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Evening journal., 1917-01-01
found CHECKS ON Street
DEFENDANT Contends

Charged in City Court this morning
with obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. Fred Schaeffer was held under
$500 bail for the Court Of General Ses-
sions.
Schaeffer is alleged to have passed
three checks for 500. one drawn TO
himself with the name of Fred Grant
as the maker OF the checks.
John ]. Farley. Frank Bowen and
John J. Kelleher testified that they
had cashed the checks for Schaeffer
and had supposed they were good.
The checks we're drawn against the
Security Trust and Safe Deposit Com
pany.
Schaeffer was said to have con-
fessed to Detective Fairchild he had
passed the checks. but said he had
found them at Fourth and Jackson
streets. Fred Grant was declared not
to have an account at the trust com
pany.
There were three charges against
Schaeffer and $500 bail was required
In each case.
Evening journal., 1917-01-01

Popular young Wilmington lawyer.
who becomes deputy attorney general
for New Castle county under Attorney
General David j. Reinhardt. Mr.
Green succeeds Armon ID. Chaytor Jr..
as deputy attorney general. They are
close friends, both being active in the
High School Alumni Association. Mr.
Green has been assisting Mr.. Chaytor
for several weeks in order 10 familiar
ize himself with the details OF the
office.
Mr. Reinhardt Injured.
Attorney General Reinhardt Will
place a crippled right hand on the
Bible when nc takes the oath OF Office
tomorrow. While down in Sussex
county on Saturday Mr. Reinhardt
started 10 crank his automobile
which had become cold. The machine
backhred. and az first it was thought
he had sprained his right wrist. Last
night. however. II was found the
wrist was fractured and Mr.. Rein
hardt is carrying IL I'm splint He
will attend to his practice as usual,
however.
Evening journal., 1917-01-01
NEW YEAR DAWNS
AMID GREAT Din
Greeted By Thousands,
Some Gay, Others at
Worship
CELEBRATION
IS DIGNIFIED

Amid the din Of hundreds of
changing church bells and shrill. siren
blasts from steamer horns and whis-
ties. Father Time advanced last mid
night from the withered, old land Of
Nineteen Hundred and Sixteen and
stepped into the bright and fertile
fields OF the undeveloped kingdom of
Nineteen Hundred and Seventeen.
AS the midnight hour arrived thou
sands OF Wilmingtonians were on
their knees in the city's churches
praying for happiness in the New
Year Just then begun. Thousands OF
others we're standing in darkened
rooms in their homes ready to vel
come the baby year.
Impressive watch-night services
were held in many Protestant
churches. Methodist services were
greatly in the majority. When 1916
died and the bedlam told OF the birth
Of the New Year thousands were at
prayer beginning 1917 with conmuni-
cation with the Almighty and asking
Of Him, happiness and peace for the
world.
Methodistcongregations sat through
services lasting from two TO four
hours and finally when the midnight
hour arrived they went on their
knees in supplication.
The City Club will hold its usual
New Year dinner and dance tonight.
An unusually interesting cabaret
and vaudeville show will furnish en-
tertainment in connection with the
dinner. Eleven numbers arc on the pro-
gram, which will commence at 7.30
o'clock. Miss Jane Miller. who has
appeared at the club on previous oc-
Continued on eAge Twol
Evening journal., 1917-01-01
BY ROBERT J. BENDER



WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-The life or
death OF the present peace movement
rests wholly ia the hands OF Germany.
This is known positively to be the be-
lief OF Washington oiflcialdim from
President Wilson down.
Furthermore, while administration
officials believe the Entente Allies
have left a loophole for Germany 20
prove the sincerity of her original
peace proposals. they believe peace ne
gotiations are today little farther of
than they appeared 20 be at the start
of the present peace movement. Al
though the administration continued
today, IFS policy OF absolutely refusing
TO discuss the international situation
in any way. II Is positively known this
government feels that Germany must
more frankly declare herself in re-
CARDS to plans and specifications II
she Is 20 keep alive any peace negotia-
tions sentiment among the men at the
head Of the Allied cause.
That Germany may take this gigantic
step in her next move insisting, how
ever. that her terms be held IN conf
dence-is deemed possible by many OIL.
cials for the following reasons:
Conviction that If peace does NOT
come. Germany and the United States
will be drawn TO tho verge OF an nevi-
table hroah ia relations owing TO D-hoat
activiiios
Fear that the German people, already
I rostiee, viii domnnd greater reprcs ntr
ton In the government and either 3
! mnre rienrous nrrsr. h me war cr !
more determined effort Tor psace.
40 secret if made iu this country OF
The danger point reached ir rela ion.
/ between tho United States and Germany
~ the result Of Germany's resumption
Of submarine warfare on a larger scale.
II is now accepted everywhere that
Germany must realize this adrifiHl
danger. In view Of the "back d
warning 70 the Central Powers coi...iifd
In the Presidents "peace notes and
emphasized in the two Lansing interpre.
| tations.
Whether Il Will influence Germany
IN her next step remains to be seen.
There are some in Washington who
do not hesitate 10 say that II present
peace negotiations come TO naught,
the President will soon 90 10 Con-
gress and announce severance Of
diplomatic relations between the
United states and Germany al the
first conclusive sign OF an overstep-
ping Of her submarine pledges by
Germany.
So long. however. as there appears
10 be the slightest chance of keep
ing the peace negotiation sentiment
actively alive. the President viii not
withdraw his influence. Resides hop
ing for Something definite" in Ger
many's reply To the Allies, he and
other officials have not given up hope
that the Allied reply to his own sue-
gestions may furnish Germany with
more OF q chance TO find a common
ground for peace negotiations than
did the Entente reply TO Germany.
There was lively interest today re-
garding that portion Of the Spanish
note which said Alfonso's government
declined to lend moral support 70
President Wilson'S suggestion. The
Evening journal., 1917-01-01
Gas NEARLY kills
SAMUEL c. CLEAVER
Son of Prominent Business
Man Finds Father Un-
conciouS in Garage
CHURCH APPOINTMENT
SAVED HIS LIFE

Overcome by the gas from the OK
haust Of his automobile. Samuel G..
Cleaver, Of No. POOP Van Buren street.
was found unconscious on the floor OF
his garage yesterday morning when he
had failed to return to the house TO
accompany Mrs. Cleaver to church, as
he had planned. II was an hour be-
fore he was resuscitated. and while
weak, is past all danger today.
Mr.. Cleaver left the house 10 look
over his car yesterday morning before
church time, telling Mrs. Cleaver that
he would be back by a certain time TO
accompany her 10 Grace Church. When
he failed to arrive at the time speci-
fieO, Mrs. Cleaver sent their son, Mark
NJ. Cleaver. and Wendall Broad OF
Montclair, n. j., a boy friend of the
family, who is visiting at the Cleaver
home, TO the garage TO remind Mr..
Cleaver OF the time. Upon their ar
rival at the garage the boys found Mr..
Cleaver lying on the floor Of the build
ing unconscious.
Dr. J. Paul Lukens was summoned
end resuscitation measures were un-
dertaken. When he had recovered
sufficiently TO talk, Mr.. Cleaver eX-
plalueu tndL ne hdu btdIbtu tue tuSihc
Of his automobile and that the gas
from the exhaust must have overcome
him in the small confined space of the
closed garage. He had stopped the en-
gine and was busying himself with one
OF the tires when he fell unconscious
however.
Mr.. Cleaver is secretary of the New
Castle Mutual Insurance Company and
q prominent Mason. II was reported
from the house today that Mr.. Cleaver
was much better but would not be able
70 go out today.
Evening journal., 1917-01-01
GERMAN TROOPS
Push BACK FOE
ON EAST front
Meanwhile British Extend
Their Fighting Lines
In the West
british Gutter LOST
FEAR Loss OF LIFE.
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
BERLIN, Jan. 1.-The Ninth Ger
man Army has pushed back the
Russian -Rumanian forces to a point
half way between Rimnicu-Sarat and
Focsani. the German Danube army
has thrown the Russians back to the
bridge head Of Braila and in Dobrudia.
German Bulgarian troops have almost
penned up Russian bridge-head posi-
tions at Macin.
This was the official version given
by the war office today of the Ruman-
ian campaign. Around Macin. the
statement said, 1000 men, four
cannons and eight machine guns fell
10 the victorious Germanic troops.
Evening journal., 1917-01-01
Identification STRONG
ENOUGH FOR JUDGE

