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Evening journal., 1917-12-03
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
WOlIEN'S PATRIOTIC RALLY

Department No ? OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad Women's War Relief will have
a patriotic meeting in Pythian Castle on
Wednesday afternoon in honor Of the
families OF Pennsylvania railroad en-
ployes who have gone into the army
and navy. The speakers Will include
Mrs. w w. Atterbury, Mrs. Elisha Lee
and Mrs r. L. O'DOnnell. Seats will
be reserved for women relatives Of the
men in the service, and the meeting
will be open 10 oil Pennsylvania rail
road women The program viii be in
charge Of Miss Ellen Buekelew, acting
for Mrs Gamble Lstrobe.
Evening journal., 1917-12-03
AT THE MAJESTIC.

A double feature attraction that Is
sure to create a sensation is the one
to be presented at the Majestic for three
days, beginning today. Billie Burke.
well known stage and screen star, will
appear in the dramatic offering. Para
mount picture. entitled THE Land Of
Promise" which was one OF the most
popular stage successes. The screen
version was arranged for her by W.
Somerset Maughan, who also wrote the
original. The Land Of Promise" is the
third production starring Billie Burke to
be released by Paramount Picture Cor
pOration, and discloses the piduant
young star as a young English girl
whose life has bad all the romance and
chain Of a munmy's.
Evening journal., 1917-12-03
Delaware COLLEGE
STUDENTS return
Continued from First Page.

he did not advocate anything So dras-
tic in the way Of punishment that
would destroy the splendid spirit that
prevails at Delaware. and he hoped for
continuance Of the high standards
set there. out Of it an he hoped would
come a clearer understanding OF what
student eelf-government means and
pointed out that IL does not contem-
plate overriding the action of the fac
nlty, which is the governing body
after all.
Dr. Mitchell stated that the faculty
would meet late this afternoon, when
the question Of what would be done in
the cases OF the students who alb
sented themselves would be consid-
cred
Evening journal., 1917-12-03
MATER ROARn ROUTINE.

Tho following report was approved
by the water board this morning
Current bank balance, Sii,031Oi; spe-
cial bank balance, s33.S74.72 current
pay roll, si,23302; special pay roll,
S7is so; receipts from the sale Of
water. during November amounted 10
si,5G2 IS, ordered transferred TO the
Mayor and City Council. pumpagc
during the week ending December 1.
amounted TO io6.6i&.3iO gallons, as
compared with si,iii,220 gallons for
the corresponding week Of last year.
Evening journal., 1917-12-03
DIPLOMA For PASTOR.

The Rev Augustus George Scott
pastor Of M Enon Baptist Church. yes
tcrday received a diploma from the
Association Institute College, Of Balti-
more. Md. A. NJ. O'clock. president. The
presentation was made by DR. B. r.
Moore, pastor Of shiloh Baptist Church
Following the presentation the pastor
received a beautiful bouquet from E.
Mamsley and presented By Emma
Ransom.
Evening journal., 1917-12-03
AT THE SAVOY.

ITO the Death the attraction at the
Savoy today and tomorrow, featuring
the beautiful and talented Nine Pc
trova, is a rich, colorful story Of the
Southland, Of historic Corsica, the
island TO which Napoleon was exiled.
The photoplay reproduces its pictur-
esque scenery and expert photography
transfers it to the screen. Against this
beautiful background is acted story
of dramatic FIRE Blanca sylvia Is the
sole support of her sister Rosa. When
she goes 10 Paris TO make the most Of
hertalents, foolish Rosa comes TO grief
Returning, Blanca swears over the girls
dead body TO follow her sisters de-
stroyer "To the Death"
Evening journal., 1917-12-03
pEATn on THOMAS TIBBITT.

