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Evening journal., 1918-01-30
bEbTEN FAST RULES
Relaxed By EOPE
Ban on Eating Meat and
Fish Together is
Removed
OBLIGATION STILL
RESTS ON FAMILIES

important changes IN the Lenien reg
ulatlons for Catholics have been an
nounced by Pope Benedict XIV, and VIII
90 into effect Immediately. some oi
the rigors OF fasting and abstinence
prescribed for the Lenten season,
which begins Ash Wednesday, February
10. are considerably 0batld. the most
important change being the removal ot
the prohibitions against eating fish and
meat at the same meal.
Another change Is the cessation or
the Lenten fast. and abstinence at noon
on Saturday OF Holy Week and a
change in the weekly meatless days
during Lent. Saturday is substituted
for Wednesday, meat not being allow
cd on Fridays or Saturdays except
after noon on Holy saturday. but II
will be allowed Wednesdays except on
Ash Wednesday and Ember Day
throughout the year.
Men serving IN the army or navy are
allowed TO eat meat on all days or the
year except Ash Wednesday, Christmas
eve. Good Friday and the forenoon OF
Holy saturday. The Bishop Of each
diocese may grant permission TO work
ing people and their families TO eat
meat on all days Of the year except
Fridays, Ash wednesday. Holy Week
and Christmas eve.
The obligation OF fasting still remains
for the members OF families who ar
not exempt by reason Of age OF infrm-
lty or the labOrious character OF their
occupations
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
RUSSIAN ANARCHISTS THREAT
AGAINST FRANCIS WORRIES

archists first vented their wrath against
the United states, has been cabled to
Russia. and all energy Is centered on
giving Il wide circulation, Il was stated
officially today.
Thus far the negotiations have beep
going on for the most part, II Is under
stood, by direct appeal 70 the Russian
people through publication OF this coun-
try's sympathies with the revolutions
Further steps are now contemplated, bus
the serious cmharrass ment arises 10
that thus far there 10 no recognized
government in Russia with whom this
country has dealt officially
Initial word OF the threat OF anarch-
lists 10 place the American ambassa-
doris fate In their hands was nrst COM
munlcated 10 Ambassador Francis
through newspapers notices In Petro-
grad two weeks ago. Francis sent the
text OF these threats 70 the govcrnment
here without recommendations, II Is
understood.
Now the state Department Is await,
Ing word from Francis as 70 what
should be done, how seriously he re-
CARDS the new threats reported ~
United Press dispatches today and
whether or not the matter should be
brought 10 the attention OF the Lenine-
Trotzky government.
Until Francis cables advice the Stat'
p Department may take no action
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
INSTITUTE OF RELIGIOUS
TRAINING CONES TO END

The Institute for Religious Education
closed at noon today at St. Johns
Church. after three days Of interesting
and helpful meetings Dr. kumm gave
his nnal talk on Africa ut the Nor
NAL Mission study Glass. this morning
Bishop Kiusman oflciaied at Even
song last night Or. kumm's lecture
following the service, Was illustrated
by excellent and unusual stereOptcon
views.
After the pictures were shown, he
amused and interested everybody by
telling Of his hunting experiences In
the Soudan Dr. Kumm, who knows
Africa thoroughly and has written
several books on the subject, says
that 10 is the child country and
has great future. Being rich In sold.
diamonds. copper and tin, 10 must be
developed anil despite the general
understanding. the climate Of a great
part Of il is not disagreeable. It is not
a dark but sunny continent DR.. kumm
said he was an explorer FIRST and
when he got to know the needs and
nature Of the people he became a mis-
sionary.
After the meeting ice cream was
served. Mrs. Alban Richey is the
chairman Of the luncheon and dinner
committee.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
IIlDCE ORDERS This
FAMILY TO keep QUIET

