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Evening journal., 1914-01-07
NEW BOOKS AT THE LIBRARY.

Austin, Mary-LONclN Lady.
Bowen. b. First Italian readings
Bush, b. Especial days with little
folks.
Claiming, Edward Guide TO the
study and reading of American history.
Cholmondeley. Mary-After all.
Cooke, i. VI rule the house.
lPoemsl.
Cooke, G. VA photography OF
James Russell Lowell.
Grow, Mrs. NJ. F.-Harriet Beecher
Stowe; biography for girls.
Cyclopedia OF education. s.
Daviess. NJ. T-Tinder- box.
Egan, NJ. F.-Everybody's st. Fran
els.
Fabre. J. II. C.-Life OF a hy.
Famam, II. W.-Economic utilization
of history and other economic studies.
Farrand, Max-The framing of the
Constitution OF the United States.
Fisher, Mrs. d. f. C.--The Montessori
manual.
Gordon, G. A.-Revelation and the
ideal.
Hnskin. T. 1.-The Panama Canal.
Huguenet, A. P.-Hossfelds new prae-
tical method for learning the French
language.
Hyde, w. de W-Quest OF the best.
Irwin. Florence-Auction high-lights,
with full exposition of the nullo
count.
Johnston, K. M.-Bull Run; its stra-
egy and tact :.
Jones. fl. CA new era in chemistry.
Landor. A. Fl. S.-Across unknown
South America.
Leake, A. H.-Industrial education.
London, Jack-Valley of the moon.
Longstreet, Mrs. II. D.--Lee andLong-
street at high tide
Manners, J. H.-Peg o. my heart.
Meriwether, Colyer-Raphael Semmes
Motif, Pietro-E Elementary Italian
grammar.
Peabody. j. P.-Wolf of Gubbio.
/ Perkins. Mrs. l.. F-The Irish twins.
Peterson, Margaret-Lure Of the little
drum
Service, r. Ballads OF Chee
chako.
Shriver ". P.-Immigrant forces.
Stetson. A. "Reminiscences, ser
mons and correspondence, proving ad
herence to the principle Of Christian Sci
ence.
stevens. d. K.--Ballads OF the Be-Ba
BOes.
Wells. Ii. G.-Passionate friends.
Winter. \. O.-Poland OF today ant
yesterday.
Wood, Eugene-Our town.
Evening journal., 1914-01-07
Attractions in The City Theatres

should draw large audiences to The
Playhouse next week. j. LeuDrie Hill
is the star Of the company and aus
thor Of the book and lyrics and com
posed the music The scenic outfit.
stage settings and costumes are Law
ish in the extreme. while many novel
ties are interspcrsed throughout this
sterling piece Of good humor. in the
way of snappy dialogue. tuneful songs
and dancing. n Is a typical old-time
"darky" show.
Evening journal., 1914-01-07
COURT DELAWARE DANCE,

Court Delaware, No. 3, Order OF
Golden Sceptre. Will give a dance in
Eden Hall on Friday evening Music
will be furnished by Stausbach's Or
chestra. Mrs. f. r. Kendall is chair
man Of the dance committee, and the
other members are Mrs. Elmer Hare,
Mrs. Mary Gormley. Mrs. Sarah
Fllfoft
Evening journal., 1914-01-07
MERCHANTS AND
MINERS TRANS. CO
Florida Tour

Ten days. personally conducted 20
Savannah. Jacksonville and ST. Au-
gustine. All expenses included.
Leave Baltimore on new S. S. Somer-
set. Mon, Feb. 10th. For itineraries
or other information address w. p.
Turner, p. T. NJ, Baltimore, Md
Evening journal., 1914-01-07
OHRIEN,s MNsTRELs.

