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Evening journal., 1917-05-10
STABBED IN HEAD AFTER
THEIR DRINKING BOUT.

Leon Johnson, colorod, was fined
500 and costs and sentenced to serve
year Ia the workhouse by judge
Churchman in Municipal Court this
morning FOR assault and battery upon
John Purcell, also cOlOrcd
John appeared with his head and
face swathed I'm bandages lie testi-
fed that in a drinking bout in a
Glrard street house last night five
, head Of ua drank about quart and
pint OF whiskey and ! put the rest
| in my pocket, cause they'd had
] enough"
Then. he said. Johnson stabbed him
In the check. cutting two-and-half'
inch cash through tho flesh above the
gums.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
father and son
Die SERVING FRANCE
By the United Press.

Bv the United Press.
PARIS. April 15-(By MaiD
Lieutenant Edouard Rey. Sr., 90, ana
Poiiu Edouard Rey, Jr.. is. father and
SON. died together in the same battle
Official records have Just told the
story. The two Reys left wife ana
mother in a cottage in the village OF
Gaillard France, and marched away
together to fight the Germans
The elder Rey, more brilliant won
medals and promotions. His SON.
bowever was content to fight quietly
by his fathers side.
one day the task fell to the elder
Rey's section to bomb out German
machine gun which had held up the
progress Of the section. Father and
son advanced side by side as usual
Two bullets struck the father but dio
not stop him. A third struck MN Il N
the head and he fell dead just as an
other bullet mortally wounded MS
son. They died almost at the same
moment
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
PENNSY MAY NOT have
TO CALL Retired men

Unless conditions grow much more
acute than at present. It will not be
necessary 10 recall former employees
of the Pennsylvania railroad who
have been retired on the pension list.
Il was stated at the ofices Of the com.
pany this morning. In some cities a
ing taken preparatory to recalling
those able TO work, but here II is
stated. the names OF all such EN-.
ployes are at hand. and those avail.
able can be recalled In short time. 30
that no trouble will be experienced.
II Is not likely that many OF the re.
tired men would have 10 be recalled
| In any case.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
PATRIOTIC meeting
OF COLOREB Citizens
Adopt Resolution Suggest
ing Establishment Of Camp
TO Train Negro Officers
READY TO DO THEIR
BIT" SPEAKERS SAY

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, May 10.-A patriotic meet
ing of colored citizens OF Dover and
vicinity was held at Calvary Baptist
Church last evening.
Albert B. Rufin, chairman OF the
meeting, I'm stating the objects, de-
clared that no people in the United
states were more steadfast or loyal
than the Negro.
DR.. J. A. Sterrett, in speech. said
the Negro was thoroughly patriotic
and only wanted n suare deal I'm the
affairs Of the nation and that he ex-
pected to bestreated in this crisis i'm
the same manner as all other citi-
zens. regardless OF race.
DR.. W. c. Jason. president OF the
state College for ColOred Students.
offered a resolution asking that Della
wares representatives in Congress
use their influence TO have national
camp established for the training OF
Negro officers The resolution was
adopted.
A resolution was also adopted en-
dorsing the action OF colored men who
conferred with Governor Townsend
recently. relative to the attitude OF tho
cOlored people.
DR.. w. NJ. Henry emphasized the
fact that the Negro was not only viii
\ ing. but anxious to render 10 the Ma.
tion his services whenever and wher.
ever most needed, on the battlefield
or on the agricultural field. Other
speeches were made by Professors
Parker and Smith, Of State College
Samuel Harper. Of Dover. and Profes
sor r. w Gordy principal Of Capita
City public schools.
Samuel Molliston. an octogenarian
made some timely remarks relative t
how everyone could help by means
0f economy.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
20 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
NOW WORK ON FARMS

Twenty students OF the Whining
ton High School have been requisi-
toned as farm helpers and have en-
tered upon their duties on various
farms in the State. The assistance OF
the students Of this State toward the
production OF food, it is thought Will
be very vital work in service tc
the country. Among those who went
to farms yesterday was Joseph Fair
banks. who was sent to the farm Of
Daniel o. Hastings. at Dover. Mr.
Fairbanks has been elected perma-
nent president OF the Civics Club Of
the High School. and also a member
OF the board OF directors OF the
Alumni Association of the Civic Club
More boys from the High School are
lexpected to leave next week.
Governor Townsend's call for farm
service included the private as well
as public schools and students from
Friends and Salesianum schools are
expected 10 respond.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
CAMPFIRE Girls, PLAY.

