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Evening journal., 1917-12-15
DOVER SENDS XMAS
EOXES TO SOLDIERS
Explosion Caused One Boy
10 Think Bomb Might
be Among Gifts
NO EXEMPTION
FOR KENT MAN

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Dec. t5.-Drs l.. A. n.
Bishop, Of Dover: ]. J. BcCollum, OF
Wyoming, and L. S. Conwell, Of Cam
den having been appointed by Gov
ernor Townsend to act for Kent county
as assistants in the examination OF
registrants in the selective draft, met
here yesterday and organized by elect
ing DR.. L. A. II. Bishop, president, and
Or. J. J. McCollum. secretary.
One of Kent cOunty's registrants, who
had been certified for service and to
whom notice was sent 30 appear here
next Tuesday. ready for entralnment on
Wednesday morning, claims to be an
Austrian. and asks exemption. His
registration card was looked up by the
Kent County Exemption Board, and IL
is found that he was born in New Cas-
tie. Del. which clearly shows linn to
be an American and subject 10 draft.
Dover Council. No. q. Jr. o. L. A. NJ,
yesterday sent to three Of their mem
bers, who ore soldiers, Christmas boxes
full of good things" The boxes We're
consigned to Captain Herbert NJ Jones
and Private James n. Thomas, at Camp
Mcclellan. Admission, Alabama, and TO
illNdtt ~ ulNNl L. itAg az 4Ahiahhof
Georgia.
~ An amusing incident in connection
with the sending OF Christmas boxes by
another fraternal order in Dover to
their members at Admission. has reached
here. Bugler Baxter and Corporal Nc
Matt, of Company C.. were each sent a
box, and on reeciiNng his. McN8tt car
ried it TO another tent, where shortly
afterwards an explosion occurred by
the bursting Of q canteen, which had
been put in stove by Private Steenberg.
Hearing the explosion and thinking lt
was McNatts box which contained a
bomb rather than Christmas Cheer. q"
Baxter threw his box away, fearing a
like explosion, but on the speedy return
Of McN9tt, with his box opened and
displaying the good things. Baxter ran
after his discarded box and opened It,,
finding the same amount Of good things
that McNatt had in his.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
JURY SAYS KILLEN
EEDED HIS LIFE
Pearson's Corner Merchant
Slashed Throat Yesterday
While Melancholy
HAD ATTEMPTED
TO MURDER WIFE
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Dec. i5.-Coroner Har-
rngtons investigation Of the death OF
Jacob r. Killen. merchant at Pearson's
Corner yesterday. revealed the fact
that killcn had committed suicide, and
that with premeditaiion. leaving a
mute reminder of his deed, possibly
written but a short time before the sui
eide. in the nature Of a letter or Will,
although not signed.
When killen was FIRST seen through
a window Of his store, he was lying
on q bed or couch, which he had In
the store room, as he lived alone. When
next seen by nelghbors who had been
called 10 investigate. he was on the
floor, evidently having rolled from the
couch as life left his body
The note found In the store by the
coroner and jury was as follows:
MY will and testament. Notify my
daughter 0t FELTON, at once My estate
is worth about 81 400 and / want il
equally divided between her and Les
ter my son. There is about $500
In bank and about $500 In cash in the
store IN the money drawer and the
credit slips are IN the little red box
Oh the bantam shelf. A woman has
done IL ALL Give the watch 10 Lester. ~
Kilien used a white handled razor to
commit the deed, and the depth Of the
wound would Indicate that he aimed
well Neighbors say that for O week
or more killen has been melancholy.
lie was advertsins his store and bust
ness for sale.
In 1902 Kiilen attempted TO murder his
wife and baby in a no of nsa~iiy. and
for this offense was imprisoned i'm the
Kent county Jail from October, 1902, TO
October, 1904
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
4. \. MILLER IS FIRST
PRESIDENT OF J. VANS

