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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-16
CHANGE NOTION
ABOUT CAlOMEL:
NOW DELIGHTFUL
Old-styie Calomel Gives Place to the
New De.Nauseated Variety Known
as "Calotabs."


as "Calotnbs.'
With all of the liver cleansing and
system purifying qualities of the old
style calonel, but robbed OF its sick
entng, gripping and dangerous effects.
Calotabs is destined to become the
most popular as we'll as the most use
ful OF all home remedies. For bill
lousnes, constipation and indigestion
1t is absolutely indispensable. for
nothing but calomel will straighten
out disordered liver
II you have tried Calotabs, the de-
nauseated calomel tablets. you know
how easy 1t is 10 take One tablet
at bedtime with swallow of
water-no taste. no gripping, no nau-
sea. Next morning your liver is active,
your system purified. and you are
feeling fine, with a hearty appetite.
Eat what you please---no danger.
Genuine Calotahs are never sold In
bulk. Ask for the original, sealed
package containing twenty doses
price thirtyfive cents. II you are no,
thoroughly delighted your druggist is
authorized to refund your money
Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-16
Badly Hurt In Runaway.

stanton, Va. Aug. Isl. Frank
Clemmer. OF Middlebrook, suffered
serious injuries in a runaway which
occurred about two o'clock yesterday
afternoon. When brought to the
Kings Daughters hospital for treat
ment, 1t was learned that he had sus
tanned broken jaw bone. a fractured
nose. and number of painful bruises
about the head and body.
Up to II o'clock last night, three
doctors were in consultation as to his
condition. and although he was re-
ported to be resting comfortably at
that time. II was said that his 'injur-
les were Of an extremely serious ma
ture
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-16
HAS BEEN DANvTLLES
MAYOR QUARTER CENTURY

DanvtIie. Va. Aug. i5.-Capt Harry
Wooding today celebrated his twenty
ffth university as mayor Of the city
OF Danville. the confederate soldier
having rounded out term OF conse-
cutive service. lasting a quarter OF a
century. Captain Wooding. who
fought through the war in cavalry is
the winner of ten political campaigns.
He has faced opposition many times.
but has always triumphed. Although
we'll on in years, he is hale and hearty
and rarely misses presiding over the
daily session of the police court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-16
A YOUNG LADY AT
Hal FLOODS HOUSE,

Washington, y. c.. Aug 1s.-An-
Their baby, this time a girl, has come
10 the household OF Congressman and
Mrs Hal D. Flood, OF Virginia. The
young lady. who is to be named Ella
Faulkner Flood, after the congress
mans mother, weighs eight pounds.
Mrs. Flood, who was n Miss Portner
before her marriage four years ago.
and her young daughter are doing
we'll
The Floods have a son Boiling
Byrd Flood, two years and three
months old.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-16
LUTHERAN SYNOD
MEETS AT wyTHEyILLE

Roanoke, Va, Aug. 15.--At wythe-
Vile the Lutheran Synod OF Southwest
Virginia began its seventy sixth an
nual session in Holy Trinity church
last night, with Rev. J. Luther seiber,
OF Roanoke. presiding. A number Of
speakers Of national prominence IN
the church are on the program which
takes the form Of a celebration OF the
four hundredth anniversary of Protes-
tantisr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-16

ty commissioners of Frederick and
Carroll counties. The Carroll county
officials paid $500 for four miles OF
the road in that county. The com :
pany presented three miles OF the road
In this county to the local commits
sioners
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-16
BIG PREPARATIONS MAKING
FOR ARMY AT NEWPORT NEWS

Newport News, Va. Aus. I5.-vorl
Of building military cantonments. ca
pa bic OF housing 10000 men, ha
been begun. The cantonments ar.
located Just to the southeast of tn,
city and are within 1--WE minutes ca
ride OF the heart of the town
Fabulous wages are being paid b.
the contractors. and local bushes.
men are finding It very difficult to re
"a Ain their Ia borers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-16
Wins Promotion.

fredericksburg, Va. Aug. 15.-Ben-
yamIn Bowering, son of Professor A
o. towering, of this city. who early
Ia June was appointed second lieu
.s,n In the United States coast ar.
nrst Lieutenant in the same line of ser.
wee Lieutenant Bowering is now sta.
TONED at Fort Mott, ". J.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-16
British Casualties Heavy.