Neil O'Brien's minstrels appeared
at The Playhouse yesterday after
noon and last night in an old-time
minstrel show. it was the first time
this organization has visited Will
mington and IT gave an enjoyable per-
formance. The yocalists were in fine
voice. and the sketches we're snappy
and mirthful At the close of the
performance there was a novelty
when Eddie Hagen sang Good Night
White Folks" and as the curtain fell
monographs in the rear Of the thea
tire started to play the song, which
continued while the audience passed
cut O'Brien's minstrels left a gem
eral feeling that they would be wel-
coined back.
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SECURITY STORAGE WAREHOUSES;.
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= rORAGE-HOUsEHO GOODS AND
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specially. Packing. Grating and shipping TO
all points; private railroad siding direct
into building Estimate free.
AMERICAN STORAGE co.
Phone. s0fD No. i0i Maryla id Ave.
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Evening journal., 1914-01-07
DROP LARCENY
CHARGE AGAINST
CITY PASTOR

The charge Of larceny preferred by
Miss Ida Lloyd of Marshallton,
against the Rev. J. b. lsaacs, pas
tor of Gilbert Presbyterian Church
was dropped by Attorney General
Wolcott in General Sessions Court
yesterday afternoon. While in a five
and ten cents store, Miss Lloyd lost
her pocketbook containing a sum of
money. She followed the minister
until she saw an officer and had him
arrested on a charge of larceny.
Neither the money nor the purse was
found on the clergyman and as there
was no evidence that the pastor had
even taken the purse the State or
dered that the charge be abandoned.
Evening journal., 1914-01-07
TRANSPORTATION

Leave Fourth Street Wharf. Wilmington.
daily. including Sundays at z 80 and 1880
a. m, 1. 80 and AIS p. m. Ou Saturdays
and Sundays only 7 90 D. m.
Leave Chestnut Street Wharf, Phadei.
phia, daily. including Sundays. az 10 80 q.
M. 80. 4.t5 and 7 90 p. m. On Sundays
and Mondays only, : 80 a. m.
FARES-Including Saturday and Sun.
days. Philadelphia. excursion. 25c; one
way. 15c. Chester excursion. 15c; one
way 1Oc.
Evening journal., 1914-01-07

There Will be presented at The
Playhouse Friday aud Saturday of
this week. Beverly Of Graustark," a
dramatization of George Barr Nc
Cutcheon's popular novel of the same
title. Beverly" Is now in It's fourth
prosperous season and has proved
one of the most remarkable sue
cesses of theatrical history. Reports
from the cities where this company
has played speak very highly of the
beauty OF the scenic production and
capability % the cast
-MY FRIEND PROM KENTUCKY.~
MY Friend From Kentucky" a
musical ioviality in three acts, inter
preted by J. Leubrie Hill and the
Darktown Follies. a company Of over
fifty Of the best colored performers
known. will serve as a magnet that
Evening journal., 1914-01-07
MASnuFRADE SliITS

AT 1sQuFRGbE sUIT'S~MSs. Susan
Nl A. Sianderwick No. 500 Vandever
avenue successor to Mrs. John J Quill Of
SOS v Frr~fh 81 ecno.1m.
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in the future Of the NJ. z. Church if
definiteness and efficiency were the
uppermost thought in the minds of
the ministers and laymen.
Evening journal., 1914-01-07

The quickest and most efficient way
to 20 house OF fat hunting is to watch
the Want Ads-they're full OF good
bargains
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MWe wish to extend our appreciation to our
VI many Wilmington 1riends'for the success
that has come to our new studio.
THE WILLIAM STiEWELL ELLIS STUDIO,
Eleventh Floor. DUPONT Building.
Bell 5183
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
The trench Statement

Paris, Dec. THE French war Of
flee gave out an official communica-
ton this afternoon as follows:
In the region Of the User we con
tinued to attack the intrenchments
still held by the enemy on the left
bank of the canal.
In the region Of Armentieres and
Of Arras. as well as in the Disc re-
gion and in the Argonne, there is
nothing to report except to refer in
general terms to the superiority of
our offensive.
I'm Champagne our heavy artillery
fire on several occasions has shown
marked superiority over the enemy.
There is nothing new on the eastern
front of our line, where the positions
of previous days have been maintain
ed"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
HIGH WATER ON JERSEY SHORE
LAcKAWANA TERMINAL STATION
is FLOODED FOR THE
FIRST TIME
new YORK HARBOR CLEARED
FIRE BOAT IS SUNK AT DOCKS
AND OTHER SHIPS DRIVEN
OUT To SEA

