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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-08-14

British government would guarantee
neutrality OF France o. wished 'a
know whether Germany would r"-
frain from attack telegraphti Goo
bis majesty. the fF personally Thar
mobilization plans were being carried
out but that 90 his majesty would
guarantee the neutrality of France ]
would refrain from attacking her.
leave her alone and employ my forces
elsewhere llis majesty answered
that he Thought the war was mis-
understanding ! am most grateful
for The PRESIDENT message
WILHELM
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-08-14
ENGLISH COAST
BOMBED BY HUNS;
THIRTY-TWO DIE

Adds 'Y fhf Insecurity ~ fhe German
HHt from bHmldr north % rho coast
aa t'I as fhe front south ward TO-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
ARTISTS HUMAN TOUCH
REPRODUCED ON PIANO

The Robelen Piano Company is
demonstrating In It's music salon a
Knabe reproducing piano which is at
tracing the attention Of well-known
local pianists. The instrument Is a
remarkable departure from the ordi-
nary player plano. It reproduces the
accomplishments OF such great COM
posers as Chopin, Schubert. List,
Overt, Glagounow and Rachmanlnoff,
with an expression OF tone almost
equal to that of the actual playing of
the compositions by the performer
himself.
This reproducing piano is operat-
ed by electricity, the roll automatic
ally rewinding BY the mere throw
/ ing Of lever selections may be re
peated time after time. 10 is no
necessary for the performer to toucl
a mechanical contrivance on the plan,
to bring out the required expression
OF tone. when the specially cut music
rolls are being played Ordinary roll
can be played but in the usual way
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
AT THE GARRICK.

First nighters at the Garrick The
atre last night enjoyed the bill i'm
mensely II is chiefly comedy and is
full of life, with plenty of variety,
music, dancing and pretty girls. Guy
Weadlcks stampede Riders con-
verted the Garrlck stage. for time
into the wild and woolly west This
is a company Of cowboys and cow
girls, who are experts at lariat throw
ing. ropIng. etc, and they are aided
in their act by eight lively bucking
bronchos. An elaborate musical com
edy. entitled "Massa Ginnie's Birth
day" was given by a company OF
pretty girls, who sang, danced and
The stage setting is appropriate
TO a scene in the south The SyiVes-
ter family, father, mother and the
four children, the youngest four years
old. proved splendid entertainers, tho
little tot making a great hit with her
song entitled, "The Sunshine OF viz
ginia." and her comedy work There
| is pleutv of music. dancing and fun
in the act, all Of the members OF the
company being gifted. Willis clark
new act. After Fifty Years. made a
decidedly favorable impression. rms
offering is in a reminiscent Veln' De
ling a Preside comedy of half a cen
furry ago. Nellie Allen, who has
charming voice, sang beautifully. ?
lively act was given by Jim and Mar
ian Harlxins, musical comedy star
J of ability. An echo OF the ''Follies
was given by Misses Binsbury an
Robinson clever condolences. An II
teresting pantomimic novelty wa
given by. Picqua, clown.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
Attractions at the Theatres

ono Of the latest Triangles will be
heartily welcomed by movie en-
thusiasts. With him Miss Thelma
Salter will be featured.
AT THE MAJESTIC.
Fannie Ward who enjoys one OF the
greatest regulations as a star Of the
stage and screen and who is one of
the best dressed actresses on the
stage, made her appearance yesterday
at the Majestic in THE Winning OF
Sally Temple" AS Sally. Fannie Ward
does her lsual attractive work. She
wears a number Of fascinating gowns
and glltterng array of jewels. Jack
Dean. Miss Wards husband, plays the
part Of Lord Ramsey i'm his usual
good style. The production Is very
elaborate, the settings are really
brilliant Sections OF London have
been reproduced and some very fine
and extra large interiors. beautifully
furnished. NO lend charm to tho
production.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
ADVOCATE OPENING
OF tenth Street
William c. Philips Says it
is Necessary for We'll
fare of City
VAN buren, PLACE
TO BE NEW STREET

