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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
ASK $1,000 MORE
FOR HOPE FARM
Plague Fighters Present
Needs of Institution TO
Legislature
ALL PATIENTS WILL
BE CARED FOR

Steps Just taken by the Delaware
State Anti-Tuberculosis Commission
to provide for fifteen additional pa
tients this month, relieves Hope Farm
from the necessity Of sending away
any of the county patients. OF which
there are seventeen at the institution.
Refusal Of the Levy Court to increase
the appropriation for the farm sew
eral weeks ago is reported to have
placed the institution in a serious
position as the State at that time paid
for only a few patients and il was
feared the county patients might have
to be sent home.
These seventeen patients were cared
for for some time by the institution
pending the outcome OF attempts to
provide for them and now the action
of the commission has provided for
them this month, at least.
DR.. Albert Robin, medical director
OF the farm, today pointed out the i'm
portance Of keeping the patients at
the hospital If possible. rather than
sending them hone, since the latter
measure not only deprives the patient
OF help but practically defeats the END
for which the hospital was created
AS tubercular patients should not bs
permitted TO remain at their home:
because OF the danger OF their spread
ing the disease, it is necessary tC
provide for them at some institution.
Consequently the resources Of Hope
Farm often are strained to the limi
to keep patients sent there because
permitting them TO go away would en-
danger the health of the community
There now is a bill pending before th'
Legislature increasing the State ap
preparation for tuberculosis patients
from $4,000 to 100000 This addi
tional appropriation of $4,000 will ado
greatly TO the facilities for caring FOL
consumptives.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
State Gets FIRST
Battalion AGAIN
Soldiers Formally Mustered
Out of Federal Service
This Afternoon
CIVIL JOBS AWAIT
NATIONS DEFENDERS

Members of the Delaware State Mi
litia will be mustered out OF the fed
eral service this afternoon. paid of
and will then pass under the juris-
diction of the State. Preparations for
this are now nearly completed, Il was
reported at the armory today and all
'men we're required to report at the ar
mory at ] o'clock TO be ready when
the mastering out took place.
The only ceremony connected with
the event is the roll call OF all men,
according 70 custom, the mastering"
Of the men who are then permitted
TO draw their pay and are forthwith
transferred to the State service The
entire event will not require more
than ten or fifteen minutes, all de-
tails, medical inspection of the men
checking OF kit and equipment, cloth
ing and other belongings Of the men
having been attended to previously.
Major Allen ID. Raymond Of Fort
DUPONT, will have charge of the muster
ing out of the men, and Lieutenant Carl
Halla. U. S. A. of Fort DUPONT, will
have charge of the payroll Major w. II
Stover, Of the Delaware State Militia
property and distributing officer Of tn,
militia, and Captain Joseph O. Lawson
of the Quartermaster Corps, have beer
representing the State in the transfer
of property Of the Federal Government
to the State, Major Stover having charg
of the undertaking at Wilmington, an,
Captain lawson having charge at For
/ Dupont.
The mastering out does not includ
| the five men sent to Little Rock Ark
on account of sickness, nor the one MAJ
left at Deming, rs IL Is said TO be tn
intention of the government to rettui
the men to The State in good condition
if possible, and the men will be kept a
the hospitals until they are in At condi
tion to leave. As soon ss the men ar
ready TO come North they viii be T,
Continued on Page Two.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
Girl RESCUES BOY
FROM Drowning IN
south LONG race

Missing his footing while walking
along the long south race on the
Brandywine creek yesterday afternoon
at Jefferson street, Granville Lowe,
aged years. of No. 923 Lowering ave-
nue.. fell into the Icy waters and
would have drowned had not Miss
Mary King. aged 16 years, of No. 1901
North Adams street rescued him.
Miss King, without thought of dan
ger to herself leaped overheard after
the boy and wading TO where he was
struggling In the waters. she carried
him to the shore. The girl later was
Joined by others who came 10 the
boys rescue and he was carried in the
Phoenix ambulance TO the Homeopath-
ic Hospital.
The boy had been under the water
for a short time, but he suffered more
from shock than anything else. He
was revived at the hospital and later
went to his home.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
These chickens READY
FOR POT: WHO OWNS Them?

