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Evening journal., 1917-01-15
PASTOR COOKE NOW
Without A School
Sunday Scholars Rebuked,
Young People and Teach
ers Go ION Strike"
PREACHER PROMISES
FIGHT AT TRIAL

Having disciplined two trustees OF
his church and finally expelled them
from the church. the Rev George A.
Cooke. pastor Of Wesley NJ. f. Church
now he's q new trouble on his hands.
arising, according 10 an official mem
her OF the church. from the Sunday
school lesson yesterday. when the en-
tire Sunday school arose and marched
out Of the church en- masse, leaving
the pastor without single member
in the school.
A rebuke 20 the pupils OF the sun
day school by the pastor because they
failed TO respond at the reading OF
the lesson. and a TIT with Mrs. Lewis
McAllister, one Of the teachers, be
cause she suggested that the pupils
were being unjustly accused, are said
10 have started things. MI Cooke re
plying to Mrs McAllister that she
was 'impertinent" and giving her to
understand that he was in charge OF
the school.
BY the time Mr.. Cooke had finished
his reply 70 Mrs. McAllister. every
member OF the school was standing
and apparently without any leader
ship. marched from the building. The
excitement. which was intense among
the younger members OF the school
was only partially allayed when thf
teachers, calling to their pupils, ar
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
HIGH COST OF BARDERING
Adds TO MEMS TROUBLES

In conformity with the recent ac-
ton Of the Master BARRIERS Associa-
ton. bright and early this morning
the price Of shaves and hair cuts was
advanced all over the city. Hereto
fore, man could have his surplus fac
ial growths eliminated for the small
sum of ten cents and he could have
his flowing locks moved in conform
ity with the demands of modern civ
ilization for twenty. But. beginning
today. he must pay fifteen cents for
a shave and twenty five cents for a
hair cut
The master BARRIERS claim that. due
20 the heavy advances in the cost OF
all supplies required In their busi-
ness. il is impossible longer TO do
business at a living profit at the old
rates, hence the increase. While the
raise in rates has been the subject Of
much joking on the part of BARRIERS
customers. most OF them have ac-
cepted the new rates without pro-
test.
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
Major MARK BROOKE
TOBE new ENGINEER
Assigned TO Wilmington Of
flee to Take Charge of
Harbor Improvement
JUST RETURNED FROM
PHILIPPINE SERVICE

Major Mark Brooke, Of the Corps OF
Engineers, Z. S. A.. has been assigned
by the War Department as officer in
charge Of the District Of the Delaware,
and viii assume charge Of tho United
States engineer office, in Wilmington. on
Friday of this week.
Major Brooke relieves Major j. C..
Oakes. who has been in charge OF the
Office In this city since last July, he also
being in charge Of the Philadelphia dis
tricf
Major p n. Johnston, who was in
charge of this district for some time
previous to July last, was relieved Of
this duty in July. 1915. and given a
long leave of absence. which he is
spending at Australia.
At that time the War Department.
not having available an officer TO as
sign to this district I'm his stead, Major
Cakes. who is in charge of the Phila-
delDhia office. was directed TO assume
the direction OF this office. in addi-
tion to his regular duties. until an
other officer could be assigned.
Major Brooke has just returned TO
this country. after a period OF service
i'm The Philippine Islands. and is now
on leave OF absence. While in the
Islands he was engaged in a variety
OF duties. He was for a tm9 Ia COM
mand OF the First Battalion. Third
Regiment Of Engineers. and was then
ass gned to duty as Assistants 10 the
Department Engineer and following
that he was IN charge Of the engineer
cifice al Manila.
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
URGES FAST MAIL As
Benefit TO farmer
Congressman Miller Opposes
Bill TO Abolish Pneuma-
tic Tube Service
SHOWS HOW 1T WOULD
EFFECT PENINSULA

