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Evening journal., 1917-07-14
IS scouts OFF FOR
CAMP Caesar RODNEY
Location on ShaIlcross Lake
Affords Swimming, Boat
ing and Fishing "
UP CREW
HAD CAMP READY

Camp Caesar Rodney, the summer
camp for Delaware Boy Scouts. To-
Gated on the James 7. shalloross farm.
between Middietown and Odessa.
opened today. Eighteen Scouts are
registered for this week and left for
Middletown by train shortly after 2
o'clock this afternoon. This number
included Scout Drexel. who comes all
the way from Detroit Michigan, TO
spend several weeks az Camp Caesar
Rodney. Deputy Scout Commissioner
Garrick Mallery, Jr,, and Mrs. NAL
lery went to Middletown on the same
train and will spend the day at the
camp.
Scout Executive Frank A. Grcenhawk
is already at camp, be having gone Their,
early in the week with a setting uI
crew composed of scouts. The camp sit,
Is located on ShallIoss lake and Is an
ideal spot for a summer camp. The sit,
affords an opportunity for boating
swimming and fishing and for the ful
development Of all kinds 81 camp life.
The setting up crew has everything
in readiness for the first contingent whei
they arrive at camp this afternoon
Several features have been arranged TO
the boys which includes a pier that ha
been built out 20 deep water with
/ l2foot tower for diving.
The camp viii last for a humble
Of weeks and a new contingent vii
go to camp each week The boys vii
get every camp comfort. Arrange
ments have also been made for thos
Scouts who desire to do so 10 worl
on farms I'm the vicinity during thei
stay in the camp for which work the
will be paid by the day
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
Court AOPES PEACE
BOND WILL tame ROSS

Sidney Ross. Negro, was placed
under a 5000 peace bond In Municipal
Court this m0rufng. when he was
charged with breach Of the peace at
No S29 East Second street. on Tues
day. A charge OF assault and bat
terry against him was dismissed.
Harriet robbins said that Ross
cursed her and tried 20 cut her with a
knife. She said he threw bottles
through the windows and doors In her
house. Her husband testified that no
threw Ross down the cellar when he
found him quarreling with tho wife
OF the witness
Charles Parker testified that ROSS
hit him with a frying pan from the
stove. and that others beat his head
with sugar bowls. vinegar cruets and
other handy articles. This was de-
MED by Ross.
Attorney p T. Garrett pleaded with
tho court 10 release the man on pro-
baton. without bond. but the court
announced that nowadays peace bonds
meant something and declined 70
grant the motion.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
Price DENIED He WANTED
TO WITHDRAW charge

Bernard Popecki, who was charged
with assault and battery on James
Price. an Artillery Fuse Company
guard was arraigned in the Munich
mai Court this morning. The case,
II IS said. grew out OF some trouble
created by a crowd OF men who, I'M
invited, went in automobiles to Au-
gustine Beach some time ago, when
the company gave an excursion 70
its employees.
When arraigned, Popech pleaded
not guilty, and told the court that
Price desired to withdraw the charge,
but Price denied any such intentions.
Then the accused man requested,
and was granted, a continuance until
next Tuesday to secure Witnesses in
his defense.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
THIS ship DRESSED
FOR masked BALL
Latest Thing in Low Visi-
bility Won't Fear Ger
man Submarines
SOMETIMES SHE
LOOKS LIKE WAVE

Dock hands and others, who fire.
quent the water front. had best be
sober next Tuesday or they are liable
to imagine themselves suffering be-
yond their deserts when the Olean,
the newest o. tanker built by the har-
Ian and Hollingsworth Corporation,
sails out the Chrlstiana river for her
trial trip.
The ship, which was built for the
Vacuum Oil Company, is the latest
thing in low visibility. II Is $50 rect
long. but il is claimed by the builders
that she can scarcely be discerned az
sea at a distance of 1 1000 yards.
In appearance the new tanker re-
minds one who Is fortunate enough
TO get a look a. her from a "close
up." OF a masquerade ball She IS
painted with about every color under
the sun. but the dominant eoioring
Is washed Out gray and light plnh'
And the farther away you get the
more the ship changes IN appearance
until. a. a distance OF hve hunofeo
yards. It looks like several large
breakers beating against a coral re,f
And this. Is what IL IS painted "a
represent The colors blend so well
with the colorings Of the sea that all
outline of the ship Is lost az seven
or eight hundred yards and becomes
| almost invisible at a distance OF ono
/ thousand yards
The curious painting OF the tanke
serves two purposes. II makes for low
visibility and by virtue Of its sea
scape appearance. causes the shiI
TO be very deceptive as 10 size. Will
IL Is a fairly large ship. from even
short distance away it looks "a
smaller than a 360-foot vessel.
II is the first tanker on the rive
10 be panied in this way. and conse
quenly will undoubtedly draw a larg
crowd TO the water front when sh
slips away on her maiden voyage Of
| Tuesday. She carries two siX-incl
] guns.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
had PINT OF MILK when
ARRESTED, Held FOR court

