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Evening journal., 1917-07-07
PUNISHED FOR CONTEMPT,
RUPINSKI Leaves prison

Judge Churchman, in Municipal
Court this morning. directed the re-
lease from tho wOrkhouse of John
Rupinsd. who has sojourned there for
the last three months. for contempt
Of court Rupinsh some years ago
was placed under a non-support order
for the maintenance Of his child, and
later left the jurisdidtion OF the court,
and paid no attention to the order.
After nearly three years Of effort, he
was located. arrested. and sent 70 the
workhouse on the contempt charge.
Within a few days after his arrest
the child was run down and killed by
an automobile truck in Philadelphia,
and the attorneys for the man, James
Salisbury and Philadelphia lawyer,
raised the question of re-Opening and
retiring the non-support order, due TO
the death Of the only beneficiary. The
court refused TO consider such mo-
ton until the defendant had been
purged OF contempt, IL being i mat
ter of court procedure that a person
in contempt had no Standing IN court
He stated that the man would be por-
mitted TO remain IN custody until the
court considered his punishment suf-
fcient
This morning. when, in behalf of
Mr.. Saulsbury. who Is out of the city
former Judge J. Frank Ball appealed
70 the court for the discharge of the
man, his motion was granted.
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
ACCIDENT TO TRANSPORT RUDDER
SAVES SHIPFROM MTORPEDOATTACK

saw the white phosphorescent rtreaks
Of two torpedoes narrowly missing
two of the transports. Two others
followed az once all passing harm
lessly by and continuing 20 ctrclo In
,,he vortex OF phosphorescent water
formed by the wake Of the vessels.
The submarine, which was submerged,
crossed the bow Of the American yes
sells
The Germans erratic aim was at
trihuted purely TO a providential ac-
cident 10 the rudder OF one OF the
transports which veered sharply The
veering motion OF this vessel appar-
entity led the submerged U boat to
believe she had been discovered and
I that the American vessel was trying
I to ram her. Then the German has
, tily let his torpedoes fy and himself
fed across the bows OF the vessels.
The whole attack occurred with :
suddenness that was breathless.
was over in a minute The transpor
with the balky rudder quickly over
came her difficulty aid rejolned th'
line Of ships. The cruise was con
tiued without incident.
The following day the American
convoy from Europe Joined the trans
ports.
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
BY The United Press.

BN Inc Ou4Acu AANacs
WASHINGTON. July THE fate of
9.649 93S men on the national army
registration rclls VIII be held in a
huge glass bowl filed with little eela-
tine capsules.
The numbers on paper squares in
each OF these capsules will designate
the men drafted for Americas armies.
A fral plan of the unique method
of singing out the men for the first
levy is before Secretary Baker today.
Unless a shift is made in present
ARRANGEMENTS this is the method OF the
draft lottery.
Squares Of paper numbered serially
will be placed in gelatine capsules.
These will be thrown into a big
transparent globe. on the day OF the
draft capsules will be drawn at ran
dom from the globe. Each slip iEdi-
Gates for draft every man bearing
that number in each OF the more than
10000 counties and cities In the ma
tion-
President Wilson's advisory board
has settled upon this method as the
fairest that human Ingenuity can de-
wise. Every action is open TO the
public scrutiny
The drawing VIII probably be heli
/ in some large room in the War De
partment A committee OF prommen
mea viii be appointed 70 act as ON
cial WITNESSES. testfying 10 the i'm
| partlnlity OF the lottery
Tia pr1pus- marshal generals of
lon .aLsrlrs were busy today number
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
FUSE CO. Guards
ARE Threatened
Men Barred From Recent
Excursion Start Trouble
at Augustine
THREE ARE FINED FOR
DISORDERLY CONDUCT

