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Evening journal., 1917-12-26
HAPPY CHRISTNlS
IN CITY HOMES
EIkS, Institutions and Chari-
ties See That All Are
Well Fed
SOLDIERS AT FORT
ARE RE NEMBERED

Despite the facts that the country is
at war and the weather yesterday was
anything but pleasant. Christmas was
ushered in joyfully and found Whining
ton and her thousands Of citizens
ready and waiting TO spend the day in
the spirit for which it stands.
a military appearance was thrown
over the business section because Of
the presence OF many soldiers home on
furlough, these boys walked up andd
down Market street in pairs and
groups, meeting friends, exchanging
salutations
The churches Of the city threw open
their doors in the morning and many
devout wended their way there TO wor-
ship the Christ
In the afternoon Market street was
Well crowded with people, who were
either finding their way 20 one Of tho
many theatres Of the city or exchanging
visits with friends.
The theatres generally were well
patronized, and the proprieiors or man
ayers expressed themselves as being
satisfied with the results.
There are many men in The city who
are rOomers and who take their meals
q hotels or restaurants. These were
made 10 feel az home when the pro-
prietors Of the various places presented
them with decorated diningrooms and
music, where they whiled away the
ant hour as they consumed their
turkey dinner.
Thousands OF Wilmington homes
were the scenes Of light entertainment
amidst Christmas decorations. ofntered
with She usual Christmas tree.
The various hospitals and instltu-
tions OF the city and county gave en-
terlainmenis and special dinners for
the patient and inmates.
There were two trees az the New
Castle County Hospital, one for the lit
tle ones and one for the hospital proper,
where the IN and afflicted are cared
for. A turkey dinner was served and
all enjoyed themselves in a most sat
isfactOry way. Many gifts were re-
ceived from friends from the outside.
a fact which helped in making the
day more cheerful.
There were six trees scattered
throughout the State Hospital fdr The
Insane. and these were beautifully
decorated. which added much 10 the
spirit OF the day for The afflicted there.
a special turkey dinner together with
numerous gifts received by the in
mates from outside friends, made the
day a glad one for all.
Christmas trees were prepared for
The children Of tho Delaware and
Homeopathic Hospitals. Nurses sang
Christmas carols in the beginning OF
the day. adding impressiveness TO the
days spirit.
A special roast pork dinner was
served to the inmates Of the New Castle
county workhousc and the day made
as cheerful as was possible for the
men and women there. A football
game had been scheduled for the af-
ternoon but had to be called OF on ac-
count of the muddy condition Of the
grounds. The women Of the insiitu-
iion attended religious services in the
forenoon.
A huge Christmas tree was set up in
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Evening journal., 1917-12-26
Cen. PERSHING SENDS
CALL FOR BRICKLAYERS
By the United Press.

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-With an ur-
gent request from Gen. Pershlng that
1000 bricklayers be sent TO France at
once, Provost Marshal Gen. Crowder
has ordered that men for this work be
picked from the draft registrants.
This win be the FIRST draft Of skilled
iradesmon for the new army and it
gives an inkling Of how tho War De
partment has planned to operate the
selectiNe service system. Other trades
men will be called soon, General Crow
der intimates, for in sending the tele-
CRANES TO the various governors, Civ
ms their quota Of bricklayers, he said
There is an immediate need for a con-
siderable number Of skilled men,
Bricklsyers' in deferred percentages
of quotas or current quotas will be
taken At once, General Crowder states,
and others farther down the list are
expected TO apply for voluntary induc-
tion into this service. The latter class
will be taken al once.
only white men will be taken and
they viii be sent to the aviation sec
lien corps. Kelly Field, san Antonio.
Texas.
Information on the bricklayer
strength Of the nation is to be-found
IN the answers given in the question
naires.
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
WILMINGTON CONTINUES
TO Get Coal SUPPLY

