shaping
their training routine under cons
manders, who will lead them event
ually TO France. The death knell OF
the national guard organizations OF
Delaware and other similar State
organizations here has been tOlled.
The units which have como here dur
ing the past two months have been
put through the National Army
threshing machine and further rear
r8ngement to bring them back TO their
old status will be next TO impossible,
even though they might come back
from lover there9 intact. This means
that the First Delaware Infantry, Of
which the people Of the little Diamond
State were so proud is a thing Of his
tory and will not again, at least dur
ing the present war, be brought into
existence as a separate unit OF fight
ing men.
The 29th Division is composed Of the
57th Brigade which consists Of the old
First Delaware Infantry and the 1--WE
old regiments OF New Jersey. combined
into the 18th and National Army
regiments and the fifth Machine Cur
Battalion. The saith Artillery Brigade
is made up OF the Delaware, New Jer-
sey, Virginia and District OF Columbil
Continued on Page Eight)
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
INNOCENT MAN HOUNDED
AS BLUMENTHAL FIRE Bug

Russell C. Norris, a detective, en-
ployed by the Val O'Farrell Detective
Agency OF New York, which agency IS
said 10 have supplied imported work
men for the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Corporation, was taken into custody
shortly before noon today by Sergeant
OF Detectives Green and Detective Fair
child. While no charge has been placed
against Norris as yet, II was intimated
that a charge OF conspiracy would be
placed against him. In the arrest OF
the detective, It was learned for the
first time, that the disastrous fire at
the plant OF the 4. Biumenihal Com
pany, early in September, and several
other fires which have been discovered
at the plant within the past few months
are believed 10 have been the acts OF
German agents.
incidentally the arrest OF Norris
revealed what the authorities here
declare 10 be the most fragrant piece
OF man bounding ever brought to
their attention. The victim was
Matthias Morgan, OF No 9l2 East
Seventeenth street. who was employ
ed at the Bluementhal plant as a
fireman. until the Val O'Farrell
operators reported 10 the Blumenthal
company officials that Morgan was
suspected OF being a firebug.
AS a result Morgan. who has o
sickly wife am three small children
was dismissed from his S21 a week
position al BlumenthaBs and Eince
then has obtained work at the Pull.
man plant The reputation born by
Morgan at the Pullman plant IS said
10 be the same as that enjoyed b,
him previously at the Blumentha
company rant. he being a steady an,
industrious worker.
From what could be learned toda,
Norris arrived here early in September
following the fire at the morocc
plant on the afternoon OF Labor Day
September 3. This Gre and other
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
GERMAN line IN
FLANDERS AGAIN
HIT By ALLIES
British-French Weaken Foes
Hold on Seebruggc
and OStend
hold NEARLY ALL OF
PASSCHAENDELE RIDGE

BY The United Press.
LONDON. oct. 26.-Britlsh and French
forces In Flanders Joined In another
great drive today.
Northeast OF Ypres British and
French troops attacked at 6.55 this
morning and made satisfactory pro-
gress,' Fiold Marshal Haig reported.
"Rain -fell heavily during the latter
part OF the night and is continuing to-
day" the official statement added.
This Is the second blow struck By
combined French and British forces
against Germany's vital spot In Flanr
dors In I've days. A terrific drive
launched Monday carried tho French
irl-color and the British Union Jack
forward on the passchaendele Ridge and
drove the enemy back nearly a mile
further.
Presumably today's drive Is IN ex-
actly tho same location. All OF Haig's
operations for the past month--seven
blows in all-have been here. The
'puslr' As 10 cut the German artery
lina OF communications at Reuters
and thus to menace from the flank
the German submarine bases at See
brugge and Ostend. Reuters is only
about five miles from the most ad-
vancod positions reported before To-
day's resumed drive Not only that.
/ but the British and French have
| taken practically all high ground OF
the Passchanedele Ridge. As soon az
this territory Is reclaimed the way
Will be open TO the plvQ' city except
for the Flanders mud OF the interven'
ing lowlands.
dhe greatest satisfaction was ex
pressed here today over the magnif
cent evidence afforded by France g
, her military strength. General petal
/, Is now conducting two major Offer
: siVes-0ne on the Aisne front b
=. which the Germans have been throw
I back in confusion from a key position
the other with the British IN a tremen
dously important assault IN FLANDERS.
Evening journal., 1917-10-26

