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Evening journal., 1917-03-26
]. v. COOCH IS DEAD
AFTER Lone ILLNESS
Deceased Was Prominent
Democrat and Served His
Party in Several Offices
WAS PRESIDENT OF
FARMERS TRUST co.
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NEWARK, March 26-J. Wilkins
Cooch. aged 76 years, retired farm
I er, a head Of the well-known Cooch
FAMILY, died at his home here at 1890
| o'clock this morning after an illness
OF more than year Mr.. Cooch had
been prominent in the political and
business life OF the State for many
years and was we'll known through
out the State. While the funeral ar
rangements had not been completed
early this afternoon the services will
be held Thursday afternoon and in
terment made at Welch Tract bury
ing ground where all members Of the
the Cooch family since they came
10 this country have been buried.
Mr. Cooch was a lifelong Democrat
ana held a number Of political Offices.
lie was born a the old Cooch home
stead at Cooch's Bridge and was the
ilith generation Of the Cooch family to
be born there. On April y, 1871. he
was married to Miss Mary Evarts
webb, daughter OF the Rev. Edward
webb, many years ago pastor of the
The Glasgow Presbyterian Church of
which the deceased and his wife we're
members until moving to Newark. in
1903. Mrs. COoch was born I'm India
while her father was serving as a mis-.
slonary in that country. In addition
TO his wife the deceased is survived
by four children as follows: Mrs. VII
liam 5. Schoolheld of Pocomoke City:
francis Allyn COoch, an officer Of the
Equitable Guarantee e. Trust Co. in
Wilmington; Edward Webb Cooch. an
attorney with law Offices in Whining.
ton, and Levi Hollingsworth Cooch.
New Castle county agricultural agent
VINO lives at the Cooch homestead
Cooch's Bridge. six grandchildren
also survive. Mrs. Samuel n. Donnell
is sister Of the deceased
Mr.. Cooch bcame i'll more than
year ago and on March 20 OF last year
was operated on at Johns Hoplxins
hospital, Boltimore. He remained IN
the hospital some weeks after the
operation. When he came home dur
ing the spring Of last year. he was an.
parently much improved and was able
TO be out until September Of last
year. Since that time he has been con-
fined TO his room. While his death
had been looked for the end came
rather suddenly this morning
The deceased was elected a State
Senator in 1878 and in 1891 was an
pointed register OF wills for New Cas-
tie county by Governor Reynolds.
serving five years in that office. He
was a member Of the Constitutional
Convention in 1897.
Mr.. Cooch at the time Of his death
was president Of the Farmers Trust
Company Of Newark. and had been n
trustee Of tho Equitable Guarantee and
Trust Company, of Wilmington, since
1898. He was also United States iurv
commissioner and formerly served a
term as jury commissioner for New
Castle county. lie was grand receiver
of the state Lodge, A. +. and A. NJ.
and member for many years of Hiram
Lodge. No. 25. of Newark. 4. +. and A.
VI. Mr. Cooch was a charter member
of tho Sons Of the Colonial War. and
trustee Of Newark Academy. Tho do
cea sed also served ne colonel on the
stan Of Governor Hall
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
TAkE MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Magistrate George l.. Stradley has
issued a marriage license to Fannie
Alverda Bryan, OF No. 901 Vandevor
avenue, and Water Mason Hayman. OF
No. 905 Nandever avenue.
Magistrate Barnet Gluckman has
issued the following licenses: Mary
Fried. OF No. 734 West Second street.
and Jacob Rosenblatt. OF No. l2l Ash
street and Irene Grave. and Irene
Grave and Howard Simpson, both Of
No. 7li Wilson street.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
CHILn YICTM nE ASSAILT.

In Municipal Court today Teohi
Kuleszka was charged with assault
and battery upon Tzak Kodak The
case was continued for two weeks
after DR.. Mark NJ Holman had tes-
tilted that the child was badly injured
about the head and body. and that Il
would be week or more before he
could appear in court. The physician
testified that the victim had a high
fever, and that IL was not known as
yet wheher or not there were internal
injuries The doctor said IL had been
necessary to send the injured boy to
a hospital
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY.

