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Evening journal., 1914-12-02
DONATIONS POUR
IN TO WOMEN TO
HELP BELGIANS

Members of the women's committee
of the Belgian Relief Fund are much
pleased with the cordial manner in
which their appeal for contributions
of ten cents from each Wilmingtonian
has been received.
The committee, of which Mrs. J.
p. Wales is chairman, believes there
will be a generous response to its ap-
peal:
Let every man, woman and
child give ten cents for food for
the starving Belgians!
At the very outset the committee
was highly pleased to receive a do
nation of thirty tin pals to be used
by the collectors The pals were
given by the Delaware Roofing Com
pany, of which Caleb Stapler is at
the head The donation was greatly
appreciated, and there was further
pleasant surprise when it was discov-
cred that each pail contained forty
cents as a starter.
Another donation that brought joy
to the women's committee was that
from the Charles Nj. Smith Printing
Company, which gave 10000 printed
appeals, all the posters and the rib
bons and labels for boxes. This do
nation amounts to many dollars.
All the money received by the Bel
gian Relief Committee will be spent
in Delaware for the purchase of
food to be sent TO the Belgians.
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
One HURT when AUTO
HITS ROAD CULVERT

Striking a culvert along the road be-
tween Prices Corner and Marshallton
about $3.50 o'clock last night. an auto
mobile owned by c. p. Dickey, OF
Stanton, was ditchod and Miss Ell
verta Dickcy, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dickey. was severely injured
when jumping from the car. The 9TH
er occupants of the car were Miss
Elizabeth Dickey a sister. Miss Nellie
Marvel Earl Dickey. Ralph Smith and
another youth were uninjured. They
remained in the car.
AT the time. Of the accident the car
in charge of Earl Dickey, son of the
owner of the car was bound for the
Grange Hall at Stanton, where Dia
mond State Grange had held sup
per.
I Miss Dickey and her sister as wei
as the others we're taken TO thei
homes by farmers. Dr. f. L. Syringe
attended Miss Dickey. No bones wer
broken,
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
ASK 100000 FOR
veteran PASTORS
Recommendation to Con-
ference Decided on by
Ministers and Laymen
Yesterday
FIELD AGENT WILL
GATHER IN FUNDS

That 100000 additional for the Con.
ference claimants or retired ministers
and their wives be asked for within the
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Con-
ference was a recommendation decided
upon at conference of ministers and
laymen from all parts of the Conference
in Grace NJ. Il. Church yesterday.
rhe Rev T. E. Martindale of Sails
bury, presided, and the Rev. W. G.
Koons of Lewes. was secretary The
principal address was made by the Rev.
j. Z. Hingeley of Chicago general secre-
tary OF the board of Conference claim
ants The subject will be brought be-
fore the Conference in Laurel in March.
The following resolution was adopted;
Resolved, That we recommend TO the
Wilmington Conference that we ask for
100000 additional to our invested funds
for Conference claimants. and that we
pledge ourselves to use every endeavor
to raise this amount as our part of the
campaign of 1915.
Resolved, That we recommend 10
o'clock Friday or Saturday morning OF
the annual Conference session of 1915
as the order of the day to launch the
campaign.
''Ihat we recommend that the Board
of Conference stewards be instructed TO
apportion to the various charges a sum
sufficient TO meet the full claim due con-
ference claimants in the Wilmington
Conference"
II vas also agreed TO recommend the
appointment of a field agent TO travel
throughout the Conference in the inter
est of the fund.
A committee of five members was ap-
pointed to carry these recommendations
to the annual Conference. comprising
DIR. T. Z. Martindale, the Rev. w. G.
Koons, Melville Gambrill, II. p. Cannon
and W. J. Downing
Among the ministers and laymen pres
ent were: superintendent +. L. Hof
fecller. r. X. Stephenson. Robert Watt
aud G. p. Jones, Revs. =. II. Dashiell
NV. O. Hurst. G. G. Williams, c. W
Prettyman. s. NJ. Morgan, G. T. Alder
son. r. r. Vandyke, G.. w. Dawson, W
/ j. Corkran. G. A. Cooke, George +. Reed
r. II. Collins. V. s. Collins. +. f. Carpen-
ter. w. A. Wise. J. NJ. Kelso, G. T. Wy.
att. and the following laymen; Aclvill,
Gambrill, Y. \. Rawlins, H. p. Cannon
T. h. Rideway, r. NJ. Cooper and w. j
Downing.
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
GERMAN NAVAL ACTIVITY I'm
NORTH SEA THREATENS FIGHT.
GERMAN FORCE DESTROYED.
CAR REPORTS HEAVY LOSS.
Cattle QUARANTINE
NOT Yet Lifted

