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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
PRESIDENTS PEACE
PROPOSAL "A STEP
Continued from page I

A court of arbitration is lacking, the
Chancellor said, adding that the tribunal
Of the world is preiudiced against Ger
many. which declines To be Judged by It.
rIe insisted that the Entente war aims
we're still imperialistic, although admit
ting that the Presidents message IS a
small step" toward peace.
Chancellor Won HertliHg YOiced no
great change in Germanys attitude
toward the questions which Entente
statesmen have declared 10 be ftInda-
mental He did not go into great detail
concerning Gernany's conduct toward
President Wilson's proposals.
HINT TO BELGIUM.
The abject surrender Of Russia was
gloried in az leading to peace on the
eastern front and hint was thrown out
70 the Belgian government 20 enter into
separate negotiations with Germany The
problem Of Alsace-Iorraine continues N
bc held as having no international aspect.
Meanwhile although Russia IL ready
to conclude peace, the TeutOn conquest
of her territory goes on apparently un-
irnpcded Reval, the Russian naval base
on the southern coast Of the Gulf ~ Fin
land, and Pskov, l75 miles southwest of
PetrOgrad, have been occupied. The rapid
German advance continues along the line
southwark, especially in Volhynia and the
Z kraine.
In Siberia she situation is vpry serious
and Japan Is reported to be preparing 70
intervene there very soon The nom
Bolshevlk forces there have To contend not
only with the Bolshviki but also against
released Austro-Ger1nan prisoners.
The activity on the western battle
| front still Is confined IN raids, artillery
dueis and aerial fighting and bombing
| There has been an increase in the raidinP
| operations along the Piave river. in italy,
| but no change in positions has occurred
| The artillery duel IN the American sector
| in France still Is intense.
/ ANOTHER GERMAN RAIDER
Another German raider, the Wolf, has
| arrived in port after harassIng Entente
merchant vessels IN the Atlantic, Indian
and Pacific oceans. The total number OF
vessels destroyed by the Wolf has not
been disclosed, but the loss Of 1. three Of
them American, IN the Indian and Pacific
oceans, Is assumed by the British Adj
miraIty 70 be due TO her activities.
Unable TO break the British Gordon
around the North Sea. the Wolf slipped
INTO the Austrian port Of Pola- on the
Adriatlc. She brought 400 prisoners and
a valuable cargo taken from her prizes
4 second auxiliary cruiser, which the
Wolf equipped, was sunk by her crew
which was captured by British warshlE
last February. While the Wolf was gon'
ID months, she apparently did not DO a
! great damage as her more famous slste
| ship, the Moewe, which carried out w,
| raids in the Atlantic IN 1915 and 1916.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
ACCUSE YOUTH OF sPr PLOT.
Name of Philadelphian Drawn intO ase
Through Arrest of Father.

Philadelphia. .eu - LuGcna >,as
crdt, Jr. Al e.gltceD-y year-Ol1 boy s.--
pioyed Tor the las tNu e.,-> - ..--sl.--l..
bv the wool tirIl VI aal.es j Webb t
ll6 Chestnut street. ; t.l .~-1 os nl c't
states officials u beng 1s.,rt
German spy p,ot N-.D- .-l ..l H.-.l
purpose he lo-nc-GL 'lr tuD4 ,afl 20
the world Tn, .A,., u IS .cc-sat.ol !,
information aat,Anel ru-a rl'es- .2i.l'.
ln thc possession III, o. aiAur,
Eugene ~ch~erir, $3.50 eng held q
New NoIA As .ae -hg, .glrc % 'A, piat
The SchWcrs->, ata,r aaa sou, frosea
As Belgi4us. h4. re l-egcI ~ have
been agents '1c ,h, German gOscrnmtu.
M The effort IS corner hc WOOL s4pp.t
of the world q order hA. The 400. might
he shipped t5 Germany t'cg the sar 4n.
g!vc tie hs.-Cr government monOpui
an one. ot hc ncc,s,i-le, li .ue. hc iies
Schweru, was arrested IS rasult % lis-
r,osurc- ,u4Gc thC llthoritl,s 10 ra.
thousands # letters seized from !Ius
schmidt ID The Dcut,chc Bank, -u-
uettion With the bolo paSha case.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
HOW A SCOUT AIDED
CAMPA|G FUND
did a Good Turn" and Refused
Pay Obeying Obligat ion
He Took.

