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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
SANNIES OUT TO
GET ACQUAINTED
WITHTRENCHWAR
Part of Pershing's Men Be.
gin Their Final Train
ing Today
ALL ARE ANXIOUS
TO Get into fight
By w. S. FORREST,

United Press Stan CorreapOndouI.
PARIS. July 5,-Amerlca's frst ez-
pediuonary contingent VIII bo estah-
lished in It's permanent camp in the
war zone by July Is. It was announced
today, Ono battalion-that which gave
Paris an opportunity to celebrate yes-
terday, left today for that camp.
Paris remained decorated with the
American flags put up for yesterday'a
Independence Day celebration
Major General Porshings hadquar-
ters on tho Rue Constantin. is a scene
OF tremendous energy. every oficer
from Pershing down. working hard.
The training consists OF marches
and trench practice. The Inhabitants
here are thrilled daily with lines OF
troops traversing the streets headed
by bands.
Hundreds OF troopers battle daily IN
the cold sea near tho temporary camp
and the daily baseball games ara q
feature of camp life.
Mlitary and naval policG rbtrol
the city. maintaining strict order.
Arrival OF the last group OK trans
ports carrying horses, automobiles
CONTINUED ON Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
Unidentified MAN
COMMITS suicide
Shot Himself at Fourth and
French Streets Early
This Morning
DIES IN PATROL ON
WAY TO HOSPITAL

Mounting the steps Of the Cooling
Carriage Works. at Fourth and
French streets. about 1.3O o'clock
this morning. a white man. whose
name is unknown TO the authorities,
drew a S2-calibre revolver frdn his
pocket and shot himself in the right
temple. As he sank TO the steps.
patrOlmen on the district, who at first
thought II was a belated Fourth OF
July celebration. went 10 the man
and found him unconscious. The
patrol wagon was passing at the
time, and the injured man was rush
ed 70 the Delaware Hospital. He died
before medical attention could be
given him.
The body was later removed to me
mOrgue. The man was about 80 years
old and wore a black coat and grey
trousers. He carried no cards or
anything that might furnish a clue
as bo his identity. A two-foOt
rule and a pair OF nickle-plabed eye
glasses was all there was In his
pockets.
He weighed about 125 pounds and
was about five feet four inches IN
height. According to persons who
witnessed the shooting the man walk
ed slowly down French street and
turned east In Fourth street. He
mountd the steps OF the building and
deliberately shot himself.
Deputy Coroner McCrery is holding
the body at the morgue for identihca'
ton
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
NOT INTOXICATED OFF
TWO LIQUORS. ONE beer

The rather unusual proceeding Of
hearing witnesses for defense in Mu-
nicipal Court in a case where plain
intoxicants was tho charge was pre-
scented this morning when Walter L.
Pugh, a driver OF an ice wagon, was
so charged.
Sergeant Devenish arrested the man
at Eighth and King streets yesterday
afternoon, and testified this morning
that the man had admitted drinking
two drinks of whiskey and one glass
OF beer during the day.
Two citizens. who witnessed the ar
rest, appeared as witnesses in behalf
OF the man. They testified that, in
their opinion, the Negro was in no
wise intoxicated, and that they felt
his arrest was somewhat Of an In
Justice TO the man, hence their volun-
tary appearance in his defense
Neither ever had seen the man before
The court dismissed the charge
against Pugh.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
FEW ACCIDENTS mark
HOLIDAY At HOME
Some Youngsters Suffer
Burns on the Day We
Celebrate
FIREMEN CALLED
TO SLIGHT FIRES

Sans parades, sans organized dem
onstrations OF any kind and sans fire.
works at night. Wilmington yesterday
celebrated tho one hundred and forty
first anniversary Of the nations birth
with It's usual dash. vigor and patriot
ism. but without its distressing casual
ties which have made other Fourths
such painful memories. Il was quiet
day in the city as Fourth OF July gen
orally goes, but there was plenty OF
noise and sparlders for the kiddies
and individual fireworks displays In
various sections OF the city at night.
Early In the morning crowds began
leaving the city by train, boat and
auto. and every line was crowded, es-
pecially the boats 10 Philadelphia
There were no big fires. no ex-
tremely bad accidents and none OF
the rowdyism which usually accom-
pany a Fourth Of July party The
parks about the city were crowded
until late afternoon. when lowering
clouds drove hundreds back 10 their
porches. An old tre0 at Ninth and
Washington streets got afire In the
morning and caused the Friendship
Company TO make a rup. chemical
being used % extinguish the blaze
Last night the Washington Company
had a run 70 No. 22S King street
who're the awning on the Louis
Koerner saloon was on fire.
One OF the most serious accidents
of the day occurred TO Jimmy Bird
years old. OF No 702 East Seventh
street. He was burned about the
eyes by getting his face TO close e
a Flower Pot when a match was
applied TO it. He was taken TO the
Delaware Hospital where every CT
for Is being made TO save his sight.
James Brown, OF No. 9O2 Yves
Sixth street, was treated at the same
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
YOUNGSTERS SAY Man
Forced them TO drink