London. Aug. l5.-Reports OF Brit.
ish casualties during the first two
weeks of August total. 2l,722 officers
and men. They are divided as fol-
lows
Killed and died of wounds: on
GERS, 223; private and non-commis
stoned officers, i424: wounded or
missing. officers. 1921; men, 1924
Total 21.T22.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-16
Blue Ridge Springs

Away up In the Blue Ridge noun
tains Delightful summer climate
No flies nor mosquitoes. The home
OF the Ceiebra'ed Dyspepsia water.
Special rates for June. Write for
booklet b. ELLISON. Blue Ridge
Springs, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-16
Home Guard for Bristol.

I BrIstol Va, Aug. 15-Mayor
George NJ, Warren has called for a
meeting Of citizens of Bristol, Va, to
be held in the city hall next Monday
night, when steps are to be taken to
organize home guard for service
here while the militiamen are engag-
ed in the war. The mayor anticipates
a large attendance and to this end
is widely Advertising the meeting The
mayor is acting in accordance with
orders from Governor Stuart, OF Vir-
ginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-16

ton to be associated with the train.
ing camp activity commission. which
is to aid in providing recreation for
men in camps and cantonments OF the
army
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-16
WOOD GOES TO WIDER
FIELD OF USEFULNESS

Lyncnourg, Va, Aug. 15.-Frank C.
LOU uirector OF playground work
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-16
Three roll.Gate. Removed

Three 1OH-Gntee Removed.
Frederick. Va. Aug 15-Three toll
gates were renoved~Mondsy when tn e
New Windsor Turnpike company
turned its buildings over to the coun-
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
B. & 0. WILL WORK WOMEN
IF The MEN Co TO WAR

BALTIMORE. April 26.-Women
may soon be employed by the Balti-
more & Ohio railroad as car inspect
ors, crossing guards, cleaners and the
like, to take the place OF men in
these positions who have already en-
tered the army or navy, or who may
be called to serve through the selec.
tive draft.
A circular has been sent out by the
Baltimore & Ohio executive authori-
ties authorizing the employment OF
women for all positions which women
can fill when men are called to the
country's service. The women. the
circular states. are 10 be paid the
same wages as the men.
While this order. for the present
affects only clerical positions, there is
but little doubt that It will affect
other positions in the event that the
selectiye draft measure is adopted by
Congress.
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
Want WAR GARDEN APPEAL
read IN The CHURCHES

At the requestof the Woman's Ma
tional Defense Committee of Delaware
and with the support Of Mayor Price
the Community Garden Committee
asked that the following appeal be
read in every church at the morning
service and in the Sunday schools next
Sunday:
"If you have space and no gardens
will you plant one?
IF you already have a garden and
can add to it, will you do so?
IF you have vacant land which can
be cultivated. will you donate it for
public use, subject to proper restric-
tions?
"If YOU have no available space
will you cultivate a garden if the
land IS provided?
IF you have employees who are
willing to cultivate land furnished TO
them. will you so far as possible give
Them leisure time for that purpose
IF you have available land Tor
public use or desire to use such land
If provided, will you send your name
IN Mrs w. c. Spruance. vice-chalr-
man of Community Garden Committee
of the Woman's Defense Lacquer
On Sunday the appeals were read
in the churches at ArdmOre, Oakmont
and some other towns in Pennsyl-
Vania
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
WILL SEND BADGES
TO BATTLE FRONTS
Gifts Of Nathan Miller Viii
Go TO Soldiers
in France
Mr.. GOETZ PRESENTS
1000 POSTERETTES

Wilmington red, white and blue
badges will be worn on the British
and French battle fronts in Franct
end Flanders in a short time.
At the meeting OF the Wilmington
Defense Committee last evening,
George Carter, secretary, announced
that Nathan Miller, president Of the
Miller Brothers Company, had given
to the committee two thousand red,
white and blue badges for distribu-
tion. Immediately after the meeting
of the executive committee had ad-
journed a substantial portion OF the
badges was handed to the members TO
be given out to their friends.
Among those who received them
was DR.. William c. speakman, chair
man OF the subcommittee on den
tistry. DR.. speakman served for many
months with the American Ambu-
lance Corps in France. AS soon as
he received his allotment of the badges
he said:
Il will send these off at once to
the American Ambulance Corps for
distribution"
If you are going TO do that the
secretary replied, take another hand
ful and send them along wi h the re-
quest 10 the American Ambulance
Corps 10 forward them to the Brit
ish and French soldiers. so the VIII
mington Defense Committee may have
the distinction Of sending the Ameri-
can cOlors into the trenches
Glad to do it," the doctor replied
and he went away from the Munich
pal Building with liberal supply for
such a purpose.
NJ Her Brothers also announced to-
day that they wtuld present flag
badge to every school child Of VIII
mington who calls at the store. Ninth
and King streets. between $50 a. m.
and $50 p. m. tomorrow.
Max Goe 2. editor and owner Of the
LOkal Anzeiger. presented TO the
committee for the use of the officers,
1000 American flag posterettes. II s
ac ion was heartily apEauded. partic-
ularly in view Of the fact that Mr..
Goetz edits the only German-Ameri-
can newspaper published in Delaware.
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
HAVE HOSPITAL NOW
FOR EMERGENCIES
Supplies and Equipment for
Red Cross Unit in Old
Court House
ONE HUNDRED BEDS
READY IN AN HOUR

