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The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-16

". II. Whitdcscv for bringing tax
 s down for 1916, 1917, and l0lS' & Q, and miscellaneous bills Tor @'o'- qr Warrants were ordered drawn foE payment of bill.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-01-02
He'd. F orqotten.

The school dramatic society was CIV
ing its first performances. of the sea-
son and the play they had chosen for
the momentous occasion was Julius
Caesar"
All went smoothly till Caesars dead
body was brought in, and Marc Antony
had to deliver his famous speech.
He put his heart into the part ana
the audience felt acutely for the poor
citizens. who were all presumably hor-
rer-stricken and overcome with grief,
when Antony gently hut firmly
grasped, as he thought, the face-cloth
and slowly, very slowly, began TO draw
II back.
Just then an excited whisper came
from the other end Of The corpse:
"'rhis end, you IDIOT
But Antony was TOO much wrapped
in grief to hear. He presevered and
then suddenly disclosed 10 the inlently
gazing audience Caesars boots!
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-01-02
PROVED ABILITY TO REASON
Hard TO Explain Monkeys Action In
Putting Out Fire Unless That Ad-
mission Is Made.

A Louisiana planter who owns pet
monkey which answers 10 the name OF
Jocko. tells an anecdote about him
which proves that such animals can
and do reason.
The children of the house and JocRo
are boon companions, and of sum
mer afternoon enjoy II frolic together
upon the lawn. One day someone
threw match down and the grass
ignited. making a little blaze.
Jocko saw it and stopped ana
hooked. then glanced all around. and
seeing Il piece Of plank not far OF, ran
for it. crept cautiously to the fire, all
the time holding the plank as Il shield
between himself and the fame. then
pressed it down and extlngulshed IT.
What child could have reasoned better
and done more?
Although, perhaps, no danger coulo
have come from the fire, still no one
knows what the result might have
been, aud the monkey evidently he
lieved that prudence IS the better par
of yalor.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-01-02
A Wholesome Food Medicine
And Body Builder
Free From Alcohol and Dangerous Drugs
so Years in Use
Guaranteed

The most eminent medical author
ities, recognized all over the world the
highest in the science of medicine,
have made public statements endors-
ing the value of such ingredients as
we guarantee are the principal in
gradients of Father Johns Medicine.
High medical authorizes say that
these ingredients are beneficial notab-
ly in wasting diseases which are cur
able and those maadies which are con
nected with or have their origin in
colds and facilitating and wasting dis
eases"
To give these statements in full
would take too much space, but we
will furnish on application the list of
ingredients of Father Johns Medicine,
the names of the medical authorities
referred to, what they say. the publ
cations and the dates of same.
Never wait for cold to wear
Oft wears away the lungs in
stead. Neglected colds often
lead to pneumonia. Father
Johns Medicine gives prompt
relief from colds and throat
troubles.
Guaranteed free from alcohol and
nerve-destroyne drugs upon which
many medicines depend for their tenn
porary effect and which are danger
Gus because they weaken the body
and allow the disease to get deeper
hold.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-01-02
Rhine's Wanderinas.

A remarkable thing about the Rhine
is It's length for so small Il river. I'm
Ike the Nile, which contains less wa
ter Mt Cairo than at Berber. l.NlO
miles upstream, the Rhine has numer-
Gus afiluents. but never aitans the
dignity of real river. as Americans
understand such definitions, until II
enters Holland.
The German Rhine" owes its orig
in To the Swiss mountains wanders
with apparent asmlesSneSS-ifrst west
and then north and northwest, after
leaving Lake ConSlance-untn II en-
terS Holland. where it hecolnes'aS slug
gish rs any Duichman who ever dwelt
in New Amsterdam.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-01-02
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News OF the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