At a meeting in the Offices Of the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Traction
Company last night, the Jovian Order.
composed Of electrical workers of this
city, was formally organized with cleo
ton Of officers Addresses were made
by J. Paul Brown, G. ]. Schaffcr, VIII
liam ii. Hall and H. G.. Sheldon.
Tho officers Of the new organiza-
tion are: II. X. Miller, president
John Spann. vicc-president; 7. :. Tay-
lor. second yice-prcsident; A. D. Smith.
second vice-prcsidcnt; L. p. Moore,
treasurer.
The nominating committee was COM
posed Of: Robert : Glover. L. b. Hay
cock, L. ID. Moore. William Daunen-
hauer Thomas =. Taylor, A. 4. smith
and j. Paul Brown.
The Joyian Order is we'll known to
members Of The electrical industry as
a live-wire organization, being prac-
iically a Chamber of Commerce or RD-
tary Club OF the electrical industry Of
the city in which 70 is located.
The new organization is 10 meet
weekly for the discussion Of topics of
interest along the Inc Of work in which
they are engaged. The next meeting
will be followed with q banquet. foi
which "a cUmmiile ON entertainment
was appointed last night The order
starts or with membership of over
forty and promises rapid growth.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
asHnw nE MnNnERs.v

Lou Clayton and Sam White, two
marvellous eccentric dancers in 1.-THE
Show OF Wonders coming TO the
Playhouse, December 20. "a and %, have
some exceedingly new and novel
theories on the art of dancing. And
Judging from the success they have
achieved there must he some founda-
ton for their ideas. White and Clayton
a little Providence boy, and a Brooklyn
lad, have risen TO the ranks of Ameri-
cas- foremost eccentric dancers within
a comparatively brief space Of time.
Their work is So entirely different from
other teams in their line that the nov
city marks them as past masters the
moment tho audience sees their FIRST
dance. $50" remarks Mr.. Clayton, III
YOU aspire to be a dancer Just think of
your story and deliver it with certain
steps and movements of the body
You'll be surprised to find out how
quickly you will begin to be a good
dancer
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
MISS CORA A. RROADS TO
Be BRIDE OF F. c. Savage

Miss Cora Owen Rhoads. niece OF Mr..
and Mrs. Frank C. searle. Of No. 9i5
Jackson street, and Francis Grover
savage, also Of this city, VIII be. mar
ried at o'clock this evening. at the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. searle. The
Rev. Or. L. Franklin Smiley, pastor Of
West Presbyterian Church. viii per-
form the ceremony. A reception, to
which i25 guests have been invited, will
follow the wedding.
In the wedding party are the matron-
of-h0nor, Mrs. Arthur McGeOrge, her
self a recent bride, and two brides
maids, Miss Mabel Townsend, Of Wy
Oming. Pa, q cousin of the bride, and
Miss Elizabeth C.. Boyd of Wilmington.
Homer q. Jester Will he the best man.
The bride viii be given away by her
uncle. Frank C.. Searlc The double ring
cermony will be used. The rooms will
be charmingly decorated for the cere-
mOny and reception.
The beautiful gown to be worn by
the bride is of white duchess satin,
with pearl trimmings and train. Her
mod shly drapcd tulle veil viii be
caught with lilics-of-the-valley, and
she will carry shower bouquet OF
bride roses and lilics-of-the-valley. The
malron Of honor will wear her we'd
ding gown of white duchess satin, with
gold and silver lace trimmings, and
will carry a bouquet of pink roses and
ferns. Miss Townsend and Miss Boyd
have dainty frocks of pussy-willow
ianeta. blue and pink respectively
trimmed in silver lace They will carry
pink roses.
The bridal couple will leave for the
South on a wedding trip. and upon
their return will make their home at
No gl5 Jackson street.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
RIRTHnAY CELERRATION

Having celebaied his tvenly-nrst
hlfihday anniversary Thursday, George
NJ. Grier was given a surprise party by
a number Of his boy friends at his
home. IA West Thirteenth street The
hnxS had "a jolly time. with minstrel
performance. Walter ]. Bird and War
ZEN w G~ier being end men, the latter
also entertaining with ukulele, while
q N "a. penter gave piano selections
George received a lot of comic con-
gratulatory "telegrams,' in addition TO
a number Of nice presents. Others VINO
r~~i'c'rried. in addition to those mem
toned above. were George NJ Dorsey
ID. Harris Frazer. Grier r.. Baynum'
Donald " DannaRer. r. Everett Sidweil,
Melville Anderson, Wilbur Warrington
and Albert airier.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15

school spirit be shown in support Of
athletics, and urged all true juniors to
attend the basketball game Of the girls
team in the Friends School gym to-
night.
Nearly every member Of the junior
class was present last night, and there
was a fine assembly Of young men, so
that the maidens fair did not lack for
escorts home. 10 was strictly Family
affair, no one outside the class being
asked
Tho next stellar event 10 Junior an
nails will be the reception given by the
juniors to the outgoing class, which
graduates in January.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
Al nm GtiIiIICK.

