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Evening journal., 1918-02-14
WHAT DYE
THINK OF THAT!

That promising suburb Of Gary, Ind,
Chicago Is the home Of ham. auto ban
dts, loop hounds, police shakeups aud
strong winds, In two varieties. the
stoclyard flavor and the kelly raising,
pettlcoat llfilng element.
Well, All, the latest ear fodder blown
this way from Chi hasn't anything to
do with their sensational college pro-
fessors. It's from the food show. about
cats. In a few moons, maybe, your
whole family lncludlng Jocko, your
sleeping watchdog. may become yege-
tarlans. They're figuring on extracting
the citizen denlzens Of the briny deep
and with a little manlcurine and camou-
flage set on the family meal board a
layout OF onions and hamburger whale
steak, stewed carrots and shark kidneys
fried walrus liver and swordnsh bacon
and stuffed baked whale heart. Like in
the good old days when folks sporteo
egg on the vest, wen be going around
with nsh scales on the chin. Imagine
those living on the coast, rowing oul
to the butcher boat and asklng the div
ing suit clad butcher for a nice two
pound pot roast Of sea lion and some
shark nns Tor soup. These Is great times
-eh Woti
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
EASY CHAIRS
TO STATE COLLEGE
M ENFNING InInNAI-

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK, Feb. it.--H. Rodney sharp,
an alumnus OF Delaware College, has
presented the college with several easy
chairs 10 be used in the loungine room
Of Old College Hall. These chairs,
which are upholstered in dark green
leather, harmonic with their surround
ings. and add greatly TO the general ap-
pearance Of the lounging room.
The reorganization Of the Delaware
College Student Council is progressing
slowly. A committee is at work, de-
visng some plan by which the student
body may be governed The constitu-
tion Of the Student Self-Governmont
Association is TO be reconstructed so
that II will be acceptable TO both faculty
and students.
The BLUE Hen" Delaware's annual
publication and which will probably ap-
pear in six weeks, promises 10 be OF
special interest this year. owing 20 the
many additional features OF the book.
The following seniors have been
elected 10 the Phi Kappa Phi Honorary
Fraternity Paul Dewitt Loveit, Don
aid p. Horsey, Ernest NJ. Marks, John +
Davls, II. Paul Cleaver, Thomas F. Cars
we'll. Hobert L. sumwalt, snd Gassawly
Brown.
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
JUVENILE COURT WORK.

In Juvenile Court yesterday afternoon
judge Prickett placed three children on
probation because Of persistent trusncy
and continued the cases OF two others
who were charged with the same Of
tense. The children, two boys and
three Girls, ranged from TO i3 years.
A i2-vear-old boy charged with in
corrigibility. had his case continued for
month pending the result Of medical
treatment.
Three boys, - years old, charged
with breaking their terms OF probation.
were continued on probation, but we're
allowed 20 return to their own homes
on the promise that they will do bet
ter. It appeared the parents had not
been carrying out orders Of the court
fully.
A i7-year-old girl. charged with ab-
senting herself from home and with be-
ing a dependent child, was turned over
10 the care Of the chief probation Of
flcer, who will ind a home for her.
Thirteen boys were discharged from
probation when reports Of their con-
duct were made and had been ap-
proved by the Judge.
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
REGRET LOSS OF
ST. PAUL'S PASTOR

Members OF the offlcial board Of 81.
PauTs NJ. z. Church, at their meeting
last night, adopted resolution OF regret
on the resignation OF DIT. 4. II Thomp-
son as pastor Of the church. The reso-
luton, in part. follows:
Resolved, That we hereby express
our appreciation OF the thorough faitn-
ful and tender Christian service rem
dered our church and people by Dr..
Thompson and his good wife, sister
Thompson, during the past year;
r Resolved, That we recognize in Dr..
Thompson a preacher Of unusual force
and power, whose sermons have been
masterpieces Of pulpit eloquence and
Of deep spiritual significance clear, logi-
cal. cnvincing and inspiring.
Resolved, That we tender to Brother
and Sister Thompson our best wishes
and prayers, that in their new feld
Of labor they may find much happiness
and that their work may be crowned
with abundant success.
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
BY II. c. HAMILTON.