Telephone 2OS or 2oi and get your
fish and vegetables early Friday
morning ADV.
Good prices paid for ladies and
mems clothing in good condition, 232
School street Adv.
Dance at Black Cat A. A. hall Fri
day evening from s to ~ under the
auspices OF the Bennington city band.
Admission 35c. ADV.
John J Mcbride of Spring street.
who has been i'll of the influenza, is
greatly improved and able 10 be
about the house.
An interesting Fortnightly meeting
is to be held Saturday afternoon. The
program has been arranged by the
Home Economics committee and Miss
Jeanne Edna Walbridge. an instructor
At praits Institute. Brooklyn. will ad
dress the club.
Mr.. and Mrs. George 5 Mills en-
iertained the young people OF the Sec
ond CONGREGATIONAL church al their
home New Years eve from 10 to ~
loclock A social time interpreted
with games and refreshments. was
The evenings entertainment with the
last quarter Of an hour devoted 10
singing the New Year in and the Old
Year out
While there is some doubt as to
who viii win the game Friday even
ing. there is none about its being in
| terestng The b. II s. basket ball
squad has developed 2 fine team
which ought not 10 be behind that
which will come here from Waterford
H. 5. the third OF this month. Sec
the game
J Gordon Burke who has been sery
| ing in the army for the past several
months and who has been in France
With the 73rd regiment OF the coast
artillery is at the home OF his parents
Mr. and Mrs James f. Burke OF
| Grandyiew street He expects to re
enter the University Of PENNSYLVANIA
at the beginning Of the second sem
este;.
Harold II. Bottum. who was in the
service of the Red Cross and came
home few weeks ago with the ex
pectaiion that he was To be perman
entity released has been notified to re
port for duty Jan 70, prepared to sal
overseas Previous to his return
home he had been in training foi
overseas work but after the signing
of the armistice many IN the service
were sent home temporarily released
LEROY Westfall aged 10 years
young son Of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
; | Westfall of East Main street died
Tuesday after an illness Of influenza
and pleuropneumonia The surviv
ors are his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Westfall and TWO brothers
George and William and one sister
Augusta. The funeral was held this
afternoon at two O'Clock. Rev. W. G.
Towart oficiated lnierment was in
the Park Lawn cemetery.
The high school club celebrated
New Years eve by holding a get ac.
quainted social for the high school
faculty in the Y. The object of The
party was for parents to become ac.
quainted with the teachers and the
gathering was grelt success.
Games were the featurc NJ the even.
ngs entertainment and the evening
was a most enjoyable on. The club
was ably assisted by members of the
auxiliary of the Y. NJ c. A.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-01-02
IT PUTS THE "pEp"
into Peptiron,-The Combination of
Pepsin, Nux, Iron, Celery.

This is what makes Peptiron OF
wonderful therapeutic value, and so
successful lfter influenza, the grip
and in brood and nerve troubles,
anemia, paleness, nervous weakness
and the exhausting worry and anx-
icty over the world war
1t is Il real iron blood and nerve
tonic, especially beneficial in the
weakness following he influenza and
grip, 10 worn-out, brain-fagged men,
delicate women, school-tired girls,
and to fast-growing boys, invalids
and conva!escents, the aged and in
finn. II actually puts iron, a natural
ircngthcner, into the blood, and re-
stores The wasted red corpuscles.
lcar druggist knows its great merit.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-01-02
Card Of Thanks

We wish to extend our thanks and
appreciation to our neighbors and
friends. for their many kindnesses
and sympathy towards us during the
recent Illness OF our family and death
OF our son, Also for the floral tributes
sent.
Mr., and Mrs. Henry Westfal.
and family
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-01-02
Outing
FIonnelettes

and feeced fabrics in wide
variety of patterns and colors
including liberal supplies of
white at prices that average
less than today's mill prices.
Evening journal., 1919-02-13
FLU EPIDEMIC
BILLS NOT YET
Paid By Council
Understanding Reached at
Conference That City
Would Pay
council OF DEFENSE r
NOT ASSUMING EXPENSE

Introduction by Representative Fran
els, OF a bin In the Legislature provid-
Ing for the State 10 appropriate $4,000
with which 10 pay The expenses Of com
batting the Spanish influenza epidemci
In Wilmington. the latter part OF last
year. has caused a renewal OF discus
sion over payment OF the bills and who
should pay them-the city or the State
Council OF Defense.
Members OF the State Council of De
Tense look 10 Wilmington City Council
TO pay the expenses OF the epidemic.
The bills contracted during the period
when emergency hospitals were con-
Quoted at the New Century Club and
the Wilmington Country Club, were
submitted TO City Council for payment.
but were not paid by that body and
were returned by IL to the Slate Coun-
Gil OF Defense. The bills have never
been paid and persons and lrms are
clamOring for their money.
In an effort TO bring about harmon
ious settlement OF the differences over
the epidemic expenses. a conferenc,
was held the latter part OF last year
/ by President Of Council George r
lyon and Councilman James w. Rob
ertson, Of the finance committee o
Council and also State Senator. will
Governor Townsend and members 0
Continued on page two.)
Evening journal., 1919-02-13
FRENCH-FAVOR
INTERNATIONAL
Police FORCE
Great Britain and United
States, However, Sad
to Oppose Plan
wilson MAY SAIL
FOR H0fE SUNDAY