"rhe Retreat Of the Germans" at
Cambrai the great French picture por-
iraying the British drive with the big
tanks, win feature the bin at the Gar
rick Theatre next week. Another big
feature viii be the rural comedy.
"Buckspoit Centre starring Felix
Rush, William Galpen end ten other
comedians. which will be produced
under the direction Of Rolfe and Mad
dock. Other acts booked for the week
include the Five MocLarcns. versatile
vaudcyillians; Fox and Ingram, musical
comedy stars; Miss Dong Fong Cue and
Harry Haw, children OF Confucius. in a
beautiful conception Of American songs
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
WILLIAM LOCKERMAN DEAD,

William Lockerman, aged 6s. died
at his home at Newport today. lIC
was member Of the Simpson NJ. h
Church. Funeral services will DE held
in the church on Sunday afternoon at
, o'clock.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
aInnT. TnOT!e

The holiday fare at the Playhouse
win be "Toot Tootw a now musical
comedy which will be offered by Henry
W. Savage, on Christmas with the per-
formances repeated Wednesday Decem-
Der 26. This will be the premiere for
foot Tootw as it will be offered here
for The nrst-tme upon any stage. The
company and production viii arrive
here from New York, and after the en-
gagement here win play in Baltimore,
Washington and Philadelphia previous
10 It's initial presentation in New York
where Il goes soon for q run.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
kAIsEn.pRIcE

Miss Mary Madeline Kaiser. Of
Georgetown, and Robert Emmett Price.
Of this city, were married by the Rev.
John J. Monaghan. Bishop Of Whining
ton, on November %.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
HAPPINESS"

Miss Laurette Taylor in brand new
comedy by j. Hartley Manners, called
"Happiness," will be a Christmas week
attraction at the Playhouse. Miss Tay-
lor will open her engagement at the
Playhouse on December %, and play
matinee and night on Saturday, Decen-
Der 20.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
nTIITTONTF CINJCS

The Bellefonie CiNics Club will meet
at o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, at
the home Of Mrs r. w. Rutan. This
is TO De q Christmas program after
noon.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15

Use the Want Ads to procure new
positions this coming week. Cooks,
Mattresses and domestic help viii be
readily procured through want ads.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Miss Amiela Sokalanski and Frank
Busynski. both Of this city, were mar
ried on November ii by the Rev. a.
OleXinski.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15

and dances; Margaret Dawson and Com
pany in The Test AL White and Miss
T. z. Young, in songs, dances and
patter; Sultan. the pretty pony, a treat
f0r the children.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
CARsnN.CnNnRICHT

Miss Maude II. Carson, Of Dover and
J. Denney Condright of Wyoming, were
married on December by the Rev. FL
wood W. Jones.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
RARRETT-MinnIN.

Miss Emma Barrett and h. Paul Mad
dux, both Of this city. were married
on December II by the Rev. J. Ros,
Stoncsifer.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
CZSytKOISkI

Miss sophie Czskolski and Michael
Kos both Of this city, We're married by
the Rcv. A. OleXinsk on November Z.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
AIANEI SIlI-I,IsIEa

Miss Frances Maneiski and Matusg
kiszka, both Of this city, were married
on November q. by the Rev. A. Olcx-
inski
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
RnGAI.s .sKI. .sICkIERDs.

Miss Mary Rogalsh and John Sick
ierds, both Of this city, were married on
November A by the Rev. A. OleXinsh-
Evening journal., 1917-12-15

See how many people arc asking for
Just the sort Of a position you have 20
ofor-you will never regret hiring tho
Want Ad kind. ADV.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
McVOY-FOSTER

Miss Mary McVos and John Foster.
both OF Harrington. were married on
November p, by the Rev. A. olexwiski.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15
today IN The THEATRES

AT THE PLAYHOUSE
Next attraction, Words and
Music" beginning Monday.
AT THE GARHuCk.
Vaudeville.
At THE VICTORIA.
"Hells Hinges. - (Photoplay)
AT THE QUEEN.
Reaching for the Moon. -
(Photoplay).
AT THE MAJESTIC.
"Bab's Matinee ldol.'-(Photo-
play.
AT THE SAVOY.
"The Tenth Case. lPhotoplay)
AT THE LYRIC.
Musical Comedy.
Evening journal., 1917-12-15

