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Evening journal., 1918-02-05
Nominate MEN Fer
FIRE DEPT. Officers
Combine" Slate Completed
by "Washy" Selecting
Frank 0. Kicdell
I. c. HYNDMAN TO
BE THE NEW CHIEF

At a meeting OF the Washington Fire
Company last night Frank r. Kindell
was nominated for second assistant
chief OF the Fire Department Mr. Kin
dell has been connected with the Wash
ington Fire Company for % years Tie
Is a supervisor Of the street and Sewe;
Depu ulmont The Washington Company
is allotted the second assistant chief
this year under the combine" agree
mcnt
Other officers for the fire department
already have been nominated by the
companies entitled to them under the
combine" agreement.
The Phoenix Company has nomin-
ated Joseph G Hyndmah for chief en-
gneer. and the Liberty Company has
nominated Charles J. Cannon for hrsl
assistant chief engineer. The fire de-
pariment election VIII be held in May
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
POSTAL savings SYSTEM.

Third Assistant pOslmaster-General
A. NJ. Dockery has Just issued a clrcu-
lar pcraining 90 the United states
postal SAVINGS system. which Is a Nalu-
able aid In the practice OF economy and
thrift he says deposits are absolute
ly safe
Any person ten years old or over may
open am account married woman
may deposit in her own name one dol
lar win open an interest bearing ac-
count. Any number OF dollars may be
deposited. and at any time, until the
balance 10 the credit of the depositor
amounts 10 $1,000. Interest at the rate
OF ? per cent a year Is allowed.
Savings cards and savings stamps
may be exchanged for United states
bonds OF small denominations With
drawals may be made ai any time C1ll
at the postonlce for additional informa-
tiOn.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
sAN nr pnnnFn GIrEsT.

William Clark. Negro, charged with
The larceny OF SIC was arraisned be-
fore Municipal Court today and found
guilty Howard Fisher and Edward T..
Mason. Negroes from Virginia, arrived
here recently and were shown about
town by Clark. according TO the iesti-
mony. The defendant Is alleged 90 have
invited .iho visitors Co a house at so.
239 Tltnai street, and while in "a dark
hallway Co have reached in Fishers
pocket and taken a. pockotDook CON
tanning the amount charged.
Judge Churchman told Clark he had
been before The court on seven other
occasions on larceny charges held
him for trial under $500 bail.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
FINE TRIBUTE TO
MADAME SAHAROFF
PilniSte Charms Large Audi
enCe at Philadelphia
Orchestra Concert
PLAY NEW SCORE OF
NATIONAL ANTHEM

The interest OF last nights concert OF
the Philadelphia Orchestra. at The
Playhouse. cenieted around Madame
Olga samaron. When the last galaxy Of
brilliant notes had been called forth
from the piano by her strong, white
hands, in the Saint ssens Concerto, the
great audience that nlled the house
from ceiling to orchestra, broke forth
in a storm Of applause that recalled
Madame Samaron to the footlishts time
and again. The visible token Of appre-
citation was a huge basket OF roses and
violeis. which was handed over the
footlights, but Madame Samar0n could
have asked and obtained anythlns
which she desi ed from Wilmington at
that moment from the keys of the city
10 ten pounds of sugar or unlimited
coal. Wilmington wishes. she would
come many times with the orchestra
Madame Samsron plays with a touch
that is at once powerful and exquisite.
The Saint Saens Concerto. No. ?. IN u
Minor is one Of the rarely beautiful
compositions which seem 90 belong TO
a less prosaic world than this and the
sOloist. with the accompanying orches-
ira sensitive and.responsiN Go her every
mood. took the audience with her into
wo,ld of lieht and beauty.
The audience was in a happy frame
Of mind at having the orchestra with
them after the long interval caused by
the omission of The last concert. and
gave the unusually fine program the
most cordial Of receptions 4 pleasing
incident was the playing Of the star
Spancled Banner" by the orchestra.
with the new Orchestraiion written by
+ Dr. Stokowskl. while the orchestra was
snoy,hound near Kalamazoo. When
/ the audience realized that the national
anthem was being played In an 'eQi-
fi0n de luxe" so TO speak, they Drohe
out into applause IN the midst OF the
anthem and then came q hreathless ST.
lonce until the end, when the applause
was renewed.
The two silk flags presented To- lr.
Slokowski in Philadelphia some Wcehs
ago. by the wOmen's committee or tiie
philadelnhia Orchestra. occupied
place Of honor on either side OF the
STAGE Dr. St0kowsk has promised To
display them whe ever and whenever
the orchestra plays.
The symphony of the evenins in ID.
by Johannes b ahms. Is one of eXquis-
lie Hgltness which made a ftting open
ing for the entire program Brahm
working creed was zone learns more
from the composition carried To point
of possible perfection than from ten De-
gun and never completed Ihat ns
had carried this 90 point OF possibl,
perfection There is no doubt, and thai
Dr. stokowski had not been lax In hi.
training of the orchestra was also con
Ninelng. To go into The details OF eaci
movement r. not necessary, the las
one. Allegro Con Spirito. was fun o
spirii and power which were by NJ
means prophesied by the earlier on'
more strine-like movements.
Following Nine ~7marohs solo al
ready mentioned. were three numbc-
by Hector Bcrioz, an more or less IA
mlliar. The Danse dies ~ylphes for th'
second number and Ai7rche llongrols
for the third Of this suite were delight
fil
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
cOI-NTY moan ACCOlNTs.

