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Evening journal., 1917-08-17

Hotel DUPONT and down in front OF
the Public Building. where. notwith-
standing the fact that It had been i'm
possible for tho press % announce the
time OF departure. huge crowd had
gathered.
Men and women lined the steps OF
the Public Building and even the
ground in hack OF the old Court House
was lined FIVE deep with humanity.
Cheer after cheer greeted the BOYS as
they formed TO listen 20 the speeches
by Mayor lawson and William S. Hil-
les. who stood between two policemen,
each holding an American flag. Fol-
lowing the speeches, when the troops
once more resumed the march TO the
train, the crowd followed the column
and followed them ddwn Market
street.
With the regimental band playing
America Here's My Boy" the men
OF d Company passed through the
thick lanes OF those who they have
gone 10 protect Every window alng
the street was jammed with specta-
tors and the sidewalks were almost
impossible.
A Company. which formed an es-
cort. when Il reached Fourth and
Market street. proceeded down Fourth
10 French street. while the boys
who we're leaving moved down to
Front street and pas. the dapnt.
A large number OF National Guards
men dashed up the west steps 90 the
depot platform. and the crowd, think
ing the trOOpa vera 10 entfaln there
followed, but d Company moved
Evening journal., 1917-08-17

that their boys were going 10 fight for
world democracy. burst forth. II was
an inspiring and wonderful sight.
Women wept and strong men turned
their faces 10 hide the tears that In
stinctively came to their eyes.
Mayor Lawson STEPPED forth and his
voice quivering with the emotion OF
father seeing his sons go forth TO bat
tie. addressed Colonel Reed and in
troduced William s. Hilles. who spoke
in part as follows:
I'VE are gathered to bid you good &.
bye and God speed on your mission TO
the world. AS you go. you leave with
the loving thoughts Of families. friends
and sweethearts and you go knowing
that the proud people OF this State
will stand back Of you from now on.
The people OF the State and Nation
see you go forth on your noble mis-
sion with pride and Joy. Delaware
was the first State 10 say that demo-
cratic form Of government was good
enough for her. Our forefathers hand
ed down 10 US a glorious country and
please God we will hand Il down 10
our sons as good or better than when
It came 20 us. This is your mis-
sion.
The influence Of Delaware man.
hood goes with YOU. God knows that
there are some people who need that
influence. and when You come back
you will be greeted with loving
thoughts, the same open arms. the
same good will and the same grsti.
tude as now sends you on your mis-
sion
God bless you and God bring each
Evening journal., 1917-08-17
Mems Soft Shirts
for comfortable
vacation wear

Three notable values in excellently
made, good looking shirts, $1.50, SIPS,
$l.19 apiece. A bigrange from which to
choose and they cannot be bought today
to sell for anywhere near such low prices.
Silk plated HoSe-in the popular
shades and white or black, at a special va
cation price of for 81
Mems Nainsook Union Suits, the cool,
comfortable summer undergarment, and
these few in the August Clearaway Sale
at big reduction Special at 58c.
Mems Percale Shirts for SSc are we'll
worth your attention and comparison with
others
Boys Sport Blouses, a few in stripes
and all white, to close out for 5Se each
Mems Dept, first floor.
Evening journal., 1917-08-17
Dainty
Tissue"
KerchiefS
TO complete your prettlest
vacation costume

TO complete your prettlest
vacation costume
You'll want several OF
these "cobwebby fine"
kerchiefs with pretty Dor
ders OF cross stripes of
delicate color that will not
fade. Made in England By
skilled weavers of the
finest. softest cotton yarns.
$3.50 a box of six.
Crepe de Chimes are
fashionable, too, they
are in solid colors and In
white with colored Dor
ders. 25c each.
White Linens with cor
ner embroidery in color,
also fine white lawn with
corner design in color. are
both of excellent quality
and very popular at this
special price Of two for
Csc.
Gentleman's Handker-
chiefs of plain linen in
good quality, 35c each.
3 for 81.
Handkerchiefs are very
necessary for your vaca.
ton trip. Good handker.
chiefs make excellent and
always acceptable birth
day remembrances.
First Floor.
Evening journal., 1917-08-17
D COMPANY MEN
LEAVE FOR CAMP
fcontInued From FHrst Pagel

