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Evening journal., 1918-03-04
nIscTss ZlONIsM.

William NJ. Lewis. select councilman
from Philadelphia delivered an urgent
appeal for undivided support OF the
Government 10 the present conflict be-
fore an audience at the Young Mems
Hebrew Association last night The
Present situation" was Mr. Lewis sub
iect and he devoted the larger part Of
his talk 10 the Zionist movement which
he declared was the only solution for
the Jewish problem tie paid a high
tribute to the young men who have en-
listed In a special Jewish regiment TO
fight side by side with the British for
the possession Of the ancient land Of
Palestine
Abram g. Becker. general secretary
OF the assOcia ION. announced that the
March dance viii be held on Thursday
night and The proceeds OF the snair
will go toward the mems room Of the
building. Following the lecture dane
ing took place.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
From Tow-BOy To Worlds Champion
History of the Life of John L. Sullivan
Bl n. c. HAMILTON.
United Press StaG Correspondent.
Copyrieht. 1913, By The United Press

punch on ihe nose he'll charge his mnd
about being "a fighter"
sladc was a big powerful man. but
there his claim 30 ring distinction end
ed. hc knew moth ne whatever about
boxing despite the tales That had been
toll regarding Jem Maces inst uction
When the first round opened Sullivan
charged his man and rushed him r ON
post 20 post around the ring he beat
the big New Iealaner 90 the floor after
eight or ten seconds of sparring In the
center OF iho ring
In the second round Sullivan rushed
slade TO the ropes, and then, with a
vicious right upnercui, he caught Slade
under the chin, and actually lifted him
of The noor over the ropes, and into
the crowd. The New zcalander landed
on his head ami shoulders s. Persons
ln the house thought he certainly had
been killed. but he picked himself up
went "a ound TO q corner OF the rlng and
resumed the battle.
sullivan was a fury this night n,
sooner had the third round opened thar
be was on top Of his opponent Blow
fairly raincd on the man from New
zealand Tie turned his back ana trie,
TO run from the avnlanche. but Sullivan
was right after him. With bloor
streaming down his face. slade nnall,
sank 90 the ko0r. and didn't get up an.
ill picked mp by his seconds and carried
to his corner 10 was ono OF sulllvan's
r eaiest ir.umrhs. for the crowd Thai
saw the mill thought that certainly
slade woull prove TO be master OF Tho
Boston strong Boy.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
soLnIEns AT sECnND RAPIIsT.

At a large congregation 10 Second
Baptist Church yesterday morning me
army and navy were well repr scented
a number Of new members were well
coined. among them several bringing
letters from other churches.
Or. H0ll0ways sermon wa- inspir-
ing. Among other things. he spoke Of
the Baptist Laymans campaign for q
million dollars that Is being raised for
war work He also mentioned John
Mason Peck, the FIRST great Baptist mis-
sionuy beyond ths ohio river, who
was the organizer OF the American
Baptist Home Missionary Society.
The Senior G.. Society of the Sec
ond Baptist Church will entertain The
soldiers and sailors. who are stationed
10 this city. on Tuesday evening at the
chapel. An attractive entertainment
has been arranged and refreshments
will be served.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04


THE Russian delegation. while sign
Ing the treaty without discussion. con-
siders It's duty openly TO tell The truth
10 the workmen and peasants OF Rus
sia, bringing before their judgment AN
that actually occurred 40 the signing Of
peace Sunday"
Remarkable rumors regarding the de-
tails OF the treaty ON the city. One
declares it provides for German occupa-
tion Of Peirograd, pending establish
ment of a government to It's own Tx
ine-at least a government able 90 adj
just the treaties working out. NJ Kriyo-
sheln, Kerensky's secretary Of aericul-
ture. is mentioned I'm this connection.
The reported provision for the sur
render Of the Caucasus district 20 Tur-
key, contrary 90 the treaty OF Berlin,
cannot be made permanent until rati-
ned by an international Congress.
Reactionaries at Pskon are reported
10 be seeking an agreement with Ger
many FOR the formation OF a new Rus
sion government which would organize
white guards" 90 1ght The Allies
Germany lending troops TO nght the
soviets some Of these same reaction
aries were involved in an intrigue for
a separate peace with Germany before
the revolution.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
Chapter NJ


