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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-27
Enjoyed the Erostjno,

Dick was guest at DlanG's third
birthday purity, AT first he was quiet
and morosc. Then, Mt the sight OF Ice
cream and cake, he suddenly became
cheerful. Burying his face In huge
piece of marshmnllow cake, ~ that
only his eyes could be distinguished,
he shouted: SAY, kids, this Is The
frOstingcst cake | ever ate"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-27
Brain Food.

The more brains man has the
more he is in need nf brain food,
though not necessarily the kind he
would take in through his mouth.
That is. the best kind of food for the
brain is rho kind We put into the
brain instead Of the stomach. There
isn't much USE tn take food for the
brain we haven't got. aDywsy.--EA-
change.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-27
Veryplmportant.

They say thSt everything one learns
In youth helps one in maturity, and,
while you wouldn't think at first blush
that II would do college girl So very
much good tolcarn to high-jump feet
? inches, on sober second thought we
suppose 1t gives her n distinct advan.
tage over her less highly trained sisters
when the mice come around In after
llfe.--Ohio State Journal.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-27
Haif Men. Hair CHATS.

Satyrs are mentioned in Isaiah 49,.
q and A:ld. where the prophet pre-.
diets the dcsolaton Of Babylon. In
the passages cited II probably refers
to demons Of woods and desert pNces,
half men and half goats (sce Lev.
17;2; Chronicles 11:15.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-27
When Credit Ia Due,

"A goodnntured man." sud Uncle
Ehen, "ain't entitled to much credit II
he's good natured only jes' because he
kin take life easy an not care what
happens
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-27

Recently u stairway has been pat.
cnted for reaching seldom used por.
tions OF buildings. II folds into a
ceiling and is hidden by panel when
not in use.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-27
SHRAP-NEL
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. :

We see bc the paper Shrap that he
downtown streets atc i'm their Usual
excellent condition.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-27

Try tho Free Tracer journal Want-Ads
tor results.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-27
For
and Colds
in the
Home /
Home. Recommend
It to Our Neighbors.

Those who object to liquid mod.
'Ines can procure Pcruna Tablets
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-27
Always 4 way.

There Is always \ way OF doing
every worthwhile thing
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-27

Are you observing Lent2"
"Yes, indeed Our bridge club 10
devoting half its receipts to foreign
missions.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
MERRY WHIRL Starts
ON ITS GYRATIOHS
Will Be at Full Speed When
Curtain Rises on First
Show Tomorrow
COSTUMING TO BE
KIRMESS SURPRISE

THE Merry Whiri" will start gyrat-
ing in The Playhouse tomorrow. and
will gather added speed on Thursday.
Friday and Saturday evenings. It.
already is whirling some, and II you
could just see the way in which the
rehearsals are going Welll They
had dress rehearsal last night In
Eden Hall and everything moved
along with such smoothness and
rapidity that indications are that
Wilmington audiences vii be aston
ished at the excellence and varied
scope of the SHOW" from Columbus
10 the cabaret. Miss Lila Stewart,
under whose direction the show is
being given here, personally conducts
each rehearsal and her enthusiasm
is very contagious. AS everybody.
nearly, knows now the show is for
the benefit OF the Children's Ward Of
the Delaware Hospital
One important thought should be
borne in mind-the curtain will go
up promptly at O'Clock each night
! and the performance will be over al
| IL o'clock.
Last night the dress rehearsal wa'
a revelation TO those who witnessed
Il; all the more so as II was the frs
time that the part cipants in th'
Continued on Page Eleven)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
SENATE confirms
miller APPOIHTEES
All But One Appointment
Made by Retiring Execu-
tive Approved Today
JAMES WILSON AND
H. |. GILLIS IN LIST
slaf Correspondent

staff Correspondent
DOVER Del. Feb 6-The Senate
in executive session early this after
noon confirmed all the appointments
Of former Governor Charles K. Miller
sent 10 the Senate on the last day
Of his term. with one exception. The
Senators refused TO say which ap-
pointment was not confirmed.
Those who were seen said the Sen
ate had not refused TO confirm this
particular appointment but had defer
red action on it. No time was speci-
fied for considering this appointment
further.
The Senators were evidently sworn
to secrecy on the matter and said
thew did not want to announce the
name of the appointee who had not
been confiremed at this time. because
IL would probably bring a host oi
friends of the appointee to Dover IN
his behalf. and they tthe Senatorsl
desire TO avoid that il possible II
was intimated that this appointment
will likely be confirmed later.
II was learned that James Wilson, as
highway commissioner; Harry /. Gil
lis as magistrate, and Frederick Muir
nhv. as State detective, were all con
armed unanimously. II was at first ru
mored that it was one of the above
three who was not confirmed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
MAYOR TO open
THE irish BAZAAR
Relief Fund Friends Work
Diligently For Success
of Undertaking
MERCHANTS WILL
OCCUPY BOOTHS

