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Pictorial Review Dress
Transfer pattern, yellow,
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
State Gets FIRST
BATTALION AGAIN

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turned TO Fort DUPONT and mustered
out there.
We are glad to get the boys back
again" Adiutant General I. Pussy
Wickersham said this morning "They
all seem to be in At condition. there
nave been no fatalities and. except
Tor the few sick men all have been
returned by the government sound in
health and body. They have had a
great experience. They have shown
they were worthy OF the State, and
will be restored 10 State jurisdiction
with the knowledge that they have
not been lacking in any Of the things
required OF them"
Other officers OF the militia express
ed themselves in similar manner. Ma
ior Slower was busy most OF the day
clearing up final details OF the equip
ment checking. Lieutenant Halla, up
to about noon, had completed about
half of his payroll, and expected 10
finish by the middle Of the afternoon.
The employment bureau Of the
Manufacturers Association. with Of
fees at No. West Ninth street, an
nounced this morning they we're
ready TO furnish positions for all
members of the Delaware battalions
who would apply there. Manufac-
turers and merchants Of the city and
vicinity have many positions open
to the men.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15

The same bill was reported favor
ably in the Senate several days ago.
School Board Reorganization.
Charles Warner. chairman OF the
General Service Board OF Whining
ton, came here today with the bill re-
organizing the Board OF Education Of
Wilmington, into a fve-member board.
which he will have introduced in the
Senate. IL will probably go in this
afternoon.
George w. Bader brought down
from Wilmington two bills. one Of
which will provide for the establish
ment and maintenance OF a city wharf
for the use Of the public. The other
proposes to prevent local trade monop-
olles in that city.
Educational Conference.
Senators Gormley and Hoffecker and
Representatives Gregg, Tindall and
Peet will represent the Legislature
at the State Educational Conference
az the DUPONT School tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
Hope of Peace With
Germany Fast Waning
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remaining are the correspondents
who did not complain.
During the past months I can state
that the German censor repeatedly
held up United Press and Associated
Press messages, or advised correspon-
dents Of those two agencies that moth
ing regarding the submarine warfare
or, later, the delays in obtaining pass
ports, could be sent.
Then Germany sent, via the Over
seas News Agency. information coun-
teracting the texts OF correspondents
dispatches.
An example OF the use to which
Germany put her propaganda by the
official news agency Is furnished I'm
the interview with Baron Won Stumm
sent over the wireless service. and
which explained the delay in Gerard's
departure was due TO necessity for
filing in his passports.
Ambassador Gerard was greatly in
censed when this interview came 10
his attention. I can state that Gerard
was held from Monday until Saturday
againt his will, and despite urgent re-
quests for permission 10 leave.
Germany is now similarly treating
American consuls. None have reached
Berne since arrival Of the embassy
train, although the American legation
at Berne was advised from the Spanish
embassy in Berlin that Americans had
expressed desire TO leave.
Germanys hostility toward America
is not new.
Weeks ago Ambassador Gerard Wig
orously complained to the foreign Of
Evening journal., 1917-02-15

fee that the Germans were searching
the wives OF American consuls at the
border. Lac ~
AZ Warnomunde alone, the wives OF
three prominent officials were lately
stripped bathed and examined because
they were suspected Of carrying docu-
ments.
Mote; In all previous instances in
which women have been searched the
examination has been made by women
officials. Ackermans cables do not spe
cihcally state, but il is assumed that
examinations were made by woman
Editor)
Because the military is supreme and
because IL has adopted this general at
titude. the Foreign Office is powerless.
American officials who have been in
Berlin hold Foreign Secretary Alfred
Zimmerman responsible for many Of the
anti-American plans.
AZ The Foreign Office Immediately
after America broke relations with
Germany, Zimmerman, in talking con-
hdent.ally 70 newspaper correspondents
showed a bitter and nervous attitude
against Wilson and America, surprising
oil present.
II was then that he declared Ger
many would not stop in her course.
and was determined TO 90 ahead and
win the war with her submarines.
Two days before Gerard left Berlin
met Zimmerman, then leaving the
Office Of the imperial chancellor. His
attitude was changed.
He said Alderman, hope when
you arrive in America you will work
for peace"
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
BY The United Press.


