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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
CITY Assessment
Shows Increase
Board Puts Higher Value on
Some Properties; Lower
Values on Others
NOW'S THE TIME
TO FILE APPEALS

Members Of the Board of Assess
ment for Wilmington worked until
late last night on the city assessment
for the fiscal year beginning July !.
While no attempt was made to tab
ulate the total assessment, it was said
the figures would show an increase
over those Of last year, such being
possible through the assessments on
new buildings. Few changes OF a ma
terial nature were made on large
properties, although In some instances
the tax assessment was increased con-
siderably. This was true Of proper
ties in West Eleventh street between
Market and Washington streets, and
in French street, between Tenth and
Eleventh streets.
But few reductions we're noted, Il
was said. but where such has been
done. II was in keeping with the sale
value OF the properties. An instance
OF this is in Pine street be-
tween Twenty-second and Twenty
third streets. where houses that were
formerly assessed at $1,000 we're re-
duced to $500.
FROM now until lAt Nhu vi nv
month the books will be open so that
all who desire may ascertain their
city assessment for the coming year.
In the month Of April the board Will
sit each day except Sunday to hear
appeals from the assessment II any
property owner desires to make an
appeal. Changes in the assessment
or appeal can be made any time with
in the month Of April but no change
can be made after that time.
There have been a considerable
number Of changes made in the as
sossment IN order to equalize values
but the number Of changes is COM
paratively small compared with the
total number of properties in the
city, there being about 27,000 sepa-
rate parcels Of property IN the city.
In some cases reductions have been
made.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15

the jury declare Gauges not guilty Of
murder on the ground OF insanity
Attorney General David j. Reinhardt
representing the State, objected to
this method Of procedure, stating that
he did not believe II was the proper
method to pursue. He contended that
provision in the code provided for
the application of a commission to
examine a prisoner thought 10 be in
sane and make its report. Mr.. Rein
hard. objected also on t. ground that
the certificate filed by the physicians
did not disclose whether, In their
opinion, Ganges was insane at the
tine he committed the crime or had
become so after the verdict had been
rendered This being the case. he
commended, the court could not grant
a new trial
Mr.. Ball, in reply, said that his only
desire in the matter was TO protect
the interests of the defendant, whom
he believed to be insane, and was not
interested in the method TO be pur-
sued.
The court sad that the rights OF the
prisoner would be amply protected
and refused the motion for a new
trial The court suggested that the
proper remedy would be for the cour
10 pass sentence and then for the
defendant TO make application to the
BOARD Of Pardons.
Mr.. Beinhardi suggested that the
date OF execution be set far enough
ahead 70 give plenty OF time for The
proner application and its Considera
ton by The Board Of Pardons
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
Gompers for Compulsory Military
Training if Volunteers Fail

"On the other hand, labor believes
voluntary service should be given
more OF a trial The voluntary idea
has not yet been given sufficient trial
to warrant immediate adopting a pol
icy OF compulsory service. d.
There is lot OF difference between
raining-manual and military
is voluntary, entered into and encour-
aged by propaganda and education
and that OF compulsiOn.'
Asked what form OF service Labor
would render. Gompers replied;
1T is little too early TO answer
that. ] cannot say now whether La
Dor would train for the industrial or
military end Of the war. But YOU
know e requires three men In the
factory for every man In the trenches
to keep an army supplied. Labors
forces are large.
Perhaps. our plans for this Will be
known soon, but we will have TO set
down to a working basis
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
BY The United Press.


