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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
Loucheur Says
Americas Best
Aid Is Supplies
Build Ship a Day and Send
War Material, Advice of
French Official

Paris. April Z. Louis Louchcur. I'M
der Secretary Of state for Munitions,
pointcd out yesterday the Importance
of Americas entrance into the war
adding. As it did. so largely TO the ma
terial resources Of the Allies as to
rive them decisive superiority over
Germany.
As an official i'm charge Of mum
tons" he said 81 fully appreciate the
statement in President Wilson's mes
sage that the country's material re-
sources must be organized and mobil-
lied. War is largely a question OF
material. It is no longer a question
of the valor Of men. But you must
nut into the hands of these men an
overwhelming material superiority.
zone Of the chief lessons Of the
war is that the more We achieve IN
producing materials the more we must
continue TO achieve and to intensity
the achievement, until overwhelming
superiority is secured.
American Steel Great Help
During the last fifteen months VIC
have made a strenuous and success
ful effort i'm the production OF wa.
materials. the American supply of
steel proving one Of the chief helps
toward this result. We have been
manufacturing heavier and heavier
runs. This production of materials
must continue. with the powerful help
of America. The United States should
mobilize her industrial resources for
the purposes OF war. She has glgan-
tic steel works and vast ammunition
factories. so that she Will be able 10
give us in future that superiority OF
material which constitutes the essen
tial condition Of victory.
america should ship US vast guam
titles of raw materials IN American
bottoms. Let hey build as many ships
as possible Immediately. We're an
American ! would start huge snip
ward and tum out a ship OF medium
tonnage a day This would not oniy
he decisive help in the war bnt
would create for America a permanent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
Coats-Capes and Cape-coats

OF EXQUISITE SOFT MATERIALS ENGLISH TwILLs.
sERGEs BtRBOURA AND BCRELLA; HANDSOMELY LINED
WITH PrAIN SHADES. AND ORIENTAL FIGURED
sIrKs-IN ALL THE LATE AUTHENTIC MODELS AND ORIGINAL
IES Is. a5 1876.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
7 ailor-made Suits

MODELS TYPICALY "CIDDING"-lN WHICH WE
HAVE TRIED TO AVOID THE PRESENTATION OF TIE
USUAL" TAILORED SUIT-TIIROUCH COOPERATION
WITH OUR OWN DESIGNING STAFF AND BY IMPORT
INC \ VERY EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF FOREIGN
MODELS. OF WHICH WE HAVE MADE ENACT DUPLl-
C\TFS THESE GARMENTS ARE IDENTICAL IN
EVERY DETAIL OF MATERIALS. BUTTONS. LlNlNCS.
TRIMMINGS AND TAILORING WITH THOSE MADE BY
TIE BEST CUSTOM TAILORS-S6j. Is. 95. rs
Smart Models for Mse, at sj0&S jj
Costume Suits-Tpo and ducc-piccc or SILK,
SATIN AND CLOTH: EXACT REPRODUCTIONS OF
UICHCOST PARIS MODELS-AND ESPECIALLY SUIT
ABLE FOR RECEPTIONS - LUNClEONS - TEAS -
CALLING AND ALL INFORMAL WEAR S95, T25. I45
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
J.MWii:a;,!a,if1g &Go.
~ seA see 49, see fifth Apruur - as ..s 47t- SIS.

The Gliding Establishment -famous
for the extent and variety Of its
styles arranged for imme date
selcction-directs special attention
to the present showing which en-
braces practically everything OF
consequence for Day or Evening
Town or Country-and for Formal
or Informal occasions-of which
the following are especially notable:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
Summer Furs

