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Evening journal., 1917-05-17
EXPECT MANY TO VIEW
BODY OF DR.. SPRUANCE

The body Of DR.. J. Harvey Spruance,
former mayor. may be viewed By the
public rom z to 10 o'clock tomorrow
night at his late home. No. 72l Adams
street, as well as prior to the funeral
on Saturday.
1t is expected that the body will be
viewed by hundreds Of persons. as
DR. Spruanco not only was widely
known, but he devoted much time and
attention to charity work in connec-
tiop with his practice.
DR. Sprpanco was a member OF sew
eral fratefnal and other organizations,
tho names OF some of which are not
known 20 his family at this time. and
it is the desire OF the family that mem
bers OF ell organizations with which
Or. Spruance was connected attend
the funeral without further notice.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
State ARMORY IS
IN BARRED Zone

All unnaturalized Germans will be
barred from within a radius of eight
squares OF the State Arsenal and the
Old Court House, after June /. ac-
cording to a proclamation Of Presi-
dent Wilson, which bars all allen
enemies from within half a mile OF
any army posts, forts, camps, arsen-
ais, aircraft stations, navy yards or
factories for the manufacture of sup
plies for the army or navy.
According 10 opinion handed down
by district attorneys Of this and other
States. the word arsenal covers arm
cries and special permits are required
for unnaturalized Germans before
they can traverse into the forbidden
zone. It was stated today that a num-
Der Of such permits have been issued
here by United States Marshal Fairy.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
al rHE MAJESTIC.

The main attraction shown at the
Majestic yesterday Goods Law and
Mans" a perturbation Of Paul Trent's
novel. "A Wife by Purchase" gives
Viola Dana the star of the picture
some excellent opportunities which
she fully realizes. Her portrayal Of
the little Hindoo whose love aroused
by gratitude is the biggest part Of
her life, ranks among the best OF
Miss Dana's screen work The sup
porting cast is a capable one.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
TWO MORE MEN FOR
NAVY: 5 FOR Guard
Recruiting Officers for Fleet
Hope More Youths
Will Enlist
MlLITIAMEN IN
GOOD CONDITION

A falling off in the recruiting for
the navy has been noticed this week
only about ten men having so far
been enlisted. Thirty-one men were
secured last week. which is much
above the average, but the officers are
anX Gus to keep up the pace they
have been setting in recruiting. This
city is leading Philadelphia. New
York and many other cities, in pro-
portion to the size in recruiting for
various branches of the service.
Many men are still needed and all
possible means are being taken to
secure more men. One of the ofiicers
detailed at the local Office will tour
the lower part OF the State next week
TO get men.
Placards for automobile windshields
are being distributed among automo-
bile owners today. These are particu-
larly desired to be shown at the cir
Gus grounds tomorrow among the
crowds of young men
The local officers have received
from the recruiting inspector OF the
Eastern District the following: When
pHHA NAAAAt oNaAlANAf MAAt ANfN RNN.-
sent to their homes after enlistment,
are called into service, endeavor to
have a public demonstration; have
a public demonstration; have the
churches bid the men goodbye and
endeavor to have the city get up
some celebration to bid the recruits
farewell. also"
The Navy recruiting officers Sc
cured two men today They are:
Joshua Early Powell, Of this city and
Edwin Jaeger, of West Hoboken, y. j.
Three men were secured by the
militia today. At the recruiting tent
at Tenth and Market streets John A.
McDonough Of this city. and Matthew
ONeil Of Providence. r. l., were en-
listed. Private Frank ]. Cats, on
duty at the Office in the old city hall
enlisted Alexander Parkeson Of Ne
200l Delaware avenue.
Major j. Warner Reed returned last
night from an inspection tour of the
guard details down the State md re
ports them to be in the best of con
dition. Reports from the residents
in the neighborhood Of .he guards
are favorable and lauV the guards
men.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
FORMER Governor and
FRIENDS At Horse SHOW

Former Governor Simeon s. Penne-
will OF Greenwood. State Senator OH
yer A. Newton of Bridgeville. Alden
r. Benson, chairman of the Republic
can State Committe, John Hazel and
NJ. Hayes Wilson of Dover. and many
other prominent residents from the
lower part of the State are attending
the Horse Show this afternoon. The
above party came TO Wilmington this
morning to attend a meeting OF the
ChicM Mint Gum Company, which was
scheduled for IL o'clock and intend
ed to go to Philadelphia this after
noon to witness a baseball game. The
meeting of the gum company, how
ever, was held over until this after
noon, and the visitors changed their
plans and attended the horse show
instead of the baseball game.
Insurance Commissioner Thomas
r. Wilson, was also among the visi
Tors from lower Delaware.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
Tn C0NsInER RrnGETS.

