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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
DRAFT EIIGIBLES
WARNED TO APPEAR
Treason Charges May be
Preferred Against City
SlackerS
1920 MORE MEN TO
REPORT NEXT WEEK

There still are a large number OF
draft ellgibies. who have not re-
ported 70 the local exemption boards
in answer 70 their calls, and al
though a few, in response TO the ulu-
matum sent out last night by Board
No. 4, reported for examination. today
there stifl remain forty-six who come
under the Jurisdiction of that board
alone. who have not reported. These
men, It was stated today, have just
twenty-four hours more in which 10
answer their calls. II they do not re-
port by that time, their names Will
be turned over TO the district board
for certihcation 10 the National Army
without benefit Of appeal. should
they then not appear In answer 70
their mobilization notices, the adlu-
tant general will be instructed 10
round them up. after which they viii
be prosecuted as deserters in time OF
war. The PENALTY, 1t was said, may
be death.
The boards today announced mo
number Of men they will call on the
second levy to face the examiners on
Tuesday, Wednesday and THURSDAY
OF next week. Board No. / will call
375 men: Board No. 2 VIII call ap-
proximate,y 800 men; Board No .
viii call 720 men. the first increment
OF which Is printed in these columns,
and Board No. 4 will call 225 men.
Board No. announced today that
forty four men have been accepted
and have waived claim 10 exemption
/ 1Os men have been rejected because
OF physical disability: l30 have been
accented for service in the National
Army but habe made appeals to the
d strict board and three have been
discharged temporarily
Those who come under the iur,s.
diction OF Board No. and who have
received no notice OF acceptance OF
rejection. are instructed 20 nle theil
afidavits supporting their claims "a
exemption by August II al the latest
The following arc notices from
Board No. .:
william l.. Horner. serial number
275; order number 2s; No 500 East
CONTINUED on Page Eghtl
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
NEGROES ANXIOUS TO
DEFEND THEIR COUNTRY

Following the publication Of a state
ment that a limited number Of Negroes
are 10 bo accepted for enlistment m the
new volunteer forces Of the army at tne
local recruiting station at No. soN
AIarke, street thore was "a colored rusn
10 the colors that had everything OF its
Kind heretofore whipped to a pulp.
Within an hour after the new spapef'
telling OF the new orders had been on
the street the irst Negro patriot had aP-
oiled for enlistment and within another
hour twentv.two colored men had pres
ented themselves at the recruiting
depot. ,...
Owing to the poor physical condition
of the majority of applicants, only a
small percentage could be accepted, but
according TO Corporal Green, Of the re-
cruiting party. the local station cen
furnish the entire quota Of applicants
thirty-three in number, allowed IN,
Baltimore district, within twenty-fow
hours.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
ANNOUNCE CHANGES IN
CITY MARKET ORDINANCE

A resolution amending the market
regulations was passed by the street
and sewer Department this morning
The changes made are noted IN the
extract given from letter written
by the secretary OF tho board to ine
Street and Sewer Commissioners
The enclosed resolution amends
the market rules and regulations by
moving the hucksters from the
southerly side OF Fourth street and
giving this location to the truckers
wholesale market in conjunction with
the northerly side Of Fourth street
and both sides Of Walnut street north
OF Fourth street.
1T PAGES the hucksters on Fifth
street east Of King street.
1T increases the size OF the spaces
in the truckers Wholesale market.
1T makes the fee in the truckers
Wholesale market 25c instead OF soc"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
REPORT transfer OF
Inspector PLUMMER
Postal Sleuth Assigned to
Virginia Alter Long
Delaware Service
REASON NOT GIVEN,
CAME AS SURPRISE

Postal Inspector NJ. S. Plummer has
received notice OF his transfer from
Wilmington either TO Lynchburg or
Petersburg, Va. according TO reports
received in this city today. He has
been postal inspector in the Delaware
district for more than dozen years
and has an excellent record in the
service.
Inspector Plummer was not in this
city today. It being said he mad gone
to washington to take up with the
postofice department his reported
transfer to Virginia and the reasons
for Il.
II is said his transfer came as a
surprise to Inspector Plummer anu
that he would rather remain I'm VIII
uington than go to Virginia He was
an Inspector down South before being
sent to Delaware. and prior 10 that
he was an internal revenue agent.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
governor TO
SEEK Ruling
ON EXEMPTIONS
Will Confer With Cen
Crowder Over Status
of Married Men
TO MEET GOVERNORS
OF NEARBY STATES

