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Evening journal., 1917-09-14
BY WILLIAM c. SHEPHERD
rnIted Prcss slall Correspondent


PETROGRAD. sept. i8.-What punish
ment shall be meied out TO General
Korniloff split the Russian cabinet to-
day. -Four ministers have left the cab
met.
Personal surrender Of the revolving
army chief is imminent His troops
have melted away to a mere handful
Government troops which three days
ago captured his headquarters 10 the
rear-at Pskoff-press upon him from
that direction. and in front Is the stone
wall defense Of provisional troops from
Petrograd.
There is widespread public demand
that those responsible for the counter
revolution bo severely dealt with.
T. was this question apparently,
which led to retirement from the
cabinet OF Vice-Premier Nekrasod,
Minister OF Foreign Affairs Teres-
chenke. Minister OF Food Piechechon-
off. Minister of Agriculture Tchern-
OF and Minister Of Ways and Com
munications Gourepieff. The latter
explained the Withdrawals because
the ministers "felt it was impossible
10 carry out kerensky's orders 10
take certain measures against
Korniloff"
Later Tereschenke withdrew his
resignation and 81 was announced to-
day he had been named as Vice-Pre.
mier.
The newspaper Isvestia. organ OF
Z the Workmen's and Soldiers party
1 declared today that Korniloh and
| General Lukomsky had both init
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
''WETS" Will ANSWER
'DRYS" CHALLENGE soon

John q. Stack, manager for the
vets has replied to the challenge is
sued by Caleb +. Burchenal, chairman
Of the Wilmington Anti-License COM
nittoe. 10 a public debate on the is-
sues OF temperance and the coming
license, on November Il. stating that a
definite answer regarding the proposed
debate will be FORTHCOMING by Tuesday
September Is, Mr.. Stacks letter fol
lows;
Wilmington. Del, sept. u. 1917.
Mr. Caleb T.. Burchenal.
Chairman of Committee Against License
Goa Ford Building,
Wilmington. Del
NV Dear Air. Burchenal:
Your letter Of September II. chat
leneing the committee for license 10 a
debate on the question whether the city
of Wilmington should vote for license ol
against license of Intoxicating liquors
received.
have referred your letter to oui
committee for consideration, and vii
let YOU hear from me in regard to sam'
on or before September IS 1917, as yo'
bave requested.
Very truly yours.
(Sicned) JOHN c. STACK.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
THIS MOTHER even
BIT HER Child
Witnesses Say Woman Also
Beat II Year Old Son
With Heavy Stick
COURT GIVES HER
THE FINE LIMIT

One OF the most pitiful tales OF
cruelty to children heard IN Municipal
Court for long time was unfolded
this morning when Michaella Man
frando was charged with cruelty TO
her 11-year-old son. Alfonzo.
Neighbors testified That on many
occasions flf woman had beaten the
child over thh head with club larger
than broonf stick bitten him. pinch
ed him. pulled his hair. stamped en-
him with her feet and otherwise mall
treated the child One OF the wit
nesses said the mother hobitually
grasped the boys checks in her hands
and twisted them until blood poured
from the little fellows mouth.
All the witnesses agreed that the
woman could speak and understand
English. although she sat In court this
morning, uncOncernedlr chewing gum.
her face showing no signs of Interest
in the proceedings. The testimony in
cluded the statement that she beat
the child cruelty the night following
her arrest.
She was given the punishment
limit 500 and costs. which, II paid
will be transferred to the $. i. G. c..
under the law.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
death ROBS JUSTICE
Of ACCUSED MEN
One Alleged Forger Slain in
New York: Other Dies
Naturally in Canada
BOTH WANTED HERE
TO ANSWER CHARGES

