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Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13
This Negro is NeDeY Without
 His Audience


 Frank Johnson, a negro now in the county jail under indictment for mur- der, may die in the electric chair, but he'll never succumb to lung trouble. Without a doubt he has the best pair of lungs in Jackson county. He says he's crazy. He may be. We're no |alienist.
 Frank has been raving constantly since the latter part of last summer. Persons associated with Frank say he never sleeps. His trial will come up in few days, and officers believe they will have to put a muffler on him if the case is to proceed quietly.
 And Frank is never without an audience There is a window in his |cell, and every day you will find a small, and sometimes large bunch of curious people lingering about trying to find out what ails Frank. And those associated with Frank cannot help but listen.
 
 Frank went to war last summer and killed his wife, another negro and wounded two others. He said he was under the spell of "hoodoo' man and s'hoodoo" woman, who told him to wear an onion in the left hip pock- let of, his trousers and in that manner avoid killing his wife and others to- ward whom he possessed dislike owing to family difficulties. After killing his prey Frank wandered about all night and tried to come to town the next day and surrender to officers, but was prevented from coming by flock of crews which led him to retreat every time he neared the sheriff's office.
 Frank still blames the onion for all 1 his trouble, and says he is anxious to tell it to the judge. Frank may not be crazy, but he's the most persistent
 negro who ever occupied the county jail, according to citizens living with
 in hearing.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13
U May Not
 Happen NoW,
 But NViH Soon

The Independent is not vouching for thing. What it has to say here is merely what came in voluntary, but we are itching to tell it all, which might end in our death or the trying ordeal of being frowned upon. So i've desist.
 But here's this much. A municipal ticket composed of women candidates has been made out and suggested, but no definite agreement as to whether the men will have chance to scratch the names has been reached. We
 have seen the list, and the ticket looks good on paper, and in action might look better One of the best known women of the town is slated for mayor, another for marshal; all the wards would furnish sister alder
 men, along with recorder and treas urer and city attorney from the same side of the house.
 It is intimated that the women are
 awaiting an suspicious moment when they will spring this great politico de oup-that's the way it was ex- pressed to us-and all husbands and
 boarders are warned to arrange for
 downtown meals and negotiate for peambulators with long mileage
 guarantee.
 However, the thing that makes us believe there is nothing to all this is
 mere man, who is circulating the report, which probably is political propaganda.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13
PLACES BLA|l
 0A RA|tR|
Grand Chief Stone of the M Says Roads Failed u
 for Winter Weathex.
A ssociated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch. >sz
 Washington, Feb. 13. Warx<l Stone, grand chief of the Brothel of Locomotive Engineers, todoy the railroad wage commiseio4 lack of preparation of r1ilEo meet winter weather was tho of the great traffic congesticlls
 The engineers are asking minimum wage of $6 day snd and half overtime. Stone decI mary roads made no provi1ioS taking care of motive power III 4 not provide heating facilities fQ roundhouses. He cited ar, ma where it is alleged twenty thirty engines were kept bufnlne night, using perhaps ton of eo1l hour, to prevent freezing. stons ,clared long hours by the nm men is a menace to public safety ez! condemned the employment of woxe1& to take the place of men.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13
AUSTRIAN PEACE
 N0T IMPOSSIBLE.
Facts Are Said to Be Known That Austria Does Not Want to Send
 Troops Against Unted States
Associated Press Dispatch.

Il.
 New York, Feb. 13.-Count Von Hertling, the imperial German chan cellor, according to unofficial reports, will answer President Wilson's ad- dress before congress in the Reich stag Tuesday.
 Meanwhile, the Daily News says facts are known in London which bring closer the possibility of a sep arate peace between Austria Hungary and the entente. Austria is said to look with disfavor on sending troops against the United States and Great Britain. If he challenged the move Premier Lloyd George would want the confidence of his government and the British house of commons yester- day he failed to take such action. Criticism of the premier's attitude toward the Versailles council had been voiced in the house by Former Premier Asquith and others. Both the king and premier declared in par lament that no basis for a democrat ic peace was found in the recent statements of the leaders of the Gen. tral Powers. Before the Italian par liament Premier Orlando declared Italy will fight until victory is achieved.
 There are no indications yet of re- sumption of military operations on large scale on the western front. Attempts of raiding parties, however, are growing stronger. According to a German prisoner the Germans plan to attack sometime in March.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13
Local Methodist Church
 Asks for Special Session