Robert o. Kemp. chairman Of The
Wilmington Fuel Administrative Com
mlttee, is confined 60 his honc because
Of illness. The coal situation in the
city is being looked after in his absence
by the other member OF the commit
tee.
The fuel supply appears to be about
the same as it has been for several
days. Coal continues TO come in.
but none Of the dealers has a surplus
This Is due to tho fact that the coal is
sold and delivered as soon as IL arrives,
so that there is no chance TO accumu-
late reserve supply.
Although there has been an admitted
shortage Of fuel in this city. there has
been no actual suffering from the lack
OF fuel. at least as far a. the coal adj
minisirators have been able TO learn
Through their strenuous efforts VIII
mington has been setting az least
enoug fuel 10 meet the immediate de-
mands OF everyone. and u Is believed
they will be able % keep supply run
ming that will be adequate 10 avoid
suffering on the part Of any OF the
residents.
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
l3 MORE MEN OFF
TODAY TO TRAIN
At FORT DUPONT
Young Men TO Fill Gap
Caused by Reflections on
Physical Grounds
DRAFT BOARDS NOW
REVIEW QUESTIONABLE

Wilmington today contributed an
other quota Of its young men TO the
now National Army The contingent
sent away was called TO on up gaps
made in the ranks OF those who were
'ont away last week by reflections due
10 physical defects after they had ar
rived al Fort DUPONT. There were
thirteen mon in the delegation and they
were directed 10 report at the old Court
House this afternoon at 4 O'Clock. They
left on the % o'clock train for Della
ware City. The men marched to the
station In a little company Of their
own and there was no formal farewell
In their honor.
Those who were sent away are:
From Board No. I.
Harry r. Chandler. No 1901 Harrison
street; Losnder b. Kimble, No. 1908 Van
Buren street; George II. Stewart, No.
DIT Clayton street; Frank J. Kelly, No.
1917 Shallcross avenue; joseph I. Nc
Elwee, No. 700 Van Buren street.
Board No. >
Charles W. smith. No. 80 East Ninth
street; Joseph A. Walsh. No. % Buena
Vista street; Fred Limprun. No. s2i
spruce street.
BOARD No. 3.
Clarence c. Venables, No. 1927 West
Fourth street; Lee ellis, No. 1927 West
Fourth street; Dominick Laflat, No 2iS
Eighth avenue: John +. Buchanan, No.
1928 Maple street; William r Miller,
No 1907 Lancaster avenue, and Stanley
J. Rcska, No. 1907 Maple street, alter
nato.
The FIRST court martial Of a deserter
from this city has been summoned 90
convene at Fort Dupont on January 8
when Franciszek Pauluzewski, one OF
the reglsirants 10 local division No. 3
will be arraimed- He failed 20 appear
FOR his physical examination and it Is
aiieged he escaped the oflclal notice
by frequent change Of address. He was
placed on the delinquent list and finally
declared a deserter and then be was
arrested and sent 10 Fort Dupont.
other men have had the same thing
happcn 70 them but they have always
been forwarded TO Camp Dix. This
prisoner, however, is going 10 be tried
before a court martial. The man is an
alien and Just what can be done with
him is said TO be a question. Il Is
thought the court martial has been
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
WANT farmers TO
Increase ACREAGE
Food Council Will Take Up
Subject With Agriculture
alistS Shortly
NEXT YEARS CROPS
MUST BE BIGGEST

For the purpose OF adding 10 the
amount Of food produced by the farm
ers of the state, It Is expected that a
meeting OF the food council OF the
state will be held within a few days,
To- discuss plans 10 be presented 10 the
agrarians Of Delaware. Josiah Marvel.
acting food director, today sent a letter
20 Governor Townsend, requesting the
chief executive to call a meeting OF the
food council at an early date In order
that arrangements might be made 60
reach the farmers before they had
made an their plans and arrangements
for next years crops.
Last spring. when the food council
was appointed the time for the work
was short, many Of the farmers hav-
ing already planted early crops, but
many were induced 10 increase their
acreage and particularly in fall wheat
the effect was very noticeable. But In
some sections where labor was scarce
some of the farmers were compelled 70
sacrifice some crops because Of this
shortage.
Il is the object Of tho council. how
ever. 10 discuss with the farmers not
only the increase Of acreage. but also
the labor situation. IN the hopes that
perhaps they msy be able 10 aid IN
this particular The members Of the
council realize that there is more acre
ago that could be put into produce and
,e~eiahies II there was labor sufficient
20 handle the crops. Last year, through
the services Of q ploughins concern OF
Philadelphia, It was possible 10 culti-
vate more ground through the use OF
tractor ploughs. II extra acreage Is
TO be added this year. it is very likely
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
WANTED: CAMP DIX BOY
TO take V.CTROLA RECORDS

