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Evening journal., 1917-05-21
REGULARS AND Guard
GET MORE RECRUITS
Youths Join the ColorS TX
pecting Service in the
Trenches
FLEET ALSO GETS
TWO NEW FIGHTERS

WITH the prospects OF the National
Guard being sent TO Europe for ser
vice, officers OF the Delaware guard
expect lively recruiting for the SER
vice from now on. More than seven
hundred men are needed to bring the
battallons up to maximum war
strength Of $50 men to a company.
The Delaware troops are anxiously
awaiting the time when they will get
into camp. Tho men are well hard
ened TO military life after their eight
months service on the border, and IL
Is felt assured that tho Delaware boys,
who were considered one Of the finest
detachmonts OF national guard on
the border, will require comparatively
little training TO put them in first.
class condition for service.
Two men we're enlisted In the Del
aware guard today. They are Ralph
Simpson and James A. Brainard, both
Of this city.
The navy recruiting station also is
anticipating increased recruiting, now
that the ill providing for the
increase in pay from $3.50 sto
S32.60 has been passed The in
crease is graded Men receiving S45 ar
more are to he raised Sc a month. This
is expected to attract more recruits
to the navy
Chief Machinists' Mate Coates to-
day returned from a two days trip
through the lower part OF the State.
AS result. il Is expected that a num-
Der OF men from that section will be
enlisted within a short time.
The navy enlisted two men today,
Ralph Glenn Simpson, of Winston
Salm. ~ c., and John Edward Hyatt,
OF this city
The army recruiting authorities in
this city have received the follow
ing telegram: mo minors will be
accepted for enlistment I'm the L. S.
Army Aliens. not subjects OF an
enemy country. subject to enlistment
without naturalization papers. The
increase OF pay for the army has been
authorized by Congress and the Prosi-
dent dated May rs. 1917"
Five recruits have been forwarded
from this city by the army recruiting
mon. They are; Frank Duffy, Chris
topher c. Williams. William S. John
son and Harry S. Heller and Fred
orick Limprun, OF this city.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
ARGUE ON DEMURRER.

A case of more than ordinary inter-
est on the argument list in the Super
i0r Court before Judges Rice and Hell
sci was heard today in the matter Of
the demurrer OF the plaintiff TO GER
tain pleas in the defense of the suit OF
Joseph J. Paris against the Whining.
ton Trust Company administrator OF
Federico Evaresto Schemel. deceased
Paris is a resident OF Venezuela and
the suit is one to recover commission
for the sale Of mine I'm that country.
The defence alleged that Paris was
given a certain number OF shares
which he accepted in full payment of
all claims. John p Neary, represent
ing the defence, said he would file an
amended plea clearing up certain
terms which were demurred 10. Thu
case will likely be tried in September
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
MISS FREEMAN IS
CROWNED MAY KING

The Young Judaeans of the Young
Mems Hebrew Association ended their
popularity contest yesterday at Shelpot
where over 5000 Jews held their annual
outing. The contest hsted whole
week, commencing at the Young Ju-
dacan Fair, last Sunday evening. Miss
Jennie Freeman won the girls contest
with J97 votes Benjamin Altman
won the boys contest with 375 votes.
Tho contest was in doubt tin the last
two minutes. with Miss Katz leading. At
almost the last minute Miss Freeman
handed in two hundred votes and was
declared the winner.
The ceremonies that marked the
browning of Miss Freeman as queen
and Mr. Altman as king of the May
party we're pretty and imposing. Boy
Scouts formed a circle around the
queen and king. going through very
pretty maneuvers. Mr.. Cordo and
Mr. Berman, masters Of ceremonies,
made short speeches, congratulating
the king and queen and thereupon
Miss Anna Hirshout, the editor Of the
Young Judean Club. gave the crowns
to Miss Bessie Willer. the president
OF the club. who, after an address OF
congratulati0n. crowned the queen
aud king About two thousand spec
tators joined in the cheering. The
spectacle then ended with a process
sion headed by the queen and king.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
Two HURT IN auto
Smash, DRIVER Held