WARRINGTON. Feb. 15.-A sharp
turn to the already critical situation
between the United States and GER
many occurred today when positive
Information reached the government
confirming United Press dispatches
from Carl W. Alderman, that Brand
Whitlock, United States minister to
Belgium, was forced by German au-
thorities at Brussels to lower the
American flag over his legation there.
The governments confirmation or
the United Press dispatch carried also
the information that Whitlock. be-
sides being forced TO take down the
Stars and Stripes, has been cut of
from communication with his govern
ment and that American relief work
ers n Belgium are being detained.
This new act by Germany has adj
mittedly aroused the indignation OF
government officials to a point where
the general situation may be describ-
ed today as more grave than at any
time since the breaking of diplo-
matte relations.
This government Will seek immedi-
ate explanation OF the incident, prob
ably through the Swiss minister.
Meantime nothing has been heard re-
garding inquiries as TO Germany's in
tended procedure with American
farrowdale passengers
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
TRINITY PARISH SOCTALs.

Tonight in Trinity Parish House
the members of the Sunday school
will give party. The older scholars
will have dance upstairs in the
parish building while the smaller
boys and girls will play games down
stairs. Toward the close Of the even
ing refreshments will be served. Miss
Henryette Stadelman is chairman OF
the committee in charge.
On Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock
members of the Junior Auxiliary of
Trinity p. II. Church will present the
playlet Mrs. Jarleys 'Waxworks."
About twenty children will partici-
pate in this entertainment. Of which
Mrs. Irving Warner and Miss Vir-
ginia Kirkus will be in charge. The
play is being given for the benefit
OF missionary work.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
DEATHS.

Mary E. Burroughs.
Margaret Connoli.
Augusta Nitschki.
Roy Daley.
Ralph Fleming
Jeanette Y. Leary.
John T. Hamilton
Edward Curran
cLhkANEln this city. on February ID,
1917, Edward Curran.
Due notice OF funeral will be given.
Horace Dunlap.
DQNLAP-On February ID, 1917. Horace
Dunlap
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend
the funeral services at the residence OF his
mother Mrs. Joseph a. Howard, Richard
son Park near Wilmington, on Friday after
noon, FEBRUARY 10, 1917. az o'clock In
terment private at Mt Salem cemetery.
HAMlLION--In New Castle. Del on Febru-
airy Ia 1917, John T. Hamilton, in his 18th
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend
the funeral services az his late residences. No.
e5 South Fifth street, New Castle, on Satur-
day afternoon, February II, At O 'eioeL
Interment a. ST. Georges cemetery
BURROUGHS this city, on February Is
1917 Mary r.. wife Of seybom Burroughs
in her 5Oth year. So
Relatives and friends arc invited TO attend
the funeral services az her late residence
No. III East Thirty-eighth street. on Sunday
afternoon February ls 1917. At O'clock
OONNOLls-In this city on Februarv "A
1911 Margaret wife Of Peter Connoil
AelatiNeh ana friends are invited 20 attend
the funeral from her late residences. No 1606
n. Van Buren, street, on Saturday morning
~ 3 30 o clock Requiem mass Al Sacred
Heart Church. lnterment At ST. Joseph's
cemetery. ~"
NITsCHKT-In this city. on Fsbruarv a
l19l7 Augusta, wife Of the late Charles
Relatives and friends are invited "a nttsnd
me funeral from the residence OF her son.
Joseph Nitschki, No. 20S Cedar street on
Saturday morning. at Q 80 clock REQUIEM
mass az Sacred Heart Church. Interment AL
Cathedral cemetery.
DA 11,7 III this city, on February 10.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend
me funeral services az the residence Of MS
on Friday afternoon, February 10 at .
o clock. lnterment AZ SilverbrooIs cemetery
tLEMlN6-ln this city. on February 1
lelI, RALPH, infant son OF George w and
Lille Fleming aged years
Relatives and friends are invited 70 attend
the funeral services nt his parents residence
NO. $50 Spruce street, on Friday evsning
February 10. 1917, at 6 o'clock. Interme5t
90 Hickory Grove cemetery, Saturday. Febr1i
airy ", az II o'clock. without further netirs
LEARN-ln this city, on February Id
1917 Jeanette Y. wife of Aficbaei
Ieary. aged 50 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfillv
invited to attend the funeral service,
from her late residence, No. 1911 West
Sixth street, on Saturday morning. Feb.
ruary u, at $50 O'Clock. Intsrment Al
silverbrooS cemetery.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
JOHN FINNEGAN's
CONCERT SUCCESSES