In the House at Washington on
Saturday the provision for an ap-
propriation for the pneumatic tube
service in FIVE Of the largest cities OF
the country was inserted in the bill
aftsr II had been stricken out by the
committee on postofices and post
roads in the bill as reported to the
House. BY a vote OF 152 10 104 the
House overruled this committee and
doubled the Appropriation for the
pneumatic tube service. so that ST.
600 900 is now to be appropriated.
The fight was one OF the most
spirited and vigorous witnessed in the
whole bill which carries total ap-
propriation OF 1929. 900. .OC0 for the
conduct of the Postoffiee Department
during the next fiscal year Repre-
sentative Thomas W Miller, Of Della
ware. was one Of the members given
time to speak I'm favor OF the reten-
non OF these tubes and the follow
ing extract from the Congressional
Record shows his remarks:
Mr. Chairman, like the district OF
the gentleman from Pennsylvania lMr.
Garlandl, who has Just taken his seat,
these tubes are not within the state and
district that / represent. but in listen
ing to the debate upon this floor it oc
CURED 10 me that here was another
question in which the country as against
the city had been brought into play. We
see men from districts, and do not i'm
pugn their motives. who do not live
near tho large cities, and who therefore
can not realize as impressively as Other
members do what this tube servic'
i means; and for those friends of the far
/ mer who may not have considered how
: this may affect his interest and business
/ 7 thought It best TO call attention u
that side of the argument in the feT
/ minutes that | have.
There are q large number Of agri
cultural and farming communities
around the FIVE cities or Boston. Chi
cago, St. Louis. Philadelphia and New
Continued on Page Two.)
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
DRY BILL LOOMS
FOR WILMINGTON,
LAWMAKERS HEAR
Rev. E. c. Prettyman, Anti
Saloon Leader, Seeks Sign
ers For ReSubmisSion
SAY IT Can Be Done
UNDER A SPECIAL ACT
stan Correspondent.


DOVER, Del, Jan. 15.-That q spe-
cial bill will be introduced in the
Legislature to got q vote I'm Whining
ton Oh the question Of liquor license
or no license was announced here to
day by the Anti-SaloOn League forces.
After ResubmissiOn Signers.
The Bev. =. G. prettyman. superin-
tendent OF the Delaware Anti-Saloon
League, came TO Dover this morning 20
try and get the necessary signers 10 the
petition calling for ressIhInission OF the
liquor license question IN rural New
Castle county.
"Dry" Bill For Wilmington.
As has been already stated, four
members OF the HOuse-Representa-
tives Burris, Buckingham Boyce and
Ahearn-have signed the petition,
and Representative Hutchinson says
he will sign II. This will make i've.
Six signers are necessary. Mr..
Prettyman stated he expected TO have
the necessary six signatures some
time today The petition specifies
that the vote shall be taken az the
general election next year.
Mr.. Prettyman also stated that a
bill is being prepared and will be
introduced in a few days calling for
Continued on fage Two)
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
SAY FERENDUN
WOULD GIVE CITY
PAID Department
Firemen Study Another Pro-
jeCt Involving Benefits of
Proposed New System
silent FOR PRESENT
ON Details OF PLAN

Presidents OF the city FIRE compan-
les, met again yesterday in the Phoe-
nix engine house TO discuss the uues-
ton as to what attitude should be
taken by the fire department with
reference to the establishment Of a
paid fire department for this city.
George b. Ward presided. While moth
ing definite was accomplished. there
Is much secrecy being maintained as
TO Just what was done. However, it
was stated that IAN entirely new pro-
iect had been started. and until some
definite conclusion had been reached
regarding it, there would be nothing
whatever made public"
Every fire company in the city was
represented at the meeting with the ex-
ception Of the Weccacoe company, which
already had decided by = vote of ap-
proximately 3 70 ! in favor of paid
fire department Other companies favor
ing paid department are Reliance
Delaware and Washington. Companies
favoring the volunteer system are
Friendship, Phoenix, Water Witch
Fame Brandywine and Independence
The Liberty and the Union companies
are undecided on the question.
There Is sentiment among the
Friendship and the Fame companies
to refer the proposition to a referen-
dunn. Advocates OF the paid system
declare this would result IN an over
vhelming vote in it's favor. Opposing
fremen say they would be satisfied
with the result.
When the project inaugurated yes
] 49,. 81 ra
company presidents again will be
called together by Chairman Ward
and the results attained Will be lait
before them. No definite time hai
been set for this meeting.
u is said that one OF the most I'm
portant factors considered by thl
presidents and the companies the!
/ represent. in considering the paid de
! partment project, is Just what ecc
nornic advantage 20 the city and II
property owners would result fror
the introduction OF paid department
The latter are supposed 20 receiv
much benefit from such a system, Il
the reduction Of fire insurance rates
and this has been an argument ad
vanced By those who favor the pail
system
In answer % this argument how
ever, the opponents OF paid nremei
recall that a couple OF years ago Cit!
Council directed that inquiry be mad
OF the National Association OF Fir
Underwriters along this line, and that
after several requests for a deinit
answer had been made. this associs
tlno answered that this was a subjec
over which II had no control, and
therefore, II could not make any prom
lses along this line.
7; The Philadelphia Office, 10 which tn
National Association referred tn
! communication OF the Council finally
| CONTINUED on Page Two.)
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
ROW
OVER SCHEME TO
ELECT BARNARD
Some Seuators Balk in Con-
ference at Plan TO Name
Republican InSurgent
SOME favor Vote FOR
REGULAR REPUBLICAN
star Correspondent

