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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
American soldiers
killed ON west FRONT
lContInued From FIrst Pa


she'll screamed through the air and
exploded in the center Of a little knot
Of Sammies Three were instantly kill.
ed and two were wounded.
This was several days ago. An am
bulance was called out Of dim. misty
dawn and rushed the wounded men six
miles to the rear of the trenches, where
the fleld hospital is located.
Three orderlles hurried out and ten
derby lifted down the stretcher bearing
the manned men inside.
One slretcher carried a soldier from
Washington State, apparently about 20
years of age. He was taken to an oper-
atlng room, where the white robed sur
geons saw at a glance that he had only
one chance in a million to survive. An
operation was quickly decided upon.
The soldier had q frightful shell wound
in his abdomen. Despite every care the
boy died within fifteen minutes after
his arrival.
Surgeons carefully placed this sammy S
belongings in an envelope for return ia
his parents. They included three Pho
tographs. One was apparently that or
a little sister Of the dead man. The girl
was leading three big horses to drink
ing trough.
Another American soldier recently
wounded was q sergeant from WIN
chester. Tenn. H. was crawling IN a
shallow trench at daylight when nc
came within sight OF an enemy sniper.
The Boche promptly plugged him in
the shoulder
THE shot BOWED me over into a
deep water flled shell hole the SER
geaht said today from his hospital cot.
MY captain pulled me out or I would
have drowned
"The minute got out ! reached for
my pistol, but found my right arm was
helpless. Therefore / turned my belt
around and grabbed the pistol with
my left hand.
Il wanted to get a revenge shot at
that sniper. but I could not discover
him. I'm all rlght--Ill be back in the
line soon
one Boche shell the other day struck
a cook shack in a battered little town
within the support area. A cook. who
az that moment was baking a birthday
cake for an officer, was instantly killed
Seventeen men In all have been
wounded recently but Of these six are
reported 10 have been accidental.
one Sammy from New York City
emerged from the trenches with FROST
bitten foet-and yet smiling through
his mud-caked hair.
"Iu bet III catch the dickens for
getting my feet frosted no said
whats become Of all those tobacco
funds we read about being raised all
over the u. S. A.? For Gods sake give
a fellow a cigarette. I haven't had a
smoke In IS days %
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
SEES GREAT WORK
FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS

Sixty representatives Of twenty
churches OF the city met at dinner IN
Hanna's last evening 10 welcome w. G..
Pearce, field secretary Of the lnierna-
tlonal Sunday School Association.
In a very forceful gripping address.
Mr.. Pearce outlined The great opportu-
nifty OF the Sunday schools OF the
country. and particularly Of Whining
toms task at this time The speaker
drew attention to the fact that in the
present world struggle there was alum
dant evidence OF the menace Of a nation
having intelligence without righteous
ness. America. he said has splendid
facilities for making the people ieni-
gent, but 10 was left 20 the churchN 40
make them righteous. This can only
be accomplished, he said, by The sun
day schools cooperating for efficiency
and aiming through Capitalization Of
effort 20 put the work on the same
basis az the day school. This could be
accomplished, he said. by Wilmington
having a board OF religious education
20 plan for and supervise q program
OF religious education for the city.
without a concerted plan and effort
little could be accomplished In COM
munity way, he believed
The audience was enthusiastic and
pledged support 70 any such program.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
By JOsEpH smApLEN.
United Press STAFF Correspondent.

United Press STAFF Correspondent
PETROGnAD, Jan. 80 Delayed 49,
Foreign Minister Trotsky's speech be
fore the pan-Soviet Cons 'ess was gen
orally regarded today as foreshadow-
ing a separate peace between Russia
and Germany--unless a revolutionary
upheaval occurs IN the Central En-
pires.
At the same time. the United Press
was outhorltatiVely Informed that the
ti8tions at Brest-Litoysk. as long as
possible IN order TO draw out new Ger
man propositions and also In order to
stir up a revolution in Austria. Totzky
and his colleagues hope 10 compel a
modification Of the German terms-and
possibly to obtain entrance Of the Allies
into the negotiations Emphasis was
laid on the declaration that a sepa ate
peace would be signed only as a last
resort.
1--WE have done our best for the
cause Of democratic peace" was the
way TrotzkY reported 20 the Pan-Soy-
iet meeting. Our hands are clean our
obligations TO other peoples have been
met II we are compelled 90 sign a
separate peace, there is not a single
honest entente worker who can blame
us"
The Pravda today printed a story that
10 was rumored q month ago that
separate peace agreement had been
concluded between the Central Powers
aud Humania. The latter, . was stated
had been granted "compensations' in
Bcssarabia. .-.-.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
issues OF YEAR
MAY WIN OR lose
WAR FOR America
IContInned From FIrsL Page :,

