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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10

Tho President himself has deter-
mined TO follow the literal wording OF
his recent speech TO Congress--to ask
only for tho means OF protecting
American seamen and peoples lives
He will keep upon Germany the burr
den OF any actual declaration OF war
Meantime, the work OF neutfais q
stave off war between the United
States and Germany continues; while
IN another week or ten days Ambas'
sador Won Bernstorff is expected to be
aiding in his home land TO keep the
peace between the two nations.
The neutrals themselves appear h
fear Germany, hence are acting eau
tiously But insofar as their powe
goes they viii make every effort 4
prevent the conflict that authoritie
regard as destined to come soonei
or later
Conveys and perhaps issuance OF
guns for defense Of merchant ships
are the two most likely necessary
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
CONSUMPTION BILL WOULD
PROHIBIT SALE OF LIQUOR
TOUNIFORMED US. SOLDIERS

person shall be compelled to undergo
the six months training after reaching
the age of PC.
Those exempt from military service
are members OF permanent military and
naval forces of the United States; those
physically unfit for military or naval
service; persons on whose earnings a
father. mother, brother. sister. wife or
child is wholly dependent for support.
Those exempt because Of physical
disability and the dependency clause
are subject TO re-eXaminatiOu at Pc
riods to be fixed by regulation.
The bill provides that members Of
religious scots whose orders forbid
members to bear arms in war shall be
trained in non-combatant branches OF
the military or naval service. persons
convicted OF felonies are to be trained
in special units.
Credit OF one month Is TO be given
Continued on Page Thirteen)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 10.-The hrst
direct official word concerning Ambas-
sador Gerard's departure from Ber-
lin reached the State Department to-
day in a cablegram from the Swiss
NJ mister. saying that Gerard is leav-
ing today and would be passed with
every courtesy at the Swiss frontier.
The message said Gerard. his entire
Official STAFF fifty American citizens.
and probably all consuls. would leave
tonight on special train for Zurich.
Switzerland
Those Americans. the message
added who intend to remain in Ber-
lin. will be under the protection OF
the Spanish Ambassador, who Is car
ing for American interests. The Swiss
Government has made all arrange
mnets 10 give Gerard and his party
the usual diplomatic courtesies when
he arrives in Switzerland. the message
said
I'm response to published German
charges that Ambassador Won Bern
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
By The United Press.

By The United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The Sem
ate Military Committee today reported
favorably the universal military hill,
which requires all male citizens Of the
United States, between the ages OF 10
and 26 years, who are physically able.
10 undergo a period Of six months
military or naval training, beginning
January 1, 1918.
The bill provides that on reaching
the age OF 10. all youths physically
able and having no dependents, shall
enter training period OF six months.
The hill. as submitted TO the Senate
today, is said TO be not unlike the bill
being prepared by a group Of genera
stan officers under direction of Maioi
General Scott. which viii be presented
TO the President and afterwards prob
ably be used by the House militsr!
committee.
The Chamberlain bill provides that M
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
nomic preparedness.

This epitomizes the government po-
sition today at the close OF one week
OF broken relations between the United
States and Germany
IL lnds much OF the neutral ship
ping ordinarily plying the Atlantic
now shlvering IN home ports; It finds
Germany has slain ship travellers in
an apparently indiscriminate sea war;
st finds shipping destroyed at the rate
OF about three-quarters OF a million
/ tons monthly.
And with terrific possibilities ahead
e is anxious lest peace propaganda
| and the absence OF shall lul
the nation into an uniustihable calm.
IL has prepared itself for iuterna
difhculties. there Is talk OF half
million army with aome discussion o
Various forts of military service
Thus far, however. these ideas havl
not matcrialized into actual action.
SO far an actual declaration OF war
Is as It was explained officially after
yesterdays cabinet meeting. that vii
be upon Germany's responsibility.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
eIvEs TIRE 10 WHIRL.