The following resolutions were un- animously adopted by the congrega- tion of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, at Newport, Arkansas, Sunday, February 10th, 1918:
 Whereas, under decision handed down by the supreme court of Ark ansas, Monday, February 4th, 1918, it was held that the Bone Dry law pass ed by the last legislature does not pro- hibit people from carrying intoxicat ing liquors into the State of Arkan- sas from other states; and,
 Whereas, the said act of the legis- lature had heretofore been so con- strued and enforced by the public of ficials and so understood by the pub lie generally as to prevent the intro duction of intoxicating beverages into the State of Arkansas by any means; and,
 "Whereas, the former construction and enforcene ent of said Bone Dry law. as previously understood hy the people in general, prior to the decis- ion of the supreme court on Febru- ary 4th, 1918, resulted in great and noticeable benefit to our people in general; and,
 Whereas, the great percentage of the law abiding people generally and cheerfully acquiesced in the law as it was formerly understood; and,
 "Whereas, permitting liquor to be introduced into our state and com munity, even though it be personally carried and transported, has already had noticeable bed effect, and the evils flowing therefrom will increase as the time goes by; and,
 Whereas, we adhere to the princi- ples of an absolute Bone Dry law, one which will stop the liquor at it's source and prevent it from being i'm ported into our state in any manner or by any means for beverage pur- poses; and,
 Whereas, the general assembly will not convene in regular session, to correct the defect pointed out in our Bone Dry law, until January, 1919; and,
 "Whereas, the evils, disorders,
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13
TUCKE LYMAN |s
 F0R \ NEW LAW
Sunday Schools and Churches Adopt Resolutions Asking Governor
 Brough to Call Extra Session.
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Tuckerman, Feb. 13.-The Sunday schools and congregations of both the Baptist and Methodist churches of this place have adopted resolutions urging Governor C. H. Brough to call special session of the legislature for the purpose of enacting new and needed prohibition legislation.
 Since the supreme court decided the Bone Dry law is such as to allow persons to bring whiskey into the state there has been decided ln- crease in the importation of the H. quor into this township. While the law was being enforced whiskey here was an unknown quantity.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13
MINNIE WILLARD
 CASE |s 0N TR|Al||.|
Glass Township Woman Is CharRed With Killing Grover Osborne
 Several Months Ago.

The case of the State of Arkansas vs. Mrs. Minnie Willard, charged witif murder in the first degree is on trial today. Mrs. Willard is charged with killing Grover Ofborne, on the Will Murphy farm near Swifton, June 265 1917. From the evidence It seeni1 that Osborne had been talking akQII her and attacking her character fendant declares that these m ments were false. She bofroVey gun from neighbor and went to III field where Osborne was working IT shot him. When he fell, he told m 6 You have killed me, don't shoot more, have lied about you" aoc6 $ ing to the defendant.
 Hillhouse & Boyce are attofIiS for defendant and Prosecuting At
 ney Earl Casey is representing state. This case will probably concluded today.
 The trial of Jeff Mimms charf with murder in the first deekS connection with the killing of Hert1l Harmon, for which Chess Kelley convicted at the last term of eIitI was also set for today, and VIII
 taken up at the conclusion o1 Willard trial. Other criminal cases set Kor term are: s z}s8 Joe Utley, charged with hrss
 gree murder, in the killing of an6l
 negro named Harris, Int bl1l
 set for Thursday, the 21st. Will Roseman, charged Wit6
 der in the first degree, in the of the Harris negro last slz
 Trial set for Thursday, Feb. Buddy Pitz, tile negro W6e amuck and created so naiicl [ment on the streets here
 ago, has been indicted for ro6! trial set for Monday, the 16t1l The court has appointed Hillhousc and c. M. Erwin
 Frank Johnson, the negro his wife, negro man; md other negroes last summer ed a reign of terror in thu tom country south of tfo son is indicted for murder III
 degree. Date of trial is n6 <
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13