While the State Live Stock Sanitary
Board is conducting a rigid inyeotgation
os all farms ia this county and Sussex
county, the quarantine of cattle and hay
shipments here has not been removed or
modified. This morning DIR. H. r. Ewes
and the government officials continued
their house 70 mouse search Of farms in
this county.
Notices were sent out by the board
yesterday TO those farmers whose herds
were silled in an effort TO stamp out the
disease here. stating that the State was
about ready to pay for its share of the
loss The States share is 50 per cent.
of the value Of the cattle destroyed.
While it is the opinion of the state
Live Stock Board that the state is free
from the disease, the quarantine cannot
be removed until the State Beard has
completed the house TO house inspection
of all farms in the State.
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
DEBATING CLUB DISCUSSES
court House QUESTION

The newly organized Y. NJ. C. A.
Debating Club met last evening in
the association building for its first
session. The debate topic on
whether "the local court house should
be allowed to stand" was vigorously
discussed.
The affirmative side of the ques-
tion was upheld by Earl w. Cross, A
w. Samuelson, T. w. Campbell, r.
c. Collins and ]. NJ. Robinson. Those
defending the negative we're: ]. r.
Furman, Bernard Denberg, John San
Ia, David Brown, and n. d. Cloward.
The club will meet every other
Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. and is
open to the men interested in the dis
cussion of civic and national prob
lens.
The abolition of capital punishment
will be the debate topic for Tues
day, December 10, and the topic for
December 30 will be Resolved, That
the city of Wilmington should own
and operate its street railway sys-
tenn"
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
MISSION WORKERS
DISCUSS WORK ABROAD

At a meeting Of the Woman's Home
Missionary Society of Central Presby-
terian Church. held yesterday after
noon. an address was made by Miss S.
B. Strong. of Kentucky, who spoke on
"The Mountaineers. Mrs. A. H. Ber-
lin. president. presided, and Mrs. w. S.
Prickett had charge of the devotional
part of the program.
The home subject for the after
noon was The Mountaineers, which
was conducted by Miss Hardcastie.
The treasurer's report showed bal
ance of $4421. receipts of $110.37,
thank offering S5211, and S4.61 in the
contingent fund. AS secretary, Mrs.
Frances n. NJ Barr reported that tho
contribution of the Central Mission
airy Society to the Presbyterian Mis-
sionary box has been sent to Harlan,
Kentucky.
During the afternoon a letter from
the Laura Sunderland school was read
and Mrs Norman Downes. Mrs. Stirl-
ing and several other members gave
interesting readings on the foreign
subject. Syria" Miss Matchett was
in charge of this subject.
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
TODAY'S WAR STORY

.
f. FRANcE-Allies assume often
3 sive between Aisne and Lette
4" Rivers, bombarding region Ven
= dresse. German battery at Craonne
destroyed. Attacks in region of
q Ypres and in Argonne repulsed.
RUSSIA-Russians occupy Plock
q and claim control of the Vistula, inn
& pOrtant line Of German communica-
" tion. Desperate fighting in the vi
+" cinity of LODI. Gar at front. Bat
& tie still indecisive.
@ GERMANY. -Reichstag meets to-
g day to vote war credits and hear
s. statement from Imperial Chancellor
q as to military situation. Optimism
as 70 eastern battle increasing.
3 Kaiser in Poland
FNGLAND-Reported German ma
val activity again arOuses antici-
patton of sea fight Number of
German warshipS reported left Kiel
for North Sea.
AUSTRIA-Russians lost 10000
$ prisoners since renewing offensive
on southern front. Carpathian bat
ties continue.
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
RUSSIANS lose $4,000
men TO The Germans
BY The United Press.

