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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07

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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
GERMANS INVADE
RUSSIA, MAY MOVE
ON CAPITAL CITY
Threaten to Hold Petrograd as
Hostage for Peace Terms
With the Bolsheviki.
SWEEP 400 MILE FRONT
Nv Sssp.-,atcd Press to Every Evening

ny Associated Press to Every Evening
LONDON, Feb. 20.
With German troops advancing into
Russia from Riga To Lutsk, n front OF 435
miles. the Bolshevik government has de-
clarcd its willingness to sign formal peace
on German terms.
These terms are Scverer than at first
supposed, according To recent state
uent attributed To Leon Trotzky, the
Bolshcvik Foreign Minister. He is SAID
to have reported 70 the Bolshevik EXccu-
tIvc Committee Germany demands, IN adj
dition to the retention of Poland, Lithu-
anna. Riga and the Moon Islands, an in
dcmnlty of $4,000, 900, 900, presumably IN
gold.
The new German drive. which began
Monday, has already resulted IN the cap
ture of Dvinsk and Lutsk.
II is reported by the Copenhagen cor
respondent of the Morning Post it is
generally believed Germany intends TO
march TO Pctrograd and hold the Russian
capital until peace is actually concluded.
Russia ; decision to make formal
ycace WAS transmitted through the wire
pess telegraph stations of the Russian
rvernmcnt to the German government
at Berlin The statement was:
THE Council OF Peoples Commls-
sarics (Cabinet) protests against the
fart that the German government has di-
rncted its troops against the Russian
Councils republic, which has declared
the war rs at an end and which Is de-
nobilizing its army on all fronts.
'"rhe Workmen 5 and Peasants govern
mcnt of Russia could not anticipate such
= step because neither directly nor IN
directly has any one of the parties which
onocluded the armistico given the seven
days notin required in accordance with
She treaty of December Is for terminat-
ing II,
IN the pr,scnt circumstances regards II
ELF As for,ed formally 10 declare its will
irngnsss 10 sign pcace upon the condi-
tions which had been dictated by the dele
cation of the Quadrrplc Alliance at Brest-
Iitovsk.
'The Council Of Peoples Commissanes
I,nther declares detailed reply Will be
given without delay 20 the conditions of
peaos as proposed by the German govern
ment.
''For the Council OF Peoples Com
misSancs, 'Lenine.
"Trotzky.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
Deaconess Home Meeting

The regular monthly meeting Of the
board Of managers Of the Riddle Me
mortal Deaconess Home was held at the
home, BOB West street, yesterday after
noon The president Mrs. Huntington,
was in the chair The regular routine
business was in order and reports from the
several committees were read. Miss Edith
Brown, the treasurer, made very en-
couraging report, and Mrs NJ. A. Sweet,
the matron at the home, told most in
terestingIy of the work done in the past
month. About 200 children attend the
kindergarten at the home and tn, re are
classes in sewing and basketry, besides the
calls for the regular parish work. Plans are
being made to give bazaar on March Il
and % at Grace Church house for the
benefit Of the Deaconess Home.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
DVINSK IN GERMAN HANDS.
Part of rVew Movement Into Rus
sia Ostensibly to Pre-
serve Peace.
Nv Associated Press 20 Every Evening

