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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
GOSPEL SONG AID
sermon IN Theatre
DR.. Howells Will Address
Monster Sunday Evangel-
iStic Rally in the Queen
AUDIENCE WILL SING
TABERNACLE HYMNS

The committee appointed by the
executive committee Of the efficiency
campaign, to arrange for the mass
meeting at 3.45 o'clock tomorrow after
noon, in the Queen Theatre met at the
Y. NJ. c. A. yesterday afternoon and
completed all the plans for the SER
vice. Every member was full OF op-
timism. It is conhdentially expected
that the theatre will be taxed 70 It's
capacity by men and women TO enjoy
the music and hea- the Rev. r. NJ.
Howells, d. D., IL. d., Of Philadel-
phia speak.
DR.. Howells needs no introduction
10 a Wilmington audience. Hundreds
Of people remember with pleasure,
when he addressed several mass meet
ings for men in this city two years
ago.
Letters have been sent to the pas
,ors and Sunday School superinten-
lents OF the twenty cooperating
churches, urging them 70 have their
congregations and Sunday Schools at
lend the meeting in a body. II Is ex-
pected that at least fifteen hundred
adult Sunday School scholars and
workers alone will be present The
choir Of the cooperating churches
have been invited 10 join in one great
chorus and in addition all persons
connected with the tabernacle chorus
are invited to join the chorus. The
Igor campaign song book will be
used and Professor George r. King
expects a chorus Of not less than
three hundred voices when the first
hymn is announced.
Professor Norris c. Morgan. organ
list Of Grace Church. Will be at the
organ, and the musical feature will
doubtlessly be the greatest heard in
the city.
It is expected that the organized
Bible class OF the cooperating
churches. both men and women, viii
attend in a body. and the members
and friends Of all other churches are
invited TO be present.
Ruei S. Loomis, chief usher, visited
the theatre yesterday afternoon and
concluded that thirty ushers would b'
necessary TO look after the crowd. TIT
ushers will be selected from the CO
operating churches.
The singers are requested 20 so di
rect 10 the stage upon arriving az thu
theatre, and they will be shown theii
seat in the choir by one authorized e
do that work.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
new OWNERS FOR
CITY real ESTATE

The following property transfers
have been received at the City Reg
isfry Bureau since Tuesday:
Mary p. Chambers to James Henry
Hetherton and wife. No. 1888 Lancas-
ter avenue, S151o.
Lucy Glidden Biddle Howell 10 An
cello Citro, west side Of Seventh ave-
nue.. 60 feet north Of Coleman street,
s333.33.
Henry r. Isaacs to Edward K.
johnson and wife. southeast corner
Fourth and Harrison streets. $4,000.
Edward Z. Johnson to Henry n.
Isaacs. same property, $4,000.
Charles d. Johnson TO Wyler A.
Michael. north side OF Twenty-third
street, 236 feet east OF Lamotte
street. $3.50.
James B. Oberly to Roy e. Ham
man. east side OF Jessup street, 1S9
fete north OF Twenty-third street,
$4,000.
Fidelity Real Estate Improvement
Company TO John Blake. No. s21 East
Seventeenth street, $500
Cecil d. Rogers TO John ]. Jolls,
south side OF Twenty-third street 70
feet west Of Tatnall street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-This spring
and summer the coats OF sport suits
are to be worn open. For this reason
the contrasting facing Of the collar
and reverse extends to the foot Of the
coat.
The country club costume OF to-
days illustration is curious com
bination Of white wool Jersey and
black and white checkered velour.
The top of the hat brim is faced
with white 10 correspond with the top
of the crown. The sheen OF TIE pas'
ent leather pumps adds the final
touch OF perfect immaculatsuess u
this exquisite model.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
State Soldiers
OUT OF SERVICE
LATE next week
fContinued from First Pagel

(Continued from First Pagel
attend the banquet at the Hotel du-
Pont and the other features Of the en-
tertainment given the men here.
Today company commanders and
regimental officers are busy prepar-
ing for mastering out. Every piece Of
equipment and detail OF health OF the
men Is being inspected. AS soon as
everything Is ready. the date for the
mastering out will be set and the I'M
dertaking carried out quickly.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
OsLER is DISMISSED.