CONTINUED FROM First rage
the IRE bell ringing as tbs company
passed.
It was close to IL o'clock when
the orders we're received TO entrain
As soon as the boys who we're await
ing the word TO move In the array
received the orders. they sent np a
Wild cheer that could be heard to
Eleventh street
After the frst short demonstration
the boys hurriedly made their fare
wells 70 mothers. wives and sweet
hearts who had waited IN the armory
from early morning In a few min
utes the assembly was blown and IN
less than Eve minutes the men we're
under heavy marching order and as
a great crowd that had gathered at
the aunory watched the entrance they
came pouring out Of the building and
lined up on Twelfth streets as the
assembly was heard again
A careful inspection was made by
Captain Hirzel The lean ranks we're
perfect. and after the roll call. the
band biarcd ont the frs notes OF
America Here shy Boy A sharp
command and they we're off
A gallant sight thev made as they
marched to Eleventh street past the
Evening journal., 1917-08-17
Cool, Pretty White Goods
at August Clear-away Reductions

yOHe GU O grey
blue grounds
15c Ayd
dens ladies' do
Now reduced to l5c yd
Several other pretty pieces a lower han regular prices
New Check Dt hdens 25c s5e
splendid plain organizes white
skng of all Of which you1l need take vacation
Goods
Evening journal., 1917-08-17
pIMMER LAW VIOLATIONS.

Coleman Johnson. Howard B. fyls'
Heisler c. Eastburn and Cnarles
Hughes we're arraigned in Municipal
Court this morning. charged with vio-
lation OF the DINNER laws. Hugnes
claimed he was not operating his car
at the time. and was given week IN
which to report the name Of the per
son in whose custody II was wnen
the policeman found It parked on the
street without the two white lights
showing ahead. The other defendants
were fined 81 and costs each as a first
offense warning. The law provides a
penalty of from S25 TO 500 fine for
second offenses.
Evening journal., 1917-08-17

Get a Want Ad house cleaner this
year and you will find the housekeeping
will be a real pleasure. ADV.
Evening journal., 1917-08-17

theless, deeds of bravery are the acts
which turn the tide Of battle and make
victory Of what otherwise would have
been a defeat. That YOU will noblv
strive and successfully keep the record
Of the Delaware Rcgim/nt in its honor
able place We have no doubt, and
venture 10 suggest to you thought
which will make your path easier, and
IL is this; As soldiers, as men, as rep
resenting Delaware in the army of the
United States, so fight your battles that
at the end OF this great war it may
be said Of you. as was said by General
Morgan in making his report of opera
lions at the close Of the Revolutionary
War. Fought everywhere, surrendered
nowhere.
"May an all-wise Providence watch
over and keep you every one, and when
You come back 70 Wilmington the people
will acclaim with one accord. Well
done. good and faithful soldiers Of the
Diamond State.''
A detail Of police in command OF
Captain Kelleher handled the crowds
and Ofhcers Donlon and Weatherby
we're the flag bearers who formed
the guard OF honor about the speak
ers. With the mayor and Mr.. Hilles
were Colonel J. Warner Reed City
Solicitor Thomas F. Bayard and Chief
Of Police Black while all about the
windows and the ledge Of the building
were city and county employees.
Get a Want Ad house cleaner this
year and you will find the houseclcaning
/ r.t1 he rnoI v,1,oasf-n
Evening journal., 1917-08-17
Sweet Grass
Baskets

Get It right here and
save money and the bother
Of carrying It home from
your vacation, and per
haps MASKING II en- route.
The wanted shapes and
sizes.
Notions, First Floor.
Evening journal., 1917-08-17
MRS. MAITLAND STORER DIES.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DELAWARE CITY. Aug. 17-Mrs.
Maitland Storer. daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Householder OF Della
ware City. died in a Philadelphia hos
pital yesterday morning Mrs. Storer
was married some months ago and
had lived in Philadelphia since then.
The funeral will be held from the
home Of her parents on Monday
Evening journal., 1917-08-17
Notions
to slip in your
trunk or suit
case

and then you'll be pre-
pared for the unexpected
rips and tears that
otherwise might spoil
your trip. Standard quail
ties
Bachelors Buttons, ioc.
Snaps--5e, Sc and zoe a
card
Hooks and Eyes-Wil
sons Toe card, De
Longs. 1oc card; "Spe-
Gals" &c card.
Hair Pins-Wire. SC, zoe.
25e a package.
Shell or Amber finish.
i5e and Csc a box. One
special lot for i0e box.
Safety Plns-5c. Sc and
1oc a card
Pearl Buttons-5c, SC and
100 and zoe a card, I'm
shirt and shirtwaist
sizes.
Dress Shlelos-ec a ralr.
special. Others in finer
grades up to 81 a pair.
PIN cUBES-5e and 15o
each.
Hair Nets-All colors ex.
cept grey or white i5c.
Grey and white, 35c.
Lingerie Tapes-Pink,
blue OF white with bod.
kins. 10c each.
Hair Curriers' and Crlmp.
ers-1oo TO Csc.
Darnlno COLOMBIAN,
gray. black or white, 2
for &c.
Shoe Laces-Tan. white
or black round iaces,
Zoe pair.
Palm Leaf Fans Best
quality. satin finish. SC
each.
Notion Dept. First Floor.
Evening journal., 1917-08-17
CHARGED WITH BREAKING HOUSE

