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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11
Newer Say Die /"

T, Peter Howle. deputy city treas
urer. who gave Commissioned of the
Revenue Tresnon a run for the place
on Tuesday. never gives up Mr.
Howle, in thanking those who sun
ported him. Yesterday said:
Il am deeply grateful for your loyai
support and votes cast for me. and
I take this method OF publicly extend
ing to you my heartfelt thanks 7
remain the same now as I did before
the election. and God willing. I win
again offer myself as candidate for
the office OF commissioner OF reye.
nue. four years hence.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11
demands Of the daily consumer.

demands of the daily consumer.
The chamber of commerce com.
mittee embraced the following: E.
NJ. Crutchheld. chairman; Hugh
Antrim, Archer Anderson, Jr., II. c.
Boschen. Jonathan Bryan. George A.
Gibson. X. l.. Gordon, John g.
Munce, w. s. Rhoads. II. w. Roun-
tree, e. b. Sydnor. Milton j. Straus,
w. II, Schwarzschild. J. E.. Wood
fin. Coleman Workman
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11
Alleged Auto Thief,

Alleged to have been implicated In
the theft OF an automobile In Balti-
more. Roy Martin, a young clerk Of
this city. was arrested yesterday by
Detectives Wiley and Smith, and taken
to Baltimore by an officer from that
city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11
BURNLEY Named to (1erkship.

W sam Burnley was appointed yes
terday TO a clerkship in the boOkkeep-
ing division of the corporation com
mission, to succeed w Bertram Ches-
terman. who resigned several weeks
ago. Burnley had been clerk in the
auditors department.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11
Chosen on Hospital Star.

On recommendation of the execu-
tive committee of the Medical College
of Virginia. the administrative board
Yesterday named DIR, r. c. travail to
succeed DR.. Bryan, and DIR. Stuart
Michaux to succeed DR.. peple. as
members of the staff Of Virginia hos
rital during the absence OF DR.. BRYAN
and DR. Peple. who are now In the
service of the government
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11
FAIR TO HAVE TWO DAYS
Of AUTOMOBILE RACING

AT meeting OF the executive COM
mittee OF the Virginia State Fair Fri
day afternoon. it was determined to
have two days of automobile racing
at the coming fair, on Friday and
Saturday, October IL and 10.
The racing committee is at work
on the program, which promises to
he the most interesting ever present
ed in the South
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11
C|TY'S CRYING NEED
Fur FIRE PROTECTION
Chamber of Commerce Urges I'm
pioymcnt OF Expert Engineer to
Help Solve Problem.
HIGH COST OF IRON PIPE
Administrative Board to Lay Plans
For Enlargement of Water Sup
ply and Rehabilitation of System.

That many improvements and
changes in the present water system
Of Richmond is in contemplation and
Will soon be begun was suggested yes
terday by members of the admins
trative board, in conference with a
large delegation OF members of the
chamber of commerce.
II was stated that the administra-
tive board had practically settled
upon the plan of securing the SER
vices OF an expert hydraulic engineer.
the best obtainable in the country,
who is to make "A survey of the sys-
tenn and present recommendations
and-suEgestions as to the most prac-
ticai manner in which TO improve the
system
That there Is a lack of pressure
and supply of water in some sections
OF the city, due mainly to small
mains, is admitted. Work on the big
Marshall street main. which is de-
signed to supply all the central sec
tion with sufficient flow TO handle any
fire. has been discontinued. because
of the lack OF funds Much OF the
money at the disposal of the depart
ynent has been used in the extension
of small mains in the newly annexed
territory for sanitary purposes
mainly. and. as 1t was. stated by Com .
mission Mccarthy. the divepting of
the money In this direction had
proven one of the most beneficial
things accomplished by the city in
many years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11
OuaIiflcs A Admin,.,ro,r,,

Mrs. Sarah G. Lea yesterday quail
fed as Administrative Of the estate
o. Captain Edward II. Lea, valued at
ee.5os.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

Miss Laura brown % Riehmohd is
yfsstfng hey t4tsaer MI y. s Rrepasa.
near Bedford.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

Mr.. y. G, Collins. Lieutenant Wad-
dell and Misses Eliza beth and Dolly
Adams. of Richmond, were the guests
of Mrs. Ruth Cunningham, ~ Char
lottesvile. for a short visit. The par
Nv is EN- route 10 Camp Merrymort
near Q 4shen Pass
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
DON'T insult UNCLE
SAM 5 MEN JUST NOW
SlackerS Who Do Are Liable
TO Trouble From Two
Sources
LIEUT.. KELTON
IS FIGHTING MAN

