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Evening journal., 1917-02-14
$4,000 FOR THE
Delaware ROADS
State May GetFederal Fund
if Highway Commission :
is Created
ALSO REQUIRED TO
SPEND LIKE SUM

Members Of the Levy Court and Guy
H. Miller, United States Engineer Of
the United States Oalce Of Public
Roads and Engineering. in charge Of
the distribution OF the $4,000, 900 Fed
eral fund for the Improvement OF
roads throughout the country, held a
conference in the County Building
this morning.
Mr. Miller came to Wilmington
upon invitation OF state Highway
Commissioner and County Engineer
James Wilson to confer with the Levy
Courtmen as to means by which Della
ware can take advantage of the Fed
eral act and claim the appropriation
OF about S122,O00, this States share
Of the fund. In order to obtain this
Federal assistance a State highway
commission Will have to DO formed,
however.
Mr.. Miller explained that the $751;
100000 10 be distributed to the vari-
GUS States according 10 their area, the
population and the number OF miles
OF rural and star mail delivery routes
is to be apportioned as follows.
S5,OOO,00O the hrst year. $10,000,000 the
second year, $4,000 900 the third
year, S20,OOO,000 the fourth year and
S25,000000 the fifth year, when the
appropriation will be exhausted, and
no further funds will be available un-
less additional money Is voted by
Congress. Delaware's share OF this
fund Is now available-SS000 at the
present time, SIG 600 more July /.
1917; $4,000 more July /, 1918; $780,
900 more July 1. 1919. and 100000
more July 1, 1920, or about $4,000
altogether. Another provision OF the
act is that the States must spend a
dollar for every dollar appropriated
Jy the government
Mr. Miller explained that the Secre-
tary Of Agriculture would handle the
/ ederal end OF the fund and that ha
would deal only with State highway
commissions OF State bodies having
similar power and authority. Where
States have no such BODY the appro-
priation for such States Will be held
by the government for period Of
three years, from July / next, AMI If
not taken advantage Of by the end OF
that period. the share OF such State
or States will be reappointed among
tie States that comply witn the pro-
visions OF the act, Mr.. Miller ex-
planned After the money IL received
by tho proper State bodies. Il can be
distributed by them to the counties
they so choose.
Mr.. Groves suggested that the legis-
lature be requested to pass an act ere
ating a state Highway Commission
composed OF the engineers Of th'
three counties, an act similar TO ont
which was passed in. 1903, but after
wards revoked. No formal action OF
Commissioner Groves suggestion wal
taken today.
Mr.. Wilson met Mr. Miller at the
convention Of the American ROAD
Builders Association. in Boston, last
week. Mr.. Miller was to have met
with members of the Levy Court yes
terday but was unable 70 reach VIII
mington in time, SO the court adj
iourned until this morning to meet
him.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
SAYS MUCH crime IS
Result OF Disease
DR.. Kraemer Tells Church
Men Brotherly Love is
One Cure
BOY OFFENDERS
NEED ASSISTANCE

What offenders against the law or
criminals need most Of all is a help
ing hand, according to DR.. William
II. Kraemer, medical director Of the
Ferris Industrial School, more than
half of these being the victims Of cir
cumstances or disease. DR.. Kraemer,
who was the speaker before a num-
Der of mems clubs Of the city last
night at st. Andrew s Episcopal
Church. emphasized the need Of peo-
pie getting the idea that they were
their brothers keeper.
Result OF his investigation of those
sent to the workhouse, he said, was
that crime was the result of disease,
or was brought about through weak
ness imposed by environment or cir
cumstances. Few criminals, he said
were normally healthy, this State be-
ing caused either by the drink habit
Or by weakness which brought about
the drink habit
One OF the most important things
now 10 consider is the need OF caring
for the boys OF the Industrial school
the doctor said. A building for use as
a manual training school Is one OF the
requisites. The important thing VIII
these youthful offenders, he said, is 10
convince them that the world Is moi
against them" not expecting them
TO do wrong and not regarding then
as criminals.
The big brother attitude is what
Is needed, the doctor said. 1t would
help the boys OF the industrial schoo
TO visit them and teach them trades
or assist in interesting them in use
full pursuits. This sort OF thing Is
being done by officials of the insti
tuition, DR.. Kreamer said. but these
people have their hands full as 1t +
and they need assistance. The schoo
needs more buildings, more space anC
more facilities for training the boys
to be better citizens.
The meeting was held under the
auspices of the Mems Club of ST. An
drew's Episcopal Church. Among
the other clubT represented were St
James brotherhood. of Grace NJ. f.
Church. and the Mems clubs of Cal
vary Episcopal and st. Johns Episco-
pal Church. There was a large at
tendance and following the address
luncheon was served.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
SECURITY TRUST CO. MAY
ENLARGE ITS BUILDING