The appeal Of the Delaware boys in
Company D OF the 307ih Machine Gun
Battalion at Camp Dix, Nrlghtstown,
y. j.. for Vicirola records, has result
ed in many such records being left at
THE EVENING JOURNAL Onlce. as
well as being sent 10 the battalion.
which is quarantlned because Of
measles.
As the shipment Of articles during the
holidays Is delayed 70 is desired that
some Delaware soldier or soldiers stop
at THE JOURNAL once and take the
records back with him TO Camp Dix
this week.
Among those who contributed rec
ords for the soldiers are Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Carr of 40. GIG King street,
and Mr. and Mrs s. Edgar Francis,
Of No. iii2 Broome street
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
Two MORNING F. RES
IN Close proximity
Garrett.Miller Co. Building
and Brown Apartments
Only Slightly Damaged
NEGROES SCARED
BY ONE BLAZE

TWO alarms of fire. sounded within a
few seconds Of each other. from Boxes
40. @. Fourth and Market streets and
ii2, Third and Tainall streets. about Q
O'Clock this morning. caused consider
able excitement IN the neighborhood
bringing out almost two thirds Of the
citys fire department 20 the scene. The
first alarm was sent In by Traffic
Officer John Ward, who was notified
that fire was In progress In the Gar
reti-Miller Company Building. Fourth
and orange streets. This blaze was IN
the cellar. pile Of rubbish having
caught FIRE Tho employees in the
building exilnguished the blaze before
Il had got a good start and the frcmen
were not compelled TO 80 into service.
While the fremen were responding TO
this alarm. an alarm was sent I'm from
Box No. ii2, when a fire was discovered
In the frame building, No. 302 West
Third street. owned by Marie Brown.
This 1re damage amounted 10 S8)O.
The Fame flremen arrived at the lat
ter fire ilrst and they were nghting II
when the other fire companies which
had responded TO the Garreit-Miller
Co. ilre arrived. The flames caused the
fremen 20 almost tear the roof or the
building. they eating under the rafters
and breaking out the sides Of the
building.
The house was used as a roOmIng
house by Negroes, and the inmates
were busy for awhile removing their
personal effects from the building be-
fore the flremen subdued the flames.
With the sounding Of the two alarms
the police patrol with a squad Of ON
GERS was rushed 90 the vicinity Of the
two boxes and kept the crowds back
while the nremen fought the flames At
The Third street house.
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
AMERICAN TROOPS ON
BORDER Chase BANDITS

BY Tho United Press.
Ell PASO. Tex. Dec. 26.-American
troops were in pursuit today Of MeXi-
can bandits who, according 90 word
reaching here, crossed the border,
looted Candelaria. Texas, held up the
mail stage. killed The driver and looted
tho mail sacks. The American troops
were expected 10 cross into Mexico II
they did not catch up with the bandits
in the meantime.
Il was reported that two Mexican
stage passengers were shot and killed
by the bandits, and that at least one
American passenger was shot and
wounded. The driver, Mickey Welch,
was hanged and his throat cut. Less
than an hour after the alarm was given
American soldiers from Maria and Val.
entlne were in pursuit.
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
LITTLE Girl Gives xmas
DOLLAR TO AID SOLDIERS

