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Evening star., 1921-10-27

Yates its astounding nature. 1t is the
lst of. October. 1t is one O'Clock IN the
afternoon. Gen Ludendorff sends for
the two liaison officers of the chancel-
lery at great general headquarters
Baron Won Grunau and Baron Won Lers-
ner. and says to them:
II beg you to transmit an urgent
request with a view to the immediate
dispatch of our offer~of peace. Today
the troops are holding. but one can
not foresee what may happen tomor-
row."
Half an hour later at 1870 p.: Mar
shall Hindenburg intervenes. and re-
ferring to the report that 4 new
chancellor will be appointed that
evening or the next day, says:
IF the formation of the government
remains the least in doubt and is not
certain foy this evening between Z
and o'clock. I am of the opiriCn
that it is necessary this very nigh:
to send our declaration 10 he foreign
governments"
At o'clock the liaison officers con-
firm the preceding declarations. Baron
Won Grunau adds:
MY impression is that every one
here has lost his self control"
Gen. Ludendorn Insists.
He goes off to the emperor, who
agrees with him that, in order to take
steps for peace, it is necessary to
await Till the new government has
been formed. But Gen. LuIendorf
insists:
I'VE are still in honorable posture.
But our line may be broken through
at any moment. and then our peace
oner will arrive at the most unfavor-
able moment. I have the sensation
of playing a game of chance. Al any
moment. and at any point, a division
may fail in its duty"
AT 3 o'clock that night he demands
that to the offer of peace shall be
added request for the des; gnattpn c.f
the point Of meeting for the negotia-
tfon of the armisitce He even goes
so far as to give tho names of the
men who will form the arriiStice COM
mission. including an Austrian and a
Turk. AT midnight he reitera-,s:
The offer of peace must be trans
mitted Immediately from Bern to
Washington. The Army cannot wait
another forty-eight hours"
Panic reigns. Events prove this:
For the Army, which. according to the
general. cannot wait another forty
eight hours" will continue to fight
without let-up until November H.
This panic seems to be due to three
reasons. The first is that the military
situation. although not hopeless, is
bad. The second is that the great
general staff, so overbearing three
Evening star., 1921-10-27
Austrian Insistence
Adds to Woes of
Army Chiefs. :

months ago. is anxious to share Its
responsibility with civilians. The
third Is that like many Germans the
great general stan cherishes extraor,
dinary illusions about the terror Ger.
many inspires; the weakness OF
President Wilson. the divisions among
the allies and the nature Of the terms
1t Will be possible to obtain.
Avalanche OF Telegrans.
Prince Max Of Baden-who that
very evening had become chancellor
of the empire and head of q cabinet
chosen with the approval of the
reichstag-receives an avalanche Of
alarmist kilograms on taking up his
duties. He becomes Indignant and
insists upon getting information be-
fore taking action. A representative
OF the great general staff-MaJ. Won
dom Bussche-explains the situation
on october 2. He il less pessimistic
than his chief, but reserved and em-
barrassed. on the whole, far from
reassuring. Among other things. he
says:
The entente. by attacking along
the whole front, obliged US to scatter
the eastern front which were In
tended for the western front, seven
were immobilized blythe events in
Bulgaria. The enemy has placed in
action a great many more tanks
troops have fought we'll. But the
strength of our battalions has fallen
to $40 men-and that despite the
breaking up for replacements of ftwen-
ty-two divisions, equal to sixty-six
regiments. No reinforcements are in
sight. The iallies, on the contrary,
thanks to the Americans, are in
position to make good their losses.
The German army Is still strong
enough to Withstand the enemy for
months. to win local successes and
to force the entente to make fresh
sacrifices. But the high command
believes, as far as man can Judge,
there is no longer any possibility
Of forcing the enemy to make peace"
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Evening star., 1921-10-27
Victories Change Situation.