Aroused over the attitude OF young
men taking jibes at militiamen and
sailors who chance 10 pass, govern
ment officials here are likely to take
a hand in the matter. Complaint was
made to Mayor Price today by a mem
ber OF the State guard Of a young man
who jeered him as he passed Front
and Market streets yesterday.
AS this is an offense against the
government Mayor Price suggests that
those who are inclined 10 make fun
at the expense OF the soldiers think
before they treat soldiers with con
tempt.
Several evenings ago while Lieu
tenant Robert B. Kelton, OF Company
A, was passing Ninth and Market
streets, someone cried, Look at the
tin soldier" Lieutenant Kelton walk
ed over to a group Of young men who
were standing on the corner and
challenged any two OF them to steI
out and give battle He further Of
fered to take them in pairs as lone
as they lasted.
The fight in the group of "sneerers'
was taken out of them by the officers
show OF physical courage.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
NON-WASTEFUL BUT PATRIOTIC
FOURTH OF JULY URGED BY MAYOR

Mayor Price has come out IN favor
OF a Fourth OF July that will be nom
wasteful and saving in these war
times when economics count much,
but he at the same time urges a
Fourth that will be none the less pa
triotic. In a statement today the
Mayor said.
In this great campaign for the
conservation OF our nations re-
sources that now is in progress in
all sections OF our country. there is
one part OF the important work that
can be performed by the boys and the
girls OF our community In my opin-
ion they should experience pleasure
in doing IT,
THAT is, to reconcile themselves
now to the policy that there shall be
no waste OF gunpowder on the Fourth
OF July, and that the day shall be
spent in non-wasteful, but none the
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
MRS. S. c. M'MULLEN
dies WHILE ON VISIT

Mrs. Sarah @ McMullen. wife OF
John McMullen. OF No. 1l10 Wash
ington street, died yesterday at the
home OF her daughter. Mrs. J. War
rem Bullen, OF Fallcroft, Pa, where
she had gone on a visit. While Mrs.
McMullen had been in poor health
for some time her condition did not
become serious until a short time
ago. A specialist from Philadelphia
was summoned, but his efforts we're
of no avail.
Mrs. McMullen's maiden name was
Sarah G. Lippincott and she was born
in Mt. Holly, n. j. She was related
TO Judge Gaskill Of the New Jersey
bench. and was an aunt OF A. V. Les
lev George. recorder OF deeds for
New Castle county. She was a mem
Der Of Second Baptist Church, OF this
city, and took decided interest in
matters religious. She was also
known for her charitable and philan-
thropic work in this city and else
where.
Surviving are her husband, who
was formerly a prominent farmer in
New Castle hundred. but who is now
connected with the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Corporation, and six
daughters, Mrs. j. Warren Bullen, OF
Fallcroft; Mrs. Harry McFarlin, OF
Philadelphia: Mrs. Sheppard Josephs,
of New York. and the Misses Laura,
Harriet H. and Gree-a McMullen, who
live at home.
The funeral will be held at l
o'clock Saturday afternoon from her
late residence and interment made in
the Georgetown Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
new LOCATION FOR
THE HISTORICAL BUILDING

Seeing lines run in the southwest
ern part OF the First Presbyterian
Church Cemetery on Market street,
near Tenth, the impression grew IN
many persons minds today that work
on the new library building was to be
commenced at once. Joseph S. Hamil-
ton, OF No. S29 Orange street, said
that the lines had been run for the
foundations on which the Delaware
Historical Society's building, now
standing just south Of the Church
Building. will rest. Plans for NOV
ing the old Historical Society's Build
ing have not been matured, said Mr
Hamilton. who is the member or the
board Of trustees having charge Of
the work, and won't be until the
foundations are up.
This will be preliminary work II
preparation for the construction ol
the new library.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
governor PICKS
MEN TO UPBUILD
STATE Highways
Gen. dupont, Josiah Marvel,
W. o. HOffecker and J.E.
Holland Are Appointed
Governor ALSO TO Be
MEMBER OF Commission