When James MulroOney Alfred
Gilbert and Elva File were arraign
cd in Municipal Court this morning,
charged with conspiracy to defraud
the Wilmington Abottoir Company, J..
Frank Ball appeared as counsel for
Mulrooney and. upon his request. the
case was continued until Friday.
The State then made application to
have the other cases continued until
the same day. which was granted.
Upon the application of Mr. Ball
the non-support charge against Thorn
as Quinn was continued until the
same day.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
WESTERN militia
IS included IN
WAR CALL TODAY
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lection against possible interference
with postal, commercial and military
channels and instrumentalltles."
With orders to thoso mon, the east
and rs industrial life IS closely guard
ed as we'll as the middle and far west.
Thus far there has boen no general
call to southern States
The military arm of the govern
ment proopscs 20 take no chances
with German in;rigues.
The Mexican Japan.
csc plot-and others convinced the
nation of the extent to which Germany
and her subjects could-and would
60
Now that the war grows daily near
er, the goybrnment naturally fore.
sees the possibility OF trouble within
the nation, aimed at such vital things
as plants constructing ships or NUM-
tiOns.
The States themselves are anxious
10 protect these institutions, but I'm
ordering out the fourteen militia
regiments. they were called into ma
tional service because the problem to
which they attend is really national
rather than local.
As for racial disturbances. that is
2 possibility. II 1t comes. the militia
rs the likely polio ng force to cone
with II Reorganization of the coun-
try into six army departments, in
stead OF four, is done that the work
ahead OF the army may be the more
readily accomplished than under the
present system.
Trapqfor ~ Tonova1 ao,ord ufe.a
from the Eastern Department 10 the
newly organized southeastern branch
with headquarters at Charleston, s.
c.. has caused much comment here
Men familiar with army affairs over
a long period profess to see in the
change perhaps the echoes Of old re-
sentiments and old feuds in which
Wood has been a prominent figure
Wood. one Of the men Colonel ROose-
welt made" was very close TO Oyster
Bay In his headquarters at Governors
Island
While war preparations continue
within the country, there is much In
spection OF foreign problems The
German drive against Rus
sia offers Ominous possibilities. fer If !
Germany could by any chance crush
Russia into a separate peace. the war
would be swung enor-
mously to Germans advantage giving |
her a fresh lease on life and perhaps
making the final victory hers. II. on
the other hand. Russia stands firm. /
then Germany Is near the end Of her
rope, experts think, and with the !
United States added to her enemies, I
she may quite likely throw up the /
sponge" within a very few months. (
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
mr.. VAN DYKE MAY
CO TO FROSTBURC
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where he can get a charge in the
mountains for the benefit OF his
health. II is understood that Mr. Van
Dyke will possibly bo transferred to
Frostburg, Md, and the Maryland
Conference may transfer the Rev. J.
H. Bickford. pastor OF that church.
either TO the Wilmington or Nebraska
/ Conference. The Rows W lc Habbart.
OF Ridgely, Md. and J. H. Bunting. OF
/ iSeaford. have also been spoken Of IN
connection with the pastorate OF Mt.
Salem.
Under the pastorage OF Mr.. Van
Dyke. Mt Salem Church has grown
rapidly during the past three years
and tho pastor has made hundreds OF
friends. AZ the present time the
church is in an excellent condition
financially All debts have been paid
for this conference year. a new pipe
organ installed and paid for and a
surplus remains in the treasury. or
a prospective building fund for en-
larging the church SS.997 has been
pledged and OF that amount $1,000
has been secured in cash II is de-
sired 10 raise $4,000 for the building
fund.
At the missionary rally Of Riddles
Memorial Chapel, a branch OF Mt
Salem, yesterday. a collection OF S265
was taken. The Sunday school pre-
sented a silk umbrella to Mr. Van
Dyke. The Mems Bible Glass of the
chapel also presented to the pastor
$40.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
FINED FOR MIsCoNDrCT.

Clarence a. Switzerland prosecuted
tho cases before Municipal Court this
morning in order to relieve Assistant
City Solicitor Lynn so that the latter
could appear in city cases being tried
On the upper court.
James Geoghegan, Nick Caruso
Frank Safko, John Biddle, Peter Wot-
cavitch, Peter Turfarule, and Charles
Martin were arraigned together on
individual charges Of disorderly con.
duct and using profane language in
the Wilson Line waiting rooms al
Fourth street wharf.
Geoghega. CarusO and Turfarule
we're fined So and costs each, and the
others were fined 81 and costs.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
Red Blood for Pale
People!

A big supply Of red blood corpuscles i,
what helps 90 make any man or woman have
. healthy. pink complexion and cherry red
lips Resort 90 paint and powder are totally
unnecessary and besides that are harmful
Three.grain hypo-nuclano tablets. N used
regularly for several months seem TO create
q greatly added number of millions to the
red ana white corpuscles Of the blood and
not only Improve the color but add in
creased hesh 10 the thin and frail body
These tablets promote assimilation. absorb.
tion and digestion. and this splendid aid ia
nature forces transforms the complexion
ana hgure. They are prescribed by phvsi
clans but being Of perfectly harmies
character self administration rs being fol
lowed ny many who obtain them direct from
any wellstockod apothecary shop.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
PROPOsALs.