In Municipal Court this morning
Samuel i. Flood was held under $500
bail for his appearance in the Court Of
General Sessions for trial on charges Of
furnishing whiskey to minors yesterday.
Joseph Bergelski who said he was II
years old, testified that the man forced
him and Joseph Kenney 70 drink
whiskey out OF pint bottle, in the
quarry at Chestnut and Broome streets,
yesterday. Joseph's mother testified
that he was - years Of age, and that
she carried the boy, drunk, to his home
Joseph Kenney, who was not as high
as a yard stick, and who said he was
between six and seven years of age, said
he opened the bottle at the request of
Flood, who gave him and the other boys
some Of the liquor
Flood said the boys robbed him OF
some money, cigarettes and the whiskey,
but he had no witness TO corobor1te
his statement.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
LEADERS OF
scouts BREAK CAMP
Spend Fourth at Hanover
Heights PfePartoFyto
General Camp
GOOD TIME IS
ENJOYED BY ALL

Boy Scouts patrol leaders broke
Hanover Heights Camp at noon to-
day, after a Fourth OF July outing
that is characterized by Scout Execu-
tive Greennawk as grand success,
that has prepared the leaders for the
big camp, which will be held next
week near Middletown.
Yesterday morning was passed
with a treasure hunt In which the
boys were divided into two teams.
Team No. 2. under the leadership Of
Pickles Ward found the treasure,
which was a large box OF candy, and
which was later divided among all
Of the boys.
Scout games featured the after
noon. Shagrin Troop No. 2S, and
Fritz. Troop No. 9. were the team
that wn first place In the water boil
ing contest. McKelvey, Troop No.
2. and White. Troop No. 8. took SEQ
ond place. while Baohrach and Frank
fort, Of Troop No. 28 were awarded
third place.
The knot tying contest was won
by n. Fritz. Troop No 8; w. Swezey.
Troop No. is. took second place and
third place was won by Boyd, OF
Troop No. 8.
S;wezey, OF Troop IS. and Fritz.
Troop o, were first in the semaphore
signaling; butcher and Boyd, Troop
8, were second, while Ward. OF Troop
2, and Houck, Of Troop 8. were third.
There was also a demonstration OF
signaling with the Morse code, but In
this no prizes were awarded
Judges, chosen from among the pic
nickers at the park. including the
Rev. Y. p, Northrup and Messrs.
Loomis and Jones, awarded the prize
for the best kept tent TO the members
Of Tent No. 2.
e. b. Griffenberg. OF Reynolds
Candy Company, donated a large
amount Of ice cream 20 the boys. and
Joe Christie, the colored cook, came
in for a lot of attention for the way
in which he handled the culinary do
partment and turned out good things
TO eat from a wood fire built around a
row Of bricks.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
EX-CONCRESSMAN miller
UNDER TWO OPERATIONS

Former Congressman Thomas w.
Miller secretary Of the State Coun-
ell for Defense. chairman OF the ex-
eoutive comm ttee Of the Wilm ng on
National Defense Committee and cam
paign manager for the dry forces N
this county in the impending resu0-
mission fight, underwent a double sur
Rical operation in the Emergency
Hosp,tai In Washington on Tuesday.
He emerged from the surgeons
hands in a favorable condition and II
is thought that within three or four
weeks he will be able % leave tho
hospital. His mother. Mrs. Charles
r Miller Of this city. who went TO
Washington 10 be near h'm and his
wife and child. following the oper-
atoms. has returned home.
one operation was for appended
It's.
Mr.. Miller had planned TO attend
the meeting or the executive commit
tee of the Wilmington National De-
tense Comm ttee, to be held in the
Municipal Building this evening. It
Is expected that Former Judge David
n. Marvel. vlce-chalrman, Will pre-
side in his stead. -...-----.---l--l.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
HnNFST NOW ROYi

Four fishermen spent yesterday bass
fishing down the State. In the party
were Hiram Yerger, Leonard Yerger
John Toms and Walter ]. Reardon.
There Is some question as to who
made the greatest catch. One OF the
anglers asserted that every member
In the marty landed a bass with the
exception OF one. The last named
fisherman denies the statement and
says he cleaned them all up. So It
IL up to the four themselves 10
straighten out matters.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
FINn ROY INTOXICATFp.

