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Evening journal., 1917-02-13
GRACE CHURCH house
is FORMALLY OPENED

The new church house of Grace
NJ. E. Church at No. 903 West street,
now is open, the house warming be-
ing held last night with enthusiasm
by members of st. James Brotherhood,
the mems organization of the church.
There were about ninety men present
and an interesting program was pre-
scented.
The Rev. Herbert f, Randolph, pas
tor Of the church, and John S. Mullin,
Jr. made the addresses Of the even
ing, calling attention to the benefits
expected to arise from the church
home. Henry r. Isaacs read Lncoln's
Gettysburg address. Music was fur
nished by Whites Mandolin Club and
Ernest 5. Haynes, who sang several
vocal solos.
A social hour followed the regular
program and refreshments we're
served.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
To PREsENT MOCK TRIAL.

Zones vs.. Jinks." a mock trial farce.
in one act, win be given by the Ora
matte Club Of Scott Methodist Episcopal
Church tor the benefit OF the Epworth
League. in the assembly room of the
church on Thursday evening
This means an evening of fun. BE
side the trial, there viii be several Sc
lcctions by the orchestra. n cornet solo,
n vocal SOLO, readings by one Of the
city's most prominent elocutionis;s, and
several selections by the male quartet
of Silverhrook NJ. r. Church. Among
those participating viii he: The Misses
lille Davis. Elizabeth Townsend, sadie
Lavender. Matte Nichols, Virginia Ger
hauser Edna Wrench, Florence Dough
erty, Helen Slattery. Helen Hoopes
Messrs. Harry Wright. Herbert Van
dyke. 4. r. Gilbert. o. B. Lank. Howard
fussey, Wesley Davis. Alfred Burns
George Scott, Preston. Haynes, William
Campbell. oScar burns, kahh Brown
Walter Cmlcutt. Frank Davis and Raw
mond Hogue. Prof Harry Stradlcy. Jr.
will direct the orchestra.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
CHANGERS DISCUSS
SALARY increases
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George washington's Birthday meet
ing, and the following program Will
be presented: George Washington
as a Soldier" Mrs. f. L. Dickey;
George Washington as States
NAM Kiss Margaret E. Mccoy;
George Washington as an Orator"
Mrs. Elizabeth c. Mitchell; HAS
There Ever Been a Man Since George
Washington Who Has Appealed to the
American People AS He Did, by Earl
Dickey. Music for the evening will be
in charge of Mrs. John w. Banks ana
each member OF the grange VIII be
expected to have something to say
about Washington.
Pomona Grange will meet in Eden
Hall, this city, on Thursday, March J..
At the Charles p. Dickey sale on
February 26 tho women OF Diamond
State Grange will sell refreshments
for the benefit OF the grange.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
DISCUSS WASHINGTON.

George Washington. whose birth
day comes this month, was the theme
OF discussion at the meeting OF the
Delaware Society. Colonial Danes OF
America held yesterday afternoon at
No. 1905 Market street Miss Fliza-
beah r. Jackson read several inter
esting letters from Washington and
afterward she. spoke OF some OF the
events IN Washington's life. She also
paid tribute TO Lincoln. The rooms
were PRETTY decorted with scarlet
tulips and following the business ses-
sion tea was served with Mrs. John
B. Bird. Mrs David Lindsay. Jr..
and Mrs John Causey, were the hos
tesscs.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
STREET BOARD ROUTINE.

At the meeting of the Street and
Sewer Department today a letter
was received from the Board OF
Health requesting that a sewer be
built in the vicinity of Third and
Washington streets for the lettering
of sanitary conditions in that neigh
borhood. The secretary was ordered
to notify the board that sewer was
under construction in that locality.
A letter was received from the Will
mington and Philadelphia Traction
Company asking permission to extend
its conduits and manholes on Vande-
yer avenue, and also rearrange the
companys poles on Market street be-
tween Twenty-second and Thirteenth
streets.
Both these matters were referred TO
Street Commissioner Frank W. Pier
son for investigation.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
Grange HONORS LINCOLN,
PLAY new PIANO. TOO