What Chief Of Police Black considers
a remarkable coincidence in his expert
ence as police Official, was brought
90 his attention shortly after noon to-
day when two kilograms were received,
informing him that two men wanted
here on charges OF forgery. had died.
One men met his death This mOrnlng
In Brooklyn. y. y. while trying 90 cs-
cane. from an officer who had arrested
him. The other man died in Canada or
Labor Day.
fhe prisoner who was shot today was
Lewis Weinfeld. wanted here ON a
charge of forgery Ncinheld, IL Is al
legged forged n check OF Robert n. %.
Simms. OF this city, for so. After
Wemheld was located in New y ork the
local warrant for his arrest was for
warded 10 that city several days ago
shortly after noon today Chief Black
received telegram from faurott. i'm
spcctor of detectives of New York. stat
ing that Wenfcld had been placed
under arrest and was killed when he
attempted tu escape.
shortly after this information was re-
ceivcd Chief Black received "a telegram
frcm Chief of Detectives Tate. of Plil9-
delphla. informing him that lohu CaNa-
naugh. alias Reeves. wanted here on a
charging of forging pay check of
Patrick Joyce for si00, had died in Can,
ada on September Z. The message also
stated that Cavanaugh had been buried
on September 40 from the home 0f ar
uncle IN Philadelphia.
According to information given the
police Cavanaugh was stopping at the
New Merritt Hotel here some time
ago and securing a letter addressed tr
joyce opened 70 and removed nas
check sent from the Bethlehem Stoe
Company This he endorsed as Joyce
and had cashed Since then the police
had been seeking him and a warrant
: for his arrest was forwarded TO Phila
delphia several days ago. whore h'
was supposed to be.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
MUNICIPAL COURT PROSECUTIONS.

Mary Turner, Negress, was fined $
and costs In Municipal Court this
morning, when she was charged with
having used bad language on the street
yesterday.
Charged with improper conduct on
the Street, Josephing White. otherwise
Bussey, a Negress, was fined 800 and
costs. with the alternative Of one
year Imprisonment. She has been be-
fore the court fifteen times for various
offenses.
Annie Turner. similarly charged, was
nned 500 and costs, but will have tc
serve only six months in default OF
payment, this being her FIRST appear
ance in court.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14

Everything was activity at the state
Armors today, getting in readiness for
the departure Of the five Wilmington
companies Of the First Delaware Regi-
mcnt for Rifle Range caWp. south Of
Now Castle. tomorrow morning
The camp has been named Camp
Townsend. in honor OF Governor John
q. Townsend. IT., by Colonel j. War
uer Reed, commander OF the regiment.
The Wilmington companies. headed
by the band, will hike 10 Camp Town
send. Citizens of Wilmington will be
given an opportunity 30 see the boys
In khaki, but plans for a formal fare
we'll demonstration TO the soldiers
have been dropped because Of the
shortnes Of the time.
Colonel Reed and former Governor
Charles r Miller. of the soldiers en-
tertainment committee, conferred with
Mayor Lawson this morning, and II was
decided that aside from a review Of the
troops there will bc no exercises and nc
formal program for the departing sol
diers. ID may be- that mg tms
will be arranged for the regiment ai
Camp Townsend on the eve Of the de
psrtnre OF the soldiers for Anniston
Ala.
The Wilmington companies will leave
the armory at s o'clock and will marcl
along, Twelfth street TO King and pasi
the Public Buildings to Tenth street
Mayor lawson, members Of the soldiers
entertainment committee and state
county aud city officials will review thu
troops as they pass the City Building
The soldiers will swing into Tent
ST. 10 Market and down Market ST
to the causeway. and out the Stat
road. They will turn into Camp Town
send at a point near state road.
Each soldier will be in heavy march
ing order. with a fifty-pound pack ol
his back, and a nine-pound rifle owe
CONTINUED on Page Eight)
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
T. q. o. +. SOVEREIGN LODGE.

