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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
Germany Hopes
FOR Peace TO
escape Defeat
iContInued From FIrst Page.l

prove the information was entirely
Germany's moves now are
looked upon here as an appeal 20
pacifst opinion though none Of her
overtures to date bear the stamp OF
a real peace basis.
Bakers war review-the first Of a
weekly series-shows that the enemy
does not feel himself able TO under
take the much advertised offensive
action 50 often boosted at home dur
ing the past summer in order 10 end
the war VIGOROUSLY by Christmas. .
This statement is based on official
statements 10 Americas war college
and is in reality one OF Americas
experts on war speaking through Sec
rotary Baker. The report shows the
Russians stifening, the Austrians US
ing only one division as reserve In
her Italian campaign, while the Brit
ish and French artillery, infantry and
aircraft have done most spectacular
work the past week Such a situation
meas that Germany Is on the down
grade Meantime the Allies. says the
statement. are cOntenting themselves
with constantly wearing down Ger
many's power until American cooper
alton makes the most gigantic ofen'
sive possible next year
With the military situation thus
shaping, much TO Germany's disad-
vantage, experts here see clearly that
her peace maneuvers are based on a
real Internal desire for peace, above
which rides the spectre OF a terrible
beating II the struggle goes on.
Germanys latest peace move, a sug-
gestion for restoration OF Belgium, with
/ the Teutons free TO develop economi-
oally, squares with words printed re-
/ Gently by the United Press, based on
Official embassy messages here. That
outline said Germany, In addition "a
offering Belgium independence, would
also agree to slicing up Alsace-
Lorraine between Germany and France
This overture is felt here to be still
possibility.
But officials are turning a deaf ear &C
all the German peace talk, inasmuch
as it contains no suggestion for elm
nation Of Hohenzollernism, which
President Wilson says IS the only pos
sible basis upon which a peace confer
ence can be assembled.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
ATIR lotions At THEATRES
AT THE GARRICK.

Hank Brown. who IS appearing az
the Garrick Theatre this week, IS as
funny as ever. and as nearly every
theatre goer knows what this means,
they can appreciate the fun he and
his company are dealing out az the
Garrick this week He has the same
troublesome tongue" and wears the
same misft dress suit" as or yore.
while his companions are just the op-
poslte. Henrietta Harris Is a charm
ing girl. while AL Brown, the other
member OF the trio, Us decidedly en-
tertaining. This Is one OF the best
comedy teams on the road and is
work is proving a feature OF this
weeks bill.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
All TIE QUEEN.

Elsie Ferguson, the talented actress
and noted for her beauty. made her
screen debut at the Queen yesterday
where she IS booked for the remain
der OF the week in an Aircraft pro
ductiOn entitled. "Barbery Sheep a"
Miss Ferguson's screen debut could
not have been made under more suit
able circumstances than those provid
ed her by the role OF Lady Uyverne In
the adaptation OF Robert Hlcherfs
novel. "Barbery sheep" There is a
continual conflict Of emotions In the
chamcter that Miss Ferfuson brings
out with feeling with a skill that has
seldom been approached by actresses
used to the picture camera and its
exorbitnnt demands. The production
Is OF the highest class in photography
the best the market affords.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
RESTORATION Of RIGA
FAVORED BY Pope
By JOHN H. HEARLEY,

United Press stan Correspondent
ROME. Sept. 27.-Restoration Of Riga
and all other Russian territory now
held by the Germans was explicitly
and implicitly suggested in the Pope's
appeal, according to Vatican an
nouncement 70 the United Press today.
The announcement was taken TO mean
that Germany must relinquish her plans
for n kingdom of Poland with a German
regency to meet the Pope's conditions
Of peace.
It was also reported today that the
Holy See had advised Germany that the
Pope will view with active displeasure
any attempt in Germany 20 restrict the
liberties Of Matthias Erzberger, the
clerical Catholic liberal leader or the
Catholic press which is firmly support
ing q non-annexationist program.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
Delaware first
NO Give FULL Quota
Continued from First Page.
district board yesterday for militar!
cnrNfnn are

