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Evening journal., 1917-07-06
SPFCIAL FEATURES AT SHELsPOT

Vaudeville viii be continued IN the
Family Theatre az Sheilpot Park each
afternoon and evening during the sea-
son and Manager James r. Henry has
band al the park is giving free con-
certs afternoon and evening. On Sun
day Dorothy ID. Young the well-kncwn
contralto soloist, will sing afternoon
and evening with the band at the
park. There will be number Of
special features az the park during
the remainder of the park season.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
TRAFFIC STANDARDS Will
TAKE PLACE OF OFFICERS

The Police Department has pur-
chased 70 new traffic standards which
in some instances will take the place
os traflc officers. TIT standards ar
rived today and one has already been
niaced AZ Tenth and French stree's;.
Tbev are known as silent Policemen
and are expected TO be of great ASS
lance in bringing about a more clear
understanding OF the traffic laws. The
s.ondsrds are made Of metal with a
metal base and printed on the up
right in large letters are the words,
eco 10 the Right" A green lantern
will be placed on them at night and a
green flag during the day.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
PROVOKED when wife
COMDED Daughters HAIR

John Whalen was charged in the
Municipal Court this morning. with
breach Of the peace. the charge being
preferred by his wife. She testified
that he was a good husband when he
was not drinking, and that they had
been married twenty-sc'en years. She
sad that last night. because she and
her young daughter remained down
stairs after he had retired, so that
She could comb the child's hair, he
threatened to throw her out OF the
window and then hit her over the eye.
Her eve was bandaged when she ap-
peared in court -.
He was released upon signing his
own bond. and will report at the end
OF the month.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
RUSSIANS THINK GREEKS
SHOULD PICK RULERS

By The United Press.
PETROGRAD. July 6-Russia's only
objection TO the recent dynastic
changes In Greece is that Prince
Alexander succeeded TO the throne
without n plebescite. An official Tor
eien office statement today declared
free Russia approved OF Constantines
abdlcation but held that the nomina-
ton of his successor was contrary 10
the Greek constitution and the rights
OF the people alone to determine the
form Of their government
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
FLAGs IN WE GARDENs.

There has been inaugurated new
fashion in flag raisings. This is the
planting Of Gag poles and the flying OF
colors from the little war gardens
around the city. The idea originated
with tho owners Of the truck patch on
the east side Of Lombard street north
Of Ninth. where a large pole has been
erected in the center of the lot amid
aourishing potato, tomato and other
plants while two smaller flags adorn
the gate The plot Of land is being
cultivated by the residents Of the sec
fion
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
MUSICAL COMEDY At SPRINGS.

The Wills Musical Comedy Company
is making one Of the hits Of the sea-
son in "A Night in Dixieland." musical
comedy, which Is being given in the
theatre az Brandywine Springs Park
this week. The Lady Minstrels" first
part is attracting considerable atten-
ton. and so Is the big beauty chorus
which is connected with the organiza-
ton. The company is one Of the
largest and best ever seen at a park
here. and its performances are giving
general satisfaction.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
TAKE MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Magistrate Gluckman yesterday Is
sued his first marriage licenses since
,Iune 81. They went 10; Paul Adamek,
OF No. 1922 East Seventh street ana
Michalina Magdess OF NO. 9oo East
Eighth street.
James Thomas OF MarshalltoWn, anu
Lillian Adams OF the same place.
Magistrate Stradley last night issued
a marriage license 10 John James
Bowie OF No. 605 Orange street and
Ruth Hart Green Of No. . Sixth ave
uuo
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
ATTRACTIONS At THEATRES
AT THE QUEEN.

Probably the most unusual photo
play Of the season Is the Metro won
derplay THE Haunted Paiainas," with
Harold Lockwood as star. which Will
be seen at the Queen today and tomor-
row. Adapted from the well known
novel by Francis Perry Elliott and di-
rected by Fred J. Balshofer this pro-
duction partakes Of the nature Of a
farce. an extravaganza, and a power
full dramatic story. Nothing like II
has hitherto been seen on the screen.
Further attractiveness IS added b. the
clever work of the favo-ite star, Har-
old Lockwood. and Of his charming
leading woman, Carmel Myers.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
AT THE VICTORIA.

