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Evening journal., 1917-12-24

There has been a big Christmas tree
set in place in the post exchange and
this has been pretiily decorated. The
men have been busy on this work since
yesterday and they are proud of the
results they have obtained. Tomorrow
at noon there will be served a turkey
dinner with an the necessary side
dishes. There will be ample for every
man I'm lie fort and it Is proposed 90
see thai all Of them set their illl of the
national bird
The Red Cross of this city has sent
TO the fort a Christmas box for every
man there and they will be distributed
tomorrow morning. The Red Cross has
also secured the use Of the film IN
tolerance" which has been sent 10
the fort for display There will be two
performances. one i'm the afternoon and
one TN the evening and they will be
open TO all the men who want TO see
This famous picture.
All this is for the men who are 90
remain at the fort. There viii be
passes in abundance for those who
wish 10 leave the reservation. and it is
understood most OF the Wilmington
and Delaware men whoOvere sent there
last week have asked for and will re-
ceiye passes 80 they may spend their
Christmas with relatives at home.
Inmates OF the state Hospital at
Farnhurst will enjoy a real Christmas
dinner tomorrow. The affair is in keep
ing with the custom Of the past. Be-
sides the regular turkey dinner with
all the side dishes Of vegetables, etc.
seven beautifully decorated trees. VIII
Continued on Page Ten.)
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
MORE money FOR
halifax VICTIMS
Contributor Says Everyone
Should Give. Something
in Support of Cause
MORE BUNDLES COME
IN FOR SUFFERERS

Notwithstanding the holiday distrac-
lions in our community. money and
bundles continue 10 comein for the Hall
FAX explosion sufferers.
Here is a letter received today from "a
sympothizer who feels that everyone in
Wilmington should DO something TO aid
the sufferers.
NO. 40 Ashton ST..
Wilmington. Del. Dec -, 1917.
Mr.. .. j. Pyle. Halifax Relief Editor.
Evening Journal,
Wilmington. Dei.
Dear Sir: Please find enclosed 81 for
the Halifax Relief Fund, from my son
Kenneth, and myself
Il hope everyone in Wilmington. in
comfortable circumstance. will feel inn
PEELED 90 spare something for the suffer
ers, for we could not honor the Christ
child more than by remembering His
words, 'Inasmuch as ye did 10 10 ono Of
these, ye did 10 unto MeI'
Yours sympathciically,
Alice Mary Pickering.
Kenneth a. Pickering"
CASH CONTRIBUTIONS.
w. J.. nockstader ..............S 20O0
Charles T. Martin and family,
No. 2i0 W. 22nd II. ....... 1900
Mrs. William e. Mendnhall, No
CONTINUED on Page Ten.)
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
REIGN Of Terror
GRIPSPETROGRAD::
REDS TAbKPEACE
Moscow Reports Declaration
Of Martial Law by the
CoSSaCkS
KAISER MAY ATTEND
peace" conference
BY The United Press.

by Inc Julteu PresS.
LONDON. Dec. 2i.-Russia's Bolsheviki
are dreaming the fantastic nightmare Of
peace at Brest Litovak while fighting
desperately at home TO retain control,
according TO latest dispatches today
Pclrograd was reported In almost a
reign Of terror. Soldiers from the gar
riso1s, drunk with wOe from looted
shops. indulged in the widest orgies in
the streets. Firing Of machine guns
and rifles was incessant The soldiers
formed a regular sklrmish lille IN the
Marie Theatre square and were not
dispersed until after vigorous lighting
In which Bolsheviki guards ran down
scores under armored motor cars. The
disorder was reported continuing today.
Moscow dispatches reported a decla-
ration OF martial law by the Cossacks.
General kaledines formally retired from
his place as military dictator Of the re-
welt against the Bolsheviki, urged
choice by the rebels Of a government
which would be representative Of the
whole people.
In the meantime the Bolsheviki dele
gates to the peace conference at Brest-
Litovsk were endeavoring 10 patch up
some sort Of an understanding with
the Germans. Reports Of the proceed
.ings as received here today showed
the whole program Of mo annexations
ana no indemnities" had been outlined
70 the sitting by the Bolshevid repre-
sentatives and that the Germans had
promised TO examine it. German For
eign Minister Won Kuehlmann opened
the meeting, with a speech Urging
peace. To LondQn the most significant
phrase IN that address was the Teu-
ton minister's declaration:
My idea is to fix the important con-
ditions for peaceful and neighborly
intercourse, especially In the cultural
and economic sensef
a Copenhagen dispatch "a the Ex-
change Telegraph Company reported
Kaiser Wilhelm as preparing 10 go 10
Brest Litovsk in case Of an agreement
between Russian and German delegates,
and as urging a conference between all
the sovereigns OF Europe TO discuss
general peace.
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
Rv The I-nlied Pros.

