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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-07
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THE "MOURNFUL EXAMPLE" "
BY George Elmer. Cobb

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well, my man, what is it," chal-
Ienged the stage dOOrkeeper.
you advertised for supers.'
I'VE did, and are overstocked. Be
sides, that's your sole wardrobe, I
suppose?"
why wouldn't it be?" questioned
the other, aroused. Are you too
poor to furnish the stage clothes?"
He turned away. He was ragged,
UncOuth, for he had not been shaved
for a week. He bore the looks of a
drinking man, and he was that. He
was young, but his face was bloated
and he was none too clean.
What's the troUble?" chimed in a
brisk voice, and the male star Of the
week came upon the scene.
ooh, only an actor out of a jobT
sarcastically informed the door
keeper.
Hold on" quickly interrupted his
superior. MY man, we can use you"
Richard Evans turned back. The
actor made a reckoning gesture.
Richard followed him through laby-
Tinthian passages until they reached
dressing room.
"Sit down there" directed his
guide, motioning to a chair. Hey,
there, CaIder!' he hailed some one as
he closed the door. Its panels were
thin. Evans could not help but over
hear a rapid conversation at it's other
side.
1--WE engaged a new man for the
drink scene" spoke the actor.
yes, and typical. He looks the
part naturally. Put John Jones' on
the payroll for the week. That is, if
he will keep sober that length of
time"
The actor returned to the room
where he had left Evans. He stared
hard at the latter as Richard uttered
an abrupt laugh 1t had bitterness
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-07

cat what I've come to. I over
heard you-'moUrnful example, AS
to the sobriety clause, of course, you
won't object to a braceT before 1 go
through the stage OTdeal?"
That's all right, nodded the
actor. You don't have a speaking
part, but you must drill up so you
make no breaks"
Richard Evans went through his
part with little. interest, except in the
anticipation of sufficient money at
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-07
Evans Could Not Help But Overhear
a Rapid Conversation.

the end of the week to keep him sup
piled with liquor for the one follow
ing. Fiction, the drama, had little
charm for him. He had faced too
much of the real in his carried expe-
rience. Drink had cost him position,
home, friends. A derelict, he had
sunk lower and lower, year by year.
When his part in the first act was
over with Evans fingered. There
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
Police Get machine
Gun; GERMAN Police
DOG Offered COPS

Their machine gun having arrived
and already being provided with two
dozen or more rifles similar to those
used in the Army. the local police
department. has a tentative offer OF a
German police dog This offer was
made by a local physician to Police
Commissioner W. b. Megear, who re-
fused to discuss the matter this morn
ing as nothing definite has been done
in the matter. Mr.. Mogear said the
offer Of the dog had been discussed
only informally by the commissioners.
The new machine gun, a modern
weapon. and like those in use on the
battlehelds in Europe. will be stored
at the police headquarters for emer-
gency use. The gun and the smaller
sized calibre weapons will be stored in
a glass case. which is to be erected
in the rest room. on the ground floor
OF the police station, directly in the
rear of the house sergeant's office.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
BANKERS MAKE BOND
PURCHASE plan EASY
One Can Buy Liberty Loan
Scrip on Dollar a Week
Installment
TONIGHT IN
INTEREST OF LOAN

Wilmington bankers met In the d.
rectors' room of the Union National
Bank yesterday afternoon. and initia-
ted plans for the most important fan
ancial movement, in its relation to the
United States and its people that has
been launched since the commence
ment OF the Civil War. Il was a CON
ference regarding methods 10 be used
in floating the Liberty Loan. which
practically is the financial foundation
stone upon which the structure with
which the government proposes 90
win the present war will be erected.
John II. Dandy, Of the Union Bank,
presided. Others I'm attendance were:
]. p. Winchester, W. W. Laird. John
$. Rossell. Robert p Robinson,
Frederick p. Stone, Ohio Nowland
W. Newell Barnard. Jr., John Rich
ardson, Jr., James f. Nields. Charles
A. Owens, Robert d Kemp. George
p. Bissell. Ezekiel Cooper and Har
Ian G.. Scott. in which list is shown
the president or cashier OF every
bank and trust company and OF sew
eral brokerage houses I'm Wilmington
James L. Pequignot. Of the Nation
al City Company Of Philadelphia,
subsidiary Of the National City Bank
of New York. which Is moving every
effort within the power OF scientific
finance to aid the government IN float
ing the Liberty Loan was present at
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
RED cross
membership At S65S
35I More School Children
Do Their Bit for
War
DOWN STATE FOLK
JOIN THE SOCIETY