Herman Knapp was held for trial
under a bail bond OF $500, to answer
a charge OF larceny Of a pint Of milk
in the Municipal Court this morning.
Mrs. Katherine Welsh, OF No. 400 East
Tenth street. testified that milk had
been stolen from her doorstep for
the last three weeks, the last time
being this morning Patrolman Mich
ael j. Burns informed the court that
al $50 o'clock this morning he ar
rested the young man at Eleventh and
Wilson streets and found a bottle OF
milk in his possession.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
ATTRACTIONS At The PARKS
ATTRACTIONS AT sHELLPOT.

Jewell Brothers. who are well
known aeronauts, will give another
balloon ascension at shellpot Park
again this evening. Il is the intention
10 send the big balloon up at 7.15
o'clock Walter Jewell will make the
ascension and will also make para
chute jump from the balloon when Il
is In the air. The Military Minstrels
Will conclude their engagement in the
Family Theatre at the park this even
ing. Sunday afternoon and evening
Dorothy d. Young the well-known
contralto soloist. will sing with the
band afternoon and night
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
Need MORE OFFICERS
FOR STATE TROOPS
Applicants May File Names
Until Midnight on
Monday
PLENTY OF TIME
FOR EXAMINATION

The number OF requests for appli-
cation blanks for admittance TO the
second officers training camp, opening
It Fort Myer, Va. on August %. have
been increased turing the past two
days, but Delaware is still behind
her quota in both the number OF ap-
plicants and quality OF men who apply
according t6 John p Nields. who is
distributing the applications from
his office. No. 500. Equitable Building.
The government has extended the
time during which applications may
be received until midnight on Mon
day, which. IL is hoped will bring
forward several more applicants. To
further this method. Nh Nields will
keep his law ONCE open until late TO.
day. having made arrangements Ia
have someone there all Of the time to
give out the blanks.
Mr.. Nields said there is plenty Of
time 10 undergo the physical exami.
nation as applications may be sent
as late as Monday noon by special de.
livery will be received in time TO b'
accepted.
According 70 a bulletin received by
Adiutant General Wickersham from
the militia bureau, fifty men will bi
needed to officer the second incremen
OF conscript troops from this State
and that wherever possible IL Is pre-
ferable 10 have Delaware men TO OF
icer these men. Il Is therefore ad
visable. the bulletin states, that NOR
men should apply for admittance 4
the second officers training camp
opening at Fort Myer. Va. on Angus
81, the applications to be sent i'm
mediately 70 CAPTAIN Charles l.. Lar
ham. u. 8. A., No. II South street
Baltimore, Nd.
The bulletin. as posted at the ar
mory. states that officers Of the Ma
honal Guard will be permitted TO al
tend the camp. The officers, who ar
selected, must resign their Nationa
Guard Commissions.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
LIGHT CAUsEs BURGLAR scARE.

Residents IN tho neighbOrhood Of
Woodlawn and Gilpin avenues were
treated 10 a burglar scare early to-
day. when q light was seen burning
in room OF the holne OF Eugene n.
Hart, No. 2lO2 Woodlawn avenue.
Word was sent 10 the police station
and the patrol hurried 70 the house.
An inves legation showed, however,
that a light had been left burning by
members OF the family before they
left yesterday for an out-of-town
visit.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
TWO NEGRO BOYs DISMISSED.

George Russell and John p. Rich
ards. young Negroes, who we're ar
rested on complaint OF Charles H..
Boyle. who charged them with dis
orderly conduct near Ninth and
French streets a few days ago, we're
dismissed in the Municipal Court this
morning.
Boyle did not appear against the
lads, and as there was no other evil
dence. Assistant City Solicitor Malloy
moved for their dismissal which was
ordered.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
REOOvER STOLEN can

Abandoned near Charlestown, Nd,
the automobile stolen from Charles
NJ. Smith. OF this city. on Wednesday
evening. was found late yesterday
by a farmer. The local police were
notified and Sergeant Dovenish went 10
Charlest0wn last night for the ma
chine
The automobile was stolen from
Seventh and Market streets and when
found was in good condition but with
out gasoline.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
FnRn,S So GONF.

