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Evening journal., 1918-01-22
RUSSIANS PRUTE I
AGAINST JlP Ships
Nv RALPH TIRNER,
United Press Correspondent

TOXIC. ian. % THE formal protest
OF the municipal council Of Nladlvostok
through the Japanese consul against
entrance Of Japanese warships In that
harbor without consent was received
here today The protest asserts suth
action "impairs Russia's sovereignty rs
well as tho friendship between Russia
and Japan
A mild sensation was aroused here
by the new American ruling reiusins
passports TO aliens en- route to America.
Yokohama is now full OF travellers OF
all nations. including many Russian
emlgrants awaiting passage 20 America
George A. Jones. vice-president OF the
standard Commercial Tobacco Company
Of New York. arrived today en- route 70
the United states He said when ne
len Petroerad on December IS German
owned shops were opened In the city
and the uniform OF German army on
GERS was a common sight on the streets
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
OPEN Streets TO
step Gas Leaks

Gas leaks in numerous places all over
the city were brought TO the attention
Of the Street and Sewer Department
this morning. Conditions in some Of
the places are very serious. especially
az Second and Lincoln streets where
several people have been made III by
the escaping gas.
The Wilmington Gas Company was
granted permission 10 open the street
At this point, and az Delaware avenue
and Harrison streets, t. locate ana
mend gas leaks.
a representative Of the gas company
asked permission TO bore through Nari-
Gus locations in the bed OF orange
street. between ninth and Tenth
streets. to ind a leak that has been
troubling the Y NJ c. 4. for some
time BY leaving the man-hole open in
the street. Orange street, near Tenth.
il was found that the draft diy3-ted the
gas away from entering the Y VI. G. a.
buildinc. and this has been done, with
q guard around the open man hole. But
even guarded. the opening Is dangerous
and the city will not give permission 20
leave it open unless the gas company
A1ve them an indemnlfying bond.
The directors do not wish TO give
permission TO open the street bed for
repairs, as it Is a test pavement. The
Hastings Company. which laid The
pavement. Is under contract TO keep /
i'm repair for four years. II the ga'
company opens tho street &c. will prob
ably have TO repave the block TIL
matter was not settled. but left fol
| further Investigation.
Commissioner Frank W. Plerson toll
Of investigations as 20 how the Marke
street parking law was beins observed
+ and found that The spirit OF The Jaw
was being we'll lived up to.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
avenue WIDENING
IS NEXT Project
City Would Convert Their
oughfare Into Beautiful
Boulevard
WANT THREE OWNERS
TO Al PROVE PLAN

The restoration Of Delaware avenue
to its original title Of the most beau
tiful street In the city will be the aim
of a resolution to be introduced at the
session Of the Board OF street ana
Sewer Directors next Tuesday This
-esoution provides for the widening o.
Delaware avenue between Tainall and
Van Buren, streets by narrowing the
sidewalks 10 five feet, on both sides,
and by adding eight and ope-haf feet
Of abutting property A space Of 81
feet is TO be left between the car
tracks. thus giving room for traffic 10
that space. and leaving parking space
between the track and curb. Relative
" the same space is 10 be left between
car track and curbing that there IS at
present. New trees will be planted.
The way has been well paved for the
undertaking, and the consent Of oil but
sbree holders of abutiing properties
obtained. II will be one Of the most
Interesting undertakings OF the street
department for some time. and will
mean a valuable addition TO the appear
ance Of the city.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
POLICE BOARD ROUTINE.

Members OF the Board Of Police Com
missioners held their weekly meeting
this morning instead Of this afternoon
According to the reports submitted to
them the number Of arrests made last
week amounted to flfty-three, Of which
number p were sent to the workhouse
The fines and costs collected In the
City Court during the past week
amounted to ss5 30, the smallest sum
received from this source for several
years. The explanation, the police say,
is found in the high cost Of liquor.
j. d. Phillips was commissioned a
special officer for the New Castle Con-
struction Company. snd Howard Van
1ever was commissioned a special OIL
,ers for the Victoria Theatre.
Frank Emory. OF No 2i5h Walnut
street, made application for a position
as patrolman. His papers were fled for
reference.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
FIRE All CHEMICAL PLANT.

