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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-26

Main Street to furnish
from garret to cellar,
will be as keen on
catching that early
Philadelphia train as
Mr.. Average Citizen,
or even Mrs. More
than Average Citizen,
who wants a new suit
for the guest room or a
bookcase for the living
room if she can get it
inside of the rescued
remnant of her Christ
mas money.
Mrs M. T. A. Citizen,
starting to look at bed
room suits, will find 800
different styles to Sc
lect from. Result:
Prices begin at $50.
Mrs. Millions is busy
inspecting them, too.
Even the exquisite set
in gray enamel for
which she pays S1150
is one for which at any
other time or place she
would pay much more
money and quite likely
receive inferior value.
It's the same way
with the pretty book
case ga inches high, "a
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-26

couple were driven by automobile. to
Elkton, Md, wher they boarded o
north bound train for short wedding
trip. They will reside in Philadelphia.
where MIR. Craddock holds a Responsible
position on the Evening Bulletin.
Cards have been received here announc-
ing the marriage Of Richard Il. Donohuc,
son of MIR. and Mrs. Richard Donohue oi
this town, to Miss Myrtle Rodgers OF
Raleigh, N. c., in that city by Rev. 4. ".
Okeily, pastor of First Baptist Church,
on January is. The groom formerly was
telegraph operator of the Delaware
Division Of the z. B. 4 w. railroad.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-26

made Of walnut with
the m o st exquisite
hand carvings; console
tables and mirrors,
with various enamels
and artistic decora-
tions; g ! a b o r a { Q y
carve d Chippendale
hall mirrors; a mahog-
any pole screen; a Co
lonial highboy with an
tique floral decora-
tions; likewise black
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-26
NITRATE OF SODA FOR FARMERS

Special Correspondence of Every Evenins
Dover, Jan 26.-Farmers of Kent
county met here, yesterday, at the State
House, to discuss the nitrate Of soda
proposition offered by the Federal govern
ment. Many farmers signed order sheets
for sufficient quantities for the coming
season
The distribution OF the nitrate of soda
is made under the direction Of the recently
formed Farm Bureau of Kent county
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-26
Come and See a Million Dollars
Represented in Fine Furniture for Sale
AT WANAMAKER'S
First Inspection Day, January 10th
~ VERYBODY has

IN vERYBODY has
X, furniture to buy.
~ Some people don't
yet know that they
need to buy it, others
are fully awake to the
fact and have been
watching for months
for the announcement
at the head of this
page.
But many a body
with no plans concern
ing personal purchases
will be up bright and
early next Tuesday
morning, joining their
friends in a pleasant
party going in on the
morning train to Phil
adelphia, to Wanamak-
er's, and to the furni-
ture display, merely
"for to see and to ad-
mire."
They will be vel
come, for we are as
proud of h ing got to-
gether the biggest and
usefullest Sale of furn-
iture in the world, with
wind, weather and war
against US, as was the
cat after she had sWal-
lowed the canary.
TT is not every day
L one can see a mil
lion dollars worth of
furniture stock, or, TO
be more exact, as much
of it as can be display
ed within the limits of
six acres of floor space:
at an estimate, about
$1,000 pieces.
Still more exactly
speaking, it's not likely
that any individual
eye can see, even on In
spection Day, all these
$4,000 pieces, especial
ly as every piece is
worth more than a
passing glance. But
purchaser and locker
on alike will have the
freedom of the Store,
to go about, to exam
inc, price and ask ques-
tions, and to absorb as
much. of it as they can
or as they wish.
Possibly some visitor
will possess the same
wondrous capacity as
had the enthusiastic
American girl on her
first visit to Venice,
when she wrote to the
home folks:
Last night we went
out in a gondoia on the
Grand Canal. | just
lay there drinking it
all in, and life never
seemed so full before "
A RTISTS and con-
"A noisseurs will
come, fastidious home
makers will come, Mrs.
Average Citizen will
come, to see the Sale
AS a spectacle of
magnitude.
AS an expression of
the last word in taste,
beauty and excellence
Of quality and design,
the. result of sitting
and resifting the best
output of the worlds
best makers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-26
THAT BOOK we ARE SENDING

to anyone uho reGuesfs it, contains Interesting illus
trdtions and descriptions of of the finest sets
and pieceS.of furniture offered IN this Sale; also
quotations of Februarg Sale prices.
They spell Opportunity lcith the largest sized o,
because Reduction Is spelled lctth such a big r.
Drop q card and ,ceH send the book TO you
too It's name is ~The February Sale of Furniture"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-26
"COME As SOON As POSSIBLE"'