At an executive committee meeting
of the Delaware Chap.er of the Red
Cross. at the Hotel DUPONT on Mon
day the Military Relief Committee.
Mrs. Willard Hall Porter, chairman.
reported that the emergency unit Will
soon be in readiness. This unit is
prepared in case OF a disaster such as
happened at Eddys;one. 1t includes
every necessary equipment for 100
beds The equipment and beds will
be stored by the Delaware Hospital
until needed. All the bandages. etc,
will be sterilized and packed ready for
instant use. In case OF disaster, the
hundred beds can be installed in the
old Court House, which has been Of
fered for the purpose. The emergency
hospital can thus be created in an
hour or so. All the material is pack
ed ready for transportation to the
Court House.
The committee has also taken up
with Delaware College the formation
Of an ambulance corps, to be used in
conjunction with such an emergency
hospital.
It was reported by the Military Re
lief Committee that $4,000 so far has
been expended. and that it will be
necessary to raise more funds.
Mrs. Henry B. Thompson suggested
the possible use Of ten hospital beds
and a portable hospitable or tent for
segregation OF infantile paralysis, il
an epidemic should break out again
in Wilmington. II is the duty OF the
Red Cross under its charter to give
help in case OF pestilence. and this
plan will be further discussed
! Il was decided that only those com
mittees OF the Defense League work
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
BY the United Press

WASHINGTON, April 2s.-state
and Navy Department officials today
continued to withhold the facts Of
their message from the London En-
bassy oireumstantially reporting the
American liner Monsoia's supposed
sinking Of a German U-boat.
They took the position that they
would not reveal the facts in a case
where doubt existed as It exists In
this case.
This Is similar to the British sys-
tenn, whore submarines are not listed
as destroyed unless the proof Is POSI-
tive.
Officials Thought" the destruction
Of the submarine was probably true,p
but without absolute confirmation de-
cided It was better not to make any
announcement.
Considerable skeptlcism was mani
Tested here today as 10 the ability OF
observing such hit" at this dis
tance. Instances are rare. it was said
when it could be established that a
single shot, fired at a target the small
size OF a submarine periscope. regis
tered a hit.
The story told by Captain Rice. and
confirmed by the Navy Lieutenant to-
day, however. aroused enthusiasm
among members OF the American col
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
BOYS DARE death
TO ESCAPE Police
Suspected Of Robbery They
Dash Into Quick Mire
and Have Narrow
Escape
ONE NOW SUFFERS
FROM PNEUMONIA

Michael Galeski, aged l3 years, of No.
los Logan street, is at the Delaware
Hospital, suffering from pneumonia as
the result of wading into the marshes
along the Causeway late yesterday af-
ternoon in an effort to escape Motorcycle
Officer LeFashion, who had arrested him
and Bolly smilkay, aged 10 years. The
stricken boy was renewed to the hos
pital from the police station last night
but efforts to learn something about the
boys condition at the hospital today
failed Attendants at the hospital said
they did not know anything about the
boys condition. the attending physician
not being there at the time
Galeski and his companion were az.
rested along the causeway on suspicion
that they had robbed the bungalow OF
John Nalther last week. While Officer
Lefashion was waiting for the patrol
to arrive to remove the boys to the po.
lice station. they bolted, the officer Civ.
ing chase The boys ran into the marsh
aud were soon up to their waists in the
muddy water.
reached the scene and the officers
started after the lads.
In the meantime the BOYS had
struck some quick mire and into this
they sank. Realizing the boys posi-
tions the police secured planks and
on these they started out over the
marsh for the boys. who were then
helpless. Patrolman Hawke, who was
in the party. reached the boys first
and it required hard work on his par.
to pull them from the soft mud into
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
IS
CERTAIN TOPASS
House SATURDAY
Foes of Wilson Bill Will
Close Verbal Argument
Tomorrow
SENATE ALSO DECIDES
TO Vote ON SATURDAY
BY ]. P. Y0DER.
United Press staff Correspondent.

