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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
MURDER Case ON
TRIAL At DOVER

Special &c THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, July 11.-Robert +.
Carpenter, a section hand on the Del
aware railroad near Viola, who killed
Isaac Brown, a railroad laborer on
May % while at work between Viola
and Woodside, occupied yesterday and
today's session of the Kent County
Court Of oyer and Terminer.
Roland Lopez, the colored section
hand, VINO claimed 10 be an eye wit
ness of the assault, was the main wit
ness the State relied upon. Lopez, who
claimed to be working but twenty feet
from the two men, related in detail Just
what he saw. that of Carpenter raising
his shovel and striking Brown over the
left side of the head, telling him to the
ground. Loper testified that he heard
no quarrel between the men. and did
not sec Brown strike blow or do any
thing to cause Carpenter to do as he
did.
Drs. Palmer and Beeler, Of the Della
ware Hospital. at Wilmington, as well
as DR.. Chapman. of FELTON,, all of whom
were called into the case, gave testi-
monies. the former two treating the
dead man for a fractured skull, and the
latter giving treatment after the as
sault occurred. Their testimony was
corrobOrative as to the wound, etc.
At the afternoon session the remain
ing members of the railroad section
gang, who were working on the. day in
question with Carpenter and Brown, in
cluding George W. Swain, James F..
Price, Jerome Powell. were called. all
giving about the same testimony as to
the facts
Mrs Ida Brown. widow Of the
deceased, was also called to testify as
to being with her husband when he was
taken away and while at the hospital
and with him when he died.
The State rested its case at 3l5
! o'clock.
John D. Hawkins one of the counsel
for Carpenter, opened for tho defense,
claiming self-defense as the motive for
the murder.
Carpenter was called to the stand and
! in his own defense, related the circum-
/ stances as they occurred on the morn
! ing of May %, claiming that Brown had
words with him and that he struck at
him with his shovel, knocking Carpen-
| ter's hat Off. and that he returned the
! blow with his shovel
The crOss-examination Of Carpenter
/ by the State was very brief and did not
disclose anything material other than
Carpenters denial of having said some
| things which the States witnesses had
testified that he had said. Character
witnesses were called in Carpenters
defense, including many prominent citi-
zens in Kent county. all of whom gave
him the very best of a reputation as TO
peace and good order.
The defense closed shortly before 4
/ O'Clock.
In opening the argument to the jury.
! Attorney General Reinhardt informed
| the Jury that from the evidence pro-
duce1 by the State he would not press
for first degree murder, hut would
abandon that plea and would rely on
second degree murder.
Mr.. Hawkins and r. r. Kenney
argued for the defense, both urging ac-
/ quittal.
Argument was concluded az $40
o'clock. after which Chief Justice Penne-
will charged the jury.
The case was given TO the jury at
$50 o'clock.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
China IS READY
TO STRIKE germany

Continued From First Page)
might threaten later-Japanese ag-
gressions.
After the war, China would be Nb.e
to assume her place among the powers
"a recognized, fighting democracy.
said one close to the Chinese en-
bassy today.
Parliamer< must reasscmble before
China can take any action looking to-
war dactual war participation. This
It is anticipated. will be ccompllshed
by September /, with the new presi
dent, Feng KuoCheng in control.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
DIsORDERLY CONnrCr rmAncr

George Russell and John p. Rich
ards. two Negroes. were arrested nv
Patrolman John Fox at Eighth and
French streets. tbs morning on
charge Of disorderly conduct. Il Is
alleged that the men are part OF D
gang that congregates on the corner
there and makes. life miserable for
the residents by loud and profane Ian
guage and quarrels.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
LOCAL SECURITIES MARKET
Laird and Company, DUPONT Building.
furnish the following quotations on local
STOCK MARKET srRoNG

by The United Press.
NEW YORK, July 1.-The stock
market retained the strong tone dis.
played yesterday at the opening TODAY.
fTlces were generally up fractionally
OF unchanged
stcels were up from Ia to l-2. Rail
roads wero fraetionally higher while
coppcrs were also firm.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
RAIN BENEFITS SUSSEX.