"scotty'' Lupton. branch manager
OF the Kelly Springfield Tire Com
pany. has donated personally 10 the
Vanity Fair Committee. which is a
very active part of the Merry Whirl
production, a Kelly Springfield tire.
which the committee will endeavor 70
sell. The gift was a much appreciated
one and will add considerably TO the
amount of money which the vanity
fair booth in the lobby Of the Hotel
dupont hopes TO raise.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
ORDER PLACED FOR
MORE new TROLLEYS

The Wilmington Traction Company
Is placing orders for additional new
cars OF the conference.-the, large
double-truck type. It will he re-
called that fifteen new cars of this
type we're delivered TO the company
last summer, not including a similar
number placed on the system in
Chester and vicinity, besides the three
latest arrivals now running on Eighth
street. II was learned at the trac-
ton compenys Office this morning
that the number OF cars composing
this order, promise Of delivery and
certain construction details have not
been definitely fixed. but IL is under
stood they will be IN accordance with
the most modern practice
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
WOMAN had IT On HIM"
Why ASK QUESTIONS ?

In City Court this morning, John J
Cassidy was charged with breach OF
the peace. The testimony Of Ella B.
Gensler, in whose house Cassidy lived,
was that Cassidy had showed her over
hot stove, and thrown her out Of
the door in front OF passing auto
mobile. and generally man-handled
her. The woman said Cassidy also
threatened to mick her"
John said there was no use asking
the witness any questions. He was
held in $500 peace bond.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
S7,OOO.OOO WIRELESS CO.
INCORPORATED At DOVER

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Feb. lO-Chsrters filed to-
day included the Southern Federal Wire
less Corporation, with a capital Of 81
600 900. to construct and lease tele-
graph lines and maintain towers for
wireless messages. William J. Cullen
John T. Roach and Clarence f. Bahm
Of New York city, are incorporators. Th'
Blue Dick Mining aud Milling Company
Of Philadelphia. was also incorporated
with a capital of Sl.OOO.0O0.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
HELD AS JEwELRY THIEF.

Earl Swan was held under $500 bail
by Judge Churchman today for tho
Court OF General Sessions. He was
charged with the larceny Of a solid
gold chain. valued az $50, and several
other pieces OF jewelry. property OF
Mrs. Blanche l.. White. o. No. S02
West Sixth street. Mrs White identi-
fed the jewelry lall Of which was re-
covered. and testified that II was
taken from her jewel box Wednes-
day.
Detective Kempski testified that he
had recovered some OF the jewelry
in a local pawnshop and the re-
mainder in the pocket OF the de-
fendant. who, the detective testified
told him he had taken the iewelry
on Wednesday last from the room o,
the prosecuting witness.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
PERU WILL SUPPORT WILSON.

3y The United Press.
LIMA Peru. 1o-Perus reply the American note
useo7re of acton neutras win be forwarded
the United states today There is indication ths
support wilson's a.
though text Of the message $ as yet withheld
reply note sent last night =
strongly worded protest
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
DIES OF BRAIN ABsCESs.

Albert Shakespeare. OF Third and
McClay streets. Harrisburg. Pa, an
emplOye OF the dupont Powder Com
pany. at Carney's Point. y. j.. died az
the Physicians and Surgeons Hos
pital last night from an abscess on the
brain The body WAS removed TO the
morgue and relatives OF the man were
notinsd
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
TWO WOMEN ACCUSE HIM

Abrsham Carey. an extremely
lengthy coiored man, was before City
Court today charged with threatening
bodily harm to Charlotte Johnson and
With assault and battery upon Elsie
Wilson. To permit Abraham 20 OBJ
tain the services OF an attorney. the
case was continued until next Tues
cay. bail being fixed at $500 in each
case
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
OPEN DOOR CLAss MEETS.

Members OF the Open Door Bible
Glass OF Scott NJ. r. Church met last
l ght at Tie home of Mrs. Matte
nrummond No. SIS East Seventh
street ami completed organization.
Seventy seven member were pres
en-. Mrs. J. Han - ton is the
clas - teacher. The class will meet
the ctond FRIDAY e.ening in each
month 81 the homes OF The different
members.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
BRITISH RErCLsED.

