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Evening journal., 1918-01-09
STRICKEN HALIFAX SENDS FORMAL
THANKS TO EVENING JOURNAL READERS

Upon the oflcial stationery Of the
city Of Halifax, we received, this morn
ing a letter Of thanks which applies TO
each .and every member Of THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL Family who has. con-
iributed either cash or bundles TO the
Halifax explosion sufferers That let
ter is as follows:
The Executive Committee acknowl-
edge with thanks your kind subscrip-
ton to the Relief Fund OF The City Of
Halifax. Tressurers receipt is enclosed
herewith.
"R. T.. MaclLRElTH,
Chairman Executive Committee
The receipt referred TO by Mr.. Mac
lreith Is as follows:
HALIFAX RELIEF FUND.
$1,000. Halifax, Dec. 2s. i9i7.
Received from The Evening Journal
Wilmington. Del, the sum Of One Thou
sand Dollars, contributed TO Halifax Re
lief Fund
III. A. FLEMING,
Honorary Treasurer.
There are many persons within the
1one Of circulation OF THE EVENING
JOURNAL who have no conception Of
The terrific force Of the blast I'm con
uection with It we take the following
from the Literary Digest Of December
q, 1917:
Evening journal., 1918-01-09
PAY IS Cents FOR
. 70 POUNDS OF COAL
Fuel Administrator Says
Higher Price Will be Con-
Sidered Gouging
TO CUT OFF SUPPLY
OF ORDER VIOLATORS

Warning was issued today 10y the
Wilmington Fuel Administrative Com
mittec TO dealers handling basged coal
that any attempt 10 gouge the public
by charging exorbiiant prices because
OF the demand for fuel at this time
win NOT be tolerated. This applies es-
pecially 20 the proprietors Of small
stores throughout the city who sell
coal by the bas
The fuel committee announced for
the information Of the dealer and the
consumer that the price Of this coal
must not exceed i3 cents for a bag Of
twenty pounds. II anyone knows Of
any dealer charging more than % cents
for this coal they should Immediately
impart their information TO the vii
mingion Fuel Administrative Commit
Tee. OF which Robert .. Kemp IS chair
man. The committee wants TO know
about anyone demanding price
greater than this and II the proper in
formation is flled with them, steps VIII
be taken 10 put a stop 10 the practice
Il has been stated that some dealers
have been charging 20 and some II
cents per bag OF % pounds for this
kind OF fuel. Some coal dealers have
warned the retailers that II this goug
ing is not stopped their supply Will b'
cut of.
The coal in question IS a special
grade suitable for quick burning anc
rapid consumption In getting nr'
going. 70 has been much In demand
since the shortage Of other grades.
The coal card system now In enoc
IN this city is said 10 Doe showing sails
factory results 70 has relieved th'
dealers OF much trouble caused by In
cessant telephone orders. Many con
sumcrs are going 20 the coal dealers
Offices and filling out their cards an'
+ the leaders are supplying the fuel "a
rapidly as 10 is received in the city.
Evening journal., 1918-01-09
II Germany Fails TO Declare Herself Against
Annexation America and Allied Nations
Will Make Such Sacrifices as Will Assure
the World That PruSSian Horror is Thing
of Past.
SYMPATHETIC APPEAL TO RUSSIA f
MAY SAVE NATION TO Her ALLIES

