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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
Law Library TO Be IN
new JOINT BUILDING

The removal Of all books from the
library Of the old Court House was
authorized at a meeting Of the Law
Library Association yesterday after
noon. The work will be done under
the supervision of Charles w. Bush,
secretary and treasurer. The old
bookcases will be moved to the new
building to hold the books temporar-
lily, pending the arrival of new steel
filing cases, which have been ordered
and are expected TO arrive and be in
stalled by the middle Of next month.
The books will be taken to the new
library in the new public building
next week in order to be ready as soon
as county court begins sessions.
Officers were elected as follows:
Franklin Brockson, president, to
succeed Thomas Davis, who declined
to serve another term; David j. Rein
hardt. vice-president, and Charles W.
Bush, secretary and treasurer.
At the meeting of the New Castle
Bar Association in the new court
room, No. ?, yesterday afternoon, all
officers were re-electedN as follows
William r. Kurtz, president; David J
Reinhardt, vice-president, and Armon
ID. Chaytor, Jr., secretary and treas
urer The president was authorized "a
appoint a committee OF three mem
bers to take up the matter OF ban
quet in the near future.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
FAMOUS APPLE TODDY
FOR new YEARS TOASTS

A famous brand of apple toddy. the
recipe of which belonged to Governor
John M. Moorehead, of North Caro-
lima, 1S41-1S45, will make its annual
appearance here tomorrow night when
General James NJ. Wilson will enter
tain about eighty of his friends at his
home, No. 1901 Rodney street. The
drinking Of toasts to one another in
this noted beverage is an event of
many years standing. Military and
political friends of the general will
gather about the board. The guests
will include General Tasker Fl. Bliss,
of the War Department, Washington;
General Cecil, Lieutenant Colonel
Flagler, Captain Glasgow, Colonel
Montgomery, Major William Phillips
of Washington; Captain Wilhelm OF
Swarthmore; Colonel Samuel Reber OF
Washington and Governor Charles r.
Miller.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
DUPONT FABRIEOID CO.
men ENJOY BANQUET

The dupont Fabrikoid Company con-
vention, which began in Newburgh, n.
Y, on Wednesday. December 81, came
to a close in the green room OF the
Hotel dupont here last night. when
the annual dinner was given. The din
ner was attended by 265 guests.
Those present included the officials
OF the f. l. DUPONT de Nemours Com
pany, the Fabrikoid Company. the
Arlington Company and other subsi-
diary companies of the DUPONT con-
Germ. Altogether there were 60 Fab
rikoid statesmen present. It was the
first time that the convention has been
held in this city. and everyone ex-
pressed their satisfaction with the
hospitality and entertainment which
they have received in this city.
Among the speakers were: r. r. NJ
Carpenter, president OF the dupont
Fabrikoid Company; J. p. Laffey
Lammot DUPONT, Major Sylvester, Dr.
c. L. Reese, George H. Kerr George
Frank Lord, II. f. Brown, II. j. Haon
superintendent of the Fabrikoid plant
at Newburgh. and F. Kniffen.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
TWENTY THREE COLORED
MEN ARRESTED IN RAID

Twenty-three colored men were ar
rested this afternoon in a raid on a
morocco shop, charged with playing
crap. To convey the prisoners to the
police station It took three runs Of the
patron. and some Of the men were
walked TO the station.
The gambling is alleged to have
taken place in a morocco shop in Will
son street, between Twelfth and Thir-
teenth streets. Hearing of the crap
shooting Detective Hahn and a squad
Of policemen, with Sergeant Of De-
tectives Green and a squad, descended
upon the place and found three games
in progress. The twenty-three men
we're arrested and eight others taken
into custody as witnesses.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
Dependents OF SOLDIERS
Get Government AID

Parents or wives Of Delaware mil
itiamen on the border who are entitled
to financial aid from the War De-
partment, have been receiving checks
the past week or two. Every militia
man on the border was given blank
to I'LL out setting forth those depen-
dent on his earnings. The War De
partment decided on those entitled to
receive financial aid from the govern
ment and forwarded checks direct to
dependents.
Adjutant General Wickersham today
said the matter did not come through
his office, but vas arranged through
co operation Of the War Department
and officers on the border.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
LEVY COURT REORGANIZATION.