The Lenni Lenape group or camp-
FIRE girls OF Second Baptist Church,
will give a play, entitled "Minnetoska's
Dream" in the chapel. on Friday
evening. A silver Offering will be
taken. Five other campfire groups
will take part In the entertainment.
they being the Algonquin and Hocoho,
Of Hagley Community House; the
nlinnehaha and Potowatomie. OF Scott
NJ e.: the Minqua, Of Newport; the
Hamewidel. OF Harrison street NJ. f.,
and the Witawentin. OF Silverbrook
M Il. The play will be repeated on
Nav II. at Scott NJ u. Church, and on
Nav "a, at Harrison Street NJ. e
Church.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
GERMANY WON'T
CALL OFF U-BOATS
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Continued From First Page.
like the Foreign Office declaration
German inability to understand Amer
icas position.
81 reere. exceedingly tho conf ct
between Germany and America the
socialist leader declared. President
Wtison's attitude Is incomprehenslble.
ais sndudgcncc toward England has
1een a. great as his harshness toward
Germany.
'.The German Government regards
lhe submarine warfare as a defense
against Englsnd's violation OF inters
national law which it cannot Withhold.
"Had President Wilson continued
his efforts for an understanding be-
tween the belligerents this awful muir
der OF their peoples would propapiy
nave been ended long ago.
"There Is no hatred visible among
he Germans against other people.
Since Karl Liebknechts imprison
ment Philip Scheidemann has come
TO the fore as one of the foremost
Socialist leaders in Germany He mas
been actively identified with the SO
cialist peace movement and was
prime agitator Of the Stockholm peace
conference.
The German government has re
Gently given recognition Of Scheide
mann's leadership of the radicals by
appointing him chairman Of the i'm
portant constitutional committee
which is charged with recommending
changes in Germany's governmental
system.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
WEEVIL MAKE WAR ON
EARLY BERRY CROP

BRIDGEVILLE, May 10-Straw-
berries will be badly damaged unless
the warm weather arrives soon. The
cold weather has brought out the
berry weevil. which has cut the buds
almost as fast as they formed.
Oliver A. Newton member OF the
State Board Of Agriculture, declares
that in his large berry fields the early
varieties are nearly ruined, but that
the late crops are as yet untouched.
George A. Hill, Coulter Messick,
George B. Graef and Harry p. Can
NON ALI owners Of extensive berry
fields united in declaring that the
nest has done great damage within
the last two or three days
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
DEFENDANT IN HOSPITAL.

Because Eliza Harris. colOred. who
was arrested some days ago on a
charge OF selling intoxicating liquor
without a license, was in a hospital.
the hearing Of the case in the NUM-
cipal Court this morning was con-
tinued until next Tuesday
The case was called yesterday. but
as Eliza was evidently suffering from
the effects OF drugs the hearing was
continued until today so that she
could recover. The State contended
yesterday that heroin was the cause
OF ELIAS bad condition but she said
Il was too much gin.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
RUNAWAY AUTOMOBILE
INJURIES TOWNSEND BOY

TOWNSEND, May lO.-William Tib-
bitt. Il years OF age, was run over and
seriously injuredNat Ginns Corner yes
terdav bv an automobile owned by Dr.
Dorsey w. Lewis, of Middletown. lib
btt and two companions of about his
own age were sitting on an abutment ol
a small bridge when DIR. Lewis, in max
ing the turn from the state highway
toward Townsend, lost control Of the
ear, through the breaking of the steering
gear. and run mp on the bank.
TiDbitt's companions saw the danger
in time to Jump from in front of the
car. but 1ibbitt was caught by it anC
run over. the car passing over the upper
part OF his body. lie was taken TO his
home. three miles distant, by DIR. Levi:
and is in critical condition.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
AT TIE OuEEN.