guess as 10 what will be done Tho
Russian embassy thought the people as
whole win welcome the expressions
But there was a suggestion In some
circles that Gcrmany viii try 20 onsel
% by accepting some Of the Wilson
proposals and hypocrltically agreeing
20 negotiate on offers SO as to inn
press Russia with a willingness for ne
gotiaiiou
on The whole. however. the feeling
here was that 70 viii go FAR toward
swinging Russia back 10 the Allies
u was pointed out today that both
Wilson and Lloyd George were IN some
respects more conciliaiory ln tone thar
ever before, and thot Wilson apparent
ly left some loopholes for negotiation
such FOR instance, as the Aisace-Lor-
raine matter
The United Press inquired today al
the State Department on this point
'Wheu Lloyd George saws the wrore
done France In 1874 must be reconsid.
cred and when President Wilson says
| the wrong done In Nsace-Lorrainc
must be righlcd, do they mean Alssce-
| Lorraine must be returned 10 rranccT"
was asked
''Not must. should. The President
said" replied the department signln-
cantll. hut 7 don't want 20 place an
Interpretation on the meaning OF the
speech
The Asacc-Lorraine question has
generally been regarded the crux OF
The problem. 70 aroused Congress 10
cheers.
But O. careful inspection Of the Prce
ident's and Lloyd Georges utterances
jeff the thought iu many minds that he
and the premier had purposely left the
/ question for some adjustment which
Germany would meet.
So IL was held as 10 several other
statements. The President used must
IN some cases. should In others.
An army general. who has views
quite counter 10 President Wilson'S
suggested that The speech was temper
ate, particularly with respect 90 Bel
glum. That he had left an opening for
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1918-01-09
See POLITICS IN
TRANSFER OF REGIMENT
Special to THE EvENINa YsURNALI,. Y'.l !, :,

snecisl 70 THE EVENING YcURNAL.
CAMP MCCLELLAN, ANN1SToN, Ala
Jan. 9.-What has been classed here as
a bit Of politics, engineered by home
state interests, has resulted in orders
being issued by the War Department
for reiuvenation Of Delaware's in
fsntry regiment and immediate with
drawal of all Delaware soldiers from
tbIs division. Colonel J. Warner Reed
and Lieutenant-Colon J. Austin Ell
son toda, are laying blanket over inc
Delaware men, preparatory to removal
10 Camp Dix. Wrightstown' \. J.' wneres
thev will become pioneer regiment
attached 10 an army corps for oVersea
duty. according TO the colonel.
The bulk Of the Delaware enlisted
personnel is now included in the Ham
Infantry. and the going Of the men will
mean practically the wiping out OF the
third battalion OF this regiment. When
Delawares infantry arrived here It con
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Evening journal., 1918-01-09
FIRST Delaware
regiment At DIX
CAMP NEXT WEEK
Transfer Order Will Bring
Men From Admission
Next Sunday
Want Train TO stop
HERE FOR WELCOME

Announcement from Camp Mcclellan,
Anulslon,t Alabama. that the old First
Delaware Infantry. this states one and
only regiment Of fighting men, would be
reorganized into an individual unit ard
then transferred 20 Camp DIN to be
nled out and brought TO war strength
by the addition Of The draft men from
Delaware at this cantonment, was the
source Of much JOY to the relatives and
friends Of the men back home here and
TO OH the people Of this STATE, who are
interested in Delaware's troops.
70 is stated officially that the First
Delaware viii be moved from Camp
Mcclellan on. January 40 and trans
ferred TO Camp nix. II the troops
cave the south next sunday they should
be. In Camp Dix on next Tuesday
/ Whether they will he housed il the
barracks there or whether they VIII
carry their own tentage and live IN
/ their canvas homes of Wrightstown IS
not announced.
Il is expected the troop trains carry
ing the men north will pass through
this city and the people here are hop
ing they will be informed as TO the
/ time OF the arrival Of the several sec
tions Few OF the men have been home
since they went TO Admission last sum
mer and their relatives are anxious "a
4 have a chance 90 see them. No doubt
the men are equally anxious to see
their folks back home and it IS believ-
ed efforts will be made TO have then
troop trains stopped here at least FOL
a short time on the trip.
How the regiment Is going to be or
ganlzed after IL gets 10 Camp Dix an'
lust what will be done with the Della
ware draft men there and how the'
will be assigned TO the regiment u
a matter Of speculatiuts
Il is believed the Delaware troop
will be sent to France after this re
organization. The officers and men ar
anxious to go, and so are the drd
men. and they all say the sooner the
get there the better they will like it.
Evening journal., 1918-01-09
COMPOSITE ALLIED WAR AIMS
TO GO TO GERMANY NEXT