Special 20 The EVENING JOURNAL
GEORGETOWN, Del. July IL
During the storm here yesterday part
OF the cornice work on the front OF
the Court House broke loose and fell
TO the street. breaking TO pieces.
Whether IL was struck by lightning
is not known. The rain did not dam
age crops.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
RUSSIANS TAKE
MEN, GUNS when
HOLICZ falls
lContinued from First Page

had acquieHced in Argentine's de-
mands for immediate payment or in
IDENTITIES for Argentine ships sunk
by Germanys submarines and prom
Use of immunity OF shipping. Con-
trary to this Amsterdam advices re-
ceived here insisted that Berlin had
returned refusal insuring a speedy
break in diplomatic relations between
Germany and Argentine.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11

Todays lessons
English
the
phrase fourth line the English pronunciation Of
the French
ndi
dude"
but"
the L which
small
pronounced
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
MIR. DEvINE IMPROVES.

Harry Devinc, of the New Castle
Leather Company who has been serious
~ i'll with pneumonia was reported
greatly improved and is now on the
road TO recovery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11

the city OF Wilmington, with the
express understanding that said
suit or suits shall be at no ex-
pense to the said county"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11

MONTEVIDEO. Uruguay, July H.
A United States fleet. which put IN
here today, was accorded an enthusi-
astic reception by all harbGr craft
and officials.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11

It IS raining hard.
The navy is dropping
II ton1be de Ia flotee.
Eel to,7sb' duh "a floe.
have JUST received letter.
foave eosb received chatterboF
eJe Vler7s de receVoir Une bebillarde,.
Zhvh Wy ans dvh rohsOhvwah in bsbesysrd
The Germans nave shelled Us.
The Boehes have 77'd*US C*GermAn sor0
Les Boches nous ont erspovillotss
Lay bosb 400 IONS crsPooyoteI
We hsve sbsllsd them With tbs l2o's sosaio guns
We have sent Shsrn little waters.
On levr envoie des Petits pains , csehetsr
Ons l0r awnsvoah day pvhtee pans css7etay
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
DEATHS.
Clement Jones.
Mary z Watnough.
j. Fletcher j. Blockson, Jr.
John Shields.
James Lever.
Francis Farmer.
Henrr Mllllnm HornnnR


JoNNEs-In this city. ON July H. 1917,
Clement Jones. aged 6S years. residing at
NO. 1O16 Chestnut street.
Due notice of funeral will be given.
W AINOlGH-ln this city. on July 10, 1917.
Mary f. Watnough, aged "a years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral services az her late residence No
23l9 w. Eighteenth street. on Friday after
noon at 2. 80 O'Clock. lnterment at Mt.
FARMER-on July Q, 1917. Francis Farmer.
aged ~ years.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend
the funeral services at his late residence,
Western avenue, Elsmere Del. on Thursday
July -, at o clock. Interment Silyerbrook
Cemetery.
LEvER-In this city on July Q. 1917,
, James Lever, aged 65 years
Relatives friends, members of the Sons
OF st. George and Apollo Castle 80. ..
X. Of G.. r are invited TO attend the fu-
neral services at his late residence No. 403
South Franklin street. on Thursday July
II. at o clock. Interment Wilmington and
sHIEfDs-On july o. 1917. John. son OF
the late Charles and Catherine Shields.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend
the funeral from NO. ITO West Seventh
street, on Thursday morning az o o'clock
Requiem mass at the Cathedral. Interment
at Cathedral Cemetery
BLOCkSOM-ln this city on July TO- 1917
j. Fletcher j. Bocksom Jr.. infant son Of
i Fletcher and Sarah Robertson Blocksom
aged three weeks and i've days.
hclatiFes and friends are invited 10 at-
tend the funeral services az the residence
Of his parents 80. 25ot Tstnall street. on
Thursday morning at IL O'Clock. lnterment
private
HORNUNG In this city, on July IL.
1917. Henry William. infant son OF
Gottlob Hornung, aged 10 months.
Relatives and friends are invited TO
attend the funeral services at his par
ents' residence No. 100 East Four
teenth street, on Friday. July 10. at
2.3O o'clock. Intermeqt at Riyeryiew
cemetery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11

By The United Press.
STOCKHOLM July 11.-Sweden to-
day instructed her minister at Ber-
lin to lodge formal protest with Ger
many against the torpedoing of Swed
ish fishing vessels.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
DELIGHTFULLY."- REFRESHING

Horsf'rd's Acid hosphate
In hot weather. a tesspoonful ia a glass Of
water. sweetened 70 taste is refreshing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-11
CLASS POSTPONFS PICNIC.