DROPOSALS - SEALED PROPOSAL
will be received by the Trustees of the
Poor Of New Castle county until 10 A. NJ.
on Wednesday, March IS. 1917, for supplying
the New Castle County Hospital from March
26, TO the last Wednesday in Nav. w,''
bread. groceries, tobacco, carpet slippofs
dry goods and medicines. hiaaels g.. ..
carpet slippers and dry goods will be re-.
quired 70 furnish sample. Bids for beer viii
be by the quarter In proportion Of one hind
quarter 70 three forequarters. out Of cattle
well fattod and dressing not less than fve
hundred mounds. Bids for groceries and
drugs will be on the various kinds men
iiutAd 90 tue scaeuule ANA must d. o. the
best quality. Bids will also be received for
supplying the hospital with creamery butter
delivered IN such quantities as the superin.
tendent will direct. Bids on two hundred
bushels OF oats and three tons OF bran
JAMES W. FOSTER
msrz0--t. Superintendent.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
OLD FACES AGAIN IN COURT.

Nineteen men OF all degrees OF
nervousness appeared before Num-
cipal Court this morning on charges
OF drunkenness. Men whose first
appearance before the court was this
morning. ana men whose visits
IIansea IN number from William
itons, VINO made his thirtletb how 10
/ NJ ny 5uuse. and William McGrann tho
Duehy McGinnis OF yore faced ,bo
rousc ,,,iascs IAe$rst offenders We're dis-
ssn1ssec and the others wero e,,es
.,olh u 10 $40 and costs. in ,rono,. ,,,un
tlon to their previous reco,.as p'opor-
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
ACCUSE BOyS or THFFT

James Brown. aged 16 years. and
John Mitchell, another youth, were ar
rested this morning on the charge OF
larceny of scrap iron. The Brown
boy was turned over to the Juvenile
Court. while Mitchell was detained at
the police station. II is alleged that
the two stole some iron from a junk
dealer on the Causoway Police Ser
geant Davis mado the arrests.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
PRINCE HERE TOMORROW

Prince Raphael Emanuel. Of Meso-
potsmia, will address meeting to
be held in the New Century Club to-
morrow evening. General James n.
Wilson will preside and introduce the
speaker. Prince Emanuel will also
address the meeting of the current
events class OF the New Century Club
tomorrow morning.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
CRAP LOSSTS INCREAST.

Lewis Adams, Carlton Parker and
Richard Stats. all colored. pleaded
guilty TO charges Of playing crap when
arraigned in the Municipal Court this
morning. Mary Kane, also colored.
VINO was arrested with the men. plead
cd not guilty, and a nolle proselul was
entered in ner case. The others were
fined So and costs.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building Inspector Preston today
issued the following permits:
To H. s. Lynch for two dwellings
I'm Clayton street. between Seventh
and Eighth streets, 10 cost S3.25O
each
To William p. Veasey for a private
garage in the rear OF No. S29 Wash
ington street, 10 cost S605.
To Mr.. Karycawski. for additions al
No 421 South Jackson street. to cost
S675.
TO IT, s. Lynch. for alterations al
No. 7i5 Market street, TO cost S3SS.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
NORTHFIELD BIBLE CLASS.

The Mortified Bible Glass. which
meets each Tuesday morning during
the Lenten season at the home of Miss
Margaretta Miller, will not meet to-
morrow because Of the continued i'll
ness OF the Rev. Richard Trapnell,
instructor of the class. The class
will meet on Tuesday morning, April
4, and on account of having TO be
postponed two weeks il will be con-
tinued two weeks longer.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
AccUsEo IN "coKE" cAsE.

Rachel Johnson, James Mason and
James Cam. all colored were ar
raigned In Municipal Court this morn
ing on charges OF violating the CO.
caine ordinance. For the State, Act
ing Assistant City Solicitor Souther.
land entered a nolle proseQui in the
case Of Cam. and the other cases were
continued until Friday morning, upon
application Of Philip L. Garrett, at
torney for the Johnson woman. At
that time, Cam, probably, will be
used as witness against the other
two
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
IRREGULAR MARKETS.
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by Inc United Press.
NEW YORK, Mar. 20. -Readiustments
following bull market which started
last week, caused an irregular opening
on the stock Exchange today Baldwin
Locomotive started with gain of a
point at OIL l-2, Steel sold down 3-s to
loo l-2.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
ACCUSED AS AUTO rHIEvEs

Percy Hall, George Weaver and Ed
ward Ruh youths. are under arrest at
Elizabeth. \. j.. on a charge of steal.
ing an automobile owned by Mrs.
Mary G. Eyer. OF Fourth and Harrison
streets. Requisition papers are being
prepared for the removal Of the youths
TO this city The machine was stolen
on Friday night and the arrests were
made on Saturday night.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
FINE STREET FIGHTERS.