out the empire, comes President VIII
sons noticeable address, indicating thor
ough agreement and complete unity
among the ALLIES.
The Wilson message was received too
late for comment by any Of the London
morning newspapers except the Chroni-
Gle. which said.
"Once more the President has seized
on o great occasion 10 lead the con
science or civilized mankind. He is ex-
ertng unique authority both moral and
political as the spokesman for the demo-
cratic future Of the world"
Most OF London's newspaper editorial
hailed the Wilson speech part OF this
political offensive against the Central
Powers
The Evening Standard headed IFS cdi-
torial comment a parallel offensive
second blow The editorial itself said
in part:
The PRESIDENT address Is a notable
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Evening journal., 1918-01-09
3y The United Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Jan. o-If Germany
realizes that she has reached the end
OF her rope. President Wilson's and
Premier Lloyd Georges war aims ut
terances will pave the way 10 peace. u
she has not set ieachcd that reallza-
tion bitter struggle h. ahead.
That Is The view of high authorities
today. Ml experts say that lhe nation
ought not be mlled into any false idea
of an early peace As FOR Congress
there wss surprisingly general
thought that ihe Presidents speech
viii hasten negotiations.
The Presidents main purposes IN
making yestordays speech were.
To appeal SO strongly 90 Russia
as 10 bring her back to the allied fold
TO appeal 90 the Liberals. particularly
OF Austria and Germany 30 bring about
changes which would shunt militar-
ism aside and put the Allied war aims
so strongly on record as TO vanQuish
doubts Of where we stand.
The Presidents Sympaihetic appeal
90 Russia was regarded hopefully In
state Department and diplomatic quar-
ters. particularly amons the Russion
representatives.
10 was held too early 90 hazard a
Evening journal., 1918-01-09
BY ED. L. KEEN,
United Press stan Correspondent.


LONDON. Jan. 9.-president Wilson s
sneech Is the second great saho 10 me
Allies political onensive-the drive
which is more effective that guns or
bavonets in the defeat Of Germany
Allied leaders very shortly "ill fire
further salvos Of verbal artillery.
Then, n authoritative information
here IS correct. will come concerted
allied bombardment In the form OF a
iolnt restatement OF an war aims the
composite Of all the war aims state
.ments announced by the leaders OF
thought among the Allies
As London eagerly read president
Wilson's statement today its special ap-
peal 10 Russia was held the most timely
feature Of the whole epOchal document
President Wilson's speech came at a
physiological opportune moment. Prem
Ter Lloyd George's speech had a marked
effect IN "bucking up Great Britain
on the top wave q this feeling through
Evening journal., 1918-01-09

ION Thursday morning, the 9th Of De-
cember, the people OF Halifax were be
ginning their days work or pleasure,
and talking or thinking Of death and
destruction as part Of the necessary ac-
compartment Of a war being fought on
the other side OF the broad Atlantic
Bun in the Narrows connecting the outer
harbor OF Halifax and Bedford BASIN,
two ships were approaching each
other. The limo, O Norwegian freighter,
on Belgian relief service, was gong out
10 sea. The Mont Blanc was coming
i'm. laden with 1900 tons Of munitions,
including $50 tons Of the deadly T. n. IT,.
or irimtrotoluol. Each vessel at first
kept 20 its right hand or starboard
side Of the channel. According 90 sur
vivors of the limo, there was a slight
mist and whistle blasts indicated that
the approaching vessel was cutting
across The Imo's course. The pilot en-
deavor 20 steer aside, but could not do
so I'm time The captain Of the Mont
Blanc, as quoted IN the press dispatches
from Halifax, declares that 10 was a
clear morning and that the limo left her
proper course and disrogarded signals,
making a collision inevitable. At any
rate. the vessel struck about $50. The
relief ship, on seeing fire break out on
the Mont Blanc. backed away and was
successfully besched. Tanks Of benin
on the Mont Blanc's deck caught ilre
The flames spread and the chew took
to their boats, realizing that a deadly
explosion was imminent. Il was 9O6
/ according 10 certain watchers In the
Halifax citadel, as reported 10 the New
/ York Tribunc's correspondence, that the
TIN. r. was touched or. These 0bsery'
/ ers saw a mountain Of black and whit
smoke shoot skyward some six hundred
/ feet. spreading over half The city ane
harbor. and this "was followed by an
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Evening journal., 1918-01-09