by Inc united Bress.
VIENNA, via Berlin and London.
Dec. 2.-since beginning their last Of
fensive on their southern front. tho
Russians have lost 10000 prisoners,
AZ machine guns and forty-six can
mons, an official statement issued here
today asserts.
THE Przemysl garrison has repulsed
an attack upon the northern positions
from the fortress" it is declared. The
Carpathian battle continues. The Rus
slams who have been stubbornly re-
sisting for the last few days east OF
the kolubrara have been defeated
along the entire line and are In re.
treat The enemy suffered consider
able losses, 500 unhuried dead being
found on the Konatice battlefield
alone.
"Since the beginning Of the last Of
fensivo the Russians have lost 1906
prisoners. AZ machine guns and 46
cannons."
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
today 5 MOVES
IN THE WARZONE,,
What They MEAN
BY ]. w. II. MASON,
Former European Manager Of the
United Press.

United Press.
NEW YORK, Dec ?. - (11 a. MI
The French government has revised
its estimate of the German field
strength. A fortnight ago the total
was placed at 65 army corps. of which
so were said to be in France and Bel
gium and 10 in the Russian operations.
In a new statement the French author
tiles now increase the number to 73 1-2
army corps placing 50 in the west and
21 1-2 in the east. The exact number
of troops in an army corps on war
footing is concealed by all govern
ments. as a means of confusing the
enemy. It is probable. however, that 4
German corps has a minimum of 40,-
600 men, This would give Germany a
total field strength at the present time
of 1850. 900.
According TO the census of 1910
there are 100000 males above the
age of twenty in Germany trained to
arms. Contrary TO a widespread be-
lief. conscription in Germany is not
universal. Almost twice as many men
reach the military age every year as
the government wants for its re-
cruits. Hence. the 5000, 900 Germans
who have had military training do not
represent the entire available males
of the nation. There are in addition
about 100000 men in Germany abOvc
the age of seventeen, who have never
been in the army.
OF Germany's 100000 men who
have done conscription duty, 4.300, ,00J
are between the ages of twenty and
twenty-five. the remainder being older
than forty-five These 100000 are
/ really Germany's present first line
strength. Practically all of the sol
diers now in the field must have been
drawn from them. If the odd 100000
be thrown aside as having become
physically unfit for military service
that leaves 100000 trained men
available OF these approximately
only 3.OO0,0 900 are now at the front.
In other words, Germany has a
reserve of 100000 men less than
/ forty-fve years of age, who have had
military experience as conscripts
| How many others besides this number
are now undergoing their first in
struction as volunteers is not known.
/ Possibly a second million. This would
seem to be the extreme limit, be-
cause Germany must now be hamp-
cred through failure of equipment.
| The Germans have gained large initial
advantages over the allies because
/ they had large reserves Of war sup
plies ready for immediate use when
hostilities broke out But there is a
limit even 10 German preparedness
and il is probable that Germany has
now reached that limit Until the
armament factories catch up with the
new demand. it is doubtful IL Ger
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
BY ED. l.. KEEN.