NEW SOFTLY MODELLED STYLES; OF RUSSIAN AND
HUDSON BAY SABLE-NATURAL SILVER AND BLUE
FOX-KOLINSKY-M OLE-ERNiINE AND SIBERIAN OR
CHINCHILLA SQUIRREL. CONGRATULATIONS. etc.
Fashionable Novelties and Costume Jcwelry
JEwELED EGYPTIAN BELTs-BELT- AND-BAG sErs-LAvAL.
IIEREs or wHITBY JET-BEADED BAGS ~ EXQUISITE
DEsIGNs-Co MBs-PURsEs. ETC.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
Second ATTEMPT AT
suicide Also FAILS

Evidently determined TO decamp from
this sphere, Samuel Rutter. Of No. SOP
South Claymont street. who attempted
suicide by gas several days ago, and
who was revived at the Delaware Hos
pital, made another attempt on his life
late yesterday afternoon. The last at
tempt also viii DO failure, as physi-
clans at the Delaware Hospital stated
Rutter was in fair condition.
Just what caused Rutter's present
condition is a mystery, he having been
found i'll at No. ola East Fourth street
yesterday. He was rushed TO the Della
vase hospital, where he informed at
tendants that he had swallowed fv,
cents worth Of carbolic acid.
In his previous attempt Rutter was
found overcome with Illuminating gas
at bis home.
Rutter is being watched at the hos
pital to see that he does not attempt
to harm himself while there.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
silver TROWEL TO Be
LEVY court ORNAMENT

The trowel used by Everett b. Hol-
hngsworth. former president OF the
New Castle County Levy Court. at the
laying Of the cornerstone OF the new
county building in February last. has
been silvered and properly engraved,
and Levy Courtman William T, Purks
will have It framed and hung in the
Levy Court room.
The Inscription on the trowel is
as follows:
This trowel was used by Everett B
Hollingsworth. president Of the Levy
Court of New Castle county. at the
laying OF the New Castle County Build
ing. February -. 1916. Members OF
the Levy Court: Samuel l.. Burris
first: william T. Purks, second; Ev-
erett b. Hollingsworth, third; Benja-
min A. Groves, fourth: Martin p
Smith. fifth: Thomas S. Fouracre
sixth: William A. Scott. seventh.
Mr. Purks has picture OF tho old
Court House, taken last spring before
anything about It or the grounds was
touched preparatory 20 vacating IL
which will be hung on the wall in the
Levy Court room along with the
framed trOwel.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
YOU'RE IN LOVE-

Arthur Hammersteln who has given
to the stage the charming "The Fire
fly" the melodiOus High links" and
the tnkling "Katinka" will present
his even greater success You're in
Love" at The Playhouse, January %.
% and "a. with Wednesday matinee.
You're in Love" has just finished a
ak weeks engagement in Boston and
VIII shortly enter upon an indefinite
run at the Casino Theatre in New
York. The artistry OF the comedy
VIII be handled by people specially
selected for each important role and
It's cast contains the names OF Flo
rine Arnold, Marie Flynn. NAV
Thompson, Roy Atwell, Laurence
Wheat. Harry Clarke, Jack Rafael
and Albert Pellaton. Their work will
be accumulated by a chorus OF thirty
young ladies who are not only comely
TO look upon but are likewise song
sters and disciples Of the terpsi-
chorean art. The company carries
an orchestra OF thirty symphonic So
loists under the able conductorship
OF John McGhis.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
WILMINGTON TRUsT DIRECTORs.

Stockholders OF the Wilmington
Trust Company at the annual meeting
today elected the following directorsl
Joseph Bancroft, H. NJ Barksdals.
Thomas F. Bayard, John B4ggs,
George P. Bissell, Henry Bush. George
s. Capelle. William G. Coke, Lammot
DUPONT. Pierre S. dupont, Charles S.
Gawthrop, Andrew O. Gray, T. Allen
Hilles. William s. Hilles, George R.
Hoffecker. Tilghman Johnston. Robert
d. Kemp Charles c. Kurtz. William
Winder Leigd, W. T. Lyman. James c.
McComb. Townsend W. Miller, Ed
mund Mitchell, John J. Raskob, Rob
ert H. Richards, Harlan @. Scott,
Henry p Scott, William r. Sellers,
Caleb NJ. Steward, Samuel K Smith,
W Harold Smith. Henry NJ. Taylor,
Rodney Thayer. S. D. Townsend, H.
H. Ward, c. Wesley Weldin and James
p. Winchester.
All are reelected except George p,
Bissell and Lammot DUPONT, whe
were added to the board. The meeting
Of the directors for organization will
be held on next Thursday, Janu-
airy Is.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
CUTTING FIGURES"
ON THE CITY ponds
Night Skating Parties POpu-
lar While Jack Frost
is Busy
OLD AND YOUNG
ENJOY THE SPORT