The following report was submitted
10 Levy Court at iis meeting today by
County Treasurer Charles il. Lippin-
colt. Miscellaneous roads account
s625 63: Christ 30 hundred, sj,6i3i2;
Mill Creek hundred. Si.6909s; White
Clay Creek. s6iSS6. poncader, s3i95.i2;
New Castle, S3,i555i; Red Lion, So
iO5.s5: 50. Georges. si572.59; Appoqun-
mink. Si,2iii0; Blackbird, e3,23O.1i;
Brandywlne. s36OOi7.
The following funds for the mainte-
nance OF bridges and causeways was
reported. First and second districts,
ssii.93: third district Si69 IS; fourth
district. s37263; NTH district si5990s
sixth. s2.09Gi2; seventh, si0062L
Funds for the maintenance OF stone
roads are rs follows. Third district
Sii.75: fourth siG.9iS3i: NTH, s2q03i
sixth. s6ii.i3; seventh. s9,365l2.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
DON'T SHOOT PIGEONS;
THEY'RE DOING BIT

An citizens are warned by the Water
Department against obstruct'ng fire
plues with snow. In clearing paths and
cleaning sidewalks. many persons have
banked up snow again fire plugs. This
is contrary 90 the law. which make IL
an onense 10 obstruct a fire plug The
consequences. In case Of a fire, Of the
delay caused by clearing away obstruc-
tions may be disastrous.
City Engineer. Edgar NJ Hopes, says
the city has sent around men TO clear
away the snow wherever they found II
piled against nre plugs, but In spite OF
this. snow is continually being shoV-
elcd against them. II citizens do not
heed the warning given, the Water De-
pariment will take legal action against
offenders.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
VAULTS ron DRAFT RECORDS.

NEW YORK, Feb 5.-As ri
suit OF flre destroying -
records Of the exemption board at M
panoch recently. 10 was learned fron
ihe New York suburban district appe1
board. Of which clayton Ryder, OF CaN
mel. is chairman. yesterday a nation
wide order has been sent out to keel
an d ait records in ilre-proof recef'
tacies
The Napanoch board Of which d. a
Humphrey is chairman. lost 100 quf
tionnaires after they had been OF
out and returned. Consequently
registrants and exemption board m II
bers had 30 go through the ordeal
over again The result was Prov
Marshal General CrOwder has sent II
st-uctions 10 every local board IN N
United states 90 keep their papet
where fire cannot reach them.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
NAHT(HdRCH.LODGB
70 HELP WIN WA
Committee on Patriotic Ad
dresses Discusses Tenta-
tive Program Today
SPEAKERS OFFER /
THEIR SERVICE;