Donald y. Osler who has been held
for two weeks for reQuisit.on by tho
New Jersey authorities on a charge
OF conspiracy in connection with an
alleged scheme TO defraud trolley
companies in Atlantic county that
State. was dismissed by Judge
Churchman today because no warrant
or witness appeared against him,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
IA nFLAYS SHIppING

Ice IA the Delaware river being Inn
the British steamship Man
chester Merchant. which was TO have
taken on a load Of explosives at Deep
Water Point, has cancelled its loading.
The Manchester Merchant swung from
her pier in Philadelphia yesterday and is
expected 10 sail today for Europe.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
WHOSE BuTTON Is ms?

Frank w. Pierson, street commission
sr, found u gold cuff button on the steps
II the City Building on last Tuesday.
The button is engraved with two initials
and can be obtained from Mr.. Persons
pffice on the owner proving property
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
DIES OF PNEUN0NT..

Joseph Doris. Of No. SOC Wood street.
Philadelphia, who was removed 70 the
Physicians and Surgeons Hospital on
Thursday, suffering from pneumonia.
died last night. Doris was employed
~ the Carney's Point powder plant
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
PRINTING.

100 CARDS AND CASE, name only. SOC
500 Business cards and case. 900. 81 90
, 5oo B s., cards and case 5' 95
Commercial Print'g & Engrav' our Specially.
c. VIM X. Bradford Co, los w. 9th st
PosTOFFICE OPPOSITE Us.
jan2O-1m.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
MIST SUPPORT CHILDREN.

Judge Churchman today ordered
Clarence II. Eastburn 10 pay So a
week toward the support Of his two
minor children lie was required TO
enter bond of $500.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
RFGISTER,S NOTICE
EsrATE OF GERTRUDE II. SWIFT
II DECEASED

EsrATE OF GERTRUDE II. SWIFT,
II DECEASED
Notice 10 hereby given that letters tests
mentary upon the estate Of Gertrude H.
Swift, late Of Wilmington hundred, deceased
we're duly granted unto William Raymond
Driver, Jr., on the twenty ninth day Of
January, A. ID. 1917, aud all persons ln.
dsbted 70 the said deceased are requested
TO make payment 20 the executor without
deisy, and all persons having demands
against the deceased are required 70 exhibi,
and present the same duly prohaied 90 the
said executor on or before the twenty
ninth day Of January, A. ID. 1918, or nbid,
BY the law IN this behalf
WILLIAM RAYMOND DRIVER, JR.,
Executor
Address David J. Relnhardt. ESQ. A..
terney-at-law. Wilmington, Del.
ian8o-eod.pt
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
PLrMBING.

GTANLEY W. B1RCH, 40. 5ii BAYARD
- svenus d. & A. Phone. 5e53. Plumb
ing gas httng, steam and hot water heating
Specialist IN iobbipE. Estimates furnished.
san22.im.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
HEATING AND ROOFING.

III r. WILLIAMS co.-RooFING.
W. heating and repairing Of all kinds.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10

Every want imaginable is pictured IN
the Want Columns.-Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10

The Wants are noted for obtaining for
their readers the maximum Of comfort
~ the minimum of cost-Adv
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10

ployes required to enter the training
camps.
The bill also provides that no in.
toxicatlng spurious liquors shall be
sold 10 any member of the military
or naval forces OF the United States
while in uniform.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
FOR RENT.

TOR RENT-IN AN IDEAL TO
II CATION AND CONNECTED
WITH SIDEHOARD. FULLY
EQUIPPED RESTAURANT, MOD
ERN IN EVERY RESPECT, RENT
REASONABLE. ADDRESS R.0t,
THIS OFFICE. fob7.if.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
a LFhEn " III I n NJ AN
GROVER G. WHITMAN.
Address William 7. Lyman, Esq, Attorney
St.Law. Wilmington. Del. san25.eod 81.
FsTATE OF CHARLES II. DALEY,

II DECEASED.
Notice Is hereby given that Letters Of a.
minlsiration upon the estate Of Charles II.
DALEY late Of Wilmington hundred deceased,
were duly granted unto John =. DALEY on the
twenty-third day Of January, A. y. 1917 and
ell persons indebted 20 the said deceased
are requested 10 make payment to the ad
ministrator without delay, and al persons
having demands against the deceased, are
required 10 exhibit end present the same,
duly probated, 70 the said administrator
on or before the twenty-third day Of Janu-
ary. A. d. 1918. or abide by the law In
this behalf.
JOHN b. DALEY. Administrator
Address Ayres J Stockley Esq. Attorney
at.Law. Wilmington. Del. jan25-eod-9t.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
ESTATE OF slARSARET McFADDEN.