hl Inc United Press.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2.-Gcrmany's
insidious Christmas peace propaganda
should not for "a moment induce ms TO
slacken our preparations for war"
Secretary Of War Bakers weekly war
summary voiced this warnlng today.
pointing Out clearly that Germany now
is trying 10 knock Italy out of the
fight. while at the same time she b.
testing out the west front preliminary
10 what has been done
lie warned too. that Americas por-
tion Of the struggle is vast and that.
"Our armies constitute the reserves
Of victory"
on the subject of Teuton peace feel
ers and Americas talk, the Secretary
said.
1T would appear that as o forcrun-
ner 10 the German offensive heraldod
10 be launched in the west an ipten-
siye peace propaganda Is UNDER way.
officials here see in the Russo-ier-
man gathering at Brcst-Litoysk an cf-
fort by Germany 10 effect o. separate
peace with Russia during the holiday
for the physiological effect on other
nations.
Careful Investigation reveals inii lh'
enemy Is again preparing 20 sue FOL
peace before victory Baker said.
Information from various sources
confirms the reports that the German
would have the world believe ihat ih
military situation Is such that they am
able 10 dictate The terms Of peace They
therefore threatened that unless ihi'
dictated peace Is accepted By the allied
powers and ourselves. ihe German
forces now being concentrated on the
western front will break through The
allied line In the west
The various reports Of immediate
peace proposals by the Germans on
seemingly favorable terms should not
for a moment induce us 90 slackcn our
preparations for war.
10 is only necessary for us 90 recall
that during the Christmas season Of
last year the Germans put forth similar
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
CHRISTMAS 1917 TO BE One OF
MERRTEST DESPITE WORLD WAR

Inmates OF all the public and private
institutions IN this city and immediate
vicinity are not going to be left want
Hr for any Of the things which may
irlp bring them some Of the good
'heer Of the season tomorrow for more
Elaborate preparations have been made
40 all the hospitals. homes and the
workhouse for the entertainment Of the
Inmates than have ever before been
attempted at any Of these places.
Turkey dinners with all the trim
minis" are going TO be the big feature
Of the days celebration at almost all
ne Institutions In addition there will
ne entertainments, gifts, musical pro-
grams and other forms Of amusement
or everyone. According TO the prepa-
ations which have been made it Is
roing to be a big Christmas in every
snse Of the word and perhaps the
appiest many Of The afflicted and the
lfortunate have known for many
ars.
SC the New Castle County Hospital
Farnhurst the men and women in
wtes are going 70 be made feel at
ONE and ds happy as possible by
uperintendent James W. Foster. There
Solnc TO be q chicken dinner served
them tomorrow 40 noon, and with
chicken viii 60 an the side dishes
'at have made the American Christ
ls dinner famous. There is not go
10 be any special entertainment
during the day, but the hospital has
'een profusely decorated on every floor
IN Christmas trees and winter greens.
Rui the bie celebration Of the day
going 10 be that which has been pre-
sed at Fort DUPONT at Delaware City.
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
POPE FOR Peace
fconrrlnht lgl7. hy do Unlled Press