Members Of City Council at their
meeting OF the committee Of the whole
last evening conferred with the d.
rectors OF the Street and Sewer De-
partment for the coming fiscal year
The budget was the same as set forth
at the meeting of the Street and
Sewer Department some time ago. II
Is thought that the subject Will be
considered further by the finance
committee of Council along with the
requests from other city departments.
The annual budgets OF the Public
Building Commission will be present.
ed to City Council at its session this
evening.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
STRAIN TOO
GREAT
Hundreds of Wilmington Readers Find
Daily Toll a Burden.

Daily Toll Burden.
The hustle and worry of business
men,
The hard work and STOPPING Of work
men.
The woman's household cares,
Often weaken the kidneys.
Backache, headache, dizziness,
Kidney troubles, urinary troubles
frequently follow.
This Wilmington man tells you what
to do.
James Wolfe, carpenter, 800 Ben
nett street, says: 81 get an achy, tired
out feeling in the small of my back
every so often. It comes on especial
ly after ! do any unusual heavy work
! have always found relief by using
Doan's Kidney Pills ! get them at
Woods Drug Store and they have
never failed TO remove the aching and
tired feeling from my back
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doans Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Wolfe uses. Foster Milburn Co,
Buffalo, n. Y
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
BALTIMORE GETS aYEGG."

John Burns, the yegg, who was arrest
ed in Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon
on the charge OF robbing the Church
Hill. Md postofice last October, was
taken to Baltimore today to answer the
charge before the Federal grand jury
there. When searched Burns was found
to have a number of postal savings fund
cards and stamps which it Is thought
were stolen from the Georgetown, Del,
office Some time ago.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
TWO OLD OFFENDERS BACK.

William Butcher. who was pre-
scented to Municipal Court this morn
ing for the twenty-sixth time, on
charges Of drunkenness, was fined $40
and costs.
William Forests twenty-third APP
pearance on a similar charge, cost
him the same amount.
Ricco Gregonni. who said he mixed
beer and milk in his stomach, was
fined 81 and costs for his careless
ness. He also was fined $50 and
costs or three months, for carrying a
rusty razor in his pocket He said he
was taking the shaver to a shop TO be
! sharpened.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
FTNERAL OF i. q. BAYLIS.

The funeral of LeOnza C. Baylis was
held from the home of his parents, No
5 East Thirty-sixth street, yesterday
afternoon. Many friends Of the young
man gathered at the home. among
them being 200 members of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company shops
here, who marched in a body from
the house 70 Riverview Cemetery,
where iDterment was made. The floral
designs were numerous and hand
some Three members Of Eastlake NJ.
e. Church choir. Mrs. Nellie Morris,
Mrs. r. Myers and Mrs. James Ander-
son sang several selections and the
Rev. Z. II. Collins preached the ser
mon
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
MANY Go TO sHELLpOT.

Shellpot Park is drawing large
crowds each afternoon and evening
despite the fact that the weather has
so far been cooler than usual this
wear. All Of the big amusements
are in operation and the park gives
indication Of being more popular than
ever before There is dancing each
evening in the dancing pavilion, and
this is proving one of The most popu-
lar attractions in the park.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
HEIL sTPPORT FAMILY.

Warren w. Dolbow was placed I'M
der a SO weekly non-support order In
Municipal Court this morning, for the
support Of his two minor children.
Mrs Dolbow testified that she had
neither seen nor heard from her hus-
band in three years, but that. begin
ming six months ago, her husband
sent her 500 each for two months. SIS
each for the next two months, and so
each for the last two months. She tes-
tilted that her husband was a guard
on a powder train from Carney's Point
TO Camden.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
yIOLATED TRAFFIC. RULES.

Salvatore Contari was fined 80 ana
costs in Municipal Court this morn
ing. on a charge OF violating the traf-
fic rules, at Sixth and Market streets
yesterday. by ignoring the signals OF
Traffic officer Donahoe.
Another charge Of operating a mo-
tor vehicle without a license was dis
missed when he produced his license,
dated January 2, Of this year.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
ATTRACTIONS At theatres
AT THE QUEEN.