The executive committed Of the Con11
mliiee on Patriotic Addresses met ID
the onlce OF Josiah Marvel this morn
ing. where with Fuel Admlnlstrat..!
Ten Weeges. Thrift Director Scott aiIj:
Food Administrator Mitchell they al,
cussed war work throughout this cii:
and State. y
The Committee on Patriotic Addref'
es has suggested to every church p,
lodge IN the State that at least o'
service a month be devoted 10 w.
time topics. and The service Of nufh
ber Of speakers Is offered 10 preseI'
phases Of war work.
The officers and members OF M
committee follow: Chairman, James
Wilson. secretary. Herbert H. Wa s
Executive Committee, Josiah Afarv',
Herbert r Randolph. John S. Rosse
David Snellenburg. Jerome B. Bell
Finance Committee: Henry p. Scott
Henry b. Thompson, Ezekiel CoopS'
William B Megear, Frederick p St1l
Members-Henry A. dupont, Chance.
lor Charles NJ Curtis, r. Coleman d',
Pont. Judge George Gray, Judge n
Bayard Heisel. Charles n. Miller. JUDI
Herbert l.. Rice. Joseph Bancroi
Thomas r. Bayard, Jerome B Bell, Joh|
Blggs. Charles Bird. Caleb +. Burche
nal. Charles L. Candee. George $. Cf'
pelle. George Carter Philip Q. Church
man. Ezekiel Cooper, William Coyn'
Albert W. Cummlns. George Henf
Dole. Henry g. Downward. Irenee dt
Pont. James l. Ford. Peter J. for'
Frauk A. Greenhawk, lgnetlus G. Grub
Daniel o. Hastings, William S lille
Henry r. Isaacs Frederick J. Klnsma'
Frederick NJ. Kirkus. Frederick knIne'
Gamble Latrobe. Mayor John w. Law
son. David r. Marvel, Josiah Marvo
william B. Megear, George B. Mile
John $. Mullln, Jr, William c Mure
troyd, James OKane. Judge William
Prlckeii he bert Randolph. John
Raskob. David J. Reinhardt. Robert
Richards. John s Rossell. Charles
Rudolph. United states senator Willar
/ Salisbury. Harlan O.. Scott Henry 7
Scott. W. =. Smalley. L. Franku
/ Smiley. David Snellenburg. Frederick
/ stone. Henry y Thompson. William
/ Todd. p w. Tomlinson. 5. d Town
end. S n. Townsend. Jr, Richard y
Trapnen. Herbert II Ward Kobe
/ Wat. William p White. James II. WI
son. United states Senator josiah
WOlcott
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
rInIn ron rAssovrR BREAD.

WASHINGTON. Feb Herbert Ho{
ver. Federal Food administrators. vi
asked yesie day 10 permit bakers 4
unleavened Passover bread to get sun
clent flour 10 meet the requiremcFl
OF Jews. g.
The bread, it was pointed out. !
necessary 90 enable persons OF IN
faith 90 observe their religious oblle
tions. Tho appeal came from 81
cinnaii firm supplying about 60 p
per cent. Of the Jewish people IN "
United states with the bread.
"Thls food Is "a Jewish religious pr
ualisiic and compulsory oblgatlor
the message said: we most earne5sI
appeal 20 you In the name OF Almlshi
God and millions Of Jews In this couf
try 20 help supply them with this IN
poriant food"
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
CHARGED WIN sEwELRY THEFT.

Harry NJ simmons. rraigned before
Municipal Court today on the charge
or the larceny OF a eola Wat'h ana
Markell. was held for further trial under
ta.U bail.
simmons Is alleged TO have purchased
some iewelry al "a local store and 90
have given the chain IN part payment
FOR the purchase.
Because the prosecuting witness Is
out OF town. the case was continued
until Friday.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
EATING HOUSES ON
REDUCED RATI0NS
av - rnIied press

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-Hotels, res
lauranis and dining cars have been or
dered by the food administration 20
run on reduced ratlons.
Not more than two ounces OF bread
cr rolls can be served as one portion,
according 90 Instructions issued to-
dav only in the case OF corn, oatmeal,
or bran bread can the serving to any
one person exceed this allowance. To
these cases four ounces Is permitted
These rations will he enforced
through The food administrations bak'
ing regulation 30 p. ovision for re-
,wiring lower prices on the reduced
portions Is made by the food admins
tfnfiOn
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
nnINE rnn s.N0O MEMRERs.