old nght fans rmembered well when
Jem Mace showed up In san Francisco
with a Maori who Mace had named
Herbert slade And they remember,
too. the comment that began 90 throw
the country into another convulsion of
boxing enthusiasm when IL became
known what "a whale Of O man Siade
was. Jem Mace owned a little circle or
boxing an his ovn in England 10 those
days. lie was accepted as tho nnest
boxer the prize ring had produced Hc
was supposed 90 have taught Slade all
his iricAs OF the ring. and 90 have add
ed a few more for tho benefit OF oppo-
ncnts who would be found for the big
Maori In this country.
Richard Fox heard NJ the newcomer
almost as soon AS be had put foot on
American sol, and he went after him
as an opponent for sullivan. The nghl
was scheduled 10 come OF in Mad sor
Square Garden. Now York, August 9
1883. and was 10 be for four roun Is
10 was the q 81 lgnt Tor ihe champion
after his victory over Charley Mitchell
Friends 0f Sullivan were really wor
ried about the outcome OF this so Tho
champion had been treating himself iol
well DO the matter Of drinks and foo
for them 20 feel sure 0f their ground
lie was caut oned 10 have a care whor
he went into the ring, Tor their knowl
edge Of Mace's pr0wess made them
wary.
Never mind about me-. Sullivan
grOwled at them. when Doe gets q
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
ENGLAND WANTS
EVERY SON TO Do BIT

At a mass meeting in the Garrlok
Theatre on next Sunday evening enort
will be made 10 stimulate recruiting
among British and Canadian subjects IN
this city. This meeting viii be held
under the auspices Of a local committee
headed by Captain Frank Schwab, or
the New Castle Leather Company, and
mede up OF r. w Bacchus. vice-presi-
dent OF the Hercules Powder COMPANY :
Edward Ford, Edward Banks, z. ?. Talte
and Or A. ID. Turner
One OF the principal speakers will be
Colonel 81 George l.. Steel g b, who.
with headquarters IN Philadelphia, Is at
the head OF The British and Canadian
Recruiting Mission for pennsylvania.
New Jersey. Delaware Maryland and
The District Of Columbia.
Il Is estimated that there are az
proximately 1000 British subjects IN
this city and vicinity.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
I. A. D. HOTSOI ends
80 Years VII.RP.R. R.
Complimentary Dinner
Given ard Gold Watch Pre-
sented 10 Retiring Foreman
MAYOR HONORx
VETERAN WORKER

Ohlclals. forcmen and workers Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad car shops gath
cred at a testimonial dinner In Hannas
Cafe on Saturday night to do honor TO
Thomas A. d. Hutson. foreman OF The
car erecting shops. VINO has completed
so years service with the railroad, and
he has been placed on the retired list.
Mayor John w. Lawson. former pay
master Of the p.. B. d W Railroad, was
the chief speaker. and paid high tribute
TO Mr. Hutson. As a token OK personal
admiration a gold watch was presented
TO Mr. lIutson. The presentation speech
was made by II. w, Jones. assistant
master mechanic. Several railroad on
cials also spoke praslng Mr.. Hutson
for the services rendered the railroad
company during his 50 years with them
Those present were Hon John ~
Lawson, r. A. ID Hut7on. j.. r. Cramer
c. A. Overdorf. G.. II. Watkins. X. W.
Jones. g d YOUNG. c. Klng, John n.
Trabbold, r. W. Brey. Edward Gibson.
John w. Miller. T. o. Barton. John l.
Donan. F. F. Ardln. F. y. Cox, william
Wintrup, II. p. Lawrence. r. D. Shell
don. Jacob Keiiz. c. X. Trlggs, w. g..
Burton. ]. W Billussley. L. b. Cole, J.
L. Galloway D. G. Brown Henry A.
Bareford. J. A. Macklin. Robert X. Eg-
nor, ,. p Noonan, James Machem. G.
Allen. J. NJ Baugher. G. II Seidle, B. j..
/ Braden. c. II. Jackson. r. G Taylor, J
II Healthy, J. A. Mclaughlin, P. ]. Mes
ter. c. v. Marshall ST., William Tay-
] lor. Harvey l. Yates. W. L. Tunstall
In. D Ford. L. P. Hackendorn, John
VAUGHN. Thomas Pace and G. J. Des-
mOud.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
D0WN-STATE MEN GET
R0USING SEND OFF
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL,

