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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
SOCIALISTS
ANXIOUS FOR PElCI

PARIS. Dec. 28.-The only refer
ence to President Wilson's note at the
public sitting OF the Chamber Of Depu-
ties was made by Deputy Renaudel,
who expressed the belief that Il would
compel Germany 10 tell plainly her
war claims. Deputy Renaudel made
his reference in announcing that the
Socialist party would vote for the ap-
preparations for the first six months
OF 1917, which were subsequently pass
ed. He said;
I'VE vote for these appropriations
because they are conditions of ma.
tional defence which We could not
refuse without threatening the safe
~ of the country. Twenty-nine months
of war have allowed us TO realize
its full horror. but those who suffer ag.
gression and who are struggling FOR
their l'berty remain firm IN their de
termination TO conquer However
the enemy has spoken Of negotia-
lions. and, whether as a ruse or sin
cere appeal. the result must be tc
awaken in all peoples the desire foi
the return OF On organized and lasting
( peace.
I'VE therefore ask the government
not TO decide negatively, without eN
amination or withou, sound reason
, publicly proclaimed against the OF
fers Of the enemy. provided clearl
that they are stated in such a wa,
as TO hide no trap.
To-day the President OF the Unitel
/ States OF America asks the beliiger
I ents 10 make known their views as Il
! the object OF the war We do no
wish to Judge his intention. We onl!
wish 20 see this--nsutrals, guided, 7y'
believe. by a concern for justice ant
right helping to obtain more light
Our enemies can no longer keep max
ing hating statements. They mus
speak out clearly. We do not fea
that they can trouble the minds of tn
! soldiers of the republic, who. to viii
back peace have covered their coun
try with glory. Let our government
make known to the whole world tina
the allied people, always wishful 70
| peace, and never afraid of war. ar
, ready 70 accept any solution which
having repaired the injustice of force
snail organize the nations for tn
salvation OF freedom and the free lie
velopment Of humanity
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
GERMANS OUTPOSTS
RAIOED BY FRENCH

PARIS. Dec. 2s.-The latest official
communication issued by the War Or
fee reads:
In the course Of the day rather
spirited artillery fighting took place
IN the region OF Hardaumont work
Louvemont and the Chambrettes farm
(Verdun region). Several surprise
attacks, in the Gerechants wood,
north OF Celles (Vosges) and in the
Fave valley enabled us TO destroy
small enemy outposts and TO bring
back some prisoners. On the rest OF
the front there was intermittent can
nonading."
The current Belgian communication
says: ION the southern portion OF the
Belgian front the bomb and artillery
struggle has been very violent. Our
field and trench batteries silenced the
enemy artillery"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
PERSONALS.

Miss Helen Miller, of Holly Oak. is
spending the Christmas holidays with
her parents. Miss Miller is a student
at Sweet Briar College. Sweet Briar,
Va The mountain air has had a very
healthy effect on the popular Young
woman. She assisted her father.
Frank c. Miller. tax collector for
Brandywine hundred TO collect taxes
today. She has the distinction of being
the first woman to perform clerical
work in the county building
Her cousin. Miss Anne Jones, of
Brandywine hundred, Is also home for
the holidays. Miss Jones is a student
at Chevy Chase, washington.
Frank c. Miller. who has been sick
for a month. was able today to be at
the new county building 10 collect
taxes.
Miss Susie p. Jones. stenographer
in the Office Of the Chamber of Com
MERGE. left today for Stockton, Md, to
spend the holidays with relatives.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
MME. sARAH nERNHARDT.