Starting IN Belgium and finishing
up in the United States IS the ac-
complishment of william Desmond in
the latest Triangle drama Paws Of
the Bear.' showing az the Victoria
Theatre today and tomorrow This
is a story OF plot and counterpart.
in which the intrigue Of Russia's
diplomatic corps is pitied against tho
shredwness of our own governments
secret service. Desmond as Ray
Bourke the young American traveller
whose thoughts are far from diplo-
ma C oDorat ons. suddenly finds him
self the fcus point for many invisible
governments.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
WILMINGTON'S EXEMPTION
BOARDS READY FOR DRAFT

II all OF the other cities in tho
Union are as far advanced in con-
Bcription preparations as is Whining
ton, the Government may start the
draft tonight At noon today It was
announced that all OF the four boards
in the city will have finished the num-
bering of the cards by SERIAL tonight
and that everything VII be in read
ness TO open the dran.
False reports yesterday that the
numbers had already been drawn IN
Washington threw the exemption
boards into some confusion. especial
ly as the members were called upon
10 answer hundred of telephone calls
from persons who desired 10 find
out II the report was we'll grounded.
Queries on this score we're still being
received this morning and all in
quirers were informed that the draw
ngs have not taken place as yet
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
AT THE SAVOY.

Popular Montagu Love, who made such
tremendous impression IN the many
World-pictmes in which he has appear.
ed. Is introduced as a star in "lhe Brand
Of Satan" which was shown at The
Savoy Theatre yesterday TO capacity
houses throughout tho day, AMI will
also be shown today and t,mcrrow. Mr..
Love has an unforcettable role in this
now production. Tie Is seen in sort OF
a Dr. lelSyll and Mr.. Hyde characteriza-
ton in which lie is splendid character
when normal and an absolute brute when
in his abnormal self.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
OLA sia INHERITANCE TAX.

The first quarterly return Of fees
collected under the new inheritance
tax law. which beanie effective last
March, shows tina. me State treasury
did no. get much money from this
county. Register of Wills Isaac r.
Brown only had one estate on which
10 collect the fee during The first
quarter the new law has been IN Of
feet. The fec on that estate amoun--
ed to SIS. The STATE gets the entire
sum the county doing the collecting
but &c ting no money for acting as
the collector for the State.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
notify REGISTRATION
Officers TO TAKE Oath

The special Department Of Elections
20 conduct the election for license
OF "no-license" today sent out creden-
tials to all men who we're appointed
as registration officers and altornates
Such appointees are being notified "a
appear before ,he Department Of Elec-
tions on Monday evening at o'clock
to be sworn in The department is
going ahead with its plans for the first
registration on July 21.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
HOLD Three NEGROES ON
Charge OF SELLING DRUGS

Eliza Harris. Horace Wiley and
William p. Hazard. all Nee. oes. we're
arratgnad In Nun c.pal Court this
morning on charges OF violation OF
the statutes covering the Illegal sale
OF heroln and cocaine
Charles Chase. Negro. testified that
each OF the defendants had sold him
heron and that he had brought IL %
the police because "they were run ne
a lot OF young fellows Ike they near
ruined me" Phillip l. Garrett for
the defendants, attempted 10 break
Chase's evidence by attempting 10 get
him TO admit that he was n confirmed
victim OF the drugs and was under It's
influence while on the witness stand.
You're under the influence Of the
drug now. arc you not?" asked Mr.
Garrett
"No. sir, I am not"
What are you shaking aboutg
asked the attorney.
"Huhi" grunted Chase. you are
shaking more than am right now
And the crowded courtroom was IN
stantly hl'ed with a roar Of laughter
at the expense OF the attorney.
DR.. Frank Room Smith testified e
having analysed the drugs given hin
by the detectives and that some con
/ tanned heroin. with traces OF suga
OF milk and said that some OF tn
others had so little heroin In then
that the men selling Il should be ar
rested for swindling If they sold ]
for heroin.
Two charges against Wiley 10
selling 10 Harry Brown and Jane
Pr oe. we're dismissed. Attorney Gar
rett contended that the defendant
had violated no law because the dru
they sold was not named In the law
The court held each defendant unde
$500 bail for trial
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
ACCusEp OF co.'s THEFT.

Annie Ruley, a Negroes. who is
charged with stealing some money
from the home Of william Bush, where
she had been employed as a domestic
will be given a hearing in the Munich
pal Court next Tuesday morning The
Busch family have been missing money
for some time. and planted
marked coins. which disappe led. She
is represented by J. Frank Ball.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
One DAY lay OFF BRINGS
IN GARBAGE COMPLAINTS

Owing TO Wednesday being a holi-
day the number OF complaints receive
ed by the Board Of Health about gar
bage collections yesterday proved to
be the largest fled so far this sum
mer. The record month last year was
July whom the complaints averaged
DC day, while last month the aver
age was but SO.
Today there were about twenty
complaints filed within two hours but
tho collectors we're all at work and
with the two new trucks in service
the collectors will soon catch up with
heir collections.
All complaints should be telephoned
10 No. 907 and collectors will attend
20 them at once.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
nov ClRRITD REvOLyEB.