Members of the Wilmington Council
of the Boy Scouts of America will meet
ut noon tomorrow to consider additi"nal
plans for the raising of the fund of 81 O o
with which to carry on the work for the
next two years. The campaign that
has been on for more than n week has
caused consi dcrahle discussion about the
merits of the scouts and their campaign.
Two men were engaged in this diver
sion, yesterday, at Fourth and Franklin
streets, one supporting and the other
decrving the worthiness of the scouts.
Il don't believe any of this stuff about
the scouts doing good turn for Some one
every day." said the pessmistio male
But you are not fair," retorted his
.riend, who is Boy Scout advocate.
you haven't gwen the boys a chance to
prove your assertions and disprove
claims"
Just then n scout was seen by both
men, passing on the opposite side of the
street. Both men shouted to the scout
and he came across.
Scout" said the pcssimist, II want
you to take this message TO Ninth and
Market streets and return To me here as
soon rs You cen"
"All right, sir said the scout, and
off he went whistlIng.
Now we'll see" said the pessimist,
who is right"
In about twenty-five minutes the
scout returned and, approaching the men,
said he had delivered the message
What's your name" demanded the
scout supporter, overjoyed in having his
assertions proven But the scout wouldn't
give his name Then the pesslmist
sought to give him quarter, but the
scout refused TO take it. In doing this,
he was obcying the scout law, which sets
forth that no scout shall receive pay for
any good deed he does. The men sought
to learn what troop the scout was CON
nccted with, but this information was
not Forthcoming, either
well, it's one on me, said the pessi-
mist, land | guess it's up Ia me TO make
n contr ibution to the fund.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
MUST RECKON WITH PEOPLE.
Signing Of Russo-Germar Pear Won''
DO AWAY With ksiser's Troubles

BY Associated Press % Every Ev~ning
London. Feb 26 Signing ~ q Ruszo-
German peace will not be Che final sol'l-
ton of Germany's problems on her east
ern frontier and the final settlement wiil
come when the Peoples of Couriand. fE-
thonia. Ilvonia and Poland take matters
into their own bands according ~ ~
Kanenef, one of the Bolshevik delegate
70 the Brest-TitOvsk negotiations, IN an
interview in the Daily Nevs " kane-
neff has arrived in London after three
weeks journey from Petrogrsd. lie r. on
Ms way ~ Paris a. Boisbevlk plenIpo-
tentiary 70 France.
With the handing over n he and
and factories - fhe peasants and work
ers, M kamenef SAID ,hev had h@ViIn
% realize, as they could not Under ~.
old regime, that 4 German nvaslon ~
Russia would InTIre their vtal interests
Consequently, the ronsc io'usness of thn
necessity 81 defending he rDuntry "a
growing among the ku ssians
German occupation % PefTovrar. II
kameneff added, would not be enough
% restore the mon archy any attsmpr
at restoration would entail hghtng q
every town and ylilage Tor the peasanf-
and wor kers we're we'll aware thai a re-
storatlo would involve the loss 81 taeir
land and political nights.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
RURAL PROPERTY TRASFERS

The following property transfers III
rural New Castle county have been
recorded
William y. Evans and wife to John
Hcldmycr, Jr property in Lake street
Aliddlctown for $3.50
William Reynolds and wife 10 Francis
j. Reynolds, two lots in II. Georges
hundred. for s. 500
John 4 Schuchardt and John A..
Schuchard; Jr., 70 Albert G. Schuchardt,
property at Buttonwood avenue and
New Castle road New Castle, for 500
Helene T. Bueller and husband to
Howard II Sutton, property in New
Castle hundred. for S3 500
Gcorgr Springer to rs ther A. Thomp-
son. land. with brick dwelling house,
frame barn and other buildings. in Mill
Creek hundred luf $50
Mabel T. Hn ara husband to
William l. Bets a..u wife proper I N
Erandywne hundred, along Philadelphia
pike for ST 500
George c. Pierce and wife 70 Frank 4
Habbart, lot north HoIliny Oak, for
S425
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
HeadGuarters Y. p. Z. Meets.

The monthly meeting Of the Head
quarters Y p. b. was held at county
Headquarters. l0ll Washington street.
last evening and among the items OF
business was the decision to hold medal
contest in the near future. probably in
Eastakc. believing this TO be one Of the
most attractive ways to present tenn
pcrance truths The rumInage sale, for
March , at SO Tatnal street was an
nounced and contributions solicited Fol
lowing the business . pleasing program
was rendered linking the past and present
day progress Of temperance reform. An
offering viii be sent to the Frances +.
Willard Memorial Fund The music for
tht occasion was given by Mrs. Franklin
II Jeryis and Miss Alice Jeryis -Four new
members were received into the organi-
zatlOu
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
To Enlarge Jewelry Store.