Robert Nerstein and William Glynn
were arraigned in Municipal Court this
morning on charges of fighting on tho
s.lsets. The former was fined 81 and
bboo,s' boo.' but as Glynn previously had
Cn sIo1 eonv In tho same court
' ss,J. a year ago, on charges of as.
and costs. "7 was hhed 20
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
FINE CRAP SHOOTERS

William Thomas and Thomas Hicks,
colored, were fined So and costs each
in Municipal Court today for playing
crap on the streets They were ar
rested by Traffic Officer Robinson.
Thomas pleaded guilty. but Hicks Wig
orously denied any participation in
the game, contending that he simply
was a spectator.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
ZONES GETS $40 FINE.

James Jones was fined $40 and costs
by Judge Chmchm9u this morning when
he pleaded guilty to improper conduct
on Shiplcv street on Saturday night.
Special Officer linsman arrested the
man and aftcr>a tussle turned him over
TO the traffic officer at Fourth and
Market streets.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
DOVER YOUNG WOMAN
SHOT ACCIDENTALLY

Miss Helen Curry. Of Dover, is a pa
tient at the Delaware Hospital. 70 which
institution she was brought on Saturday.
While in her home in Dover she was
handling a revolver which was Incident
ly discharged and the bullet lodged in
her thigh. Her condition IS not regarded
as serious
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
FINED As TRFSpAecpn

Mrs. johanna Hammcrer te.tieod
Municipal Court this morning tbat P.,i IN
mond A. Taylor. who formerly rcn.oS ,es
room at her house. continually tresns.' eu a
cd in the building. despite her contfa,,,
warnings 20 him 10 stay away. Shs
said ON Saturday night he came 10 no,
home. at No POI Fast Third street ant
went upstairs. lie was fined s. am,
costs.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
FINR CRIPPLED REGGAR.

Richard Sheridan. who has but one
eye and one leg, was fined S. and costs
in Municipal Court this morning on a
charge OF begging. He said his resi-
dence was in Philadelphia, and he
could get no work on account of his
condition
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
81 YEARS IN DRUG BUSINESS.

John NJ Harvey, of No. 1O5 Delaware
avenue, yesterday celebrated his fifty
nrst anniversary as a druggist. lie
started with Edward Brinehurst & Co.,
at Sixth and Market streets. in 1866.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
DEATHS.
Samuel W. Wardis. sr.
Fannio Torrnsh nnvnr-

DEN Hh-In this city. on March "a 1917.
FANNIE Forrest widow Of Samuel Devor
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend
tie funeral services at the residence Of Vent
nor Gibbons, No. 1880 West Fourth street.
on Wednesday afternoon March %. 1917.
AZ 2 80 O'Clock. Interment at Riverview
cemetery
WARDLE-In this city, on March 25. 1917.
samuel W. Wardle, Sr.. aged q years.
the funeral services at the residence of his
son-in-law, William Hyland. No. 1l13 French
street on Tuesday afternoon. March ~. 1911.
~ o clock. interment at Rivcrview ccme-
tory.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
WHEAT MARKET ADVANCES
BY The United Press

by Inc United Press
CHICAGO. March 2j-The wheat
market jumped today on the wari'>e lc-
Nelopments over Sunday. July wheat
advanced ? 5-s cents bushel, and Sep
tember Is. May was only slightly nf-
fected advancing IL cent over Satur-
days close.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
DISMISS INJUNCTION SIT.

Judge Bradford. in the Federal
Court in Philadelphia, on Saturday
dismissed an injunction bill sought in
the case OF the Unit Construction
Company VS.. the Huskey Manufactur-
ing Company. The suit was brought
for alleged unfairness in competition.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
BURNS-SCALDS

Battle with Brazilian Balm or
half Balm and half warm water.
Keep this up fer 20 minutes or
so, till the smarting is relieved.
II will then heal quickly. Worth
its weight in gold for This.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
ACCIDENTS OF THE DAY.

Among those treated at the Della
ware Hospital today we're: Samuel
Johnson. medical treatment; Major
Bradford, sprained wrist; James
Quinn, bruised ankle.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
ROTARIANs 10 VISIT READING.

