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Evening journal., 1917-12-14
RUSSIA Seems DUE
FOR LORC CIVIL WAR
BY the United Press

BY the United Press.
LONDON. Dec. ii.-Russia is in for
a protracted civil war in the opinion
OF Russian observers here today.
The utter collapse OF the scheme
for holding a constituent assembly. rec
ported In latest Petrograd dispatcehs,
removed practically the last hope here
that the nation might work out its
destiny by amicable adjustment Of the
various political factions. Only a hand
ful Of delegates 20 the assembly have
appeared in petrograd Few Of the
tadet delegates are likely 10 c,teud. i'm
view Of the formal announcement by
the Bolsheviki government that an ad-
herents Of this political faith are
enemios Of the people" subject 10 ar
rest
The Bolshevik are becoming more
ruthless in their efforts TO retain power.
according TO petrograd advices which
is a further factor in the belief here
that few Russians Of a political faith
aniagonistic 10 the Trotsky-Lenine fac
tion are likely 10 hazard their lives by
attending the assembly held in the city
which Is the main stronghold of Boil
shevih strength.
The Cossacks revolt was apparently
still going strong Utterly contradictory
reports wero received from the two
sides.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
BUSINESS Men HEAR OF
WAR Savings CAMPAIGN

AZ a well attended luncheon Of the
retail merchant section Of the Chamber
of Commerce held today I'm the Hotel
mponl, Henry p. scott, state director
Of the National War Savings Committee
and former Governor Charles r. Miller
chairman Of the committee for New
Castle county, were the principal speak
crs They i'm turn elucidated upon the
subjects OF War Savings Certificates
and The methods Of issuing them.
Explanations I'm details Of baby
bonds" and thrift stamps also were
given.
The main purpose Of the speakers to-
day was TO give pointers 10 state cam-
paigners who were present TO learn all
they could about the ways and means
of successfully bringing thf several
propositions Of war savings stamps and
bonds before the people Of the state
I'm their work
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
"WORDS AND ,grSIc.-

Raymond Hitchcock and z. Ray Goeiz
will make their second dash into the
musical producing field at The Play
house on Monday night. when they will
unfold Words and Music" a revue
that will follow "Hiichy-Koo" at Hitch
cocks own New York theatre Christ
mas Eve. These rwo promoters have
distinguished themselves in the produc-
ing 1eld for never In the history OF
New York thoairicaIs did musical
revue achieve more phenomenal success
than already stored away by "Hitchy-
koO. which must now answer ihe call
Of The road and satisfy Mr. llilchcOcks
bis following outside OF New York.
Words and Music" comes 20 Viii
mington with greater prospects than
surrounded the christening of "Hiichy-
Koo' The premiere Monday night viii
hold the characteristic Hitchcock att
mosphere. for the comedian Will lay
Off the "Ilitchy-koo" show next
week. so that hc may bc able
10 participate in the premiere
Wilmington will Doe the only place
where AR. Hitchcock Will be seen in
Words and Music" Headed by Jach
WEIGH general manager for Hitchcock
and Goeiz. there will bc an army of
New York theatrical men ON hand for
the premiere Of Words and Music" in
Evening journal., 1917-12-14

