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The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
S1,ooo,ooo Fire Loss.

Louisville, Ky.-Damage aggregat ing more than S1.0O0, 900 resulted from a fire which destroyed the elevators here of the Kentucky Public Elevator Company, and which destroyed or damaged 75 freight cars on storage tracks of the Illinois Central railroad
 Approximately 500,000 bushels of wheat, corn, rye and oats stored In the elevators, were destroyed. Most of the railroad cars destroyed were loaded with merchandise and lumber
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
EXTRA SESSION E
 BELIEVED CERTAIN
WILL BE CALLED BY JUNE IT is NOW. CONCEDED AMONG
 OFFICIALS.
EMERGENCY IS PRESSING
Aside From international Crisis the Breaking Down of Administrators Legislative Program Is the Reason
 For An Extra Session.

Washington.-An extra session of generally conceded among officials here to be assured.
 Although President Wilson has not given any definite indication that he aas finally abandoned his hope that an extra session might be avoided, there is an almost unanimous sentiment among senators, representatives and officials of the executive departments that one must be called They de- clare that even if the international situation does not demand it, Congress must come back to complete it's legis- lative program and fill up gaps in the governments financial scheme caus- ed by failure of some of the more important appropriation measures
 So certain are many members of Congress on this point that they are speculating only on the probable date of the session. The general expecta- tion among them, said to be based on word passed out by officials close .o the president, is that the end of May or some time in June will be selected as the time for the convening of the new Congress.
 The progress made by senators to- ward carrying out the presidents rec ommendation for rule limiting Sen ate debate generally was regarded as strengthening the likelihood of a spe- cial session within few weeks. It is pointed out that in his statement the president conveyed the impress sion by implication that such a reyi- sion of Senate rules would be step preliminary to bringing Congress back to finish it's program. After enume- rating the important measures which had failed, the statement continued that "it would not cure the difficulty to call the Sixty-fifth Congress in ex- traordinary session" unless the par liamentary barrier to action in the Senate were removed.
 Should the Senate limit debate and the presidents. legal advisers decide he has no authority to arm ships without congressional authorization, the armed neutrality bill undoubtedly would take place among the measures to be pressed by the administration at an extra session. It might be urged even if it were held unneces- sary from legal standpoint, in order to line up Congress behind the pres ident and wipe out the adverse i'm pression which MT. Wilson believes has resulted in some quarters frorl the Senate's failure to act in the ses- sion just closed.
 But aside from the international crisis the breaking down of the ad- ministration's legislative program is regarded by many officials as an im- peratiye reason for an extra session. There will be many flaws in the gov ernment's financial and defense schemes unless some emergency ac- tion is taken because of failure of the big supply measures, particularly the army and general deficiency bills.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
Slayer of Nine Insane.

Lexington, Ky.-Alexander Messer, 81 years old, who has killed nine men during his life, was placed in an in- sane asylum. He is a native of the Rowan county mountains and when officers came to get him he attempted to shoot them up.' Messer is the oldest inmate of the institution. He is believed to have brooded over the men he killed until he went insane.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
Mooney To Hano May F.

San Francisco.-Thos. J. Mooney. a labor agitator, was sentenced to death by hanging for bomb explo- sion that cost 10 lives during a pre- paredness day parade here last July. Mooney was convicted of first degree murder two weeks ago. May IF was set for the execution. An appeal will be taken from the refusal to grant a new trial, Moneys attorney said.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
For a Dry Missouri.

Jefferson City, Mo.-The Senate and house of the Missouri legislature vot- ed to submit a constitutional amend ment providing statewide prohibition at an election in November, 1918. The house expresses an amendment pro viding that prohibition it adopted should take effect January l, 1920.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
Rob German consuIate.

Juarez. Mex-The German consn- late here was robbed and important official papers were reported to have been taken from the files of Consul Max Weber, who has been in charge of consular and diplomatic affairs for the German government in northern Mexico
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
No More undersea Trips.

New London, Conn.-The Eastern Forwarding Company of Baltimore, American agents for the German un- dersea line, has been dissolved. Tie merchandise for shipment on the Deutschland, it was said, now is being sent out of town, possibly to Hobo ken, N. ].
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
Presidents Busy Day.

Washington President Wilson signed the executive, legislative and judicial appropriation, the Danish West Indies government, the pension appropriation bills and a bill inreasing from $5,000,000 to $15, 100000 the ap- propriation for the War Risk Insur ance Bureau
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
May Get EnaIish Shells.