There awaits an owner at the police
station a number OF fine, large chick
ems, which were caught by Patrolman
Gross at 3.45 o'clock this morn
ing. at the same time he caught
colored man named Alfred
Melton. who was carrying the chick
ems in a bag on his back. Gross
caught Melton with the chickens at
Seventeenth street and Riverview ave-
nue., and sent both him and the chick
ems TO the police station.
The collection includes one fine large
Rhode Island Red rooster, one barred
Plymouth Rock rooster, two black
hens. four barred Plymouth Rock
hens and one Bun Cochin hen. All
had been relieved Of further troubles
by having their necks wrung. Melton
was held until Saturday morning and
in the meantime the police would be
glad II the owner OF the fowls would
cali at the police station and identify
the property.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
See Danger of German-Financed
Peace Movement in the u. S.

ed the efforts Of the Swiss minister
The suggestions for negotiations Is
regarded solely as having been an ex-
pedient to gain time while the Ger
man-finance peace movement in Amer.
lea could get into action.
While this time was gained. Ger
many counts on trying her submarine
warfare for a few weeks If It is un-
successful, she will be able to say to
President Wilson, I'VE will stop. if
you viii make peace"
Ambassador Gerard IS forwarding to
Washington his emphatic warning
that the Overseas News Agency is be-
Ing used by Germany 20 mould Ameri.
can opinion. Privately, officials de-
sire TO warn Americans that dis
patches are now cofored by the OH.
cial German press bureau.
Correspondents who repeatedly com.
planned about the German censorship
are gone. except Cyril Brown, Berlin
correspondent Of the New York World.
With the exception OF Brown, those
Continued on Pago Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
Wanted WITNESSES Who
lived ROUND THERE

William Pratt. colored. was before
City Court today, charged with using
profane language. William desired
"a whole lot OF witnesses who lived
round there" and his case was con-
tinued until tomorrow, during which
time Williams appearance will be
guaranteed by 800 bail.
George Painter was fined 50 and
costs for trespassing on the property
of Mrs. Annie r. Burke, at No. S24
Pine street. his former boarding
house. Mrs. Burke testified that
George was drunk last night, and re
fused 70 leave when ordered.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
help JUVENILE
COURT IN BILLS
At Legislature
Would Fix Judges Salary
at $1,000, Probation Of
iicer's at $500 a Year
MILITARY TRAINING IN
State public schools
Staff Correspondence.


DOVER, Del. Feb. 15.-With only
one more day for the introduction OF
new business, the Senate which was
held up for three weeks at the be-
ginning of the legislative session be-
cause OF the deadlock over president
pro tenn. and consequently is behind
in its work, speeded up this morning
by starting work at 1890 o'clock.
Many OF the Senators have a large
number Of bills TO get in today and
tomorrow Bills introduced in the
Senate this morning we're as fol-
lows:
By Senator Murphy-Mal1lng It. un-
lawful for the owner of a dog in Kent
county TO allow the dog to run at
large outside the limits of any incor-
porated town between April / and
October 1, unless accompanied by the
owner
BY Senator Hoffecker-Giving the
Delaware Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Children concurrent
jurisdiction with She Juvenile Court
of Wilmington in certain cases: abOl-
ishing the Office of morgue superin.
tendent OF New Castle county; vest
ing title to certain real and personal
property in Oriental Lodge No. 70. In
dependent Order Of Odd Fellows Of
Newark; creating a board of sinking
fund commissioners for New Castle
county; providing that the fiscal year
in New Castle county be changed
from July / to OCTOBER /.
BY Senator Notwithstanding the
limits of the town of Seaford
BY Senator Joseph-Authorizin the
insurance commissioner to appoint a
deputy at a salary OF $500 and a clerk
at salary of $50 month; authoriz-
ing the chief game and fish warden
to appoint three deputy fish wardens,
one from each county, and appropri.
ating $1,000 for the salary of the
three.
BY Senator Murphy-Authorizi
the Levy Court OF Kent county TO is
sue bonds 10 the amount OF 100000
TO be expended for the permanent i'm.
provement Of roads in Kent county.
By Senator Hollett-Authorizin
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
Rv ROBERT l RENDER.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-Near peace
full relations with Germany and tho
Teutonic allies wers stretched 20 the
swapping point today. when this govern.
ment received positive confirmation Of
the ominous report carried in United
Press dispatches from Berno that Brand
Whitlock, American minister 90 Bel
gium. had been forced TO lower the Stars
and Stripes from the United States Le-
CATION in Brussels.
This information brought Germany
and tho United States admittedly nearer
TO open hostilities than any event since
Presidents Wilson broke of diplomatic
relations with the kaiser shortly more
than a week ago.
Officials viewed the act, in light OF
what reports IL has as constituting a
possible open Rdront.
1t was considered another one Of ths
rapidly accommodating infringements oi
/ the loutonio allies on American rights
and privileges.
There was still one group in the ad
ministration, however. which contende
that the Belgian situation may not hav
constituted an especially critical inc
dent
These claim that WhitloclS may ha,
been merely requested not ordered
70 take down the flag.
Such a request. they said. would ha'
been proper as the legation was clos,
and on German occupied territory.
The governments information W,
that Gustav Herter was arrested
, petty officials on his way out of &c
many, and that Germany would only !,
few relief workers remain in Belgium
While officials insisted they vii
await complete details so as to b.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
KaiSer'S Persistence in Ruthless U-BOat De.
structiOn Of Neutral Shipping Helps to Kin
Peace PrOSpectS--Sinking Of American
Schooner Not Carrying COntraband With.
out Warning by AuStrianS May Force
Break With That Government.
WHITLOCK LOWERS U. S. FLAG
ON ORDER OF KAISER'S AGENTS

