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Evening journal., 1917-03-26
HeaIdiOn Crew Suffocafed,
Frozen and Drowned at Sea

Stokers had closes burned on by
fire In boiler room. All members
crew partially clothed; G.. W. En-
bry, New Orleans, first assistant en-
gineer, would have died from expos
ure and fatigue without clothes II
trawler had picked up one hour later
Ninteen men died either In capsized
boats or from suifocation in bunk
ers; Captain believes two members
crew were never able 10 reach life
boats because on watch below or I'm
engineroom; two other men as pre-
viously mentioned died from expos
ure and burns; Engineer Embry
badly frozen; other survivors with
minor Affections as bruised and
frozen ears. Heavy snow squalls
were encountered by survivors in
open boats and weather during whole
night was below freezing. All sur
Hyors have now reachen Rotter-
dam"
The consul's report Of the fate OF
Americans follows
Captain Charles CHRISTOPHER
Brooklyn, saved; First Mate OFT,
| Willrop New York. saved; Seconl
Mate Chandler. Brooklyn. drowned o
suffocated; Third Mate Sludgins, MOI
folk. Va, drowned: Third Assistar
Engineer w. C. Johnson, Hobokei
drowned or suffocated; Oiler EmeI
Yeaux, Michigan. drowned or suif'
Gated; Sailor John Steiner Pittgburg
drowned; Second Steward Geora
Healey. San Francisco, drowned
Chief Engineer John Caldwell. Ne
York. saved; First Assistant Eneince
c. W Embry. New Orleans, saved
Second Assistant Engineer G.. Swan
son. Brooklyn, saved; Wireless Oper
lstor N. Parker. Philadelphia, saved.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
Sarah PINCHED this TINE
ON MISCONDUCT CHARGE

Sarah Wilson. colored, who has PEN
chant for having people arrested ON dis.
orderly conduct charges, was arraigned
in Municipal Court todny upon similar
charge. The testimony developed that
Sarah had imbihcd trihe more than
her capacity Of the seductive ioy-iuice,
and had dug some bricks from the pave
ment near Third and Tatnall streets,
Saturday evening. and had thrown them
among some children who we're playing
across the street. At the same time she
used some very naughty language. The
court, after rcmarkine upon her habit OF
having people arrested, hned her So and
costs
Evening journal., 1917-03-26

phia. As the coast defence reserve
men are enlisted for service In the
near vicinity. however. they will be
examined here. A surgeon viii be
provided for examinations here os
soon as possible.
In order to secure the necessary
surgeon the following telegram has
been sent to Washington:
The Secretary OF the Navy
Washington, d. G.
sir-we understand thirty or more
applicants for enlistment In the Naval
Coast Defense Reserve in this city
await medical examination. Respect
fully request that Reserve Medical
Inspector Biddle Of Philadelphia, or
other qualified naval surgeon, be as
signed TO Wilmington.
James r. PRICE. Mayor
John S. Rossell. chairman Navy
+ League OF Delaware.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
THAT JAR OF MUSTEROLE ON
THE BATHROOM SHELF
Has Relieved Pain for Every One
in the Family

When little Susie had the Group; when
Johnny got his feet wet and caught cold
when father sprained his knee; when
qrannys rheumatism bothered her
That lar OF Musterole was right there
10 give relief and comfort.
Musterole is a clean, white ointment,
made with oil Of mustard. II viii NOT
blister like a mustard plaster.
Quick relief for sore throat, bronchitis,
tonsilitis. stiff neck, asthma neuralgia
headache. congestion, pleurisy, rheuma-
tism, lumbago, pains and aches OF the
back or joints, sprains, sore muscles,
bruises. clnlblains, frosted feet colds on
the chest (it often prevents pneumonia.
Try Musterole for croupy children.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
BREAK GROUND FOR The
BIGGER DUPONT BUILDING