Copyright 1917. by the United Press)
ROME, Dee. 2i.-POpe Benedict to-
day sent TO the people of America. in
a statement TO the United Press
through the Papal Secretary OF Stote
this Christmas message:
"The Holy Father sends 10 the
people Of America his cordial greet
ings and prays that they may take
10 heart in this time OF strife and
suffering the true lessons of the
Christmas tide-the lessons Of Gods
unceaSing love for mankind and the
lesson of unfaltering courage and
sacrifice of self.
"More especially, he calls upon the
little children 10 whom this day OF
days belongs to pray with all their
hearts 20 the Babe OF Bethlehem that
he may protect their loved ones and
give back 10 the world that peace
which he came 10 bring upon esrth."
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
MAYOR LAWSON
EXTENDS GREETINGS

In spite Of the war clouds that
hang over the world and the high
cost Of living there is much 10 be
thankful for this Christmas, accord
ing 10 Mayor John w Lawson, who
yesterday issued a greeting TO all
the people of the city. Merchants
report that the present season has
been the most prosperous they have
ever known and everyone appears 10
be well supplied with money.
The Mayor in his proclamation
says:
Once again we are on the thresh-
old OF another Christmas Day. The
old friendly familiar greetings spring
10 our lips. yet we realize a minor
note running through them. Our
ioyS are chastened aud Suhdued, for
i'm the past year we have entered
into the shadows OF the great world
conflict. However. In the DINNER
Iight Of this Christmas time the star
of the East still beiOkenS cheer and
gIadneSs. and 80 with steadfast hope
for the future, we enter upon the
Christmas OF 1917. for unto us a
child is born, unto us son is given;
and the government shall be upon
His shoulder; and His name shall he
called Wonderful, Counsellor, the
mighty God, the everlasting Father,
the Prince OF Peace.
JOHN W. LAWSON.
Mayor.
Wilmington. Del, Dec. -, 1917.
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
BAKER WARNS AMERICA AGAINST
INSIDIOUS GERMAN PEACE OFFER

peace rumors. IN considering Tic gen
nral military situation IN ~ general
light 10 must be- understood that tho
Germans realize that within a short
time our armies will form The principal
body OF fresh strategic reserves remain
ing available for action on ine battle
fields ~ Europe Thus. un matter what
superiority 10 men and guas ilo enemy
for The timebeing may bear bon the west
and even admitilngly any modiGcailon OF
The allied line In his enemy favor never
theless ho knOvs that his effort will
inevitably result IN merely q local
success which can have mo- determining
Influence on the fnal outcome OF The
war"
Pointing out that France and Eng
land have done a mighty task. Baker
added
'lt is our duty in looking 20 ihs
future 10 realize tSlt if wo are 10 full
ON the pledge $50 make ON entering
the war. IL we are 90 iighl this war
io "a successful conclusion. vc must
assume the fun responsibility that
rests upon MS. We are the freshest in
ihe struggle we have the reserve man
power aud The reserve mechanical
power our armies constitute the re-
serves Of victory.
Noting ihe addition of fresh rcuton
forces In lloly The Secretary said the
Hun Is trying i0 get Italy out of the
way and s seeking 10 accomplish on
cnycl0pins movement io adect The des-
tructon of italian ard allied forces
while ai the same time carry Ing on a
"subvcrsivo propaganda within Italy
we can confidently rely on the
lighting morale of Tho Italian people"
Baker said
For the FIRST time in government
communication. Baker referred TO the
Bolshcvih regime in Russia os the
"do factO government. This designa-
ti0n was applied 60 tho Mexican gov
crnment Tor a long time prior 90 for
NAL recognition Of it as d full govern
mcnt
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
MURDERED MANS Gun
Is FOUND FULL LOADED

state Detective Mccoy went TO Har-
.hurg, Pa, today with requisition pa
for Shas Davis, Negro, under ar
in Philadelphia on a charge OF
rder. II is alleged that Davis had
part in the shooting Of Gil Long
lolher Negro at Hockessin several
3D. 'cks ego.
Detective MrCoy yesterday found the
Nolver which Long had on the night
c was murdered, ii being found about
rieen feet from where he was shot
The weapon had been buried in the
snow and every chamber was fllled
showing that Long had not fired any
-lOts
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
DON'T FORGET EXTRA
CRAKCE FOR TROLLEYMES

