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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20

We do not doubt that the Govern.
ment and the members OF the Society
OF Friends viii be able to adjust the
difficulties naturally arising from the
enforcement OF the CONSUMPTION law
where II affects men of honest con.
scientious objection to the profession
of arms. The Quakers are OF good
Will the Government IS void of NAL.
ice; under those circumstances 70
will not be dificult to reach an IN
dergtandlng through whCh appropri.
ate and useful service will be found
for the members OF the sect in which
their convictions VIII not be com
promised and their demonstrated ar.
dor for the welfare OF their country
and the human race will have ample
opportunity for employment.
When the CONSUMPTION bill was in
Congress the attitude Of the Friends
was made apparent by their acts.
Abating nothing OF their opposition
20 war, they saw clearly that accept.
ance Of their doctrines might be offer
ed by towards as an excuse for the
avoidance Of military duty. It will be
reoallSd that IN number OF com.
munities applications for admission
90 the society increased to sus.
picious degree. The society immedi-
ately conformed its practices to the
situation thus created and made sure
that no person should attain mem
bership In IL from unworthy motives
Applicants for membership who be-
u2yed that from the QualSers they
would receive a sympathetic welcome
regardless OF their purpose in seek.
ing the association were slngularly
ignorant Of the Quaker character. The
friends are not cravens shrinking
from pain, or from death. Their his
tory is one or courageous adherence
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20
Mann olAlM ExEMprloN

From the Dover State News.
The report of the Kent County Elk
emption Board showing that out OF
141 men examined only % we're ac-
cepted. while so claimed exemption
and 40 were excused for physical DIS
qualifications, indicates that the
board win have to examine far more
than the $50 registered men as first
intended before It secures the desired
quota OF sc men from this county.
Similar reports are received from
other local boards throughout the
country, showing that the percentage
OF those claiming exemption Is much
higher than was at first ex acted. II
is possible. OF course. that many
claims OF exemption will be refused
when the cases are brought before
the District Boards.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20
The Quakers in War Time
CFrom the New York SUM.

IN a difacult ideal. They lack neither
holiness nor shrewdness. They can
detect an impostor as easily as can
men of other faiths, and they require
from converts not mere observance
N outward forms but sincere adhe-
sion to the interesting principles tney
profess. principles that are Dased o.
high idealism instead of on vulgar
considerations of personal comfort
and physical safety.
fraudulent professors OF the doc
trines put forward by George Fox get
from his followers no more encour-
agement than they deserve, and this
fact is understood wherever Quaker
isia has been established. Moreover,
the public as well as the Government
knows precisely what may be expect
ed from Friends, and exactly what
thew will refrain from doing Their
faith has not been fabricated to fur
nish a refuge for weakness, but 70
satisfy the inmost longings OF strong
and determined men, in whose society
the pusillanimous creatures who put
the safety Of their own worthless
bodies above honor and duty can hnd
no comfort.
That because OF the war there will
be deep searching Of Quaker hearts
and grave bordering of tho problems
set up for Quaker minds to solve is
obvious; in these things they Will
not be alone. But there VIII be no
serious popular misunderstanding. or
their attitude. or fear lest they fan In
their duty. They are too well known
for such mistakes to occur, and their
action in closing their doors to false
ongerts abundantly testifies to their
full realization of their duty to tho
nation in which they are q numerical
ly small but morally potent force.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20
SHOW BY PRACTICAL ACTION THAT YOU UNDER
STAND III