Learning that threats had been made
by crowd Of men of this city TO whip
every guard employed by the Artillery
Fuse Company, because the guards had
objected TO them attending the outing
Of the company employees at Augustine
Park several days ago, and that one
guard had been attacked, Attorney
General Reinhardt yesterday caused the
arrest OF two Of The men. They were
given hearings before Magistrate Gillis
yesterday and fined SO and costs each.
The defendants were John Porter and
Charles Stroman. Paul Whitelock. who
was with the men. surrendered when ho
heard of the warrant being ont and he
will be given a hearing ON tuesday All
three were charged with disordcrly con-
duct.
In the meantime the police are
seeking for a man named Popcn3N
who was with the other three men al
the park and who Is alleged TO have
beaten a guard az Fifth and Church
streets several nights ago.
Ah' hi'h hh'h anu N"'n' W. '' tt''"
hearings. are alleged to have gone 10
the park in automobiles when refused
passage on the boat carrying the ex-
cursionists and TO have started a free
for all fight On their election from
the park. it is claimed they made
threats against the guards.
The arrests we're made by State Dc
tective Mccoy. who has been instructed
by Attorney General Relnhardt to see
that order is mainta ned at the resort
az all times.
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
VETS" lose FIRST
SKIRNISH TODAY
Amendment Putting Bonded
Whisky Withdrawal Up
TO President Defeated
"DRYS" SAY BANKS
WOULD BE HARD HIT
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. July THE Sen
ate found Itself IN a swirl today on
the question of whether or no. the
public shall have the chance TO con-
sumo existing stocks Of liquor or
whether thee shall be coniscated Dy
the government Tor war purposes.
With manufacture Of whiskey and
other distilled liquors doomed by
yesterdays Senate action the Dig
fight today was on proposals 10 pre-
vent withdrawal OF the millions gal
Ions OF whiskey held in bond.
During the forenoon before the
Senate met vets and drys conferred
on the new complication in an en-
deavor to straighten out the tangie
lest further delays seriously endanger
the food control bill to which the
dry amendments are attached
Many who favored choking on
manufacture Of whiskey were taking
seriously to the new plan Of choking
of consumption OF existing bonded
supplies. They contended that this
would result in an unnecessary loss OF
revenue without the compensating tea-
ture OF saving foodstufs.
"Wets" lost the first Akirmish Of the
day when the Sena & defeated, 40 to 80,
amendment by Senator Reed. Missouri
that would have permitted the Presi-
dent TO authorize withdrawal from
bond Of distilled liquors 'in the pub
lie interest" This was an amendment
TO the R0binson amendment still pend
ing.
Upon rejection OF the Reed amend
ment Senator Smoot introduced an
amendment directing the President to
tako over all distilled liquors In bond
and to pay therefor actual cost OF
distination and profit no. to exceed
| ten per cent.
Senator Penrose, Pennsylvania,
urging adoption OF the Reed amend
ment TO give the President power 10
authorize withdrawal Of liquor from
bond "in the public interest declared
banks have loaned from SSO,OOO'OOu
+ to Sl0O.O00.0 900 on liquor in hond
This money in both wet and dry
/ States would be lost. he said. unless
some provision is made for with
drawal Of bonded liquor.
Senator James. Kentucky sald that
unless liquor can be withdrawn, dis
tillers will have to pay a tax OF S-.1l
a gallon on liquor that they cannot
sell.
Demanding reconsideration OF the
Cummins amendment that forh di
withdrawal OF liquor in bond Senate
Robinson. Arkansas. said that the Sen
ate proposes to confscatc hundreds O
millions OF dollars of property and a
the same time tax IL.
Senator Harding declared retentio
Of the Cummins amendment woul
. cause insolvency of banks and hondir
, companies totalling S750.00000O. Sci
, ator Jones. OF Washington, declar'
that II liquor drinking is stopped "
can do nothing better TO strengthe
the country than SUSPEND the init
ece that has done more TO weaken Oh
arms Of England and France tha
any other"
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
PUT TORCH TO PINSK;
HAIG ADVANCES NEAR WYCHAET