Skating season has commenced and
every pond within radius of several
miles OF Wilmington is being sought by
boys and girls these nights after school
and during the evenings. The cold night
of the past few days have turned
every little body Of water and small
stream into a Jack Frost river. where
CLASSY surfaces" are to be found. IL
did not take long, apparently. for the
young people TO find these, and by last
night most Of the choice skating places
had been pre-empted and even the less
desirable places were occupied by en-
thusiastic skaters.
Every sort Of thing that would fur
nish a means OF slipping over the ice
was pressed into service. Carrots
we're ransacked and "curl.toes" that
had belonged to grandpas father
when he was a small boy we're brought
out and strapped to small feet. There
we're skates of latest model that went
on with levers; others that screwed
on: still others that were secured by
means Of straps and nnally skates that
had been resurrected from old closets
and attached by means OF a wonder
full variety of strings to feet that soon
]
But such things as skates not being
in style or feet being cold or aching
from the strain of skate straps were
not to be considered in connection
with the delights OF hockey. skinny"
or cutting figure Fights" and scores
OF young people spent hours on the
ice Best girls. sisters, and other
/ boys sisters all we're there and the
boob who never could hold his
ankles stiff and marked up the ice
with a track like that of some strange
sort OF automobile, came down for g
few hours sport and to add to the
gaiety.
The fish ponds in the ZOO" and
the small streams Of the upper Bran
7 divine appeared most popular. al
though small parties caHe in during
the evening with smiling faces and
declared with knowing winks they
had found places that we're the best
ever" TO the CONSERVATION OF the gull
lible and amusement Of the wise
! guys" whowere not to be fooled.
And not only young people, but
older ones went TO the skating ponds
for a little sport. "Uncle john" who
showed the young folks how they USED
To do it when he was a youngster, at
tracted a good deal Of attention an'
event Aunt Jane, timidly slid out over
the ice to show the aggressive yount
women Of the present generation, tina
girls OF years ago were not so TAI
behind their up-to-date daughters
when IL comes 70 real fun. Father
and mothers sat about the banks al
chaperones or skated merrily abou
just TO show they were not too old TO
little sport with the younger folks
The season may not be long and ap
parently everyone with a mind 70
skating has been taking advantage o
the opportunity So long as there j
no snow and cold weather continues
skating promises 20 be one OF tn
most popular sports for young AM
old in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
DISCUSS EDUCATION
and fire Department

Following a discussion Of matters
relating to a paid fire department for
the city and changes in the Board Of
Education, the Rotary Club at the
luncheon today in the Hotel DUPONT,
appointed two committees to obtain
data on these subjects and report to
the club at a future meeting. as fol-
lows: Fire Committee William r.
Douglas, Harrison w Cruickshank and
Leon Walker.
Committee on Board Of Education,
A. d. Warner Jr.. Howard L. Seaman,
EllwOod Souder, William L. Dock
stader and the Rev. Richard w. Trap
nell.
A number OF other matters were
also discussed. various opinions being
expressed by different members. The
table was set in the form of huge
"A" and the rotary banner was hung
In the lobby of the hotel during the
progress of the luncheon
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
AT THE GARRICK.