The Red Cross membership cam
paign is being prosecuted vigorously
down the State. Yesterday there was
a wellattended conference at Middle
town. which was addressed by Mrs.
Sheppard. and Eric Allen. field secre.
tary. A Red Cross rally will be held
at Middletown on Thursday evening,
at which residents Of Odessa will be
present. Mr.. Allen will address this
rally.
Mrs Charles r. Miller and Mr.. Al
len will address rally at New
Castle this evening. and arrange
ments have been made to hold rallies
at Elsmere this afternoon. Dover on
Friday evening. and Milford on satur-
day afternoon. Mr. Allen will make
addresses at each Of these meetings.
The grand total of local member
ship, to date. is S.65S. which includes
500 additional students OF the VII
mngton High School. and 81 stu
dents from Public School No. 13
The class in surgical dressings will
be held on the third floor of the
Crosby and Hill store at $50 o'clock
on Thursday morning. and a new
class Will commence fits studies at the
same place at TO o'clock on Friday
morning The course comprises eight
lessons. the fee Is $3.50 and there are
few vacancies in each class. The
Red Cross authorities request that
any one desiring TO enter either OF
these classes will communicate with
Mrs. Joseph Bancroft or Miss Hayes
through ID. and A. telephone No 2260.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
Cen. DUPONT TO Give
Boulevard TO State
Presentation TO Take Place
Tomorrow After Inspect
ing Finished Section
GOV. TOWNSEND WILL
RECEIVE HIGHWAY

Twenty miles Of the Coleman du-
Pont road. between Selbyville and
Georgetown. the first stretch Of the
great highway TO be completed. will
be turned over TO the State with for
NAL ceremonies tomorrow General T.
Coleman DUPONT. on behalf Of the
Boulevard Corporation, formally will
present the road TO the State and it
will be accepted on behalf OF the
State and the State Highway Depart
ment by Governor Townsend. The
last Legislature passed a special act
authorizing the new II ghway Depart
ment 10 take over stretches as they
are finished and presented. and that
department is required to maintain
the stretches after taking them over
Previous TO the presentation OF the
twenty miles Of boulevard to the
State there will be an inspection OF
the road. Good road advocates from
all parts Of the State will be in the
party that will inspect the road and
in addition there will be a large
number OF good road experts from
other States as guests.
There will be a large party from
Wilmington TO make the trip on the
Delaware railroad train leaving
French street station at S.19 o'clock
tomorrow morning. Invitation cards
sent out for the inspection Of the
road some days ago stated the train
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
WADE THROUGH MARSH TO
MEASURE new BOUNDARY

c. Emmett Adams and Furhman G.
Cole. employees of the Board OF As
sessment, have marked the new city
boundary line on the south side, as
prescribed by the laws passed by tho
last session Of the Legislature. Ac-
cord ng 10 the new act. the boundary
line begins at a point 5000 feet in the
Delaware River, south of the letty
Mr. Adams and Mr.. Cole visited the
marshes along the river at the low
water mark and owing to the mac
cessibility Of the supposed mark II
the RIVER. the men could not mark the
distance but measured tho distance
from the old boundary 10 the low
water mark OF the new one.
The new boundary starts 5000 rect
in the Delaware river and extends
west along the present city line TO
the New Castle branch Of the p, =.
and W. Railroad Company. 29OO feet
TO the p. and r. branch and thence
TO the river The new area covera
about $50 acres.
The owners of this property when
has been taken into the city are the
Lobdell Car Wheel Company, George
Elliott and the Brandywine Realty
Company At the present time there
are one Office building and about nine
dwellings on the land.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
DONOVAN case Will
INTERPRET MOTOR LAW