tUnScf Press stan Correspondent.
NEW YORK, Feb ii-Maybe today
Ban johnson will rise up and tell the
country II didn't know what Il was do
Ing when it accepted the word from
Pittsburgh that eastern clubs In the
American league would open day
earlier than the western clubs.
Ban has so announced Hes capable
Of going TO just that awful extent when
the American league holds It's annual
schedule meeting today In Chicago
Further than that. it Is probable the
schedule will be ratified and the presl-
dent will call on the meeting FOR an.
other year.
The American league has been "a
thoroughly traded and iumhled around
during the winter months that II Is
doubtful II any manager will consent
20 have his ear illled with any more cX.
changes. However, Miller Iiuggins il
now among those present In the junior
circuit. aud. believe the records. Millel
Is one Of our happlest little traders
Hug Is out with the avowed intention
Of picking OF a hard-hitting outnelde
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
rs What They Draw at The Gate That
Makes Baseball Stars Worth Big Salaries

Jim Dunn. With the superb Texan In
the Geld the stands at Cleveland. which
had been empty the year before his
purchase. eroaned under the load or
fans who came out % see spoke.
Washington has been a second dVi-
sion team for severa. years. but watch
the turnstlles click when The announce
mont mas gone out that Walter johnson
is 10 pitch.
II is a safe prediction that Grover
AleSandor's purchase will add many
thousand dollars TO the Chicago re-
celpts This season.
Heine Zimmerman has been ono of
The bis drawing cards in baseball TO-
years. Ills eccentrlcltles have had rs
much 10 do with IL as his playing, al
though rIonc has always been a star
Christy Malthewson was one OF The
greatest drawing cards tho game has
over known. Even when he quit acti'
participation in the game his drawiue
power did not fade and as manager ~
Cincinnati he brings many dollars 60
the gate.
Strange 20 say the old Athletics, one
of the greatest OF baseball machines
was not a good money getter That IS
one reason why Mack broke up his
team. Since then Collins az Chicaee
and Baker az New York have both beer
big attractions.
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
TRAP SHOOTING
--~-~--~
BASEBALL
AMERICAN LEAGUE
IN SCHEDULE MEETING

for the Yankees, and he is liable to go
TO all sorts Of lengths 70 get him. lie
undoubtedly has been quietly on the
trail OF some one 20 ON that place.
Connie Mack may announce today
lust who the players are who viii so
TO the Athletics IN the deal which gave
stuffy McInnis 10 the Red Sox. Rumors
have been going the rounds that Duffy
lewis, Larry Gardner and Forest Cady
are the men who win be turned over
but 10 ls hardly probable Cady will 60
for Mack already is as well liked ln'catch-
ers as he need be. at least 90 far ~
the addition OF Cady is concerned. A.
for Duny Lewis-well that's something
else, and the same rule applies to Gard
ner. Mack could use either 10 very good
advantage and such an exchange would
he OF great benefit 10 him.
10 may be also, that some formal an
nouncement will be forthcoming from
Phil Ball In regard 10 the status OF Ed
die Plank, the veteran southpaw who
was traded TO the Yankees along with
Dorriu Pratt Plank has declared he
would not play. so the deal neoessari s.
must be given more weight from the
g. Louis side.
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
FRIDAY SERVICES
AT ADAS K0DESCH