A few weeks ago Stuart Holmes was
seen in production at the Queen
Theatre In which he scored an i'm
mense success, in fact he gives one
OF the best portrayals seen in a long
time. The name of this picture is
"The Derelict," and will be shown
today only IN response to the big de-
mand for this photoplay Mr.. Holmes
is supported by Mary Martin. who has
the leading female role. Miss Martin
is Philadelphia girl. The film cen
ters about Teddy Brant. a man about
town. who weds Rose Hare MARY
Martini. charming debutante.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
BUY YOUR BOND"

Remember the Lusitania and
buy n bOnd.7
"YOur first patriotic duty-buy
n liberty bond now"
~Llberty loan, 1917
~FOr your country
"Buy bOnd.-
"'Tis rightly called the U-boat.
"For IL puts II up TO YOU.v
"GOd'S free ocean loan - buy
your bond"
Slight for or finance your cOun-
try-buy n bond"
-Buyers OF liberty bonds are de-
tenders OF their country"
~Preserve your country and your
saylngs-buy n bond"
"Where your treasure Is. there
also Is your heart-buy a liberty
bOnd.v
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
srPpORT ORDER on HARE.

Matthew J. Hare was directed by
Judge Churchman. in Municipal Court
this morning. TO contribute SO weekly
for the support of his three children.
He pleaded guilty. Mrs. Hare said
she had received no money for the
support OF the children for eight
weeks. They reside at Brandywine
Springs. and. she testified. she work
cd to support the children. She said
he earned from SIS to s24 weekly
and got drunk and threatened 10 kill
them.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
AT THE MAJESTIC.

George Beban. supported by VIOLA
Vale. his leading woman and the only
woman in the cast. viii be seen at the
Majestic today. today only. in "The
Bond Between" a paramount produc-
ton story which was written by Mr..
Beban himself. Vola Vale has the
part .of the girl detective and is said
TO give a clever portrayal. "In the
Bond Between" Mr. Beban is seen as
Papa Duval. Frenchman. living with
four cronies in a French restaurant
in New York City. Tomorrow Mar
garet Ellington, the celebrated stage
star. makes her screen debut in Sac,
rihce."
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
ISSUE room PROCLAMATION.

A proclamation urging food econ
omy, in compliance with q suggestion
received through the mail from Henry
A. Wise Wood. chairman OF tho con-
ference committee on national pre-
parednoss, has been posted BY Sheriff
Theodore w. Francis
you can render invaluable aid TO
the nation by emphasizing. through
the medium OF public proclamation.
the need OF food economy as urged by
President Wilson. and respectfully
suggest that you Immediately issue
such a proclamation along the lines
OF that which Is enclosed
"The daily waste OF food In the
United States Ia enormous" recite.
Mr.. Wood in his letter
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
MIR. MONTGOMERY TO SPEAK.

David C. Montgomery. Jr.. former
business man of Dover. and now engaged
in business at Marcus Hook. Pa. will lee
ture before the Mems Bible Class of
West Presbyterian Church at the church
on sunday afternoon. Mr.. Montgomery
il known throughout this section of the
country as a Bible student. and his lee
ture viii be on the theme, "The War in
the Light of Prophecy
The meeting viii be open to all men
of the city. II is one OF the series OF
lectures given by the "evcry member
present session" of the mems class.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
AT THE GARRICK.

