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Evening journal., 1918-08-29
MAY FORM SOUTHERN
SLAV FEDERATION
By The United Press.


WASHINGTON. Aug. 29.-Establlsn-
ment Of Southern slav federation
modelled on the scheme Of the United
States is being urged by leaders Of op-
pressed Balkan peoples now scattered
across several national boundaries.
Others however. are urging a strong
ly centralized State. eliminating The di-
visions between the Croats. Serbs and
sloVenes, who compose the southern
slav race as the best method OF OBJ
tanning the freedom which the Allies
have pledged as one Of their war aims
While all are agreed on throwing OF
the yoke Of Austria and the domination
OF Hungary. diplomatic advices here to-
day show differences over the form Of
the proposed nation which Is 10 be
created when the Allies have freed
these Slavic peoples
German and Austrian propagandlsts
are making efforts TO divide the three
branches Of the race who have lived
under different governments and have
different religions and civilizations. dis
patches indicate.
The Socialists in Serbia are for ig-
nOring the differences among the three
branches Of the races and for creating
a single State. A conference was re-
Gently called al Zagreb 30 attempt for
nation Of a coalition for this purpose.
Croaiian nationalists are advocating a
federation, composed Of States organ
lied by the Croats and Serbs and Slo-
venes Such a State would be stronger
by giving autonomy and Independence
TO the various branches OF the race in
internal matters. but enabling them 10
sta-d as one nation In matters OF for
eign policy.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
COUNCIL TALKS OF
SMOKE NUISANCE

Although four or five Councllmen
were absent from the meeting Of the
committee Of the whole last night.
those present held a conference with
representatives Of the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Traction Company rela-
tive 10 the much-discussed smoke nui-
sance Complaints have been made by
residents Of the Ninth ward. about
smoke from the power plant on the
Brandywine
Il was stated that the Traction Com
pany was willing to bear the expense Of
having an investigation made Of the
smoke conditions and II decided 20 have
an engineer Of that company meet with
an engineer to be named by Council,
and they. with Councilman Cathcart,
will 20 over the situation here.
The Councllmen also discussed the
acoustic troubles Of City Council Cham
Der with representatives Of the COM
pany. which recently romedied similar
troubles in Court Room No. 4. 10 is eX-
pscted that an estimate as TO cost Of
similar work for the Council chambers
will be submitted in a short time.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
DENY ROBBERY, SAID
ALL WERE DRINKING

Charged with highway robbery. Den
mis- sheridan. Martin Robinson. George
Proud and Clarence Mousley were held
under $1,000 bail each for the Court Of
General Sessions by Deputy Judge He'll
ings IN Municipal Court this morning
William Sheward was the prosecuting
witness.
Steward claimed that he met the four
men on last Sunday evening at Front
and Madison streets and was with them
for some time when he claimed. one
Of them grabbed his money and the
others aided in the theft Proud was
the one that snatched his money, he
testified.
one OF the defendants. when given a
chance TO make a statement. declared
that 10 was a drunken party that they
were an out together TO have a good
time. All denied robblng or aiding In
the robbng OF Steward.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
CHARGES AGAINST
OFFICER DROPPED