Continued from First Page.
district board Yesterday for military
service are.
Ray Farrow, Woodside.
Andrew b. Cleaver. Negro. Dover.
Andrew Francis Hoodock, Dover
Bose Mason, Negro. Rising sun.
Victor II. Tribbett, Smyrna.
Mason +. Seeney, Negro. Cheswold.
George II. York. Negro. Lebanon.
James Leslie Dolly, Negro. Smyrna.
Roy Fountain, Negro. Choswold.
Charley Jones. Negro. Harrington.
Dennis william MINER. M,.ford.
Calvin Brown Gibson, Rising sun.
Irwin SIMON, Dover
Lewis Russ, Dover.
FORAGE Edward Trlbbett Negro,
Clayton.
Ralph Pearson, Harrington.
William q. Williams, Smyrna
Samuel Thomas Paynter, Negro.
Milford.
Bernerd A. Behen Dover.
Clarence Hill. Negro, Milford.
Charles Thomas, Negro. Frederick
John Trophil Ridgely, Harrington.
Paul Ernest Butcher. Negro,
Smyrna.
Albert George Fleet. Viola.
William B. Sylvester, Goldsboro,
Maryland.
William Golfer Palmer, Frederick.
Roy Fisher. Negro. Camden.
Dorsey Jackson, Negro, Harrington.
Frank Tomlins. Cheswold.
Dewey Price, Negro. Smyrna.
Westley Shockley. Negro. Dover.
Ira Matthews. Harrington.
Willard A. Laws, Negro, Dover.
Avender Jackson, Negro. Cheswold.
Jemes Henry Van, Negro. Milford
Miles Wilson. Dover.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
AN APPRECIATION.

A friend Of Miss Annie Arms 'rong
Porter contributes the following ap-
probation TO the young woman. who
died early this week:
THE spirit OF quiet devotion 10 ones
friends and the work at hand is ever
an attractive quality, and when one
who was the embodiment OF such
spirit Is taken from us the los Is
great, indeed. Annie Armstrong Por-
ter, young IN years but old IN giving
OF herself and powers for the good Of
others, was truly a sweet spirit IN our
community, and her sad death. while
causing sorrow to all who knew her
and her works. but makes US more
fully realize the force and meaning OF
her unselnsh and helpful life. Among
the younger women whose services
have meant so much to the Junior AUX
Hilary OF the Delaware Hospital and 10
the Delaware Red Cross. no one gave or
her best efforts and time more unspar-
ingly or unselnshly. Always quietly
ready, always quietly at work, always
with a helping hand and cheerful word,
she came and went in and out among
us giving comfort and assistance TO
those in need or suffering. In the pres
ent world war, the opportunity Is eNen
to each Of us TO play a soldiers part
either by lighting for our country IN
+ the field Of battle or on the sea or by
giving the best Of our service and obill-
ties TO the cause at home. The contest
for world supremacy today IL being
waged FOR the principle that righ
makes might, and Il was while doine
her duty for her fellow countrymen
at home and abroad that she met heE
death as a faithful Christian soldier
Her absence from us viii always be, o.
course, cause OF deep sorrow but tne
inspiration OF her life and work VII
ever be an abiding and loving memory
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
SIXTEEN RECRUITS
FOR REGULAR ARMY

Sixteen men were accepted for ser
vice in the various branches at the
Regular Army recruiting station, No.
sos Market street, yesterday. They
we're: Ivan T. KilmOn. medical
corps; John Mcneil, cavalry; Harry
Simons, infantry; n. d. Gray, engi-
neerinR corps; Clarence Graham.
telegraph operator in the signal
corps; Carmen DeMer, Jay X. Foulke,
Francis Ganni, Clarence Mckinley
King. Lewis E. Flore and Jack n.
Bonner, for the First Delaware In
fantry.
For the stevedore regiment AZ New
port News, Va, the following Negroes
were accepted: Lewis %. Wing, Henry
Way, William Bayley, Herman IA
Coldwell and Charles Johnson.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
TWO INJURED when
Cars HIT IN FOG

CONTINUED From FIRST Page.l
avenue motorman OF car No. i6i. and
his conductor. George Grandel, OF No.
1903 Cedar street, heard the summer
car approaching through the fog and.
bringing their car to a standstill, they
jumped TO safety. Four passengers on
car No. i6i also jumped and escaped
injury.
The collision broke the dash Of the
summer car. which was bound for the
works OF the Lobdell Car Wheel Com
pany, but car No. i6i. which was re-
turning to this city. was only slightly
damaged
News OF the accident spread rapidly
and within a short time a large crowd
gathered at the scene OF the wreck, first
reports being that II was much moro
serious than II turned out TO be.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
At THE VICTORIA

