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The Detroit times., 1917-07-30
Modern GaIahads.

AZ your service. Madam
Ever since the dashing knights Of old,
with fair ladies' ribbons about their
arms. shattered lances and heads in
deeds OF derring do for the protection.
or even merely the entertainment OF the
ladies aforesaid. the profession OF being
Galahad has been a dangerous one.
In these efeminate days II is not less
hazardous 70 life and limb Gallantry
is not restricted. even today. 20 that Sc
lective hat tipping which has set Up as
one Of the standards Of the gentleman
the instructive discrimination mat en-
ables a man with seeming abSent-mlnd-
edness 20 dof his hat In a hotel elevator
and keep it on in an Office building ele-
vator.
The machine age, on the contrary. has
made ga.lantry. like var, more fata.
and destructive
Take the case Of the modern Prince
Charming of Oscawana, who. az pic
mic at Stoney Point recreation park
stopped 70 pick up a fair damsels slip
per which had slipped Oft because the
damSel swung her feet while she sWang
in the swing Swings. of the 1917 model
a modern and improved bit q armament,
not only swing back like pendulums.
and like the swings Of old used % do.
They also swing closer 20 the ground
having been regulated somewhat after
the fashion Of the high street car step.
This New York Gaiahad' head was
caught between swing and earth and
busted Instead Of the certain pleasure
of handing the fair one her slipper he
had the doubtful pleasure q having an
other fair one at the nearest hospital
waste on him soothing hands which
might have caressed the brow Of boy
hurt in the trenches
Cinderella was the only feminine crea-
ture Of the days Of chivary who didn't
fasten on her slippers with straps and
She was remiss in this regard only be-
cause she was very very poor
If women expect men 70 continue their
courtesy they'll have 20 exercise reason
able prccaution in exposing men 20 dan
gerous outpost duty
Women VINO won't wear slippers that
don't slip must expect men ~ stay in
the safety zone
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30
Bohemia, Too, Hopes
For Liberation Thru
Germany's Overthrow

One of the outcomes of the great
world war will be a Encouragement Of
the powers Of Europe, and thru this po-
litical upheaval all the small nations are
planning with all their strength to real
ize share Of widening democracy.
As they are practically helpless at
home. they are looking to their country
men in America for assistance in the
final settlement.
Since the entrance Of ,he United
State y Inc var th-ir hopes II political
autonomy or complete independence
have been augmented, and much actual
propaganda is beiug organized thruout
the country.
One of the movements worthy Of cen
sideraton by all liberty-lcvinc people is
that of TIE Bohemian Czech National
Alliance with headquarters in Chicago
which calls upon its countrymen and all
Americans to remember the stricken
country of Bohemia when peace terms
are finally made
According to literature sent out by the
leaders Of the movement. the strife be-
tween Slavs and Teutons began many
centuries ago, the latter being ably as
sisted against their peaceable neighbors
5y the Magyars. descendants Of the Huns,
a savage, warlike people who originally
came from Asia
According &c records Of 1900 there
we're in Austria-Hungary Y ,SS0,317 Mag
vars. 1.S97,725 Germans and 1902 ,306
Slavs One-halEof the non-Magyar pop
ulation of hungary has % representa-
tivcs in parliament, while the other half
has 300.
Persecution Of the Say press in Hun
gary, we are told. has no equal in history,
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30
To Congress
BY BERToN eRALEY

