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Evening journal., 1917-06-23
MnrIn CONnRMN STREET. )

Members OF the commission named
by the Court OF General Sessions "a
investigate the petition for the vaca-
ton OF Friendship street, this morn
ing filed Their return with Judge Rice
and recommended:
F.rst-The vacation Of the street
and its enclosure;
Seoond-That the cost OF the vaca-
ton. together with the cost OF en-
closing the street and the costs OF the
commission be paid by the Whining
ton Automobile Company. on whose
petition the vacation commission was
named
The members OF the comm ssion in
Guided: Thomas Tatnall, William z
Hawkins, Joseph Bancroft. william &
Tindall and John d. Bird.
II is tho nlan OF the Wilmington
Automobile Company 10 use the lanS
obtained through the vacation OF th'
street for part OF It's garage and sale
| room.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
16-YEAR- old Girl
and YOUTH missing

In a single room, at No. 317 East
Third street, where live the Annett
family, which is composed Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Annett and three children. an
agonized mother is waiting word OF
her daughter, a pretty fiaxen-haired
English girl. about lixteen years OF
age. who disappeared last night.
The police are searching for the
missing girl, who was last seen late
last night with Horace Todd, a young
man who boards at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Slaughter. No. 2Ol
Lombard street.
Mrs. Slaughter said today that the
young man and Miss Annett had
been with her TO a picture show las
night, and that the young couple had
left her at Third and Lombard streets
the young man saying that he was
going to take Miss Annett to hel
home. She did not arrive at heI
home, however, and this morning the
police were asked to try to locate
her. When Il was discovered that
Todd had not returned TO his board
ing house. the police started 20 searcr
for him. too. They had not returned
home up 10 early this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
.CALANTHE LODGE TO Give
dinner FOR RANK team

After completing the most success
ful season in the history Of Calanthe
Lodge, Knights Of Pythias, will show
its appreciation Of the rank team by
convsning to a banquet at Hanna's
Cafe next Friday evening at s O'Clock.
From the number OF requests for res
ervatlons. fully $50 plates viii be laid
Prominent speakers have been invited
and many OF Calnnthes out Of town
members will be present.
On the following morning the rank
team will leave for Ocean City, n.
3 ]. The trip will be made by auto.
mobile 10 the South Jersey town TO
confer the rank OF page upon a mum
Der Of candidates This trip was ar
ranged for when the local rank team
worked the degree OF page IN Allan
tic City, and the impression made by
the local Pythians was so great tina
before leaving Atlantic City. II wal
assured that the local team would
visit Ocean City
On Tuesday evening fourteen can
dldates received the degree Of esquire
This is part of the class that received
the first degree the Tuesday nlgn
previous. During the evening sur
prise was brought by the sudden az
pearance Of Clifton Heights Lodge o
Clifton Heights, Pa. SO elated wer
the visitors over the splendid worl
that they promised they would com
: again.
Notices have been sent to all Pytf
/ ians for the excursion and river rid
. to Burlington Island Park on Jul
he. On arriving at the park variou
| sports have been arranged for.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
URGE CITY Lads
TO stick TO JOBS
Can Be of Service TO Uncle
Sam in Factory
and Office
WORKING RESERVE
CORPS BOOSTED