NEW YORK. Feb 5.-Tho National
Association for me study and Proven
tion Of tuberculosis. today began a
thlriy-day campaign 10 get 5000 new
members. The drive is due 10 The wish
OF the organization 90 do active work In
preventing tuhercular troubles IN the
army and navy. and IL is stated the ng-
ures so far received from army exam
nations show that 10000 OF the 10000 -
600 men OF draft age are afflicted with
the white plague.
The association has $4,000 members
Dr. Charles h. Minor is president, sur
gc0n-Genorals Gorgas and Blue are d.
rociors and Col Theodore Roosevelt
and Sir William Oslor are honorary
presidents.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
mELn nN LARCENY CMNRGE.

II tho instance N ]. Frank BAH, az
torney for Harry McCrea, The defendant
waived a hearing before Municipal
Court today when arraigned on three
charges of larceny.
McCrea was formerly employed by
the Foord Furniture Company and IS
alleged to have taken buckets Of paints
and varnishes az intervals, pawning the
goods and later redeeming them.
The total value Of al the goods taken
was $40. The defendant was held under
$500 bail for trial at the Court Of Gem
oral Sessions.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
DON'T BANK SNOW
NEAR FIRE HYDRANTS

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-The Army
Signal Corps has requested the public
TO refrain from the shooting Of pigeons,
Numerous complaints have been made
that carrier pigeons OF the racing hom-
cr type have been shot by hunting expe-
diiions. and the important work Of
training the birds for military service
has been seriously nierfered with.
Army pigeons are labelled ~. 5. A.
a.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
WANTS WOMEN TO
SPREAD WAR MESSAGE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Airs Carrie
Chapman Gait. chairman OF the educa-
Uonal propaganda department of the
woman's committee OF the Council Of
National Defence, has appealed tn The
women OF America 90 educate women
peakers Go 3tiTg the message OF war
necessity go an communities.
"The supreme need IN our work,
says Mrs Gait ''is a few good speakers
among the women in -ach Stale who
viii be available for large meetings
and who will be active In followine
them up with lively and effective cam
paigns in The smaller communities,
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
w. G. &. CURRENT EVENTS.

The current events class 0t ihe
Washington Heights Century Club held
a plea ant and profitable meeting last
night at the home Of Mrs Frank l..
Howard. No. 2200 jefferson street. Mrs.
Harry ] Gnlis played two piano solos
delightfully. The current news was
given by Mrs. T. W. Jakes. who told
Of the work Of the Blue Cross The
Blue Cross cares for the horses and
trained dogs used IN the war and
wounded. Mrs Z. p. Burnham gave a
general review Of the coal situation
throughout the country Refreshments
were served by the hospitality com
mitiCe
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
nARRnR coMNnssI0N ROTTINE.

The Board Of Harbor Commissioners
this morning passed the resolution re-
garding the use, management and leas-
ing OF municipal wharves, piers ami
docks given first and second readings
last week. and published at that time.
This resolution repeals the city ordl-
nance regulating the leasing Of .hc
wharf property Of the city
The Board Of Harbor Commissioners
has not yet received the report Of John
r. Meigs. engineer from City Council
so that they have not taken further
steps in the river front Improvement
projects
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
l. p. WILKINsoN DAD.