Gentlemen, we are at war
War with a dangerous foe
What are you dawdling and pickering for
There is one duty you owe
That is TO fit us 10 strike such blow
Strike with such terrible might,
That men the world over shall know
We're in the fight
Gentlemen, which are you for
Kaiser or country? The choice
Can't be evaded, for IT, in the war,
You by your vote or your voice
Hamper the nation or weaken the force
Back Of the blows it must strike
Well you may call such course
Any old name that you like
Seek TO explain il with rime or with reason
Nevertheless-it is Treason!
We have a Job we must do
We have a foe we must fight,
Now, il is all up 90 you
Whether we do the task right
Fight like nation that's valiant and strong
Or putter and muddle and dawde along,
Fight for ourselves and allies or
Fight in a way that will tickle the kaiser?
Gentlemen, We are at war,
Speak up we wait for your voice,
Which is your choice?
Kaiser or country. which one are you for7
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30
Have Private Latch Key

q earaer IN an Indiana school
Gays ts' -te used 20 think there
pss chance for careful. sanitary
FOLK % Escape germs. bur since
holding a. examination recently she
fas siF-r 10 hope In this exam
nation ne question was asked
Whaf are bacteria and how do
hoy "n'er ne body >"
And ore Eighth grade pupil gave
we ci-ccIfa ging answer
"Bacfelta > germs. and they get
INTO fha human body b. means Of a
ruffy raN
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30
The Censor
- OR. FRANK CRANE
tcop,risht 1915 b, Frank cranol

My dear Mr.. Wilson Somebody's
on the way 10 making very serious
mistake in this war, and | want to call
your attention TO II.
The mistake is IN not finding place
for the Newspaper Reporter.
We not only have 20 go TO France to
fight, but we've got 20 keep up public
sentiment over here that shall furnish
the moral steam for this enterprise.
And the real sentiment maker is the
Newspaper Reporter.
You've got to have sentiment if you
want TO win this war and lots Of il.
You cannot win in the dark. a
Tell the people the truth.
Don't make the mistake England made
az first Lord Northclifre says: Il trust
that the United States will not make the
censorship blunder that England made
and which is just becoming an evil of the
past England was kept in the dark for
nearly three years. The people were
blinded by the fatuous optimism of sol
in peace, were incompetent war. The
people were not permitted to know the
truth, and when the truth finally emery
ed out Of costly blunders and sacrifices
they were loath 10 accept it. hope that
America may permit her newspaper and
magazine writer's to be absolutely frank
about what is going on. II is as import
ant for the nation TO know the worst
as il is for the nation 70 know the best
For one thing, it is a great stimulus for
the men lighting in the field to know
that they are being written about at
home and that the country they are
fighting for knows precisely what they
are doing"
Give the Newspaper Reporter q
chance. Mr.. President and he will do as
much as any gunman or epauletted Off
Ger toward winning the war. For he's
the man 70 stir up the people, make your
Liberty Loans easy and stimulate your
Red Cross subscriptions
And, by the way, who was It made
that rule that nobody is 20 be mentioned
in the war news except Generals PERISH
ing and Sibert?
OF all fool regulations that takes the
Prussian Iron Cross
Pershing and Sibert are all right, but
we're interested in our boy, Billy
O'Toole. of 133 West MulberIy-st. What
is he doing And Sam Bowes, Of Water.
bury. and Dave Watson, that used to
run our hat store on Main-st.? Tell US
what these fellows are up to.
Why is Il that the daily experiences,
the larks and labors Of the ladies can.
not be known?
There's that story Of the Texan who
carried the first American flag in the
war up Vimy ridge was that true? II
so, that's the kind Of tale TO win re-
cruits
Give us intimate live pictures of what
the boys are doing. There is no need
Of giving such information as would aid
the enemy.
And there's such thing as being so
afraid of aiding our enemies that We do
not aid our friends
Put the soft pedal on the Censor. >
It's Prussian job anyhow
This is a Peoples war.
And We need to know what is going
on.
And remember, too that it's the Off
cal with the solid ivory top that fears
publicity most.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30
The Old Gardener Says:

~ yGl Hse tender beets make
another owing ~ an Egyptian
rarIe'f a. once They will DO
large enough FOR the table be
fore ff, coming ~ frost You
can rete an abundance ~ beet
(greens ful earlier " you plant
We ee1s rather 'thickW There
81 90 -eaAon for allowing any
rar ~ ~ garden 10 remain
idle rae beets will DO especial.
Isl Fe they follow IN early
crop e peas or beans huf u
viii pe Vsr 10 work a little bone
meat into The s0il before the
seei goes H.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30
A Touch of Sentiment

nm rrm on Gulch prosperous
Nn,a r. loan voted Tor prohihi
ION
fe- replied Hron,ho Bob THE
BOYS say ifs iUst about as cas- fo
pgt 'haf mone into fhe bank ~
I9 loase il .n the -aloon Bur they
I'D insist on having VIC bsrfpnder
puf "a 81 receIyIng teller 500 AZ f0
keep up the old sociabHty"
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30
We Are Recommending a
Bitter Dose, But He Will
Simply Have To Take 1t

Word reaches us, via Rome, that the
Kaiser is seriously depressed" and that
his physicians have recommended that
he take the Eomburg cure.
Just what, we wonder, could have de-
pressed this ugly butcher Of Europe
A butcher out of humor has always
indicated to us that the last killing was
not a success.
Maybe the answer is Kerensky, or
maybe it is Kerensky's answer, which
is the same as Russias answer.
Maybe the western front is yielding
too many dead.
That however, is hardly likely. We
cannot imagine any such thing IN the
opinion of the Kaiser as "too many dead.
This depression cannot be over the
crimes of the airmen in their killing OF
women and children, unless it is that
they have disappointed the Kaiser by
the small number of their victims.
Surely Wilhelm does not mourn Beth
mann-Hollweg, as Michaelis seems even
more on the order that should please the
family of Hohenzollerns.
II seems 10 be the purpose Of the fam
ilv that the German people must be *
nored and defied to greater degree than
ever. which makes Michaelis the psyche
logical chancellor.
Something tells US that the kaiser's
depression is due TO the fact that ne
feels himself, the Kaiser, slipping; that
he is beginning 10 sense the world Is onto
him and that he is, consequently up
against Il.
It is more than probable that his lack
of spirit is due TO his failure 70 see any /
where a soft spot to light.
We do not know what this Homburg
cure is. exactly, but something tells US il .
is not the thing the Kaiser's case calls I
for.
An ocean voyage would not be the
thing, of course, because TIE German
way just now is to travel under water,
and positively no benefit is derived from
the sea air.
We wish the Kaiser could see his way
clear to come this way for baths in some
of our local water or at Mt. Clemens.
We have some Communications IN h
these parts, of proven good and loyal
under the Stars and Stripes,
that we would like to have him give an
audience. n
They would be able to tell him, We
firmly believe where he sits and just
what he might do for his depression.
AS we diagnose the Kaiser's case, what
he needs is a heaping dose Of Democ-
racy.
We appreciate We are suggesting some
thing that the Kaiser would welcome a
great deal like the small boy does pre-
scription of castor oil, but the small boy
has to take it, despite his shivers and
the faces he makes. AND so WILL THE
KAISER.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30
he Keep Well
{ oiunn
WAR

War imposes a severe strain up
or childhood
Eu-ope's experience indicates how
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30

was inclined 10 be stingy.
lie had been working IN HIS
small garden ono afternoon
when wife came TO the back
door and called out in strident
tones Terrence. come In 10
tay. toast. and eggs
Terrence dropped his spade
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30
Anniversaries
ropA1.s ANNINER.AnIEs.


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t' en- HNi-s
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1855 ns4r-sssf milne explosion
under fff1e az" '"ff near istf
ar F"F"ft
"l Ire - AKA
me lows
KING - Sam arrived 80 EnS-
and and was 20 e'r~A with royal
E.l
prince u.s--ar-E GERMANY /.
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M-ft'h n .t '.
aftNr Fsn of Z" y~a
t1it ,ermaor fssae7 an Glt.ra-
tuu demand rx thar bssSia explain
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30

