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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
REDS" PROUD OF REVOLT.
Bolshevik Envoy TO Berlin Glories in Up
rising in Germany He Claims TO Have
EoSfered

Copenhagen, Dec. l1.-Adoiph Ioffe,
formerly ambassador to Germany OF the
Russian Bolshcvik Government. who
when recently accused Of circulating Sc
ditious literature in Germany denied it,
not only admits il now III telegram
received here, but glories in the achieve
ment
He says the literature WAS circulated
through the good Offices Of the indie
pendent Socialists" and makes the fur
ther declaration that number of weapons
were handed over 10 Herr Barth, Sec
.etary Of the Independent Social Dem
ocrat party
Instead of receiving s2l 900 for the
purchase of arms, .Ioffe says he received
several hundred thousand marks, and
adds
Il ella IN for myself the honor of hav-
ing devoted all my powers 10 the sue
cess Of the German revolution through
out my activities, which were carried
on in agreement with the Independent
Socialist ministers. Haase, Barth and
Others
1t is known in Berlin that Haase,
Barth Lebedour and other independ-
ents were friendly with Joffe. but this
telegram gives the first disclosure that
they actively headed the Bolshevik am
bassador's plan TO introduce Russian
methods into Germany
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
INFLUENZA FIGHT BILLS.
City Council Has Minutes of Wilmington
Council of Defence Authorizing Expenses.

The minutes of the Defence Council
having 70 do In the financing of the in-
fluenza campaign, have been furnished
City Council, which has been asked to
pay the unpaid bills for fighting the
epidemic in the city These bills are to be
considered IN commit 10 night and
action may be taken a. tie Council meet
ing tomorrow night
The Non-Partisan League has sent to
State Treasurer W j Swain letter pro-
testing against the appointment of
Chester K Wells as State health superin-
tendent, which appointment was made
during the "flu" epidemic by the State
Council of Defence. The protest, which is
really against payment of MIR. Wells
salary out OF State funds, quotes the
following section of the constitution in
support, Mr. Wells being nonresident
when appointed:
''No person shall be elected or APP
pointed TO an office within a county who
shall not have a right to vote for a rep
resentative IN the General Assembly
and have not been a resident therein
one year before his election or
appointment, nor hold the office longer
than he continues to reside IN the county.
unless herein otherwise provided .
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
SALISBURY FCR
FEDERAL BENCH
Intimation That Senator May be
Appointed if Vacancy is
Untitled March q.

In view of the fact that United States
Senators Salisbury and Wolcott appear
to be unable to agree on candidate Tor
appointment as Judge ofthe United Stat $
District Court, here, to fill the vacancy
caused by the retirment of Judge Edward
G.. Bradford, IT was intimated today that
Senator Salisbury himself might get the
place If the vacancy continues TO exist
on March 4, next, when the Sena' or will
retire as a member of Congress the way
would thus automatically be cleared for
his appointment TO the bench. The
Senator, it is known, stands close to the
President, the appointing power, as well
as to the Attorney Generals Department,
for which a recommendation might come,
and if the President should decide on a
personal appointment, the deadlock hav-
ing prevented an earlier nomination, IT
is regarded as not unlikely that he would
tender the post to the retiring Senator,lf le
latter appeared 10 nc In receptive mood
How Senator Salisbury feels about the
matter could not be learned today, as he
is in Washington, but some Of his friends
believe he would not object to taking the
appointment, if it is not filed before his
term as Senator expires.
Should Senator Salisbury take place
on the bench he would automatically
retire as Democratic leader i'm the State,
and the question naturally arises as to
who would be likely to succeed him In
that behalf This is a question which
at this time cannot be answered An
drew G. Gray looks like good guess, II
his law practice would permit him TO
devote the time TO the demands that would
be made on him by the party, though
il is said there are several Democrats,
down the State, as we'll as in Wilmington.
who aspire to leadership in the event OF
the Senator going on the bench
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
WOULD STRIP GERMANY BARE.
Patriotic Societies Urge Huns Pay u. S.
War Debt.

Washington, Dec l1-Payment by
the Central Powers of the full cost of
the war, including reparation and in-
demnity for all damages and deaths
The German colonies not to be re-
turned Control of raw materials by the
Allies, and disarmament of Germany
with exclusion from any League of Ma
tions until the discharge of all her obh-
cations.
These are among the peace terms
suggested for adoption at the Paris
conference in a statement read by Sen
ator Lodge, Republican, Massachusetts,,
IN the Senate yesterday
Formulated with the cooperation of
experts III international affairs. the
suggested terns cmbo iy the conclusions
Of an exhaustive study conducted by
the National Committee of Patriotic
Socletic@. This includes forty-siN Of the
leading patriotic organizations OF the
country with an aggregate member
ship Of more than :, 5000 600 The terms
were referred To the committee On For
ejgn Relations.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
PRIVATELY OWNED
MERCHANT MARINE
Philadelphia Bourse Asks Whining
ton Chamber Of Commerce to Aid
Campaign for New Regulations.