A letter commencing the Street
and Sewer Directors for its plan TO
open Tenth street from Tatnall
through to West street was received
by the directors this morning. from
William C. Philips. OF the Philips
Thompson Company. The letter fol-
lows;
with a very strong feeling that
the future development OF Tenth
street. west from Tetnall. will be
greatly interferred with unless the
street is opened from Tatnall through
TO West street. IL is therefore my
earnest wish. having the future well
fare OF the city always in mind. that
this greatly desired improvement may
be accomplished and that in doing
this the necessary property may be
acquired in a manner and az a price
that will be satisfactory to all con-
cerned."
The resolution allowing the VIII
mington City Railway Company "a
make an extension in its lines, and
which was recently passed, was re
turned to the board this morning
signed and approved by Mayor Prizes
in behalf OF the city. The extension
| is TO be built along Mabel street e
/ the power house OF the traction com
pany.
The second reading of resolution
! for opening a new street. 10 be known
as Van Buren, Place. was approved
| The new street. II cut, will be parable
/ TO Harrison street. and IL Will extend
from the northeasterly side oil
/ Twenty-second street 10 the south
westerly side Of Twenty-third street
The width OF tho street will be fort,
1 feet
The piece OF land which will com
pose Van Buren, Place was decided q
the city by Mr.. and Mrs Samuel II
Baynard on September s, 1914.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
ONLY WRANGLE over POOR
CITY GARBAGE COLLECTION

The semi-monthly meeting OF the
Board of Health yesterday was enliv-
ened by the appearance or j. Austin
Ellison, representing the Wilmington
Sanitary Company who asked the
Health Department to cooperate with
the company in having housekeepers
stop the practice OF placing rubbish
in the pans OF garbage. incidentally
Mr. Ellison took exceptions TO the
statements made by Isaac w. Bowers
secretary OF the board. that the gar
bage complaints averaged 100 a day.
The argument over the complaints
waxed warm. until Mr.. Ellison re-
Quested that City Engineer Hopes be
sent for, as he was member OF the
board.
Mr.. Hopes arrived later and the fig
ures compiled by Mr.. Ellison were shown
to him, as were those of the department
both relative 10 the complaints Of the
garbage collections. Nothing definite
was done in the matter of the garbage
complaints, however.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
DOC SHOW FEATURE
At The state FAIR
New ClasSificationS Made in
Exhibits for the Women's
Department
MISS MESEROLE TO
BE ONE OF JUDGES

The license committee of the Ameri-
can Kennel Club has advised S. IL.
Wilson IT., of the reservation Of the
dates for the dog show to be held in
connection with the Delaware State
Fair. The show will be held on
September and g. and will be at
least a two-point show, George Il.
Foley of Lansdowne, will superin-
tend il and the best judges in the
United States will be selected to
judge.
Miss Sarah Meserole, of Trenton,
n ]. has accepted the invitation Of
the Delaware State Fair to judge the
children's exhibits. Miss Meserole
is supervisor of the Kindergarten
training class in the State Normal
School at Trenton and is regarded as
an authority on children's work.
Pending the publication of the 1911
Delaware State Fair premium list, tn
secretary of the fair association has ha'
issued a folder giving the new classin
cations of the woman's department
which are as follows;
White cotton embroidery, including
punch work. Italian cutwork, Bulgaria.
work, eyelet work, initial work, Hedeb
WOlk. etc. lpL Wulch fiAclo AANiH " .
2j cents will be given.
Colored cotton embroidery and othe
fancy work for which prizes rangln
from sl.5O to IS cents will be given.
Practical ideas and plain sewing fc
which prizes from SO TO % cents viii
awarded.
Silk embroidery with prizes rangin
from 81 10 20 cents.
Knitted and crochetted articles /
silk or cotton and lace work. 70
which prizes ranging from IS to
cents will be given.
Quilts. counterpanes and rugs 70
which prizes from 50 to so cents wi
be given.
Knitted and crochetted articles
wool for which prizes from So to
cents will be given.
Work done by women OF sevent
years Of age and over; work don
since 1915: for which prizes from
10 25 cents will be awarded.
Infants wear, for which prizes fro
SO to so cents will be awarded.
Art, amateurs; for which prie
ranging from So to so cents Will 4
given.
Art Class; Professional and teacl
ers. for which prizes from 81 to s
will be given.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
By The United press.

by Inc united fAtoe.
WASHINGTON, Feb. a7-The House
Foreign Committee, split on President
Wilson's request for authority in the in
ternational situation, failed today to
report out the Flood bill giving the
President that power.
Instead several committeeman sought
10 inject amendments.
The upshot was that the COMMITTEES
voted TO send the amendments TO the
President for consideration this after.
noon. The committe is to meet again
at 4 o'clock.
Shortly after the meeting broke up
Chairman FLOOD made an appointment
with President Wilson to discuss the
amended resolution. IL is probable the
President will take advantage Of the
opportunity afforded him to inform
Flood OF the new and critical develop
ment resulting from the Laconia sink
ing and urge reconsideration OF the
resolution to include exactly what he
asks for.
Representative August p. Gardner
/ Massachusetts,. Republican, an
nounced he will Immediately recon-
mend that directed" be substituted
| for authorized in the Flood resolu-
/ ton giving the President power Il
arm merchant ships.
This would make Il mandatory thai
the President arm vessels. The malr
fight was against giving the President
power 10 arm American ships carry
ing munitions.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
House Commiffee Splits on
Wilson Armed Ship Request