ny the United Press
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-"1he
Presidents speech Is an effort 10
show the Russians that their aims
aud our aims are the same, and 10
tell the German people that " they
will stop their plan OF taking what
is not theirs, they can have peace
nnyiime," "a government ollicial
close 10 President Wilson today
said.
PERSONALLY believe that the
peace spirit within Germany Is
much greater than Is realized, hut
there Is question as 20 Just how
soon il will have an opportunity TO
crystalllre. The question OF peace
il now up 10 the German people.
The speech may stiiIen their rcsis-
tancc for a time, but there Is feel
ina of tho people for peace con-
sianuly growing there as elsewhere.
Evening journal., 1918-01-09
OIL STOVE EXPLODEs.

The Washington and Fame Fire Com
nanies responded 70 a sim alarm OF
fire about 9 O'Clock this morning when
an oil stove exploded in the home OF
Thomas Parker. Negro, Of No. $40 East
second street. The blaze was in a room
on the third floor and the damage
amounted TO about s..
Evening journal., 1918-01-09
rINFnAI. OF N 4. pFIRCr

The funeral Of Marshall c. Peirce took
place last Saturday with The Rev. Z. w.
Wells, pastor Of Wesley NJ. Z. Church.
IN charge Attending were dupont
Lodge. No. -. A. L. and A. NJ, members
OF the l. o. o. T.. Of the Eleventh Ward
Republican League and the B. and o,
patrolmen. The family appreciate the
Kindness Of an who attended and as
sisted in the funeral
Evening journal., 1918-01-09
BRITISH HOSPITAL SHIP OUTSIDE
BARRED Zone SUNK; THREE DEAD

missing The wounded aboard wcrc
transferred 20 patrol boats
The Admiralty announced that The
ship carried an lights and markings in-
dicating a hospital ship and that She
had not been within the limits ol Che
so-callcd German submarine barrel
zone.
The Rewa was formerly The properl,
OF the British India Sleam Navigation
Company Ltd. % Glasgow She Wa
built in 1906 and was % zoos tons.
Evening journal., 1918-01-09
by The United press.

BY The United Press.
LONDON. Jan. 9.-Anoiher British
hospital ship has fallen victim TO Hun
burhariiy.
The Admiralty today formally an
nounced loss. through torpedoing on
Friday. at midnight, Of the hospital
ship Rewa.
The ship was sunk IN the Bristol
Channel while enrouie from Gibraltar.
Three Of her crew Rere said 90 be
Evening journal., 1918-01-09
BY The United Press.

Is. lue IulltA AIrrr. 49,.
AMSTERDAM. Jan. 9.-German polti-
cal. leaders want Lloyd George plan,
FOR self determination Of all peoples 10
be applied TO Egypt, ireland and India
according TO interviews received mere
today.
III Lloyd George is really sincere .
declared Philip Scheidemann, leader OF
The majority Socialists, how about
ireland, Egypt and India?"
Count Wesiarp, leader OF the German
conservatives declared:
81 suppose Britain will remove all her
troops from India, when the plebiscite
is taken there
"CHarity begins at home" was the
contribution OF Former Colonial Secre-
iory Rcchenbcrg.
"wc are truly grateful for this most
opportune reminder at this psychology
cal moment
Westminster Gazette, discussing the
paragraph referring 10 the freedom Of
The seas IN a world governed by
opcu covenants. disarmed by mutual
consent ani freed as far as possible
from economic barriers. this aspira'
tion could not hold any terrors for Us
but IN todays nghting or the Woric
10 would mean disarming Of sea power
without a corresponding diminution IN
military power on land-to the greal
advantage Of the militarist land powers
ard the disadvantage Of others, Amer
ica included. Let US be careful to un
derstand and TO make the enemy un
derstand that President Wilson's pro
posal depends upon an association o.
nations"
pail Mall Gazette "The German pres
VII scarcely nnd Wilson's program
more congenial than Lloyd Georges
They vary merely in the degree Of en-
phasls and flllness on particular ques
iions-there IS not the slightest dis
agreement in essential policy.
Evening journal., 1918-01-09
RI1InING PERAnTS.