TT is our pleasure to announce that the local sub
scriptons to the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund
now total approximately $3.50 or enough to purchase
cartons OF tobacco for American soldiers in Bu-
rope That is just the beginning, and it is nne.
Have you contributed?
II not It may be well for us to explain the plan and
the reasons for is adoption
American soldiers cannot obtain in France the
American brands of tobacco which they were accus-
toned 70 using here
-Four Of the bis tobacco companies in this country
agreed with the our Boys in France Tobacco Fund 10
supply, at factory cost cartons OF tobacco
The National Red Cross agreed to distribute them
IN the other side OF the Atlantic
THE EVENING JOURNAL agreed to cooperate with
tho Fund in raising money to keep the American sol
dors supplied with American tobacco
That brings the matter fairly and squarey up to
sou.
Each carton contains tobacco Of the local retail value
Of IS cents II is sold to you for 25 cents and for
warded free of cost you to some American soldier
in France
when he opens it no finds within st your name and
address the gver Of the weeks supply Of tobacco
and a message from the Fund managers asking him
10 write and acknowledge the gift
II you contribute ST. four cartons go to four SOL
diers and your name and address goes to each OF
HEM
n you contribute $40. forty soldiers receive your
The warfront
In evidence Of the fact that We made the plan
perfectly clear you send in $40 So 81 or even 25
cents your pocket VIII permit and in due time you
viii receive from The Front ia France or Flanders
card Of thanks from American soldier who over
there fighting your battles for you and standing be
tween you and your home and the unspeakabie Hun.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20
With The Photographers

deserving Democrat is taken in the selec-
ton OF Roland s. Morris Of Pennsylvania be ambas-
sador TO Japan in succession 70 the lamented George
W. Guthrie Whether the United States will be as we'll
served in tho high station that is immeasurably more
important than Il a few years only time can
develop But it will occur TO most Americans that a
whose public experiences has been limited a sub
ordinate role in the management OF secondary
political organization may not be altogether equipped
to handle the admittedly delicate and consequential
diplomatic questions that win confront represen-
tative at the court OF the Mkado Pittsburgh Gazette
Times
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Religion is neither a theology nor theosophy it is
more than that Il is discipline, law, yoke an in
dissolube engagement.-Joubert.
.-:-.-s
Whether you be men women. you will do
anything in the world without courage Il the great
est quality OF the mnd-next to hOnor.-Anen.
To be doing good for else is the OF most
good women. They exuherant Of kindness, as il
were and must impart It 70 one,-Thackeray.
s-:-.-.
Women are born worshippers; in their good little
hearts lies the craving relish for greatness; il
Is said each chooses her husband on the hypo-
thesis OF his being great MANN his way The good
creatures yet the foolish!-Caryle
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20

Samuel NJ Knox. who has resigned as president OF
the New York shipbuildng Company 10 become chair
man OF It's board OF directors has done remarkable
work in building up that corporation since he became
connected with Il in 1908 AS former wmlngtonian
who prominent in the social business and po-
litca AFFAIRS OF city and State he is remembered
by thousands Of persons Who have watched, with
pleasure, his remarkable progress in-the shpbuilding
field That progress is regarded all the more re
markable from tho fact that prior to becoming
tary OF the New York shipbuiiding Company, he was
engaged in the insurance business and had had ex-
perence in shipbuildng. Step by step he made his
way mp until finally he became president OF the cor
poration. When finally ITS control sold. he Of
fered resign, but his resignation rejected and
he continued president Recently ne decided he
wished to be relieved from the duties OF president Find
ing that he determined to retire, his resignation
was accepted with the understanding that he would
accept the responsible and powerful post OF chairman
OF the board OF directors.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20
CHANCE TO HELP GERMANY PAY FOR WHAT SHE
HAS DONE