Fire OF undetermined origin yester-
day caused a loss estimated at $500 at
the plant Of the General Chemical
Company at Claymont when the COM
missary building was destroyed. An
alarm was sounded, and the members
OF the Trainer and Marcus Hook COM
panies. and a flre-lshting corps from
the Texas oil Company soon arrived on
the scene. Because OF frozen hydrants,
the flames gained considerable head
way, and It was seen that the building
which was a one-story affair, was
doomed.
An investigation is being conducted
with g view TO ascertaining Just what
was responsible for the Gre.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
INSURANCE COMPANY OFFICERS.

At an annual meeting OF the New
Castle County Mutual Insurance Com
pany yesterday the following man
ayers were elected for a term Of three
wears: C.. Wesley Weldin, Joseph L.
Carpenter. Jr., James B Oberly John
Richardson. Jr.. and Edgar J.. Haynes
The board organized with samuel u.
Cleaver as president, Charles q. kuI Y
as vlce-president and b. G. strickland
as secrotary-treasurcr.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
PRIVATE ADMITS BURNING
S5C,OlO ARMY SUPPLIES

WASHINGTON, jan. p Frederick L..
a private In the Army quar-
termasier Corps. confessed yesterday
that he started the IRE which IN eat
ened the Quartermaster's storehouse
here last week and destroyed eo0'uO0
worth OF food and other supplies.
An ofnclal statement says woodward
declared himself a pyromaniac ana had
In 1916 fred a lodging house IN Nor-
cester, Mass
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
NO PORT pot AGAIN
FOR this STATE

Confirmation by the Senate OF the re-
nomination Of three Federal officers OF
the port Of Philadelphia may again be
prevented by Senator Salisbury, Of
Delaware, It was indicated in dispatches
from Washington today He insists one
Of the berths be given TO Delaware.
which lies within the Philadelphia dis
trict.
The men renominated are William II
Berry, William NJ. Croll and Charles R.
Kurtz. 10 be respectively collector,
naval ofilcer and surveyor Of customs.
The three lncumbents. whose terms ex-
pi4L- ..-i'1 n ~ 'r-i .''i
that time.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
MOTHERS PLAN TO ENROLL
WOMEN IN PATRIOTIC UNION

WASHINGTON, Jan, Et.-Ine Ma
tlonal Congress OF Mothers has under
taken TO enroll all women in the coun-
try who have given sons or husbands
to the military service, with a view 20
STRENGTHENING patriotism and creating
bonds OF sympathy. Men who have
motherless sons in the service will be
admitted 20 membership.
II was announced that the fee VIII be
so cents. and the funds will be used in
carrying on the work Of the local
branches. including the purchasing OF
wool and other materials for soldiers
whose relatives have not the means OF
supplying their needs.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
British Lose 17S
MEN At DARDAhELLES
Pick Up 172 Members Of
Crew After Sinking Turk
ish Cruiser BreSlau
LONDON REVIEWS
NAVAL CLASH

LONDON. Jan 22.--Ono hundred and
seyonty-two members Of the crew OF
the Turkish cruiser Mldullu, formerly
the German Breslau, were rescued after
the action between British and Turkish
forces az the entrance TO the Darda-
nelles In which the Mldullu was sunk
It was officially announced last night.
OF the total OF $40 meu on the British
monitor Raglan and the small monitor
M-2s. lost In the action, there are at
present reported 1872 survivors. the an
nouncement states.
Both the B-cslau and the cruiser
sultan Sellm, the former German
Goeben. the other Turkish vessel en-
gagged. were mined. the statement adds
The Bochcn now is being continuously
bombed by British aircraft in the mar
rows OF the straits, where She strand
cd after she hit the mine.
The Gocben and the Breslau. the
statment explains. had emerged from
the Dardanelles on sunday mo ming ~
attack British naval forces north Of the
Island OF Imbros. After the Raglan
and the small monitor had been sunk
the B~cslau was forced into a British
mine leld
The Goeben headed at full speed TO-
ward the Dardanelles, striking a mine
nca~ the entrance
Turkish destroyers. coming TO the as
slsiance Of the Breslau, were engageo
By British destroyers and driven on.
The monitor Raglan was commanded
by Viscount Broome, nephew OF the
late Earl kitchener Niscount Broom,
was chief beneficiary under the VIII ol
his uncle. and was heir to the title Of
Earl Kitchener OF khartoum. lie was
among those saved. according to th'
Evening News.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
KEAIERY srUpIo CLUE.