Charles Ray appears at the Victoria
Theatre today in the widely heralded
Triangle play, Sudden jim" a pictur-
ization Of the story by Charles Buding-
ton kelland.
Ray is said not only 10 act Sudden
Jim, but to be himself a counterpart
Of the sQuare-ihwed. determined young
fighter who takes over a clothes pin
factory in "a town Of about a dozen
people and five hundred folks
The star is surrounded by a notable
COMPANY.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
SUNDAY School union
TO bold FALL MEETING

The New Castle county graded sun
day School Union Will hold its opening
meeting In Central Presbyterian
Church, at 7.45 o'clock next Tuesday
evening. The speakers will be Miss
Isabelle D. Halket, who will speak on
the parent-Teachers' Association, and
Miss Ida NJ. Little. who will speak on
vAutumnal Thoughts" Teachers and
parents are especially invited 20 attend.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27

BY the United Press
PARIS. Sept. 27.-German troops
struck two desperate but unavailing
blows on the Chemin Des Danes last
night. today's official statement re-
ported.
The FIRST attack conferred around
Cerny. II followed a tremendous Ger
man artillery hombarument. French
troops broke down the attacking waves
by concentrated FIRE throwing the en-
envy back with heavy losses.
The second assault was around Call
fornie plateau and the classmates II
likewise was repealed
on the right bank OF the Mouse the
statement reported failure OF German
raids. and the same In Alsace and Lor-
raine.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
AT THR MAJESTIC

Marguerite Clark again proves that
she is without doubt the big favorite
az the Majestic. where she played 70
crowded houses a. all performances
yesterday I'm hef newest Paramount
picture. "Babs Diary" a Sub-Deb
story by Mary Roberts Rlnehart The
picture is being shown again today
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
srEEL coMpANY ArALErEs.

The Wilmington Steel Athletic Asso-
citation will meet In the club rooms. "a
72s Market street, al SIS o'clock -
night. The baseball season Of the assoc
citation will be discussed. All the men,
bers are urged TO attend.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
E-uDING PERMITS.

Building Inspector Preston has
issued the following building per-
mits
To NJ. d. Levan. for repairs at No.
1917 Tatnall street, 10 cost $50.
To W. d. Haddock and Company
10 make alterations at No. POOL Mar
det street for NJ. Mathes, 10 cost 5000
To A. Catarina. for alterations al
No. 217 East Second street, TO cost
Ss3S.
To David Dangel. one dwelling, al
No. 522 West street, to cost $1,000.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
nHoovER DAY. WITH cEoARs

"The Asinine Jass a puDIFalIvH
issued by Brandywine Forest No. 20
Tall Cedars of Lebanon, OF TINS
city. in its current issue calls
attention 10 today, September p. be.
ing Hoover Day" All members OF
the forest are cautioned 10 spend II
as an "eatless day" with a banquet
promised them at the New Century
Club this evening. Frank II. Day
the well known bowler and sports
man, IS sports writer on the publica'
ton and w. Harry Blythe, is the war
correspondent" The issue is enliv-
ened by photographs OF the cores
pondents and editor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
SHOW PORTRAIT OF SAMUEL SNAIL

There was placed on exhibition today
in the window Of the Wilmington Gas
Comnany's Office. on Na~tot rt--~t ,
portrait Of Samuel Small, a member OF
the old Latimer family Of this city.
which has just bee. ,.i.l..
son S. Hammtt, portrait painter The
picture, which is splendldly executed,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
ORIENTAL LODGE notes

Oriental Lodge. No. 10, Knights Of
Pythias. has resumed degree work and
INITIATED some candidates in the second
degree last Friday nHght.
The degree team viii confer the rank
of knight this week, and the entertain
ment committee will furnish refresh
ments after the work is done.
The lodge is well represented in Uncle
Sans service, having three members
in the Delaware militia one in the regu-
lar army. two in the navy and one in
the Naval Reserves.
A resolution was passed by Oriental
Lodge last Friday evening calling on
Senators salisbury and Wolcott and
Congressman Polk 20 use their influence
to keep the Delaware regiment intact as
such.
The lodge decided to advance Irving
II. Brinton as candidate for grand
master of arms at the X. Of p. Grand
Lodge session in New Castle next month
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27