In the meantime the same obstruc-
ton was met at the Senate Foreign
Committee session.
After two-hour session behind
closed doors. the Senate Committee
broke up. No decision had been
reached
Not all the minority members, how
ever, have Joined in tho complaint
against the measure. it appeared
likely that two Republicans would
swing in With the Democrats while
possibly one or more Democrats might
join tho Republican opposition.
Members who came from the ses-
sion about noon said that the Demo
Gratis probably could and would SWING
things their way. but that a vote did
not then soCm near.
Representative Porter. Pennsylva-
MIA, Republican. sought to keep arma-
ment of munition-carrying vessels
while Representative Miller. Mime
sofa, Republican. offered an amend
ment to strip Wilson OF other instru-
mentalities' than guns. gunners and
money. Senate committeeman while
/ falling NJ act said, however, that the
measure would be reported out III
modified form"
Representative Porter. backed by
Representative Shakelford. Missouri
/ Democrat. carried on the House Com
mittee fight on the munitions ships
lie suggested three amendment
which. in substance would give the
President power TO arm ships only il
case they carried war munitions OF
contraband.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
march 7 TO Be CITY'S
next dollar DAY.

March Z has been set apart by the
mercantile section OF the Chamber Of
Commerce as the next Dollar Day
in Wilmington. The notice issued to
the merchants by the mercantile Sec
ton on February s is as follows:
At a recent meeting of the ad-
vertising committee of the Cham
Der of Commerce II was decided
TO hold a semi-hnnual Dollar Day
Sale, Wednesday, March Z. AS
has been the case with respect to
Dollar Day in the past this sale
will exceed all expectations and
will be one of the very happy
events listed among the cooper
alive movements in which the
various merchants OF this city
have joined.
We need not repeat tho. vari-
Gus arguments why you should
enter, nor do we need to remind
! YOU of the Immense number OF
advertising methods that may be
/ devised for this sale. IL is a con-
structive and efficient method OF
educating people OF this city and
the vicinity 10 the modern man
ner in which the merchants of
this city are endeavoring TO do
business.
Accordingly we ask you to
sign the inclosed card at once and
return It so that the whole plan
may be worked out carefully 20
the minutest detail.
Advertising Committee.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
BETTER THAN CALOMEL
Thousands Have Discovered DIR
Edwards Olive Tablets are
a Harmless Substitute

DR.. Edwards Olive Tabiets-the sub
stitute for caiomcl-arc mild but sure
laxative, and their effect on the liver is
almost instantaneous. They are the re-
suit of DR.. Edwards determination not
20 treat liver and bowel complaints with
calomcl. His efforts to Danish It brought
out these little olive-colorcd tablets.
These pleasant little tablets do the
good that calomel does, but have no bad
after effects. They don't iniure the
teeth like strong liquids or calomel.
They take hold of the trouble and
quickly correct it. Why cure the liver
at the expense of the teeth? Calomel
sometimes PLAYS havoc with the gums.
SO do strong liquids. II is best not to
take caiomel but 10 let DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets take its place.
Most headaches. dizziness" and that
lazy feeling come from constipation and
a disordered liver. Take DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets when you feel "loggy' and
"heavy." Note how they clear" ciouded
brain and how they "perls up" the spir-
its. l0c and 25o a box. All druggists.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
French FETE American
WHO Dared Death Zone
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
BORDEAUX, Feb. 27.-Thirty thou
sand persons stood on the water front
here today and cheered the American
freight ship Orleans as she locked.
Schools and factories closed and
their workers and students Joined the
welcome throng.
The crew and officers of the boat
were taken through the streets in a
parade to the City Hall. Later a
lunch was given them.
Captain Tucker, commander of th'
American ship, was greeted by th'
mayor of Bordeaux and the president O.
the Chamber Of Commerce.
The reception accorded Orleans, llk
its sailing, far overshadowed the arriva
here Of the American tanker Gold Shell
of the San Francisco she'll line, whiei
arrived here before the Orleans. Sh
sailed from Philadelphia before eithe
the Orleans OF the Rochester departe'
from New York, but her departure, lik
her arrival here, created very httl
sflT.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
AT THE OUFEN.