Nothing definite has been decided
by the officers OF the Security Trust
& Safe Deposit Co., in regard to max
ing an addition to their present bank
ing house at Sixth and Market streets,
according to a statement made this
morning by John S. Rossell, presi-
dent.
The fact that tenants in the proper
ty on Sixth street. extending from
the present structure to Shipley street
and owned by the trust company had
been given notice TO vacate by June
25 gave rise to rumors that the bank
was intending to start building opera
tions in the near future. Mr. Rossell
said that the notices were merely pre-
cautionary, in order that there would
be no delay II II was decided to build.
Mr.. Rossell said that II It was de-
cided TO build the same general archi.
tectural plan OF the present struc.
ture would be carried out In the new
building. It is believed that definite
action as to whether to enlarge the
bank building VIII be taken at the
March meeting Of the board Of man
ayers OF the trust company.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
MUSTER OUT state
Soldiers TOMORROW
Lieutenant HalIa U. S. A.
is Ready TO Pay
Men Off
BOYS" DELIGHTED
WITH PROSPECTS

With the paying OF of members OF
the First Battalion, Delaware state
Guard. tomorrow tho men will be mus
tered out of the federal service and re-
turned to the Jurisdiction Of the State.
Lieutenant Carl Halla Z. s. A.. OF
Fort DUPONT, win pay the men, who
will then be relieved Of all further
connection at this time with the fed
eral service until called for again.
Announcement that mastering out
Of the men would take place tomorrow
was made this morning at the armory.
All men in the battalion were given
physical examiRation yesterday. To
day the men are having their equip
ment checked up by the company
commanders. As soon as this is com
pleted it will be turned over TO the
state authorities. Il IS not expected
Ibis will require more time than can
be given today and tomorrow the men
will be ready TO be paid on.
All officers OF the battalion are
very busy men today. The men re-
ported for duty at $50 o'clock this
morning and those not needed at the
armory to have their equipment
checked we're allowed to go. This
morning members Of A Company
were having all their belongings
checked up This will be completed
this afternoon.
The boys" are delighted az the
turn affairs have taken, and waiting
anxiously for the coming Of tOmor-
row.
The following letter. which was
sent by Major j. Warner Reed. who
was in command Of the two battalions
at Deming. sets forth the treatment
the men received at Deming and the
appreciation of the soldiers for the
attention shown them.
Camp Deming, ~ NJ, Jan. q.
The Deming Chamber OF Commerce
Demn g, n. NJ
"Gentlemen--It gives me pleasure
to thank you for the generous cour-
tesies and hospitality which have
been extended by your body to the
officers and men Of the First Della
ware Infantry. Before we arrived IN
Deming, we we're told that we were
to be located at the best place on
the border. and we now wish TO GER
tify our conclusions in writing as tC
this statement.
Those OF us who have visited the
other camps can but acknowledge
| that Camp Deming surpasses in eli
mate, location. water supply and gen
eral sanitatiof all the others. The
open-hearted hospitality OF Deming'i
citizens has made our stay in thei
midst one OF pleasure and enjoyment
In case we are ever again ordere'
on border duty, our sincere desire Il
that we be returned 10 Demng. wherl
we have made so many good friends
and received such generous treatment
yours very truly
a. WARNER REED.
"Maior First Delaware Infantry Com.
handing"
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
LIFE UNDERWRITERS
TO HAVE BANQUET.

The annual banquet OF Delaware
Association OF Life Underwriters will
be held at the Hotel DUPONT on Fri
day evening At o'clock. The speak
ers will be Professor Bruce D. Mud
gett of the University OF Pennsyl
vania, and John W. Clegg. vics-presi-
dent Of the Philadelphia Underwriters
Association. Professor Mudgett is an
assistant to Professor S. L. Huebner,
who spoke last year Covers will be
laid for about thirty. There are eigh-
teen members in the association but
each member will have a guest. The
committee In charge is composed Of
the officers OF the Delaware associa'
ton: William w Knox. president
Frank c. Hughes. v'ce-president; 2
Blair Ely, treasurer. and Charles d
| Palmer, secretary.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
VALENTINE PROVES
TRIUMPH OF Love