Thomas Tibbitt, who has been engaged
in the trucking business for a number OF
years at Rose Hill. where he made has
home. died there last Saturday morning
after an illness Of two weeks. He was
56 years old. He is survived by his
wife and by two sons. William and
Paul.
The funeral will take place Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock Tne services will
be held at his late home and will be
conducted by the Rev. Luther VI. Broad
way, pastor OF Madeley NJ. Z. Church.
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1917-12-03
HTCHCOCKs REVUE.

wilmlngtonlans will see a remark
able show at the Playhouse on De-
cember II, is and 10, when Raymond
Hitchcock Will present his latest
revue. II will be one Of the blgsest
and best companies ever seen in VII
mlngton. In addition to Raymond
Hitchcock and Richard Carlo the com
pany will include Leon Earle, Edna
Aug, Wellington Cross. William Cor
don. Roy Dooley and Harry and Anna
Seymour.
Evening journal., 1917-12-03

Detective Frank Mahoney left here
early yesterday morning for Chicago,
~. for Robert Smith, under arrest
there on charge Of breaking and en-
tering the store of Darlington and
TOadvine here several months ago.
Smith was arrested in the western city
on a charge Of larceny, but the authori-
Ties there surrendered him to the local
police.
Evening journal., 1917-12-03
I'M SIIPERIOR COURT.

In Superior Court today, Judges Hice
and Boyce heard argument in the suit
brought by Frank L. Oaker against VIII
lard S. Beck. his brother-in-law. for the
recovery Of $3.50, which he alleges he
loaned him on September 3, 1914. Reu-
ben Satterthwaite, Jr., represented the
plaintin. and l. Irving Handy, The de-
fendant.
Evening journal., 1917-12-03
TODAY IN THE THEATRES

AT THE PLAYHOUSE
No attraction until con, James,
beginning Thursday.
AT THE GARRICK.
Refined vaudeville.
AT THE QUEEN.
'-IntoterRnce.' tphOtoplay spec
tacle).
AT THE VICTORIA.
zone Law 70 Both (Photoplay).
AT THE MAJESTIC.
The Land Of Promise and
comedy. (PhOtOplay).
AT THE SAVOY.
ITO the Death" and comedy.
CPhotoplay).
Evening journal., 1917-12-03
WHO IS NIlMRER ONE?

The third episode Of "Who Is Number
One" a serial, VIII be shown at The
Queen Theatre today. II Is entitled "The
Sea Crawlers" There was some ques-
tion as to whether the film would arrive
in time for today's showing but 10 was
delivered this morning and will be
shown this afternoon and evening.
Evening journal., 1917-12-03
AT TIE VICTORIA

zone Law for Both" is the chief al
traction at the Victoria Theatre during
Evening journal., 1917-12-03
MORE MONEY FOR SMOKES
FOR SOLDIERS IN FRANCE

The following contribution TO the
"Our Boys in France" tobacco fund is
hereby acknowledged:
Previously acknowledged ..... 81, t,632.75
VIM. H. Phillips, Route No. 1,
Edge Moor. Del. ......,....... 200
Evening journal., 1917-12-03
STATE AFTER SMITH.

Total to date Observation-Disclosures
The Washington herald., 1917-02-27
REPUBLICANS RESENT
REQUEST OF PRESIDENT
Averse to Giving Wilson Authority
He Desires.

The Republican Publicity Association.
through its president. Senator Jonatban
Bourne. tr, today gave out the Following
statenent at its headquarters here:
Ths Presidents address to Congress
IeaVes no doubt as to what he wants. He
wants al the power and all the resources
OF tne nation placed in his hands, with
congress dispersed while he tennis fate
with the Issues OF peace or war We
may Freely admit that Mr.. Wilson is
nrmly devoted to the cause Of peace. that
nothing which he would do knovinoIy
would involve US in hostilities
But even so, 1t would be a dangerous
precedent to establish. The war-maEine
powers or the Constitution are vested
solely in Congress.
Even II the President possessed all the
"isoom or the country-which he will NOT
cain, even If he embodied all the virtue
OF the natfon-which he will not claim
even If his Cabinet were a ministry of
all the talents'-which they are NOT n
would De most unwise to place in his
hands the power which he desires.
Judging the future of the United States
IN the long perspective of centuries and
not oy the mere phases of a passing con-
dltlon' 1t would be far better to wage war
10 expend life. and to suuander treasure
! man 70 admit that the people, through
tneir representatives. were so doubtful of
thelr own judgment and their own senti-
ments that they preferred to Surrender
10 one man and to one mind the greatest
issue which can confront a nation
The Washington herald., 1917-02-27
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Danderine Is to the hair what fresh
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Get 25-cent bottle of Knowlton's Dan
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Just try little Danderine.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-27
How Newspapers View
Wilson'S War Address
baltimore sun.