The final srssion Of the levy Court
for the year 1916 was held yesterday af
ternoon Adjournment was taken until
Tuesday morning at IL O'Clock. when
the court will assemble with its new
members for organization. During the
morning session several resolutions call
ing for the reimbursement of balances ia
meet accruing bills were adopted.
Before adjournment was taken Chair
man Hollingsworth was presented with
the gavel he has used during his term
as chairman OF the court. Commissioner
Groves made the presentation speech
and Mr.. Hollingsworth responded. There
Is considerable uncertainty a. TO who
the now chairman viii be. II i eX
pected that Frank L. Speakman win b
retained az attorney for The court.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
RUSSELL IN STRANGE CIV.

Declaring he came from California,
Washington county. Pa. and that he
wished TO get back there, Charles c.
Russell arraigned in City Court this
morning on a charge Of being drunk,
pleaded he had intended TO take only
a drink or two and had taken one TOO
many.
"You have 10 behave yourself when
you come 20 wilmington" said Judge
Churchman. and fined Russell 81 and
cOsfs
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
PARTY ron MISS STEWART.

Mrs. stewart, OF No, 90 Madison
street gave a party In honor Of her
daughter, Marguerite. last Thursday
evening. An enjoyable evening was
spent IN playing games and music
after which refreshments were served.
Those present we're the Misses Ger
trude Hagemann, Beatrice Diagoness
Marguerite Stewart, Margaret Parvis
Ralph walker. Arthur Diagoness, VII
liam Searles and Floyd Milligan.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
THRIFT EXHIBIT AT Y. NJ. c. A,

In connection with the New Years
reception to be held at the Young
Mems Christian Association building,
a thrift exhibit will be held in the
lecture room on the second floor Of
the building.
The exhibit will consist Of a series
of large autographed posters, each
teaching in a striking way some les
son OF thrift. These posters have
been used in many cities all over
the country and have aroused much
comment wherever they have been
seen and have been productive 0f
large results.
There will also be a large number
OF direct and pointed thrift talks in
pamphlet form which may be taken
away for more careful reading and
thought.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
aDAUGHTER OF THE GODS

There will be shown at The Play
house the week Of January 8, with
matinees except Monday, the screen
masterpiece which has taken New
York. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh by
storm. William Fox's picture beauti-
full. "A Daughter of the Gods" so far
surpasses any feature of any descrip-
ton that has been before the public
that it marks an art and beauty epoch
in the progress OF the cinema. Annette
Kellermann. who created the star
role has no misnomer in "A Daugh-
ter Of the Gods" for she is called lit
orally THE American ADhrodite."
She is said by critics TO be the most
admirably developed and perfectly
proport:oned woman in the world
This picture of her will linger long
in the memory, it is claimed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30

rick management. In addition to
Mile Dazzle, there are FIVE other clever
dancers. all of whom are skilled in the
art The act will be put on in Eve
scenes. The costumes are magnifi-
cent. This bill is extraordinary in
character all the way through, includ-
ing the following acts: Dave Roth,
a lively comedian, in an act largely
his own creation: the Five Immi-
grants. who will give an operate nov
ely; Gertrude Barnes, the "Oh JOY"
girl; Stephans and Brunell. in songs
and chatter: Marinetta and Sylves-
ter, in Bumps" a lively comedy
sketch; the Mabel Fonda Trio OF
iugglers; Charles Gibson and Texas
Guinan. in 'Honk Honk," an automo-
bile comedy, and the Selig-Tribune
4 Weekly.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
WILLIAM MAGE pEAp.