The newspapers Of this city have been
liberal in commenting on the merits OF
the production. Joan the Woman in
which Geraldine Farrar, the famous
opera prima donna, has the leading role
of that of Joan of Arc. James n. Ginns.
manager of the Queen, realizing that
this Is an exceptional production, ar
ranged for a special bargain matinee at
the Queen Theatre today, one price TO
everyone. so that everyone might get a
chance to avail themselves to see this
wonderful picture. Tho picture viii be
shown tonight for the last time.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
PASS NAVAL ACADEMY EXAMS.

Earnest A. Williams, Of MarshalI-
ton; Richard f. Cross, Jr, of Green
bank; and G. d. Keim. candidates
for the Naval Academy at Annapolis,
passed the mental examinations in
April Mr.. Cross, who is a son Of
Richard +. Cross, warden at the
workhouse, and Mr. Williams are ap-
pointees of former Congressman Thos.
w. Miller. They will take the physi-
cal examination probably the first Of
next month.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
COUNTY, COURT WORK

The Court of General Sessions adj
ioumed Yesterday until 10 o'clock 10
morrow morning when it will sit for the
trial of two more cases, one OF perjury
and one of embezzlement-the only
cases remaining on the criminal calen-
dar. The way will then be clear for the
trial of civil cases, which will probably
be taken up next week.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
TELLS OF MLTTIA'S NEEDS.

THE Needs of the Delaware Ma
tional Guard" was the subject of an
address delivered by Lieutenant J.
Danforth Bush, before the Rotary
club luncheon in the Hotel dupont
today. Lieutenant Bush explained the
need Of recruits and told Of the ex-
periences of the outfit in camp at the
state Range and at Deming, New
Mexico. while on border patrol duty.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
ADDRESS COMMERCE CHAMBER.

A. the Chamber Of Commerce week
" luncheon next Tuesday. Frank
A Soldering. president Of the Good
year Tire and Rubber Company. Of
Akron. Ohio. and DR.. John Wesley
hin. chancellor of the Lincoln Me-
mortal University will deliver adj
dresses on present Day Patriotism. "
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
FALLS DEAD ON RAILROAD.

Stricken with heart disease while
walking along the tracks OF the Balti-
more q Ohio Railroad Company near
the Causeway last evening, Charles
Hubert. aged 60 years. Of Stanton. a
well known cigar maker, fell dead
The body Of the aged man was found
by Lawrence Stirlith, who notified tho
police. The police patrol removed
the body to the morgue and relatives
were notified The body was claim
ed last evening.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building Inspector Preston today
issued the following building permits;
To e. e. Mcdaniel. for alterations
at the northeast corner of Eleventh
and West streets $1,000.
To S. II. Mccoy, for a private garage
at No. 7O2 West Twentieth street, to
cost $3.50
To DR.. Irvine NJ. Finn. for altera-
lions az No. SOB Delaware avenue, TO
cost $50
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
cHlc.MlNT GUM CO. MEETS.

Directors Of the Chic-Mint Gum co.
are holding a meeting this afternoon
at the headquarters OF the company
on French street below Third. This
meeting will be followed by a meet
ing OF the stockholders. Many VIII
mingtonians and prominent residents
of the lower part OF the State are
stockholders in this company.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
AT THE VICTORIA.

Douglas Fairbanks, in an absorbing
romance. "The Americana" is de-
lighting large crowds at the Victoria.
This time Doug stars in revolu-
tion-ridden Republic somewhere
along the Caribbean, and he energies
happy ever after The added attrac-
ton is the comedy, "The Nick OF
Time Baby"
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
AT DEACONEss CONVENTION.

Mrs. Willis l.. Overdeer. Mrs. p. II.
Overdeer. Mrs Joseph II. Bartlett and
Mrs. George NJ. Fisher, officers OF the
Women's Home Missionary Society Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, are
in Washington. ID. c., attending the
annual commencement exercises OF
the Lucy Webb Hayes Training School
for DeacOnesses.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
OTHERS OF THE SAME NAME.

The Bernard Hughes and Thomas
Hughes arraigned in City Court on
Monday on the charge Of disorderly
conduct were not Bernard l.. Hughes
Of No. 1915 Rowland street, or
Thomas F. Hughes OF No. 2OS Green
hill avenue,
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
srATE pRoPs SIZE Csc.

Because the prosecutions OF Joseph
Rattle and Alice r. Hoster, for keeping
disorderly house at their cabins along
the Christiana river, near Third street
bridge. developed into spite prosecutions,
Assistant City Solicitor Lynn entered
pleas of nolle prosequi in each case in
Municipal Court this morning.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
INCIDENTS OF THE DAY.