which had been discovered IN the
plant during early morning hours. were
mysteries to the officials OF the plant,
and the Val O'Farrell agency was ap-
pealed TO. Norris was one Of two op-
orators sent here. the other man taking
a position as night watchman at the
plant. Morgan was employed at the
plant and for some reason as yet IN
known 90 the local police. he was sus-
pected by the private detectives as
being the "frebug."
Following several weeks investlga-
ton, Morgan was dismissed by the
Blumenthal Company. Norris, how
ever, continued to work on the case.
Daily reports were forwarded by the
Philadelphia agency OF the Val OFar-
rcll Agency, I'm Spring Garden street,
Philadelphia, setting forth in detail
how Norris had followed Morgan to
Philadelphia on various occasions ami
watched his every movement there.
Local detectives who had heen
called in on the case informed the
Birmenthal company officials some
time ago that they thought the pri
vate doteotive agency was String
ing" them. but this opinion was no
shared by them. Some time age
however, Norris was dismissed by tn
company's detective and nothing fur
ther was done toward solving tn
mystery OF the mysterious fires.
Recently Norris was re-engaged b
the company at the instigation OF IN
! local police authorities and they b'
gan TO watch his movements. III
reports sent here by the Philadelph
Office OF the private agency wei
gone over carefully and on Octob'
10, Norris claimed that he follows
Morgan to Philadelphia, saw hi
/ enter a saloon owned by a ma
named Carr there. hand the bartend'
q sealed envelope and thsu leave. g
ing directly to the headquarters
the Socialist party in Arch street.
CONTINUED on Page Seven)
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
PASTOR At MOVIES URGES
hearers TO BUY BONDS
special 10 THE EvENINo JOURNAL.

Special 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SMYRNA. Del. oct. 25.-Tho Rev.
George C. Williams. pastor OF Asbury
NJ p. Church. last night, during an
intermlssion, made am address at the
Opera House 90 the large attendance
that had gathered TO view the
movies" IN advocacy OF the pur-
chase OF Liberty Bonds Manager Mo
Msnus gave Pastor Williams the op-
portunlty 20 make the address.
Pastor Williams appealed 20 every
person who was able 10 buy at least a
$50 bond. He especially urged that
bonds he bought by you farmers who
have received such high prices for
your products, such unspeakable
price for your tomatoes-such prices
that poor Methodist minister no more
can have tomatoes or fried chicken, and
you know how a Methodist preacher
likes fried chicken"
Smyrna expects 20 subscribe 20
si25. 900 Of the bonds. about 100000 al
ready having been taken.
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
FINE STEP-NOTHER
WHO ABUSED Child
Mrs. Jennie M. Goodwin
Beat Girl With Stick
and Strap
FATHER SAYS HK
DOESN'T LOVE TOT

One OF the most deplorable cases OF
cruelty to q child ever heard before a
local court was disclosed before Judge
Churchman in Municipal Court today
when Mrs. Jennie NJ. Goodwin was ar
raigned on a charge OF cruelty TO her
ii-year-old step child Annie Goodwin.
The defendant was fined S20 and costs.
The testimony showed that the girl
suffered brutal beatlngs with sticks and
a razor strop by her stepmother The
Goodwlns live at No. 2i2 Gray ave-
nue..
The child Annie testified that her
stepmOther often beat her without ap-
parent cause. She said that last week
she beat her with a stick, leaving large
bruises on her body. In one instance,
the child said, her stepmother made
her take or all her clothes, and then
beat her with a razor strop. She show
ed scars on her head which she said
were caused byla glass thrown at her
by her stepmother. This, she had told
persons, at Mrs. Goodwin's directions,
was caused by her falling down stairs,
she testified.
Special Agent Frank Stout said that
he examined the girl after her beating
last week. and found her TO have a cut
on her head, she also was badly dis
colored about the limbs.
When Herbert Goodwin, father Of the
child, was called 20 the stand. he
stated. in answer to j. Frank Ball. who
appeared for Mrs. Goodwin that he did
not love his child. lie accused the
child Of indiscretion
Mrs. Goodwin denied that she had hit
Annie with a glass, but said that the
scars on her head were the result Of a
fall down the steps. She testified that
the girl had admitted indiscretions.
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
SLAYER OF CATHERINE
BODIESEA TO HANG
Board of Pardons Refuses to
Commute Ganges Sentence
TO Life Imprisonment
THREE PHYSICIANS
TESTIFY HE IS SANE
gneciaI 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL

gnecial 10 THE EVENING JOUkNAl-
DOVER. oct. pa special meeting
OF the State Board OF Pardons was
held Yesterday afternoon in the Su-
preme Court room, with all members
present except Leutenant-Governor
Ellason. who missed his train.
Two cases were before the board
tho first Of which was an applica-
ton from John Dover, a Negro OF New
Castle who was convicted in New
castle County in 1879 for larceny. He
served his sentence. but since that
time has been living an uprighO lue'
His application was for a res'ora'
ton OF citizenship.
A letter from Attorney A. 3. Coop
er. of New Castle, was read. when
gave Dover a good reputation lot
honesty. The board unanimously
recommended his restora ton to citi
zenship.
The second case was that of Sam
uei Ganges, who was tried anc
convicted in January OF this year
for the murder Of Catherine Bodleska
at Brandywine Springs Park. WI
mlngton. in July, 1916. He was SEN
fenced 10 be hanged.
The case OF Ganges was before I'M
board in June last on application o
his counsel. j. Frank Ball, for com
mutation to life sentence. Al tha
time, because OF alleged indications
OF insanity, a reprieve was granted
nv Governor Townsend for a term o
not more than six NOR less than nv
months in order that the physician
might fully acquaint themselves as 4
his mentality.
At yesterdays meeting Or. Hanck
er. of the State Hospital at Farm
hurst. who had been asked to vlsl
Ganges. reported that he had visite
liim on shree occasions, July p
September and October 21. and a
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Evening journal., 1917-10-26
.BLUMENTHAL WORKERS
take SAG. $50 OF loan

As expected. Thursday morning found
a continued wave Of Liberty Loan en-
thuslasm prevailing in the Blumenthal
company's- plant particularly in the
middle department where they now
show a decided increase. having sub
scribed over a bond per man. The
total is si6.55O. from i.i37 subscribers.
At i2.i5 p. NJ. today a patriotic meet
ing was held among the girls in the
finishing department. al which meeting
Mrs. Leonard 4. Wales favored with
vocal selections. Mrs. William stanier
addressed the girls in English; Mr..
Emory addressed them IN Polish. and
Father Tucker, Of the Cathedral, ad-
dressed them in Italian.
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
Consumers LEAGUE FOR
EARLY xmas SHOPPING

The Consumers League Publication
Committee. which is in charge Of the
leagues annual early Christmas Shop
ing Campaign. held conference this
afternoon with representatives OF the
different mercantile interests OF the
city.
The object Of this conference is
to consider what cooperation be-
tween merchants and consumers is
necessary to make the leagues ideal
of Christmas Eve for everybody a
reality this year.
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
CONSERVATION Of
COAL SUPPLY IS
TENWEEGES' AIM
Coal Administrator Will Tell
Consumers How to Avoid
Fuel Waste
SQUARE deal FOR ALL
UNDER new PLAN

CHARLES H. Ten weeges coal ad-
ministrator for Delaware. was in
Washington today, but whether he
had gone there In connection with
the Office he now holds with regard
70 the administration OF coal affairs
in this State was not announced. Mr.
Ten Wseges Is intensely iterested In
the situation and Is striving together
with the other members of the gen
eral administration committee, TO
give the consumers OF this city and
State enUre satisfaction and al tho
same time not impose any hardships
Oh tho dealers.
In addition to the fixing OF prices for
coal one Of the most important duties
OF the local committee. as well as OF
the general committee and the coal ad-
mnlstrator himself, Will be 10 bring
about the conservation OF the fuel sup
ply I'm homes and IN factories. The
saving Of coal by careful usage has
become necessary not only because Of
the high prices, but because OF the
suppry, and the administrators. local
and State. will endeavor TO instill into
the minds Of the consumers that they
must conserve and they viii try 70
show them how TO do this.
II Is estimated that a shovelful OF
coal Is equal In value TO a half-pound
OF sugar, and 70 Is being urged that
unnecessary electric lighting be abol-
ished, that homes be not overheated
and that skilled flremen be employed
instead Of roustabOuis In the big heat
Ing plants. To save coal IS a patriotic
duty, II is pointed out, and every
American consumer who IS a patriot
should turn attention 10 tho intelligent
consideration OF the burning Of fuel.
Overheated buildings means the
waste Of much coal. In the private
homes the occupants are advised to
be careful in burning fuel. They
should see that all the coal is con-
sumcd. there should be no waste in
the ashes and homes should be so
protected as not TO require an ex-
cessive amount Of heat from coal con-
sumption TO keep them warm.
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
TYPHOID fever ON
Decrease IN CITY
Only IL of % Cases in Hos
pitals are From
Wilmington
WATER SUPPLY IS
NOT CONTAMINATED