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL,
DOVER. Del March 4-Kent Countys
draft quota Of 20 men ordered by the
Local Exemption Board. together with
the six alternates. reported yesterday
10 the Local Board ready for entrain-
ment this morning. All Of the 90 men
In the FIRST o-der Of the draft were
sc"er'Nd evcert two. Frederick Bickel
and William Marshall Hugg, both OF
a..AOru. b.,nel was iOunu 10 be under
size and weight. Hugs had not been
p.s-u Dy nl advise. y Medical Council.
Following is the list Of those who left
this morning for Camp Greenleaf, Fort
Oglethorpe:
Daniel n Boone, Watson Marker.
Caleb Jackson, all Of Wyoming.
Homer Ford. Miles Wilson, Stsbros D.
Penteles, Denny Cummins, Frank c.
Han desty, all Of Dover.
Edward Green Burris. Smyrna.
Cove Wyatt. Harrington.
Bradford Kitchens. Clarence Steven
son Case. FELTON,.
Albert Geo &c Fleet. Viola.
William Golfer Palmer, Frederica.
Bateman Johnson, Marydel.
Fred II Latter Hartley.
Elmer Keller Hoch, Woodside.
William Homer Savin, CheswOld.
The alternstes taking the place Of the
two regular draftees ase Francis Ed
ward MCGUIRE Of Milford. and George
Leslie G00den, Woodside.
The Local Exemption Board selected
| Frank Hardesty as captain OF the
Kent County delegation and George
/ Leslie Gooden and Homer Savin as
sub-captains.
Headed by the Dover Band playin,
national airs and with flags flying from
residences and business places. Kent
countys quota left this morning on the
9.37 train 90 Join the other cOn.ingents
al Wilmington. Several hundred per-
sons were at the station to bid them
/ farewell Each man was furnished with
Red Cross kit.
Governor Townsend was on the train
with the Sussex county contingent OF
20 men who had entrained at George
town.
The governor spoke to each man OF
/ Sussex county and gave them words OF
| encouragement urging them 20 eger
have In mind The welfare OF their coun.
| try and be preservers Of democracy.
! The governor stated on reachinl
Dover that at GEORGETOWN, many OF IN,
| alternates who had been called together
with the main draftees had volunteered
! 90 go in the place Of the regular draft.
ed men and In several Instances the,
+ were accepted
The Kent and Sussex county contln.
gent were men Of fine physique
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
FORTY ONE MEN GO
FROM RURAL COUNTY

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. Del. March 4.-Forty-one
men left here in the rural New Castle
county contingent FOR Fort oglcthorpe
late this morning. they going 90 the
train with the delegations from VIII
minston. Kent and Sussex. Frederick j.
strickland was captain Of the contin-
gent One OF the men who left with
the quota was Frederick J Pohl, who
had been a professor ot English az
Delaware College.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
Last of States First Gail
Men on Way 10 Camp

Milton Rittenhouse.
Chester A Phillips.
Arthur a. Grimth.
Maurice Sander.
Edward II. Cranston.
George F. Cold
STEPHEN Exarchoutakos.
Board No. 2.
William II Bullock. POPS Market 81.
William r. stuart. 2i22 West st.
George +. Buchanan. SOS n. Sth ST.
Reading. Pa.
Walter 2. Sturtz, 5i5 z. 7th 81.
Leroy c Mullin iiC4 Heald st.
Leighton G Dorsey. 70 pavonia Ave-.
Arlington. n. j.
Clarence b. Palmer. 93i Vandever Ave.
James A. McGarrigle. 9i3 Vandever
avenue
Frank a. Bachman, ioi6 Pine st.
Joseph r. Fallers, ia 7th ST.
John L. Taliaferro. SOP West 81
Charles Hart, ~ E. 25th ST.
Daniel McKerrocher, 1928 Pine st.
Thos Shipley Greaves 27O5 Market st.
Wilson F Marshall. 10 F. 7th 81.
Board No. 3.
Joseph J. Zazkowski.
Lawrence ZwOlak
James r Reagan
Abraham Feinberg
Harry J. Bronson.
GiOVanO SilvariO.
Thomas b Lalley.
Harry Merritt.
Samuel s Croft.
Francis T. Monaghan
Andrew j. Cobb
Elmer p Collins.
Raymond J Cunningham
F. f. Deane.
John z Mahoney
Millard + Hollet
John G. Long
Charles II. Hickman.
Charles A. McDonough.
William Mullin.
Noah L Arnett.
Joseph p Healv.
Charles Dixon
stephen J. Blackwell, Jr.
Jonathan +. Wheailey.
Board No {.
Henry c. Hosate, 320 King St.
Alexander H. Knopp. 503 9th St.
Wesley Wothers, fredericksburg. Nd.
Robert s. Dare, i06 Poplar So
Frederick A. Richter, 222 Washing
ton St.
Rufus Hill, 3O3 West ST.
Harry W Chapman. POP Tatnall St.
Cobb J. Hodge, 9i6 Spruce st.
Ernest o WINS, 3is Z. 4th st.
Harold E. Fritz. 1925 Lobden ST.
Volunteers.
William Lynch. COZ Penn s..
Raymond Lewis. iO5 w Sd ST.
Harry r Powell, 6i3 Lord St.
Walter b. Heiman, 500 Lombard ST.
Victor Barsky, 9Oi West st.
Edward ]. Newark. Hotel Jefferson
New Castle.
/ I-aac Shuct sol F. 4th 81.
Joseph Tun, iOi King ST.
Willard T Blackison, 702 King So.
iiiS King St
Robert Gfllen, ii2 Pine st.
William w. Gray. s7i New Castle Ave
Millard F. Hollett, POI w. 10Th 81.
F. +. Deane. 1913 Washington st.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
REsoLInoNs LiUD PASTOR GRAY