Love rules the court, the camp and
the grove, as the poets say, as usual
today.
Invincible in the midst Of war that
has cut off our supply of German-made
valentines. love is victorious on this
st. Valentines Day, in spite of the
shortage of German ammunition"
Just as many loving hearts exchanged
the perennial tender messages today
as ever.
What difference does It make, any
way. whether or not the Germans, now
unfortunately enmeshed in war. pro-
duce more exquisite valentines than
WEI Bleeding red hearts of card
board, bedded In layers upon layers OF
lace paper and silk, are pretty, It's
true, but a fond hearts greeting is
greater than these. That seemed to
be loves answer to the calamity how
lers, who believe that today cannot
be today without it's filigree.
The manner In which the name OF
good st. Valentine (there we're only
three Of him) became involved as the
patron saint of all lovers is peculiar.
February IA, according to ancient
chronicles, being the middle OF the
second month, marked the date upon
which birds chose their mates, accord
Ing to a well-established belief In
England and France during the middle
ages. The custom of having patron
saints was so ingrained upon the PEG
pie that they looked up the records
They found several saints with
claim upon the day. Three Of then
we're named Valentine. The majority
rules, so st. Valentines Day It became
Coincidentally. all three Of the saints
were martyred.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
FRIENDS Of IRELAND
MERRY At BAZAAR
Dancing Contest Features
Second Night at Turn
Hall Charity
GERMAN-AMERICANS
TURN OUT TONIGHT
Friends of the cause declare that

Friends OF the cause declare that
no charity affair ever held in Whining
ton, is more worthy of the patronage
Of the public than the bazaar for the
relief of sufferers in Ireland, being
held this week in Turn Hall. There
Is much suffering at present in Ire.
land, due to the lack Of employment,
brought about by the war. The cry FOR
assistance has been heard in this
country and friends Of the people Of
that country in Wilmington are now
engaged IN a laudable effort to alleyi-
ate the existing suffering there.
On entering the hall one IS immedi-
ately attracted by the beautiful sur
roundings, the color scheme of the
decorations appealing to the most
artistic temperament To add TO the
beauty of the scene, electric lights
have been strung along the various
booths and attractions, making q
blaze of light. The many busy work
ers. among whom are some OF the
prettiest girls in Wilmington, and
the throngs of visitors continuously
moving about, resembles a hive OF
bees at work.
There are attractions galore, and
something TO amuse the visitor at
every turn. The most mysterious per
sonage in the bazaar Is Queen Julia, "
claimed to be a famous Irish futurist
Il is said that she IS possessed OF
wonderful powers, and that she lis
tened to the fairies on the bog OF Al
len and is able to tell ones future
to the Queens taste.
Tho booth nj fhn Knfuhfa ~ Co
lumbus is in charge Of Herbert +
Kaighn, Joseph A. Higgins. Frank
Kane, J. i. Gibbony, William A. Han
nigan, Howard Windish, c. A. Bickta.
James A. Cole, NJ. ID. Murphy and
John A. Lengel. At this booth can
be purchased Irish literature and
folk lore, beautiful bog oak antiques.
genuine black-thorns and numerous
other articles. including the coat OF
arms OF the various Irish clans.
Last night was Irish Night" and
a larger crowd was present than the
opening night The feature of the
evening was the singing Of the Tenn
pie Male Quartette
There also was an orchestra in at
tendance, and little Miss Mary Brown
an accomplished dancer. gave several
dances, one OF which. Tipperary Mary
drew forth much applause.
Tonight will be German Night
and every German-American is in
vited. The Delaware Saengerbund will
be present and will give a concert
This attraction alone should bring Ou
a large crowd.
The German-American booth at thu
\ bazaar is a center Of attraction. Their
is a committee Of hustling workers OF
the job there, and it Is hard to get b,
them without buying something.
! Among the men who are taking
great interest in the bazaar arc.
Francis Z. Lynch, Frank ODonnell
Hamilton Stewart. David Snellenberg
James Sweeney, Frank Kane. ST., DR.
( John NJ. Stadter. John Dolan. Her
I mann Walters, Arthur e. Wyatt, Ed
ward Melchior. Calvin McKaig, Joseph
| Brogan. z. L. Kearney, Harry s.
| Neher. Edward A. Higgins, Thomas
Haeley. Patrick Mulrooney and Her
bert Hirzel.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
WUXTRA! Wilson Elected.
WASHINGTON finds TODAY