Christmas night. at The Playhouse,
after her sensa .ionally successful APP
pearances in New York at the Empire
Theatre, Nine. Bernhard, the greatest
OF living actresses. VIII pay Whining
ton farewell visit To do justice TO
the occasion, which should be a mem
orable one, Nine. Bernhandt will in
terpret three cOntrasted characters,
chosen 70 show her az her best in
tragedy and light comedy. In the
pait of the royal Cleopatra, spurning
Caesar and choosing death before
disnrace. she Will reveal her marvel
QUE art in some OF its most gripping
and impressive phasof. As the Dying
Soldier in q short moving play, en-
titled Prom the Stage 10 the field
OF Honor she viii show herself az
her very best and doubtless str her
audience in Wilmington. Incidental
ly. she will recite Victor hugo's
"Patria" and poem by Paul Derou-
lede. which she has substituted out
Of Differences for American neutrality
Tor the terrific Prayer for Our Inc
mics" contained in the original YER
SION OF the play. Lastly. Nine. Bern
hardt will bo seen as the heroine OF a
little comedy called The sham
Model" In this amusing work viii
ningtonians Will, for the first and last
time have the opportunity of hearing
Nine Bernhard speak their native
tongue. The role IN which she viii
appear Is that OF jealous French wife
who replaces her English husbands
model. Tho program Will be COM
plctcd by the well-known farce called
English As II Is Spoken played by
the Brnuhardt Company.
Nine. Bernhardts leading man, Jean
Angelo, came straight rom the
French front to fulfill his engage
ment with the great tragedienne. Duy-
ing the war he was wounded moro
than once On leaving America he
VII 20 back TO the trenches.
To make things easy for non-French
speaking spectators. each play in
which Nine BornSardt Is 20 appear
will he nrefaced bv an outline Of the
plot. spoken before the curtain by
Miss Margaret Mower.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
SON RESCUES MOTHER
FROM BURNING home

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Mrs. Charles
T. Barney. widow of the president Of
the Knickerbocker Trust Company
who committed suicide after the fail
ure of that institution, was rescued by
her son late last night from fre
which badly damaged her home at
Park avenue and Thirty-eighth
street. -Four maids who we're en-
ploved hv her were taken by firemen
over a room to a place OF safety.
Another maid who had been over
come by smoke was carried out a
window. The residence of Mrs. Bar
ney was damaged by fire once before,
eighteen months ago.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
British LIFT BAN
ON COTTON HOSIERY

LONDON, Dec. 2s.--Tho order pro
hibiting the importation Of cotton
hosiery IS revoked.
Early last October dispatches we're
received in New York announcing
that the British Government had pro-
hibited the importation OF cotton
hosiery. A London despach under
date OF December said that on
representations made by American
exporters the British Government had
decided to permit the importation Of
all orders for American cotton hosiery
placed before October 8, 1916. and
shipped before April J. 1917.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
Wife IS AFRAID OF
HUSBAND CT z MONTHS

Harry r. Cahoon. a husband OF only
two months. vas arraigned in City
Court this morning. on a charge OF
breach Of the peace. preferred by his
wife. Mrs. Rose NJ. Cabcon. Mrs.
Cahoon said that she greatly feared
her husband when he was drinking
and that he had a violent temper Yes
terday. she said. Cahoon threatened to
kill her with a knife.
After advising Cahoon to stop drink
ing and control his temper. Judge
Churchman continued the case for one
month. pending the good behavior Of
Cahoop.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
RAILROADS SWAMPED
BY CHRISTMAS Rush

The worst traffic jam this section Of
the country has ever had has the At
lantic seaboard in its grip. Boston.
New York. Philadelphia. Wilmington,
Baltimore. Washington. all are affect
ed. Local trains are from ten min
utes 10 an hour late, while through
trains are anywhere from half an hour
10 eight hours behind schedule.
Shipments of mail, baggage and ex-
press are so much heavier than ever
before, there is SO much freight to
handle and so many people are max
ing trips al this time, either going
home or to spend Christmas Day With
friends that railroad officials are at
their wits ends.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
noise IN JOHNSON'S
ROOM SHOOK house

Whether the alleged noise made in
Milton Johnson's room. in the house.
TO. 4OS West Front street, was loud
enough to Interfere with the sleep Of
the other occupants OF the house, was
a question before Judge Churchman,
in City Court this morning. While
most of the witnesses testified that the
noise kept them awake. and that John
son. with others, gambled in his room
during most of the nights. some said
that the noise did not keep them
awake.
"The noise in Johnson's room just
shook the house. Que witness asserted.
johnson was fined $40 and costs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
JOHN WINTRUP. WELL
KNOWN Resident Is DEAD

John Wintrup, OF 40. 40 Sher1nan
street. died az his home yesterday
from heart trouble. after a brief III
ness. Mr.. Wintrup was former
member OF the Wilmington Police
Department and an active member OF
The Washington Fire Department lie
was also a member OF Oriental Lodge.
=. F. and A. NJ, Heptasophs and the
A. o. Il. W. and Of Epworth Church.
He was machinist IN the employ
OF the Hilles and Jones Company. He
Is survived by a wife and son. The
funeral will take place from Epworth
Church next Tuesday afternoon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
Steel CO. workman
DIES OF INJURY