Excavating for the foundation OF
the addition to the Hotel dupont has
been started at Eleventh and Orange
streets and big hole is being dug
there for the basement.
The work will include erection OF a
wing extending from the present hotel
building to Orange street WIN
changes in the interior arrangement
10 permit placing ball room, new
drawing room and Sc additional sleep,
ing rooms for guests. with additional
offices for the DUPONT Company.
Building Inspector Preston today Is
sued the permit for the work. Ihe
building will cost S6,000,00O.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
Various Forms
OF Headache

"It is necessary IN order TO treat head
arhea properly TO understand the causes
which produce the affection" says DIR. j. W.
Ray, Of BlOcktOn, Ala. Continuing, ne says,
raent Of a disease without knowing what
causes give rise to Il. and we must remem-
her that headache Is to be treated accord
INC 20 the same rule. We must not only be
particular to give a remedy intended 20
Counteract the cause which produces the
70 relieve the pain until the cause OF tho
trouble has been removed. To answer this
purpose anti.kamnia tablets will be found
a most convenient and satisfactory remedy.
one tablet every one to three hours gives
comfort and rest An the most severe cases
of headache, neuralgia, and particularly the
headaches OF women.
when we have patient subject to resu-
lar attacks OF sick headache ana when ne
feels the least sign OF an oncomirg nttackl
hs should take two AK Tablets, Obtain.
able at druggists IN any quantity desired
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
MILITIA OF 27 STATES
NOW UNDER arms


: War Department orders yesier-
day and today called for home
defense 81 regiments and ls
smaller units from % States and
the District Of Columbia
Eleven regiments and three
smaller units we're called to the
cOlOrs In . eastern States and the
District OF Columbia yesterday.
Twenty regiments and five
smaller units were called in IS
States today. Three regiments
and three battali0ns OF machinery
. Colorado and Ohio National Guard
. we're held in Federal service
~ when mastering out orders were
s. cOuntermanded.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
MIR. McIVOR STRICKEN,

James f. McIvor, clerk of the Levy
Court. is confined to his home by ill
ness. Mr.. McIvor was first stricken
Thursday night and an X-ray exami-
nation made at the Delaware Hospi-
tai yesterday. showed that his trou-
bic was gall stones. His physician
hopes to effect a cure without an
operation.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
POSTPONE LARCENY CHARGE.

Upon the application of Philip l.
Garrett. his attorney. the hearing Of
Prank Aines, colored, who Is wanted by
the Washington. d. c., authorities "a
answer charge OF larceny. was post
poned IN Municipal Court this morning
until Friday morning
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
wATrR BOARD ROUTINE.

Routine business only was trans
acted at the meeting of the Board or
Water Commissioners this morning.
II was Captain Horace Wilson's nrst
meeting since his return from Florida
and much time was consumed dis
cussing the trip.
Bank balances were reported as fol-
lows: Current fund. S16,53S.5a; spe-
cial fund, S16,SSO.25;
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
this COUPLE NEARLY
KILLED BY Gas

Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Foster. aged
81 and Sc years respectively, were
overcome by gas in their room on
the second floor OF the building No.
geo Washington street early last
evening. The police we're notified
and the patrol crew responded with
the iuugmotor. With the aid OF this
machine, the couple were revived.
inc gas escaped from defective
hose
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
HAUNT CHAUFFEUR'S LICENSR.

benjamin. II. Elligood, coioteu'
pleaded guilty in Municipal Court this
morning 20 having operated a motor
vehicle without the necessary licenses
and was fined SO and costs, the low
est fine permitted by the statute
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
PnrrnlI

During the week ending March "a
92.557420 gallons of water were
pumped an increase over the cor
responding week last year OF 22'fs6,-
$50 gallons.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
Liberty loan Gets
Students SUPPORT
High School Boys and Girls
Also in Line for Food
Conservation
JOSIAH MARVEL
ADDRESSES PUPILS