John Finnegan, tenor, q former Will
mingtonian. who is TO sing in g. sacred
concert under the auspices of Whining
ton Aerie Of Eagles in the Queen The
atre on Sunday night. has sung recently
in Oswego. Binghamton and Fulton n.
Y, and Hartford and New Britain,
Conn, achieving gratifying successes on
every appearance. He has hnd a good
season and will be kept busy MP TO July
!. Engaged for the second time TO 60
on tour with Victor Herbert and his
orchestra, he will start May 20. Mr..
Finnenan's twelfth year a. tenor solo
ist at st. Patrick's Cathedral, New York,
has just commenced.
Tho Oswego On. " Times SAYS Of his
recent concert in that city:
"Air Finnegan has n remarkably fine.
voice, clear, sweet and powerful, and OF
considerable range. lie sings with flu.
ency and has a wealth of melody in his
tones. Mr.. Finnegan has admirable con-
troll over his voice and is able 10 inter
pref faithfully the meaning Of the song.
In the upper register Mr.. Finnegsn's
voice is exceptional in purity and sweet
ness"
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
sTATE IUNIORs TO MEET.

Representatives OF the State Coun-
Gil. Jr. o. U. A. NJ. will assemble at
Newark on next Tuesday for their
twenty-fourth annual session. The
sessions will be presided over by
Jacob }. Brown, of Delmar Arthur
w Hope. OF Delaware City. the pres
ent junior councillor most likely will
be elected state councillor william
J. Moreland. Of this city. who has
served twenty-four years as State
secretary. will be reelected.
The Death Benefit Association OF
the officers will meet on Monday
evenings.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
FIRE IN FRAME HOUSE.

The Fame Fire Company had a run
at $40 o'clock yesterday afternoon in
answer 20 a still alarm received from
No. 4 TaClor Row. The klaze was in
a two-story frame structure occupied
by several coiored families II had
started in the rear OF the house and
was caused by Q defective fue. The
flames had considerable start before
they were discovered and managed
10 eat between the partitions, The
damage is estimated al about $50.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
TREADWELL TO PROBE
sinking OF The Law
BY JOHN X. HEARLEY

united Press StnH torrespondent
ROME, Feb. 15.-American Consul
Roger Treadwell was en- route TO Gag
liari, Sardinia, today. presumably UNI
der orders from Washington TO inves-
tigate the exact circumstances of the
sinking OF the American schooner Ly-
man M. Law by an. Austrian subms.
rine.
Particularly important, in view OF
the officials here is official informa.
ton whether the U-boat was an Aus.
triAn or a German craft
The information transmitted to
Tresdwell here from the British con-
sui at Cagliari was that the subma.
rine stood off near the Lyman II. Law,
on guard, while the Laws crew Of ten
eight OF them Americans-took to
their Hfeboats.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15