Philadelphia, Dec. 1.-THE Philadel-
phia Bourse has appealed to the Will
mington Chamber of Commerce in ommon
with every other commercial organiza-
ton of the country in its campaign to
bring about a privately owned or operated
Merchant Marine through the enactment
of measures which would enable ii to
successfully compete with the ships of
foreign nations when the abormal condi-
tions resulting from the war have been
removed
In addition to callingsthe attention of
the Wilmington body TO its resolutions,
the Bourse has also appealed to every
member of the Senate and House at
Washington as well as the Chamber of
Commerce of the United States with the
view of obtaining some concerted action
regarding the future operation of Ameri-
can ships. T'he Philadelphia Bourse is
opposed to government ownership or
operation of these ships and in its appeal
to the commercial organizations of the
country it asks that the latter also place
themselves on record as against such
policy.
The Bourse u1ges the revision of Ameri-
can shipping laws and regulations and
to the end that all ships, regardless Of
nationally, may be placed on an equal
footing, it suggests the calling of an inter
national conference of ship owners, ship
operators and representatives of the
seamcn, for the purpose of adopting uni
form shipping rules and regulations.
Unless such steps are taken, the Bourse
contends, American ships cannot hope
to compete with those of foreign nations
when the latter arc free to ply theseas at
will
"One of the most important subjects
which today concerns every citizen of the
United States is the upbuilding of an
American Merchant Marine declares
the Bourse appeal TO the Wilmington
Chamber.
'HBy this we mean not simply large
feet Of cargo and passenger carriers flying
the Stars and Stripes, but the successful
operation Of that feet in foreign trade
IN competition with the merchant fleets
Of other nations.
Every practical shipping man will
agree that under the existing laws and
conditions American ships cannot be
operated in The overseas trade in competI-
ton with foreign vessels, no matter
whether those under the American flag
bc built here or abroad.
" .egisl ition to overcome our handicap
is imperativelv needed ii the vessels now
built and building arc to remain under
our flag and he operated successfully
from business standpoint.
Enclosed herewith are the suggestions
Of the Philadelphia Bourse to meet the
situation. which have been sent to Con-
gress. May We ask that these have the
consideration Of your body, when as you
no doubt will II an early day, give
this Important subject your attention
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
CHESTER MUST CLEAN UP.
Government Warns City Lid Must Drop
on Vice

Chester. Pa, Dec. l1-The mayor s
Office and the police department re-
ceived something OF jolt today by the
announcement OF II. NJ Donovan, a
Federal special agent, that if the city
officials do not "tlean house the gov
ernnent viii 1t is asserted that Ches-
ter must be clcansed. that vice is ram
pant and that, if the mayor does not
use his authority the government Will.
The government representatives have
much information and are in a position
to make afiidavits against those who
engaged III evil doing
According to the Federal agents
Secretary Of the Navy Daniels SGT the
investigation on foot Mayor Mellow
ell started an Investigation Of his police
force three weeks ago, but little has
come Of it further than one patrolman
has been suspended on charges of neg
Iect Of duty and conduct unbecoming an
nfFfrnr
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET
By Associated Press 10 Every Evening

Chicago, Dec. l1.-Hog, receipts.
10000; market strong, mostly 10 cents
higher than yesterdays general average,
butchers, II 6Oal7 so; light, l7O0al7 20.
packing, 16.75al7 so; throwouts, l5.OOa
1875; pigs, good 10 choice, IA 25aI5 80.
Cattle receipts, 14,000; killing classes.
steady 10 strong; calves, strong 70 25c
higher; stockers and feeders, slow; beet
cattle, good, choice and prime, l49Oa
1880 common and medium, 9.15aI4 go;
butcher stock, cows and heifers. s 50a
1850; Gamers and cutters, 5.S5a0.50;
stockers and feeders, good, choice and
fancy, 90Oal3.50; inferior, common and
medium, 700s9. 80: veal calves, good and
choice, Il .0OaI7 so; western range, beef
steers, l+.0OaI7.50; COWS and heliers,
7.75sl2.25.
Sheep, receipts 900; market generslly
steady, lambs, choice and prime. l5.60s
1885; medium and good, i4.25sl5.60,
culls, t0O0s12. so; ewes, choice and prime,
e.50al0.00; medium and good, S.0Oa9. 80.
culls, 400a6.75.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
RURAL REALTY TRANSFERS.