ky Associated Prcss 70 Every Evening
Notwithsta nding the Bolsheviki have
announced th, " willingness TO conclude an
immediate pc We on the Central Powers
terms. the Gel Tnan armies are continuing
10 advance ! 30 Great Russia. The
tiermsn head, plarters statement today
.rports a furti rer forward move of the
,crman forces Nhich recently crossed the
DyIna. on the nt Gthern front, and occupied
Dvlnsk They ushed on east and north
east of that city Yesterday IL Is announc-
cd
Germany und rrtook this campaign to
safeguard peace md order ID the occupied
regions on her c sStern frontier, DR.. Won
Kuehlmann. the German foreign minister,
told the Reichstae main committee
Yesterday She h ad lost faith IN the pacI
&c Intentions oi Russia. he declared.
Nevertheless, Won kuehlmann said Ger
nanv was even no,y ready TO make pea &C
With Russia on a h,asis which would pro-
r>ct German IntereSts. 1t seems probable
that has address wslS made before the Bol
rh>S1ki protest and offer Of submission was
ysoelved 10 Berlin, but the continued ad-
vance Of the German armies reported
today makes IL appear that the German
military authoritl7s, at least, are In no
haste 10 check the forward movement.
ne DOlSueNlh SVNti lilS tbit-
,ectlon, reports that Gen. Hoffman,
German military representative at the
Brest-Litovsk peace conference, has asked
that written confirmation OF the Russian
~irelees peace offer be sent TO Dvinsk
The Russians have forwarded such con-
6rrnation to Dvinsk by messenger, they
announce
Every effort Is being made by the
Austrian authorities TO convince their
pecple that the peace made with the
Ukraine WAS not only OF great material
advantage TO the Central Powers, but that
Apv injustice that might have been done to
Poland by subtractlng from her the pro-
vince OF Cholm and giving il TO the
U1.ra ine vii be remedied- Great salts
tactic has been created among the hber-
sls IN the dual monarchy by this territorial
toetur,. OF the peace settlement.
Premier Won Seydler now announces
= sepal ate peace between AEtria-Hun-
xsrv an 4 the Ukraine under which d mixed
uoInmlss ion Will be named TO decide the
disposition OF Cholm on race principles.
Al the sal ne time the premier points TO the
material ,-ains which will come from the
peace. 7 be Austro-Hungarian plea for
tsod Will be met from the Ukraine
ssores. ne .intunates, declaring that the
Ukrsunian surplus, which has been placed
st the dispoa Ition OF. the Central Powers,
w,Il be more than the latter can possibly
carry SWAY by the means Of transportation
available
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
CAMP DIX MUSIC CHIEF
SINGS At SOLDIER SOW
Stetson Humphreys Granted Per
mission to Participate in Cen
tury Club Performances.

Arrangements were made at Camp DIX
last night for the participation of StetSon
Humphreys, who Is in charge of all
musical activities at the big cantonment,
in the minstrel show which will be given
IN the New Century Club on Friday night
BY the members of the Delaware Pioneer
Regiment of Infantry. Mr.. Humphreys
known TO musicians, especially vocalists,
All over the country, was sent 10 Camp
Dix by the War Department, through the
Committee on Training Camp Activities
He will sing one or two solos III the course
of the evening, and his presence will be an
appreclable addition TO the regular pro-
gram.
Many inquiries have been made at
newspaper and other offices regarding
places where tickets may be secured.
These can be purchased at any of the news
paper offices, or at the Bee Hive cigar
stores, Chamber of Commerce, ROYAL
cigar store al Eighth and Market streets,
the Davis Jewelrv store AT Tenth and
Market, Deakynes s restaurant, Mckay's
cigar store at Ninth and King streets, and
II number of other places around the city
In view of the fact that the proceeds
are TO be devoted TO the music fund, which
will continuously furnish entertainment to
the men OF the regiment, it Is hoped that
every ticket printed Will be sold. The show
has much real merit, almost as much as
the cause for which it Is given, and il is
e expected that Wilningtonians will rise to
the occasion and take advantag1 of the
opportunity TO contribute TO the enter
tainment fund by the purchase of tickets,
and to receive an evening of good whole
some pleasure at the same time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
BR|TT|NGHAM WINS
FREEDOM FROM JAIL
Court Order and Sentence Tenn
porarily Suspended, But Prisoner
Must Support Family When
Able.

George l.. Brittinghan. who was before
Judge Churehman in Municipal Court
yesterday, seeking mitigation of an order
for the support Of his family on the ground
that he rs unable TO work because Of rhetI-
matisIn as we'll as release from tho work
house where he has been since September
under sentence for failing 10 comply with
the order, was in court again TODAY When
the case ended Yesterday H. was under
continuance IN order to obtain medical
testimony as TO Brittingharn's condition.
Today DIR. William III. Kraemer,
physician at the workholise testified that
the prisoners first attack Of rheumatism
veloped two or three weeks after he
entered the institution. He was in the
hospital about six weeks and recovered to
some extent but had xperisnced another
attack. The man was not able to work and
there was no assurance when he would as
he was suffering from general rheumatic
condition.
He thought Brittingharn would be more
comfortable outside of prison than in, as
the comforts Of home and liberty would re-
Iiove the depressed condition Of his mind
due TO confinement. The disease must run
It's course, although IN his opinion the
malady IN Brittlngham's S case was getting
10 be chronic
Looking over the record in the case
Judge Churchman saw that some time
ago an appeal had been taken 10 the upper
court, from the sentence Of the Municipal
Coliu. There appeared 10 have been no
definite action taken upon IT. James
Salisbury, who was attorney Of record IN
it, informing the court that he had been
ordered 10 halt the proceedings Judge
Chuchman said be couldn't dispose Of
the present matter until disposition had
been made of the appeal.
Philip L. Garrett, counsel for Britting
ham offered 10 file a stipulation that It
would be withdrawn Going to tho clerk
of the Peaces office he found that on
Jan %, on motion of the attorney
general, the appeal had been dismissed.
This left Judge Churchman free 10 act
He told Brittingham sufficient punish
ment appeared 10 have been meted ont to
him under the courts sentence, but that
the neglect of the wife and children still
appeared and he must be adjudgrd guilty.
The order and sentence heretofore made,
however would be revoked and no new
order would be made until the defendant
condition warranted II. The moral and
legal obligation Of Birmingham to support
his family still existed, the court continued
and when he was able 70 do 50 the sus-
pended order would be enforced.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
CHILD WELFARE.
Bureau for Delaware to Hold Meeting
Tomorrow Afternoon.

