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Evening journal., 1918-07-30
NO TAX ON HALF
PAVED Streets
City Solicitor Bayard Sends
This Opinion to Street.
Department
FAVOR AMENDMENTS
TO PRESENT LAW

City Solicitor Thomas F. Bayard gave
an opinion to the Street and Sewer di-
ectors today which will affect many
property holders. His opinion inter-
preted the abutting paving tax law as
referring only TO streets having i'm
proved paving. above the grade Of ma
cadam from curb 20 curb. Mr.. Bayard
did not consider that a street with a
strip OF paving down the middle, or
with only one side paved, could be call
ed an improved street. In a case where
only one side OF the street was paved,
he did not think the property hold
ers on either the paved or unpaved side
could be taxed under the abuttlng paw
ing law.
Consequently Frank w. Pierson, sec
retary. was instructed 10 cancel the tax
laid in all such cases In the city when
ever complaints come in. Pennsylvania
avenue west Of the 3. and o. railrOsd,
and Seventh street. west OF Union street
are two OF the locations which will be
exempted from the abutting paving tax
under the city solicitors decision.
Mr. Bayard also gave an opinion In
the case OF Pine street property hold
ers between Ninth and Tenth streets
who had fled objections 10 paying an
abuttlng paving tax. In 1890. an as
phalt block paving was laid al that To-
cation, and the abutting property hold
ers were assessed fo~ It's cost Later,
the asphalt block was removed and re-
placed with brick As the brick was n
place at the tine the legislature passed
the sbuttlng paving act, and the ad-
joining property owners had never
been assessed for II, Mr.. Bsyard held
them liable for the abutting paving
tax.
The directors may propose an amend
ment 10 the act at the next session OF
the legislature. as they have found II
works injustice In some cases. The B.
and o. railroad IS such a case. Under
its charter the road has been obliged
10 pay in full for paving abuttlng It's
property and 10 keep 70 In repair Now
they have the abutting paving tax In
addition.
The bid Of the Charles Warner Com
pany. the only bidders, for supplying
the city with cement, pebbles and grav-
el for the coming year, was accepted
Evening journal., 1918-07-30

Louiston, Mass. y. w. Marble. Mosley's
Junction, Va; F. A. Watson, Roxbury.
Mass.
= Died OF disease-Sergeant J. c. Lautz,
Buffalo: Cooks J. = ASaold, Doniphan,
Mo-; NJ. Winsell, Dexter. Ia, Privates
w. j. Blskemore, Bsrnesville, O.; C. A.
Clarke. Eufala, Okla; +. L. Davis,
Bowling Green, Va; J. Epps. Eustls,
Fla: r. Franklin, Cameron, Tex; s.
Jsffy. waynesboro, Pa; C. Pierson,
Mil Haven, Ga; z. L. Simmons. Tampa,
Fla; J. NJ Sweetser. Haverhill. Mass.
T. L. Trouth. Dixon, Ills; o. F. Touhey,
Pittsburgh; J. Wilson. Hannibal, Mo.
Died from accident and other causes
Cook A. B. Boldstrom. Chicago, Pri-
Yates G. Page, Wilson, \. c.; r.. A.
Renkenberger, Berlin Center. o.
Missing in action: Sergeant J. Rus
so. Itaiy; Prlvates !. J. Melvin. Bald
winsville, n. Y; Y. Nicoloff. Roumania
Ten marine corps casualties today
showed FIVE killed in action, one died
OF wounds and four severely wounded
The list follows:
Killed in action: Sergeant J. w
Rodgers, Equality. H.; Corporal w
Otto, Chicago; Privaies C. II. Kellum,
Oak Park. H.: G. l.. Young. Salt Lake
City, Utah; ]. z. Gender, Fredonia. n. Y
Died OF wounds received in action
Lewis NJ. McCrrdy. W'heatland, Cal
Reported In previous casualty cable
gram wounded in action severely Pri-
vate A. Casper. Buffalo, y. Y.
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
MRS. HARRY c. JAMES
DIES In HOSPITAL