Charles with assault and carrying
concealed a deadly weapon were drop
ped against willism II. Smith by AS
sistant City Solicitor Malloy in Muni-
clpal Court this morning
Mr. Malloy stated that Smith is a
special officer for a railroad company
and under a ruling OF Judge Church
man some time ago in the case Of an
officer at a local shipbuilding plant. a
spscial officer is permitted 10 carry a
weapon OF the premises OF the con-
cern by whom he is employed.
Thomas Hammond, a Negro, wanted
by the Maryland authorities on a
chaige of larceny OF a suit Of clothes,
waived requisitlon.
A nOlle prosequl was entered in the
case OF Martha Biddle. a Negroes,
charged with larceny Of money. Mr..
MallOy stated that the prosecuting wit
ness was endeavoring 10 make a coli
lecting agency out Of the court.
John Payneer. an aged white man,
wss held In $500 bail FOR court on a
charge Of larceny OF some copper. val
ued at $3.50. from the George w Bush
and Sons Company.
William Smith was fined $40 and
costs on each Of two charges Of oper-
atlng an automobile without an oper-
ator's license and without proper tags.
Albert Smith, a Negro. charged with
breach % the peace. was dismissed.
Louis Tagnolio was held IN 1900 bail
for court on a charge Of larceny OF
a razor valued at 50. from Michael An
tonic, and carrying concealed a deadly
weapon. n is alleged that The defend
ant went into Antonlos room at No.
iii Market street and took the razor
from his suit case.
Charles Riggs. a Negro charged with
breach Of the peace by his wife. Julia.
wac held under a $500 peace bond
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
GOVERNMENT In NEED
OF MORE DOCTORS

WASHINGTON. Aug 29.-Dr. Frank
lin Martin, chairman Of the general
medical board of the Council Of Ma
tional Defense appealed today to all
physicians in the country to make
their application at once for member
ship In the Volunteer Medical Service
Corps.
Great as has been the response 10
the appeal for doctors, it must be
greater" said Or Martin. 1T is i'm
perative that every doctor not already
ia government service. mn out sign and
return his blank 10 the central govern
ing board Of the Council Of National
Defense here in Washington. This will
place them on record as. volunteers
available for classification and ready
for service when the call comes"
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
CZECHS MOBILIZE
FOR WAR ON HUNS
By The United Press.


AMSTERDAM. Aug. 29.-As a result
OF British recognition Of the Czechs
something like general mobilization is
proceeding in the Polish, Czech and
Slav districts, according to a Vienna
dispatch 10 the Weser Zeitung.
Hostillties between these people and
the government are expected shortly
Il is believed British recognition made
possible the coordination Of these ele-
ments.
I'VE must reckon with an organiDa-
ton comprising all the southern Slav
districts" declared the Wescr Liel-
ung.
Serious things are being prepared
in Bohemia. u Is significant that 81
multaneously with British recognition
the Czech national council appealed to
the population that 10 was time they
should pass from words from deeds.
The meeting at Laibach can be inter
preted as a manifestation Of Slav com
munty interests"
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON Aug. 29.--With the
offering Of a compromise nation wide
prohibition amendment today by SEN
ator Sheppard. the wartime prohibi-
ton neht was on in the Senate.
Sheppard's amendment. which repre-
sents q virtual agreement between
Senate vets and drys provides that
after July 4, 1919. no intoxicating IL
quor shall be imported or sold in the
United States and that after May f.,
1919, no grain or foodstuffs shall be
used in the manufacture Of intoXicants.
10 authorizes the President az once
10 create dry zones around munitions
plants and shipysrds, within which
the sale Of intoXlcants shall be pun
ishable by a fine Of $1,000, Imprisonment
for a year. or both.
This amendment extends the date of
complete prohibition from January 4.
1919 TO July I. President Wilson, ~hep-
pard announced. wanted the time eX-
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
GET 81 CTS. WORTH
WITH DOLLAR NOW

WASHINGTON. Aug. pa table
compiled by the Bureau Of Labor shows
that the purchasing power Of one dol
lar in July 1918. as compared with July,
1913. five years ago. had shrunk to %
cents in Washington and Baltimore; 81
cents In Philadelphia; 80 cents in New
York and Chicago and 90 cents in san
Francisco. During the five intervening
years the cost Of food increased 81 per
cent. I'm Washington; 81 per cent. in
Baltimore; u per cent. in Philadelphia
IS per cent. in New York, 90 per cent.
in Chicago, and So per cent in san
Francisco.
Comparative figures also show That
the price Of food has increased mate
rally in a month. In June. 1918, the
same food that could be bought for 9S
cents in Washington cost 81 in July. In
other cities figures are about similar
with only slight variations.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
CHEER WILSON'S NAME
IN GERMAN CITY

