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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
DR.. WAGNER TO HEAD
CHESTER schools.
Elected Superintendent by
Board of Education of
That City Last Night
COMMISSIONER OF
EDUCATION 4 YEARS

DR.. Charles A. Wagner, for the past
four years commissioner of educa-
tiOn for Delaware was last night
elected superintendent OF the public
schools of Chester by the Board of
Education of that city Dr. Wagner
was attending an educational confer
ence at the University OF Pennsyl-
yania today and could not be seen
but IL Is understood that he consent
ed TO accept the position prior to his
election last night. The term will
begin July /.
Al the 1918 session OF the Legisla-
ture a bill was passed creating the Of
fee OF State Commissioner of Educa-
tion. Governor Miller appointed Dr.
Wagner to that position which he has
held ever since being the only com
missioner Of education the State has
ever had. When appointed by Cover
Continued on Page Tenl
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
Of SURVEYS
FOR LOCAL DFFENSE
Committees Reported What
is Being Done at Meeting
Last Night
MUCH VALUABLE DATA
HAS BEEN SECURED
FROM EsOP's FABLES.

The Executive Committee OF the
Wilmington Committee on National
Defense met in Council Chambers in
the Municipal Building last night and
received reports from the various sub
committees which have been at work
either arranging plans for the col
lection of necessary data, or securing
mobilization information which is OF
extreme value in the present crisis.
Communications were received at
this meeting from President Wilson,
Senators Salisbury and WolcOtt. ano
Representative Polk, expressing their
appreciation OF the work of the COM
mittee, and their willingness TO as
sist in any manner possible.
Officials of the Board OF Education
and Bishop John j. Monaghan. under
whose direction the parochial schools
of the city are conducted. informed
the committee by letter that they
would cooperate gladly in the mat
ter OF opening sessions OF schools
with the singing OF the national an
them. superintendent Of Schools
Scott offered his services in any man
ner which would assist the commit
tees plans relative to schools.
George Carter, secretary, reported
there had been received thousands of
loyalty pledges. all of which had been
forwarded TO Washington. lie read a
communication from Major Mark
Brooks. Corps of Engineers. u. s. Army,
who is in charge of the United States
engineer offices in this district. in which
he stated that he would gladly cooper
ate with the transportation committee,
to which he had been appointed. when
ever his strictly military duties did not
interfere
John II. R0sen. of the Packard Com
Continued on Page Ten.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
.ABANDONS IMPROVEMENTS
Until after The War

The suggestion that all dispensable
work be held up until after the war in
order that American working men and
women may be left free to do work
necessary for a successful prosecution
Of the war is bearing fruit in this city
and its neighborhood
Il had intended to build a garage at
my home this summer" said a promi-
nent business man yesterday. q also
had planned to make extensive inn
provements on my swimming pool and
to build a barn on my farm. Recog-
nizing the need of conserving our la
Dor supply to meet the exigencies of
the war. | practically have decided 10
abandon the making OF those dispens-
able improvements until after the
war"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
WOMAN'S PART ii
WAR RELIEF WORK
Activities of Red Cross Are
Divided Into Five
Branches
SCOPE OF VARIOUS
ONES ARE OUTLINED

DO you know what the Woman's
Branch Of the Red Cross, the Navy
League and the Defense League mean?
The Red Cross is divided into five
branches. The one the public Is going
to hear most about now is the "Mili-
tary Relief" with Mrs Willard Hall
Porter, chairman. and Mrs. Henry =
Scott. vice-chairman. This bran'
takes care of the sick and woundi
soldiers and sailors. and stands
readiness 10 be called out for eme
gencles or disaster.
The Foreign War Relief is anothc
branch. but in Wilmington has ten
porarily closed its workrooms. How
ever Il will continue to send money
and garments abroad If sent TO Mrs.
John Bancroft, Mrs. Joseph Bancroft
or Mrs. William C. Speakman.
Still another branch is the Civilian
Continued on Page TenJ
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
BY CHARLES p. STEWART

lhlleu fIesS oldn correspondents.
BUENOS AIRES, April 14-With
Brazil on the verge OF war with Ger
many after diplomatic rupture and
Bolivia automatically severed from
Berlin. Argentine was swept by an
anu-German sentiment today ieat
seemed likely 10 result in a diplomatic
break between Buenos Aires and Ber-
lin.
The widest exc tement followed
receipt of news last night of the sink
ing by a German submarine Of the Ar
gentine sailing vessel Monte Protegida
The first prediction OF responsible Of
ficials was that Argentine would i'm
mediately follow Brazils example IN
handing the German Minister his pass
ports, but the Cabinet deferred action
until late today.
In the meantime Il was held thas
Argentine would probably decide not
to go farther at this time than to reg
lister a sharp protest to Berlin.
The point was raised that while the
Monte Protegido was technically reg
istered as an Argentine vessel. sht
was really Brazilian and Italian. Hei
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
BY ROBERT J. BENDER
fhited Press Staff Correspondent.