After he had been identified as the
one who struck Viola NJ. Keller, a 10
year-old girl. Charles II. Money. Jr.
colored, when arraigned in City Court
this morning. produced witnesses to
show that he was not present. but all
teseihed they did not arrive at the
place Of the assault until the trouble
was over. II was declared there had
been a general fight near Fourteenth
and Claymont streets. on Christmas
Day. Money was alleged to have
knocked down the girls father and
kicked him and when the girl attempt-
cd 10 pick up her fathers hat, struck
her in the face with his hand.
Deputy Judge Joslyn said that in
view OF the identification. he must ad-
judge Money guilty and he fined him
SO and costs.
Evening journal., 1917-01-01
CAUCUS TONIGHT
FOR OFFICERS OF
NEVLEGISLATURE
Possibility of Deadlock Over
President Protein Of
Senate Looms up
wet" and DRY issue
over SPEAKER OF HOUSE

The Delaware Legislature will open
lis biennial session at Dover tomorrow
at noon. After the Senate and House
are organized Governor Miller will
deliver his message TO the General As
sembly The Governor will read the
message before both branches in Joint
session. He will be escorted to the
House chamber by a special commit
tee of senator's and representatives.
There is a possibility that both
branches may not be organized to-
morrow.
Among the first important business
expected after organization is the ap-
pointment of a Joint committee to ar
range for the Inauguration of Cover
nor-elect John G. Townsend on Tues
day, January 16. n custom is follow
ed. an adjournment will be taken to-
morrow afternoon, IL both branches
are organized then, until next Monday
TO give the speaker and president pro
TEN. an opportunity to make up their
committees for the two houses.
Should either house get into a dead
lock over organization this program
would be changed. In this case the
two branches would meet every day
until organization is perfected and the
Governors message would not be
read until that time.
Much interest is manifested in the
caucuses to be held In Dover tonight,
as the possibilities are that the Re
publicans, who have a majority OF
three in the Senate, and the Demo-
Gratis. who have a majority Of the same
number in the House. will get into a
wrangle over organization. The situ-
alton remains uncertain. Senators
John A. Barnard and Joseph Frazier,
the two hOld-over senators from Kent
county, are claiming that Kent is en-
titled 10 the president pro tenn. of the
Senate. while it is thought that ma
iority or the Republican senator's VIII
favor the selection OF Senator Harvey
Continued oD Page p
Evening journal., 1917-01-01
by WILLIAM PHILLIP sIlrMS.

United Press Stan correspondent.
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE. Jan. Nineteen seven
teen finds the British line gradually
extending southwark. More and more
are the khaki-clad soldiers Of Brit
ain relieving the horizon of the blue
OF the French poilus. The process
has been going on ever since 1914.
And today, England's mammoth ex-
peditionary force is ready-ready
both from the viewpoint Of number
Of men and equipment-to answer
any call the Allies council deems
desirable.
There is vast difference today
from 1915. when q thin. ragged line.
lacking reserves, miraculously clung
on, despite an apparently impossible
situation. Tho most striking areas
between the trenches and the sea re-
semblo England more than France.
The British forces have Just COM
pieted taking over a section Of the
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Evening journal., 1917-01-01
7577 ARRESTS IN The
CITY LAST Year

According to the records OF the
Police Department the year jus,
closed was a busy one. 1877 arrests
having been made as compared with
1906 for the year 1915 This shows
an increase Of 271. February. which
was the shortest month OF the year
was the busiest one of the year for
the police. 9O2 arrests having been
made that month.
Comparison figures for each month
during the past two years is as fol-
loWc
Evening journal., 1917-01-01
MAS e. .. WATKINS DEAD.

Mrs. Lmlly JanVler Watkins, wife
OF John w. Watkins of Odessa. who
died at her home on Friday win be
buried tomorrow from the house. In
terment will be made in the old Draw
yers' churchyard. Mrs. Watkins was
i'll for several months. Two daugh-
ters survive.
Evening journal., 1917-01-01
pnuLTRYMEN To MFET.

The monthly meeting Of the Diamond
state Poultry and Pigeon Association
viii be held at ihe Fair offices tomorrow
eFening. The annual nomination of
o1icers viii be held at this meeting. All
n,embers are urged to be present.
Evening journal., 1917-01-01
ASH CHUCKERS
FORGET HOLIDAY

New Years Day held no attrac-
tion for the ash collectors. the chuck
ers being at work as usual The men
engaged AT this work have been com
pellcd 70 lose considerable time OF
late on account OF snow and bad
weather and fearing another delay
on account Of bad weather. they work
ed today.
Evening journal., 1917-01-01
Nr,f nrrICrR an nIrY

Fred Grier, who was appointed 10
the police department several days
ago, assumed his new duties today
The new officer will spend two weeks
at the central stssion.
Evening journal., 1917-01-01
ELKrnN RRANcH IS MOVED.

