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Evening star., 1917-03-23

ing north of Ypres. The raiders were
driven off by our garrison after sharp
fighting. Another hostile raadfnR party
was dispersed by our machine gun fire
southwest of Lens.
our airplanes were active again yes
terday in the area of the enesny's WITH
drawal Much valuable reconnaissance
work was carried out. One German ma
chine was brouEh; down behind our
lines
French Repulsed, Says Berlin.
BERLIN. March 90. by wireless to
Sayville.-Heavy losses were inflicted oy
. the Germans yesterday upon French
troops who had crossed the Somme-
Crozat canal in the vicinity of ST
! Simon, army headquarters announced
today The French were repulsed, and
go prisoners and several machine guns
were taken The statement reads
Western front--In connection WI \
several advances of our own and or
hostile reconnoitering detacAlments Jhe
artillery activity in the coast, Fland ers
and Arras sectors temporarily IN
creased. y number of prisoners re-
mained in our hands.
French troops which. on both sides
of st. Simon. had crossed the Somme-
CroZat canal were repulsed by an at
tack against and beyond those Stc.oss' ss
The enemy Suffered sangulnarE losses
and lost $50 prisoners as we'll as sew
erai machine guns and CARTS
Fighting Near Marginal.
Between the Oise and the aisne dur
ing the evening hours engagements de-
veIoped vest and south of Margtval
Attacks by strong French forces were
repulsed with heavy losses under our
fire and by a counter attack.
"Our artillery outside this field OF en-
ragement also found favorable marks
in troops assembling and on the move
In the forest of LaVille-auN-Bo1s
French attack which was launched
after strong fire failed. Near Watron-
VILE. on the plains of the Woeyre.. an
enterprise conducted by us resulted in
twelve prisoners and two machine guns
being brought in.
Evening star., 1917-03-23
Welcomed Late Emperor.

The child of Russian and Polish par
ents, she spoke her mother tongue.
Russian. with great 1luency, and also
was proficient in speaking other lam
guages, which she learned later in life.
When a girl of twelve years she was
chosen to present a bouquet of flowers
and make the address of welcome to
the late Emperor Francis Joseph on
his official visit to Jerusalem, at which
time he was hailed as king of Je-
rusalem.'
Her desire to come to America took
root at the time her eldest brother
was officially connected with the United
States consulate in Jerusalem. to which
position he had been appointed by Will
liam H. Seward, the Secretary of State.
He later became the private secretary
to Mr. Seward.
Accompanied by her mother. eldest
sister and her brother, Peter. she left
Jerusalem at the age of twenty-five.
A few years later, under the direction
of her brothers, and through the aid
of some of the leading ministers and
editors of New York city. Nine. Mount
ford, then known as Lydia Won Finkel-
Evening star., 1917-03-23
Senator Lewis Goes to Hospital,

Senator Lewis Of Illinois today went to
the Episcopal Eye. Ear and Throat Hos
pital, where he will have q minor operR.
tion performed on his right ear
Evening star., 1917-03-23
Thirteen American Citizens
Registered in Tanker's Crew
Before Leaving Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 23.-Thir-
teen American citizens were among the
forty members of the crew of the Ameri-
can tank steamer Heald.on sunk by a
submarine Wednesday off Terschelling
Holland.
The chief engineer and three assistants
we're Americans. Most of the other mem
bers of the crew were Spaniards. Nor
wegians or Portuguese. The tanker was
President Wilson authorized the navy to
furnish guns and gunners to merchant
men.
Americans in Crew.
AS given out here today by Augustin r.
Smith. shipping commissioner, the per-
sonnel of the crew showed the following
had signed shipping articles as American
citizens before sailing on the Inflated
voyage: =
| Charles Christopher. captain; /. Willie
| up, chief mate, New York: W. Chandler.
second mate; C F. Hudgins. third mate,
Virginia: s. W. smith, able seaman. Chi
caeo: J. Caldwell chief engineer: C. f.
| Embry, first assistant engineer. Louis
lana: John Emery. second assistant en-
assistant engineer. Michigan: Emery
Leyeaux oiler Michigan; John w. Stein
er, messman, Pittsburgh: Herman P.
Parker, Philadelphia. wireless opera tor;
George Healey, second cook. San Fran
cisco.
Herman F. Parker, the wireless opera
| tor, was saved. according to cablegram
\ received here today by his father, Will
1 liam Parker. The message was dated
| Terschelling. Holland. Mr.. Parker said
! his son was nineteen years old and a
native Of Philadelphia.
Facts About Tanker.
| The Healdton, tanker of 4,4S9 gross
! tons and owned by the Standard Oil
Company. sailed from Philadelphia Janu-
airy &c for Rotterdam with cargo OF
2,137.711 gallons of refined petroleum.
| According to Joseph C. Gabriel. local
agent of the Atlantic Refining Company,
where the tanker was loaded, the loss. in
Guiding cargo. will approximate -. 150 0oo
| Up until two years ago the Heaidtoh
was known as the Purelite and sailed un-
der German registry, but since then has
sailed under the American nag. Bullt IN
| 1908 in Greenock, Scotland. she was 1863
feet long, 81 feet in depth and 81 feet
beam.
Evening star., 1917-03-23
NINE. MOUNTFORDD|ES
WH|LEAT LAKELAND, FLA.
Lecturer on "Jesus Christ in His
Homeland Succumbs to Chill.
Known Throughout Country.