PARIS. Feb. i3.-The question OF
establishment OF a huge international
military and naval police force under
the League OF Nations was TO be thresh-
ed out at today's meeting OF the league
committee. The proposal Is understood
10 have been submitted by the French.
The American and British delegates are
said 10 oppose II.
The belief was expressed that discus
sion OF this new article might prevent
acceptance OF The constitution today
and thus eliminate possibility OF pro
sentlng the draft 10 the general Peace
Congress. tomorrow. President Wilson's
plans 10 leave Paris for home tomorrow
night in this event would have 10 be
chsnged-Not only has he been selected
10 read the constitution at the plenary
session. but he wishes to take a copy
back 10 the United states with him. A
special train had been ordered and
every plan made FOR his departure to-
morrow night. n the committee fails 40
reach an agreement today, however. his
going will be postponed until Sunday
night.
The proposal for a big international
army and navy is said 10 have been
included In one OF the new articles pro-
posed by the French. II Is understood
CONTINUED on Page Fourteen-)
Evening journal., 1919-02-13
GIVE CITY RIGHT
TO CONDEMN FOR
WATER RIGHTS
Representative Lyons Intro
duces Bill to That Effect
at Dover
WOULD spend MILLION
ON new CITY BRIDGES
stan Correspondent.

stan Correspondent.
STATE HOUSE, Dover, Del, Feb. i3--
Members OF the General Assembly fol-
lowing the Chamber Of Commerce ban
quet in Wilmington last night, returned
10 Dover this morning TO resume their
legislative duties. A number Of dele
cations Interested in various bills came
down on the same train. In the House
this morning Representative Lyons in
trOduced a bin giving the Mayor and
Council Of Wilmington authority 10
acquire water rights by condemnation
proceedings.
10 Is reported that the real intent Of
The bill is the securing by the city, OF
the Lea water rights. 10 provides, in
case an agreement cannot be reached,
for the resident judge to appoint a
commission Of seven men to condemn
In case Of appeal from the award OF the
condemnation commission, the matter
would be taken before jury.
Council would be authorized to issue
bonds to pay for any water rights Sc
cured
Representative Gregg introduced a
bin authorizing the Secretary OF state
10 issue new auto tags and licenses tlve
davs before the end Of the year and the
first five days Of the new year, and Tor
owners 20 use either old OF new tags
Continued on Page Fwol
Evening journal., 1919-02-13
WANT People Of
State united IN
every GOODWORK
Governor Tells Residents
to Work Together for
Greater Delaware
CITY RARBOR. ROADS.
EDUCATION. some aims

That all county lines should be for
gotten and that Delawareans should act
together in all. matters pertaining 10
the welfare OF the state. was the sentir
ment voiced by speakers at the dinner
given by the Chamber Of Commerce in
honor OF the members OF the Legisla-
ture in the green room Of the Hotel
dupont last night.
About 800 men attended the dinner,
Including Governor Townsend, mem
bers OF the Judiciary the Legislature,
City Council and the Levy Court and
State and Wilmington officials. The
affair had the intended effect OF bring
ing the representatives from all parts
OF the state in closer touch with one
another. The spirit Of Abraham Lin
coin also prevailed atfhe dinner and
his life was eloquently\ \extolled by
Eterett c. Johnson, Secretary Of State.
Throughout the dinner all present
Joined in songs under the direction OF
William p. White. with Robinson's,or-
chestra furnishing the music. Mr..
White favored the assembly with sew
eral tunes" on his mouth organ and
William Ramsey. assistant sergeant-at-
arms Of the State Senate, delighted with
a solo.
At the speakers table were seat
Continued on Page Fourteen)
Evening journal., 1919-02-13
MILFORD Fathers,
SONS At BANQUET
Returned Aviators Given
Ovation at Delightful
Gathering
EVERY FATHER IN
TOWN WROTE TO son
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
MILFORD, Del, Feb. i9-Thorough
consideration OF the reciprocal duties
Of father and son with the view OF
bringing about close sympathy and
comradeshlp between them, was dis
oussed at the fathers and sons din
ner. held In the armOry at Milford last
night. More than 22J persons were
present, including guests from VIII
mington, Philadelphia and New York,
as well as froLl the surrounding
country.
That the dinner would be a success
from a cOmmunistic as well as lndivld-
ual standpoint, was easy 10 prOphesy
ten minutes after the oysters were
served. On all sides. pleasure could
be seen evidenced In hiihertofore un-
appreciated father and son, by his now
" acquired pal" Fathers were seen
to laugh and slap their sons on the
back. who had not been known 10 al
low themselves such freedom In years.
A unique feature was that men who
had no sons, and boys who had no
fathers, were permitted TO adopt one
for the occasion.
But the real surprise OF the evening
came early. The diners were, Just as
sembllng at Ieir places, when Lieuten-
ant Lex Grfer OF Salisbury. Nd, and
Continued on Page p
Evening journal., 1919-02-13
REOPEN WAR, IF
HUNS ARN'T GOOD
Must Keep Faith Under the
Extended Armistice
Terms
FOODFOR ENEMY AFTER
FRIENDS ARE SUPPLIED
BY the United Press.