The outbreak Of typhoid fever IN
this city, which at one time was such
as 70 cause grave apprehension on
the part OF the health authorities. has
subslded TO such a degree that at
present the cases In Wilmington that
ara attributable 20 local causes are
fewer than Wilmington has known
for many years
There are now in this city twenty
nine cases OF typhoid fever, which
are known absolutely TO have come
from other towns and cities In this
vicinity. In addition TO these there
are twenty other cases which the
health authorities have traced TO one
source. These twenty cases resulted
from gross negligence and careless
ness as 70 the health Of a number OF
people grouped together. This source,
however. has been eliminated by the
Board OF Health. and steps have been
taken TO make sure thai there Will
not be a repetition OF such a case.
This leaves about twelve cases OF
the fever I'm Wilmington. which are
thoughi 10 have originated here. This
Is a smaller number OF such patients
than this city has had for a number
OF years. so that the health authori-
ties do not feel that there Is any
cause for apprehension over the situ-
alton now.
II Is stated authoritatlvely that the
city's supply OF drinking water has
been absolutely pure at all times.
Tests have been made repeatedly by
different people. and all OF them
showed the water was free from bac-
terra and especially free from the
typhoid germ, so that there has never
heen any reason 10 believe the ~.
phoid was due TO tho drinking water
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
WORKING OUT new RULES
FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT

Following several conferences be-
tween the lre committee OF City Coun-
ell and the fire chiefs OF the city de-
partment. the Councilmen are at work
on new rules for the governing Of the
department.
Just when these viii be presented to
Council Is not known. but It is under
stood that the new rules Will prohibit
any fire company from. responding to a
still alarm when that alarm is outside
the companys own district.
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
CLASS OF 125 TAKEN
into POMONA GRANGE

Pomona Grange OF New Castle
County held a special meeting in the
Masonic Kali at Newport last night
when 125 candidates were initiated
into the fifth degree The initiation
was performed by tho degree team
OF Delaware Grange OF Newport
Prior 10 tho initiation addresses
we're made by Master McSparren, OF
tho Pennsylvania State Grange, who
discussed the responsibilities OF
G~angers during the war. and by Mrs.
Henry y Thompson, who spoke OF
woman's part IN the war.
After the meeting supper was
served by members OF Delaware
Grange
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
BALLOT BOxEs READY.

Tho ballot boxes 60 be used AZ the
special license election on Tuesday,
November were delivered today. The
law states that these boxes are TO be
delivered TO the registrars between Oc-
tober % and October 2s. and they were
removed from the store rooms Of the
shcrin's ofilce today and delivered by
automobile trucks TO the various places
TO be used at booths here at the cleo
tiOn.
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
DTCnFTS non ODD FELLOWS.

The degree staff OF Eden Lodge. No.
81. !. o. o. T.. last night conferred the
second and third degree on a class OF
candidates for Eden Lodge, No. 40. OF
Pennsgrove. n. j., in Eden Hall. Thir-
ty-eight candidates OF the local lodge
received the third degree.
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
TOSEPH ]. BRUMBLEY DIS. !,

Special 70 THE EVENING JQUh.es+Al1i
GEORGETOWN. Oct. 20 JOSEF IN.
Brumblev AGED 7s vcars. Of colln7,s..,' c.lil,....
near GEORGETOWN. died early w cum .a-s'
dsx , nigbt Of paralysis after a two ls.I,. i.I,-.
illness. Mr.. Brumbley va Trre.al
known and prosperous ..io.t Satur-
services VIII be held at nv Coloaa-
dav afternoon. BY the her. .,5. AZ in Union
ana interlnsnt Will De n'"1'
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
COAL and SUGAR SCARCE
IN SMYRNA AND CLAYTON

oltcIW 70 TIE tNENINU JUJflNAL.
SMYRNA, Del. Oct. 26.-Smyrna
and Clayton are now facing a coal
famine. and unless some coal ship
ments are received soon II is feared
many families will suffer from cold.
Sugar is scarce. too, and only limit
ed quantities are sold.
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
CATCH FERRIS SCHOOL BOY.