Don't forget the trolley crews when
you hand sout Christmas chcer iomor-
row. He's ihc fellow who secs Won
half way down The block and Waiis
until your painting self gets aboard
Many times during the year be has ca
tended little court riesies 90 you. and
now is the time 90 reminder him. So
when you go down in Your Jeans to-
morrow for a nickel 90 take you 90
your destination pull out dime or
even a quarter and pass li 20 him. Tell
ham TO Aeep the change. 1t win DO him
good.
Also remember the poslman 3nd AN
those other public servants who do
many kind turns during ihe year.
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
GEORGE F. BAIRD IS
Central BANK CASHIER

George +. Baird. Of No. 7i2 Franklin
street. was elected cashier Of the Cen
tral National Bank Of Wilmington at
a meeting Of the board Of directors
Of the bank today. Mr.. Baird succeeds
the laie Henry P Rumford. who died
about two months ago.
Mr. Baird assumed his new duties
Immediately after receiving notice Of
his election this morning
Mr. Baird has been connected with
the bank since shortly after the bank
was organized In iS95
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
KAISER'S "PEACE MESSAGE" IS
THREAT TO KILL WITH "IRON
FIST And SHINING SWORD"

of the successful defense ~ his troops
on the west front Ho referred specin-
cally 90 the defense which German
troops inlerposed against the attempt
to advance towards Brussels AS the
most gigantic feat in history
The year 1917" the Kalscr said. "hss
proved that the German people have
In the Lrrd Of Creation above an un-
conditional and ayovcd ally on whom
they can absolutely rely,
without him AN would have been
In vain"
The kaisers statement was made
Saturday Go iho second army somc-
where on the West front
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
Sl25,OQO Is RAISED
FOR k. OF c. HUTS
Teams Receive $II5.625,
Syndicate Pledges $9,375
TO Make Up Total
PATRIOTIC OUTBURST
AT CLOSE OF CAMPAIGN

Wilmington Council knights Of Co
mmhus. has gone over iheiop with the
si25Oo0 for army huts. Tie caWpaisn
came TO O close on saturday night with
a hurrah.
The total raised by the various
committees was given out as sii5625 81.
William Coyne, member Of the eNecu-
tive committee. announced that he had
formed syndicate TO raise the remain
ing portion of the si2500o. Some Of
the names given by Mr.. Coyne as Will
ing 40 make mp the remaining sum,
amounting 10 nearly $1,000 were 2. ).
dupont. r. Coleman dupont. James r.
Hoey, c. Stewart Ice, Cornelius Mundy,
John $. Rossell, James p. Lafiey, NJ. ID.
Murphy, j. r.. Skelley, James ]. Ford,
Charles F. Curley. James j. ONeill, John
J. Raskoh. Harry r. Graham, Charles
Bickfa and William Coyne.
As soon as the entire amount
Is raised for the war fund and adjusted
al the hank, 1t is understood these men
will make up the difference between the
amount raised by the different teams
and tine total of Sl25000
Totals of the sums secured by the dh-
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
MAYOR SENDS THE ClTY'S
GREETINGS TO SOLDIERS

Mayor Lawson this morning sent
Christmas cheer In the form Of a ielo-
gram 10 the soldiers from this city now
stationed at Camp Mcclellan, and at
Camp Dix.
The message 10 Camp Mcclellan was
addressed TO Ma5or Z. c. Parks. iiiih
Infantry, Annisiou Ala, and That TO
the soldiers OF Camp Dix was sent TO
Major r. NJ Beck. 307th Machine Gun
battalion.
The message follows. Wilmington
wishes her soldiers Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year
JOHN W. LAWSON.
Mayor
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
MRs. MI snN nEAn.

