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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
newark CHILDREN
RETURN TO School
Robert Koehler, New Princi
pal, Took Charge at
Opening Today
SUNDAY SCHOOL
HOLDS RALLY DAY
nseIal to THE RENINo JOURNAL.

FEpecial TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. Sept 9.-The Newark
rbublic schools opened this morning.
lit being necessary to start the schools
elarly to make the required school
dlays required by law. To teachers
alnd parents alike the opening OF the
shhools today was an event Of un-
ufual importance and interest be-
ceuse Of the several changes that
have been made in the faculty Rob
ert Koehler. Of near Pittsburgh. sue
ceds r. F. Friedel as principal Of the
schools. while Miss Ethel Bruebaker
or Bird-in. Hand. Pa. comes TO New
ark as vice-principal Miss Ida
Armstrong, Of Newark, and Miss
Katherine Raby OF Rose Hill. are
now teachers in the High School.
Mr.. Koehler Is not unknown 70 the
residents OF Newark. as he has been
living here since June and taught in
the Delaware College Summer
School Mr. Koehler VINO Is a per-
sonai friend Of Dr. Scott. superinten-
dent Of the Wilmington schools,
comes to Newark highly recommend
ed Mr.. Friedel. former principal
moved TO Kent county at the close
of school last June to manage farm
he owns there
Rally Day was held at St. Thomas
Episcopal sundhy school yesterday
and there was a large attendance
Evening" service was also resumed al
this church.
Frank )P Mitchell. Of the Whining
ton Y. NJ. c. A., was the speaker Al
the twilight service on Delaware Col
lege campus last n ght
The work Of excavating for the new
dormitory for the Women's College
provided for by an act Of the last
Legislature.I which act authorized the
borrowing q s125.0o0 to erect tbs
building. is progressing. The site
Is in the rear OF the present build
ings.
Announcement has been made o.
an interesting program for the frs
two months Of the season for thu
Newark New Century Club.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
NEED SPECIAL MEN
TOR NAVY SERVICE.

The local navy recruiting station
at Ninth and Market streets an
nounces that the navy needs radio
operators. fremen. cooks and mess
attendants Il is hoped that local men
will apply at the recruiting station to
MI these places. An army recruiting
station az the Delaware State Fair
grounds this week hopes TO draw a
number Of recruits from the crowds
Of young men that will be in attend
6nce at the Fair.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03

tainer systems permit each man 10 eat
what he likes and as mucn as he needs.
At the cafeterias between decks
aboard the U. s. s. New York. black
boards hang above the counters show
ing the bill-offare, ard also indicating
what dishes a man should pick up on
his way, for each item. The men
choose what they want. then carry
their trays TO the mess tables. which
have been set with cups. knives. forks.
spoons, syrup. preserves and condi-
ments. In the food container system.
particularly adapted TO smaller YES
sells Of the older type. instead OF the
men forming In line, each carrying a
ttay. the food is brought TO the table
IN serving pans, pots and trys and the
men help themselves. The new systems
were worked out by paymaster George
r. Venable, Of the u. s. S. New York.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
FOUR DOZEN BOTTLES OF
ALE HIS DAILY STINT

BY The United Press.
HALIFAX, n. S. Sept. 3.-Four dozen
bottles Of ale a day Is Peter Fleming's
capacity and two dozen Is his regular
stint according TO his testimony in
police court here.
He was charged with violation OF
Nova Scotia temperance act after In
spector Tracey had seized two half
hogshead and six barrels Of bottled ale
at Fleming.s saloon.
Fleming said the ale was all for his
own use.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
GUNS OUT IN sPEAKEAsY.

PENNsGROVE, n. j.. Sept. 3.-Oswald
Sharper shot and dangerously wounded
Ernest Stafford In a speak-easy on Har-
mony street early on Saturday Sharper
accused Stafford Of undue familiarity
with his girl. and both pulled their
guns. Sharper was the quickest how
ever, and got his man, sending bullet
through the calf Of Leg. He then
fed. and the wounded man was re-
moved by friends. The police are
searching for the shooter.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
AUTO HITS CHILD.