WASHINGTON, Feb. lA-President
Wilson was formally and officially de-
elared reelected today when Congress
in Joint session, as provided by the Con-
stitution, canvassed the electoral vote
Of the States.
As presented and certified the official
returns gives Wilson and Marshall 277
electoral votes; Hughes and Fairbanks.
254.
Senator Salisbury, who presided eau
toned the Congress and spectators
against applause or manifestations Of
approval or disapproval," and then open.
ed and placed in the hands Of the tellers
the election certificates in alphabetical
order Of the States and ordered them
TO count and announces The yot&
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Lenore Ulrich. the beautiful and
versatile young star who has won
much success in her portrayal OF cer-
tain types Of beaut es. such as Span
ish, Mexican. Indian, etc, and who
recently added to her laurels in The
Road to Love" will be seen at tho
Majestic today and tomorrow in tho
Paramount picture OF Julia G Ivers'
unusual Indian story, "Her Own Peo-
Pile" adapted for the screen especial
" for her. In this production. Her
Own People Miss Ulrlch Is seen as
Alona. the daughter OF John Kemp,
o wealthy society man and the Indian
wife whom he married after re-
nouncing his own society following
an unfortunate love affair. Miss
Ulrich has the opportunity to wear a
number OF beautiful modern gowns.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
AT TIE GARRIcK.

Everybody has heard Of talking par
rots and nearly everybody has seen
them and heard them talk, but It is
hardly probable that many parrots can
bo found that can do the things being
done by two trained cockatoos owned by
Mile. Lucille, who has them at the Gar
rick Theatre. These birds actually hold
conversations and sing. Ono gives an
interesting selection, yankee Doodle, +"
and both sing in harmony. They ap-
pear TO understand what is said 70 them
and know what to say in reply. It is
probably tho most remarkable bird en-.
tertainment ever given on stage in
Wilmington. The act is one Of the
striking features Of a clever bill at th,
GRrriok.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
HIGHWAY COMMISSION
BILLS AT LEGISLATURE
stat Correspondent.


DOVER. Del, Feb i4.--Two bills. one
creating a State Highway Commission.
and tie other authorizing the commits
sion to borrow money, were brought TO
Dover this afternoon by Josiah Marvel
Of Wilmington.
There are 20 be four commissioners,
ono at large for two years, one from
New Castle county, for two, ono from
Kent for four and one from Sussex for
six years, to be appointed by the gov
ernor. The commission will have the
use Of motor license money and can Dor
row for new roads up 20 its ability e
meet the interest charges.
The bills resulted from recent con
ferences in Wilmington Of prominent
men from all parts Of the State, who
are interested in a systematic state roaC
system.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
DISMISS FAMILY ROW.

Preston Williams. colored, was ar
raigned in City Court this morning on
a charge OF threatening bodily harm
to Mary Walker, also colored, at No.
115 Poplar street. The testimony de-
veloped that Mary had had Preston
arrested some days ago on this charge
and that when Preston returned from
the court last week. after the case
had been continued. he broke a blue
crockery pitcher over Mary's head.
He also promised, according TO the
evidence. TO LAY her out" AS the az
fair was a family row the court dis
missed the case.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
BARGE HAS BATTLE
WITH fCE IN RIVER.

After a hard battle with the ice.
Barge "a OF Philadelphia In tow OF
the tug Taurus, arrived from Pigeon
Point this morning and tied up just
west of Market street bridge shortly
after 10 o'clock. The trip took more
than three hours. Aboard the bargS
was a portion OF the telephone cable
which connected Delaware with the
New Jersey shore and which was
broken several days ago apparently
by the anchor OF some vessel Only
one side OF the broken cable has been
recovered and that was accomplish
ed with difficulty. Il is probable that
the other half will remain submerged
until the weather moderates. When Il
is located the two portions will be
spliced.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
TWO GOVERNORS With
The MARYLAND SONS

More than 200 natives Of Maryland,
representing the Maryland Society.
will attend the third annual banquet
of the organization to be held to-
morrow evening In the Hotel DUPONT.
Among those who Will be present will
be members of the old Calvert colony
who have been prominent in Mary
land affairs. The guests will include
Governor John G. Townsend. Jr.. and
former Governor Charles r. Miller,
representing the Diamond State, and
Governor Goldsborough. of Maryland.
There will be many other guests OF
prominence. Daniel o. Hastings,
CITY solicitor. and a native OF Mary
land. will be toastmaster. The ban
ouet will commence at o'clock.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
AT THE yICTORIA.