Tho Elkton. Md, branch OF the l..
suro and Son Company, underwear
has been removed TO
th Wales. Pa. The firm operates a
plant at Fifth and French streets, this
siftr
Evening journal., 1917-01-01
WEATHER

Light snow or rain this af-
ternOcn and tonight; warm
er tonight. Tuesday, fair,
fresh TO strong southwest
winds.
Evening journal., 1917-01-01
roDAYs TEMPERATURES.
SUN AND TIDES.


llish aer .-. 9.l0AM. 9.30P =. VI.
Ls water .... li4OA.M 1920 p. NJ.
ttclr 'and, high and low water ons
houi rlirr.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-18
TEUT0NS FIGHT HARD
 IN DEFENDING LENS
(Continued From Page One)

guns. The German counter battery work was nil, but on the other hand our batteries were doing excellent ex- ecution against the enemy guns which was indicated by the diminution of their firing as the battle progressed. As early as 6 o'clock I saw one big German gun being hastily removed from the height north of Langemarck and rushed to a position further back know other guns were pulled back to emplacements in the rear."
 LONDON, Aug. 1.-The British of ficial bureau tonight denies that the Germans have recaptured Langemarck, Belgium. Concerning a report in the German official communication that the forces of Crown Prince Rupprecht had retaken the town, which was cap tured by the British Thursday, the of ficial press bureau issued this even ing the following communication:
 The German wireless official con- munication today contains a series of llllS-SIdteIHentS- The rlSnI Hdnk or the allied attack on Thursday was on the Ypres-Menin road. There was no attack between this road and the River Lys. The enemy, therefor nearly doubled the length of the front of at tack.
 "The enemy has not recovered Langemarck, nor did he make any at tempt to do so. A British staff officer reported at p. m. today that he had just returned from Langemarck, where he had been for five hours.
 The British troops hold not only Langemarck but a considerable length of the German offensive position sVO yards north of Langemarck."
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-18
85 More Men Are
 Ready to SerUe

Two hundred and thirty-two regis tered men, for the national army draft. were examined yesterday by the Co., chise county exemption board. work ing at the Y. M. c. A. Of this num- Der the largest percentage, since the examinations were started. passed and asked no exemptions.
 Of the total number examined sixty were rejected on account of physical disabilities. Eighty-seven asked for exemptions on various grounds and eighty-five made no claim for exemp- tion and now constitute integral parts of the national army service of the United States.
 The board meets today in Douglas to examine registrants from that vicin- ity. It will go to Tombstone on Mon day to complete its work of the second drawing.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-18
ELEVEN RETURN TO BISBEE FROM CAMP
 AT COLUMBUS, N M
Five Found Guilty of Va grancy and Given Heavy Sentences Four k e Draft Examinations and Two Own Property.

Eleven men, deported from Bisbee on July 12, returned to the Warren District, Thursday night and yesterday morning. All were arrested on war rants charging them with vagrancy Five were found guilty and given sent ences of ninety days each. with the al formative of leaving the camp. Four returned to take the draft examination and two, being property owners, were dismissed from the court.
 One of the four men who returned to take the physical examination in the draft told one of the officials. yes terday, that he was through with the l. w. w.
 T am an ex-soldier and l am going to join the army, get away from this locality and forget my experience with the Wobblies which has been one event in my life that I am thorough ly ashamed of' said the man.
 T was working here and when the strike was called I, with number of others, went out. It was moral in limitation which caused me to quit my work. I was deported to Colum- bus and, after a few days, began to realize what kind of a crowd I had thrown in with. am through with that kind and hope that the record win not follow me into the army"
 One of the men who returned had a peculiar experience. He was a Mex ican and employed in the Warren Dis trict. He heard. on the morning of the drive, that his father had been put into the detention camp at Warren Park. As the men were leaving the Park for the train, the younger man got into the line and attempted to per suade his father to leave it. His fath- CT refused and when he attempted to get out he found he could not and went into one of the cars with them.
 His story was substantiated to the point that he was working to the very last day and the court dismissed the charges againsta him and allowed him to return to work
 Two other men had property in Bis bee and the charges of vagrancy were dismissed against them. The other five consisted of "foaters" and the charg. es were pressed. In each case yer dict of guilty was returned. The sent ences were ninety day with the alter native of a speedy departure from the Warren District.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-18
THE SLAVE A STIRRING FILM