That the Presidents address increases
the seriousness of the situation. in one
respect. cannot be questioned. Breaking
off relations with Germany brought us
one step nearer to war. Armed neutral
ity" will doubtless bring US one more step
nearer.
Actual conflict must ensue il our mer'
chant ships are armed or conveyed by wal
vessels, provided German subma rint
tries to sink them.
Washington Post.
Under the heading, In Defense OF
America" the Washington Post says:
The gist OF the Presidents address to
Congress yesterday is in the following
sentence:
Il request that you will authorize me 10
supply our merchant ships with defen-
sive arms. should that become necessary.
and with the means of using them. and
to employ any other instrumentalities or
methods that may be necessary and ade-
Quate to protect our ships and our peO-
pie in their legitimate and peaceful pur-
suits on the seas.
1t is impossible to believe that partisan
ship can so so far as to oppose or deny
this request.
The President makes it plain that he is
trying to avoid war. War can come
only by the willful acts and aSgressions
of Others" he says.
The arming OF merchant vessels in all
proba bility will not prevent war. Ger
many has shown that 1t will rot slaCkcn
its ruthlossness for the sake of avoiding
war with the United States. But it is
absolutely necessary that Americans and
American ships should have the free use
of the seas. Our ships must defend
themselves against German submaI ines,
and the United States government must
furnish the guns and gunners.
New York Herald.
President Wilson probably was right in
saying to Congress that, in his opinion,
he already possesses the authority to
take the steps necessary to protect
American merchant vessels in the right
to pursue their peaceful business on the
high seas. But so long as any doubt con-
cerning his powers exists in any quar-
ter, he did the right thing in going 10
Congress and asking that body to share
with him the responsibility of determin-
ing the national policy.
1t is the duty of Congress to grant
those requests Immediately, without
squibble and without stint. The Presi-
dent asks nothing more than the necessi-
ties of the situation demand; Congress
The Washington herald., 1917-02-27
How Local Notables
View Wilson's Speech
william r. Guide snid;

William r. Guide snid;
My attitude is to stand by the Presi-
dent. first. last and all the time. I am
willing to trust to his judgment. I think
he ought to have power to act in case OF
emergency"
John Joy Edison said:
Il certainly think the President should
have power to act in an emergency, un-
less Congress remains in session, to de-
eide all questions that come up. Some
one must have power to act in an emer-
scncy and the President is probably the
hest ono to have it
Rev. James Shcra Montgomery, pastor
of Calvary VI. T.. ChurchI
II believe that the request of the PreSl-
dent should be granted in this great
emergency. and granted without quib-
bling or hesitation. No obstacle should
be placed in his way to protect American
lives or ships"
Rev. ID. II. Martin, pastor of the Dunn
barton VI. T.. Church;
The address OF the President to Con-
gress is all right as far as it goes. but
it does not go far enough. 1t should have
been stronger and more to the point. As
for arming ships if it were not necessary,
there would be no reason for the appeal
to Congress. They should be armed. and
a definite policy laid down. and adhered
20. by the administration"
Marvin VI. Mclean, president of the
BrOOkiand Citizens Association
"Ycs, sir. am in favor of the action
taken by President Wilson yesterday
afternoon. believe i'm protecting Ameri-
can commerce and ships to the full, and.
in fact, going a little farther, If neces-
sary Since the breaking of of diplomatic
relations with the German empire / have
been heartily in favor of the action taken
Ey President Wilson. I believe in bring
ing Germany to time"
Rev. DIR. James l.. Gordon, pastor OF
the First Congregational Churchi
1T is altogether proper that President
The Washington herald., 1917-02-27
Oppose Giving Power
Requested by Wilson