1obn Buraiewski. charged with
breach OF the peace, Mrs. Rosie buea-
5e,vsk charged with neglect Of her siN
minor child-en and the latter's mother
Mrs. Kate Marowsh. charged win as
sault and battery on her son-in-laW,,
1ohn BHraiewski. were arraleneo
Jointly before Municipal Court today.
nudge Churchman said that some OF
ths members Of the family has been
before the court in the last Two years
and that he wanted the principals %
settle their differences once ana lot an
several weeks ago while The mother
in-law was visiting at the home OF a
neiehbor. John Bugaiewsh also call
ed NOT kuowlng that his mother-m-
law vas there. According to the EVIL
dence offered In court today. Mrs. Mar
ovski struck her son-in-laW on 'le
head with a milk bottle.
Mrs. Nlarowski was found guilty ana
fined so and costs. a. $3.50
The charge Of breach OF the peace
AGAINST the son-in-law was contlhue,i'
NE defendant to report to Frank STOUT.
Frank stout told the court, when nc
anneared as a witness against MIS-
Buraiewski. on the charge OF neglect
Ing her children, that he visited inc
defendsnt's house and found conditions
most horrible. Mr.. Stout said tne
conditions were a menace to the chill
dren's health. -, me-,
iewsH $50 and costs.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
FISK TO Give CITY
MEECRf NTS lew views

The regular luncheon meeting Of the
retail merchants section Of the Cham
Der Of Commerce will be held at me
Hotel DUPONT next Fdiday at 1890
o'clock. James w Fisk, formerly
manager for the retail service depart
ment OF the Associated Advertisins
Clubs OF the World and former sell
Ing service director for Lord and Iay-
lor. one Of the biggest merchants IN
New York city. VIII be present ana VIII
address the members on the subject
Retailing and Merchants Institutes
Mr.. Fisk. who will come here from
Hoboken. y. j., has been conductine
merchants Institutes 10 a NUMBER Oh
the larger cities throughout this coun-
lrv. and it Is planned 20 hold such an
institute here during the week com
mencing February IS This institute
would comprise meetings OF the pro-
nrietors executives and clerks WIN
lectures touching the scope OF uneh
work. ....,,.o
Thor, wlll be talks on store manage
ment. adverlising, salesmanship' nlc,
chandisinr. trade abuses, discount
nroffs and losses. store arrangements
sneclal sales. training Of help ana tiies
T Win also include a special STUDY Oh in'
diyidual stores wishing sir. FISK aus
,ice an the ar anremcnts or goods ahu
other store problems. The question, ~
arranging for this institute VIII ne us
cusscd at the luncheon on filu'!'
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
By The United press

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.--A dangerous
international situation has developed in
the threat OF Russian anarchists TO
hold United states Ambassador Francis
In Peiroerad responsible for the life
and freedom Of Alexander Berkman
under Jail sentence here FOR violation OF
the draft law.
While threats against Francis, IN
event OF Berkman's imprisonment were
officially confirmed In dispatches TO the
states Department nearly two weeks
ago. tho information was kept secret
while the government wrestled with
the problem.
The question Of placing expedlency
temporarily before the law was consid-
ered--and rejected Today mandates
from the United states supreme Court
are en- route 10 Berkman and Emma
Goldman. calling FOR their immediate arr.
rest The government cannot stay The
progress OF the law, II Is stated ON
clally.
Meantime. however, every EFFORT Is be
ing made 10 appeaso the anarchist Gle
ments OF sailors and workmen In Russia
who are demanding Berkman's releas'
BY threats against Francis.
News OF the Presidents action In To-
interests OF Thomas J. Mooney, convict
cd I. W. W. leader In SAN Francisco
over whose sentence the Russian an
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
Finland TOO, IN Hands
OF SOCIALISTIC WORKERS