Hall, President Pro TEN Barnard and
Secretary Of State Johnson, a commits
sion TO further decorate tho walls OF
the Senate Chamber with paintings
representing historical periods OF the
State and authorizing the commission
to employ an artist to execute the
work The bill provides for an appro-
priation OF $4,000 for carrying out
the work, but not more than $500
can be expended any one year.
BY Mr.. Collins-Authorizin the
town Council OF Smyrna TO borrow
$4,000 for public Improvements. in
Guiding the paving, guttering. curbing
and grading Of such streets as may
be selected for that purpose. abutting
property to bear the cost OF all i'm
provements 20 point three feet out
from the curb.
Overorawn cheeks' Regulation.
Senator Hickman introduced a bill
TO amend the law providing punish
ment for drawing checks or drafts
without sufficient funds in the bank
to meet them, by giving drawee OF
such checks or drafts Eve days I'm
which to make up the deficiency in
his bank account
Senator Hickman also introduced a
bill providing for the appointment OF
commission OF three persons. one
from each county, 90 be known as
Commission on Uniform State Laws"
to promote the enactment OF uniform
laws in the several States. The bill
provides that the three commissions
ers must be members OF the bar OF
Delaware in good standing.
Senator Mitchell introduced a bill TO
increase from $500 to $500 the amount
the town OF frankfort may raise an
nually by taxation.
Get Governor Tunnell's Portrait.
After IL had been explained by SEN
ator Long, the Senate Joint resolution
au'horizipg the State TO secure a por-
trait OF former Governor Ebe W. Tun-
nell to be added 10 the collection OF
portraits OF former governors. was
'"sseo unanimously by the Senate.
senator ''ormley introduced a bill 10
amena INC collateral inheritance tax law
VI 'el."ete by including in the law
law -'e" 10TH
Senator Gomley also ;ntroa,,..s
I corrupt practice act . natfsrno5 -.
the Pennsvlyania law. The b;U -,
lates the nomination and electio, =,
1'enses Of candidates for Offices.
The House Joint resolution to ammo.
pirate $1,000 70 pay for additional helm
and expenditures In ths ofice Of secre.
tary Of state, was passed by tho senate
| Secretary Of state johnson explained
( that the increase was needed for The EN-
, ploymeDt Of two additional clerks "
that Office. pointing out the great in
cresse iu the business Of that Office dur
ing the past two years
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
Will PAY FOR LORTON
IF sinking WAS ILLEGAL
BY Tho United Press.

By Inc United Press.
BERLIN, via Sayville Wireless, Feb.
15.-President Wilson's protest 70
Germany against sinking of the sail
ing vessel Lorton was answered Feb
ruary 10 by Germany, according tn
the official press bureau today, as
follows:
rUnul now nothing is known in
Berlin about the case, but instruc-
lions will be opened Immediately after
the return OF submarines concerned.
"In case neutral territorial coast
water is violated or sinking is other
wise illegal. damages and satisfaction
shall be granted
The press bureau says the ship was
torpedoed before the German declar-
alton about submarine warfare
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
SUNK WITHOUT WARNING.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. l5.--The American
schooner Lyman NJ law. sunk by an
Austrian submarine February 10 off Sar-
DINA, carried no contraband, she left
port before the submarine decree was
promulgated, was not equipped with
wireless, and knew nothing of the sub.
marine menace, officials of the Maritime
Transportation Company declared today.
The facts Of the sinking will be pre-.
sented 20 tina state Department at
Washington in statement by the com.
pany.
The company received cable from
Cagliari, Sardinia. today, telling OF the
safe arrival Of the crew there. and inn
mediately telegraphed tho wife Of Cap
tain McDonough, who had wired from
her home in Winterport, Me, seeking in.
formation.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
THE WHOLE BODY
NEEDS PURE BLOOD

The bones. the muscles, and all the
organs Of the body depend for their
strength and tone and healthy action
on pure blood.
Hoods Sarsaparilla makes pure
blood. It is positively unequaled in
the treatment Of scrofula, catarrh.
rheumatism, dyspepsia. loss OF appe-
lite, that tired feeling. There is no
other medicine like it. Be sure to
get Hoods and get it today. II is sold
by all druggists.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
nIRTHnAY PARTY.

