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Evening journal., 1917-03-21
NAME NEW COMMISSION.

Judge Herbert L. Rice today ap-
pointed a commission Of review to re-
assess damages against the propertv
OF Daniel p. Buckley, Tatnall street
near Eleventh street. awarded him
by the first commission in connec-
ton with the widening OF Eleventh
street from Orange to Washington
streets as follows: William G. Taylor,
Thomas O'Connell. Henry Hoopes.
Albert Van Trump and William l..
hammond. The return day will be
set later
Mr. Buckley, who was awarded
"4OO as damages by the original com
mission, flied his petition for a com
mission Of review several days ago.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
81 BOYS after PLACES
ON HIGH SCHOOL TEAM

Prospects are unusually bright for
the 1917 baseball season Of the Will
mington High School. Judging from
the number OF candidates that turned
out for the first practice yesterday.
Thirty-one prospects were on the
Front and Union field. and fans who
Witnessed their limbering up pick the
squad as one OF the most likely look
ing that has represented the Cherry
and White In several years.
Coach Matthews. assisted by Tom
Eaton. put the candidates through
their preliminary workout This con-
sisted mainly of batting practice and
the warming up Of the pitchers. The
ground was in excellent condition,
considering the time Of year. No
captain has been elected as yet, and
this election will probably be post
poned until the first squad is chosen.
Candidates who reported yesterday
follow:
Pitchers -Hanley, Dowdell. Nc
Graw. Tolin, TOmpolski, Lannan and
White.
Catchers Carter, Roach, McCaf-
ferty and Elliott.
Infelders-Crawford. Horty, Cham
bers. Harkins. Morley. Sullivan,
Minker, Brand, Robins, Wills Man
love, Tonkin.
Outfelders-Feinberg. Stuart, Rob
in. Vilone. Worthington, Longacre,
Diggins, Murray.
A hot fight is expected for all OF
the positions with the choice for
catcher occupying the leading role.
Gray Carter first choice last year.
McCafferty. one of the best in West
Side amateur ranks. and Roach, a
former Georgetown High School and
Delaware College athlete. are all out
for the berth. TOllin looks good to
head the pitching staff. showing his
usual natural ability displayed in
other branches Of snort.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
Jeok1E, R4BJZ0RZzV EPDG0lE ~. DMG8Y0ZzJ
HL7OLER4NC2Es
Al the Queen Beginning Wednesday Next
ng Wednesday Next.
AT THE QUEEN

The second day Of "A Poor Little
Rich Girl with the inimitable Mary
Pickford as the star at the Queen
proves that the worlds most popular
star in her latest production will
break all records for attendance at
this theatre. Gwendolyn has every.
thing but love Father is busy in Wall
Street and mother in society, so the
little girl is left TO the care Of heart
less servants. She is utterly lonely
and every effort to really live is frus.
trated by these hired custodians. I'm
der the influence of a sleeping potion
her unconscious self wanders in the
realm of delirious dreams and has all
kinds of adventures
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
WOMAN CHOkEs T0 nEArH-

Seized with coughing spell short
ly after arriving at the home of her
sister at Newport, who was i'll yes
terday, Evelyn Miller. colored. aged
bO years, of No. IOI West street
choked to death before medical assist
ance could he summoned. The case
was reported TO Coroner Spring. who
made an investigation and issued a
death certificate.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
TURNER OFFERS HIS SERVICES.

The cabin launch Jack Lewis is to
be placed at the service OF the gov
ernment. to be used as a submarine
chaser, according to an assertion
made last night by the owner, Lewis
G. Turner. OF No. $40 East Tenth
street. Mr.. Turner will also offer
his services to the government Ho
is a skilled navigator and a veteran
of the Spanish-American War. Tho
Jack Lewis is 80 feet I'm length with
an eight-foot beam and a speed OF
fourteen knots an hour.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
DEATH ALTERS CASE.