Mrs. Alice L. James. wife OF Harry Z.
James. OF No. 1921 Adams street, died
yesterday, she having been seriously i'll
several weeks.
II will be recalled that on Friday last
Mr.. James was arralgned in City Court
on charge OF assaulting his wife In
the hack yard OF their home on June
f6. Some neighbors testified that james
pushed OF knocked his wife down, ana
then grabbed her by the wrists and
forced her against the steps and fence
James, however. testified that MS Whs
was subject 10 attacks OF epilepsy. anf
on the day In question she locked MN
out OF the house. He said he removes
a screen and crawled through a win
dow. She then became violent and at
tackled him by throwing dishes at hin
He then ran into the yard, followed b.
his wife. He said she attacked hin
while in the yard and he caught he
by the wrists and tried 10 pacify her
In the house, following the attack Il
the ward. she again attacked me ans
screamed. and all ! did was merel,
push her away" James said. He salc
he called DR.. James L. France, who ad-
vised him 70 have his wife placed IN
the state Hospital, which he did.
James was greatly Injected by the case
and broke down while giving his testi-
mony. He said his wife had become
hopelessly insane, and had been sub
iect 10 epilepsy attacks for fourteen
years. Judge Churchman said that
while there was conflicting evidence
he would hold James in bail for the
action OF the grand jury.
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
EXTENSIVE CHANGES
AT S0UDER STORE

Ellwood Souder and Sons Company
Of the northeast corner Of Ninth and
Orange streets, are making extensive
alterations and improvements 10 their
establishment by the addition OF an
other building. No. 904 Orange street.
recently purchased. They are redecor-
ating the walls and painting the wood
work throughout the various depart
ments contained in the four buildings
now occupied by the company. After
these alterations are completed the re-
arrangement OF the store will be about
as follows:
Corner building, art furniture, novel
ties in great variety, upholsterine
fabrics, etc; second floor OF same, now
the rug department, will be used ex-
clusively for furniture; third floor, Tor
drapery and upholstering work rooms
The first floor OF the Ninth street
building will be the new rug and car
pet department, and the second floor OF
same the wall paper department and
the most exclusive upholstering fabrics
and furniture specialties. The third
floor will be furniture work rooms.
The 9O2 Orange street building, first
floor, shipping department and main
Office; second and third floors OF this
building, stock rooms.
The new building will have a beau
tiful display Of exclusive high-grade
furniture on the first floor Cabinet
working departments on the second
floor and furniture finishing on the
third floor. The shop which the firm
has occupied at No. SO4 Orange street
will be discontinued.
The house OF Souder claims to be in
size and efficiency second TO no house
Of the kind in the country and notwitn-
standing the fact that 1t has sent SIX
representatives to the front including
Ellwood Souder, Jr., Ia member OF the
frm). and doing their best in every
way to help win the war, the business
has maintained a satisfactory and thriv-
ing condition.
Ellwood Souder, president OF the firm,
recently returned from Grand Rapids
and other furniture centers, and hav-
ing purchased many new things, is pre-
pared TO meet any demand for at least
the balance Of 1918.
On account Of the alterations, which
are being unavodably delayed owing TO
the labor and material situation, the
firm is not in a position TO prepare for
its August discount sale in the usual
ay, but has decided to give its patrons
the same advantage in purchases dur
ing August as heretofore.
Friends and patrons OF the store are
invited TO call and look around and
will not be asked TO buy.
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
COUNTY FEES FOR SIX
MONTHS, $47,574.57