WASHINGTON. Aug 29-Accordine
10 a French despatch received here a
German audience Of 6O0O persons ap-
plauded the nsme Of President Wilson
at a public meeting organized recently
1y the syndicates OF Mannheim 10 dis
-uss the food situation \ member OF
The independent party who outlined the
American Presidents war aims with
favorable comment was cheered, al
though a resolution approving his
words was not allowed 10 be put to a
vote by the presiding officer
The despatch s3ys that in spite Of
a program OF villincation Of President
Wilson being carried on by the greater
part Of the German press the masses
are giving The Wilson peace aims con-
sideration.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
AMERICAN AVIATORS HAVE
FELLED 20 ENEMY PLANES

flights were 1870
An enemy plane which attacked an
American balloon late yesterday was
promptly shot down.
An American patrol consisting Of an
officer and 10 men. enclrcled and drove
off a German patrol In the Woevre
region last night, capturing a German
sergeant and two priv3tes and inflict-
ing a number Of casualties. There were
no American losses.
Another patrol routed an enemy
party. occupying an outpost northeast
Of ReLnnNilIn
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
WOODS RESIGNS AS
"REPUB" CHAIRMAN

WASHINGTON. Aug. 29.-Represen.
tative Frank p. Woods. Of Iowa. has re-
signed the chairmanship of the Repub
licsn National Congressional Campaigr
Committee
In q letter submitted 40 a special
meeting Of the committee. he stated
that ne resigned in the interest Of har-
mony and unity in the committee Since
Mr. Woods was defeated for renomlna-
tion 10 the House. there has been con
slant friction I'm the committee over
his retention Of the Chairmanship.
A special meeting Of the committee
will be held Friday night 10 choose
his successor. Representatives Kahn. or
Fes. of Ohio. and Wason
OF New Hampshire. are mentioned In
with the chairmanship
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
10 SELL TOBACCO BUSINESS.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 29-The German
controlled tobacco jobbing firm Of n
Neuberger and Company, Inc. with
Offices in New York. will be liquidated
Immediately. Alien Property Custodian
Palmer announced today. The property
has already been taken over. Neuberger
and Company holds 30 per cent. Of the
stock Of the Connecticut Tobacco Com
pany, Of Hartford, Conn; % per cent
of the Griflth Tobacco Company. Of
Connecticut. and p per cent. Of the
stock Of the Arthur Corey Tobacco
CompanY. Of Jacksonville. Fla.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
BOY WHO WANTED TO
ENLIST rs INJURED

Having secured his parents consent
10 take a position at the Harlan plant
Of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corpora
tion. after they had refused 10 allow
him 10 enlist IN the army. Evan spring.
aged i6 years. a son Of Coroner and Mrs
John r. Spring. who went 10 work
Yesterday was badly injured this
morning The boy was struck on the
head by a plank which fell He was
cut about the head and his nose was
broken.
The youth. who has three brothers
in the military and naval service. was
sent 10 his home after being treated at
the Emergency hospital
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
WAR BILLS DOUBLE
OVER LAST AUGUST
BY The United Press

hJ hit IAltcu iItss.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 29-War bills
thl smonlh will approximate $780,
0OO.00o-nearly twice the amount-ss7O.- r
0OOcoO-expended during the month Of
August a year ago
Thus the war toll Is now running
about s52OoO.OoO a day. or over s2OOO.-
900 an hour-an increase over July.
August figures bring the total cost 10
America OF the war 30 date 10 over
s'o'lOOO0 and the cost since January 1
this year, 20 over Sl0500.OOO.O
II August's approximation proves
finally accurate this viii be the most
expensive war month since America
got into The struggle. the next largest
being june when Si.5i2OOOOOO was
poured into the war nav. And the
same figures show that the cost today
Is just double that OF a year ago.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
GERMAN-BORN FARMER
SHOT To DEATH