The MillArd + Davis jewelry store.
q Market and Tenth streets, viii be
extended and room made for the en-
largcmcnt oi the optical department
AT once. Mr. DAVIS announced yesterday
that be had secured a lease on the room
west Of his present business place. which
has been occupied BY George J.. Winter,
sporting goods and cigar store. Mr..
Winter has taken store in Orange street
below Tenth Entrance to the Ford
Building, III which the Winter store was
located, was made through Mr. Win
ter place Of business. A partition viii be
built in and a separate entrance made to
the Ford Building Workmen began
todav 70 make alterations.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
BoLSHEvIk CENTRE SHIFTS.
Headquart ers Transferred From PeTO-
grad To Military Camp.

Dy fsSOSIsVVSI tVs7 . NJ = I''Ile
London, Feb. 26.-The Bolshevik head
quarters have been transferred from the
Smolny Institute in Petrograd TO a mill
tary camp, says an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Petrograd. dated Monday.
vt this camp. the dispatch reports, the
worknen of the city are assembling en-
masse, carrying red banners and lighting
detachments are being formed continually
The Council OF Peoples commission
ers. which forms the Bolsheyik govern
ing body. has decided to remain at the
Slnolny Institute it IS reported, although
the military activities have been shifted
elsewhere, the dispatch adds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
COACH BAUMGARTNER
GOES TO PHILADELPHIA
Special CORES pondenco Of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Newark, Feb 26-Coach Raumgart-
ner. who formerly pitched for the Phila
dcphia Nationals, and who Is still held
by that club, has received contract from
President Baker Of the Phillies Coach
and Mrs Baumgartner have been living
IN Newark since last fall. In speaking
of the contract sent him by the Phlllles,
Eaumgartner stated that It was fair
one and that he would 90 to Philadelphia
this week to consult with President Baker
1t was recently announced that Baum
gartncr may be sent to Kansas City by
the PhilIies, but il Is not likely that he
would agree to 90 there Baumgartner
il to coach the Delaware College baseball
team and Will remain in Newark at least
until the close Of the college season
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
TEN YEARS FOR TWO MURDERS.
Texas Court Sentences Mrs. Katie Ahlers.
Who Slew Man ana Woman
by Associated Press TO Every r veuing


Dallas. Texas. Feb 26.-AIrz. hate
Alters. alias Mrs. Katherine Traves
On October 81 last, shot ana killed Phii j..
Tucker. broker. ana his tancee. Miss
Myrtle Cunningham, of Indiana, Pa. -a-
accepted a term 81 ten Years n the stat,
PRISON IN connection with the Two mIruer
charges
Mrs. Ahlers recently ras -enJenn-u tf
lve years Imprisonment r Icker
murder and a motion ior new t7al aa.
been fled Counsel Tor ler lnrTu-cteu.
appeared IL court yesterday withdrew tnr
motion FOR "a new ,riAl ana entered iar
their client plea - guilty p connecuon
with Miss Cunningham death he 71ur'
then prOnOun, ed sentence ui rye ears 8.
the latter cas-.
Tucker aud Miss InnIngham R'f..
shot n dOwntoWu strevs. ltrs tl-er-
defence W2s 4ileged wrongs ~ luCs-f
She declared Mss Cunningham Ras 81.
II nOcent victim.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
For Milk Speciaiist.

The United States Civil Service Conn
mission announces san open competitive
examination for Assistant Market Milk
Specialist (maleD at salaries ranging
from $500 to S17l0 The following
prerequisites are required for entrance:
Graduation from a college or university
Of recognized standing in course emhrac-
ing the subject Of dairying. and in addi-
ton. at least one years responsible
experience in some phase Of dairy ing or
milk inspection. Further information
may be obtained from the local secretary
NJ the nostmasfer,S office
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
COL LEGE BASKETBALL.
Intcrclass Series Being. Arranged for
at Delaware.

Newark. Feb. 26. Coach Baumgartner
OF Delaware College is arranging for
an inter-class series of basketball games
after the regular varsity schedule closes.
The varsity viii play the final game Of
the season tomorrow night with Swarth
more as opponents. This should be one
of the best games Of the season.
Although Delaware has lost many
players since the season opened, several
Of the varsity men entering the service,
yet Coach Baumgartner has managed TO
get together strong team for each con
test Captain Horsey will play his last
game tomorrow night as he graduates IN
June lie has played for three seasons on
the varsity and has made one of the
fastest forwards Delaware has ever had
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
Official Tuscania Death List.