Mile. Pima and her company of
southern singers and dancers, (pcka-
ninnies. the press notices call them
are making a great hit at the Gar
rick Theatre this week. Southern
melodies are pleasing when properly
sung and Il is seldom that more gift
ed singers are heard under similar
conditions. All have splendid voices
and they know how 90 use them
while the dancing Is a novel feature
The act is a most interesting combi-
nation Of the song and the dance and
It is in decidedly capable hands, and
Is proving a feature OF a very clever
bill and Is attracting a great deal OF
attention and favorable comment All
OF the numbers are opportune and
we'll suited TO the capabilities OF the
company. which are quite compre-
hensive
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
Cheerful Words
For Many a Wilmington Household.

To have the pains and aches Of a
bad back removable be entirely free
from annoying, dangerous urinary
disorders. is enough to make any kid
ney sufferer grateful. The following
advice OF one who has suffered will
prove helpful TO hundreds of Whining
ton readers.
Mrs. }. a. Williams. 1914 e. Twenty
second street Wilmington. says;
When 7 returned from the hospital
after an operation, was troubled
by severe pains through my back. 1
felt mean for a long time and suffered
constantly with my back. One Of the
family advised me to use Doan's Kid
ney Pills and I did. Shortly after
this I passed a gravel stone as large
as the end of my finger Then my
condition improved rapidly and lately
I haven't had any trouble at all"
Price soc. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-gst
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Williams had. Foster-Milburn
Co.. Props, Buffalo, n. Y.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
Attractions at the Theatres

for considerable hard work on the
part Of the heroine. and the little
actress seldom has an idle moment.
AS Marget, Miss Pickford was the
daughter of a militant preacher who
was not averse to compelling people
TO the kirk by means OF a whip.
AT THE MAJESTIC.
Virginia Pearson made her appear
ance at the Majestic yesterday in a
Fox drama called The Bitter Truth"
AS the heroine in a drama OF wo-
mans revenge. her achievements are
varied She is seen first as a down
trodden tenement child, next as a pris-
oner in the penitentiary and finally
blossoms forth as an adventures, with
gorgeous clothes and vampire tenden-
cies. However, in whatever roles
she assumes she interprets them In
her usual striking manner. THE Bit
ter Truth" Is a straightforward dra'
matte story. Is colorful and swift NOV
ing and from the first scene on there
is no letup In the action.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
CUPID AWAITS The
new MARRIAGE Licenses

Because a set of new marriage II
censes signed by Governor Townsend
has not been received in the office of
John l.. Wright, clerk of the peace.
who distributes them TO the county
officials entitled to issue them, It has
not been possible to issue marriage
licenses since the new governor was
inaugurated governor on Tuesday
Several applications for marriage
licenses have been refused by the To-
cal magistrates because they had not
the proper blanks. A supply is ex'
pected at the court house any hour.
Automobile licenses and automobile
DRIVERS licenses. signed by the new
Secretary OF State, Everett G. John
son, have been received by some OF
the officials entitled to issue them al
least, and there lie no hold-up on these
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
DED|CATES LIFE TO
MISSION ACTIVITY
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert P.
Bradford, He Formerly Of
Dover, Back the Lighthouse
PHILADELPHIA WORK
UNDER WAY Is YEARS

The twenty-fifth anniversary Of the
Lighthouse, devoted 70 the work OF
guiding human derelicts upon the
ocean Of life to the shores of spiritual
peace. was marked by simple services
held in the community house at Le-
high avenue and Mascher street, Phil
adelphia. last evening. Reafirmation
of her pledge Of service given when
the Lighthouse began its work of hui
man salvage. was made by Mrs. Rob-
ert r. P, Bradford. formerly Miss
Esther Warner Kelly, daughter OF one
of Philadelphia oldest families. In
he presence of three hundred men,
many OF whom were present twenty
I've years ago Mrs. Bradford an
nounced her intention Of rededicating
her life to the Lighthouse.
Robert r. p. Bradford Of Dover
Delaware, became interested in the
Lighthouse about 1895. He was a
member Of one OF Philadelphia's old
est families. and was descended from
William Bradford. first printer OF
Pennsylvania On Mr.. Bradford's sug.
gestion noorday lunches we're served
and a warm. nourishing meal was serv-
ed for ten cents. Mr. Bradford's in
terest in the Lighthouse had first re
suited in his coming from Dover sew
eral times a week. but before many
months he surrendered a promising
law practice to devote his entire time
to the work and from that time on
his life was dedicated to social ser
vice in Kensington.
During these years OF service the
friendship between Miss Kelly and Mr.
Bradford had ripened into a fuller
affection and the inevitable happened
They were married in May. 1905.
The Substitute saloon" was opened
April 2. 1895. with impressive cere
monies by Bishop Coleman. of Della
ware, and Bishop Satterlee of Wash
ington. D. c. Joshua A. Baily anC
other church and social workers.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
AT THE VICTORIA.