~ The UNITED Press
BERLIN Via sayyilo wireless. Feb 1O.-Repuse every
shee Of British attacks reported odays official state
nen Artillery activity reported in Artois and between
he Auere and the somme of
NO 4e,ochments places south
of Sally.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
Washington Fearing That Ultimately War OF
"State Of War" With Germany Must
Come Would Keep Alive Martial Spirit
in Country as Guard Against Sapping In
fIuence of Undue Sense Of Security---Make
Progress Toward Naval and Economic
Preparedness.
NO MOVE YET TO RAISE
ARMY FOR ACTUAL SERVICE
BY CARL D. GROAT
United Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON Feb. 1o-The administration fearing thai
ultimately state Of war" with Germany come
anxious keep alive the martial spirit guard
against the sappng influences of undue of security On
the other hand there manifest army
there has been made toward naval and
nomic preparedness
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
NEW COP ON DUTY.

Bernard r. Skipsk who was ap-
pointed to the local police department
several days ago, has assumed his
duties. The new officer is under in
structions AZ the police station
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10

Ar1FNrov,V p. Feb 1o-Between four and ten persons
burned to death early today at south .,oe
which destroyed double dwelling oe'np'0 :. =.
and boarding house -Four bodies have 0s'"
aa six more are sim in the ruins
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
SPECIAL AFTERNOON SERMON.

In addition TO the usual services
In Eighth Street Baptist Church to-
morrow there will be a special SER
vice at o'clock. the Rev. j. W. jew
EFT, of Mt. Joy Church to be the
speaker.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
no ENLARGE PROPERTY.

sued a permit 10 Antonio Wierskow-
ski to bu Id an addition al No. 2ls
Poplar street. The improvements will
cost S425.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
Gerard Leaves Berlin Today;
BernSfOrff Goes on Wednesday

storff had not been permitted to teIe-
graph his government since the break,
the State Department said today he
has always been able to cable the
Swiss minister as much as he chose.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. Feb. 0.-Ambassador
Won Bernstorff, his suite. and the Ger
man consuls from various parts Of
the country who will return 10 Ger
many with him. will sail from New
York at D. m. next Wednesday.
The Scandinavian-Amer Line
this afternoon announced this sailing
date and hour for the liner Frederick
VIII. on which the German diplomatic
representatives in this country Will
take passage.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
THE HAGUE, Feb. 10.--Two hun.
dred and two Americans will leave
Berlin with Ambassador Gerard for
Berne. according to Berlin dispatches
today. The advices did not hx the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
WEATHER

Fair and not quite so cold
tonight and Sunday. Fresh
70 strong west winds dimin-
ishing.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-12
WHAT IS REGISTERED ANIMAL?

A reader writes: "What consti-
tutes registered animal? | have a
Jersey heifer, her mother is three
fourths Jersey and her father full
blood; what win / have to do to get
this heifer or her calf registered?"
Neither this heifer nor any of her
calves can be registered under the
rules of the American Jersey Cattle
club. No registry association Of any
breed now registers grades, and no
matter how long the female progeny
of this heifer may be bred to pure
bred males, the calves will still be
grades. No animal can be regis
tered until both its sire and dam are
registered. In this case, the dam is
not registered, nor is she eligible to
registration.
Throughout the South it is quite
generally believed, by those unfamil-
lar with such matters, that high
grades may be registered, but it is
an error. Of course, in starting reg
istration Of any breed, unregistered
animals or foundation stock must be
accepted, but no registry of well
established breed now accepts grades
for registration. In other words,
only pure-bred animals whose sires
and dams are registered are accepted
for registration. Progressive Farmer
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-12
1850 WoMEN JoIN ARMY


Petrograd, July 8. - Their faces
grim and set despite the grief Of tens
Of thousands Of mothers, fathers and
relatives, the first regular Women's
fighting force in modern history took
train from here to the front today.
The force was the 400 women of the
legion Of death Everyone was sworn
to do or die in fighting Germany.
Everyone wore the full Russian uni
form, trousers and all, and carried the
reguiationRussian army pack, weigh
ing go pounds. They had sacrificed
every womanly attribute to join in
fighting for democracy. Even their
hair was cropped close.
This womanly force, carefully drill
ed in weeks Of training, looked every
inch true soldiers. Their physical con-
dition was excellent.And they be-
hayed like real soldiers at the leave
taking. Relatives wept, but not the
departing DICTIONARIES. They piled into
the rough box cars furnished by the
government as their troop train with
the same determination as the men.
The tallest among the girls--they
are all young, mostly university stu
dents and society buds-were chosen
as stretcher bearers. In addition to
the force Of 400 fighting women, there
were 80 girl nurses. Four male drill
masters accompanied the legion.
The feminine fighting force en-
trained amid the widest enthusiasm.
An open-air farewell service was held
at the Kazan Cathedral. Thousands
assembled there, and just as big
crowds were at the railway station.
Lady Buchanan, wife of the British
ambassador, was among the distin-
guished personages present.
Against the determination of the
women to bear the rigors of the firing
line, word reached here today from
Pravda that the newspaper, Boulsh
V-iski, reported certain regiment
had adopted Russia's declaration:
"We viii send men to the front to
carry guns as promised three months
ago, but afterward we will not send a
single man until all the power in Rus
STA passes into the hands of work.
mems and soldiers congress and the
peasants assembly. If attempt is
made to muster us. out we will resist
with our rifles"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-12
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
ELECTION