Building Inspector Preston today is
sued the following permits 10 =. Del
Campo TO build a bake oven at No. 62i
West Front street, to cost 500.
To T.. Wickstrom TO make alterations
nc tho n. W. Corner seventh and
orange street, at a cost Of $3.50.
Evening journal., 1918-01-09
CROWDS PARADE
berlin Streets;
DEMAND Peace
Demonstrations Following
Breaking Off of Brest-
LitovSk Meeting
NO INDICATION YET +.
OF WAR STATEMENT
BY The United Press

GENEVA. IAN. 9--Crowds marched
through the streets Of Berlin, Leipzig,
and Essen shouting, "We must have
peacer when news Of the breaking OIL
Of the Brest-LitOvSk peace negotiations
became known, according 10 reports
received here today.
Evening journal., 1918-01-09
GERARD SAYS WILSON NOTE WILL FORCE REPLY

GERARD SAYS WILSON WILL FORCE REPLY
BY The United Press.
NEW YORK 9-"The Presidents declaration 5 clear
and so definite should have enect Germany
said James Gerard Ambassador Germany here today
aside from question Of its probable influence liberal
elements Germany direct and concrete statement
Of purpose from the Germany nation"
Frederic c. Penaeld Ambassador Ausiriaungar
made a similar statement
UNITED STATES ENGINEER INJURED IN FRANCE.
By Press
WASHINGTON jan 9-Pryaie Arthur senedeker ensineer.
was seriously injured December a. General is's
eabled the War Department His father. E o. sn -s
lives in Columbus. No.
Fvo deaths from causes announced by the
department
Evening journal., 1918-01-09
ny the United Press

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 9.-~Russian aud
German peace delegates held another
peace conference Tuesday and decided
to resume the plenary sittings OF the
conference today. according TO Brest-
Iitovsk dispatches received from Ber-
lin today.
Evening journal., 1918-01-09

AusTRIl-HuNGARY POPEs PROTEST
BY The United Press
BERNE 9-The Papa nuncio at Vienna iormany 'issi
Emperor with him Pope Bencdc mote Of po.t
against Tuionc bombarmenl Of undefended Cities acecrips
Vienna dispatches today.
Evening journal., 1918-01-09
WEATHER

Partly cloudy tonight, Thurs
doy, fair, little change in tenn
perature. Moderate winds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-07
MISHAWAKA NEWS
BOY UNINJUREO WHEN
STRUCK BY MACHINE

August Van Hecke. sor Of Mr..
and Mrs. August Tan Heeke Of w.
Sixth St, narrowly escaped serious
injury or death late Saturday after
noon when he ran in front CT a
Ford automobile and was thrown
TO the pavement.
The driver OF the car. whose
name could not be learned, seeing
the danger, turned the car swiftly
out OF the way, but was unable 10
prevent the wheels passing over the
little fellows legs.
lie was picked up and carried TO
the sidewalk. protesting loudly that
he was uninjured. To the amaze
ment OF the bystanders. when sec
upon his feet the youngster limped
away none the worse for his ex-
perience.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-07
AMERICAN AND ENGLISH
INCOME TAX FEATURES

In comparison with the tax levied
in England on incomes our own in
come taxes are moderate.
In England the tax on incomes Of
$1,000 is 4 IL per cent in Ameri-
ca nothing.
In England the tax on incomes of
$500 is ga per cent, in Ameri-
ca nothing for married men or
heads Of families, and 2 per cent on
$500 for an unmarried man.
In England the tax on an income
of 50. 900 is Z rs per cent: in Amer
lea nothing for a married man or
head Of a family. and , per cent on
$1,000 for unmarried men.
The English income tax rate also
increases more rapidly with the
growth of the income than ours, a
$4,000 income being taxed IA per
cent; $1,000, 16 per cent; $4,000,
20 per cent, and $4,000, % per
cent, while our corresponding taxes
for married men are respectively
two thirds of / per cent. - per
cent, IL per cent. and 5 per cent,
and only slightly more for the un-
married, due to the smaller amount
exempted, the rate being the same.
New York Globe and Commercial
Advertiser.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-07
CITY TO HAVE JUNIOR
ORDER OF THE MOOSE