Argument was heard in the Su-
perior Court today by Judges Boyce
and Conrad in the action brought
by Mary c. Reed and Willard s. Reed,
her husband. against Elias NJ. Shall
cross for alleged permanent injuries
10 the wife, who died before the case
copld come TO trial. The court held
that the death OF the wife automatic
ally dropped the husband as an indi-
dividual in the action and admitted
him as the administrator OF the es-
tate.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
AIRMAN OVER CITY AGAIN.

Another aeToplane passed over
this city about II o'clock last night.
Persons who chanced to he over
Washington street bridge at tho time
had a good view of the craft which
apparently was travelling from Phila-
delphia toward Washington.
The other machine reported n
week ago yesterday was travelling
towards Philadelphia II is thought
the machines are from the Govern
mont Aero Station at Essington. Pa,
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
ACCUSED As CHICKEN THEE.

Detectlve Mccoy brought LeRov
Lewis. colored. alias DUPONT"
wanted IN Middletown for the alleged
larceny of chickens from the farm of
frederick A. Wilson, November IS. to
THIS city. from Chester Pa. where he
was arrested yesterday. Lewis will
be given a hearing before Magis-
trate ellis tomorrow night.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
aPROMIsEs AT THE CROss.7

Promises at the Cross" will be the
topic of the Rev. DR. Herbert r. Ran
dolph's Lenten address tonight at
Grace NJ. 2. Church. This is the
fourth address in the series during
Lent The interest OF the service
will be added to through musical
selections by Mrs. Eleanor Girton
Kemery. contralto soloist OF the
church choir.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
UNCLE Sam Wants MANY
SUBMARINE CHASERS
BY The United Press.
VA A

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. March 2i.-Re-
quests to a large number Of additional
shipbuidiug firms TO furnish bids for
tho construction OF submarine chascrs,
today altered the plans of the Navy
Department TO make public bids al
ready received by the department
The names Of the firms, however, to-
gether with the number of ships they
will undertake TO construct, may be
given ont later today.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
OLD TOWER WITHOUT CLOCK.

The old Court House tower Is
minus both its clock and weather
yane today, the task Of removing the
big timepiece having been finished
before noon. The pole on which
the weather yane was mounted was
also removed today.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
NORWEGIAN SHIP sunk,
AMERICAN ABOARD BOAT
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. March 21.-The
Norwegian freight steamer Davanger.
Bergen to Rotterdam. with one
American aboard, was torpedoed and
sunk March IA, but the crew was
saved. State Department message
said this afternoon.
Inc one American aboard was Rob
ert Leroy Bragg. Of Angel Camp.
Cal The vessel was sunk in the
afternoon of the 14th in the North
sea 80 miles from the North Hinter-
llsht5hlp. The crew was rescued af-
ter II hours exposure.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
MR.. BARKSDALE A DIRECTOR.

IL M. Barksdale. Of this city, was
elected director OF Chevrolet Mo.
,or company at the annual meeting.
Many Wilmington stockholders of the
Cuhpany are pleased at a declaring
an initial dividend Of three per cent
indicating that it will be mt on =
twelve per cent. basis. "" ="
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
COTRr APpROYES SALES.

Returns Of sales on the following
real estate we're made to the Orphans
Court today and confirmed: On tho
estate OF Thomas Sinister. Mary Y.
Hickman and in repartition OF the
estate OF Catherine Haughey.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
AT THE QTEEN DE DANCE.

The story OF Cinderella is so well
known that the management Of Daw-
sons Queen DE Dance will not go
into any detail about the little fairy.
Eut what will be Of great interest to
the dancers Of this city is the new
est novelty. a Cinderella dance. with
novelty souvenirs tonight to all.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
U-BOATS TRAPPED.

IINNNI T EoFs
NEW YORK, March 2l.-Two German
submarines were trapped in the French
harbor OF La Pallre recently when sea
plane detected them and directed tho
placing OF nets, according to Captain T..
j.. smith, of the American steamship
Alaskan, arriving here today.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
cRAzY MAN eoTHERs eEoReE.