Tho succession Of allied victories. the
Austrian manifestations. the Bulgarian
armistice, completely change this stu
alton. Is Germany ready to sue for
peace-not offer it? That is how the
question now presents itself. Listen to
the answer.
This answer comes from a quarter
whence even yesterday it was the least
expected and in a form which aggra-
Evening star., 1921-10-27
TWELFTH INSTALLMENT-
TOMORROW. 49,.
NAME HOSPITAL FOR HERO.

The Speedway Hospital at Chicago
has been renamed the Edward Hines,
ward Hines, .jr.k S. A., who died
overseas in 1918. Secretary Mellon
has announced..-Eied Hines was q
resident of Evanston. ILL.,, and the
first graduate Of the officers training
camp at Fort Sheridan, near Chicago
Evening star., 1921-10-27
SECRETS OF WORLD WAR

Today. for the Arst time, NJ.
Tnrllieu tells the story OF the
panic Of the great general stan
Of the Germany army just prior
to the nrmistice. Ludendorn
feared his lines might be broken
Mt any time and urged quick
appeal to Warrington. Here II
told In the language OF the
Germans themselves how the
constant arrival of American
feinfOrcements dashed their
last hopes Of success. 1t Is a
thrilling narrative, graphically
told.
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
Farmers Pessimistic

The farmers of this section are get
ting busy with spring work. A ma.
jority of them have hired their help
and with good weather, farming will
soon be under way. The labor situation
looks better now than ut this time last
year, there seems to be more men will
ing to work, and the wages are from
SIC to $40 less than last year. Several
of the farmers have hired monthly men
for $25 and $50 month with board.
The farmers are facing a. rather
gloomy outlook for the coming year.
Grain prices have fallen almost one-half
OF those of last year and the expenses
have not been reduced in proportion.
Nearly one-half of the last years
wheat crop is still in the barns. Prices
quoted are now less than the cost of
production, and with the most expen-
sive crop ever planted now in the
ground, and with prospect of taking
less than the present prices for it,
many of them are rather pessimistIc as
is the outlook for this year.
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
FARRELL Dixon Wedding

James FARRELL, Jr., son of Mr.. James
farrell, of near this town, and Miss
Blanche C. Dixon, of Galena, Nd,
were married at the home of the bride
Saturday evening, Feb. 26th, at seven
O'Clock. Rev. Harry West performed
the ceremony.
The couple were attended by Miss
Matte Clark, also of Galena, and Mr..
Clarence P. Weber, of Middletown,
The bride was becomingly attired in a
white georgette dress. with hat to
match and carried sweet peas. The
bridesmaid also wore georgette and
carried sweet peas. The house was
decorated for the occasion in crepe
paper, potted plants, cut flowers, etc.,
and the ceremony was performed under
large green bell.
A reception to the bridal party and
guests present followed the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. FARRELL are residing on
the ''home" farm. near this town.
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
STATE AND PENINSULA
Harrington's new theatre was opened
Saturday night.

Harrington's new theatre was opened
Saturday night. '
At sale Of mules at Georgetown,
last Saturday, teams sold as high as
$685.. !.
Plans are being made for the organi.
zation of strong baseball team in Mil
ford.
A shirt factory has been started in
Greenwood, which will give employ
ment to many people.
Milford's new $4,000 hospital will
not be opened for patients until $15,- :
900 endowment fund has been SUBJ
scribed.
Firemen of Wilmington are to ask
installation of the. three-platoon system
when the paid fire department goes in
to effect.
Several fishermen of New Castle, be-
lieving the spring run of shad has ar
rived in. the Delaware River, made the
initial dip Monday.
The Young Mems Bible, Class of I'm
P. E. Church, New Castle, will
have a vaudeville show and dance in the
parish house next month.
The official board of the M. E. Church
of Selbyville has requested the con-
ference to send R. K. Stevenson, D.
D., of Milford, as pastor.
While awaiting return of industrial
activities, many residents Of New Cas-
lie, who in former years fshed in the
spring, are preparing both sturgeon and
'had nets.
To prove that "kickless" favoring
extracts can be successfully manufac-
ured and will be satisfactory to house.
wives, members of the Georgetown w.
). I. U. are selling them from door to
loor to. raise money for their work.
Farmers Of the lower part of New
;astle county are up in arms at. the
continued raids on their chicken houses,
practically every poultry raiser having
ost some of his fowls as result of the,
peratlons of the thieves, who, from
II indications, have been using an
utomobile in their marauding parties.
he thieves are not content~ with one
isit, but there have been several cases
7here three and four visits have been
1ade to the same farm.
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
Teachers Held Meeting