Because silent men are builders-thsy
are powerful Want Ad readers and
uacra-Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27

request and ordered argument TO pro-
coed AttOrney-General Reinhardts
opening address continued p minutes.
Mr.. Handy spoke for IS minutes, and
the attorney generals closing remarks
took seven minutes. Judge Conrad re-
fused TO instruct as Mr. Handy re-
quested, saying he would let the Jury
decide whether the alleged robbery
had been committed near a highway,
and Mr.. Handy noted an exception. The
Jury retired at 1850 o'clock and after
40 minutes elaboration rendered a
verdict Of guilty. Mr. Handy obtained
arrest OF judgment and was given four
days for filing reasons for a new trial.
Carmine Engiso, James Ingisio and
Nick NDemillino were arraigned on
charges OF larceny Of 1876 pounds OF
lead, 2S feet OF rubber hose, 10 bags
and three rail bonds from the Cen
eral Chemical Company. at Claymont
on August 20. Engiso and Ingisio
pleaded guilty and Demillino not
guilty. A Jury was drawn TO try De-
millino. with Attorney General Rein
hardt representing the State and
Thomas Davis as council for the de-
PENDANT. The jury was discharged
until $50 o'clock.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27

attracted much attention from passers-
by. With the portrait there Is also
shown the small cabinet photograph
from which Mr.. Hammitt painted the
portrait.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-09

She sees to it that Velvet's mellow
ness and aroma are not created by
artificial methods, but by her very
own. That is
A complete natural curing for two
years, during which time the tobacco
remains, untouched, in its original
wooden hogsheads. AT the end of
two years it is made into Velvet and
is as smooth as its name implies.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-09
Federal Aid Will Be Given
To Revive River Traffic

St. Louis, May 8-Promise that the
federal government would give finan-
cial aid to the immediate rehabilita-
ton of river transportation was given
to the river conference here today by
Brigadier General William Black.
chief of engineers Of the United States
army.
General Black said that he was
asked by Secretary Of War Baker to
urge on the conference the immediate
revival of river traffic.
The federal shipping board has au-
thority, he said, to use some of its
funds in the revival of this traffic and
would be willing to loan money for
the immediate establishment of barge
and steamboat lines.
The War department, the shipping
board and the Council of National De-
Tense, he added, were impressed with
the urgency of rehabilitating river
transportation. .E
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-09
Teachers Describe the
Ideal Perfect Woman

Liverpool, April 30.-"The Perfect
Woman" has just been defined by a
conference here of teachers from
girls schools throughout England.
Here is the result Of their united eff
forts:
"The perfect woman Is 10 years old,
is married, and is the mother Of FIVE
children. She is in happy cireum-
stances, living in a beautiful part Of
the country a few miles from 4 big
town. She is the center OF good
home; in which there is high stand
ard of cleanliness and comfort, and
where good taste is everywhere Wis
ible, in furniture, carpets, curtains,
wall paper, ornaments, clothes.
THE ideal woman is sensible and
business-like, and her home is a place
of peace. She is patriotic and inter-
ested in politics, and does all she can
to remove the causes Of suffering
among the poor. She is a delightful
companion, and has a gift for friend
ship. She is religious woman, and
tries to fulfill her duty toward God
and toward other people.
"She takes walks, rides bicycles,
climbs. swims, dances, skates, rows,
and plays games. She can ride horse
and drive motor car. She is pro-
ficient in many branches Of practical
learning. She can do anything and
everything about the house. She has
some knowledge OF the law, knows
how to invest money, can use type
writer. She is great resder;~every
day she reads some serious book as
well as newspaper and novel. She
speaks three languages besides her
own and reads foreign books. She is
fond of gardening and has learned
several crafts--wood carving, metal
work, bookbinding and embroidery"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-09
LANSING PUTS GAG
ON ALL OFFICIALS
Suherdinates Who Give Infor-
nation to Papers Will Be
Dismissed.
FORMS NEWS" BUREAU