BY the United Press.
PARIS, Feb. i3.-Marshal Foch was 20
leave for Treves today. carrying with
him the new conditions on which the
extension Of the armlstice will be based.
It Is understood they provide that Ger
many may obtain food from the Allies
after the devastated countries are sup
piled.
The Matin forecasted today that the
armistice will be prolonged indefinitely;
that hostIlities will be commenced on
short notice in the event the enemy
shows bad faith in carrying out the
conditions and that a deadline- viii be
drawn beyond which German troops
win be forbidden to move toward Po-
land.
"These resolutions are the logical. de-
velopment Of the principles President
Wilson enuncisted when be agreed 10
transmit the request for an armistice
10 the Allies,' said the Matin.
"The President recently stated that
Continued ON Page Ten.)
Evening journal., 1919-02-13
Cite MYERS FOR
BRAVERY At SEA
Win lngtonian Was Aboard
mt. Vernon Tor
pedoed by Huns
81 SAILORS ON
SHIP LOSE LIFE

John Russell Myers. who, a number
Of years ago lived at No. 3i7 South
Jackson street, this city, has been, cited
for bravery In action when his ship, the
transport mt. Vernon" was tOrpedoed
by an enemy submarine, on September
5. The entire crew Of tho transport
has been commended bv Secretary Of
the Navy Daniels. the Navy Department
Issuing the following statement:
"The conduct Of the entire personnel
from the time the ship was struck until
Il arrived safely In port was such as
10 uphold the best traditions OF the
service" John r. Myers was among
the men singled out for special men
ton.
Tie transport mt. Vernon" was q
few hours out from Brest returning to
the United States with wounded SOL
diersuon board when she was torpedoed
She got back 90 Brest safely. under her
own steam, but badly crippled. It was
due 10 the discipline and bravery OF
all on board that only &c men, were
lost. although many were thrown into
the water.
The mt. Vernon" has made forty or
more trips during the war, taking sol
dlers across and back, and is now buslly
engaged In bringing the boys home. Mr..
Myers Is still IN a hospital in Washing
ton. convalescing from burns received
recently. He no doubt Is anxious to
get well In time 10 return 10 MT.
Vernon" and have a share In bringing
Continued on page two.)
Evening journal., 1919-02-13
WON'T DISCHARGE
WAR DIRECTORS
BY the United Press.

by tne tsNlteI fftSo.
WASHINGTON, Feb. i3.-Concientious
objectors' who. though sincere In their
scruples against war have refused
farm or other furlough, will not be dis
charged from the army in advance OF
the discharge Of the main army over
seas.
This ruling was contained today In q
statement authorized by Secretary OF
War Baker. dealing with alterations In
army disciplinary conditions.
The department. promised to con
tinue considering cases where remedial
action was considered essential.
But 1t held that the men who had
refused TO obey regulations and take
nOn-combatant service could not have
their present terms shortened nor could
men be discharged from sentences when
their alleged conscientious scruples ex-
tended only TO participation in this
particular war"
Commandants OF disciplinary barracks
recommended the teaching OF useful
trade and educational subjects. the in
stallation of a mental examination sys-
tenn for recruits TO weed out the un-
adaptable, the equalization Of sentences
against the offenses is so FAR as uat
Is possible.
Evening journal., 1919-02-13
DI-cI-ss rnoop WITHDRAWAL WITH RUSSIA.

WASHINGTON, Feb i3Withdrawal Of United States and
diplomats understood today They and State Department
authorities predicted that would be
last minute participants These factions stand alone mas
much as the Roshevh Ukranians Ehonns Let's and L"
unians have agreed to attend The Republican factions ep
sented here by Bakhmete understood TO feel s ne
position in this capital Paris and London viii be insecure
IL their leader persist refusing to join the session.
Evening journal., 1919-02-13
MEXICANS FRIENDLY
TO UNITED STATES
Carranza Says Distrust Is
Created By Foreign
Interests
TO BEGIN PAYMENT
OF INTEREST CHARGE
By the United Press