UulLeQ EAtoS 0ldh NOilOoPVAucuNs
WASHINGTON, April a6.-The House
will act on the great army bill on Satur-
day. Conscription seems certain to win.
The long drawn out debate on the
question of raising 100000 men by
draft or volunteering will end tonight
This was decided today by unanimous
consent, Immediately the House con-
vened.
BY agreement the House is 10 con-
tinue to talk as long as il can stand Il
today and this evening. Then Chairman
Dent, of the military committee. who
opposes the Presidents draft plan, and
representative Kahn, California. rank
ing Republican member OF the same
committee, who is leading the Presi-
dents fight will make concluding ar
guments. The action is expected 10
speed the Senate which started its
fifth day Of talk today. The
Senate will vote on Saturday.
The House action speeded the Sen
ate. Shortly after the unanimous con-
sent agreement was reached in the
House, the Senate acted similarly.
agreeing to vote some time before mid
night Saturday.
9s matters now stand the bill
should be a law some time next week,
whereupon the War Department will
at once start work on filling up pres
ent gaps. and registering youths for a
conscription call within two or three
months.
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
TO ALL PATRIOTIC CITIZENS

Former Chancellor John R. Nicholson, chairman of
the Wilmington National Defense Committee has called
meeting of the general committee to be held in the old
City Hall, Market street, Sixth street. tomorrow
friday evening, at o'clock 1t is his desire that each
member of that large general committee shall be present.
the meeting will be both important and interesting.
At the meeting of the executive committee, held last
evening, the former Chancellor expressed earnest de-
sire to enlarge the membership of the General Defense
Committee. He authorized the announcement that all
who wish to enroll members will be welcomed to-
evening" and also that each who already is
member will confer favor if he will nominate friends
and acquantances for election to membership II IS the
plan add hundreds of patriotic citizens to the commit
in order that its influence and work may be extended
without further delay.
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
STEAL American FLAGS
FROM AUTOMOBILES

Flag thieves are causing much an
noyance in Wilmington and especial
ly to automobile owners. Numerous
complaints have been made of flags
being stolen from machines and teams
Two flags were stolen last night from
the car Of Mrs. NJ. s. Draine, of the
northwest corner Of Twenty-third and
Tatnall streets. The car was parked
in front of the Christian Science
Church on Van Buren, street when
the flags were stolen. 1t is especial
ly annoying to those persons who
want to show their patriotism to have
flags stolen in this manner. The po-
lice it is understood are making an
effort to run down the petty thieves.
Evening journal., 1917-04-26

then talked with Secretary Lansing.
Root would no. discuss in any way
the commissions plans-in fact
would say nothing whatever as to his
connection with It, prefe-ring TO let
Secretary Lansing make any an
nOuncements to the public.
The full personnel of the commits
sion. which in addition TO Root is to
include railroad experts. financial
authorities and two or three other
prominent representatives, OF Amer
ica's business and scientific life will
be announced soon.
Realizing that the need of immedi-
ately exerting assistance of all kinds
10 the Russian Government it is the
purpose OF the President TO send the
commission abroad as quickly as the
business affairs OF the members can
be settled.
However. the same secrecy as to
details Of leaving and route will be
maintained as was practiced concern
ing the French and British Commits
sions sent here
Roots selection and his acceptance
was taken as the final sign OF a COM
plete American political unity during
the war.
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
@BILL, TINsMAN HAPPY TODAY.

bill" Tinsman, OF Richardson Park,
was a happy man yesterday when he
was notified of his appointment as
constable-at-large by Governor Town
send He has his bond ready for ap-
proval by the Levy Court. In ad-
dition, it was learned today that Con-
stable Tinsman had become bondsman
for Fleming Layton. newly-appointed
constable OF Christiana hundred.
Constable "Bilr' has established his
main Office with Magistrate Barnet
Gluckman. No. 9l5 Market street. He
also has a sub-ofiice at the Office of
Magistrate Cloud at Oak Grove.
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
CHILD WELFARE LECTURE.