Governor Townsend will go 70 washs
ington for a conferences with Cow
ernor Edge OF New Jersey, GovernoR
Harrington OF Maryland. and Cow
ernor Stuart OF Virginia. regarding
the military division to be formed Oh
the national guard regiments from
Delaware and the other States men.
toned.
While in Washington GovernoE
Townsend and Governor Edge Will
confer with Provost General Crows
der TO try TO clarity some misunder@
standings that have arisen over tho
exemption OF married men. Diflercnf
interpretations have been placed on
this phase of the exemptions by diff
fcrent boards. and Governor Towns
send and Governor Edge desire Gen-
oral Crowder TO make clear just what
the government expects TO be done Ia
cases where married men claim ox4
emption because they have wives dos
pendent upon them.
Governor Townsend called up Tho
different exemption boards In VIII
mington yesterday by telephone and
discussed that phase of the work
with them. The Wilmington boards
are considering each case as an indi4
vidual case. instead OF exomptine
married men as a class Governof
Townsend suggested that the boards
FIRST pass ON the exemption claims oI
unmarried men, holding the cases OF
married men In abeyanco until RfteI
his conforonco with gonoral CrowdoI
B. In Washington.
b. The district (State) board Is to pas
, on all such claims, anyway, as tn
government has automatically appeal
p ed TO the State board all claims 70
@ exemption that come before loci
- boards.
That the exemption boards are 8,
ing to exempt few, II any men win
became married since the draft plar
were announced became known fOda'
II was said that the local boards hav
, rejected several claims for exemption
/, on the ground for dependency IN case
, where the claimant was married Ia
the past few weeks. leaving the Stat
Board to pass upon such claims OF
appeal. isl0t.
Former Judge Daniel o. Hastings
Herbert II. Ward. Thomas r. Bayarl
. and Percy W Green. attorneys ap
pointed 10 assist the Wilmington ex
emption boards in going over exemD
ton claims and 10 represent the gov
ernment I'm resisting certain claims
conferred with the exemption boards
yesterday and today, They went ovo'
b many OF tho claims for exemption
with the board members.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
GOVERNMENT Wants
IOFIX COAL Prices
Asks That States Withhold
Action TO Avoid
Mix Up
NATIONAL COUNCIL
WILL HANDLEPRoBLEM
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 14-Decisive
steps TO curb high coal prices are
expected from President Wilson and
the Federal Trade Commission this
week Under government assurance
that unlimited profits are not TO be
tolerated. working conditions In all
industries are improving. the Labor
Department reported
The mine fields alone are still show
ing the effect OF discomfort at profit
eer.ng charged to operators by the
Federal Trade Commission.
Until the President authorizes the
commission 10 act with full powers
granted under the food bill. the gov
ernment looks with disfavor upon
any movement by the states TO as
sumo charge OF coal. The National
Council fears II the states mix into
the coal control problem It may serve
to seriously embarrass the Govern
ment in its plans for sweeping action
Justice Carter fuel dictator" OF H.
linois. had planned today to inquire
into coal transportation problems
The operators have agreed TO accept
Carter's decision on reasonable prices
It is understood, however, that the
government does not wish Carter tC
fix any price schedule now. II Is
pointed out that il the States fiS
prices and the Federal Trade Com
mission establishes another price
under authority vested by the Presi
dent, confusion may arise with the
coal operators like the railroads
claiming too many bosses.
An understanding between the gov
ernment and the State. authorities OF
course Of procedure was expected
today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
NEW LEVY FOR
lSO MEN FROM
District NO. 3
Board Announces 1872 Men
in District Disqualified
and Exempted
some have CHANCE
TG FILE AN APPEAL