Explanation Of the work OF the
United States Boys Working Reserve
Corps by william n. Barnard. Jr.,
in charge Of the corps in Delaware
and an earnest plea by William J..
McCorkindale that boys between 16
and 81 years OF age stick on their
jobs in farming and industrial work
featured the patriotic rally held last
night az the Y. NJ. c. A. rooms tor
all employed boys Of this city. A large
crowd was present and after the
speech making was over refreshments
were served.
Another feature Of the evening 8
entertainment which scored a hit with
the boys was an illustrated talk by
Chief Turret Captain Williams OF the
United States Navy Recruiting ONCE
His talk was not so much an enlist
ment campaign as II was a talk TO
show the boys the kind Of life that
the lads of Uncle Sans navy lead
when In the service. Every phase OF
navy life was shown in the pictures
In his address to the boys. Mr.. Nc
Corhndale pointed out that If all the
boys now at work on farms and In in
dustrial shops. should throw up their
Jobs. they would cripple the supplies
for the army and navy so these
branches would not be effective. He
told the boys that by staying on theii
farm and industrial jobs, they arc
serving their country just the same
as the fellows who enlist; that they
were the soldiers behind the arm,
and the navy.
Mr.. Barnard. in explaining the
United States boys working reserve
corps. said that this corps accepts boys
from 16 10 q years of age. and tina
those who enter the corps enlist fol
their country just the same as though
they Joined the army or navy. The,
have TO take the same physical ex
am nation, he pointed out and ex
planned that those in teh corps ar
part Of the great American ARM
fghting for democracy. But instea'
OF being sent TO the army or nav.
branch OF the service. the boys ar
sent TO the industrial branch to he'll
furnish the supplies that keep IN
army and navy always in hghtin
trim.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
GOLONBIENSKI IS
FLY SWATTINC KING
Kills 29,35O of 1928
Pests Slaughtered In
Two Weeks
BATTLE MAY BE
RENEWED LATER

With a total Of ll2,ols flies 70 their
credit. nine boys and girls, contestants IN
the second "Swat the Fly" contest held
BY the Board Of Health this year, in
vaded the office Of the Health Depart
ment today ana listened 10 the reading
of of the names Of the winners, who re-
ceived prizes donated by merchants Of
this city. The winners and their totals
we're. leo Golombiemslsi, 29,S5O; Joseph
Kissiewsli, % O52; Melvin Handy, 49,
032; Lucy Finch, 9,276.
Helen Kelley, who entered the con-
test today, "swatted' 1922 flies, but She
arrived too late, a. the contest closed
shortly after she delivered her first kill
ing Of the pests.
The prizes awarded were as follows
First prize, merchandise valued at Sl.5o
donated by Tom Finn.
Second prize, merchandise valued a
/ Sl.6O, donated by Frank O'DonnelL
Third prize. merchandise valued at 81
donated by Samson Stern.
Fourth prize, rocker, donated by Mile
Brothers. 70 Miss Finch, for the WHINE
in the girls class.
The names of the contestants an
their totals follow;
Leo GolombiemslSi, % 1885, JOSEF
KissiewslSi, 22.052; Melvin Handy. is
g32; Lucy Finch. 0.276; Albert Bromley
400; Helen Kelley, 9.O22i Teddy Wien
iewski, $3.50 Irene Graves, $3.50
Charles Wieniewski, 500
That the SWEATERS" had an easy tim
in catching the flies was evident by th
statement as 10 the manner in whic
tho winners killed the pests. Several Z
the children said they lured the flies b
foods and then swatted them and a
claimed they caught their flies in yard
and on the streets
It is thought that similar contest
will be held from time TO time durn
the summer.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
ROW IN LEVY court
over TWO CLERKSAIPS

Considerable feeling has been
stirred up by the action Of Levy Court
man Burns yesterday afternoon. in
present ng a resolution to the Levy
Court. providing that hereafter no
person shall be appointed 10 a county
Office, not provided for by law, with
out first consulting the Levy Court.
1t seems that some three or four
months ago, In accordance with a
custom which has long prevailed,
John L. Wright, clerk of the peace
named two extra clerks in his Office to
work until July 1, prepar ne the
books needed by the Levy Court in
making up the budget. Before making
he appointments, Mr.. Wright con-
sdSted President Thomas Founacre
and Chairman Groves OF the finance
committee OF the Levy Court and was
told by them, he says, to make the
appointments.
Yesterday. It IS said. Mr.. Burns
stated in the court meeting that Mr.
Wright had not consulted the Levy
Court before making the Apo ntments
and he gave this as the reason FOL
introducing his resolution. His state
ment was disputed in the office OF the
Clerk OF the Peace. Nevertheless MT
Burns put in his resolution and N
the once Of the clerk Of the peace the
resolution Is considered a reflection or
that Office. especially as Mr.. Burns dc
not withdraw the resolution AFTER J
was explained that Mr.. Wright nae
consulted with members OF the Lew
Court before he made the appoint
ments. Burns insists that he was no
consulted and this is admitted by Mt
Wr' ght
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
Government MAY
seize OIL. COAL
Daniels Tells Senate Com.
mittee Drastic Step Must
Be Taken
ALSO WOULD FIX
COMMODITIES PRICES