BY The United Press.
COPENHAGEN. Jon. 30.-A workers
socialist government Tor Finlsud mas
been formally proclaimed, accoralne 10
dispatches received today from liclslns-
f0rs.
b. The United Press.
STOCKHOLM. Jan. 3o-lhe Finnish
legation announced today that "a dele
r9fion was enroute from lielsingiors
io AJAX sweden's assistance against the
revoluti0nisis.
II was pointed out here that such as
slstauce could only be Of a military na-
ture. 49,.
Helslngfors dispatches received mere
TODAY said that the government guards
OF Finland had disarmed 5Oo0 Russian
soldiers and were marching against the
Red Guard forces
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
..InE CAV LnRn oUEX.n

Few more perfect dramas exist in
the English language than Arthur Wing
Pinero's Gay Lord QueX." The Ameri-
can stage presents few more brilliant
or commanding players than John
Drew or Margaret Ellington In
presenting these PLAYERS In a plnero
comedy. John D. Williams offers the
public a combination that VIII form
one Of the current seasons most In
tercsling achievements The Pinoro
play Is the FIRST Of a series Of plays
that Mr.. Williams will do with Mr.
Drew and Miss Ellington. The players
have come under Mr.. Williams man
agement not only for this season. but
Tor number OF seasons. Wilmington
will be one OF the FIRST cities TO be Wis
tied by John Drew aud Margaret llling-
ton In THE Gay Lord QuoI They
VIII come 20 the Playhouse on Friday
and saturday with matinee saturday.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
CRITICIZE UNIF.CATION
OF Delaware REGIMENT

The Army and Navy Journal in It's
current issue contains the following
editorial regarding the reorganization
Of the Delaware Regiment and rs move
from Camp Mcclellan 20 Camp DIX
biscuits Of bad Precedent
The prediction Of army officers that
the Fctcn Of the President In oiderias
the reorganization Of the Delaware
troops, as was described in our issue
OF January 80, would result In food
OF similar requests has been quickly
proven. TWO specific cases which
have come 90 attention have 20 do
with the troops from New Jersey and
those from the city Of Philadelphia
Governor Edge, Of New Jersey, 10 q
caustic letter 10 the Secretary of War
stated frankly that he considered the
action taken az the instance Of senator
salisbury had created a precedent ant
that De would insist upon New Jersel
rccCying the same privilege a dele
cation representing The patriotic 90
cielics Of Philadelphia has visited the
War Department 10 present a similar
demand on the part OF the city.
troops.
so FAR AS can be ascertained there
is no disposition on the part Of the
War Department 10 accede 10 either re-
quest. although no statement has been
/ issued explaining the reasons for the
exception made In the case Of the Della
Waie - OPS
One Of the curious circumstances
Of this whole proceeding is that The
/ order Tor the movement Of the Della
ware troops has never como through
/ the regular channels, although the
movement has been completed
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
Result Disclosed Of Food
Canvass Made by Fed.
eral Agents
MORE RICE AND RYE
BEING CONSUMED
WEDNESDAY
No wheat bread all day.
No meat for breakfast.
THURSDAY.
No meat for breakfast.
No wheat bread for supper.