was arrested by big crowd. He was
seized and tied TO the rails of the rail.
way line nearby. The crowd ordered
the engineer TO run over the prisoner
The engineer dcmurred. Then the crowd
tried to start the engine but could not
They came back TO tho engineer and az
the point Of bayonots forced him to
Kill rolman by running him down. The
Germans body was literally reduced TO
mincemcat
The temper Of the populace here In
Pctrograd has likewise been aroused,
particularly by attempts Of friends OF
Robert Grimm. the Socialist, who was
deportcd because of his attempts to urge
German separate peace intrigue They
have been openly urging the recruiting
of 10 regiment 90 overthrow the capital
lists before proceeding In the war" This
same group of intrigucrs tried their
utmost to produce rioting in Petroarad
last Saturday when an anarchist COM
mitted suicide in the rear Of General
Bursono residence during a Cossack
raid.
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
FATE OF REGISTERED MEN TO
BE Held In HUGE GLASS BOWL

ing the slips that will choose the
army.
Although General Crowder urged
every board 70 complete this labor by
today officials assert that the draft
may be delayed through next week by
resignations from the local boards.
President Wilson himself has given
consideration 20 the various plans for
the draft lottery.
II has not been fully decided
whether the first drawing should
cover only enough men for the first
drawing or the entire 9,6499SS reg
istered.
Twenty men selected by Provost
Marshal General Crowder will do the
actual drawing Of the numbers from
the glass globe.
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
Government AGENTS spot
stevens AND NEARING
BY The United Pross.

By The United Press.
CHICAGO. July 7-uninvited secret
service men were present To-Day when
the second American conference for
Democracy and Terms Of Peace opened
In the Auditorium.
Frank Stevens Of Arden. Del, was
scheduled TO speak on conscientious
Objectors.'
Others 10 speak include Lindley NJ.
Keasby. Of the University Of Texas
and Scot. Nearing. of the University
Of Toledo Morris Hillquit OF New
York. will presido at the evening ses-
sion.
Senator Works. of California, was
scheduled TO speak at massmeetlng
Of the organization this afternoon at
the Cubs ball park.
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
WIDE rance TODAY
IN Potato Prices
Man Who Sells at SC a
Quarter Tells OF Salts
factory Profit
BUMP SOON FOR
OLD HIGH COST

Housewives in this city are begin
ming TO wear more cheerful express
sions The majority Of them have
canny little CLEANS Of happiness IN
their eyes with which those windows
of the SOUL have not been lighted
since Mr. ID gh Costa Living made his
very ungraciOus and unwelcomo an
pearance.
The reasonl Market prices are
commencing to show some signs of
decline and housewives generally are
delighted. Prices in King street NOR
ket this morning showed a wide vari-
ance; in many instances. those on
the cast side Of the street who bring
ther own home grown products,
charged more for their products than
some of those on the other side OF
the street who had purchased their
products from cCmmiss on merchants.
For instance. in potatoes pr ces this
morning were most varied.
These ranged from cents TO 90
cents a quarter peck and the opinion
OF several market men was that by
next week potatoes would bo sell ng
for FIVE cents a quarter. Asked as 10
how he could sell his potatoes for ten
cents a quarter, while others In the
same square we're asking Is and 20
cents. oce merchant shrugged HIS
shoulders and said he didn't under-
stand it because he could sell his po-
tatoes for tnat and then clear S1.5O a
barrel on them" Hucksters yesterday
sold potatoes for 45c a basket. Several
market men this morning expressed
the opinion that the next fifteen days
would show a great change in the
market prices generally. This was
accounted to the fact that the market
is now being largely supplid
Strictly fresh country eggs this
morning ranged from 40 TO IS cents q
dozen. Other prices quoted today were
as follows;
Onion, and 8 cents a bunch 10 cents
qGrt; string beans, ;, 10, - and Il
cents a quarter; turnips . cents a box
beets. cents a bunch, last week were
s cents q bunch: cucumbers, 3 and
cents each; tomatoes. Is and 20 cents
basket. last week were % and . cents
cabbage, ; and : cents a head peas, p
Is and 20 cents quarter; eggplants. 4
and 10 cents each, were rs and 20 cent
last week: Lettuce, California; 10 an,
Is cents head, home grownl > and {
cents head. and peaches, Is cents {
quart, were 20 and 25 cents last week.
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
british BALK Grain
SHIPMENTS TO HOLLAND
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. July 7.-Thirty-fvo
Dutch steamships loaded with grain
and other supplies are lying in New
York harbor. unable 10 sail for Hol-
land because the British embassy has
refused to issue safe sailing permits,
It was learned today. The action IS
believed to be part Of a plan to restrict
exports to neutrals in order TO reduce
to a minimum the. chances OF supplies
being reshipped 20 Germany.
Fourteen vessels of the Holland
Amer can Line and two ships which
are the first of a new service between
Holland Halifax. New York and South
America are among those held. One
OF them. the Fris a, is on her way
home with members Of the German
dinlomatic stats from Brazil and Ho@
livia. On the piers in warehouses II
is estimated IT'S 1000 tons Of foodstuns
are being held.
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
AUTOMOBILES collide;
Three MEN Injured