Members OF the Mrs. Kemery Studio
Club met last night at the home OF
Miss Katherine Truax, No. ii02 West
Eighth street. After the regular re-
nearsal OF the club there were solo
selections by Mrs. p. j. Krapf who
sang THE Last Roro Of Summer;" Miss
Pauline Demsey. who sang, "Oh Dry
Those Tears" Miss Grace Geiszler who
sang, "Good-bye" The members Of the
club have taken up as their work this
winter the Highwayman," by Andrews.
and they expect TO present u IN the near
future. The next meeting will be held
on the FIRST Monday In February at the
home Of Harold Thomas at No. go Van
huron street.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
TWO MEN. 100 DOCS
bitten BY animal

GAINESVILLE, Pa, Jan. 22.--Two
men and possibly a hundred dogs were
bitten by a supposed mad dog here. T..
c. Bond. a brakeman, as he was leaving
his locomotive. was bitten on the lip,
and later r. W. Bishop. a clerk. was
tackled on the main street and his
glove saved his hand from being torn.
The victims will take the Pasteur treat
ment
Mayor swing issued an order placing
a ban on dogs for thirty days, and to-
morrow will arm ten policemen with
;hotguns 10 kill all unmuzzled dogs
running at large in the city.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
MnIIn MonIFY ORpER

Hearing viii be given in Court Of
Chancery this afternoon by Chancellor
Curtis 20 an application Of the Thomas
Davis Company to modify the restrain
Ing order issued against them by Chan
cellor Curtis last week. when Title
Thomas. holder Of one-third OF the stock
Of the compiled nled a bill OF com
plant. The company Is represented by
Marvel. Marvel, Layton and Goldsbor-
oueh. and Stanford Menkem Of New
York. William S. Hllles and Reuben
Saiterthwaite. Jr., represent the com
plalnant
The Thomas Paper Manufacturing
Company at Newark, was recently de-
stroyed by fire.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
ESTATES OF THE DEAD.

REGISTER OF Wills Brown has granted
letters Of administration 10 George w.
Miller on the estate Of John p. Miller;
to Augustus Reissman on the estate OF
Joseph Reissman.
Letters testameniary have been
granted on the estate Of Emma Il.
Blackiston 20 Mary Rowland Shallcross.
and on the estate OF William Poole TO
sue Gilpin Poole.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
SPECIAL TRAINING FOR
AKERICA'S war Heroes
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22-Legislation
20 take care Of Americas soldiers and
sailors permanently disabled In the war
was ready for Congress today.
physical reconstruction and mental
rehabilitation" Is provided In a compre-
henslve vocational educational bill
drafted under the direction OF surgeon
General GOrgas.
Fighting men blinded MANNED or so
wounded as 20 permanently incapaci-
tate them for their former civilian oc-
equations would, under the bill. receive
occupatlonal training which would nc
them again to TAKE a self reliant place
In the world.
The work would be under the drcc-
ton Of a board of vocational rchabili-
atition OF I've members to be appointed
by the President.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
prICIANs AM RFLEASTD.

Giving the names Of victor piyier'
Cormelle Janson and Frank y. Ners-
trochten. three men who claim they
Pelglans and who have been employed
as ordinary seamen on board a French
boat which is now IN an Atlantic nort
were detained for awhile at the police
station this morning and then. released.
The men were taken from the snip
by agents Of the .,avy Depal tment Mon
day night and brought 70 the onlce Of
United states Marshal Fairy.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
CHR FVFNTS OFF

The lectures planned for this after
noon and evening at the New Century
Club have been cancelled, owing to the
fuel situation. The postponed dates
have not as yet been arranged The
Current Events Class, held on Tuesday
mornings. was also called on. The next
Current Events meeting will be next
Monday. and at 10 o'clock instead Of the
usual 1890 o'clock. The class VIII at
that time decide about the holding OF
meetings IN the immediate future.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
INWonMs Ned sCRUBBING.