At the quarterly conference OF Ep-
worth NJ h. Church last night, resolu-
tions were adopted expressing appre-
citation OF the pastoral services Of the
Rev. j. Howard Gray. and commencing
him and his wife 10 the good fellow
ship OF the church at Lake Charles,
La. Of which ne will become pastor.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
.,IssInN Ar cATnEnRAI

A two weeks mission viii open 40
lhe Cathedral next Sunday morning.
The Rev. Thomas Delahant and ihe
Rev. William Fitzpatrick, Jesuit Faith
e.s. VIII conduct the mission. The FIRST
wcek win DE Tor women. and the sec
ord weeks services Tor men. The meet
ines are open TO an. Catholic or nom
Catholic. who wish Co attend.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE.

Paul stark seely. Of Portland, Ore.
a member of the Board OF Lectureship
of the First Church OF Christ. sclen-
tisi. IN Boston. will lecture In the
and Van Buren street, on Saturday
evening next.
Christian Science Church, Park Place
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
3. I. 0,NTAL A VIsIToR.

Charles T. O'Neal. OF Bethlehem. Pa.
general superintendent Of the Lehlgh
Valley Railroad Company, spent yestcr-
day with his brother. James G. O'Neai.
OF the Commercial Hotel Mr. ONeal
was formerly a citizen Of Wilmington
and left me city about 25 years AGO.
ne viii make his headquarters In New
York city IN the near future.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
PASSION PLAY An Mn. SALEM.

Dr. Herbert f. Randolph, pastor Of
Grace Church, will give his illustrated
lecture on THE Passion Play st Mt
salem NJ, +. Church. this evening, for
the benefit OF the Riddle Memorial sun
day School Crowds were turned away
from Grace Church for lack OF room,
when The lecture was given there last
nighi
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
SOLDIER WRITES FROM FRANCE.

Arthur l.. Applegate. formerly o. This
city, and later residing In Federals-
burg and Laurel. Md, is in France,
.ervlng with the Seventeenth Field Ar
tirary. American EXpeditionary Force.
He is a grandson or Frederick J. Car
ter. deceased, formerly OF THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL and the Morning News.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
SOLDIER SERIOUSLY ACCUSED.

The case OF Ernest Lattasllo, chars
ed before Municipal Court today with
a serious 0nense against o yOuns wo
man. was continued until tomorrow at
the request OF Robert Harmon. The
defendant Is a United states soldier at
Camp Dix.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04