partermaster corps. Dec 30. injuries H.
motor cycle accident.
Private Harold Warmer. marine, Dec
9. Pneumonia. emergency address no.
given.
Ahlo seaman Jan H. Bralfhari. rs
ship Bcrwind. Dec. n pneumonia, emer
gcncy address not given.
Private Maurice !. Capron, Coast Ar
tiIlery Corps. Dec @ natural causes
sister Mrs. Bridget Riley Nashwauk
Mun
six additional deaths among Tho
American cNpediiionary forces were
announced This afternoon 10y the Wal
Department as follows.
Corporal Leroy J.. llarvood Bever.
ley. Mass, field artillery. December ~
pneumonia and meningitis
Private v r.. parncll. infantry ne
ccmher ~. pneumonia; friend. Gather
inc NJ. Minnehan. i91 South street.
Quincy Mass.
Private Richard r Hughes. B6wline
Green. by; cavalry. December n. pneu-
monia
Private Ralph NJ. Miller. orient Ia.
infantry. December go scarlet fever
Private Wiley Checks Gerhard Ala.
infantry, December 2. Killed by irain
sergeant Willard Smith. Hanger. w
Va. infantry December e. gunshot
wound
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
HOOVER CLUBS TO.
watch PROF|TEERS
Women Will Keep Tab on
City Markets and Re-
port Prices
ONE GROCER GOT
II IL c. FOR SUGAR

Pending the appointment Of a food
director for Delaware. conditions in
the Wilmington markets. and the
prices charged viii not be entirely
neglected through The agency Of the
Hoover clubs of women. EXorbiianl
prices on produce, poultr, and other
things sold in The markets will be
watched by members Of each OF the
Hoover clubs. and what they ind will
BE- reported lo Miss Johnson, the cX-
pert whom the Government has sent
here 90 make food saving in this city
move concentrated and organized. Miss
Johnson will report the evidence that
is brought TO her attention 10 the
food director for his consideration
and action.
a committee OF women from each
Hoover club will make 10 their busi-
ness each week 20 visit the markets
and ascertain what prices arc being
charged for staple commodities Of
food. Wherever excessive prices arc
being asked the facts will be noted
and later reported.
One instance OF an excessive price
was reported ihis week. This time Il
was a grocer who charged some wom-
on i2is cents a pound for nanulated
sugar. His excuse. according TO the
women. was that he said the sueaF
came 90 him in a special tin box, and
that the 90 cents that The box cost
him. Doe had charged on tho price ot
c7ch pound of sugar.
That did not satisfy tho women who
maintained a vigilant watch and learn
od that The grocer finally sold the tin
box Tor % cents. so that DE made pro-
nts on around.
ln the announcement Of the Hoover
Club committee this week an error oc-
CURED. Names attributed 10 the
United Presbyterian church rightly be-
lonced 20 West Presbyterian Church.
The corrected list follows
West Church-Nlrs j. r. Fuller, Emma
H. Peach and Mary $. HOPES.
United Church-Nirs. Mary r. paicr-
son and Mrs. Harry Mason
Miss johnson is anxious that Hoover
clubs meet as soon as possible and ilN
a daie when they can hold their meet
inqs. reporting the organization and
date 90 her.
This morning Miss Johnson went to
Eastlake Presbyterian Church, where
she explained The plans TO a group Of
ladies Of the church
This afternoon at $50 o'clock she
viii meet the women Of Grace VI. Z.
Church and discuss the plans for
IIo0yer Club work with them
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
RAILROAD DECISION IS
EXPECTED next week
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Dec i&.-President
Wilson's decision regarding railroad
control will probably be available next
week. his deliberations continued to-
day but thus Tar there is nothing TO
change the view that he favors govern
ment control. Many details remain 10
be worked out I'm regard 20 finances
such as the guaranteed return to rail-
road security holders.
Railroad labor has promised its sup
port Of any plan the President shall
devise Eastern rail lines are under
stood to have determined upon climina
tion Of many passenger trains so as
make possible larger freight NOV,
ment.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
XMAS TREES FOR CITY.

