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The Ordway new era., 1917-12-07

Christmas turkeys In Denmark are
geese that share hOn0rs at the Christ
mas feast with a special kind of cake.
The salt-cellar remains on the table
throughout Yuletide just to uphold
tradition. At midnight on Christmas
eve those who have fruit trees take
lanterns and stick and find their
way into the orchards. Each tree Is
struck three times by the head of the
house with the Injunction. Rejoice
and be fruitful" No one who can
possibly avoid 1t works from Christ
mas until after New Years day.
Greetings for the Lords birth" Is
the Russian way Of saying, Merry
Christmas" to which the answer Is.
God be with you." Besides celebrat-
ing the nativity, the Russians cherish
a mystical lore of the Goddess Of the
Sun, who, at Christmas time, was sup
posed to enter her sledge. dressed in
gorgeous robes and headdress. and
turn her horses toward summer. Here
and there in the great country a vii
lage maiden. dressed In white and
drawn on sledge from house to
house, represents the Goddess of the
Sun, while her retinue sing carols.
After attending Christmas eve serv-
Ice in church, Russians set out to have
frolicking Christmas In a community
way. One who has a large house In
vites many other households. which
come bringing cakes and other sweets.
They would freeze in their sledges
rather than alight before receiving the
greetings of host and hostess. There
are large feast, games, snowballing.
and recitations and songs, sometimes
lasting throughout the night. One
wonders how revolutionary Russia,
anarchistic and warworn, will cele-
brate the Holy Chlld's birth this year.
France has a quiet Christmas, CIV
ing less prominence to 1t than to any
of the other days In the holiday cal
endar. Old folks in the provinces tell
about times when Christmas was a
gay season, celebrated with great romp
and Joy. The shopkeepers furbtsh
their stalls for the gift season, and
the confectioners make those delicious
little cakes with sugar forms Of the
Christchild on top. Scraps of Yule-
tide tradition are dearly held In the
homes of some of the peasants. The
ashes of the great Yule log are thought
to be protection against lightning and
bad luck the old log has magic power
to fill with peppermints shoes left
beside it, and its ashes dropped into
medicine have wonderful curative pow.
ers. French children have Christmas
trees and little cradles made of ever
green's, representations of the holy
manger. France sings carols through
the whole month of December, stroll.
ing musicians playing their Noels from
house to house. The presence OF
American soldiers there this year un'
doubtedly will alter the ancient Gus
toms of the people somewhat.
Christmas In Italy means chill,
dren's season, wherein the little folks
reconsecrate themselves by singing
and reciting pieces In the streets,
and In Spain 1t means no end Of social
gayety among the young folks, almost
to the point of such registering as
Americans indulge In on Halloween
In America 1t seems to be gala com
bination of these old-world customs
and others with little more lavish
ness and good-time display.-Fron
"Yuletide in Many Lands" by Mary P
Pringle and Clara A. Urann.
The Ordway new era., 1917-12-07

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The Ordway new era., 1917-12-07

With snappy lines, covered with black e
NnS "a, .oId brocade and trimmed witn
csss,ch fancy feathers or handsome 1et
s.ssss.enfs cannot b. outclassed u any'
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The Ordway new era., 1917-12-07

N MANY millions of homes
this year there will be no
merry tones in the bells
that ring throughout the
Christian world on Christ
mas day. To mothers,
wives, sweethearts, who
have lost sons. husbands.
The Ordway new era., 1917-12-07

transports were sighted. Various
means Of communicating the warning
were, tried, and in the end 1t was de-
cided that beacons should be used by
night and smoke clouds BY day. Many
false alarms were given. but though
Napoleon,s troops wers on the point
Of embafting on more SkhaH one occa-
sioa they never len Heaiosne. Dun
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Some Good Things
For the
Christmas Stocking

TOO often the days Immediately b.
fore Christmas are spent In vor.
rying over the buying Of gifts
which the giver can but III afford and
which are going to people whom she
cares little about. These ars what We
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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
FISH HIDE SHOES NAY
help TO REDUCE COST