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL,
DOVER, Del, April Ex-Governor
Townsend today announced the ap-
pointment OF the new State Highway
Commission. which will supervise the
construction of a comprehensive and
Statewide system OF roads. The COM
missioners appointed are:
General T. Coleman DUPONT, Repub-
llcan, OF Wilmington.
Josiah Marvel, Democrat, OF Chris
tiana hundred. rural New Castle
county.
Walter o. Hoffecker, Republican, Of
Smyrna. Kent county.
Joseph e. Holland, Democrat, OF Mil
ford, Sussex county.
Governor Townsend. who is a Re
publican, also Is a member OF the com
mission Il will be the aim. however
to conduct the commission in a man
ner as free from political considera
tions as possible.
General DUPONT, as everyone knows
is a good roads champion, identified
with the national good roads move
ment and also is the protector OF tn
DUPONT. Boulevard, designed TO b
State-long and constructed througl
about twenty-four miles Of SUISSE
county. General DUPONT has varie
business interests, and good roads
his hobby.
Mr.. Marvel is a lawyer. formerly li'
ing in Wilmington, but whose residenc
is now on a beautiful estate in Chris
tiana hundred near Wooddale. He, to-
has alwavs taken a keen interest in II
good roads movement and was acti'
in behalf Of the passage of the stat
Highway Commission bill.
Walter o. HofTecker, of Smyrna, is
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
Wants WAR mission
TO SEE WILMINGTON
Howard L. Pyle Suggests
That Mayor Price Invite
Eminent Visitors
URGES DELEGATION TO
GO TO WASHINGTON

Suggestion that efforts be made to
have the British and French states
m en- and war heads now in
this country stop in Wilmington
for a reception and a view OF
the dupont powder plant at Carney's s
Point, was made by Howard l.. Pyle
in letter to Mayor Price today. His
suggestion was embodied in the fol-
lowing communication. which the
mayor has under consideration:
Wilmington, Del, April 25, 1917.
James f. Price, Mayor,
Wilmington. Del
Dear Mr.. Price. Your attention
has doubtless been called 10 the move
made by the city OF Philadelphia In
.arranging a great public reception tC
the Hon. Messrs Balfour. Vivlani and
the grand grizzled old French lido
General Joffre, who are now in Wash
ington.
The Philadelphia Committee. head
ed by =. G.. Stotesbury in a special
train went to Washington yesterday
/ to complete arrangements, assent al
ready having been given. Now Mr.
Mayor, the City OF Brotherly Love Il
planning to break all records by way
OF a public reception on seal,
magnificent and behtting in point q
dignity the status Of the internationa
delegation. They allege they will
simply pry of the lid by the way o
an enthusiastic welcome. Would !
not be feasible 10 send an Influential
committee 10 Washington headed b,
say Messrs Judge Gray and Genera
Wilson, 10 induce the various am
bassadors to arrange to have the spe
cial train shunted here for two hour
that we may have an opportunity {
do them honor?-and what city
our country is more entitled to d
, such? BY way OF justification "a
this move. call your attention to N
recent complimentary mention Of th
, DUPONT Company by Sydney Brool
in the Philadelphia Public Ledge
Mr.. Brooks. as you well know. is u
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
EMPLOYEES HAVE RIGHT
TO VOTE GIFT SHARES

Oficers and directors Of the DUPONT
Company today filed their answer
in the United States Court in the
suit instituted April last by Mrs.
Eleanor dupont Perot in which she
attacked the company's bonus plan
under which many OF the employees
of the company have been rewarded
for loyal and meritOrious service. Mrs.
Perot was one of the plaintiffs who
Joined with Alfred I. DUPONT in the
stock purchase suit recently decided
in favor of the plaintiffs. The answer
fled today denies fatty every charge
of fraud and conspiracy made by her
and points out that the bonus system
has been in operation since 1904 and
that as administered by the compsny,
Il has been OF incalculable value in
securing faithful and efficient service
from employees. II has been espec ally
valuable during the last two years oil
strenuous wartime activity The ad
ministration of the bonus plan during
these two years is the object Of es
pecial attack in the bill filed by her
The counsel Of record who will de
fend this suit are: United States Sen
ator Philander c. Knox, OF Pennsyl
vania: Richard V. Lindabury, ont
Of the chief counsel in the Steel Com
pany litigation; Congressman George
S Graham. who was of counsel in th'
stock purchase suit; William 5. Hilles
OF this city; William II. Button, o
New York, and Judge John p. Laffey
general counsel Of the dupont Com
yany.
The answer points out that from
the time the bonus plan was put i
operation emphasis was laid on tn
fact that ability, loyalty and industr'
would entitle employees TO participa
ton in its benefits.
I'm to date several thousand en-
Moves have become partners in IN
corporations activities through tn
workings OF this bonus plan. A larg
naioritV of these benehciaries ar
minor employees OF the company.
No Question Ever Raised.
I'm to the time of the filing or thl
suit no question of its legality or merl
had been raised. The annual report
sent out to stockholders called after
ton each year to the general natur
and effect Of the bonus plan on IN
business OF the company and at n
annual meeting has there been disse1
or disapproval voiced by any stocl
holder either as to the plan itself G
the administration Of It. The last tw
wears have been marked by the aware
ing Of large bonuses because the con
many profits. which are used as IN
basis for the proportionate a"aru
CONTINUED on Page Six)
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
JUDGE Releases BOY
FROM ferris School