WASHINGTON, April 14-America's
"big push" for food may wipe out her
breweries and distilleries.
Taking advantage of the threatened
food shortage throughout the world,
and demands on the American far
mers to feed not only the United
States but her allies. the "drys" in
Congress are preparing to launch a
spectacular drive for war 'prohibi-
ton"
Plans for the effort have been com
pleted and will be announced early
next week
The purpose is to stop the manu-
facture Of all liquors and beers in the
United States at least for the period OF
the war, thereby diverting millions Of
bushels of grain into food channels.
Those behind the movement declare
that more than 600.000,000 bushels OF
grain would be saved by closing the
beer and whiskey plants.
That's enough to feed 100000
people," says DR.. Wiley, pure food
expert
TITS sufficient to feed the whole
nation for a month" says Senator
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
SELECT WINNERS FOR
Spelling CONTEST

In the last round OF the State SPELL
ing contest, at Dover, the rank of the
spoilers was decided. First prize was
won by Violet E. Morris, OF Harring-
ton; second prize by Anna Wagner, OF
the A. !. DUPONT School. The list OF
words was difficult. but not unusual.
Seven contestants out OF the eight
eligibles presented themselves. The
least number missed out OF the fifty
words was fifteen, the largest number
missed was twenty-five. The final
contestants were all girls. The prizes,
a $40 and s5 gold piece. will be for
warded to the winners by Superin-
tendent E. !. Cross, of New Castle
county.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
LOYING cur FOR NM. SIEGFREIn.

W. I. Siegfreid, efficiency expert,
who for the past several months has
been connected with Miller Brothers
Company in the capacity OF general
manager, has resigned and will leave
the company's employ tonight Mr..
Siegfreid was called before the office
employees of the company last evening
and presented with handsome silver
loving cup as a token of the high es-
TEEN and respect in which he is held
by them. The following inscription
was engraved on the cup: Presented
to w. L. Siegfreid by the Office en-
ployes of Miller Brothers Company as
token of respect and esteem. April
IA, 1917"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
LENS IS DOOMED.
GERMANS APPLY
TORCH TO CITY
Hindenburg Loses Another
Mile Today Before On
slaught of Haig's Army
French BATTER Their way
CLOSER TO ST. QUENTIN
By WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS.
United Press staff Correspondent.

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES
AFEID. April l4-Lens must fall soon
TO the Canadians. Its occupation was
deemed only a matter of a very short
time today.
The British forces were slowly but
steadily closing in around Frances great
mining capital today. The Canadians
were hurling themselves from the Vimy
heights on German troops staggering
back across the plain. The Canadians
will probably have the honor of first
entering Lens--a city which the Ger
mans had hoped to hold at all costs.
When ! left the Canadians sector. 7
saw from the Nimy ridge the city of
Lens ablaze.
Il was plain the Germans intend TO
sack and destroy the town as they
sacked and destroyed Bapaume and Per
onne.
Another mile OF the H,ndenburg line
was taken by the onslaught today.
Pit No. s. to the north of Givenchy,
and pit No. II, east of Double Gras-
sar. were both captured. This ex-
tends by three miles TO the north the
front along which the Teutons' line is
now broken.
By the United Press
PARIS. April IA Bombardment Of
German positions south Of St. Quentin
CONTINUED on Page Ten)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
ALk POSTMASTERS As
RECRUITING OFFICERS

Postal Inspector Plummer today
received notice from the Postoiiice
Department at Washington that all
second, third and fourth class post
masters we're empowered 20 cooper
ate with recruiting officers in seeking
young men for the army. navy and
marine service. For each recruit they
secure, they will be paid So.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
MOOSE MEMORIiL SFRvICE.