As result OF a collision between
two automobiles on Penny Hill on
Saturday night, Jules Laws. Negro
chauffeur for f. l.. Hardesty, of
Dover, was arraigned in Municipal
Court this morning on a charge of
assault and battery upon two chill
dren passengers in the other automo-
bile owned by Walter Smith. of No.
SO05 Madison street, and who were
injured in the collision. Hearing OF
this charge was continued until Sat
urday bail being fixed at $500.
A charge had been preferred against
Laws Of violation OF the new DINNER
law but this case also was continued
until Saturday in order to permit the
State TO amend the information.
II is alleged that as a result Of the
collision, the Smith car was over
turned. and the occupants thrown out
There were in addition to Mr.. Smith
and Mr.. Downward, Florence Smith,
aged 2 years, and William II. Swift,
aged years, grandchildren Of the
owner OF the car. Both OF them were
cut and bruised about the head. face
and body Mr. Smith was cut on the
leg while Mr. Downward escaped with
a few scratches.
Later Laws was arrested. IL was
alleged he had the headlights OF the
car burning at full power.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
CITY Y. N. {. A. ASKS
FOR $4,000 FUND
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Says concerning this work "rhe
greatest value to this work Is to get
It organized, established and i'm oper-
alton before the men begin TO assem-
bic IN the camps" I'm the light OF this
statement. the board OF directors Of
the Wilmington Y. NJ. c. A. feels that
immediate action is necessary
II should be borne in mind that It
makes no difference how many troops
the nation sends TO war. That has
nothing to do with it. for it is now
certain that the concentration camps
will be established. the men placed in
them and drilled, so that this feature
OF looking after tho physical. social
and moral welfare of the enlisted men
is all important. regardless of how
much participation the conscripted
may have in the warfare on the other
side OF the sea. The experience in the
European camps has been that the
greatest danger 10 the morals OF their
men was during the monotonous
months Of their preparation.
The basic feature OF the work that
will be done by the Y NJ. c. A. among
the soldiers and sailors will be to
preserve and protect the young man
hood of the United States, and TO
guard as far as possible against a re-
currence on this side of the water Of
some OF the most distressing condi-
lions which unfortunately obtained in
the camps in the European countries
before similar work was taken up
there
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
REFUSE License FOR
PENNSCROVE Hotel

In the Salem County Court, at
Salem, n. j., this morning. Judge
Washington refused the application OF
the Pennsgrove Hotel Company. OF
which Captain Horace Wilson. OF this
city, is president, for a license for
what was formerly French's Hotel.
in Pennsgroye. The license was re-
voked more than year ago after COM
plant had been made that the owner
sold TO intoxicated employees OF the
DUPONT Powder Company. officials OF
that company had objected to the
license.
Judge Washington. in refusing the
license this morning held that II was
for practically a new place and that
the law prohibiting a licensed place
within one mile OF a campmeeting,
barred the granting OF a license in
this instance, such a campmeeting be-
ing now located within a short dis
lance OF the hotel.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
TORPEDO
BOAT IS HIT IN
Flanders Clash
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shall Haigs Tommies took additional
sections Of the General Won linden
burg line positions and General Nj
yelle's poilus achieved brilliant
success in capture Of Several lines"
Of German trenches on the north
slopes Of Montcornilet
The British advance was registered
in the sector embracing Bullecourt
and Fontaines-Les-Cro isellies, the
foundation for the Oppy-Queant part
OF the Hindenburg line. It was made
despite massing OF formidable fresh
German divisions from the Russian
front.
The French gains we're all in the
Champagne district in that section
from Rheims cast to Auberive, where
six weeks ago Nivelle started the
general offensive timed with the Brit
lsh drive on Douai Resumption OF
the offensive by the FrancO-British
lines comes after nearly a week s
lull. There had been considerable
hghting at Bullecourt on the British
front, and that village was finally
gained by the British, but there was
no general drive apparent in the ac-
ton. On the French front. General
Nivelle's troops had been kept busy
repulsing unceasing waves OF Ger
man counter-attacks launched for the
most part in the Soissons-Rheims Sec
tor and designed patiently TO relieve
pressure on Laon.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
FASHIONS AND FAnS.

There is a great deal OF green used
this spring.
A scarf collar on motor coat is
a smart idea.
Many of the day frocks are very
short
Light camel's hair color is in favor.
Scarf sashes show a Spanish infu-
ence.
Satin and linen is a novel comb.
nation.
A new wool material is called sack
cloth.
All-over lace is used for dainty
neckwear.
The lace dinner gown is fashionable
again.
Very few frocks are wide in effect
at the hips.
There is hardly a dress that has
not a girdle
You may embroider your blue serge
frock
A delightful color in jersey silk is
pigeon gray.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
ASK Wide POWER
FOR HOOVER, FOOD
administrator