The local police are endeavoring TO
locate a purse containing SlS5' which
was lost in a local hotel by a man
named Ford. OF Lima. Ohio. Accord
ing 10 Mr.. Ford he was accustomed TO
placing his purse under his pillow
and when he awoke today his purse
was missing. Il was said that he was
not sure that he placed Il under his
pillow last evening.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
C0NcERr Ar WE sPRINGs.

There will be sacred concerts at
Springs Park tomorrow
in place OF vaudeville. Next week
there will be another excellent Yaude-
Vile bill in the Family Theatre. with
FIVE acts Of classy vaudeville. The
bills offered az the Springs are en-
tirely out Of the ordinary. The big
park Is enjoying one OF the most
prosperous seasons in its history.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
BOY ACCUSED OF GEM THEFT.

A 16-year-old boy was before Mu-
nicipal Court today charged with the
larceny Of n 500 diamond and en-
erald ring from Ellen c. Gregg. of
No. 1906 Shallcross avenue. on June
il. After the mother OF the boy had
testified to his age. the case was re-
manded to the Juvenile Court.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
LARcENY HEARINo POSTPONED.

William r. Mooney and John ID
Giclnto we're arraigned In the Munici.
pal Court this morning charged with
the larceny OF a quantity Of copper
cable wire from the DUPONT Company
in whose ofice building both have
been employed. Upon the application
OF the State, the hearings we're post
poned until Monday morning, duo 10
the absence OF some material wit
nesses.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
mcoRMIcK ON PRoBATIoN.

william II. Mccormick was charged
by his wife, in Municipal Court TINS
morning. with breach of the peace. She
testified that this was the third time
she had been compelled 70 have hum
arrested. She said they had been mar
ried % years, and that her husband went
on periodical drunks and threatened
her.
She testified that when he goes on
his drunks. he not only sells his own
possessions, even TO the shoes OF hls
feet. TO buy liquor, but sells her things
also. The court placed Mccormick under
probation in charge of Court Officer
Mcdaniel.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
MEDFORD Case IS sent
TO Juvenile court

Joseph Medford, a Negro, who yester-
day was held for a further hearing this
morning on a charge Of assault with
intent 20 murder another Negro by
shooting him. was remanded TO the
custody of the Juvenile Court. The
victim is IN the custody of the physi-
clans az the Delaware Hospital for
medical attention.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
American SURVIVES
sinking OF ELELE
By Tho United Press.

BY The United Fross.
AN ATLANTIC PORT. July IA
European passengers arriving today
brought word that Thomas Powers. OF
Naugatuck, Conn. was among Thirty
survivors OF the British steamer
Eleles crew The vessel was tor
pedoed June is. Two lifeboats, carry
ing twenty-five OF the crew. have
never been found.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
AMERICANS WOUNDED
IN CHINESE FIGHTING

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. July IA Three
Americans were wounded by stray
bullets during fighting yesterday be
tween republican and monarchist
troops in Picking. according to State
DEPARTMENT advices today.
The monarchists surrendered after
ten hours fighting.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
No ONE CLAIMRn ROPE.

Because the police could find no
person TO identity the rope found on
Harrison Warfield a Negro, when he
was arrsted some days ago. the State
entered a nolle prosequi in the case
when ne was arraigned in the NUM-
cipal Court this morning, and he was
discharged.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
WAVES ASSAULT CHARGE.

Joseph Jordan. charged with co
sauit with intera to murder Davl'
at hts home near New Cas-
tie on July 10. was arralgned IN Nh
nlcipal Court this morning. lie plead
ed not guilty, and through his alton
ney. Frank deli. Janvier. waived
hearing. and was held under 500
bail FOR trial. No evidence wa
heard.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
oFrTcFs FOR ASSESSORS.

Az last the new county board Of as
sessment has permanent home. As
predicted IN THE EVENING JOURNAL,
The hoard has been assigned 20 offices
In the southern end Of the county
freasurer's department. A temporary
sign points the way 70 the new home.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
pRnpFRTY SALE.

Public sale Of the property Of Joseph
IT. Rohinovitz. at No. 3ls.320 East
Second street. was held in the county
building this morning. The property
was bid in for $500 by =. Greenhlatt
Of No. Gl7 jefferson avenue.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
FTNFD FOR ASSAULT.

