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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
SPIRIT OF THE
DELMARVIA PRESS
NEEDS OF DELAWARE COLLEGE.

From the Dover state News.
AS was expected. the members of
the General Assembly we're highly
pleased with their visit OF inspection
TO Delaware College and the womens
College, at Newark. last Friday, and
were greatly impressed with the ex-
cellent work that is being done In
those two institutions. Now that they
have seen with their own eyes Just
what our State Colleges at Newark
are doing for the young men and wom-
en- Of the state, and have heard this
officials OF the college explain per
sonally the needs Of the institutions
for the coming two years, We believs
that the Senators and Representatives
will fsyorably regard the appeal. We
hope the Legislature will be able to
give the colleges the financial assist
ance they require, and especially gran,
the appropriation OF st95,000 for a
dormitory for the women's College
which is certainly very necessary in
order TO bring that institution up TO
its highest standard.
OF course It will require money IN
the state Treasury to make all the ap-
propriations, that are so greatly need
ed by the various state institutions IN
addition 70 the colleges, for it seems
that they are all in need Of financial
assistance And this again illus
trates the necessity Of some change
! in our tax laws that will bring sum
cient funds into the state Treasury to
render the various institutions the
help they need.
For many years the state Treasury
Of Delaware has been almost constant
| ~ depleted. despite the revenue deriv-
/ ed from the charters, and when IL is
considered that Delaware is the fourth
wealthiest state in the Union II proves
oonclusively that something is wrong
with our present tax system. Laws are
TO he introduced in the General As
sembly to correct this evil. and they
are being explained in various parts
of the State by the Tax Revision Com
mittee. We hope the members of the
legislature will see the urgent ne
cessity Of passing these bills; then the
state institutions will not have TO ask
in vain for financial assistance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
No More "WafchfuI Waiting"
tFrom the New York Tribunel

'Watchful waiting may have been
a safe, though rather inglorius. policy
to follow in dealing with a weak, i'm
poverlshed nation like Mexico. 1t is
not safe policy to follow in dealing
with a powerful and truculent antag-
onist-or prospective antagonist -
like Germany.
The Administration seems to in
cline just now to a program Of pas
sivity toward Germany. An covert
act" will be awaited. Meanwhile "in-
veterate optimism will prevail
and the comforting hope viii be in
dulged in that Germany il we remain
quiescent will reconsider her deter
mination TO abolish American rights
on the high seas. in so far as those
rights come into collision with al
legged German military necessities.
No more dangerous delusion could
be cherished in Washington at this
iuncture than a belief that Germany
will back down on her new program
OF ruthless submarine warfare be-
cause of the protests made by the
United States Germany does not do
business that way. Her new subma-
rine blockade is a measure born OF
military desperation. The German
Government has been planning it for
months It has weighed all the con-
sequences. 1t has staked everything
as Chancellor Won Bethmann-HOll-
veg truly said. on one last. reckless
throw. Germany is compelled to
make her campaign of destruction at
sea as complete and merciless as pos
sible She could not afford to admit
its Illegally and order its abridg-
mcnt so far as one neutral. the Uni
ted States. was concerned. while as
sorting its legality and enforcing IL
in all its rigor against other neutral
nations.
Germany was fully prepared for
trouble with the United Staies The
simultaneous disabling Of all her
merchant vessels living in American
ports proves that she has never mao
= thought OF backracking on hei
blockade decree. Her statesmen and
newspapers say frankly that she can
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
ELKTON GOSSIP

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ELKTON. Nd. Feb. >1O.-The 1so
acres, situated near Warwick. and mart
of the estate of the late DR.. James A
Draper, has been purchased by jay {.
Davis, OF state Road, for $4,000.
On Tuesday next a delegation Of
Elkton business men will 20 to WASH
ington. to make a determined appeal
from the decision OF the Board OF En-
gineers. which disapproves of the
deepening of the channel of the Elk
River, at Elkton.
Personal.-The Rev. r. r. Whipple
OF Bridgeport, Conn. spent SUNDAY
with Mr. and Mrs. William Hollings-
worth Mackall.-Miss Florence Per.
kins is recovering from an attack Of
tonsilitis.-The Misses Young have re-
turned from a long visit 10 Washing
ton. d. C.--Miss Katherine Wilson, Of
Cecilton, is visiting Elkton friends. II
Mrs Richard Steele. OF Baltimore. IA
the guest Of her mother, Mrs. Eliza
beth II William H. Drsper
was a Chesapeake City visitor this
week
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
Editorial Opinion
MR.. WORKS sUSTAINs
HIS RECORD.