United Press Stan Correspondent.
LONDON. Dec. "a decisive Vie
tory by Christmas. either In the west,
In Poland or upon the sea.
This is the popular cry today and
with the rulers OF i've countries now
Mt the front, II is believed strenuous
eilorts are to be made TO bring some-
one Of the drawn out struggles I'm
progress IN the vast war zone 10 a de-
cision.
In every fighting region, the strug-
gle has swung In the balance for
time and then came to deadlock.
The present fighting in Poland threat
ems to become as bitter. hut as inde-
clsiye, as the battle for the possession
OF the coast in the west. The Russians
now officially admit the German army
is In a position 10 ofer determined
battle and is In no danger OF anni-
hi'ation. Berlin expects the Germans
TO resume the offensive, hut with the
vast Russian forces in the field the
Germans may be held in check indef
nitely, Il is believed here.
This Is the one hundred and TWEEN
tieth day OF the war and the forty
seventh day OF the battle for thl
French coast. In Galicla the Russians
and Austrians are engaged in the long
est single struggle Of the war at
Przemysl. That fortress has been be-
sieged for three months. practically
without break The Russians were
forced to fall back at one time for
a short period. but soon returned and
the investment is now complete.
All reports indicate that the Rus
SLAMS are rapidly enveloping Cracow,
and another siege is virtually in prog
ress there A virtual state OF siege
also exists on the sea. The British
fleet can only keep up their patrol
duty. The Germans remain in their
ports.
Along the entire line from the coast
/ to Switzerland both the German and
the allied armies are dug deep in the
ground and a 800 mile siege line Is
established. The troops are unable
to keep warm. The suffering from
! frozen hands and feet 20, is. intense.
! Sickness is declared to be thinning
the German ranks, but neither side
has struck a blow which would bring
decision and shift the scene of oper-
ations.
King George is expected to meet
I President poincaro of France while
at the front The French President
/ has also started on a visit 10 his
troops. King Albert Of Belgium may
also meet the British monarch. Kai-
ser Wilhelm and Car Nicholas will
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
CHILEANS Stone
GERNANPROPERTY
IN VAbP PARAISO
Violation of COunty'S Neu-
trality Brings Outbreak
That Troops Check
consulate and
TROLLEY CARS ATTACKED
By The United Press.

Dl 4 ut Hlbth i AfcE-
SANTIAGO Chile, Dec. Anti
German riots are reported in Valpa-
raiso today Crowds swarmed the
streets, and stoned the German CON
sulate and other buildings. Troops
were called out and several persons
were wounded before order was re-
stored.
The demonstration followed the
raising of tariffs on the tramway
lines in Valparaiso, which are own
ed by German interests. This action,
added to the charges of the violation
of Chile's neutrality by German war
ships recently, aroused the people to
highest pitch Cars were stoned and
partially wrecked
All German buildings in the city,
including the bank and consulate
were attacked. When the troops ar
rived several shots we're fired into
the air, but the crowds refused to
disperse and continued their demon
stration. II was then necessary to fire
into the crowds and several were
wounded.
The alleged violation Of Chile's
neutrality has caused intense feeling
throughout the country. An investi-
cation is now being made of reports
that the Germans have established a
naval base On the Juan Fernandez Is
lands. Ships have also been seized
by the Germans within Chilean
waters, it is assorted. The govern
ment found it impossible to. prevent
violation of the neutrality laws by
German steamers. Several took car
goes of supplies and provisions on
board in Chilean harbors and then
slipped out, evidently intending to
trans-ship to the war vessels in the
Pacific.
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
CHURCH SOCIAL.

A delightful evenings entertain
ment of music and recitations
was given by the Ushers' Union
of Eastlake NJ. e. Church last
night Ralph Madden, of Crozier
Seminary was the impersonator and
music was furnished by Fairfax
Lodge, /. o. o. f. Orchestra and
Eastlake Orchestra. Those taking
part from Fairfax Orchestra we're:
Elmer Solomon, pianist; Herbert Col
Inns, Albert McCrery. A. V. Gemmel
and from Eastlake Orchestra. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. w. Clemo. Elsie Ahner. Mar
ion Gookin. Kennard Davis, Harvey
Grey, Herbert Mason.
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
BOY Run DOWN BY TAXI.