A very pleasing and delightful oc-
casion was the lrst party given jointly
by the A and r sections OF the Junior
class Of the Wilmington liisb School
held in the main corridors Of the llieh
school building last evening The les
iiviiy was in charge OF the following
members OF the Faculty Miss bdidiirr'
Miss Ramo, Miss Buckley and Miss Fitz-
water. Games and dancil5 were The
program provided a Nictrola furnishing
the music. AZ the close of the even
ing refreshments were served. During
this hour Chairman Betty, Of the y
section. made a rousing speech, urging
class aud school loyalty Each Junior
section has held a party this year. but
| this FIRST joint affair proved such a sue
cess that The \ chairman urged That
the two sections keep up their united
action until their senior year. Leo
lIarkins. chairman Of the b section,
seconded the idea. The A chairman
particularly recommended that the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
TOLD THE UNCENsoRED TRUTH

Sir Edward Carson Lord of the British navy is frank
in his acknowledgement that the situation with regard to
the submarine activity is serious 1t is new departure
in this ne anything but the truth being the usual rule
not only with England but all the allies, except France
which is confning her efforts fighting instead of inter-
viewing press agents. in order to give publicity to false
news Concealment does not help what has happened
and it does not prevent anything.
On the other hand the German assertion that British
commerce has been swept from the seas is shown to be
story made for home consumption only as the records
show vessels leaving British ports at the rate of $50 day.
and nearly many arriving This practice of msstatng
facts has caused the world to look upon any report
ing from the warning nations with distst and the result
is the truth is no longer accepted as such Wide open
publicity; the taking of the people into full confidence
and letting them know Of disaster just the same as vic
tory is the means of strengthening any government
cause and it hurts either 1t hoped the example
set by Sir Edward Carson will be followed by the heads
Of other departments, not only in England but in all the
other countries In this connection it might be stated
that the reports sent to this country as to treatment of
Americans in Germany, and all German acts connected
with American affairs that from English sources
are greatly distorted.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22

made ready at once. These blanks will
be sent to the attorneys in each county
representing the state land board with
detailed instructions as to the process
required for securing the loans.
1t is estimated by State Treasurer
Kay that about $1,500,000 of the rural
credit bonds will be sold the first year,
the money of which will be available
for the farmers
Immediate disposal of the short term
or five year bonds will be made by pur-
chase by the state treasurer with funds
Of the state industrial accident com
mission to the amount of $4,000.
The rural credits act provides that
10 per cent of the issue for one year
shall be returnable in five years, 10 per
cest in 10 years, and the remainder in
20 years. AS the short term bond is
not so salable as the long term, and
might not be sold at par, the treasurer
thought it advisable to purchase by the
state so that delay would be avoided
and the bonds held at par. The bonds
draw four per cent interest and the
loans are made to the farmers at five.
in order to see that the money loaned
to the farmers is spent as specified in
the loan act, two special agents will
have to be employed to travel over the
state as inspectors.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
Potatoes -Four Cents
Salmon Eighteen in
Portland Market

Portland, Or, Feb. 22.-Potatoes,
once known as the poor man s staple
food, were up TO the highest prices on
record in the Portland market today.
On account of great demand from
the east, the growers in some instances
received as high as 1925 to $40 per
GENITAL, an increase of ten to 10 cents
over previous high prices. This rate
was paid for the ''spuds'' in the fields
Purchasers are shipping potatoes to
Stockton, Cal in ordinary freight ears,
and packing them in refrigerator ears
there.
Hogs were up to record smashing
prices in the North Portland yards The
high price for the week was 1890, the
stiffest ever known here.
Although the Columbia river salmon
catch is unusually small, practically ell
the fish are going east. Packers offer
to pay almost any price demanded and
are willing to take salmon in any
quantities on account OF the east S de
mand. a short time ago salmon sold
in Portland at 10 to II cents per
pound. Now it costs Is cents.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
Owners Of Dogs
VIII Take Notice