"The Slave" stirring drama of the problems and perils facing working girl in the present day life, with Va leska Suratt in the stellar role. is the William Fox feature which will be the main attraction at the Eagle theatre on Saturday and Sunday. The title role is peculiarly adapted to Miss Suratt's powers as an actress. Her supporting cast. which includes Violet Palmer, who starred in "The Blue Streak" with William Nigh, Eric Mayne, Dan Mason and Herbert Heyes, leaves nothing to be desired. The drama was written and directed by William Nigh. famous for The Blue Streak" and many other film gems.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-18
NINE MORE ARRESTED AS
 PARTICIPANTS IN RIOT
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BELLEVILLE, H., Aug. 17.-Nine mIoe arrests were made here today on the indictments returned last Tues day night by the grand jury that in vestigated the East St. Louis race riots, bringing the total number of ar rests since yesterday morning to 99.
 It became known today that six or artillery stationed at Springfield, H., were indicted in connection with the riots. They were not members of the national guard at the time of the riots, but joined afterward. Whether they shall be arrested has been submitted to Attorney General Brundage, who has returned to Springfield.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-18
LOYALTY LEAGUE OF AMERICA BRANCH IS
 FOUNDED IN BISBEE
Workmen's Loyalty League Supplanted by Larger Or ganization-Same Officers Elected-Rousing Meeting Is Held.

Bisbee's Workmen's Loyalty league is no more. Last evening at a meet ing of the organization, in the gym the Bisbee chapter of the Loyalty Lea que of America. Following the official change of name the new organization listened to several talks by prominent members of the league.
 The parent organization was formed in Phoenix several weeks ago when delegates from several cities in the state met and perfected the Loyalty League of America. M. w. Merrill of Bisbee was elected president of the state organization, and c. A. McDon- aid of Bisbee, treasurer. During the past week branches have been put in at Naco and at Douglas.
 Merrill, who has been president of its inception, was elected president of the Bisbee branch of the organization. William Tonkin was elected vice presi- dent, F. D. Lane secretary and Ben McNelley treasurer.
 Following the adoption of the dec laration Of principles of the parent or ganization it was decided to formulate bylaws for the Bisbee branch. It was also decided to collect dues for membership in the league. A commit tee was appointed to supervise the work of writing the bylaws.
 Charles McKeen of Lowell was the first speaker to be called. Taking the declaration of principles of the Loy- alty League of America he went into detail. Each point brought out in the declaration McKeen explained and the crowd of men in the hall applauded his exposition of the document
 Captain Harry c. Wheeler, sheriff of the county, was then asked to talk. This he did in brief, forceful fashion; only after he had been applauded to the last point by the league. Sheriff Wheeler expressed himself as being thankful for the support accorded him in the Warren district and declared that it was but his duty. Many ex- pressions of regret were heard when the sheriff announced that he would endeavor to get into the army in the next six weeks.
 Following the sheriff, William Gum spoke and next in order was Dr. N. c. Bledsoe, who urged the Loyalty league and it's membership to be eter- nally vigilant. The Rev. w. s, Death eridge of the Christian church pleased his audience by some appropriate re- marks and M. w. Merrill, president of the league, made the final talk of the evening.
 Before adjournment was taken the president announced that plans were being made for big gathering at the city park on Sunday night. He asked for an expression as to the best time to hold it. On rising vote the league decided that it should be held at 7:3O o'clock. Final arrangements and def nite announcement will be made this evening and tomorrow morning regard ing the meeting.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-18
FROM VACATION

Dr. w. G. Bryan and Mrs. Bryan. the former connected with the medi- cal staff of the Copper Queen, have re- turned to Bisbee after visit to Dr. Bryan's old home in the state of Ten nessee.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-18
GERMAN CASUALTIES.
(By Review Leased Wirel.

LONDON, August 17.-German cas- ualties reported during July in the German official lists, but not necessar' fly having occurred ingJuly, amounted to S9,S63, as follows:s
 Killed or died of wounds or sick ness, 21,3S9.
 Prisoners or missing. 14,62O.
 Severely wounded, 13.S36.
 Wounded and slightly wounded, 39, 95S. n
 The total German casualties of all classes since the beginning of the war exceeds, 4,500000.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-18
sEDITIoUs REMARKS
 CHARGED TO SOLDIER
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PUEBLO, Colo. Aug. 17-Charges of making seditious remarks will be filed against Fred Roll. a private at Camp J. c. Gunter, tomorrow morning as result of his arrest late tonight. Roll is alleged to have said If I had to join the army wouldn't worry very much" The alleged statement is said to have been made to a fellow pris. oner in the guard house at Camp Car ter. He is now held in the county jail awaiting action of federal officers.