William Magee. aged 50 years, died
at the Delaware Hospital on Thurs
dsy OF pneumonia. Mr.. Magee was a
native of England and had lived here
al the home OF Andrew Kelleher, No.
1928 Market street. The remains were
shipped to the home Of Mrs. John
Green, a sister living in Chester, this
afternoon and the funeral VIII take
place from there on next Tuesday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
ALLIES OUTLINE Peace
TERMS IN JOINT Note
lContlnued on &c sevenl

(COntinueu on rage 0eNen.J
by neutrals Is making him doubly
anxious to keep up peace work.
The action OF Spain in vigorously
protesting to Germany against sub
marine activities, is regarded as in
spired by knowledge of this govern
ments purpose should all hope Of
peace evaporate SPANS action is
held here TO have been taken in the
not Germany will concede the objects
for which the Allies arc fighting or
will prefer to continue to resist until
her resistance is broken. IL follows
also that any suggestion made on the
part OF neutrals that a compromise
hope that It will impress upon Ger
many that other neutrals are behind
President Wilson's peace suggestions.
AS outlined to the United Press by a
leading government official. the sit
uation has simmered down TO the
point. where peace negotiations must
continue or this country will be
forced, if it is to be consistent in its
policy toward Germany, to break
with the Teuton Allies.
Neither the President nor the coun-
try wants war, the official said, and
war, the President has been told,
would result If this country should
sever diplomatic relations with Ger
many.
The one instrument left 70 the
/ President TO avert this, officials con-
tended, is to bring about an end TO
the hostilites. The outlook for inn
mediate success OF this undertaking
is admitted to be somewhat dubious.
But absolute confidence is held that
two or three months will sec the
breaking of the dawn"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
NEW WILSON LINE
FARE eCHEDULE

Beginning with Monday the winter
schedule of the Wilson Line viii so
into effect with an increase In rates
for passengers. as follows: To Phila-
delphia-adults. % cents one way. 20
cents round trip; half fare rs cents.
one way. round trip 20 cents. To cbes-
ter-Adults, 40 cents, one way; round
trip 25 cents; half fare 10 cents one
way: round trip, 10 cents Round trip
tickets will be good for thirty days.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
NEW YEARS At CITY CLUE.

with eleven acts on the vaudeville
program. the committee having charge
of the New Year entertainment OF the
City Club has announced that the pro-
gram will begin at 7.3o o'clock Mon
day night. The vaudeville will be fol-
lowed by dancing and a dinner VIII
be served during the evening.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
MSS TOWNSEND 10 SPEAK.

Miss Grace Townsend, of Syracuse, y.
Y. formerly of this city, will address a
meeting TO be held this evening at the
home Of DR.. Josephine NJ. r. Delacour
No 7O6 West street. Her subject will
be .'Womcn. Past, Present and Future
Miss Townsend was at one time an in
.trnctor At the Misses Hebb's school
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
x.eAY FoR HOSPITAL.

The board Of managers OF the Pen
insula General Hospital at Salisbury,
Md, has decided to install an X-ray
plant at the hospital and DR.. d. b.
Potter Of the hospital is in Phllsdel-
phia taking up the study Of the H-Ray
operation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
GREAT ACT AT THE GARRICK.

The gigantic scenic production,
1.-THE Garden Of Punchinello," featur-
ing Mile. Dazzle, the famous dancer.
will be a feature of the New Years
week bill at the Garrick Theatre. This
is one of the most elaborate offerings
on the stage and the most expensive
dancing act ever engaged by the Gar
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
RIRE DAMAGES BAKERY.

An oyerheated stove In the kitchen
at the bakery Of the late Jacob Kuopp.
No. li2 King street shortly after y
o'clock this morning caused consider
able excitement In that nelghborhood
and about 500 damage The FIRE was
discovered by Patrolman MCCLELLAN.
who sent in an alarm from Box No.
"a
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
DIR. STEELE IN
CRITICAL CONDITION.

The condition of DR.. Stanley Steele.
who is at Physicians and Surgeons
Hospital, suffering from pneumonia,
was reported very critical this after
noon
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
POLICE HAVE BABY SHOES.

The police have a pair Of baby's
shoes which were found at Sixth and
Market streets last night by a small
boy. The owner may obtain the shoes
al the police station on proving prop
erty.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
Attractions at the Theatres
PLAYHOUSE ATTRACTIONS.

Attractions booked at The Play
house include the following:
January 6. matinee and night, Henry
Savage's new play. Have a Heart"
with high-class cast.
January %, Mischa Gilman. violinist.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.--The Dan
ish note IN support Of President Will
sons peace note. similar to the Nor
wegian note made public yesterday,
was received here today
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
"Gure Your
Rupture Like
ICured Mime
Old Sea Captain Cured His Own
Rupture After Doctors Said
"Operate OF Death"
Hi0 remedy and BOOK sent Free.