From the New York sun.
Senator John Downey Works Of
California Is a cranky. cantankerous
fellow, whose conduct is not illu-
minated by humor or enlightened by
understanding. His pacifism is the
child of his later years; he is prop
erly proud of the fact that at six
teen and half he enlisted in the
Union Army and served eighteen
months TO the close of the war. His
manifestations Of cOntrariness are
lacking i'm the picturesque; in short
he is a bore.
Mr.. Works services will be with
drawn from the Senate on the expira-
ton of his term on March 8, and
nobody will regret his disappearance
from that body In preparation for
his impending demisslon to deserved
obscurity he conferred on his col
leagues month ago a survey OF the
state OF the nation which consumed
two legislative days in delivery, and
produced somnolent effect upon the
unfortunate pages who were required
TO endure II, that not even the eN
citement attendant on subsequent
happenings has entirely overcome.
That oratorical masterpiece occupies
thirty-eight columns of the Congress
sionalh Record. fact that with print
paper at its present price will I'M
questionably make a lasting impress
sion on the taxpayers. Persons who
for price. have read the speech
inform us that ii contains some val
liable extracts from the utterances OF
able men.
At present Mr.. Works is busily en-
gagged in doing precisely the things
Intelligent and patriotic citizens are
carefully ahstaning from. He is max
ing his exit from public life hsrmo
ME with his record. and is assuring
a hearty non-partisan welcome Tor
the Hon. Hiram Johnson, when that
lively statesman succeeds him
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
A srMrArHY.ooMMANDne sueeEsmoY.

THE Public Archives Commission OF this State has
done, and is doing, splendid work It has saved
from destruction and classified thousands OF historical
books and papers aud placed them where they will be
preserved for the OF postery In that work Wal
ter C. Tatnal state Arehiyist OF this city. has been
commercially active and enthusiastic.
With him Il has been largely labor OF love. or
necessity, however there is limit 10 the time he
devote 10 the clerical end OF the work Therefore,
the members OF the Legislature should consider with
sympathetic mind the suggsstion made by Judge Henry
G. Conrad. president OF the commission that the an
nusl appropriation he increased from $1,000 to $4,000
clerical assistance may he employed 10 relieve Mr..
Tstnal OF burden OF detail work which ne peyer
should have been subjected
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
With The Photographers

The confirmed crouch is more deformed than he
who has a hunchback-Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
Pittsburghers to run to models and murders
Helena OIont) Independent
Any enterprise which ought to have been undertaken
at ali should not abandoned before II has been COM
pleted.-spokane Cwash) spokesman-Review
The coal consumer IS advised 70 keep cool-and un
less he has good bank account he will have little diff
Guilty in living up to that advee.-Rochester On. -
Democrat and Chronicle.
The limit in conservation OF resources Villas re-
ported order that all aliens be beaten to death 10 save
ne ammunition that might be used in shooting them
ierre haute Ond) Star.
os . brokers' flight from Ireland to York TO
,yssst hsn cost OF living will be regarded the
uses move that has been made since that celebrated
| cript 30" "'o '"e hte'-bos'on lians-
| elano man SAYS he worked for Iohp ID Rocl-
eteief LOT 10 years and never .s,r -. -.
nr for iohn n s5 s ana women in this country work
co. Citizen. W n'in'-N Us
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
YOUR FIVE HUNDRED MUSCLES.

