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Evening journal., 1919-01-01
CLOSING sing OF
old YEAR, BEST
Chorus Full of Holiday
Spirit as New Year
Approaches
REPEAT CAROLS
UNDER XMAS TREE

The biggest and best Community
Sing since the notable gathering IL
Rockford Park, assembled happy nun.
di eds in the High school last mght
Everybody was In sociable, holiday hu-
NOR, and the atmosphere possessed q
genial warmth that shut out the rainy
outside weather.
The committees gave favorable re-
ports on chorus activities for the fu-
ture. The coffee and dOughnuts could
not be arranged for last night, but the
coffee and doughnuts' committee prom
ised faithfully that this appetizing feat
ure shall accompany the sing on Janu-
airy IA. This committee will hold a
meeting at the High School at l.30
/ O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
Next week will be a star event for
the community singers, as they will
march to the Hotel dupont and sing
in the hotel lobby. Manager Ernest
S. Taite, through Harry Barnhart,
chorus leader cordially invited the
chorus to sing at the hotel, and ex-
pressed the pleasuer the guests and
management would feel in being treat
ed TO an evening Of melody. The i'm
promptu sing in the lobby a few weeks
ago was so much enjoyed by those who
heard and those who sang, that re-
quests have come In from every hand
for a repetition Of the concert.
There will be no sing during the
week of January 2i. as Mr.. Barnhart
is booked TO attend Farmers Conven-
tion in North and South Dakota, dur
ing that week. He assured the chorus
that he would return for the balance
Of the season, as the attendance IS
now increasing at an encouraging rate.
An unusually interesting feature
promised for the sing next week will
be number OF Polish folk songs, sung
in that language by Polish citizens Of
Wilmington.
Mr.. Barnhart gave a little talk on
nag etiquette, which might well be
taken to heart by most city. audiences,
In which unintentional disrespect may
be noted on the part of many indi-
viduals. lie called attention TO the
rules that It is disrespectful TO the flag
and TO the national anthem TO engage
in conversation with someone beside
you when the nag is presented for
salute and the 'Star Spangled Banner"
is being sung. He said II showed dis
respect to be putting on wraps or hats,
or TO leave the room, or be walking
about during salute and singing or Tf7es ,
anthem.
Mr.. Barnhart said that standing az
attention was the onl--
correct way TO show respect, and was
little enough to do TO show a realiza-
tlon Of what the flag represents in
sacrifice, devotion mad glorious ideals. |
Further in his talk, Mr.. Barnhart said
he wished to correct a wrong impress
sion that he had received pay from the
Federal Government for his services as
song leader at several military camps.
He had been glad TO give his services
freely, he said. -t
The sing concluded with mutual
Evening journal., 1919-01-01
EBERT Is HEAD
OF THE LATEST
HUN GOVERNMENT
Continued From First Page.

ployment; TO promote national defense;
10 disarm unauthorized persons.
''The governments foreign policies
will be:
ITO bring about a favorable and
quick peace; TO reform German diplom-
aoy abroad through new men and a new
spirit"
Candidacy for the first president Of
the German republic appeared today to
be limited TO three men-Phillp Scheide-
be limited 10 three men-phlllp Schiede-
mann, Hugo Haase and Karl Lieb-
knecht.
According TO general opinion these
men will represent the three dominant
parties at the polls. Scheidemann seems
to be the choice of the majority So
cialists; Haase of the Independent So
cialists and Liebknecht Of the Sparta
cides. 1t is regarded as barely possl-
BILE that Chancellor Ebert may replace
Scheidemann, but this does not seem
likely.
The German delegates to the peace
conference probably will be Count
Brockdorff- -Rantzaou, Count Bernstorff
and DR.. w. 5. SOlf. The former is ex-
pected TO act as chairman at the ini-
tial meeting after which one Of the
other two would head the delegation.
1t is impossible at this time TO make
any authoritative predictions regarding
the peace representatives, owing 20 the
chaotic political situation. But the
above is the concensus OF well-posted
persons.
Germany will be the FIRST country TO
advocate international abolition Of
compulsory military service, Chancellor
Ebert declared today.
Ebert said the German peace delega-
tion would vote solidly for this and
similar measures, providing the other
nations unanimously approved it. But
the chancellor said if France continues
to keep a strong standing army, Ger
many will favor adoption of the swiss
system Of modified service.
Thirty thousand Independent Social
lists and Spartacides attended the fun
eral Of sailors killed in the recent fight
ing around the royal palace. AT the
same time more than 100000 Social
Democrats demonstrated in support Of
the government.
Evening journal., 1919-01-01
MISS SHEPPARD IMPROVES.