HOT SPRINGS. Ark. Aug. 29.-Freder-
ick Wagner. a German-born farmer,
living near here. was shot and killed
from ambush while working in a cotton
field with his six children Of1clals in
vestigating the case say they are con-
vlnced the murder was a result Of al
legged pro-Germsn statements made by
Wagner. The children said they saw
two men running from the scene after
their fathers death, but recognized
neither.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
c. P. H0LC0MB ON
WAY TO WILMINGTON

Chauncey P. Holcomb, Of New Castle.
who is United States district attorney
at Shanghai. China. arrived in san Fran
cisco on Sunday.
He is on his way across the continent
and is xepected to arrive in Wilmington
on Sunday.
It is reported he will take a hand
in behalf Of Senator Saulsbury's re-
nomination.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
CHARGE BOY WITH
STEALING BICYCLE

Emanuel Joseph Halvorson, aged 70
years, Of Norfolk. Va. was arrested
here this morning by Detective Ma
honey on a charge Of stealing a bicy-
Gle. The youth rode the machine from
Philadelphia and is said 10 have been
trying 10 sell II when arrested The
boy carried a large bundle OF clothing
with him He is being held for the
Philadelphia authorities.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
NEW CASTLE CANDIDATES.

Joseph P. Quigley, OF near New Cas-
tie. has flled for the Democratic nomi-
nation for Representative from New
Castle hundred.
II. P. Ahern, who was a Representa-
tive in the last Legislature, will be the
Republican candidate for denomination.
Quigley Is said to be favorable to the
"wets" and Ahern TO the "drys."
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
MEDALS For ITALIAN HEROES.

BY the United Press
ROME. Aug 29.-Captain Landini
Romeo. OF the dirigible corps, has been
awarded a silver medal for distin-
guished service on the Macedonian and
Italian fronts
Antonio Bobbiose and Alberto Nor
iendo were given silver medals. also.
The former risked his life 10 have a
comrade in the Adrlatic. The latter
sank an Austrian submarine on July 4.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
TREATED AT HOSPITAL

Among the patients treated at the
Delaware Hospital today were:
Clarence Green, left leg injured.
Nicholas Porter. burned wrist
Annie Bowen, infected toe.
Dorothy Reedy, bruised knee.
Robert Davies. foot injured.
Paul Carr, splinter In foot.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
PROFITS OF COUNTY
FARM, S5,OS6.42
Trustees of Poor Report
Shows That Amount
Cleared in One Year
TOTAL RECEIPTS
WERE $40, 447.9I

The success Of the New Castle county
farm at Farnhurst is attested in the
annual report Of the Trustees Of the
Poor for the year commencing July (,
1917, and ending June 80, 1918. which
has just been issued A profit Of So
0S6.i2 was realized from the farm after
all expenses had been paid. the report
shows. This Is considered remarkable
as the farm, including the ground on
which the buildings are erected, con-
talns only 80 acres.
The farm rannrl fnllntNa.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
BY The United Press

LONDON, Aug. 29-The British since
August . have taken more than l7000
prisoners and have captured between
500 and 600 cannon. II was learned to-
day.
The total capture by the ALLIES since
July Is Is considerably more than iO0,-
600 and not much less than 1000 guns.
Tho number OF Germans killed slncec
the beginning OF the war Is said to
be at least 100000, probably consld-
erably more.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
BY FRANK J. TAYLOR.

United Press Staff Correspondent
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES IN
FRANCE, Aug. 29.-One American avi-
alton unit Of 20 pilots, it was an
nounced today, officially brought down
% enemy planes and a balloon during
July in addition TO unofilcially bringing
down IS additional planes.
The unit fought iii battles, carried
out i3i combat patrols and flew 25i7
hours. Of which 1900 were combat
flights and others trials. The total
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
YANKS AND FRENCH
GET MORE PRISONERS
By the United Press.
WASHINGTON. Auf

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-Advance Of
French and American forces 10 the
railway west of Juvigny and capture Of
200 prisoners "Wednesday, was reported
by General Pershing today
'NOrth of the Aisne our troops In
cooperation with the French advanced
to the railroad west Of Juyiany and
captured 200 prisoners. Along the NeSle
local hostile attacks forced our outlying
detachments in BazOehes and Fismette
10 retire"
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
BACK TO mNDENBURG LINE.