Mccartney. Lawrence W. 52e Lom-
bard St.
Duckey. Ulysses. $40 Lord 81.
Smith. Milford, Chestertown, Nd: III
Calvert St.
Garnett, Thomas H. ii4i Walnut So.
Greenley. Fred B $40 King ST.: West
Queens Lane. Phila. Pa.
Moore, Edward. 2iO 10th st.
Handy. John, 2i7 w. Third ST.
Photiades. Nick j., 1926 West Et.
Truszkowsh. Bronislaw, 1880 Peach
Street
Taylor. Lewis. 22i Orange st.
p0lnski. Louis, iii9 Walnut ST.
G iflth. Arthur r.. 907 1ainall 81.
Murray, Walter. $40 F. 18th ST.
Chrispin. VIM r., Wilson Flats No. 9
Kelly. Richard 203 Talnan St.
Jackson, William. 9i5 French St.
Mancie Christian, 100 +. eth st.
Davis, Cornelius, 2i7 W. Sd ST.; 2Oa
W TIN 81
Manelski, Stanley. ii2 Poplar st.
Nelson. George, i06 Taylor ST.
Papa, Edwa. d G. 305 + Glh ST.
NANAWMWMAAAa HNANNNN HNHf ANaa nANA 81
Barnett. William w. 3i5 r. 10th St.
Grant. John H.. ~ r i5ih st.
Daniels. Alex 1901 Poplar ST.
McCauley. William W., 400 w. 2d ST
Bee, John. 10 High 81
Lynch, Joseph NJ. 303 French ST.
jenkins. Walter H. SIS French St.
Donham. John II lii Walnut 50.
Cloud. William H.. $40 Poplar st.
Conley. Reuben T.. 400 Queen St.
Page, Paul 9i2 French So.
Samuels, Philip, 3is +. i'm St.
Sims. Horace. $40 r. Front 81.
johnson, u. X. los r Sth 80.
sail, Jonathan p, IA French St., iiC
Lombard.
Townsend =. Harvey, J21 Poplar ST.,
si2 \. Percy St. phila b, Pa.
Mason, James H. 20O W. 5ih st.
Mitchell. Elmer. 5iO Lombard st.; 62l
2. 7th st.
Walker. Arthur j., New Herritt Hotel
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
PRIVATE EnGE IN TnANcE-

Mrs Charles McNey. Of 30 iio5 West
sixth street, has received a cablegram
the safe arrival IN France
OF her son, Edward T. Edge. Private
Edge was stationed at Quantico. Va.
and belonged TO the First Replacement
Battalion of the United states Marines.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04

SLAMS are blowing up bridges on the
siberian Railway near Chica, according
to rumor forwarded 70 the State De-
partment today by Chairman stevens Of
the American Railway Commission to
Russia now 40 Yokohama.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
rRANc1s AT vLAnINosToK.

BY The United Press.
TOXIC, March i--Dayld n. Francis,
American Ambassador 60 Russia. viii
move the American embassy TO Vlad-
vosiak, according 20 a dispatcn from
that city 90 the Jni shimpo. received
today. The dispatch quotes q radio re-
celvcd from Niscount Uchida. japanese
Ambassador 60 Russia, stating that the
japanese embassy will be moved to
lrkutsk or Harbn.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
nEID ON CIRI,s cHlRCF.

Charged with serious offense
against Lorette Meller. i5-year-old
Negress, Edgar r. Walker. Negro. was
held for trial under $500 bail when ar
raigned before Municipal Court today.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
VIOLATED AUTO LAW.

Charsed before Municipal Court this
morning with violating the State auto
mobile laws. Jacob 6. Kluis. was fined
a. and costs and George Barrie, Jr.
was dismissed with payment OF the
costs.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
nm IITuFFFLD AT CENTRAL.

Or. NJ. S. Littleneld win address the
New Castle County Graded sunday
School Union In Central Presbyterian
Church at 80 o'clock tomorrow even
ing Instead OF at 8 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
MILITARY ORDER

Locsl Exemption Board No. 4 has is.
sued the followins list OF men who are
10 report at the old Court House tomor-
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
FINED ron ASSAULT.

Frank Bias, Negro, charged with as
sault and battery on selena Meyett, Ne
eress. wss flnsd SO snd costs by Judge
Finger In Municipal Court today
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
German-Russian Peace
Only "Scrap of Paper"
,cnnlinnnd rrnn, rir.l nn-nA