Nine Lydia Won Finkelstein Mount
ford, well known in this city and
throughout the country for her lee
lures on biblical topics. died yesterday
afternoon at Lakeland. Fla, after a
brief illness, according to word re-
ceived here last night. Nine. Mount
ford had gone to Florida about a month
ago for her health. About ten days ago
she received an invitation to lecture,
and while in tent a heavy storm
drenched every one present She con-
tracted a chill, which brought on her
death.
Nine Mountford was born. reared
and educated in Jerusalem. AS girl
her ambition was to become a preach
err" While she did not become
preacher in the literal sense. she lived
to be known the world over as lee
turer on Jesus Christ in His Home
land" She was famous as an inter
prefer of the orienta1ism of the Bible
and delineator of the life and GUS
toms Of the natives OF Palestine. among
whom the Nazarene lived and died.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13

The Guild of St Agnes will meet
on Monday Afternoon. Jan. Il, at 3
o'clock, at the residence OF Mrs. L. o.
Fleod, $40 East Orange street. After
the Guild meeting there will be a
sh 1rt called : assioh of the Woman's
Auxiliary iLr the purpose of eleeting
officers for the present year. All mem
bers of both societies are urged to be
present.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13
Their Fifth Birthday.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. +. Holmes are en-
pertaining number of children at a
straw ride this afternoon In honor of
the fifth birthdays of their grand
children. Master Hunt Holmes. of
Moultrie. Ga. and little Althea Hum
phreys of this city.
The little folks will be given a
long ride and will later enjoy refresh
ments at the Silver Palace. Those
who have been invited to this happy
affair are Robert Lufsey, Elizabeth
Miller, James Miller. Dorothy Card
WELL Christine Clough, Ruth Flood,
Louise Bates, Ouida Bates, Marion
Bates, Herbert and William Webb.
Margaret Stevens, Ruth and Annie
Margaret Daniels. and Holmes Hum
phreys. Chaperones of the party are
Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes. Mrs Hattie
Humphreys. and Mrs. j. NJ. McCaskill
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13
In Society
Delightful Reception
For Miss Mallory
And Mrs. Peelman

The ladies of the Woman's Mis-
sionary Society of the First Baptist
church most delightfully."- entertained
with a reception at the home of Mrs.
]. s. Jewett yesterday afternoon in
honor of Miss Mollory and Mrs.
Peelman, corresponding and State
secretaries of the W. NJ. U.
In the receiving line were Mrs.
lPeelman, Miss Mallory, Mrs. Jewett,
Mrs. Angel, Mrs. Padrick, Mrs
Amidon, Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Wear.
The living room and dining room
were prettily decorated with the vel
low Christmas vine and roses, which
lent a pretty touch to the already
attractive rooms.
Chicken and cheese sandwiches,
hot chocolate and cake were served
during the receiving hours. good
number of ladies called and enjoyed
meeting these talented women who
are doing so much for the Missionary
movement.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13
Mrs. Winston lawler Entertains
For Miss Dorothy Bates

The lovely home Of Mrs. w. C..
Norvell was the scene of a gay party
yesterday afternoon when Mrs. Win
ston Lawler charmingly entertained
in honor of Miss Dorothy Bates, a
birde-elect.
The rooms were extremely attrac-
tive, being decorated in pink roses.
ferns and palms. After the guests
assembled they participated in a mu-
steal romance. in which Miss Bates
was the successful winner of the first
Prize. prettily framed picture. Vo-
cal numbers. given by Miss Elizabeth
Pritchett. Ann Cardwell and Mrs.
Goodwill, were much enjoyed by all.
A dainty salad course was served
in the diningroom, which was espec-
tally pretty with it's decoration of pink
and white. the tables center piece be-
ing a cut glass basket filled with
pink rosebuds. above which hung
large white wedding bell with pink
bow attached.
Those enjoying this pleasant affair
were Misses Dorothy Bates, Gladys
Wilson. Genevieve Morrow. Elizabeth
Pritchett, Mary Jackson. Ann Card
well. Louie Layton. Evelyn Cowdery.
Mary Grower. Rachel Clonts, Mildred
Hampton. Mildred Youngs Sue and
Belle Cloud. Ada Padrick. Lola Tram
NELL. Helen Conibear. Reta Phillips
Mrs. Leon Howe. Mrs. w. B. Goodwill.
Mrs. w. F. Reid. Mrs. u. g. Bates,
Mrs. w. C. Norvell.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13
NEW AUTO LINE TO TAMPA