BERLIN, Via Sayville Wireless,
March 15.-An executive committee Of
the Russian Duma has accomplished a
successful revolution in Russia, inn
prisoned all the ministers and now
controls the government, according TO
ian official statement from Petro-
grad" issued by the official press bu-
reau today.
THE Duma declared that the min
listers and the cabinet do no longer
exist" the statement said. To-day
(the statement was dated March 14),
on the third day OF the revolution,
where order has returned swiftly, the
capital is completely In the hands OF
the executive committee Of the Duma
and of troops which are garrisoned in
Petrograd and which number more
than 10000, all Of which support the
revolution.
Deputy Engelnard, colonel OF the
general star, has been appointed COM
mander Of Petrograd by the commit
tee.
Yesterday evening the committee
issued proclamations TO the popula-
ton and TO the troops. railroads and
banks, asking them 20 resume their
regular life. Deputy Gronsh was
charged by the committee provision
ally 20 manage the Petersburg tele-
graphic agency"
The statement issued by the official
Government Press Bureau began:
"About the successful Russian revolu-
ton the following official report was is
sued from Petersburg, March Ia:
"1he population of Petersburg, IN
censed BY complete disorganization OF
transport services and of aliamentation
had long been irritated against the gov
eminent and had become restless. The
population held the government respon
sible for all its sufferings. The govern
ment. expecting trouble, took measures
on a large scale 10 maintain order, ant
among other measures ordered a disso
luton Of the Reichsrat and the Duml
The Duma, however, on March il, dc
eided not to accept the imperial ukas
= but to continue meetings. The Dunn
Immediately instituted an eXecutiV
committee presided over by Presiden
Rodzianko.
THAT committee declared itself al
provisional government and ISSUED
the following appeal: considering
the difficulties of interior order whiel
we owe 10 the policy Of the formel
government the executive committee
OF the Duma feels Obliged TO take
public order in its own hands. Fully
conscious of the responsibility aris-
ing from this decision. the committed
expresses the certainty that the popu
lation and the army will lend theil
assistance for the difficult task and
create a new government which ac-
cepts the wishes Of the people and
enjoys the peoples confidence
1.-THE executive committee based il
self upon the population OF the cap
ital which is in full revolution and
with the army. completely united will
the resolutions and arrested all min
listers and sent them to jail"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
Will LET JAP WARSRIP
BRING CUTHRIE'S BODY HOME

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Mar 15.-The state
Department today agreed TO modify
its neutrality regulations sufficiently
to permit a japanese warship. bearing
the body Of American Ambassador
Guthrie to come to the San Francisco
harbor and remain there longer than
"a hours.
Details Of the Guthrie funeral in
this country are not completed but
State Department authorities will see
to it that honoFs are done Guthrie
when his body arrives and the govern
ment will also be represented in i'm
pressive ceremonies planned by the
city OF Pittsburgh.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
stone Wants TO KNOW
Ships That CARRY Guns
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, March 15.-Senator
Stone, chairman Of the Senate Foreign
Relations COMMITTEE, who opposed
the armed neutrality bill, today Of
fered a resolut on which was unani-
mously adopted, asking the Secretary
Of Commerce 70 supply to the Senate
list of all "Sea going vessels" that
have applied to this government for
registration. II asked full list OF all
sea going vessels which have applied
for registry under the laws OF the
United States; what vessels have been
granted registration between Janu-
ary /, 1916 and March 10. 1917; name
and character of vessels before appll-
cation was made; the name under
which registration was granted;
name OF the nation and flag which It
operated under prior 70 the applica-
ton; name OF person or persons, as
ISOLATION or corporation applying for
registratn and exact date of appli-
cation and issuance of the registry.
While Stone at first refused TO dis
cuss his resolution, it is believed his
resolution Is a preliminary step in the
campaign to prevent foreign owners
of vessels from hurriedly registering
their boats under the American flag
to take advantage OF the privilege Of
arming them, a privilege now denied
them.
AT the same time Stone introduced
his resolution Secretary of Commerce
Redfeld issued an order prohibiting
the giving out Of any information
regarding the Merchant Marine. IL
was made plain this order covered
issuance Of any news regarding ship
construction or registry.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
EQUAL SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION.