LONDON, Aug. 29.-Retirement OF the
Germans TO the Hindenburg line is re-
garded as certain, but Il Is believed
they will try to postpone their with
drawsl as long as good weather con-
tlnues, so as to prevent the Allies
from actively following them.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
MIS- RANkIN RUNs sECONp.

BY Inc I lulltu fIeSS.
BUTTE. Mont. Aug 29.-Dr. e.. NJ
Landstrum Is leading Congresswoman
Jeanneita Rankin. for the Republican
Senatorial nomination in the Montana
primaries by 5000 votes. Despite the
handicap. Miss Rankin refused 30 admit
defeat senator Walsh will be Land
strums opponent at the regular elec-
fion II Miss Rankln IS eliminated.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
REPORT HAM HAS
FALLEN TO FRENCH
By the UnIted Press.

By the United Press.
PARIS, Aug. % (51O p. M - The
Journal Des Debsts declares II under
stands that both NOyOn and Hun have
been definitely vanqulshed.
Previous reports stated the French
were I'm NoyOn but the French were
last reported Ave miles west Of Ham
which Is the most important railway
center within the Picardy salient.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
CZECH.sLOVAKs PREss ON

BY the United Press.
LONDON. Aug. 9.-Czecho-Slovak
forces continuing their eastward pro-
gress in western Siberia have captured
NOrkhendlnsk, about 60 miles east OF
Lake Balksl, one OF the most important
points on the trans-Siberian railway. 10
was reported here today.
In eastern Siberia. lighting continues
between the Bolshevikl and the Czecho-
slovaks. who have been reinforced by
japanese.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
PHOTOGRAPHER ARRESTED.

Charles Fortune, sged 33 years, was
arrested this morning on charge Of
violating the State laws in not having
a license TO take pictures Fortune was
operating q postcard machine along the
streets here when arrested
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
DIR. HOLZMAN's NEW OFFICES

DR.. VI. B. Holman. formerly surgeon
Of the Fifty-ninth Pioneer Regiment.
has resumed his practice IN this city.
He has just occupied new offices at
the southeast corner Of Eighteenth and
Washington streets
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
SLIGHT BLAZE

An alarm from box No. 2i3 called the
district flremen 10 No. 20i5 West Sew
enlh street carly this afternoon. The
fire was in the second story and was
extingulshed with slight loss.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
ONF BIIIDTNC PERMIT

Building Inspector Preston today IS
sued a permit 10 n. J. Jones 10 make
repairs al No. sos Pine street 10 cost
5000
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
FAVOR MONARCHY
AGAIN IN RUSSIA
Attempt Soon to be Made
to Restore 1t, Says Re-
turned Editor
COUNTRY FACING
STARVATION, HE SAYS
BY The United press.