Ellen Virginia Howell aged years,
no 200 West Fourteenth street. took
a dollar Of her Christmas money and
handed 70 over TO TIE EVENING
JOURNAL for the "Our Boys in
France" tobacco fund.
Or. John W. VIII. OF GEORGETOWN.
also sent along a dollar for the tobacco
fund. His letter 10 ". g. Nesbll. man
ager Of the tobacco fund FOR THE
EVENING journal. says:
Dear Sir-I ch7nced 10 get THE
lOTRNN and noticed your appeal for
contributions 20 your tobacco fund,
Enclosed ind 81 for same. and may
every chew aid some dear boy 90 sub
due the arch enemy OF the world.
Yours, Dr. John w viii. GEORGETOWN,
Del"
Tho following contributions arc ac-
knowledpcd:
Previously acknowledged ....- -s2.ol25O
Dr.. John W. VIII. r. T. d..
No. ., Georgetown. Dol...... 100
Ellen Virginia Howell, No. 200
W. 18th street ................ 100
Total % date .................S .S2.Oi 80
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
BY The United Press.

BY Inc lnltcu Press.
PETROGRAD. Dec. 25.-Gormany has
asked pos,ponemeniof peace ucgoiia-
lions until January 2i according 20
semi-oflcial announcement here today.
Finland has asked Germany iO rccog-
nizo her Independence, according TO re-
ports which reached here today from
Bresi-Liiovsk.
The Bolsheyih government issued
manifesto TO all the people demanding
that manufacture Of an war material
Immediately cease "iuasmuch as the
Russo-G German armisiice will probably
shortly be transformed into "a general
democratic peace"
Tho peoples commissaries and the
central committee on Left, revolution
aries. agreed today on "a governmental
form In which the latter organization
was "a be represented by seven cabinet
mombers.
Bolshevlk forces have occupied
Kharkoff, according 90 announcement
today. The Ukralnians' hold on odessa
is now threatened Black sea fleets,
the Bolsheviki government announced,
have Joined forces against the rebels.
BY The United Press
LONDON. Dec. 26.--Russian-German
peace negotiations have been suspend
ed pending consultation boy German
delegates with their government or
Russla's terms. according TO a peiro
grad dispatch printed by the Times o.
day.
The Russian delegates, 70 was stated
are returning from Brcst Litovsk Il
petrograd.
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
RY JOSEPH sHAPLEN

United Press STAFF Correspondent
STOCKHOLM. Dec. 26.--Frank belief
that the Bolshcyiki regime viii not be
able 10 retain iis program in Russia az
ter forcing through "a separate peace
with Germany was expressed by Boil
shevlM Minister Nerovsky today.
The Bolsheyiki VIII never coucmde
nm un-democratic peace" he told The
United Press. "The war will be con-
tinued if Germany insists on a policy
OF anneXaiios. We slill hope that geu-
cral peace negotiations will be possible
We viii nght defcnsively until a gcn-
eral democratic peace Is achieved.
~ do not intend ond win be unable
20 remain in power after peace"
Norovsky denied reports that German
agents were In peirograd financing tho
Bolsheyih.
"Ihe Bolshoyiki DO not need German
money. he declared "We arc printing
an that Is necessary"
Arrivals from pcirograd today re-
ported a stronc m0narchist movement
developing IN the Ruselan capital sup
ported by some candidates and German
agents.
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
mail Carriers Get OUT
ALL CHRISTMAS PACKAGE. .