CAPTAIN Ceilings sailed the seas for
many years; then he sustained a bad
double rupture that soon forced him 10
bedridden for years. Iic tried doctor
after doctor and truss after truss. NO
rcsultsl Finally. no was assured that
he must either submit TO a dangerous
ana abhorrent operation or die He did
neitherl He cured himself instead.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-30
NATIONAL THEATRE.

Nine. Petrova, Metro star, VIII play
in "The Scarlet Woman" tonight as an
added attraction. An Indian war
drama will be shown and on New
Years day and night STORY OF
Elaine"
The Cordova daily times., 1916-11-15

movements of neutral countries if it shall be determined that neutral coun- tries also will participate in the gen eral peace conference. Thus, repre- sentative wage earners would be seated with other representatives of the ma tions in general conferences connected wit hthe formulation of peace terms. with the formulation of peace terms. wage earners would be presented and considered by the general official body"
 In discussing Pan-American labor relations the report details confer ences in Washington last summer be- tween President Gompers and other officers of the American Federation and representatives of organized la bor in Mexico when the relations be tween the two countries were most critical" The report suggests that a Pan-American Federation "is not only possible, but necessary"
 When conditions had arisen that seemed to make war between the United States and Mexico inevitable" <" continues the report. the understand ing between the labor movements of the United States and Mexico took on more definite form and was again in strumental fin throwing light upon the influences and the agents that were trying to create war sentiment and the seeming necessity for intervention in the affairs of Mexico, and was able to help bring about an adjustment of misunderstanding without resorting to war"
 The report details the conferences and tells of the ultimatum sent to Gen erai Carranga by the United States. demanding immediate release of Am erican soldiers captured at Carrizal
 Tt was at this time, the report goes on, that a request was made to Pre- sident Gompers that he make a per sonal appeal to General Carranza to release the United States soldiers" The telegram asking release "in the name of common justice and humanity and better understanding between the two countries" and to avoid the horrors of war" was recited, and the report goes on to say that that same evening extra papers announced Gen eral Carranza had issued an order re- leasing the American soldiers"
 The conferences. the report says, led to an understanding which made more general the feeling that the people of Mexico knew what they wanted, understood their peculiar pro blems and had a right to work out their own salvation in accord with their own ideals"
The Cordova daily times., 1916-11-15
RECEIVES MANY HONORS.

SEOUL, Korea, Nov. 15. - George W. Guthrie the American ambassa- dor to Japan, rece ed many honors from Japanese officials on his way through Korea to China, where he will make tour. At Fusan. his steamer Was met by a large party Of officials and civilians.
 At Seoul Istburo Yamaeata. direc. tor Of general administration of Korea. representing Marshal Count Terauchi. who was in Tokio, gave a luncheon in hoQor Of Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie. In the afternoon a reception for Ameri. can residents was held at the Amerf- can consulate, and in the evening Consul General Ranstord $. Miller gave a dinner. inviting prominent Jap anese
The Cordova daily times., 1916-11-15
PROGERES ON
 US. RAILROAD

SEWARD, Nov. 15. - William C. Edes, chairman of the Alaskan enei- neerine commission, who recently re- turned from Anchorage. reports excel lent prog.oss on the construction of the government railroad
 FtfSnHe miles of track have been laid from Anchorage With the 7t miles of the old Alaska Northern rail. way that are now in operation to Kern creek. there have been completed f30 miles Of the 47e that will connect Sew ard and Fairbanks. The track so far laid from Anchorage consists of six miles south to Seward. thirty-eight miles of main line northward to Fair banks, and fifteen miles on the Mata- nuska branch into the Matanuska coal fields.
 The right of way has been cleared from Potter creek. on Turnagain Arm. to Kings river, in the Matanuska coal field, distance of seyenty-seven miles. and on the main line from Ma tanuska to the Little Susitna river. Rail will be laid this fall as far as Kings river, on the Matanuska branch. a distance of sixty-two miles from An chorage, and to Wassila on the main line, approximately fifteen miles from Matanuska, On the main line in the Susitna valley between Montana creek and Indian river, a distance of fifty five mGes, the right of way is 70 per cent cleared and a number of grading contracts have been let Grading of the right Of way Will proceed in this section from Talkeetna to Willow creek. and north to Broad Pass. Al Willow creek it will connect with the work under the Matanuska district, and at Broad Pass with the work from the Nenana division.
 Rail NH be laid in the near future as far as Potter creek, which is fir teen miles southeast of Anchorage on Turnagain Arm, and from which point the rock work on Turnagain Arm will be attacked during the winter.
 For the week ending September 9th s.56s men were employed on the An
The Cordova daily times., 1916-11-15
GEN. CHANG HSUN \ POWERFU
 LEADER