The Middletown Branch of the State
Teachers Association held very inter-
esting and profitable meeting in the
Middletown High School Building, Mar.
9th. Supt. W. H. Jump gave report
of the National Education Convention
held in Atlantic City, the previous week
in which he explained the vitalizing
interest in our schools in general. Prof.
Schantz, Principal of Smyrna, gave a
report of the Convention, also following
this, he gave practical and helpful
talk on the necessity of a greater de-
velopment in Moral Education in our
public schools. Discussion followed
these subjects. Group Methods of Grad
ing used with concrete examples was
also discussed after which the meeting
adjourned.
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
OBITUARY
Jerome B. Bell

Jerome B. Bell. well-known news
paper man and former citizen of Viii.
mington. founder of the Sunday Star
and for many years the editor of that
paper. died Sunday morning in sani-
tarium in Milwaukee, Wis, after an ill.,
ness of several months. He retained
Wilmington as his home and was still a
member of the Park Commission and
State tuberculosis Commission.
The remains were brought to Viii
mington, and funeral services were held
at the Wilmington and Brandywine
cemetery Wednesday afternoon, after
whichinterment was made in the GENE.
terry.
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
Presented With Gold Watch

At the regular communication of
Hope Lodge, No. 4, A. F. & A. M, OF
Laurel, Wednesday evening, past mas
ter John B. Burton, of Union Lodge
No. 5, of this town, was presented with
a gold watch by the members of Hope
Lodge, for the efficient services which
he has given to the lodge since he came
to Laurel four years ago.
Having an almost thorough knowledge
OF the Masonic work, Mr.. Burton has
been called upon many times for advice
and instruction, and it has been through
his help that that institution has
made such rapid strides in membership
gains. Mr.. Burton was located here
tor several years, being connected with
the Western Union Telegraph Co.
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH NOTES
EPISCOPAL

EPISCOPAL
Sunday, March Goth. The 9th Sun
day in LENT. palm Sunday.)
Services: 1890. Morning Prayer and
sermon.
11.45. Sunday School.
7.3O. Evening prayer and Sermon.
March 2lst to 26th Holy week.
Services during Holy week, will be
Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, at 1890 A. M.
Service Wedne sday evening, Evening
Prayer and Sermon by the Rev. Charles
B. Dubell, rector of St. Johns Church,
Camden, N. j., at 7.3O o'clock.
Service, Maunday Thursday, Holy
Communion.
Service, Good Friday, Morning
Prayer. Three Hour Devotion IL noon
to 3 P. NJ.
Services: Easter Day. Celebration
Holy Communion, at 8 A. M. Morning
Prayer, Sermon, Holy Communion, at
1870. Evening Prayer, and Children's
Service at 7.30. The Lenten Mission
ary Mite Box offering will be presented
at this service. All children Of the Sum
day School are urged to be present with
their parents.
There will be no meeting of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary in Holy week.
On Easter Monday March 22th Tho
annual Parish and Vestry meeting will
he held in the Parish house at three
O'Clock. The treasurer of the Parish
will present his financial report.
Those who intend to contribute flow
ers to decorate the Church for Easter.
are requested to have them sent to the
Church on Friday afternoon (after four
o'clock or early on Saturday morning.
We can use potted plants, palms ferns,
and cut flowers
Every communicant is urged to make
q special Easter offering. The offering
is for the General Fund of the parish.
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
Laws--Laws Wedding