WASHINGTON, June 23.-Declarina
It a question Of a very short time
before the government must comman-
deer all oil and coal in the country"
Secretary Dan els told the Senate
public lands comm tee today that the
oil situation in the country Is serious.
While Daniels was testifying at the
capitol. President Wilson called per-
sonally at the Federal Trade Com.
NILSSON. presumably 10 discuss tho
proposition by Daniels and Chairman
Denman Of the shipping board that
the commission fix fuel and steel
prices
Daniels said that If the comman-
deering was not done, negouat on'
must be entered nto at once by the
I government TO require the opening uI
OF oil and coal fields. He said th'
fuel supply must be regulated anC
the government empowered TO a.
prices on both oil and coal.
The navy oil reserves must b.
saved. he said. for the future which
we cannot foresee."
Every acre OF oil land in Amer C
should be opened to the public bof0r
We open our naval reserve" Daniel
sa d. Il have heard much talk of Cal
ifornias need for oil. suppose Il sx
lists. But. this committee must dc
eide whether California's interests ar
TO take precedence over the deman
OF national defense" Daniels told tn
committee.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
evening journal finds
FRIEND OF ". K. BROWN

Through THE EVENING JOURNAL,
Mrs Helen MCGEE, after many years
waiting, has received definite infor1na'
ton concerning her father, Morris kinsie
Brown, who died in this State about
three years ago. For years Mrs M"'5ee
had no trace Of her father, not knowing
whether he was dead or alive.
Recently she wrote 70 Isaac R. Brown
register Of wills, asking if he had any
records concerning her father. As Mr..
Brown had no information. he asked
TITE EVENING JOURNAL 70 publish
the request Of Mrs. AicGee for informa-
ton concerning William Kinsie Brown
Today Mr.. Brown received letter
from Mrs. MoGee saying that a Wal
mington man, who had seen her re-
ouest in THE EVENING JOURNAL
mad written her and furnished her the IN
formation about her father. Mrs. Nc
Gee wrote to thank Register Brown 10 ior
his efforts. and through him HE
EVENING JOURNAL
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
LARGE Increase IN
NUMBER OF BIRTHS

According TO the records OF the city
health department there we're rs
deaths. Sc births and 80 marriages re-
ported this week, as compared with q
deaths. 43 births and 80 marriages FOL
the same period last year.
During the week the following cases
OF contagious diseases were reported
Diphtheria, 2; scarlet fever. 2
measles 5; typhoid fever, 3, an'
whooping cough. 5.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
a,cvcIE THIEF ABOUT.

Norris Schendelman, No. 1925
Church street, reported to the police
this morning the theft Of his bicycle
last night from in front of the Opera
House. Shortly after Patrolman FL
liott found the wheel In a local re
pair shop.
Shortly after noon, FRANKLIN HON.
No. 1913 North Franklin street, re
ported the theft of his wheel from the
Brandywine Park hathhouse at the
foot OF Van Buren, street. Patrolman
Collins found the bicycle on the cor.
ner of Church and Twenty-second
streets where It had been abandoned
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
FIRST ADULTERY CHARGE
UNDER new State Law

James L. Holdsworth. Of No, 426
East Fifth street was arrested by
Constable Bowers last evening on a
charge Of adultery, the first charge
this State under a law passed by the
last Legislature, making adultery a
nIsdemeanor. Ho'dsworth was 70
have been arraigned before Magistrate
Broman. this morning. but at the re-
quest OF J. Frank Ball. his attorney
a continuance was granted until nex'
Friday. Holdsworth was released on
bail
Il was stated at the Office Of Mag
istrate Broman that Holdsworth wa'
under bail 10 answer Ike charge IL
Philadelphia on Monday.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
new c. 0. D. POSTAL
Rates EFFECTIVE JULY |