PEKING, Nov. 15. - General Chang Hsun. the powerful leader who called the military conference at Hsuchowfu for the purpose of devising means for preventing the parliament from de priying the military of it's power, is now prominently mentioned as can. didate for the yice-presidency. Presi. dent Ii Yuan Hung is reported to be favorable to the election of General Chang Hsun to the vice-presidencY by parliament
 Many newspapers are antagonistic to the elevation of General Chang Hsun. and say that his military con ference at Hsuchowfu was nothing but seditious movement, and its pro m0ters should be punished General Chang Hsun would probably not re lease his position as military goyer nor of Anhui province, were he elected viee-president. as the yice-presidency is regarded as q sinecure which car ries with it high honors but little work. Furthermore. the relinquish- ment of military power would probably mean the political downfall of Gen erai Chang Hsun, who has been a dominant figure in China for many years
The Cordova daily times., 1916-11-15

chorage division, which includes com mission employees. station men and laborers
 The population of Anchorage, which is the main construction base on the railroad. is between 4.000 and 5000. At Matanuska, the Junction of the Ma tanuska branch with the main line. a townsite was recently surveyed by the government and a town is now in course of development There Is also small town at Moose creek. about fifty miles from Anchorage. where the first mine on the railroad is in opera tion. At Nassilla the name of the town where the railroad crosses the knik-Nillow creek wagon road, sev- eral people are gathering. Wassilla will be the distributing point for freight and supplies for the Willow creek mining district The govern ment is taking immediate steps to suE- yey small townsites at these places.
 The railroad north and south from Anchorage passes through and devel- ops large agricultural country. There are now between 500 and 1,000 home steaders along the line of the rail road in this section, and the agrieul- tural land is being rapidly developed. The homesteaders are supplying a con siderable portion Of the foodstuffs for the railroad employees, and other peo- pie in that section of the country. Re gently the Alaskan engineering com mission contracted for 400 tons. or over l3,000 bushels, of potatoes with tha Matanuska farmers. Products are being hauled by the farmers 10 Mata- uuska and shipped over the railroad to Anchorage and other points along the line There is still room for large number of homesteaders in the vinieity of the railroad, and the gov ernment hopes to encourage farmers from the states to come to Alaska and take up homesteads in the territory tributary to the railroad in order to develop the agricultural lands so that the country may some day in the near future be self-supporting.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-11-15
ADVOCATES GOOD ROADS NO|WA| IN
 SESSION

PUEBLO, Colo, Nov. 14. - Good road advocates from all sections of the west were gathered here to par. 'tcipate in the convention of the Ma tional Park Highway Association.
 which was to begin this afternoon. Arrangements for the meeting were completed some time ago and large program of important addresses and papers were prepared.
 The association was organized some time ago for the purpose of advocat ing the construction of tourist high. way to connect the various national parks in the western states. The con struction to be undertaken by the states with the aid of the United States government, the national con gress at it's last session having pro- vided for the expenditure of $85, ,OOO,- poo for good roads in the next ten years, the different states also to spend approximately the same amount.
 The movement for the park to park highway was launched several months ago at an initial meeting in Yellow stone National Park It is understood tAat other meetings are planned for the other states through which the Jroposed highway is to pass.
 When completed the highway will start in Yellowstone National Park. through Wyoming and Colorado, over the Spanish trail highway to the Mese Verde park in southwestern Colorado, then into New Mexico and the Grand Canyon, into southern California and thence northward through the Califor- aia National Parks and back to the starting point in the Yellowstone Ma tiOnal Park.