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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
NILITIANEN ARE NOT
CONTENTED. He SAYS
c. P. Stidham, Just Out OF
Service, Says Troops
Want to Get Home
TELLS OF LONG HIKE
DURING BITTER COLD

9. p. Stidham, OF No 702 Washing
ton street, who was a member of
Company A Of the Delaware Militia,
and who received his discharge from
the service two weeks ago. SAYS there
is much disaatisfaction among the
Delaware troops because they are
kept on the border. They think they
have done their part and should be
returned home" Mr.. Stidham says.
He is a supervisor for the DUPONT
Company, stationed at Hagley Yard.
He says he desires to give a true
statement" Of conditions among the
Delaware militiamen. which he has
set forth in the following:
To the Editor of THE EVENING
JOURNAL:
Sir-There have been statements in
the papers made by officers of the
Delaware Militia who are home on fur
loughs saying that all the boys are
well, happy, satisfied and contented.
4 These statements have been made,
perhaps by officers whose salaries i'm
military life far exceed that of civil
life; who wish TO stay for their own
personal good, and who think nothing
of the men in the ranks who left
their homes and families to answer
the country's call and receive S15 a
month.
/ have just returned from the bor-
der. I served in the ranks of the Del
aware troops for nearly five months at
Deming, n. NJ. and have been asked
by the boys to give true statement as
to the way they feel. I emphatically
deny that they are happy and CON
tented, regardless Of any statement
that has been made by anyone. They
think they have done their part and
should be returned home.
Speaking of comfort, all the tents
are boarded up about three feet and
have stoves in them which make them
as comfortable as possible, but every
one who has slept in a tent when the
temperature is - and 10 degrees
above zero knows II is not comfort
able. The fire soon goes out and, by
order of the commanding officers, the
Continued on Page p
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
AUTOS ARE Wrecked
ON SLIPPERY HILL
AT Least Four Cars Pile Up.
In Trench Along Phila-
delphia Turnpike
GULLY AT SIDE OF
ROAD IS UNCOVERED

AT least four automobiles met dis
aster descending Penny Hill while the
slippery roads were at their worst yes
terday. Skdding to the west side Of
the road, they went into the rocky
gully which runs parallel with the
roadbed and which the Levy Court
has been urged to pipe and cover, and
were so badly wrecked that they had
10 be towed into Wilmington for re-
pairs. One OF the wrecked cars was
an oil tank truck belonging to the
Hearn oil Company.
Penny Hill, never too safe declev-
ity TO descend, was positively danger
Gus yesterday. The roadbed, hard
and smooth was treacherOus with its
coating Of ice and sleet, and the most
careful driving was needed TO avoid
mishaps. Owners of the wrecked cars
say that their misfortune adds an
other argument TO the many already
presented to the Levy Court for the
Immediate remedying of the danger
Gus condition of the road, and which
II is said the Levy Court has ignored.
DR.. b. r. Veasey. who lives at the
top Of the hill today referred TO the
ravine or gully as dangerous
place" He said that in passing up
and down he has seen sixteen or eigh-
teen cars disabled there. Local auto
moblist refer 10 the ravine as a
death trap"
Names of owners OF the wrecked
cars were not learned. One of the
cars was tOwed into the Wilmington
Automobile Company's garage late
yesterday afternoon for repairs. It
belonged 10 a man from down the
State.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
TROOPS
IN ELL PASO At
Gun PLAY AGAIN
Shots Exchanged Between
Mexicans and Kentucky
men Miss Targets
CARRANzA MAY OFFER
COUNTER Peace PROPOSALS
BY WEBB MILLER,
United Press staff Correspondent.


BL PASO, Tex. Dec. 28.-Because
Of conflicting reports of the affair.
an investigation Is under way into
the outpost skirmish early today be-
tween Mexican snipers and a patrol
OF the Third Kentucky National
Guard, during which more than three
hundred shots were fired across the
Rio Grande river by the guardsmen.
after a fusillade OF shots from the
Mexican side.
The entire city and the militia
camps were aroused by the sound OF
heavy firing shortly before / a. m.
Regular army officers in the vicinity
at the time declare they heard no
shots from the Mexican side. while
others and officers OF the guard on
the patrol state that scattered firing
continued several minutes from the
other bank
Captain Clark. commanding Com
pany l. OF the Third Kentucky Regi-
ment, on patrol duty about the Union
Station stated that first shots were fir
ed at patrol under Lieutenant Hale.
The guardsmen dropped to the ground
and opened fire at the spot where they
saw flashes Another detachment ran
up and joined In the volleys, shooting
at the flashes of the Mexicans rifles.
So far as known here have been
no casualties Residents on the
boulevard a mile from the scene 0S
the shooting, reported bullet holes
in their homes.
United States authorities have made
a demand upon the Carranza military
commander at Juarez to ascertain
whether any OF his men We're sta
toned at the point where the shoot
ing occurred or took part in the
sldrmish
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
ALLIES prepare THEIR
ANSWER TO GERMANY

