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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-04
Says HlC ISLAtD
Will BUILD ships
Walter Goodenough Reiutrs
Statements Made by T. E.
Ferris in Washington
DELIVERY DATES,
HON EVER, DIFFER

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Jan. 4.--Waiter
Goodenough. general manager Of the
shlpbulldlng operations Of Hog Is
land, made a prompt reply last night
to charges in Washington that his ship
yard would not be able to turn out
ships this year. The charge was made
by Theodore Z. Ferris. chief construc-
tor for the Shipping Board, in answer
to questions from the Senate Commerce
Committee investigating shipbuildlng
progress.
referring to the statement made by
Mr.. Ferris" said Mr.. Goodenough, we
see no reason to believe that It VIII be
necessary 70 change tho schedule as
laid down IN our contracts. which call
for the delivery Of nfty ships by the
middle Of December, 1915"
MIR. Ferris charge was that a slow
start made by the American Intorna-
tional Shipbuildlng Corporation In the
constructor. Of the fabricating steel
shipyards at Hog Island would make Il
impossible for the yard 10 deliver YES
sells OF time.
Peculiarly enough Mr.. Ferris and Mr.
Goodenough differed on the date FOR
the delivery Of the FIRST vessel. Mr..
Ferris named September. 1915; Mr..
Goodenough. December, 1918.
The company VIII do well, Mr.. Fer
ris said, If it delivers any SHIPS at all
during 1918 Once Il has got a start,
however, ships will be produced rap
idly, he said.
The other two fabricating plants
one at Newark Bay and the other at
Chester, Pa.-should be able to produce
ships as fast as their contracts call for
Mr.. Ferris said The shipbulldlng pro-
gress generally, he said. Is proceeding
bout as we'll as might be expected
Delays in wooden construction he blam-
cd on a shortage OF the proper timber
sizes
Mr.. Ferris told Of changes made in
the design for wooden ships. which.
10 is charged. have caused delay, and
declared they were made with his ap-
proval. but not at his suggestion. lie
did not think they were necessary, he
sad, but he approved them because OF
the demand from many quarters.
Mr. Ferris criticised the Shipping
Boards decision to let contracts for
fitting out wooden ships 20 large
number Of concerns and declared that
all should be lifted out with engines
and other equipment at one or two
places each on tho West coast. In the
East and IN the South. That, he said,
would speed up the work.
Pronteering house builders seeking
high rentals for homes in tho neighbor-
hood Of shipyards were denounced by
Meyer Bloomfield, head OF the Shipping
Boards industrial service section, an
other witness. Mr.. Bloomfield said the
shipyard labor shortage could be traced
in large measure to poor housing facili-
ties and lack Of transportation for
worBmen. lie advised legislation en-
towering the Shipping Board T. COM
mandeer housing and 70 enforce better
train service.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-04
AT THE GARRICK.

For expert rifle shooting the Gorgalfis
Trio, who are appearing at the Gar
rick Theatre this week. arc entitled to
high honors. One Of The three gives a
demonstration Of remarkable ability.
and he is aided by the others. First
he shoots from the front % the back
Of the STAGE. using an ordinary rifle.
and he hits his targets accurately aud
IN quick succession. Next he shoots IN
all manner Of positions; then. using
two rifles, both. shot at the same time,
one IN each hand hits two targets. His
feet are next called into play. and with
their aid he hits FIRST two targets and
next three. lie also uses at French
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-04
WHINING TOhIAk studied
WITH Leon TROIEXY

Leon Trotzky. foreign minister IN tbs
Bolsheviki government In Russia. was
known 60 several residents OF this city
before he became such a prominent
figure in tho international affairs. At
one time he was on very intimate
terms with Samuel Margolin. OF No. 226
West street. who. IN 1909. was studying
engineering at the University Of Licge.
Trotzky was then known as Braunstein,
which Is sald TO be his right name. and
he was then an exile from his native
country. llc attended meetings Of the
Russian politicians In Lisge, and 10 was
at one Of these gatherings that Mr.
Margolln became acquainted with him.
Mr.. NIargolin said Troizkv Is a brilliant
orator, has a magnetic personality and
Is fun OF wit.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-04
.THE NpEsTRucrInLE MIEE.e