Notices have been received at the
local postofice TO the effec. that after
July / the new c. o. d. postal rates
would become effective. The postage
on packages up to and including 500
in value will be 10 cents and up 10
500 II will be 25 cents. Heretofore
the postage on al packages has been
10 cents. irrespective Of the amount
to be collected.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
harris And KARAN TAKEN
TO ATLANTA PRISON

Clyde W Harris the young man
VINO was sentenced 10 fifteen months
Imprisonment several days ago by
Federal Judge Bradford in the United
violating the White Slave Act, left
last ght for Atlanta prison Harris
was taken 10 the prison by Marshal
Fairy and two deputies.
Thomas Karan. OF New Castle. who
was convicted in the same court on
charge Of stealing postal saving
cert fcates and sentenced 10 eighteen
months IN the Federal prison, was
also taken to Atlanta
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
HERCULES CLUB NOW
At Gordon HEIGHTS
Athletic Activities as Well
as Educational Work
It's Aim
FLAG TO BE RAISED
INDEPENDENCE DAY

What is without a doubt the most
up-to-date and the coolest clubhouse
hereabouts is the property OF the
Hercules Club, Of Wilmington. COM
posed Of male employees OF the Her
cules Powder Company. The club re-
Gently leased the Wilmington Yacht
Club at Gordon Heights. and after al
terations have been made the prop
erty has taken a new aspect.
The location Of the club right on the
Delaware river makes it one Of the
most delightful spots that could be
found. Since the warm weather has
set in there Is not a night that some
Of the members Of the organization
do not take advantage Of the cool air
that prevails at the clubhouse ann
spend their evening there.
The club was organized in Novem-
Der OF 1916. but until recently its &C
tivities have not been brought before
the public. The club not only takes
up all branches OF athletic work. but
has an educational view
The club recently entertained the
managers Of the branch Offices OF the
Hercules Powder Company from all
over the country with a minstrel
show. the performers being members
OF the Hercules Club OF Wilmington.
The officers Of the club are: w. A.
STAYING. president; G. c. O'Brien
first vice-p president; ]. +. Harkins, sec
one vice-president: II. Y. Rose. secre'
tary; w o. Morton. treasurer; direc'
tors. c. c. Gerow. L 1. LaBeaume
w. r. Croswel, r. B. Mckinney.
Entertainment committee. X.
Mason. chairman; J. ]. Horty F. d
Lenning. W. p. Strauss.
Athletic committee-Frank Glenn
chairman; Horace d. Carl. p. F.
skelly. c. NJ Pippin. c. II. Lickel.
d Educational committee-F. f. Smith
chairman: L. e. Good. c. H. Lickel
]. II. Horlick. Jr.
Membership committee-H. X. Shaw
: chairman; c. L. wilkins. II. B. Walls
Publicity committtee-L l.. Phil
lips. chairman; l.. R. Hopkins, Ay
E liner A. Robinson.
Auditing committee-C. +. East
man. chairman; H. Childs, z.
Moore.
House committee II. B. Walls
chairman; ]. W. Cooper. H.
George. P. A. Davis, W. p Barnes.
N The following speakers have az
NJ dressed the meetings OF the club:
W. Bacchus, F. W. Stark Judge c.
= Rheuby. c. d. Prickett G. II. Marke
V. r. Croswell. J. W. Nrlick and
rs A. W. Everitt The above speake
"a are connected with the varlo
sic branches OF the Hercules Powd
M Company and have spoken in det
Of the working Of the high explosi
ICE business.
ne There are opportunities for spol
ing events offered at the club such
N, tennis, trap shooting. boating. bas
ny ball etc. Arrangements have be-
IT. made by the club TO have a bask
ed picnic at The formal opening Of u
sh club house on July 4 10 be given a
Ia the employees OF the Hercules Powd
/. Company located in Wilmingto
er Among the features will be a ia
IL raising with plenty of music al
re- dancing
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
Government Gets REPORT
OF U-DCAT sinking
By The United Press.

