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Evening journal., 1917-06-18
NEWSY NOTES IN AND
AROUND NEW Castle
High School Graduating
Class Hears Sermon by
Rev. ]. H. Bickford
MRS. PEDRICK'S DEATH
SURPRISE TO FRIENDS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. June 1S-In I'm
manuel P. e. Church yesterday morn
ing the 1890 o'clock service consisted
of a morning prayer conducted by
Professor Henry n. Hay, lay reader
who has beer connected with the
church for many years. and was re-
Gently elected a member Of the vestry
Rector Ewing preached the morning
anniversary sermon at old ST. Anne s
Church, near Middletown.
Delegates to the State Federation Of
Clubs at Rohoboth from the Century
Club of this city will be Mrs. J. F..
Phillips. president of the club; Mrs.
John NJ. Wilson, Mrs. Joseph Carlin,
Miss Bertha LambsOn and Mrs. Harry
G. Cavanaugh The party will return
on Friday evening
The deaf hof Mrs. William Pedrick,
a resident Of this city gor many years
on Saturday was a surprise to many
friends of the deceased. Mrs. Ped
/ dick came to this country from Ire
land when young and had made this
city her home practically since then
She is survived by two daughters and
her husband The funeral will take
place tomorrow morning at o'clock
with mass in St. Peters r. c. Church
and burial in the churchyard.
The St Peters Parochial School
graduates will hold their exercises
and receive at the home of the spir-
itual director this evening their di-
] plomas. During the evening a pretty
play will be staged in the church
basement. entitled THE Speed Limit.
The First Methodist Episcopal
Church was crowded yesterday morn
ing when a sermon was preached tC
the seven members Of the graduating
class of New Castle High School b!
the Rev. John II. Bickford. the pastor
Several members Of the junior classes
of the school. the superintendent, as
istant and commercial teacher accom-
panied the class.
Beginning with Sunday next. thu
afternoon session Of the Sunday schOo
of the First Presbyterian Church will
be changed 10 Sunday morning.
The board of managers of the Cen
fury Club has decided to postpone I'M
til a later date the carnival that wa
partly arranged for.
On Saturday afternoon Immanue
P. z. Church was filled with friend
out Of respect to the late Mrs Mar.
Bridgewater Cavanaugh. who had beer
member of the church The ser
vices were conducted by the rector 0
the church. the Rev Addison A Ew
ing At the Glebe Cemetery, wher
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
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PICKPOCKETS and SNEAK
Thieves REAP HARVEST

Pickpockets and sneak thieves reap
ed a harvest in this city Saturday
night and yesterday. In addition to
several cases already reported, Ben
jamin Miller, of Woodstown. n. j.. was
relieved Of $155 Saturday afternoon.
He came to this city TO take one OF
the Wilson Line steamers to Philadel-
phia. After getting on the boat he
found that some one had picked his
pocket of the large roll of bills.
Harry Meyer, OF No. 907 Jefferson
street, had his pocket picked OF 50
while standing at Ninth and Market
streets Saturday night
While Mrs. Joseph Murine. of No
301 West Seventh street. was out Of
her house for a short time on Satur-
day. a sneak thief entered the dwell
ing and stole from the sideboard .
pocketbook containing considerable
money and also some jewelry. The
cases have been reported to the police
and It is also understood that other
such cases have also been reported.
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
chemical ENGINE HITS
POLE, Driver ESCAPES

While on the way to the fire alarm
from box No. 1876. Commerce and
Dock streets. this morning. the
chemical engine Of the independence
Company smashed into a telegraph
pole at Eleventh and Church streets,
breaking the steering gear and On
failing 5000 damage. W. A. Fincher
the driver. was thrown heavily and
for awhile It was thought he had been
severely injured, but examination
failed to reveal any broken bones
and he was able to continue with his
work
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
WILLIAM S. HABBART TELLSOF
LIFE in CAVALRY IN TEXAS