6kY9INT resolution Of the OF the United states
the House Of Representatives concurrne 10 declare
murder pillage. arson outrage OF women and divers
other crimes TO be henceforh legal and OF good repute
to appropriate money the payment OF those perform
ing said aes aud TO provide for the levy OF taxes on
American citizens 10 pay she German Imperial Govern
FOR the devastation OF Belgium. northern France
Poland. Serbia and Armenia"
Respectfully suggested to Senator Robert Marion La
Toilette The proper title for his peace resolution"
pending in the Senate
The Senator knows that the proper function OF a title
is to describe the purposes OF bill or resolution.
The Senators resolution proposes that an the beger-
ens including the United states, shall Joint fund
10 repair the damage in the devastated portions OF E-
rope.
In other words American working men and women
are 70 be taxed 10 pay for the damage wrought by the
German assassins OF Belgium
BY paying these damages the United States OF course
recognizes the proprey and legality OF their cause and
SETS the seal or national approval upon the invasion
OF Belgium the burning Of Louvan the outrage OF Bel
ean and French and young girls, the enslave-
ment OF Belgian workingmon aud the deportation or
young women from their homes to be the payhings or
the prussian officer CASTE The slaughter Of babies and
the starvation OF adults alike recognized as proper
Such is the law. Payment OF damages is recognition OF
the justice Of the adyersarys claims II is not even
mere condonemeni.
Al that The Senator from Berlin-beg pa7don Niscon
sin-has neglected is to provide Congressional
Medal OF Honor for the German captain who murdered
the American and babies on the Lustans or the
equally chlvalrous commander who few days ago de-
lberately drowned four unarmed American ssilormen
taken from the unarmed merchant steamer Belgian
Prince whom he placed top OF his submarine without
life prescrvers and then submerged.
Who in Delaware who in the United States, wants to
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20
SMYRNA A I've TOWN.

From the smyrna Times.
II any person thinks Smyrna Is not
a live business town, he should study
the crowds that come by auto and
team through the week and on Satur.
day nights especially. Smyrna IS as
busy a town as you will find south
OF Wilmington And merchants, ap.
preciative OF the crowds who come
to Smyrna are improving their store
properties putting in new fronts and
pavements and carry larger and a
better and bigger variety OF stock.
Smyrna has advantages, business ana
otherwise. that any citizen should be
proud OF and It is a pleasure to note
that Il is drawing trade from a wide
section and that so many out OF town
people find 1t an attractive. place to
come.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20
. demonstrate At the FO0a Tralnlns

to demonstrate at the Food Training
Camps.
In addition to this the girls will
conduct exhibits and demonstrations
on home baking, cooking. methods Of
Arranging the canned and preserved
foods into balanced menus for the
family ofic ont home management and
garment making
The boys in addition to their work
IN the field OF canning and drying,
will conduct exhibits on poultry hus-
handry, and the raising Of farm crops
and demonstrations with farm ami
mails such as calves, pigs, sheep and
horses.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20
FINDS Spreading Rails.
Saves P. R. R. TRAIN

CHESTER Pa, Aug 20.-Discovery
OF spreading rails yesterday morning
by John Mckinley, a trockwalkor. pre-
vented poss Die wrecklng Of train on
The Pennsylvania Railroad. The news
paper train from Philadelphia, which
was approaching, was tagged by the
trackwalke
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20
chip in to pay these taxes for Germany'
Speak up
1T Is UP TO AMERICA TO DELIVER THE KNOCKOUT


n PlN1ONs about conditions in Germany are various
~ as their holders That clearly apparent in VIII
mingon It is in other oenters OF population and ex-
change Of thought
one hears Germany has plenty OF men and munitions
but is on the verge Of starvation. The next day
hears is impossible 90 starye Germany but she Is COM
ing to the end OF her mon-power And so on Perhaps
the nearest thing the truth is The saying OF Swiss
merchant;
"Germany Is on her last less. but her feet firmly
planted The earth"
1t stands to reason that Germany must be greatly
weakened.
Financially she has been shut in and her system OF
paying for the war has resulted In inverted pyramid
that must crash some day
Commercially she Is bankrupt because her srea sea-
borne ranlc, which had made her rich, automatic
cally stopped by Britaln's navy.
She is on short food rations and has been. soon
things viii be worse because OF our embargo 90 neu-
trails.
In man power there must be a perceptibe shrinkage.
The Allies known losses large. And German troops
have battled on an fronts except the Italian. The Ger
wasoge In tremendous battles ike those Tor Yer
dun and In great campaigns Ike those The Somme,
Is bound to be very large
Also the quality well the number OF The men has
woeully deprecated The magnnceny trained troops o.
the early months the veterans OF the first two years,
must In considerable numbers either be dead incsps-
younger men, combngs from those previously Deemed
unfit
But the Swiss put 10. Germany stands hruly o. her
feet. She faces the foe as denantly as before.
Many viii think of her in the with Japan
In the with Russia The Japanese had battle
after batte-the greatest in history. Russian power
appeared definitely shattered We know now that Japan
wor-weary. wor-depeted her last less convinc-
ing the world by elaborate blum that she in
vlnclble.
So It may be with Germany An The pompous speeches
may be intended not only 10 bolster up waning
at home, but TO feed the enemy abroad
At this stage the most mportant job falls the United
states. We into the conflict fresh and strong IL
becomes, therefore task and privilege to deliver
the knockout blow TO the sroggy Teuton Powers.
As brave people must do own lighting. AS
people hating militarsm, having grded up lons
and armed ourselves must walk in boldly and smash
this Teuton military machine for good and all
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20
NEW cOLUMBIA REcORDS.