you understood as we'll as ] do the
needs ana opportunities Of this great
hour when the fortunes Of mankind
everywhere seem about to be determ-
ined and when America has the great
est opportunity she has ever had to
make good her own freedom and in
making it good to lend a helping hand
to men struggling for their freedom
everywhere. You remember that It was
farmers from whom came the first
shots at Lexington, that set ailame the
revolution that made America free. !
hope and believe that the farmers Of
America win willingly and conspicu-
ously stand by TO win this war also.
The toll, the intellisence. the energy,
the foresight, the self sacrifice and de-
votion Of the farmers Of America viii
believe. bring to a triumphant conclu-
sion this great last war for the enamel
patton from the control Of arbitrary
government and the selflshness oi class
legislation and control and then. when
the end has come, we may look each
other in the face and be glad that we
are Americans and have had the privi-
lege 10 play such a part"
The President declared in opening his
message that 1--WE are a nation in the
presence Of a great task which de-
mands supreme sacrifice and endeayor
Of every one Of US"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
SMALLPOX PATIENT
In RAILROAD SHACK

While Trustees OF the Poor have re-
fused to accept as @ patient at the
Farnhurst pest house a Negro employ
ed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany who is III with smaipoX in q shack
near Newport unless the railroad COM
pany agrees 10 assist IN bearing the
cost of damages that may be caused
The pest house. The stricaen man is be-
ing detained at one OF the commissary
STACKS along The railroad 40 Newp0;t
The c3sc Is being watched by llr \ L.
Tr9Ltz secretary OF the Bo6Id II Health
who appeared before the Trustees Of
i,in Tuor az Their meeting ycstce1ry
AL esked that the patiout % adm.iicd
Co tho pest house.
II was stated by the trustees. how
ever, that during the outbreak Of
measles among employees Of the p, b.
& w railroad when the pesthouse was
used by the patients, considerable dam
age had been done the building and
10 had cost seven hundred dollars to
place IL In good condition again. At
that time efforts were made 30 have
the railroad company bear a part Of
the expense Of repairs, but they had
AEANrNAs
Following q discussion Of the matter
yesterday it was decided TO place the
matter in the hands Of Andrew Price,
trustee from Christiana hundred and
he viii see If the railroad company will
assist in caring for the patient
The Negro was taken ill several days
ago and on Monday Of this week, it was
learned that he was suffering from
smallpox The man came here from
the South lie has been living with
80 others in the shack and when Il was
discovered that he had smallpox the
other men We're brought 10 French
street station and vacclnated
Thomas Peeney, secretary Of the local
Board Of Health, went 20 French street
station and demanded that everyone
who had been in contact with the
stricken man be Yaccinated
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
BOND co. STRIKE NOT
OVER S-HOUR DAY

A wrong impression has been given
that the machinists' strike al the Bond
Machine Company's plant was called
In connection with the machinisis
strike In several other Wilmington
plants for an eight-hour day and other
concessions. As a matter Of fact the
strike Of the Bond Companys machin-
lists occurred a year after the original
machinists' strike was called, and the
Bond Company machinists were work
ing an eight-hour day at The time dif-
ferences arose that resulted in them
going out.
The Bond Company az that time
operated under the name Of the Modern
Machinery Company. and was running
two eight-hour shifts on contract
work obtained from local and out-of-
town plants. The men were not dls-
satisfied with the hours or the wages
paid. but the company claimed the
men tried 10 dictate from whom the
company should accept orders. As the
company refused 10 operate under such
conditions, the men struck, and are
sim out, although the BOND Machine
Company is running at full capacity.
and % per cent. Of its capacity is on
Government work.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
SAYS KAISER Wants
PEACE BY AGREEMENT
Prof. Delbrueck Points TO
Pan.German Attacks Upon
Ruler as Evidence
HAVE NO DESIGNS
AGAINST BELGIUM