Members Of Wilmington Lodge. No.
1S4. Loyal Order of Moose will hold
memorial services for departed mem
bers tomorrow. Members of families
OF no deceased arc inv ted to attend
The Hon William J. Carroll. Of Pitts
hurgh Lodge, so. 46- will be one of
the speakers. p y joyce is chairman
OF the arrangements committee.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14

TO REPATRIATE AMERICANS IN FRENCH ARMY
By United Press
WASHINGTON, April 14-Americans fighting under the
Union Jack Che Tr.-Color to be repatraed.
England and France whom members of the American
Legion in e gave their aeg they Joined
for their bit are expected voluntarily so they
may later fight under the stars and Stripes.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
ACCUSE OF VIOLATING
ANTESHIPPlNG LAW

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
LAUREL, Del, April 14.-Roger
Gunby. a young man of this town.
was arrested today on a charge Of
bringing two quarts of whiskey into
Sussex county from Maryland.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
TRUANCY CASES.

City superintendent of Schools Cliff
ford J. Scott and +. Ross Farra. chief
probation officer, will sit in the Juve-
nile Court a. o'clock this afternoon
TO hear from children and parents in
nine cases of truancy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
HOrsE WILL VOTE urcE LOAN.

By The United Press
WASHINGTON April 14-The House will vote to
ssOoOOoOOoO the Allies waheut important
eser,alon.
showed This clearly today amendments by
Democrats Republicans restrict the oanng and the time
for repayment Of the money included in the admnsrafOns
vieiousy by both sides
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
TODAY'S TEMPERATURES.

(At The Evening Journal Ofice)
500 A. NJ. .... 40 1901 p. NJ. A.
1000 \. L.. 43 100 p. M. 90
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
GrRN,Ns CAPTURE FRENCH AT ST. QUENTIN

By The United Press
BERI ~ via ondon April I4capfure o. ''''''
and or. ,ns 2oo - The ranks in repuss 'p'"' at
oek. aroono s. Quentin was reported 'odass Official sa
ment
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
W EATHER

Probably fair tonight and
Sunday; frost tOnlgbtj mod
crate northwest windG
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-18
"UNDER TWO FLAGS"
~ LOUISE DE Ia RENE (ouioA)

bursts OF temper. unjust punish
mentH pronounced on his men. and
his indecencies with native women
There was something about this
Louis Victor. as the big stranger
chose TO call himself. that uncon.
hciously pointed toward clean Nv
Ing and honorable dealing: and this
IN spite OF the fact that no was Il
member OF n French Algerian regi
ment that was notorious as being
made up OF soclety'a outcasta Of all
kinds. from escaped criminals 10
gentlemen rakeA.
From the extremes OF luxury. in.
diligence. pleasure. Cecil came 10
the extremes OF hardship. dlscip-
line and toll.
The first years were of intense
misery TO him. only relieved by
the loyalty and devotion OF the
man who had followed him into his
exile. But. however wtetchcd, not
oven Rake ever heard from him Il
single syllable OF irritation or OF
belfpitv.
lie was too thoroughbred 20 at.
tempt to claim "A superiority that
fortune no longer conferred on
him. And his quick-eyed comrades
knew. before he had been among
them five minutes. that an "aris.
tocrat' had taken refuge under the
Flag OF Mazagran.
But when they found that he
could fight like Zouaye. ride like
an Arab. and bear shotwoundB or
desert thirst rs tho he were OF
bronze, IL grew a delight TO them
10 see OF what steel this dainty
patrician WAS made: and they
loved him with n dog-like love.
when they found that his last crust.
in n long march. would always be
divided: that tho most desperate
service OF danger was always vol.
untcerod for by him and that all
his decompte went In giving vet.
eran stoup OF wine. OF "A sick
conscript a tempting meal
~ he went now. In the warmth
Of the atter.glow. he turned up into
the Rue Babazonm and paused be-
fore tn. entrance OF n picturesque
shop.
4 cunning. wien head peered on,
at him from the gloom.
All. ha' Cood-even. Corporal
Nictor."
Cecil. al the words. crossed the
ELL and entered
Have you sold any," he asked.
hesitation Ia the words
The trader Ia curioslties grinned
With a certain qualification In dis
appointing this handsome chasseur.
Not one The toys don't take.
DagEcrB now. or anything made
out OF spent balls. Eo off like Wild
fire: hu, your ivory hagatelles are
no sort OF uAe. ". le Caporal"
Very wcll--no matter said
Cecil. aa he paused a moment be
for. some delicate little t;atuett~s
and carvings ~ miniature things.
carved out OF piece % ivory. or
block OF marble tho slxc OF a
horses hoog, such as could be
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-18
Amazing Power of Bon-Opto
To Make Weak Eyes Strong
Doctor Says 1t Strengthens
Eyesight so per cent in One
Weeks Time in Many Instances