William Churnside, aged 10 years
OF No. 221S Lamotte street was
knocked down by a swiftly moving
taxicab at Vandever avenue and La
motto street last night but was only
slightly injured. Coroner Spring
who lives nearby sent in a hurry call
for the Phoenix ambulance and the
boy was taken to the Delaware Hos
pital. The lad went home. The driver
of the taxicab did not stop to see IL
the boy was Injured.
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
Germans ENGLISH
NEAR Sea BATTLE
Bv The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LONDON, Dec. 2--Germany's naval
activity is again arousing anticipation
of a sea fight in which Il is hoped
Great Britain's losses of the past will
be avenged.
An unconhrmed report declares
many Of the German ships at Kiel
have left for the North Sea. At Zee
brugge, in Belgium the greatest activ-
ity continues. IL has been learned
that not only have at least six subma-
rines been constructed, but reveral de-
stroyers are in the harbor.
IL is believed that the Kaiser ex-
poets TO direct a fierce attack from
beneath the water and from the air
in any engagement with the British
that may be fought.
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
FLASHES FROM THE WAR
GERMANS CCErruT DBrvE ON wLRsAW.

BY The United Prem.
BERLIN. VIA WIRELESS TO LONDON. Dec. a-'ras
Northern Poland battles taking their normal n
Southern Poland nemy attacks have been repuse tAo
War omce ociai statement today declares he eastern
has taken 10000 unvounSsd Russian prisoaers e battles
between November Il ssd December =" ne statement of tAe
number Of prisoners the agng to date a tAe
second against vsreav which began November IL Tho
announcement states includes the engasemen at vooiat
woclavet gutno Loas snd Loytcr Statements TIE o-
,gn press" 1t deeisre4 hss soao prisoners repeated
at Kutno were included 5000 previously reported
untrue"
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
Smyrna FIREMEN TO
BUY AUTO chemical
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

SMYRNA, Del, Dec. AT a meet
ing of the Smyrna Hose Company last
night It was decided to buy an auto
mobile chemical apparatus to cost
about $4,000. One proposition before
the meeting was to expend about So
600 for the chemical outfit, but many
thought that amount too large and
an automobile chemical to cost about
$4,000 was decided on. The town
commissioners will be asked to assist
the fire company financially in max
ing the purchase.
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
K1Ne eEoRsr nrrrs rorycARE ov pArT1Y IryF.

PARIS. DOC. s-President Poncsre and General 5oare
commandern-chs o. the French visited King George
the headquarters Of esnsr sir John FrencA
commanding the Brith forces President Poncare returned
Paris this morning The President ana King George visited
the British army together Tney thEo1sA ne
lines in an Opsn sussrnes and Feuzy sSsrsa tv o.
troops.
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
WESTMINSTER CLUB TO MEET

The monthly meeting of the Westmin-
ster Club of Hanover Presbyterian
Church will be held Monday night next
at the home of William Staniar, No. So
West Twentieth street
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
pOMONA GRANGE MEETING.

Pomona Grange. Of New Castle
county will meet in A. o. L. w. Hall,
No 900 Washington street, for an all
day session tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
GERMANS ARE REPuLsEp.
The United Press

BY The United Pross.
PARIS. Dec. 2.-German attacks
upon trenches recently taken by the
allies. in the region of Ypres have
been repulsed. the official communi-
cation from the War Office states to-
day. ";f
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
OYSTER SUPPER FOR CHURCH.

Arrangements have been completed
for holding an oyster supper in Lower
Brandywine Presbyterian Church,
near Centreville, on Wednesday, De-
cember 9.
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
HEAVY FINES ON THESE,

Convicted Of a statutory offense. Lot
tie Russell and Grace Foster, colored.
were each fined 500 and costs in City
Court today.
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
SPECIAL MUSIC AT REVIVAL.

At the revival services in First
Methodist Protestant Church tonight
there will be special singing by Mrs.
Annie Allen and Mrs. Frank Jirvis.
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
Allies Assume the Offensive Be-
tween Aisne and Leffe Rivers
With Success. Bombarding
the Vendiesse. Russians Oc-
cupy PIock and Claim Control
of the VistuIa, an Important
Line of Communication. Gar
at the Front With His Armies.

be with their troops in Poland for
the critical fighting Of this week.
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
SUN AND TIDES.
Mouth of Christiana.