Miss Grace George and her splendid
company viii present THE lndestruct-
ible Wife" at The Playhouse 0gain TIA
evening and tomorrow afternoon and
evening. 10 is one Of the best plays
In which Miss George has yet ap-
peared and will go from here to New
York. It is the FIRST time in nearly two
years that she hes appeared outside
her own theatre In New York. The
play is different from anything in which
the famous actress has been seen, and
Il Is a dramatic treat
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-04

effect. q is fair to assume that the
same policy, followed during the next
year, with great shortage Of labor and
with the material and transportation
situations in grave doubt, Will produce
similar results
Prolteering house builders seeking
high rentals for homes In the neighbor-
hood Of shipyards were denounced by
Meyer Bloomfield. head Of the Shipping
Boards industrial service section, an
other witness today. Mr. Bloomfield
said the shipyard labor shortage could
be traced IN large measure to poor
housing facilities and lack Of trans
portalion for workmen. He advised
legislation empowering the shipping
Board to commander housing and TO
enforce better train service.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-04
Wilmington Father Helping
All lie Can

1.-TWO Of my sons are In the war am
doing all can 20 help my country, as well
as Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, which I
can thank for my present good health.
suffered years with most serious stomach
trouble and bloating. Am recommending
Il 10 all sufferers" Il is a simple. harm
less preparation that removes the catarrhal
mucus from the intestinal tract and allays
the Inflammation which causes practically
an stomach. liver and Intestinal ailments.
including appendicitis. one dose viii con-
vince or money refunded. J. NJ. Eckerd.
The Miller prug Store. y. B. Danforth.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-04
"OH LADY. LADY,

"Oh Lady. Lady" the NTH annual
musical comedy production for the
Princess Theatre. New York. Will be
seen here prior 10 rs New York pro-
duction. when it appears at The Play
house five days, beginning January i5.
The New York Princess Theatre pro-
duciions are annual events. second 90
none In the metropolitan theatrical
circles Once each year b. Ray Com
stock and William Elliott offer a mu-
steal comedy OF a type peculiar 20 the
Princess. and each one has been the
big musical comedy success OF It's par
tlcular season. The FIRST OF these
shows was Nobody Home" which ran
for nine months 40 the Princess Next
came VERY Good Eddie" which ran
Tor thirteen months Then came "Oh
Boy which is now On lis second year
10 New York and still attracting huge
pairOnage The fourth Princess pro-
ductlon. 90 have followed ooh Boy,
was Leave 70 10 Jane" but when the
latter musical comedy was ready 10 be
shown in New York. "Oh Boy was stlll
In the height 81 Sos success. SO Leave
10 10 Jans' had 10 be produced IN the
Longacre Theatre, whore 10 Il still
running
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-04
AT THE SAVOY

a romantic tale Of love 10 London
Is told IN "Stolen Hours" the unique
new world-Picture Brady-Madc ln
which charming Ethel Clayton Is the
star and which VIII be shown at tho
Savoy Theatre today and tomorrow
Miss Clayton takes the role 90 Diana
Lester. a beautiful girl. WHOSE mother
died when she was a baby and who
has been brought up by her father, a
professional gambler. But despite her
fathers occupation and his low ASSOC
ciates, Diana has grown up pure, sweet
and unsullied.
"Stolen Hours" Is a fascinating story.
brilliantly played. u is one OF tho
very best things Miss Clayton has
ever done, and that Is saying a whole
lot. You will enjoy this production
from start 20 finish.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-04
INSURANCE. COlIPANY ELECTION.

The Mutual Fire Insurance Company
OF the state Of Delaware will hold the
animal meeting at the ofllce OF the
company, No. 1913 Market street, at 10
O'Clock, January "a, when five mana
gers TO serve three years and one for
five years. will be elected.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-04
QUEEN DE DANCE.

Don't let The cold keep you from en-
Toying the first 1918 SNOWFALL dance az
Dawson's Queen Do Dance tonight The
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-04

In the Want Ads. lost articles may
be recovered and opportunities for bet
ter work are advertised daily.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-04

colder the weather. the more You VIII
enjoy the novelty.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-04
At THE VICTORIA.