"COME As SOON As POSSIBLE"
nhafs II the
n in to ourS of
interested redufions
s POSSIBLE MEANS JANUARY 29th--
Inspection furniture BE-
o e ct
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-26

drop-leaf table, to be
had in putty-color, old
blue, dark ivory or
bl ack enamel, with
quaint floral decora-
tions savoring of Colo
NAL influence. Open,
it measures so by 4S
inches; folded, only 80
by 4S inches, a size
adaptable to any room.
Specially priced at SIG.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-26
We Haze That
Odd Piece

y0u'pe been LCishing for,
to I'LL up the bare space
or alrkcord corner.
Among S4S samples
of odd or Occasional"
pieces - desks. chairs.
b0okruckS, ta6ies of all
sorts --- you'll meet il
here If anyirhere.
And at IosCer cost
than an lchere else for
the same quality.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-26

Lost something? Try classified adv
n 7 very Evering.-Adv
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11
Penknife Ds. Bnick-Knife
 Scores High

Business picked up Sunday night at the corner of Front and Beech, with the result that small pen knife in the hand of Lizzie Gist, negress, brought about the laceration of Nora Rodgers face, the latter also being colored It was contest between a brick and a pen knife, the first of which did not get into action. The injuries received by the Rodgers wo- man are not serious, though the ser vices of a surgeon were required to close the cuts with several stitches. The cause of the trouble was not given.
 Both women were haled into the court of Mayor Hubby Monday morn ing, the Rodgers woman being fined $13 and Lizzie Gist $15.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11
Weather Man
 Acting Real
 Friendly NoU


 There are times when one is inclin- ed to forgive his worst enemy for wrongs inflicted, so clever does the en- emy become with his conduct toward one. Take, for instance, the weather man. For the past number of weeks he has been the most unpopular man in this section of the state. Yester- day he staged a comeback, and gave Newport place in the sun, thereby working on the tender feelings of his former foes.
 Sunday was just right and many took advantage of the day. Today was better, and no one realized the fact nor enjoyed it more than the school children. Where ice and snow and zero weather but 8 few days ago kept these children from occupying the high school campus, today they were out with their baseballs and bats-a and both the boys and the girls indulgedAin pastimes that feature the reign of spring.
 However, this may not be for long, because the report today said tonight will be cloudy, with tomorrow unset tied.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11
DRAGNET SYSTEM.

Mexico City, Feb. 9.-The drag-net system has been adopted by the police of the capital to capture q daring band of jewel robbers, thus far with out success. Recently, on two suc- ceeding days, down town jewelry stores were entered by band of six masked men in broad daylight. The loot secured in the first raid amounted to 5O,O0O pesos, in the second to a much smaller sum. After a vain search for clews, the police went through part of the city known as @Colonia de Ia Bolsa" and brought a large and varied assortment of Mexi- can "Apaches" to headquarters, where they were viewed by the rob- bery victims. None of the prisoners, however, was identified as a member of the band.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11
CIRCUIT COURT
 AGAIN TUESDAY
Adjournment Was Taken This MOrn- ing When Criminal Docket for the
 Time Was Disposed of.

The second week of circuit court was convened this morning, but after the criminal docket for the day had been disposed of in short order, ad- journment was taken until tomorrow morning. The case of the state vs. Zeff Mimms will be heard, beginning tomorrow. Mimms is charged with first degree murder in connection with the death of Herman Harmon, for whose murder Jess Kelley was sentenced to death.
 The following cases had been dis posed of up to noon today:
 Town of Tupelo vs. T. M. Davis, ap- pealed from justice of peace court; cause of aclion dismissed.
 State of Arkansas vs. Oar Baker, gaming; nolle pressed.
 State of Arkansas vs. Lee (Slim) Fisher, selling liquor, broke jail; con- tinued for term.
 