Charged with breaking and entering
the property of Isadore Pollock, at No.
600 Chestnut street. on April /, vii
liam Lewis, Negro. was held under
Al 600 bail this morning for a further
hearing in Municipal Court on Thursday
next. No testimony was taken, due to
the absence from the city Of important
witnesses for the State.
Evening journal., 1917-08-17
Good Turkish Towels
for II l-2c each

Right for camp, for cottage, for short trip, these
full bleached Turkish Towels are unusually good for
this low price Fourth ST. Store.
Evening journal., 1917-08-17
Good News for Mothers who have
lively children's clothes to make
Bates SeerSucker

and several just received today Any length you
want from two ten yards for only tic yd Easy wash
Hard to out. Fourth st. Store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
SPANK|NGS BY MOTHERS
SUBDUE STRIKING PUPILS
Investigation Being Made by Now
York Authorities Into Public
School Riots.

NEW YORK. October 2o.-Acting under
orders issued by Police Ccmmisaoosr
Arthur Woods. detectives today began .
systematic investigation to learn tho cause
Of the riots Of the last few days. In which
thousands Of public school pupils dsm-
onstrated opposition to the so-called Gary
system Of instruction The proportion 10
which the strike has grown Is viewed BY
school officials with concern, and an effort
win be made to curb further outbreaks By
the striking pupils when the schools re-
open Monday morning.
The revolt yesterday spread from tho
Bronx to Brooklyn, where. In the Browns
Vile and Williamsburg sectionA mothers
ioined in the rioting and vandalism SIX
teen schools In these and other sections
of the city were closed and twenty
one arrests were made. At one school In
williamsburg mothers and teachers 5oined
in q massed attack on the striker4 ard
after many spansings had been adn1njo.
tered the revolters were suppfeGoo6. but
not until after some nfty wtndowD In the
school had been smashed.
The bureau Of afteudance o6 tho eoot0
Of education announced today fhak the
law compelling children to Akten6 aoAooa
would BE- rig1dly enforced and vaEooe
parents that In abotting the Ace1ooe e,
their children they were mAadnG 49,
solves liable 70 puqf1huqonk
The drst At . eeg1ae Il mDonD -
enks 70 0iscuna GAo 0esY 0uoD - -
hal6 n 0Eoekaya ee0oA2
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THREE OF THE VICTIMS.

PORTLAND. Mass, October 90
the transport Antilles, was the first
Rutland boy to enlist after war was
declared on Germany. having joined
the Navy April 8. Young Watson was
twenty-three years old. He was born
in Norwich, Conn.,, and educated in the
public schools of Worcester He had
been employed in the office of a large
Worcester concern and learned radio
operating during his spare time
MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo-, October 20.
r. w. Hunt. one of the sailors listed
as lost on the transport Antilles, was
twenty-one years old. Just a week ago
his father, Isaac Hunt, q farmer living
near here. received letter from him
describing enthusiastically trips to and
from Europe aboard transport. Hunt
enlisted at Indianapolis last October
and received his training at the Great
Lakes naval station.
WATER VALLEY. Miss, October 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas NJ Kimsey
state their son. Emmet L., who was re-
ported in Secretary Daniels announce
ment under the name Of E. L. Kinsey
as one of the sailors lost when the
traneport Antilles was torpedoed Joined
the Navy March Is. and about two
months ago was Transferred from a.
battleship to duty on the Antilles. He
was nineteen years Of age and q high
school student when he enlisted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
DAY OF PRAYER NAMED
BY PRESIDENT WILSON
FOR SUCCESS IN WAR