Two automobiles came together in
a head.on collision al Chester Pike
and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
siding. q short distance above Ches-
ter early ,hi- morning. The cars
a Ford and a Peerless, the latter
owned by Robert Wier. Of No. l42S
Van Buren, street. this city, were
damaged. The Ford machine was
nut oul OF comm ssion, but Mr..
Wier's car was repaired suttic emily
10 be operated. Herman A. Aaron.
of Marcus Hook, owns the Ford car.
Three men in the Ford car were
sent to the Taylor Hospital. They
were George w. Mustard. who
sustained lacerations of scalp, face
and arms; Howard C. Dishler, lacer-
ations Of face and arms and puncture
wound ever eye. which may re7ult in
loss of eyesight and Andrew Sutton,
dislocat.on of right ankle. All reside
in Marcus Hook.
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
ARMY BANS GERMANS
As SPY PRECAUTION
War Department Permits
No TeutonS to Enlist
Unless Full-Fledged
Citizens
ENLIST BEFORE
DRAFT IS MADE

Recruiting officers for the national
army. located at No. sos Market street
are In receipt Of orders to be very
careful about sending alien enemies
to Baltimore for enlistment.
For some time past they have
known that they are notNo recruit Ger
mans unless they arc able to show full
citizenship papers when they apply.
But the recruiting officers are now or
dered to be especially strict on this
score and to take no chances on send
ing a possible SPY into the main sta
ton.
Corporal Green, Of the local station.
today advised that all men eligible for
the draft who wish 10 get into the ma
tonal army do so at once, as the first
numbers are liable 20 be called from
Washington az any minute. and after
that the men with the numbers so
drawn will not be allowed to enlist
voluntarily.
The following men we're received up
10 noon today and sent to Baltimore;
James A. Malcom Barney Leddy, John
S. Burns and Norman Sharp.
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
TWO TAKE LASHES At
WHIPPING POST TODAY

Mick Mocknck. who was sentenced
in Common Pleas Cour several days
ago 10 serve six months and 10 be
whipped on a charge OF wifo-beating
was lashed az the workhouse today
with ten lasncs He had previously
been paroled on this charge bu. ac-
cording 10 his wife, he violated the
parole.
Frank Proud. alas Johnson. who
was convicted on a charge OF break
ing and entering. and sentenced To
serve one year and be lashed also
received ten lashes.
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
RED CROSS SUBSCRIPTIONS
LOST On Street CAR

Mrs W G.. JACKSON lost on a Mary
land avenue car this morning an en-
veiope conta ming twenty two subscrip-
tios TO the Red Cross fund. with. the
names Of the donors on each small
envelope and money within each en-
velope The large envelope conta n
ing the smaller ones had no name on
il. The Red Cross officers feel that
the finder will be glad 10 return the
subscript ons 10 headquarters a. old
City Hall or TO Mss Emily p. B.ssell'
No. 1404 franklin street
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
IIvINcSTON,S CLOSE Early.