United Press Stan correspondent.

United Press Stan Correspondent.
LONDON, Dec. 2S.-Dispatch OF the
Allies reply TO Germany's peace pro-
posals is imminent. Information to-
day indicated that the phraseology of
the Identical notes. TO be sent by all
the Entente nations had practically
been settled upon. Russia's reply.
couched in the terms agreed upon by
the Allies-is already en- route to
Paris. where it will be handed the
american ambassador, with Frances
note, for transmission to Berlin some
time within the next few days.
From authoritative sources, tbs
(Conunued on Page Two,)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
SPENDS FURLOUGH
IN WILMINGTON

Frederick Henry. member OF the
machine gun company of the Sixth
Pennsylvania Infantry. and who has
been employed by the Automobile
Supply Company OF this city for a
number Of years. has returned from
the Mexican border on a thirty-day
furlough which he is spending in this
city. His regiment has been ON the
border since July -.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
As YEARS A BANKER.

Henry Bush, secretary of the Will
mington Trust Co, entered today upon
his forty-eighth year in the banking
business. At the Second street branch
OF the Wilmington Trust Company. Mr..
Bush is always to be seen during
banking hours. and his cheerful face
is familiar to all patrons of the bank.
Mr.. Bush became affiliated with the
First National Bank on December 2S,
1868, four years after Il was organ
lied. when the bank was located at
Fourth aud Market streets. The bank
was moved TO Fifth and Market streets
in 1878, and about a year ago that
branch was combined with the Second
street branch. About four years ago
the bank merged with the Wilmington
Trust Company.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
BY CARL D. GROAT

United Press Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON. Dec 2S.-That Gen
eral Carranza has not signed the troop
withdrawal protocol, but has instead
submitted contemporaries. was the
growing belief here today. even in
those official circles where earlier
today hope was expressed that the
first chief ultimately would sign the
paper
Men close in touch with the stu
alton said they believed Carranza will
seek another peace conference. This
request was expressed to be submitted
by Chairman Cabrera. of the Mexican
commission. when he sees Secretary
Lane early this afternoon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
ElREMEN USE AuTo rRuck.

The Water Witch Fire Company is
now using a truck belonging TO Alfred
Mcdowell The hose wagon OF the COM
pany broke down some time ago and
the company asked Mr. McDOweli If
he would hire his truck to the com
pany for use as a hose wagon for the
present. Mr.. Mcdowell told the COM
pany to use the truck free Of charge
until such time as the fire truck is re-
paired.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
MecuNE IN PENIrENrIARY.

Deputy United States Marshal
James Cole received telegram from
United States Marshal Martin F. Parry
last evening, stating that he and Dep
uty Marshal Furniss had arrived in
Atlanta, Ca. with Raymond McCme
McCune was recently sentenced to
servo term al Atlanta for using the
mails to defraud.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28

Sleet, rain, fOg-just the kind Of
weather to foster grip and pneumonia
has held this city and vicinity in its
grasp for two days. Melting snow.
dampness and sudden changes are Civ
ing these germs Just the chance they
need to gain a good fOothold and ply
sicians advise precautionary measures
(Continued On Page Seyen)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
10 CLOSE G. AND d. CANAL.

The Delaware and Chesapeake Ca
nal will be closed to navigation for
repairs. beginning Sunday, February
Ia, for ten days.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
STOCK EXCHANGE TO
BE CLOSED SATURDAY.

In order to give the overworked
clerks in the brokerage offices a rest,
the Governors of the New York Stock
Exchange yesterday voted to close the
Exchange all day on Saturday next,
as well as on January j.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
10 cARRY MUNITIONS.