Miss Margaret Hillos Sherman. presi-
dent Of the Consumers League. and Miss
Agness y. Downey, president of the
Delaware Equal Suffrage Association,
will address the March meeting Of the
Wilmington Equal Suffrage Association.
TO be held tomorrow night in the rooms
of the General Service Board in the
Public Library Building. Miss Mary A.
Ospina will give n report of the recent
COUNCIL meeting OF the National Asso-
eiation. which she attended.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
IIYENmE CnIIRT MORk.

Eighteen cases of juvenile offenders
were heard by Judge William S.
Priokett yesterday afternoon. OF
which only six were new cases.
Two boys. 10 and 10 years old re-
spectively were charged with the
larceny Of lead and copper wire from
the local telephone company One
boy was turned over to the care Of
the probation officer. who will find
a home for him. aud the other was
placed on probation. Their story
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
ASKS FOR REVIEW.

James Salisbury. representing
Daniel P. Buckley. owner of a prop
erty at Eleventh and Tatnall streets,
which figures in the condemnation
proceedings taken for the widening
of Eleventh street, from Orange to
Washington streets, made application
to Judge Herbert l.. Rice today for a
commission Of review. Judge Rice
will appoint the commission soon. In
the meantime applications may be
made by other property owners af-
fected
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
kENT COrNTY OFFICIALS.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del. March 15-At a spe-
cial meeting Of the Kent County Levy
Court. held here, j. Evans Cook. Of
Camden. was elected constable and
collector OF taxes for the Seventh reps
resentatiye district, ana william Fl.
Dewitt, OF Dover, was elected tax col
lector for the Fifth representative dis
trict. These appointments had been
carried over from the regular session
OF the court last week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
CHANCFRY COURT ARGUMENT.

Argument was heard before Chan-
cellor Curtis today in the case OF
Thomas Kingston and others against
the Home Life Insurance Company, of
America and the Home Protection
Company. The case will be resumed
this afternoon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
CHILDREN WHO ARE SICKLY

Mothers who value their own comfort and
IN. Welfare Of their children, should never
he without box OF Mother Gray's Sweet
Powders for Children for use throughout the
.e-son. They Break up Colds Relieve Few
,rishuess. constipation. Teething Disorders
F.ndache and Stomach Troubles. Used by
Others FOR cq yesrs THESE POWDERS
EVER FAIL. sold By ali Drug stores. Csc
,on't aeceut any substitute. Sample mailed
RIB Address Mother Gray Co.. ne Toy
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
n. II. Davies NJ. y.
W. II. lIraemer. NJ. i

Today was the date set for the hear.
inc of arguments upon the application Of
Mr. Ball for q new trial for his client.
hut instead Of hasiug his apphcf|on
upon the fourteen reasons which were
fled with the court several days ago,
AIR Hall Withdrew those reasons. and
after reading the communication from
Drs Davies and kraomcr. ami
l,..ad ris aruhcation upon Gle letter
FTe asked the court 10 grant 2 new
trial solely for the purpose Of having
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13
TALL LAMP USEFUL
Floor Light Also Adds to Rooms
AttraCtiveneSS.
Plain Shades Are In Much Better Taste
Than Those Which Are Beruffled
and Flower Betrimmed.

There are several reasons why floor
lamps have become as popular as they
have, and good ones, too. To begin
with, they fill need for certain kinds
of lighting; they are unsurpassed for
use at the piano, or for any purpose
which requires an elevated light. Often,
too, the floor lamp may be made use of
in the corner of room, at the side of
an easy chair, where a table to hold
a table lamp would be an utter impos-
Sibility. This 10 one of the most note
worthy uses for the lamp with the tall
and slender standard; it can be used
80 many places where the ordinary
table and lamp cannot. 1t may also
give light for two or three to work or
read by, without it also being neces-
sary to crowd up to table, each per-
son holding the work or book so that
the light will fall on it. And in the
room where a mild but general light is
required the floor lamp provides it ade-
quately and artistically.
The artistic aspect of the floor lamp
is one Of it's chief delights, however
For it has helped to transform many
rooms. Such lamp standing in just
the right spot in a rather common
place living room would make the
whole room seem more attractive, and
somehow more fashionable. You doubt
ers, try it and see
1t Is because these floor lamps we've
been having are so beautiful and so
very well designed, that I notice with
regret that some which are not so good
are creeping in among us, writes an
authority on home decorations. Lamps
too ornate and suggesting too strongly
the questionable piano lamps of a by
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13