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survey Of the whole food situation in
the United States.
Adopting measures prohibiting stor-
ing Of large quantities OF food during
the war
Providing means Of preventing con-
spiracies to hoard food stuffs during
the war designed to prevent co-opera-
ton between American and Canadian
distributors, for instance, working to
corner" necessities.
Licensing distributors OF all kinds.
Providing that the government may
establish standards for -four, etc, IL
found necessary.
There are other powers asked by
the President which will be passed
on later
II is the urgent desire OF the Presl-
dent, however, that this much legisla-
ton be pushed that Hoover may be-
gin his work at once.
The question Of fixing maximum
and minimum prices on foOdsiuhs
during the war will await solution by
the Senate pending action by the
House. Bitter opposition has arisen
ih nWAh ~ oAAAnAa VI AIAAH t1o " ~ ant
ing this particular authority to the
President and it was deemed inadvis-
able to endanger the whole bill by in,
Guiding it IN the Immediate emerg-
ency'' program now before the Senate
The same situation arises about the
authority sought by the President to
prohibit the use Of grains and food
stuffs I'm the manufacture of intoxi-
cants This will be pressed by the
administration later but not now
unless tlfe "drys" attempt TO attach II
to the measure now pending.
1--WE will push our prohibition leg.
islation' whenever and wherever it APP
pears opportune" said Senator Shep-
hard, leader of the Senate "drys" to-
day. IL cannot say whether the pres
ent bill will be the opportune time or
not as yet"
While the Senate worked on the
food bill. the House continued its eff.
forts to iron the s2,200.00O tax bill and
Representative Kitchin. in charge Of
the bill, hoped to have the measure
ready for the Senate by Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
SAY UELIGHTED CAR
RAN down WOMAN
Witnesses Fail, However, to
Connect Walsh With AS
sault and Case Drops
RE-ARREST DRIVER
OF AUTOMOBILE

William B. Walsh was given q hear
inx in Municipal Court this morning
on a charge OF assault and battery on
Nessic Bloom on May 5
Dir. Bruce Weller testified that the
woman had been admitted to the Del
aware Hospital on that evening, suf-
fering from fractured skull and
lacerated car He said she was un-
conscious when admitted. but would
recover
Mrs. Jennie Tucker testified that
she saw the automobile strike Mrs.
Bloom at the corner Of Second and
Orange streets. She said it was about
IL o'clock at night. but that there
was no light and no whistle on the
automobile. and it ran awful fast
She said Mrs. Bloom was knocked
down by the automobile and dragged
nearly half a block before the auto
mobile stopped. The front wheels
we're caught in the woman's sweater,
she thought.
Her testimony was corroboratod by
several witnesses. all OF whom agreed
that the machine had no lights
sounded no warning. was running at
h 'gh speed and dragged the woman
nearly half a block.
Mrs. Bloom testified that she had
no recollection whatever OF the ac-
cident She was excused
Patrolman Rodenhelser testified
that from the point whore the woman
was struck 10 the point where the
automobile stopped was 81 feet
Because none OF the Witnesses had
connected Walsh with the case as
driver and occupant OF the car which
struck tho woman. the case was dis
missed
Walsh was ordered ro-arrested on
q new warrant
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
two DISTRICTS U.A.M.P.
CHURCH ARE UNITED
Special to THE EVENING Journal.

Speciai TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. May 2l.-The Conference
of the Middle District of the \. L. Nj. p.
Church. in session in Newark, adopted a
resolution 20 unite the Middle and
MARYLAND and Virginia districts into
one district. under the name Of The
Middle. Maryland and Virginia Dis
trict." A resolution was also adopted
pledging the support OF the Negro race
in the present national crisis.
The transfer Of The Rev. G. W. Brown
from the Maryland Virginia District to
the Middle District, was accepted. The
following ministers were ordained ell
ders; George II. Murphy. William Ross
and =. o. Hicks. The ordination sermon
was preached by me Rev. S. w. Chip
| pey, OF Norristown.
The ReNs :. W. Chippcy. C. n. Wal
ker, y. 4. Bell. G.. y. Walker. r.. ID. Mil
Ter and Isaac Stureis were named a
committee ON conference appointments.
a committee of five was named To pur.
| chase residence Tor the president Of
the district.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
REVOLT IN COSTA RIGA
German PLOITERS' AIM
BY The United Press.