Triangle has been paying much at
teniion Of lsto 10 improvement Of pho
Biography as well as Of The phoioplays
themselves. Better graduatlons NJ
chiaroscuro have been gained by taxi
ing pictures now and again against
the sun instead Of having Old Sol al
ways at back In the stcrotyped method
OF Daguerrc; while finer lenses have
sharpened The screen enlargemnts from
the thumbnail llm until Triangle pic
lures fairly sing from the screen to
the remote theatre chairs.
In Tho Good Bad Man." starring
Douglas Fairbanks IN the name part
show at the Victoria. are some re-
markable instances Of the last-named
Improvement
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-04
AT TIE MAJESTIC

William Farnum, the celebrated
scren star who has many followers.
began a three days engagement at
tho Majestic yesterday IN THE Heart
Of a Lion" lie was welcomed despite
the blisiering cold weather. 10 is "a
pleasure to see Big Bill go after EN-
Ia. his own inimitable way When he
pulls OF his coat and rolls up the
sleeves Of his blue shirt. one can rest
assured that there's going 90 be action
on the screen, and plenty Of &C. That
Is what makes "Tho Heart Of a Lion"
one Of the finest pieces Of work Mr.
Farnum has ever done.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-04

lightful pictures as "skinner's Dress
suit "Sklnner's Bubble" will make
his appearance at the Queen Theatre
today and tomorrow In another com
edy drama. THE Fibbers." The pro-
ducins company. realizing the fact
that Mr. Washhurn struck his true
stride In the two pictures mentioned
above, awarded him another vehicle
OF the same type, although widely diff
ferent as 10 plot. It's likeness 10 its
illustrous forerunner, lies in the fact
that. IL deals with real people, living
through equally real situations
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-04

Bryant Washburn, hero OF such do
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
FOR INFORMATION
FROM u. S. CAPITAL

a great many questions confront
the public in these critical times
concerning information in many
channels Of government work and
business There are very few
branches Of many or the several de
partments represented in South
Bend and general information is at
a premium
Much delay can ne avoided 10y go
ing direct 10 headquarters which
has recently been established in
Washington, where all information
is available as TO officials, functions.
and location Of all government de-
partments This bureau can be
reached by addressing all communi-
cations as follows:
Service Bureau of the Committee
on Public Information, Fifteenth
and c. SITS. Washington. .. Q.
Considerable difficulty is being en-
Countered by the postoffice depart
ment I'm mail addressed TO military
and naval units. This is especially
true of parcels. upon which much
a bbreViation is contained. InstrUc-
tons have just been issued by the
postofice department to withhold
all ordinary. insured or g. Q. D. par
cells which are addressed to mem
bers of the national army. the reSu-
lar army or the national guard. but
which are not specifically addressed
to company, and regiment or other
military unit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN
CAPT. bR00KES GIVES
AN INTERESTING SERMON

At the Salvation army last nght
Capt Nehemiah BrOOkes gave =
short but interesting sermon 4e
took as his text, Behold there arts
eth little cloud like a mans hand.
from the book Of Kings.
The appearance Of the cloud I'm
this instance was the sign Of the
starting point in the change from
famine with an It's horrors and pes
thence death and discomfort 20
harvest with all its blessings for all
living creatures.
Memorial day in its origin may
have been likened 10 the appear
ance and passing OF the cloud that
has resulted in unity freedom and
happiness for humanity, by the sac
ri6ce Of those whose memory is rec
cgnized on this memorial Sunday.
"The passing of the cloud con-
1ected with the present democracy
ideal will not fail in lettering con
ditions for humanity.
Elijah the prophet was in an at
titude of prayer on Mt Carmel
when his servant returned from his
outlook over the sea with the mes
sage relating 70 the cloud that look
cd like a mans hand. The prophets
proclamation resulted in the people
preparing themselves accordingly.
THE formation Of the natural
cloud and the atmospheric creation
and publication is not in the power
of the human. hat the working out
of good ideals 10y man has proved
benen,ial throughout the ages of
time.
Scripture hkens Satan TO a roar
ing lion seeking 10 devour human
ity Resistance IN divine strength
viii conquer"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
GOODWIN CORsETs.