Division No. 3. comprising the
Third Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth
wards. today issued a call for $50 more
men TO report for physical examination
beg nning August p Tuesday next,
at $50 o'clock IN the morning. Themen
called range from red letter number
1911 10 red letter number 30. and
they range from No. 34t 10 No $40 In
the order of service. the call being
necessary TO make up for physical re-
jections and possible exemptions In
the first call.
This board also gave out a list to-
day Of 1872 men in that district who
have been discharged because Of phys
ical unftness and who have been ex-
empted by the board. Most Of thOso
exempted are on the grounds Of de-
pendents. This list. however. does not
include all the exemption claims in
the district but only those that had
been acted on when the lis. was pre-
pared.
Because OF rush of work the cleri-
cal force did not designate I'm this
list just what men were discharged
on physical grounds and those OK
empted and the reasons for the e1-
emption. The list Of 1872 men in this
district who will not have to served
in the draft army unless the action
OF the local board is over-ruled by the
state board follows
Jesse Dobrosiolski. 2b5 South Adams
street.
Charles Dangel. 100 West Fifth St
Vanderbilt $ 1illey, los Bird street.
John j. Wo.tz. 2l3 North Van Buren,
street
Antoni Winestal. Wilmington, Del.
Charles Henry Ayers, 400 Ferris St,
Robert Edgar Watson, 4l6 Grant Ave
John b. Pieiiesks, 907 Linden street.
Lester Powell Rutter, 622 West sixth
Continued on Page Eghtl
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
FINED FOR MsCONDUCT.

Ernest Butler. a Negro boy Was
charged in Municipal Court this morn
ing with disorderly conduct at Wash
ington and Lafayette streets. some
days ago. Several witnesses teseihed
that he used very bad language To-
ward Ellen Rlnggold. an aged Negress.
He was fined $40 and costs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
By The United Press.


By The United Press.
WASHINGTON Aug. 1.-Two moro
nations-Argentine and China appear
ed today nearly ready 10 plunge into
the caldron Of war.
The time limit given Germany to
answer Argentine's submarine do
mands ended today. Unofficial dis
patches indicated that Argentine, as
well as the far Eastern nation, might
enter the struggle agains, Germany
Argentine passiyely; China actively.
This war development was suppHo-
mented by possibility Of closer Co
operative war arrangements next
week with Japan. as result OF vls-
II OF her nilsson here. On the mechan.
ical side this government prepared
for the great task Of assembling and
placing next month the bulk OF the
6rst drafted army. Initial supplies,
except clothing and equipment Will
be fully ready. Secretary Baker an
nOunCed.
with assurances from the Govern
ment that war profits are TO be cut 70
the minimum. a marked improvement
I'm tho labor situation throughout the
country was reported at the Labor
Department.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
STRIKERS and soldiers
HURT IN madrid RIOTS

by The United Press.
MADRID. Aug. 14-Martial law hRh
been proclaimed throughout Spain an
a resul. OF strike disorders which
have assumed serious proportond
today.
A number OF conflicts have occurred
between strikers and soldiers. Many
have been wounded
Stern measures were taken to 70,
press disorders in barcelona Order
was reported TO have been restored
there today Numerous arrests have
been made in Saragosa and othsr
I points.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

Maglstrate Stradley has issued tht
following marriage licenses: so
Henry David Woody. No. 1905 Spruce
street and Eline Taylor Poggs' no.
403 West Third street: TO Joseph
Charles Dougberty. No. 1905 - West
Fourth street. and Miss Mse Esther
Gs-ey. No. l714 West Fourth street,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
NoeoDv ovED AIN.

GEORGETOWN. Del. Aug. 15-
John Cramer. this towns rich young
banker, claimed exemption from armv
service on The grounds that n he
went away there would be nobody 10
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
AMERICAN DEsrROYER ATTACKs GERMAN U.BOAT.

BY The United Press.
AN ATLANTIC PORT. Aug. 14.-A running fight between
an American destroyer and German sub
submarine had attempted attack liner
was described by A. La Duke of Burlington
mont a passenger the steamer. The liner. he
said just convoy American and British
ships when the U-boat sighted American
dashed back covering the with
lacking the submarine The result is unknown
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
MORE MONEY TO keep
SOLDIERS IN SMOKES

For THE EVENING JOURNALS
fund TO provide tobacco for the Amer
lean soldiers in France. S4i5 more
was contributed yesterday. bringing
the total up to slO4 The following
letter has been received from one
contributor
Wilmington, Del. July 9, 1917.
Editor OF THE EVENING JOUR-
NAL:
Dear Sir-Enclosed please find
81 FOR Tobacco Fund" for our
brave soldiers boys across the
sea. Hope it will comfort some
poor soul, sick or well.
Thank you for the noble part
you are taking in informing us.
II was heart-breaking to read.
but far worse for those who go
through II.
Respectfully yours,
LAURA S. JONES.
The list Of contributors yesterday
-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
BRITISH DESTROYER HITS NINE, LOST.