AVN II Nv III NJ ~ LIS
The five hundred muscles in the HUI
man body depend on pure and rich
blood for their health and contractile
energy which is the ability to labor.
If they are given impure blood they
become enfeebled the step loses its
elasticity, the arm its efficiency. and
there is incapaeity to perform the
usual amount of labor.
What a great blessing Hoods sarss-
parilla has been to the mny toiling
thousands whose blood It has made and
kept pure and richl This medicine
cleanses the blood Of all humors, in
herited or acquired. and strengthens
and tones the whole system. 1t is
important to be sure that you get
Hoods Sarsaparilla when you ask for
il. No substitute for it is like it,
ADV.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10

not now recede. She is going TO make
good on her threats and an overt
act" on her part against American
shipping or against Americans tray
elling on enemy merchantmen can
be avoided only If American shipping
and American travellers keep out OF
the blockaded zone.
II we maintain the position which
the President has taken, which II was
necessary for him 10 take in order TO
Justify his dismissal OF Ambassador
Won Bernstorff. we cannot avoid
clash with Germany. II is therefore
imperative to put away all vain ina
ginings OF some COMMUNICATIONS
Transformation Of German purpose.
Our rights are in conflict with Ger
man military necessities. And Ger
many will give heed to her military
necessities no matter what happens
to American rights We are deceiv-
ing ourselves IL we think we can up
hold American principles without a
fight.
"Watchful waiting" in a diploma
tic sense. is therefore aimless. In
military sense it is worse than aim
less. II is exceedingly dangerous.
Even though the clash with Germany
may be postponed for few days or
weeks by a waiver OF rights on the
part OF individual American ship
owners and sea-goers, we ought new
ertheiess to be making the most hur-
ried preparations for self-defence.
This. 50 far as the reorganization
of the army is concerned. we are evil
IDENTIFY not doing. We are not gettinx
ready fast enough TO raise a real
army and TO nationalize our military
system. Even n We should by some
miraculous interposition avoid a dec
laratioD OF war with Germany. we
should still need real army and a
real military system.
Now is the time TO enact a general
conscription law. We have dawdled
for two years and half over military
preparation. We cannot afford 10
indulge in any more "watchful wait
ing" so fas as the adoption Of a ra-
tioual military policy ia concerned
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
rHAr wARNTNc rnoM noMr.

A DVlCEs from Rome TO tho effect that the Pope
has warned the Emperor OF Germany and the EN-
peror OF Austria that return 10 the policy OF sub
marine frghtfuness is certain ALLEVIATE the sympathy
OF neutrals. including himself
at would Justify feprisals by the Allies and demand
FOR the disntegraton OF Germany and Austria after
the war" the Pope is credited with having informed
tho rulers OF the Central Powers.
II that he true, the moral eject Of his denunciaop
and warning will be felt in all parts OF the civilized
world because there perhaps is man in the world
who exercises greater more fsr-reaching moral
power than does the head OF the Roman Catholic
Church
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
ORR Dirty NOW.

ITO hope for the best prepare for the worst and keep
cool would seem TO be good national and individual
American policy at this time
Until Germany actually carries into effect her threat
disregard the rights American citizens the high
by torpedong without warning ships which they
travelling. either passengers employees,
have the right 10 hope that tho Kaiser his
will decide not TO do it. In view OF events that are
occurring daily, that hope is not strongly based but
il is still entertained.
Certainly there he doubt in the mind OF any
responsible German oncisl that the carrying out Of
certain threats with tho United States.
The patience with which we have submitted 10 Ger
insult and arrogance for two years and a-hslf is
proof beyond question that this country not want
war-that It will go almost any extreme to avoid IT,
The promptDess with which President Wilson met
the deliberately planned German challenge by doing
exactly he said he would-break diplomatic relations
lis equally convincing proof that highly as we value
peace VS. value national honor and self-respect
highly.
For is childish folly interpret the Presidents act
in any other way than determination go TO war with
Germany If she enforce her threat against American
ships and citizens
Two nations at peace never nearer war than
are tho United States and Germany at this minute
While there is always the chance that war will he
avoided up TO the minute when tho first hostile shot is
fred and while every true American will hope that this
threatened with Germany may be avoided tho situa
ton is Of such gravity that are Justified in acting
on tho assumption that there will be war
This means that tho last ounce OF mental and physical
energy In tho nation must be mobolzed to pre-
pare rs for whatever the fates may have in store
DO not let us waste time and energy bemoaning tho
fact that not well prepared rs we ought TO be
and oriticzng those who think are responsible for
our unpreparedness.
We are probably better prepared In many ways than
we have been before But whatever the fact is about
that this is the time for constructive action and not for
destructive criticism.
In short If we forced into this world war let US
enter II with the grim determination 10 throw into the
balance against Germany the full weight Of our enor-
nous wealth industrial strength and man-power
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10