WASHINGTON. June ga vivid
descr ption Of the battle reported IN
officially yesterday between an Ameri-
can merchant vessel and a German
U-boat, in which It is believed the
submarine was sunk or badly dam
aged. reached the Navy Department
officially today The report came
from O. ]. Gullickson. chief boat
SWANS mate OF the armed guard.
After a torpedo from the U-boat
hit the ship a glancing blow and fall
ed 20 explode the armed guard open
ed fre upon the periscope. Immedi
ately the submarine submerged
When e appeared again a well placed
shot from the after gun Of the Amerl
can ship hit the submarine squarely
on the water line
The crew plainly saw bits Of stee
ny into the air The submarine dis
appeared at once In a connection o
bubbles.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
COuRT ANswERs HIs QUESTION.

Joseph Mllkowski was fined ~ ana
costs in Municipal Court this morn
ing on a charge Of permitting a dog
TO run at large without muzzle.
James Mcguire, Of No. 1923 IL Con-
rad street. testified that while he was
passing the home OF the accused, in
South Justlson street. on June 10. the
dog ran from the house and bit him
on the leg.
When asked il he was guilty OF
not guilty. Milkowskl demanded to
know VINO says so?' which was a
new form Of pleading according TO
court officials.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
Ne CARRIED WEAPON.

Henry Brown, a Negro. was fined
$50 snd costs in Municipal Court TINS
morning on a charge OF carrying con
cealed a deadly weapon Special "
fcer Lewis arrested the man tor tres
passing on the property OF the wilson
Line yesterday afternoon, and IN the
court this morning. he testined that
as he placed the chain nippers on one
OF the mans wrists. he drew a razor
from his other pocket.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
rRnsr nRFEATs LAIRD.

Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Company defeated Laird & Co. in a.
well-piayed game at Front and Union
streets by tho score OF s 70 2. For
the victors Mowbray pitched splendid
~, and would have had a shut-out but
for some miscues OF his support. The
batting OF Bird and Houston. OF Sc
curity was hard and timely Bird
clouting one over the left field fence
In. r. NJ Carpenter. Of Laird & Co
made a brilliant catch. The score:
Security 1 O1O1 D.
Laird & Coz. o o 0 / 0 0 l.
Batteries - Security. Mowbray ant
bird; Laird, Jones and Bispham.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
SHERIFF SELLS
MORE PROPERTIES.

Another batch Of Vandever avenue
properties was put up for sherln's
sale in the Court House lobby this
morning. W. n. Lank acting as auc-
tioneer. The properties sold with
the namo OF old owner and the prices
brought are as follows, Joseph l..
Carpenter. Jr.. being the highest bid
der IN each case;
No. 7Os vandever avenue. owner
Max Lichenstein. $3.50.
No. 7o5 vandever avenue. same
owner. s1,so5.
No. 507 Vandever avenue, owner
William ]. Massey. as administra'o'
OF me estate Of Eugene Massey, 81,
$50
No. 500 vandever avenue. sahn'
owner. $3.50.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Garrett Foxwell. Of Chester
town. Nd. is the guest OF Mrs. Joshua
Conner.
Mrs. S. A. Richardson. Of No. 11ol
Rodney street. and her guest, Mrs.
Greenman left yesterday for Centre
Vile, Del, TO be the guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. William p Chandler.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
DEATH OF ANTON sTEnnE.

Anton Steimle. Of No. 1919 East
Thirteenth street. for many years
employed in the paint shop of the
pullman Company. died yesterday. He
was a members OF St Bened cts So
cietv and the Sick and Death Benefit
Soc ETY.. His funeral will be held on
wednesday morning, with services in
Sacred Heart Church.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
DROVE CAR WITHOUT TAGs.