The Irish-Americsn bazaar, 10 be
held next week at Turn Hall, for tho
benefit of the Irish Relief Fund. prom
Uses to be a most successful affair
Many workers for the cause are busily
occupied in various undertakings TO
swell the fund. There was a meeting
last night in the Irish-American Hall.
OF the business mems committee, and
arrangements made for their active
participation I'm the bazaar. The gem
eral committee will meet at the same
place tomorrow night, when reports
will be received.
The interest shown IN the coming
event is evidenced by the large number
Of applications for booths. The exeou-
tive committee will allot the spaces
within a day or two.
The opening night Of the bazaar will
be marked by the presence of Mayor
James r. Price and city and county
officials. The former will preside at the
formal opening exercises. An attraction
on this night will be the Irish Pipers
Band OF New York, which, weather per
hitting. will parade over the mair
streets of the city earlier in the evening
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
TROOPERS
WILL GET HOME
ABOUT midnight
Adiutant General Hasn't
Heard of Order Divert
ing Soldiers South
RECEPTION PLANS ARE
IN ABEYANCE TODAY

So far as Wilmington is concerned,
the question as to what time the Della
ware troops, now. speeding homeward
as fast as steam can carry them, will
arrive here far outweghs the ques-
tion as to the present status OF the
international situation.
Newspaper offices have been swamp
ed nearly all day by telephone calls
from people who want TO know when
the soldiers will arrive home. and
where the troops trains are at each
hour There is no definite informa-
ton in tha possession OF the news
papers. at this time, as to Just what
hour will see the Delaware militia
men marching up Market street. or.
for that matter, whether they will
march on Market street or not
According to the latest information
available. the troop trains left Colum
bus. Ohio, at daylight this morning The
soldiers should have arrived at Pitts.
bureh between ] and 2 o'clock thts af.
ternoon. and there they beat old FatheI
Time by an hour without moving an
inch. because Of the change at that place
from Central TO Eastern time. The run
from Pittsburgh 10 Philadelphia should
consume somewhere between eight ans
ten hours, and adding another hour fol
transfer in Philadelphia, and coming
from there TO this city, II would appear
that the returning troops should moi
reach here until in the neighborhood oi
midnight tonight.
All day the city has been full Of
rumors that the Delaware battalions
4 H. 81 49, -
ed TO Hampton Roads. and, In conse
Quence, everybody In Wilmington who
has either relatives OF friends In the
Delaware outfit passed a day. Of anr
iety. For months they have been liv
ing in hopes Of the day when theil
loved ones would return home. free
from further obligation 10 federal ser
! CONTINUED on Page III
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
GERMANS REGRET BREAK;
AMERICANS DEATH CONFIRMED;
GERARD PREPARES TO LEAVE
south American Republics Are Expected ia
Protest Submarine Order--TwO More British
Ships TOrpedOed--- ---Germany'S Answer to
Latest Wilson Note May be Declaration Oi
War---PreSident Cautions Against Overt Act