Harry Hoch prosecuted the cases in
Municipal Court this morning, repre-
senting the city solicitors othce.
The court informed attorneys in
terested in the case against Charles
Il Donovan, which will require juA
dicial Interpretation Of the new auto
mobile law. and the licenses issued
under il. would be continued until
next Wednesday. Deputy Judge
Finger before whom Donovan had
been arraigned on a charge OF operat-
ing a motor vehicle without a license.
stated that as the decision in the case
would have such an important effect
upon automobile operators and own
ers. he would take ample time for its
careful consideration.
Tho original charge against Dono-
van was for using improper tags
those OF a dealer. when the Stata
contendod that he was not bona
fide dealer. Donovan secured his IL
cense for 1917 under the old law.
operative in January. but the new
law becoming effective afterward.
made contrary provisions for the is
sue and use Of motor licenses.
The decision of the court will de-
eide whether the new law automatic
ally revokes previous licenses. though
issued in 1917 or whether. as con-
tended by the counsel for Donovan.
spec fic revocation OF a license is
necessary.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
COULDN'T SUPPORT FAMILY
while HURT. SOLDIER SAYS

Louis Loehc was charged in Municipal
Court this morning with contempt OF a
non-support order. placed on him April
~, 1915. Probation Officer Stout testi-
fed that he was Sl3s in arrears.
Loebe told the court that he had been
serving in a motor truck company in
Mexico since July 6. 1916. TO last Mon
day. when he arrived at the Philadcl-
phia Arsenal lie said he had been shot
and in in Mexico for some time, and
hence was unable 10 send money for the
support of his child. In the meantime
his wife secured divorce
The court continued the case for a
month. and required Loebe 20 provide
a new bond Of $500 and pay up as much
Of his nrrearages as possible.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
LET auto lights
BURN While Cars
STAND IN Streets

Following a conference with Deputy
City Solicitor John F. Lynn this morn
ing. when the habit OF automobile
owners IN parking their cars at night
for hours at a time in Market street
was discussed. Chief OF Police Black
announced that all cars so parked
without having the lights lighted,
hereafter would be considered viola.
tions Of the trafiic laws and the own
ers arrested. Z The law states that
an machines must bear at night two
lights In front and one red light In
the rear. which must be lighted nt al
/ times when the cars are on the street
Heretofore the owners have been leav
ing the cars standing before the
atres for hours at a time and as a
result both sides OF the street be.
tween Fourth and Tenth streets have
been walled I'm by the cars, all with
the lights extinguished
Il is claimed that In case OF n
serious fire at night when the light
ing system might be shut on it would
be impossible 10 get a fire apparatus
down Market street and the machines
would be I'm the road OF the firdnen.
Chief Black stated today that after
this evening the numbers OF every
car parked on the street at night
without a light will be copied by pa
trolmen and the owners arrested. The
law IN case Of conviction carries with
it a fine of not less than So and more
than SOS.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
jews PREPARE FOR
The FESTIVAL OF Weeks

Shabuoth, the festival OF weeks.
falls this year on Sunday May "a. II
will be celebrated by Jewish resi-
dents at the two synagogues and the
Temple OF Truth. Spec al interest is
added to the Temple OF Truth celebra-
tion through the confirmation OF the
Misses Clarabel Ginns and Regina
Schagrin, an impressive ceremonial
whereby the girls in Israel renew the
VOW Of Horeb and pledge their love
and loyalty to the covenant OF their
fathers. At the Temple OF Truth spe-
C al services will be held on Satur-
day evening and on Sunday morning
at 10 o'clock. when the confirmation
ceremony will take place.
Like the other two sO-called pill
grimage festivals. Passover and Tab
ernacles, ShabuOth the festival OF
weeks. was originally related TO the
agricultural life OF ancient Israel. It's
designation sometimes as the feast OF
First Fruits" as well as some OF tue
features Of its celebration is described
in the Bible. and the further fact that
the Book of Ruth. with its harvest
scenes, Is designated as the special
scroll for reading on Shabuoth IN
dicate clearly the agricultural char
acter OF the festival.
However. this aspect OF the festival
has become altogether secondary 10
its historical significance, since tra-
dition makes Shabuoth the anniyer-
sary Of the revelation at Sinai when
Israel assumed his sacred mission as
the priest-peoplc and holy nation. In
keeping with this deeper meaning OF
the festival Shabuoth has been
chosen by the modern American Syna-
gogue as the most appropriate occa-
sion for the impressive ceremonial ol
confirmation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
MEMPHIS QUIET AGAIN
AFTER BURNING NEGRO
FOR Child ASSAULT