a child welfare drive under the auspices
of the Federal Chjldren's Bureau has been
announced to begin on April 8.
Public health authorities agree that
half the deaths OF young children are
easily preventable Each state will be
assigned a definite quota of the 100000
lives, which it will be responsible for
saving State Councils of Defense and
state women's committees are being
called upon to be responsible for the
state quota Methods of work will be
those which have already proven effective
In saving children's lives in the United
States and other warning countries
Briefly these methods are as follows:
|. The registration Of births, so
that there NAV be an immediate record
Of every child born; nursing and medical
skill may be provided wherever family
income does not permit It's being secured
independently.
, For every mother prenatal care,
attendance of doctor and public nurse
at confinement and poetnatal care.
3. Children's conferences where well
babies may be taken periodically to be
weighed and examined. Clinics where
sick children may be given medical
assistance.
Z Lit Oi SdlilIdi lpil VI SCStbc anu CITY
divisions or bureaus Of public hygiene
s. The guarding of the milk supply
that every child may have his quota Of
clean, pure Iuilk.
g. An income making possible decent
living standards.
A meeting has been called by the
Childrens Bureau Of Delaware for to
morrow afternoon at 4 O'Clock at St.
Andrews S parish houso Lighth and
Orange streets, to lear the recommen-
dations following the survey Of children s
institutions in Delaware, made by c..
Spencer Richardson Of the Russell Sage
Foundation and Miss Emma o. Lundbcrg,
director of social service department Of
the Federal Children's Bureau.
All who are interested in children 5
work are invited to be present and take
part in the discussion on the recon-
mendations for definite child welfare
program for this state.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
SECOND DRAFT DATE
HAS NOT BEEN SET
Government Dosen't Want to
Disturb Labor and Farm
Situation.
V Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, Feb. 2O-Secretary Baker
authorized the statement today that no
date has been selected for the beginning
of the second draft
The governments disposition not to
disturb the labor situation, particularly
on farms at the planting season, is one
Of the factors entering into the situation.
The provost marshal generals office,
IT Is understood, is disinclined TO go ahead
with the second draft until Congress has
perfected the law by pending amendments
to change the basis of apportionment
and to authorize the Preside Mt 10 call
into the military service men skilled in
industry and agriculture regardless of
previous classification.
The remaining inCrements OF the first
draft Will begin to move forward 10 the
camps beginning this week. IL is probable
that next month local boards NAV be
asked TO forward small increments nee
essary TO replace men going overseas, but
the expected summons of half million
Will be later.
Plans for the second draft include
calling l00,0 900 men a month until the
second quota is complete. In that way,
officials expect 10 avoid much of the
confusion which accompanied the first
call. The men will report in a steady
stream and he asslmlatcd into the mill
tary machine before the next lot is
received.
II has been definitely settled that the
first oontingents will bc used TO ell vacau-
cies In national guard divisions caused by
the withdrawal of men for the organlza-
tion OF special technical units. Similar
vacancies in the national ormy divisions
will have been filled by that time from the
final increment of the first draft.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
WHEAT FOR
RELIGIOUS RITES
Use in Making Communion Waf-
ers and Maatzoth IS
Permitted.