A lively meeting was held by mem
bers of Delaware Grange at New
port last night The principal feat
ure was the announcement by the
committee that a new piano recently
purchased by the grange. was ready
for use. This did not need any men
ton by the committee, as the piano
was there in the view of all the mem
bers and the grange as a whole ex-
pressed delight and appreciation in
having real music again, as the old
piano has been badly out OF shape
for some time.
Three applications for membership
were received and acted upon. These
candidates, together with those al
ready voted on, will be initiated at
an early date Several members
were reported i'll and committees were
appointed to wait on them.
The worthy master, r. P. Robinson
made appropriate mention of the recent
death of Arthur L. Chambers, who was
member of Delaware Grange. Action
was taken on his death and the charter
of the grange ordered draped for thirty
days. The members feel the death Of
Mr.. Chambers very deeply. Although h'
was seldom able to attend the meetings
as he had been confined to his home fol
long time. he was a, loyal friend tc
every granger.
The lecturers hour was devoted e
Lincoln readings and the lecturer an
nounced that next Monday night would
be washington Night" and asked eaci
member 20 be prepared to give some quo
tation OF saying of Washington.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
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succeeded in convincing Quartermaster
General Won Ludendorf.
Meanwhile. the national liberals.
who would welcome war with Amer
lea, won over Foreign Secretary
Zimmerman to the submarine policy
Finally, the Kaisers birthday con-
ference at German Great headquar-
ters, January %. did not include in its
conference such officials as Minister
Of the Interior Won Helnerich. Minis
ter of Colonies Solen and the I'M
perial Treasurer, Count Won Roedern,
known TO be opposed TO melting
American Intervention.
The speech made by Imperial
Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg IN
the Reichstag early in December
where he announced peace oyertures
won over the Socialists to the sup
port Of any course the Chancellor
might advocate.
In the same way the Kaiser's sub.
marine blockade won over the 1000
producers and the group OF indus
, trial leaders to a continuance OF hos
tilities.
The governments peace proposal
united the German people. They be.
lieye firmly they must fight on ~
their own defense. Everybody IN
Germany is working night and Gay.
/ The answer which the Entente
powers returned TO the peace propo-
/ sal as well as 10 President Wilson s
suggestions, so frightened Turkey
/ that the Ottoman empire Will con-
tinue in the war lust so long as Ger
many defends Constantinople. Bull
paria Is absolute in the hands of Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg.
Meanwhile Zeppelins fly day and
night over Berlin.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
nOuGLASS CENTENARY.

Members of the Delaware State Fed
Grafton of Colored Women celebrated
the centenary of the birth OF Fred
erick Douglass in Bethel A. NJ. f..
Church last night. Similar meetings
were held all over the country last
night. their purpose being 70 free the
Douglass homestead from debt and
preserve IL for the benefit Of the Negro
race. Mrs. Blanche Stubs, president
OF the Delaware Federation Of ColoreG
Women delivered an address in
which she urged the support OF all
nresent in the matter.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
State HEALTH board
TO BE REORCANIZED
That is, if Bill introduced
by Senator Hickman
Should BecomeaLaw
SUMMON WITNESSES
FOR INVESTIGATION
Staff Correspondent.

otau correspondent.
DOVER. Del, Feb. 10. - Senator
Hickman this morning Withdrew his
original Senate join resolution au-
thorizing an investigation Of the State
Board of Health and substituted an
other resolution giving the chairman
of the investigation committee power
to compel witnesses to attend hear
ings during the investigation.
Senator Hickman also introduced a
bill TO reorganize the State Board OF
Health, which is approved by the vari-
Gus medical societies of Delaware.
The bill is the same as that intro
duced in the Senate two years ago,
which was passed by that body but
met defeat in the House on the last
day of the session.
The bill provides for the abolish
ment of the present State Board Of
Health on March %, 1917, and creates
a new board to be appointed by the
governor.
i Senator Newton introduced bill
providing for the creation OF a Rev
enue and Taxation Commission and
for an appropriation to defray the eN-
penses of that COM 1ission. Tie com
mission shall consist of five persons,
not more than majority Of whom
shall be Of one political party, and it
would investigate the subject Of rev
enue and taxation and submit re-
port and recommendations at each
session of the General Assembly.
/ The commissioners shall be APP
{ pointed by the Governor and IS for
each day the commission is IN ses-
sion. The sum OF $1,000 is appro-
priated annually to defray expenses
OF the commission.
Senator Murphy introduced a bill
authorizing the Levy Court Of Kent
county to employ an additional clerk
in the Office of the recorder of Kent
county. at a salary not exceeding $50
a month.
Representative Jones, Of Dover. toda!
4 introduced thirteen bills in the HIous
which were prepared by Attorney Rob
ert G. Hartman, and suggested by tn
Delaware Automobile Association, al
outline of which was given recently.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
COUNTY SHIVERS IN
zero Temperature