The British steamship Wyncote ar
rived at Deep Water Point yesterday
Afternoon to load with munitions. The
vessel arrived here from New York.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
FOG LIFTS. RIVER
BOATS AGAIN move
Two Day Sleet and Rain
Storm Fills City With
Disease Germs
DOCTORS WARN
AGAINST COLDS

The old fashioned "sleet" is
going out of style this winter be-
fore the newer 'ice storm" and
glaze" Weather Bureau officials
reported in their campaign for
more accurate Technology for
various kinds Of frozen rain.
Sleet is officially described as
asmall glObules Of rain frozen be-
fore striking the earlh. When
rain freezes after falling and
forms a CLASSY coating on the
ground. trees and wires, the con
dition is called glaze and
when this is severe and accom-
panied by wind, il is reported as
an "ice storm
The Weather Bureau hopes TO
eliminate what it considers inn
q proper use OF the word "sleet."
as it caused the substitution of
the term tornado" for 'cyclone"
when n violent storm OF small di-
" ameter is meant.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
Save SO PASSENGERS
FROM THE CHEFDO
Liner VoItaire Captured by
Germans; Maryland Still
Unheard From
REPORT OZAMA SAFE IN
BLOCK ISLAND HARBOR
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
TOXIC. Dec. 2S.-Fifty-six survi-
yors of the passenger and crew of the
steamer Sankaku Maru, which was
wrecked of Chefoo, were landed
safely, according TO a dispatch from
that city received today. The survi-
vors include two American passen-
gers.
A few Chinese passengers escaped
in boats to Dairen before the other
passengers left the vessel.
The fate Of the remainder Of the 400
passengers and crew who we're
aboard the Sankaku when she went
aground is not made clear by the dis
patches. II is feared, however, that
many may have frozen TO death.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
TODAY'S TEMPERATURES.

Al the Evening journal OGce.
500 A. M. Al 1901 p. Me-. Al
1000 A. NJ. 43 1.SO p. NJ. -. AZ
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
By The United Press.

Afa MN AlhANA 4 Atoat
AMSTERDAM, Dec. 2S.-G Germany
and Austria have replied to Switzor-
lands reiteration OF President VIII
sons peace suggestions with practi-
cally the same phrases in which they
acknowledged the American note, dis
patches from Germany said today
In addition. Il was said tho reply de-
clarod that Swiss collaboration in the
securing OF world peace was most
agreeable to the peoples Of the Cen
trail Powers and Bulgaria.
BY The United Press
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2s- Germany's
answer to President wilson's peace
note reached the State Department
today.
The official who announced receipt
OF the reply said nothing confidential
was attached to the answer. There
had been suggestions that Germany
might give her terms secretly IN an
accompanying message 10 Ambassa-
dor Gerard for transmission here.
The State Department cable Office
notified Secretary Lansing OF the re-
ceipt OF the message about 10 O'Clock
and Immediately provided him and
President Wilson with copies.
Secretary Lansing had purposely
avoided study OF the note as con
tanned in press reports, 80 his mind
would be clear on the exact points
made by Germany and not confused
/ by any possible misstatements il
press text. The Official copy con
frmed in all essentials with the pres
version.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
slim AND TIDES.

High water ....2.1S a. NJ. 2.55 p. NJ.
Low water ....9.i0 A. A. 1880 p. NJ.
Reedy Island. high and low water
one hour earlier.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
BY The United Press.

NEW lUNk, Dec. 2S.-That The
Lamport & Holt liner Voltaire, long
overdue at this point from Liverpool.
has been captured by a German sub
marine, armed and turned into a Teu-
tonic raider, was the report publish
ed here today. Twelve days after the
Voltaire left Liverpool, wireless
warnings Of a new Teuton raider on
the high seas were flashed TO Allied
ships by British cruisers Nothing
has been heard Of the Voltaire by the
LampOrt & Holt line Offices since the
vessel left Liverpool
At the company's offices today OH
cials made light of the report that the
Voltaire had been captured but said
no word had yet been received from
the vessel since she left Liverpool.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28
WEATHER

Cloudy and colder tonight
Friday, fair, colder; mod
crate west and northwest
winds.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28

HUSTON, Dec 2S.-COast guard Ofii-
cials received word just before noon
today that the lost Clyde Liner steamer
Ozama, Portland. Me. to New York, is
safe IN Block Island harbor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2S.-The coast
guard cutter Androscoggin Is today on
the way to assist the British schooner
Orleans, Mass, with her rudder miss
ing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-28