During the first six months Of this
year. officers OF New Castle county col
iected fees to the amount OF s475l4.5I,
E. C. Clark, comptroller, reported to
the Levy Court this morning. The re-
port was received and flfed and the
printing committee directed toe nave
50 copies printed.
The total fees collected by each Of
foe follows: Recorder OF Deeds, sis,-
6ls.75: Prothonotary. s36l269; Regis
ter OF Wills, si0,57s.7I; Clerk Of the
Orphans Court, s4,i63.55; Sheriff.
s960.s6; Clerk Of the Peace, s9,iI9fi
Court OF Common Pleas, s293.40; Court
Crier. si0747; total, s47,574.57.
Fines amounting to 1887 were i'm
posed during the six months OF the
wear by justices of the peace. Comp
troller Clark also reported. OF this
amount SIP has been paid to the coun-
ty treasurer, leaving s225 unpaid.
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
GET TOGETHER" FOR
JUNE 5 DRAFTEES

Local exemption boards have called
get together" meeting. TO be held in
the auditorium OF the High School, at
7.30 o'clock Thursday night. when the
young men who registered last June 3,
are requested 10 be present. The meet
ing is called in accordance with orders
from Provost Marshal General Crow
der and is for the purpose OF creating
closer relations between the boards and
their respective registrants.
The Rev. DR.. s. c. Schlndell who is
connected with Y. NJ. C. A. war work.
and who is making a tour OF the coun-
try for recruits for Y. NJ c. workers ;
Hugh NJ Morris, and an officer from
Fort Dupont, representing Colonel
Raymond, will be the speakers Of the
evening.
DR.. Schindell will talk on the moral
and religious side OF army life" Mr..
Morris will advise the registrants OF
their legal standing and OF their con-
nection with the army and the best
way OF closing out their business and
other afflliation before leaving, such as
making wills, etc. The military phase
will be presented by the ofilcer from
Fort Dupont.
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
NO SUCCESSOR TO
E. M. HOOPES, JR.
Assistants Will Do Street
and Sewer Department
Work for Present
REGRET RESIGNATION
OF CITY ENGINEER

The resignation OF Edgar NJ. Hoopss.
Jr., as city engineer, to take effect on
September 4, was accepted with regret
by the Board OF Street and Sewer Di-
rectors this morning. President
George w. Sparks, on behalf Of the
board. said the board would prefer to
grant Mr.. Hopes a leave OF absence
Instead Of accepting his resignation.
but they wished him all success. And
then some." added Commissioners
Charles A. Rudolph and Andrew L..
Johnson. Mr. Hopes thanked the
board for the hearty cooperation and
support they had given him during
his term OF Office. He resigned In or
der TO go into the service OF the gov
ernment engineering department.
President Sparks made the statement
that no city engineer would be ap-
pointed for the present to succeed Mr..
Hopes. Harry L. Mailer will be desig-
mated as engineer in charge OF sewers.
and Edward +. Koester as engineer In
charge OF the surveying department.
Frank w. Pierson, street commissioner
will be the executive head OF the en-
gineering department under the Street
and Sewer Board. No further changes
will be made.
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
BROWNS0N LIBRARY
FAVORS SUNDAY BALL

The Brownson Library Association,
Fourth and Jackson streets, adopted
the following resolutions at meet
ing Monday evening. favsring Sunday
baseball:
ssThe members Of the association
feel that the scores OF workers VINO
tol during the week, should have some
Innocent amusement and they cannot
SCI any harm, II 1t is done after tne
people have attended TO their religious
dttles during the day.
hAs this is a period when all work
men should be encouraged. and as the
uen forwarding this proposition are
a good moral character and high stand
liz In the business world, we know
nat they would do nothing that would
,ot be beneficial"
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
TO BECOME AVIATOR
In NAVAL SERVICE

