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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16

Dame Fashion stands by the Presi-
dent.
With the rookie suits she pro-
claims her patriotism and reminds
her recruits their country may
need their services.
Moreover. in tho rookie suit,
fashion provides very seryiceable
costume for rain or shine and one
having cleanable qualities which
makes it adaptable 70 many Purposes.
The rookie" is a trim street suit
OF khaki color serge. Il has just
been exhibited at the Chicago gar
ment, manufacturers spring style re-
view.
Already orders have come in from
business girls who like its smart and
practical cut as we'll as from girls
OF leisure who drive their own autos.
Il is considered especially correct for
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16
GERMANS AGAIN GAIN.

DN TIC NHIIVU II'oNs
on n width Of 1900 meters and Il depth
of half a mile we're stormed and taken
by German forces around Hill ls5, Cham
paguc district, the official statement
said today.
German forces took s37 prisoners and
90 machine guns.
sour losses were slight" it was
stated. "The French made fruitless
counter attacks
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16
UIrRT FAILING FROM CAR.

In getting off Darby car at the
Marsh Road on Sunday, Mrs. ]. II.
Weldin. Jr.. fell to the ground with
such force that she was rendered UNI
conscious. As soon as she sufficiently
recovered she was removed to her
home and attended by DR.. B. r.
Veasey Besides numerous bruises
she received a sprained ankle. She
claims the car started as she was
alfehting
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16
NON.sUPPORT CASE.

Judge Herbert J.. Rice, sitting in
the Court Of General Sessions today,
set Monday, March 8. for a rehearing
in the case OF Harry Turford who
was ordered by the court some time
ago TO pay $3.50 a week towards the
support OF two minor children. An
effort is being made to have the
amount increased to 50 a week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16

OF age will be allowed TO enter the
United States who is illiterate-that
is, who cannot read n certain num-
Der OF words and sentences, either in
English or HIS own native language
The President said that such a test
was no test at all OF an immigrants
character and that It would keep out
many foreigners who for one reason
or another had been prevented from
getting an education in their own
countries. who had hoped to come
10 the United States so that they
and their children might secure edu
cations"
"But most or the Congressman ap
prove OF the bill and the literacy test
don't they?' asked Jimmy.
Eyes a big majority OF the Cor
! gressmon are I'm favor OF the bill an
that is shown by the fact that IL wa
passed by a big majority Of votes /
both the House and the Senate. ]
the former 30S Representatives vote
for the bin and only 81 voted agains
it. and in the Senate "a voted 70
| the bin and only z voted against II
! Tho Congressman and others whit
have favored the immigration Bill
say that the liieracy test will no
be so difficult 10 pass that Il Will moi
bar any immigrants but those VINO
n allowed 10 enter the country. would
do the United states more harm than
good. Then. too. there are a mum
Der Of exceptions TO the litoracy
test. For example. immigrants who
cannot pass the test but who can
prove that they have been prosecuted
for their religious beliefs in the for
eign countries where they have been
living. will be admitted
What's the general purpose Of the
immigration bill?" asked Helen.
ITO prevent undesirable person,
from entering the United States
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16
EREpERlcA MAN Jailed.

Albert Jester, n young man who said
he belonged in Frederick, was arrest
ed by Patrolman Abrams early this
morning in the doorway of the Doug
las Shoe Company, and given ten days
IN the workhouse, by Judge Church
man in the City Court. Jester said
he had been unable 10 secure work or
a boarding house.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16
RnM COSTS HIM 81.

william Pratt. colored. was ar
raigned in City Court today on a
charge OF disorderly conduct in ere
ating a disturbance at an apartment
house in Chippey street. between
Eleventh and Twelfth streets. last
Thursday evening. He was fined 81
and costs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16
PERSnNAI..

Ralph Saltzman, secretary 20 Mayor
Price Is spending vacation with
relatives in Ohio.
John p. Niclds. formerly United
states district attorney. who has been
spendine some time in California. Is
expected home next week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16
SANTIAGO QUIET.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 16.-Quiet was
reported today at Santiago. Cuba,
scene OF rebel activities, in a wire
less 10 the Navy Department from a
United States gunboat in the harbor
there. NV
Santiago harbor has not been mined
by revolutionists. as reported in press
dispatches, according to department
adviccs
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16
FRTpERICK YnI OLE HALITAX.

