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Evening journal., 1917-11-23
WINONA WILCOX WRITES

the first American soldier 70 be killed
IN a foreign trench. has refused to
wear the conventional trappings OF
woe
From her residence IN middle west
town and from her position Of inde-
pendcnce between the rich and the
poor. Mrs. Dodd exactly represents the
AVERAGE American woman whose son
goes fort. 10 war.
Her decision is notable as a worthy
one upon which 10 establish a national
custom.
The wearing Of mourning Is IN no
way a measure of grief for the dead.
Il does not even satisfy any natural
human instinct for somberness in fu-
neral gsrb. Purple, red and white have
been mourning eolors In certain lands
and centuries.
Obviously, the government will never
regulate the mode and manner OF cX-
pressing personal sentiment.
But could the women Of the coun-
try make q finer free will Offering "a
democracy than by sacrificing. their
mourning garments as superiluous anc
Inadequate symbols OF grief2
The hero who falls IN France ha;
made his life a gift to his country anC
10 the worlds freedom. Yet We wOmeI
are accustomed 10 speak Of the mel
slain in battle as OUR gift 10 OH
country"
Let us try 90 think what dying II
the full strength and beauty Of ihei
manhood meant TO them. Let us try q
appreciate THEIR GIFT TO Us.
Then. feeling this, mothers and wiVe
Of America. we must strip of on
black toggery as a cheap and iswdr'
anectation; and knowing this, the onl
honor we can pay a dear dead soldie
boy is a proud smile for the glory O
his spirit, and tears, in all humility
for our profit in the new liberty 70
which he laid down his life.
Evening journal., 1917-11-23

having TO do with The location or inn
proyemeni of roads that they insist
and continue 90 insist that as the only
known possible permanent thing about
a road today Is tile location. 10 at
least get that right. and and in decid-
ing that, keep the maxim or axiom be-
fore YOU that a straight line Is the
shortest distance between two points.
Another very important point Is
maintenance or upkeep. We are spend
ing millions and in few years Il will
be billions of dollars on roads and In
many instances not making provision
for upkeep when " could, In many n
not an instances. be done on sure and
business-like plan.
"When it has been decided by the
proper authorities TO build or improve
a highway. let the township. county
State or nation, whichever Is going 10
do the work. aquiro 100 or 200
feet more ground than is needed on one
or both sides of the road, this extra
land 70 be bought by and belong to the
township, county state or nation that
builds and maintains the road. Lease
this land 20 whoever wants II at a low
rate Of interest on its value las is now
often done by Individually, adjusting
The value up or down every five or ten
years and 80 long as the occupants
pay the low rate Of interest. his title
60 the land is as good as a fee simple
title, an advantage that the lessor does
not have i'm case Of renting from an
individual No better illustration Of this
plan could be cited than had our grand
fathers. when building Broadway In
this very city. taken this extra width
Of land suggested. there would be no
need for a single dollar OF taxation in
New York city today What was true
Of a century ago will be true CEN
tury from now In other localities.
This result Of this method in a few
years would be that the income from
the extra land would maintain the road
and In many cases do more so that I'm
building this generation, WOULD NOT
LEAVE AN EXPENSE AND \ LA
BILITY TO OUR SUCCESSORS. BUT A
SOURCE OF INCOME AND 4 NALu-
ABLE ASSET.
II could go on indefinitely and talk
Of the advantages Of good roads from
, many points but feel that n either OF
the two phases touched on are adopted
. by one or more eigineers or commits.
sioners. the results obtained from ar
economic standpoint will be better thar
{ 90 take your time on less important
{ features Of road engineering and build
3 ing and possibly repeat what has often
y times been so much better stated b.
r. others. so in closing. to condense in tw
a short sentences, let every road enginee
!. and commissioner or those interested
IT good roads and practical results, haN
l. two notices.
10 "First-Tl.c only thing that can pos'
* bly, be permanent about a road Is !
F. location, so get that right. remembe
It ing that "A straight line Is the shorte
D. distance between TWO points.
Pr "Second-Acquire extra land along c
o. road 20 be leased at a low rate OF int
3. est. the income 10 be used for rot
purposes first and general purposes a
le forwards"
Evening journal., 1917-11-23
HAPPY HOUR sOCIARLE.