Howard p. Young. Of No. 2iO7 Boule-
ward, who enlisted recently in the ayi-
alton branch Of the navy. left thi:
afternoon for Boston. where he will
take up a course in airplane mechan-
les, al the Massachusetts, Institute OF
Technology, after which he will be as
signed to Pensacola, Florida, for in
struction as an aviator. Mr.. Young is
a student in mechanical engineering at
Delaware College, where he has been
active in football. He was captain Of
the High School football team before
going to Delaware College. He has al
ready been made chief quartermaster
in the Navy.
Announcement has been received by
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mannering. OF
Blackbird, Of the death In France Of
their son, Joseph Msnnering.
Joseph, who was but 10 years OF age,
was a member Of the fifth Infantry
having enlisted in Chester. Pa. May 30.
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, July 30-One hundred
and forty-flve army casualties today In
clude Killed in action. IL; died Of
wounds, II died OF disease, IS; died OF
accident and other causes. 3 wounded
severely, 80: wounded slightly, 4; miss
ing in action. 3.
Major GqNuin Compton, Memphis
and Major" "Theodore Roosevelt VI,
were listed as severely wounded, and
Major James VI. McCloud. London, was
listed as killed in action.
Killed in action Major J. NJ. Nc
Cloud, London; Lieutenants @. w. Ber-
riman, Tampa, Fla; F. Booma, Porte
mouth, ~ H.; n. .. Dubois. Montclar
n. j.; Sergesnts G. NJ Barber, Grey
Bull, Wyo.: G.. w Ross. Oakland, Cal.
Corporal c. w. Needham, Lodi, Cal.
Privates c. =. johnson, Newton. Kas.
E. S. Johnson, F-eeport, Ills; r. p.
Ludtke, Chatham, HIS; c. A. McKea,
Westwood. CAL; A. Marquand, Hamil-
ton, Md; J. B. Miller, Lacy. Wn.; c. NJ
Summers, Ore; X. L. Sutherland. To-
peks. Kas.; C. Wilson, Marion, Ind; 5.
Wose, Buffalo.
Died from wounds-Sergeants II.
Clubb. San Antonio, Tex Corporal B.
Aaron. Padualsa- KY; Priystes w. Al
bert, Augusta, Me-; c. d. Cabtree, Ma
rengo. Ind; F. Deaton. Clarendon. Ark.
NJ n. Fuller, Wheelock, VT; w. w
Keller. North Wales, Pa; Z. w. Lar
kosh, Providence, r. l.; d. c. Mckinnin'
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
TODAY'S BEAUTY TALK

You can enjoy a delightful shampoo
with very little effort and for a very
trifing cost, II you get from your
druggists a package OF Canthrox and
dissolve a teaspoonful in a cup Of hot
water This makes fun cup OF sham
poo liquid-enough so It is easy to
apply Il to all the hair instead OF just
the top OF the head. Your shampoo is
now ready. Just pour a little at time
on the scalp and hair until both are en-
tlrely covered by the daintily perfumed
preparation that thoroughly dissolves
and removes every bit Of dandruff, ex-
cess oil and dirt. After rinsing. the
hair dries quickly with a flufilness thai
makes 1t seem heavier than 1t is, anC
takes on a rich luster and a softnes:
that makes arranging it a pleasure.
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
WEIGH MORE WEST
SIDE BABIES TODAY

Child Welfare Workers of the
Women's Committee, Council OF State
Defense. this morning went on tour in
automobiles in the western section OF
the city. weighing and measuring
babies under five years Of age. Through
this flying squadron. the workers were
able 70 reach homes that otherwise
might not be touched In the welfare
campaign being conducted under the
direction OF the Department OF Labor.
A new and permanent welfare station
has been opened al Maple and Harrison
streets. This station will be open every
weekday, in charge OF a competent
nurse. Here. mothers can come as
often as they like. and make inquiries
about the health Of their children. 10
is one OF the four permanent stations
that viii be opened in this city for this
purpose.
Thirty-three Italian babies were
weighed and measured at the italian
house last week. In addi-
tion several mothers returned 20 have
their children looked over, to ascertain
II they had increased in weight and inn
proved In health
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
FEDERAL CONTROL OF
OIL INDUSTRY SOON
By The United press.