AdA4AIAN&N2AN
Under and by virtue Of the author
ity vested in US as Election Commits.
sioners in and for Upton county. Ten.
nessee, we, the undersigned, hereby
call an election at all the voting pre-
cincts in Upton county to be held be-
tween the hours of 9 a. M. and d o. m,
on Saturday, July IS, 1917, for the
purpose Of voting on the question Of
calling a Constitutional convention.
The following officers, judges and
clerks are hereby appointed to hold
said election:
Covington-o Officer, VIM. Murray;
judges, R. L. Hastings, w. A. Shoaf
and ]. L. Jacobs; clerks, j. P. O'Neal,
J. I. Holloway; registrar, w. o. Mem
efee.
Leigh's Chapel - Officer, w. A.
Drumwright; judges, Frank White
horn, Charley Blankenship and J. w.
Short; clerks, Elmer Lindsey; regis
trar B. L. Kinney.
Liberty-Oficer, R. w. Ash; Judges,
Clyde Kinney, Richard Bryant, w. H.
Hise; clerks, E. L. Hathcock, John
Smith; registrar Ben Malone.
Holly Grove-0fiieer, A. o. Dickey;
judges, E. w, Rose, Jim Whiteside,
and w. ]. Combs; clerks, e. L. Dickey,
Sam Mills; registrar, ]. M. Mills.
Burlison-Oficer, S. E. Murphy;
judges, John Burlison, A. A. Evans,
D. L. Huffman; clerks, Warner Elem
ing, w. H. Cobb; registrar, o. R.
Lavelle.
Detroit-Of officer, ]. T. Woods; iudg-
es, Wylie Farmer, A. D. Jones, Phil
lips Lanier; clerks, j. G. Vaughan, Jr.,
]. R. Bartlett, Jr.; registrar, A. A.
Kelley.
Gilt Edge-oficer, w. H. Richard
son; judges, E. C. Cousar, C. C. Pace,
Joe Fletcher; clerks, Clyde Mellow,
Earl Elan; registrar, ]. w. Richard
son.
Randolph-Oficer, ]. M. Goforth;
judges, Ed Ballard, Jack Lollar, B. S.
Burnett; clerks, Robert Graves, Walk
err Barton; registrar, j, r. Mcmahon.
Simonton-Officer, w. d. Forbes;
judges, Jim Cox, C. H. Cullum, M.
Easley; clerks, j. s. Glidewell, Will
Easley; registrar, A. J. Hunt.
Drummonds-Oficer, S. S. Hurt;
judges, 0. 7. Meadors, ]. G. Gamble,
W. H. Baker; clerks, Ed Leach, ]. C.
Drummond; registrar, -. -. Primer.
Quito - Officer, Charlie Wilson;
judges, ]. 7. Bolinger, J. H. POuncey,
E. E. Melton; clerks, A. H. Pouncey,
carlton Wilson; registrar, Frank Fer
guson.
New Tipton-Officer, G. D. McNair;
judges, Jodie Willis, r. L. Ellis, o. r.
Armstrong; clerks, Carl Billings, K.
E. Scott; registrar, R. V. Ellis.
Munford--0fficer, ]. D. Moore;
judges. B. B. Smith, ]. w. Ellis, Fl. d.
Appleberry; clerks, B. w. Burgner,
j. M. Crigger; registrar, w. w. Bibb.
Old Tipton-O officer, Oscar Rhodes;
judges, M. ]. Sullivan, Will Fields, and
A. T. Smith; clerks, G. P. West and
Thurman Billings; registrar ]. w.
Hughes.
Atoka - Officer, Carl Thompson;
judges, H. H. Hunter, Jud Simonton,
and Sam McCluney; clerks, John
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-12
LIGHTING DOES
GREAT DAMAGE
Barns Demolished, Starting Fire in
One Instance and Destroying
Considerable Property.
HOGS AND HORSES STRUCK AND
KILLED In FRIDAYS STORM