Washington-Great Britain has withdrawn her objejction and made known her perrs ssion for Hadfields limited, an English munitions concern. to contract with the United States navy for armor piercing shells of the IA and 16 inch type.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
Harry Thaw Is Wreck

Philadelphia.-Harry K Thaw is physical and mental wreck, according to report made to Capt of Detec. tives Tate by Dr. John Wanamaker. H., police surgeon, who was pres. ent when New York alienists exam ined Thaw
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
To Keep the Press Dry.

Raleigh. N CA bill prohibiting the advertising of liquor in North Car olna through newspapers. magazines, circulars, billboards or any other means. was passed by the upper house of the Legislature.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
Drys Lose in Texas.

Austin, Tex.-The Texas house de- feated finally bone dry" resolution calling for submission of the prohihi- ton question. The vote was 93 to Al. two votes short of the 9s necessary to passage.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
New Power For Courts.

Washington.-A house bill giving federal judges power to put convicted persons on probation, power some what similar to that exercised by many judges for years to suspend sentence, was passed by the Senate
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
Second Quake in Week.

Knoxville, Tenn.-Knoxville exper- fenced its second earthquake shock within week. Windows were shak- en and buildings rocked, but no se- rious damage resulted. The tremor was felt at 9:07 o'clock and continued for several seconds.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
Salaries In Shelhx

Nashville. Tenn.-Governor Rye signed bill abolishing the fee sys- tenn in Shelby county. the largest in the state, which includes Memphis, and placing the county officials on salaries from s4,O00 to s6,50O
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
Victory For Women.

Toronto. Ont.-The women of On tario practically were assured the right to vote when the government, through Premier Hearts, endorsed the bill of J w. Johnson, providing for equal suffrage.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
meaksrs" Are Barred.

Washington.-As an outgrowth of the "leak" investigation. the members of the congressional press galleries adopted a rule barring from the gal leries persons having connection with brokerage houses and other business interests which might profit by ad- vance information on governmental, activities.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
Would Take Armed Ships.

New York.-Numerous applications have been made for passage on tha first armed steamship of the Ameri- can Line to sail from this port, accord ing to officials of the company.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
Bio Canadian War Loan.

Ottawa, Ont.-Finance Minister White announced that the third Ca nadian domestic war loan would be opened for subscription on March F. It will be for $150O00,000.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
Pension For Mrs. E,,n.+o,

Washington.-A bill granting ben. sion of SlOO month to the widow of the late Maj. Gen. Frederick Fun ston was passed by the Senate.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
Mayor Draws a Fine

Aurora, lll.-The mayor of West Chicago, William McGrath, pleaded guilty to running blind pig" was fined s30 and put on probation for a year.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
Other Notable Acts.

Although preparedness was the key note of legislation. the Sixty-fourth congress found time also to enact ship purchase bill, the Adamson eight hour railroad law, child labor law, measure to forbid the immigration of illiterate aliens, rural credits bill. vocational educational bill and an act reorganizing the government of Porto Rico and extending citizenship to the islanders.
 The ship purchase bill established a government shipping board to su- peryise shipping matters generally. Ii appropriated $50,000,000 to be ob- tafned from the sale of Panama canal bonds Cor the purchase or construction
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
CITY PRESDYTERIANS FOR
NATIONAL PROHIBITION

There was a goodly attendance at
each of the union outdoor services
held last night under the auspices Of
the Presbyterian Union.
At Washington Heights the Rev. ].
Ross stonesifer presided and the Rev
David W. Kennedy. d. d., editor OF
"The Presbyterian" made an address.
At Tenth and Market streets Mayor
John W. lawson presided. read
the Scripture and led the audience in
the Lords prayer Howell f. Rdpino
sang "He VIII Not Let Me Fall" The
address was made by the Rev. Henry
Cunningham. pastor Of the Eastiake
Presbyterian Church. who took as his
theme. The Greatest Fight in the
World" II Timothy. 6:12. Flight the
good fight Of faith. lay hold on eter-
nal life
A resolution asking Se1arors Sauls-
bury and Wolcott to support the
amendment to the constitution in IA
vor OF naional prohibition was adopted
at both meetings.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
court RULES TENANCY
WAS FROM Year TO YEAR