Eagles Wings" the new prepared
ness play-the second Battle Cry OF
Peace"-will begin a three DAYS en-
gagement at the Victoria Theatre to-
day. and a better lesson to show the
need OF national preparedness has
never been shown in this city, It is
claimed That enthusiasm and ap-
plause at every showing OF the ma
tional colors in America sufices to de-
fend the land is becoming a rather
painful delusion. It's all very lovely
TO show your true feelings in this
manner. but that will never fight bat
ties. defend honor and loved ones
when the enemy approaches Herbert
Rawlinson, famous film star, is In
trusted with the hero role, and is
winning new laurels in consequence.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
pErEcrIve aeARNeYr MevEY lLL.

Bernard j. McVey, former State de-
tective. who Is now I'm the employ OF
the police department OF the dupont
Company. is confined to his home, No
500 West Fourth street. suffering from
complications which have affected his
left leg. Some time ago, Mr.. McVey
tripped over a child's play table In
yard In the rear OF his home, iniurins
his leg.
This injury. apparently. rapidly heal
ed. A week OF two ago Mr.. McVey
slightly injured the same leg by com
ing into contact with board and
since that time both places have be
come so infected as 70 connne him "a
his home. He Is under the care Of
DR.. j. ]. Jones.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
COT home FOR NIGHT.
WOULDN'T WORK. JAILED

After being given a nights lodging
md meal al the Sunday Rraakfa AZ
Mission. Giuseppi Calabosta and
Charles Manifredo refused to do any
work. They we're arraigned In City
Court today on the charge OF vagrancr
and were sentenced to ten days In
the workhouse.
Calabosta also was fined $50 and
costs or three months In the work
house. A razor had been found upor
him when searched at the police stu
ton following his arrest by 5ergean
Bailey and Oficer lie Fashion thii
morning.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
aRFTTY.s

The engagement Of Raymond Hitch
cock in Betty" at The Playhouse to-
night will mark the comedians first
local appearance under the direction
OF Charles Dillingham;. Starting with
Montgomery and Stone I'm "Chin-
Chin one by one Mr.. Dillingham; re-
cruited Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Castle
Frank plnneS Harry Kelly, Marie
Dressler and half dozen other mu-
steal comedy stars under his banner
and then probably feeling that no
monopoly OF talent could be complete
that did not include Raymond Hitch
cock. negotiations were set on foot
which resulted In the arrangement by
which the comedian unique appears
under the managerial sponsorship OF
c. b. d.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
BODY OF DEWEY TO
LIE IN STATE IN CAPITOL
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-The body
OF Admiral Dewel will lie in state in
the rotunda OF the capitol. on the
same catafalque which bore the re-
mains Of Americas three martyred
Presidents.
BestOwal of this extreme honor on
the hero of Manila Bay was definitely
decided upon today.
The catafalque, heavily draped, will
be placed in the center Of the vast
-otunda-directly beneath the Status
of Liberty and directly over the va
cant mausoleum in the crypt, origi-
nally designed for the body Of Georg'
Washington.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
IS MONTHS FOR Scent THEFT

fredericksburg, Nd. Jan. Is
After a chase lasting nearly three weeks
which took his pursuers practically ali
over Caroline and Sussex counties, Ray.
mond Fletcher was caught yesterday
eight miles below Georgetown by Dstec
tiyes Palmer and Burke, Of the Penn
sylvania Railroad force. He was want
ed here In connection with the robbery
Of the railroad station on December 81
When arTaigned before Magistrate Mich
OILS here today he admitted the charge.
The robbery netted Fletcher 35 cents
for which he viii serve Is months In tn,
House of Correction.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
aLILAC TIME