crimes and expense which will result from permitting liquor to be intro duced into our state for such great length of time are beyond measure. Now, Therefore Be 1t Resolved, That we do hereby petition the Hon. orable Charles Hillman Brough, Gov ernor of the State of Arkansas, to convene the general assembly of the State of Arkansas in extraordinary session for the purpose of enactting further stringent legislation against the liquor traffic, to ratify the prohi- bition amendment to the constitution of the United States, and for such other action along said lines as may appear to said general assembly to be meet and proper, and we do here by respectfully urge upon the govern or the importance of this matter and the great emergency and the neces- sity of such Extraordinary Session of the general assembly; and,
 Be It Resolved, That copy of these resolutions duly authenticated be sent to the governor and copy given to the press with the request that they be published.
 A True Copy:
 Vim. B. Hays,
 Pastor in Charge.
 Edgar Williams, Sec'y and Treas. of Finance Com.
 F. J. Harmon,
 Chm. of Board of Stewards.
 A. T. Hubby,
 Supt. of the Sunday School.
 F. B. Moorehead,
 Recording Steward.
 T. P. Umsted,
 Sec'y of Board of Stewards.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13
MANY ENGINEERS
 ARE TO BE SENT
 TO FRANCE SOON
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Washington, Feb. 13.-The war de- partment today asked the Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers to fur nish fifty men for tank service and a thousand engineers for transporta- tio service in France. Warren Stone, chief of the brotherhood, agreed to furnish the department with names of men available.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13
WILL TAKE ACTION
 AGAINST WRITER.
London Correspondent Publishes Arr ticle After It Had Been Prohib-
 ited By Censor.
Associated Press Dispatch.

London, Feb. 13.-Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer, announced today in the House of Commons that action will be taken against Col. Reppington, military correspondent to the Morning Post, for publication of an article, permis- sion for which was refused by the censor.
 The article in question was printed in different form without submis- sion to the censor, and it is announced action also will be taken against the editor of the Post.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13
WANTED TO SEE THE c0UNIE E

He entered the office of tho cruiting station.
 q want to enlist" he announced
 sIn what branch of the service queried the officer.
 "Wall, think" replied the xeoxu1s .that prefer the aeration cozpess because if have to go over thezes want to see as much of the countz as possible"
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13
HAYS OF INDIANA
 PROBABLY BE ELECTED
 REPBLICAN CHAIRMAN
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 St. Louis, Feb. 13.-With the with drawal this afternoon of. John T. Adams, of Iowa, from the contest in- dications were that Will H. Hays, of Indiana, will be elected chairman of the republican national committee by exclamation.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13
MAKE DEMAND
 ON R0UMANIA

Amsterdam, Feb. 13.-The Berlin Tageblatt says the Central Powers have addressed demand to Rumania for her to enter peace negotiations with the request for an answer to- dav
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13
UNITED STATES
 SECTOR |s Qu|ET I Harassing Artillery Fire and Patrol ling Operation Continue Without
 Clashes.
Associated Press Dispatch.

With the American Army in France, Tuesday, Feb. 12.-Aside from in creased activity the American sector has been normal during the past twenty-four hours. Harassing artil- lery fire and patrolling operations continue, but there have been no clashes.
 An electric light plant is being built at Cargile.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13
CAPTURE MANY PRISONERS Clash With Germans This Morning In Three Trench Raids in
 WOvre.
Associated Press Dispatch.

With the French Army in France, Tuesday-In the course of three trench raids this morning the French advsnced as far as the fourth German line between Lapretre and the Mort Mare Woods in Woevre. They took prisoners belonging to the Ninth Ba- varian and Ninety Fourth Landwear divisions.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Washington, Feb. 13.-The names of William E. Bennett, of Rogers, Ar kansas, Nathan B. Short, of Steph- ems, Ark. and Claude Bradley, Swa- thy, Ark, appear on the list of Tus- cania victims reported buried on the Scottish coast.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13

There will be a meeting of the Elks Lodge tonight and special pro gram, celebrating the Fiftieth anni- versary.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13

Mineral Springs will soon be l1 ed by electricity. Maehinery 1er plant has been purchased.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13

Mrs. Henry Carnie of Eureka Springs is the champion knitter of the state. She knitted sock in three hours and IT minutes recently.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13

G. w. May, one of this papers good friends at Auvergne, was in the city today.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-13
MANY VICTIMS
 GIVEN BURIAL
One Hundred and Sixty Four Ameri- cans Lost on the Tuscania Buried
 Along Scottish Coast.
Associated Press Dispatch.

ASSUCIdUeu ITeSS DISpaLCH.
 Scotch Seaport, Feb. 13.-Up to Tuesday night I'll victims of the Tuscania were buried at different points on the Scottish coast. One hundred and sixty four of this num- Der were Americans, 131 of whom have been identified.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-26
DEL AWARE BUILT BOATS
MAY SAVE NATION
Philadelphia Again Becomes tho
Cradle of Liberty; More Than
100000 Yard Workers.