In both the Senate and House the opin-
ion prevails that the Presidents request
for authority to exercise the arms Of the
nation to defend American merchant ship
ping and other American rights on the
high seas will meet with a vigorous mi
uority opposition in both branches
Chairman Stone, of the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee, said,
II cannot say anything at this time.
This is very grave question and should
be discussed calmly and deliberately"
Representative Flood, of Virginia
chairman of the House Foreign
Affairs Committee, sald;
''I think, under the circumstances. the
suggestion made by the President should
be enacted into law promptly There
will be opposition to some suggestions he
has made, but have no doubt the House
will embody all his suggestions in a bill
and that 1t will pass the House by a safe
majority. The chief purpose of the enact
ment asked by the President is to protect
American shipping and Republicans as
well as Democrats are committed to this
policy"
Senator Kern, of Indiana, Democratic
floor leader, saidi
'T think the Presidents request is rea-
sonable and that the country will approve
It. When the other side sees that II
receives popular approval, there will be
no objection to granting It."
Representative Longworth, son-in-law
of former President Roosevelt
saidi
President Wilson wants US to make
him out a power of attorney and to sign
a blank check on the Treasury-then &C
home. am not prepared to follow him
to that limit. He comes here asking
practically dictating-that We should ad'
journ on Saturday. He seeks dictatoria
powers to bring about condition nothing
short OF declaration of war. Under the
authority he seeks he might permit any
casualty on the plea that 1t is not ar
overt act.
"Mr. Wilson wants to be appointed die
tator for nine months, with Congress,
away. I am not prepared to give him OIL
any one else powers of dictatorship.
am not saying will not stand behind the
Presideut-but it will be when he has de.
fired his own hand
"Uncle Joe" Cannon, former Speaker
believes the President already hai
power enough. He said,
He has full power as commander-in.
chief Of the army and navy to compel ap-
The Washington herald., 1917-02-27

his. There was no occasion for a mes
sage of the kind submitted today.
Representative 4. II. Gardner Progress
sIye-RepubIican, Massachusetts'
II could not help thinking the Presl-
dents words betrayed hesitation ana
indecision. Nothing could be more dis
astrous at this time"
Representative Fred A. Britten, Re-
publican, Illinois, member Naval
Affairs Committee;
The Presidents request for uncon-
ditional authority should be denied
Congress should remain in extraordl-
nary session as a controlling po"eI
while the country is on the very brink
of war"
IRepresentative w. $. Greene. Republic
can, Vermont
"I believe this country should never
relinquish the rights of its people al
sea, and at all times it should be pre-
nared to take any stand consistent
, with the experience of modern civili-
cation to protect those rights and
American citizens in the exercise OF
them"
Representative E. A. Hayes, Repubh-
can, CALIFORNIA;
II am not willing to leave Washing
ton with the most delicate crisis in the
countryS history TO De hanuleu u! Tie
President alone. l will stay mere un-
til you can skate below oetore III
vote for that. am not willing to
create a dictator"
senator Townsend, Republican, Michi-
gani
ut is a monstrous proposal. No die
tator could ask for more. An extra
session seems assured"
senator Lodge, ranking Republican on
the Foreign Relations Committee
81 do not care to discuss the fresi-
dent,s address at this time. l have
nothing to say"
Senator Pittman, Democrat, Nevada
member Foreign Relations Com
mittee;
"I do not see how any one could OBJ
iect to the request Of the President
who believes Americans have rights on
the high seas"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-27

propriations and a portion Of his speech
indicates that he Is aware of it,
Senator Lewis, Democratic whip, said :
THE Presidents request Is mild He
asks something that no reasonable man
can object to giving. His address is sim
ply the equivalent to asking for authority
to give a man a pistol to defend himself
when he knows his just rights are to be
attacked.
Foreign Relations Committee, said ,
TT is reasonable request"
Senator Pomerene, OF Ohio, snid,
correct"
senator Simmons, chairman of the FL
nance Committee. said:
THE request Is entirely reasonable"
Representative Arthur G. DewaIt, of
Pennsylvania, said,
AS to the giving of authority to the
President to arm American merchan MT
ships, no patriotic citizen can differ or
object.
The other clause of his address
where he desires to employ such other
means as may be necessary to protect
our people and ships may be regarded
as wide in authority
IF 1t were not that I sincerely be-
lieve in the Presidents wisdom, pa
triotism, discretion. and great desire
for peace, I would hesitate to grant
any such extensive powers. But, be-
lieving in him as do and Judging the
future by the past, believe that it is
fof the best interests of this country
to Sustain him in this request"
Other Senators and members of the
House. requested to give an express
sion on the message, deferred any
opinion until they learned what ac-
tion both House and Senate Foreign
Relations committees would take upon
the message. 1t is certain, however,
that there will be vigorous debate on
any armed neutrality bill, and that
Senator La Toilette will be among the
leaders in the Senate, with pacifists
in the House taking a prominent part
| in the debate.
can, member Foreign Affairs Com
mittee,
'T am not willing to bestow general
authority upon the President to con-
strue future facts and to take any
step he may please under such con-
struction of facts. do not think the
Congress should abdicate its functions
of government to the President, nor
shirk any responsibility resting upon
II. If future facts arise requiring diff
| ferent action they should be submit
ted to Congress"
Representative Allen r. Treadway, Re-
publican, Massachusetts
Responsibility is as much ours as
The Washington herald., 1917-02-27

can do nothing less than its duty-which
The Washington herald., 1917-02-27
Before Silent Auditors
President Reads Address