ROTTERDAM, Jan. 3i.-Emperor VIII
liam is IN sympathy with the' move
ment for peace by agreement. according
TO Professor Hans Delbruck Of the Uni
>etsity Of Berlin. as quoted in an inter-
view with the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche
Courants Berlin correspondent.
Professor Delbruck, who Is himself a
pesce-by-aereemen; advocate, said that
the warrine nations were now divided
into two camps, the FIRST comprising
those who. like Premier Lloyd George
in ENGLAND and Admiral Won Tirpitz In
Germany. wanted q fight to a finish,
and the second consisting Of those who,
Ike Emperor William, the German
Government the Reichstag majority,
and the great majority of the people,
were working for o negotiated peace.
Germany, said Professor Dclbruck,
has no thought Of infringing upon tho
integrity or sovereignty OF Belgium,
and he regretted that Chancellor Won
Heriling In his Reichstag speech did
not say so more definitely. Nothing
was further from the Chancellor's in
ientlon than the carrying out OF a
policy OF force, In Professor Delbruck's
view, and the masses OF the people
were behind him. The professor
thought that the fear that Admiral Won
Tirpitz might get the power 20 shape
things as he desired was unfcunded.
Professor Delbruck pointed to the fu-
rious attacks by the Pan Germans upon
the Emperor-sOmething hitherto I'M
heard of in Germany-as sufficient
proof Of the Emperor's sympathy with
peace by agreement.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
Advice TO Sinful Men
Written for The Evening Journal
b. JAMES T. CRozIER.

Ny prayer goes out with what ( write
To reach some sinners heart
Who never has been in tho light
And has not done their part,
But lived In wicEedness and sin
As days were passing by
They'll never through the gates pass IN
And are not flt 10 die
There's no salvation under ground
Too late to there receive 10.
While here on earth 10 must be found
My sinful friend, believe 10,
For Jesus died 10 Danish sin
And TO prepare q rest
Accept Him, friend, youll then pass In
And be forever blest
A day is coming by and by.
Your journey here viii end.
Then good or bad, you sure win die
You know that's true, my friend.
II you are right you will get home.
Just trust His promised word
No night up there will ever come
And you'll be with the Lord
So do accept, be happy. friend,
While you are safely here.
And when your journey here shall end
Your title viii be clear
To have a home where streets are gold
Through all eternity.
Up there you never viii grow old.
With Jesus yoe VIII be.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
WALKER GETS ANOTHER CHANCE.

John Walker. Negro, charged with
wife beating, was given another chance
when Judge Churchman today ordered
him to report to the court on the last
Saturday Of February.
Walker. according to his wifes tes-
timony, struck her with a whiskey bot
tie on the left arm, on January Z.
Walker then left town. He was arrested
last night when he went to his wife g
home.
Mrs. Walker told the court that she
and her husband had been married
seven years and that their married life
had been happy until her husband COM
menced TO drink three months ago.
Mrs. Walker broke down on the witness
stand while telling her story
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
WHERE DO PENNIES co?
Mystery in Disappearance OF Much o.
the Annual Output.

the Annual Output.
Who can tell what becomes Of all
the pennies?
Every year about 100000 pennies
are manufactured and put into circula-
ton and, though many come back TO
the Treasury for redemption. yet the
majority Of them are never seen again.
They are not particularly smooth or
slippery, and their slight value should
gain them more care than an ordinary
pin, but in spite OF this they disappear
and are lost. This In part can be eN-
planned by the fact that they chsngs
hands oftener than other coins and
hence are subject to more accidents,
and, being OF small value. they are
carelessly treated
The FIRST American cent was coined
and circulated in 1923 and was very
similar in appearance 70 the cent Of
later dates.
The rarest cent is that Of the series
Of 1893. It is said that the scarcity
Of this issue is due TO the fact that a
firm in salem, Mass, which was then
engaged in the slave trade, procured
large quantity OF them from the
Mint, and, after drilling a hole in each
one, shipped them to Africa, where
they were given as ornaments 10 the
chiefs in exchange for slaves.
The cent is q barometer OF business,
and IL is an interesting fact that dur
ing periods OF commercial depression
pennies accumulate In the sub-treas-
uries Even a big storm or q spell Of
very cold weather will make a notice
able difference in the demand for them,
as the penny-spending public Is de-
tanned at home II is a sign OF pros
porous times when pennies are in free
circulation.
In 1902 a remarkable hoax was per-
petrated in connection with pennies. a
rumor was started that in coming the
cents of 1902 q large quantity Of gold
accidentally had been splll0d into the
molten copper and that the govern
ment was anxious to recall the issue.
While this rumOr was in circulation an
enterprising clothing store in Wash
ington advertising that it would pay IS
cents for 1902 pennies The result
was a mad scramble for the pennies.
and spectators virtually cleaned out
some sections Of North and South
Carolina The prices ranged from
to D cents apiece, and later It was
claimed even rose TO II cents. When
the pennies finally were delivered In
large quantities at the clothing store
the exposure was made. The firm de-
clared that 10 merely had offered IS
cents for 1902 pennies, regardless Of
their date. The victims Of the Joke
had no redress, but the store had
much advertisement Detroit News.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
REPORT AU.TRIANS
IN REVOLUTION
Continued From First Page