BY The United Press.
LONDON. March PA man believ-
ed to be insane. gained entrance 10 the
nome OF Premier Lloyd George this
siIernoon and was overpowered with
ulmcuity when he demanded 10 see
rested.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
GETS WIRING CONTp,cr

The Wendt Electrical Companv ~,
No. S35 Madicon street. has beon
awarded the contract for wiring tba
apartment house. No. 1922 Msrtat
street, owned by James Mehsrg.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
SEyEN KILLED BY TORNADO.

BY The United Press.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark Mar. 2l.--
Seven persons were killed and eight
injured i'm tornado early today,
which wrecked practically every
building in Dolmar
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
FIND IOO.YEAR.OLn PAPFRs

In going through the old Court
House. Chairman Purks. of the old
building committee of the Levy
Court. found a trunk lined with
newspapers printed in the South over
100 years ago The trunk was empty
except for the newspaper lining.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
ODD. ISN'T IT7

CHICAGO. - Worshipers in South
Park Methodist Episcopal Church
broke into thunders Of applause that
shook the edifce when "the starry
flag was mentioned in a prayer for
Wilson.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
PICRIC BOWLERS HANG
UP CITY BOWLING Record

The Picric team Of the DUPONT
Bowling League hung up a city bowl
ing record for the year at least last
night when in the second game Of
their series they knocked down l042
nins The scores were.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
Total

Although no official record is kept
Of city bowling scores. il is believed
this score is the highest that has ever
been rolled here
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
CALLS FLSMERF TEAM MFFrIN

Roland Davis. Of the Elsmere Church
League team. has called a meeting al
his home at 7.30 O'Clock tonight and de-.
sires all present.
Evening journal., 1917-03-21
BRITISH CRUISERS SINK TWO
GERMAN RAIDERS in CLASH

by suspicious vessel, supposed to be
the escaped raider.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-12-01
AUTO FOLK
TO SUPPORT
WAR PLANS
Manufacturers Pledge
Selves In Big Meet
ing Here

Unqualified support OF the automo-
bile industries committee in Wash.
ington was pledged by more than
$50 automobile manufacturers OF the
United States In meeting in the
Detroit Athletic club. Friday. They
sent the following telegram 10 Dan
lei willard chairman Of the war in
dustries board
The automobile industry. as repre-
sented by more than $50 manufactur-
ers in session here today. volunteers
its hearty support 10 our automobil"
industries committee IN Washington
and pledges 10 the war industrlcs
board and the war and navy depart
ments their full cooperation. and 10
man express Willingness 10 turn
their facilities over to tho govern
mcnt AZ soon as the government can
make use ~ them.
In the meantime We hope 20 keep
our ORGANIZATIONS Inta"T 81 III ~
conserve the greatest possible potcn-
tial strength 10 tho present and fu-
ture war plans Of the government
Evidence was submitted Ia TINS
meeting that tho government has no
intention OF arbitrarily cutting on
the automobile business II was
brought out that the manufacturer.
~ their own volition, had offered TO
reduce passenger car production as
much rs necessary TO meet the gov
ernment demand for their facilities.
~ would be short-sighted policy on
the governments part. IL was point
ed out, TO cripple an industry that
was helping TO solye The transporta-
tion problem by relieving the rail-
roads. an industry now ranking
thind among those OF the country
Charles clifton. president 0f the
National Automobile Chamber Of
Commerce. presided over the confer.
ence. Hugh Chalmers. A. " Cop
land and John r. Lee we're appoint
cd committee to cooperate with
the government in meeting war rr.
quirements Mr. Chalmers urged that
preparation be made for Eve years
war.
Nine manufacturers volunteered
the services OF os many engineers
10 work with the committee In
Washington
Alfred Reeves, general manage
of the National Automobile Cham
Der OF Commerce. reported that the
organization could count on the loyal
support OF the "a, 500 dcalers IN the
country who are readiustiug theh
business 20 the new s,tuat jon III
produced statistics rompiled for the
use OF thc government showing thr
extent OF The ininNry These vhow
cd a production for the year ending
June "a 0f l.So6.l94 motor vehicles
IN tho United States. ~ which il2-
zoo were trucke Tho total value OF
the product was s91747093S
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-12-01
| LANSDOWNE
REPUDIATED
IN BRITAIN
Officials Alarmed Lest
u. S. Think Letter
Was Authorized