Messrs. Kahl Walton and Henry,
who are appearing in a cabaret act
at the Garrick Theatre this week. are
real funny people. They are also
good singers, each having a splendid
voice. This makes a most interesting
combination. for the fun and music
are blended in such a fashion az TO
keep the entertainment at high pitch
all through the act. The trio is one
OF the livelIest seen at the Garrick
for some time, and their jokes. which
are brand new. are very amusing.
These three young men contribute 4
goodly share TO the comedy on the
bill
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
AT THE VICTORIA.

That Wilmington is imbued with
the genuine patriotic spirit was we'll
evidenced by the crowds who filled
the Victoria Theatre during the early
part OF the week to see Woman
hood" the glory OF the nation, also
shown today and during the remain
der OF the week. This weeks feature
at the Victoria is the free passage OF
all Boy Scouts in uniform today and
tomorrow if the boys are accompanied
by their parents. Not to see Woman
hood" is to miss one Of the best films
produced. and. above all. the best pa
triotic picture staged.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
PLAN MATINEE SEASON.

President Howard T. Wallace. of
the Delaware Horse Show Associa-
tion has appointed the following com
mittee to arrange classes for the mat.
inees: Carroll w Griffith. Dr. James
z. Mahaffy DR.. II. p Ewes, Joseph
r. Gould. and John C.. Boulder. They
wili act IN conjunction with the Off.
GERS Of The association who are: How
ara r. Wallace. president: s II.
Wilson. Jr secretary. and William G,
Dcymo. treasurer The matinee sea.
son opens Oh Memorial Day
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
RoBREp MILE HE sLEPr.

Levi Ruth. who was enjoying a nap il
an outbuilding along the Causeway last
night. awoke this morning to find hia
shoes which he wore when he lay down.
missing. Levi also missed Neil
O'Brien. who had been sharing his bed
with him. and he started a search. Neil
was found by the police with Levi's
shoes. however, and he vas arrested on
a charge Of larceny.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
ADJUTANT wIsEMAN VISITOR.

Adjutant and Mrs. Charles Wiseman,
who about ten years ago. we're in
charge of the local corps Of the Sal
yation Army. are visiting this city. To-
night they will conduct services both
at Fifth and Market streets and In the
hall OF the Salvation Army. Fourth
and King streets. The many friends
of the officers are cordially invited TO
attend these meetings.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
CONCERT AT Union

Miss Madeline Reed. a member OF
the Matinee Music Club of Philadel-
phia. and Of Grace Church choir. has
been engaged to sing at the annual
spring concert of the orchestra OF
Union NJ. r. Sunday school, to be held
in the church this evening.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
coloNEL pEAKYNE NOW BUSY

Lieutenant Colonel Herbert Dea-
1--WE. formerly OF New Castle. who
will command the Engineer Reserve
Regiment being recruited In Phlladel-
phia, arrived in that city yesterday to
take charge OF the organization OF the
formed for immediate service ia
unit as one of nine regiments being
France.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
AT MN SAYOY.

"Kick In" the attraction at the Sa-
voy Theatre. which played to full
houses Yesterday. will mark its last
showing today at this popular the
atre. "Kick In" IS film version of
the play that set all New York athrill
the play that made the reviewers hunt
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
JAILE pAs wIFE.sEArER.

FREDERICKSBURG Nd, May 10.-A
sensation was caused here when the
Rev. J. A. Strayer. retired minister,
was arrested on a charge of wife beat
ing, brought by his son. the Rev.
George Strayer, of Trafford Pa. The
accused was sentenced to 30 days In
Denton Jail by Magistrate Cox.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
MuzzLE YOUR DOGS

Mayor Price this morning signed the
ordinance empowering the 5. =. C. a. to
gather up ali dogs found running at
large without muzzles between May and
October. The law is now being en-.
forced.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
Attractions at the Theatres

for synonyms for absorbing cngross
ing and captivating and which has
proven to be a sensational success
both in this country and abroad with
William COurtenay and Mollic King
as "Chick" and MOLLY Hewes' and
Susanne VILLA as Myrtle" Kick In"
is tense, dramatic action all the way.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
woMEN's SOCIALIST MEETING.