By The United Press.
HALIFAX, Feb. 16-The liner
Frederick VIII bearing Count Won
Bernstorff dismissed German Ambas-
sador. and his party from the United
states. was reported sighted off Hall
fax harbOr.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16
SPEARS on sALEsMANsHIP.

c. M. Vessels, president of the
Philadelphia craftsmanship Club. ad-
dressed the advertising and salesman
ship class and their guests at the Y.
NJ. c. A. last night. on the subject,
THE Salesman's Market
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16
Attractions at the Theatres

shown at the Savoy Theatre today and
tomorrow. Henry Hull and Muriel Os-
triche are also featured in the cast
OF his production and the other play
ers in the company are all actors Of
great ability. Scenically, "A Square
Deal" presents a number Of views that
will greatly please everyone who sees
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16
an rop RIND SOLDIERS.

For the purpose OF helping d. o''r :,
soidjers -French-Bei
Permanent Blind ReiieL va ,,,onnce-
has been established am s.e q. nea, fu-
ment is made that WITHIN NM M he FOR forrned
tnre a local chapter VII sau % Great
here wilmington has noi'. s,ncs this
dsai toward extending relle .er ss.of thaS
" W. ,,t s to do still more Is OIL nu0H
s-+oroef ..f
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16
MocAsE CHURCH MUSICALE

A recital and musicale was given
last night at McCabe Methodist Fpis-
copal Church by Mrs. Irene Fulton
Wright and the Logan Ladies' Quar-
tet Of Philadelphia. The proceeds
were for the benefit of the Mizpah
Bible class.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16
Ar THE oLrEEN DE DANCE.

No matter If you never danced
stem before. YOU can soon learn the
new dances. New beginners classes
are constantly forming at Dawson's
Queen de Dance. Tonight will be be-
ginners' class. with dancing on both
floors. The Japanese room is for
those just beginning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16
PICTURES RELATING no DICKENS

On the bulletin board at the Free
Library may be found a remarkable
collection of pictures relating 10
Charles Dickens. These represent va
rious pictures of the author, places
where he lived and scenes from his
most famous novels. The full name
OF the famous novelist was Charles
John Huffman Dickens. and he was
horn February 7. 1912, in Landport, a
suburb OF Portsea, England. lie died
At Gadshill, Juno Q. 1870. leaving be-
hind IN unfinished noyel-Edwin
brood.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16

Roles calling for dramatic .,,' ~' nor
of a high order are successlail5i Inno
traved by CARLYLE BlackNe'.s. am Tbe lat
Flvldee in "A square les ,,.de win be
ga world Picture Brady-'i"u'
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16
CNrRTNEY MIN cASE.

Isaac r. Brown. Register Of Wills.
granted further hearing in the Clay
ton Courtney will case today and con-
Gnued the hearing until next week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16
NArI0NAL THEATRE.

on Saturday Americas best colored
stars will appear on the vaudeville
bill. Miss Hester Moore, great dancer,
and two other acts will appear.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16
p,-,rDNc PERMIT ISSUED.

Building Inspector Preston today
;ssued a permit TO John z. Hesly and
Son 10 make repairs at No. lis Or
ange street to cost $500. - 49,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16

Ncr0un was dc-
tually the BIRTH
place ten centur-
les before, of their
o w n German
Fatherlandl
In the year S43
the three quarrel
some grandsons OF
Charlemagne con-
cluded at Ncrdun
a treaty for the di-
vision OF their
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16

a motor tour.
Every BIT OF fresh war enthusiasm
adds 10 its vogue.
The MILDLY blouse, which school
girls took for their own several years
ago. is revived in white linen for sum
mer outings. The patriotic girl, IL
seems, has no intention OF playing
favorites in fashion, as between tho
army and the navy.
To so with both styles OF costumes
a brand new military carriage is re-
CURED; also shoes with low broad
h&els.
The we'll set up girl has beauty
quite her own in the rookie dress.
The girl who stoops. slouches. or
mlnces along on French heels will
not seem charming in any garment Of
!. military severity.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16