WASHINGTON. July 30.-M. A. Requa,
director Of oil supply for the fuel sd-
ministration, expects within two weeks
to announce a plan for Federal control
Of the oil industry.
II is desired TO put the plan into op-
Grafton through voluntary action Of
producers and refners, although the
provisions Of the Lever bill are avail
able, II needed
II is planned TO eliminate competi-
tion through fixing prices Of crude oil
at the various fields and setting a maxi
mum figure on bonuses. II necessary
to keep military needs OF the Allied
nations fully supplied. allocation Will
be undertaken as in the case Of steel.
II is considered likely the industry
will shortly come into contact with
Government regulation through the
necessity Of applying for priority In
supplies and pipe, Old machinery and
supplies have been raked over. but the
end OF this source IS now in sight. 1t
Is planned to issue a series Of price
differentials for the products Of The re-
flnery, based on the price Of cru1e oil
and moving in sympathy with It.
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
VIOLATE RULES FOR
LIGHTLESS NIGHTS

Charles H. Ten Weeges, State fuel ad-
ministrator, made the following state
ment today:
"Our attention has been called to the
fact that some merchants in this city
have not been observing the regula-
tions regarding lightless nights, by per-
mltting lights TO burn In show win
dows. display signs and also by the
use Of unnecessary lights during the
day.
I'VE desire TO warn these violators
that il is the intention OF the Fuel Ad.
ministration to prosecute any such VIC.
latars pertaining to lightless nights"
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
ACCUSED OF DRIVING
OFF With MOTORCAR
Harvey L. Hobbs, Accused
by Colonel Smith, Held
for Court
NON SUPPORT CASE
TO BE INVESTIGATED

Harvey L. Hobbs was before Judge
Churchman today. charged with driving
of an automobile without the owners
consent. Colonel ]. Ernest Smith,
owner OF the car. told the court that
Hobbs was employed by him and that
Instead Of taking the machine TO the
garage on Tatnall street last night, as
told. he loaded Il up with friends and
kept the care out until o'clock this
morning. Colonel Smith said someone
telephoned him that his car was In
charge OF a party OF JOY riders and he
notified the police. Onlcer Warren
waited az the garage and arrested
Hobbs when he brought the car in.
lie was held for upper court In $500.
Enlrlck lglis and Julian Sweal were
charged with trespassing on the prop
erty OF Sillo Pierce. at No. ii3 Tatnall
street, Sunday night. lglis was fined
s. and Sweal was dismissed. James
Salisbury appeared for the defendants.
John LandenowsH was before the
court on a charge OF failure TO support
his i've children. Frank Stout hu-
name agent told the court that he in
vestigated the case. He said the de-
fendant has been away from his fam
ily for a year and has given them
nothing. One Of the children said her
mother works in the Wilmington NAL
leable Iron Works. and that three OF
the children are kept in a charitable
home. James salisbury asked the
court 10 have Oflcer Mcdaniel make
an Investigation. The request was
granted, and in the meantime the de-
fendant was ordered 10 pay $50 a
week
William Nash was charged with act
ing disorderly at the freight house OF
the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad.
he was fined So
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
s3e2 MORE FOR BRANDYWINE.

The third monthly rally for 5he rails
ing Of the debt on Brandywine NJ. E.
Church, was observed last Tuesday
evening, with enjoyable exercises. in
charge OF the Epworth League, 1862
beins received in cash. The children
OF the beginners department OF the
Sunday School will be entertained in
their room at the church, on Wednes-
day afternoon, from to O'Clock. The
officers are Mrs. Cora E. Ellington. su-
perintendent; Mrs. Lulu Hutchinson
assistant superintendent; Mrs. Charles
Bullock; Miss Vera McMullin, secre-
tary; Miss Mary Robinson, organist.
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
OPPOSE SUNDAY BASEBALL