a delightful evening was spent by
tho Happy Hour Social last evening
af the home Of Miss Pearl Sylvester,
No. 7O3 East Tenth street. The evening
was passed I'm games, singing ana
dancing. after which refreshments
were served.
The Misses Mary Clowser and Pearl
Smith entertained with selections on
the piano. Paul Lyons sang There's
a Long. Long Trail" Tho Girls Quar-
iet. composed Of the Misses sarah
Clowser. Elizabeth Eberhardt Mar
garet Dilmon and Edith Quincy. sang
the latest popular songs, Patriotic
speeches were made by George Young,
Martin Marcus. Jr., and William Schaf-
cr. Paul Firth was the comedian OF
the evening.
Those present were; Misses Mary
and sarah Clowser, Pearl sylvester,
Pearl smith, Elizabeth Eberhardt,
Ethel Taylor. Rebecca Leshem, Edith
Quincy, Grace Horn. Isabella Curry,
HELEN Friedrich, Margaret Dilmon
Catherine Dolan, Clara Crouch and Ma
rie Murphy, Messrs. John Wright
George Young. William Simpson, JOS
eph Morrow, Jr., Martin Marcus. Jr.
Martin Dolan. Earl Edwards. William
schafer Marvin Rose, Arthur Clowser
Thomas Heathcosi. Robert Smith. Johr
rravers, Arthur Wiley, Laurence Nc
Cartney, Clarence Wiley, Paul Lyons
Paul FIRTH, John Grimmell. ALFRED
Dickinson. Edward Mosely and Mrs
Edward Powell and Mr., and Mrs
Thomas Sylvester.
Next Thursday being Thanksgiving
Day the social will not meet.
Evening journal., 1917-11-23
RAILROAD MEN TELL
WILSONIRE 'LLSTICE
Unions Put U. S. First in
Wartime Request for
Increases
TEMPER DEMAND
BY PATRIOTISM

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.- President
Wilson. IN a statement issued last night,
declared that the railroad brotherhood
representatives, had agreed at the con-
ference Yesterday 10 stand patriotically
by the government and TO consider any
proposed solution Of the wage dispute
IN "a spirit Of accommodation and
were not inclined TO contend for any
thing which they did not consider TO
be necessary for their welfare.
The railroad brotherhood chiefs, In
statement after the conference with
President Wilson, announced that any
suspension Of transportation would be
avoided. and declared their Willingness
TO discuss and consider any suggested
solution Of the difficulties.
The statement Of the brotherhoods,
signed by the four chairmen, Messrs.
stone, Lee, Carter and Garretson, fol-
lows:
The men who comprise the railway
brotherhoods are thorough Americans,
therefore they believe In American
standards Of living. and in consequence
Of this realize that standards OF pay
that were established in 1912 and 1913
are inadeQuae 90 meet present-day
prices for commodities and for that rca-
son arc demanding an increase In pres
ent rates that viii meet half at least
Of the increase i'm cost Of those things
which they are compelled TO purchase.
Agree 10 Keep Trains Moving.
They want 90 cooperate In every
way that is at all possible in the sue
cessful prosecution of the war, and they
fully realize that the most serious thing
that could occur during the conduct OF
war would be any interruption Of rail-
way transportation and they, in COM
mon with the great body Of the people,
are determined TO do everything within
the bounds Of reason 10 avoid such in
corruption.
Being fully cOnyersant with their
attitude and desire in this matter, we
are in position 20 give the assurance
that II a situation should arise which
threatens the interruption OF transpor
lltion, the men whom we represent
would be more than willing 20 discuss
and consider any solution of the diff
,uliy Which presented itself, doing so
In the spirit of patriotic cooperation
aud would undoubtedly cooperate with
lle government 90 the utmost extent ID
arriving at a Just, equitable as well az
patriotic conclusion
After the foregoing had been made
public President Wilson issued thii
statement.
In addition 70 the statement glveI
ont by the heads Of the railway broth
crhoods, the President authorized tn
representatives OF the press TO say tina
me had got from the interview exactly
the impression conveyed by the state
ment of the heads Of the brotherhoods
namely, that the men whom they repre-
sent were not inclined to contend 70
ANYTHING which they did not deem ne
cessary to their own maintenance an
The maintenance Of their families an
ihst they would be willing In case an
critical situation OF controversy shoul
arise 10 consider any proposed solu
ton in a spirit Of accommodation an
a patriotic purpose
Evening journal., 1917-11-23
INSTALLATIONS on RrsPFCT.