New York, Dec 7-A roaring north
easter today swept the Atlantic coast
at so miles an hour from North Caro-
lima to Maine.
Chief among he many vessels cast
upon the shore vas ali unknown war
ship with four nels and a fighting
tSp, which wehI hors es erday nea4
Ocean city. Md. The identity Of the
vessel was hidden by cloak Of fog,
Lashed by the gale the ocean bat
tered down the sea wall at Seabright,
N J., during the night and placed the
town in immediate peril Of destruc-
ton on the next high tide Its streets
were flooded, communication by rail
was cut off, breakers were rolling
over the chief thoroughfare and under
mining the foundations of the princi-
pal buildings, and there appeared
every prospect that the damage would
be great
New York bay ana harbor we're
practically cleared Of all craft by the
gale One fire boat was sunk at her
pier. on the New Jersey shore of
the Hudson a new high water mark
was set. The big waiting room Of
the Isaekawana terminal was flooded,
and nearly alt trains discontinued.
Along the coast Of New England the
gale was especially violent. AT POINT
Judith. R. T., a small schooner was
torn from her anchorage and thrown
OIL the breakwater. Life savers seek
ing to rescue the crew of a six-masted
schooner which struck Tnckernuck
shoal on Saturday have been unable
for two days to launch their boats.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
TeutonS are Driven Back Across the User
Over Dearly Bought Territory
BATTERED SERVIAN ARMY RENEWS ATTACK
The Austrian Invaders Reported TO Have Been Checked
and Then Turned Backward Conflicting Reports From The
Western Arena Of the War BeCIOud Real Conditions in
Some Parts OF the Batleine.

An offensive movement Of the allies against armies
Belgian apparently being extended gradually
according the available nmaon part the
e the North Switzerland
Tcdays
accomplishments recently specifically
offensive Belgium the regions Of Armenteres Ar
Argonne points,
oiv Q French offensive has been shown.
their
canal
vere office have been forced
positions the exception Of troops few entertainments still
under
In Russian Poland
unevey apparently
situation
beginning of the
escaping enveloping
on according which
Petrograd Polish city
Lod the leads toward Warsaw the objective
previous German advances
Russian the maton Of plan Of often
sald the Russian artillery fire.
strategy shifting Of the Poland
involving attempt from the region craew
and Germany
probably would involve reinforcement the
Russian army GaIcia
The battered army apparently
Nish that servians the
and driven back the Austrian right wing far the Kobara
official statements concerning the fighting il the west area conflict
detached with varying
in the main the today appeared the
Of last month
The communication today passes by
ing Of the Of Berlin important
fighting capturing
city. It is stated heavy
merchanman the from New
York ports 10 the
bottom by guns Frederick sunk the
Chilean II trans
reported recently the south At
lantc.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
.SCHWAB NOT TO BUILD
ALLIES SUBMARINES
INFORMS PRESIDENT THAT HE
HAS GIVEN UP CONTRACTS
FOR EQUIPMENT