Among the Fourth OF July offenders
who were arraigned In the Municipal
Court this morning were Thomas Nc
Crea. known to the police IS the
"singing umbrella man." vfEO made
his twenty-seventh appearance IN
court. Thomas was released from tns
workhouse on Tuesday afternoon.
A 1e-year-old boy was arrested py
Park Guard John Evans IN kirkWooa
Park yesterday. drunk. lie PLEADED
guilty but was dismissed with a Sc
we're reprimand, .-.---.L-L---l--..
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
POLES wANr SEPARATE NATION.

BY The United Press
WASHINGTON July 5--A special commission is now at
work in Petrogad preparing establishment OF separate
Polish nation according Bakhemeen Russian embas
sador today The commission by Ladask
Pole As separate Poland viii expected
.inue in the entente alliance and pay
penses Bakhemetien declared. i
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
BY Carl d. GROAr
BY The United Press

BY The United Press
PETROGRAD, July 5.-Teutonic
army chiefs concentrated counter at
tacks today 10 stop General Brusi
lons offensive and az one point easl
Of Brzozany the war ofnce announced
the pressure OF the enemy assault had
compelled a retirement under artillery
FIRE.
Bast OF Lipitza and Dolnana the
statement continued.
'The enemy was twice repulsed."
This Is the first comprehensive
counter offensive move attempted by
the enemy since General Brusiloff's
Of the Russian forces began
Sunday. Apparently the enemy did
not expect as powerful an assault and
counted on breaking Il down az once.
On the contrary the revived Russia
troops swept forward over all OBJ
stacles.
The Brzezany sector IA being des-
perately defended by the German and
Austrian forces because It IS regard
ed as the key TO LembeAg, fifty miles
further northwest.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
Wilmington Defense Executive
Committee To Meet

The executive committee Of the
Wilmington National Defense Com
nlttee will meet In the new Mun'oI-
pal Building at 8 o'clock this even
Ing.
II Is expected that interesting
subcommittee reports will be made
and that business Of a eonstrue-
tive nature win be transacted.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
RnRnLEY DRAWs FINE.

According 10 the evidence Of a po-
liceman in Municipal Court this morn
ing, Joseph Bordley last night stopped
a. number. OF pedestrians at Front and
Market, and, because they would not
purchase a stick pin he wanted TO sell,
cursed each IN turn, and wanted to
fight. He was assessed s5 and costs
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
FAIRGROUNDS OPEN
AT CARNEY'S POINT.

The Fairgrounds and bathing beach
at Carneys Point for the use of the
families OF employees OF the powder
plant, were formally opened today.
There are all kinds OF amusement and
recreation devices, and four young
women and two men will have charge
of the Fairgrounds
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
FINEn FnR REGGING

Eugene CASSIDY was fined $40 and
costs in Municipal Court this morn
Ing on the charge OF begging at Second
and French streets yesterday noon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
SAYS oNLY Z. S. CAV SAVE cmINA.

BY The United Press.
SAN FRANCISCO July 5.-The ,h,ns ,bat VIII
China bloody civil United
states editor Chung Po
daily newspaper here said today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
HUNT FOR
Spies WHO TOLD
TROOP MOVEMENT
German Agents Also Re-
Sponsible for Attack on
Treasure Ship
VESSEL Saves HERSELF
BY SAILING INSHORE
By The United Press.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-Creation
OF a national intelligence service TO
combine the work OF all secret SER
vice organizations OF the government
was announced by the Department Of
Justice. This isc made necessary by
the hunt for German spies.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LONDON. July 5.-Continuing his
tactics OF mixing" his blows at the
Germans, Field Marshal Haig last
night struck successfully at the en-
emy southwest OF Hollebeke. In Bel
gium.
I'VE advanced our line slightly over
a front Of 600 yards" he reported to-
day.
The new -uppercut" at the German
lines found It's impact In that section
near where the British achieved their
great gains by the Messines-Wytchaete
ridge. There has been but little fight
ing in this salinet for a week.
Hollebeke is three miles southeast
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
NO DRAWINGS YET FOR sELEcTIvE ARMY.