BY The United press.
NEW YORK. Ang. 29.-James Keely.
former editor OF the Chicago Herald. be-
lleves Germany soon VIII make an ef-
fort TO restore a monarchy in Russia
and that the Kaiser already has chosen
the successor to Nicholas II. Keely has
just returned from a trip to Europe,
made at the request Of the committee
on public information.
Kelley also declared TO be his belief
that from One-quarter TO one-thlrd OF
the Russian working people are doom
ed to death from starvation and disease
by next summer due 10 the terrible con-
ditions in that nation. There Is no in
dustry and no food, he said The ma
tion's gold reserve has been stolen.
BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29-Allled diplo-
matte pressure at VladivOstok Will be
exerted 20 weld together the conflicting
factions in Siberia and expedite the
Entente penetration from the cast,
diplomats here declared today.
Establishment Of central govern
ment for Siberia by the Czecho-Slocaks
Will utauA Alal le4o dt lluL9h " % NppA y
ed In semi-ofilclal cables
II is held that the possible incor-
poration OF General Horavths' forces
into the Allied movement will give the
marooned Czecho-Slov3ks In the west
almost immediate aid from Manchuris.
When the lines Of communication from
Nladivostok havs been firmly estab-
llshed military experts declare, the
penetration will not be dillcult.
The action OF the CzechO-Slocaks in
setting up the government at lrkutsk is
held by diplomats 10 indicate that the
Czecho-Slovaks are organizing for an
extended siege In the wide territory
they occupy. The reports name former
War Minister Gouthcoff. Of the Siberian
government. as the prospective prcsi-
dent OF the government.
encouragement for the Entente plans
I'm Russia and Siberia also Is seen IN
the uprising against the Germans and
the Bolsheviki In Ukrains and the re
fusal Of peasants in the Petrograd and
the Riga districts 10 join legiOns 30
fight the CzechO-SlOvaks.
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
BRITISH CAPTIVES
NOW NUMBER $4,000

BY The United Press.
LONDON. Aug. %. German prison
Evening journal., 1918-08-29
siO4479i

The trustees. at their meeting yester-
day. congratulated Superintendent Fos-
ter on the splendid report for the year.
as we'll as the condition Of the hospital
and inmates. The average population
Of the hospital for the year was 22i.
The report continues:
Cost for subsistence. ordinary re-
pairs, payrolls FOR employees and mem
bers. etc, s{s,l6752; total cost per
capita per year for inmates. S2i79J; /;
total cost per ospita per diem for in
mates, 60 c1nts.
The amounts expended in the above
enumeration do not include the super
intendents accounts, which have been
passed on by the COMMITTEES every
month.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-13
FOOD AND, W.S.S. MEETING TODAY
 AT AL1AE|MfR
Food Administrator Hollis Heads Party to Organ
 -ize Work There.

The food administrations organiza- tion will be perfected at Altheimer to- day thru the organization of food committee and other steps to be taken by M. c Hollis, county food admins trator. MT. Hollis will be accompain- ed from here by a party consisting of S. c. Alexander, A. w. Lowe, coun- ty superintendent of education, Mrs. Lucy E. Critz, and Joel Lambert, coun- ty agents. MT. Hollis will hold con ference at 9 a. m with those interest ed and perfect his organization at that time.
 MT. Alexander and Superintendent Lowe are accompanying the party in the interests of the War Savings Stamp campaign. They will also work up an organization for that work at the morning meeting.
 A second meeting will probably be held at the school in the afternoon at which talks will be made on food con- servation, War Stamps by all mem- bers of the party. Mrs. Critz and MT. Lambert will talk on the raising of food stuffs at home and the proper preparation of them for preservation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-13
SYRUP 0F FIGS f0R CROSS, SICK
 FkVfRlSH CHILD
If little Stomach is sour, liver torpid
 or bowels clOgged.

Mothers can rest easy after giving "California Syrup of Figs because in a few hours all the clogged-up waste sour bile and fermenting food gently mb,As. out of the bowels, tanh' y'u have we'll playful child again. Child ren simply will not take the time from play to empty their bowels, and they become tightly packed, liver gets slug gish and stomach disordered.
 When cross, faverish, restless see If tongue is coated, then give this de- lcious "fruit laxative" Children love it and it can not cause. injury. No difference what ails your little one if full of cold. or sore throat. diar- rhoea, stomach ache, bad breath. re member gentle "inside cleansing should always be the first treatment given. Full directions for babies, child ren of all ages and grown-ups are printed on each bottle.
 Beware of counterfeit fig svruos. Ask vour druggist for a bottle of Cal ifornia Syrup of Figs then look care fully and see that is made bv the California Fig Svrun Company We make no smaller size. Hand back with contempt any other fig syrup.