WASHINGTON. May 21.-The De-
partment Of Commerce has already
contributed a good deal to the gov
ernment's war conservation program,
according to a statement by Secretary
Redheld. One Of the most important
problems Is that OF developing leather
substitutes.
"The department Is conducting ex'
periments," ne stated, for the tan.
ming of shark hides, porpoise, agray'
fish and grouper. with a view to max
irg them commercially available.
Some very fine leather is made from
some Of these fish hides, and If we
are successful in this It will mean
much TO the people who must be shod
and will tend TO bring the prices of
footwear downward.
"A crisis has been averted in con-
nection with the supply of tin cans
through the Development of fibre sub
stitutes-a matter Of Importance 10
the conserving OF summer fruits and
vegetables Various fibre containers
will relieve the dram upon the can
supply, and the department is urging
the use OF the fibre containers for
products not necessarily requiring the
tin cans. This releases for use mil
ions Of cans 40 store food.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
VETERAN LODGEhEN
TO Receive BADGES
Eureka Council Jr. GUAM.
Will Honor Nineteen
Members
LARGE CLASS TO
BE INITIATED

Eureka Council. No. 1, Jr. o. u. A.
NJ at a meeting tomorrow evening,
will present members who have be-
longed for twenty-five years, with a
veterans badge.
Eureka does this every year but to-
morrow night will see the largest
number that have as yet been pre-
scented with badges. There are nine
teen TO be presented. and all, with the
exception of two who are an, will be
present The members are from Wash
ington. ID c., Philadelphia, Birdsboro,
Pa. Hamorton. Pa. and this city. The
presentation will be made by Martin
NJ. Woods. national secretary.
A class of twenty candidates Will
be initiated and another class Will
receive the third degree. The council
now numbers SCI and there are forty
one application cards Cards are
being received every day and the
council hopes to number 1000 before
/ the end of the year.
The excursion for the members and
their families TO Augustine Park Will
be given on June z.
Harry Coleman's team leads in the
competition for candidates and
Clark's team is second with Veasey
and Lewis running close. The compe'
titiOn will close June -.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
CLAIMS AGAINST mexico
newsstand $1,000. 100000

WASHINGTON, May 21.-Claims
against the Mexican government from
American citizens for loss Of life and
property amount to 100000 and
those OF foreign governments bring
the total claims up to more than 81 :
10000, 900. They have been piling up
for the last two years and It is be
lieved that the claims now presented
to the State Department represent
about all the valid ones against
Mexico.
The situation is one OF great con-
Germ, not only to the United States,
responsible, to its citizens for the set
Element OF their claims, but also to
foreigners. AS to the claims OF for
eign governments, there is no legal
concern, although, inasmuch as the
United States assumed control over
the situation. operating under the
Monroe Doctrine, it will exert its
diplomatic influence at the right time
TO see that payment is made.
American and English capital
amounting to S1,50OOOO,OOO is invest
ed in Mexico. During the last three
years the revolutions have damaged
the mines and oil wells, in addition
10 piling up claims for the killing OF
foreigners. Mexico needs money badly
now, not only to begin the payment
on these claims. but also to re-estab'
lish her domestic affairs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
EVENlNG coMPANY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley II. Keen were
given a reception on Saturday night
by Mr.. Keen's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
i. NJ. Keen at the latter's residence,
No. Col West Twenty-fourth street
An enjoyable time was had by all
present. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. II. c. Johnson and daughter
Elizabeth, and son. Benjamin OF Clay
ton; Davis Folsom. Mrs. NJ. +. Fol-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. James Johnson,
the Rev. =. Il. Collins, Howard
Guild, Anna Carr. Rebecca Plummer,
Mrs. Henvls. Albert Pyle, Charles
Turner. Esther Walker. Mr.. and Mrs.
thomas +. Weldin. Marian e. Han
by. Edna Anderson, Olive Lank, Laurel
Erdman, Verna Edmon. Freda Keen,
Alma A. Guild, Mary Goodwin, Laurel
Erb. Jessie NJ. Boyer. Mrs. Laurel
Walker, Helen Walker, Mildred
Walker, Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Folsom
and son Henry, Jr; Mr.. and Mrs. A.
c. Haynes, of New Castle; Mr.. and
Mrs. +. B. Kirkbride and daughter
Elizabeth, OF Philadelphia; Mr.. and
Mrs. Leon Kubek and daughter Doro
thy, of Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
mer Cats and son Paul, of Clayton
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Keen. Mrs. S. j.
Vanneman and Wilbur Walker. Mary
Walker and Arthur Divers. of Hope
we'll. Va; Anola and Virginia Keen
of Havre de Grace. Nd; Mr.. anC
Mrs. Walter c. Keen, II. T. Ennis
Mrs. E. NJ. Plummer. Elsie Endrick
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Ely, Eva Brown
]. Alvin Keen. Vera NJ. Keen, Edit
Keen, Samuel NJ. Keen. IT.. Mrs. MAJ
Mcdaniel and Jennie Malinowski.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
PUTS IN CLAIM FOR
"SLEUTHINC' e. WORK
Arthur R. Peters Asks $1,000
for Shadowing Man
Two Years
MUST MAKE EXPENSE
DETAILS SPECIFIC