Judge Herbert L. Rice today de-
cided the appeal case of Charles E.
Taylor 15-year-old boy whom Mag
istrate ellis committed to the Ferris
Industrial School April on a
charge OF being incorrigible, in favor
OF the guardian, Fletcher Jones, of
Brandywine hundred. and ordered the
boys release from the institution.
The appeal from the magistrates
decision was carried to the Superior
Court by Caleb f. Burchenal, attor-
ney for Mr.. Jones, and the case was
argued last Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
MHO WANTS. mis- GARDENl

A Samaritan spirit is shown by n. j..
Mckenzie. OF No. 4O3 East Eighth
street Mr.. Mckenzie owns tive lots
at Holloway Terrace. between VIII
mnngton and New Castle, and not be-
ing able TO cultivate them himself, he
has offered them to any person who
might desire to use them as garden.
In a communication to THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL. Mr.. Mckenzie says he
believes the privilege might prove very
beneficial to someone desiring 10 have
a garden. but possessing no land for
cultivation. Mr. Mckenzie feels that
not only would such a person be bene-
fited, but that it would be better to
have the land under cultivation than
standing idle. Further information on
the matter may be secured from Mr..
Mckenzie.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
LARGE FLAG Stands OUT
half mile IN THE AIR

Wilmingtonlans we're greatly inter-
ested today in the picture OF a large
American flag floating high in the
air, about a half-mile above the
street. The flag was supported by
six large kites. sent up by the Smith
Zollinger Company from its store at
Fourth and Market streets.
The flag certainly was beautiful as
it rippled in the breeze from the line
that led from the store roof to the
soaring kites. Samuel f. Perkins,
demonstrator OF the kite flying, has
long been interested in aeronautics,
but first came into prominence when
he became lost in the wilds of Upper
Canada during a balloon race. The
kites used today are from six to
eighteen feet in size, and the. flag
they bear is about thirty feet long.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
Will MARK Delaware Line
AT GUILFORD court house

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, April Ex-Governor
John G. Townsend Jr., today ap-
pointed commission of five mem
bers. in accordance with joint reso-
luton passed by the recent Legisla-
ture. to place a marker at Guilford
Court House. to indicate the Delaware
line at that battle during the Revolu-
tionary War. The commission named
by Governor Townsend follows: For
mer United States Senator Henry A.
DUPONT, Former Judge David T. Mar
vel. ]. Layfield Long, of Selbyville;
DR.. William F. Hoey. OF Frederick,
and General Alexander p. Corbit, Of
Odessa.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
BY GEORGE MARTIN.

United Press Stan Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, April s5.-COndem-
nntlOn Of 9ourtaln doubling critics
who think France and Great Britain
have come here to invelgle the United
States into entanglIng alliances with
European Forces" was voiced by
British Foreign Secretary Arthur J,
BalfOur In n public statement here TO-
day.
In those words and the ones which
followed Immediately after. the Brit
ish ex-Prime Minister, on the eve OF
the greatest world war council in
history. outlined a brief declaration
OF motives and principles on behalf
OF our European Allies.
There could be no rumor with less
foundation than the one have just
outlined" said the British War Com
mission head. His fist clenched and
his jaw set and he looked squarely in
the eyes OF his listeners as he stated
And were it true there could bC
no more fallacious policy.
But" and here the dean Of British
diplomats was his own smiling sell
again Il wish to assure the people
of this great nation that the as
sistance we are going TO get from
the United Staes was based on NJ
such shallow consideration
Then turning abruptly to America
part in the war, Balfour said:
sYOu have been watching thI
blOOd-stalncd drama from afar.
each month the conviction In you
minds has grown that no small o
petty interests are Involved.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
ASK 70 PER CENT.
ACREAGE increase
State Master pilworth APP
peals to Farmers TO Raise
More FoodStufiS
CHANGERS ASKED TO
SHOW PATRIOTISM