FII'V " THF HHIIIt uFNNIIpIIUU,
but was not very pushing In his
business methods. preferring
10 jog along in the old con.
scrvatlve way The methods
" tho Yankee. however. caus-
cd the older trader 10 wake m.
and with the spirit Of original
ny strong upon him he affixed
a notice over his shop with the
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30

words Established 50 years" painted in l1rps
letters
Next day the Yankee replied 10 this with q
notice over his store 10 the following effect,
Established yesterday No old stock"
Casey had been married only week when no
discovered that-his wife who had assumed con-
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30

~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS aIu THn mo
the kitchen. Sure. we're only kddin' me-" he
said
NO. Terrence" said tho wife. ITS not ye:
It's tho neighbors I'm kiddin'
Il got tired OF asking The boss Of my depart.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30

ment for a raise 50 this morn
ing ! went right 20 he super
intendont and struck him for
10 told him I had grown old
In his service
What did ne say
lie said II I had worked
anywhere else ] would prob
ably have grown bald Puck.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30
From Another P0mtof VeU
- T. s

81 c IS
Cried DO Upon ne s.a,ks-s shame
Down with Agtocrecy
Wei shoot and wiz tenocrar
"Ensiaved ones shall be free
He never did ta2 % WORK
His wife clerks IN st1ce
she hears that shes dependent
winch $40 o. wss before
There's blight on the potatoes.
tomatoes,
c,,o,.,,.l.o-.
And something is eating the Top of
the corn.
Nothing is wrong with the seed onions
because they never came UP
MEMORY TEST
VIVA, slave ~ss u Who remarked or s.,
ting back 70 work. 20 am glad NY vacation
Is over One week enough for anybody"
A shipment Of safety razors TO Russia
is recorded. What's coming Oft over
there?
Famous Speeches Of Famous Wen
LAWYER Jim Pound .Olr state su
prone court and ! are always ~ enc same
mind
A Detroit street car hit an ice wagon
lt must have been a head-on collision
SLOW down Bert, he's right behind
us"
Here comes the policeman. Rover
smile so he won't think you're mad
lever fish for sinners with a bent pin
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30
Laugh With Us

An enterprisng Yankee went over 70 England
and decided TO open shop in Birmingham He
obtained premises next door TO a who kept
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30
The
And Advice TO Investors
~ The Times Prints u, The Tines Believes Il
And Advice to Investors

WIS DEPARTMENT % truth re
s"i0dIer
Il
r
honest aSSer
lt~llr
ard
vii BE
Ae.mrroce The Times, Detroit. men
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30

Parcels sent 20 prisoners Of war
abroad mostly In Germany averaged
So POO week from England. while
lf 200 mostly from Germany, were
received for prisoners IN England.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-30


Before
Office D The build
and = Mclienr ored ~
eighbcrs
FOR
Information regarding ,sis proposition
Evening journal., 1917-01-24
BASKETBALL
IT'S ALL HERE
FOX SURVIVES S5-MILE
Chase: WILL RUN AGAIN

A fox. captured by David Whitten,
Walter Currinder and Clyde Weer,
January IS, was liberated last Satur-
day and a thrilling hunt was the re-
suit The hunt was under the au-
spices Of the r. A. b. Hunt Club.
The hunters gathered at Whitten's
farm about IL o'clock. The fox was
dropped by Miss Margaret Whitten.
Il took the hounds several minutes
to gather the trail because OF the
condition Of the ground The fox
took the route to Newport and back,
crossed the Christiana at Church
mans bridge, went on to Christiana,
then to Ogletown. back to Christiana
and there holed in the woods. The
fox covered 35 miles in three hours.
The hounds then trailed another
fox 20 Newport and vicinity for an
hour. On the way home the hunters
located a third fox. This they dug
out and will liberate Saturday.
Those who participated in the hunt
were Clyde Weer, David Whitten'
Walter Currinder. Alfred, Isaac
Charles, Thorpe and Ben Cleaves'
Charles Smith, Vernon Lyman, Will
liam Morrison, Jack Perkins, Lewis
Levy, William Whitten. David Donald
son and others.
Evening journal., 1917-01-24
Y. W. c. A. NOTES