Walter Harris. a small Negro boy,
who said he was II years Of age. and
looked al least three years younger,
was arralgned In Municipal Court
this morning. charged with carrying
concealed a revolver. The case was
continued until tomorrow 10 secure
evidence as 10 his age.
Walter was fined s. and COSTS on
charge OF trespass on the Pennsyifa
MIA Railroads property.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
HAYnEN nnrRLY F.',En.

Charged with disorderly conduct on
July 5, 10 which he pleaded guilty
when arraigned in Municipal Court
this morning. Marvel Hayden was fined
So and costs. and an additional SO and
costs was assessed against him for
striking Patrolman Snyder while the
latter was making the arrest on the
disorderly conduct charge
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
PLUMBERS CAN secure
PERMITS this month

Plumbers in this city are compelled
by law to secure permits from the
Board of Health annually to work at
their trade These permits are is
sued annually free of cost at the
Health Department during the month
OF July. Those failing TO take out
permits ara prohibited from working
until they pass a new examination
before the Master Plumbers Board OF
Examiners.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
TROLLEY COMPANY SILENT.

Despite the fact that Levy Court
has asked IFS attorney, Frank l..
Spealxman. for an opinion as 10
whether the court has power to regu-
late the speed Of street cars on the
Washington street bridge. the trac-
ton COMPANY has made no move so
far as Levy Courtmen have heard.
looking 10 the reduction Of the speed
Of its care when crossing the bridge.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Ann Pennington. the vivaoious and
pretty star Of the zlegfeld Folles viii
be seen at the Majestic today anc to-
morrow in THE Little Boy Scout a
Paramount production of timely inter
est Ann Pennington. the star OF this
picture. was born In Camden, n. j.,
but before many years her ability as
dancer took her TO Philadelphia,
where she WIS in great demand for
amateur theatricals and other affairs.
In her latest picture Miss Pennington
has play that fits her TO a 7. IL ia
called "The Little Boy Scout and
was especially written for her.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
FIVE NEW AMERICANS.

Final naturalization papers were
granted Eve aliens by Judge Edward
G.. Bradford. in the Federal Court this
morning. and the cases OF two Ger
mans a like number OF Hungatians
were held up, although they all four
passed.
Those who were granted citizen
ship rights were Charles Kemp
I.andoss. Charles Quincy Charles r.
Rensrom. William A. Gallagher and
Salvatore Di Crlscio
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
PERMIT ISSUED FOR
.EASTLAKE N. E. PARSONAGE

Ellis p. Preston building inspec-
tor today issued the following build
ing permits. To Neil and McElroy.
for a parsonage at THIRTEEN and Tat
nall street for the Eastlake NJ. r.
Church. TO cost $4,000; To w. S. An
derson, FOR a private garage az FROM
and Walnut streets, for the Atlantic
Manufac uring Company. to cost
$3.50. 10 l. p. Curlett and Company.
for repairs az No. Sl1 New street, TO
cost S125.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
MAN KILLED on SIDING.

CHESTER. Pa. July 6.-Walking in
front OF a freight train on a siding at
Marcus Hook. James Whilden, 81
years old. Of Linwood Heights. was
struck and rolled under the locomotive.
HIS right leg was cut of. in addition
to other injuries inflicted. He was re-
moved to the Chester Hospital.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
MISSES LAVmAN ENTERTAIN.

The Misses Anne and Sue Layman
entertained a number Of their friends
at their home at Bellemoore, on We'd
nesday. Among those present were:
Misses Ruth Jones. Marion Trainor'
Elizabeth stromburg. Thresa sier.
Margaret Tingle, Anne and Sue Lay
man: Messrs. Frank Diffendall, Leroy
Hfles. Ralph birmingham, Carl
schaefer, Victor Clark. Walter kylen.
Carrollton Yearsley and Burke Layton.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
HEARINo POSTPONED.