When the report circulated this afternoon about the
supposed drawing Of numbers of for the selege army
THE EVENING JOURNAL teeaphed Washington about it,
The following reply was received: o drawing made YET
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
ARTERS' w. G. II. .. MEETING.

Members Of the Arters' w. c. T.
u. will meet tonight at the home OF
Mrs. Annie Sergeant. Seventh and
Broome streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
GERMAN REFORMERS
ASK REICHSTAG FOR
ELECTORAL Reforms
BY JOHN GRANDENs

United Press stan correspondent
BERLIN, via London, July 5.-Coin-
cident with the re-convening OF the
Reichstag today a score OF Bo-called
German intellectuals united in a for
NAL demand on the government for
immediate parliamentary and electoral
reforms. including equal, direct and
secret suffrage. What made the mani
festo Of particular significance in the
view OF reformers here, was that
among the signers were such men as
Delbrueck, Won Harnack, Meinecke.
Emil Fischer, Troltsch and others Of
the purely intellectual type who
have heretofore opposed the demo-
cractization plans announced by the
radicals.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
northern China MAY
Prevent ATTEMPT TO
Restore MONARCHISTS

By The United Press
WASHINGTON. July 5.-That the at
tempt to establish a monarchy in
China may fail was indicated in State
Department messages today, saying
the north was not extending as great
Vupport to the Emperor as anticipated.
Some of the leaders, the messages
said. who had been listed as monarch
lists had not fallen into line.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
IN The Unlted Press.

y IIU NUINTW IN0I1
AMSTERDAM, July 5.-Greatest IN
terest is centered in the scheduled
meeting OF the German Relchstag to-
day throughout Germany. First, Ber-
lin dispatches today reported that I'M
periai Chancellor Won 2ethmann Holl-
veg might seize the occasion TO make
formal reply to British Premier Lloyd
Georges recent Glasgow speech am
plifying on the British war aims and
asserting that there can be no peace
without a victory.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
LONDON. July 5.-''Several tons" oz
explosive bombs were dropped By
British aeroplanes Tuesday end We'd
nesday nights on German seaplano
sheds at Ostend, aerodrOmes at Chic
stelles and Nieuemunster and the
zarren railway station, according to
an admiralty announcement today
The British machines all returned
safely. ,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
BY Tho united Press.

By The United Press.
NEW YORK. July 5.-That there are
several of Germanys ablest spies op-
Grating IN this country is tho view OF
many officials here who IN the past
have been busy running down alien
enemies. g..
The secret service agencies OF the
government are busy in a nationwide
search for the person and persons
who gave Germany the information OF
the sailing OF tho transports bearing
American troops 10 France. officials
here believe these spies arc not listed
as enemy aliens" but as American
declarants" who have taken out their
first OF second papers.
BY CARL ID. GROAr
United Press stan Correspondent
WASHINGTON. July 5.--Americas
spy hunt tended to absolve any navy
members from guilt in spreading ad.
Continued on Page Twelve)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
Mouth of Chrisiian

High water 80. 1901 A. NJ. 1920 P. NJ.
Low water &C.. 7.25 A. NJ. 7.4O NJ.
Reedy Island high aud low water one
hour earlien
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
ARGENTINE Tells
GERMANY TOPAY
CLAIM OR FIGHT
Ultimatum Goes to Kaiser
Following Destruction Of
South American Ships
BREAK MAY come
At ANY minute
BY CHARLES p. STEWART
United Press Star Correspondent

BUENOs AIRES. July B~-Argen-
tine has served an ultimstum on Ger
many.
From reliable sources II was learn
ed today that a note Just dispatched
to Germany virtually asserts that un-
less Germany makes immediate in
Identification Tor past destruction of
Argentine ships and grants assurance
against future attacks. Argentine win
break relations.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05

It is stated that the Argentine note
does not include a time limit within
which the republic demands Ger
many's reply but this limitation was
omitted purely because OF uncertain
ty of communication with Berlin.
For two weeks Argentine has been
approaching the point where she was
to break relations with Germany. The
crux Of the situation lleT In the case
of the Argentine steamship Prodigo.
The vessel was torpedoed. without
warning, and several Argentine citi-
zens lost their lives. Germany admit
ted the sinking, condoned It, and Of
fered reparation, after an interchange
Of notes. Then, after Offering repara-
ton, Berlin apparently forgot all
about It, Some time ago Argentine
sent a reminder" but still there was
no response.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
TopAY,s TEMPERATURE