BERLIN, Via Ssyvie wireIes February e. Received In
New York February g. I'VE regret this taken by PresI
dent Wilson the more since against all tradition and all in
enational that off from all direct communication
regular with the transatlantic world declared
Secretary for Foreign Affairs Zimmerman today
1--WE remember the Foreign Secretary continued that
United diplomats during the months and Of the
war; interests by proxy with efficiency and great
The of the Presidents received here has been
examined minu in the absence of other official documents
Having ourselves, real for hostility against the
United States remembering the trsdonay friendly feeling that
existed between the countries practically from the FIRST days Of
United States naturally appreciate the words of rather
hostile character that included others of different chsrac
message, transmitted In press dispatches.
n them President Wilson that he wishes hos
conflict with Germany and add that appreciate this
other paragraphs in the joining in this In
President Wilson's note
'he a certain think by what
United States prompted to arrive at its
attitude the other hand expect President Wilson, the
extent may recognize the which prompted take
decision"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
new DOVER COUNCIL
FORMALLY ORGANIZED
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, Feb. 6.-The newly
elected president and members OF the
Dover Town Council. chosen at the
town election, I'm January. met last
evening for organization.
Mayor Magee was sworn I'm by AL
derman John b. Wharton and the new
members were sworn in by President
Magee Elmer P. Horsey was re-elect-
ed clerk of council, and William S.
Haman, treasurer Alderman John p.
Wharton was also reelected.
The election of Chief Engineer OF
the Water and Light Plant and assist
ants resulted in the selection Of A.
L. Kihline, chief; Charles DOres first
assistant; n d. Elliott, and William
Loder. firemen.
Council elected Messrs. Caulk.
Forkum and j. j. Hayes as water and
light committee, as required under
the town charter. The committee Sc
lected L. j. Hayes chairman.
President Magee announced the ap-
pointment of the following standing
committees
Finance-Messrs J. c. Hopkins. w.
d. Burton. j. A. Downes.
I Aocounts-Messrs Downes, Hopkins
Burton.
Ordinances. W. Caulk, 4. "
! Kieth, J. c. Hayes.
Streets-W p. Forkum. J. W. Caulk
| l.. j. Hayes.
Fire Department and Police-T. "
/ Kieth. ]. W Caulk, J. c. Hayes.
: Sewers-Messrs. Burton, Hopkins
Downes.
Tree Commission. c. Hayes, T. v
E[ieth. w. p. ForkUm, Mrs. Walter
Norris, Mrs. w. W. Richardson, Mrs
James H. Hughes.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
Neck CUT TO spinal
COLUMN IN FIGHT

Charles Hickman. Negro. was chsrs-
ed in City Court this morning with
carving q man named Rudd, who is
now in the Delaware Hospital. An
inferno at the hospital testified that
Rudd was in no condition to appear
in court, as his neck was gashed TO
the spinal column. and he had other
gashes on his body. The case was
continued until February 20, and a
detainer lodged at the hospital to in
sure Rudd's attendance when requir-
I'd. Hickman was held under $1,000
bail.
Frank Coleman was held under
$1,000 bail for his appearance on Fri
day morning to answer charge OF
breaking and entering the home OF
Reuben Raleks. at No. 1115 Lombard
street, early this morning
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
ARTILLERY FUSE PLANT
NOT TAKEN BY U. S.

It was rumored today that the gov
srnment had taken over the plant o'
the Artillery Fuse Company. hut this
was denied by an officer Of the COM
pany. who said that in the event OF
the government determining to do
this notice would be given. The law
makes il unnecessary TO notify own
ers OF such property before COM
Wandering a plant, the official saio.
As precautionary measures guards
about the plant have been increased
in number recently. Armed men pa
troll the property both inside and
out and the strictest scrutiny is given
every employe before her or she is al
lowed to enter the works.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
HrIn rNDKR PEACE RONnS.

James p Ellis. charged with breach
of the peace. was held under a $500
peace bond in City Court this morn
ing. The testimony showed that he
came to his boarding house in a
drunken condition, and threatened the
lives Of everyone there.
Joseph Murz was charged with rails
ing a disturbance at No. 236 Cedar
street. and held under a similar bond
He said that he took some rock and
rye for a cold, "and it set him crazy"
He also. will furnish $500 bond for his
good behavior.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
DELAWARE rROOrs ExROUTE.

PITTSBURGH Pa, Feb eTho var Gus units Of the Della
yar National Guard arc expected pass through Pittsburgh
nroute the Mexican border ton sh The first sec
on s due al Pitcairn will be transferred the
syyana Raj the Panhandle road at o'clock tn
afternoon Pitcairn miles Pittsburgh. Tho
section was at Columbus oh 1870 miles west OF here at
Il Is due at Pitcairn tonight.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
american. GERMAN.
ENGLISHMAN FIGHT.
OLD Glory Waves
BY the United Press.