The Glad Glass OF Scott NJ f.
Church has postponed its picnic which
was to have been held at Shellpot
Park tomorrow.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-07-20
BETTER FARMING


A popular slogan during these
days. when the production Of great
er amounts Of foodstuffs has been
an important topic, has been
Beans. Bacon and Brains" An
increased acreage Of beans has
been noted all over Tennessee.
Farmers in well-to-do agricultural
sections Of Tennessee are planning
to increase considerably their sup
ply Of hogs. Z Men and women and
children on the farms of Tennessee
are looking to their edusation. In
the doing Of these things, Tennes-
scans are completing the progress
suggested by the slogan.
: The war will will be won by the
efforts of all. We cannot leave the
beans to be produced by some
other farmer. the bacon to be con.
served by some other family, or
the brains to be found in some
other man or woman at Washing
ton We must do our part.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-07-20
Grow Potatoes. Flight Bugs,

Late or second.crop potatoes
grow best ON clay loan soils rich in
vegetable matter, because such
soils are less affected by extremes
Of moisture. But good care is nec-
essary to grow potatoes on any
soil. Keep the soil well cultivated.
Fight the bugs that eat the leaves.
The Colorado beetle Is the worst
enemy Of the potato. and If allowed
to 30 unchecked may strip the
foliage from the plants. AS soon
as first signs of the beetle are no.
ticed, spray with arsenate of lead
at the rate Of two pounds to fifty
gallons Of water. Where sprayer
Is not available, make a mixture OF
one-half powdered lead arsenate
and one-half air-slaked lime or
sifted wood ashes or road dust.
This then may be applied by shak-
ing it through a cloth bag onto the
plants, preferably when they are
wet with rain or dew.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-07-20
Nonresident Notice.

Mrs. L. r. Boswell I In the Chancery
ct al. Court forHender-
VS.. son Co., Lexing-
Lula Gardner, ct al ton, Tenn.
To Victor Gardner, William Gardner,
and Anna Belle GaIdner; childl en-
and heirs of Ed. Gardner, deceas-
ed:
In this cause it appearing from the
bill which is sworn to, that the de-
fendants, Victor Gardner, William
Gardner, and Auna Bell Gardner are
all non-residents of the State of Ten.
nessse, they and each Of them are
therefore required to appear at the
office of the Gltrk a. Master of the
Chancery Court at Lexington, Tenn
essee, on or before the First Monday
n August, 1917, aud make defense to
the bill filed against them and others
ia the above styled cause, or the bill
will be taken for confessed as to them
and the cause set for hearing ex
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-07-20

Dewitt's Kidney And bladder Pills
FOR BACKArHl!IE.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-07-20

Dr.. Thomas F. Hunt. who heads
the agricultural educational work
in California, made the statement
that the United States will not
starve because there are two crops
essential to the life of human be-
ings that the United States can
and will produce in abundance
These crops are corn and cotton.
Tennessee, as state, grows both
OF these crops. The acreage in
corn this year has been greatly in.
creased. In some communities il
has been almost doubled, and in
many other communities it has
been increased at least Is per cent
Cotton acreages have not been re.
duced, and more effort is being Civ.
en- to the production of cotton this
year than ever before. because
more people have seen the impor.
lance of sound agriculture in their
counties.
England, at the beginning of the
was, depended for her strength up.
Oh her wealth. which she thought
was to be found in the money that
she possessed. She thought wrong.
ly. The United States will do well
to look to a more substantial form
of wealth, the wealth that can be
multiplied by consistent effort, the
production Of staple CROPS.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-07-20
ROSE FURNITURE COMPANY
jackson, Tenn.