The House has passed the bill increasing the saaries
OF the Deputies AorneyGeneral from 81 600 TO $500
IN New Castle county and from $500 10 $1,000 each in
Kent and Sussex counties, No who knows OF the
mental calbre OF the deputies and the work required
Of them will question for instant the fairness OF
the increases proposed II would be reflection upon
the State for to persist IN the present policy OF pay
ing the New Castle county deputy less than $50 a
week and the deputies for Kent and Sussex counties
each less than so week II the increase provided by
the bill have fault at ALL Il is that when the nature
OF the ofcial work is considered they too small
10 do justice TO the holders OF the offices
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
ryERYONE SHOULD SEE m.

EaosE who have not yet that magnificent Kirmess
production, The Merry Whirl OF 1917" should re-
member that today supplies their last opportunity for
80 and that they must buy their tickets early if
Int 70 see 1t at ALL The show is rapidly passing
4 history as the best thing OF its kind ever held
,ressnco 80 performance is in progress in the
hat by the tina capacity audience Everything indicates
house will be filed Therefore ,bo. op mus evening the
Delay. " tickets without
The show is being given for the purpose q, 49,,
IN endowment Tor the chdrens ward OF the Do,a
Hospital The cause is worthy and the SHOW, is a
Everyone should see it, " me.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10

British troops making substantial and important
gains on the French war front In addition they have
held them against German commensurate The great
German war machine blocked months ago on the
west front Great Britain France and Belgium are
wrecking it, The work is slow but It is remorseessy
certain.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10

II the house OF tho state Board or Health in order
Il need no fear OF tho investigation that Is PRO
posed by tho resolution that has been adopted by the
State Senate ON tho other hand n there be anything
wrong in the state Health Department the public
should be Informed fully Of the facts as quickly
possible Meanwhile, citizens should not permit
their good Judgment to be warped by either the actions
the utteranees OF those who are behind the pro-
posed Investigation The sensible thing do
heard.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10

Members OF the Delaware Legislature will be wise II
they heed tile advice OF Dr. p p Caxton United states
Commissioner of Education, that liberal financial
provision be made for the public schools in this state
DR. ClaSton has been in Delaware several times and
made personal study OF conditions. In addition he
has had experts surveying educational field What
nc said before the Legislature is based upon OBJ
talned by him. and his recommendations should he
needed far as il may be possible to do So
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10

Seemingly postmasters OF all classes are not to be
put under civil service That will be distressing news
TO Democrats who hold once but good news to
other Democrats who to postmasers.
BY vote OF 234 TO 43 the House rejected senate
amendment to the legislative executive and judicial
appropriations bill putting all classes OF postmasters
under civil service The opposition to such step was
led by Claude Kitchen. Democratic floor leader Follow
ing the rejection OF the amendment the bill went to
conference
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10

Woman sunragists in the State should not bo.o.u
nnduy eated by the fact that their proposea Con-,
Mtional amendment has been reported favorabv 10 the
Republican State Senate by the committee which has
Z in charge. The Senate is for the suffragsis the
fasy end OF the Dover situation Their real fight win
come IN the Democratic House, where race prejudice
md partisan politics strongly against such legis-
lstion-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10
Why Americas Entry Would
Mean Peace TO The World
EDITORIAL

peace
entry
desperately
than possibility.
NINETY
all be win be
ton o no which all
the idea that the OF America suncnt
show the the hopeessne OF the
the mlasts led them
still believe the the
n ability he
0 practically The
whole Germany
wonderfully strong
place
scales a
In wealth
double o
times the wealth
Six times the wealth o
OF
Sixteen times the wealth o
allies big
little
half those Germany.
Turkey combined
Add Uncle the Of
against that unhappy nation be 10
recently complied printed outlook showing
population Allies
tons
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10