Grand Representative G.. Frank na-
wilson, junior representative from the
Grand Lodge Of Delaware, T. O. o. F..
heads the Delaware representation 90
the session Of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge. the nlnety-third annual COM
munication Of which opens at Louis
VILE. Ky, on Monday Or. J. Willard
Crossan. Of Centrevillc. and John P
Heinzeroth. Of this city, are the othor
representatives from this state. Alfred
Freese and Mr.. and Mrs. William n
Cowgirl will attend the sessions. also
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
ANOTHER CONTRIBUTION
FOR SOLDIERS Smokes"

The tobacco fund for the soldiers In
France is now s553. the following con-
irlbution having been received yester-
day
Previously acknowledged ..........s5i2
h. Rosenbaum. 5iO Bloomfield ave-
nue., Montclair. n. J.............. 4
a -
TOTAL To u1tc ..........s.......s. .f)tt
a man who knows one who got his
baptism OF fire at Bull Rum forwarded
Tie verse NJ Robert W. Service 10 THE
Black Dudcen" The lines serve 10 give
an Idea of what The lads In khaki re-
qulre FOR their main comfort:
Working here IN The dugout
Smoking me black dudcen,
I'D like 10 say IN a general way.
There's nothing like Nickyteen.
There's nothing like Nlckyieen, me boys
BE IL pipes or snlpes or cigars;
So be sure that q bloke has plenty 10
smoke
n you wants him TO nght your wars.
What Service tells Of the men IN tho
dugout is echoed In the letter from one
who signs himself smokes
81 have known what n feels like 20
be without them on the Mexican bor-
der. Keep mp the good work.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
Gets into WRONG House
WHILE HUNTING FOR FRIEND

Harry Wilson, who was found in
a closet on the second floor OF the
home 81 Frank Beckley, No. LOG
e. Eighth street. yesterday morning,
was fined So and costs in Municipal
Court this morning He claimed that
he had been drinking with a friend,
from whom he had become separated.
and whose room he was trying to
find.
He said that when he found ne was
in the wrong house. and heard some
one coming. he became frightened
and hid I'm the closet
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
HEALTH Department
TO EXAMINE KITCHENS

Following a conference between nr.
S. q. Frederick president of the BOARD
Of Health. and nr. y. NJ. Myers, score
tary Of the same department this morn
ing. 10 was announced ihat executive
officers Of lhc health department would
inspect am restaurants and cafes in tlis
city once a month. a report of officers
findings Will be made to the Board Of
Health each month.
The officers began their tour Of In
spection this afternoon n is proposed
90 have thorough examinations made OF
both the kitchens and dlningrooms Of
AN eating houses here and where 10 is
deemed necessary. the foods offered to
customers will he analyzed.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
Won ECKHARDT SAYS
LATEST INTRIGUE
IS UNINTERESTING
German Minister TO Mexico, Who Used Swedish
Minister There, Also As TeutOn GO-Between
Denies Evidence That He Recommended
CrOnhOlm for Decoration by Kaiser for
Services Rendered.

efforts to see him. however. proved
fruiiless.
Charge Cylfc Andenberg, who sue
occded Cronholm 40 the Swedish legation
last February. proicssed his entire
Ignorance Of the whole matter. He
said Cronholm was no longer connected
with tho Swedish diplomatic service.
From the American embassy. how
ever, H. was learned that Cronhalm Is
expecting 20 leave very shortly for
Sweden and that he had planned to
journey there via the United States.
The Mexican sub-sccrctary for for
cirn affairs the only foreign Office at-
tache available early today-declared
he had no knowledge Of The sitution re-
/ ,enlcd by the American expose. TIE laid
! emphasis or the fact that if Cronhulm
/ had tranrmittcd any messages to Ger
many via Sweden for Eckhnrdt since
! FEBRUARY. they were in the shape of pri-
vnte communications aud subject 10
strict censorship II va- In February
that Crouholms official diplomatic
status ceased with his retirement as
charge.
German Minister Won Eckhardt has
had considerable experience with Ameri-
can revelations closely touching him. ho
was the German diplomat TO whom For
cign Secretary Zimmerman addressed
his now famous communication sug-
gesting coalition of Gcrmany McXico
and Japan against the United states.
p Van Eckhardt readily granted an
+ Interview TO The United Press corre-
spondent and listened with patiently
. growing anger and impatlence at the
e correspondents recital Of what the
e latest American expose revealed. ld-
q forts TO make him comment further
~ CONTINUED ON raec Seven)
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
HrLn nN LARCENY CHARGE.