Philadelphia, Sept. --Sbipbuilding
under the spur of the German submarine
menace has made Philadelphia, for the
second time in American history, .
"cradlc Of liberty" Fostcrcd by the
natural advantages of the Delaware
river. together with proximity to the
nations steel production centers, the
country's largest group Of shipyarda. in
Guiding the world record making Hog
Island plant, has grown mp m the home
district Of the Pennsylvania metropolis
In this district are employed more than
100000 shipworkers, onc-fOurth the on
rollmcnt IN the industry throughout the
United States, whose ulitturn TO date ls
80 vessels, ~ Of them ready for seryire.
Vessels Of all types from 3,jOO-ton wood
on steamers 20 huge steel freighters of
1000 tons, are produced. The influx Of
workers has overrlin q score Of cOmnuni-
ties, enforcing the building of seven new
towns. vet the cry IS for more men and
more men Given a sufiiciency of ma
terials and the workers 30 handle them,
the Philadelphia phenomenon in ship
construction promises % become Hu-
other worlds wonder
In this region the Emergency Fleet
Corporation, through the companies car
rying on It's work, hns undertaken an cT-
tensive housing project At Bristol,
Chester, Cornwells and Hog Island N
Pennsylvania, NJ Camden and Gloucester
on the New Jersey sidc, and "a Whining
ton IN Delaware, homes, bachelor apart
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-26
PUBLIC SALES.

PUBLIC SALE Furniture. bedding l25
fine new rugs. will be sold AZ Stidhau4 s
sons Auction Store. III r Fourth street .
FRIDAY. september "a. 1918. | . clock D. IN .
sharp. Two period bedroOm suites in ma
hOgany and walnut. brass bed. enamcicd
bed mattresses, three piece library suite IN
blue leather. cost Slt5- table 10 match.
couch quart@rod oak dining suite. com
plett rockers. chairs. pictures. Two large
mirrors. tSNt 80. davenport, English tapestry
couch blankets. shCtts, table linen, sc
RUGS RI GS RUG
The largest auction sale Of high-craic rugs
ever held iii the ,itS. We viii Offer and syii
10 the highest bidder without reserve or
limit administer. royal wiltOns V~lVCtS,
tOdy brussels tapcStry ID IN the best
oolOrs ana effects. sizes q&l2 S3NlN Is.
S6xIl ana 6x9 oriental Aoral and alONer.
This will be the greatest value ~ rugs his
season. Bring size Of room Don miss ne
sale SrIDHAM SUN. AuCLiunCcrs.
EstanlinheI lSo6
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-26

STOkAGE rooms for rent. Both phones
George +. Lang Co. l2o5 Orange 80.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-26
To Philadelphia
ana chester

From Fourth street. " hafI
Schedule in effect Monday. september a
Subject 60 change without noucc.
Daily except Saturdays. SUNDAY, and
HOLIDAYS eavc Wilmington Tor pLuadea-
phIa and phl.aOsl pima tor .lmlng ton. af
73O, 9Ou. ll.uO a. m-. 80, 800. 4. -. 6.Ql
and % @ m
on saturdays, sundays and holidays
leave both Wilmington and fhiade phia SO
7.3O. 9.UJ. IO.3O a. m. II @ clock coon,
80 3.OJ 4.l5. 600. 200 $50 and 9.3Q
% m
WILAIINGTON-PENN S GROVE ROUTE
Leave Wilmington aG $50. ZOO. 500,
600. 1000 HOO a. M, ~ clock noon
LOO 200. 300, 400. 800. GOD. 100. 500
a0O. 1000. II. 90 and 1900 2. IA
Leave PCnn's Grove at 400, i.I5. 500
goo 1000, HOO a. IN - . clock nOoA
100. Z -. 800. 4.O0. 500. 600. 7.O~. S04
200. lois. HOO ana l2OO y. Ia
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-26
FARMS FOR SALE.
SMALL, FARMS CHEAP

Md and ) f. Penn. IS acres, iu-room
stone house. $500 100 acr.s. only 50. 500
IA acres. ~ith big house. barn, &c. oE4y
sl15U. IA acre. unimproYed only $3.50 a.
acres. with good bdgS only $500 4l
acres. ona mile from good Il. 4. town.
b!dgs. &c. only x9.7OO. - acres TRUCKING
sell with bldgS only $l.7OO 56 acres good
land near hmiug ton. $50 per acre. several
more 10 4 40 acre places al s. $40 10 81 800.
Illustrated hst describing many more Dyla-
ware NarN land and PCnLSy yivania farms
sent tree hS
Albert L. leeie'S 5 Farm Agency
Newark. Del.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-26
MONEY TO LOAN.