BRITISH DESTROYER HITS MINES LOST
by The United Press.
LONDON Aug IA British destroyer has been mined
and sunk IN the Sea- admiralty announced today
The captain two 4s rescued the ad-
mralty statement said.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14

clip his coupons. nobody to collect
the interest on his bonds. nobody 10
spend his income and. he being with
ont relatives. nobody 20 collect MS
ufo insurance n he got killed He
couldn't see how he could servs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-THE state
Department knew from confidential
sources OF the Popes peace ofier, but
the actual proffer has not been re-
ceived here a was officially stated to-
day. Secretary Lansing declined TO
make any comment thereon.
The United States Government b
prepared to listen 20 any bona-hd'
/ peace offer. but It must insure con
CONTINUED on Page Eight
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
TODAY'S TEMPERATURE.

At TIE Evening Journals Office.
500 g. NJ. - 1901 Z. NJ. 81
lO00 A M... - l3O =. NJ. 50
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
POPE RENEWS
PROPOSAL FOR
WORLD Peace
Actual Proiier, However,
Has Not Been Received
by Washington
u. S. Will INSIST ON
CONSULTATION OF aims
BY JOHN II. HEARLEY
United Press Stan Correspondent.

ROME. Aug. Specific and con-
crete conditions which his Holiness
Pope Benedict believes may form the
basis Of world peace have been for
warded TO the rulers Of all nations.
Tho Pope In outlining these condi-
tions makes new and general ap-
peal for the restoration OF peace.
The appeal IS addressed 20 all neu-
trails as well as the belligerents lt
Is understood to bo somewhat general
In form. but OF such nature as TO
form the ground work for detailed
statements.
The great desire Of his Holiness in
presenting the general conditions Is
understood TO be TO furnish some COM
mon ground for discussion through a
preliminary understanding.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14

Pope Benedict has made several
peace proposals. IN he last two years
but ali havo been Of a general nature
IN the form OF a plea 70 the Christian
world to endeavor 20 find some way
OF ending tho war lie has made no
specific suggestions for conferences
or tho other definite steps. Mention
OF a renewal OF his proposals. makes
Il apparent that the action Of today
Is along the same lines.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
China DECLARES
WAR ON germany:
/. ARGENTINE NEXT

BY The United Press.
LONDON, Aug. 14.-China declared
war on Germany and Austria today,
Peking dispatches assert.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14

CitsG,1tIs9 7cs1e1dsg 17,498
NON-RETURNABLE
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14

The list OF Contributors yesterday
vas as follows.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-14
WEATHER

Showers this afternoon; We'd
nesdRy, fair.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-21
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. John D. HannOn,

The funeral of Mrs. John D. Hannon, who died in Enfield yester- day will be held tomorrow morning. The funeral car will leave the be- reaved home at 8:30 o'clock and a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock at St. Patrick S church, Thompsonville. The body will be brought to this city for inter- ment in the family plot in St. Mary S new cemetery.
 Mrs. lannon's death will be keenly felt by an extensive circle of friends. A woman of charming personality and many admirable characteristics, she enjoyed the respect and esteem of all those with whom she became ac- quainted. Despite the fact that she had been i'll for some time, she was an indefatigable worker and pursued with energy any undertaking in which she was interested. Withal, she was friendly and did not allow her outlook in life to be obscured by her own per sonal aims and endeavors. Charitably inclined, Mrs. Hannon was ever ready to comfort the afflicted. Perhaps her strongest and most outstanding characteristic was her devotion to her home. She was true wife and mother and the unhappy husband and children have the sincere sym pathy of those who knew her well.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-21
Charles J. White.

The funeral of Charles J. White of 31 Curtis street, the local manu- facturer. who died Sunday at the General Hospital after a long illness was held at his home at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Harry I. Bodley of ficiated The pail bearers were w. l.. Hatch, W. E. Atwood, T. H. Brs- tol, Stewart Parsons, F. A. Searle and James s. North. The funeral was largely attended by representative citizens and the floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Burial was in Fairview cemetery
New Britain herald., 1917-08-21
XK@4&taR 7glTgRS 5ssH4e1 0 m Sh+na::Ae.x,ss~:.I a:As~I IM6G
 S15.OO
 LINEN SUITS
 Now $9.95
 Ladies Dept.