Miss Jane Cowl. Americas fore
most actress, VII make her first APP
pearance in the combined role Of star
and playwright at The Playhouse.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Jan
uary %. 20 and 81. with a Saturday
matinee, when Selwyn & Company
Will present her in Lilac Time" a
new play written by Miss Cowl in col
liberation with Miss Jane Murhn. The
new play which is destined for a
Broadway playhouse Immediately after
its Wilmington engagement is a ro-
mantle story OF life in small VII
lage In France and Miss Cowl has the
role OF a young French girl whose
love for an army officer forms the
love interest OF the play. Miss Cowl's
role Is said 10 be better than any OF
her previous Characterization even
including her famous portrayals in
within the Law" and Common
Clay
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
SHERIFF STILL A ,souIRR.

While hs il not transacting auy
business in the capacity Of justice OF
the peace, Sheriff Theodore FranciA
has not resigned as magistrate, but
states that he will do 40 az soon as
the details OF his office are straight
ened out. Sheriff Francis retirement
from the magisterial field leaves only
two magistrates In Wilmington
Lawrence j. Broman and Barnet
Gluckman-Magistrate Thomas S.
Lewis. the fourth one. having died
several months ago.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
NEW LAW LIBRARY OPEN.

The law library Is now in its new
quarters, on the second floor. King
street side, OF the new County Build
ing. All the books have been moved
from the old Court House and are be-
ing arranged in their places on the
shelves by Miss Gladys Tilley. the IL
brarian The library has every APP
pearance of being to rights to the cas-
ual observer. and is already being
used by members and those who are
entitled TO its privileges
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
CARUANZISTAS lose SIXTH
DAY BATTLE At PALOMAS
BIZ Ne United Press.

By The United Press.
Ell PASos Tex. Jan. 1S.-In the
battle at Palomas between govern
ment forces and Villistas, now in its
sixth day, Villa has repulsed Car
ranzistas, inficting heavy losses ac-
cording to reports reaching the Dor
der today.
General Murguia drew every avail
able man from the Chicuahua City
garrison last night TO reinforce his
troops.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
BOY STARTS THIS FIRE.

Fire in the home Of Samuel ]. Will
iiams, No. 115 Delamore Place, about
noon today, caused damage amount
ing 10 S12 and considerable excite
ment in that neighborhood. The dis
trict firemen responded to an alarm
from Box No. 81 The fire was due
10 a small boy playing with matches
and igniting a mattress in the house.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
REPORTER MAY BE ADMIRAL.

Charles b. Baker. Of No. 1909 How 4
land street, has received notification
from United States senator Willard
Salisbury OF his nomination az princi-
pal to take the examinations for en-
trance to the United States Naval Acad-
envy at Annapolis. He will take the sx-
aminations in February OF April. Mr.
Baker is connected with THE EVEN \
ING JOURNAL as q reporter.
Evening journal., 1917-01-18
INVITE PASTOR BURKE BACK.

The Rev. Asbury Burke has been
invited by the quarterly conference OF
the Newport NJ. y. Church to return
to the pastorate for another year. I'm
provements to the interior OF the
church. and much progress In It's
work we're reported. There have been
fifty or more accessions 10 member
ship during the past year New pews
have been installed In the auditorium
and the Sunday school room has been
equipped with new carpets and chairs
The members are enthusiastic in their
appreciation OF their spiritual and
material progress.