Recognizing the Importance Of prepar-
ing to meet the emergency of a national
shortage of foodstuffs, which can be
avoided only by the intensive cultiva-
tion of every available foot of ground
and in furtherance of the plans of the
Governors Council on Food Production
and Conservation, Grand Master Horace
l.. Dilworth, Of the State Grange, Pa
irons of Husbandry, this morning issued
an appeal to each member of each indi-
vidual grange in the State to increase
their output of staple foodstuffs at least
20 per cent.
The appeal issued by Mr.. Dilworth
calls upon the individual granger to
practice some effective patriotism even
if at a sacrifice, and to use his influence
with all of his neighbors 10 do the
same thing The letter follows:
"To the patrons OF husbandry OF
Delaware:
Never before have the members
Of our order been called upon to meet
such a serious obligation to our Ma
tiOnaland State Governments as now.
Never has there been such a demand
for larger acreages OF the staple
crops. in order that the world may
have bread as at the present time"
/ In this crisis II is but fitting that
} the nation should look to US to take
/ the lead in tilling more acres thar
has been our custom for the past year
or two. There is an urgent demand
for twenty per cent. more than
normal crop OF everything that W,
can grow.
"Our country is engaged in a mos
righteous war. the last we hope tha
the world shall ever know The par
that has been assigned to us is 4
supply food not only for our owl
population, but to those across thr
seas who are already suffering from
hunger
J 1T is an undeniable fact that th
food reserve OF the country is at
very low level and prices for all foo
supplies are sure to be high for tn
next year or two. Indifference on on
part or an unfavorable season woul
at any time bring disaster, for whic
we would be in a measure to blame.
THE State master makes an espe
cial appeal to each patron to make
special effort to produce a large Gro
OF the staples-corn, potatoes an
. beans-and TO use your influence wit
your neighbor to follow your example
We may do our part best by an extr
effort and little sacrifice during tn
present growing season.
THAT the State Grange may hav
the loyal support and hearty cooper
alton of every Patron Of Delaware
thus increasing the efficiency OF th
State in this great crisis the earne'
: wish OF the State master.
= Please have this read and seriousl
2 discussed at the next meeting of you
, grange. Fraternally,
HORACE L. DILWORTH,
Master"
Evening journal., 1917-04-25

less patriotic. pastmes.
Between now and our nations
natal day the children and their par
ents. teachers and friends should de-
wise ways and means for spending
the Fourth not only in a safe and
sane manner but in varying ways
which will tend TO conserve and not
to waste our nations resources.
There are thousands OF boys and
girls i'm our city and State and there
are millions of them in the United
States The total OF waste arising
from the usual methods employed in
celebrating the Fourth amounts to
millions OF dollars each year.
III the children will reconcile
themselves now TO serving as little
patriO.s and saving those millions of
dollars for the national defense. it
will be a patriotic service OF real
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
BRIDE -TO-BE Off FOR
texas TO END ROMANCE
speciaI 70 THE EVENING JoURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
LAUREL, Del. April 25.-Miss
Alma White Henry, popular local
school teacher, left today for Dallas.
Texas. where she will marry Charles
Nelson Smith, formerly Of Laurel.
The wedding is to be the elimination
OF a schOol-day romance
Miss Henry is a daughter Of Mrs.
John Frank Henry and niece Of Mrs.
Joshua Dallas Marvil and ex-State
Treasurer Charles A. Hastings. Mr..
Smith was formerly employed by the
DUPONT Company and resided in
Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
YOUTH FROM The JOURNAL
OFFICE Goes INTO navy

Harvey Y. Wood, aged Is years, a fine
outstanding youth, who was an appren-
tice printer in THE EVENING JOUR
NAL office, today enlisted in the navy
and was assigned to the battleship Wis
consin at League Island He enlisted as
n seaman, and it is his ambition TO- win
an appointment to the Naval Academy
at Annapolis. lie is son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clement Wood, Of No. 1907 Lover
ing avenue His father accompanied him
TO Philadelphia today.
Before his departure Harvey was pre-
sented with a military toilet set and Z
Bible by the force of THE EVENING
JOURNAL composing room and othe
departments Of this newspaper. Harvc.
is member of Westminster PresbyteI
ian Church and was trombone playe
in Westminster Orchestra.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
SCHELL NAMED Secretary
OF Police PENSION FUND

The newly elected trustees OF the
Police Pension Fund, held a meeting
yesterday afternoon. when reports
were received from the retiring MEM
bers and a new secretary was elected.
William f. Schell, sergeant and secre-
tary to Chief OF Police Black, was
elected to this position in place OF Ser
geant Francis E. Green, whose term
expired.