Run down by an automobile, oper-
ated by Harold W. Hopewell, Of No.
1923 Market street. on Saturday, Jo-
seph Barr. aged 70 years. Of No. 1919
Chestnut street was slightly injured.
The child was treated at the Homeo-
pathic Hospital.
Edward Groffman. Of Wyoming, was
admitted to the Homeopathic Hospital
Saturday night, suffering from a broken
ankle.
At the Delaware Hospital yesterday
the following cases were treated w.
Z. Wilson. Carney's Point, sprained
right arm: Morris Zlhwen. Fourteenth
and Poplar streets, right hand cut
Mary Myers. No. 6O3 Christlana street,
forehead cut
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
UNCLE SAM TO SELL LIOuoR.

BY The United Press.
PHILADELPHIA. Sept 3.-Uncle
Sans going into the liquor business
for a day next Friday Announcement
was made today that a large lot Of
choice wines. rum. whiskey. beer and
other beverages taken from two COM
Wandered German steamers would be
sold at auction.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
WANTS siOO.OOO HEART BALM.

BY The United lreEs.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3s-One hun
dred thousand dollars heart balm is
sought by Mrs Bessie Richardson. a
Baltimore widow. from George n.
Chandlee. wealthy patent attorney Of
Washington and senior member Of the
firm Of Chandlee and Chandlee. In a
suit filed ia the district Supreme
Court.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
RIVER RIDES POPULAR.

Wilson Line boats yesterday did a
big holiday business. and many who
were making vacation trips over
Labor Day took the boats 10 Phila-
delph'a so that they might make a
part OF their trip by water. Many did
the same today Many also took the
ferry line 10 Pennsgrove and visited
French's Grove. which is now open
10 the public and IS entertaining a
large number OF people.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
IFC BROKEN RY AUTO.

James p. Bowman, Of No. 206 East
rwenty-fourth street, sustained
broken leg on Saturday night, when he
was run down by an automobile at
Twenty-third and Carter streets. driven
by r. Carl Bamberger. a soldier. Mr..
Bowman was removed TO the Homeo-
pathic hospital.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
KNITs BEFORE BREAKFAsT.

BY The United Press
STEELTON, Pa. Sept. 3.-And here's
how one woman IN this town does her
bit.
Mrs. Harry J, Downes rises early
every morning and before breakfast
knits three pairs Of socks for the Red
Cross.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
RAuMGARTNER LEAVES B. & o.

]. Hampton Baumgartner. publicity
representative Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. has resigned to become
assistant to President S. Davies War
field. Of the National Association Of
Owners Of Railroad Securities. He en-
tered upon his new duties September 4
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
PRESIDENT BUYS BONDs.
The United Press.

UN TIC IUIItU FTVH6s
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-Prcsident
Wilson putting his pocketbook into
the battle for bread has purchased the
10000 Federal loan bonds drawing
ID per cent interest His money
loaned TO farmers, VIII be secured b
mortgages on farm lands.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
Guess Number Of Seeds in The EVENING JOURNAL
Watermelon at the Delaware State Fair
Chest Of 'lS47" Silver to the Winner


the
Of
old Sterling Silver
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
PREACHERS MEETING TO RESUME

The Methodist Episcopal Preachers
Association will resume their regular
meetings. the first one to be held on
September 10, In GracesM E. Church.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-03
To Be Given Away to the Winner Of This Contest
1Oc for One GuesS---3 for Csc
Guess Once---Then Keep Guessing

md a IN Exhibition Hall All receipts
homH coue Q in
If L ITO the 'front.'
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
Section Of City in Flames, Hotel Guests
Killed in Debris, Freight Cars ObIiterated
and Both Vessels Are Destroyed With
Crews, Only Part Aftermath Of Horrible
Blast.
AMERICAN STEAMER IS RAMMED AND
DEATH And DESTRUCTION FOLLOW
By the United Press

AMHERST, N s.. Dec. 6-scores dead in Halifax, hun
ded of buildings destroyed and sections of the city flames
the result of collision between American munitions
and another ship IN the Naos the suburb of Richmond
day The explosion blew both ships pieces damaging other
sells, docks and buildings.
Crews Of both vessels killed instantly, according
ports received here Warehouses along the front partial
ly demolished Fnemen called from Amherst Reports
eved here could give definite Of the number killed and
injured.
The force of the explosion blew freight off the tracks,
tally destroyed all the buildings from the Queen Hotel Hollis
street to the North Street station, smashed the station roof and be-
ieved to have buried scores IN the blazing debris
The report Of the blast heard in Truro few minutes
later wire received asking that doctors remen and
food be Immediately rushed to the stricken city
Communication with Halifax very irregular. For time all
into the city lost Efforts being made to get
information One of the last through de-
csred the loss Of life appalling
Richmond where the collision occurred directly
the bay from Halifax Reports here said the American munitions
vessel rsmed boadde by the other ship scattering death and
destruction broadcast
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
FIND BOY With
THROAT MARKED
DEAD IN cellar
Strangled While Playing
With Dangling Rope,
Say Authorities
KNEELING WHEN FOUND:
NO MOOSE ON STRAND