Rural real estate has been transferred
as follows:
Land situated in Blackbird hundred
and adjoining Lore's Mills, by George
H Records to Daniel W. Jones, for
So, 700. and by Jones TO Harry FL. Austin,
for $4,000.
Hotel in Newport, by James A. Man
love and Nettie Nj Manlove to Francis
Kelly Il Co, for $4,000
S1sven acres of land situated in Mill
Creek hundred and adjoining the Hockes-
sin road, by Mary f. Stiles to Alexander
Atweu and Lydia G Atwell, for 81, 600
Land at Aiinquadaie, by the J. W.
Holloway Co to Jose Rifon, for S., 900
Ten acres of land in Mill Greek hun
dred, by George ". Stewart 40 Albert
l.. Teele and Mary f. Teele, for 1000,
and by the Teeles TO Robert Price Hop-
kins, for a consideration not stated.
Land and dwelling st Townsend. by
Arnotha Merritt to Winfield Lattomus,
for s675
Land on Harmony street, New Castle,
by Agnes J. IL George, Allen V Lesley
George, Bessie L. King and Richard W.
King to Charles Whitesidcs and Sarah
Whltesides, fot 1886.
Land in Da letown, by Elizabeth al.
Lingo to Era der Piner, for s97. so.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
WOMEN HONOR PASTOR.
Bible Class of Grace Nj. T.. Sunday School
Present Gifts to Rev. DIR. Randolph.

Members of the Womens Bible class
of Grace NJ +. Sunday school, taught
by Rev DIR. Herbert +. Randolph,
honored their departing pastor yesterday
afternoon, presenting him with two
gifts, as token of their respect and
esteem.
The affair was held at the home of Miss
Rachael Howland, President of the class,
on West street, and on behalf of the
class, Miss Howland presented the two
gifts to the pastor. They were a re-
production Of Leonardo di Ninci's famous
painting, "The Last Supper" and a
fine silk umbrella
Tonight DIR. Randolph will make fare
well remarks at the regular Wednesday
evening prayer service. as this will be the
last Wednesday evening that he will be
at home here, prior to his departure.
Next Wednesday night he will lecture at
Middletown and the last Wednesday
evening in the month will he Christmas.
On Saturday DIR. Randolph will give
his lecture on "The Passion Play at
Williamsburg, Va, and on Sunday, will
preach at the Pennimaan shell loading
plant in Virginia.
He will occupy his pulpit here on the
22d and 29th and will assume his new
duties at the Foundry NJ. Z. Church,
Washington, D. c., with the regular
watch night services on New Years eve.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
AUSTRIA PLEADED
Continued from page /

did not know how to get out OF It. In
this, believe, the heads Of the entente
powers are wrong, for they probably
believe he caused the struggle. | was
minister to Rumania when the war began
and honestly believe that no one wanted
hostilities to begin. ! have the impression
that neither Emperor Francis Joseph,
Emperor William nor their ministers
wanted war.
TOO MUCH DIPLOMATIC BLUFTING.
/ might explain the fact that war
started by saying that there WIS too
much diplomatic bluffing, with everyone
looking for the other fellow to recede
from his position.
Every way to get out of the war Was
tried by us, excepting war with Germany.
''When one considers how much weaker
than Germany we were he can see how
impossible it was for me to dictate terms
Now, if President Wilson finds it difficult
to impress his views on the entente, how
was it possible for a man like me to do
anything with Germany?
II hope that an agreement to disarn
will be reached. President Wilson is the
man who is able to bring this about.
believe his plan for league of nations
is feasible and would solve the whole
DfbUfflns UANt 6iltNf III puttiiS db1lfSSts
why power to punish any nation resorting
to arms is the only way to keep the peace. !"
FORCED BREsT-LrTovsK TREATY.
81 signed the peace treaty of Brest-
Litovsk, but we got nothing from it. This
fact is worthy of mention. 1t was Luden-
dorff who forced DR. Richard Won Kuehl-
mann, the German Foreign Secretary to
make that peace We occupied the southern
end of the line, whereas Germany had
her troops against the line in the north.
General Hoffman then declared be would
move on Petrograd, if Leon Trotzky,
the Bolshevik Foreign Minister, did not
sign the treaty.
"Dr. Won Kuehlmann and had hoped
to make peace with Russia on the basis
of President Wilson's principles, but
Ludendorff always teegraphed No To our
proposals | worked day and night to
bring DIR. Won kuehlmann and Trotzky
together At the last moment, the latter
sent his famous telegram to the world,
demanding that the German people
revolt and destroy their government This
telegram infamed Berlin, which de-
nounced Trotzky as a man with whom
it would not treat Then Trotzky was in
formed that the German troops would
occupy Courland and Lithuania and would
advance on PetroUad
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
STREETS AND SEWERS.
Various Matters Considered at the Week.
" Meeting Of the Board.