Students OF the Wilmington High
School at their opening exercises this
morning, unanimously pledged them
selves TO do all IN their power toward
helping the government In the Liberty
Loan and Food Conservation campaigns.
The pledge followed a stirring patriotic
address delivered by Josiah Marvel.
The school also unanimously approved
motion made by John y. Whitehead.
a member Of the athletic association
that that association take out another
one thousand dollar Liberty Bond. This
will be the second thousand Liberty
Bond which the athletic association has
bought.
Other features OF this mornings ex-
ercises included two soprano solos by
Miss Grace Saylor, selection by the or
chestra, and a brief address on "Cour-
age IN the Daily Task" by Miss Cora
Pickett head OF the Latin Department.
The school sang The New American
Hymn" God Ever Glorious" Amer
lea" and "Star Spangled Banner" The
formal pledge TO the flag was given.
DR.. Clifford J. Scott, superintendent
OF public schools, introduced Mr. Mar
vel TO the students. Mr.. Marvel said
that the pupils Of the schools were
splendid agencies toward working for
the success OF both the Liberty Loan
and the food conservation campaigns,
and added that he felt sure that he
could. without hesltancy, pledge the
Wilmington schools 90 do their bit
gladly and willingly.
lie spoke OF entertaining righteous
hate for the Kaiser and for his mill
tarisis who have outraged the world
by their barbarism and murders. and
urged the students TO plead with their
parents 20 do all in their power 10
help along the two campaigns. lie then
asked how many Of the girls would ask
their mothers 10 save one dollar a
week In food conservation and Of the
boys he asked how many would ask
Continued on Page Eight.)
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
CAN'T FIGHT WELL
WITHOUT MOLARS
Uncle Sam Rejects Some
DelaWareans Who are
Without Grinders
EXEMPTION BOARDS
RESUME THEIR WORK

Members OF the local exemption
boards were somewhat surprised on
saturday when a large number OF the
men who had been drafted and sent to
Camp Dix one month ago returned TO
their homes In this city. There were
fifteen men from Company e. Of the
machine gun battalion and they stated
that several more from Company ID,
also Of the machine gun battalion,
would be sent home this week.
They have an been discharged from
the military service Of the United
states on the ground that they are
physically unit. In the large major
ity Of the cases the men were rejected
because they lacked the required num-
Der Of teeth. An Of them possess ex-
cellent front teeth but In most in
stances they were lacking one or more
back teeth and they were told that they
did not have enough grinders" TO
meet the army requirements.
When these men were sent away by
the local boards all of them were given
a thorough and rigid physical eXami-
nation by the physicians in their re-
speciiyc boards. This examination was
ulnNN liNNHN .rAiNIA lNI NlAF NAIINNn lNI~
pose of getting only the best men so
none of them would be rejected after
they got to Camp Dix and were given
their physical examination there by
the regular army physicians. The re-
lection Of men because they do not
happen TO have a mouth full OF teeth
is discouraglng TO the local boards.
the members of which had believed
their men would be able 10 meet all
requirements OF the army.
Tho men who have been discharged
and returned are discouraged. All Of
them say they liked 1t at Camp Dix
and they were satisfied with their
quarters, their treatment and their
food. They were not anxious TO return
and wanted 10 remain In the army a,
long as they had given up all their
civil life connections. Many OF them
will now bee forced 30 seek new posi-
tions unless their former employers
are patriotic enough TO give them back
their old. jobs.
Local boards have been much inter-
.ested in a court decision handed down
in Philadelphia on Saturday in a case
Continued on Page Eight)
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
BLOW
TAKES TWO lives;
ONE MAN MISSING
Small Nitro Starch House
in du Pont Jersey Plant
Lets Go
FOURTH Man HURT IN
MORNING EXPLOSION