UIIENNTI1
Notice is hereby given that letters OF sd-
nrlnlstration upon the estate Of Margaret
McFadden, late OF Wilmington hundred, de-
ceased, were duly granted unto Howard J..
Becker on the twenty ninth day Of Jnnu-
airy, A. d. 1917. and all persons indebted
TO the said deceased are requested TO make
payment 70 the administrator without de-
lay. and all persons having demands against
tho deceased are required 20 exhibit and
present the same duly probated TO the said
Administrator, on or before the twenty'ninth
day Of January, 4. D. 1918. or abide by tho
law IN this behalf.
HOWARD J. BECKER. Administrator.
Address Howard j. Becker, 5l2 West
Fourth street. Wilmington, Del.
jsn80-eodot.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
ESTATE or REUBEN ". wARRE,

II DECEASED.
Notice is hereby given that letters tesla.
mentary upon the estate Of Reuben W. War
rem, late OF Red Lion hundred deceased
we're duly granted unto Rachel T.. War
rem, on the twenty seventh day Of January.
A. d. 1917, and all persons indebted 20
the said deceased are requested 10 make
payment 70 the executrx without delay, and
ali persons having demands against the
deceased are required 70 exhibit and pre-.
sent the same duly probated 20 the said
executrix on or before the twenty seventh
day Of January, A. y. 1918 or abide by
tho law IN this behalf.
RACHEL q. WARREN. Executrix.
Address ARENAS Smith, ESQ, Attorney
st-law. Wilmington. Del. janso-eod-et
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10

ESTATE or HENRY NJ. WHITMAN,
II DECEASED.
Notice Is hereby given that Letters Of Ad-
minittration, upon the estate Of Henry n
ceased, were duly granted unto Alfred White
man and Grover c. Whiteman. on the twenty.
third day Of January, a. D. 1917. and
ere requested TO make payment 10 the ad-
ministrators without delay and al persons
hEying demands against the declared are
required 20 exhibit and present the same
duly probAted, to the said administrators,
on or before the twenty third day o. Janu-
sry A. D. 1918, or abide by the law in
this behalf.
ALFRED WHITMAN.
GROVER c. WHITMAN.
Administrators.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
investment Proposition
FOR SIZE

D. ; 4. Fhaa,. 90. NJ. W. s,E,all 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-27
Thief Gets Away.

Special to Times Republican.
Nevada, Sept. PA fusilade of gun
shots at the intersection Of the Lin
coin and Jefferson highways in this
city about o'clock this morning
startled the people Of that part of the
city. The shots, Eight of them, were
fired by officers from Hubbard in an
attempt to stop an automobile driven
by a man who had robbed produce
house in that city and was on his way
to Des lMoines with his loot.
The Little or Ford" did not even
hesitate at the shot but sped on thru
the city until it was ditched just at
the head of the cemetery hill, where
it was abandoned by the driver, who
took thru the timber down skhe West
Indian creek bank and disappeared in
the darkpess.
There were eight distinct shot marks
thru the rear end of the Ford. some Of
them in close proximity to the seat OF
the driver.
Nevada officers secured the country
after 1t became light enough and the
place where the fellow had crossed the
creek was found but he had disap-
peared across pasture and no tracks
could be found into the corn field.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-27

first formal interview he has given
since his arrest last May.
II want to say now with all my pow
er that I am innocent OF this crime.
was one Of Kelly's first declarations. He
referred to his alleged confession IN
the Logan Jail as having followed Q
"third degree" which was one o6 men,
tally only.
|. II he Ii freed by the 5ury's verdict
Kelly said he intended resting tor some
time at the house OF friends in this
country, and he added that among
those who had invited him to their
homes was Joe stillinger, father Of two
Of the girls slain by the ak murderer.
"I have received dozens OF letters
from Iowa, Nebraska. Kansas, the Da-
kotas. Minnesota and Illinois express
ing sympathy and offering me places
to recuperate," the preacher said.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-27
American Soldiers in
France "Eat Up" Work
While Being Trained