Sweden and Holland have rejected the proposal OF
President Wilson that all neutral nations break on dplo
rstic relations with Germany. In view OF their prox
'rnity that nation. their attitude is quite natural
snd Mil cause little resentment in this country.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-10

$4,000, Amsri,sn Advertis.
I'm The Association Of Amsr- III the sSsat sdver.
faINAl lean Advertaera has tissrs Of this
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heatien. The figures Of circulation MA a, H. .rsins
oonsnined IN che AssocIaiions ton AZ any moment
port only guaranteed. and positive proof
Aodapa Of American Advertisers P ss 2, see%SsSySs
Ma 4isi Whitehall Bldg City ssriissas No, 40, !:
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-16
THE WAR AND RAFLR0fDs.

American railroads nave been send ing out pleasant descriptions of the remarkable work they have been do- ing to win f6e war how they are run as one great system and are OF .erotins more efficiently than ever be- fore
 Aione comes The conference com. mittee on National preparedness in Washington and lets fly this start ling statements The exigoncies Of war may force government ownership of the American railroads in inc sur prisingly near future. Not only is ship .onnaee inadequate but the whole transportation system of America is bending and may break under inc strain of the first year of war
 The railroads and fbeir critics if they may termed such never coulI asree-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-16
BY SERVING

Cardinal Gibbons, ta q letter 10 the president uttered words in line via lhhe elearthin71'ue Anaric3nism ot this distinguished prelate 1a eld
 Guided as ne are bs the sublime toacbines Of Christianity wa aaye na other course open 10 us btt That oe obedience and devotion to or com- try Render to Caesar H9s things that are Caesars, and to Cod tbe things that arc Cod's,' and st Paul following the steps of his Neetcr says Tel every soul ho subject to Iba biehor powcra. for there is no author Nv bnt from God Therefor he w4o reeisteth the Hower resisteth the or= fdmaHee of God. and they wb5 rcster. eth purchase fo themselves c6naem. nation We wish our pcopDa 10 4ac hand ve are striving to help tbem to realize aaf thcy owe answce etra Iov- atty fo inc 8lers whom they elected to office"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-16
BtY fiGrRsLLY FOR LIBERTY.

Thi- oo1nfs's jibere ]a3 drive vijI aot overlook inc f9me, Tbes hara Hioye1 aofees Gfe above normal and haFe money in tae banks .chee ride around in woyd and ofhcr auta- mobiles and make fac town people green @fth envy They now have an opportunity to indicate how m0ob pas trtottsm goes with taeir prosperity The Graphic believes they will make good
 The local committees hagiue inc Liberty bond pusa in hand win not only look after the city folk, but will see that inc county's prosperous ru- ral folk arc given an opportunity to get ;n on the Liberty loan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-16
TIFF DrcrnBrr CONGRESS.

l The regular" session Of he Sixth. i #fiffh congress beeinnae December } will aot be tbe important session that tEe "war# 6onereas'' happened 10 he ont will be more like the sessions 10 witch we were accustomed prior to the outbreak of inc war
 1t viii clean aD any far ends 7f war legfslatfou- any-and will tackle various domestic questions tbat Inc war congress eoule not han aIc.
 questions relating 10 railroads coal prohibition will be favoritog. The prohibition amendment to the constitution has passed the senate and Will come ap in the house Action ia also probable on the womaa's suf frage amendment to the constitution while the department budgets will be met with ia arear profusjon
 In addition 10 tha foregoing i'm. portant questions, aambcrless con sressmen will deliver speeches for home consumption. 90 az t5# #preparo for the following congressional cleo tons.