NEW YORK. Feb 6.-Peroival
shine raised an American flag and an
awful row at his Bronx apartment
when he wayed patriotic today.
Janitor Weeks. an Englishman, told
Shine. an American. that Landlord
Ebcrhardt. German, said the flag must
come down.
Shine telephOned the American De-
tense Society about IL. He was ad-
vised to knock the block of anybody
that told him any such stun Shine
proceeded to the janitor. There were
words. Then both proceeded to Eber
hardt.
Eberhardt said the flag might Nv
perpetually; that he had said nothine
Of the sort. Weeks admitted he ba6
spoken without authority Shine woni
to work and Weeks went home and
hauled down--the dumbwalter.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
AMERICAN LINER
NEW YORK IS IN
MURDER ZONE
White Star Liners Baltic and
AdriatiC Also Dangerously
Near Forbidden Territory
BRITISH REFUSE 70
Announce ARRIVALS

Bv The United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-One American
ship. the New York, is among the ships
speeding today through the submarine
danger zone.
The White Star liners Baltic and
Adriatic also are dangerously near the
forbidden territory. The Baltic sailed
more than a week ago and should be
near the end Of her journey The Brit
ish Admiralty has refused TO announce
the arrival OF vessels, so she may reach
port unknown to this side. The Adri-
attic left Saturday.
The Clnard liner Csrmania sailed for
Liverpool Sunday. The French liner
Rochambesu left Sunday for Bordeaux.
The French Line freighter la Drome is
we'll on her way, having left New York
last Thursday.
There are many smaller ships Of vari-
Gus uationalties on their way either 70
the United States on European ports.
with few exceptions they carry absolute
contraband The New York Is The only
one of tie large ships not so loaded.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
IT'S Skating TIME
With A VENGEANCE
Creeks Are Ice Bound and
Night Parties Are
Popular
ITS FINE TOO,
THE BOYS AGREE

w men Jne ICE Is on the FlNeff ana the
snow is in the spout
When you hear the clapboards creak-
in, then you know Jack Frost's
about"
This might be the exclamation OF all
young Wilmingtonians just now with
the temperature flirting dangerously
near the zero mark. but there's some
satisfaction in It all when caps are
pulled down over the ears and NIT
tens are gotten out because It's skat-
ing time with a vengeance and ever.
minute that can be spared from stud
les now is being occupied with expedi-
tions to the places that are CLASSY"
whether on the pool in the pasture OF
on the river.
The Brandywine is offering excel
lent facilities for skating. Cold wealth
er has no terrors. apparently. for
lovers Of skating and boys and girls
have Joined the sport. The ever pOpu
lar game OF shiny" has been re
vived In the evening advantage is
being taken OF the starry sky tC
carry on skating parties. The pleas
ures OF teaching sister 10 skate, oil
better still. teaching the other boys
sister attracts many OF the oldei
boys, whereas the younger ones. con
Continued on l~age Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
10 CLOSE KING STREET.

The Police and Street and Sewer De
partments issued an order today closing
King street above Eighth tomorrow to
all market wagons. The homecoming
Delaware soldiers are expected to parade
in the street tomorrow afternoon. Clerk
os the Market Vaughan asks that all
rurket vendors observe the order.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
NEWPORT GRANGE DIDNrT NET1
NEWPORT resident FALLS
DEAD ON WAY TO WORK

Seized with heart trouble while pre-
pairing 10 leave his home in Newport
to so to his employment at the Krebs
Chemical Works, today. William W.
Downham. aged 81 years fell dead
this morning Mr. Downham. had
lived In Newport hut a few weeks
having moved there from Marshall
ton several weeks ago.
lie is survived by his wife and two
grown children Deputy Coroner Nc
Crery Issued certificate Of death
from natural causes.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
RESOURCES Of
STATE. Pledged
TO government
Legislature Adopts ReSolu-
tions Today; Initiative and
Referendum Bill Offered
URGE APPOINTMENT
OF Boiler INSPECTOR
STAFF Correspondent.

olhM AOl EEUOnQtuAs
STATE HOUSE. Dover, DEL Feb g..
The House, under suspension Of
rules, today unanimously adopted
Senator Whartons Joint resolution,
passed by the Senate yesterday, com
mending President Wilson for sever
ing diplomatic relations with Ger
many.
The resolution is as follows:
Whereas, In the judgment Of the
President Of our country. It has be-
come necessary to sever diplomatic
relations with a great country with
which in the past we have ever main
tanned the most friends relations;
and
whereas The people Of the State
Of Delaware and our delegation in
Congress, and the members of this
General Assembly are divided be-
tween the great political parties; and
whereas, The State OF Delaware
occupies the high and exalted posi-
ton of being the first State Of the
Union in that it was the first to ratify
the Constitution of the United States;
therefore, be il
"Resolved. BY the Senate Of the
STATE OF Ofih" dl e. AAN tAuNN' w ANNf y
resentatives concurring therein: That
we pledge to the President of the
United states the loyal support Of
the State Of Delaware In any action
that may be taken by him in the
crisis that now confrOnts our coun-
try; be il further
Resolved, That our Senator'S and
Representatives in Congress are here
by requested to cooperate with the
President to carry into effect the
spirit Of this resolution; and be It
further
Resolved. That the Secretary oi
State send a copy Of this resolution tc
the President Of the United States
Continued on PAGE ID
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
COuRT pEFERs pECIsION.