A recapitulation Of the survey made
last week among Nifty families in this
city. by agents repI esenting the De-
partment Of Agriculture. under the d.
rection Of Miss Amelia Doddridge, has
been sent to Washington. It shows
that the poorer classes are consuming
nearly as much meat. wheat and sugar
as they did a year ago. More milk Is
being consumed than year ago. Milk
is an important article Of food ana VIII
aid in decreasing the consumption VI
meat. wheat and sugar.
The reports disclose that more rice
and rye are being consumed by those
canvassed than were consumed year
ago.
the same. -
Among the families with higher in
comes, more homlny, rice. buckwheat
and rye flour are being used than ever
before. Two families OF the Guy S
comfortably fixed group use scarcely
any wheat -four at all. Potato bread
mixed with rye, in another instance
Is the only kind Of bread except a
treat" occasionally when baking pow
der biscuits or bread Is made.
More canned goods were put up last
summer among the better on fam
flies than on other summers. As re-
suit there Is a plentiful supply on nano
now. These latter facts were obtained
In families where the income ranged
from $500 10 5000. TWO housewives
were keeping budgets, as the FOOD Al
ministration has suggested, and arc
able to ascertain at short order what
their table is costing them.
Miss Doddridge demonstrated meal
Swing dishes before the women OF
Grace NJ E. Church yesterday after
noon in the church house. There were
about two score Of women present and
deep interest was taken In the demon
stratlon.
The restaurant to be established al
The Harlan plant OF the Bethlehem
steel Corporation, will be ready Tor
diners some time next week The res
tsurant run on the cafeteria will have
twenty tables, capable Of accommodat
ing 500 diners at one time.
n will be managed by committee
NJ the Workmen's Advisory Commit
lee and all food served viii be charg
ed FOR at cost. The corporation
equipping the restaurant and will pro
vide heat and gas and other essential
free OF cost.
The restaurant viii be placed IN VIVA
was fctmerly a sheet metal shop
which has gard wood floors and IN
place Is hel1g made as attractive a
possible. II viii be open for the work
men at noon and also for those wh
work overtime in the evening, enaDlin
them 10 get a hearty snack wlthou
loslng the time 10 60 TO their homes.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
WILLIAM HUGHES. j. S.
Senator, is DEAD
Bv Tha unIted Press

BY The United Press
TRENTON. n. j.. Jan. 3o-Unlied
states senator William Hughes, senior
Senator from New Jersey died In Me-
Ger Hospital here today after a Ions
illness.
senator Hughes has served IN the
House OF Representatives and tho senate
FOR more than twelve years. lie was
one OF the so-called labor group be-
ms himself a union card man through
his former employment as a weaver We
has always been a staunch Democrat
and was one of the most popular men
+ i'm Congress'wilh his colleagues OF both
parties.
Hughes served IN the Spanlsh-Amert
can war as memher OF the Second
New Jersey Volunteers.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
FLOOD DAMAGE IN INDIANA.

BY The United Press.
EVANSVILLE, Ind Jan 3O-River
vessels worth more than a million dol
lars have been swept past this city--a
total loss-in the ruth Of water and ice
following the breaking up Of ice gorges
along the Ohio River. The largest part
az this loss was at Paducah, Ky. YES
sells worth millions Of dollars are
anchored in the mouth Of the Green
river, and should the ice gorge at
Rochester Ky, break they woAd be
lost. The river is rising and rNermen
fear that the ice will break before night,
sweeping vessels and river property be-
fore the food.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
FORMER WILMINGTON
MAN AT THE GARRlCk

Moss Babb and his company, Cooke
and Rotherl. are making a lot OF new
friends at the Garrlck Theatre this
week. Mr.. Babb is q Wilminstonidn
who has gained an international repu-
iaiion as a vaudeville artist. His ac~
"Bv the sea-. Is a very clever conf
binalion of music. comedy and skill.
and each member Of the company is an
artist Mr.. Babb and his company have
been almost an over the world since
they were in Wilmington last and they
have an envioble reputation wherever
they so.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30

Every newspaper Of the metropolis
carried columns Of news pertaining to
this theatre and much space was de-
voted in prsising the opening produc-
ton. Douglas Fairbanks n his latest
work. "a Modern Nlusketeer.' The man
agement had the pick OF the market
and thought so well Of Douglas Fair
banks in "a Modern Muskeieer' that il
was selected as the most appropriate
picture 60 open, what is without a
doubt The most modern up-to-date the
atre in The world The MANAGEMENT o.
the Queen has secured Mr.. Fairbanks
latest work for This theatre which d
the main attraction for today and To-
remainder Of the week.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
ACCIDENTS on THE DAY.