Struck on the head by a broken
emory wheel at one If the steel plants
az Kew Castle several days age,
r. Bimickclc, died at tho Delaware Hos
ri al last night from a fractured skull.
Little .ould he learned of the case to-
day. the coroner's Office naving no in
formation as TO the mans address or
where the accident occurred The hos
pital authorities also Lad no information
on the subject. The body is being held
at tho morgue.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23

The critics OF New York. in COM
ment'ng on My Official WIFE" the
photOplay attraction at the Queen, in
which Clara Kimball Young has the
star rolo. surrounded by all-star
players. said "The finished acting OF
an all-star cast IN a production espe-
cially staged makes a brilliant exam
pie Of the beat in motion pictures.
Clara Kimball Young acts with such
splendid technique that it results in a
WOndcrful illusion.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
MORE CONTRIBUTIONS
FOR TIE OGDEN FAMILY

Contributions continued today for
the stricken Ogden family The Sun
shine Society gave a box OF wearing
apparel and 81 in cash also was re-
ceived today by THE EVENING
JOURNAL to be forwarded to the ar
iilcted mother and her children
Raymond Rose, boy, gave a bundle
OF clothing. The contributions viii
be delivered az the Ogden home during
! the afternoon
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
wow!


Opened and passed by the censors.l
An Englishman and a Scotchman
we're out walking in the Highlands,
when they came to sign which read:
give miles 10 Stronaclachar." Under
meath WAS written. III YOU cannot
read inquire al The bakers"
Sandy laughed. but refused 10 tell
he Enslishmal .he joke That night
the Englishman woke Sandy up with
loud laughter "Haw see tho pun =
said the Enel shman. "Haw, the
baker might not be in. Haw, quito
clever
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
oUFFN DE DANSF.

Tonight az Dawsons Queen de
Danse. there will bo a grand recep-
tion and ON Christmas Day special
dances. Matinee from TO $50 and
night from $40 to Ills. Four-piece
orchestra will furnish the music. Pro-
lessor Dawson thanks his many
friends and patrons for the great sue
cess he has made in this city and
wishes all his sincere greetings for a
Merry Christmas.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
AT THE GARRICK.

A Jolly. big Christmas sill is an
nounced for the Garrick Theatre next
week. and 4 is filled with headlinors
and other important features that nro
likely TO make * talked about during
the week. Marie Empress, who has
been starring in the movies viii make
her debut on the vaudeville stage, ap-
pesring in a very clever surprise act
and the indications seem to be that
her vaudeville venture will riyei her
screen work in point Of popularity
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
MAIL NOW WILL Be Sent
BY U-BOAT. BERLIN SAYS

AMSTERDAM, via London, Dec. %.
The new service from Berlin today
contains a statement that ordinary
mail 10 the United States can shorty
be forwarded by commercial sub
marines.
Mail of other neutral countr es can
also be sent, the statement says, by
this route.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
CAPTAIN ]. A. ELLISON
home FOR CHRISTMAS

Captain J. Austin Ellison, COM
mander Of Company c. Organized
Militia of Delaware. who has been al
Deming with his company snce the
Delaware troops we're called out last
spring, is home for the holidays. Cap
tain Ellison arrived at his home, No.
SOB Van Buren, street. at > clock this
morning after a four days trip from
Deming. CAPITA Ellison will remain
at some until about the middle OF JAM
uary. when he will reioin his com
pany.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
COURT AWAITS ARLINGTON.

Although the case OF Harry II. Arm
ington, OF Philadelphia. charged with
disappearing a Federal officer. was
set for a hearing in the United States
District Court today. the charge was
not heard. II was said that the case
had been settled in Philadelphia. but
the details OF any settlement wer I'M
known here.
United States District Attorney Cur
lev said he knew nothing OF the case.
but expected those interested to ap-
pear before the court today and ex-
plain Just what had been done.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
FRANK TURNER IMPROVES.