Some Wilmington mothers were much
disturbed when their sons arrived Trem
Camp DIX recently with uniforms mat
had seen more hard drilling than tub
bling 10 is said that one young sol
dies mother promptly stripped on his
uniform. and put it in the wash-tui
The moment he arrived home, and he
had 10 spend most Of his leave indoors
In consequence.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
huns lose TIER
God ALMIGHTY" AIR
Rv The MIC Press

WASHINGTON. Jan. 22.-German sol
diers have lost their God Almighty
air and are showing their yellow
streak" Captain Richard Haigh. OF the
British commission, said before the
Senate military committee here today
Captain Haigh. who has thrice been
"over the top" and was twice wounded
on the first day Of the Somme drive
discussed conditions at the front In an
informal session Of the committee.
Captain Haigh also declared there Is
very bitter feeling between the BaNar-
fans and prussians But he discounted
stories Of the general disintegration OF
German morale.
THEY'RE an very tired Of the wal"
said CAPTAIN Haigh, "but the discipline
is wonderful and that holds them 10 it "
Captain Halgh Is in this country in
charge Of q British tank. lie has taken
this tank into action three times.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
FUEL SITUATION IN
lew YORK IMPRL VE-
Bv The United Press

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. PA marked inn
provement in the fuel situation In New
York was reported this afternoon by A.
II. Smith. assistant TO the fuel admin
istrator reports.
The amount OF coal dumped from
cars vastly exceeded figures reported
Yesterday. Today 76i cars Of anthra-
cite and "a cars Of bitumnious were
dumped. compared with 63s anthra-
cite and i0i bitumnous yesterday.
AZ Tidewater there were 2,i33 cars
OF anthracite and ISIS cars OF bltumin-
Gus. Today there were only 1903 cars
Of anthracite and 1889 cars Of blum
nous. Coal In transit kept pace with
yesterdays figures.
Rail transportation Of coal TO New
ENGLAND points showed a marked in
crease.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
RANpITs ROE GEM sTORE.

BY The United Press.
DETROIT. Mich. Jan. p Sixty thou
sand dollars in siewelry and money was
stolen from the store OF che Ralph
Dewey Jeyelry Company here today by
three men. who shot at, then bound and
eaeged William r. Granger, manager
Grsineer was discovered lfteen minutes
later by a clerk.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
CHAMBERLAIN Will
Reply TO wilson

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.--The dramatic
fght developing between President VII
son and Congress about the Chamber
lain war cabinet" bill advanced rapidly
iodov
.,-.alor Chamberlain. charged by the
President last night with "dlstorting the
truth" about the war situation, declared
today he will reply.
The President has challenged the &C
curacy Of my words. said Chamber
lain, "and ] owe Il TO the country ami
myself 10 an wer.'
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
WOULD Cur PASSENGER SERVICE.


INDIANAPOLIS. Ind Jan p -Curtail-
ment Of passenger traflc 20 utilize en-
gines for coal hauling met the approval
OF United Mine Workers Of America
here today John Lewis, vice-president
Of the union, said he believed IL is the
best way to relieve the coal situation.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
MR.. BROWN AGAIN CANDIDATE.

Isaac r Brown. register of wills, will
be candidate for nomination for re-
election to his office at the election
next November. Mr.. Brown Is at
present suffering from oarbuncle
with which he was afflicted about the
first Of the wear.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
MRs. ARMsTRONG DIS ANNIyERsARY

Mrs. r. j. Armstrong celebrated hel
seventy-sevenih birthday annlversar,
yesterday at her home at Newark A
family reunion marked the affair.
Mrs. Armstrong is the mother OF Rob
ert L. Armsirone o clerk In the office
Of Clerk Of the Peace John l.. Wright.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
ASK UNIFORMS FOR
OFFICERS AT COST

WASHINGTON. Jan. p To the bill
requiring the War Department to FUR
nish army officers with uniforms at
cost Secretary Daniels asked the Senate
Military Committee to add a provision
for naval officers.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
HnspITAL AIXILIARY.

The woman's Auxiliary Of the p. &
s. Hospital will meet on Friday even
ing. January %, 1915, al the home Of
Mrs. Albert Robin. No. 70i Rodney
street A fun attendance is requested
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
SAY BOYS FIRED wARsHIP.

bl tue lulttA fltoe
LONDON. Jan. p Three boys, all
under IS. members Of the crew Of the
British superdresdnought Warspite'
were arrested today charged with set
ting that vessel afire.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
coI1p OUT FOR SHERIFF.