in reasonable time and multi.
tudes more will be able TO
strengthen their eyes so as to be
spared the trouble and expense OF
ever getting glasses. Eye troubles
OF many descriptions may be won.
derfully benefited by the use OF this
prescription at home. Go to any
active drug store and get a bottle Of
Bon-Opto tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto
tablet in fourth OF a glass Of water
and let It dissolve. With this LIQUID.
battle the eyes two 10 four times
daily. Yon should notice your eyes
clear up perceptibly right from the
start and inflammation and red.
ness will quickly disappear. II your
eyes bother you even a little IL ia
your duty TO take steps 10 save
them now before II IL too late
Many hopelessly blind might have
saved their sight II they had cared
for their eyes in time.
Note: Another prominent physi-
clan TO whom the above article we
submitted. said. Yes. tho Bon Optic
prescription Is truly wonderful
.
gradients are we'll known 10 emf 4.
nent ego specialists and widely pre-
scrlbed by them. have used IL very
successfully in my own practice on
patients Whose eyes were strained
through overwork or rnisfit glasses.
can mighty recommend II In case OF
weak, Watory, aching, smsrting, itch
Ing, burning eyes. red lids, Blurred
vision. or for eyes inflsm from e1 e.
posure TO smoke. sun. dust or wind
1t IL one OF the very few prepare
tons feel should he kept on hand
for regular bse In almost every fam
n.y. Bon-Opto. referred to above IL
not a. patent medicine or secret
remedy 1t ls an ethical preparation.
the formula being printed on the
package. The manufacturers guar
sntee IL to strengthen oyesight 50 per
cent In one weeks time IA many in :
stances or refund tho money 1T can
be obtained from any good druggist,
and IN sold In this city BY the leading
Advertisement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-18
Save That $4,000

lanes A. Wood president OF the Seattle Nd club, fur
nshes food for serious thought when he that 1t Is
doubtful this is the year make campaign for tourists
And Secretary of State Howell and the Pacific Northwest
Tourist association mery dspoSng OF thousands Of
dollars already such campaign by appointing few salary
grabbers
The nation at war may commander. a vc-D large
tent the passenger in all railways. This indicated
in the last night OF Fairfax Harrison, chair
board of the American Railway association
Without passenger trains there surely be large tourist
travel how we'll advertised the Northwest would be
With the present lineup, furthermore which lacks OF
practical advertising experience doubtful IL under
the most advantageous railroad facilities tho RIGHT kind OF
advertising would be had.
The state OF Washington appropriated $4,000 be used
in conjunction with advertising funds OF Oregon and British
Columbia.
erabbes the that experienced advertising
declare there ought practically overhead expense
It's up Secretary OF State Howell
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-18
Continued From Our Last Issue }

Continued From Our Last issue)
Cigarette blew a contemptuoua
puff OF smoke. and jumping down
of the wall utrolled away alone.
II was just noon. and there we're
few could brave tho noon heat as
she did. Cigarettes falcon eyes
dartcd RICH, and left: she leapcd
down over the great masses OF
Turkish ruins and alighted 10 front
of u Chasseur d'Afrlque. who was
sitting alone on u broken fragment
OF white marble
"Ah. ha. mon Soldier Take n
draught OF my burgundy"
lie started and rose.
"Ah. ma belle. IL IL your" no said
YEARLY. You do me much honor, .
Cigarette gave little petulant
twist To the tap OF her wine barrel
She was not used 20 that style OF
salutation She half liked it--halt
resented H.
"Morblcul" she said pettishly.
You are too fine for us. mon
brave. In what country. | won.
der. does one learn such dainty
ceremony.
Where should one learn oourte.
ales. 10 not In france7" he an.
! swercd YEARLY. He had danced
with this girlsoldler the night be-
fore. seeing her for the first time.
"Oufl" cried Cigarette. They
say you are English. but you sound
the double LIS too well. A Span
lard. ch1'
a soldier OF France. Can you
wish me more"
Her eyes flashed and softened-
her one love Was the tricolor,
'True," she said simply. but
YOU were not always a soldier
FranceT You joined. they say.
twelve years ago. What were you
before thcn7"
Before" he said slowly. well
"A fool
You belonged 10 the majority.
then said Cigarette. and gave up
her search for Information.
An hour later. Cigarette left the
Chasscur sitting where she had
found him. In his hand was n
paper. ak months old. and his eyes
rested on limo In tho obituary;
on tho 10Th pi,. al Royaliisu.
suddenly the Right Hon. bcnril.
Niscount Eoyaiiieu. aged 30.
This VAS the beginning OF Cigar
cites real frieadship for the
straDgc soldier. tho she protessed
disdain because he treated her at
child and not a. a woman 20 be
loved as did more than one OF his
comrades. She had heard many
tales OF his bravery and OF his rid.
Ing and perhaps II wAE his very
Indifference and coldness that A..
traeted her
Not go With his chief. Chateau.
roy. however. Who had made him
a Corporal because his brilliant
and gallant conduct In uumbcri~Ar
skirmlshes had made ~ impossible
TO cast him wholly aside Chateau.
roy hated the silent soldier whom
he lnstinctiy.ly knew held him in
contempt for his unreasonable
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-18
The Nerve of It