Annie 2. Wilson. aged 10 years,
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. John T. VIII
son. living near Newark. died at the
home Of her parents on Saturday. Fu-
neral services viii be held at the house
on Wednesday afternoon at 1 O'clock
lnlerment viii be made at the Welsh
Tract.
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
Ry The Inlled D.

BY The United Press
AMSTERDAM Dec. Eff the enemy
does not want peace then we must
bring peace 10 the world by the bat
terlng Of our iron ilst and our shining
sword, Kaiser Wilhelm declared IN a
speech 20 the second army. Despite
three years OF war and suffering" the
Kaiser continued. "our old offensive
spirit is siill effective"
This Is shown" the German emperor
added, by our recent great victories
In Flanders and at Camhral. where 'he
arrogant British FIRST felt the crushing
power Of our offensive blow
The Kaiser. continuing, cViravagantly
praised the tactics, strategy. and yalor
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
5. 5. MEANER. IR.. DEAD.

samuel :. Weaver, Jr~ aged p years,
son Of samuel s. and Margaret c,
Weaver. died yesterday at the home Of
his parents. at no. 1921 West second
street. Tho funeral will be held on
Thursday morning. with requiem mass
i'm st. Thomas Catholic Church and in
terment in the Cathedral cemetery.
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
no FNTFRTAIN CIAsS.

Edward r Roland will entertain his
class Of the Baird Mission AZ his home.
No, 1915 West Eighth street tonight.
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
MONEY FOR SMOKFS FIrND

The following contributions 20 the
Oar Boys In France Tobacco Fund is
acknowledged:
Previously acknowledged .... 81. .007 80
L. Arnold Greenabaum. High
street, Seaford. Del ....... 800
Total 10 date .........,.....S2 S2,Ois.5o
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
AMERICANS NOT DrcKERrNc WITH KALEDrNrs

AMERICANS DCKERING KaLEDNEs
By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2i-Neiher the American
Ambassador Perosrad involved any conspiracy TO
aid Kalendnes counter revolution Russia
clared today Troskys charges plot
afoot
GERMAN FEDERAL COUNCIL FOR RUSSIAN PEACE.
By The United Press.
AMSTERDAM, Dec, 2s-The council has ap
proved Herinss peace program
dispatch today the plan withheld
PEACE WITH RUSSIAN NOT APPROVED By Hun SOCIALISTS
BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON Dec 9i"serous difficulties between the I'M
pera government the majority Socialists have
suited from the conclusion armistrce with Russian Maxm
lists public information today heard in radio
message from Lyons, France.
German military authorities strongly
Socialist assemblies all within their to th~s
an expansion Of the Socialist
Evening journal., 1917-12-24
WEATHER

Occasional light rains aud
somewhat warmer tonight;
Tuesday part cloudy. colder at
night; fresh south winds shift
ING TO west.
Evening journal., 1917-12-24

-S2Oi90l
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-27
CUT GAMBLING OUT
and FOOD WILL BE
LOWER Than EVER

Take the meat packing industry
from the clutches OF the beef barons
and farmers all over the country
Will start raising meat livestock.
And meat eaters will pay less than
they have In decades.
Gambling 10 tho Curse
Gambling In foodstuffs has done
more To lessen production IN Amer.
lea than anything else. II II IN
stopped You can depend upon rap
idly increasing crops, You won't
have To beg or coax the farmers TO
plant larger aereagcs. They'll do 1t
anyhow.
cant see how the government
can make prices as long as IL per.
mits gambling. and as long AS mo.
nopolists control tho food manufac.
turing. transportation and market.
Ing end.
Any attempt 10 fix a minimum
price TO farmers will result In great.
ly increased prices 10 consumers.
for the bloodsuckcrs between pro.
Queer and consumer will add their
toll Just the same.
Instead OF the government and
bankers and biz business men urg-
ing the farmers to SOW more and
work harder. the government ought
10 HELP THE FARMER PRO.
.DUCE MoREl
Can Produce Ten Times as Much
Let tho government conflscate.
paying present value. Nil cultiyat.
able land now held by land hogs,
and divide this land among tho
hundreds OF thousands OF men work.
Ing on farms who can't buy land
There would be- no labor shortage
on farms II farmhands saw "A chance
20 get a farm OF their own. and II
farmers got enough for their pro.
duciion 30 they could pay higher
wages
suggest that the government re-
fuse to accept for cnlistmon; meh
from farms They are needed more
for food growing than for battle
fields. IL takes years TO make n fat.
NOR weeks TO make n munition
worker.
II you will do that. America will
produce ton times IA much food ten
ears from nov AA aho does now
Maintain tho old system and she
won't produce much moro then than
Fhc does now.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-27
ny A. c. TOWNlEY