Wilmington's largest theatre, the
Queen, was taxed TO its utmost ca
pacity yesterday to accommodate the
crowds to see Theda Bara in her
latest production, THE Tiger Woman.
During some performances 1t was
necessary 10 form line before all
the people could be seated. Theda Bara
in "The Tiger Woman" portraying
the vampire role for which she is
famous, puts all her previous best ef-
forts TO the background. Her char
acterization OF the Princess Petro-
witch, who hesitates at nothing to gain
her own selfish ends, is remarkable
Like all her previous interpretations
Of siren roles, there is a strong lessor
never to forsake the good. The pro
duction is deliberately staged. The
supporting cast. including clever lit
tie Kittens Reichert. do very fine
work.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
At THE VICTORIA.

Envy" the first OF The Seven
Deadly Sins" Of the noted Mcclure
pictures. was shown at the Victoria
Theatre yesterday. In it Miss Ann
Murdoch. Wilmington's favorite movie
actress. IS seen in one OF Their best
roles. She is supported by a notable
cast including Shirley Mason and
George lie Guere. Envy is the
story Of a country girl who envied q
famous actress. envied her position,
her possessions, her apparent free
dom from care. Today and tomor-
row will mark the last two showings
Of the film after which Frank Keenan,
will again appear in a popular Tri-
angle. "The Crab" His return in
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
70 persons killed
IN PENNSY Wreck
Fast Freight Rams Mercan-
tile Express East Of
Altoona
MINDS FAMILY
LOSES LIVES

by Inc l niteQ lices.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 27.-Twenty
persons were killed in a passenger wreck
on the Pennsylvania railroad early to-
day, when the mercantile express, bound
from Pittsburgh to New York, was
rammed from the rear by fast freight
train near Mount Union, forty-fve miles
cast of Altoona.
Every person in the express trains
rear Pullman, the Baluo God, was killed,
was the belief OF officials OF the railroad
here. Chester A. Minds. fullback on the
football team of the University of
Pennsylvania, was one of the fated
number His whole family were killed
with him, including his young wife
baby, two relatives, and nurse. They
were on their way TO Utica TO attend
the funeral of Mrs. Minds father
The official list Of dead given out
by the Pennsylvania Railroad shortly
before noon, follows;
Chester A. Minds, Ramey, Pa.
Mrs. Chester A. Minds
Chester Minds. Jr, four weeks old
son.
Miss Maude Minds. sister.
NJ Allen Cafisch, Confer, y. Y.
brother of Mrs. Minds
Mrs Frances Cafisch Derring, Conf
fer, ~ v, sister Of Mrs. Minds.
Richard Novel, Z years old, nephew
of Chester Minds.
Dottie Nowen, years old, niece o.
Chester Minds
Dorothy Cafi'sch. years old
daughter of Allen Caflisch.
Daley NJ Cafisch, baby son Of AlleI
Cahisch.
A. Segur Delling (Alma segudell
ing). Cleveland, o., nurse in th'
Minds family z
Milton Hymes. 474 West 1851
street. New York.
Charles Levine, S5 Nassau street
New York.
p. z. POLAND, IS Lispenard street
New York.
P. r. flaming, Platteville. Wis.
H. A. Bun.
II. A. Roefler. Platteville, Wis.
Philip Nedsky. sos West 46tl
street, New York
\. Bright, porter on the Balwood
The express train was standing a
tho station at Mt. Union. and wa
about TO pull out after taking Of
passengers when the crash came. Tn
Bellwood. the rear car, received tn
full force of the blow and crashe
into the next car ahead, splitting
in two parts.
Immediate Identification OF N
bodies Gagged In the wreckage wa
we'll nigh impossible. Physician
) were rushed and all the ambulance
available were on the scene in
short time.
= A number OF the survivors of q
- wreck were taken away by a reli
. train to Harrisburg. where their d
4 scription of the accident was that
was horrible.
! The fast freight was compos'
: mostly of cars loaded with cattle,
= ing rushed to eastern markets 10 r
lieve the food situation 1t stru'
: the passenger train at full speed.
officials Of the Pennsylvania RAJ
road said today that this is the fir
. wreck in the whole Pennsylvan
. system that has injured a single pa
a senger in three years.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
CrRRFNT EVENTS.