Z Mr.. A. ID. Hartsell of this city has
put on a line of new cars from Lake
land to Tampa. and intermediate
points, making the initial trip this
morning. The cars are large, fast
and very comfortable. and passengers
will find it pleasure to use them.
Mr.. Hartsell is AN enterprising and
courteous gentleman and will person
ally see to the comfort and conven-
fence of all who patronize him. In
a few days, the entire schedule will
be published in the Telegram, which
Is so arranged as to bring Tampa al.
most to the doors of Lakeland peo-
pie.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13
Lucky Thirteen Club
Entertained

Misses Minnie McCord. Gertrude
Overstreet and Pauline Suddath were
hostesses last night to the Lucky Thir-
teen Club at the home of Mrs. Kate
Booth. and most enjoyable evening
it proved to be.
Progressive rock was played, and
all thoroughly enjoyed this most in
teresting game. Later in the evening
the hostesses served served dainty re-
freshments of chicken salad, hot tea
and fruit cake.
Those who enpoyed this pleasant
affair were Misses Estelle Rogers,
Lula and Susie May Clover Sue and
Belle Cloud. Jewel White. Edith Rop-
err, Lola Trammell, Bertha Turner,
Elizabeth McCord, of Fort Worth,
Tex. Mrs. Paul Henderson, and Mrs.
d. L. Graham.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13
TWO FINE HOMES
TO BE BUILT
IN PARK HILL
AT EARtY DATE

Mr.. James A. Holley accompanied
by his wife and son, are in Lakeland
from Charleston. W. Va, guests Of
the Kibler Hotel. Mr.. Holley is a
wealthy coal and oil operator and ex-
Adjutant General of West Virginia
and also ex-Mayor of Charleston. He
looked over the State and finally set
tied on Lakeland and has purchased
of Rogan & Stephens a handsome
piece of property in Park Hill, on
which he will soon commence the
erection of $4,000 home. He is
having the grounds prepared now, and
work on this beautiful home will be-
gin as soon as the architects plans
are completed.
DIR. George c. Barton will soon COM
mence the erection of handsome
home in Park Hill. which will be d.
rectly across the street from the fine
residence to be built by Mr.. Holley.
Mrs. Holley is a neice of Mrs. Bar
ton and their homes in such close
proximity will make il especially
pleasant for them both. These
homes will be a great addition to
Lakeland, and located on such an adj
mirable site. they will command an
excellent view of the town as Park
Hill is really what its name implies
being situated on a hill overlooking
Lake Morton.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13

The Philathea Glass of the Cum
berland Presbyterian church meets
tomorrow morning at the usual hour.
a full attendance is very much de-
sired.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13

tail trade covers the State and your
manufactured products are known
hill over the woodland you have
begun to grow!
"For this you are directly respon-
sible and TO you should come the re-
ward. Tampa Times.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13
SALE TONIGHT ON NARcissUs

Having a large supply of Narcissus
on hand, we will dispose of same this
evening at 20 cents per dozen. First
come first served.
THE FLORIDA SEED & FL0RALet
The Florida Seed & Floral Co.
5000 Basset Bldg.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13
midnight, Mr.. VIII
Or. Loves car on

midnight, Mr.. VIII
DR.. Loves car on
VENUE both ma
I'd, DIR. Loves car
Both cars were
3 as Mr.. Sammon
DIR. Love. the lat
across the street
his car being d.
Of Mr.. Sammon's
the brakes but he
Hning and his car
other machine,
Earring up the fen
BARD. The Sam
qmper twisted. a
an axle bent.
hedge that DR..
= to turn in. Mr..
slow up in time
{, which he very
own sake as well
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13

II George Peterkin
y home on East Or
Frank Crumb and
Dtly moved here
Crumb having a
with the Carter
Mr.. and Mrs.
len apartments at
n. b. Carter.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13

md two children,
re at the Marvin
Mrs. Jones was
md by her moth
toward, the latter
- at the home of
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13

all the members
- of the Baptist
nth her at the
borrow morning.
will be most COR
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13