Resting on his knees with a rope
dangling over his head from ioist
and his throat marked as il he had
been sirangled with a rope, Harry d..
Walker. Jr.. aged i3 years, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry d. Walker. Of the southeast
corner OF Fourth and Adams streets,
was found dead in the cellar Of the
home OF his sister. Mrs. }. d. Mullin,
No. 1922 Chestnut street. shortly before
. o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Replete with mystery Is this case.
Deputy Attorney General p. W. CIR en-
this morning stated that a thorough
Investigation would be made Of The
death Of the boy to determine whether
it was due TO his own action or
whether he was stranged by some
body else. The coroner's office aud
police believe the boys death was self
caused, probably the fatal result Of his
prank in trying to experience some or
the sensations Of hanging which he
never dreamed would throttle his life.
Not the least evidence has been dis
covered that the body was the victim
OF a stranger. however.
The body Of Harry was found by his
younger brother, Francis, who had gone
10 Mrs. Mullins home with his brother
with a pair OF curtain strelchers a short
time before.
The rope, which was about two and
a-half feet long had no moose in il, and
there arc no indications that II had
been used 20 strangle the child. It
was fastened TO a floor ioist overhead.
The boys throat was marred and
imprinted, and the eyes bulged from
the sockets, showing plainly that he had
been strangled One end OF the rope
Continued on Page Twelve)
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
CITY schools MAY
Be CLOSED While
COAL IS SCARCE
President of Board, How
ever, Will Vigorously Oppose
Such a Move
TO DISCUSS SERIOUS
SITUATION ON MONDAY

That the public and paroctial schools
Of this city may be closed as one way
in which 10 conserve the city's supply
Of fuel. and that they may remain
closed until spring when the sessions
could be resumed to continue an sum
mer in order TO make Up for the time
lost during the winter months, is one
plan that has been suggested in con-
ncction with the serious problem this
and other cities are facing with re-
gard 10 the shortage Of coal.
George B. Miller president Of tho
Wilmington Board Of Education, said
today that on next Monday he intends
10 have a conference with Charles II.
Ten Wceges, fuel administrator for
Delaware. at which time he viii take
UP the question of closing the schools.
on Monday night Mr.. Miller will bring
the matter 20 tho attention Of the
members Of the Board OF Education.
which body has not considered the
subject formally as yet. Mr.. Miller
Continued on Page Twelve)
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
LONDON, SOCIALIST,
MAKES Peace MOVE
IN CONGRESS TODAY
IN The Tnlted press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Representa-
tive Meyer London, Socialist, Of New
York. today introduced a peace resolu-
tion in the House.
London's resolution favors immediate
establishment by Congress Of an inter
national league TO secure a durable
peace.
The resolution follows;
Resolved by the senate and
House OF Representatives Of the
United States Of America in Con
gress assembled that the Congress
Of the United States shall initiate
the organization Of an international
league 90 secure a durable peace.
and for that purpose shall, through
the President of the United States.
invite representatives OF the Parlia-
ments Of an the countries now at
war with the Central Powers 10
convene in joint conference 20 be
held at the city u Washington, Dis
trlct Of Columbia"
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
WASHINGTON ArrER TACrs.

lif the Unitei Press
WASHINGTON. Dec. 6-The Navy De-
parlment is making inquiries and en-
ieavoriug 10 secure information as to
lhc explosion at Halifax. Before noon
nothing had been received. aside from
press dispatches.
Ali inquiries 10y the department ara
icing made by cable. Wireless will not
De called into play unless this is found
90 bc the only means Of communication
owing TO the desire OF keeping any in
fonuaiion that might be Of value 70
The Germans out of the air where il
might be picked up.
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
ONLY FEW DRAFTEES
IMAY Enlist now
City Boards Announce Num-
berS Above Which Men
May Volunteer
YOUTHS MUST SEND
IN NEW ADDRESSES