Washington, Dec. Secretary
Bryan announced late today that
Charles M. schwab had informed him
that the Fore River Ship Building
company would submit to the views
of President Wilson and would not
build submarines for any European
lbelligerents.
Secretary Bryan gave out the fol
lowing statement:
When information reached the
state department that the Fore River
company was planning to build a num-
Der Of submarines for one of the allies,
inquiry was made to ascertain the
facts. AS a result Of this inquiry, Mr.
sehwab called at the state department
last week with his attorney and laid
before the department what his com
pany had planned to do, stating that
before undertaking the work he had
secured the opinioh OF a number Of
international lawyers and was keep
ling within the requirements Of neu-
trality as outlined by thema
q stated to him that the president
basing his opinion upon information
ALREADY obtained, regarded the work
las contemplated as violation Of the
spirit OF neutrality, but | told him
would lay his statement before the
president ana then give him a final
answer
"0n Friday I had conference viii
the president and be instructed me
to inform Mr.. schwab that his state
ment only confirmed the opinion pre-
Iviously given.
Mr. schwab called me by long dis
.tance telephone and told me that HI
submitted to the presidents View Of
the subject and that l could announce
that his firm would not build subma
lrines for any belligerent country 70
delivery during the war This closer
+ The submarine incident
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
German Forces Recapture Lodz and
HUNGARY Threatens TO ABANDON GERMANY
Assume Stronger Position in The East

the fighting around l4oGz, Ill defeating
strong Russian forces stationed to the
northeast and to the southwest of this
city. The text of the announcement
follows.
NO especial reports have been re-
ceived from the western theater Of
the war nor from the region to the
east of the plain of the Mazurian
lakes.
In northern Poland we gained spec
iai successes in prolonged fighting
around Lodz by defeating strong Rus
sian forces stationed to the northwest
and to the southwest of this city.
LODI is in our possession. Details
of the battle giving us Lodz cannot yet
be published on account Of the ex-
tended field over which the engage.
ment was fought. The Russian losses
were very large.
An attempt by the Russians to
come to the assistance of their threat
ened armies in the north from north
Poland, was foifed ~ the activity Of
the Austro-Hungarian and German
troops in the district southwest of
Pietrokow.'
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
NO PROPORTIONATE RAISES
THEY SAY OTHER EMPLOYEES
HAVE BEEN ADVANCED AT
GREATER PACE
THEIR HOURS ARE TOO LONG
BUT THEIR COMPENSATION FOR
"ovERTiME" is NOT CON-
MENsURATE

Chicago, Dec, 7-At today's session
OF the arbitration board, called to con
slider the requests OF the enginemen
OF 9S western railroads, testimony de
signed to show that engineers are
paid lower rate than are men in
other leading industries was intro
duced The Comparisons were intro
duced in printed form by w. s. Carter
president of the Brotherhood Of Loco
motive Firemen and Enginemen, who
resumed the witness stand. The ex-
hibit also contained information n
hours Of service. Carter gave the
purpose of the compilation as follows:
1. To show that rates of wages of
locomotive engineers, firemen and hos
tiers have been and are now less tnan
the rates of wages paid in other lead
ing industries.
2 That locomotive engineers, fire
men and hostIers have received less
increase in wages, 1914 over 1907, and
1914 over 1910, than have employees
in other leading industries.
3. That days work" required Of
locomotive engineers, firemen and
hostlers is greater than IS required
OF employees Of other leading indits.
tries, and ~ 1''
A. That, while required to work
hours far in excess of employees in
other industries, locomotive engineers.
firemen and hostlers receive much
less compensation for Overtime"
The freight locomotive engineer is
not the aristocrat among Industrial
employees that most people think he is.
according to testimony given here to-
day at the arbitration hearing between
western railroads and their engine
men. William S. Carter. president of
the Brotherhood Of Locomotive Fire
men and Enginemen, introduced COM
paratiYe statistics Of wages and hours
in support Of the contention Of the
men that they are entitled to higher
wages.
Carter's tables showed that the
lDrlcklayers are the plutocrats among
industrial workers. with the plasterers
a close second IN point or wages, and
the plumbers third. Railroad engi-
lneers, in 1918, were sixth on the COM
pensation statistics
Railroad firemen we're in thirty
eighth place among the As trades list
ed.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
$4,000 MARCH ON VERA CRUZ
OTHER COAST TOWNS WILL BE
ATTACKED BY FORCES OF
SIMILAR SIZE
THE CAPITAL IS UNTROURLED
NO REPORTS or FURTHER BLOOD
SHED ARE RECEIVED FROM
MEXICO CITY