With Mrs. Arthur L. Bailey pre-
siding. the regular meeting OF the
current events class Of the New Cen
fury Club was held this morning.
Mrs. George T. Brown gave current
events in an interesting manner. Miss
Miriam Webb gave a delightful ac-
count of a visit to the exhibition OF
the Academy of Fine Arts and Miss
Mary r. dc You spoke entertainingly
on "A Cliff Dweller in Wilmington
taking for her subject the twigs
which grow between the stones OF the
old Court House.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
S4OO SALARY RAISE
FOR DR.. HOLLOWAY
Second Baptist Congregation
Also Grants Church
Visitor Increase
DEACONS AND
TRUSTEES NAMED

After an enjoyable supper, which was
served by the Women's Auxiliary, the
annual business meeting of Second Bap'
fist Church was held last night, the
Rev. Thomas J.. Holloway, d. D., presid'
ing.
Reports were received from the Off
GERS and the various auxiliary societies
connected with the church. all of which
reflected prosperous condition.
The following officers were elected;
Deacons for three years-Thomas c
Dill. George C. Penney, VILLAIN NJ
Royal.
Irusto>s for three years-Meritt w
Hurley, Stuart J. Horn, John F.. Hyde.
Womens auxiliary for three years
Mrs. II. G. Dill, Mrs. w. c. Matthews
Mrs. c. +. Wollaston.
One member OF the music commit
tee for three years-Mrs. Martin Lane
Treasurer for one years. J. Horn.
Clerk for one year-L. r. Boards
lee
Assistant clerk for one year
Charles d. Hartman, Jr.
Sunday school superintendent fol
one year-Thomas S. Taylor.
Chairman OF ushers for one year
Harry NJ willis.
Membership Statistics. Addition
during the year, 43; decreases durinl
the year. II; total membership. Jan
uary /. 1917, $40
Financial Statistics. Total amour
contributed and disbursed for curren
expenses, including care of the poor
running expenses Of the Sunda
rchoof and AUXILIARY orpanizations
1859; payment on church mortgage
$500, (mortgage has now been re
duced to $4,000; total amount con
tributed and disbursed for missionar
and benevolent purposes, $2,110; TO
tai. disbursements $13,179.
The pastors salary was increase
by S400 a year and the salary OF tn
church visitor was raised $50 a veal
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
EVENING COMPANY.

Miss Anna Foster. OF No SO Rccks
land Road. entertained about twenty
Of her friends last evening in honor
OF her cousin. Miss Sarah WEIGH, OF
Warrington. D. G. Games were play
ed and dancing followed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
AFTER COUNTY JOB.

The list of candidates for the ONCE
of superintendent of the County Hos
pital at Farnhurst. is growing. Be
sides James W. Foster, the present in
cumbent, Henry Stafford. former
sheriff Of New Castle county: Ed
ward Burris. a farmer, of near Bear
station, and a brother TO former
Sheriff Burris, and former Levy
Courtman Samuel Burris. are out for
the Job.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
AT THE SAVOY.

without a doubt Marc MacDermou'
the Wilmington favorite who was on
the stage in this city sometime ago.
created a sensation at the Savoy The
atre yesterday in one OF the strong
est dramatic photoplays ever shown
in this city entitled, The Last Sem
tence." Mr. McDermott is supported
by Miriam Nesbitt in THE Last Sen
tencen is described as a story that
will entrance the mind. The added
attraction was Max Linder in MAX
Comes Across" Mr.. Under won ova-
tions from those who saw him. He
has as great ability for facial contor-
ton. both comic and dramatic, as
any other screen laughmaker. His
art to create laughter does not rely
on vulgar incident. The last showing
will be today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27

The Wants are noted fes obtaining for
their readers the maximum of comfort
az the minimum of cost-Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-27
Go cd MuSIins { SheetingS
the kind Won always buy


are ready in our Downstairs
Store at the lowest prices we
can make and make fair
profit. You will appreciate
our long-ago preparation when
YOU see how very little higher
these good sheetings are than
the last you bought. 1t looks
now as If cotton goods would
be still higher as spring ad-
vances. Why not have your
linen closet supplied now with
the old quality sheets and
sheetings?
Double Bed Size Sheets IN
standard grades, only soc,
$1.OO, $1.15 each.
Pillow Cases that stand the
wash, lac, zoe, 23c, 25c apiece
Bolster Cases, 33c to SAC ca
Bed Spreads, $1.25, $1.60.
$500, $3.50. Four splendid
values in honeycomb spreads.
Other more elaborate designs
much better quality-arc So
and $3.50 TO $500 apiece.
Muslins. Downstairs.