To the upper edge of the card sew
three leaves of flannel to form the
needle book. The cover of the book
is made of silk lined with soft silk
and bound at the edges with narrow
ribbon, and upon the front the word
needles" is embroidered with silk or
some contrasting color. Below this
there are three pockets in which glass
headed pins and hairpins or different
sizes may be kept. These pockets are
bound at the edges with narrow rib
bon, and upon each pretty little floral
design is embroidered. In making the
pockets, sufficient material should be
left over at the bottom to form the
emery book, and the paper can be fast
ened on inside Of 1T with a strong ad-
hesive.
For suspending the whole. thing from
nail in the wall silk cords are fast
ened on at the top. These cords are
tied together in bow, and the ends
knotted and frayed out into tassels,
and the cords are arranged in loops,
with the ends that hang dOwnwarda
knotted and frayed into tassels.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13

gone day-lamps with millinery head
gear instead of the practical and Won
derfully artistic lamp shades like these
shown here. Beware Of them! Don't
be tempted by the flower betrimmed
and beruffled lamp shades in existence !;
don't be tempted by the parasols made
of black lace over yellow!
Let our good taste direct us rather
toward shades we can be proud of |;
shades preferably of plain-colored silk
with no trimming other than that of
furnished metallic braid and fringe of
silk to match the color of the shade;
or shades of cretonne, well made and
bound with gimp. And if we make use
of trimming, let it be so slight and eX-
actly right, bit of characterize hand
embroidery, that the chance conner may
even miss it, and when it does come
within his range of vision he will be
Immediately impressed by its good
taste, effectiveness and restraint.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13
A Poets BEGINNING.

Richard LIE Gallienne was talking
rather bitterly in a New York cafe
about the decline Of poetry.
A shabby young man skunk out, and
Mr.. lie Gallienne said:
"There goes CUTLER. knew he'd be
a poet. He was found, you know, in
a basket on a doorstep"
But" said photoplay writer, be-
wildered-"but what's that got"
"It was waste basket he was found
in," Mr.. lie Gallienne explained.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13
ALL LACE is MODISH NOW
In Nearly All Gases 1t is Dyed to
Match the Color of the Fabric
With Which II Is Used.

Old lace is getting its innings again.
For q time 1t only appeared on we'd
ding things or on dowagers' velvet
gowns, but now many and lovely are
the new frocks which have a bit of
antique lace tucked on somewhere,
and what is more these frocks are so
made that they can boast Of smart
ness as well as valuable lace-a COM
bination before now that has been
rarely achieved.
A smart New York woman utilities
lace banding for shoulder straps and
shows off its exquisite workmanship
TO advantage by having the gown
palest blue charmeuse-made with ex-
ceeding simplicity. In fact lace of all
description is modish these days,
though IL is rarely seen in contrast
with the material of the dress, says
Harper's Bazaar. While black lace
may be effectively used on white
frocks, in nearly every other instance
the lace is dyed to match the fabric
with which ii Is used. Particularly
noticeable IS dyed filet on gray gowns,
while navy lace is charming, especial |
" so If II is used with blue chiffon |
printed in gay designs.
A very interesting new trimming is /
straw Just the ordinary kind that is
nsed for handmade hats. though, Of |
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13
TO HOLD NEEDLES AND PINS
Useful and Decorative Little Novelty
May Be Hung Upon Wall by Side
of the Looking Glass.