Among those treated at the Homeo-
pathic Hospital today were:
George Pilmsman, mashed toe.
John Galloway. dislocated finger.
Those treated az the Delaware Hos
p.tal were.
X. Rnedler. lacerated finger.
Gertrude Freeman, infected hands.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
CHEER UP. FELLOWS.
SPRINGS CCM.NC--M IYEE

Autne sunshine melted the drifts and
warmed the hearts Of Wilmingtonlans
Yesterday for the FIRST time since last
Wednesday. And at i.29 o'clock today
the snow was back on the job. Too
bad IL can't storm coal instead OF snow.
There would be some sense In a coal
storm. The snow was greeted with eX-
clamafions OF violent dismay by the
crowds on downtown streets
The robin that appeared at the home
Of Mrs a T. Swami at SilVerbrook yes
terday beat it for Palm Beach this
morning
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
v. F. ECRERT AGAIN Heads
LOCAL DIVISION. P. & R.

W. F. Eckeri today assumed The Of
fee OF superintendent OF the Whining
ton and Columbia Division Of tn Phila-
dclphia aud Reading Railway.
Mr.. Eckert had been superintendent
Of the Heading division and |. T. Tyson
was superintendent Of the Wilmington
division and by the roassignment or
ofncials Mr.. Tyson and Mr.. Eckert
exchange places. Mr.. Eckeri before pc
ms made superintendent or the heaaihs
division hai been superintendent OF
the Wilmington division, and he now
comes back 90 that division. HIS
Headquarters are in Reading
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
MORE coin COMING.

~ Tho 7 n I'D Pres~
WASHINGTON. Jan. S0.--A severe
cold wave, prevailing todsy throughout
the extreme central west, Will strike
The Ohio Valley and East Gulf states to
morrow, the Weather Bureau announced
today.
The Atlantic Coast, except In the
south. will be hit Friday and the bitter
cold will linser several days. Heavy
SHOWS will fail over the Ohio Valley and
Middle Atlantic states tonight.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
MRS. PRETTYMAN DIES
after FALL DOWN STAIRS

Mrs. Mary A. Prettyman. wife OF Ed
win Prettyman. died yesterday at ner
home. No. 1891 Tatnall street. MIS-
Prettyman met with an accident on
sunday night. falling, downstairs ana
her death resulted from Internal IN
ilries. Besides her husband, she IS
survived by two children, Mrs; r. =.
Gootee. Of Philadelphia, and Z. Pennell
Prettyman, OF this city The funeral
win be held at the family residence al
A o'clock on Friday morning. The IN
termcnt will be made in Elkton.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
SENATE PASSES MORATORIUM
nv Tne limited Press

UN TIC IWIIlN IT l77s
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30-The mora
forum" bill designed 20 protect sol
dlers and sailors in Their civil rights
during their period OF service today
was reported by the Senate judiciary
subcommittee 10 the fun committee.
The bin was reported as IL passed the
House last session. The committee viii
begin consideration OF IL Friday.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
AN1ArIoN cApTMN nun.

By The lulteQ PRESS
FORT WORTH, Tex, Jan. Soap
tain d. J. Paine. Is In a local hospltal
today seriously injured as a result OF n
Fan In his aeroplane at Hooks field late
Yesterday. While circling a tree IN
which another student aviator's ma
chine was caught, Palnes aeroplane
crashed 10 earth for some una5certain-
ed reason.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
TO RUSH SUPPLIES.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan 30-Complete re-
organization Of the transportation by
which food and supplies are sent the
American expeditionary and the Allies
il under way today. Officials Of the
shipping board sre In conference today
with representatives Of the Wa" and
Navy Departments, ship lines officials
and allied commercial emissaries, TO
work out greater expedition of supplies.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
AT THE VICTORIA.

Absolutely the greatest motion pic
ture IN the world Is 1.-The Whip the
mastery production now showing al
the Victoria Theatre with not one star
but six: with not only one sensational
scene but scores Of them produced on
The most lavish scale imasinab,e-a
train wreck STAGED for the purpose
oft securing one scene alone cost So
OOO-this tremendous production marks
a new epoch in the history Of the ST.
lent drama. The motion picture has
been elaborate from the gigantic Stage
production which ran at the Drury
Lane Theatre in London for three years
and in New York City for two years.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
AT THE NATIONAL.