1rs. Cleveland en-
"a Army men and
ming at their pleas
Ame st. This was
such gatherings
ason. Mrs. A. G.
next hostess.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13

g Davis, famous
as Hiram Bird
lndy, arrived in
Ing and will be
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13
IND
MICS
bhone 5000

! and Mrs. ]. c.
b in the city
Der. Mrs. ]. C..
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13

derson, of Arka-
ompanied by his
REACHED Lakeland
J months, and for
osts of their long
r.. B. F. Key an 4
Ny home on South
.pt. Henderson is
mcial interests, be-
several banks in
% Ell Pasoi, Texas,
resident and gen.
le Memphis, Dal-
ay. He has had
y some time, and
in coming to
III continue to be
State than ever
re a short time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13
LArris of the Audi
Ms afternoon from
trip to st. Peters
Eond other West

D of the Black fam
y learn that ar
ode with the Court
ack was released
charge of taking
pm here and driv-
fend he is now at
. last night. The
Maddox. will be
| Reform School, it
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-13
SINo-LYRIC
Program -

Wo Reel Drama
AIN DAISY
/ Comedy
. CARTOON
sEws
loo.
Evening journal., 1917-01-01
WTLTBANK.BROWN.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
CECILTON. Nd. Jan. Miss Eliz-
abeth Wiltbank. daughter OF Samuel
Wiltbank. and Mayrice Brown, son of
Alfred Brown OF Earlville, were mar
ried at the NJ. e. parsonage on Satur-
day evening, by the Rev. J. NJ.
Mitchell. They we're accompanied by
Mr.. Wltbanh, Miss Ruth Alders and
John A. Malone. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown
will make their home on the Gill
farm, near here.
Instead OF having a Christmas tree
as usual, the pupils of the George Bid
die High School gave their Christmas
Offering 20 the war chiidren's relief
fund. A delightful Christmas progl am
was given by the pupils OF the school
on Friday afternoon.
Professor Firman Thompson OF
Delaware College, Will give an illus
trated lecture, Hawaiian Islands" on
January II, before the Community
Club
Evening journal., 1917-01-01
An Effective L0xitiUc
For GrOWing Children
! Or. Caldweii's Syrup Pepsin Highly
Recommended as n Family Remedy.

Or. Caldweii's Syrup Pepsin Highly
Recommended as n Family Remedy.
In children the slightest irregularity
OF the bowels has a tendency to dis
turb the entire digestive system, and
unless promptly remedied invites
serious Illness. The experienced
mother knows that by training her
children to regularity in this respect.
and when occasion arises administer
ing a mild laxative, she will have
little need for the doctors services.
Mrs. Leo weigand. 1851 Central
Ave, n. s., Pittsburgh. Pa, whose
two boys, Frank and Joseph are
shown IN the illustration writes that
she has found DIR. CaldwelpH Syrup
Pepein a most effective laxative. not
only for the children but also for
herself, and that she viii always
keep II in the house 70 use when
needed DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsln
Us a combination OF simple laxative
herbs with pepsin that acts easily and
naturally. without gripping or other
pain or discomfort. Il Is pleasant
TO the taste so that children like Il,
and is equally effective on the strong
est constitution.
Evening journal., 1917-01-01
KALEEDAR CLUB WORK
FOR NEXT TWO MONTHS

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOWN, Del. Jan. The
calendar for the New Century Club for
the coming two months. January and
February follows;
January 2-2.30 p. m, musicale. Miss
Frances W. Watkins. at the home of
Mrs. Jesse L. Shepherd.
January % D. m. executive board
meeting; $50, business meeting, cur
rent events.
January 16-Lecture. the Rev. DR..
Francis II. Moore.
January 23-Miss Elizabeth L. Kite,
subject. "The Predetermined" H.. open
meeting.
January 3O-To be announced.
February GO p. m, executive board
meeting: 230 business meeting, cur
rent events.
February 1S-NIrs. Speakman. sub
iect. Nursing in the French Hos
pitfalls"
February 20-Historical sketches
Maryland. Our Next Door Neighbor.
"Newsy Bits OF Old New Castle"
February 27-An afternoon with the
poets.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Moree. OF tbs
Levels. entertained on Christmas Mr.
and Mrs William W. Hoffecker. AL
bert. william. Vane. Frank and Fred
Honecker, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Hot
fecker and son. Calvin. Of Philadel
phia: Mr.. and Mrs. S. T.. Bennett and
daughter. Catherine. OF Wilmington,
Miss Elizabeth Hohecker, OF Philadel
phia; Elwood Saunders, Of Clearfeld
n. j., and Mrs. Lewis Todd, OF Cam
den. n. J.
A party for small folks was giveI
Evening journal., 1917-01-01