Tally Lowe. Negro, was fined $40
and costs in Municipal Court this morn
ing on charge Of beating John ~
Parker. another Negro. on the head with
a sugar bowl at No. 900 East Second
Eoreet on Monday.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
RUSSIANS CAPTURE NOYICA;
GERMANS LOSE ON WEST FRONT

around nm s04. there was heavy ar
tillery fire."
BERLIN. via London. July IA
Twenty.one enemy airplanes ana one
captive balloon we're brought down IN
one day on the western front, the ON
cial report declared today.
A British official statement last night
detailed the most vigorous aerial hght'
ing Of the war on Thursday and as.
serted IA German airplanes were brought
down and rs more disabled. Nin'
British machines were lost This j.
probably the same day as that covered
In the Berlin statement.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
BAKER PRODUCED CERTIFICATE,

Clifton o. Baker, the Chester youth
who was arrested a few days ago and
charged with driving a motor vehicle
without having a registration certih-
cate. produced the paper In the Mu-
nicipal Court this morning. and was
discharged
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
Mar. PrRKS GAINs STRENGTH.

Reports from Jefferson Hospital in
Philadelphia today say that Levy
Courtman W. r. Purks who was Oper-
a.ed on Thursday morning. IS inn
proving and will be strong enough
for me second operation next week.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
NEW BRADY HOUSl

The Leading Rlddle-o Glass Hotel
Arkansas Ave. main thoroughfare 20 Bel
and Million Dollar Pier. Large, cool porch
open surroundiugs use Of baths with hot
cold water New beds. Table has no cqu|
White service. Rates, $50 up daily
up weekly. Bathing from Hotel, booN
MRS COLVIN A BRO
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
nr ma unlted Press.

LONDON, July l4.-cerman forces on
the Belgian front are again showing
great activity against tho British a',
cording 20 a number Of ATTACKS an9
raids-all repulsed reported by fleld
Marshal Haig today.
"South of Iomhartzyde early In the
night the enemy attacked after heavy
artillerying. hut was repulsed,' he as.
serted. east of Haigecourt west OF
Warueton, east Of NosttNverne ana
north Of Ypros attempted enemy raids
were unsuccessful. Northwest OF
Chensy there were patrol encounters We
took prisoners In these engagements
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
HOTEL NORMANDTE

Kentucky Ave, Near tho Beach.
Elevator. private baths. superior ia
Ocean view rooms All new metal beds.
Boardwalk. churches. piers and dcpote D
bathing from hotel Dancing fflhp, e
Special weekly. H. HAMILTON.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
LOUELLA

Tonnossoe Avenue. Mean Beach
Atlantic City. N. J. sd
Enlarged and rcfurnlshcd ROOFS
private bath and running water. Moaer
rates. Bathing from hotel. 9Th eoas1
J.. T. 0ROO0AN
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
HOTEL KENTUCKY


Atlantic CIV y. 7.
WITH FIREpRoOF ADDITION.
Kentucky Ave Near Beach. Capacity A
Majority Of rooms with hot and cold i
ming water a5 with private bath. IN
phone and electric lights In every Iq
Elevator from street level. Send for BID
LET and polnts Of interest. American y
rates. including good meals.
81 TO "a DAILY, $40 TO $3.50 WEEK.
n. b. KENNADY, Proprietor.
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
BY Tho United Press.

PARIS. July 14.-The violence OF
French art llery bombardmont stopped
a heavy German concentration OF
gunhre In the Woevre. today's official
statement declared. The war Office
also announced that German avlators.
in a bombing raid over North Nancy,
had killed two women and a child.
"In the ST. Quetin. Craonne and
Courcey sectors. artillerying was ac-
tive" the statement said. I'm the
Champagne, west OF Navarn farm we
carried out a successful rad
con the west bank of the Meuse,
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
srS1TTR REsORT IONGrORT. n.
Summer Resorts
ATLANTIC CITY
"ViILa NOUQ"

Ocean Ave. near Beach. Ocean VI.
Rooms with running water and priG|
bath. Reasonable rates Capacity goo
MRS J. STORE
Evening journal., 1917-07-14
OSBORNE

Paoldo and Arkansas Avenues.
Elevator. hot and cold running water
rooms. Private baths Excellent tab
Bathing from house. $50 20 $3.50 da|
SO 20 $40 weekly. Cap. 500 Orchestra.
age. Booklet Mockley FetteI
Evening journal., 1917-07-14