LONDON. Dec. England fer.
vently hopes America IL not misled
by the marquis Of Lansdowne's let.
ter Apprehension lest the view
point taken by the statesman be
mistakenly attributed as that OF a
majority of Englishmen was fore
most in the editorial comment to-
day
Publication OF Lansdowne's views
has created a bitter whirlwind of
dispute. Supporters pro and con
are both quoting President Wilson
freely in support Of and against the
former foreign minister's views. The
ansdowne adherents insist
the principles enumerated are utter
ly opposed to the Wllsonian view
point. while supporters OF the mo
knockout" idea declare il IA the es-
sence OF the American presidents s
policies.
Most of the press agreed with
Bonar Law today. that publication
OF the letter was "a national mis-
fortune"
Bonar Laws speech denouncine
the Lansdowne letter was promi
nently displayed by all newspapers
particular emphasis being laid on
the chancellor OF the exchequers
declaration:
"The letter is based upon an as
sumption--and a strange assump
tion-that because the Germans say
they are ready to have pact or ma
tions and 10 talk about disarma
ment. therefore peace Is possible.
1--WE are told there has been q
great change in German feeling.
believe there has grown MP a con
siderable discontent i'm Germany
with the present system. but what
is It's basis2 II Is a feeling that the
military system IS not giving ex
pected results"
Bonar Law continued emphasizing
that peace now would merely mean
continuance IN. power In Germany
OF the men who were responsible
for the war: would mean that any
pact OF nations would be useless
since there would be no force "a
punish violators OF the agreement
and thar q decisive military victory
for the Allies, plus the growing
sentiment in Germany was the only
way in which the war could be
ended
The Evening News, one of the
Northcliffe papers dubbed Lans
downe the Marquis of Handsup
AMI bitterly denounced his message
Tho Globe referred 20 the mar
quis' pronunciamento as stab IN
the back, comparing him 70 Gail
laux I'm France.
The Westminster Gazette believed
tii,.,- - AFf.il- --HtnpesIE- -nere -hehlnt
IansdOwnc Tho Star defended th'
letter as likely AT least to cause dis
cussion ont of which might arise
some concrete fact of value Tn
Evening Standard likewise inter
preted II not as a slogan ~ pa
cihsm
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-12-01
AUSTRIA OFFERS PEACE
WITHOUT ANNEXATIONS,
AMSTERDAM DECLARES
NEW BUILDING
CONTRACTS UP
TO THE AVERAGE

A two-story brick. steel. hollow
tile and cut stone annex 70 the Cass
Technical school; additions TO sew.
erM factory buildings; q dormitory
building 10 be erected for the Uni
versity OF Michigan a fair list Of
small apartments. fats and store
buildings. and number Of Residence
and garages were in the list OF new
work coming from the Offices OF the
architects during the past week. as
reported by the Builders e. Traders
exchange
The list Of contracts awarded was
well up to the standard, including a
l0room addition, swimming pool
and toilet rooms 20 the Hsmtramck
high school. one.stoTy, brick.
steel and reinforced concrete ad-
ministra.ADn building for the Lib
erty Motors company; a one-story
brick and hollow tile, store and
branch bank building for the Pen
insular State bank; the plumbing
contract on St Johns Evangelical
church; a one-story brick rural
school 70 be located in Greenfield
township; several factory additions
and a list OF residences, garages,
stores and nat buildings
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-12-01
THE WEATHER