ANOulluucu HIOlu rage Una.l
was the coolest in Wilmington in
many years. Relief from the
cold spell is expected, how
ever, for warmer weather is promised
and by Thursday or Friday fairly mild
weather is the prediction.
Last night was good night to re-
main indoors. and the deserted ap-
pearance Of the streets proved that
few people were out unless they had
important business TO attend TO or
were offered some unusual induce
mont to make them venture from be-
side hot radiators The biting wind
which blew yesterday subsidized with
the coming Of night and the cold was
stu and intense. Had the wind con-
tined 70 blow the discomfort OF being
out OF doors would have been more
marked.
Ice continued TO halt all shipping
on the Delaware river yesterday in
spite OF the efforts OF the iceboats 10
keep the stream open. The ferry ser
vice between this city and Pennsgrove
I IS not in operation, nor is it likely 10
/ be for several days Tho Pennsgrove
ferry boat Long Beach was run Ia
the dock Of the Harlan and Hollings.
worth Corporation yesterday. where
she Will undergo repairs during hel
!, enforced idleness.
\ Two large foreign boats that wer,
expected to arrive at this port on Sat
urday 70 take on cargo Of ammuni
ton FOR thor governments have no
titled tho local collector OF custom,
that they cannot enter here at thii
! time because OF the condition OF III,
river and Ice.
The tug Visitor OF Philadelphi.
while breaking her way through thu
ice in the Delaware river Sunday az
ternOon lost her propeller and be
came helpless. In response TO he
calls for help the tug Meteor re
sponded and brought tho disable,
craft 10 the wharf OF the Charles War
ner Company and yesterday after
noon towcd the boat 20 Philadelphia
The Wilson line cancelled the Is
aud z o'clock trips 10 Philadelph' a
only one boat leaving yesterday az
ternoon--the 415 o'clock boat
Because OF the interrupted ferr.
service. il has been impossible 4
bring to a local hospital two en-
ployes OF the DUPONT Powder Com
pany, employed at Carney's Point
who are IN with pneumonia
The patients are Samuel Davidson
Fof No GOA North Phillip street ant
Matthew Miller. OF No. 1912 Eas
Ontario street, both Of Philadelphia
They are being given treatment a
the eompany's hospital at Plan
No. 2.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
WILSON WOULD silence
NATIONS PACIFISIS

BY The united Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-By quick
~ and sharply replying 70 Germany's
suggestion for negotiations tending
10 avert war. President Wilson, 1t was
declared today, has handed out hint
to organized pacihsts and pro-
pagandists.
Those close TO the President inti-
mated that the President has shown
those working against war are labor
ing at tho wrong end Of the trouble
II there IS an armed clash. the Presi-
dent has emphatically said. the blame
will rest on the shoulders OF the Inn
perial Government. The way TO peace,
he declared yesterday, is for Germany
TO withdraw her u-boat decree.
Hence. officials say, the pacihsts
and. propagandists should bring their
pressure TO bear on the Kaiser
A delegation representing friends
OF Irish freedom. headed by Victor
Herbert Irish composer, left a peace
appeal at the White House today. one
Of scores of its kind that have como
in since the propoganda against war
got into full swing.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
LOAN ASSOCIATION NONrTNATEs.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, Del, Feb. 13.-At
the meeting of the Citizens Building
and Loan Association last night the
following officers were nominated to
be voted upon at the March meeting:
President, Patrick McGrory; vice
president, G. Allen Smith; secretary,
William J. Ferris; treasurer. Will
liam L. Rothwell; board of directors.
Edward B. Plat, James McHugh, c..
Elmer Megginson. John r. Lambson,
John ]. Sheridan, Edward Naylor, Jo-
seph A. Carlin, Moses B. Fleming. G.
Thomas Hewlett, James f. McIvor.
James b. Biggs, and John NJ. Hance.
President McGrory appointed Neil b.
Seminar, George II. Rennie and John
T. Manlove auditors. who will con-
duct the election next month.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
MEXICAN PROBLEMS
ANNOY WASHINGTON
By The United Press.

by Inc lnltcu IleSh.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 13-Mexican
problems, though comparatively small
beside the Communication situa-
ton. perplexod and worried officials
here today.
Press reports that Villistas are
camped below the border at Palomas
plus General Carranzas anti-ally
note. gave affairs a tinge that officials
here disliked
In tho first place, it appeared en-
tirely likely that Villa might take adj
vantage Of overshadowing interna-
tionai problems TO start something
along thu border.
IN tho second place, General Car
rama, either through German in
fluenco or otherwise has suggested
cutting off supplies for the Allies
including the rich and copious de-
posits of Tampica Whether he will
take action TO back up his sugges-
tlons. no one here knows; but the
possibility was sufficiently likely 70
prove a disturbing element.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
EXPERTS DIFFER ON
REALTY Values