Brandywlne NJ. z. Church is show
ing great activity notwithstanding the
warm weather. At the morning ser
vice on Sunday the pastor, the Rev. w.
E. Greenfield, preached on the call
OF Abram," and received one per
son into church membership. At the
twilight service the Rev. Ralph Nc.
Minker. assistant pastor Of Grace
Church. preach,1. He opposed the
inauguration Of Sunday baseball in this
city. declaring that IL is neither Chris
tian nor patriotic, and appealed TO all
10 uphold tie sanctity OF the Ameri-
can SabbaD,. The Red Cross Auxiliary,
recently organized by the women OF the
church and congregation, with a mem
bership Of forty, is doing splendid ser
vice. They sew every Thursday in
the church.
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
TO DOUBLE TAX ON
AMUSEMENT TICKETS
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. July 3o.-The dou-
bling OF the tax on admission TO amuse-
ments as well as club dues in the new
revenue bill was decided upon by the
House ways and means committee to-
day. The present admission tax is 10
per cent. and the tax upon club dues
is 10 per cent. Of the club dues In ex-
cess OF $40 per year.
The committee went on record as in
favor OF more than doubling the rate
on cigars. tobacco and cigarettes. Al
present si70.0000O0 is raised by the to-
bacco tax. The committee decided
that a half billion should come from
this source. This would mean tripling
the tobacco taxes.
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
SEIZE ALIEN OWNED PLANT.
Rv the Tnited Press

BY the United Press.
NEW YORK, July 30.-Another large
German industry in this country
passed into the hands Of the govern
today when the alien property custo-
dian took charge OF the Heyden Chemi-
cal Works, which has a plant at Gar
field, N. ].
The Heyden plant, it was established
was mainly owned by the Chemische
Fabric Won Heyden, OF Germany. the
largest chemical house in the world
Attempts were made, 1t was stated, 10
conceal the real ownership. through
the ostensible purchase Of a majority
of the stock by an American.
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
Personal.

Albert L. OBrien, VINO is connected
with the drawing room stan OF the
Merrill stevens Shipbuilding Corpora
zion OF Jacksonville, Fla, is spending a
few days with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
DanIel O'Brien, of No. 100 West Sixth
street. Mr.. O'Brien was formerly con-
nected with the Harlan & Hollinss-
worth Corporation.
Mrs. Jos. A. O'Brien. OF the Franklynn
Anartments, left Friday evening for
Nashville, Tenn. to Join her husband,
who Is connected with the dupont
Powder Company
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
ACCUSED AS SLASHER.

John Perkins, Negro, aged "a years,
was arrested this afternoon by Patrol
man Wallace on a charge of assault
with intent to commit murder. During
a quarrel Perkins is alleged to have
slashed Gus Boyer another Negro, be-
hind the ear, inflicting a wound that
necessitated treatment at the Delaware
Hospital.
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
30 KILLED In
TOXIC EXPLOSION
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
TOXIC, July 30 Eighteen carloads Of
powder and lighC bombs exploded at
Shimoneski while they were being
loaded on a ship today.
Thirty men, mostly stev0dores, are
known TO have been killed and nifty
injured. The ship was practically
wrecked and houses for some distance
were nattened. A nearby passenger
train was badly damaged.
Five passengers were killed.
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
OFFERS sto25o FOR PLaNKNG.

At the meeting Of the Levy Court 70.
day. the offer OF John p. Resrdon, OF
si02.5O for the old plsnking in Wash
ington street bridge, was referred 10
the court as committee Of the whole.
Mr.. Reardon is the contractor for the
replanking Of the bridge.
The usual semi-monthly pay rolls
and bills were read and allowed.
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
TREATEp AM DELAWARE HOSPITAL.

Patients treated at the Delaware
Hospital today were as follows Joseph
Miller, index finger mashed; Gus Boyer.
colored, wound in the neck; Charles
Giles, eye lacerated; Leroy Rider. two
fingers lacerated.
Evening journal., 1918-07-30
INTER-ALLIED FOOD COUNCIL

BY the United Press.
LONDON, July 20-Allied food con-
trollers, IN session here. have decided
on an inter-Allied food council, 1t was
stated today. This council will ad-
minister the Allied food problems until
victory Is assured.