A nitro starch dry house In tho
dynamite plant Of the DUPONT Com
pany. at Gibbstown. N. J., exploded
this morning shortly before o o'clock,
destroying several hundred pounds OF
material'and resulting in the death OF
two men and the injury OF another.
Besides the two men known to be
dead. one is missing and is presum-
ably dead.
The ndmes OF the dead and missing
are:
Jesse Devault, 25 years old. PauIs-
boro. N. J.
MARBLE Reel. 10 years old. Pauls-
boro. n. J..
Martin spalanvian, "a years old,
Gibbstown. N. J.
Tho injured man Is Raymond SHELL
baker, 10 years old. Westville, N. j.
The nitro dry starch house was de-
stroyed, but there was very little
other plant damage. The building In
which the explosion took place "a a
small structure, isolated from tho
other buildings. and its destruction
In no way interferes with the oper-
alton OF the plant It's capacity was
small.
The nitro dry starch house was
one OF the units used in the course
OF preparing material for the manu-
facture OF commercial dynamite Tho
starch Is nltrated sent to the dry
house In a wet condition and. when
properly dried. taken out. II Is then
mixed with the other ingredients.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
.SZEWE MISSING
AFTER NIGHT ROW
Police, However, Doubt
That Kala Knows His
Whereabouts
IS UNDER ARREST
IN PHILADELPHIA

Arrested by the Philadelphia police
on complalbt OF a brother OF AIicheaL
Szewe. Of No 1921 Lobdell street,
who alleged that he knew something
of the DISAPPEARANCE OF Micheal.
Alexander Kala, aged AZ years. of this
city, is being detained. According
to the Wilmington police, who have
investigated the case, they are in,
clined to think that Alexapder does
not know the whereabouts Of Szewe.
Szewe, according TO his friends.
disappeared last Tuesday night fol-
lowing a quarrel with Kala. The
next day when Kala was asked where
Szewe was. it is alleged he replied:
"IIe will not be seen any more
Kala then went to PHILADELPHIA.
Later the brother OF the missing
man and Michael Miller went 10
Philadelphia TO make a search for
Kala, they thinking that the latter
knew something about the disappear
ance OF Szewe
They finally located Kala in a sa-
loon in Germantown. and when they
entered the saloon TO talk with Kala
it. is claimed he ran out into the
street. followed by Miller and Szewe.
After an exciting chase the two
caught Kala and held him until the
police arrived. and then ordered his
arrest on the charge Of murder.
Detective Kempski went TO Phila-
delphia and talked with Kala. but the
latter denied knowing anything about
teh disappearance Of Szewe. although
he admitted that he and Szewe had
had some words on Tuesday night.
He said that when they parted they
went in opposite directions and that
was the last he saw OF Szewe.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
Americans killed
By GERMAN FIRE
Survivors Of Torpedoed
Steamer Attacked While
in Open Boat
TEN OF CREW GET
TO SHORE SAFELY
By The United Press.

LONDON, oct. i5.-one American
was killed and a second seriously
wounded by shellnre from a German
submarine against their boats. as they
were leaving a torpedoed steamer, It
was announcedd today. The American
killed was James Fringer. Frank
Donoghue was wounded. Ten other
Americans like Fringer and Donoghue.
Of the crew OF the steamer.
escaped.
Two Englishman. members Of the
vessels crew. were also killed by the
submarines gunnre. directed with ap-
parent deliberate intent on the life
boats. Eight persons in the boats were
seriously wounded.
The name Of the ship which was
torpedoed was not announced.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
Mr.. KEMP NAMED
ON BOARD TO FIX
CITY COAL PRICES
Will Appoint Three Other
Members and Then Study
Dealers Profits
CONSUMERS Will have
RIGHT TO MAKE APPEAL