SAN JOSEPH, Costa R.ca. May IL
A far-reaching plot 10 overthrow the
present government Of Costa RIGA. OF
which President Federico Tinoco is
the head, has been uncovered by the
authorities
The former president. Alfredo Con
zalos, who was deposed last January,
at which time Tinoco assumed CON
troll, other officials OF the former gov
eminent and German residents here
and in the United States are alleged
to be implicated.
A German firm in New York is de-
clared to have furnished 100000 for
the organization of a revolutionary
movement.
The brothers OF the ex.president
made an attempt to leave Costa Rica,
but were prevented by the authorities
and the parents and sisters of Con
zales, who we're granted permission
TO leave the country, took refuge in
the American legation, where they
still are.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
STATE BANKS DRIVE
LIBERTY BOND sale

Bankers Of this city in their cam
paign for subscriptions to the Liberty
Loan are putting forth strenuous eff
forts to secure individual subscrip-
tons, and are meeting with much
announcement in their work. Sub
scriptions TO bonds of from $50 to
$4,000 and $4,000 arc being received
by the bankers daily. II now seems
assured that the state will reach its
full quota.
Local bankers are exceedingly anX-
ious that every person subscribe for
bond The pair otto incentive "a
support the loan is appealing with
great force to the individual citizens
and they are following the request to
subscribe not only for themselves. but
are working diligently to secure other
subscrip ons.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
EXHIBITION AND SALE
OF CARPETS AND RI

What is declared TO be one of the
finest collection of Oriental rugs and
carpets ever put on exhibition in any
one city in this country was presented
today in the Rose Room of the Hotel
dupont. where lot of 800 rugs, COM
prising those from Persia, Turkey,
China and the Caucasus. is offered for
sale. The collection includes many
Mosque and Court carpets The Value
is estimated at not less than 100000.
The sale is under the auspices of John
Temoyan Company. In announcing the
sale the company explains that it is
brought about owing to the damage suf-
fered by the interests OF the company
on account Of the great war and its eff
fects i'm Persia and adjoining countries.
Owing to the necessity for a forced sale,
it is expected values Of many Of the
valuable rugs will be reduced to the
minimum with corresponding advan-
tages TO purchasers. The sale will con-
tinue all this week.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
Bv IOHN II. HEARLEY.

United Press staff Correspondent.
ROME. May 2l.-Climbing seemingly
inaccessible heights, wcathering clouds
of enemy shells and singing patriotic
songs all the while, Italian troops today
were still pushing forward north Of
Gorilla. The fighting is now reaching a
climax of intensity. with numerous
fresh Austrians, divisions direct from
the Russian front, thrown into action.
Men fight from behind crags. rocks
and barriers Of stones, hastily thrown
together or from caves and dugouts cut
in the granite ridges.
With the ground so judged and
broked. waves" OF the Italian adj
vances generally break into knots OF
fighters where small groups must
match their individual force and
strength against the enemy.
Along the Mt. Cucco sector today
General Cadorna's soldiers captured
whole row Of underground barracks
spaces. The dugouts have been
evidently furnished for Teuton Off
GERS. They were luxuriously fitted
up and stocked with a huge supply
Of wines and other comforts.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
Stripping BOARD AWARDS
CONTRACTS FOR 50 Ships
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, May 21.-Contracts
for thirty-elght merchant vessels
have been executed to date by the
emergency fleet corporation, United
States shipping board, it was an
nOunced today.
Building contracts awarded thus far
are distributed between four ship
building companies, three on the Pa
cific Coast and one in Florida
The fleet corporation today an
nounced contracts awarded to date as
follows:
Merrill, Stevens Company, Jackson
Vile, Fla, twelve wooden cargo
carrying steamers complete and four
all-steel cargo carrying ships. COM
plete.
Los Angeles Shipbuilding and Dry
dock Company, Longbeach. Cal, eight
cargo carrying all steel ships, COM
plete.
G.. M. Standifer Construction Cor
poration, Portland. ore, ten wooden
cargo carrying steamers, complete.
Peninsular ShipbuildiRg Company.
Portland, ore, four wooden cargo
vessels, complete.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
BURSTING Shell
ABOARD STEAMER
KILLS NURSES
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bodies OF two American nurses killed
in the accidental explosion OF a shell
aboard, the liner Monaghan, which
sailed with hospital unit for tho
front, reapDeared at an American port
today.
Shortly after the ship set sail for
France the nurses. doctors and other
Red Cross workers gathered on deck
TO watch target practice by the naval
gunners, according to unofficial de.
tails.
The nurses were grouped along the
rail- After several shots there was
an explosion. Portions OF the shell
casing were hurled into the crowd on
the railing.
TWO were killed outright A third.
who was seriously wounded. was
given first aid aboard the ship and was
landed today She is expected to re-
cover
Wireless wartime restrictions pro-
hibited the captain OF the vessel re-
porting the accident to land.
Most OF the 400 nurses aboard the
vessel are said to have come from
Chicago
No one was allowed aboard the YES
sci when she locked.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
JAMES F. M'IVOR IMPROVES
after Severe OPERATION