In honor Of his tenth birthday an
niversary, Master Walter Mcbride
was given a surprise party at his
home. corner Fifth and Poplar
streets. last night by his mother.
Walter received many valentines and
other presents. Refreshments were
served and a delightful time enjoyed.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
AMERICANs HUMILIATEp.
Z The limited Press

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.-1f press
reports OF German detention Of Amer
lean relief workers in Belgium are
borne out by oficial word, this gov
eminent will enter strong protests.
This situation. on the heels OF Ger
many's detention OF the Yarrowdale
passengers, makes grsvely delicate
, problem, over which authorities are
privately deeply incensed. They had
10 oiholal reports early today. how
ever, to confirm the story though
~ saio they expected some data
' ms on me case. probably from
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
FEAR CUBAN REBELS
have Seized steamer
By The limited Press.

MOBILE. Ala. Feb. 1S.--Mysterious
disappearance of the auxiliary schoon-
or Galstea, the largest of the fishing
fleet OF the Warren Fish Company.
has led officials here to believe that
il was stolen TO run arms and ammu-
milton 10 Cuban insurrectionists.
The crew went ashore for a short
time. returning 10 find their vessel had
disappeared.
DR.. r. l.. Bonache, Cuban consul
here. recently received orders from
Havana TO be extraordinarily vigilant
for shipment OF arms TO the Cuban
rebels.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
LOCAL SECURITIES MARKET
STOCK MARKET.

By The United Press. .,
NEW YORK, Feb. l5.-The Stock
Exchange opened today with listless
trading and fractional price changes, in
GLIDING many overnight losses.
steel was down / ,, Utah Copper 5-si
and C17cible, IA. Central Leather
gained "a. American Beet Sugar, "a
and International Nickel, l-2.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
COOK DECISION SATURDAY.

In City Court this morning Judge
Churchman announced that on Satur-
day morning he would hand down his
decision in the matter Of the prosecu-
ton Of the Rev. George A. Cooke. who
was tried IN the City Court several
weeks ago on charges Of disturbing
public worship and trespassing in
Wesley N. z. Church.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
CoWBOYs ON MARPArH.

" IWH IWIIHu TTeSs-
HACHITA, New Mex, Feb Is
Fifty American cowboys. under the
leadership Of John Hanks left here
this morning to rescue three Ameri-
cans captured Tuesday by the band Of
raiders under Prudencio Miranda.
The cowboys say they will enter
Mexico in pursuit Of the bandits.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
GERARD AT PARIS.

BY The United Iless.
PARIS, Feb. l5.-Ofiicials Of the
American Embassy and many Ameri
cans greeted Ambassador Gerard on his
arrival here today from Berne.
The former American envoy 10 Ber-
lin arrived at the Care de Lyon, hay-
ing left Berne early yesterday even
ing.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
TO PROTECT WASHINGTON.
By The United Press

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.--Work OF
preparing defenses at the entrances to
Chesapeake Bay against submarine
attack was begun today when coast
artillerymen from Fortress Monroe
started terrifying strategic points at
Cape Henry and. Fisherman's Island
Platforms for six-inch guns. which
will sweep the waters through which
submersibles could approach the bay,
will be ready within ten days, II was
said. The guns will have a range OF
from to 9 miles.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
ILLNESS DELAYS CASE.

In City Court this morning. the nom
support case against Howard X. wal
lace was continued for one week, be.
cause of the illness OF Mrs. Wallace.
in Brooklyn. as shown by letters and
kilograms received from Mrs. NJ. r.
Fitzgerald, who is the mother Of Mrs.
Wallace.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
SAILS WITH EXPLOSIVES.