Miss Laura V. Laws, only daughter
of DR.. and Mrs. Clifton C. Laws. of
Chesapeake City, Md. was united in
marriage to Mr.. Harry Appleby Laws,
also of Chesapeake City, on Wednesday
March 10th, at high noon, at the resi-
dence of her father. by the Rev. P. L.
Donaghay, rector of st. Anne's Episco-
pal Church.
The bride wore a travelling suit of
brown broadcloth with hat to match
and carried large bouquet of bridal
roses.
The happy couple left by automobile
for Atlantic City where they will spend
their honeymoon.
Many friends and relatives were pres
ent at the ceremony, and the house was
beautifully decorated with ferns and
cut flowers. The wedding march was
played by Miss K. s. Price, of Chesa-
peake City.
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
ODESSA

Mrs. NJ. R. Davis was Wilminpto
4 visitor last week.
Mrs. Ford, of Wilmington, is visitin,
Mrs. Francis Dugan.
Mrs. Brackert, of Wayne, Pa. is tn,
guest of Mrs. George Davis.
Delaware Davis and Wilmer Georg,
were visitors to Dover last week.
Mrs. Lulu Kaige, of Philadelphia
visited relatives in town last week.
J: A. Finley, of Devon, Pa, visited
L. V. Aspril and family on Sunday.
| Mrs. John Eiman, of Philadelphia. is
the guest of J. W. Watkins and wife.
Amos Davidson, of Chesapeake Citv,
Md, is the guest of Miss Sue David.
son.
y. e. Aspril and wife. of Wilmington.
were guests of Mrs. NJ. R. Davis last
Sunday.
Lou Jones and wife, of Elsmere, Pa.
were guests of Mrs. Clarence Gears on
Sunday.
Harry Lightcap and wife, of Will
mington, spent Sunday with Miss Mary
Lightcap.
Miss Mary Webb spent last We extend
with her uncle, George CHM, near
Townsend.
l. G. Webb and wife visited Wilmer
Stats and wife, near Taylors Bridge,
last Sunday.
Joseph Heller and family visited rela-
tives at Delaware City and Churchtown,
Md, on Sunday.
Mrs. William Smith has returned to
her home at Kirkwood, after spending
sometime with her sister, Mrs. F.
Dugan.
Carl T. Price was elected delegate
and Uric P. CHM, alternate, to the
General Conference of St. Paul's M. E. |
Church.
William Rumford, wife and friends. |
and Mr.. Peter Band AMI friend, of |
Chester, Pa, were brief visitors in
town Sunday.
Special music and special sermon on
Easter Sunday morning at St. Paul's
M. E. Church. A special program by
the Sunday School at 7.3O in the even
ing. All are welcome.
The annual missionary anniversary of
St. Paul's M. E. Sunday School will be
held Sunday evening at 73O. Sunday
School at 2 P. NJ. Mr.. H. H. Fields,
'f Chester, Pa, will be present and
make ain address. Everybody welcome.
The regular monthly meeting of the
odessa Home and School Association ,,
will be held in the school-house Thurs
lay evening, March oath. All members ,
IRE requested to be present, important
business. The refreshment committee
or this month are Mrs. Charles Du.
1amel, Mrs. F. B. Reynolds, Mrs.
sophia Mcgee and Mrs. Fred Reynolds. =
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
We have them! Mems $500
shoes and oxfords.
CLEAVER & PLEASANTON.
Entertained Little Folks

Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Shallcross enter
tanned number of small folks on Sat-
urday afternoon, for their little sons.
William and Fred. Saturday was Billy's
seventh birthday anniversary. Fred,
two years younger, had birthday the
previous week.
The little guests were: Tiny Foard,
Henry Vaughan, Joseph Beaston, Rol-
and Heldmyer, Warren and Reed Combs
Dick and George Records, Forest Ga
briel, Frank Voshell, Joseph Stackley,
Junior Truitt, Sewell Biggs. Franklin
Biggs. Malcolm Cochran, Richard Green,
Jack Green and Henry Brady.
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
Dairyman Injured by Bull