Griffin Collins, Q Negro. was finei
$40 and costs in Municipal Court III
morning, on o charge of operating n
motor vehicle without the proper TAGS.
A charge Of operating without license
was suspended Griffin testified that
he had purchased a new automobile
IN Philadelphia yesterday, and be-
cause the agents could not deliver II.
came there and started to drive II
homo 10 Virginia. He was en- route
there when arrested
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
DIR. H. A. CLEAyER TO GO
INTO NAYAL SERVICE

DR.. Henry A. .cleaver, Of No. 1907
West street, who was a first lieu
tenant in the Army Reserve Medical
Corps, has been transferred 10 the
Naval Medical Reserve. and Is now
awaiting his assignment to active
duty.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
new Castle finds
TOWN PUMPS VALUABLE
Tune: "Tipperary."

Tune: "Tipperary.
Twas a dry day in Old New Castle
Twas a dry day down there
Twas a dry day IN old New Castle
For the basin Il was bare.
Farewell 10 hydrant water,
Get busy old town pumps,
Il is hard, hard work pulling water
For It gives our hearts the jumps
That was the popular song In New
Castle yesterday while the work o
cleaning out the basin was in prog
ress and the only water to be had wa
from the old pumps.
Men. women and children went oaei
10 "Ye good oldc days. and lugge'
water once again. as their grandad
used TO do before modern water sys
TENS brought ease and comfort 70 II
ever rushing humanity.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
Rv ma united Presa.

BERLIN Via London. June 20
German forces succeeded in penetrat-
ing French positions along the Che
min Des Danes southeast OF F1lain
10 a depth of one-third OF a mile
over a front Of approximately a mile
todav's official report declared.
The advance was made by storm
ing attack following a short but Vlo-
lent artillery preparation. Inc Ger
man forces maintained their positions
despite violent counter attacks from
the enemy.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
RUSSIA WILL FIGHT
TO Crush GERMANY
Rv The unlted Prass.

by lhc Oullcu Alc1os
WASHINGTON June pa storm
Of cheers that re-echoed and reverber-
ated throughout the capitol greeted
Prof. Bakhmetieff. head OF the Russian
mission and new ambassador to the
United States, when he told the House
today that Russia rejects any idea Of
a separate peace"
"The statement that Russia has
wanted a separate peace is without
foundation OF any kind Bakhmetieh
added. Russia Is for the establish
ment OF a firm and lasting peace be-
tween democratic nations.
German autocracy renders such a
peace impossible. 10 is always a
menace 10 Russian freedom.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
JAZz RAND MAKES HIT.

Any evening Dawson's Queen de
Dance is open. one can see numbers
of people gathered in the street to hear
the music rendered by the celebrated
.Jazz band. Dancers find the music
insniring 10 them
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
CAV HE DROVE TOO FAST.

George R. Williams was arraigned in
Municipal Court this morning on q
charre of immoderately driving a horse
The case was continued until Monday
morning. The police allege that vii
iiams was driving the horse in a wild
and reckless manner in the vicinity OF
Sixth and Adams streets last night.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
RED CROSS CAMPAIGN
WILL Be Continued
Bv Tho United Press.

WASHINGTON. June 23.-America
today refused point blank to stop tho
Red Cross contribution campaign next
Monday, Just because that happens 70
10 the Official end Of Red Cross cam
paign week.
Red Cross headquarters got word TO-
day from more than 100 cities In the
north central section alone that the
work Of garnering the money would
continue Indefinitely"
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
sInwFLL.FIL1OTT.

Miss Mary Alender SidwelI, Of HIT
crest and Rufus O. Elliott, Of Chester,
were married this morning at the home
of the Rev. J. Y Irwin, pastor OF Della
ware Avenue Baptist Church, No. 1902
Washington street. Miss Blanche f.
sidwell and Clyde P. Sidwell, Of Hill
crest. attended the couple.
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
WEISS Had LICENSE.

Henry Weiss produced a Virginia
automobile license in Municipal Court
this morning when arraigned on a
charg Of driving motor vehicle with
out a license yesterday. and was dis
missed. He did not have the card with
him when arrested
Evening journal., 1917-06-23
mrs e. [. BYERLY pEAp.

Mrs. Emma L. Byerly. widow OF John
Byerly died today az the home Of
her soninlaw, Harry d. Ford. No 1872
Concord avenue, after a lingering H.
ness The funeral win take place on
Monday with interment at Coatesville
Pa.