Despite The shortage Of cars on tho
r.ilroars and the suppositions that have
bccn expressed that no Christmas trees
would bc shipped. it is apparent that
next week will see large supply of
ihc nr trees In the local markets. Sew
,.ri nr lhe dealers in the trees have al
ready arranged for their supply.
mOnd. one Of the pio-
ncers Of the Christmas tree trade, will
O. as usual stand at. Tenth and King
streets.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
HOUSE WILL INVESTIGATE
SOME APPROPRIATIONS

investigating subcommittee OF seven
members was appointed as follows
NlNct, Alabama; Connell. Kansas
Nensble. Alississippi Honsley. Mis-
souri, Brltten, Illinois. Hicks, New
YORK, and Peters, of Maine.
This committee was given plonary
powers for a drastic probe.
Just what has been accomplished
with Si5oOO00,OOO The navy was given
to spend last year and what Is 90 be
accomplished by the siOOOOO0OOO asked
this year, Will be thoroughly gone into.
he House prohers plan TO follow
closely the footsteps Of the Senate Mill
tery Committee in its sweeping army
probe
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
AT THE GARnIck-

Miss Hamlet which is being given
at me Garrick Theatre this week.. ts
making a big hii. lt Is one. OF the
funniest comedies OF the scaAn. ana
., 10 very capable hands. Miss Pauline
Barri and clever company of play
ers are featured 10 is O. lrave.ty on
ihe real "llamet' ami am of lhe fun
Imaginable is being injected into the
performance. which has all of the gilt
ter NJ the real classic. 10 has been
"modernized' 90 The evleni OF using
much of the slang OF the present day.
which adds 10 the amusement derived
from the rendition of iho audience.
a number of prcit girls are In the
cast and they are good singers and
dancers.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
BY the United Press

WASHINGTON, Dec ii.-The senate
inquistion into conduct Of the war
spread to the House Of Representatives
today when the House Naval Commit
tee voted for sweeping Investigation
Of the navy.
Hearings Of the committee investigat-
ing viii commence Immediately under
the chairmanship Of Representative
Oliver.
The Investigation. it was stated will
so into every phase Of the naval Sit
uation. Secretary Daniels and AN
active admirals right down the list
will be called TO testify A special
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
ONE KILLED IN sTnRM
BY The United Press.

bY TIC InlTc0 Press
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. ii.-One man
was killed and three persons were seri-
ously injured during the night in one
OF the most furious slect storms the
city has passed through I'm years Tele-
phone and telegraph wires were put out
of business and train service 10 New
York was entirely discontinued until
after o'clock this morning.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
RUSSIAN ARMY Chief
ENDS HIS OWN LIFE
BY the United Press

H1 TIT IUTTEU TTN-s
PETROGRAD. Dee. ii.-Gcneral ska
Ion, Of 'the Russian STAFF. commit; q
suicide under sensational circumstances
today, just prior 10 assembling Of the
Russian-German armislice conferees.
according 20 a dispatch from Brest
Litovsk.
Full details are withheld 10 was
stated, however, that the Russian army
commander shot himself. The suicide
apparently occurred at Germany army
headquarters.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
MEANs CAsE NEAR ITnY.
I MD InlIel b.

~ AlAN AulAtA fAfH0s
CONCORD, y. c., Dec A.-Gaston b.
Means may know tonight whether he
will be convicted Of numbering Mrs
Maud A. King, wealthy widow Five
lawyers were arguing the case 90
weary jury this afternoon.
Judge Cline urged them TO he brief
so he can put the Means case into the
hands Of the twelve men tonicht.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
SOCCER AT FnGE MnnR

The Edge Moor and Chester teams
OF the Delaware Soccer League win
play league game at Edge Moor to-
morrow afternoon, with kickoff at 3
o'clock
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
BY The United Press

LONDON. Dec. ii.-"lf the western
Allies agree. there is mo- reason why
Japan should not undertake 10 use her
arms to check the anarchist in Russia
ai least in ihe far east. declared r.
kaiO, London editor OF the Osaka
MainichI today loo an interview printed
in the Chronicle
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
VILLA CAPTURES IMINEz.

by the United Press
FL PASO, Tex, Dec. ii.-Francisco
Villa has captured Jiminez. one Of the
largest mining ceniers in the state Of
chihuahua. according TO an American
arriving from the Mexican interior TO-
day. The report was unconnrmed
Evening journal., 1917-12-14

The Want Ads viii help those looking
for a partnership. in business. They
favor the exchange Of household goods
the selling Of large mercantile bust
nesses and the renting of stores and
offices
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
ny The rnIled -.