Hy Associated Press % Every Eyening
Washington, Feb 26-A partial list Of
the officially reported missing and uni
Identified dead Of the troop ship ruscanla
ISSUED today by the War Department,
contains 81 names all previously having
been included III the Associated Press
unofficial list which contains seven names
on which no reports have been made by
the War Department.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
tn Address Meeting.

Henry p. Scott, State director Of war
savings will meet the members Of Della
ware Chapter, Order Of the Eastern Star,
in the banquet hall Of the Odd Fellows
Building at 10 o'clock tonight and address
them concerning the war savings cam
paign. All the members are urgently
requested to be present
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
To See Liberty Motor Work

By Ass0clated FFtss 10 ENery Evening
Washington, Feb. 26-The first public
flight Of an alrpiane equipped with the
Liberty motor will be made here probably
next week, Representative Hull, Of Iowa,
said today. in announcing that arrange
meuts bad been completed TO give
Congressman an opportunity to SEC the
new engine III action.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
RUSSIANS RETAkE TOWN.
Red Guard Resisting Teutonic Advance
All Along the Line.

BY AssOclatetl Press % Every evening
London, Feb 26 -Pskov, IFS miles
southwest Of Petrograd has been re-
captured by the Boishvikl and street fight
ing IS going on there, according TO an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Petro-
grad dated Monday. The Red Guards are
resisting the German advance everywhere.
The Workmen's and Soldiers Commit
tee for Revolutionary Defence, says a
Reuter- dispatch. placed placards in Petro-
grad on sunday, making this announce
ment:
The White Guard bands Of Hoffman
and William, advancing quickly by rail,
have occupied PSkov, which is eight hours
distant IRON the capital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
BAAiNfERLIN TEAM AHEAD.
CeYelanderS Roll Into First Place il
American Bowling Congress.

Ry Associated Press 70 Every kvcning
Cincinnati, Ohio Feb % The Bam-
merlin team Of Cleveland, composed of
Mcdowell and Fhics, rolled into first
place IN the doubles events OF the Aneri-
can Bowling Congress tournament here
today with i score OF l,2f7, on the first
shift tins morning.
Their score IS one pin higher than that
IT Plum and OFT of Chicago, who were
leading since Saturday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
HAYS HUNTING HARMONY.
New G.. O. p. National Chairman in
Washington Bearing Olive Branches

New G.. o. p. National Chairman in
Washington Bearing Olive Branches.
By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Washington. Feb. %. Chairman Hays,
Of the Republican National Committee,
came here today 10 meet party leaders for
the first time since his elevation 10 the
leadership. and to seek 70 bring about
closer harmony between the national
committee and the g, 5ressional com
mttee.
The latter for some time has worked
independently of the national committee
tuI there is some dissent to the plan.
Representative Woods OF Iowa, chairman
Of tie congressional committee. IS under
stood 70 favor continuing separate ef-
tort
An informal reception TO Chairman
HAYS viii be gwen tonight by the
Republicans ia Congress.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
FOUND DEAD IN HOME.
Major Kenyon Asphyxiatcd by Illuminat-
ing Gas Thought 10 be Accidental.

Major kenyon, aged 80 years, was
found dead in the kitchen Of his home at
1912 Market street, this morning, by
his brother, Harry Kenyon. the local
cigar dealer The man was found lying
OH the floor asphyxiated, one OF the jets
on the gas stove being open 1t is thought
that il was purely accidental.
The police were notified and rushed the
pulnotor to the house, but did not use
it, lie was taken 70 the Delaware Hos
pital where he was pronounced dead by
DR. higgins and Deputy Coroner Nc
('rerv Vas notified
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
District Board Meeting.

The District Board is meeting thus
afternoon for the purpose Of hearing wit
ness cases Of draft men seeking eXemp-
ton from military service. The hearings
will continue tonight and perhaps to-
morrow Later in the week it will be
necessary for the board TO meet at Dover
10 hear deferred and continued cases.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
CANADA IN NEED OF CASH.
Premier Borden in Washington Confer.
ring Over Transfer OF Credits.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Washington, Feb. 26 Premier Borden
OF Canada began a series Of conferences
here today with Earl Reading. the British
ambassador; Lord Harris, chairman Of
the Canadian war mission; Sir Charles
Gordon, vicc-chairman Of the British war
mission, and some American officials.
One Of the objects Of the premier's con
ferenceS with British officials is understood
To seek transfer Of some Of Great Brit
ans credits here to Canada
The balance OF trade has been running
heavily against Canada in favor Of the
United States during the last few months
because Of the vast flow OF war materials
Great Britain has credits here advanced
by the treasury which. if she 50 desires,
could be transferred 10 the account Of the
Dominion 10 meet its American obliga-
tIonS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
PUSH WAR LEGISLATION.
Both Senate and House Drive Ahead on
Important Measures.