the Of the peace
the offensive has
the
Evening journal., 1918-03-04

row afternoon. between 3 and o'clock
for their physical examination:
Helmey, Robert, s2i Park Ave, sa-
vannah, Ga.
Dickerson, Howard. Denton. Nd
Baton. Granville, 42i w. Front street.
5ii East Eleventh.
Copeland William D. 505 Market 81
2i3i Ann st Philadelphia
Bell Amos ] Milford, Del.
Cushing. John j 1911 Lobdell street.
Brownhiu. Gerald II sol s Hesld ST.
Brown. George, 1856 z 7th St.
Pagan. Frank NJ ii9 W Front st.
Creedon, John j., i0i E. 7,h st.
Hoagland. Frank. 1926 Walnut ST.
Churchman. James. f23 E 5th ST.
1902 Geneford Ave. Baltimore, Nd
Hasting. Merritt p, 1926 Market St.
Rossiter. Joseph B 4ii Claymont St.
Lawson. Charles. AZ Z. 2nd ST.
Grady. William iii3 A St.
Magee. John. 527 + eth ST.
Spinker. August W, 6i6 T. 3rd So
Crisden. Harvey. G03 Lord St.
Nichols. Herman, Centreyille. Md.
Gore. William Elk Mills Md.
Jenkins. William. 20i w sth ST.
Mundey. Harry L , 9i5 Shipey st.
NcGrath. John r. 40 Market St.
Lenerts. Lewis II ii3 Market 81.
Carter. Olen. COS Penn 50
Norman. Glide % Klund So.
Watkins, Richard 226 W. 6ist ST.
New York.
Robb. Allie. si3 Walnut 50.
TAYLOR. samuel. Q Klund St.
McNeal James E. 5i5 +. ST., n. W
Washington, ID c.
Russell. Robert c. i02 Tainall 81.
Hall. Herdman J iii0 West 81.
SINGER. jeremiah. $40 Lord st.
johnson, Fred. 100 f. 18th So.
Hoinowski stanley. sol spruce 50.
Robinson. Charles. 1908 ST.
Gordon. J.. Isaiah, 2 High 81.
Mosley. John 2l3 h. 2nd 81
Kirkley. Lawrence. J05 Poplar 81.
King, Ferdinand. Newark Del. Condui
Bridge.
Nlelcernskee, Joseph. COG E. 3rd 81.
Schuster. Charles. 20i Z 5th 81.
Bllge. samuel 5i3 Locust 81.
T0ughey. James c.. S. W. Cor. 5il
and Shipley.
Tilman, w. w. sos New castle Ave
Spencer, Harry L.. 2i5 Lombard 81.
Barrera. Augustine S.. pa Poplar 81
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
TIE NEW TERRITORY TAKEN.

The territorial cessions in Transcau-
casi8 which the Germans have now
added 20 those previously demanded Do
Eastern Europe destroy me results of
four wars waged By Russia against
Turkey-is2S-29 ie5i-5. ISIS. and the
campaigns 10 Asia Minor OF the pres
ent war Batoum. a seaport twenty
miles north of the Turkish frontier. has
one OF The best harbors OF the Black
Sea. and has been the port OF outlet
for much Of the petroleum and other
products OF Transcaucasia. The gov
ernment OF which % was the capital
was ceded 10 Russia after the war OF
1878. and eight years later the city
was strongly fortified by Russia as
base for future conflicts with Turkey.
The frontier province of which Kars
is the capital. lying 90 the east OF
Batum, was also part Of the spolls OF
the war OF 1873 Kars itself, a city
strongly situated and occupying a
strategic position. has been the scene
Of much bitter lighting IN the wars be-
tween Turkey and Russia. 70 was cap
tured IN is2s by the Russian armies,
but restored % Turkey upon the con-
clusion Of peace Aeain. IN the Grim
can War, 60 was taken after a six
months siege. in which the Turkish
army was commanded by the English
General Williams. but again the treaty
OF peace forced Russia to give 70 up.
Evening journal., 1918-03-04
KAISER THANKS GOD
FOR RUSSIAN "PEACE'

BY The United Press.
AMSTERDAM. Madch i-"The Ger
man sword, WELDED by our great army
leaders. has brought peace 10 Russia. Do
the Kaiser wired Chancellor Hertling,
scco, ding 20 dispatches received here
today.
we feel &ep gratitude 10 God who
has been with us. The prdeful deeds
Of my army and the tenacious perse-
verence OF my people are sources Of
special satisfaction. German blood and
German kullure have been saved
~ wish 90 express my warmest thanks
FOR your faithful strong cooperation
ana great work
Evening journal., 1918-03-04

RUSSIANS BLOW UP BRIDGES.
BY The United Press
WASHINGTON. March 4-Ihe Rus
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-11
VETERAN MAIL MAN
DIES IN THE COUNTY
''Uncle lake" Thomas Is Dead
At Home In HedgesviIle.

Uncle Jacob Thomas, colored,
aged about SO, the veteran mail car.
rier, died Wednesday night in He'd
gesviIle Of pneumonia and will be
buried Saturday afternoon from Mt
Lebanon Church Rev Davis officiat
ing, and the remains will be laid to
rest in the colored cemetery Of that
place. Uncle Jake as he was ia
military known, to the young and old
cf North Mountain and Hedgesville.
had carried the mail II or 70 years
between those two points, He was
jovial and full Of humor and liked by
all with whom he came in contact
Last Saturday he was stricken with
pneumonia and rapidly sank. A wild
ow and several children survive.
Uncle jake claimed that he was
from Australian ancestors. Funeral
Director G. M. Brown will have
charge of the funeral.