G. Berardi, 79 Oak, Italy. J. Bodzevisias 45 Connorton, Russia.
 J. Press, 22 Hurlburt, Russia. P. Dargenio, 249 East Main Italy. F. Dabusz, AZ Star, Austria B. Pasckiavicus, 4S Sheffield, Russia.
 A. KalasZinskis, 39 Austin Russia l.. DWonn, 43 Willow, Russia. J. korbiza, 76 Spring, Austria.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-21
FAREWELL TO "sTONEWALL."

Thomas F. Jackson, member of the Herald staff, was rendered a farewell banquet at the Hotel Bond, Hartford, last evening by @ number of friends and associates on the Herald. Mr. Jackson was presented with a sterling silver wrist watch, which will be use- full while he Is student at the officers reserve camp, Plattsburg.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-21
Herman VOgel.

The funeral of Herman Vogel, the prominent German resident who died at his home Saturday night after a long illness was held at 2:3O o'clock this afternoon at the Erwin Mortuary Chapel. The pail bearers were se- lected from the several fraternal or ganizations of which Mr.. Voge1 was member Rev. Martin w. Gaudian officiated. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-21
I. w. w. STRIKE FIZZLE;
 LEADER STILL HELD
Rowan's Call For Labor Demonstra- tion in Four Western States Falls on Deaf Ears


 tion in Four Western States Falls on
 Deaf Ears
 Spokane, Aug. 21.-Advices today from various parts of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana failed to record an instance where l. w. w. mem bers Obeyed the order issued by James Rowan, district secretary for the agricultural and construction workers to go on strike yesterday as a protest against detention in jails of many of their members.
 Investigation of the cases of Row. an, and 26 other alleged I. w. w. members held in the county jail as military prisoners was expected to be taken up today by Major Clement Will kins in command of the Idaho guards men patrolling this vicinity and U. $. Attorney Garrecht.
 Rowan is still nominally in charge of the affairs of his organization but he is now not allowed to communi- cate with any of the members.
 New York, Aus. 21.-The shipyard strikers in this district who are said to number nearly 12,0OO, expect no op- position to their mass meeting in Tam many hall this afternoon when, a strike vote will probably be taken whether or not strike of sh1pyards in the United States is to be called. Such action it was said by the labor lead CTS, would affect 250,O00 men through out the country. The men demand a wage of $4.5O a day.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-21
Mrs. Mary Chapman.

The funeral. of Mrs. Mary Chap man was held at o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Stanley Memorial church. Rev. J. E. Rees officiated. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-21
John A. G. AbrahamSOn.

The funeral of John Algot Gustof-, son Abrahamson was held at his home 4 Bigelow street at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev Charles H. Shauck of Hartford of1iciated and the burial was in FairView cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-21
City Items

Skinner's Satin Hats $1.90. Seibert -advt.
 John Kyhanczyk was arrested by Policeman Howley this afternoon on the charge of assaulting his wife,
 James M. Butler of Fremont street returned today from a week-e end stay at Stony Creek.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-21
Financial
NEW HAVEN HITS
 NEW LOW RECORD
Stock Drops to 30 IA in Today'S
 Trading

The usual irregular changes &C., companied today's early dealings in the stock market. New Haven fell half a point to the new minimum of 32.
 Oils and shippings were the strong est features, Mexican Petroleum gaining points, with 1 1-2 each for Texas company and Atlantic, Gulf and West Indies. Bethlehem and Cruel ble steels and New York Airbrake yielding fractions to point.
 Prices reacted all around later on heavy selling of steels. New Haven established a new minimum of 30 IA and Delaware and Hudson also sold at it's lowest quotation. Shlppings and oils virtually surrendered all gains with general unsettlement at noon.
 Selling of equipments became more general in the afternoon, Bethlehem Steel increasing it's loss to six points. New Haven yielded again. and minor rails were heavy. Mexican Petrol cum furnished the notable exceptions extending it's gain to 1-2 points.