 State of Arkansas vs. Lige Slack, selling liquor; in penitentiary: alias bench warrant to issue for defendant.
 State vs. Jake Bradley, selling li- quor; in penitentiary: alias bench warrant to issue.
 State of Arkansas vs. Will Ken drick, forgery, broke jail: alias bench warrant to issue.
 State of Arkansas vs. Alfred Will Hams, selling liquor, continued from last term; dismissed for want of prosecution.
 State of Arkansas vs. Bee Collins, appealed from a justice court; Tn penitentiary: appeal dismissed.
 State of Arkansas vs. Jim Carson, gaming: dismissed.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11

Following are resolutions passed by the First Baptist church of New port, urging Governor Brough to call 8 special session of the state legisla- ture to enact needed and urgent pro- hibition laws:
 Whereas, a great rent has recently been made in our prohibition laws as we previously understand them and as they had been construed and en- forced for some time past; and
 Whereas, rigid law preventing the importation of intoxicants into the state in any many or by any means results in inestimable good to all of our institutions, including churches, schools, political subdivisions and the people in general; and,
 Whereas, when people are per- permitted to carry liquor into the state grave disorders, drunkenness and crime result to the great damage of all law-abiding citizens,
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11
Resolutions Adopted by
 the First Baptist Church

Now, therefore, to remedy these evils and that speedily as the emer- gency is great:
 Be It Resolved, That we do earn estly urge Governor c. H. Brough to convene the legislature in extraordin- ary session to pass such advanced prohibition laws as will meet the emergency and respond to the wishes of the people, and also for the pur- pose of ratifying the Federal Prohibit tlon Constitutional Amendment Be It Further Resolved, That a copy be given to the press for publi- cation.
 A true copy of the resolutions as passed:
 J. w. Gardner,
 Pastor.
 M. c. Wilkinson, Senior Deacon. Attest:
 w. B. Hurley, Church Clerk.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11
RUSSIA DECLARES PEACE
 WITH CENTRAL POWERS
SLIGHT RISE
 IN THE RIVER
White River Now Stands Fifteen Feet on Local Gauge and Continues
 to Come Up Slowly.

White river began to rise Saturday night rapidly and kept coming up all day Sunday, and his afternoon the stream was rising slowly, standing fifteen feet on the local gauge. It is believed the crest of the rise has about spent itself, and even the lands at the lowest points will not overflow, it is stated.
 The rise occurred when there was a general thaw in the upper White riv- CT valley and in sections through which Black river passes. This re- leased large volume of water, but it came in such manner as not to place the rivers at flood stage. \
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11
HOW THE BRITISH
 ENTERED JERUSAI

London, Jan. 20. Correspond of The Associated Press): How ish cavalry charged and captuz three Turkish batteries and hus q ened the way to Jerusalems ls told a letter from British officer.
 Ut was the first time the br194 had used their swords, he so "When 'Charge! sounded l think e cry man went stark mad. Guns wel belching their shells at us in one sE of flame, and bullets by thousaz swept past, but not one man seen to get hit as on we went, with dra swords flashing in the sun, in lo straight line, horses going like n and everyone shouting like fury. N1 we could see some of our pals fal11n vet straight at the guns we char6e As we came up with the first line protecting infantry the enemy p up their hands as they stood n t1 trenches, SC we jumped them aH were charging at the second line Wne the first line thought better of tnsa surrender and fired at us from beh1n Their artillery and machine guns ke firing at us up to the moment reached them with the sword. seems marvellous that any of us e caped alive, but though our ran were thinned we took the posIdoI and all the guns an ammunition
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11
HER7L|NC TALK
 WAS CONFOS|AG
Wilson Addressing Congress Say1 Austrian Foreign Ministers Word9
 Sounded Friendly. <
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Washington, Feb. H.. Presidel Wilson addressing congress at noSI today replied to the recent speeelI of German Chancellor Von Hertlin and the Austrian foreign minist1 Czernin. The chancellor's statemeii the president said, was very ve and confusing, leading practical no conclusion, being very diffel from that of Czernine, which the pl ident said, carried very 4rie1 tone. The president reiterated tI the United States does not desir1 interfere with E6fr salA fairs "would with disdain ta Slvanx of any internal weaknei to impose our own will upoia 4II people" "Czernine seems to fundamental elements of pe6f SlSnl CyCo dilu uVS0 1lOt 5SSAA z $331s$ scure them," the president said president reiterated that the uI1 States will put forth its strength in this war of en1ancip4
 The test whether it is possib1 the belligerents to go on comp their views, the president md simple, and obvious, and the prinS5 to be applied, he said, Wefe each part toward final pettJ must be based upon an essenti1l tice to bring permanent pea0o cond, the peoples and piovinces not be bartered about like chattol establish balance of powers territorial settlements must De f0a benefit of the people concerned not merely an adjustment of states claims; fourth, well de1 national aspirations must be aS&1 cd with all possible satisfactiors
 "A general peace upon such dations can be discussed,' tl1e dent said, "and until such peac6 be secured, we have no choice go on." He declared theae m ciples accepted by everyone except military autocrats of Germany.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11
Associated Press Dispatch.