David Tenner. Negro. was held under
$500 bail this morning in Municipal
Court on charge of cmbezzling si2
from Louis Reches. Of No. 2i5 West
Second street, on May 3.
According TO the evidence the Negro.
at that dime driver for Reches, de-
llvered -four at store at Thirteenth
and Claymont streets, collected si2 FOR
it. and failed TO return The money TO
his employer.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
ACCUSED OF CIGARS AND
SHOE Theft FROM CAR

Charged with the larceny of 1000
cigars and some ahtes from the freight
house of the =. and r. Railway Com
panv. Benjamin Riddle was held under
81 900 hail for trial. In Municipal Court
today. lie was employed as a trucker
NJ ;he freight station. and witnesses
testified that he was caught carrying
away tho shoes in q bag The cigars
were recovered in a Tenth war store,
where he is alleged 90 have sold them.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
NEW cows FOR COUNTY FARM.

Having been empowered at the last
meeting Of the Trustees Of the Poor TO
replonish the herd Of cattle at The
county farm, Daniel Thompson. Spen-
Ger Foulke. Boyd Mccoy and pusey
pennock accompanied by Superinton-
dent Foster went TO Leeds, Md, recent
ly and purchased five full-blooded
Holstein cows at $500 each.
The cows were carefully inspected
and tested for tuberculosis before the
committee closed the deal and are
now ready for delivery at the farm OF
the county hospital. but their transfer
/ Is, 10 be delayed a few days 20 enable
| Superintendent Foster 10 have the cat
I Tie now on the farm tested 10 see 4
They are free from tubercular trouble
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
InNG NnT 4 sIACkTn.

FRANK Long, Of Chesapeake CITY, who
was taken in custody at Dover yester-
day on a charge Of being a Stacker, was
dismissed by United states Commis-
sioner w. G. Mahaffy yesterday on the
request Of United States District Attor-
ney Charles F. Curley. 70 was explain
ed that Long had registered In Kent
county. this state. and also had enlisted
in the army.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
DROP ASSAULT CHARGE.

Because the Police Department
had failed TO serve a subpoena on
the prosecuting witness. Oresta Dl
Augustine, It was necessary 10 dis
miss the charge OF assault and hat
terry against Nicholas Piasani In
Municipal Court this morning. oresta
was in the hospital for a month OF
more. as the result OF his injuries.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
CUT FINE TO $50.

Hearing several witnesses who vouch-
ed for the previous good character Of
Peter Malafronda, who is In the work
house in default Of payment Of $3.50
fine, imposed last week on a charge OF
carrying concealed deadly weapon, the
case was reopened by Judge Churchman
this morning, and the fine reduced 10 $50
and costs
Henry Washington. who was charged
with having concealed in his pockets q
business looking butcher knife when ar.
rested. was fined $50 and costs.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
TRAIN GIRIs nor sIGNAL WORE.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 14-seven
girls are being trained as signal wo-
men on the Chestnut Hill division Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad. Until
they have shown they are capable Of
meeting my emergency that may
arise they will be kept under male
supervisior
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
NEW $40 At COUNTY HOUSE.

superintendent Foster Of the county
hospital yesterday removed the old
silo on the hospital farm and there
will he erected on the site a new silo
Of 20 tons capacity. and S5 feet high
The foundations and scaffolding for
the erection of the new one is in
place and g Is expected that the new
one will be received today or tomor-
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
T. =. WILLIAMS DIES SUDDENLY.