above styled cause are seeking to es-
tablish drainage district which dis
trict begins on the lands of w. w.
Millner in the vicinity of Stegall,
Henderson County, Tennessee, on the
headwaters of Piney Creek, thence
westward with straight line to the
foot hills, thence northeastward with
the meanderings of the foot hills a
distance Of about n miles to the edge
Of Beech River valley; thence north
westward crossing said Beech River
valley to the middle Of the right-of-
way of the proposed Beech River
canal; thence southwark with the mid
die Of spid right-of-way, a distance Of
about I mile to point opposite the
foot hills of Piney Creek valley.
thence southwestward re-crossing
Beech River valley to the foothills
of Piney Creek valley; thence south
westward with the meanderings of
said foot hills to point opposite the
beginning point; thence westward to
the beginning, embracing the low and
swampy lands lying on Piney Creek,
containing l244.7 acres.
You are further notified that com.
missioners have been appointed to In.
spect and classify all of said lands in
cluded within said proposed district
for taxable purposes, and to make an
equitable apporti0nment and assess
ment of the estimated costs, expen-
ses, costs of construction and im-
provements of said drainage district,
and that they have made their re-
port to the County Court In writing,
which report bears date of July 10,
1917.
1t has been ordered by the Court
that a hearing will be had on said re-
port Of the Commissioners on Friday,
the 9th day of July, 1917, at o'clock
D.. M, before the Hon. w. II. Lancas-
ter, Judge of the County Court for
Henderson County, Tennessee, in the
Office of the County Clerk at the
Court House In the town of Lexing-
ton, when and where you are notified
to appear and may attend and take
such action as you may deem neces-
sary to your interest in the premises.
Witness my hand on this the 10th
day of July, 1911
J. w. PAGE,
County Court Clerk.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-07-20
Drainage Notice.

In the matter of Upper In theCoun.
! Beech River Drainage J ty Court Of
District, No. 5, Hen Henders on
derson County, Ten J County, Ter
nessee. nesssee.
Notice of contract to be let for the
construction of canal and i'm
provements in upper Beech River
Drainage District, No. s.
The public Ia hereby notified that
we, w. H. Lancaster, County Judge
and Ex-Offici0 Director and Jno. S.
Fielder and j. c. Peterson, Directors
of Upper Beech River Drainage Dis
trict, No. 5, of Henderson County,
Tennessee, will receive sealed bids for
the construction of the canal and the
other necessary work In the said
drainage district, on
SATURDAY, JULY %, 1917.
Said canal or ditch is to commence
at point about where Beech River
touches the Timberlake and Barger-
ton road and extends down Beech
River to intersect the canal now con.
structed and known as Beech River
Drainage District No. l, a total dis.
lance Of about nine miles. There is
with the main canal also proposed
three laterals--one up Wolf creek for
a distance of one and one-half miles,
one up Brazeal Branch one mile, and
one up Watkins Branch to point on
the Lexington and Jackson public
road. The map, profile ard engineers
report and estimate is on file with the
County Court Clerk of Henderson
Counte for inspection at all times.
The estimated yardage being $4,000
cubic yards.
Bidders will be required to make
their bid conform to the form on file
with the County Court Clerk which
separates the work into a contract
for clearing the right.of-way; for dig.
ging the entire Improvement, and
for digging the main canal without
laterals, and the directors reserve the
right to reject any and all bids.
Bids must be accompanied by Ger.
titled check for S25OO.00 and must be
filed NTH the County Judge by noon
July %, 1917.
w. H. LANCASTER, Co. Judge.
]. c. PETERSON.
JNo. s. FIELDER.
Directors
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-07-20
Our Neglected Agriculture.

The United States was not ready
for the war when it began. The
United States would not have been
ready for the war for a number Of
years if the policy Of its agriculture
had continued without change. Nc
country can be strong unless its
agriculture is strong Germany's
strength is shown in her agricul-
ture Germany, through attention
to her agriculture, has been abe to
make herself self-sustaining The
United States, however, is becom.
ing more and more of an importing
nation.
In 1912 Germany was within Is
per cont. of being a self-sustainine
nation, in 1918 she was within 5
per cent. of a self-sustaining nation,
and in 1914, the year that the war
broke out, she was at a point where
she could feed herself without call
ing upon others for help. 1t is this
strength that has prolonged the
war.
The United States has given at
tention to-.every other industry ex-
cept agriculture. The people have
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-07-20
OF LOCAL INTEREST.
Some People We Know, and W VIII
Profit by Hearing About Them.
This is a purely local event.
1t took place in Lexington.
Not in some faraway Mace

This is a purely local event.
1t took place in Lexington.
Not in some faraway place.
You are asked to investigate it.
Asked to believe a citizens word;
To confirm a citizens statement,
Any article that Is endorsed al
home
Is more worthy Of confidence
Than one you know nothing
about
Endorsed by unknown people.
W. H. Beaten, conductor N, G.
& St. L. Ry., Elm St, Lexington
says: Il have used Doan's Kidney
Pills off and on for the past five
years and they have never failed
to bring the best results. The life
of a railroad man is hard on ones
system. am subject to more OF
less exposure and the constant
jolting Of the cars has a tendency
to make my back lame and sore.
Whenever | have felt one Of these
attacks coming on, | have taken
Doan's Kidney Pills and have been
quickly benefited. ! have every
reason to strongly recommend this
fine medicine
MPrice SOC. at all dealers. Dent
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills--the same
that Mr.. Beaton had. Foster
Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo. N. Y.
ADV.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-07-20
Chesterfield.