STOCKHOLM Dec. ii-Thc Bolshcy-
ih are releasing am German civilian
prisoners in exchange for 1000 Russian
officers held by Germany. the newspaper
Dagensnyheter announced IN a Hapa-
randa dispatch today.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
ACCIDENTs on THE DAY

Among those treated at the Delaware
Hospital today were:
\. Gereluk. bruised leg.
Sarah Harris, infected FINGER.
B. Fulton, lacerated han +.
Norris Liberman. liberated foot.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
By I'D unlted Press.

pErROGRAD Dee. 1.-THE pctro
grad official agency announced today.
General kornilons forces have been
beaten by the Rcd Guards and tho
regulars. General Korniloff has fed
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
"TOOT. TOOT,p

For the first time on any stage
IooL Ioot' musical comedy I'm
lllrec acts, viii be offered by Henry
". Savage at the playhouse Christmas
afternoon and night and Wednesday
ni4hl December 26. After The premier
mere Baltimore. Washington and
Phil'delphia. the company VIII 30 to
New York for a run. A premiere of
such an important entertainment COM
ing as it does in the holiday season
should be ihc social and artistic event
OF the season.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
MOOSE To PLAY RFNZOL

Moose A. C.. will play the Bonzol A.
C. at Claymont tomorrow afternoon.
The team will so mp on the 1870 Darby
car.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
FORMER DELAwAREAN DEAD

Word has been received OF the death
in san Francisco Of Horace NJ. Walker
aged 5S years, formerly OF Middle
town. Del.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
M nm NICTnRIA

a. the good bad' man. William $
Hart is starred in "Hells Hinges" ai
the Victoria today and tomorrow for
the lasi time.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
RN Tho InIled prn.s

COPENHAGEN. Dec ii.--Formcr Pre-
mier kcrensky has accepted The post OF
Minister ~ Justice bon the first Siberian
cabinet, thenewspapcr poliiiken stated
today.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
nv INC TMiod 1ress

BERLIN via London. Dec. ii.--Nioleni
1riillerying al isolated points between
ihe brein3 and piave Rivers support
ing minor operations was an the oni-
cial statement to-day had TO report
from the Italian front.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14

deed, that 50 capable a cast is found
gathered together In one company as in
Tho show of Wonders" Eugene and
Willie Howard and Tom Lewis are the
ho1dliners. Scienicany speaking. the
show of Wonders is one of thc most
pretentIoIs The New York Winter Gar
den has ever turned out.
A Christmas week attraction at ihc
Playhouse Is 90 Doe Miss Lmreuo Tsv-
Tor 10 q brand new comedy. Happiness. BE-
hy Der husband and official PLAYWRIGHT
j. Hartley Manner Miss TAYLOR ,yiif
appear ai The Playhouse on FRIDAY and
oalurday, December 2e and 2q There
VIII bc a matinee on saturday.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
"THE SHOW Or WONDERs."

Messrs. Lee and j.. j Shubcrl will
presenL lhn mnsl ImnorIlnl and lare..l
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
By the United Press.

BERLIN. Via London. Dgc ii-Nego.
iiations are in progress for the eastern
front armstice todays official state
mcni said
Evening journal., 1917-12-14

man forces, but now for the FIRST time
formally designated as foes by lhe
declaration of war with Austria.
These types OF the Austrian army in
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
By The United press

By The United Press.
BERLlN'yia. London. nec ii 4 Brit
ish attempt 90 recaplure lost trenches
cast of Bullecour was beaten hach
Win heavy loss today- official state
mcni declared.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
Today IN The THEATRES