BY The United Press.
MEMPHIS. Tenn, May 23-The
mob spirit which ruled this district
yesterday died down overnight.
Where yesterday a mob, estimated at
more than 1000 persons. cheered as
Eli Person, Negro. was burned at the
stake, the situation today was quiet.
Dewitt Dummy Ford and Dan
Armstrong, both Negroes. and impli-
Gated in statement by Person as
being connected with the killing and
assault OF 15-year-old Antoionette
Raphael. were set free by the mob
early today. Both had been in custody
OF the mob since yesterday. Repu-
table citizens stated that neither OF
the Negroes was in the vicinity at
the time.
Thus far no action has been taken
by State, county or city authorities
10 place the blame for the lynching
Of Person.
County officials said no criminal ac-
tion would be taken against either
Ford or Armstrong.
When the mob freed Ford. who is
deaf and dumb, he ran into the county
Jail begging for safe keeping He
was assured that he would not be
harmed and sent 10 his cabin.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
TOMORROW LAST DAY
FOR FILING PETITIONS

Some doubt seems 20 have existed
among persons interested in the COM
ing Board OF Education election as TO
what will be the last day for the fling
OF nomination petitions at the Office
OF the board in the City Building,
Harry J. Guthrie, secretary OF the
board. announced today that tomor-
row will be the last day that such pc
titions can be legally filed. The Of
fee, he said. will be closed az 5
o'clock. so candidates will be required
10 file their petitions by that hour.
Up until noon today only one can
didate for membership i'm the board
had filed his name. The election will
be held June g.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
BRAZIL Prepares TO
STRIKE Germany FOR
sinking OF TIJUCA
BY Tho United Press.

BY The United Press.
RIO JANIERO. May 23.-President
Braz called a special meeting OF the
cabinet to discuss the sinking. pre-
sumably by a German submarine Of
the brazilian steamship Tijuca.
Public excitement is at the high
est pitch in view Of almost universal
belief that Brazil will change her
break with Germany into a declar-
alton OF war
body" declared Foreign Minister Pc
canha "Shc Is only defending her.
self. It was Germany who declared
war when she announced her purpose
10 sink neutrals."
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
MUST Register
IN PERSON FOR
military DUTY
Mailing Selective Service
Registration Card is Not
Sufficient
Wife DRAWING ALIMONY
IS NOT Dependent
Pv The United Press.

WASHINGTON, May 23- Mailing a
seloctive service registration card 10 the
home town or city Of an absentee will
be insufficient. the provost generals
Office announced today. At the same
time IL is stated that exemptions Of men
with dependent minor relatives would
not necessarily be based upon whether
tho relative is under i2 years Of age. A
divorced wife drawing alimony is not
necessarily a dependent
The full additional statement today
said;
1T Is not sufficient for the absentee
TO obtain a registration card and fill in
the answers. for he must file his mrd
with the county clerk where he hap
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
DUPONT Go. wins
POINT IN TRADE
SECRETS CASE
Supreme Court Reverses
Decision Of Circuit Court
in MaSland Suit
Defendant IS FORMER
EMPLOYEE OF CgMPANY

The DUPONT Powder Company and
the DUPONT Fabrikoid Company have
won another point in their legal fight
to protect their rights To trade
secrets involved in the manufacture
Of artificial leather
The United States Supreme Court
has reversed the finding OF the Third
Circuit Court I'm the case of The du-
Pont companies against Walter t.
Masland. former employo who. IL
was charged. sought TO use In bus
ness of his own. knowledge of the
manufacture which he gained as a
confidential employe Of the duPonts
Tho way is left open for further ac--
tion in the district court.
The case has been pending for sew
eral years and was decided in the
Continued on Page Two.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
germany AGAIN
PEACEPLOTTING
With RUSSIANS
Amsterdam Says Hinden.
burg Plan is mo Annexa-
tions, No Indemnities
Open SEA FOR SLAVS
MAY Be IN PROGRAM
BY The United Prasn.