J. Paul Wilkinson, aged 2i years. died
today ct the Physicians and Surgeons
Hospital. He will be buried on Friday
afternoon, at 23O o'clock. the funeral
being held ON The home of his father,
No 100 West Ninth street lnterment
Will be made In the Nj. Salem cemc-
terry In addition 10 the relatives and
friends. the employees OF the Dragon Run
Dairy Company are invited TO attend the
funeral.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
SAMMIES, STUNG BY HUN SHELLS,
ARE ANXIOUS FOR REVENGE

This brand OF herolsm was apparent
al during the engagement. When Ger
man shells cut the communication
wires American dispatch runners re-
peatedly attempted TO penetrate the
enemy barrage.
With splendid disregard for their own
safety, they took their lives in their
hands ogaln and again In their efforts
10 nght their way through the rain OF
shells.
one New York sammie was knocked
from a ration wagon by a direct hit
His wagon was demolished, his mules
were hurt and the soldier was sent
spinning As soon as the New Yorker
was sure he had no wounds he round
cd up ihe frantic mules and calmly
shoocd them on 90 headquarters.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
BY !. W. PEGLER

T. +. TtNM AaNAA'0 INAiNNANf
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY N
FRANCE. Feb. 4 lDcloyed)-The Ameri-
can army is hungry for revenge today.
The baptism OF big shells the Sammies
received saturday night just whetied
their appettes for more.
Those who were wounded In the
artillery duel are most anxious for
more 0ghtng Many of them. after
they had been hit during the height Of
The encounter. refused 90 leave their
places ON the trench firing step. They
waited there In eagorncss. hoping the
Boches would como over No Mans
Land They remained ON the nring
steps until certain The enemy had given
mp an hone OF attacking
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
BUILDING PERMITS.

Ellis p. Preston, building inspector,
today issued the following permits To
John +. Healy. 10 make alte. ations at
80. 2l7 West sixth street, for Mrs. &.
B. Dougheriy. 90 cost $500.
To j. Frank owens. TO build an ad
diCon at No 1917 Washington street
for Ben Wolfman, 30 cost $3.50.
To the same con-. actor for altera-
tlons ot No. s37 King street, TO cost
e1NI
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
mn pATTnN AFFLICTEn.

Sunorinq from a recurrence Ot an
old ailment. Or. Harvey B. Patton is
confined 90 bed at his home at No. oOi
North Van Buren street. IN the course
OF two years Or Patton has undersone
nve operations for this trouble ana u
may be necessary for him to be oper-
aied on again TO relieve him Of the
nresout ailment
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
NEw DEPUTY PROTmONOTARY.

A resolution authorizing the ap-
pointment Of an additional deputy for
The prothonotary's Office and to dis
pense with the services Of one clerk,
to take effect March T. was passed by
the Levy Court today Prothonotary
Wigglesworth at once appointed George
NlcDougall as his new deputy.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
MUsT sTPPnnT TAMnLN.

Harry G. Weslwood. charged before
Municipal Court today with failure TO
support his three minor children, was
sentenced to one year I'm the work
house and 20 cents a day 90 be- deduct.
ed from his earnings for the support
OF the children.
Court officer Mcdaniel broneht
Wesiwood from Carnegie, pa
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
rxrrNns INsrRANcE pEmop.

WASHINGTON Feb 5.-A Joint
resolution extending the time in which
soldiers and sailors who entered the
service before last October 80 may op-
ply for Government voluntary lifc in
surancc for sixty days from Feb uary
~ has been prepared for Introduction
in Congress
owing to the difficulties of insurance
solicitation among the scattered forces
many of the men have neglected "a
enter their applications.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
CAPTAIN KANE HOME.

Police Captain Thomas Kane, who
returned home from Fort sherman.
Ky. some days ago, assumed his du-
ties al the police station this mo ming
Captain Kane was snowbound while
en- route for the fort, being delayed 10
hours
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
DIREcTOR N snpYARD.

40 The hearing before the senate
Commerce Committee. in Washington
yesterday. info the Hog Island shipyard
project. Pierre dupont. OF This city.
was named as one OF the directors of
ihe Anne. lean international Shipbuild-
nr Corporation which Is 90 operate
the shipyard there
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
cArcH RuNAMAY BOY.