Mr.. Hopkins presents Ben Bows Dig
show Thursday, Friday and saturday
40 the National Theatre 10 Is the Big
cest bit OF the season, with Miss Ben
Bow and her pretty dancing girls,
"Slim" Jones and Alex Bailey, the fun
niest comedians on earth Mr.. Ben Bow
has carefully selected the best of every
thing 10 make his show a big biz, and
Is expecting 10 take the Wilmington
theatrcgoers by storm.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
rAmrn mol REMoNE SON.

John Butler. in Municipal Court today.
pleaded guilty n the charge Of violat-
Ing the city ordinance by falling TO re-
move the snow from his Sidewalk lie
,,as nnnd 81 and COSTS
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
DEATHS

Anna T.. Nitsil
WITsTT-At NirsLaliton, Del. on Jouu-
airy cs 1913. anna T.. widow OF Henry
W. Wifsli. cged III years
Relatives and friends are invited 20 at
tend The funeral services az the resiience
OF her sister. Mrs. Rachael NJ Thompson.
No Oh West Fourth street, on FRIDAY
afternoon. February ]. az 2 o'clock. m
terment 90 Wilmington and Brandywine
cemetery
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
AIEX TAKEs TUNIDLE.

Alexander r. Abrahams fen on the
in front Of the postonlce last
night While Mr.. Abrahams was able
10 walk 10 his home, he has a souvenir
i'm the shape Of a bruised forehead.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
BY the United Press

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 3O-Five hundred
thousand strikers in Berlin alone were
out on strike according TO the German
Socialist Norwaeris received here TO-
day.
Five aeroplano factories were shut
down on that day, the newspaper as
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
am Mi eON nIpnOVES.

County Engineer James Wilson, who
wns stricken with acute ind gestion. is
recovering but VIII not be able 10 re-
sumo work until the weather becomes
settled.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
HALF MILLION BERLIN WORKERS
JOIN RANKS OF LABOR In SRTIKE

serted.
A railway strike Is possible Rail
way employees according TO Norvaeris
met 20 discuss their future course, but
the police dispersed them.
The article mentioned many arrests
and encounters. presumably between
police and the strikers
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
ONE POUND. PLEASE.

By The United PrrsS
An ATLANTIC PORT, Jan. 3o-lhe
largest single shipload OF sugar ever
received in this country arrived mere
today on a steamer from Havana IL
totallcd 100000 pounds.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
.S4CO. 100000 Treasury
Certificates ARE Taken

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 80 An oversub-
scription of the si00O0O000 Treasury
certificates offered by the Government
January %. was reported today by sec
retar,, NlcAdoo. The subscription books
closed last night. Omcials stated u was
impossible TO estimate the amount tne
subscriptions would exceed me autnol-
lied issue because each man Drilss
more applications.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
AccIrsFD As WIFE heater.

John Walker, Negro. was arrested To-
day BY Police Captain Kelleher on the
charge Of wife beating. The case VIII
be heard in City Court tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
AT THE MAJESTIC

II YOU are O patron Of the Malestic
the mere announcement Of another
double feature attraction for today ana
fhs remainder Of the week at the Ma
iestic is sure 10 bring you from any
distance. II you are not acquainted
with the big double bills presented at
this theatre, don't miss this current
one. Heading the dramatic feature Is
Iulian Eltinre, Americas popular FEM
inine fmpersonator. who is booked IN
anpear al Keith's. Philadelphia. lie viii
be seen here in his newest Paramount
nictiire. "The Widows Might.
Evening journal., 1918-01-30
Al THE orEEN.

A few weeks ago an event OF great
inheritance 10 New York City was the
opening OF ne now Rivoli Theatre
Evening journal., 1918-01-30

ROME. Jan. 3o.-William Plat, o.
baltimore. and Richard Fairfield, OF
Philadelphia. connected with the Brit
ish Red Cross. were killed durlng am
enemy air raid In the italian war zone.
n was announced here today