This useful and decorative little nov
city is for hanging upon the wall by
the side of the lookingglass and for
holding needles and pins of various
kinds. At the bottom, in the center,
there is a small double tab lined with
emery paper upon which needles or
pins can be polished should they re-
quire it.
To make, cut out square piece OF
stiff cardboard and cover it with silk.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13
Sure to See 1t There.

links was always complaining of his
wife's memory. "She can never re-
member anything" said he. Its aw-
full ~
my wife was just as bad" said
Brown, "till I found capital recipe.
"What was IT." asked links eagerly.
"Why, whenever there's anything
particular 1 want the missus to re-
member, write it on slip Of paper
and gum it on the looking-glass."
links is now a contented man.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13

course, the texture of the straw makes
all the difference In the world as the
rough and bumpy is so very much
smarter than the smooth and satiny.
1t is put on in bands in exactly the
same manner as you would braid.
Even straw buttons are seen now and
then.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13
Gentle Sarcasm.

ado you regard the price Of coal as
high?" asked the dealer.
NO" replied the patient citizen.
"You seem to regard the stuff as so
precious 1 am surprised you let go
of it at any price"
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13
FRECKLES
Now IL the Time to Get Rid of These
Ugly Spots.

There's longer the slightest need of
feeling ashamed of your freckles, as the
prescription othine - double strength - Is
guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
Simply get an ounce of othine-doube
strength-from your druggist, and apply
little of 1t night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
have begun to disappear, while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely 1t is seldom
that more than one ounce IL needed to COM
pletely clear the skin and gain a beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine, as this is sold under guarantee of
money back If It fails to remove freckles.-
Adv.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13
Lying Scoundrel.

"What did Blank say about me?"
THAT you owed him ten dollars"
"Why, the lying scoundrel! Well,
he can just whistle for his money now
I won't pay it till l get good and
ready"
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13
For Sun or Rain.

"Parabrella," for sun or rain. This
new parasol-umbrella is designed for
use I'm sun or rain. 1t comes made Of
blue, green, purple and black silk. They
look like parasOls and do the duty Of
an umbrella.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13

wriEhfs indian Vegetable Pills contain
nothing but vegetable Ingredients, which act
gently as tonic and purgative by stimu-
lation and not by irritation. Adv.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13
Twenty-Five Years.
Experience With
Kidney Remedy

Between twenty-five and thirty years
ago I commenced selling DR.. Kilmera
Swamp-Root and during all that time
have never heard single complaint from
my customers; they are more inclined to
praise it; and judging from their favor.
able remarks and the repeated sales l
enjoy I am confident that Swamp-Root 10
a valuable medicine for the troubles for
which it is intended.
Very truly yours,
OTTO Fl. G. LIPPERT,
Pharmacist.
1901 Freeman, Cor. Liberty SITS.
Sept. 10, 1915. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive a booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure and
mention this paper. Regular fifty-cent
and one-dollar size bottles for sale at all
drug stores.-Adv.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13

A single application of Roman Eye Bal
sam upon going to bed will prove its mer-
it by morning. Effective for Inhamma-
tions of the Eyes, external and internal.
Adv.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13

Practice may not make the lawyer
perfect, but enough Of it will make
him rich.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13

In the present crisis people should
keep their heads, practice economy and
avoid waste.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13

A watch's handspring is two feel
long.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13
Save the Babies

MORTALITY something We hardly realize that
of all the children born civilized countries twenty-five per cent
per cent oneh they neha before
they fifteen!
hesitate timely Castora would
hesitate
nfan
Drops nc and soothing sold for cdrens complaints contain
deadly In quantity they reard circulation and lead
torai If it signature Of Chas H. Fletcher
it contains opates narcotics Of kind ~
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The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13

Poor with contentment Is rich
enough.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13

Poppy oil makes dull wooden picture
frames look like new.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13

LESSON TEXT-II Chron. 3O:1.
GOLDEN TEXT-Ke that cometh ia
God must believe that he Is, and that he
Is rewarder of them that diligently seek
him.-Heb. 11:6.