Among those treated at the Delaware
Hospital today were:
William Lind, left knee, injured.
Michael Conerel burned foot.
Edward Brennan, sprained wrist.
James Cooperman, infected finger
George r. Nonzi was treated at the
Homeopathic Hospital today for an in
iured eve. Nonzi was struck by piece
of steel at the Pusey and Jones Com
pany this morning, where he is en-
ployed.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
american STEAMER sunk,
four OF CREW Perish
Ry The unIied Presa.

NEW YORK. May 17,-The Ameri.
can steamship Hilonian, OF 1921 tons,
was sunk by submarine in the Medi-
terranean with loss OF four mem
bers OF her crew, the Universal Trans,
portation Company. owners Of the
vessel were advised today.
Eighteen OF the crew In addition
20 Captain Williams were American
citizens, The ship carried n cargo OF
provisions
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
STRIKE CONTINUES.

Representatives of the brewers and
the striking workers conferred yes
terday toward settling the strike. No
however. was reached, ac-
cording to an official Of the brewers
today.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
SQUIRE BRADLEY IMPROVES.

Improvement in the condition of Mag
istrate George L. Stradley, Jr, who is
in at his home, No. IN West Fourth
street, with pneumonia, was reported
today.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
MR ELLISON IMPROVES

The condition of Harry J. Ellison,
trust officer Of the Security Trust &
Safe Deposit Co., was said to be slight
ly improved today He IS suffering
from pneumonia.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
BY The United Press.

PARIS, May 17.-For the second
successive night German troops threw
violent attacking waves last night
against French positions north Of
Moulin and Laffaux and were again
reoulsed, today's official statement de-
clared.
Another series of three German at
lacking waves northeast of Bray-Bn-
Laonnais was likewise checked, the
war Office declared.
In the course Of the night" the
statement said "the Germans re-at-
tackled in the region north of Moulin
and Laffaux All their efforts to re-
take the ground gained by the French
counter attacks failed, they losing
heavily.
Northeast of Bray En- Laohnais
three German assaulting waves were
checked by our curtain Of fire with
out the enemy obtaining any results.
The statement also detailed patrol
fighting in the Champagne.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17

There are three terms that are applied
TO the Want Ads Of the newspaper and
each begins with n Popular, Pre-
ferred and Prolihc-Adv.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
KLBANE no SHOW HERE.

Johnny Kilbane. former feather
weight boxing champion, will give an
exhibition in this city early in June.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
By The United Press.

LONDON, May 17.-More progress
at Bullecourt was reported by Field
Marchal Haig today.
There was fighting around Bulle-
court again." he said, I'VE went fur
Their through the village and reached
the western edge
Along the Austro-Italian front. Gen
erai Cadorna was hurting h S troops
forward in 1taly's most formidable
and most successful offensive against
the Austrians.
In Macedonia, General Sarrial with
his cosmopolitan forces of French
British, Serbian and Greek troops.
was lighting along a front OF nearly
thirty miles.
In MesopotaDia. General Maude's
British expeditionary force was press
ing on north of Bagdad
In Palestine, General Murray, with
his British invaders was slowly but
steadily pressing the Turks back and
sweeping On toward Jaffa and the
Holy City of Jerusalem.
Evening journal., 1917-05-17
GERMANS ADMIT
loss At ROEUX
General Haig Also Takes
More Ground in Bulle-
court Section
FRENCH ALSO CHECK
DRIVES ON FRONT
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
BERLIN. Via London. May lin
the face of strong British counter
attacks, German troops were forced
to give up some ground captured in
Roeux early this morning. according
to today's official statement.
The war Office said so far in May
2B0O British and POO French had
been captured.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-04-21