Miss Mary f. Sheppard, of Maryland
sister OF Woodall Fennimore. the well
known business man who died OF in
tluenza at the p. q s. Hospital on Fri
day night, Is improving She is with
relatives at the Gooding Apartments
Tile brother and sister had motored TO
Wilmington to do their Christmas shop
ping, when the brother contracted the
influenza. The sister ruptured a blood
vessel while nursing her brother.
Another brother and the mother are
VI at their home in Crumpton. Md.
The Fennimores are related 10 the
Fennimores Of Dover.
Mrs. Sheppard Is the wife Of former
Judge Sheppard and daughter-ln-law OF
the late DR.. +. NJ. Sheppard, a promi-
uent physician Of the Eastern Shore.
Mr.. Fennimore leaves another sister,
wife OF Carl Rubraman. a well known
hotel man Of Atlantic City and Florida
Evening journal., 1919-01-01
CONTROL IF COAL
LASTS UNTIL FEB. |.
No Formal Statement, But
Garfield Probably Will
Act Far Into Spring
FOREIGN DEMAND
FOR u. 5. SUPPLY

WASHINGTON, Jan. t.---The Federa
Fuel Administration has taken a new
lease OF life, With indications now tina
its functions in controlling coal produc
ton and distribution will continue until
midspring. The fixed prices at IN,
mines and the distribution zones viii
not be changed at least before Febru'
ary and probably not until some tint
thereafter.
Unwillingness Of the Railroad Admin
istrati0n TO make a midwinter change
in its plan OF handling coal traffic In
accordance with zone lines and the
desire OF some OF the coal producers
and consumers that the functions OF
the Fuel Administration continue until
the stress OF the winter season has
passed are the principal reasons for the
decision Of Dr. Garfield and his aids not
10 relinquish their duties at this time
Another factor in the situation 10
which consideration has been given is
the feeling that the period Of industrial
readjustment will be passed more easily
II the plan OF coal distribution remains
unchanged and that the commercial In
terests OF the country also Will be bet
ter served II the present arrangement Is
kept in force until more nearly normal
conditions have been. restored here and
abroad
No off1cial announcement has been
made by Dr. Garfield beyond the terse
statement that the prices and zones will
not be cancelled for thirty days at
least.
Increasing demand for American coal
in South American markets and the re-
cent expectation OF considerable quanti-
ties 10 the West Indies for supplying
sugar -efineries are creating an outlet
for coal that was not anticipated be-
fore the armistlce.
Ways and means OF taking care OF
this trade through a permanent ar
rangement are under consideration by
mbny OF the Eastern coal concerns,
principally IN New York city, Philadel-
phia and Baltimore.
The formation OF an exporting pool
similar to those projected for handling
foreign trade In lumber, steel. copper,
paper and oil is being discussed, but
the application for a charter under
tho Webb-Pomerene- has not been
fled with the Federal Trade Commits
sion. With additional ships available
II Is believed that the demand for
American GOAL in the southern markets
win expand quickly beyond all previ-
Gus sales and enable mine operators to
maintain the rate OF production estab-
lished last summer and autumn in meet
ing war needs.
The heavy drain on the Mexican oil
wells during the war has created a
lively market for American coal In that
country, which as yet hs not been
taken advantage OF beouse OF the short
age In ocean tonnage.
Evening journal., 1919-01-01
CITY JOYFUL AS
WAR YEAR GOES
continued From Flrst page