Health good and crops looking
fine, with most farmers done with
everything except cotton.
James Bird of Shady Hill was in
Chesterfield Saturday on business.
Joe Anderson of Crucifer was in
our village last Friday looking after
some business in regard to moving
the hull Of dredge boat for Tupelo
Co. to near Juno, where they have
contracted to dredge Forked Deer
river, beginning near Juno.
Custer Roberts and wife Of Pa
ducah visited his father, j. w.
Roberts, Saturday night and Sum
day, returning home Monday.
Joe Overman and sons and G. w.
Roberts and sons of Alberton were
on the river last week picnickine.
They reported a good time.
Clarence Reed and wife of SAT-
ford visited their mother last week.
Ernest Reed Of Warfen's Bluff
was a visitor in our village Satur-
day night and Sunday.
John Scates Of near Enterprise
was in Chesterfield Saturday after
noon on business
William Small and wife Of VIII
dersville visired their son-in-law
and daughter, Pat Mccall and wife,
the latter part Of last week.
Some here attending the revival
at Mazie's Chapel to hear Rev. !. N.
Penick.
Roland Fuller Of Parsons has
been making some visits on social
business in this neighborhood re-
Gently.
r. w. McKelvey was in Lexington
on business the first Of the week.
! L. L. Walker and wife were in
Lexington last Saturday attending
the revival at the Baptist church.
The revival meeting at Union
| church will begin the first Sunday
in,August as has been the custom
for years. Bro. Boren will have
Bro Utley of Memphis to do most
Of the preaching. AS he hassbeen
here before we are glad to have
him again.
Rev. j. S. Addison, Past Worthy
Grand Patron Of 0. E. S. Of Tenn, Of
Decaturville, and Mrs. C. A. Good.
loe,. Past Worthy Grand Matron Of
10. E. S. Of Tenn, Of Alamo, and
now Grand Lecturer, visited Cheap
Valley Chapter, No. 142, O. E. s., on
July 10. AS the Chapter was called
together for that purpose, a basket
dinner was prepared. After dinner
all assembled in the hall, where the
work was rehearsed and a splendid
time had by all. The good talks by
Bro. Addison and Sister Goodloe
we're were enjoyed by all. After
adjournment they were entertained
in the home Of Mrs. Milan until the
night train, when they went to De.
caturville to be the guests Of De.
caturville Chapter at 5 p. m. Come
again, our homes and Chapter are
always welcoming you.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-07-20
Publication Notice For Hearing On Com.
mlsslunsrs' Report.

In theMatter Of. PineY Creek Drain.
age District, Not 8, Henderson
County, Tennessee
In the County Court for Henderson
Tennessee.
To all land holders, land owners, lien
holders, encumbrarcers, and 9TH
er persons interested In the above
styled drainage matter, pending
In the County Court for Hender-
son County, Tennessee:
You and each OK you are hereby
oti6ed that the petitioners in the
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-07-20

parte.
1t is further ordered that this no.
tice be published for four consecutive
times In the Lexington Progress, a
newspaper published In Lexington,
Henderson County, Tennessee.
This June q, 1917.
w. V. BARRY,
Clerk Il Master.
Essary & Denison,
Sol. for Compliments.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-07-20

thought well Of every other com
mercial enterprise except aericul-
ture. And now the people are find
ing that they do not have the food
stuffs that they need to supply the
world adequately.
The world cannot be made safe
for democracy unless it is well fed.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-07-20
A Fall Garden Suggestion.

Visitors to Tennessee frequently
make the statement that our spring
gardens are the most successful
ones that they have ever seen.
Their statements stop with this re.
mark. Does tiiis suggest that Ten.
nessee is producing feeble fall gar
dens. when it should be producing
strong ones?
Give your attention to your fall
earded.