Whereas. We. the members of Washing
ton Camp. No. q. +. o. ). ot A., Of Will
mington Delaware. have. with profo,hd
sorrow. been notified OF the sudden and
unexpected death Of our beloved aud much
esteemed fellow member, Charles Dennie
therefore. be 10
Resolved. That while humbly bowing 10
the Will of tho Almighty God, we cannot
but express our deepest sorrow M the
death Of our fellow member and be 30
further
Resolved. That In his DEATH this camp
has suffered the loss Of one who was ever
ardent IN furthering its interests, and by
his manliness and earnestness Of purpose.
endeared himself 10 this camp be it
further
Resolved That We express our sincere
sympathy 20 the bereaved family Of our
deceased member and that these resoln
tions Of respect be spread on the minutes
and as a further mark Of respect that the
charter Of this camp be draped IN mourn
ing for 30 days also that copy Of this
resolution be sent 70 the family Of the
deceased brothed. iSignedl
J, T. CROSS. Chairman.
JOHN J. LAROSCH.
JOHN r. LARoSCH.
Evening journal., 1917-11-23
BY WINONA WILCOX.

Fate xSill-soon thrust hard question
on many an American woman.
Thousands Of those who bravely sent
their soldier-boys overseas Will some
day have TO ask themselves a particu-
lar question: "Shall wear mourning
for him?"
For this question the women Of this
country should find a national answer.
There should bo established a universal
use-or disuse-of Grape and other
mourning garb for soldiers fallen in
the war.
Fortunately for Yankee common
sense and rational maternal sentiment,
the first mother who had to face fates
terrible query has set all other women
a noble example.
Mrs. Alice Dodd, OF Evansville, Ind.
whose son, James Bethel Gresham, was
OF Mrs. J. L. Shepherd, on Friday even
ing.
The Mlddletown collectors for the Y.
NJ G.. A. fund have collected more-than
$500.
A farewell surprise was given Miss
Marian Armstrong on Wednesday even-
ing at tho home o. Miss Elva Free
man. prior TO Miss Armstrong; re-
moval 70 Wilmington. Those present
were: Misses Marian and Frances Arm
strong, Miss Elva Freeman, Miss Corrine
Vansant, Miss Mildred Holton, Miss
Camille Gem. Clarence Weber. George
, swain. Alice Hall, Howard Dickson,
Claude F0uracre. Robert, George and
Rogers Fouracre.
The Rev. John w. Jones, pastor OF
Bethesda NJ. Z. Church, has been IN
.vited by the official board to return
for the third year.
The union Thanksgiving service VII
be held in the NJ. Z. Church ana the
sermon will be preached by the Rev
F. II. Moore, pastor Of the Presbyterian
/ Church. The collection taken at thi;
service is always given to the Woman
! Christian Temperance Union.
The women Of -. Josephs II. 9
Church will hold a bazaar, IN Blome'
vacant store room. on December .. Q,
The proceeds will be for the benefit O.
the church. -,
The members OF the Queen Esthe
Circle arc packing a box to be sen
10 the McCleskey Home, Booz, Ala, 10
Christmas box for the inmates OF tn
' home. with a special gift for the cir
cle's own student.
Evening journal., 1917-11-23
REEsE-BLACKWELL.