While Tolbert Williams was in the
pound yard of Mr.. John G. Green.
Monday morning, he was attacked by a
vicious bull. and had it not been for the
presence of his son Burton, who was
standing nearby and assisted in driving
the infuriated animal away from his
father ne would in all probability have
been seriously injured by the bull.
I'r. J. D. Niles, who was called to at
tend the injured man found him suffer-
ing from broken leaders in the back and
several bruises.
AT this writing Mr.. Williams is i'm
proving slowly.
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
CHILDREN'S DEFECTS
Ninety Per Cent Of Scholars Need
Medical Attention
ACCORDING TO RECENT SURVEY

A report Of the medical inspection Of
pupils in the public schools Of Delaware
has just been made to the State BoarG
of Education Of Delaware by DR.. Gil
bert 5. Osincup, medical director fol
the Board, whose service in Delaware
was made possible through the courtesy
Of the United States Public Health Ser.
vice.
The report shows that of the 5000
school children examined up to date,
80 per cent have been found to be suf-
fering from some physical defect.
About rs per cent are suffering from
dental defects, and about % per cent
have some defect in vision. Approx
mately 20 per cent are suffering from
diseased tonsils and from adenoids, the
latter being the commonest defect
found.
The conclusion drawn by DR.. Osincup
in his report Is that permanent State
aid organization to carry out physical
examinations Of school children and fol
low-up work in the homes is necessary
for the future welfare of the State.
Nutrition classes in the schools are
also recommended. The examiner said
that 80 per cent of those examined were
found to be suffering from malnutrition.
A hot dish for the children to eat with
the lunch they carry to school is also
recommended. The Red Cross has ap-
propriated II, 900 for equipment for this
purpose IN 20 schools. These 20 schools
will be selected from among those
where the teachers have manifested
disposition to cooperate in the work,
and where conditions are such to make
the. work necessary. The 1pils will be
supplied with the necessary equipment
and instructed in the preparation of hot
dishes, which for the present will con-
sist of cocoa, cream soups, vegetable
soups, etc. The parents of children
who are able TO do SO, are expected to
pay something toward meeting this ex-
pense.
More nurses are needed for the or
ganization to carry out the state system
of school examinations, DR.. Osincup
says. At least IL will be needed to
cover the state once year.
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
Robert D. Ratledqe

Robert D. Ratledge. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Nathaniel W. Ratledge, of Town
send, died at his home in Wilmington,
Tuesday, aged "a years. Death was
caused from typhoid-pneumonia.
Mr.. Ratledge was well-known here,
where he resided for several years. pre-
vious to his moving to Wilmington.
His many friends in this town regret to
learn of his untimely death.
Deceased leaves a wife, father,
mother, several sisters and one brother
to mourn his death. -
Funeral services were held at his
parents home, near Townsend, Friday
morning, and interment took place in
Townsend M. E. Cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
Odessa Church Notes
DRAWERS PRESBYTERIAN CH11RcH

DRAWERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Arthur j. Tippett, Pastor
Sunday, March goth, 1921.
9.45 A. M. Sunday School session.
1o.45 "A. M. Morning worship with
sermon by the Pastor.
7.00P. M. Christian Endeayor and
Song Service. Topic, Christian Pro-
gress In Alaska. lisa. 9:2-7. (Home
Missionary Meeting) Carl Morris.
leader.
Boys Brigade meet Tuesday and
Thursday evenings at. the usual hour.
You are invited to attend any of these
services. Come.
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
DOUBLE FUNERAL