The barn Of Mr.. Joe Beaver, in the
neighborh0od Of Wright's, was struck
by lightning during the thunderstorm
Friday morning and the building was
set On fire and destroyed, together
with 125 bushels of corn, Us bushels
Of wheat, a twohorse wagon, buggy,
harness, plows, harness, etc, and
killed two hogs. We were told that
Mr.. Beaver estimates that his loss is
$3.50 and that he only carried an
insurance of $3.50 on the property.
Lightning also struck three hogs
belonging to Mr., Burton Hill, OF this
city, during the same storm. One of
the hogs was killed outright and the
other two were so badly shocked that
it was feared they would die.
Lightning also struck the barn Of
Mr.. r. A. Sage, of the Almira neigh
borhood. John, his little nine-year-
old son, was in the hay loft not 10
feet distant at the time and, notwith-
standing the fact that the gable end
Of the barn was torn away, the boy
escaped unhurt.
A very valuable horse belonging to
Mr. Bunch Novel;, Of Mason, was
killed during the same storm.
The late Prof. Joachim was the pos
SCISSOR Of three genuine Strad violins.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-12
ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr.. A. A. Mueller, Of Cincinnati,
will be with me Friday and Saturday,
July 10 and IA.
Mr.. Mueller represents one of Gin
cinnatrs best tailoring concerns and is
and expert filter. He will be glad to
show you his line for autumn and
winter.
Drop in to see us on these dates,
jy12-1w S. C. MONTGOMERY.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-12
GYPSY TEA

The Epworth Leaguers and q NUM-
Der Of invited guests enjoyed Gypsy
tea last Friday evening on the wood
ed lawn Of Mrs. Ed Klingman, two
and one-half miles south of Covington.
The party met at the First Methodist
church at $3.50 o'clock and from there
they went to the Klingman lawn, Is
automobiles being used for convey
ance. They were amply provided with
refreshments and ices, which were
served by the young ladies of the or
ganization. It was a most delightful
outing IN every sense and was heartily
enjoyed by the whole company
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-12
A WOMEN'S REGIMENT

Petrograd.-Th colors Of the first
detachment Of the Petrograd womeM's
regiment were blessed in the square
of st. Isaac's cathedral today. More
than 200 women, with their hair close
ly cropped and in full uniform, were
present, armed with rifles. Don Cos
sacks and sailors furnished guard
of honor.
Later the women paraded through
the Nevsky Prospekt and other streets
carrying banners with the inscription:
sDeath is better than shame, and
"Women, do not give your hands to
traitors.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-12
NEGROES FORCED TO LEAVE

Hartford, ILL.,, July 8. - An armed
posse of citizens Of Wood River, Alton
and Hartford, ILL.,, today compelled 100
negroes to leave the vicinity Of Hart
ford. The posse had surrounded the
blacks last night in a dense wood and
held them there until today. The citi-
Gems then returned to Hartford and
posted the following:
HNigger-Don't let the sun set on
you"
Hartford citizens patrolled streets
OF Hartford Saturday night after hav-
ing heard that East St Louis refugees
were o. their way To that town.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-12
,lsyr IUD MEAk LUNGS!

DO colds settle on your chest or in your
bronchial tubesl Do coughs hang on, or
are you subject to throat troublesr
Such troubles should have immediate
treatment with the strengthening powers
Of SCOTS Emulsiorls to guard against
consumption which SO easily follows.
Scott Is Emulsion contains pure cod liver
oil which peculiarly strengthens the res
piratory tract and improves the quality Of
the blood; the glycerine in 1t soothes and
heals the tender membranes Of the throat.
SCOTS is prescribed by the best special
lists. You can get it at any drug store.
Scott & Bovine, bloomfield, Nj.