In Common Pleas Court this morn
ing. Judge Herbert l.. Rice ruled that
in ell cases OF landlord and tenant
where there Is not an express limita-
.ion as to the term of the tenancy.
tenancy exists from year to year even
though the rent is paid monthly un-
less il be a case Of the rental Of
houses or lots where Il is customary
for the tenancy to be from month to
month
The opinion, which was informal,
was given In the case OF Adam r.
Wahl against Julius Koching, being
an action by the plaintiff TO oust the
defendant as a hold over tenant on
the property Of the plaintiif. The
opinion was given when the court re-
fused a motion to dismiss the answer
on the ground OF insufic!ency.
Judge Rice in this ruling stated that
there Is nothing in this case TO show
that il comes within the exception as
TO houses and lots noted I'm his opinion.
In refusing the motion and stating his
reasons, Judge Rice said that II the
Dlrties had time It would be well to
take the case TO an appellate court
70 get a decision establishing a rule In
such cases for the State.
James H. Boyce, who has been call
ed to the colors in the naval service.
represented Mr.. Wahl and the oefen-
dant was represented b. Wilbur l.
Adams.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
BREACH promise
SUIT STIRS milford
Miss Bell Brings Action for
$5O,OOO Against Son of
Former Governor Watson
FRIENDS EXPECTED
COUPLES MARRIAGE

MILFORD. Del July so.-Papers
have been fled IN a breach OF prom
ise case in the Superior Court Of sus-
sex county in which tho plaintiff 3
Miss Anna NJ. Bell. a popular young
society woman. and the defendant.
william T. Watson. Jr.. son OF the late
Former Governor William T. Watson,
both OF Milford. Damages OF $4,000
are asked.
The prominence Of both the plain
tiff and defendant in the social cir
cles Of this town has aroused the in
terest Of the -Four Hundred" in the
case 10 a fever heat. The filing of the
suit by Miss Bell is all the more
stunning to Mrford's elite in view of
the fact that they had been looking
forward 20 an early and fashionable
wedding between the defendant and
the plaintiff The engagement OF Miss
Bell and Mr. Watson was announced
by Miss Bells mother about year
ago The case is the first breach Of
promise case filed in Sussex county.
Miss Bell IS a daughter Of the late
Aaron W. Bell. and she has been ac-
tive in social functions The defend
ants father, Former Governor Wat
son, who died somo months ago, left
500, 600 10 SIS 900 TO his widow, the
defendants mother, who also inherits
a large sum left in trust Tor her by
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Evening journal., 1917-07-30
fine CHESTER MAN FOR
Carrying LOADED Gun

Edward Zarnoski. a Chester resi-
dent. was arrested by Detective Ma
honey. at Second and Poplar streets.
Saturday night, with an automobile
full OF intoxicated men. and a loaded
revolver in his pocket. On the charge
of carrying the latter. he was fined
500 and costs in Municipal Court
this morning.
Zarnoski informed the court that
he usually carried the revolver in q
pocket on the side OF his car. when
driving out OF town. and that he had
IL there when the men hired him and
his machine in Chester to come to
this city. but when he saw the men
were becoming intoxicated, he took Il
from the holster, and placed II in his
pocket TO prevent any OF the men
from securing II and possibly doing
some harm.
Several men testified to his pre-
vious good character. and for that
reason the court imposed no impris-
Onment. However, il he does not pay
the fine he will serve six months in
the workhouse. Judge Churchman is
determined to end the practice OF
pistol "toting" in this city.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
SWITCHNEN
CO BACK TO WORK
Strikers Win All Points Ex-
cept Closed Shop
Recognition
TRAINMEN ERRED IN
ORDERING TIE UP
BY the United Press.