Those who enjoy the entertaining
vocal team work OF Elizabeth Briee and
Charles King will welcome n new Col
mbia recording by them, entiltd "Tht
Ghost of the Ululele," from the Winter
Garden Show Of Wonders.
The "shivery." hauntingly tuneful
measures Of this pretty Hawaiian must.
cal concoit arc delivered with the same
soprano and tenor nicely that always
sends the song offerings of Brice ana
King over The footlielas with sucu
"sure hit" effectiveness.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20
AMERICA FIRST, LAST,
AND ALL THE TIME.

We gaze the sky on a starlight night.
And wonder why the stars shine so bright;
Let's pause for moment and look at our Flag.
Whose stars constantly twnkle-boys don't lag;
For red calls for vaior the blue true;
The white speaks FOR Justice and the world bows TO
you.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20

II It be shown conolusvey that Lieutenant
Schneider, OF the German navy Theodore Kssinger
bota arrested in San Francisco. are spies in the pay
OF Germany, il may be well 10 make examples OF them
with view OF deterriug other men from engaging in
such reprehenEbie work. Our country has been en-
trey too lensnt in dealing with gentry OF that Sort
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20

II the Industrial Workers for Wilhelm continue their
prO-Germen work in the Northwest and elsewhere the
Federal Government will be compelled TO do IN self.
defense. something OF drastic nature that It does not
to do. Even the most stupid OF the l. W. w.
leaders and agaors should be able to recognize that
fact
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20

Everything should be done to aid, and nothing should
be done to embarrass. H. H. Richardson harbor expert
OF Jacksonville Fla. who has come here TO assist in
solving che Wilmington harbor problem. Important
municipal and commercial interests are at stake in
the matter and it is the duty Of all good citizens who
may be in position do so. to give helpful co-opera
tion in the matter
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20

II greater hre-hghtlng efficiency and sensible
saving of time and money can be effected through a
Encouragement OF the alarm boxes there should be no
unnecessary delay making the changes deemed neces
sary There should be however, no snap judgment in
the matter. It should be approached with open and
practical mind to the end that disastrous mistakes
be made in any OF the fire Districts.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20

Carroll Clark supreme imitator Of
Negro dialect and baritone of reputa-
tion, has added "Swanee River to his
Columbia record repertory Of Fosters
songs Of the south.
There is in Mr. Carroll's baritone
much of the mellow richness and
warmth characteristic Of the Negro
voice And the banjo accompaniment
Of Fred Van Fps completes most ap.
pealing tonal picture Of an old darllev,
singing his song Of home longing to a
mournful banjo accompaniment.
Those who have always believed
"Swanee River to be a river of
romantic Imagination will be interested
to learn that the inspiration Of Fosters
song was an actual "Swanet River
which stil threads its silvery course
through the South.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20