Current events will be given at the
Y. w. c. A tomorrow evening. by
Miss Louise Matthews. This class is
open to all members Of the-associa-
ton and to other young women who
may be interested. An interesting
program will be given. It will fol-
low Immediately after The regular
meetings of the Business Girls Club
Bible classes which meet at 7.S0
o'clock.
On Sunday, January 2S at 4 o'clock,
Child Labor Day will be observed at
the Y. w. c. A. The program is be-
ing planned by the religious work
committee. Mrs. 1. II. Phillips, chair
man. Miss Clara Southwick, of the
Consumers League OF Delaware, Will
he the speaker Music will be fur
nlshed by a number Of children. Mrs.
w. S. Prickett will be hostess for the
"Get-Acquainted Hour" following the
program.
Beginning February 1 a number OF
new classes will be offered at the Y.
w. c. A., and all those interested In
any one Of the different subjects or
wishing TO enroll are asked TO COM
municate with the office at No. 1901
Market street, or telephone 341S-W,
between now and February /. The
following classes will be given: GYM
nasium. dressmaking. literature, be-
ginners' Spanish, home nursing and
hygiene in cooperation with the
local chapter OF the American Red
Cross. social hygiene course OF six
talks in cooperation with the Della
ware Society for Social Hygiene, and
round table discussion OF religious
problems of the young woman OF to-
day. In these classes there will be
much Of real "worth-whileness" to
the women and girls who will take
advantage OF them.
The Choral Club of the Y w. G. A.
held its second meeting and rehear-
sal on Monday evening under the di-
rection of Miss Frances Dewitt. It
was decided to organize and the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Presi-
dent. Miss Mildred Davis; secretary.
treasurer. Miss Madeline Lynch; IL
brarian, Miss Helene Comegys. Any
girl interested in this feature Of the
association whether or not a member.
is asked TO communicate with Miss
Osborn at the association.
Evening journal., 1917-01-24
WILMINGTON HIGHLAND
SHOOT ON SATURDAY

The ten clubs comprising the Phil
adelphia Trapshooters' League. are
preparing for another league match
next Saturday. II will be the fifth Of
the 1867 season, and the second in
January.
The match attracting the greatest
attention is the one between the S. S.
Whites and Iansdale on the latter's
grounds. II will be recalled that these
clubs tied for first place in the league
race last season. Both clubs are very
strong. and can easily muster a team
averaging better than 90 per cent. A
close and exciting contest may be ex-
pected
The Glen Willow Gun Club VIII
shoot the Clearyiew Gun Club, at Oar
by. The Jerseyites. commonly known
as the Camden p. r. r. Club. will
entertain the Meadow Springs Gun
Club. while the West Chester Gun
Club will be the guest OF the Ches-
ter Blue Rock Club. at Chester.
The Wilmington Trapshooting As
sociation will shoot on their own
grounds. The match next Saturday
viii be the first league race held in
this city since November 25. The
local clubs opponent will be the
Highland Shooting Association of
Edge Hill, Pa. Members OF the VIII
mington Club are desirous Of contin-
uing their winning streak started
on January 6, at Darby, and a large
crowd Is expected on the local
grounds next Saturday. to assist in
the defeat OF the Highland team.
Evening journal., 1917-01-24
Church Basketball
League Notes

It is said that Follmers. one OF tho
league referees. will sign with Grace.
IL is also said that Cloward will sign
with Second Baptist Referees are
needed.
There will be some exciting games
this week in the league.
Central, the new team, will open
its season with Madeley tonight.
Second Baptist will play Brandy
wine Thursday night. II should be a
fast game, both teams having good
material.
West and Emmanuel will clash at
Hagley House tomorrow night. Every
body out.
Epworth and Friends will meet at
Friends School tomorrow night Trim
them, Epworth. and help the poor
Grace team.
Old Swedes. the hard luck team,
having lost three games by one point.
will meet Grace Saturday night. Some
one must beat Grace, so so 10 It, Old
Swedes.
Evening journal., 1917-01-24
TRAP SHOOTING
GENERAL SPORT
PORT penn NOT after
MIDDLETOWN's finn
RY ascnnPr