BY the United Press.
pErROGRAD. July 14.-After hard
fighting Russian troops forced their
way into the village OF Novica, south
west OF Kalusch and occupied the
town. the Official statement declared.
BY the United Press.
PETROGRAD. July 1.-THE '73d
Russian regiment was formally mus.
tered out OF the service today In dis
grace, under orders Issued by the
ministry OF war BECAUSE members OF
the regiment recently assaulted NJ.
sokolov, a leader OF the Workmen
and Soldiers Congress who has urged
the troops 20 advance. against Ger
many. Sokolov was so badly hurt
that he had to be taken to a hospital
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-13

so admirably organized that ships now
leave all Atlantic ports from Portland
TO the gulf. When there is block
ade at any port shipments are quick
ly diverted to another port. Its third
important function is checking guam
titles and weights at various points
from contractors or factories right
down to the ships.
The work of the inspection depart
ment differs from that of the produc-
ton department in that it inspects all
munitions for quality. The ocean
shipping mission controls the move
ments of all British shipping to and
from this country. Besides being re-
sponsible for the safe transit of sup
plies to Great Britain, this depart
ment also makes railways routings for
food supplies.
Scientific Mission.
The scientific mission was sent to
this country to lay before our own
scientists all that has been done in
applying science to war in the air, on
| the ground and under the water.
To coordinate the work of these
| commissions and to aid in any way
that he can this governments prep
arations for war is the task allotted to
| the great London editor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-13
CROPS LOOK fine
Corn Made Great Progress Dur.
ing the Last Week.
Wheat Has Improved in Many
Parts of the State.

This was a fine growing week in
Kansas and crops of all kinds i'm
proved materially, the weekly crop
bulletin of the weather bureau an
nounceS. Rainfall was generally Suf-
ficent for present needs, while the long
delayed sunshine and warm weather
finally put in their appearance the
latter part of the week, dried out the
ground, and made it possible to re-
sumo cultivation of corn and other
row crops, and to cut alfalfa, the first
crop of which in the eastern counties
had already been standing too long.
Farmers are exceedingly busy in all
sections.
On Tues, June 5, destructive hail
storms occurred in many sections of
the state, with tornadoes in the east
ern part, and heavy rains in the
northeast counties that drowned out
much corn in lister rows
Wheat Improving; Corn Growing.
Wheat continues to improve in all
parts, especially the eastern counties
1t is poisoning in the south-central
and southeastern counties and is be-
ginning to head almost to the western
third of the state. Harvest in the
southeastern counties is only about
ten days or two weeks distant.
Corn made the best growth it has
any week since it was planted, but is
| still backward. Much of it has been
| W
| western counties the first planting is
not yet finished. The cultivation
which it received the latter part of
| the week was of great benefit.
Oats and rye are generally heading
| in the eastern two-thirds of the state.
The prospect for both crops is good,
| tho oats are heading quite short. Bar
| ley is jointing and beginning to head
in the northwestern counties, where
| its condition is excellent.
| Cutting the first crop of alfalfa was
in progress the latter part of the
week, except in the western counties
| where it will be ready in about ten
days. The first cutting in most places
| is heavy and, where it has been re-
| moved, the second crop is getting q
fine start
Grain Sorghums Starting.
Grain sorghums are doing well, ex-
| be replanted extensively and are
somewhat backward.
Potatoes, truck crops, and gardens
are in excellent condition in all parts
New potatoes are being marketed il
many places.
Cherries are just ripening, and are
a good crop. Strawberries have al
been picked in the southeastern coun.
ties, but will last about ten days ye
in the northeastern. The crop ha.
been light.
Sugar beets in the Garden City dis
trict were extensively damaged b,
hail on the 5th. However, they ar,
being replanted as rapidly as possible
Those that are up are being cultivated
and thinned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-13
WIN WAR IN THE AIR
Peary Urges U. S. to Send 1000 Aero
planes to France at Once

Washington, June 13.-''If the Uni
ted States devotes the same concen-
tration of effort IN developing its air
equipment and personnel as Germany
has put forth in developing the sub
marine, our nation will have the an
swer to the submarine and will hasten
the quick decision of the war;
In this sentence Rear Admiral
Robert E. Peary summed up the aerial
possibilities of the United States as a
great effective force for her allies. He
made this statement before a sub-com-
mittee of the senate which began a
hearing on the Sheppard-Hulbert bill
for the creation Of a department of
aeronautics, the head of which shall
be a member of the presidents cabinet.
Admiral Peary declared that Amer
icas first step to fight the U-boat
menace should be to send not less than
900 aeroplanes tc the French front.
This advance fleet should be followed
Immediately by another and another
and another. Admiral Peary, chair
man of the national aerial coast patrol
committee, wants to see aeroplane con-
| struction so standardized in this coun-
try that they can be turned out as
quickly and as perfectly as great
/ numbers of automobiles are produced