William Lynch was charged In the
Municipal Court this morning with
having operated a motor vehicle yes
terday without a license. Upon the
application OF his attorney. John W.
Brady. the hearing was postponed I'M
III TUESDAY.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
BOY SERIOUSLY hurt BY
fall At ferris SCHOOL

Falling from a second story window
At the Ferris Industrial School, this
morning, Reginald Halter aged IA
years, a white boy, sustained a frac-
tured skull. He is the Delaware Hos
pital in a serious condition, and was
operated upon early this afternoon
He was at work cleaning the out
side OF the windows when he fell. He
was rushed in an automobile to the
hospital by DR.. Davies, superintendent
Of the school,
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
TAKEN ILL At WORK,
dies IN HOSPITAL

Taken i'll while at work at the Del
aware Mills last night Perry john
son, a Negro. aged 40 years, OF No.
325 South Market street, died at the
Delaware Hospital shortly after being
admitted. Death was due 10 apopleXy.
Coroner Spring issued a certificate
Of death from natural causes.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
ouEEN nE nANcE.

n you want to dance amid refine
ment. where the best dance music Is
furnished by Dawsons original dance
hit. Ricketts, Jazz Band. you should a.
tend the dances tonight and tomorrow
at the Queen.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
MnMrN EscApE INJrRY.

Mrs Mitchell. OF No. 21O East Sixth
street. while driving in company with
her niece in Ford car today. lost
control OF the machine at Madison
and Twenty-sixth streets. The car
rolled down the hill at that place
and was badly damaged but the wo-
men escaped.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
PLACED UNDER PEACE BOND.

Patrick Durkin was placed under
5000 peace bond in the Municipal
Court this morning, when arraigned
on a charge OF breach of the peace.
preferred by his wife. She said that
on Thursday night he came home
drunk and not only beat her, but
beat the children. Durkin pleaded
guilty and claimed he was intoxicated
an did not know what he WIS doing.
The court gave him a severe lecture.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
Nailed EoR CONTEMPT.

Bernard I. Mooney. charged with
contempt OF a non support order, was
sentenced in the Municipal Court this
morning to serve six months in the
workhouse. and 10 have the sum OF
50 cents q day deducted from HE
earnings and devoted 70 the support OF
his wife and child.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
PAYS COSTS FOR TROUBLE.

An echo Of the trouble at shellpot
Park on Wednesday evening was
heard before Magistrate Broman this
morning. when James Dofixis. charged
with disorderly conduct. was given a
hearing. The defendant was found
guilty and made TO pay the costs of
the case.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
ACQUITTED OF LARCENY

A larceny charge, in which s4s in
cash was involved, was dismissed in
Municipal Court this morning. upon
application of the State, because there
was no evidence 10 connect Ludwig
Budlo, The accused. OF the theft.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
MISS POOLE IMPROVES.

Clarence II. Poole OF the recorder
Of deeds Office this morning reported
that the condition OF his daughter.
Mildred, who was seriously injured in
an automobile accident on the New
Castle road Saturday night, is much
improved
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
By The United Press.

by Inc Jnltod Press.
PETROGRAD July c. German
troops tried vainly to fraternize with
Russian troops on the Rumanian front,
but a fusillade Of artillery IRE answered
their showing of the white flag. The
incident was related in today's official
statement, rs indicative Of the deter
mination with which Russians on tho
Rumanian front, were participating in
the offensive started by General
Brusiloif on the northern battle line. II
occurred in the region of Baliestohi The
Teuton yelled invitations to the Rus
slams TO fraternize, but were not an
swered except by shells.
General BrusiloH reported a brief but
sharp infantry action northwest OF
Rybniki. near Dzikelany. and artillerying
along most Of the front where he has
been pressing the enemy hard.
BY The United Press.
LONDON, July 6.-Repulse Of an Nv
tempted raid on the British lines near
Bullecourt was reported today by Field
Marshal lIaig.
By The United Press.
PARIS. July 6.-Germany continued
her offensive against the French limos
today but there were no massed In
fantrv attacks after the repulses IN
flcted early in the week. The war Of
fee statement TODAY detailed the Ger
man activity as mostly by artillery
fire
Between the Alsne and Lamiette
there was severe artillery firing and
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Augustine and
daughter Lillian. Of Baltimore, mo-
tored from that city and spent the
Fourth with Postmaster Thompson and
family, at Brandywine wings
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
WOMEN TO GIVE FESTIVAL.

The officers Of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of Richardson Park NJ 70.
Church will give a festival on the
evening OF July 10. on the lawn op-
poslte Tinsmans Hall.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
TO FIGHT WITH CANADIANS.

Howard Barrett Of No. 521 Pine
street. will enter the Canadian Army
at Montreal for training as an cfhcer
and leaves here September 2.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

7 OsT-NEAR BELLEVUE. MEDIUM
- size black and white dog lnmn on
front leg Reward II returned TO Cap
tain Coheld, Bellevue Lighthouse.
jy6-3.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
The Indian River House

oak Orchard is now open for the season
Directly on beach front. Large, cool
Rates. 81 so and 90 daily. Bathhouses for
the accommodation Of guests. Booklet
Phone lo-2 Millsboro.
THOs. N. BULLEN Prop.
Oak Orchard. Milisboro. Del.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
rpmnprH nnARn MFETING.