DELAWARE MONEY LOAN OFFICE
Licensed and bonded Advances made on
watches. diamonds. iewclry J Rose. Prop.
III f. Seventh street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-26
kLAIR BAZAAR
Saturday. September IS
at II O'Clock
100 Head Horses

one car load OF good, sound horses from
Pennsylvania. 25 mead from Philadelphia
from S. 70 5000. Wagons and harness So
pigs | expect 100 chickens Notice at
private sale full line of auto tires. one
dearborn nearly new. two dump wagons
new IN the spring Just as good as new
Come early. Lot OF GOODS for sale. Wm H.
klair, Wilmington. Del.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-26
FOR SALE REAL ESTATE.

COUNTRY PLACE FOR SALE OR
TKEES, IL ROOMS AND BATH.
SITUATED AT ELMHU RST, AID
IDINISG RICHARDSON PARK
APPLY TIMHURST REALTY 90.
S28 MARKET STREET., OR Will
MINGTOE PKOVfSIO% co. THIRD
AND ORANGE STREETS.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-26

HOUSE AT BELLEMOOR. EIGHT
ROOMS. BATH. HEATER AND
FRONT PORCH LOT IOOXl2O.
OWNER Il VERY ANXIOUS TO
SELL IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.
CARROLL " GRIFFITH.
Pa ". ,HNTH STREET.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-26
WOMEN'S SPECIALS.

CARPETS. .UOU carpets and rugs wanted
10 cleen- bot LuOnGs. George a. Lapg
q. 10 Orange street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-26
WALL PAPER AND PAPERHANGING

IAfEfitAN0E Eh-1i shames. Io3 Nortn
jackson street. Losest prices. suafantoeI
work. Phone 43&i j. -.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-26
MASQUERADE SUITS.

MASQUERADE Suits and wigs 10 hire
Specialists IN paints and make-ups, Franl
Blesinger. corner Fourth and Walnut street
Phone $3.50 w
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-26
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.

NOTICE.. MAX BREUER. the owner AMI
occupant of the house situated at 5 h Cor
Fourth and orane e streets. IL First ward of
the city OF Wilmington county ol New CaSti,
and state OF Delaware in conn piiancC win : III.
requirements OF the Acts OF the Genera A.
semniy In such case made 4 provided do herr-
BY give notice that | shall apply in writing Ia
the Court of General Sessions of the sat- ~
Delaware. in and for New Caste county an
Monday, the Atm day OF November x il
1915, being the next term c. said court for 4
license Tor said house as an inn or tavern for
the saie therein of Intoxicating liquors III less
Quantities than one quart TO be drunk on the
premises. and the following res pectahlc citf
1eIs of said ward. at least twelve OF whom / RI.
substantial freeholdcrs OF said ward recoT,-
mend the said application viz:
Abraham Toliin John W Walls
Manuel Cramer Harry L Hirsch
Robert Hutton William > Prett yman
ID Bubenzer Jay Ephraim
Michael Sassani Meyer ID Poland
Lyman Cohen Joseph Rabinowitz
Jacob Cramer Benjamin Fineman
Morris Statnekoo Solomon Geller
Max TeiteIbaum Jarman f. Compton
Fred Fianzer Morris Derezinsky
Joe Ciosic Benjamin Berger
Z. Peiiett Frank Mesenboum
Frank Welsh Morris Ezraihar
NJ. DoreyskI NJ horngold
MAN BKEUER.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-26

LEAVE wlLNliNaroS
/ trench street wnAr =
FREIGHT ONLY
.-EAvE PuILADGL5 .EIA
leg ~. NORTH MlAc vsp
,tsa~- ascSSsl "a.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-26

EIGHT room house front and back gorr b .
fruit trees shade. good chicken housc.
over an acrr uf ground bargain fpr puirE
buyer w n Mct ormick. Cedars. Brandy
minn HnrinaE
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-26
Friends School,
Fourth and Vest Sts.
WLnuuStou. Dei
Delaware's Leading Preparatory Sch0o

TbJrlu,n ,rAmlnL sn Euglsl, Fccacl.
C,,.rrlAn spanish. latin. lirssN. hiat l'-
mates science Course, oi study lttug
tur l,adlus cuuegus and un4versl Ties. lt ne
last l5 Years I'D grad .Ate> Aad - -,te.llz
Students OF Friends SCnuvi. olferil lt-
uroNimaJeiy a.lOU entrance subjects. 1A.'
entered various leading -ohcAt> situo-. d
.lil.sl., rejection and with less tlau acr
C,.ut Ot conditions m subjects Tpre. lr
entrance Primary Grammar ~oro0. ll1
High Schou Depart tmcnts. New ai4,-rA -
t,4talO- on request tal session fuens
September d.. lat>. Principal. otice open a
and after september Sd
HEkSChtL \. NOkltiS. a. A.. Er,lcl -
ID Il 4 PuOut 3}5dN