Miss Margaret Reese and Henry Black
we'll were married on Wednesday by
the Rev. J. =. Hunsberger at Bethany
Baptist parsonage. The bride was at
tired In pink Georgetta crepe and car
ried white chrysanihemums. The
bridesmaid, Miss trace Elliott, wore
blue pussy willow taneta and carried
pink chrysanthemums Mr. Harrlgan
was best man. A reception followed at
the brides uarenls. No. 1893 Lancaster
avenue. After the reception tho couple
| left on an extended tour North Upon
their return they Will be at home a. No
Con West Tweniy-ihird street. Amonl
those present were. Mr.. and Mrs
Henry blackwell. Sr, Mr.. and Alr.
Henry Blackwell. ir.. Mr. and Mr..
lCharles Reese. Mrs. Fred Samworil
Mrs. ollie Hartman, Alr. and Mrs Waite
Elliott. Mr. and Mrs John Clark. Albel
Clark. Mr. and Mrs. j. E Gebhari, Mr.
? Charles Rhoades. Miss Florence Collins
Nlr Harrigan, Miss Grace Elliott. Nj
and Mrs. James Burke. Miss Ellzabei
Reese, Master Parko Reese, Miss Glady
Reese.
Evening journal., 1917-11-23
Editorial Opinion
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE
A.. F. I. LOYALTY RESOLUTION

From the New York sun.
To many members Of the American
Federation Of Labor formal resolu-
tion OF loyalty 10 America IN the war.
such as was adopted on Tuesday at its
convention in Buffalo. undoubtedly
seemed unnecessary. Conscious Of their
own devotion 20 the nation, and confi-
deul OF the correct sentiment Of their
fellows, the proclamation Of their sup
port Of the Government appealed 10
them as an act the omission Of which
would have resulted IN no injury to
the cause 10 which they give unques-
iioning allegiance. But the proponents
Of the declaration were better advised,
and its unanimous adoption will have
a heartening enect outside their orgs-
nizatlon that will be Of the highest
value
German lntrigusnts have been diligent
in spreading among the ignorant and
uniformed baseless allegations OF dis
loyalty in every association In the coun-
try. Wherever an individual malicious
~ or stupidity opposing the course OF
the Government could be falsely cited
as a representative Of his fellows, Ger
man agents have called him as a wit
ness against the patriotism Of his col
/ leagues. Careless words, or words spOk-
en- in moments Of Irritation, have been
repeated as evidence Of deep seated I'M
n rest among thousands Of innocent per
sons, and whole societies have been
pictured as sedltious because one oI
/ two OF their members have been mis-
/ led. corrupted or lacking in judgment.
In the face Of falsehOOds Of this KIND
an unnoted record Of ceaseless endeavoi
in the nations behalf is not remem
lbered. Specifically. the splendid contri
buttons made through its unnumbereC
agencies by labcC to effective mobiliza
Ition Of national resources for war, con
tributions notable for the good will an'
Iunpretentious self-sacriflce that chsrac
terize them, may for a moment be OBJ
scured by sensational exploitation o
errors committed by an isolated indivi
dual. Consequently, the formal exposi
tion Of the undaunted purpose Of
great organization such as the America
Federation Of Labor. though not need
ed within the ranks OF its members.
Of the utmost usefulness in that It eX
poses and silences the traitors who
, without obligation or responsibility {
it, retail falsehoods concerning its sen
liments and its purposes.
Evening journal., 1917-11-23
MIDDLETOWN COUPLE
BAVE Golden WEDDING
eclal N THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL:
NuDDLETOWN, Del, Nov 23.-Mr.
and Mrs. George Echenhoffer. for forty
two years residents Of Middletown, OBJ
served their fftieth wedding anniver-
sary last Monday All their children,
except one, who lives in Texas, were
at home TO enjoy the day with their
parents. The house was beautifully
trimmed with yellow chrysanthemums.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert Price, Of Middletown; Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Nansant, Corinne and Frank
Vansant, OF Lorewood; Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry A. Dempsey, and Miss Pauline
Dempsey. Of Wilmington; Fred Echen-
hoffer, Mr.. and Mrs. George Echen-
hoffer and children, Marvel. George and
Frank: Mr.. and Mrs James Irwin.
George and Adelaide Irwin, Of philadel-
phia: Miss Louise Mcdowell, Of Lore
wood Miss Mary and Pauline Bauer. OF
Nliddletown: Mrs Mary Lott, Fred and
Anna Lott. OF Philadelphia.
The Mite Society Of Bethesda NJ. y.
/ Church. will hold its annual Thanks
giving bake on next Wednesday.
! A meeting Of the executive board OF
the Red Cross will be held at the home
Evening journal., 1917-11-23
GIRLS IIRERTY CLUE.