The official board OF Epworth NJ.
+. Church will meet in the church to-
morrow evening 10 transact special
business.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
NEW BRADY HOUSE

Tho Loading Middle Glass Hotel
Arkansas Ave. main thoroughfare 20 beaoh
and Million Dollar Pier Large, cool porchel.
open surroundings, use Of baths with hot ana
cold water New beds. Table has no equal.
White service. Rates, $3.50 up daily ~
MRS COLVIN q BRO.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
WILMINGTON TRUST WINS.

The Wilmington Trust Company's
team defeated the Laird and Com
pany team at baseball yesterday
afternoon. by a score Of to 2
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
Summer Resorts
ATLANTIC CITY
"ViLLd NOUd"

Ocean Ave. near Beach. Ocean View
Rooms with running water and private
bath Reasonable rates Capacity goo.
MRS. j. STOREY.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
OSBORNE

Pacific and Arkansas Avenues.
Elevator hot and cold running water ~
rooms Private baths. Excellent table
bathing from house. $50 70 $3.50 daily.
80 70 $50 weekly. Cap. 800 Orchestra, Car
age. Booklet. heckley q fetter'
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
RUSSIANS SHELL GERMANS
WHO WOULD FRATERNIZE

enemy raids" the statement said
"In Champagne. notably around Monts
Casaue and Tedon there was violent
artillerying west Of Cornlet ana
southwest Of Tahure an enemy attaoA
vas easily repulsed. -.
ION the left bank OF the Meuse'
northwest OF Hill 304, we desuuctNe-
~ cannonaded enemy organizallons'
ny The United Press.
sALONICA. July 6.-By a sudden
offensive Teutonic forces on the
Macedonian front succeeded IN gam
Ina a brief. temporary footing on
british trenches west OF Delzel, ac-
cording TO announcement here To-Day
Tho assault was made in the evening
and the enemy was Immediately ullNen
out by a British counter attack.
Dolzeli was captured by the brit
ish last April II is close 10 Lake
Dolran on the extreme right wing OF
the Macedonian fighting front
/ BY The United Press.
ROME. July 6.-lndication that ltal,
is resuming her offensive was contain
ed in todav's war office report detalllni
a gushing forward" Of the advance
line and capture Of enemy outp' So
around Selo Wednesday.
Northwest of Selo on Wednesda,
niqht we pushed our line fo.Nard
capturing enemy outposts and prisoners
| the statement said. "Ne maintained
our positions against violent counter at
tacks.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
LOuELLA

Tennessee Avenue. Near Beach.
Atlantic City, N. J.
Enlarged and rcfurnjshod. Rooms With
private bath and running water hoderAte
rates. Bathing from hotel. 18TH season.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
HOTEL KENTUCKY
Atlantic Oily, N. J.

AUIuIC wv y. = IT
WITH FIREPRooF ADDITION.
Kentucky Ave Near Beach. Capacity 400.
Majority Of rooms with hot and cold runs
ming water, IS with private bath leie'
Elevator from street level. Send for book
let and points Of interest. American plan
rates, including good meals.
50 TO 81 DAILY; $40 TO $3.50 WEEKLY.
n b. KENNADY, Proprietor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-13
Manager Dan Shay Is
on Trial For Murder

Indianapolis, Ind. Nov. 13.-Dan
Shay, former manager of the Mil
waukee American Association Base
ball Club, charged with the murder
of negro waiter here May 3, will
rely On plea of self-defense, it was
said yesterday, when his trial started.
When court adjourned at noon not
juror had been accepted finally by
either side.
According to testimony given at
the Coroner's inquest, Shay and a
young woman entered a local cafe
late at night. 1t was deserted eX-
cept for the cashier and a few
walters. There was some kind of a
quarrel, all witnesses said, and Shay
got up, pulled a revolver from his
pocket and shot the negro waiter.
After the waiter was shot, one wit
ness said, he attacked Shay and
knocked him down, The quarrel, II
was said, was about the amount of
sugar in n bowl.
The young woman with Shay ran
at the start of the quarrel, going out
through the kitchen to the cafe. She
was not found for several days. She
! said she did not know much about
whate occurred after the first few
words were spoken between the men
as she was running when the shoot
ing occurred.