certain and deliberate in any move
this government may take. they openly
admitted such acts as German mili-
tary officials in Belgium took IN the
Whitlock case. plainly show the
spirit and intent with which Ger
many is moving.
This latest case Is made more grave
officials said. in view of additional
information that Whitloclz is now re-
fused communication with his homa
government and American Belgian
relief workers are being detained" /"
Just what this detention" amounts TO
Is a question for the most serious cons
sidoration.
While officials would not discuss th8
case, it was limited that as soon as
more facts are in hand, this govern
ment may make peremptory demand
upon Germany, probably through the
Swiss minister, TO explain without
delay.
Coming as the incident does on the
heels OF the sinking yesterday OF an
American vessel in the Mediterranean
in violation of the law as construed by
this government, heavy blows were
J struck at the small lingering hopes OF
the President that hostilitles between
the United States and Germany might
0 be avoided.
r The manner in which news OF Ger
manys order 90 United States Min
e lister Brand Whitlock TO lower thu
d American nag IN Brussels reachel
this government was not &C first givei
8 ont
y, It Is probable. however. It cam,
! from Ambassador Gerard in view OF
the fact that Carl Ackerman. United
! Press STAFF Correspondent with
Gerard. cabeld the information from
Berne yesterday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
BY CARL w. ACKERMAN
United Press STAFF Correspondent

Omitted Press STAFF Correspondent
With Ambassador Gerard.
Copyright, 1917. by the United Press.
PARIS. Feb. 15.-Warning against
the dual menace of German sub
marine activity in American waters
and against German peace propa-
ganda. which may be in reality a play
for time. is being sounded today by
American officials conversant with
the real situation in Berlin.
Germany's attempt 20 negotiate the
issue OF her unlimited submarine or
der through the Swiss legation at
Washington. while Ambassador Ger
ard was still in Berlin, Is regarded
with suspicion by these officials. The
move is frankly viewed as an at
tempt 10 forestall action by Presi-
dent Wilson until Germany can make
such disposition of her submarines
as will enable her best to strike al
America in case OF war.
The maneuver having failed, it II
no surprise TO American officials tC
hear that Germany has now repudiat
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
DUPONT BOULEVARD STRIPS
FOR DEMONSTRATION FARMS
Staff Correspondent.

Staff Correspondent.
DOVER, Del, Feb. 15.-Governor
John G. Townsend received a telegram
from General T. Coleman dupont to-
day offering, through the Governor,
to the State strips OF land bordering
along the DUPONT Boulevard in Sus-
sex county, to be used for scientific
farm investigation work.
The telegram, which follows. was
read in both houses this afternoon:
To Hon. John G. Townsend, Jr.,
Dover, Del.
Learning that Delaware is con-
sidering the establishment Of
demonstration farms to show In a
practical way the results OF the
scientific Investigations at the ex-
pertinent station at Delaware Col
lege. | wish, through you. to offer
free, for such use, for a term OF
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
HEARING ON new HIGHWAY
BILLS ON FEBRUARY e
stan Correspondent.