Thomas F. Williams. 80 years old,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Williams.
OF No. 1135 West Seventh street died
suddenly in Pittsburgh yesterday. De-
tails were unobtainable by the FAM
lily this morning. The funeral will
take place here.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
CITY IARREp BY BLAST.

Wilmington was Jared by an un-
usually heavy explosion about s
o'clock last evening. There was moth
ing in the nature OF an explosion at
the powder or munition plants. and
It is supposed to have been a blast In
some nearby quarry. -
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
HARVEST HOME EXFRCIsEs.

A harvest home celebration was
held AZ the Home for Friendless and
Destitute Children this afternoon.
Many friends OF the institution were
present and enjoyed the excellent on
tertainment program which was pre-
sented by the children
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
JAN MORO sUFFRAGIsrs.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, sept. ii.-six Woman's
party pickets were sentenced TO- thirty
days each in jail today when they re-
fused 10 pay a fine Of s25 each for
Haunting suffrage banners in front Of
the White House yesterday.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
FOR
KORNIbOFF NOW
DIVIDES SLAVS
Four Ministers Resign When
Kerensky Demands Punish
ment for Rebels
ALL REVOLTS CRUSHED
BY FIST OF IRON
eY lac Unlted Press

PETRoGRAO, Sept. i4.-General
GrimoH, who commanded General
KornlloFs rcbellious troops and who
ordered them 10 surrender when all
hope was lost, committed suicide to-
day.
Grmoff had personally superintend-
ed the surrender Of his forces, then
went to Petrograd. He talked with
Premier Kerensky and then went 10
his home In the capital. There he
killed himself.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
has pLnMING RErnRn-

CHRISTIANA. Del. Sept. l4.-Ezra
King bought the horses Of the Newark
ire department when the department
was motorized. They we're not worth
their keep and King faced bankruptcy
until he thought OF the dodge of put
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
MR. sArLsRrRY RECOYERs.

John F. Salisbury. Of Dover. who
has been under treatment In the Del
aware Hospital for internal trouble
for som, time has recovered SUM-
ciently to leave the hospital.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
SOLDIERS EAGER
FOR LONG TRAMP
TO RIFLE RANGE
Wilmington and Newark
Companies TO Hike Nine
Miles to Camp
TO Be REVIEWED At
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
ROUTE OVER WHICH
SOLDIERS WILL MARCH

The Wilmington companies OF the
First Delaware Infantry, headed by
the band, will leave the ArmOry,
,Tewlfih and Orange streets, at 3
o'clock, and will march along
Twelfth street TO King, 20 Tenth. 70
Market, and out over the causeway
aud state road 10 Rifle Range camp.
The troops will be reviewed by
Mayor Lawson and other officials
at the Public Buildings, hut there
will he no specchmaling there.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
Personal.

The Rev. James J. McKenna has
Joined the local colony at the Hotel
ST. Ctcrles. Atlantic City
Miss Saliie r. Dew ne. principal OF
No. 80 School Is spending the week
at Atlantic City.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
FINEn FnR spEEnING.

Charged with speeding on the Park
Drive yesterday. Henry Feinberg wcs
fined s25 and costs In Municipal Court
this morning. he pleaded guilty.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
RusHNFIL INDER PEACE BOND.

Leonard A. Bushnell pleaded guilty
10 a charge OF breach OF the peace In
Municipal Court today. and was placed
under a $500 peace bond.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
ACCInENTS OF MD DAY.

Among those treated az the Della
ware Hosp tai today were.
NJ. Steel. lacerated nose.
Michael Litkowski. injured foot.
J. Mullin. lacerated scalp.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
QUEEN ESTHER SOCIETY RAKE.