The Women's Socialist Committee
will hold their weekly meeting tins
evening at No. 702 Market street.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
"JOAN THE WOMAN TO
BE AT THE QUEEN.

I.
What Is said to be the first success
ful attempt TO synchronize long pic
ture production with a musical score
has been accomplished by William
Furst, composer of the lyric accom-
paniment to Joan the Woman" This
picture, which is i'm eleven reels and
takes about two and one-half hours for
exhibition, will be shown at the Queen
Theatre for four days, beginning May
IA. showing twice daily. Miss Geral-
dine Farrar. noted American prima
donna. is the star, appearing in the
role of Joan or Arc.
This is not the first time Mr.. Furst
has prepared music score for a big
Joan of Arc production. as it was he
who composed the music for the Joan
OF Arc pageant I'm the Harvard Sta
/, dium in 1907. when Charles Frohman
there presented Maude Adams as the
immortal Maid Of Orleans.
When Miss Farrar was in Holly
wood, Cal, last summer appearing as
Joan Of Arc before the camera. Mr.
Furst at the same time was working
on the music score for the production.
An incident Of interest in this connec-
! tlon IS tndl Wheh MT. DeNliie Cdho
to New York and first showed Joan
the Woman" privately to friends. he
remarked when they congratulated
him. Il am glad you. are delighted,
but wait until you see it at the same
time you hear Mr.. Furst's score" It
was word OF prophecy more than
realized at tie public exhibition. Louis
Maurice. who conducted the orchestra
at the 44th Street Theatre, New York
will direct the music here.
Evening journal., 1917-05-10
German DESTROYERS
AVOID NAVAL Clash

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nounced the capture Of a number Of
prisoners.
Despite the apparent deadlock at
Bullecourt, the British commander re-
ported success and gains by his
forces, in tho face OF tremendous
losses inflicted on the Germans in
their repeated efforts to counter-at-
tack and shake the British grip.
To the cast Of Grecourt Haig re-
ported further advance.
By The United Press.
PETROGRAD. May 10.-Resumption
Of artillery firing over nearly the en-
tire Russian front was reported in
todays official statement The fire
was especially hot in the Dvina re-
/ gion. Near Zlotchoff a German attach
failed, with heavy losses to the en-
emy, the War Oflce said
BY The United Press.
PARIS, May 10-More gains by Gen
eral Nivelles French troops in re
pulsing an attack in the region o
( Chovreux and widening Of tn,
French wedge on the German lines
across the northern slope Of thu
plateau Of Vauclerc. we're detailed II
! today's official statement
By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. May 1O.-One hun
dred and twenty-seyen Americans
taken from ships. are reported TO bV
held prisoners by Germany. This de-
veloped from a State Department an.
nouncement today, whereas It had
been generally believed the last o.
Germanys American prisoners were
freed when the Yarrowdal men quit
The women OF the American legation
alta Berne. have formed an organiza
tiOn TO assist the prisoners.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21

that since no emergency existed. the rail-
roads were entitled to no advance what
ever.
Frank Lyon questioned the right OF the
commission to grant a blanket increase
In rates to all railroads and argued that
Jurisdiction f. vested in Congress alone.
The organizations represented at the
hearing. and the men who represented
them were: II. c. Barolow, National In
dustrial Traffic League; w. II. Chandler,
Boston Chamber of Copmerce; J. {. LIN
coin, Merchants Association. of New
York; w. ]. Tompkins a number Of salt
manufacturers; ]. S. Burchmore, Illinois
Cement Manufacturers" Associations
George d. S. williams. New York Con-
solidated Coal Corporation; r. L Welsh,
Western Petroleum Rehners' Association;
A. ]. T. Moore, Southern Yellow Pine As
ISOLATION; Benjamin c. Marsh. Commit
tee on Valuation of Railroads; W. z.
Kamb, California Fruit Growers and
Walnut Growers Associations w b.
Elm, Washington and Oregon Lumber
Associations: A. NJ. Fisher, Washington
Chamber of Commerce: @. NJ, Freer.
Ohio Shippers Association: William P.
Trickett, Minneapolis Trafac Association,
and W. J. Sheridan. Baltimore Chamber
OF Commerce.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
SORRY HE Is CITIZEN;
DISAPPROVES OF WAR