WASHINGTON, Jan 1.--(By United
Press)-The short session OF the
Sixty-fourth Congress is on the last
lap Of a whirlwind race. Following
is a review on what has been accom-
plished and something of what re-
mains to be done.
These, measured by public interest.
are the most important legislative
tasks accomplished by the sixty
fourth Congress:
The Army and Navy bills carrying
appropriations OF gigantic sums, a
long step toward preparedness
Establishment OF Federal Reserve
Banks TO eliminate danger Of fnan-
clal panics.
Purchase of Danish West ndios at a
cost OF S25, 900 900. another stride to-
wards preparedness.
Federal Farm Loan Act. OF great IN
terest to farmers and intended 10 ald
them in securing necessary capital az
fair rate OF interest.
Federal Good Roads Law, provides
/ SIS. 000. 600 to be used in Improving
national highways.
/ Federal Trade Commission, go
between" in matters between the
public and corporations.
Workmen's Compensation ship
Purchase Act, movement toward a
real merchant marine. Child labor
law.
Railway legislation looms up as the
biggest niece OF unfinished business
Strenuous efforts are being made q
rush the railway program through
during the present short session ol
Congress.
The corrupt practice bill, providing
for publicity Of campaign funds, II
another important bill up for a speed!
consideration.
Evening journal., 1917-01-01
news HAPPENINGS
ABOUT new Castle
Lack of Houses Serious Prob
lem Facing Employers
of Labor
NOISE USHERS
IN NEW YEAR

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE, Jan. Five new
families are expected to arrive this
week, and as far as is known there
are no houses for them. Like Chester
and Wilmington, New Castles popu-
lation has grown SO fast since boom
times came two years ago that nous
ing accommodations are sadly made
quate. Even furnished rooms are az
a premium, and boarding houses are
scarce. 1t has been said that a rare
opportunity exists for spectators to
build medium sized houses for rent
for they would never stand empty.
The Rev. John II. Beauchamp,
pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, preached a New Year SER
mon last night, THE Right Start in
the New Year" being his topic.
George T. Tobin and Son have pur-
chased an automobile delivery car.
Edward ]. White, chief clerk in the
Philadelphia Office of the Penn
Seaboard Steel Corporation. has
moved his family TO that city having
sold his house here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Kahler and
son. who have been visiting Mrs
Kahler's parents. Mr.. and Mrs James
H. Quimby, OF South Sixth street, left
today for their home in Reading, Pa
Francis Farmer eft for the Black
stone Preparatory School, at Black
stone. Va. yesterday, to resume his
studies after the Christmas vacation
The funeral OF Mrs. Elizabeth
Schafer. wifeeof William H. Schafer
who died Saturday morning, will b'
held tomorrow at noon at her late
home. Federal Schoolhouse lane anC
River road causeway. Interment vii
be made in ST. Georges Cemetery
Mrs. Schafer was 60 years old. Sh'
was a member of the Virdin family
Of Dover. and was born near Wha
Is known IS the Hour Glass A hus
band. two sons and a daughter sur
vive her A brother. James. died tel
days ago.
Funeral services over Priscilla
Johnson. colored. 10 years old, VIII
died Friday. were held yesterda
morning in Christiana, and inteTmen
was made in the cemetery there. Sh
was one of the oldest cOlored resi-
dents in this section. and servet
some OF the best families as cook.
City Council will meet tomorrow
night.
Charles H. Clewell. the undertaken
is able TO be out again after his recen
illness from grip.
Miss Blanche Cleaver, Of Noun
Evening journal., 1917-01-01

on Friday at the home of Mrs. George
w, Lockwood In honor OF the fourth
birthday OF her granddaughter. AIDE
laide Lockwood Green. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Green.
The Worlds Week OF Pray SER
vices will be held this week at Forest
Presbyterian Churfh. with these sub
jects: Monday. January /, Thanks
giving and Humiliation: Tuesday
"The Church Universal; Wednesday
Nations and Their Rulers; Thurs
day, missions Among Moslems and
the Heather. Home Missions; Friday
Families. Schools, Colleges and the
Young"
The Sunday school OF Armstrons
Chapel held It's Christmas treat on
Friday afternoon. and Forest Presoy
terrain Sunday School held its on Fiji
/ day evening.