Mexico City, Dec 4 (yia Ell Paso,
Texas, Dec. 7.)--Generals villa and
zapata met today at Zochimilco, and,
after conference, announced public
! ly that they would work together, and
that each would retire to private life
when their work was accomplished.
George G. Carothers, special represent
tative Of the Washington state depart
ment, attached to General Villas
headquarters, and several Of Villas Of
ficers previously had conferred with
Zapata in an effort to persuade him
to come to the capital A serious
hitch evidently had occurred. Zapata
was organizing his forces at Cuerna.
vaca where the Villa delegation met
him.
After the conference today General
villa said that his forces would begin
Immediately vigorous campaign
against Carranza. The forces Of Villa
and zapata win enter Mexico city to-
morrow Leon Canova. representing
the United states, attended the con
Ference today and was given % olfcial
statement by the two leaders Gen.
eral villa requested the newspaper
men present to say that he congrat-
u1ated General Scott on his appoint
ment as chief Of staff Of the United
States army. General Villa said:
General Scott is a great soldier and
is my warm friend"
Active Campaign Begins
An active campaign will begin with
in a week by both the Villa and Ia
pata forces, according to the state
ments Of high official Of the present
government. The plan calls for the
sending of four strong columns to at
tack the followers OF Carranza. The
first expedition viii consist Of $4,000
men who win leave within the com.
ing week. their objective point being
Vera Cruz. IN line with this plan vii
Ia today took over the Mexican railway
.,f an English corporation, running
between the capital and Vera Cruz.
The second column of Is 600 men
soon afterward will be sent toward
Guadalaiara. their ultimate destina-
tion being the west coast. Another
will be sent to Tampico and the fourth
10 Saltillo. The south will Be taken
care Of by the forces Of zapata who
already are besieging the city Of
Puebla.
The civil and military convention
will meet next week in the capital to
approve the plans and to appoint new
provisional officials It is reported
that a new provisional president viii
be elected on this occasion.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
New carranza AGENT

El Paso, Texas Dec. Eliseo Ar
redondo has been appointed conf.
dental agent TO Washington Of the
Carranza constitutionalist government
He left Galveston today for Washing
ten. Arredondo. an attorney BY pro
fession. has been serving as sub-sec-
retary Of the interior on the Carranza
cabinet. He will succeed Rafael zu-
baran Capmany, the present agent at
Washington, who probably will take
over his portfolio on the Carranza
cabinet, of which he also is a mem.
ber.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
New Uprising Reported

Washington, Dec. 7.-Consul Canada
at Vera Cruz reported today the ar
rival Of six Americans expelled from
their ranch about $50 miles south Of
Vera Cruz, when bandits looted the
property constitusIonalists provided
them with transportation to Vera
Cruz. Yesterday Secretary yan an
thorized Canada to send item 70 the
United States and the case has beer
called to the attention 81 the auihori
| ties.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
Unknown schooner Wrecked

Point Judith, R. l., Dec. IAN un-
identified schooner which had sought
shelter in the harbor OF refuge here
was torn adrift by the gales today
and tossed on the breakwater, on top
of which five members Of The crew
climbed for safety. Life savers start
ed for the breakwater in the face Of a
I60-miIe gale.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
Identity Not Learned

Philadelphia, Dec IA dispatch to
the maritime exchange from its sta
ton at Lewes. Del. says that tele-
phone message at 1888 p. m. from
Ocean city, Md, reported that the
warship which has been grounded of
that place had proceeded seaward. 4
45-mile gale was blowing and the
weather was very thick, making il
impossible to learn the identity Of the
ship,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07

the Russian capital, is the weak point
ia the armor Of the Teutonic allies.
These messages from Petrograd say
that even as early as at the time Of
the fall Of Lemberg, Austria asked
Russia for terms Of peace. The ne
gotiation to that end, if any really
took place, apparently proved abor-
tive. The story Is again revived in
Petrograd in the form of a report that
the Hungarian prime minister, on a
recent visit to Emperor William, de.
manded better military protection for
Hungary, lack Of which would cause
the loss Of the kingdom.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
HONOR NEW MAYOR TONIGHT