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-16
WATER RECEDING
At MARIANA

Mariana, July 15.-An interesting
phenomenon connected with the high
water is that presented by Blue
Springs, five miles east of Mariana.
This spring, which in all normal sea-
sons, sends forth large volume of
water and forms a creek of fifty feet
width at the source, flowing into the
Chipola river, is now overflowed by
the back water from the river six
miles away and from the surface
drainage of the surrounding country
and is swallowing up the:water at an
alarming rate, taking into the boil
logs and floating debris of every
character and sucking them out of
sight. The supposition is that the
weight of the excess water is greater
than the strength of the spring boil,
and that the subteranean cavities of
the limestone geological formation of
the country are taking up the water.
This region suffered little from the
effects of the recent storm.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-16
DEAD TROOPERS To
Be MEMORIALIZED

Arrangements have been completed
for the memorial services to be con-
Quoted Sunday afternoon at Mount
Olive church, memorializing the dead
troopers OF the Tenth United States
Cavaly.y. The most prominent local
negroes will take part in the ceIe-
bratiou, which gives promise Of beirg
one of the largest undertakings ever
attempted. by them in this city. Rev.
J. H. Hall is the speaker who viii
eulogize the dead colored soldiers who
went to their deaths in defense of
their countries.
The assembling of those who will
take part will begin at 1:30 o'clock
this afternoon at Allen Chapel, at
the corner of LaRua and Guillemarde
streets, and a march over an an
nounced route will follow, the pro-
cession finally to halt at Mount Olive
church, for the ceremonies.
Walker W. Thomas, colored, who
has interested himself to no small
degree to make the undertaking the
big success that it deserves, has or
ganized a number of young colored
men into a cadet company, and they
will appear in this afternoons pro-
cession.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-16
FERRY PASS

Ferry Pass, July 15.-Miss Lonnie
Landrum gave a canning party at the
home of R. E. Jones, Friday, July IA.
At eight o'clock, Friday night, the
marriage of Miss Mary Cannon and
Mr.. Gid Batten took place at the
home of the brides parents. Only
the close friends and relatives wit
messed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Batten have many friends who wish
for them every happiness. They will
make their home here.
MIR. Ed Brown ard family of Trent,
we're visitors at Fa1rl Pass, Sa1 =
1sy.
Li,..e Edna J..nes - quite ill this
week.
Ii has been arranged to have the
Sewing Circle meet with Miss Mar
jorie Mclean on Mon,lay afternoon,
at three o'clock. Miss Mclean and
Miss Vera Hendrix who instruct the
lessons are so interested in everyone's
work and so pleasant to all, their
kindness is much appreciated.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-16
PILES CURED AT HOME BY
NEW ABSORPTION METHOD

II you suffer from bleeding, itching,
blind or protruding piles, send me your
address, and I will tell you how to cure
yourself at home by the new absorption
treatment; and will also send some Of
this home treatment free for trial, with
references from your own locality if re-
Quested. Users report immediate relief
and speedy cures. Send no money. but
tell others Of this offer. Write today to
Mrs. NJ. Summers, Box P. South Bend,
Ind. ADV.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-16
NEW BANK BLDG.
FOR GAMPBELLTON

Campbellton, July 15.-G. T. Pick
Ter of the Wade Manufacturing Co.,
Charlotte, n. c., has arrived and be-
gun the erection of the fixtures for
the Central State Bank in their new
building. The fixtures are solid ma
hogany and marble, and would do
credit to real city bank.
The officers and directors of the
Central State Bank are to be congrat-
ulated on their handsome building
and the fixtures they are having in
stalled. When completed this will be
one of the most beautiful little bank
buildings in the county or in West
Florida.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-16
WEST FLORIDA NEWS
CARRIERS NOT
HURT BY STORM