Queen Esther Circle Of NcCabe NJ.
+. Church will hold a bake tomorrow
at No 722 King street. Any one having
donations viii kindly call ii3sW.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
.TYPHOON Levels Annoy:
MANY LIVES ARE LOST
By The United Press

hN INt L UlNNu AlNnNs
WASHINGTON. sept i4-Many
lives were lost and heavy damage done
to buildings. including the American
consulate. when a severe typhoon
swept over Annoy. China. the state
Department was advised today.
Nc foreign casualties resulted
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
RN InnN M HEAnIEY

United Press staff Correspondent
ROME, Sept. ii.-Roply Of the Central
Powers 10 Pope Benedict's peace noio
vas received by The Nailcal today. ac-
cordng TO well-informcd officials. 10
Continued on Page Seven)
Evening journal., 1917-09-14

by The United Press
MENlCO CITY, sept 1.-THE news
Is damn unintercsiina 10 me- was the
angry re,ori of German Minister Aon
Eckhnrdt 10 the United Press here to-
day when effort was made 10 obtain
his comment ON the american expose
of how hc used swedish Charge Cron-
holm as messenger and recommended
that he be decorated by the Kaiser.
Won Eckhprdl denied he "had made
any recommendations FOR Herr Cron-
holm's decoration FOR services rendered
90 Germany
When pressed for further details and
explanation Of the conflict In his denial
and the specific letter oi March 3. 1916
bearing his signature, as issued boy I'M,
! american state Department. Won Eek.
hardl took refuge behind his temper
He retired 90 the inner recesses Of th'
German embassy and declined further
comment
Cronholm is mo- longer Swedish
charge. but Is siill In Mexico city. ~
Was in iho German club when th
United Press CORES spondent sought q
obtain his version OF the AFFAIR Al
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
central POWERS
reply TO Pope
Rome Hears Absolute lnde-
pendence is Promised
for Belgium
ALL ALLIANCES
ARE OPPOSED
BY JOHN oRANpENs
,ited Press staff Correspondent


BERLIN, via London, Sept. a.
cermsny's reply 10 Pope Benedict. as
agreed upon today, will specifically de-
clare that Germany mas no desire to
Interfere In the Internal affairs Of
other nations, according TO the Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger.
The form and text OF the reply was
approved today by leaders OF the spe-
cial Reichstag committee named by
Chancellor Michaelis to aid in con
sideration Of the matter.
The Lokal Anzeiger lad stress on
the fact that the note does not re-
semble the American reply. in that
It fatty holds no one nation shall
mix in the internal policies of an
other.
President Wilson's reply empha-
sized the necessity that the German
people themselves assume control Of
1 government. and this is evidently the
provision at which Germany is aim
NC in her disclaimer OF any similar
views as to other nations.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
TODAY'S TEmPERATURE.
A. a.. r-,...s,,.- r.,,.,., Oas-,-
SUN AND TIDES.

High water. f0l5 A. NJ. 1890 p. NJ.
Low water .. 800 4. NJ $40 p. NJ.
Recdy Island high and low water one
hour later.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14
WEATHER

Cloudy tonight and Saturdays
probably showers.
Evening journal., 1917-09-14

by The United Press
STGCkHOLM. Sept. ii.-Oscar
Nerlof, first secretary Of the foreign
office. was dismissed from the service
today.
The dismissal follows too closely on
the revelations OF Sweden's acting as
mosesger for the German Government
not 10 suggest that H. was directly due
TO Americas announcement OF this in-
triguing.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19

The very last telcgruphic dispatch
wired from Germany before hOstllities
began i'm the FrancO-P russian war vas
from Count Benedict. the French am
bassadOr. and was sent 20 the French
foreign office. After stating thnt war
could not be avoided the dispatch
wound up with the following e%xtraOr-
binary statement: 40 not put so much
seasoning In your X consignment Of
sausages." The establishment that this
message caused to the recipients at
such a time can well be conceived. but
1t afterward turned out that the i'm
minence OF war and n perfect food Of
kilograms had befOgged the German
t~elegraphists. AS n matter OF fact,
they had mixed n purely commercial
telegram from II Teutonic pork butcher
named Benedict with the historic mes.
sage from Count Benedict London
Standard.