William S. Habbart OF this city,
who recently enlisted in Troop B.
Third Emitted States Cavalry. has writ
zen to some OF his former companions
IN the dupont building telling them
OF life in the army. "Bnl." as he is
known by his friends, is at Fort Sam
Houston, Texas. and his letter deals
with his experiences in being broken
In TO lard service He writes.
"Dear Old A. r. Division. How is
everybody I suppose you thought
mad fallen oil the map. but you will
have 10 excuse me as ] have been
away from the Post since May LIST:
out on the Rifle Range roughing Il
up and working like the deuce from
AS a. m 10 p. m. and I was ready
70 bunk at T. The hrehies were
scarce so I couldn't very we'll write
not even on Sundays for we had no
calendar and I don't think Inc major
knew when it came around for we
worked just the same.
II was at Fort Slocum just two days
when we q. e. myself and about 500
others) left by boat. coming down
Long Island Sound and up the Hud-
son TO Weehawken where we piled
on a tourists special bound for San
Antonio. surely enjoyed the trip
the mountain scenery through Penn
sylyania was great spent each
day laying back watching the land
scape fly past Nothing to do for
FIVE whole DAYS hut eat and sleep
aNTtl. Id a.
Louis for exercise and paraded
around the town. The old Mississippi
IS Just as muddy as ever When we
arrived at San Antonio we packed
up IN trucks and had a five-mile ride
to the Post After few days drill
we went out to the range which is out
IN the mountains about "a miles from
the city. The scenery Is fine out
there. We were completely circled
by high mountains and camped right
IN the mesquite bushes catus
plants and iiggers scattered around
pretty thick. Several rattlesnakes
were killed near camp. but luckily
they kept out Of our tents.
This Is the program we followed
daily: Up az first bugle call at 445,
dress in five minutes. go to the picket
line. feed all the horses, back, grab
mess kits run for the cook tent, eat
chow in the dark. daylight just begin
ming to make its appearance Then
we get dismounted drill with rife,
pistol and saber. eat dinner back TO
the picket line. saddle up and drill on
our horses, then take a long gallop
throughout the mesquite trails ana
around the mountains. back TO water
the horses. groom and feed them,
stand inspection. eat supper stroll
around and then turn in. You can
readily see that the above will about
burn up all the daylight in one set
Of twenty-four hours.
Il made good on the range with my
rife. qualifying as sharpshooter, miss
ing expert rifeman by two points only.
Pretty tough. I thought My rife
kicked worse than a mule, my lip and
shoulder being all bruised up. We
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
RAIN SAVES CITY WATER.

Too much; too little water pumped.
This was the situation which devel-
oped at the regular meeting of the
Water Commissioners this morning when
it was found that the amount of water
pumped for the week ending June l6
had been very materially decreased as
compared with the pumpages of the cor
responding week Of last year because of
the muddy condition of the creek. This
muddy condition was due TO the exces-
sive rains Of the week.
The report for the week ending June
l6 showed that total Of SO 1873 500 gal
Ions of water were pumped for that
week. as compared with n total of 90.
800 gallons pumped during the week
ending June l6, 1916
There were TO special matters to oc-
cupy the attention Of the commissioners
James l. Ford, who will he the new
commissioner after July /, did not at
tend today's meeting.
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
CHILDREN'S PROCESSION
wins MUCH ATTENTION

Hundreds Of children OF St. Pauls
R. c. Church parish attracted con-
siderable attention this afternoon
when they marched from the church
TO the Garrick Theatre to participate
in the celebration OF Father Waldrons
silver jubilee. The procession ex-
tended from the church at Jackson
street, almost to Market street, and
most OF the children carried flowers.
All were dressed in their best, and
they presented a fine appearance as
they marched gaily along with Sisters
from St. Paul's School accompanying
them.
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
Horse HAD Fifteen FOOT
fall BUT WAS UNINJURED