Who ever heard Of "souse' fox
troti Well, there is such trot. and it
comes from the Columbia laboratories
undcr the title Of GLORIOUS Souse
song"
Il is not left entirely TO the melody
to convey the syncopated measures OF
the "souse" trot. II is taken up in con-
junction with the "Yale Boola" by a
chorus Of male voices and sung with
a college style dcvil-may-care abandon
that lends added zest 10 the dance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20

The opportunities ana the human in.
terest which the Want Columns hold.
help people to profit by their own IDEAS.
ADV.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-20

Because silent men are builders-they
are powerful Want Ad readers and
users-Adv.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07
Brief City NeDs

Platinum Wedding Sibgs-Edholm.
Have Root Print It--New Beacon Press
Rest Meal for the Mones -Ci.iremrn Inn.
DR.. j. p. Slater, Dentist. now at 112l
First Nat Bank. New phone Tyler 1876
Brosan & Raymond. Law Office, re-
moved to suite 1900 New FIRST Ma
tional Bank Bldg. 18th and Farnam
Keep Your Money--And valusbies In the
American Safe Deposit Vaults. 2ls ioutn
18th St, Bee Bldg. Boxes rent fl.oo TOT
months. Open from a. m. TO 3. p. M
Omaha Philosophical Society
Prof. william Yerington will address
the Omaha Philosophical society II
its hall, Nineteenth and Farnan
streets. at o'clock Sunday on "A
New Religious Synthesis.'
Loses His Stickpin-Held up at the
point of a gun by two men on PACING
avenue between Twenty-ninth ano
Thirtieth streets Friday night. Ed,
ward Walsh, 1049 Georgia avenue, los'
a scarf pin and s4 in cash.
Iowa Men Losers-Pickpockets al
work in Omaha Friday night maze
two hauls and both victims were IRON
Iowa. o. N. Townsend of Harlan
lost his watch to some light-tingered
individual, as did James Eastman Of
Corning.
Two Fined for Assault-An echo Of
the celebration of New Years was
heard in police court Saturday wher
Il. d. Fitzgerald and W. W. Royce OF
the Columbia Life pleaded guilty tt
having assaulted Thomas Lynch an
attorney, and were fined 81 and costs
each
fine Fjrcplace, Goods-Sunderlan
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

forces ready for other employment
and closes to Russia the Dobrudla
pathway 10 ConStantinople.
Advancing through the mountains
in western Moldavia, Austro German
troops have gained additional ground
and have captured several hundred
prisoners. Between Rimlik- Sarat and
Eokshani. Won Mackensen's men con.
tinuc to progress and have occupied
the towns OF Slobozia and Rotcsti,
The Russians and Roumanians, Petro-
grad announces repulsed attacks at
some points on the Moldvavian front
and near Toposchik, and Norucha,
the Austro- Germans gained ground.
The Austro-German troops have
taken an island in the Dvlna river
north OF Dvinsk, from the Russians
Attacks by the Russians, Berlin
states. in attempts TO regain the
island were repulsed with heavy
losses. Elsewhere on the cast IN
front there have been patrol engage
mentS,
Small raids aud isolated attacks
have taken place at various points
on the western front. Near Loos,
Berlin announces the Germans car.
ried out a raid successfully. London
states the raiders we're driven oul
after heavy fighting. A German attack
against a small French post near Hill
,04, east OF the Mouse in the Yer
dun region, was rcpulsed, Elsewhere
there has been artillery activity and
trench bombardments. Both Paris
and London report considerable aerial
activity on the front in France.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

Painted Auto Hat or Rain Hat, $3.50
Bag to match, $500 value. .., $2.67
Painted Wood Window Box, $500 value,
reduced to ...,.............. $500
Wooden Flower Box to match, $500
value, reduced to..,.......... $2.67
Luminor. very good for hall light, bronze
and amber glass, $1,000 value. 1855
Hand-Carved Walnut Picture Frame on
easel, $500 value, reduced to. .$5.35
Bronze Musketeer, $500 value, $1,000