dUulluuou FROM tlIch Hdkes
who did get out TO meetings and par
ties.
The theatres were well filed. and
many private parties were given. The
Hotel DUPONT was the central point for
several groups Of merry makers to well
come In the New Year.
There are not so many social affairs
this year as In years past. While there
is not such stress Of war work as
last year. many OF the young men are
stil way al their duties In the SER
Woe and the entertaining Is largely for
the school set, home FOR the holidays.
The City Christian Endeavor Union,
at Delaware Avenue Baptist Church,
Union. Wesley, Asbury, st. Pauls. East
lake, Brandywine, Goodman and Harri-
son street Methodist Churches, all held
successful watch night meetings. with
earnest conservation services for the
coming twelve months.
An impressive service for the close OF
the old year was held at the Cathedral
with Bishop John j. Monaghan offlolat-
ing. The penitentlal psalm, "Mlserere"
was chanted. and also the hymn OF
Thanksgiving. the "Te Deum," follow
ing a custom Of many years at the Ca
thedral.
Many families welcomed home their
sons sent back TO civil life by Uncle
sam. The silver-stripers are now ap-
pearing in rsnbers on the city streets
and there is quite a sprinkling Of gold
stripers. looking as II the u. s. A. was
good enough for them during nineteen
nineteen
The Evening Journal wishes everyone
Of It's readers a Happy New Year and
many Of them.
Evening journal., 1919-01-01
PRESIDENT OFF
FOR ITALY TONIGHT
ContInued From Flrst page.

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directly to the people OF Great Britain
80 they would understand his purpose
before his visit. He merely utilized the
Times as the most effective medium
Northcliffe knew and was tremend-
ously impressed, by the effect on the
French populace Of Wilson's presence
and utterances. With characteristic
vision he obtained the interview and
presented II 10 the British people for
similar effect. Northcliffe realized fully
that II President Wilson were thus as
sured OF popular support In Great Brit
ain the British government would be
forced to accede unequlvocally to his
principles even If its members were
personally disposed otherwise. Besides
personal contact convinced N0rthcline
of the Presidents disinterestedness and
ar-sightedness.
Although the interview presented his
views graphically and cOncisely II con-
tanned nothing except his reference to
his appreciation of the special inter-
national questions arising from Brit
aims peculiar position as an island em-
pire. Even this was not a new devel-
opment so far as the President was con-
cerned although it was his first public
expression on the object.
In working out the details OF this
problem in accordance with his ap-
probation OF Great Britain's position,
the United Press can state the Presi-
dent will not abandon single one OF
his general principles regarding free
dom OF the seas.
"Sea law must be founded, not ON
might but on right" the President has
said.
''The sea code must be binding to
all alike. and must not be changed or
set aside by the will OF any nation. The
seas never Will be free until all sail
ing upon them have a voice in franz
ing the laws Of the seas. Just gov
ernment Of the seas must rest with the
consent of the governed.
President Wilson today enjoyed his
first relaxation since coming TO Europe.
Despite a cold rain he played golf early
this morning at the famous st. Cloud
links. He was accompanied by Mrs.
Wilson and Rear Admiral GraysOn.
Grayson has ordered the President to
take two days absolute rest. He will
spend one of these days in Paris and
one on the train enroute TO Italy for |
which he viii depart at o'clock to-
night.
After returning from his golf game
the President held a lengthy consulta-
lion with Colonel House.
President and Mrs. Poincaire called |
upon the Wilson's at the Murat Palace
this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1919-01-01
DAN CUPID BUSY
IN SUSSEX COUNTY
War, However, Has an Ef-
feet on Yuletide
Marriages
NOT AS MANY
AS.FORMER YEARS
Special 10 The Evenlns journal.