Decision on the remOnstrance
against renewing the liquor license
of Frank c. Pierce. proprietor of the
Buck Hotel. at Summit Bridge, heard
In Court of General Sessions yester-
day. was reserved until Friday morn
ing. Among the reasons advanced
by those opposing a renewal of the
license we're claims that Pierce per-
mitted bis son. a minor, behind the
bar: that he sold to minors; Sunday
selling; selling after II o'clock at
night: that the petition for renewal
did not bear the names Of sufficient
number Of freeholders.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
WOMEN Volunteers
PLEDGE Service IF
NATION MUST FIGHT
By The United Press.

NEW YORK. Feb. 6.-"Put us down
for scrubbing floors: anything"
These were the word OF a long line
Of women volunteers who gave their
names to the League for Women's
Service here
We'll do anything we can TO help
IL war comes" they said.
One English woman thought she
might be OF some service as a spy.
Continued on Page Eleven)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
SPAN WAY NOT RRr,K WITH GERMANY.

WASHINGTON Feb s.-spain Switzerland probably
viii rot acceee to President Wilson's suggestions that al
euta diplomatic relations with according to
Cliabie limitations here this Their prob
bly win be basel upon the that they serving c-
pectvely The interests of America and Germany
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
GIIARDIANs TO MEET.

A meeting OF the Delaware Guard
ian Association OF Camp Fire Girls.
will be held az the home Of Mrs. J..
l.. Johnson. No. S2i Lombard street.
tomorrow afternoon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
SWITZERLAND WON'T BREAK.

LONDON, Feb s-wreless Dispatches from Berne 70 -
declared ra zerIand in note to 'he United S'''
ttin. to rcaA relations u Gerrnsny - s"as'N''
.s.a wlson as II. proper course Of all nf"''1''
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
SAY GERARD HAS LEFT BERLIN

BY the United Press
LONDON, Feb. ga Centys News dispatch from the Cont
today said understood there that American Ambassador
Gerard had already departed from Berlin and expected
erlsnd today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06

All previous reports direct from Berlin have asserted that
ard did expect to leave his post before Thursday
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06

The Marley Pickering steel steamer Of s6 reg
Mddebrough England She owned by The
tine Pickering Steamship Company and built 1912
The Fordian LeyIand liner registered Liverpool and
her tonnage 4,777 She built In 1918.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
Two MORE SHES GO powN.

By he United Press
LONDON Fsbas-Ths British steamer Marley Pickering
in the barred zone" today
British FIodan also has been sunk Sixteen Of
herc saved
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
DISMISS CHURCH TRUSTEE.

Onuphry Jabenko, charged with
trespassing in the home of the Rev.
Daniel Gluebich pastor Of the Rus
sian Orthodox Catholic Church. in
South Wilmington. was arraigned be
fore Magistrate Barnett Gluckman
last night and dismissed after being
warned and lectured by the magis-
trate. He and other members Of
the congregation were told 10 conduct
their church affairs in an orderly
manner hereafter.
NEWPORT GRANGE DIDN'T MEET.
Delaware Grange Of Newport, did
not meet last night, but a delegation
OF the members attended the oyster
supper of Diamond State Grange.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
WEATHER

Fair tonight and Wednes-
day with rising temperature.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-20
Board Lets Contract.

The board of supervisors were in
session yesterday to let some ditch
contracts and awarded the follow
ing: The work on the Welsh No. 205
ditch in Rose Creek township is to
be done by Jens Jensen for $6,505
and the tile will be furnished by the
National Sewer Pipe company Of
this city for $13,977.95.
Labor on the Richardson No. eos
ditch, in harrisburg and Indepen-
dence townships, went to Jens Jen-
son at $2O,36O.67. Tile for section
one will be furnished by Evans &
Howard, St. Louis. for $1,000. Tie
National Sewer Pipe company of this
city, will furnish the tile for sec
lions two and three for SIG, HOES.