DOVER, Del, Jan. 15-Desire Of
some Democratic State Senators to
try 70 throw the votes OF the Demo
cratic Senators behind Senator John
A. Barnard, insurgent Republican and
Alfred !. DUPONT follower. for presi-
dent pro TEN Of the Senate, has start.
ed a row IN the Democratic ranks.
Some OF the Democratic Senators
opposed any deal 20 elect Senator
Barnard as president pro tenn. and
said a Republican should be elected
II the Democrats intended to take a
hand
So pronounced was the split in sen
timent that the Democratic confer
ence adjourned shout 1.30 o'clock
with q decision TO "sit tight" accord
CONTINUED on Page Sevsn.)
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
EDDYSTOkE WORKERS
Demand PROTECTION
EHENIER 2 L. IL.

CHESTER, Pa. Jan. l5.-As result
of the Wholesale hold-ups and crimes in
Edjysfnne in the recent months. Friday
tnuishmg more than a dozen outrages,
the Pennsylvania mthoriiic will b.
asked O. send State troopers to the sec
tiou 20 protect the thousands Of work
nel Who are at the mercy of the ma
rauders. Three policemen IN Eddystone.
and two officers in Leipervilio comprise
the guard placed over l5.cc0 wufkmcn.
Payday each week is featured bv the
during hold-up~ on the main streets of
Eddystonc. Philadelphia crooks. pick
pockets. women If the streets. and the
entire qainut OF outdoor criminals insti-
tute hcgira 10 the industrial city every
Friday morning Friday night more than
duzcn sorkmea were hold mp. beaten
and robbed
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
LEGISLATORS GIVE
CUP TO Governor
Hon. Charles r. Miller Sur
prised by Gift OF Law
makers al Dover
PRESENTATION IN
EXECUTIVE PARL0R
staN Correspondent.


DOVER, Del. Jan. 15.-Governor
Charles r. Miller. who retires at noon
tomorrow. was presented with a
handsome silver loving cup by mem
bers or the General Assembly al ,
o'clock this afternoon.
The presentation was made in the
Governors psrlOrs by State senator
Charles NJ Wharton Of Dover. The
gift was 2 surprise to Governor Mil
Ter. who responded with few words
Of spprec, alton.
The cup, which is twenty-five inches
high. stands on an ebony base which
contains the coat of arms OF Della
ware. The inscription on the cup
follows:
Presented 10 His Excellency
Charles r. Miller. Governor OF
the state of Delaware by the
General Assembly, 1917"
Members OF both parties in the
Legislature jo'ned in giving the testi-
m3niai To the Governor.
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
GOV. TOWNSEND TO
Be INDUCTED INTO
OFFICE TOMORROW
Street Parade to Precede In
auguraI Ceremonies Staged
in the Opera House
RECEPTION AND Dance
ON PROGRAM AT NIGHT
staft Correspondent.