Special 70 The Evening journal.
GEORGETOWN, Del, Jan. t.--Dar
Cupid has not been as busy In Sussex
county this Yuletide piercing the hearts
OF the young people with his arrows
as In some former years. AS the war
has affected almost everything else, II
hes no doubt somewhat clogged the
wheels Of the marriage mill, as many
OF the young men who possibly would
have had the matrimonial bee buzzing
are In the service. However, the
Christmas holidays are favorite time
for Sussex county young folk and many
marriages have taken place In this
county within the past few days.
Among some OF them that have been
announced are: George T. Johnson and
Miss Nancy Il. Moore. Of near Mills
boro. The ceremony was performed
Saturday afternoon at the Georgetown
parsonage OF Zoar M. E. Circuit by the
Rev. l.. T. McLain.
on Christmas eve, Orion q. Atkins
and Miss Bertha Il. Morris, OF near
Shortley, were married by the Rev. l..
r. McLaln.
David w. Steele and Cecile A. Long
both OF Franhord, were married
Christmas eve at DagsborO, by the Rev.
]. G. b. Hopkins.
Martury Penny and Ida Marget. both
OF Little Creek hundred, were married
Christmas night at Laurel, by the Rev.
G. w. Downs.
Nathan II. Elzey and Nettie Jones,
both OF Mt. Vernon, Md, were married
at Laurel, by the Rev. C. w. Downs,
last Thursday night.
Cecil ]. Hill and Frona l.. Hastings,
both OF Laurel. were married Christ
mas eve by the Rev. C. NJ. Cullum.
On Christmas eve, at Roxana, Irving
J. Daisey and Carrie p. Powell. both Of
Franhord, were married by the Rev.
o. II. Connolly.
Jesse NJ. Vickers, OF Ocean View. and
Miss Georgia A. Long, of Frankford,
were married at Clarksville. by the
Rev. G. Evert Holt.
John Edwin Brasure and Florence NJ.
Baker, both OF Millsboro. were married
Christmas Eve at Mlllsboro by the Rev.
l.. w. Wells.
Roland j. S. Marsh and Miss Pearl A.
Phillips were married Monday morning
at the home Of the bride.
James II. Dickerson and Miss Nora
L. Passwaters. all OF near Glendale, |
were married Tuesday night at Ellen |
dale, by the Rev. T.. S. Barrett.
John E. Martin OF Harbeson, and Miss
Mildred NJ. NAPLES OF near Lewes, were
married at the Presbyterian Manse last
Tuesday night by the Rev. William II.
Davies.
Charles h. Wilson Of Lincoln, and
Miss Mabel Webb, of Oakley, were mar
ried at the home OF the bride. on De-
cember n, by the Rev. Thomas S. Bar
rett. OF Glendale.
Albert X. Richards and Miss Roxie |
NJ. Williams, all OF Frankford. were
married on Friday by the Rev. j. C. b. |
Hopkins, OF Dagsboro.
Rufus ID. Bunting OF Dagsboro, al
railroad man with headquarters here.
and Miss Mary IL. Torbert, daughte- OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William S. Torbert, were !
at Elkton, Md, last Thursday.
Everett Chase OF Pennsylvania, who
for somo time has been stationed at
the Lewes Naval Base, and Miss Eliza
beth Bennum, daughter OF George w.
Bennum, Jr.. were married at Elkton.
Md, recently.
Evening journal., 1919-01-01

wishes for a Happy New Year on the
part Of all present.
After the singers left the High School,
AQut two hundred members Of the
- nunity chorus accompanied Mr..
ssafnhart and Fred Watson, the pianist,
down to police headquarters in the
Public Building. They assembled about
the police Christmas tree, which had
been put up and decorated to make
Christmas merry for the poor children
Of the city, and sang a number Of
songs appropriate to the season. The
concert continued from 1890 o'clock
until about a quarter past II O'Clock.
The police officers on duty and the
prisoners at the station, enjoyed the
concert very much.
Evening journal., 1919-01-01
Sc A DAY FOR FORD WORKERS.

BY the United Press.
DETROIT, Mich, Jan. i.-Slx dollars
a day is the new minimum wage fixed
for the employees Of the Ford Motor
Company plans throughout the coun-
try. The new scale became effective
today.
With the announcement today of the
new minimum wage, IL also became
known today that Henry Fords resig
nation as President of the concern he
founded, was accepted by the board OF
directors. His son, Edsel, was elected
to succeed him,
Evening journal., 1919-01-01
BRITISH FOOD 1873 PCT.
HIGHER THAN IN 1914

n. Z. A. Special 10 The Evening Journal
LONDON, AIN. flood prices are
1913 per cent. higher than before the war
An increase OF 90 per cent. in the price
Of fresh eggs was made In November.
Fish and potatoes are the only foods
reported going down.
Evening journal., 1919-01-01
TOO LATE 10 CLASSIFY

NoTIcE-THE A. S. REED & BROTHER
~ Company having been dissolved fho
business of Building and Contracting will
/ still be conducted at SIS Shipley street by
Richard p. Reed and J Garrett Reed, trad
Ing as Reed & Brother. JAM a..
Evening journal., 1919-01-01
Sam Loyd's Brain Food
Thirteen Minutes to Digest This.
Puzzle No. 363.

FUTIIt no. Jb0.
By accident, the clockmaker placed
the hands upon the wrong pinions OF
our clock for the hour hand started
off with the regular speed Of the
minute hand and the latter revolved
one-twelfth as fast as the other.
We started the clock at a.
m, with the hour hand moving
twelve times as fast as the other.
Now who can tell under the circum-
stances when the hands first reached
a point which indicated the correct
time?
Answer to No. 362.
Fit, lit, it.
Copyright 1917, by sam Loyd
Evening journal., 1919-01-01

Piles Cured IN Go "a Days.
Druggists refund money n PAZO ONT
MENT fails 70 cure Itching. Blind Bleed
ing or Protruding Piles. Stops Irritation ;
SoOthes and Heals You can get restful
sleep after the irst application. Price eoc.
Evening journal., 1919-01-01
BY the United Press.