Because Of the efforts Of some per-
sons TO improve on Provost Marshal
General CrOwder's statement by max
ing the assertion that any draft regis
irsnt may enlist upon presentation OF a
certificate Of permission from his local
exemption board The draft officials
have been flooded by requests for Ger
tiflcates from prospective draftees who
have already been certified for service
and will be sent 10 Camp Dix as part
of the anal 40 per cent. OF the current
quota.
II is pointed out that General Crow
dcr's announcement distinctly states
Continued on Page Twelve.
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
COMMUNICATIONS cuT oFF.
BY The United Press

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-The explosion
at Rockingham, near Halifax, y. s. in
which many persons are reported dead
was caused by the collision OF two
transports loaded with munitions in
the harhor, according TO word received
by cable officials here today. All COM
munication with Halifax by both land
and failed at 1910 o. nj, the officials
said
Telephone officials here said all wires
were down to Halifax and the city was
utterly isolated Efforts 10 get in touch
with the city by Canadian Pacific tele-
phone and telegraph were likewise
frultless.
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
HOUSE COMMITTEE FAYORS
AUSTRIAN WAR DECLARATION

Opening debate clearly showed that
sentiment in favor Of including Bul-
garia and Turkey among the enemies Of
This country has not cooled, despite
President Wilson's recommendation.
Representative Miller, Mimi, odvocat-
ing immediate adoption Of the Austrian
resolution, urged that Turkey and Bull
garia be included. He secuted the idea
by Withholding such action by the
United states might ''wean these
countries from Germany"
Miller charged that failure Of the
United States TO supply Italy with guns
md war materials was delayed for
months because this country was not
It war with Austria and that much Of
he Italian disaster may be charged
igainst the United States.
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
HALIFAX IS BURNING.
Bv The United Press.

TORONTO is
this afternoon Minister Of Railways Divisional
icnden Of he q y H.
OUT with Is
picking between MonctOn
Sdn nd rushi o IS bad"
Another Reid said.
4 Willow
Of Special
supplies
way supplies
10 AXE peopc way"
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
BY the United Press
By the United Press
their governments lo ParticiPate. "

By The United Press
PETROGRAD. Dec. 6.-Germany made
a formal. effort to obtain peace last An
gust through Spain. according 20 rev
elaiions in tho latest chapter of "se-
crecy diplomatic archives made pub
lc today hy Bolshevih Foreign Minis
ter Trotsky.
The evidence consisted Of a Telegram
from NJ. Nabokon. Russian Charge Waf-
faires az London 90 Provisional For
oign Minister Tercchienko dated Au-
gust. 1915. and notifying Russia That
British Foreign Minister Balfour had
Evening journal., 1917-12-06

called a experimenting n Ambassadors
Of France. Italy. The United states anc
Japan To This assembly. he said. he
had received information from Madrid
that "a high parsonage in Berlin had
Informed The Spanish Ambassador that
Germany wished 10 negotiate.
Balfour said. according 10 Nabokon's
message. that Britain was ready TO re-
ceiyc any German communication re-
garding peace.
Whether there was any reply from
Continued on Page Twelve.
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
GERMANS AGAIN BOMB ENGLAND;
TWO MACHINE CREWS CAPTURED
BY The United Press

BY The United Press.
LONDON, Dec 6.-Tweniy-nve enemy
aeroplancs made five simultaneous
bombing attacks on Kent and London
early today. Lord French announced.
TWO Of i've or six machines which
penetrated defenses and bombarded the
central city were forced TO land and
their crews were taken alive
The planes also new over Kent, drop
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
ping bombs.

This is the first air raid over London
since October 20. Twenty-seven persons
were killed and 53 injured on that ec-
casion. n Is also the FIRST raid In which
machines penetrated London's defenses.
since IL was auihoriiatively announced
that England proposed 20 adopt an "eyc
for an eve and tooth for tooth policy
dropping bomb for bomb over German
fnrt.Ue
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
BY The United Press.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-The resolution
calling for q declaration Of a state OF
war against Austria was favorably re-
ported TO the House by the foreign re-
iati0ns committee today.
The state Of war between the United
states and Austria has been "actual for
many months the committees report
declared, and very little readiustment
Of affairs" between the two countries
viii therefore be involved.
"Depredations on American lives and
rights by Austrian naval forces has been
small compared with those OF Germany,
but they have been INDUCED in in an ex-
tent 10 constitute war on this country"
The report Declared.
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
nTILDING pERNlITS-

Building Inspector Preston today is
sued the following permits: TO A. C.
Pavoni to make alterations at Nos. 500
O2-Oi Dclamore Place for Peter J. Ford
to cost $3.50 each; to Isaac Scott to
erect dwelling at No. 1918 Heald
street TO cost $780,
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
GERMAN CRUISER BLOWN UP.
By Tic United Press.