war. immigrants had poured into the
United States by the Millions, 210,-
4S0 In 1914; in 1913 there we're /,
1917. S92. and during the ten years just
previous 10 the war; a total OF more
than 100000, which IS almost two
thirds OF all tho immigrants that en-
tered the United States during the
last ninety yearsl
"Of course, fellow members. you
understand that. unless we are In
dams, we are all either immigrants
Or the sons and daughters or grand
sons and granddaughters OF immi-
grants, and we musn't--ln fact we
haven't any right. n we want to be
fair. to speak or think lightly Of any
immigrant This country has been
made by Immigrants who have since
become Americans.
"But the people have the right 20
decide what Is best for them. and the
people of the United States. acting
4 through Congress. have decided that
& Il IS best TO limit or restrict immt
d grafton for the time being. anyway
n Very few immigrants are coming q
4 America now but no one knows what
{ may happen after the war In years
r to come our country may be better
able 10 educate and take care OF all
, kinds OF immigrnis, and when that
/ day comes the men who viii then be
! in Congress can pass a new law reg.
\ uiating immigration But oven as
/ the law stands today there win be
plenty OF Europeans able to pass the
various immigration tests and who
I will be glad TO emigrate TO America
as soon as the war Is over"
Editors Note-Unole Harry will be
Glad to answer Inquiries, either In this
column or by mail, provided lettorD
are sihned with tho full name and adj
dress Of the persons writing. The cor
respondents' names Will not appear In
the articles.
Copyright, 1916, by The NC Syndicate
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16

The burial place of the German
hosts that fell just one year ago at
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-16

Copyright, 1915, by The NC Syndicate
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
LOCK YOUR AUTO.

Automobile thieves are beginning the season it. business-like way and it behooves all who have autos to look to some means of protection.
 There were nearly $2,00O, 900 worth of automobiles stolen in Chicago be. tween Jan. 16, 1916, and Jan. 29, 1917, total of 3,455 cars, of which only 2,437 were returned to their owners. The authorities have discovered that a gang of 50 or more operated turnout the city,and that two detectives assisted them.
 This seems to put it up to the lock smiths to find burglar-proof lock that may be attached to standing cars without much difficulty, as the ordin. ary method of locking car can hardly be considered secure.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
SHoRT-LIvED BUSINESS.

Aviation seems 70 have great fas. cination to Young America, and many young man is trying his best to gain admission into Uncle Sam's aviation corps, but here is feature of the busi. ness that many do not consider:
 It has been learned from. experience that, if aviators are fortunate enough to escape violent death, they cannot stand the strain of continuous flying more than eight or nine months. This means that young man, to become an active aviator, must, if he works at it steadily, become reconciled to the fact that his days are numbered.
 This information comes from accu- rate observation of the war correspon. dent, who also states that the life of the airplanes used in war flying aver. ages about two months.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17

Southdeld, celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary.
 Willie R. Hubbell of Falls Village was clerking at Baldwin & Wolf's.
 Ambrose k. Clark died in Salisbury; the funeral was held May l2.
 Mrs. Eunice Loomis, Lime Rock, died May II, aged 7s.
 Thirty-six Years Ago This Rssk-f8Sf
 Reuben Mcintyre was working for O. K. Hunt constructing a telephone line fIom Lime Rock to Amenia.
 Mir. and Mrs. Samuel $. Robbins of Lakeville celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
 The old gun shop in Norfolk was sold to the Hartford Spring and Axle Go.
 Joseph l.. Ives of East Canaan and Miss Julia A. Brigham of Granville were married at Ashburnham, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
THE WORST YET.