LONDON. May 2s.-cermany IA
actively peace plotting again. after
lull in propaganda efforts TO this end,
consequent upon initial efforts 70
coax Russia into a separate peace
compact.
The Teutonic efforts 90 bring about
the end OF tho war-on Germany'a
own terms-were revealed In dis
patches received today from hall a
dozen European cities.
Coming at a time when Premier
Ribot's firm and unyielding states
ment OF Frances aims in tho war
we're prominently displayed here a.
we'll as additional statements as 70
Americas position, there seemed scani
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
TWO MEN CRUSHED
TO DEATH UNDER
LOAD0F LUMBER
Car They Were Unloading
at American Car and
Foundry Plant Upset
FRANK CHAMBERS and
c. {. LEONARD, VICTIMS

Caught beneath a load Of lumber
which they were removing at the
plant Of the American Car and Foun-
dry Company shortly after Z o'clock
this morning. Frank Chambers, Of
No. 620 Ferris street, and George L.
Leonard. Negro, aged "a years. Of
No. 1919 West Fourth street were
fatally crushed Chambers died in
the Phoenix ambulance while being
removed to the Delaware Hospital
Both his hips were broken and he
was badly crushed about the waist.
Leonard died at the Delaware Hos
pital shortly before noon. His body
was badly crushed.
Little information could be learned
about the accident. The coroner's
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
1IeLE CLASS CONFERENCE.

Under the direction of the Rev. H..
S. Smith OF Elsmere Presbyterian
Church. the special short term spring
Bible class OF the Y. NJ. c. A. was
begun last night The course Will
extend over three successive Tues
day evenings from Z to s o'clock. The
subject being considered is "The Cos
pei OF Matthew"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
ALL DAY MISSION MEETING.

An all-day meeting is being con-
Quoted at the Sunday Breakfast Mis-
sion, No. III Shipley street today. The
Rev. Z. NJ Collette. of Philadelphia.
spoke this morning and again this
afternoon. while superintendent Reel
OF the Highway Mission. Philadelphia,
will speak at the evening service
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
NM. McIYnR mPRnvrs

James F. Mclvor. deputy clerk Of
the peace, who was operated on at
Or. J. J. Jones' private hospital on
Sunday. was reported today as setting
along as well as can be expected.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
WORKINGMAN LOSES s55.

William S. Morrison, OF No. 1924
Van Buren, street. in returning from
Carney's Point 70 his home this morn
ing lost his wallet containing $50.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23

The Young Peoples Society Of Zion
Lutheran Church presented 'The Col
onel's Maid last night i'm the lecture
room.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
TALL CEDARS Will
take TRIP TO salem

Members Of the Brandywine Forest.
Tall Ccdars Of Lebanon, will visit the
Cedars of Salem. y. j.. this evening on
the occasion of the initiation of class
into the Salem Cedars Lodges from
Camden. Glassboro and Bridgeton win
be represented Preceding the fraternal
session. a street parade will be held.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
10 REDEEM RoNns

The Levy Court yesterday after
noon voted TO set aside the sum Of
$4,000 for the redemption Of bonds.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
JOFFRE AND VIVIAN IN PARIS.

BY The United Press
PARIS, May 2s-Marshai Jonre Former Premier
gaa arrived Paris this evening completing their mission
lie United States
Marshal Jonre. Premier vvlani and other members
of ,h Preach war commission York May IS
Their departure was voluntary censorship
snce was generally FrenchmD were st in
Washington They sailed steamer that brought them
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
SECOND AMERICAN MEDICAL Unit N ENGLAND.

SECOND lnEhlIAN hEDIUAL UNII n ENOLANUs
BY The United Press.
LONDON. s.a- ga second American army medical unit
arrived England today Ths rni arrived Tngiand is base
hospital unit Nc fron Prosby Hospital New
The composed of twenty-ss physicians 'Hsvs
l5s privates. George E Brewer Of New YORK
director the unit --
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-23
WEATHER

Fair, cooler tonight; Thurs.
day, fair; continued fair.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-26

fairies, but their whole existence is
passed in sentimentaTity which is not
only maudlin, but most pernicious.
Mind, Margie, no one loves the
ideal more than I, but it must be the
really beautiful that contains the
good that Goethe talks about, not the
foolishly annexed opinion of some
one who in turn has annexed a
snowy fantasy"
Ito Be Continued.)
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ST. Paul, Mimi, March Pa
fortnight from now the capitol will
be blown up" was the threat con-
tanned in a letter received by Gov.
Burnquist Saturday. q am a German
and hope you stay out of my path, "
the letter read. IF you are in my
path there will be lots of trouble be-
tween you and me-" The name
"Gawlke" was signed and a local adj
dress given.