Detroit md vicinitYi saturday
night and sunday fRtrt colder tonight
aud somewhat warmer sunday mod
er~fr westerly winds, becoming yart-
able.
lower Michigan Cloudy and cold
FT. -HruTTtuT- utrhrr suurtu-- fufr-urrs
somewhat warmer.
. tpper Lakes Lake Superior. fresh.
possibly strong northwest Rnd north
winds becoming variable SUNDAY
snow hurrfes and colder saturday
ninhti sunday partly cloudy, md
warncrI Michigan and Huron. fresh
northwesf 90 north winds tonight he
coming variable sunday cloudy to-
nfhht nnd Sundayi colder tonight.
lower Lakes Fresh northwest 90
west winds and cloudy weather Sat
urdny night md sundnt.
Highest temperature this dat~ In
the pest - yrrr~, - in 1891 and 1901 I
Ono year aHo today Highest tens-
perature. sos lowest. S7f mran, All
clear weather.
The sun sets enturdar 80 Si02 r. "a.
and rises sundey st Trt2 =. m.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-12-01
MRS. BROWNING
EN- ROUTE HOME

CHICAGO, Dec Mrs. Ida
Browning, the woman who disap-
peared in Michigan last September
and was found in the union station
here in dazed condition this week,
was enroute back 10 her home In So
monauk. H., with her husband to
day
Deputy Police chief westbrook de-
clared bluntly today that her tale
is roo weak 10 admit of belief" and
sE1d tTrr STORY ut -b~trfE kidnapped bs
a man and woman was invented so
she could return 70 her husband and
children after a long absence" West
brook further declared his belief she
had submitted 10 the butterfly
brand" which was burned on her
breast by acid Physicians say it
will disappear without leaving a
scar
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-12-01
DRIVE FOR
FUNDS FOR Y.
POSTPONED
Will Join Red Cross In
Campaign Early
Next Year

The Detroit Y. W. G.. A. has &C
cepted the invitation OF the Detroit
chapter OF the American Red Cross
TO join in joint campaign for war
funds early next year Accordingly
the "Y' drive for 100000 as De.
trolts quota OF the $4,000 600 10 he
raised In the United States for the
Y w. c. A., which was scheduled
for next week, has been called of
This may be the first step toward
the realization OF a plan that has
been under consideration for sew.
erRl months by Detroit charitable
and social service organizations for
financing their work by one big
budget The action OF the Y. w
c. A. is commended by Gustavus
y. Pope. chairman OF the Detroit
chapter Of the Red Cross who says
that postponement OF the campaign
means the conservation of energy
Detroit wis reaching point Of
spiritual exhaustion. said Tracy
McGregor. OF the mems advisory
council appointed for the campaign.
THE Y. w. c. A. has done great
thing in making possible the uniflca-
tion OF two great campaigns
Miss Julie Russell, president OF
the association, urges the volunteer
workers To hold themselves in read
mess for the postponed campaign
and not allow their enthusiasm 20
wane
Mrs George Barnes. president OF
tho Battle Creek Y. w. G. A..
brought neya FRIDAY uhnn she
spoke TO the team captains and
members in the Board OF Commerce.
that a committee OF 100 men in her
home city had voted to adopt the
community budget plan for the
duration OF the war This will en-
brace the Y. NJ c. A., the Y w G..
A.. the Red Cross. the Fosdick re-
creation commission and VIII also
provide the machinery for the Lib
ertv loan camDaigng
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-12-01
DEATH TAKES
DR.. ROWLAND
Former Detroit Pastor Passes
Away In Battle Greek
Sanitarium

Word was received in Detroit Sat
urday morning of the death Friday
night in Battle Creek sanitarium. Of
the Rev. Frank s. Rowland. Of
Winona, MINI. formerly OF Detroit
DR.. Rowland. who was pastor of
Cass-aye Methodist church in this
city for six years until he resigned
two years ago 10 accept the Winona
call had been in the sanitarium for
ak weeks, suffering from a complica-
tion OF diseases which finally CEN
tered In the brain. For 10 days
there has been no hope Of the pa
tents recovery.
Or. Rowland was one OF the best
known men in American Methodism.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-12-01
ACCUSED
OF KILLING,
HANGSSELF
Leroy Vertner, Held In
Barbee Case, Takes
Life In Cell