James F. McIvor. OF No COZ West
Twenty-third street deputy clerk OF
the peace. was operated on at the pri-
vRte hospital of DR.. j. j. Jones yes
terday for gall stones. The condi-
ton OF Mr.. McIvor today was said 70
be very encouraging and his recovery
is looked for.
Mr.. McIvOr IS we'll known both in
this city and New Castle, having been
a resident there for years. He was
formerly employed on the reportorial
staff of THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
BY The United Press


PARIS, May 21.-General Niyelle's
troops started another offensive to-
day.
Capture Of several lines Of German
trenches in the Moronvillers sector, on
the northern slopes of Mont Cornilet,
with 500 prisoners taken, was reported
in today's official statement as the first
net result.
The war Office told Of resumption Of
active, bitter fighting on the greater part
of .he whole front.
Along the Chcmin-D es Danes an ar
tillary struggle continued throughout
the night. A strong German attack was
made near Froidmont farm and re-
pulsed.
In the Champagne the statement said:
eve brilliantly captured several lines
of German trenches in the sector of
Moronvillers, imprisoning 500. We
found the crumblcd German shelters
filled with dead. The enemy's losses
were formidable, particularly those in
ficted by our forces against counter at
tacks. All of these were ropulsed.'
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
STOCK MARKET OPENS
With MANY PRICES UP
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, May 2l.-Under active
buying orders the stock market opened
buoyant today, strength being displayed
in all stocks. Prices were up from frac-
tions to nearly two points.
Six thousand shares Of U. S. Steel
opened at 1913 Is and 3.s, up 5.s and
10, both prices being new highs for the
year. Other steels were also up.
Mexican Petroleum opened up l-s at
81 "a, Ohio Cities Gas at 1856. Marine
preferred SIS at 81 SIS, and Westing-
house l-2 at "a IL.
BY the end of the first half hour U.
5. Steel advanced to l24 3-s, net gain
Of l rs, while Laekawanna advanced
? Ia to 03 10.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
AMERICAN BORDER TROOPS
And MEXICANS Clash
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, May 2l.--A clash be,
tween American border troops and
MeXicans was reported officially TO the
State Department today.
The message said that a group OF
flibusters crossed to the American side
near Nogales and were captured by
American army men and customs Off
GERS
Included in those captured were
George Holmes, designated as an Ameri-
can, and Manuel Gonzales, formerly sec.
rotary to Hipolito Villa.
Another message told Of firing from a
house ON the Mexican side near Nogales
upon an American soldier.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
BURNS-SCALDS

Battle with Brazilian Balm or
half Balm and half warm water.
Keep this up for 20 minutes or
so, till the Smarting is relieved.
It will then heal quickly. Worth
its weight in gold for this.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
Another SHIPYARD
ALONG Delaware
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NNVIINIE1N'NN III ~ '''NI
will be used at the New Jersey COM
pany yard. 5000 at Pusey G. Jones and
1000 at the Pennsylvania. The VIII
mington plant now has 100 and the
Pennsylvania 1000. The Pusey g.
Jones Company, Mr.. Norbum said has
spent ST50,000 so far this year in ex-
tension and will round out an even
81, 000, 900 before January. At present
the two concerns now operating are
said TO have contracts for 100000 tons
Of shipping. This is divided into ten
4000-ton vessels at Wilmington aud
eighteen on the books of the Penn
sylvania ranging from 1000 to 10000
tons.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
HOLD WOMEN on THEFT CHARGE.

Daisy Price and Pauline Smith
we're arraigned in Municipal Court
this morning on charges OF larceny OF
dress from the store OF Nathan
Narltz, on East Seventh street. last
week. Maritz identified the dress
which, according TO the testimony
Of Pauline. ''0 sAi''
Witness told OF seeing tho Won,
VINO were Negresses, enter the Maritz
ssore, ana act in suspicious manner
maIitz called woman into the store
ana mad her search the two women
which resulted in finding the dress
ander the skirt Of one Of Them. Facb
was held under $500 bail for Inc
Court OF General Sessions. on
charge Of larceny.
Evening journal., 1917-05-21
MRS. ARMOR's ENGAGEMENTS.

Mrs. Mary Harris Armorl OF NeorBla
will make addresses as follows:
Sunday morning, May ~, in Scott
N. T. Church.
Sunday afternoon, In Garrick
Theatre, az 3 O'Clock.
Wednesday evening. May 80, in the
New Castle Opera House.
Thursday May 3lst. she will attend
the all-day sessions Of the county
convention. 20 be held in Blackbird
giving the evening address. Mrs
I.s.wson. OF Washington. ID. c.. viii
attend the county convention and will
make several ADDRESSES in the county