Tomorrow, Friday evening. special
Sabbath services Will be held at the
Synagogue Of Adas Kodesch. Sixth and
French streets.
Rabbi David B. Swiren VIII preach
sermon entitled "Wandering-A Bless
ing or o Burden %
Prayers and hymns will be chanted
by Cantor Cohen and the congregation
choir.
The services will open at 8 O'Clock
and all are welcome
The services held heretofore have
proven a great success. They were
marked by a large attendance OF young
men and women Of the Jewish faith
and impressed greatly the assembled.
Rabbi Sviren, who is responsible for
these services, is very enthusiastic
about them, and leaves nothing undone
10 make them interesting and impress
sive. In his sermon Of tomorrow the
rabbi VIII discuss q problem Of every
day life in the light Of ancient history
and the religion Of his race. He will
also deal with the Zionistic movement
Of resettling In Palestine and establish
lng there a Jewish Home as in the days
OF old.
A meeting Of the Adas Kodsch COM
mittee on education was held yesterday
at the onlce Of Rabbi Swiren adjoin-
Ing the synagogue. The chairman,
Louis Topkis, reported about the He
brew and Sunday schools which have
been greatly improved and largely in
creased under the guidance Of the
rabbi.
Arrangements have been made for the
celebration Of the coming holidays In a
manner befitting Orthodox Jews.
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
HAYS IS ELECTED
REPUBLICAN Chief
New Chairman Urges Open
Campaign Needing mo
Subterfuge"
LEADERS PLEAD
FOR PARTY HARMN0Y

ST. LOUIS, Feb. i4.-The Republican
National Committee yesterday elected
VIII II. Hays. Of Indiana, chairman. tie
was placed in nomination by John +.
Adams, Of Iowa, who had withdrawn
few minutes previously. and the nomi-
nation was seconded by Committeeman
King, Of Connecticut.
The leaders In the harmony move
ment, Senator Penrose, Frank II. Hitch
cock, George W. Perkins and Senator
Calder, desired above all to settle the
tight before the committee met.
The committeeman and national party
leaders present were jubilant at the out
come. The Indiana men credited Hays
with winning the last election for the
Republicans. His friends said he was
in line for the next nomination fol
Governor. Frank H. Hitchcock voiced
the general feeling when he said:
Il am perfectly delighted. Mr.. HAYS
is an exceptionally efficient man, and
there is no better organizer
Mr. Hays telegraphed his acceptance
from hls home in Indianapolis.
Il accept the chairmansh.p with a
full knowledge Of the responsibilities
responsibilities multiplied many times
by reason Of the national situation
and the reconstruction that is TO come. ~
Every one knows that there win be
political activity. The Democratic party
has been busy for months. This politi-
cal activity should be open and ac-
knoVledged and Of q character and on a
plane that needs no subterfuge.
There is but one side 10 the ques-
ton Of war. On that side, supporting
the cOuntrys cause, shall stand every
political party and every member Oi
every political party entitled to any con-
sideration whatsoever. The loyalty OF
the Republican party always has been
and always Will be measured only by
The possibilities.
There is but one possible rule for a
party organization. The rights Of the
individuals within the party to particl-
pate in the management OF the party's
affairs should be and remain equalls
sacred and sacredly equal
Il fully appreciate the honor and
thank YOU. ] shall undertake the tasl
with an absolute conviction that ever,
one OF you and those whom you repre-
sent VIII cooperate completely as
rost earnestly urge all TO do.
/
nous spirit in which Mr.. Adams anc
all others have acted in behalf Of part
unity"
Fred w. Upham, Of Chicago, wa
elected treasurer Of the national com
mittee. He received thirty-four votes
and George r. Sheldon. Of New York, re
ceived twelve votes.
E P. Thayer, Of Indiana, was electe'
sergeant-at-arms 10 succeed the lat
William Stone.
Guy V. Highland, Of Minnesota, wa
elected assistant sergeant-at-arms, an
James H. Reynolds, OF Washington, wa
reelected secretary.
The resignation Of all members OF tn
executive committee was accepted. tn
committee adopted resolut on that no
tional committeeman should be regsrde
as the head OF the party in their respec
tive states and decided that the nationa
committee should meet once year
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
'PASSI0N PLAY" AT
GRACE ON SUNDAY