sum LoII c5pOuu6ul.
DOVER, nsel,, Jan. 15.-Governor
Charles r. Miller. who is serving his
last day as Governor OF Delaware, his
term expiring at noon tomorrow, was
an early arrival in Dover this morn
ing and was busy in his office Gov
ernor Miller was In fine spirits and is
anxious 10 have every detail in his
Office arranged when II is turned over
10 Governor John G. Townsend at
noon tomorrow.
Governor Miller stated this morn
ing that he would have no appoint
ments 10 announce today, although
there are several vacancies to be
flied
Governor Miller has changed his
plans for tomorrow to meet with the
wishes OF Governor-elect Townsend
and the inaugural committee. II was
his original intention TO leave Dover
al $50 o'clock tomorrow afternoon
for Newark, n. j., where he was 10 be
one OF the speakers at a banquet to
be rendered Governor-elect Edge, OF
that tSate. Governor Miller has
cancelled the Newark engagement and
viii remain in Dover for the new
Governors reception and the inau-
gural ball tomorrow evening.
Complete Inaugural Plans.
At n meeting Of the joint COMMITTEES
of the two branches on inauguration
early this afternoon. final plans were
made for the exercises at noon tomor-
row, when John G. Townsend will be in
augurated governor.
he committee went over every detail
OF the program for the day. The state
n-n a.
Jesorated for tomorrow. The Houss
chamber is also decorated with bunting
and flags.
It is possible that Lieutenant Gov
ernor COlen Ferguson will not be able
20 attend the ceremony tomorrow. Mt
Ferguson, who IS 81 years OF age. was
unable TO come 70 Dover today he-
cause Of illness He Is suffering with
grip az his home near Blackbird. anc
the prospects are that his illness VII
keep him az home tomorrow.
The new Lieutenant Governor
Lewis r. Eiiason, Of New Castle, vii
De sworn in early tomorrow morning
nd will preside az the joint session oi
the Senate and House in the Opera
House at noon tomorrow when Gov
ernor Townsend is inaugursted.
The parade will start at II O'Clock
from the corner OF Queen and Loock.
crman streets, and will be reviewed
~ the Hotel Richardson by the mem.
bers Of the families OF the retirins
Governor. Governor-elect and other
State officials The parade will form
With Chief Marshal D. Mifiin Wilson
leading
The lineup will be as follows
Automobiles containing the retiring
Governor and the Governor-elect. th'
retiring acknowledgement and th'
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
THAW MAY answer
NEW YORK Warrant
Counsel Denies Millions
Will be Spent to Fight
Extradition
BELIEVE He WILL
GET FAIR TREATMENT
By The nited PresA


PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10 1B-Despits
intimations OF Frank J. Johnson. New
York attorney. that Harry K Thaw'G
family viii not permit him 10 stage
another sensational fight for freedom.
the Pittsburgh millionaire's battalion
OF lawyers and detectives we're busy
again today gathering evidence for
the defense.
Johnson is head Of the large force
of legal lights that drifted into Phil
adelphia following Thaw's attempt 20
kill himself In 4 statement 70 a num-
Der OF reporters yesterday he declar;
ed the Thaw family is perfectly will
ing that Harry "be put under re-
straint" II the New York district at
torney's Office desires H."
Friends Of Thaw when told Of John
sons statement today declared they be-
Iievcd it would prove true If Mrs
Thaw should submit 10 her sons extra.
dition TO New York and his ultimate re-
turn to Matteawan. they declared that
it will be moro because she realizes re-
straint will save him more than freedom
CONTINUED oD Pcge p
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
ADMIRAL DEWEY, HERO OF
MANILA BAY, AT DEATHS
DOOR; SUFFERS BREAKDOWN
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 15.-Admiral
George Dewey's death is expected
mOmentarily, according to a bulletin
issued this afternoon by his attending
physician. DR.. A. N. FauntIeroy.
After an irrational night, the Hero
OF Manila Bay began 20 decline. The
bulletin says Admiral Dewey has
been suffering for the last fvo days
from a general breakdown consequent
upon his seventy-nine years OF ase.
The bulletin says;
Several days ago there was some
Improvement and Sc times Y appear
Cd as II he might rally and succeed
IN overcoming the depression Of cer-
tain organs.
last night The Admiral slept fair
~ well. but at times was irrational
and showed evidence Of a gradual de-
cline.
} This morning he Is very weak and
his general condition is such as to
cause fear that his once great vital
ity may fail at any time"
Admiral Dewey was at HIS once
until he was taken sick last week.
/ The day after Christmas he cele-
/ brated his eighueth birthday and he
held reception then in his Office al
which Secretary OF the Navy Daniels
and all Of the ranking naval officers
! in Washington we're present
When he was first taken ili Il was
reported he had but a slight cold and
no fears for his recovery were ther
entertained Inquiries at his house
this afternoon elected only that he
was doing nicely"
At 2 o'clock Admiral Dewey's at
tending physician issued a statement
that the admiral was slowly sinking
The O'Clock statement was as fol
lows:
Admiral Dewey has been slowly de
clining since early morning Til,
primary condition is arterio-sclorosie
which affects practically every organ
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
WEDDING CARDS ANNOUNCE
MARRIAGE here Dec. 1912