Francis Ilerron i3 years old, Of No.
Si3i Gold street, Chestnut Hlll, Pa, was
arrested here this morning, by David G
Gray. city lineman, as a runaway and
is bcing held Tor his parents who have
been notified. The boy has run away
from his home before.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
TROLLEY sYsTEM pELAYEp.

Owing 90 the de ailment OF a trolle.
car on the Maryland avenue line. a
short distance beyond the city limits
this morning, tranlc on that line was
delayed FOR an hour.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
ArTER FEpERAL IOns.

TWO men underwent an examination
az the Fede al building this morning,
for the positions OF hookkeeper an0
sienog. aphcr In the departmental SER
vice. The examinations last but one
d1v
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
No rRAIN sERNIcE TO NORTOLK.

being frozen over. through service over
the Delaware railroad and the n. !. p.
A n railroad 90 Norfolk is discontinued
Passengers and baggage can be hauled
TO and from Cape Charles, but not
across the Chesapeake.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
sUpPORT FOR ROBINsONs.

William Robinson. Negro, was order
ed by Municipal Court today TO pay So
weekly for the support Of his three
minor children, and furnish a surety
hOnd for $500.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
TWO MORE ROBINS SEEN.

TWO robins were seen on sunday af-
lernOOn at Ninth and Van Buren
streets. When last seen they had start
ed TO fly southwark
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
pAnKEn nIT EnR cnRoNER.

Deputy Sheriff Thomas X. Parker. Is
announced as a candidate for The ONCE
Of coroner. subject to The decision OF
the Republican party.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
GRANT LETTERS on ESTATES.

Register Of Wills Brown has granted
letters Of administration on the estate
Of Ranaele Di Guglielmo 20 Charles
Di GugliclmO.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
HEAR ASSESSMENT APPEALS.

The New Castle County Board OF As
sessment Is sitting at Middletown today
70 hear appeals from assessments in ST.
Georges hundred The board sat at
Townsend yesterday.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
WILSON sTREET FIRE.

Fire caused by an ovcrheated stove
IN the home OF James +. Crawford, No.
s07 Wilson street. brought out the dis
trlct nremen this morning The fire
caused damage amounting 20 $50.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
10 EOARIIIG Of
FLOUR, HOOVER SAYS
Retailers Warned Not TO
Sell More Than Months
Supply to One Customer
WHEAT SUBSTITUTE
DEMONSTRATIONS
WHEAT FLOUR SUBSTITUTES.

Graham -four Is not wheat lour
substitute.
The wheat flour substitutes in
cludc corn -four, corn meal, edible
cornstarch. hominy. corn grlis, har-
ley -four. rolled oats. oatmeal, rice,
rice Hour. potato -four, sweet potato
flour. buckwheat -four, feterita
ilOurs and meals, soya bean ilour.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
ACCUsE SOLDIER As DESERTER.

Deputy United states Marshal Con-
way today arrested Earl smith. a sol
dier as q descricr. smith Is detailed az
the police station and Wili be taken 20
Fort DUPONT in a short time
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
m WITH pNEJMONIA.

Frank Carlisle. OF No. 906 Delaware
avenue. trainmaster on the Maryland di-
vision Of the P, B. & w. railroad, Is
confined 10 his home suffering with
nnnnmnnIn
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
ann IcE n INcHrs THICK.

Ice in the Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal is seventeen inches thick. This
is the thickest ice on the canal In a
number of years
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
soLnIEns. MonATOmUM NEAR.

WASHINGTON. Feb 5.-Nirtually as
passed by the House the administration
soldiers and sailors civil riehis-re-
named the relief-hill was reported yes
terday 20 the senate. with rccommcn-
dations FOR passage. Tho measure
would operate substantially as a mora
torlum for men in the military service.
Evening journal., 1918-02-05
III MIiehell Id Nd lhom vhal % do-

This conversation took place In the
presence Of several customers.
During Saturday the man visited
Nathan Jasper. q brother of Samuel
who conducts O food store at sixth and
Walnut streets, where it is said De made
similar remarks
Major Mitchell. food administrator.
said that be knew nothing about the
man and that he must be an agent or
the Kaiser TO attempt TO spread such
propaganda.