STAFF Correspondent.
DOVER. Del. Feb. 1S-Announce-
ment was made this morning that
Joint hearing before the Senate and
House highway committees on the two
bills to create state Highway Com
mission. which were introduced to-
day by Representative Marvel. has
been fixed for 10 o'clock. February %.
The bills, which resulted from a
series OF conferences of prominent
men from all parts of the State, pro
vide for commission TO be appoint
ed by the Governor. 20 build and
maintain a comprehensive system of
roads throughout the State. The COM
mission will have the use OF the mo-
tor license money and could borrow
up to the amount on which it can pa,
interest
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
REBELS IN
ONE CENTER NOW
WORRY NENOCAL
Revolt in Island is About
Crushed by Govern
ment Troops
DESULTORY RIOTINC
IN ORIFLE PROVINCE
BY The United Press

HAVANA, Cuba, Feb. 15.-President
Menocal's government forces are grad
usally gaining control over the rebel
movement and dispatches from vari-
Gus parts of the island today indicated
only desultory rioting, with the mutt
neers nowhere making a stand. Orihe
province now appears to be the only
center in the island where there is
any concerted organization among the
rebels. Government forces therefore,
are being concentrated today for the
dispersal OF the rebels in this section.
BY provinces Official reports today
showed these developments;
Pinar del Rio: Last OF the rebel de-
tachments scattered.
Havana province: Government
troops in hot pursuit Of a small band
of rebels after killing several ia a
skirmish
Santa Clara province: Elections
were held with no disorder, and every
thing reported quiet. They showed
a great majority for President
Menocal and against the Liberals. be-
hind the present revolt.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15

years the strips of land bordering
along the dupont road continuous
along the right of way secured.
This is given, subject to release. of
course to such condition that
might arise, affecting the welfare
Of the State. 1 would suggest that
it be placed under the supervision
of the State Board of Agriculture.
Such details of arrangement you
make will have my approval.
T. Coleman DUPONT.
The farmers OF Kent and Sussex
counties are much interested in this
demonstration work and a bill will
probably be introduced in the House
this afternoon providing for a demon
stration farm in Sussex county.
It is likely that General duPont's
offer will be considered in this connec.
tion. Later a similar bill for KEN
county will also be introduced.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
DRY Amendment IN
CONGRESS- FAVORED
Webb Bill for National Pro-
hibition Gets Com
mittee o. K.
CARLlN SAYS 100000
PEOPLE WANT LAW
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15-The Webb
bill for a national prohibition amend
ment to the Constitution was formal
ly reported favorably TO the House
today by Representative Carlin, OF
Virginia, on behalf OF the judiciary
committee.
Carlin, in a report embodying the
committees views, declared: 1T IS
incumbent on Congress TO submit the
issue to States"
The Webb bill was agreed on by a
majority of the committee several
weeks ago. Carlin's report 10 the
House states the committee reports
tho resolution favorably and recon.
mends its passage, thereby submit
ting the proposed amendment TO the
Legislatures of the States for ratifica-
tion."
To be sent 70 the States for rati-
fication the bill must pass the Senate
and House by two-thirds vote.
To be made a part OF the constitu.
ton 10 must 'be approved by three
fourthB Of the States. II 13 States
dlsapprove il the bill Is lost.
More than half OF the States hav
declared in favor OF prohibition" The
Carlin report said. "Eighty-five pei
cent. of the territory OF the United
States has outlawed the saloon. an,
more than 60 per cent. OF the popula
ton live in such territory; and ap
proximately 10000, 900 OF our peopl
residing in all parts OF the Union hav
petitioned directly for the passage o
I this resolution.
"Your committee cannot conceive o
any good reason. therefore. why tn
States should be denied longer an op
| portunity to pass upon the subject
The question is now one OF sufiicien
Importance to be submitted to then
so that they may pass upon it."
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
CALL meeting TO
BOOST new bridge
over BRANDYWINE

In order TO ascertain sentiment on
his bill, pending in the House for a
bridge across the Brandywine creek
between Market and Eleventh streets,
Representative Cross today issued a
call for a meeting of residents OF the
Sixth, Eighth and Ninth wards, on
Wednesday night at the Brandywine
engine house.
It is proposed to erect a bridge
across the Brandywine somewhere
near Poplar street. for which a bond
issue up to about S150,0OO by the
Levy Court is desired.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
TWO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.