Charles H. Ten Wecges. coal ad-
ministrator for Delaware. today ap-
pointed Robert d. Kemp, president
Of the Artisans Savings Bank, chair
man OF the Wilmington Coal Admin
istrativo Committee. Mr.. Ten Weeges
has yet TO appoint chairman Of a
similar committee in rural New
Castle County. Kont County and
Sussex County each OF which will,
with Wilmington. constitute a sepa-
rate distr,it in the oraaniza1lon
plan for this State for tho admins
ration OF the coal station.
Mr. Kemp will have 10 appoint a
committee of three members to act as
the committee for this district with
him. He will confer with Mr.. TIN
Weeges on this matter and the ap-
pointments will be made subject to
the approval OF Mr.. Ten Weeges. Tho
chairmon in each of the other three
districts will name committees OF
THREE subject to Mr.. Ten WGeges'
approval. None OF the men TO be
selected for these places will be coal
merchants.
The general Offices Of the coal I'D
ministrative force will be located in
Room 145. dupont Building There
the members will hold their meetings
and there when necessary they viii
confer with tSe coal dealers.
The duties Of these committees will
d 80.
lions relative 10 the coal situation and
the fixing Of prices as laid down by Di-
rector Garfield, tho national coal ad-
minisirator. are carried out. These
committees will see that the local coal
dealers nx their retail prices on an
grades OF coal as they should be fixed
on the basis Of their profits IN 1911
and 1916, and It will he the duty oi
these committees 90 take such actor
as they deem necessary IN fhe evcni
there should he a refusal to so ia
prices or should there be any attempt
10 evade the proper prices by a COM
putatiOn Of false profits.
The consumer will have the right of
appeal 20 the local committee in each
district in the event anyone or any
number Of them feels that any dealer
is not charging what he should charge
for coal. The committees will see that
the prices are equitable and based on
Or. Garflelds rulings. There viii be
no further instructions as to price FIX
ing from Washington. This matter
has been settled there and the coal
dealers will now have 20 look 10 Mr..
Ten Weeges for all directions. His or
ders will be absolute.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
Nv 4 N. PECLER.

United Press stan Correspondent
AMERICAN FIELD HEADQUARTERS,
FRANCE, oct. i5.-Alarshal Jofre in
spected the American troops today
General Pershing was his guide. Every
one Of the different units OF the Sam
mics went through their best places for
the idol Of the French pollus.
Joffrc was pershinss guest at din
ner at headquarters last night.
The ladies OF the town In which tho
American field headquarters are located
presented TO General pershing a silk
American flag In the corner Of which
was the seal OF their city. Tic core-
monies included a presentation speech
by the Mayor. referring 10 woman's
important work and her sacrifices In
the war.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
SOLDIERS Ar WESTMINSTER.

Lawrence T. Bliss was ordained as
an elder at Westminster Presbyterian
Church last night, by the Rev DR.. G. l..
Candoe.
The second supper entertainment for
tho United Smtos Naval Reserve men
was held 40 Westminster Presbyterian
Church last night. A "sing-song7 Of
well-known hymns was g 10y BY the
men and tho members of the Christian.
Endeayor Society, after the supper.
There was even larger attendance
of sailors than the Sunday previous, and
they continued 10 sing some time beyond
its prescribed length
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
FARNUM CUP Golf
CONTEST opens TOMORROW

The tournament 10 be played by the
Philadelphia Association, for the Mary
1hayer Farnmn memorial cup, on the
grounds of the Wilmington Country
Club, tomorrow and Wednesday, is an
event of first importance in golfng cir
cles. II will be a woman's tournament,
with forty OF forty-fve entries, and in
Guiding some Of the most famous women
golf champions of the country. Il will
he medal play. 30 holes. Is to be play
ed tomorrow and Is ON Wednesday.
II is four years since a champion
ship event was played on the Coun-
try Club liaks. and society IS greatly
interested in the event. Many Wis
itors from Philadelphia and other
cities will be present. Among the
famous women players entered are
MS. r II. Barlow. Mrs. II. d. Stet-
son and Miss Fox.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
WOMAN SLEPT ON TRACK

Deputy Coroner McCrery. who inves-
tlgated the death OF Louisa White. the
75-year-old Negress who was fatally in
jured when run over by a trolley car
near Dobbinsville on Saturday night
stated today that the woman went 10
sleep along the trolley car tracks with
her feet on the rails. Ralph spry was
conductor on the car which ran over
the woman.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
CURSED OFFICERS.