W-ilmingtonians certainly do APP
preclate a good show. That such is
the case Is we'll evident from the
packed houses to whom the Victoria
Theatre showed Civilization" the
million dollar production which ere
ated an excellent impression on Will
mington photoplay enthusiasts. To-
day will mark the third showing Of
tho film and Il is hoped that movie"
fans will consider the management
and not wait until the last day when
the seating capacity viii hardly ac-
commodate the throngs OF spectators.
The musical setting arranged es-
specially for this photoplay and inter-
pretod by n score OF able musicians
under tho leadership OF Professor
Carl Elmer, adds a touch Of beauty
not surpassed by any OF the previous
~ shown films.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
FORMER OFFICIALS AT DOVER.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Feb. 14.--Former Governor
Charles r. Miller and former Secre-
tary OF State George II. Hall were
visitors at the State House today. Mr.
Miller conferred with some members
Of the Legislature regarding some
claims that they desired to talk "a
him about.
Mr.. Hall conferred with his success
sor, Everett G. johnson, relative q
some ONCE routine work In the Sec.
Rotary Of States once.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
ORPHANS COURT WORK.

Judge Herbert L. Rice. sitting in
the Orphans Court today, granted
Artemus Smith, attorney for James
NJ. Collins administrator OF Thomas
S. Sinister. an orde rto sell certain
proper Of the deceased.
Henry r. Isaacs was appointed a
trustee to sell the real estate OF Anna
Mary Hoy.
w. F. Kurtz made a return on the
sale OF property OF Charles Z. Huber
and Attorney William T. Lyman made
a return on the sale OF property OF
Newton L. Derickson, both OF which
we're confirmed.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
Attractions at the Theatres

February Is Of last year, it has been
most successful year and the out
look for the future is that the houss
will become even more successful.
All this week there viii be special
features in add ton to the regular bill
and Il IS the intention Of the theatre
management to have J. Warren Kerr
rigan, famous male moving picture
star, present at the house on Thurs
day, or Anniversary Day.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
KEENOW DANCE DELIGHTS.

The KeenOw dance given by MIS-.
Snyder at Eden Hall last night was
enjoyed by all lovers of dancing.
The musical program arranged by
Birds Orchestra. was appreciated
Mrs. Snyder will give Keenow dances
every Tuesday and Saturday evening
in Eden Hall. Prizes will be given.
The balcony will be open for visitors.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
SUBMARINE WARFARE
Ties UP U. S. RAILROADS
Bv tho United Press.

NEW YORK. Feb. 14.-one OF the
most serious tieups I'm the history OF
the country prevailed today on al rail-
roads normally carrying foodstuhs
and other commodities between the
east and west.
Railroad men characterized the stu
alton as extremely critical. Thous-
ands OF freight cars are held on sid
ings. some Of them loaded but their
movement is practically Impossible on
account OF the congestion on the Az
lantic seaboard brought about by the
German submarine order.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
DIR. sPEAKMAN TELLS OF WAR.

Before a large and very interested
audience. DR.. William c. Speakman
last evening gave an illustrated lee
ture under the auspices OF the Mems
parish house at Seventeenth street
was his experiences while engaged in
the medical corps OF the French
army, as surgeon for the American
Ambulance.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
WARNS CUBANs
AGAINST REBELLION

By The United Press
WASHINGTON. Feb. IA warn
ing issued 70 Cuba and Cuban insur-
rectionists by American Minister VII
liam E. Gonzales, against govern
meuts not established through legal
and constitutional methods" was
given out at the State Department to-
day.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
OYSTER SUPPER AT CHURCH.

An oyster supper was given at the
First Methodist Protestant Chuch
last evening. by women OF the church,
ard more than 125 persons attended.
Those on the entertainment committee
were: Miss Ella Willis. Mrs. ]. 3. Nc
Manus, Mrs. willard Marvel. Mrs.
Henry Bareford, Mrs. L. Johnson, Mrs.
William B. Sweeney. Sr.. Miss Louie
McCaulley and Mrs. y. a. Hay.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
AT THE QUEEN.

vaieska suratt who stands suprems
as the screens Empress Of Fashion.
will be seen today and tomorrow Ia
"The New York Peacock" the second
big feature attraction at the Queens
anniversary week celebration The
New York Peacock" Is termed the ex-
perience play OF pictures and ike the
stage play there is lesson for every
one, particularly the nations youth.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
MORE PROTESTS AGAINST
MURDER Zone ORDER

COPENHAGEN, Feb. 1.-THE Dan
fish. Norwegian and Swedish govern
ments have forwarded the Central
Powers identic notes protesting
AGAINST @the barrage OF certain sea
zones" according 20 official informa-
tion today.
The note recalls on previous occa-
sions there have been formal COM
plants by the signatory governments
stating serious injury TO the rights OF
neutrals.
Evening journal., 1917-02-14
no TALK SUFFRAGE.

Mrs. Florence Bayard .Hilles, State
chairman of the Congressional Union
will be the speaker ct a luncheon
TO be given tomorrow BY the members
or the Oaklane Equal Franchise Club,
az the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Phtadel-
phlA.