A bill of particulars filed IN the
Superior Court in the suit OF Arthur
r. Peters against Samuel Winfield
Penrose and Anna c. Linton. execu-
tors Of the estate Of Samuel c. PEN
rose, for the collection OF bill for
"sleuthing' Penr0se's son-in-law and
another person and expenses in
volyed. was ordered amended today to
make it more specific as to the number
OF theatre visits, etc. enumerated
therein.
The declaration recites an agree
ment between Peters and Samuel C..
Penrose, that the former should serve
Penrose to do some investigating Of
the actions and companions of the
latter's son-in-law, William Jones.
The period over which the sur
veillance extended is given as from
September /, 1913, to January Is.
1916, and the claim is for $1,000 fee
and money expended, $500 of the lat
ter being for hotel and travelling
expenses.
The bill of particulars gives a
long list of places visited and the
court declared the bill defective in
that it gave the visits as a certain
number cor more,' holding that the
number Of visits, etc. should be speci-
fed with greater accuracy.
Tho "sleuthing' took Peters to Bran
DIVINE Springs Park 90 times or more
to Shellpot Park IS times. TO Eden Park
Naaman's Tea House, Perry's Tavern
/ Brandywine Summit Camp, Pennsgrove
/ Philadelphia. TO the Fourth street whar
on several occasions "to meet excursions
or watching naptha launch parties yer!
frequently through the summer nights;
to Cofeld Beach, New Castle and q
many theatres.
The bin redtes that he watched a
certain lodges "to see what time vii
liam Jones went in and came out" an
1 10 learn whether ne met a certai
woman. He also sets forth numerou
other places he watched. covering
| period of two years and four months
including churches where Jones attonde
entertainments. The money De expend
ed in this work was my own none
and none of it was replaced by Samu'
] G. Penrose,n Peters sets forth.
William W. Knowles and Caleb ]
Burchenal represent the plaintiff and
Frank Bali the Penrose executors.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
.BYSTANDER FELLED
BY BRICK MAY DIE
Joseph Russell, Sitting on
Step as Fighters Missile
Flies
POLICE SEEK MEN
IN STREET BATTLE

Struck on the head with a brick
thrown by another Negro. Joseph
Russell. of No. 2S9 Tatnall street, is
perhaps fatally injured. II was said
at the Delaware Hospital early this
afternoon that his condition is fair.
Just what his injuries consist Of could
not be learned at the hospital.
In the meantime, the police are
seeking several men who are known
TO have figured in a fight at Third
and Tatnall streets, during which
bricks were heaved. A squad of OFF,
GERS was rushed TO the scene. but the
fighters were not to be seen.
From what little information learn
ed about Russell's injuries il appears
that he was an innocent victim, and
was not engaged in the fight. but was
seated on his doorstep when he was
struck
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21

AS an attraction extraordinary the
Queen Theatre, commencing today and
for the balance Of the week, will pre-
sent Mary Pickford in a new Aircraft
picture. "A Romance OF the Red
woads." staged under the personal d.
rectlon Of Cecil De Mile A western
subject OF fullblooded dramatic &C.
ton, the new Pickford vehicle pre-.
sents Little Mary" in a role that Is
entirely different from anything In
which she has ever appeared on the
screen. Supporting the star is an ex
ceptional cast. including Elliott Dex
ter. husband OF Marie Doro; Charles
Ogle. Tully Marshall. Raymond Hat
ton and Winter Han.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
WILLIAM B. MECEAR ADDED
TO EQUITABLE BOARD