Breads used in the Observance Of re-
ligious rites are exempted BY the United
States Food Administration from It's
regulations which require the use Of wheat
-four substitutes in the manufacture Of
bread and rolls. This announcement
Edmund Mitchell, Food Administrator
for Delaware, believes will remove any
uneasincgs that may have existed re
garding the use Of bread or waters at
communion services, and the usc Of mat
10th by orthodox Jews during their Pass
over festival March n 10 April A.
Administrator Mitchell today an
nounced that former United States Dis
trict Attorney John = Nields and City
Solicitor Thomas r. Bavard had been
retained by him az legal advisers in con
Quoting the affairs of the Food Admins
tration IN Delaware Both ATTORNEYS will
serve without recOmpense, but are willing
70 give their time az a patriotic duty
that they feel thcv owe 70 the government.
Mr. Mitchell has advised with them
this week relative 70 certain workings
Of food conservation in Delaware
Armon D. ChaytOr Jr Il Dciaware's
representative who with 80 men rep
Tcsenting every salt water fishing State
on the Atlantic and Gulf coast. opened
q AWD-Iht Nf1NlDH III washington wesley
dav with the Food Administration heads
They arc discussing the fish and game
products of the coast, in connection with
existing STATE, county and township laws
which limit fishing operations or restrict
production.
Food Administrator Hoover addressed
the delegates last night Upon the dis-
cussiOn At the conference Yesterday and
today will be based the fishing rpgua-
tions TO be issued BY the Food Adminis-
tration, not later than March Is.
The Food Administration is asking
representatives Of the State fish and game
commissions and men Interested in the
industry for full and frank expression
Of their views. Their recommendations
and suggestions will be given careful con
sideration in the drafting of the final regu-
lations. In the publication and enforce
ment Of the regulations, the Food Ad-
ministration will rely upon the co-opera-
lion and assistance Of the Fish Commits
sIons of the various States and upon their
specialized organizations. working jointly
with the State and County Food Ad-
mlnIstratlon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
z.-s Azp~st views Sites.

The Washington expert who came here
this week to inspect sites for the proposed
housing operation, where homes may be
erected for shipyard workers, returned
to the nations capital this morning Tie
looked over the sites but made no com
ment to the local officials. Not until
bis report is made will there be any other
step in housing After site Is selected,
the other necessary steps looking towards
the beginning OF operations as speedily
us possible will be taken.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
RAIL PROBE GOES DEEP.
Federal Board Delves Into Returns and
Costs Of Electric Roads Of Country.

by Associated Press To Every Evening
Washington, Feb. 20.-Tbe Railway
Wage Commission, which continued today
it's session with railroad officials, will,
if it desires, be given full information re-
garding the alleged attempts Of railroad
mana9crncnts To discredit government
ownership, according 20 Il. r. Whittier
of Pittsburg, assistant general Manager
of the Pennsylvania lines, west.
Mr. Winters testimony given the com
mission yesterday, practically denied
charges of brotherhood leaders that the
managers are encouraging inefiiciency
while the roads are under government
control. He said the officials were willing
10 give the commission further inforrna-
tion in any cases which have been reported
Mr.. Whittier, referring to the charge that
traffic had been slowed up, said thay this
could be accomplished only by issuing
orders to train dispatchers and that there
was nothing IN the evidence 10 show that
such an order had been gwen.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
BREADMAKING TALK TOMORROW
Mrs. Snyder To Give Demonstration at
Housek eeper's Center.

Tomorrow afternoon at 80 O'Clock
there will be demonstration of bread
making with wheat substitutes at the
New Century club lIousokeeper's Center.
Every woman is invited to attend. Mrs.
Frederick SNYDER will be the instructor.
Yesterday afternoon mullins with wheat
substitutes were made, and this morning
the center was open for women making
inquiries, and goodly number called.
On Friday the center will be closed be-
cause of Washington's Birthday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
LONGSHOREMEN OUT AGAIN.
New York Dock Workers Strike was
Being Adjusted by Federal Board,

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
New York, Feb 20 VI ore than 900
longshoremen and dockworkers employed
by the Southern Pacific Steamship Co
here failed to report for work this morning,
renewing strike which was under
adjustment by the Shipping Board
la Dor adjustment board
According 70 officials Of the company
the men quit work again today because
the adjustment board had not as yet
announced its decision on their demands
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
CERTIFICATES QUICKLY TAKEN.
$500 900 900 Issue Entirely Subscribed
McAdoo Announces.
ed Press to Every Evening

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, Feb 20 The latest block
of $500, 900 600 certificates Of Indebted
ness. the largest definite amount ever
offered, was entirely subscribed. Secre-
tary Of the Treasury McAdoo made this
announcement today
The number OF banks which subscribed
was 50 large it has been impossible 10
complete the t;lbulatioD Of returns
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
Fire in a Bar ber Shop.