Frank Turner, oomptrolle- OF the
DUPONT Company, who has been criti-
cslly IN with bloodpoisoniug that de-
veloped from a scratch on his hand,
was greatly improved today and mis-
recovery is expected soon
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
DEAD ALONG RAIL.

The body Of a white man was found
on the tracks OF the Pennsylvania Rail
road. near Blueboll, yesterday morning
Il is evident that be- had been struck BY
6 train An Identification card. bearing
tho name henry Dooiey. No l05l0
DUPONT Powder Company, Carney Point
las found or he body
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
GUESTS AT NEW ENGLAND
SOCIETYS BANQUET.

Governor Miller and Colonel John
j. Saiterthwait were among the
guests at the New England Society Of
Pennsylvania banquet at the Bellevue
Strstford, Philadelphia, last night.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
RUSSIANS FORCE BACK
Germans AT RIMNIE Ter
By The Uuited Press.

bN 7 1T . NNIUU T IN''f
PETROCRAD. Dec. %. - Russian
forces have pressed back German in
vade-s in Rumania northwest west
ana southwest OF Kimnikser. today g
official statement declared. Lively
battles were reported around adj
vanced posts in the region of Rglio-
vitcheni. Vadul and SOresoi.
"In the region OF Balatchenul. in
the Carpathians. one Of our companies
penetrated 70 Rochisru and damaged
four horse artillery guns and bayo-
netted sleeping squadron which they
surprised" the statement said.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
mELn On LARCENY cHARGE.

Anthony Coccia was held IN city
Court this morning under $500 bail on
charge OF larceny OF a suit Of under
clothes and razor from Edwin
Greenfield.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
new YORK AVIATOR
KILLED IN BRITAIN

LONDON, Dec. 23.-H. r. Deigh.on
Simpson, son Of Henry w. Simpson, of
New York, was accidentally killed while
flying in England on December 10.
He was a lieutenant in the British
flying corps.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
BRITISH SHIP I'M PORT.

The steamship City Of leeds arrivcd
at the whsr7cs Of thc General Chemical
Company, at Clsymont. TODAY. with a
cargo Of ore The vessel Is the second
British ship 20 arrive here with a cargo
Of ore within the past month
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
CITY Ram CLEARINGs.

Clearlngs Of the local banks for the
week ending today were Sf,57S.6lf IS
as compared with Szs51.IS6.65 for the
corresponding week Of last year,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
rAKr MARRIAGr LICRNSE.

Barry A Brown. clerk of the peace.
issued q MARI age license today TO
Miss Edna Warren and Erby Davis OF
Rnsc HiII
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
FRIuNDsHIP i4I YEARS 0LD.

The Friendship Fire Company was
l41 years old Yesterday, out there was
no special observance Of the anniN er-
taxT.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
MY WORDl

We think it's awfully silly TO bang
up a sflg Of misletoe during the
holiday. and likewise utterly un-
necessary.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
r0 REM0Yr LAM LRRARY.

Il Is expected that the Law Library
will he removed from the old court
house 20 tho new County Building
next week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
PLAYHOUSE ATTRACTIONS.

Attractions hooked for the near futme
at The Playhouse include.
December 2S. Albert Spalding. violiI-
ist and Loretta Del Vale, coloratuIa
soprano.
Deccmber % and so Hcwe's Pio;nre'
January D. 2 and 3. FRITZ schef ai1
Jelr De Angels in Husbands Guaran-
teed"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
AMT NATURE
WONDERFUL
HEALTH H.UNCH.

Don't stalS an argument with a
barber when be 8 shaw ing you. He
wins the arF"Dent even II you are
right.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
MODERN NURSERY RHYME.

Little Jack Homer sat In corner,
Eat ng a Christmas pie;
lie put in his thumb and pulled out
a pure food label.
BE optimistic in all things. When
a dish is broken don't get peeved. Just
say kind Of sweet like Well there's
one less 10 wash.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23

10 you need clerks OF counter
hands The best sind are prompt to
answer Want Ads
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23