The following directors we're elect
ed at the stockholders meeting OF the
Equitable Trust Company, which was
held in the clearinghouse at Ninth
and Market streets today:
]. Smith Brennan. Joseph L. Car
penter. Sr., Ohio Rowland. John Ban
croft. Samuel X. Smith, DR.. ]. A. ORA
per. Jr.. Eugene dupont, Horace VIII
son. George A. Elliott. John J. Sat
terthwait, Richard Reese, Daniel w.
Corbit, Russell II. Durham. Hugh NJ.
Morris. Frederick e. Stone and VIII
liam b. Megear.
With the exception OF William b
Megear. who succeeds the late J. vii
kins Cooch on the directorate, all ar,
reflections. The new hoard viii
meet for organization on Friday. TIT
election was followed by the annua
dinner.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Maiestic's attraction for TODAY only
is the Marcellini Millions. George
Beban. the famous character actor,
has the star role One OF the most
beautiful and elaborate sets ever
made for a photo-drama production
is the livingIoom. diningroom, hall
and upstairs rooms OF the Marcellini
home. George Beban Is probably the
best known character actor of stage
or screen. All classes can find much
10 interest them in Mr.. Beban's char
acterlzatlon OF life In the crude. He
pleases In whatever role seen. but
caps the climax OF his success IN the
"Marcellini Millions"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
MRS. \. P. scott Gives
1856 BOOKS TO LIBRARY

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DELAWARE CITY. May 2l.-The
cdmmitteo on membership and enroll
ment of the local branch of the Red
Cross met Friday night at the home
OF Mrs. William II. Jester. The fol-
lowing comprise the committee;
Chairman, Mrs William b. Jester;
Mrs. Harry C.. Clark. Mrs James Null
ligan, Mrs. Ellie de Silver, Sergeant
Merriman and Frank Moore. Efforts
will be made TO increase the member
ship.
Mrs. Harry p. Scott. OF Reybold
Station. recently donated l35 books
TO the Delaware City Free Library.
A play was given in the Delaware
City High School on Saturday after
noon for the benefit Of the nav piano
/ fund
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
Germany Holds OUT trade
Lure TO APPEASE spain

AMSTERDAM. May 21.-According
to a Berlin dispatch the German I'm
der Secretary for Foreign Affairs uold a
Spanish newspaper man that Gemanys
reply to SPANS note on the sinking or
the Spanish steamer Patricio was
handed to tho Spanish Ambassador on
Saturday The character Of the note
was intimatcd by the Under Secretary
in declaring that Germany was actu-
ated by a desire for the friondliest
feelings TO exist between Germany
and Spain.
The official said that the sinking OF
Spanish ships should be blamed on
England because that country had de-
layed the departure OF the vessels
from English ports. He said that Ger
many wished Spain TO be strong, and
was prepared 10 encourage her de
velopment after the war by every pos
sible means lie added that plans haS
been made to organize STEAMSHIP
lines between Hamburg and Spanish
ports, and that Germany had also or
ganized a company TO buy spain
whole fruit crop.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
ONLY ONE Commissioner
attended this Meeting

T. Allen Hilles, president. was the
only member OF the water commits
sioners present at the meeting OF the
board this morning The usual re-
ports were received.
Bank balances were reported as
follows: Current fund, sS4,2T2.51
special fund, sfO.S31.45. The current
payroll Of S12307O. and the special
payroll Of S171.25. were approved.
Assistant Engineer Van Trump's re
port showed that during the past
week 93,4S1 $50 gallons Of water were
pumped. as compared with S5,7S5 76l
gallons for the corresponding week oil
last year.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
HOME RULE BY ALL
irish, GEORGES PLAN
English Permier Today Out
lines Governments Idea
of Settlement
ULSTER MEN MAY
NOT BE SATISFIED
Br M United Press

BY The United Press.
LONDON. May 21.-Premier Lloyd
George revealed his scheme OF set
ment of the Irish question TO the
House of Commons today.
The proposed conference TO decide
the exact form of home rule to be ap-
piled to ireland will be composed Of
all parties and all factions in the
island, he said. opening the. debate.
Even Sim Fein adherents will be
represented, he declared. The chair
man OF the convention however, will
be nominated by the King.
The British premier explained that
the suggested Irish convention would
be expected to submit to Parliament
a complete draft OF an Irish consti-
tuition.
Sir John Lonsdale. an Irish mem
Der, said he would lay Lloyd Georges
proposal before the Ulster Unionists
Council but he was not sanguine as
TO any result.
ulster can never be forced into
home rule" he asserted.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
AT THE SAVOY.