Newark, N. j.. Dec. Mayor-eIeot
Thomas L. Raymond win tonight be
the guest Of Newark citizens without
regard to political opinion A com
mittee Of leaders in all parties has
charge Of the program and many
prominent speakers have been select
ed
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07

change torch signals with the ship,
but could not get understandable re-
sponse. This fact, and the character
Of the lights she displayed last might
and her distress signals. led the water
men to believe that she is foreign
battleship or cruiser.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07

Ocean city. Nd, Dec. 1.-THE sup
posed warship which grounded near
this place yesterday was reported by
the life saving service here about
noon to be nowhere visible, and it
was presumed she had freed herself
and proceeded seaward.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07

London, Dec IA comparison Of
the reports from Berlin and Petrograd
leads to the conclusion that the Ger
mans again occupy Lodz, from which
city they were driven on their first
retreat from Warsaw. Berlin makes
positive announcement that LODI is in
their hands, while Petrograd admits
that the situation there Is desperate.
# the fall Of the city is a fact 1t
indicates that communication with
Warsaw again is seriously menaced,
but semi-official statement from Pet
fograd declares that the Russians are
strong enough to hold the invaders
in northern Poland and will content
themselves with doing this, while de-
voting their main energies to the re-
ddclion Of Cracow ami the invasion
Of Hungary.
Hungary Falterlnn
Hungary. according to reports from
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07

Berlin, Dec. z (by wireless to Lon.
don) THE German official statement
eiven ont In Berlin this afternoon
says that In northern Poland German
forces we're successful in prolongine
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07
Must Be a Foreigner

Repeatedly during the night the
ocean life saving crew tried to ex-
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-07

hungary. acaording to reports from
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-22
MELLEN CONTINUES
TO UNFOLD STORY
Termed a Certain Transaction In
Regard TO a Railroad Deal
"a Hold Up"
tBy Associated Pressl

Washington. May 22. - Charles s,
Mellen again today took up the story
by which the Interstate Commerce
Commission hopes to exploit the New
Ravens methods.
Mellen continued his testimony at
noon. He intImated the people who
objected to the New Haven purchas.
ing the Tarrytown. White Plains &
Mamaroneck Railroad electric line
were political bosses. The road cost
a million. Asked why William A..
Read & Company OF New York got
ten dollars more per share than the
others when the New Haven bought
the Worcester Railway. Mellen said II
was hold.up Did you employ Prof.
Bruce Wyman OF Harvard to lecture
In the interest OF the New Haven't"
asked Folk. 81 suppose so" answered
Mellen. Giving his testimony regard
ing $4,000 commissions to II. F.
Kelly, Mellen was asked II he had told
everything. II wake up nights think
ing about things not brought out herd
and congratulate myself he replied
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-22
THE KING IN OUR MIDST.
Subject Of Evangelist Nickel at the
Revival Meeting Tonight.

Considering the unsettled weather
the revival services at the airdome
last evening we're well attended.
Evangelist Nickel brought to us A
very strong message of truth from the
theme of Meeting God Half Way"
The chorus singing was plendid
with about thirty singers in the choir.
We hope tonight to see all the seats
in the choir taken. II you sing, don't
wait to be invited, but come into the
choir. The solo, Saved, Saved" sung
by Mr.. Wheeler. was very impressive
and appreciated by all present.
Evangelist Nickel will speak this
evening at s o'clock from the theme,
"The King in Our Midst" and at 10
o'clock tomorrow morning the sixth
sermon in the series OF sermons on
Miniatures OF the Kingdom" will be
given.
In order that the hardest laboring
man can attend these services We
have decided to hold no service longer
than about one hour. Come and bring
your unsaved friends to these meet.
ings