CHICAGO. July 30.-The switch
mems strike was settled today After
a conference lasting several hours.
the Joint conference OF Brotherhood
heads and Of the railroad managers.
adjurned at 730 o'clock announcing
the men would resume work immedi-
ately.
The settlement. Il was stated on
the behalf OF the railroads. was on
the basis Of adjudication OF all ques-
tions in dispute save that OF the
closed shop by a committee composed
Of the railroad brotherhoods outside
OF the railway trainmen and the
general managers. The railroads an
nounced that under the settlement
the Switchmen of North America
now employed. would retain their
positions.
James Murdock. vice-president OF
the Brotherhood OF Railway Train
men who ordered the strike and led
the striking switchmen, declined to
give the terms. He said he sent COM
mittees to notify. the strikers. and
that they would all be at work to-
day.
The managers issued a statement
saying the strike had been settled
through the Intervention OF the broth
erhoods OF railway conductors, engi-
neers and flremen and enginemen.
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Evening journal., 1917-07-30
SALOONS OPENED
IN CHESTER AGAIN
DESPITE RIOTING
Liquor Being Sold Despite
Protests OF Sheriff and
Many Citizens
Two MORE MEN ARE
dead After FIGHT

CHESTER, July 3O--Two more
men are dead and three members of
the Remington plant guard at Eddy
stone are in the Media jail charged
with their murder as result OF yes
terdays rioting. The killing was un-
intentional, but was nevertheless, an
outcome OF the race riots which have
prevailed here for almost a week. The
two dead are David Schwartz. is,
chauffeur for the police, and John
Riley, colored, special deputy en-
ployed by the Murphy A. N. E..
Church.
The men under arrest are George
W. Ellis, Newman Stockdale and Fred
Orheld. They we're ordered arrested
by District Attorney Hannum and are
held without bail.
The death Of the two men was due
20 a tragedy Of errors. Shortly after
midnight yesterday morning. an alarm
came in from Seventh street and
Central avenue. where is located the
Keystone Hotel. owned by Edward
Fry, white leader OF the colored Ninth
ward.
Schwartz took a load Of deputies TO
the scene. They found two Negroes
drinking whiskey from a bottle. What
happened after that is not clear FOR
every one concerned tells a different
story The only thing definite Is that
the three Remington guards were sta
toned square away. Thinking that
a riot was In progress, one Of them
opened fire with his English Enfield
rife which kills at three miles The
steel-tipped bullet pierced the wind
shield Of the automobile. struck the
steering wheel and killed Schwartz
In the meantime. Riley who had been
acting as guard for an open-air camp
meeting Of tho church OF Lamokin
Park. seeing the gun fire, began shoot
Ing. Some one, later identified a.
one Of the guards, IS said to have ed
mitted that he fred the fatal sho
which killed Riley. Both deaths wer'
undoubtedly unintentional and Sher
n Hepburn Il is stated. will ask foi
aaI for the three men today.
The main development during tn
night was the order OF Mayor Nc
Dowell TO open the saloons at thi
morning They will be permitted Z
do business until tonight. The bet
ted element in the city Is up in-arm
over this order, fearing for the result
They ask why the Mayor permits IN
sale OF liquor when on Saturday nigh
the police and deputies arrested nifty
eight men coming into Chester iron
Philadelphia and Wilmington for 'im
porting" LIQUOR. In the police statioi
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Evening journal., 1917-07-30
HOTTEST DAY. With
Temperature At 90
Weather Man Plays Shabby
Trick, and Worse TO
Come
ONE PROSTRATION
CASE AT HOSPITAL

This n Che hottest day OF the year.
The temperature at 1 o'clock was s5
and the thermometer was stili climb
ing slowly. Il was sizzling hot on the
streets and those who had 10 work out
side In the sun suffered considerably.
A slight breeze, however. furnished
some relief early this afternoon.
After the fine weather OF Saturday
and yesterday Wilmingtonians say the
weather mans stunt" today was a
shabby trick. The weather man does
not promise any relief soon, stating
that tomorrow will be fair and warm.
Frank Ross. aged 20 years. an en-
ploye OF the Keystone Exposition Com
pany was overcome by the heat this
morning and removed to the Homeo-
pathic Hospital His condition was
reported TO be improved early this
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
SOLDIERS Drill
IN CITY PARKS.
UNIFORMS HERE
Regiment, However, Still
Lacks Sufficient Arms for
Immediate Service
CAPT. Hayes MUSTERS
IN State UNITS