insofar as is possible the Germans
In west front trenches are being kept
informed OF conditions in Austria.
Oniials here sec IN the German and
Austrian difficulties not only unrest Of
economic conditions but a sincere move
ment for greater representation in the
affairs OF the government This move
ment for Generalization President VIII
son has sought since he entered the
war.
The reported demands Of German
workmen. particularly for equal cleo
toral suffrage, characterization Of state
institutions and participation OF work
mems delegates in peace pour parlors
are regarded by international experts
as highly significant n Is believed the
next few days will reveal the extent Of
the German difficulty and what may be
its vital affect on the Kaisers conduct
of the war
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
CLEANS THE BLOOD.
TONES The NERVES

The gratifying results attending the
faithful use OF the new medicinal com
blnati0n, Hoods Sarsaparilla before eat
ing and Peptlron after eating are seen
IN purer blood, stronger nerves. i'm
proved condition Of the whole system.
They are results that make this
cour Of treatment the most econom-
lcal for sufferers from impure impov-
erished blood, weak. unsteady nerves
no other accomplishes so much for
each cent expended.
Hoods Sarsaparilla and Peptiron aid
each other and TO take both is TO de-
rive a f0ur-fold benefit
If a laxative Is needed in connection
with them, the gentle and thorough
Hoods pills should be used.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
Let Me Prove This Free.

Ny internal method for the treatment and
permanent cure Of piles Is the correct one
Thousands upon thousands OF cured cases
testify 70 this and I want you 70 try this
method al my expense.
No matter whether your case Is Of long
standing or recent development--whether II
Is chron c or acute-whether IL IL occlHonal
or permanent--you should eend for this free
trial treatment.
10 matter where you live--no matter what
your age or occupaiion--if you are troubled
with ? les my method viii relieve you
promptly
] especially want 20 send Il 20 those ap.
parently hopeless cases where all forms OF
ointments salves and other local appica'
lions have failed.
! want you TO realize that my method OF
treating piles Is the one infallible treatment.
This liberal offer Of free treatment Is 100
important for you 20 neglect single DAY ,
Write now. Send. no money. Stmnly mai
the coupon-buf do this now--lODAl.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
READY TO REGISTER
GERMAN ALIENS

Chief OF Police Black, chief regis
trant, appointed by the United States
Government 70 register all German
aliens living 10 this city, has detailed
Sergeant Of Detectives Green, Detective
Benson and Patrolman Jonn Fox to reg
lister and take the finger prints Of all
local aliens. This task viii begin on
next Monday.
Unicer tUX viii act as interpreter for
the other officers, and Miss Ray. a clerk
in the Office OF the court clerk VIII as
sist
It is proposed TO have the aliens re-
port in the police school room at GER
tain periods each day and cards an
nouncing the time for them 70 report
there are now being sent out. Il is
thought that by handling the two hun
dred or more aliens here, no confusion
viii result.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31

James n. McDermott, Jr., 1916 Mary
land avenue.
Gactano Valocchi, 2is Eighth Ave
Joseph D Laubacher, 9i7 Brown st.
Boleslaw K Osowski, 800 Maryland
avenue
Frank j. Walsh, 100 w 9th ST.
Manuel Fisher, 407 Washington St.
Reuben A. Weidner, 1900 Lancaster
avenue.
Leo J. SPAIN, Kennett Square, Route g.
John Comfy 1902 Chestnut ST.
James j. Duffy, pa Parrish 81.
James z swift, 2li \. Jackson s.
John Killnski. 209 Maryland Ave.
William F. Corcoran, 403 Bayard Ave.
Thomas d. Davis, Jr., 200 n. Harrison
street.
Ettlng o. Bennett, lola W. 9Th st.
John O. Conner. 227 Ford Ave.
George G. Smith, Jr., 202 n. Harrison
street.
Joseph p Kelley, ISIS W. 4th So.
Lawrence W. Walker, ZIG s. Frank
lin ST.
Louis Samuel 1914 w 9th 81
Thomas a. Walsh, 1874 W. 2nd st.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
CARR is ACCUSED
OF THEFT OF BEEF