At THE PLAYHOUSE
Next attraction Words and
Music beginning Monday
At IIIE GARRlCk.
Vaudeville.
AT THE VICTORIA.
"IlClls Hinges. - phOiOplay).
At the QUEEN.
Reaching FOR the NoOn."-
lphotOplayI
At TIE MAJESTIC.
"Babs Matinee Idol Photo
play.
At TIIE SAVOY.
"Ihe Tenth Case "- phOt0playl.
Al THE LYRIC.
Musical Comedy.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14

faniry Tyrolese sharpshooters. bosnian
infantry, hungarian infantry hungarian
llussar, llussar Landvehr militia.
hungarian rincman Mounted Rifle.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Dee. -Todays ca
sualty list among the American expedi-
tlonary forces gaNc i've deaths from
various causes as follows.
First Lieut.. George NJ Andcrion. Alex
andria. Va, Dee. @, ou board transport.
iuhcrcular meningitis
sergeant Paul Jordan. Layonia. Ca.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
NEWS OF THE DAY ON WAR FRONTS

BY The United Press.
LONDON. Dee. ii-lmpro,emont of
British local positions east Of Bulle-
court AS a result of bomb lighting last
night was reported in Field Marshal
llaig's statement today.
South OF pronyIlle hc sad the enemy
raided a post and few British were
missing
Evening journal., 1917-12-14

By The United Press.
PARIS, Dee. liz Violent artillerying'
in ihc nelghborhood of Maison ne
Champagne, east of ~uippes and in Al
sace was reported in todays official
statement southwest of Cerny the
statement detailed a French raid
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-29
LEGAL NOTICES.

ESTATE OF John Conklin, late of sharon in said District, deceased.
 At Court of Probate held at sharon within and for the District of sharon, on the goth day of March, 1917.
 Present, Frank W. Dakin. Judge.
 Upon the application uf the admins. trator for an order of sale of real estate belonging to said estate. described as follows, viz: All that certain tract or parcel of land situated in said town of sharon, in said District, and bouLded and described as follows, viz: Northerly by land of Frank Wilcox; easterly by lands of Walter Knibloe; southerly by lands owned or occupied by Mir. and Mrs. Fred Sabine, and westerly by the highway, containing two acres of land more or less with house and barn there. on standing.
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Sharon on the 3Td day of April A. D. 1917, at two o'clock in the after noon, and the Court directs said sd. ministrntor to give public notice to all persons interested in said estate to ape~ pear, if they see cause and be heard thereon, by publishing a copy of this order once in a weekly newspaper hav- ing circulation in said Probate Dis- trict, and posting a copy of this order on the public sign post nearest said land, at least five days before said day of hearing, and return make to this court.
 Certified from record.
 Attest, Frank W. Dskin, Judge.
 Willard Baker, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-29
A Trick of the Sun.

Upon a mountain ill Andalusia quaint spectral forms are frequently seen. Whenever there is heavy mist and persons are ascending the mountain they appear in all their ghostly splen, dor and sometimes so suddenly as to strike dismay into the hearts of those who see them for the first time. Of course it is all a trick played by the sun. When a mist partially shrouds the mountain the sun is naturally ob- scured. and then he reyenges himself by projecting the shadow of any per son who happens to be ascending the mountain until the shadow assumes the form of gigantic specter.-London Standard.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-29
MANN WILL F0REGO
 OWN CANDIDACY
Thinks Bipartisan House Pa
 triOtiC Plan.