A Girls Liberty Club was organized
recentlv in the Hockessin public
school by Miss Agnes Medill' OF New
ark and Miss Grace Goodpasture, Of
Washington, .. e.
Miss Nellie NJ. Gray, principal OF the
school. was appointed club leader
The officers were elected as follows
Frances +. McGovern. president; Mar
earet II. McVaugh, vice-president
Esther r.. Walker. secretary Miss
Nellie NJ Gray. treasurer.
This is the first cooking club ogrsn.
ized in the schools OF New Castle
county.
Evening journal., 1917-11-23

"The subject Of good roads is one Of
the most important questions Of eco
Monies before this country today and
the amount Of money that has been
spent on making new roads and on at
tempting 20 improve roads In the past
five years and that which Will be spent
in the next ten or fifteen years is ap-
palhng.
81 am only going 70 take six minutes
Of your time today and In these six
minutes bring ont two points in con-
nection with road building / consider
most important and I'm FAR too many in
stances, neglected.
I'VE are building roads more intelli-
gently each year but as yet are far
from having the satisfactory road.
~ want 10 impress on all mere ,0day,
and In order that IL will be impressed.
will repeat more than once, the most
important item Of a new or about 10 be
improved road, Is its location. This Is
the only thing connected with a road
that can possibly be permanent-lt,
above all, should be right. Too many
road engineers. commissioners and
those who are In a position to do what
I
this very important point.
THE principle governing the loca-
tion Of any road should be based on
the axiom that A straight line is the
shortest distance between two points,
/ and only vary this where the geo
graphy Of the country makes a wise
and practical reason for changing.
"Thc history Of railroads, canals and
highways for vehicular travel shows
that wherever it can be done, these
arteries Of commerce are Strengthened
IN alignment and reduced In grade and
in this Nsy come closer TO the axiom
"The alignment is more essential thar
the grade today, but grade must also b.
kept In mind.
in many Of our States. ~ fact In al
the States that have visited and looked
into roads, particularly in the East, the
! improved roads are far from the axiom
and accident after accident has occurred
on the sharp and oftentimes useless
curves,-curves that could have beer
easily avoided. making the road no
. only much safer but shorter, and there
fore, more economical 10 maintain.
"I know Of dozen instances wher'
i / llc lllllthkc DfiWtfu iNN ANMio az
road is nifty miles and IL could be re-
duced 20 forty or forty-tlve miles. Thi
means not only a saving Of i've or tc'
miles in constructive cost (which cos
| I Is comparatively negligIblel. but
means 20 per cent Go 20 per cent. NOR
maintenance cost for years to come, sa
100 years. or 1000 per cent or 1000 pc
/. cent. wasted. and this again becomes
small item If the road is much travelle'
n when the cost Of horsepower (animal {
! machine) and wear ana tear on veh
r cles are considered, ignoring waste
4 our people, caused by avoiding gon
\ through some mans farm or field b
ir cause he might feel hurt. we can b
4 come 10 the coiclusion that as road g
lr gineer or commissioner or In any 9th
\ position OF authority, we must adv
a cate and light for straight limo or r
n sign from Office.
% so l repeat and urge on everyol
Evening journal., 1917-11-23

Many a fair maid, accepting from a
travelling relative returning from the
orient the gift Of an embroidered XII
mono. has exclaimed over its cOlors
and then-regretfully hung IL away.
The athletic young moderns have few
uses for lounging robes. and until some
clever designer discovered this kimono
gown all the broide ed beauties We're
wasted on some American girls. in the
gown pictured herewith the embroid-
cry on the satin foundation is confined
to one side and TO the real japanese
obi. lined with white satin, at the back.
The loose kimono sleeve and the white
fold that outlines the throat and deve-
lops into the side closing are the orig-
inal kimono feature.
Evening journal., 1917-11-23
BIRTHS