William Daniels was charged in
City Court this morning with violat-
ing the traffic rules by driving an au-
tomobile past a trolley car at Della
ware avenue and Washington street
yesterday. He was fined $40 and COSTS
Grover Kempf was fined S25 and costs
for driving his car on Pennsylvania
avenue, at 80 miles an hour. Kempf
had no speedometer on his car.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
NO CHANCE OF SUCCESS.

DN IHH IUIICu II0oHs
NEW YORK, Feb, 15.-The Cuban
insurrection was planned for March
%, and having broken ahead of sched-
ule for some unknown reason, has
less chance than ever of success,
Jose Repilado, a Bethlehem Steel
Company surgeon from Fulton. Cuba,
declared on arrivel here today.
"Menocal is a strong man who rules
with an iron hand" Repilado said. "He
will be able TO crush the insurrection."
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
MAY ENTER MEXICO AGAIN.

BY The United Press.
Ell PASO, Tex, Feb. 15.-Colonel
SiclSel, commander in the New Mexico
military district is holding the Twelfth
United States Cavalry In readiness to-
day TO cross the Afesaican boundary line,
in pursuit Of the band Of Villistas who
raided the corner ranch Of the Palomas
Land and Cattle Company, in Now Mex
leo. Tuesday, and kidnapped three
Americans and a number of Mexicans.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
FOUND STOCK CERTIFICATE.

This morning. while an Italian with
more name than size was walking in
the North Brandywine Park. he found
a certificate of stock for a large num-
ber of shares of the Hendryn & Sut.
fin Co., of Savona, n. Y. He brought
the paper to the police station, and
the police will endeavor to locate the
owner of the certificate. The COM
pany is incorporated under the laws
OF New York.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
RoCHAMREAu AT BORpEAUx.

NEW YORK, Feb 15-The French liner Rocham0eau ar
safely in Bordeaux Tuesday cable to the o'a'
the line said today Rochambeau carried q
and as was the case with the three big liners On
attention has been centsred. heavily ioAoso WIN
and toosstuss declared contrsbsnd by Germany.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
no IMPROVE BUILDTNC.

Building Inspector Preston today
issued a permit to Stephen e. Par
dee to make alterations TO No. SOC
Market street. for Samuel Greenbaum.
The work will cost $3.50.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
nANcING An IRISH RAZAAR.

Through the courtesy of Miss Kate
McClafferty there will be an addi-
tional feature on the program at the
Irish Bazaar this evening. Several
OF her advanced pupils will interpret
Spanish and Irish dances.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
TODAYls TFMPERATURES.

(At The Evening Journal Office.
500 A. NJ. 80. 80 1901 =. NJ. 80. 90
lOOO A. M.... 85 l.sO p. M.... 81
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
BRITISH AEROPLANEs BOMBARD BRUGEs.

By The United Press
LONDON, Feb ia British aeroplane bombardment OF
Lfuges harbor and shipping admiralty
statement today. declaring it successful.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
rRENCH RAID GERMAN LINES.

by United Press.
PARIS Feb. 15.-Heayy casualties inflicted Ger
French raid second line trenches in
the official statement declared
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
HALIFAX NEW PORT OF CALL.

HALIFAX NEW PORT OF CALL.
By The United Press.
NEW YORK Feb 15-The British admiralty has designated
Halifax as the port Of neutral ships leaving American
ports instead Of Kirkwall was learned here today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-15
WEATHER

Rain or snow tonight. Fri
day. fair; increasing east
to northeast winds, shifting
to northwest gales tonight.
Middletown transcript., 1917-12-01
Physician Has Provided Safeguard
Againrt Accidental Poisoning by
Bichlorde of Mercury.

At the annual meeting of the Ameri-
can Pharmaceutical association, Louis
Spencer Levy described a "safe bichlo
ride tablet" The user is safeguarded
against mistaking it for a headache
tablet, probably the most frequent mis-
take, by the addition to the ingredients
Of about per cent of pungent oils,
such as capsicum or mustard, and by
shaping the tablet so that it is prac-
:ically impossible to swallow.
Regarding the latter form Of protec-
ZION the author says: every few per-
sons find much difficulty in swallow
ing pieces Of food of considerable size,
but anything of rodlike shape, about
IL inches long, cannot be swallowed
without great difficulty, if at all, even
with water. / have, therefore, de-
signed a tablet of this length, about
one-fourth inch wide and about one
eighth inch thick, weighing about 1.8
grammes. If you try to swallow any
thing this shape, you will get the sur
prise Of your life"