New York, Feb. 11.-While engag- ing daily in increasing military activity in Belgium, France and Italy, the Central Powers are pushing their diplomatic advantages in the smaller enemy countries. A dispatch received from Amsterdam from Brest-Litovsk says the president of the Russian del- egation at Sundays sitting at the peace conference stated, while Rus sia is desisting from signing formal peace treaty, it had declared state of war with the Central Powers ended A separate peace had already been agreed to by the new Ukranian peo- ples' republic and a threat of mili- tary power was held over Rumania to force a similar pact with that coun- try. German newspapers say Ruma- mia will be given four days to enter peace negotiations.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11

Will Campbell has returned-from spending last week at Little Rock, as- sisting in receiving a train load of Oldsmobiles of new models, which are to be distributed to their agents over the state.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11
SOLDIERS ARE
 ID DEM0b|L|zE As Result of Peace Negotiations at Brest-Litovsk Germany and Rus sia Reach Definite Agreement.
Associated Press Dispatch.

New York, Feb. 11-Russia has de- clared herself out of the war. With out formally signing peace treaty her representative at Brest-Litovsk declared the state of war war ended. This news, coming through Berlin, follows announcement of the signing of peace with Ukrainine. With Ru- mania isolated and helpless, war on the entire eastern front may now be said to be at an end
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11
RULES GOVERNOR EXCEEDED RIGHT Supreme Court Holds That PrOclama- tiOn to Remit Penalty Taxes Is
 Now Invalid.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Little Rock, Feb. 1.-The supreme court today held that the governor exceeded his authority when he at tempted to remit penalty for all de- linquent property owners in the state who failed to assess, and that the proclamation is therefore invalid, the governor having no power to grant general amnesties.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11

Miss Alberta White left Sunday for Little Rock to enter training as a a Red Cross nurse. She has had sev- eral months training in St. Louis and should soon complete her course. Newport is proud to have one of her young ladies to volunteer in this mo- ble cause.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11
RUSSIAN NEWS
 |s ASTOUNDING Wireless Agency Says Great Britain and France Have Recognized
 Ukranine Republic.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 London, Feb. 11.-An official state ment sent out by the Russian wire less news agency contains the remark able statement that France and Great Britain have recognized the Ukranine republic.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11
WILSON MAKES REPLY
 IN CONGRESS TODAY
CAR SERVICE
 TAKEN OVER
Car Service Section of Railroad Ad- ministration Is Created by
 Director McAdoO.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Washington, Feb. II. Director General McAdoo today took over the commission on car service from the American Railway Association and created the car service section of the rialroad administration. w. c. Ken dall was appointed manager. He also appointed a committee to study the diverting the traffic.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11
RECOVERY OF COL. ROOSEVELT
 IS EXPECTED
.ssociated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 New York, Feb. 11.-Doctors att tending Col. Roosevelt said today his condition is practically the same as yesterday" It was said yesterday he was improving, and his complete re- covery is expected
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11

MT. and Mrs. w. D. Stevens re- turned Saturday from Ireland, Texas and other points, where they spent several days visiting MT. Stevens fla ther and other relatives and friends.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11
Associated Press Dispatch.

Amsterdam, Feb. 11.-A dispatch reaching here from Brest-Litovsk, where peace negotiations have been ill progress, says Russia has declared war with the Central Powers at an end, and has ordered the demobiliza- tion of her armies on all fronts.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11

Mrs. Claude Bullard and little son, of Yale, Okla, are guests of MT. and Mrs. A. Bullard on Laurel street.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11
FORMER SULTAN 8.2 OF RUSSIA TODAY
 CALLED BY DEA1

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Amsterdam, Feb. 11.-A Couztm nople dispatch announces the de411 Abdul Hamid, former Sultan Of 1!1z key.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-11
LINE |s KILLED;
 FIVE WOUNDED
American Patrol Is Engaged by Su- periOr Numbers in NO-Man's-
 Land Friday Night.
Associated Press Dispatch.