Rev. Or Herbert F. Randolph will
lecture at Grace NJ Z. Church on
Sunday evening on THE Passion Play
Of Oberammergau." In 1910 Dr. Ran
dolph visited Oberammergau and wit
messed the Passion Play II is esti-
mated that 100000 men and women
from the United states crossed the
ocean to witness the production. It is
now a question whether this wonder
ful play will ever be repeated. II is
reported that Anton Lang, who took
the part Of Christ in the play. was
killed in the battle Of the Champagne,
lighting in Bayarian regiment.
Or. Randolph has recently obtained
from a friend who was at the play
IN 1910. a very fine set Of colored
views. numbering more than 100 lt
Is probably one Of the finest set Of
views Of the play in this country.
With the aid Of q ilrst-class lantern
and an expert operator, this illustrated
lecture viii be given In Grace Chur>-
next Sunday evening at 730 o'clock.
tn electure viii be a fitting open
ing OF the Lenten season in Grace
Church. Added interest Is given 20 the
lecture. IN that 10 will be given for
the benefit Of the Delaware Regiment
at Camp Dix Chaplain Davis and
several members Of the regiment will
be present. The operator who will
assist DIT. Randolph is a member Of
the Delaware Regiment.
Friday Ex-Governor Miller ha'
promised TO be present to give some
helpful words for the boys Of th'
Delaware Regiment. A special invita-
ton is extended 70 the friends anc
relatives of al Of the boys Of the
regiment to be present.
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
DELAWARE RACING
DATES SEPT. 2, 3, 4, 5

SALISBURY Md. Feb. ii.-At a meet
Ing Of the Delmarvia Fairs and Racing
Circuit. called by the president Z. Lee
Compie. at the once OF D. J. Ward, for
the purpose OF electing officers. assign
ing dates 10 the different members for
their coming fairs. the Following officers
were reelected: r. Lee LeCompte. pres
ldent. and u. j. Ward. secretary and
treasurer.
The following dates were assigned 20
the respective members Of the circuit
for their fairs and race meets for the
season 1915.
Chestertown, Md.-July 30. 81 and Au-
gust 4. 2
Tasley, Va.-August G. z. 8. Q.
Pocomoke City. Md.-August i3. s.
20. i6.
Salisbury. Md-August %. q, %, "a
Cambridge. Md--August q, 2s, %, 30
Wilmington, Del.-September 2, 3. 4. D
The following associations were repre-
sented::
Peninsula Fair Association, Tasley
Va. by r. L. Parks and w. T. Wright
Pocomoke Fair and Agriculture Associa
tion. Salisbury, Md, by D. j. Ward
Dorchester County Pair Association
Cambridge, Md, by Lee LeCompte anC
L. s. Lake; Delaware state Fair, VII.
mlngion Del, not represented; KEN
and Queen Anne's Driving Association
Chestertown, Nd. by D. J. Ward, by re'
quest.
The members OF this circuit have beer
assured by the horsemen that race th'
circuit that there will be as many Of
more horses than usual for 1918. Th'
different associations Will make ever,
effort possible 90 give good proTam
and entertain their patrons.
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
MRs. 2. 9. WILDs Dad.

special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SMYRNA. Del, Feb. ii.-Mrs. Eliza
beth Cook Wilds died at her home here
Tuesday afternoon, after a lingering
illness. She is survived by her hus-
band. James y. Wilds, and by a daugh-
ter. Mrs. William G. Anthony. Of near
Smyrna
The funeral will take place Friday
afternoon at i30 O'Clock with the Rev.
Thomas Getz Hill officiating Inter
ment will be in ST. Peters Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
Delaware field
Meet on MAY Il
Athletic Council Also An
nounces 1918 Football
Schedule
NO THANKSGIVING
GAME ARRANGED