In an article in Yesterday S journal,
it was incorrectly stated that Police
Judge Race was collecting dog licenses.
In fact Police Judge Race has nothing
to do with the enforcement of the dog
ordinance until after Il complaint has
been made and sworn to. The money
mentioned in yesterday s article re-
ferred to impounding fees, which are
two dollars for the first time a dog is
in the pound. Excerpts from the city
ordinance concerning dogs follow:
''lt shall be unlawful for any per
son to permit any dog to run loose
upon any thoroughfare, street, or pub
lie place within the limits of the city
of Salem
dogs will be empounded upon be-
ing found loose, and a fee of two dol
lars will be assessed upon the owner
for the first time that the dog is EN-
pounded, and for every subsequent
time, q fee of four dollars will be as
sessed.
"The penalty for the violation of
the provisions of this ordinance shall
be fine of not less than ten dollars,
or more than one hundred dollars, or
Jail sentence of not more than twenty
days"
The police department and street
commissioner Walter S. Low are deter
mined to enforce this law to the limit,
and it is hoped by them that all dog
owners will take notice and act.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
Story About KilgOre
Made of Whole Cloth

Ashland, Ore, Feb. 81, 1917.
To Whom it May Concern:
We, the undersigned certify that we
were present at the post mortem ex-
animation of the remains of the late
David Kilgore and participated in the
investigation OF the circumstances at
tending his death.
We find that death was due to or
ganic heart disease and that the bruis-
es Of his forehead and wrists were SUI
perficial and evidently due to a fall
just berore or at the time of his death,
also that there was no bone fractured,
or other injury that would have any
bearing upon his death,
c. B. Lamkin, mayor of Ashland, Or.
T. G.. Swedenberg, NJ D., chairman
board Of health.
w. ]. Moore, city attorney,
G. V. Atterbury, chief or police.
G. W. Banta, member of city council.
II. G. Stock, undertaken
II. A. Carnahan, pastor of Preshyter-
ian church.
f. d. Swingle, distant relative.
W. j. Douglass. pastor M. f. church.
L. y. Mowat, reporter Ashland Tid-
ings.
r. f. Lee Steiner, superintendent Ore
gon state hospital.
l.. +. Griffith, assistant superintend-
ent Oregon state hospital
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
TRY JOURNAL WANT ADS
CHApTER cLIN-

CHATTER Cl.lN.
After | left mother II thought over
all she had said l did not dare
dwell on the thought that she would
soon be gone, but kept my mind on
the other things, the wishes she had
expressed.
There flashed through my mind the
thought that had She know that
Clifford was in Chicago with Mabel
Horton at the time father died she
wouldn I feel so peaceful about my
future even though had lied. Then
great wave of thankfulness that she
knew none of the things which had
made my life unbearable came over me
She would die thinking me happy.
had Just fallen into deep sleep
when was wakened by Mandy ting
ging at my sleeve.
"Wake up Missy Mildred, wake up,
Ole Missis is worse.
] jumped out of bed and hnrriedly
put on my clothes. One glance al
mother told me Mandy was right, / told
her to call Elsie, then / ran out to the
stable and saddled our fleetest mare
and started for the doctor. We had no
night telephone service at the house
at that time. and / feared TO wait to
eall one of the boys.
| rode blindly, wildly. Mother
mustn't die, she mustn 'tln I kept say.
ing over and over. Fortunately.
found the doctor iii, Without dis
mounting told my errand, then
lashing poor tired Nell into run, ]
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22

That's right, cry it will do yea
good" he told me patting my head.
Two kilograms.
| soon recovered my self and ques-
toned him closely as to mothers con
dition. After he had told me that she
might linger for days, perhaps a week
or two, | asked him about wiring Cliff
ford.
presume your husband is busy
man. You might wait day or TIVE
reckon before sending for him.
After the doctor left went into the
library and wrote a telegram to Zona.
Poor child, to have her wedding trim
interrupted by such sad news. But she
was absolutely devoted to mother and
never would forgive Us did we rot send
Tor her as soon as We knew the danger.
For a few minutes / sat debating
whether / should also wire Clifford
Then taking another blank I wrote:
Mother dying, come at once, Mil
dred. Y Then / called a black boy and
sent him to the telegraph office with
them.
Zona / knew would come immediately.
Would Clifford9 / thought Of the time
when father left us, and trembled with
apprehension. Then / thought of his
evident respect for mother, and was
comforted.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22

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