ROME, Dec. 3i.-The Senoussite mis-
sion from Tripoltana "a division OF
Tripolil arrived today and paid homage
to King Victor Emmanuel, congratulat-
ing him on the victory of italian arms.
Evening journal., 1919-01-01

Catsrrh is an excessive secretion, accom-
panied with chronic Inflammation from the
mucous membrane Hoods Sarsaparilln
acts on the mucous membrane through the
blood, reduces Inflammation, establishes
healthy action; and radically cures ali
cases OF catarrh.
Evening journal., 1919-01-01
DIES OF HEART ATTACK

Stricken with heart trouble. Richard
L. Stats. colored aged 2i years, OF
Kirkwood, fell dead at his home In
Kirkwood yesterday afternoon. Accord
ing to relatives he has not been in good
health for some time.
Evening journal., 1919-01-01

Colds Cause Headaches and Pains
Feverish Headaches and Body Pains
caused from a cold are soon relieved bv
taking LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tab
lets. There's only one "BromO Quinine" /"
Z. W. GROVES signature on the box. 30c
Evening journal., 1919-01-01
BY the United Press.

Y0NDON, Jan. six persons were
killed and fifteen wounded when troops
fired upon Bolshevist demonstrations in
Bucharest, according to a dispatch from
that city todys.
Evening journal., 1919-01-01
zoo KILLED IN
POSEN Fighting

Continued from page one.)
krupetz, Liski, Sencino and Saguny,"
the communique said.
ITO the southwark the enemy pressed
us back from Grenvsk."
Evening journal., 1919-01-01
By the limited Press

HELSlNGFoR, Finland, Dec. 3i.-(De-
layed) British naval forces raiding
Wulff Isle, captured M. Rasuklikoff, the
Bolshevik naval commander, Il was re-
ported today.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-09-20

Edmund T. Perkins, the we'll known
engineer. is progressive Chicagoan
with a national reputation in his pro-
fession
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-09-20

Frank Johnston, Jr., the popular
Circuit Judge. is respected by all
classes irrespective Of party.
Xes1nEaa
John w. Fowler, president of the
solid and reliable Central Trust C
Savings Bank, is one of the leading
men of Chicago. He stands for prog.
ress in our civic life.
~k
Granville W. Browning would make
good member o. the Circuit Court
bench.
Stillman B. Jameson is one OF the
coming men In the Republican party.
He IL honest and able.
~0A
Adam Wolf IN one OF the most popu
lar men In Chicago. You can't bea,
him.
~
Alderman Walter p. Steffen is max.
ing a fine record in the city council
~CaA
Judge Hickman Seaman fulfills the
expectations Of his friends His rec.
ord on the bench Ia a good one.
Patrick J. Carr rs making q good
record as trustee Of the Sanitary Dis.
trict of Chicago,
DR.. George Sultan always made .
good record in public life.
.sSe1mA
Maurice r. cullerton Is much 70.
spected as q leader in labor circles.
~k6
Frank weeger. the well known
brewer and business man. Ia talked Of
for State Auditor and State Treasurer.
He would fiil either position well.
Judge Jonn X. Caverly gives gen.
erai satisfaction to the public in the
Nuuicipai Court and grows more
napular every dry
~
Thomas J. Sauer1nau OF Ohio and
Clark streets and proprietor of the
Oldest saloon and restaurant In Chi
cago has the finest bar fixtures 10
America. They were made over nifty
years ago. and the carving was all
done by hand. The German Historical
soeie,y hes taken photographs OF
,kem.
~
ID. Lunde deserves credit for the
splendid quality Of meats with which
he supplies the people.
%eS>
John w. Eckhart is citizen Of
whom Chicago Is proud.
~
Judge John Stelk is doing great
work for the public in the Speeders'
court.
~1~
James 8. Hopkins. the able lawyer.
would make a good Judge Of the Supe.
rior court.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-09-20

q. J. Chott, the wen known lawyer
who made a good record on the jus
tice bench. would make a good Munio
ipal Judge.