Fearing the evidence against him
was too strong. lie Roy Vertner, 80
years old. held in the killing of Cur.
tis Barbee a week ago, took his life
Saturday morning by hanging him
self TO cross-bar in his cell in po-
lice headquarters. He was dead
when cut down and the body was
taken TO the morgue
officer Robert Evans discovered
the man swinging from the bar. sus.
pended by large handkerchief
Veriner hanged himself sometime
between : and o'clock. II was not
until shortly after o'clock thar
Evans. taking a walk down the cell
block. saw the body Vcrtner was
alone I'M his cell
Friday afternoon Vertner appeared
TO be moody and despondent Dur
ing tho morning he had been quizzed
by Chief of Detectives Fox and Dc
teciives John Reid and William
Good. head Of the homicide division
Under the questioning he admitted
helping carry the body Of Barbee 90
its resting place In ditch on Con
nors rd. between CharlevoiX and
Mack-avps
Some pieces of Vertncr's wearing
apparel were found covered with
blood According 10 the police. ne
could not give a satisfactory eXpla.
nation for the presence of the blood
The hammer with which Barbee g
skull was crushed WIS Vertuer's
property. This hammer WIS found
not far from the body Mrs Vert
ner. who resides az No. a23 Elmwood-
ave- said the instrument belonged
90 them.
When the body was cut down the
police Thought thore was SUI
spark of Life and hurry call was
sent n for lung motor After q
halfhour's work J., was decided lite
was extinct
I'm the meantime -the police are
continuing their hunt for Otha Bar.
bee brother OF The dead man Vert
ner tried 10 fasten The crime on
Ofha. Reid and Good say Tho
brother loft town either thc morning
before the killing or shortly after 10
.nd lcff no traiI
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-12-01
By WILLIAM PHILLIP syNMs
&tah Correspondent rnited Preas

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES
IN FRANCE, Dec. British troops.
holding ground between Moeuvres
and Bourbon today, are clinging 10
field OF horrors.
The ground IS Uttered with Ger.
man dead The British are dug in
amidst shattered human bodies and
broken implements OF war.
A great German wave moved
across this ground in a counterat-
tack against the British last night.
The wave receded 10 leave behind a
quivering foam literally composed OF
strips of flesh. bits of bodies. uni
forms, metal and cloth.
Using their old storming method.
the Germans charged full into the
British machine gun positions in
densely packed masses. Into the
wall OF humanity. the machine guns
poured a steady fire
British artillery. far behind, accu-
rately caught the wall with heavy
shells. They exploded, tearing 20
pieces the sections OF the German
lire that still stood in the face OF
the tearing OF the machine guns.
The advancing wall melted away
Exploding shells flung bits OF what
had been human beings over the
field Machine gun fire continued 10
slice holes into tho quiyering col
umn
Then the pitlful remnants turned
and dissolved in fight.
Thi, Was only one OF numerous al
mOst continuous German counter at
tacks. All were heavy Crown
Prince Rupprecht evidently has do
termlned on every effort, by mass
ing OK every available man, 10 regain
some II not all OF the ground newly
won by tie British.
He hopes for some blow which
win regain tho prestige German
arms have lost II IS evident from
The attitude Of German prisoners
that Byngs drive was the hardest
blow struck German morale since
/ the Frenca drove the German crown
prince back from Verdun IN Febru-
airy, 1916.
A great German attack around
Grainc0urt cost countless dead for
ovory few yards OF eain-and that
gain did not hold in the face ~ an
instantan Gus British infantry coun
ter blow
Tho PFU5SIan 6T'IIIffy Tnru0Ur me
/ whole Cambrai sector o. laying down
Tan almost ccasoless .harrase OF