Ascertainment Of values of some of
the properties to be condemned in
order to carry out the proposed widen
ing of Eleventh street by 20 feet pro-
mise to bring out a number OF interest
ing matters, testimony and opinions
given at the meeting yesterday before
the board of condemnation appointed
by Judge Rice differing widely as TO
the value OF some of the property.
The width of the street is to be
uniform from Market street to Jeffer-
son street where il joins Delaware
avenue. From Tatnall street to this
point Eleventh street is much mar
rover than it is in front Of the Hotel
DUPONT.
Most OF the afternoon was spent in
hearing the opinions of the expert
real estate men and contractors on
the three properties owned by Mr..
Mcdaniel. One is located at the
Southeast corner OF Eleventh and
Orange streets; another at Eleventh
and Tatnall streets and stable own
ed and operated by Mr.. Mcdaniel at
Eleventh and West streets.
William II. Bramble testified that
the frame building at the southwest
corner of Eleventh and Orange streets
was worth approximately $500.
Frank n. Overdeer said that in his
opinion the house on this lot was
worth about $500, but this was in
cluded in Mr.. Brambles estimate. AL
fred B. Moore, Of the real estate firm
| of Gibbons and Moore said that the
property was~worth about $4,000 or
$500 a front foot with 500 for the
! building. William j. Fisher and Will
] L frI
! Moore's statements. William i. Haw-
kins gave as his opinion that the en-
/ tire property was worth $4,000.
On the property on the southeast cor
ner of Eleventh and Tatnall streets tn
! opinion of real estate men differel
widely. Some gave it as their opinion
that'th property was worth as high a
5000 a front foot, while others said the,
could buy it for $3.50. The average TO
the house was close to $4,000. Mr.. Nc
Daniels own estimate was $4,000.
The stable at Eleventh and Yves
streets, which will be reduced from q
feet to AZ feet with the widening of tn
street, was the principal one of MI
! McDaniels properties. The consensus o
opinion among the real estate men wa
that the property was worth abou
! $4,000 and that there would be in tn
neighborhood of $4,000 damage TO tn
property. Mr.. Overdcer said that Ne
pairs TO the stable after the street ha'
been widened would cost S2592, while
5. Reed testified that the work wouli
cost about 200
In Mr.. Hawkins opinion the damag
would amount to Sls,O0O this amour
not including the repairs. Mr. Moor
agreed with this statement Mr.. Nc
Daniel stated that he would not sell tn
property for S62.0 900.
The Central Garage property, who's
owners were represented by Christophe
I. Ward, was said TO be worth abou
sl4,l6T. while the amount of damag
would be close 70 Sll JOY. The apart
ment house of Mrs. Q. 2. Murray wa
considered in the opinion Of the expert
TO be worth about sl4 800. Mrs. Murra
stated that she had spent 81 500 i
changing the three-story house into a
apartment house and that her rental
without a contemplated increase WEI
S725O.
Hearings in the case Of the Kittingt
property and the New Church will /
held on Wednesday, February o.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
BRITISH CRUISERS AGAIN
SINK GERMAN RAIDER
Bv the Unlted Press.

BY the United Press.
BUENOS AIRES, Feb. 13-The
newspaper Razon printed a dispatch
today from Rio de Janeiro, stating it
is rumored that British cruisers have
sunk the German raider Vineta and a
submarine. rescuing the survivors.
One British cruiser was reported
greatly damaged in the battle.
Rumors OF sea battle off the Bra
lillian coast have been thick during
the past few days. The latest version
was that the British cruisers Glasgow
and Amethyst had been engaged, the
Amethyst being reported to have sus.
tanned severe damages. necessitating
her putting into Brazilian territorial
waters, OF Rio, to repair.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
BERNSTORFF WILL SAIL
TOMORROW FOR Home
Bv The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. l3.--Couut and
Countess Won Bernstorf babe farewell to
Washington today.
Tonight they win leave Tor New York
on a special train and sail tomorrow for
Germany aboard the Frederick VIII
Bcrnstorfi's last hours here were given
over TO formal good-byes TO a host of
friends whom he has gathered in eight
years service as the kaiser's envoy.
His official business has been turned
over to the Swiss officials, and he has
destroyed in his fireplace the most OF a
massive collection of personal and off.
cial letters he does not desire TO remain
on the record.
A State Department official and a
guard viii attend him en- route 70 New
York.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
Americans TO ABANDON
BELGIAN RELIEF WORK
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
LONDON. Feb 13.--America's active
work Of directing Belgian relief is
about to be ended. Announcement
Vas made by the commission hero
that all American workers in Bel
SUM and northern France, in terri
Wy held by me Germans. except
.S.s rev leaders. were about to be
Wltnarawn. Brand Whitlock. Ameri-
can minister 30 Belgium. h bowever
70 remain, although with the German
governments distinct prdyiso mat he
has no Diplomatic standing '' NO
Thus Whitlook viii be the o,,,,.
naming American diplomat ON c.
man territory, now that the hrssll a.
relations between America ana c..
many has caused withdrawal ~ A 49,, ~.
lean diplomatic and consular ofScisi-
from German soil
2 Withdrawal OF American rorl,or,
from Belgium and France does No,
mean, however that the America
commission FOR relief VIII discontinp,
its work in the United States. TN
actual administration OF the work
however. viii be turned over TO som
other neutral nation. the American
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
sETTLEMENT AFFAlRs.