IL is reported that commissioners from Norway and
Sweden, whether officially authorized do not
know. visit Washington protest against anything like
embargo foodstus going to those countries.
1t is unequaled that time when Germany,
pockets wefled with profits from enemy. spain
protested against American sales 10 the allies.
We with Germany. Norway and Sweden are
selling nickel and other metals Germany with which Ger
many will kill Americans. And Norway and Sweden
.pec keep their dinner tables loaded with food,
Will give them beeisteak with hand and she'll Tor
Gcrmanys with the other We will
We hope that those commissioners provided themselves
with roundtrip tickets before leaving home.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-18
NEXT NOVEL
THE GOLD BUG"
BY Edgar Allan Poe

picked up In dry river channels or
broken OF STRAY powders. figures
OF Arabs and Moorf. dainty heads
OF doncing.glrls, and tiny chargers
fretting like Bucephaluh. They
were perfectly conceived and exc
cuted.
IIo had always had gift that
way, tho. In common with all his
gifts. he chad utterly neglected II.
until. cast adrift on the world. and
forced 10 do something 10 main.
tain himself. he had solaced many
dreary hour in barracks aud un.
der canvas with the toy-sculpture.
Continued In Our Next Issue
Next Novel. The Gold Bug" by
Edgar Allen Poe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-18
A Free Prescription You Can HaV
Filled and Use at Home

Filled and Use at Home
Victims OF eye strain and
other eye weaknesses, and those
who wear glasses. will be glad
% know that, according TO DR..
Lewis, there is real hope and help
for them. Many whose eyes were
failing say they have had their
eyes restored by this remarkable
transcription and many who once
wore glasses say they have thrown
them away. One man says, after
using IL: Il was almost blind.
Could not see TO read at all. Now
can read everything without my
rlasses and my eyes do not hurt
any more. At night they would
main dreadfully. Now they feel
tine all the time. It was like a mir
acie TO me-" A lady who used II
aavs: THE atmosphere seemed
haxy with or without glasses, but
altar using this prescription for 10
DAYS everything seems clear. can
read even fine print without
glasses" Another who used II
says: Il was bothered with eye
strain caused by oyerworked. tired
ewes which induced fierce head
aches. I have worn glasses for
several years. both for distance and
work, and without them could not
read my own name on an envelope
or the typewriting on the machine
before me. | can do both now and
have discarded my long distance
glasses altogether. can count the
fiuttering leaves on the trees across
the street now. which for several
years have looked like a dim green
blur 20 me. ] cannot express my
10y at what II has done for me-"
II IL believed that thousands who
wear glasses can now discard them
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-18
BOOSTS FOR THRIFT

WASHINGTON. May is.-It
isn't necessary to be militant
dress In khaki. or march 20 an OF
flee 10 give war aid TO the country.
according TO message 10 women
issued by the secretary OF agri
culture today.
Make economy fashionable. lest
II become obligatory" IL the note
he sounds. Demonstrate thrift in
your homes and make saving
rather than spending. your social
standard"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-18

NEW YORK. May 1s--The big.
Rest manufacturers in the United
States. representing nearly every
industry. assembled at the Wal.
dorf-Aatoria today for the three.
day convention OF tho National
Association OF Manufacturers.
The new demands upon manu-
facturers az result OF the war,
trade conditions caused by the con
flict and the financial situation
were big topics OF discussion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-18
Tough on Scruples

Gents calculating upon dodgng select service because
OF religious orups against had better read that
ton again. 1t reads that mo
shall be exempted from service in capacity
that the president shall declare TO be non-combatant
That nice word non-combatant has the properties
both cod-chisel and rubber blanket II be made
pin-poin threc-ring circus The president
might you to working in powder plant with your
scYuples.