nv a. C. ToWNlEY
Tho farmers Of America can
double their crops this year;
they can grow ten tlmes ss
much food next year as they
ever grew In any year before.
and they don't need any advice
to do thls; they need a fair
dealt
IL IL up 10 tho United States gov
ernmont whether the years crops
shall be large or small. aud Il is NJ
90 tho same government TO say 4
nust years crops shall be- enoug'
to feed not only the people of thl'
country. but all the allies.
Thla Ia what tho government
must do 10 get all this foodstnff
Take over tho distribution
system.
Take over the packing plants,
oannerles. flour mills, ware
houses. elevators and storage
plants.
Take over the Idle land held
by speeulatina land holders,
and distribute II among tho
hundreds Of thousands Of far
mers who will make this land
productive.
Lean the farmers money with
which TO buy seed. equipment
and labor.
II the government takes over tbs
food distribution system. ~arohous
ing channels. and sets tho prices. u
viii end gambling in foods.
To Lever c. Of L.
II should set retail price. which
tho city retailer would have Il
charge. This price would permit
the retailer fair margin OF profit
II would give the farmer an amount
equal To tho cost Of production anc
a fair profit
That would make the cost 81 Nv
ing lower during var tines than =
has been the last few years II
peace. and tho government coul'
make enough profit out OF !, 10 pa)
all tho war debit
The only persons who would b
hurt would be tho commission men
food gamblers. monopoiists. includ
ing miliers. packers and railroads.
Then we could spare all these
board OF trade solicitors and
gamblers for the army ard
navy. In the trenches they
could help the country: In pri'
va,e ilfe they are the parasites
who feast on other peoples pro
ductlon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-27
WHEAT HITS S2.70;
TRADERS GO WILD

CHICAGO. April 27.--The wheat
pit Was ia turmoil today when
May wheat. after opening at g. 90
a bushcl. cents under las, nights
close. rose to s27o after a few min.
utcs' trading II then dropped back
II points and rallied nj s. IS. recoy-
erlnE TO s. s8is at 10 a m.
Cash wheat sold nj over s. 90.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-27

This article was written especial
" for Tho Star by tho president Of
the Non-psrtisan league. which or
Iginatod In North Dakota, where far
mere revolted against old political
party rule, organized. adopted far
mers' platform. named a ticket OF
farmers, headed by . farmer for
governor, and carried the state In
the last election.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-27
F0RBlDS USE OF R. c.

Rod Cross cmblems should not be
used IN announcing or advertising
an entertainment unless the enter
talnment is actually managed and
controlled by tho chapter. II was an
nounced today.
Red Cross nurses uniforms must
not be worn for advertising pur.
poses. such as during tho sale OF
Christmas seals. at entertainments.
or for purposes other than active
service when assigned 10 duty
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-27

Suquamish formerly part of the old Port Madison
Indian Reservation II chosen by the Indians
home. Chief Seattle spent his lifetime there and lies
buried in the old churchyard
We secured the land years ago. Ii forest.
bu, the verdure beautiful the ground fertile and
view sublime
We plated Suquamish and in years i, has become
by far the most popular Puget Sound
FACTS ABOUT sUQUAMIsH
Suquamish is less than hours ride from Seattle
Four round trips daily. and WINTER.
Boats leave you work in Seattle and live at
Suquamsh.
500 people already live Suquamish winter and sum
Two churches, several stores. hail. etc, at
Suquamsh.
Miles and miles of graded streets.