At the Street and Sewer Directors
meeting yesterday pay rolls were approved
and as these practically exhaust the cur
rent balance. a transfer of funds will be
asked for from City Council
Complaints Of the use Of Concord
avenue west of the Boulevard for parking
and repair of cars. were referred to the
Police Department, rs also reports Of
bonhres built on asphalt streets, 70 their
serious damage
Applications for permits to make sewer
connections from Geo. G. Hutton and
Stephen Bryson, were granted, and one
other, from plumber not previously
registered, was referred to the Plumbing
Inspector for information
Application from the Wilmington Auto
mobile Company. for a vault under the
sidewalk on West Eleventh street in front
OF their property was granted, on approval
by the mayor.
A letter from the Standard Kid Manu-
featuring Company, announcing their
willingness to pay $500 toward the expense
of constructing the sewer over Shipiey
Run, through their property, was received
and will be communicated TO Council
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
STOCKS IRREGULAR
AS MARKET OPENS
Gains Outnumber Declines; Sugar,
Hides and Leather Among the
Strong Specialties.
BY Associated Pres, TO Every Eveains


New York, Wall Street Der
Gains outnunbered declines ~ the ooa--
ing Of todays stock market huf trading
soon manifested irregular tendencie a1
the moderate hesvlness If such Leaders
as Marine Pfd, Meucan Petroleum
Studebaker and Baldwin Locomotive
o. $. Steel also reacted q large reaction
but ths was cffset BY the hrnness n
Railway Steel Springs, .Anaerlcan Car
Midvale Steel, General Motors and
Stun Motors
American Sugar and Hide and Leather
pfd were included among these strong
specislrties. Rails were dull az nominal
changes.
z. :. STEEL. GAINS A POM.
CNooEl Fariy selling caused Marine
pfd, Studebaker, Crlrcible Steel NJ
Industrial Alcohol 10 fall one 70 two point
under yesterday's fnal quotations. buf the
market rallied aer, steeis, equipmeut s
and fertilizer specialIties leading thc
advance. L. :. Steel also served III
strengthen the list, rising a point from its
early low level 70 993f, its hest price i.r
the current novemel 4 Shorts in Mexic: e
Petroleum we're driven to cover 1y d
sharp rebound Of FIVE points. Rails were
frmer but metals eased. Liberty Bonds
failed to retain yesterdays rally but Lai'
above low records.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
NEW CASTLE LEATHER
EMPLOYEES PATRIOTIC
War Activities Announced at the
Foremen's Banquet Held
Last Night.

The Foremen's Club Of the New Castle
Leather Co., held the eighth Of it's quarter
ly meetings last night, in the company S
lunch room, Eleventh and Poplar streets.
The meeting was followed by dinner.
At us O'Clock the members were in
vited down stairs into the lunch room
proper, and fine banquet was served.
Immediately afterwards, j. Writ Willis,
president and resident member of the
firm, addressed the assemblage He
told of the excellent work Of the firm in
connection with all war activities. A
letter from the Treasury Department
testifes that the New Castle Leather Co,
was the first TO make application for q
w. s. S. charter in the whole country
Per capita it has purchased more War
Savings Stamps than any other firm in
the State, he said MIR Willis also spoke
OF the coming Red Cross drive, and ex-
pressed the desire that each employe Of
the company become q member Of the
Red Cross He referred to the home
coming soldiers, and requested that the
fpremen, as far rs possible, would not
refuse work to returning fighting men.
Mr.. Willis closed his remarks by inform
ing the company that the firm would
give Christmas present to each of its
SIS employees.
Entertainment by Keith performers
from Philadelphia closed the evening
The object of the Foremcns Club is
to give the foremen, numbering so, more
of q chance to become better acquainted
with each other than is possible during
working hours, owing TO the great size
of the plant. The club has, so far, been
highly successful in its aim
Among the officials Of the company
who were present last night, were J.
Writ Willis, president, and his staff
Alexander Dexter, George Duffy, Harry
William H. Dwyer, Carlton r. Brigham
and William G. Mason of the firms New
York office
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
MULHCusE CHEERS PoINCARE.
President DecOFates Moroccan Troops
Part French Garrison There.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Paris, Dec. ll.-President Poincare
and Premier Clemenceau reviewed the
French troops garrisoning Mulhouse to-
day Great enthusiasm was shown by the
people of the city during the visit of the
French officials The splendid Moroccan
colonial infantry WAS honored by having
its colors decorated by President Polncare.
The rehabilitation Of the military classes
for the years from 1892 to 1897, con
stituting the territorial army reserve,
has been ordered. II will begin on Christ
mas Ilay
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
Friends Entertained.