Though we view with frowning feature
 every young and callow creature Who will step along the avenue ln
 spats, While so heated is our feeling that
 we often hit the ceiling When we meet whoever wear brown
 derby hats: Still you might as we'll be knowing
 We could pardon the foregoing, We'd forgive lem though they shock
 our simple taste, But in greatest rage we're swearing
 at the youths who now are wearing These new trench coats tightly belted
 round the waist! He who cultivates passion for the
 very latest fashion, Very often is offensive to the eye, When we see lad affecting foppish
 fancies we're suspecting That he'll languish in the playhouse
 bye and bye; Just the same and none the less he
 thinks he's really very dressy And we're sorry that we spoke of
 him in haste, Still we're glad to wish a curse on
 that absurd and youthful person With the trenchcoat tightly belted
 round the waist Though one shivers as he passes every
 pair of horn.rimmed glasses, Though we writhe to see wrist watch
 on male, Though we reckon as demented him
 whose handkerchief is scented Or who loves lovely polish on his
 nail; Very queer are these. However, we
 would scruple to assever That they're either lost to reason or
 disgraced, But how grieved and how\unhappy are
 the parents of the chappie With the trench.coa tightly belted
 round the wa. t!
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17

altHally need just this kind of a panacea.
 Although it is of course desirable to grow bigger farm crops, and especially spring wheat, the food supply can be greatly increased by intensive cultiva ton of garden tracts in and adjacent "o towns, where labor additional to the arm supply can be secured.
 Here is an excerpt from letter written by Sir George Parish of Lon- don, dated March 21, 1917:
 ''I have been endeavoring to form some sort or notion of the worlds supplies of food both this season and next, and have come to the conclu sion that if the American people will continue to help the world to get through this time of great stress and strain by (one) growing as much food as possible and (two) themselves consuming no more than absolutely essential, the world will weather through, although the margin of safety will be very slender. Would 1t be possible for the ladies' of America to start an economy campaign for the benefit of the women and children, not of Belgium only but practically of the entire world, for it is evident that many poor family will not he able to buy food in the coming twelve or eighteen months in conse- uuence of it's dearness and scarcity unless these women who can afford to pay high prices voluntarily deny themselves and share the food which Providence provides with their poorer sisters? If they do this. then the heart of the world will beat with that mother. love which is all power. ful for good and which will prevent the recurrence of such disaster as that now threatening the human race.
 "The need of humanity is great
 "The heart of America is also
 great.'
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
coNscRIPTioN IN PRACTICE.

It Is no reflection upon the army ex- perts in control that the system of con scription invented by the Army War college has been subjected to sharp
 criticism. Although The cenero, Staff the principle of uni 5ysten versal military Is an Exnerimsnt service has been
 In Raisina freely exploited and
 Laroe Armies. discussed, the sub-
 ject has,, neverthe- less, been shrouded in mystery so far as the masses are concerned. The mili- tary committee of the senate presented in 1916 a bill to provide training fol- lowed by obligatory service. Although it's projectors had devoted months to it's preparation it was withdrawn be- fore coming to a vote, redrafted and the redraft never presented. One req son perhaps is that the situation has changed. All preparedness plans orig inally looked to the future, a system for a permanent military establishment. W 1I1IA IAI SS IhOAIAlo LhC changed from, say, 1920 to 1917. The future could not be wholly lost sight of while planning to be ready with 100000 men next autumn. Adapta- tions have to be tried out, what suits one time or place or condition may not work universally. While it is patent that the selective draft plan was not intended for the new permanent sys- tenn the same minds worked it out which have been at work, not one year, merely, nor three, but ten or more, upon a first line land force. Had a call for volunteers been made April 5 a million men might now be in camp. But that would have restored the system of our fathers, now called outworn. Convictions, predilections or prejudices, maybe, could not be cast aside overnight. Our army system has changed at least three times since our last war. The latest plan may rot be perfection, but only a thorough test will prove it's faults and suggest i'm. provements.
 (Captain) GEORGE j.. KILMER.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17

What deters American boys from en- listing is not the perils of military oc- cupation so much as the idea of falling behind in the struggle for place in civil life. That is a point in the present problem of raising a real army of a million men, where an obvious obliga- ton rests upon employers. Intelligent care on their part can do much to give the man who serves an equal chance with the one who doesn't.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17

Objection to a large army composed of men whose fealty Is pledged to an individual may be based in the worthi- est motives. The principle has worked harm to the state and to the army instance the Janissaries and the Prae- torian guard. In the sixties both the north and the south found it wise to transfer generals or detach their troops ill order to break up combinations of the kind
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
A Uniform State Taxation
 System
 or a Federal System Needed.