By The United Press
COPENHAGEN. Dec CA large German auAiAar cruiser
tho Russian steamer Bothna which seized and armed
49, bo Germans. was blown up the Sound according to word
received here to-day.
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
400 BELIEVED DEAD.

BY United
MoNCToN n B. Dec 6-Laest reports reaching here say
the death toll of the terrific explosion at Halifax viii probably
reach more than 400 at
A messenger reaching small town somewhere between "
and Moncton brought only dsjolnte account Of the 'e
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
TrOtSky so Declares in Public Speech After
General Johnson, American Attache, Visits
BOISheviki Headquarters. Russian State
Paper Shows Germans Sought Peace in
August OF Present Year
SOME DOUBT, HOWEVER, OF
DEFINITE MOVE AT TIME BY KAISER
By the United Press

By the United Press
PETROGRAD Dec. 6.-Russia will insist, If an armstce Is
signed Germany that Of the Teuon the
transferred the front for against the Allies
Foreign Trotsy declared today speech at the Circus
Modeme.
He also announced General Johnson, American aache,
visited SmoIny Institute headquarters Of the Bohev and de-
cared protests headquarters had been msunder
stood" America according General Johnsons statement
peated by Totsy did wish interfere with Russias inter
nal affairs"
BY the United Press
STOCKHOLM, Dec 6.-Russian Maxmnsts have officially
requested majority Socialists to meet in conference
Stockholm according the Social Demokrsen today
By the United Press
LONDON Dec 6The Russian government does not desire
general peace declared Leon Trotsk Boise
Foreign Minister interview printed IN todays Times
three present negotabons the Maxi
asserted These FIRST suspension Of hosttes;
second definite aImiShce and third, peace.
hope before the last the allied peoples viii persuade
their governments to participate"
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
MCKINNEY DISCHARGED.

William Mckinney was discharged in
Municipal Court this morning for al
lowing his automobile to stand in West
Tenth street Tuesday night without
lights. The defendant said the lamps
were burning when he left the car TO
go into "a nearby building and were
out when he returned. Mckinney was
allowed TO 80 without a fine because
il was his first offense.
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
SUICIDE AMONG THE GOATS.

JUNEAU. Alaska. Dcc. 6.-Freedom-
loving goals Of iho Alaska Mountains
prefer death TO cop,urc. snd il pressed
too closely win jump over precipices
and end their lives cc0rding to hunt
orS
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
CRUISER RAMMED SHIP CAUSING HORROR.

By The United Press
NEW YORK Dec. GA British cruiser crashing into an
American ship the terrific explosion in Halifax
according to reports by officials
Evening journal., 1917-12-06
WEATHER

Cloudy tonight and Friday, not
much change in temperature.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-05-24
Canning and Drying.

So much is being said about can
ming that reader of the Democrat
writes from Fairfield wondering why
someone does not suggest ''drying."
She recalls that when she was a
ned fruit. They had dried peaches,
pears, apples, ounces, plums (ston-
e6S and tomatoes.
No doubt there are many who
will laugh at such thing as dried to-
matoes,' she writes, but we thought
them delicious. They were cooked
down pretty well, then put on greas-
ed plates to dry. When wanted for
cooking, we would take small pieces
and soak in cold water for a little
while, then it was ready to be cook
ed in the usual way
So our correspondent suggests that
the teachers and the Campfire girls
and other volunteers take up the task
of preserving this years fruit crop
by evaporating surplus fruit and add
ing it to our winter stores. II have
seen apples that had been dried for
thirteen years, and that were as nice
as when first dried" she wires
What this writer says will be read
fly confirmed by anyone who remem-
~bels few years back and recalls TIE
I'll yiEg of all the surplus sweet corn,
fruits, sweet potatoes, pumpkin. and
various other vegetables. All of them
were good enough to be welcome on
many table in preference to canned
or fresh eatables costing several
times as much.-Davenpor Demo-