Livingston's store. tiith ana Mar-
ket streets. has joined the movement
10 close at 5 o'clock daily with The
exception of Saturday N ght. during
the summer months. On SATURDAY
night the store will close at lO.oO
o'clock
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
NAn ANTI.CONscRIPTIONIsTs.

BY The United Press.
PHILADELPHIA. July IA no ice
man sped On a meeting OF Soc c,alist5
early today and after hearing several
speakers denounce the draft system,
placed forty-nine persons under ar
rest.
Magistrate Baker first placed bail
81 $4,000 each but reduced the amount
upon request Of counsel for the ac-
cuscd
The thirty-six men ard thirteen We
mon arrested are being held until tho
United States Department OF Justice
can make Investigation.
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
By The united Press.


PARIS. July 7-Germany has ap-
parently become convinced OF the
fruitlessness OF her counter offensive
against the French south Of Laon.
Today's French official report detailed
n cessat on OF fighting in that region
and a resumption Of artillery activity
at another part OF the line-east OF
Rheims in the la Royero Pantheon
and south OF Moronvillers. The night
was calm elsewhere.
In the period from June p TO June
80, the statement said, nineteen en-
envy aeroplanes and one captive bal
loon had been downed. Fourteen
others seriously damaged were seen
to fall within the enemy lines.
During this period the enemy sta
ticns at Rechicourt and Avrcourt
and installations around Biene and
the Suipene valley wore hombarsed.
Last night enemv aircraft bombe
Epernay south Of Nancy.
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
english BRING down
THREE GERMAN RAIDERS
By The United Press.

LONDON. July 7-Thres German
airplanes VIII ch participated in the
raid on London we're brought down
by British machines as they were re-
turning TO their base. the admiralty
announced this afternoon.
Two crashed into the sea while a
third fell into the River Scheldt. Our
machines returned safely"
From the admiraity's statement II
is apparent the raiding aeroplanes
were engaged far out over the North
Sea in a running fight. The River
Scheldt empties into the North Sea
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
AUsTSRIANs

AUSTSRIANS
BY The United Press.
LONDON. July Russia has start
ed her offensive now on the Pinsk
front, according to a Reuter- dispatch
mere today Violent fighting near this
city was reported. Russian artillery
Is levelling away all obstacles in the
way OF an infantry advance and the
city Of Pinsk is already aaame.
BY Tho United Press.
LONDON, July Field Marshal
Haig struck today east Of Wychaet ed
vanclng the British line slightly. ac-
cordng TO his formal report to the
war Office
East of Wycraet our line was
again slightly advanced" was the
British commander in chiefs laconic
report.
On Thursday. Haig reported a drive
by the British which had gained them
additional ground around Hollbeke
Ioday's report Us of another push for
ward In practically the same region
probably around Oos Travcrn. Both
cities Tie In The sharp angle formed
by the River Lys and the canal from
i lpres 10 Lille The two waterways
f converge at Confines.
For several days now Haig has not
mentioned any fighting around Lens
conhning his reports 20 the belgian
front
! BY The United Press.
BERLIN. Via London. July An
exceedingly sangulnary defeat was
inflicted on Russian troops In eastern
Galic'a. according TO today's official
statement
BY The United Press.
PETROGRAD, July T. - Russia's
wrath against intriguors in her bor-
ders is risinE daily
At karsk q German miller named Iol
man. who had attempted to burn n mill
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
NEW Bill AT NE sPRINGs.