Hastings II. Hart, head OF the Child
Welfare Bureau of the Russell Sage
Foundation, of New York, will speak in
the New Century Club Building tonight
ON Juvcnile Court Work." The address
will be free to the public. and the desire
of those who are instrumental in secur-
ing his services is that Wilmington will
assure him an audience fitting the high
position he holds and his knowledge of
the work of which he has made long
and careful study.
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
JUVENILE COURT WORK.

Among the cases heard by Judge vii
liam =. Prckett in Juvenile Court yes
terdav was that of three boys charged
with playing crap in one of the public
parks. They were placed on probation.
Two boys charged with malicious
mischief. were placed on probation aud
will have to pay the costs of the case.
Three dependent boys. ranging m age
from $ 10 - years were before the
Judge. two being placed in the Home for
Frirndless aud Destitute Children and
the other allowed to return homo.
The case of "a young girl charged with
disordcrly conduct in a store. was con-
tinued for one month 90 permit obscr-
,atior Of the girl and her accusers.
\ l2-vear-old boy. charged with
''hoppng" trolley cars ON the "blind'
side. was placed On probation and or
dercd to pay the costs Of the case.
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
Citizens TO DISCUSS
new paving Bill

LAUREL. Del, April ga special
election will be held here SATURDAY
MAY >. for the purpose OF voting upon
the question of borrowing SSS,OOV
with which to erect a new school
building.
The election promises to be splr
tied one. there being many opposed 10
Increasing the taxes, when as they
claim. the old buildings can be maae
adequate at a very small cost Inc
vote will be on a tax basis or one
vote for every dollar taxes paid.
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
ARMY GOES INTO KHAKI

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April 20
Bv official order yesterday the Ameri-
ran army went into service uniforms
M field khaki and olive drab for the
period of the war. Full dress uni
forms with their wealth of gold lace
will be seen only at White House
ceremonies, at occasions specially
designated. 1t is the custom Of arm
Ies to put aside full dress uniforms
N war time.
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
DIR. EYES STATE VETERINARIAN.

DR.. II. P. Ewes. of this city, was
congratulated by many friends today
on his appointment as State veterin-
arian. The appointment was made and
announced yesterday by Governor
Townsend at Dover. DR.. Ewes is
well-known as a horseman as we'll as
a veterinarian.
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
nv the United Press

LONDON, April 26-Whether the
American armed liner Mongolia sunk
German submarine April 10 rested
today upon belief Of her captain and
the navy lieutenant in charge Of her
gun Grew that from a point a thous-
and yards distant they had seen
pieces Of the U-boats perlsoope fly
into the air and afterwards observed
oil on the surface Of the water.
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
ROOT WILL HEAD
Commission TO
Assist RUSSIA
Appointment Regarded as
Sign of Political Unity
During the War
full PERSONNEL TO
Be Announced Later
By The United Press.
WASHINGTON April 26.-Elihu
Root. former Secretary OF State. to-

day accepted the
craftsmanship of
the American
c o m m is sio II
which is going
to Russia.
Root confer
red with Presi
dent Wilson to-
day for an hour
as to the pur-
poses of the
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
80 EXCUSE FOR HIGH PRICES;

80 EXCUSE FOR HIGH PRICES;
MUNICIPAL MARKETS RECOMMENDED
by The Uatod Press.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The first Congressionaly author
zed and pa price probe result OF
ing prices throughout the nation reported today
The reached that "there is no just ground
for such high prices products demanded of the
consumer this time"
The report urgent need in this coun-
try for comprehensive marketing machinery
wach VIII put producing communities in trad
ing relations and make possible sending of
pershabe products the point OF production to
point Of use"
Municipal wholesale markets are recommended.
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
BY the United Press

IV TIC VTTVEU FTCoH
NEW YORK, April 26.-The Inter.
national Mercantile Marine today had
received no report Of the sinking Of a
submarine by It's freIshter Mongolia.
The Mongola's commander formally
eabled his safe arrival without hint Of
an unusual incident on the voyage.
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
wILL IOAN POSTAL savings no FARMERs.

BY Tho United Press.
WASHINGTON, April 2s--To aid the farmers Of the ma
meeting situation the government today took
steps appoxmatng 500 600 ooo into the
reach The action announcement by 'he Treasury
Department that all postal deposits Oin be made i'm
nedlately available for loans farmers.
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
ToDAy,S TEMPERATURFS.

(At The Evening Journal Odice)
500 4. M. IS 1901 p. NJ. 30
1000 4. NJ. As l.30 p. NJ. 80