A delegation of members of the Ro-
tary Club will visit Reading tomorrow
as guests Of the Rotary Club of that
city.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
oARn nF THANKs

. We wish to thank relatives and friends FOR
reavement
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dougherty.t
Evening journal., 1917-03-26

Only One ''BRoMo oUININE.
10 10. Fet The genuine call Tor fun name LAxA.
2IIfh .BkQhO QIININE look FOR signs.
psr. 2se.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
HEATING AND RnOrlNG-

NJ =. WILLIAMS CO.-ROOFING
heating and repairing Of all kinds
NO. s2l Orange ST. Phone. 5656.W jan6-tf
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
LOCAL SECURITIES Market

LAIRD and Company. DUPONT Building.
furnish the following quotations on local
securities; Rid Asked.
Evening journal., 1917-03-26
DEATHS.

George O. Allen.
James !. Ryan.
Mark NJ. Cleaver.
Samuel S. Baker.
Elizabeth Padley.
Elmer MacNesl.
george Taylor.
John p Williams.
Annie Henry.
Sewell A. Workman.
Hannah A. Payton.
Mabel II. Megonigai Robinson.
Ellen B. woodward.
Laura Cole.
James W. Gould
William w NfrT(4nno,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-28
PATHF|NDERs TO Spend
TUESDAY NIGHT HERE
VIII Leave Washington That Morn
Ing on Trip Over Bankhead
Highway to Atlanta.
TWO ROUTES TO BE INSPECTED
Later Choice Will Re Made Between
Eastern and Western Roads, One
Going Through Richmond and
Other Through Lynchburg.
IBy Associated Pressl


WASHINGTON, October 27.-The
head Highway over the eastern route
through Richmond, from Washington
to Atlanta, Will be made Tuesday morn
ing. it was announced here tonight.
Returning. the party will travel over
the western route. through Lynchburg
and Danville. Later tho choice will be
made between the two routes.
Tho formal Inauguration of tho
pathfndcrs' trip will be from the Ca! :
toll steps here, after addresses by mem
bcrs OF Congress, who are expected 10
accompany the party. United States
Senator'S Bankhead, OF Alabama, after
whom the route is named; Swanson.
OF Virginia.; Ioke Smith, of Georgia:
overman, of North Carolina. and Mar
tin Of Virginia. and Representative
Webb have been asked TO address the
pathnnders President Wilson and
members OF his Cabinet have been in
vtted TO be present. Former Congress
man Plowman. president OF tho Bank
head National Highway Association.
also will speak. Several Senators are
expected TO accompany the party.
The first stop will be at Fredericks-
burg for luncheon. That night the
automobilists will be given a banquet
in Richmond. and on October 81 they
Will spend the night at Raleigh. Char
lotte will be the night control on No
Vember ] and Greenville November 2.
The party will reach Atlanta November
and take train back to Greensboro.
from whence they will travel by auto
mobile through Reidsville, Danville and
LynchburC to Washington. stopping the
night OF November at Lynchburg.
The official party. as announced to-
night. Will consist of Senator Bank
head. President Plowman, DR.. II. NJ.
Rowe. president Of the American Auto
mobile Association; John oliver La
Gorge. OF the National Geographic So
c!ety; NJ. O. F:ldridGe. United States
Office OF Public Roads; a. G. Batchclder.
American Automobile Association ex-
ecutive chairman; J. a Rountree, Sec
rotary OF the Bankhead National High
way Association; Ernest Coler, Of
American Motorist, and newspaper rep
resentat!ves.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-28
U. S. SOLDIERS AT LAST
ARE FACING GERMANS
ON NO MANS LAND"
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guns. hauled by missouri mules, the
drivers swathed in ponchos. and with
shrapnel helmets over their eyes, came
UP on the road beside dark canal,
There was a long line OF these. and
then some infantry rolling
warm food.
All passed in silence. The last gun
carriage had sprawlcd on It the form
OF "a soldier who had been taken i'll,
and who was being held on by two Of
his walking comrades.
Through another street paved with
cobbles and it's sides lined with gaunt
skeletons of shell-wrccked houses came
the sound Of the tread OF many hob
nailed boots, and in the darkness the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-28

headquarters that American troops
were in the front-line trenches In
Franco mark the beginning of the Gull
minatins phase OF the training Of tho
American war army.
Neither Secretary Baker nor any War
Department officials would comment
upon the news from abroad. 1t was
plainly indicated. however, that the
movement was regarded simply as the
final course in instruction. and not as
the real initiation OF participation by
United States troops in tho war.
Tho fact that a quiet sector OF tho
French line has been selected for this
final training work Is evidence that
the actual American front will be
located elsewhere.