Trustees = Thos. Anderson, Guy
Hecker and Ed Conners.
LOCALS AFFILIATED.
Local No. $50.
Meets 1st and Sd Wednesdays at 2s32 Glen
way ave., Price Hill.
Secretary, VIM. Tenhundfeld, 1868 Dudley
Local Union No. SO.
Meets every Friday at 8. c. cor. Ninth and
Plum SITS.
President, r. H. Siekmann.
Secretary, F. G. Hummel. o17 Gesr st.
Local Union No. 3OS.
Meets every Wednesday at Central Turner
Hail. l4O7 Walnut st.
Secretary, Frank Soils, 14O2 Bremen.
Local Union No. 13 (Fresco
Painters).
Meets 1st and Sd Tuesdays at 1922 Vine st.
Secretary, Chas. Hellmuth, 81 Montclair
ave-, Ludlow, Ky.
Local Union No. 224 (Sign Writers)
Meets ed and 4th Fridays at Odd Fellows
Temple.
Secretary, w. r. Boman, 99s Hatch st.
Local No. 3S7 (Glaziers)
Meets every Tuesday at Doyle's Academy,
Court and Central ave.
President, VIM. Robb.
Secretary, Al Feldman, 1868 Barton st.
Local Union No. $50 paper
Hangers).
Meets every Friday at S02 Main It.
Secretary, Alex Young, geo Schiller st.
Local Union No. 238 (COvington).
Meets every Thursday at Pike and Craig,
Covington, KY
Secretary, w. S. Collier, 729 Greenup st.
Local Union No. 251 (Newport).
Meets every Tuesday at n. W. cor. Tenth and
Ann sts., Newport.
Secretary, A. E. Schell, 1116 York St, New
| port, KY.
Plasterers' Association No. 1.
Meets every Monday at n. W. cor. Fifth and
Central ave.
Plumbers and Gasfitters No. SO.
Meets 2d and 4th Thursdays at Ratterman
Hall.
President, Frank Tweedie.
Business Agent, Pat Horgan, 90 E.
Twelfth st.
Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 2S4
Meets lst and Sd Fridays at Vine and Mer
Ger SITS.
President, John Link, 1920 Dayton st.
Secretary, A. L. Brooks. 6130 Prentice st.
Sheet Metal Workers No. 346.
Meets I'd and 4th Fridays at 21s2 Cenrra
ave.
President, Lawrence McGill. 212o Vine st.
Secretary, Henry Wahl, 2546 Fairview ave
Sheet Metal Workers No. ~.
Meets Cd and 4th Mondays at 1856 Pike st.
Covington.
President, George Rice, 1924 Banklick st.
Covington.
Secretary, Chas. Whitcomb. ess Main st.
Covingon.
Sheet Metal Workers No. 141.
b Meets every Monday at $. W. cor. Twelft
and Walnut SITS.
President, Fred Hook. 20 E. Twelfth st.
Recording Secretary. Matt Enyart, 90
Maple ave.
= Business Agent Harry Dorsey, 20 Eas
Twelfth st.
Sign Writer'S Union No. 224.
b Meets cd and 4th Fridays at Odd Fellow'
Temple.
President, ]. Mack
Secretary, E. L. Trenary, 24s4 Seegar ave.
: Steamfitters' and Helpers Associate
/. (U. Az, No. 392.
Meets lst and Sd Fridays at Cosmopolita
d Hall.
President, Geo. Foegle
Secretary & Business Agent, Philip Fische
t. 30 E. Twelfth st. Phone Canal 1860.
StOnecutters' Association.
J. Meets LIST and Sd Tuesdays at 8. w.. CO
Twelfth and Walnut SITS.
Secretary, Jas E. Stockton. $40 Follet
Slate, Tile and Asbestos ROofer.
No. 27.
Meets every ed and 4th Tuesdays at S.
Fifteenth and Elm SITS.
President B. w. Stewart.
H. Secretarv Vim Ortwein o5ho IiddeIl :
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-04-21
HUGE PROFITS IN FIRE ARMS.

Hartford, Conn-Low wage employees
of the Colt Patent Fire Arms Manu-
featuring company should be interested
in the annual report of this concern,
which shows profits for the year were
259 per cent, or $685. ,731.39. The capi-
tai stock of the company has been in
creased from $2,50O,OO0 to $5,OOO,O00.
There are 1874 employees on the payroll.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-04-21
The Labor Advocate Official Organ
20-21 Thoms Building Phone Canal SSH
OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL

and Financial Secretary Treasurer
- :, - - =, 'n, Node
'"ue' Jas N-~-'
. IA Ams-Geo Koch
Presdent-Phi. Fischer.
Recording Secretary, Phil Gasdorf. Ed
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-04-21
MACHINIsTs WANT MORE.

Nashville, Tenn.-Practically every
machine shop in this city was affected
by last weeks strike order of Machin-
lists union No. 154, which is attempting
to enforce higher wage scale. Several
employers have agreed to pay the new
rate
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District Council.

Meets every Monday at Ratterman's Hall,
Twelfth and Walnut SITS.
President, Jos. T. Humphries.
Financial Secretary, Al Oster.
Corresponding Secretary. Oscar Matthews
Gal w. Ninth st.
Business Agents, James Johnson and Samuel
Kelly, 30 f. Twelfth st. Phone, Canal
1860.