Washington, May S. Secretary
Lansing today followed up the State
department gag order, which forbids
any other official there TO give ipfor.
nation to the public, with statement
that any other official who gave out
information conveying criticism OF
the departments policies would be
dismissed.
Mr.. Lansing reiterated that the Civ.
ing of information to the public
through the newspapers would here
after be restricted to himself and the
newly created bureau of foreign intel.
ligence.
Secretary Lansing said he had for
b,dtsn officials to talk with newspa.
per respondents because he was
dissatisfied with having information
come from many different channels
and perhaps from contrary points OF
view. He intended, he said, to cen
tralizc all information, even as to de-
tails, in the bureau of foreign intelli-
gence. ,...
Nails Lid Down.
Apart from what was given out by
the bureau or by himself, the secre-
tary said no information would be
/ allowed to reach the public through
the State department.
Secretary Lansing was pressed for
an instance of where information
harmful to the best interests OF the
country had thus been published. He
said that as yet no serious cause had
occurred, but he was much afraid that
they would occur shortly.
Secretary Lansing stated that the
press would have to content itself
with what the bureau OF foreign in
teligence gives out. That bureau, he
said, would handle everything in the
international field; all subjects con-
nected with the warm short, every
thing.
Censors inexperienced.
The bureau is manned by two Off
Gals. The chief of the bureau is
without newspaper experience and
his assistant has been in foreign
helds-Cuba, China and England
for several years. The bureau also
has the task OF supplying American
missions abroad with information.
Under the new order a State de-
partment official is prevented from
giving the public even such informa-
ton as that of personalities of distin-
guished foreigners, who come to the
United States on missions. The
news gatherers have access only to
the officially censored announcements
of the department.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-09
Federal Council of Protestant
Churches Outlines War Program

Washington, May s.--A special war
program of action for virtually all
Protestant churches in the United
States was formulated today by the
Federal Council OF the Churches OF
Christ in America and will be en-
bodied in an address to the churches
to be issue1 tomorrow.
Among the proposals for this pro-
gram, presented in committee reports
today were the following;
National prohibition as war meas
ure.
Practical economy by individuals
ard families.
Cooperation of the churches with
the Red Cross in war relief.
Declaration against lowering OF
labor standards under war stress.
Cooperation of all churches through
a committee OF the federal council
with the War and Navy departments
TO supply the most efficient ministers
as chaplails.
Action BY churches and the Young
Mems Christian association to pro-
mote moral and religious atmo-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-09
Senate Takes Up Spy
Bill Behind Closed Doors

Washington, May 8.-The senate
closed its doors again today when Il
took up the embargo section Of the
espionage bill.
The section, as desired by the ad.
ministration, was virtually agreed to
last night when Senator La Toilette
proposed an amendment forbidding an
embargo to nations which consume
American exports themselves and did
not allow them to get to enemy coun
tries and provided that the embargo
should not be used to coeree neutral
nations. ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-09
ARMY BILL MAY GO
BACK TO CONGRESS
Joint Conference Committee in
Deadlock Over Important
Amendments.
WORK ON IT IS SUSPENDED

Washington, May S.-Conferees on
the army bill today fell into such a
deadlock over the amendment TO per-
NIT sending OF Colonel Roosevelt's
division to France that they sus-
pended work and considered return
ing the bill to house and senate and
asking for instructions.
The prohibition amendment, the age
limits for the selective CONSUMPTION
and the amendments for raising VOL
unteer patrol regiments for the Mexi-
can border also are stumbling blocks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-09
WHEAT OFF SIXTY
MILLION BUSHELS
Condition of Crop Shows I'm.
provement, but Acreage is
Smallest for Years.
FAR BELOW BUMPER YEAR
BULLETIN.
Nebraska Sixty Per Cent.

Condition and estimated production
in important producing states follow:
Production
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-09

OUTLOOK GRAVE, SAYS HERBERT HOOVER-"Subma.
rine destruction has been steadily increasing for six weeks
The situation of extreme gravity make of that
This was the warning of Herbert Hoover WHO is be
Americas food Dictator his arrival in the United States
from France The European food situation we'll the
general situation there requires every possible effort
must have wheat but also have beef pork prod
ucts We have landed only 1000 of food in Belgium
during March and April Deaths greatly increased. The
babies cared for first They did die. 1t the
adults the old people, the mothers who suffered The relief
commission has only thirty vessels should have seventy
to feed Belgium alone"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-09
Millionaire Banker Of Los
Angeles Expires Suddenly

Los Angeles, May 8.-Otho S.
Houston, millionaire banker and prin-
cipal owner of about twenty banks/in
Texas, two of them in Fort Worth,
was stricken with apoplexy in his
Office. here today and died within
few minutes. He was a nephew of
General Sam Houston and distant
relative Of David F. Houston, secre-
Aanv of auricu1tura w
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-09
Steel Corporation Takes Big
Slice of the Liberty Loan

New York, May S.-The United
States Steel corporation will subscribe
$25,000,000 to the liberty loan, the
largest single subscription yet an
nounced. Officials Of the corporation
in making known today intention to
subscribe for this amount intimated it
probably would be increased by an
aggregate Of subscriptions from the
employees of the corporation.