Rising temperature allowing the
ice in the Delaware river to move, per-
mitted the Russian steamship Clau-
dius Aulagha to proceed seward late
yesterday afternoon. The vessel had
been tied up at Deep Water Point
taking on q cargo Of explosives.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
MARSH FOWL SEEK FOOD.

The extreme cold weather Of the
past week. together with the ice in
the rivers and on the marshes, has
caused marsh fowl to seek food close
to shore. Three small boys. playing
along the Brandywine creek. yester-
day caught marsh hen. which~they
took to the Free Zoo.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
WAR KITE BALLOON.

DF TIC InlTou TTess.
NEW YORK, Feb 15-Major Cen
eral Leonard Wood, commander of the
Department Of the East Of the United
States Army. will put into immediate
use war kite balloon 10 be presented
his department by group OF women
led by Mrs. Charles A. Van Rens-
selaer. lie expressed qualification
over the gift when he viewed II at
the Pan-American aeronsutlcs exposi-
ton.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15

Mrs n. K Garhard Of Boston. is
visiting her sister. srs Clark. wife
OF County Comptroller r. c. Clark.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
TRANSPORTATION.

Schedule In effect Monday, December z, 1915
Leave Fourth Street Wharf. Wilmington.
for Philadelphia, and Chestnut Street Wharf,
Phiiadel ihia for Wilmington daily, including
Sundays, at q. 80 and 80 A. H., ! 80.
AIS and 7 90 p. NJ.
All boats stop AZ Chester
WILMINGToN-PENNs ROUTE.
Leave Fourth Street Wharf. Wilmingioa
az $50, 500, 900, 1o.o 100
8 90. 10 90 and Il 90 p n.
Leave Pennsgrove 81 Tbs, 100. 10. CO.
II. 90 A. NJ, 10 o'clock noon. 1 90. 2 90,
90, 90, 800, 100. BOO. HOO and
IL as P. N.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
XXTANTED -- SEAsfsTREss. APPLY
W Delaware Hospital, between and
o clock tonight. feb15-1t.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
IN MEMoRIAM.

IN MEMoRIAN.
In sad and loving remembrance Of my dear
mother and father, Emma and william Stack
heusa. Daughter Maude.~
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
American Flag in Belgium
Ordered Down by Germans

Ambassador Gerard today or tomor-
row.
Evening journal., 1917-02-15
Suffrage Hearing.

Advocates Of woman suffrage will
have a hearing before a Joint session
OF the Senate and House. in the
House chamber, at 1890 o'clock TO-
morrow morning. A large delegation
Of women from all parts OF the State
Is expected.
Miss Anna r. McCpA and Mrs
Florence Bayard Hilles will be the
speakers and wilrNrge passage Of the
bill TO amend the constitution by
giving the vote to women OF Della
ware.
Bill Reported FaTOrably.
The House committee on elections
this morning reported favorably the
suffrage bill The vote for this re
port was unanimous.
The members OF the committee are
Representatives Green, Loose DAILY
Marvel. Gregg. Gross and Pritchett
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-03-02
Half Your Living
Without Money Cost

A right or wrong start In 1917 VIE
make or break most farmers in the
South. We are all facing q crisis.
This war in Europe puts things in
such uncertainty that no man can
foresee the future with any degree OF
clearness.
The sure and certain increase in
cotton acreage means lower cotton
prices next fall. Cost Of all food and
grain products is high, 80 high that
no one can afford to buy and expect
to pay out with cotton.
It's a time above all others to play
safe; to produce all possible food,
grain and forage supplies on your
own acres; to cut down the store bill.
A good piece of garden ground,
rightly planted, rightly tended and
kept planted the year round, can be
made to pay half your living. It will
save you more money than you made
on the best FIVE acres of cotton you
ever grew!
Hastings 1917 Seed Book tells all
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