Carriers, Fla, July 15.-The heavy
gale and rain storm that has swept
the rest of the country visited our
neighborhood, but the damage was
comparatively light. E. R. Mckee had
his wharf swept away and his launch
sunk; w. R. Brown lost his wharves
and fish house; Messrs. Keller and
VIM. Scranton lost their wharves and
the fish house on the Gaskine place
was demolished. The fields were
washed and low gardens submerged.
It is reported that the schooner Bear
ritrice, owned by w. T. Hand, is an
entire wreck. She was at the. tar
plant at the time of the storm. Capt.
Routan's schooner, Idell, is high and
dry on the beach between here and
Pensacola. The captain went down,
Tuesday, to see what could be done
to her.
Mr.. Battenfield's new wharf was
slightly damaged.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. N Hartgrove and
w. N, Jr., spent Sunday afternoon
at Mr.. R. A. Battenfields. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Colwell
and son and Mrs. Ly1neville, were
Camp Walton callers, Tuesday.
The Gamers school will open July
II, next Monday.
Mr.. Martin Sullivan and family
cameup from Pensacola, Monday, to
their summer home.
Mrs. w. N. Hartgrove called on
Mrs. E. R. Mckee, Tuesday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-16
SCHOONER LOST
CREW IS SAVED

Panama City, July 15.-The Aneri-
can schooner, Sadie C. Sumner, Cap
tain Hoskins, sailed from St. An
drews Bay, Sunday, July 2, loaded
with $4,000 feet of lumber for San
Juan, Porto Rico, and lost the deck
load, aft cabin and spars about 80
miles off Cape San Bias in heavy east
southeast winds; it drifted to 30:18
N latitude and 86:O8 "a longitude
and was beached about 10 miles west
of Phillips Inlet at Gordon Beach.
Captain Hoskins and crew came into
Panama City, litter having walked to
West Bay.
Cptain O: R. Farreu with crew OF
the schooner Bradford c. French,
which was lost sixty miles of South
Pass, La, on July 5, expects to leave
for Mobile soon, to go to their home
port.
A crew of men are expe ted to
leave here tomorrow to work on the
l.. & N, repairing the bridges and
trestles that have been damaged by
the recent storm.
The first train since last T lursday
reached Panama City last Tuesday
night about two o'clock, with a car
load of mail for this point and points
along the bay.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-16
FURNISHING ICE
TOM0BILESMACKS

In the arrival here about midnight
of Friday of the Mobile smack Vir-
ginia Lyons, the first of a number Of
fishing vessels from that port was
reported. The Lyons, the property
of a fishing firm in Mobile, came to
Pensacola to receive a supply of ice.
This was furnished, and the smack
was ready for sea yesterday after
noon.
Another smack, the Amelia Gloria,
is expected today to ice and go to
the snapper banks,
It was reported that the city OF
Mobiles ice plants were not destroyed
but there is a difficulty, it is said, in
obtaining supplies for the smack
hence their arrival here. They also
procured supplies of groceries for the
trip to the snapper banks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-16

done. l was also very gloomy and dis
couaged. One can imagine the serious
ness of ray case in my losing weight from
l76 to llS pounds. / was also suffering
from woman|s weakness. I took half
dozen bottles of the 'Favorite Prescrip-
ton continuously, with the Pleasant
Pellets for constipation, with most ex-
cellent benefit. After my health began
to improve gradually regained my
weight until came up to my former
weight of 176 pounds. ] gratefully tes-
thy to the virtues of Favorite Prescrip-
ton for womea, and Pleasant Pellets
for liver and bowel troubles. "-MRs. I. NJ.
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The use Of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
seription makes women happy by making
them healthy. There are no more crying
spells. Favorite Prescription cures in
fammation and female weakness. It
makes weak women strong, sick women
well.
Like an open book, our faces ten the
tale of health OF disease Hollow cheeks
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ease some place in the body. It may be
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-16
RAISING ANOTHER
SUNKEN SMACK

Another smack, sunk in the last
hurricane, will be raised today or to-
morrow, and it is expected it VIII be
in good shape. The smack is the
Angelina, sunk on the west side of
Palafox wharf, and much progress
was made yesterday in the prelimi-
nary work.
Considerable interest was yester-
day manifested in the fact that the
Osceola, of the Warren Company's
feet, had been raised from the mud
dy bed on the bottom Of the harbor
It has not yet been definitely ascer-
tanned just what caused the staunct
vessel to go down.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-16

ScrIptloE corrected
In every way, was
Of q very peculiar
nature. In the first
place, | was lacking
In blood and this
deprived my body
.of nourishment and
left me In a very
'tir ed, depressed
state, TO such an
extent that / was
worn out an6 had
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