A clear insight into the inside work
ings OF diplomatic intrigue at Wash
ington is given In Yankee Pluck
the popular attraction at the Savoy
Theatre today and tomorrow In which
Ethel clayton plays the stellar role
supported by Montagu Love. Miss
Ethel Clayton plays the part OF the
plucky Yankee and Montagu Love
appears IN the role OF the Willy Jap.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21

after three doctors said / never would
stand up straight again. was a mid
wife for seven years and Recommended
the Vegetable Compound to every wo-
man 10 take before birth and after
wards. and they all got along 50 nicely
that il surely is a godsend 10 suffering
women. If women wish to write to
me l will be delighted to answer them. "
Mrs. JENNIE MoYER, 342 E.North ST.,
Lima, Ohio.
Women who suffer from displace-
ments, weakness, irregularities, ner-
vousness, backache, or bearing-down
pains, need the tonic properties Of the
roots and herbs contained in Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
HOLD RUNAWAY ROY.

Two runaway boys captured by
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company po-
lice ar the circus grounds last Fri
dav we're turned over to the Juvenile
Court Both boys homes are in Balu-
more, and the court has been able
10 locate the parents OF one OF the
BOYS and send him back. The other
Is still in the care OF the court. The
bows gave their ages as IA and 10
years old respectively
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
Mr.. kerr WORKS ON
STATE MILITARY Census

George II. Kerr, who is in charge
Of the military census Of the State,
opened an Office on the second floor
OF the old county Court House, this
morning. Mr.. Kerr's work is not con-
nected in any manner with the work
OF the conscriptiOn registration board,
which has Offices in the same build
ing. his duties being confined to the
taking of the census OF the man
strength and the industrial resources
OF the State.
Mr.. Kerr is acting under State au-
thority, having been appointed by Gov
ernor John q. Townsend, Jr., under an
act Of the recent State Legislature. and
entirely independent OF the CONSUMPTION
registration board.
The Office Of Mr.. Kerr is located in
the rear Of the second floor of the Court
House, in the northeast corner. A tele'
phone. No. 1866, has been installed.
In the Want Ads, Mr.. Employer, il
the place TO find your man.-Ady.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21

For this week the Victoria Thea
tire is offering two big productions
with two noted stars. For today and
Tuesday Wilfred Lucas will appear
in Hands Up Lucas appears as
a railroad president. who years be-
fore had been a notorious outlaw.
Monte Blue has the role Of the young
robber, and with Colleen Moore as the
presidents daughter. he performs a
spectacular riding stunt during the
scene Of elopment For the remainder
OF the week Louise Giaum. not at all
a stranger to Wilmington movie
! fans will appear in Sweetheart OF
! the Doomed"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
DENIES BREAK WITH BERLIN.

PARIS. May 2l.-rPremier Prieto, OF
Spain. speaking OF the note addressed 20
the German Government In connection
with the submarine attack on the span
ish steamship Patricio. declared il was
more energetic than had been custom
ary. according TO a Havas despatch from
Madrid. but that il did not mean a rup.
ture of diplomatic relations.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
LOWER COURT UPHELD.

Judge Heisel gave a decision in the
case Of William Thomas Wright. an
action for non support. in the Court
OF General Sessions today. ordering
Wright to pay $40 weekly for twenty
G ght weeks, beginning tomorrow. and
81 week thereafter. and requiring
him 20 furnish a bond OF $500. The
case was one appealed from the Mu-
nicipal Court
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
ElRE IN LoeUE's sTAeLEs.

When fire, the cause OF which is
unknown. broke out I'm the stable of
James Logue, at No. 120 West Twenty
ninth street, shortly before II O'Clock
mis- morning. a still alarm was sent
i'm 10 the Brandywine Fire Company.
The blaze was eXtinguished before
much damage was done.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
GEORGETOWN Pupils
WILL WORK ON FARMS

Special 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN. May 21-The
Georgetown public schools will close
on June 10. and a number of the
boys Will then go to work on the
farms. The graduating class this
year consists OF Ewell Calhoun, Carl
ton Green. Francis Samson. Herman
shane, Misses Mary LOfand, Molita
Armstrong. Leila Hart. Elsie Rose
and Sara Rutt. On Saturday night
they returned from a three days trip
to Washington, ID. c., where they
viewed the interesting sights at the
National Capitol.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21
VETERAN dies: Cause
OF death WITHHELD

William Harris. aged 67 years, an
inmate OF the Soldiers Home az
Hampton. Va. died at the Delaware
Hospital this morning. The cause or
death is not known, the hospital au-
thorities claiming that the physician
who attended the aged man could not
be located.
The body was removed TO the
morgue and it will be buried this af-
ternOOn.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-21

iauy lflenua came "
see me and she adj
vised me 20 COM
mence taking Lydia
L. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
and to use Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Sanative
Wash. began tax
ing your remedies
and took S.. 00worth
and in two months
was n we'll woman