John Carr. arranged in Municipal
Court today today. charged with the
larceny OF the front quarter Of a beef
from the Adams Express Company. was
held under $500 bail for trial.
Carr succeeded In carrying the beef
30 Front and Lombard streets when
he fell down with his load Onlcer
John A. Walsh came along and took
Carr and the meat TO the police station.
The quarter Of beef weighed Is
pound and according 10 express COM
pany authorities, was valued AZ 20
cents a pound Carr told the court that
he was drinking at the time OF no
would not have taken the meat
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
Francis READY
TO resist Reds
Death THREAT
7Contirued' From First PAGE

ance. Frequent demonstrations against
the embassy IN Petrograd growing out
OF misunderstanding Of Americas ac-
tiyity toward the I. w. w, and German
propaganda taking advantage Of the
Mooney trial in San Francisco have
warned him before 10 prepare for later
aud perhaps greater dangers. His posi-
ton in the past has shown his fearless
ness in critical circumstances and the
confidence the government has in his
ability 10 cope with any situation that
may rise Is shown by his broader au-
thority 10 act with greater authority
than any other Ambassador
To-Day every effort is being mode
through The broken and interrupted
news channels to learn what may be
the extent Of his danger under the new
threat Of anarchist workmen and sail
ors, demanding release in The United
States Of fellow-members OF their or
ganizatiOn
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
MARKET OPENS HIGHER.
~ the Unlted Press

% IIIV UHIItu PTeS5
NEW YORK, Jan. si.-The stock
market opened fractlonaIly higher TO-
day.
United states Steel sold at 93l4assls
unchanged to up 4. Canadian Pacific
showed a y point advance over night.
while Studebaker and General Motors
made good advances.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
NEW YORK COTTON

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 81 THE cotton
market opened steady today March
sold at 30 l3, up a; May 1882, up 4.
July GAP, up =.
The reports Of extensive labor
troubles in Germany caused shorts to
cover this morning The opening was
higher, but the advance was not main
tanned after general trading com
menccd.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
CANAnA sFIZEs MnEAr-

DN IUF InlItu Press.
WINNIPEG, Man, Jan. 3i.-AlI wheat
in elevators throughout Canada. agere-
eating 100000 bushels, was seized
by the government today. Lake ship
pers must cancel all orders in the
United States and transfer them to the
Nieat Export Company a Government
corporation, for export overseas.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
SNYDER MUST PAY.

Alex r snyder was hailed before Mu-
nicipal Court today TO explain why he
is behind in the payments ordered by
the court for the support Of his minor
child Snyder offered various excuses
but Judge Churchman said his case Is
past the stage Of hearing excuses, and
gave the defendant until Saturday 10
maee up all back payments.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

UN ~ TTTHU ITtSa.
LIVERPOOL. Jan 3i-Sbots opened
quiet today with prices steady. Sales
amounted 10 1000 bales. Receipts were
1000 bales, Of which 1890 were Ameri-
can. Good middlings, 1858; middllngs,
23.i5.
Futures, old contracts: January
February, 81 90. March-April, 2i72
May-June, q Sc.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31

John Rose, Negro. arrested several
nights ago with ten quarts Of whlskey
In his possession, was arraigned In Alu-
niclpal Court today. No evidence could
be brought against the defendant to
show that he had stolen the wniskey
and Assistant City Solicitor Malloy en-
tered a nolle proseQui.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
CHARGE EMPLOYE WIN THEFT

Harry McCrea, employed at the R. L
Foord Furniture Company. was arrest
cd this morning by Detective Fairchild
cn charge Of larceny. Il is alleged
that McCrea had been pawning varnish
which Is alleged TO have been stolen
from the Foord store and later redeem
and return IT, Ne is charged with
three offenses.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-31
MOOSE sMoKER.

The Loyal Order Of Moose will hold
a smoker tomorrow night The service
flag Of forty stars, representing mem
bers called TO the colors, will be pre-
scented during the evening. All mem
bers OF the Moose are invited to at
tend.