Having worked the greater portion Of
Christmas Eve in sorting out the mails
i'm their respective racks, letter ear
rlers connected with the local postofllce
worked the greater portion Of yester-
day morning As a result the homes
OF many WilmingtOnians was gladdened
at the last minute By the receipt Of
packages or letter from loved ones.
The result Of this work on the part
OF the local postal employees about
cleared mp the postofilce and this morn
ing the floor Of the vast work room
looked natural. Postmaster English in
commenting on the manner in which
the mails were handled, said that Il was
made possible by the efficient method
OF the employees. all Of whom oo-operat-
ed in getting out the mail.
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
HARRINGTON SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN
MAKE SACRIFICE FOR HALIFAX SUFFERERS

What a strong appeal the misfortunes
Of the Halifax explosion sufferers makes
20 children Is indicated by the action Of
the scholars Of the Methodist Episcopal
Sunday school in Pennington, Del The
following letter. which was accompan-
led by % money order for So, illus
traies pointedly that point:
"Farmingtoa Del, Dec. 81. 1917.
MIR. Clarence J. Pyle,
Halifax Relief Editor,
Evening Journal, Wilmington, Del
Dear sir and Brother: Please ind
enclosed money order which represents
the sacrifice that our little sunday
school makes TO the Halifax sunerings.
THE CHILDREN WERE MORE THAN
WILLING To SACRIFICE THEIR
MAS TREAT IN ORDER To SHARE
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
HENRY BELIN, JR.. IS
CLAIMED BY death
Resident Of Scranton, For
mcrly Of Wilmington; High
in Powder Business
HE WAS FATHER OF
MRS. PIERRE s. DUPONT

Henry Belin. Jr.. father Of Mrs Pierre
:. dupont, president Of the dupont
Pennsylvania Corporation and dircc-
tor Of z. l. dupont dc Nemours & Co,
died yesterday at his home IN Scranton
Pa.
Mr.. Bolin. son Of Henry Belin and
Isabella d'Andelot Belin. was born in
West Point, X. y, September %, 1919,
the father having been a graduate OF
West Point and one Of the Topographic
cal engineers employed by the govern
ment to make a survey Of the Maine
and Canadian boundary line. one Of the
notable undertakings Of that time.
The family Is Of French origin, the
greatgrandfather, John Belin, having
been planter on the island Of san Do
mingO, West Indies. and his son. Au-
giIstus, driven out by the uprising Of
1921. having come to the United states.
Augustus first engaged In business in
Philadelphia, but later removed 10 VII
mingtOn. where he resided during the
remainder Of his life and was the first
Of the Belin family 10 become associat-
cd with the dupont powder works.
Henry Belin. Jr.. representing the third
generation Of such association and
h. ing completed in 1913 nifty years OF
active personal service with that world
renowned organization. being az the
time Of his death president and direc-
tor Of +. /. dupont de Nemours * Co.,
CONTINUED on rage Ten.)
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
Italians Hold Line Intact,
Snowfall May Defeat
Enemy Plan
SAKM.ES PLAY SANTA
FOR French RIDDiES
BY Tho United Press.
LONDON. Dec. 26.-'Nothing speciar
was Field Marshal Haig's report from
the British front today.
by HENRY WOOD,


WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES IN
ITALY. Dec. 26.-The Teutons are max
ing their last supreme effort TO reach
the Venetian plains before winter ir-
reyOcably checks an operations.
Since Saturday General Conrads Aus
trians have been battering increasingly
against the Italian lines. It IS conh-
IDENTIFY expected his assault. west Of the
Brcnia, will be followed quickly by new
assaults by Generals Krauss and Below,
cast Of the same rivcr-pariicularly
around Monte Grappa where the Aus
tro-Germans are now freshly concen-
trating. The battle as thus developing
will decide whether the Italians will be
able TO maintain their present positions
until spring. SNOW and ice are already
checking offensive possibilities through
all the mountain region. The winter
nevertheless, continues unseasonably
open As yet there is no sign OF heavy
snow having fallen in the mountains
Yet the passes are gradually being COW
cred with a mantle sufficient within a
week or ten days more to check tho
enemy's operations.
Already the snowfall has curtailed
the bringing UP Of food TO such an cx-
ANLA AlAuN AiAR 'iA|iAla AAao nfN'A A'AA'A W
substitute for massed attacks the drive
Of special troops carrying emergency
rations. These forces fight until re-
lleved by others like themselves carry
inc equipment for four days service.
Prisoners declare tho Italian resist
ance has already forced the Teutonio
STATS 10 abandon their original plan 10
establish military and political front
from rrent0 TO Venice. They are con-
tenting themselves with the mere hope
Of reaching the Venetian plains before
a defeat-and by defeat they mean the
necessity Of a winter campaign in the
Ice and snow covered submits Of the
Alps
nv J. w. PEGLER,
United Press staff Correspondent.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
NEGROES SHOOT WEALTHY MAN.
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
PHILADELPHIA 9cHeaded by state police posse is
today searching who late last night shot and
probably fatally wounded Bsss wealthy coal dealer in
hi, home near Tuytovn Pa When the appeared Briggs
offered them Jobs in his plant In reply the Negroes
throw up his hands fight Briggs saol tv
in the abdomen and the Brsss taken to T1;D
,osptal one suspect arrested today at Bristol
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
500. .O0n TIRE AT LONG REACH.