To give the boys or the city the
privileges Of the order. the Nnsha-
waka lodge OF i. %. %. NJ. viii in
stitute a junior order OF Moose with
exercises at the hall here on the
evening OF April 12. J.. Niese has
christensen and Lawson Hunt as
been named governor. with NeIs
his assistant lieutenants. G.. G..
Brown. organize Of Eikhart. will
xplaln the movement 40 meeting
90 be held next Monday evening
here.
The junior order OF Moose IS
closely supervised 10y competent and
carefully selected men from the
ranks OF the T. O. o. NJ and the
government, control and work are
vested almost wholly in them. The
educational advantages are consid-
cradle. while the brotherhood is
founded upon the principles Of pa
triotism. truth, self~control. aRpira-
ton and love. and is designed 10 di-
rect the young TO the higher and
better things Of life.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-07
MRS. ALFONSO VAN
BELIEGHEM.

Mrs. Pearl Van BelIeghem, wife
Of Alfonso Van BeIleghem, 416 S.
Wells. St. died at Healthwin Satur-
day afternoon at 3:45 O'Clock fol-
lowing an illness Of over a year.
She is survived by her husband:
three children, Rose, John and
Charles: her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Reed; six sisters and five
brothers. all OF Moline. III. Funeral
arrangements will be announced
later
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-07
CARD OF THANKS

We, the undersigned hereby wish
10 express our sincere and heartfelt
gratitude to the neighbors and
friends for their many acts Of kind
ness and sympathy extended to us
during the illness and death OF our
beloved husband and father.
We are also thankful for all floral
tributes.
MRS. HENRY BEEHIER
and FAMILY.
AdNt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-07
MARRIED SATURDAY EVENING

Harley Ochampaugh, son Of Mr.
and Mrs Charles Ochampaugh. and
Miss Helen ROggemEn, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Rogge, 309 +.
Lawrence ST., were united in mar
riage at 1880 o'clock Saturday even
ing at the home OF the brides par
ents by the Rev. Otto Turk Of St
Peters German Lutheran church.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-07
TEMPLE THEATER TODAY.

An unusual picture has been Sc
cured for the Temple theater today
in THE Blind Adventure" with Ed
ward Earle and Betty Howe, two Of
the handsomest and most talented
of filmdom's stars. IT is said to be
an uncommon mystery story, with
the most original style and humor.
and an ending which brings a gasp
Of surprise. A screamingly funny
comedy will complete the bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-07
EXPERIENCED ARTIST

opens new department ". d. sta
pies for Is years a specialist in
commercial photography has estab-
lished a ground floor studio and
work rooms in the 81. Joe building
and will devote much attention 20
amateur kodak work His long ex-
perience will be appreciated by
those who want the best possible
service at no increase in price
Phones: Home 5232. Bell 7s4.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-07
ALL IN ONE

With the Brunswick. You can en-
JOY the worlds best music because
The Brunswick is designed 10 play
better" all records of all makers
The adaptability OF The Brunswick
to all records is one Of its special
features. Any needle may be used,
including jewel point, sapphire ball.
steel. etc. All without extra cost.
Demonstrated at Smith * Wher-
rett's. Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-07
A CLOTHING PREsERvATTvE

There was a time when men and
women only sent their clothes TO
cleaners as a last resort because they
wanted IL 10 do emergency services.
But today most people who dress
we'll send their clothing frequently
TO a reliable cleaning esta blishment
10 be cleaned in the modern way.
Phone 20 Davies Laundry and Clean
ing Co. --Advt.