Fire of unknown origin last night
started in the barber shop OF Tony
Da Volos, at 402 Madison street and
damaged the place to the extent of $500
sent in an alarm from Box No. "A at Fourth
and Madiso streets, the distric companies
responded and soon extinf Iished the
blaze.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
INDUSTRIAL BOARD MEETS.
Hearing Of Cases Claiming Accident
Benefits Heard

The Delaware Industrial Accident
Board provided for by the Workmcn's s
Compensation act, held regular meeting
IN its Wilmington Office today, which
was the first held there
Several persons interested in accident
cases appeared before the board in
quest Of Information.
Members of the board reported en-
ployers are filing evidence of compliance
in reporting accidents. The 60-day
period for filing evidence of compliance
will expire March 2.
The first hearing before the board at its
Wilmington Office is scheduled for this
afternoon, when the death of Joseph
Osborne at the Artillery Fuse Co.'S plant
January IL will be Investigated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
Levy Court Names Prisoner to Job.

Maris Wingate, whom The Levy Court
yesterday reelected tender of Seventh
street bridge, is a prisoner IN the New
tence for obstrlcting justice. Payment of
Wingate's salary as bridge tender has con-
tinued despite his commitment to the
workhouse.
Wingate obstructed justice in the
registration for the wet" and dry
eleitlons
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
ORPHANS COURT MATTERS.
Judge Rice Disposes of Number of
Cases Today.

Judge Rice presided in the Orphans
Court today
]. Frank Ball made return of the sale
of real estate of Francis \. Dugan, which
was confirmed.
Charles b. Evans presented a petition
for partition of real estate of William l..
Hamann and others, and an order for
summons was granted.
John z. Nclds made return of the sale
of real estate OF John IL Leary ct al,
which was confirmed
Henry r. Isaacs presented petition
for partition of real estate OF Nellie
Hopes and others, and an order for
summons was granted
The court adjourned until next We'd
nesday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
THAT HOG ISLAND PROBE.
Pres. Baldwin Wants Impartial Experts 10
Testify on Cost of Work.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, Feb. 20 President Bald
win, of the international Shipbullding
Corporation having the much attacked
Hog Island, Pa, yard contract, today
asked the Senate Commerce Committee
to receive testimony of impartial experts
on the cost of the work.
The committee will decide on its action
later and meanwhile the Department Of
Justice .s investigating whether there has
been any misuse OF government money.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
DEATHS

ATWFLI--S Near 81 Georges ~ on Feh-
rtIary 10 1918 Robert y Atpc'
Relatives and friends ~ family are i--
yited 70 attend the funeral servirr-~ ~ tas.
Residence - William ~ Rorinon Dr.
1000 Jackson street on Friday afternoon
February D. az 2 20 Oclock Inter7rent -
Grare p r cenentery Brandvwino hfndrcr
Delaware Please omit flowers
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
Two Deserters arrested

Two deserters were arrested toby ~,
the local police and furnrd over ~ '1e
United states authorifies They srr-r
James 7 Cooper. sailor and lVsrd r
Simmons. = soldier The fJrr1er VII. --
rested by Patrolman Slttouqnd fic latte-
by Patrolman Abraham
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
Twenty Years for Draft Evader.

Camp Funston, kis., Feb. 20.-George
Yeager, % years old, of Troy, kas.,
convicted here recently BY courtmartiaI
on charges of evading he draft TO-DAY
WIS sentenced to twenty years in the
Federal penitentiarv II Ieavenworth.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
Calvary Mems Club Meeting

The Mems Club of Ca1v1ry Episcopal
Church will hold an important meeting
tonight.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-20
BLUSTRY DAYS

Rainy Days, Rough Days and m
better exercise than walking 4
you have the right clothss
A Raincoat, SO tO $50.
A Top Coat SO to So.
A Sweater, 81 80 10 $40.
A Soft Hat 81 30 10 g..
Heavy Shoes, $3.50 n sl0.
And everything else 10 keep you
warm and comfortable.
New Dunlap Hats.
New Stetson Hats
New Spring shirts.
New silk Tres
In and ready waiting.
MULLINS HOME STORE.
sth and Market.