Joshua Laster, a Negro. was fined
$40 and costs In Municipal Court this
morning. when he was adiudgod guilty
OF using improper language on the
street yesterday. Pairolman Roden-
heiser testified that Laster with his
head out OF a second-story window at
No. i04 jefferson street, cursed. PATROL
man MCCLELLAN and himself.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
CREASE FIRES HIS SHIRT.
AUGUST SUFFERS BURNS

The front OF his shirt becoming ig-
nited from boiling grease, August J.
seriously burned early this morning
while no was preparing a midnight
meal. incidentally the burning grease
lgnited the wood work In the kitchen
OF tho house. and someone sent in an
alarm from Box No ~, Eighth and
Lombard streets. The fire damage was
slight.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
CONTINUE LARCENY CASE

lynn A. Clark, a Negro, charged
with the larceny OF a gold.flled watch
and - In cash from Alfred v Butler.
OF Marcus Hook, Pa, was arrairred
IN Municipal Court this morning Al
MS request, the hearing was contin.
ued until Friday. and ne was held
nnder $500 bail. Butler WIS required
70 furnish 800 bail 70 Insure mis-
presence as a witness.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
SOCIALISTS AGAIN PROB.

Local Socialists have sent letter 20
Mayor Lawson, asking him, as chief
executive Of the city TO see that the will
OF the people. as expressed in the 1913
referendum on the water front question
be fulfilled They state that the harbor
commissioners have stated they are
under no obligations 20 comply with
the referendum.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
PARVIs has MORF TR0IlnIF

John ParvIs. OF MIddletown. who was
arrested several days ago, on charge
OF uttering a worthless check. and who
was held under $500 bail for court by
Magistrate Gillls. was turned over 10
the Atlantic City authorities on Friday.
The New Jersey authorities had indicted
Parvis on a like charge.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
d. q. MELNIN DEAD.

Franklin C. Melvin. died at his home
in Newport yesterday. lie was a mem
Der Of Armstrong Lodge, No. 26. A. r..
and A. NJ. Delta Chapter No. G, r. A. NJ,
st. Johns Commandery. No. 4, X. r..
Lulu Temple. A. A. o. n. NJ. s, and Of
Cherokee Tribe, No. Z, ]. o. n. NJ. The
funeral services will be held on Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock from his
home with interment in 81. James
Cemetery. The services will be in
charge OF st. Johns Commandery.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
DOVER NEGRO STABBED
IN SERIOUS CONDITION
ecial 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Oct. i5.-During a flght last
night. Arthur Harris. a Negro, was
stabbed, and is in serious condition.
He has two wounds in his left breast
near the heart. Rachael Klson, a
Negress. charged with the stsbbing, has
not been found by the officers.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
RUN DOWN BY auto.
Re CHARGES ASSAULT

Gidel Podolsty, OF No s26 Jefferson
street, figured IN an automobile acci-
dent near Stoeckle Lane. yesterday.
when his car colllded with team
driven by John r. Byron, Of No. 40
East seventh street The team was
demolished and the horse injured. Mrs.
Byron also was slightly hurt.
Bryon today had a warrant sworn
out before Magistrate Broman charg-
ing Podolsky with assault and bat
terry.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
CHARGEp WIFI LARCENY.

Charged with having stolen 81 worth
OF hardware from the store OF the
F. w. Woolworth Company, No. 4iG
Market street. on Saturday night.
George W. Msyheld, a Negro, was held
in Municipal Court this morning under
$500 bail for trial.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
URGE LIBERTY LOAN
At Meeting TONIGHT
BY The United Press.

A public meeting will be held at No.
30 school house tonight at 8 o'clock. in
the interests Of the Liberty Loan. There
win be speeches by Robert II. Richards.
Josiah Marvel, and Josiah o. Wolcott.
All residents Of the Ninth ward are
asked to attend. Even If an individual
citizen feels that nc cannot subscribe
for bond himself. his presence will
lend enthusiasm TO Che meeting and
encourage others TO subscribe who are
able TO do so. BY going TO the meeting
all can do a bit for the success OF the
campaign.