At The Evening Journals Office.
500 A. NJ. 70 1901 p. M..-- 81
1000 A. NJ. 70 40 P. NJ 81
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05

BY The United Press.
LISBON, July 5.-An American
transport unloading coal Joined with
land batteries at a port in the Azores
in attacking a German submarine and
compelling IT'S withdrawal, the Min
lister OF Marine formally announced
today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
WEATHER

Fair tonight and Fridays
gentle to moderate north
winds becoming variable.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05
SUFFER REVERSE;
HAIG CAPTURES HOLLEBEKE

OF Ypres. Il IS the northernmost point
in the sharp angle formed at Confines
by Junction. Of the Ypres-fdlle canal
and the River Lys. At the time Of The
Afessinos-Wytchaeto victory. the Ger
mans were reported 70 be eyacuating
this angle OF the difficulty IN defend
ing rs marshy lowlands and because
the two waterways hemmed IN their
forces. The evacuation. however, waf
mostly Of the southern part OF the
angle and the German lines held firm
around COstavernem Wambeko and
.........
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05

BY The United Press.
PARIS. July 5.-Actlvo artilteryinG
in tha region OF Moronviliers. Pulr
nay and Hill 3O4 was reported IN to-
days official statement.
The German massed infantry abf
tacks south Of Iaon and around Vsr-
dun had apparently ceased in the
withering defensive fire OF the French.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-05

SUN AND TIDES.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-26
Lieutenant Paeet sees q speel-
men Of the strange race which
Masterman has described.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Her Generosity.

Jeweler--"For cash, madam, I give
5 per cent discount" Customer (air-
ily)-"Oh, charge 1t. I've no desire to
reduce your profit"
Macon beacon., 1917-10-26

II had some acquaintance with Cap
tain Masterman," he said. "In fact,
we were strong friends, although our
views were divergent upon certain
subjects. shall be happy to see to
the fnterment and to take charge of
any papers that my old colleague may
have left, pending the appointment Of
an official trustee"
Lieutenant Paget was convinced
that MacBeard was lying. Why, it
was hardly ten minutes since Master
man had denounced him in his char
acteristicaily unmeasured termsl And
at that moment, apparently by coinci-
dence, but doubtless on account Of a
slight Jar to the couch on which the
body had been laid, a bulky envelope
fell out of the dead mans pocket.
MacBeard stopped hastily and was
about to transfer it to his own when
Donald interviewed.
"Excuse me, but is that not ad-
dressed to me?' he asked. my name
Is Paget-Lleutenant Paget."
He was sure that he had seen his
name upon the envelope, and 1t oc-
cured to him that this must be the
document about which Masterman had
spoken. Donald felt greatly touched
to think that Captain Masterman had
had him in his crazy mind, even be-
fore their accidental meeting, out OF
all his acQuaintances.
| MacBeard had placed his hand over
the envelope, as If to hide the ad
dress; but, seeing that 1t was irnpos
sible to deny Donald's assertion, he re
piled:
'T suppose that you are the mar
You claim to be, and can prove It? 4
good many persons are anxious t.
profit by Captain Masterman's discov
cries."
The insolent challenge, and th'
sneering tone awakened Donald's an
ger. He grasped the professor by tn
wrist which held the letter.
"I am not accustomed to having m.
identity questioned" he answered
''You'll hand over that envelope, ant
Macon beacon., 1917-10-26
CHAPTER 10.
The Houss In Baltimore.

Life was extinct, and the doctor
who was hastily summoned could only
confirm what all perceived. He gave
Il az his opinion that heart disease
was the cause Of death, and stated
hat there would be no need Of an
Inquest.
"Was he excited Just before his seiz-
nreY he inquired Of Donald.
"Yes," answered the lieutenant. HE
was worked mp about theory or his
own"
The doctor nodded. "a very happy
DEATH" he said. HE didn't suffer. l
suppose you know where his relatives
are to be foundT
Donald was entirely ignorant The
little group that had gathered about
the body, their own theories tempo
rarily laid aside, were equally in igno-
rance. Nobody was much Interested
In anyone else at the Inventors club
Tlen Professor MacReard stepped
torwICA