Miss Meryi Gregg OF All n Broome
street. entertained friends last Monday
night Dancing was enioyed, music
being furnished by a seven piece
orchestra led by Miss Peggy Moore
pianist The Brownson double quartet
sang and Miss Lily Baliantine, danced.
\ vaudeville sketch was presented by
Miss McCraoken and Mr.. Lewis. Re-
freshments were served. Several out
of-taWn friends were present. The total
number of guests was sixty-eight.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
GEORGE HI. BOUGHNfAN DEAD.
Former City Engineer Died Very Sud
denly in Philadelphia Yesterday.

George II. Roughman, forme rly of Viii
mington and for some time chief engineer
of the City Surveying Department Of this
city, died suddenly Yesterday afternoon at
his home, 5Ol5 Ludlow Terrace, Philadel-
phia, where he had lived retired since
leaving Wilmington, in 1907. Heart
disease caused death
Nj Bough1nan was about 60 years of
age. He is survived by his wife and two
daughters; also BY two brothers, John
Boughman Of Philadelphia, former city
auditor of Wilmington, and Lewis Bough-
man, and sister, Miss Ella houghman,
both Of Wilmington The funeral VIII take
place on Saturday afternoon, with services
at the house.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
Housing Projects Suspended.

Washington, ID c., Dec II. The
Housing Corporation of the Department
of Labor Is directed, by i resolution in
troduced in the Senate yesterday, to sus-
pend at once work on all projects for the
housing of war workers less than 20
per cent completed The resolution was
offered by Senator Hardwick, of
Georgia, and Senator Reed, chairman of
the Public Buildings and Grounds Com
mittee, who is conducting an inquiry
into the housing situation
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
INDUSTRIAL CONFERENCE.
To be Held in Connection With Dinner
at Hotel du Pont, Dee. IL.

Invitations have been issued in the
name of the Service Citizens of Delaware
bv Pierre S du Pont to a dinner an
conference of the executives of Del
aware industries at the Hotel DUPONT
on Tuesday evening, December II, at
$50 O'Clock
The subject for discussion will be
the industrial development of Delaware
after the war. and particularly the
Arnericanization Of foreig-born work
men IN the interest of the State and It's
industries
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
HONOR FOR PRIVATE cox.
Selected 10 Take Hospital Cours - Care
for Wounded Soldiers.

George Edward Cox. son OF Mr.; and
Mrs George W Cox OF 221 West -Four
teenth street, who has been attached 70
the Naval Reserve at Washington, D. C.,
has been transferred temporarily to
San Francisco He was one of 30 out Of
, goo selected to take an eight-weeks'
aiming course in the hospital service, TO
care for returning wounded soldiers.
On the completion of his course in Cali
fornia he will be returned 70 New York
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
GREAT COUNCIL OF RED MEN.

The Great Council of Delaware, I'm
proved Order of Red Men win hndle
their sixty-third great council fire at
Red Mems Hail. SIT Shipley street, at
S o'clock this evening, when James T.
Rogers, of Birmingham, Ala, viii de-
liver an address.
The session viii continue until to-
morrow evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
May Go 10 Buffalo.

District Superintendent Robert Watt
has consented 10 the release Of Rev
Joseph A. Pignatiello from the pastorate
of the Italian Methodist Episcopal
Church in this city, which he held for
two years, so he can 70 to Buffalo. ~ ", to
perform work in Bishop Burts episcopal
area The transfer cannot take place,
however, until authorized by Bishop Burt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
Portrait Of ex-senator Alice.

Former Senator J. Frank Alice of
Dover came here yesterday 70 view
the finished portrait Of himself which
Is to be placed in the State House. The
portrait, a striking likeness, is the latest
work Of Clawson S. Hammitt and is
being exhibited in Millard +. Davis
window at Tenth and Market streets.
The portrait, which was recently exc
cuted, met with the approval Of Senator
IIee