a Joint meeting Of the board OF di-
rectors and volunteer workers OF the
Peoples Settlement was held yesterday
afternoon at the Settlement House.
Frederick T.. Stone presided. The asso-
citation pledged its support TO the Juve.
nile Count hill, and also To tho bill pro-
Viding for medical inspection in tho pub
JIG schools, both Of which are 70 be sent
to the Legislature.
Miss Sarah Pyle. head worker of the
Settlement, presented her report for
November. December and January. It
showed that in the three months the
total attendance at the settlement was
1lS27.
Following tie business meeting, T..
Ross tana, chief probation officer,
spoke concerning Juvenile Court work.
lhis evening at the Settlement al
o'-iee and reception win be given by the
Ayars Trio. About 200 are expected.
io ns q rummage sale win be-
ae'a az the Settlement for the benefit OF
the mortgage fund.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
SEWING CIRCLE SOCIAL

The Martha Washington Sewing
Circle met at the home OF Mrs. Kerton
No. 731 Pine street on last Thursday
evening. The prize was won by J..
Davenport. Among those present
were. Mrs. Hattie Shaw, Blanch
Holdsworth, Cornelia Bowen, Loletia
Kenton. Laura Walker, Amanda
Burns Alice Minor, Cora Griffin,
Lena Shelton, Zenobia Kenton, May
Ireland, Florence Gibson. The circle
will meet tomorrow evening at the
home of Mrs. Alice Minor, No. 72S
Pine street.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
DELAWARE CITY HAPPrNINGs.

SPECIAL 70 THE EVENING JOt-D,-AT.
DELAWARE CITY, Del. Feh n
The finest skating in several vesrs 4.
being enjoyed on the Chesapeake ana
Delaware Canal, as a result IN fse
continued cold weather.
James J.. Sadler received "a carload
OF coal yesterday The coal was SOON
taken up, the dealer giving preference
70 those who have not had any coai
lately
There was a slight fire at The HON,
Df James Husfelt yesterday afternoon
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
RIRL CLASS SnCIAL-

Members of the Mems League of
Second Baptist Church held their
monthly meeting in the Sunday school
room OF the church last even ng.
Following the business session, the
evening was turned over TO the Cook
Bible Glass and the scholars provided
a pleasing entertainment. Charles
p. Gooding delivered an address on
Lincoln and Thomas Dunlap enter
tanned with several impersonations.
Hanford Alexander entertained with
violin solos and Sergeant Earl Mat
lack spoke Of the Delaware soldiers
stay at Deming, N. NJ.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
B. & 0. PURCHASES old
field CLUB PROPERTY

With the reported purchase Of the
large tract of land at Elsmere form
erly used by the former Delaware
Field Club, by the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. it was rumored that the
railroad company was contemplating
removing the car shops of that COM
pany from Baltimore to this city. In
quiry at the general offices Of the
company, in Baltimore, however,
proved such report to be wrong. 1t
was stated that lands purchased at
Elsmere would be used as sites for
small houses, in which car inspectors
and other employees working in the
local yards would live.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
Growers Want SIS A TON
FOR CANNERY TOMATOES

Farmers in the vicinity OF Newark
met last night in Lovett's Hall, New
ark, with NJ A. Ewing presiding, TO
consider prices for tomatoes TO be
grown for canner'es the coming sea-
son. They decided they couldn't af-
ford 10 grow tomatoes for canneries
for less than S15 a ton, the higher
cost OF fertilizer and labor being
given as reasons. Last season the
contract price for canneries was SO
ton for tomatoes. IL was announc-
ed at the meeting that the Ritter Com
pany would pay Sl3 a ton.
Evening journal., 1917-02-13
eRorHERHooD SOCIAL.

Members of the Clerical Brother
hood met today in the Hotel dupont,
Addresses were given by several of
the members and considerable rou.
tine business was transacted. The
meeting was held at noon and was
followed at ] O'Clock by the business
meeting.