American Training Camp In France
Sept. 27.~The Paris correspondent OF
Reuters writes the following account
Of his recent visit to the training camp
of the American expeditionary force;
Il asked an English drill sergeant
who Lad just given bunch Of sixteen
American subalterns a breathing SPELL
after some particularly strenuous ex-
ercises, what he thought Of his charges
What do I think of these ere
young gentlemen. sir? Why sir, we've
just had 'em in six days and look al
'em. Their training on beautiful
"'The best thing about 'em, sir, is
that they're as keen as mustard. We
can't give 'em too much. They eat IL
lup. At it eight hours day and ask
for more, and you could see for your
self. sir, 'ow we made 'em 'ustle. just
lettin' 'em see, sir, 'ow we do it in our
| little army
Il was on visit to a little camp
somewhere in France where the Amer
ican army wasa atraining. After lunch
with the division commander simple
but ample meal with water wash
down-as am told it is in every mess
he invited me to come with him to
see how your English sergeant major
takes my aide over there and the rest
of the school of officers and makes
them run around
Eyes, said an alert officer. come
see me sweat. The drill we get has
baseball skinned at the post as an ex-
|ercfse. but it is great stuff
"We stood later on hillside while
the general pointed out where there
had been constructed in a dip three
short lines Of trenches ending at a
rise some hundred yards OFF.
Those points you see in the sun on
the opposite slope, he said, are tin
cans on sticks. You will know their
use in minute or two
Ready, gentlemen said the drill
sergeant, prepare for bayonet drill
practice. You're to take these three
lines Of trenches, lay out every boche
in the lot and then get to cover and
fire six rounds at them ere tin ats.
Don't waste shot, gentlemen, every
bullet boche. Now then, ready. Over
the top and give 'em ell right in the
stomach. Fritz likes his victuals but
not that sort. Get 'em.'
Over the top they went with what
must have been some wild college yell.
They ran some ten yards and dug their
bayonets savagely into dummy Ger
mans made of sacks, who swung in
theS wind to meet them, and disap-
peared in the first trench. We could
see the rifle butts lift and fall as they
iunged desperately at the supposed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-27
British Victory in Flanders
as Complete as Any Won
in 1917 Operations.
SEVERE FIGHTING
CONTINUES TODAY
Australians Press Germans South Of
Eastern Extremity Of Po'ysen Wood
-Heavy Fighting in Progress For
Possession Of Elevations Northwest
Of Zonnsbeke-British Maintain All
Ground Won on sIx-Mils Front.

Yestsrday's victory by the
British in Flanders appears to be
about az complete ~ any they have
gained in this years operations.
Today found them not only in
entire possession Of the ground
they had won on q six mile front
from Tower HamIets to ST. Julien,
but pressing the Germans hard
after rspulsin9 numerous counter
attacks.
X had taken hard battling,
nevertheless, to maintain tFs gains
Of from half . mile to tWo.thirds
ora mile, which they accomplished
in Wednssday's drive. The Germans
returned repeatedly to the attack
yesterday afternoon and cyening,
assaulting the now British line
with large forces.
They were successfully met at
all points, however, the British re-
port says, and the fighting died
5own in the evening, leaving Field
Marshal Hais's troops in possession
Of their gains. The German losses
thruout had been extremely heavy.
New fighting developed today
south Of the eastern extremity Of
Poiyson wood, the Australians
There giving the hard pressed Ger
mans no rest. On the British right,
heavy fighting also continued for
elevations northwest Of zonnsbsts.,
The Frensh son the Aisns .had
German offensive ,ovsmsnt to deal
with last night. Theyi met Il
SUCCESSFULLY repulsins with heavy
~lessss the crown princes troops,
who twice attacked French
positions on the chsmin des DANES.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-27
[By a Staff Representatives ]