BY The United Press.
LONG BEACH. \. L.. Dec 2G.-An in
cendary fre early today destroyed four
big buildings and a section OF the
boardwalk here. with $4,000 damage,
Low water pressure hampered The fire
men. Nearby towns sent aid.
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
U. S. CONTROLs LABOR.

I| 7 u NTTTTT7I ITT".
CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-Thc government,
through a mediator. now controls all
labor conditions in every packing plant
In America. This Is the effect Of the
agreement effected here toe 'v. The con-
tract between the pacscTs q a employees
selects John F. Williams flel admins
traitor Of Illinois as labor arbitrator. His
decisions are final.
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
Meanwhile Delegates Return From BreSt
LitOvSE. Finland Asks Huns to Recognize
Her independence; BOISheviki Threaten
UkrainianS' Hold on Odessa; Black SEQ
Fleet Has Joined Forces Against Rebels
DEMOCRATIC PEACE NOT SOUGHT
MINISTER YEROYSKY DECLARES

Two commissions TO negotiate peace
viii -ho-ily be formed the Times cor
respondent asserted. one TO meet az
.u ald the other az Odessa. Both
viii consider purely military aspects Of
the situation A third will be appoint
cd 90 prepare for a prospective Euro
pcan peace conference.
70 was asserted the Bolshc,ih will
c0nyoko the constituent assembly at
the end Of next week
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
nRooks AcCusED OF LARCENY.

James Brooks, Negro. was arrested
early this afternoon by Pa,rolman
Massey while endeavoring to pawn a
watch, The local police have been
looking for Brooks on charge Of steal
ms the watch.
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
AGED WOMAN MURDERED.
by The United Press.

by The United Press.
COLUMBUS o. Dec. 2s-Her head crushed Mrs. Sarah E.
found murdered today her grocery store here
She is believed when she resisted robbers
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
COAL SHORTAGE PLACED AT 5OOoO,OOO TONS.

COAL SHORTAGE PLACED AT 5OOOOOOO TONS
BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Dec S5-A coal shortage Of 5ooooooo in The
fact greatest production OF the eountry no
has been by demands Fuel Administrator II. A.
Garfield told the Senate investigating committee today
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
WITH THE UNFORTUNATE PEOPLE
AT HALIFAX.
"Respectfilly


FL. p ETTYNlAN, Supt.
M. z. 5. s, Pennington. Del"
We feel sure that all members Of
THE EVENING JOURNAL Family will
appreciate that sacrifice and that the
action Of those Pennington children
will impcl others. both adults and chill
dren, 10 make sacrifices
And here is another instance. d. W.
Phillips, a workingman, Of No. 623 ely
mer street. nohblnsvllle, New Castle,
met an EVENING JOURNAL repre-
sentative yesterday.
II want TO do something for those
Halifax sufferers" he said. II haven't
CONTINUED on Page Nine.)
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
TO PREsENT CANTATA.

The caniata. Emmanuel" will be
presented In Haven NJ. +. Church to-
morrow evening.
Evening journal., 1917-12-26
WEATHER

Fair. continued cold tonight
and Thursday; light north
winds becoming variable.