The double funeral of Mr.. and Mrs.
William M. Cox. who died within &c
hours of each other, Mr.. Cox dying on
Saturday and Mrs. Cox on Monday
morning, took place from their late
residence at St. Georges, at 2 o'clock,
Tuesday afternoon. 1t was the first
double funeral ever held in that vicin.
ity. The services were conducted bv
the Rev. 1vanhoe Willis, pastor of the
Marshallton NJ. E. Church, former
pastor of st. Georges church, assisted
by Rev. j. c. Mccoy. pastor of the St.
Georges church; the Rev. L. W. Law
field, pastor of the Delaware City M.
E. Church, and the Rev. George P.
Jones, pastor Of Townsend M, E. Church.
all of whom were personal friends of
the family.
The bodies were taken to St. Georges
cemetery. and laid to rest in a double
interior receiving vault.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cox had lived in the St.
Georges vicinity during their entire
married life of over 40 years. Until
moving to St. Georges, two years ago.
they had lived on a farm owned bv
them adjoining the farm known as the
''Craig" homestead. About seven
years ago their home was destroyed by
fire, and Mr.. Cox was severely burned
In an effort to save some of the family
effects. It is sail he never gained his
normal strength and retired to his st.
Georges home, in a physically weaken
ed condition.
The caskets of the deceased husband
and wife were covered with beautiful
floral designs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cox leave one son and
one daughter to mourn their death.
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
NEW CENTURY CLUB

The New Century Club held it's regu
lar meeting March 18th at 23O P. M.
with the President, Mrs. Clarence Pool
presiding. Announcement was made
that the Illustrated Lecture, on 'tNeed.
and Opportunity for Nursing" by Miss
Walsh, Red Cross nurse, will be giver
in the Club House on March 22d at 8 P,
NJ, instead of March 28th. as previous.
ly announced. This is an open meeting,
the public is urged to attend.
At the meeting of the Club on May
Sd, the chairmen Of Standing Commit
tees are requested to hand in their re-
ports for the years work.
Business meeting adjourned. The
entertainment for the afternoon was in
charge of Miss Leonne Beaston and the
following program for Delaware Day"
was given:
Flag Drill, by pupils of I'd grade from
school, directed by Miss Wiley, with
chorus of Delaware, My Delaware.
Caesar Rodney's Ride" by Mrs.
Alberta Hofecker. Encore, "Blue
Hens Chickens and My Home.'
Vocal solo, Mrs. Leland Pleasanton,
IAN Old Fashioned Garden" and "My
Alice Blue Gown"
A trip through Colonial Delaware
was given by Mrs. J. b. Cleaver, which
took in all the historic points of interest
from Wilmington to Seaford.
Instrumental music, ''The Old Oaken
Bucket" by Mrs. Elizabeth Bennett.
Reading by Miss Helen Shallcross,
'Out to Old Aunt Mary's.''
Music duet, by Misses Redmond and
Jones, 'Slumber Song" and ':On The
Mississippi.
Next Tuesday, March 22d, will be in
charge of Mrs. J. B. Cleaver, chairman.
Addresses by Mrs. R. B. Raynor, of
AID Prof. o. Mcknight,
of Middletown.
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
Vehicles Must Carry Liqhts

Senator PaImer's bill, with an amend.
ment to compel all vehicles using the
state highways. to show a white light
and red light in the rear, passed the
Senate unanimously, Monday afternoon.
The amendment was to correct an error
in the original bill. There is now law
providing that certain vehicles shall
show these lights and Senator Palmer
desires to place all vehicles under the
law.
Middletown transcript., 1921-03-19
Bethesda Church Notes
Sunday, March Goth, 1921.

Sunday, March Goth, 1921.
$50 A. NJ. The Sunday morning de-
votional meeting of the Brotherhood
will be in charge of Brother George
Pinder.
1870 A. M. Morning worship with
sermon by the Pastor.
11.45 A. M. Sunday School.
$40 P. M. Junior League meeting.
7.3O P. M. Evening worship with
sermon by the Pastor.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at 7.3O o'clock.
The congregation of Bethesda Church
extends very cordial invitation to all
the friends, visitors and strangers to
worship with US at any and all of these
services.