Joseph II. Gould, inside deputy sheriff,
has announced his candidacy for nomi-
nation on the Republican ticket for
sheriff at the next election.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
hppoqulnlmink -. ........

Requests for supplies from different
county Offices were received and al
lowed
The court received a request from
Prolhonotary Wigglesworth in which
he asks for an additional deputy. The
request was referred 10 the finance
committe for investigation as TO the
need.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
By The United Press.

bl lAt lNlitN flfors
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22-Corporai
Walter Roberts was killed in Infantry
action on the French front Sunday.
General Pershlng cabled the War De-
partment today.
The cablcd report did not state where
the action occurred or how extensive
n was 10 Is assumed TO have been
one Of the patrol conflicts American
forces training In the front line trenches
are having frequently with the Ger
mans.
Roberts mother Is Mrs. Kate Roberts,
I Harpline. WASHINGTON
,Eght deaths from natural causes
were also reported by Pershing
Corporal Frank L. Conman. Freeport,
/ Pa, was killed IN a railroad accident.
The other deaths follow
! Private David NJ. Woodbridge. Corning
I Cal; Corporal Eppa Jones' Of Indiana
ola, Miss; Private Jone Washer, Of Le-
mars. To-; Private Russell r. Owens, Of
Raymond. Wash. Private Floyd Bebolt,
Of Adrian. Wash Private Archie A.
/ Radall, CAROLS. Wash Corporal Ern-
est l.. Neyman. West Point, Miss.
and Private Howard L. Botkin. Namha-
Idaho.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
Want RED LIGHTS
ON COUNTY Bridges
Defense League Asks That
Roads be Kept Open
for Army Trucks
FEES FROM
COUNTY OFFICIALS

At n meeting OF the Levy Court to-
day the following letter was received
and read from Charles c. Guyer. score
tary OF the Delaware Automobile Asso-
ciation:
TO the Members Of the Levy Court:
Several complaints have been enter
cd with us relative 10 the lack OF safety
gates and the use Of red lights IN con
ncct.on herewith at night time on
draw. bridges IN this county. II Is
necessary for us to comment upon the
factor Of safety involved In the use OF
such safety gates aud red lights.
II is within your power to compel
tie erection Of such gates and the
use Of red lights thereon al night and
we would earnestly request that all
draw-hridgts be so equipped.
Particular attention is directed Ia
the canal draw-bridge at Summit
bridge. OF what is commonly known as
Buck Bridge. so far as the use OF red
lights at night is concerned.
Thanking you In advance for what
ovcr action you may take in the matter
in compl ance with the above request
we rcmain,
Yours very truly,
CHARLES G GUYER, Secretary"
A letter was also received from the
state Highways Department in which
il was stated that the department hao
been notified by the Transport Commit
tee Of the National Defense League thai
the committee was furnishing pilots foi
the directing Of army trucks and Other
Government vehicles over the roads ol
New Castle county.
The Transport Committee OF the Ma
tional Defense League requested tha'
the roads be kept open as far as pos
sble. especially during snow drifts
and the state Highways Department
asked that the matter be given con
sideraton by the Levy Court. tn
communication was referred TO tn
members Of the different Levy Cour
districts Of the county.
Comptroller Clark submitted the FOL
lowing report Of receipts from the Of
nces Of recorder Of deeds, register q
wills. register in chancery and clerk o
the Orphans Court. sheriff, clerk n
the peace. prothonotary and cour
cricr's fees.
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
NEWS OF The DAY
FROM The War FRONTS
0y The United Press.

0y The United Press.
LONDON, Jan 22-Repulse OF an at
tempted enemy raid east Of Ypres was
reported by Field Marshal Haig today.
BY The United Press.
BERLIN. via London, Jan. 22.-''North
OF Tour De Paris, the French attacked
at evening after artlllerying throughout
the day. said today's Official statement.
They were driven back In FIRE and
hand-to-hand conflict"
Evening journal., 1918-01-22
si45s
summary:


Grand total .............--.. etJoos'sa
Reported county balances as follows
To the credit OF New Castle
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