Red Oak, Sept. 27.~At noon today
the jury in whose hands the fate Of
Rev. Lyn j. George Kelly rests was still
locked in it's room celebrating upon
the question of what to do with the
little preacher accused Of the Villisca
ak murders.
The only word that has come from
the jury room was at 3 o'clock this
morning, when the foreman asked
Billy Harper, bailiff, to call In Judge
Roies for further instructions. Mr..
Harper did not deem it advisable to
cali the court at that hour. However,
at O'clock this morning Judge Boies
was called to the court room and the
request repeated to him. Judge Boies
|did not call the jury from its room,
simply sending word thru the bailiff
that he did not wish to see them until
they had agreed upon a verdict. A dis
agreement Is looked for by many.
Hundreds Await Verdict.
Prospects Of jury verdict attracted
hundreds ofpersons to the court house
here today.
Auc CASE WAS given 10 CHe jury AT
sos p. m, yesterday.
Sheriff r. A. Dunn said today that
Kelly had asked to see his attorneys
last night as he wanted to make full
confession.
The clergyman also told his wife, ac-
cording to the sheriff, that she should
permit him to be taken to the Anamosa
prison, where criminally insane are
|confined. His wife finally succeeded in
quieting him, the sheriff said.
Five Possible Verdicts.
The jury was given five alternatives
by the court. It may:
Find Kelly guilty OF murder In the
first degree, and fix the punishment at
either death or life Imprisonment.
Find Kelly guilty Of murder in the
second degree, the Judge to hx tho
punishment, which may be from life
Imprisonment down to not less than ten
years.
Find Kelly guilty Of manslaughter In
which event the jury may sentence him
to from ten years Imprisonment down
to fine Of $1,000.
Find Kelly not guilty.
Find Kelly not guilty because of n
sanity at the time the crime was COM
mitted.
The instructions required forty min
utes to read and comprised thirty
ltypewritten pages.
Status of Confession.
Judge Boies, in discussing the con-
fession presented In evidence. said II
should not be considered IL the Jury
did not believe 1t to be voluntary
statement
Attorney General II. NJ. Havner made
the final argument for the state Hn
ldeclared that he had no apologies to
make for being present, and was doing
Ihis duty as best able. He reviewed
the state evidence. and asked the jury
to return verdict Of guilty, in accord
ance with instructions to be given by
the court. -
Kelly Reiterates Innocence.
There was no indication as to the
status Of the jury's deliberations at
l1:15 p. m. Newspaper men were grant
led an interview with Kelly today. the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-27
s,,,,h Eund Probe Po..;bIe,

Washington, Sept. 27.-Congressional
investigation Of the charges Of Repre-
sentative Hetlin in connection with the
$4,000 Won Bernstorff "slush" fund
seemed certain today after Hehin had
appeared before the house. rules COM
mittee considering demands for action.
Democratic leaders said thai II the
committee did not act by tomorrow tho
situation would be taken to the floor
of the house. Leaders OF both parties
are receiving such insistent demands
for Immediate action that 1t seems 1t
can not long be delayed.
Hefin pleaded with the committee
today to turn it's attention to investi-
eating how the Won Bernstorff fund
was used rather than to his speech,
declaring that thirteen or fourteen
members Of the two houses had acted
susplciously"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-27

Red Oak, Sept. 27.-The bailiff in
charge Of the Kelly jury reported
a deadlock to Judge w. D. Boies
this afternoon.
"The foreman says they will not
vote and they refuse to talk" the
baiiitf told the judge, land tho,
foreman says you might as we'll
discharge them."
"You tell the foreman," Judge
Boies replied, "that whom am
ready to discharge that jury l'Il let
him Know"
To newspaper man Judge soies
said he would keep the jury locked
UP until Saturday noon II necessary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-27
SWITCHMEN QUIT;
TIE UP STEEL MILLS
Unheraided Walkout Results in Cur
taiIn,es,t in Operations Of U. s. Steel
Corporations Mills at Gary and
South Chicago.

Gary, Ind, Sept. 27-Operations OF
the big United States Steel Corpora
tion.s mills at Gary, Ind. and South
Chicago. H., largely on war contracts.
were curtailed today by an unheralded
strike Of approximately $50 switchmen
employed by the Elgin, Joliet & East
crn railroad. The men decided to strike
ist night after sudden demand for
more wages.
A meeting Of the men who walked
out with the mayor and railway Off
cials was arranged for later in the day.
The men said they could not live on
present wages and as they did not want
to get their union involved with the
government, they simply quit as in :
dividuals. speedy tie-up of the steel
plants was an admitted prospect unless
there is an early settlement. Some OF
the smaller units closed at once.