Full and complete authority to take the
Hateful next STEP in the German crisis
was demanded of Congress yesterday by
President Wilson. grimly silent Joint
session OF the House and Senate listened
ntently as the President demanded the
power to place the United States on a
basis OF armed neutrality tc meet the
German campaign of submarine ruthless
ess- Declaring that he did not propose
,r contemplate war. the President asked
the ominously attentive representatives
of the people Of the United States to do
hese things:
That you authorize me to supply our
merchant ships with defensive arms
should that become necessary, and with
The means Of using them, and to employ
any other instrumentalities or methods
tnat may be necessary and adequate to
protect our ships and our people in their
legitimate pursuits on the seas
That you will grant me q sufficient
credit to enable me to provide adequate
means of protection where they are lack
ing including adequate insurance against
the present war risks"
A grimly solemn, almost sullen Con-
gress sat in joint session to hear the
Presidents foreign program. An out
burst of handclapping, as he entered the
cnamser, and a round of applause pune
tuated by the shrill rebel yeII'' from the
Democrauc side as he concluded were the
only sounds that broke the sepulchral
quiet while he stood before the Congress.
cabinet members, Chief Justice White,
or the Supreme Court, and the Senators
and Representatives sat with strained
ears and anxious faces as the President
reviewed the effects of the German CAM
pa1gn of relentless submarine warfare.
and asked that Congress before IL ad-
Journed place in his hands the whole
power OF the government to meet the
situation.
In the thronged gallery sat the British
ana Russian Ambassadors, Assistant Sec
retary Of State Phillips and CounsaIor
Polk, Of the State Department. The Pres
ldents daughter. the wife of the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury McAdoo, was also
present, but for the first time Mrs. VIII
son failed to appear
IN quiet, calm voice the President told
OF the sinking Of the American ships
Housatonic and Lyman NJ. Law.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-27
The Fashionable Figure of Today

In the March Woman's Home Compan-
ion Grace Margaret Gould describes the
figure likely to be most fashionable in
1917.
The fashionable figure is long and
straight. All the puffs and ruffles have
been pressed fat. All the short waists
and skirts have been pulled down. There
are no flares or protrusions. 1t is slight
and girlish, and vigor and dash go
with it.
whether it is artificial or not, 1t
doesn't seem to be. 1t Is the figure of the
capable young woman who can do things
and enjoys doing them"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-27

Wilson should have authority 10 arm OUT
merchantmen to compel the respect tc
which the United States is entitled.
The international situation has becom,
acute and We must enforce our right
some way. In case Of war an extra ses.
sion Of Congress should be called"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-27

can do nothing less than its duty-which
is plain.
New York World.
Their" ought to be no question what
ever in Congress about granting to Presi-
dent Wilson the full measure of money
and credit for which he has asked in
order to protect American lives and
American ships on the high seas.
The President in our opinion, erred in
his address TO Congress. on the side ol
caution and conservatism. not on tbs
side of radiCalism. He asked for too lit
tie not for too much
The Washington herald., 1917-02-27
CONGRESS BEWILDERED
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

said sum to be available until the first
day Of January. 1918; and the President
- authorized to transfer so much thereof
as ne may deem necessary to the Bureau
OF War Risk Insurance, for the purpose
OF fnsuring vessels, their freight, passage
moneys and cargoes against loss or dam
age by the present risks of war"
The bill would authorize a $l00, ,0O0, 900
issue of per cent bonds to cover the ap-
preparation.
Chairman Flood said he would lay this
bill before his committee today.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-27
SPANISH "SUBn SAILS

New London Conn.,. Feb. a.-The large
submarine Isaac PeraI, built for tbe Sna1.
ish government at Quincy. Mass Ief,
here today for Spain. She was conyoved
by the steamer Claudio Lapez, of the
Spanish line.
The submersible is commanded by Cant
Fernandez CarranZa and is manned nv a
crew of twenty-five men.
birmingham. Ala, has a union of street
car men with a membership of 700