Uniforms for the men Of the First
Delaware Infantry were being issued
today and according to members OF
the supply company. every unit OF the
State organization will have been COM
plotely supplied with clothing before
the end of the day. With the entire
regiment now ready to appear in uni
form there still remains a large store
OF clothes to be held in reserve.
Rifles and other ordnance are still
lacking in sufficient quantity TO equip
the entire command. but each day
brings more supplies to the headQuar-
ters OF the supply company IN the old
Court House. and It is expected that
all men in the regiment will be under
arms when the command leaves for
Camp Mcclellan in about two weeks.
Il was learned today that Brigadier
General Charles w. Barber. comman-
der OF the First Brigade. New Jersey
Infantry, Is now In command Of the
Twenty tactical division, OF
which the Delaware Regiment Is a
part. The War Department orders
directed the senior brigadier general
OF the division 10 assume command
and General Barber Is the ranking
officer OF the dlcision.
The new divisional commander oI
the Twenty-ninth forwarded TO Cover
nor's Island yesterday the FIRST gener
al orders to be issued from his head
quarters Il was an acknowledgement
OF the receipt OF the orders and OF hi
assumption to the command.
| Including the First Delaware In
fantry. General Barber has under hi
command approximately $4,000 troop
including infantry, artillery, cavalr
, signal corps, engineers, field hosp
tails and ambulance companies.
Captain ID. ID. Hayes, u. S. A.. Thl
tieth Infantry, Is In this city 10 mu
ter in the new units OF the First 1
p fantry. BY noon today the regiment
r roll call had been practically cor
, pleted and Captain Hayes said IN
! he believed every unit OF the Reg
nent would be mustered in by {,
! night
Most OF the men quartered I'm thl
city are now outfitted with uniformg
and drills IN the city parks and pub
lie roads have been begun IN earnes
The recruits are showing a remark
able aptitude for the work and kon
siderable rivalry has sprung up anon
the various companies for the homo
u being the best drilled company Il
the regiment when the troops leav
here for Camp Mcclellan.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
INVITE BIDS ON TWO
LINCOLN ROAD Stretches

James Wilson. State highway COM
missioner for New Castle county has
asked for bids for the construction Of
two sections Of the Lincoln Highway,
the BIDS to be received at his Office In
the public building up TO - o'clock
noon OF August IA, 1917. Both sec
lions lie between t,iis city and New
ark. one section being 3 3r4 niles in
length and the other 1-2 miles long
Bids are to be on one course con
crete road with concrete base, topp ng
not specified. Plans and spectica-
fions will be ready for the bidders on
August Z. and bidders must deposit
500 TO secure copies of the plans and
specifications. A certified check for
$500. drawn 10 the order OF the pres
ident OF Levy Cours. must accompany
each bid
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
States
NOT FOR Peace
At This TIME
Will Go Ahead With Big
Task of ThraShing
German Autocracy
SENATE MAY DRAW
OUT specific aim
~ CARL o. eRoAT

United Press Stan Correspondent
WASHINGTON, July 30.-"A tissue
of lies"-this was the answer given
by the Russian embassy today 20
Chancellor Michaelis' peace" address
Saturday.
At the same time the State Depart
ment let II be known the United
States government looks upon the
German chancellor's utterances with
suspicion.
II is regarded as "the same old
game"-Germany talking peace at her
own price on the heels Of victory
this time the Russian drive.
"Michaelis aimed to bolster up Ger
man courage and create dissention IN
Russia embassy officials declared.
$50 far as influencing our people she
viii fail utterly"
State Department authorities said
the peace interviews we're manifestly
put forth 70 influence opinion in
enemy countries and TO stir up peace
talk in this country while tho draft
Is on
II was pointed out that Germany
last winter tried similarly to influence
American opinion and Il was pointed
out significantly that the Union
Against Militarisn is again on the
job. simultaneously with the TeutOns
TO bring about discussion Of peace IN
this country.
Regarding the Russian-French ne
gotiations in which Albert Thomas,
member OF the French war council
figured, and 10 which Michaelis re-
ferred in his interview. the embassy
today said,
Albert Thomas. member OF the
French war war council, came to Pet
rograd In May and conferred several
days with Tereschenko, the newly Rp
pointed Russian foreign minister. .Eacl
Of the French war aims was thorough
/ Is outlined by Thomas and met Wit
/ the approval OF Teresnchko. New
that a complete agreement had bee
reached was given wide publicity In tn
Russian prass.'
The whole Teutonic policy Is base'
on a determination TO Justify th'
Kaiser's apparent decision TO stake al
or shot and shell.
The allied answer 70 this is founs
in declarations by Lloyd George
Secretary Lansing and the leaders o
France during the last week that thu
war must 90 on until the German peo
pies are freed from irresponsible
rulers
While government heads said toda,
there could be no possible peace basil
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