ASSOcldCeu ITeSS DlSpaICu.
 New York, Feb. 11.-Violence by artillery action is increasing in the American patrol of fourteen men American patrol and fourteen men engaged German patrol of superior number in -Man's-Land Friday night. The enemy retreated after a minute and half of desperate fight ing. An American artilleryman was killed and five were wouded by shell fire Saturday. Artillery is active on other fronts.
 Associated Press Dispatch.
 Berlin, Feb. 1.-The war office re- ports increased activity at Lorraine Vosges. The American sector is To- cated in Lorraine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-31
COMPANY
 FINDS WAREHOUSE
 ROOM INADEQUATE
Facilities for Handling Ex. press Hamper Deliveries,
 Aided by Shortage of : Experienced Help

The distributing quarters of the Amer ican Railway Express company have been transferred from the Louisville and Nashville depot on Morris avenue to the old Central of Georgia freight house building on Second avenue, between Twenty eighth and Twenty ninth streets. The distributing point of the Southern Express company was originally at the Louisville and Nashville, but a short while before the consolidation of the sev eral express companies by the govern ment a few months ago it was moved to the Terminal station, on account of a lack of room at the Louisville and Nash vile for receiving the congested incom- ing freight. While the delivery base re- mained at the Terminal all of the freighs shipped into the Louisville and Nash- vile station had to be transferred by trucks or wagons to the Terminal, where delivery sheets were made out and from which place the drivers loaded up their wagons and trucks each day and started out to distribute merchandise of all kinds to various parts of the city.
 After the consolidation of the various express companies the point of delivery remained at the Terminal until several weeks ago, when it was changed to the old base of the Southern Express com pany at the Louisville and Nashville. This was done because the Louisville and Nashville station seemed to be a more convenient place for this purpose.
 But this station was not large enough Fto accommodate the business of the Southern Express company alone. much less for the combined traffic of the American Railway Express company. Therefore, other quarters had to be sought, and an ample storehouse was found in the old Central of Georgia freight house, which is several hundred feet long and about lG0 feet wide. The utilization of this commodious building for a delivery base naturally incurs ad- ditional expense. as much of the city freight has to be transferred from the Louisville and Nashville depot, which is quite distance away.
 With the present shortage of help. oc- easioned by the war, this is a considera- ble obstacle in the way of the company's delivery system. Therefore, it is un- derstood, it is contemplating making ex- tenstive enargements on the freight house at the Terminal station, after which the point of distribution will be moved back into those quarters. At pres- ent there are three express receiving sta tions; namely: the Terminal. the Louis- vile and Nashville and the First ave- nue office.
 Express authorities state that their in ability to secure experienced help to fill the places made vacant by the war has seriously handicapped their delivery service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-31
P|G IRON SHIPPED
 FROM TALLADEGA
 FURNACE ID JAPAN
Meeting of Officials of the Japanese Company Oper- ating Furnace Held
 at Tutwiler

The first shipment of iron from the Talladega furnace to Japan went for ward by rail to New orleans. where 1t was transferred to a steamer day or two ago! and other shipments will be made just as fast as possible.
 The Talladega furnace is owned by Ia Japanese company who acquired 1t a year or so ago and after putting 1t in thorough repair started operations about six weeks ago. It has been rum ming steadily since then making high grade iron for shipment to Japan.
 It was not until recently that the owners were able to obtain the consent of the United States government for the export of the product of the fur mace, but when it was secured no time wa slost in getting the iron out and on It's way.
 A conference of officials of the com pany and representatives of the fnan- cial interests in Japan back of them was held at the Tutwiler hotel yester- day Attending the conference were Y. Aikawa of Japan representative or the interests that financed the furnace company; T. Hiraoka of Japan, inter- ested in the furnace company Chief Engineer shannon, superintendent Gib- trustee of the financial interests back ing the furnace company.
 Matters of general interest to the company and the financial interests were discussed, but the principal ob- feet of the meeting was to afford an