To is very appropriate that place
which is dedicated 20 beauufying
the figure should itself be beautiful.
And the Mabel Hawkins style shop
at sos J. NJ. :. Bldg. is beautiful:
so much so that one with mode
rate purse m.sht hesitate 10 enter.
but the prices are reassuriug. as YOU
may purchase a wonderful corset
in pink and brocade fabrics from
s. 20 SIS either back or front lace.
EegarlieSs OF price Mabel Hawkins
viii give 90 you the individual SER
wee by which she has won such
coterie or fashiona ole women. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
SPRINGBR00K PARK
OPENS TO PATRONS

Spring brook park opened yester-
day, although the formal opening
will be held as usual on Memorial
day For the past week plum bers.
carpenters and electricians have
been hard at work getting the vari-
Gus amusement facilities working
Yesterdays humid weather
brought large crowds out to the
lark. consisting mostly Of married
folks with their families. These
PEOPLE carried picnic baskets with
them. and the park took on a mid
summer appearance. Not all the
booths were open. but one could
find plenty of near-b beer and pop.
peanuts. popcorn and the like
From now on the sound Of music
and Swaying feet will be heard is
suing from the dancing pavilion.
which has proven the stellar attrac-
uon i'm former years.
The management is not looking
forward 20 4 wear equal 20 that II
1917. The reason given Is that a
larse number OF patrons are now in
The service and as their business is
kept up for the most part by the
Younger element. a decided falling
of is expected
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
GERMANS VIOLATING
BREST-LIT0VSK PACT

MOSCOW. MAY 27.-Germany s
persistent violation Of provisions Of
the Brest-Lvotsk treaty in the Tx
raine, Finland, Lisonia the Black
sea. the Baltic sea and other occu-
pied territory has aroused Russian
hatred against the Teutonic empire
and is calling forth many onicial
protests every day.
The Russian commercial feet
and even hospital ship i'm the
Black sea have been attacked by
Germans. while Russian sailing
ships in the Baltic and Arctic have
been unable TO leave their ports be-
cause Of the same menace. according
TO statement sent by Foreign Min
lister Tchicherin TO Ambassador
Joffe in Berlin.
In Livonia. NJ Tchucherin said.
the Germans have esta hlished A
reign Of terror, assisting in the
wholesale arrest Of political enc
mics and there have been many exc
cutions daily The issuance Of po-
litical leaflets has been made pun
isha BILE by death. Labor leaders
have been the greatest sufferers II
the hands OF the Germans.
In Finland NJ Tchitcherin
charged. the Germans are support
ing the white guards IN the persist
ent persecution Of Russians. who are
denied food and subjected 10 yio-
lence. The foreign minister declared
the German government appoints a
commission TO join with the Rus
slams in Investigating indignities
Russians are suffering under on o.
der for their deportation from Fin
land
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
LAST MEETING Of AD-
SELL LEAGUE WEDNESDAY

Members of the Ad-Seli league
will hold their last meeting OF the
year Wednesday night, when they
will banquet at the oliver az $50
o'clock Besides the two excellent
speakers that have agreed TO ad-
dress the league. Rev. John +. Cav
anaush, president of the University
OF Notre Dame. and Gridley Adams
of Chica GO. the committee in charge
of the program for the evening has
been working overtime in an at
tempt TO make the last meeting the
biggest event OF the year.
FIR. CavaaUgh will talk on Our
Old Friend, CommerCialism," while
Mr.. Adams has chosen. "Advertis-
ing. Merchandising and the War
for his subject
FIR. Cavanaugh needs no introduc-
ton to the members Of the club
and Mr Adams is not a stranger to
the league, as he has made several
talks at different meetings in the
last few years.
Following the regular program
the members will discuss the matter
of holding their annual picnic. as
well as deciding the location in case
they agree TO hold IT,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
LOST ARTICLES PlLING
UP AT POLICE STATION

Al the police station there is a
collection of lost pocketbooks BIZ
cycles. hats and other articles that
have been gathered during the past
few weeks
I'm the majority Of the cases the
owners OF lost property have not
notified the police. and hence the
stack OF articles at the station keep
accommodating daily
All persons who have lost any
thing i'm the last month and who
have not reported their losses are
requested 40 call at the police sta
ton and Identify them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
WILL ELIMINATE RED
TAPE TO SPEED WAR