Special 20 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. Feb. ii.-At a meeting OF
the Delaware College Athletic Council
held this week the date for the annual
inter-scholastlc field and track meet
was fixed FOR Saturday, May II. Coach
Baumeariner was instructed 10 send
out notices 10 all high schools OF the
State and a large number IN adjoining
states inviting them 20 send teams to
participate in this meet Former Coach
William J. McAvoy. now lieutenant,
stationed at Camp Dix. was especially
interested in these meets. and had
charge Of them from the fine they
were started, four years ago. Coach Nc
Avoy contended that these meets did
more 10 interest the high school stu
dents Of the state ia Delaware College
than anything else that was ever done
by the institution
AZ the same meeting 70 was definitely
decided 90 omit the Thanksgiving Day
game from the football schedule in the
future. Several years ago Delaware
returned to the custom Of a IhanksglN-
ing Day game. but IL has not proved
great success because Of the fact
that it was practically impossible TO
get a team for that day that would be
worthy opponent and at the same
time a drawing card. In place OF the
Thanksgiving Day game there will be a
contest the Saturday before Thankssiv-
ing on the home grounds, and this
year Ursinus has been scheduled for
that day. The schedule has practically
been completed by Acting Manager
Plam with the exception OF Saturday
October 81. which IS still open. The
following schedule has been approved
by the council:
October 5-st. Johns. at Newark
,pendingl.
October i2-Open.
October i9-Westcrn Maryland. away
October 26-Dlckinson. al Carlisle.
November 2-P. VI. g.. at Newark.
November 9-Haverford. at Newark
November i6-Swarthmore az Swarth-
more.
November 23-Ursinus, at Newark.
Th'e will make i've games az home
and three away
Manager Holland is working on th'
baesball schedule and IL is likely tha
about ten games viii be scheduled. bu
the council decided 10 make no attemp
10 schedule L. Of p. this year. PEN
was on the schedule last year, an
with Jim Clancy pitching. the blu
and gold gave Penn a hard game. losin
by the score Of 2 TO 1. Clancy has lei
college and Coach Baumgartner has n
prospects OF a pitcher Of near hi
quality. Urslnus, Haverford and Frank
lin and Marshall are among the col
leges scheduled for baseball, but Oh
schedule IS not near complete.
All games will be played on Satur
also incomplete.
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
SOLDIERS TO HEAR MINsTRELs.

ARRANGEMENTS are being made by Col
onel J. Warner Reed. commander Of the
Pioneer Regiment OF Infantry. at Camp
Dix for the performance Of Snellen-
burg's minstrels at the camp for the
benefit OF the Delaware soldiers within
short time.
on the day Of the entertainment the
Snellenburg boys will leave Whining
ton in the afternoon. the store closing
for the afternoon Headed by a band
and all in uniform costume. they viii
march down Market street and parade
in the same manner on the arrival Of
their train at Camp Dix. They expect
to return home late that night. The
expense will be borne by David Snellen-
burg, head Of the Wilmington store.
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
DEAR OLD DELAWARE.

Alone tonight there sits a mother
Thinking OF her boy somewhere
Gone TO fight for nations freedom
Gone from dear old Delaware.
In his ewes she is once more looking,
Trying 70 hide her deep despair
Though she bids him have faith and
courage
As he goes from Delaware.
Ger across the Atlantic ocean,
In a land somewhere IN France,
Are our boys in pershings army,
Just as brave as there were II
Grants.
Then cheer up. dearest mother,
Leave him in the Masters care;
For our boys are coming victorious,
Back 10 dear old Delaware.
MRS. ANNIE NJ. ARNlEL.
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
Y. NJ. c. A. BASKETBALL.

Two big games are scheduled for sat
urday night In the Y. NJ. C.. A. Senior
Basketball League.
In the nrst game Peck Lalertys S
LOU team will endeavor to down the
Red Cross. The LOU has been i'm
proving each week and succeeded In
gaining their first victory last Satur-
day by defeating the kewpies. With
Horsey in the lineup they have a good
chance 20 turn the tables on Captain
Liyermores tosscrs.
The Kewples and the Squzzers play
the second. and a lively game is as
sured.
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
ENLIST CHILDREN
IN RED CROSS WORK

Junior Auxiliaries Of the Red Cross
are being organized in the public and
parochial schools Of the state. Mrs.
Robert L. Holiday, Chairman Junior
Membership. Delaware Chapter, Amer
ican Red Cross. has written TO the va
rious schools asking for the organiza-
ton Of a junior chapter. The dues are
25 cents per child. and the money for
dues may be raised by school enter
tainments IL desired Bishop Monaghan
and A. r. Spaid. Commissioner OF Edu-
cation. have both written letters 70
Mrs Holiday warmly commencing the
idea and wishing that II may be sue
cessfully carried out
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
SQUIRE POSTLES
Is REAPPOINTED