High water 49,. ll.24 A. NJ. ll.4l p. VI.
Low water 800 Sal A. Nj. 6.20 y NJ.
Reedy Island, high and low water one
hour earlier.
Evening journal., 1914-12-02

and Hessian forces at the battle Of
Dettingen against the French in the
war of the Austrian succession. Afte.
Dettingen Parliament passed an act
forbidding the King of England ever
again to risk his life in battle. The
Emperor of Austria is now the only
ruler Of the warning European nations
who has not been at the front. and
he is prevented by his advanced age
Evening journal., 1914-12-02

General French as they appeared in
specting troops at Aldershot before
the war began. They are wearing the
same style uniform now worn at the
front so that this snapshot OF them
actually presents them to the reader
as they appear to the troops at the
front An English King has not been
on the field Of battle since 1743. when
! George II. led the British Hanoverian
Evening journal., 1914-12-02
WEATHER

Cloudy weather and mod
crate temperature tonight
and Thursday; light to mod
crate variable winds.
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Mrs W L, Walker ibis week,
Mrs Griffin OF Dallas is spend
ing the week end with her mother,
Mrs. a. Null.
Mrs. K L, Hampton and children
have returned from pleasant trip
to Alvin, TEXAS, She was accom-
panied home by her mother. Mrs.
NOnnalIy.
Miss Maurine Ililderorand of Italy
IS spending a lew days with Miss
stewart,
On Friday evening twenty-three
Of our young people met at Mrs.
Newton 5 and then went to the home
OF Mrs, +. G. Cox and enjoyed a
surprise party. She served punch
and angel food cake
MIR. t. w Phelps and family left
Monday for Stamford to visit his
father for three weeks.
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plTEICk'S CHAPE,I..

Patrick Chapel, June -. -
Health OF this community is very
good at this writing
Mr.. l.. T. Grimes spent few days
last week in Hood county prospect
ing, buying a farm while there
Mr.. Willis Finley, who has been
attending the State University at
Austin, has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Penrod and
Miss Hattie Taylor were shopping in
WaXahachie Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Jim Hudson and lit
tie son, ]. B., and Mrs j. n. How
ard were with Mrs. c. Hudson one
evening last week
Mr. Russell Stages was in town
Thursday.
Misses Mae and Leta Daniel was
in town Tuesday.
Mr.. Frank Story who was CALI
ed to the bedside of his sick moth
er at Mansfield a few days ago has
returned home
Mr. f. Weaver OF Howard was in
this community Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. L. l., Gibson and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Lowell
and family spent Sunday with Mr..
Tom Lowell.
Miss Maud Gibson spent Saturday
might with Annie Mae Hudson
| Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Hudson took
dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. j, b. Burns
Sunday.
| Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Gibson were
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i! sIA)N,

Avalon, June --4--tl'al.I 'i ji'3S
eameHHatS is very good al tA's writ
ing.
df5s c.. toAbeE AZ fA7i'lt's 't-i..-
tifes here this week.
Miss ti3H" Snyder OF ae1 mo0r rs
Visiting @I7 Clark Powell
Mr.. o. e. 7@aiA ana i8m'i5 "3ae
q trlp to i'aiia9 MONDAY.
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~ .''''''i' 80, ,,..,,. .....#,
Vt L "'1.' '' y W =. '.''.' ''ss'
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- ,,,,z,,... ~, go, tt;.,4.
~ tf..,.a,, 81
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Mr. VIII Mckinney and family
ant f., vayahacbie Saturday after
noon
Mrs. Iohn YarbrOngh from Cor
pug Christi IS visiting her mother
Mrs. Mount BilbreY
n, and 9Ire Marvin Dar9nn Of
Abilene are visiting Mr.. b W Bry-
ant and family.