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
PORT PENN. Del, Jan. 24.--Middle-
town fans claim they have discovered
a leak. which is causing considerable
agitation among the fans. Manager
McMunn said that the leak is the
most preposterous thing he ever
heard OF.
For the benent OF those who are
not in on the leak, IL. can be said that
the leak" Is that Middietowns Nigh
" Man OF the Mound Finn is being
sought by the Port Penn management.
The idea seemed 30 absurd to Man
ager McMunn, that when informed OF
the startling information, concerning
the leak. he could not restrain his
laughter.
It would be advisable for Middle
town fans TO recollect that there were
numerous leaks IN Middletown last
year. One day In particular, the Port
Penn team found number OF leaks
in the Middletown lnheld. so that II
resembled sieve instead OF ball
team.
Il is hoped that there will be no
more leaks TO disturb the disturbed
fans OF Middletown. as Manager Nc
Mum would not want for one min
ute 10 break their dream OF their
Mighty Finn. With several games like
the Mlddletown and Port Penn game
last year, the dream viii disappear
itself, 40 prepare for the worst, ye
fans OF Middletown, and you loyal
followers OF Finn.
Evening journal., 1917-01-24
continental BOYS WOULD
JOIN COUNTY LEAGUE

The Continental Fibre Company
baseball team of Newark will Join
the proposed county league II II is
organized The team is the second
one to ofiicially announce its inten-
tions in the matter. Henry Johnson,
manager, has another fast lot Of play
ers for this season and expects to set
a fast pace for all the county ball
teams whether in league or indepsn-
dent ball. Last year the team played
Park A. c., Elk Mills. Wildel, York.
lyn. Penlyn and Edge Moor, winning
a majority OF the game. Old players
who will be with the team again this
year are: M. Crow, r. Robinson, c;
A. Grow, P. Ewing, p; P. Fosset, 1b;
@. Tasker, 2b; L. Gray. So; R. Herd.
man. 3b; s. Moore, II; R. Roberts,
CT; II. Fulton, RI
The team will meet IN a few weeks
for reorganization.
Evening journal., 1917-01-24
new Castle WILL PLAY
IN ALL WILMINGTON LEAGUE

New Castle fans are looking for
ward TO a big baseball season in the
old town this year. Postmaster Muir
ply. Mayor Rodney and Jack Nc
Dewitt are behind the team again and
will be represented at the meeting OF
the All-Wilmlngt gton League, which
Will be held in this city early in Feb.
ruary 1t had been intended 10 call
meeting OF the league for the latter
part OF January but the Brandywlne-
Eastlake-V -Vandever situation caused
IA reconsideration OF this plan. The
league meeting will be held on Febru-
airy g. New Castle will join. Brown
town also wants in the league this
year Lease has been taken on Bat
terry Park there.
Il has been suggested that the
league season open on April 7, play.
ing holiday and Saturday ball. II also
has been suggested that the league
half its schedule.
Evening journal., 1917-01-24
OPEN NIGHT AT WHIST CLUB.

The first "Open Night" Of the new
year was held by the Wilmington
Whist Club last night, and members
and their guests enjoyed an evening
OF such pleasurable entertainment as
10 warrant the action Of the directors
in making these events Of frequent
occurrence in the club calendar.
While it is customary for the club
to arrange entertainment by special
talent, this was waived last evening,
in order to permit the twenty-five
new members to become acquainted
with their fellow-members.
New equipment has been installed
in the bowling alleys, and tourna-
ments and interclub contests are to
be arranged. The success of the
evening was due, in a great measure,
to the cooperation OF James J. Mon
Afghan, chairman OF the house COM
mittee; William c. Corey. OF the
bowling committee. and Hugh A
George Of the billiard committee.