Governor John G. Townsend, Jr., was
Wilmington visitor last night. He
said he had reached no decision as TO
calling the Legislature in special ses-
sion TO consider war legislation.
The governor said he had reappoint-
ed Magistrate Frank Z. Postles, OF
Smyrna, for another term during the
day. Squire Postles has served under
several governors.
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
standinG OF The Teams.
TRUCKS SOME BOWLFR.

In the Quaker City League matches
rolled In Philadelphia last Friday night.
Charles Trucks, a member Of the Man
eto bowling team, rolled a total score
Of TOO. He is the same bowler who
established a record that stands today
in this city by rolling a perfect score
Of 800. lie was rolling with Dunbar,
representing Philadelphia team
against Seigel and Flynn, OF this city,
at the time This perfect score OF 300
was made on Dad" Roach's alleys, al
Fifth and French streets.
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
OLD GRADS LOSE
PEP In THE CAGE

saiesianum i've got back at The
Alumni five last night. 30 20 p The
nrst half was close. a neld goal sep
arating the two teams with the Under
grads on the lead OF a i6 TO Is score.
Buckley" Magiil had a bis night, and
although he was forced 20 keep NOV
Ing in the frst half 10 guard Jack
Dougherty, who came home from Camp
Dix to play against his old Alma Mater
he got in several telling blows In the
final period when he Gagged four from
the field. which together with his one
In the opening sianza gave him a toial
OF 1--WE. Al Dougherty and Bud O'Neil
proved the high spots for the Grads.
saleslanum will so 10 Baltimore on
saturday 10 clash with the LoYola
High five In a return game.
Lrnrns
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
DELAwARE GAME PosTPONED.

NEWARK. Del. Feb. 1.-THE basket
ball game scheduled between Delaware
and Franklin and Marshall which was
10 have been played here last night,
has been postponed until Thursday
night. Notwithstanding the number OF
men who have left the team since the
season opened Coach Bsumgartner has
another fast i've together and expects
10 capture the F. and NJ game. There
will be a preliminary game between the
Reserves and a town team.
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
CROcFRs' ASSOCIATION GROWS.

With the addition Of twenty new
members 70 the Retail Grooers' protec-
tive Association, indications are that
the association before long will he one
OF the largest organizations In the city.
Meetings Of the association hereafter
will be held at No. 6oi Market street,
on the second and fourth Wednesdays
OF each month.
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
JUNIOR LEAGUE

Due 10 the failure OF several Ches-
rook players 10 report. Cltesrook was
forced 10 forfeit 70 Parkside IN the
Wilmington Junior Basketball League
last night. The Hugley-Penndel game.
which was TO have been played tonight
has been postponed until Saturday and
will be played at the Peoples settle
ment. The game will be a prelimi-
nary 10 one bteween the frst teams.
I'm the absence Of Chesrook, Park
side swamped a pickup team composed
OF Junior League players by the score
~ n "a Is
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
TELEGRAPH COUNCIL sOCIABLE.

Telegraph Council. No 20, Jr. o. L.
A. NJ, at its FIRST meeting enjoyed an
evening at cards. Membership roll-call
will begin next Friday, at which time
new watch fobs for the best attend
ance during the term will be on dis
play. New Telegraph Buttons Will
be distributed TO all members within
the next two weeks.
Evening journal., 1918-02-14
j. I. SHARPE DEAD.

sEAFORD, Del. Feb. i4.-Jesse T..
sharpe. 81 years old. former resident
OF Seaford, died at the Red Mems Home.
in Newark, Del, yesterday. For a num-
Der Of years he was active In politics
in this section and was postmaster here
for four years and was justice Of the
peace for four years. He Is survived
by one son. Wilmer D. sharpe, post
master at Loomis, n. Y.