BERNHARDT
at The Playhouse Christmas Night
Olga, famous dancer beads a COM
pany which will give a ballet that is
said TO be a real classic This young
woman comes heraldod as one 81 the
most artistic dancers in the country
Noah and Phillips, a singing duo. will
be heard in the latest popular songs OF
the day. Mabel Johnston. o ventrilo-
quist, has a wonderfully clever act. ne
ing an artist Of unusual ability. Sea-
bury and Price. cartoOnists, are sure
20 make n hit. as they are exports, and
also appreciate the fact that comedy
work counts. Louis Stone. q novelty
dancer, Is exceptionally good. James
Glldey and his company Of pretty
girls will give THE Man Hunter a
very funny comedy. iellar Mack and
Emma Earle will appear in a song and
dance revue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-03

FOR RENT-One, two or three newly
furnished housekeeping rooms, right
parties only. 1410 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-03

FOR SALE-One of the most desirable
residence lots, located on the bluff,
corner Twenty street and
Sixteenth avenue sewer, water,
walks, shade, 52-foot front; phone
r. l. 4, or inquire 1929 Fourteenth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-03
Legal.
Notice of PubiieatiOn-Ch ancery.

Notice of PublieatiOn-Chance
State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty, City of Moline, SIS.
In the City Court of the City of Mo-
line. To the September A. d. 1916
term thereof.
Mary r. Mcintyre, complainant, VS..
George H. Mcintyre, defendant. In
chancery.
Affidavit of non-residence of George
Fl. Mcintyre. the above defendant, hav-
ing been fled in the clerks office OF
the city court of the city of Moline in
said county and state aforesaid, notice
is therefore hereby given TO the SAID
nonresident defendant-that the com
plainant flied her bill of complaint il
said court, on the chancery side there
of, on the 2lst day of June, 1916, anG
that thereupon a summons issued toui
of said court, wherein said suit is now
pending, returnable on the second
Monday in the month Of September
next, as is by law required Now. un-
less you, the said nonresident defend.
ant above named, George VI. Mcintyre
shall personally be and appear before
said city court, on the first day of the
next term thereof to be holden in the
city court room in the municipal build
ing in said city of Moline, in said Rock
Island county, and state aforesaid, on
the second Monday in September next.
and plead answer or demur to the
said cOmplainants bill of complaint,
the same and the matters and things
therein charged and stated will be TAX
en- as confessed, and a decree entered
against you according to the prayer OF
said bin
Dated at Moline, Illinois, this 2lst
day OF June, A. -. 1916.
GEORGE A. SCHRADgR. Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-03
Fxecnfor,s Notice.

Estate of Paul Thiesen, deceased.
The undersigned having been APP
pointed executor OF the last will and
testament of Paul Thiesen. late OF tho
county OF Rock Island, state OF Illi-
nois, deceased. hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the Hon.
Benjamin Bell. judge of the probate
court of Rock Island county, at the
probate court room, in the city OF
Rock Island at the August term, on
the first Monday in August next. at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re.
quested To attend for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested TO make immediate pay
ment TO the undersigned.
Dated 9Th day or June A. u. 1915.
FRED w. THIESEN.
Executo-.
wITTER G. WALKER Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-03
Legal.
Executors Notice.

Executors Notice.
Estate OF Arthur q. BarDou, de-
ceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of Arthur G. Barbou, late Of
the county OF Rock Island. state Of Illi-
nois, deceased, hereby gives notice that
she will appear before the Hon. Benja-
min Bell Judge OF the probate court OF
Rock Island county, at the probate
court room. in the city OF Rock Island,
at the August term. on the FIRST Mon
day in August next, at which time all
persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested 20 at
tend for the purpose OF having the same
adjusted
All persons indebted TO said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned
Dated 14th day of June, A. D., 1916.
LUCIE BARBOU,
Connolly & Connolly Executrix.
Attorneys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-03

Estate. of James +. LaTl1in, deceased.
The undersigned having been ap.
pointed eXecutriX of the last will and
testament of James L. Larkin, late Of
the county of Rock Island, state OF
Illinois, deceased hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the Hon.
Benjamin Bell, Judge OF the probate
court of Rock Island county, at the
probate court room, in the city of Rock
Island, at the September term, on the
first Monday in September next, at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are. notified and re-
quested 10 attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted TO said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
Dated 10th day OF June, A. D., 1916.
CLARA /. LARkIN,
Executrix
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-03

FOR SALE-Modern five room house;
built last year, level lots. To move
this property at once priced at
$3.50. On easy terms. L. l.. Hance,
Safety Bldg. Phones 1868 -3576-K.