BY the Dnlted Press
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. i3-In an
interview given exclusively to the San
Antonio Express and san Antonio
Evening News at the City OF Mexico,
President Carranza dictated the follow
ing to the people Of the United States.
MY message to the people Of the
United States: The people OF Mexico
are cordial toward the people Of the
United States. but the policy Of the
foreign interests, which at times
threatens the interests OF the Mexican
people has created a sentiment OF dis
trust for which the Mexican people
cannot be blamed.
On the other hand, the American peo-
pie, misled by the same interests,
think the Mexican people unfriendly
and this policy, followed by the foreign
interests and spread throughout the
country in their press, Is responsible
for this distrust and lack Of cordial un-
derstanding between the two peoples. -
President Carranza said that shortly,
Mexico, in all probability will begin
paying, in part, the interest Of her for
eign indebtedness. This includes the In
terest on the railroads that are being
steadily put in better shape.
The revenues Of the country are now
on such a scale that the necessarily
big budget is soon to be met and the
prospects are for a surplus.
81 am going to devote the remainder
Of my administration to conversion OF
our foreign financial obligations" soid
CarranZa.
The President stated that Mexico is at
peace. that the occasional outbreaks OF
iawlessness in Isolated sections are not
military problems, but are due to the
pernicious activity Of interests seeking
Intervention. Along this line, he spoke
with emphasis, showing a depth Of re-
sentiment against outside interference
In Mexico's political matters.
Evening journal., 1919-02-13
STATE TO COLLECT
MULLIN INCOME TAX

kttorney-General Reinhardt appeared
before Judges Heisel and Conrad IN
superior Court today In the case Of the
State VS.. Thomas NJ. Mullin. hotel pro-
prietor, alleging failure TO pay the state
income tax, the state alleging he owes
something above $1,000. There having
been no appearance filed on behalf Of
Mr.. Mullin indicating a defense. Mr..
Reinhardt asked the court for leave TO
file a declaration and take judgment
upon II. which application the court
granted.
This is the first litigation uDder the
State income tax law.
Evening journal., 1919-02-13
ELShERE FATHERS,
And Sons Dine
Addresses, Songs M a k e
First County Function Un-
usually Happy One
OLIVET DINNER
TOMORROW NIGHT

The "Father and Son" dinner at Els
mere Presbyterian Church last even
ing was very successful. It was the
flrst Of the community affairs to be
held in New Castle County this week,
in connection with the ninth annual
celebration Of the Young Mems Chris
ton Association. which once a year
endeavors. through dinners and other
functions. to get the parents and chill
dren In closer touch and understanding
one with the other
J. II. Burns, president OF the Della
ware Sunday School Association, act
ed as POSTMASTER. The women OF the
church served the dinner in splendid
style, and there was special music.
The address by youth on AN Ideal
Father" was given by C. Normsnd
Wade, president Of the Older Boys
Council OF Wilmington.
Philip NJ Colbert, general secretary
Of the Young Mems Christian AssOcl-
alton Of this city delivered the ad-
dress on "The A.. B. C's OF Father
hood"
Both addresses were listened 10 with
great attention by the upwards Of 80
guests, and it Is believed that. much
good viii result from the meeting.
The Rev. II. Framer Smith made
few remarks in closing. and so well
pleased were those who participated
that It was decided to make next years
Father and Son Week" even more sue
cessful, II possible.
For the 0livet Presbyterian Church
tTafher and Conm dfnpap fcna o,.,,oxsr
night, the committee has obtained Dr.
W. Willard LaRpe, general secretary
Christian Association, University OF
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
At the dinner at the Hanover Pres
byterian Church on February 20, Dr.
c. II. Hagenbuek. OF New York City, in
ternational secretary Of Boys Work,
VIII speak.
Evening journal., 1919-02-13
JUDGE NORRIS TO
BE LAWYERS GUEST

Judge Hugh NJ. Morris, recently ap-
pointed Judge OF the United States
Court for the District OF Delaware, VIII
b, the guest Of honor at a dinner TO be
given by the State Bar Association at
the Hotel dupont tonight. II will be 10
the nature OF an appreciation Of Judge
Morris by his fellow-lawyers. In the
course OF the evening some stunts will
be presented by the lawyers that Will
make. the dinner different from any
ever given by the Bar Association.
Evening journal., 1919-02-13
SELL CmpIN AVENUE PROPERTY.

The two-story brick dwelling NO.
1920 Gllpln avenue. was sold AZ an sa-
mlnlstratrlx sale at the County Build
ing this morning by Grace F. Gibbons,
Administrative OF the estate OF Bridget
Dougherty. deceased. 10 sarah Berman
for 81 500 Charles y. Curley was at
torncy for the estate.