President Wilson, by proclamation today declared Sunda
ctober 49, day of for the of the American
the in accordance with the resolution of Congress-
The Presidents proclamation follows:
WHEREAS the Congress of the United States by
resolution adopted the fourth day of the present
month of October of the entrance of nation
the and awful which acts the greater part
of the world has requested apart by official
anaon day upon which people should be called
to offer concerted prayer Almighty God for His divine aid
in the success of arms
AND WHEREAS it behooves great free people,
ured have been the eternal principles justice and
of right nation which has sought from the earliest days of
existence to be obedien to the divine teachings which
have inspired in the exercise of its liberties always
feet praying for His aid and every hour of trial.
the end that the great which fathers dedicated
people may not perish among but be
always and defended with fresh ardor and devotion
and through the divine blessing set at last enduring
foundations for the benefit of all the free peoples of the
earth
Now therefore, l. Woodrow Wilson, President Of the
United States gladly responding the wish by
the Congress- do appoint October twentyeghth being the
last Sunday of the month"; day OF suppeaton
and for all the people the nation earnestly exhort
ing all counrymen observe the appointed day. accord
ing their several faiths in solemn that Gods bless
ing may upon the high task which is laid upon the
end that the for which give lives and treasure
may triumph and efforts be blessed with high achieve
IN WITNESS WHEREOF have hereunto my hand
and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed
the District of Columbia this nineteenth day of
October year of Lord thousand hundred
and and of the independence of the United States
of America the one hundred and fory-second.
WOODROW WILSON.
By the President:
ROBERT LANSING, Secretary of State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20

Just when it appeared that the Ger
mans had virtually abandoned the use
Of the Zeppelin for air raids on England
because of the effective defense that had
been established against them another
Zeppelin feet has penetrated the east
ern and northeastern counties and
reached at least the edge Of the LON
don area.
The bombs dropped by the raiders
killed twenty-seven persons and injured
fifty three others, it is officially an
nounced.
All the big raids in recent weeks
have been conducted by means Of air
planes, which proved extremely dinicult
TO combat on the moonlit nights chosen
for their operations. After the last
series of raids, during which heavy
casualties occurred. It was announced
that a reprisal policy had been decided
upon by the British government.
The last previous use of the Zeppelin
for raiding purposes was on September
"a. when an airplane raiding feet also
was in action. The airpIanes reached
London and worked considerable havoc,
but the zeppelins barely succeeded In
crossing the coast line.
British Announcement. =
BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, October 20.-Twenty-seven
jured in last nights Zeppelin raid.
made:
I'm last nights airship raid the casu.
aIties in all districts were: Killed, ~;
injured. So. There was some material
damage to houses and business prem
ises"
The official communication issued last
night reads:
Hostile airships attacked the eastern
and northeastern counties this evening.
The enemy aircraft proceeded some dis
tance inland over those counties. but did
not carry out any very definite attack.
Six or seven raiders took part in the
raid and bombs have been dropped at
various points, including a few in the
London area"
People Hurry to Shelter.
There were the customary scenes In
London. The people hurried to the sub
ways and other shelters. which were
soon filed. The omnibuses. however.
continued running.
After the warning was sounded vary
distant roars of guns were heard for .
few minutes. The searchlights were In
action, but no hostile aircraft was seen.
1t is evident the raiders were prevented
from reaching London proper.
Seven or More ZeppeHnS.
AN EAST COAST TOWN, October 90
Seven or more Zeppelins crossed the
east coast at about o'clock last night
four going in one direction and three in
another At 1880 o'clock one Zeppelin
passed out on the homeward journey.
This airship dropped six bombs At IL
o'clock and three at 11:15. The noise Of
its engines was heard for twenty min.
utes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
U. s. SERVICE CLUB OPENED.
Recreation Rooms for American Sol
diers and Sailors in Paris Now in Use

PARIS, October 20.-The American
Soldiers and Sailors Club. supported
largely by the Emergency Aid Associa-
ton of Pennsylvania. was opened
formally yesterday. Members Of the
American colony in Paris and officers
of the Army and Navy were present.
The club rooms are we'll provided with
newspapers, magazines. books and
games. Rev. and Mrs. Frederick W.
Beekman are the directors Of the club.
The clubhouse of the American Uni
versity Union will be opened today
with an informal dinner. at which
American Ambassador Sharp will be
present The clubhouse is a modern
hotel near the Coincide Franchise
.Theater
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
NUMBER VS.. AMOUNT.