WASHINGTON. May 27.-Elimi-
nation Of red tape methods is the
purpose of a survey Of war depart
nient activities undertaken bv Col.
Ire L. Reeves of the inspector gen
erals office. under the supervision
Of Asst. Sec'y Crowell. 4 depart
ment statement today explaining the
inv estigation said no sweeping
changes are contemplated
cit is intended TO make changes
OF an evolutionary rather than a
revolutionary nature" the statement
said, and il ADDS that since the
United States entered the war the
department personnel mas been in
creased from 5000 20 $4,000. This
increase Of 500 per cent. however.
PARALLELS an increase OF 100 per
cent in the army itself.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
SENIORS HEAR
BACCALAUREATE
Rev. C. A. LippinCOtt Gives
Annual Sermon to $50
Senior Students.

RS G A Lppincott delivered
the bacca laureate sermon for the
graduates of South Bend high school
yesterday morning at 1915 o'clock
in the First Presbyterian church.
The seniors met at the high school.
formed in procession and marched
to the church where services Of the
most impressive nature were held
There are $50 members Of the senior
class. SIS girls and Ct boys.
In addressing the seniors DR.. Lip
pincott chose a most appropriate
subject. that of Possibilities. TAX
ing into consideration the fact that
all of the graduates were young
men and women upon whom must
fall tremendous responsibilities
when the great war is terminated.
he impressed upon their minds the
seriousness with which they mus
meet civil and religious affairs.
The young men who are now
emerging into manhood are the ones
who must. by word and deed. ex-
emplify the ideals Of American cit
izen ship he said.
I'm your class" he continued. are
represented a number Of possibilities
or potentialities II is now your
duty TO find out what your particu-
lar aptitude Is. what work in life
YOU are best fitted for. and having
found out, develop and use il. Pro
tect and guard - as one of your
most priceless possessions. for il is
by this means that YOUR characters
will be better developed.
The proposition of whether or
rot your lies work will be a sue
cess il entirely up 10 each individual
and there are many obstacles which
each one of YOU must overcome be-
fore YOU reach the goal of your de-
sire
There must be men OF chara cter
90 replace those who are now in
France. many Of whom Will never
return. and regarded in this light
YOUR duty is made clear Therefore
7 would ask each one or YOU 10 con-
slider carefully your outstanding
qualities. and endeavOr 70 the ut
most or your ability TO develop
them. In this manner YOU will be
fulfilling the duties OF your station
in life
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-27
POLES To HEAR
SOLDIER PRIEST
Lieut.. Savage, C.. S, c., Who
Has Been in Trenches,
to Speak Here.

Lieut. George 81. Salvage. q. :.
c.. member of the Holy Cross CON
gregau0n now at Noue Dame uni
VerSity since ne has been commits
stoned by the French government To
deliver series of lectures Oh the
war. will address the Polish citizens
of South Bend Tuesday evening at
-. Casimir's church hall on Fischer
81 Pr. Savage has been with the
French army on the western front
for nearly four years.
Before the war Lieut. Savage
taught theology at the Holy Cross
college. which is affiliated with the
Catholic university. Although a
priest ne was indicted into service
with The French army, and has eX-
perienced trench life not only with
the French contingent. but with the
English troops as well. Pr Savage
has spent two years as a private the
third year ne was made "a corporal.
after which ne was promoted to the
rank OF corporal. For unusual
bravery shown upon the battle fields
Lieut.. Savage was decorated with
honors 10y both the French and
English governments.
Served i'm Trenches.
Fr. Salvage is one of tine many
Catholic priests whe has served in
The trenches, not as chaplain bIt
5s "a private and today ne is one of
the officers of the French army lie
is certain that the allies Will score
decisive victory over the kaiser
and the many oppressed nations.
and declares ore of them. Poland.
viii be free and Independent
country.
The life of a soldier and the latest
developments of the war will be eX-
planned at length hy FIR. Salvage.
since this Will be FIR. Sauvage's only
appelrance IN Polish hall Poles
~ the local Polish parishes viii at
tend The lecture i'm "a large number.