Joseph Augustine, aged 10 years, VINO
escaped from the Ferris Industrial
School several days ago, was caught
this morning by Linemaster Price OF
the school. The boy was taken back
to the institution.
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
INDIANA SUFFRAGE LOSES

BY The Inlteu Tress.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. 26.-Ihe
Indiana Supreme Court today affirmed
the decision Of the lower court and held
unconstitutional the law passed by the
last Legislature granting the right Of
vote 10 women.
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
Held ON THEFT CHARGE

Through his counsel. Philip l.. Car
rett. John T.. Staffer waived hearing in
Municipal Court today on a charge of
larceny, and was held in $500 bail for
trial.
Staffer is alleged to have stolen some
furniture coverings, valued at $3.50,
from the Pullman Company.
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
HEPTASOPHs PROSPER.

Mzpah Conclave, No. 2, Heptasophs
or S. W. NJ, held its weekly meeting
on Wednesday night The NJ Il.
grand archon OF the state was pres
ent and referred to the prosperity
of the order.
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
BY Tho United Press.


LONDON. Oct. &C. Germany's Of
fenslvo against Italy looks serious
at the start. but the season Is bad
for such campaign. Italy is well
munitioned and amply provided with
troops. and observers are united In
complete confidence OF her ABILITY
10 weather whatever storm the Ger
mans may raise.
This view was expressed in various
quarters here today. What interest
ed British observers the most in the
whole situation was the fact that the
Isonzo offensive was regarded as
further evidence Of Austria's military
impotence. IL is Germany which is
waging the Italian drive German
troops. German officers, German mu-
nitions and German war plans are
in control.
Well informed observers held the
German control Of this effort like
wise established Germany's intention
10 keep Austria under complete vas
salage TO Berlin.
Evening journal., 1917-10-26

Private Brainard, whose home r.
at No. 1OS East Twelfth street. is
probably the youngest member OF
what was the Delaware Regiment OF
Militia. now at Camp Mcclellan, An
niston, Alabama He Is sixteen years
old, and Is now a member OF Com
pany NJ. OF the Hath Regiment. part
OF the Delaware battalion attached TO
thai regiment. His mother. Mrs.
Elizabeth Brainard. Is anxious. be-
cause none OF the letters she has
written 10 her son for more than
three weeks has been received by
him, although addressed in the way
he instructed her.
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
BY Tho United Press.
WAcUTNCTON Orf

WASHINGTON. Oct 26.-Confront-
ed by a powerful Teuton offensive
against Italy, Foreign Minister SON
nlno was reported IN official Rome
cables 10 be delivering a speech OF
unusual Importance before the Italian
Parliament. on the cabinet crisis
No details OF his text was given
ScmiJ-ficial Rome reports indi-
Gated that the Austro-German forces
arc trying 10 cut of the advance OF
Italian forces In the Bainslzza sector
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
ITALIANS Retire
FROM BAINSITTA::
Cabinet WEAKENS
German-Austrian Drive For
ceS Cadofna's Army from
Dearly Bought Plateau
PARLIAMENT DISCUSSES
MILITARY REVERSES
By The Unlted press.

By The United Press.
ROME. Oct. Evacuation by italian
troops Of the 3ainsizza plateau was
officially announced today. The pres
sure OF the Austro-German drive In
that sector forced the move.
From Mount Magglore west 90
Auzza we have Withdrawn our boun-
Diary evacuating the Bainsizza plateau, "
the statement said.
Bainslzza plateau was the main fruit
OF Gen. Cadorna's great drive last Au-
gust His forces conquered the great
mountain peaks forming tho western
boundary OF this high ground-Monte
Santo. Monte San Gabriel and Kuk-
and then drove the Ausirlans ahead OF
them across the comparatively level
upper ground.
10 is not clear from the Official state
mcnt whether Bainsizza plateau has
been abanonod 20 the Austro-German
forces, entirely. or just, that portion
around Auzza.
Evening journal., 1917-10-26
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WEATHER

Probably rain tonight and on
saturdays warmer tonlnhtt
increasing south winds.