sometimes. Inheritance and income taxes of comparatively recent impor- tance as national topics are seen upon close view to lack consistency and uni lived where she owned most property, New York, the most of the time, was declared a resident of Vermont Gen. orally legal residence is choice of the rich. They may live where it pays best. The federal government imposes both income and inheritance tax. Two thirds or more of the states have in- heritance tax, but hardly any two bear alike upon a given estate. State in- come taxes also vary. In fact, it is the ununiform divorce muddle over again. Since income and inheritance taxation is aimed at persons of opulence it ought to be uniform and not be a greater burden pro rata on wealth in one section than it is in another sec tion. The solution seems to be that the states mold their laws strictly upon federal acts or abandon such taxation to the federal government. A portion would be returned to the state where the taxes are assessed. Our budgets are based upon property tax and this really falls more heavily upon people of small means than a graduated in- come tax with low exemption would No property owner escapes. But in- come and inheritance taxation neces- sarily exempts the ones who should be protected.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
KEEPING CHEAP FOOD CHEAP.

People already face a food dictator on the German and English plan for this country of abundant production and large food exports. In that connec-
 ton the Saturday Evening Post said
 recently: "A cor
 respondent points Tn war ana Feaee out1hat two arti- Can Stay Cheap. cles of food are
 practically always to be found in every part of the United States and almost always at a low price when the distance which they are transported is taken into account. The two articles are oranges and bananas. The price of the latter, in fact, is al- most stable and uniform all over the country year ill and year out, although bananas are perishable product and are shipped thousands of miles. The marketing of oranges and bananas is extensively orgariZed-the former by cooperative associations, the latter by
 
 operated solely for the profit of the stockholders, gets a bunch of bananas from the tropics to the northern con- sumers' fruit stand with less avoidable waste than that which usually attends getting a peck of beans from field twenty miles away to the local city grocery" Right here is where the food dictator is needed. It is going to he difficult to compel reduction of food prices once they are abnormaIly high But since oranges and bananas have been cheap in peace years and so con- tinued through three years of world war, what reason for their advance can be alleged? Dates are another food article cheap and stable i'll price. Tn dictator will have a basis to stand ol if he demands the why and wherefore of price kiting.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT.

A summary of the May crop report for u state of Connecticut, and for the United States, as compiled by the Bureau Jf Crop Estimates (ani trans. mitted through tine Weather Bureau), U. s. Department of Agriculture, is as follows:
 Rye May l forecast, l30 900 bushels; production last year (final estimate), l37,000; two years ago. l50, 900 bushels.
 Meadows-May l condition 90, com pared with the 10 year average of 90.
 Pasture-May l condition 80, com- pared with the 10-year average of ST.
 Spring Plowing-Per cent done to May l, 1917, estimated 34 per cent, compared with 20 May l last year and 36. the 10 year average.
 Spring Planting-Per cent done to May l, 1917, estimated 20 per cent, compared with IS May last year and 2l, the 10 year average.
 Hay-Old crop on farms May 1, es. timated llS,o00 tons, compared with 45, 900 year ago and 5S,000 two years ago.
 Prices-The first price given below is the average on May 1 this year, and the second the average on May last year.
 Corn, l65 and S9 cents per bushel. Oats, S9 and 6l Potatoes, 327 and l22. Hay, $l8.S0 and $22. 30 per ton. Eggs 36 and 22 cents per dozen.
 For the United States the summary reads:
 Prices-The first price given below is the average on May this year. and the second the average on May last year. Wheat, 245.0 and 102. 6 cents per bushel. Corn, 1900 and 72.3 cents. Oats, 7l.0 and 42.6 cents. Potatoes, 279.0 and 94. 8 cents. Hay, $l4.44 and $l2.22 per ton. Cotton, lS.9 and Ills cents per pound. Eggs, 300 and ls.1 cents per dozen.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17

Time is money in crop raising as well as anywhere else. Just the same, more haste the less speed" Experi- ence says to beginners, Learn some thing about planting before you plant anything. The wasting of seed is pret- ty nearly criminal, and the wasting of energy is almost as bad.