TAYLOR on November n. 10 Mr.. and
Mrs. William Taylor. of 40. 500 church
street this city. a sVu.
HARAR ON November z, 20 Mr. and Mrs
benjamin Harur. of OAK Grove. son,
benjamin Elliott llurnr
HRtTTINGTfAM- ON November %. 90 Mr
and Mrs Soihy hrittinghnm, II No. 1-1
East Tenth street. this city. son.
CRAIG ON November -. a the Delaware
Hospital. 60 MT and Mrs John erals.
Of No i02 West Fourth street. this city
% daughter
BATTEs-On November -. 10 Mr.. aud
Mrs. Norman RHttes. of No. hiI W. lhird
street. this city. q son.
ASHBN-Ou November -. to Mr. and Mrs.
charles Ashby. of No. liil Conrud street,
this city. n sou
Evening journal., 1917-11-23
srOTT RRnIIIrnn0nn MrEIs.

The brotherhood OF scott Methodist
Episcopal Church held ms regular
business and social meeting last night
and had as their guests The Brother
hood from MI Salem Church. Tho
program included several selections by
The orchestra OF Scott Church. selec-
lions 10y ihe male quartet from silver
brook. cornet solo by Miss Mabel Nc
Ginlcy, a playlet "The lrishman and
The Coon by Raymond iIoene and u
Harry Wright, Dallas Dolson presi.
dent of Scott Brotherhood. made AM
address and other addresses wer,
made made by the Rcv W r. Hab.
bert. the Rev. Elwood Jones and On,
Rev. !. l.. johnson.
Evening journal., 1917-11-23
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY PARTY.

A delightful surprise party was
given TO Mr.. and Mrs. James Martin
at their home, No. 3 South DUPONT
street. on Tuesday evening, in honor
n the seventeenth anniversary OF
heir wedding
IN enjoyable evening was spent with
music and dancing. Those present
we're the Misses Marie Craven, Mary
Farrell, Margaret Davis. sadie Toner,
W Fadden, NJ Brogan. Margaret
Walsh, the Messrs. Francis Magiii,
William Mclaughlin, Thomas Dolen,
James Currcn, Louis b. Preston, Theo-
dore Hammer, James Sweeney. Chris
topher Convery, Francis Murphy,
James Martin. Joseph Martin. Peter
Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. Prettyman, Mrs
w J. Hagerty, Mrs. +. Vodden, Mrs,
Walsh Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Nodden
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Vodden, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Martin.
Evening journal., 1917-11-23
pUOOks-nFiTeOU

Miss Winnie e.. Brooks and Daniel =.
Beatsom, both OF this city. were mar
riod last night no The manse OF Eust-
loke Presbyterian Church by the Rev.
Henry Cunningham They were ac-
companicd by Miss Grace NJ. German
and Harry Brooks. They left on a
wedding trip 20 points north. and after
their return they will reside at 29i7
Madison street.
Evening journal., 1917-11-23
MARKET OPENING SHOWS
some Fractional losses
By The United Press.

NEW YORK. Nov. 23.-Fractional
losses developed when the stock mar
at 96. an overnight loss Of y point.
Republic showed q is point loss az
13#. Bethlehem was steady at "a
Marine preferred was the one excep-
iion in the list opening up z at 97h
other openings were Anaconda. So;
Union Pacific. ii6: General Motors, %.
on "a, Baldwin 56#, on Hs Reading
-, of Is, and General Electric 1881.
OF *.
Evening journal., 1917-11-23
Personal Notes Of Interest
In the City'S Social World

Mrs. John X. Loomis, Of this city.
is visiting relatives at West Chester,
Pa.
Miss Ella Saunders. or this city,
was a guest at a birthday party given
recently by Miss Rebccca Allen, at her
home. near A,ondale. Pa.
Wood Ennis, a prominent and popular
farmer Of near smyrna, was a VIII
mington visitor yesterday
Evening journal., 1917-11-23
rn MAnnY On nnLInAY-

Miss Hattie Pipino and Harry Blest
win be married on Thanksgiving Day
ot the home OF the brides brother,
Tweniy-fourih and Washington street.
The Rev. Henry Cunningham will Of
nriafe