The Wills Musical Comedy Com
pany is preparing q new attraction for
the Family Theatre, at Brandywine
Springs next week. and performances
will be given afternoon and n ght. The
company is making a decidedly favor
able impression. On the Fourth Of
July the Springs entertained the larg-
est crowd in its history and the num-
Der Of excursionists com 'ng here over
the Wilson line to visit the park is
increasing and there is seldom a day
when the park does not get from 1000
20 $500 visitors from Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
ATTRACTIONS At The PARKS
DOROTHY D. YOUNG TO SING.

Dorothy d. Young well-known con-
tralto soloist Of this city will sing
with the band at the concert at She'll
pot Park Sunday afternoon and even
ing. She will give several selections
and it IS expected that a large mum
Der OF her admirers will be present
to hear her. There will be a sacred
concert in the Family Theatre in
place OF the usual vaudeville. II has
been decided tc give another balloon
ascension at the park on July 10. The
Family Theatre will continue TO offer
an excellent program OF vaudeville af-
ternoon end evening
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
MANY TAKE RIVER TRIPS.

Wilson Line boats TO Philadelphia
and return are doing an immense
business. and hundreds Of persons are
taking advantage of the opportunity
10 make a trip on the river The
evening trips are particularly popular
The boats are now making eleven
trips each way each day
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
Hotel Normandie

Kentucky Ave Near tho Beach.
Elevator. private baths. superio- table.
Ocean view rooms An now metal beds
Near boardwalk churches. piers and depote.
Free bathing from hotel. Dancing. 81 up
daily. Special weekly.
J. HAMILTON.
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
Summer Resorts
ATLANTIC CITY
"ViIEa NOUa''

Ocean Ave. near Beach. ocean View
Rooms with running water and private
bath Reasonable rates Capacity goo.
MRS j. STOREY.
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
LOUELLA
Near Beach

Tennessee Avenue Near Beach.
Atlantic City. n. j.
Enlarged and rciurnishcd. Rooms with
private bath and running water. Moderate
rates. Bathing from hotel. 18th seeson-
J.. +. GROOGAN.
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
pERSONAI.

Mrs. George II Pote. OF Hillcrest.
and Mrs A. NJ. Crowding, Of this
city are spending the week end at
Haddon Hall. Atlantic City.
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
NEM RRAnY HOTSE

The Leading Middle Glass Hotel
Arkansas Ave. main thoroughiafe 20 heach
and Million Dollar Pier Large. cool por,hea,
omen surroundings, use Of baths with hot ana
cold water. New beds. Table has no equal.
White service Rates. si.5o up daily -
up weekly. Bathing from Hotel Booklet.
MRS COLNIN BRO
Evening journal., 1917-07-07
OSBORNE

Pacific and Arkansas Avenues
Elevator. hot and cold running water m
rooms Private baths Excellent table.
Bathing from house. Si.5o 20 $3.50 daily
so 90 $40 weekly. Cap 800 Orchestra Gar
age. Booklet. Meckley & Fetter.
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-09-16
FLORISTS BUSY.

There are very few human ac.
tiNliies which have not been af
fectcd by the Great War with MS
toll of life and supplies. Even
sce,lsmcn and florists have felt the
strain for many plants aud seed,
have come TO ms lrom Europe
From Holland, for example. vr
have received immense shipments
of tulips, hyacinths uarcissnses.
iriscs aud wind flowers Thi,
yenr partly as q measure of retail
iaton, partly a, a result of Ger
many's submarine crusade. llol.
land plans TO keep her hulhS az
home, forcing American florists IA
grow their own supply cor disap.
point customers. SOME bulbs. in
clhding hyaein,hS and tulips. have
almost constituted a Dutch mo.
nopoly aud there will be- markc
shortage of these during the pres
emf winter but cnierarisnne
houses have anticipated the eondi.
ton which confronts them. aud
are already advertising American
grown Roman hyaolnths, Chinese
sacred lilies, paper white mar
eissuscs. amarylliS. calla>. frceSlas
and lilies. To an extent this shows
how The war IS compelling initia.
uve; forcing trade out of the ac,
onstonled channels presenting on
portnnltles for an expansion of
American business.