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Washington, Feb % Both houses of
Congress continued to drive ahead on war
legislation today, putting aside all other
legislation
In the House debate on the admins
tration railroad bill continued and in the
Ways and Means Committee the War
Finance Corporation bill was under dis
cussIon.
In the Senate the War Finance Cor
poration bill was under debate, with
prospect Of being accepted with most Of
the amendments proposed BY the Finance
Committee
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
Raadipp Contractor Dies.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

15y @8saVtIaV0u 7 V75 70 = , I1FVITII'F
Reading, Pa, Feb, 26.-Howard +.
Ahrens, aged "a years, president Of the
Allentown d Reading Traction Co, one
Of the best-known contractors III Eastern
Pennsylvania, and formerly operator OF
a large string Of creameries, died here ut
noon today,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
River Ice Still Dangerous.

There IS no change in river conditions
insofar as passenger service between this
city and Penn's Grove and Philadelphia
is concerned. Ice is heavy enough to make
navigation too dangerous to warrant the
resumption Of regular boats, and it may
be that none viii be attempted before the
end Of the week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
REPORT ON MARKETS.
Made to Street and Sewer Directors
Today bv Clerk Vaughan.

Clerk Of the Market Albert ) Vaughan
reported TO the Street and Sewer Depart
ment, this morning, collections for the
month Of january amounting to $3.50.
Two tests for 'short-weighting" on
butter were made during the month, over
$40 pounds being weighed each time
Conditions were reported good,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
To Omen Street Bed.

Application was made Of the Street and
Sewer Department by the Wilmington
Gas Co, this monrning for permission 10
open the bed Of Church street between
5th and 9TH Action on he request was
granted, after it was found that prior
opening Of the street was due to an over
sight.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
Damage in Philadelphia.

PhlladcIphia, Feb 20 wind which
at times ragged along at fifty miles an
hour shook up the city early this morning.
II blew out windows, ripped off cornices
and tore up trees by their roots.
The wind damaged the building OF the
Gomery-Schwartz Motor Company, rs
n. Broad street Several windows were
blown out, including a large bulk window,
Is feet by TO- on the first floor. The roof
corner was ripped off endangerlng
ned strIanS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
Income Tax Rush,

The office Of Deputy Internal Revenue
Collector Armstrong, in the Federal
Building, at Ninth and Shipley streets,
is crowded every day until late hour by
people seeking information as to the
proper way Of filling out their Federal
ncorne tax blanks.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
Vehicles in Collision.

While turning the corner at Seventh
and Shipley streets, yesterday, an auto
mobile owned by James p. Winchester,
Of Eleventh and Market streets, collided
with a trolley car. Little damage was
done and no one was injured.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
Examining Witnesses

Percy Warren Green, deputy attorney
general, has returned from the South and
today began examining States witnesses
for the March term Of the Court Of Oyer
aud Terminer and the Court Of General
S.salons for New Castle county.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
UNCLE SAM HELPS FARMER.

Increase Allowable Weight OF Parcel Post
Packages TO Stimulate Trade.
By Associated Press TO Every Evening
Washington. Feb. 26 As means OF
stimulating movement Of farm products TO
the consumer. Postmaster General Burle-
son TODAY increased the allowable weights
Of parcel post packages effective March Is.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
CHICAGO HOG MARKET.

BY Associated press to Every Evening
Chicago, Feb 26 Hogs receipts,
$1,000 slow. Bulk, 17l5a17 40 light
l685al7 90; mixed, I6 .90a17.45i heavy,
l665al7 40; rough l665al680; pigs,
10 50a Ii co
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
OBITUARY.
THOMAS llULLLs )

IHJAAF 3II ILL.,
Thomas Mullen, formerly oi 20 Sixth
avenue, husband Of Annie j. Mullen
(nee Mofett) died at his residence, l29
West Twenty y-ninth street February %,
-Hf,y long illness.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-26
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

ISE-For four months. 400 We
Tyventy-sixth street. o rooms. bath. pantry
hot water heat, three porcheS. fosseas,os
inauls,iiatell. Inquire IN pgoolA.o~.