MAHANOY CITY. Pa, Jan. 15.-
Cards sent out announced the mar
riage of DR.. Harriet !. Evans and Ar
thur Miller McLane, Of Detroit Mich,
at Wilmington. Del. on December !,
1912. The wedding was the climax
OF a romance Of college DAYS, and
preceded a serious operation which
AR. McLane was forced to undergo.
Mrs McLane is a graduate OF one Of
the medical colleges OF Philadelphia.
Her husDsnd graduated from DiciSir-
son College and Dickinson Law
school. He has been pFacticing at the
bar in Michigan. The couple lefl for
Detroit. where they viii make their
future home.
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
TROLLEY IS DERAILED
WIEN auto HITS It

Traffic ON the West Seventh street
trolley line was delayed about half an
hour today when cor No. l6 was knock
ed off the rails at Seventh and Market
streets by an automobile ot the Huber
Baking Company. No one was injured
Clarence Fritz was the operator OF the
automobile
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
CORONERs OFFICE TOO SMALL.

Owing TO lack of room in the Of
fee OF Coroner Spring It was neces-
sary 10 hold the Inquest IN the case
OF George Dix. coiored who was
fatally injured at the. Wilmington
Steel Company's plant on "wednesday
in the Office Of the matron OF The
County Court The jury returned
verdict OF accidental death.
Evening journal., 1917-01-15

in the body especially tho kidneys
and brain.
Although he has shown great rai-
lying power az times he Is slowly
sinking. His heart IS strong and his
lungs are clear but these organs may
be suddenly and seriously affected AZ
any time"
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
DEPARTMENT NETTING TONIGHT.

owing 20 the Directors Of The Street
and Sewer Department desiring 20 at-
TEND the inaugCration OF Governor .
elect John G. Townsend. Jr. NJ Do
scr tomorrow the weekly meeting OF
the department viii DC held th's
evening
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
MANY BOARDING HOUSE @BEArs.s

With the influx OF strangers here
working in the various industrial
plants. Boarding House Beats" are
reported numerous. Numerous thefts
Of this character have been reported
to the local magistrates.
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
FINED FOR CRUELTY no HORSES.

James a. Jenkins and George Faithful
were dned $50 aud Gusts by Judge
Churchmau This morning for cruelty 10
animals. Jenkins and Faithful allowed
% number Of horses and mules IN their
charge o. Remain iu the Union street
woods one rld night last week.
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
DTs0RDFRLY WOMEN FTNED.

Sarah Berry and Maggie Denney.
both colored. were nned 81 and costs
each ia City Court today on the
charge Of disolGerly condUct. TIE
women were arrested Saturday night
by Detectives Manoney and F'airchild.
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
Rr The united Press.

BERLIN. Via Sayville Wireless. Jan.
i5-Capture by storm, in hand-to-hand
encounter, Of the village of Vadenis
the last city held by Russian forces
south OF the River Sereth. was an
nounced IN today's official statements
North of the Susita valley, the
statement said recently captured Ger
man positions we're attacked by RUS
sian and Rumanlau forces, but the
enemy was everywhere repulsed.
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
cOuNCm CLERK RFCoYERs.

Homer G. Simmons. clerk OF Coun-
ell. who has been confined TO his
home several days by illness, was able
TO resume his duties today. Mr.. Sim
mons was greeted by his fellow work
ers on his arrival this morning,
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
Rv The Unlted Press.

BERLIN. Via Sayyille Wireless, jan
15.-Mvely artillerying north OF thu
somme and various patrol enterprises
on both sides we're reported IN to-
days official statement.
while at several places, hostile
patrols were repulsed.' the report
said, "our own accommodating detach'
ments succeeded In bringing in, by
successful enterprises a number OF
prisoners and machine guns
Evening journal., 1917-01-15
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Evening journal., 1917-01-15
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Evening journal., 1917-01-15
rODAYIs TEMPERATUREs.
sun AND TIDE

a fEo LTeHfnT TIlrnlI NHce.
500 &. Al. .... 20 1901 p. Ne. %
1000 A. NJ. - 80 =. NJ. %
SUN AND TIDES.
sun rose ................... 1.23 y. NJ.
sun sets ...-.........-. A56 T. NJ.
Mouth OF Christisns.
HIGH water M gO5 AN. n.25 =. M.
Low uator Il.4JA.AI l2l0P. ".
Reedv Islsud. high and low Yotei ono
hour earlier.