Minority Leader Mann, Republican candidate for speaker of the house. is willing to forego his candidacy and support Champ Clark Gin the interest 1f unanimity," even though he believes the Republicans can elect him if they sry, he says.
 >"T do not know what the Republic ans want to do. For my part 1 am willing to step aside from any chance ' have of getting the speakership. think the Republicans would elect me if they wanted to- but l favor a non p artisan or bipartisan organization of khe house.
 ~If we are to have war we cannot have a divided war. If we do not have war we shall have peace, and we dc not want a partisan peace.
 ''I do not know whether either Dem, tJcr3ts or Republicans will consent to Il bipartisan or a nonpartisan organiza- tion. 1 myself do not know just how it could be obtained But, speaking en- 6ireIy for myself, I think we ought to have it."
 Representative Lenroot of Wisconsin. progressive Republican and mentioned as a second choice for the speakership, siisagrees with Mann.
 While Lenroot believes the Republic aDs should endeavor to organize the house, he disapproves of continued strife ill the event a danger arises of q protracted deadlock. His solution is that the house might restore all the former officers of the last congress to hold their positions temporarily until actual necessary legislation bearing upon the war needs of the nation shall have been enacted. Then he proposes the Democratic officers shall all resign and stand for reelection on even terms with the members of the opposition. Ae suggested this arrangement be made through gentleman's agreement.
 Lenroot urged this only as an ex- pedient following upon failure of the house to elect speaker and to organ fze on partisan basis. He said it was the duty of the Republicans to elect a speaker, organize the house and accept the responsibility jointly with tbe Democratic senate.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-29
Esx,uo CeHcy,

Tallow is the Eskimo's candy. It ii put up in bright red packages made out of the feet of a waterfowl. The women cut off the red feet of this bird, which is called the dovekie, draw out the bones and blow up the skin so as to make pouches. which they fill with reindeer tallOw for their little folk. None of the food that the Eski- mos eat seems very inviting to us. but they are extremely fond of it and are very apt to overeat It is said by ez- plorers who have gone into Greenland that it is no uncommon sight to see an Eskimo man who has eaten an enor- nous meal of the raw frozen flesh of the reindeer, seal or walrus lying on his back and eating blubber until he cannot move.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-29
When Wild Winds Blow.

Most of us are apt to look on storm as simply a strong wind blowing straight from one place to another. It is not so at all, for a storm wind al ways blows in a curve, and storm is not really wind, but whole vince. of winds with curving spokes. These curving spokes represent the various winds, all blowing toward the hub This hub is called the eye of the storm. It is the spot at which the barometer is lowest. On the rim of the wheel the barometer is high, and the nearer the hub the lower is the barom- eter. This wheel of winds is usually several hundred miles across.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-29
MUST GIVE UP SHIPS.

Aehsgh Valley Railroad Ordered To
 Abandon Lake Traffic.
 En the first case brought under the Panama canal act requiring railroads Co dispose of their steamship interests she United States supreme court decid- 'qn that the Lehigh Valley railroad raust relinquish its Great Lakes Steam ship Transportation line, operating yes Eds between Buffalo and Chicago and Milwaukee. The finding of the court is that the Eehigh Valley railroad boats compete with those of solely lake steamships.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-29

Havana, or Sen Cristobal de la Ha- bana, as it was originally named, was the last of seven cities founded in Cuba by the islands conqueror, the Adelan- tado Diego Velasquez, the date being July 25, 1515. Since that was twenty three years after Columbus discovery there cannot be many new world cities older than Havana, assuming that most of the other six in Cuba have since disappeared.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-29
Famous Takers,

The art of conversation was not al- ways possessed by literary men. Cole ridge and Macaulay were said to ab- sorb so much time on an interesting subject that they were generally re- garded as bores, whereas Robert Browning, with all his cumbersome poetry, was fascinating in his talk.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-29
A Good Advancement.

"No, darling." said the mother to her sick boy; the doctor says that must not read to you
 "Then, mamma" begged the young ster, wont you please read to your self out loud?'
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-29

Roughly, says the Kansas City Star, the legitimate drama is where the actors do most of the. talking. The movie drama is where the audience does all of the talking,
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-29
How He Hustles.

"Bluffem poses as a hustler, doesn't hep
 "Well, yes; he's always energetic in reaching a conclusion that something ought to be done"-Boston Transcript.