Washington home of the federal
with the financial cities in the of its
tions to the liberty loan.
proportion population however Washington
every city United subscribers
to the loan.
Every citizen much $50 amount
should be a subscriber.
Are you already a subscriber II not whyl
Washnstons of subscribers numbers 1882 Total
subscribed to date, $6.3308sa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
TWO AUTOS IN OPEN DRAW.
Two Persons Lose Lives and Other,
Relieved Drowned in River


GREENBAY. Wis, October 20.-Two
pesons lost their lives and the police
today dragged the Fox river in an
effort to determine If others were VIC
Tins Of an accident last night, when
two automobiles plunged into an open
draw.
Miss Mildred Martin OF Escanaba,
Mich. lost her life when the first car
plunged into the stream. A large truck
was pressed into service to rescue Miss
Martins car when 1t. too. went over
the brink. dragging a nearby crowd
with 1t. Abe Simon. travelling sales
man. died today of injuries sustained
in this accident.
While the police today believed thew
had checked up the half dozen or more
who were pulled out of the stream they
were not certain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
S|NKTWODESTR0YERS
AND NINE OTHER SHIPS
German Raiders Attack British Con-
voy in North sea-Three
Vessels Escape.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON. October 2o.-Two German
raiders attacked convoy In the North
sea on Wednesday and sank two OF the
British escorting destroyers. 1t was an
nounced officially today by the British
war office.
Three merchant vessels escaped in the
action hut five Norwegian. one Danish
and three Swedish vessels were sunk
without warning.
The british torpedo destroyers sunk
were the Mary Rose and the Strong
bow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
Involved Dividing Collection.

1t was ascertained that. II rendered to
pMrns, rnv works ana tha hooks tn,med;- :
ately connected with Burns would be
preserved as a whole and kept in a sepa-
rate alcove. with suitable plate and in
scription, and. II at any time the IL
brary were unable to give the space
necessary, the right might be reserved
by the trustees Of Withdrawing the
books from the library. The adoption
of this suggestion. 1t wasafound. would
leave undisposed Of more than half Of
the books and all Of the non literary
Burnsiana, such as the furniture. busts
and pedestals. framed pictures. engrav-
inEs, etc. It was ascertained also that
neither the National Museum nor the
Smithsonian Institution could handle
7Coof5noo6 oo V1ft6 Ha90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
KERENSKY TO FRONT;
BOLSHEvIK DEFEATED

PErRooRAD, October 2o.-Premier
Ksrensky, 1t 10 announced onicialy. has
left Petroerad for the fighting front
Tho central council Of d.,sfsa %ofsmehs en-. an and
sSlu1EiS sSa,;1li resoIItion against sending dele
snes.A saes. 70 the coming allied conference in
Paria The council decided 70 send two
deiegates to represent the peasants and
eoldi0TA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
27 BRITISH KILLED
BY ZEPPELIN BOMBS
|NRA|DON ENGLAND
Fifty-Three Injured When GerA
mans Again Resort to Use of
Giant Airships.
ENEMY FLIERS REACH
THE EDGE OF LONDON
Seven or More in Fleet Of Invaders.
Damage Done to Houses and
Business Properties.
FRENCH DESTROY
ONE ZEPPELIN AND
FORCE DOWN TWO

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, October 2O-A Zeppelin
was brought down In flames late
last night at RambeFvillers, near
the AIsatian border. and fw0
others were forced to land. They
belonged to a squadron composed
of a large number Of Zeppe11n0
which few over the vosges.
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To Get Salary Advances

In order to permit all government
employees in Washington desiring to
subscribe to the liberty bonds to make
their initial payments before the cam
paign closes next Saturday, the dis
bursting officers have been instructed to
pay any of the employees desiring their
money Friday. October 26. in multiples
Of IS up to and including October 25.
Subscriptions are not coming In as
rapidly as they should. according to
the announcement Of the Treasury De-
partment in that section of the coun-
try extending from the middle west
southwark into Texas and eastward to
the Atlantic seaboard. A statement Is
sued by the War Department said:
General apathy appears to prevail
in parts Of Iowa, Illinois. Missouri.
Arkansas and Texas. In the eastern
part Of the south bad weather and de-
layed sales of cotton are blamed for
the poor showing. Hope is expressed
by committeeman in charge of these
districts that they will be able to fill
their quotas II the farmers can be
aroused to the vital necessity OF sub
scribing to the loan.
The outlook in other sections OF the
country for closing the week with t3,~
000. .000, goo subscribed was good.
Publication of Secretary McAdoo'D
promise to prosecute persons attempt
Ing to impede the progress OF the loan
by making Withdrawals of deposits
from banks buying bonds has had =
very salutary effect. Many who for
merly were working against the loan
now are becoming subscribers"