Uncle Sam should be at war with
Great Britain and not with Germany"
was the statement made yesterday at
the Department Of Justice BY Clarence p.
Thorne. aged A.. rs West 1O6th street.
New York.
Il do not wish to be citizen OF such
n country" said the man. who was in
sistent that he be admitted to the pres
ence OF Attorney General Gregory. II
wish to torswear my allegiance to tbs
United states and leave this country for
Argentina
Thorne was taken into custody by De-
tectivs Sergts. Springman and Hughlet
from police headquarters and sent to the
Washington Asylum Hospital for obser-
walton
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
TYLER School GIVES
VILLAGE POSTOFFICE'
Children Score Hit in Play at Patriotic
Meeting.

The largest assembIsge Of juvenile tai
ent to perform In a public school this
season was present last night at the
Eastern High School under the auspices
OF the Crsnch-Tyler Home and School
Association.
Miss Evelyn croggon presented forty
p~-s'- - ths Tyler School In one chorus.
The afalr was semi-mIlitary as the
G Nnd the uniform OF the army and
navy were conspicuous
The Business High School orchestra fur
nished the music. A one-act play. "At
the Village Postof1cf was acted.
The presentation Of the eolors to Miss
Columbia, played by Marion Frisbie, by
thres marines IN uniform. was the hit
OF the evening. Yeoman n. L. Thomp-
son. Y. S. N. spoke on recruiting. Rosa
codelis. little Italian girl. sang a solo
v'"h he audience. forced her 70 re-
peat many times.
Gitor.um Of the school was fillei
20 ove-iowing Children who took part
a. the play were. Pearl Edward, Mar
Earet August. Pearl Taylor. Zelda Rob-
ertson, Elizabeth Baily, Mildred Thomp-
son. Pauline Cannon. Mildred Gruver,
FowTp' Carrick. Anna Ansberry, Hugh
Moffett, Albert Thompson. Burns, Nor
wood Eaton. Ola Davis. Cecilia Licorans,
Elizabeth Moran. Seymour Hall. Edwin
Mckenzie. Henry Kuhn, VIM. Murdock,
Charles Mudd.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
Freight RATE INCREASE
Fought BY SHIPPERS
Washington Chamber Of Commerce
Files Protest at |. c. c. Hearing.

American shippers yesterday launched
a vigorous protest against an approxi-
mate Increase of IS per cent in railroad
freight rates at a hearing before the In
terstate Commerce Commission.
A. NJ. Fisher. of the Washington Cham
bcr OF Commerce. spoke for the local
shippers, and while his arguments were
not intended to show that the railroads
did not need the increase. he maintained
specific increase would be fairer for
both road and shipper.
He contended his plan would increase
the revenues from S20O. 900, 900 to possibly
Sj9.o0O.0OO annually, whereas the 10 per
cent plan would increase the revenues
from $500, 10000 to $4,000 900 annually.
Clifford T. Thorne, representing the Ma
uonal Shippers Conference, contended
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
Rheumatism Has Never Been
Cured by Liniments or Lotions,
and Never Will Be.

You never knew Of Rheumatism
that most painful source OF suffering
being cured by lIniments. lotions. or
other external applications. And you
will never see anything but temporary
relief afforded by such makeshifts.
But why be satisfied with tempo
rary relief from the pangs Of pain
which are sure to return with in
creased severity. when there is per-
manent relief within your reach
Science has proven that Rheumat tism
Is q disordered condition Of the blood.
How then, can satisfactory results be