Falling sixteen feet from the B. & o.
railroad bridge at Fourteenth street on
Saturday evening, horse owned by DR..
w. NJ DicSerson, of No. 6l3 North
Broome street, escaped injury. The ami
NAL had run away from Shallcross ave
nue. and Scott street, Following its
tumble from the railroad bridge, the
horse ran to the Country Club grounds
where il was caught.
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
AMERICAN AIR ARMY TO
NUMBER 10000 Machines
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. June 18.-An
American air navy of 10000 machines
is the governments aeroplane pro-
gram for the first year of the war
II was officially learned today.
How TO produce this number OF
aircraft when the eight small Ameri-
can aeroplane factories were unable
TO I'M half the governments orders
last wear has been worked out by the
air craft production board OF the
Council of National Defense and Is
now told by the United Press for the
first time.
The United States will make three
main classes of war aeroplanes'
Training planes, bombing machines
and observation air craft.
The speedier allied battle planes
will continue to be made almost en-
tirely bv France and Great Britain
where this type of machine has al
ready been perfected.
American automobile plants, in part
will be utilized to make the standard
lied engines for the 300 1000 aero
planes the first year.
Furniture factories, typewriter plants
and other mills equipped for the work
will manufacture the wings and other
parts.
These arrangements already per-
fected by Chairman Howard Coffin Of
the board. only await the passage by
Congress Of the S60OOOO,OOO aviation
appropriation to be asked
Three training schools for aviators
for the new air navy are already un.
der construction at Dayton, O., Cham.
paign. H.. and Detroit, Mich. Siy
others. and more if necessary, will b,
established.
Each aeroplane will cost about SIS,
600.
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
Cash Prizes FOR BEST
RECORDS IN arithmetic

Cash prizes offered by Mrs. Town
send, of Philadelphia. TO pupils of the
John H. Adams School, No. Z. for the
best record in mathematics we're
awarded by John s. Rossell this af-
ternoon. The prizes are given in
honor Of Mrs. Townsend's father. for
whom the school is named The prize
winners were as follows:
5A class Matilda Kriegstein, No. Is
East Third street and Anna Berdit,
No 120 Poplar street. 500 each; 5B.
Samuel simmer, No S04 Church street.
IS; BIB. Arice Leudtke, No. 1872 Pine
street. So; 2B. Myrtle Moore, No 403
East Seventh street, S. and IA.
George Veasey, No. COL Spruce street.
So.
Evening journal., 1917-06-18

the interment was made. many Of the
friends OF the deceased also showed
their respect.
A general invitation is extended to
the public 10 attend the class day ex-
ercises in the High School on We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock, when
calisthenics and music by the mem
bers of the High School Glee Club
will be among the features.
The safe arrival OF Major and Mrs.
c. p. Holcomb at YokOhoma is an
nounced here through letters received
from them. They passed through a
succession Of storms and the trip was
rather rough.
Next Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock
the pastor OF the First Baptist Church,
the Rev. z. c. Primm. will baptize in
the pool several persons who will join
the church.
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
WATER BOARD FINANCES.

Tho bank balances OF the Board of
Water Commissioners were reported
at the weekly meeting of the commits
sion this morning as follows:
Current expenses, S22.2SS65
Special fund, S31 000.66.
The following payrolls were passed:
Current payroll, s1245.46.
Special payroll, S246.53.
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
DR.. MAHAFFY ENLISTS
IN Veterinary CORPS

Having enlisted in the Veterinary
Reserve Corps, L. s. A.. early this
month. DR.. ]. R. Mahaffy. of No. sO4
North jackson street, has been or
dered TO report for duty at Washing
ton and left for that city today. DR..
Mahaffy expects to be sent to France.
Dr. Mahaffy is a director Of the
Delaware State Fair and member of
matinee committee Of the Delaware
Horse Show Association and is the
only veterinarian in Delaware who
has volunteered his services.
He is a graduate of the University
OF Pennsylvania and was president OF
the Wilmington High School Alumni
for three years DR.. Mahaffy has been
the official starter at the Wawaset
matinees for the past two years and
has many friends among the horsemen
Of this community
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
/ KILLED IN EXPLOSION.
BY The United Press.

PITTSBURGH. Pa, June 1S-John
Bruce was instantly killed and thrse
others we're injured early today when
an explosion partially wrecked the
Oakdale plant Of Aetna Chemical Com
pany. A mixed acid feed tank blew
up, Omcials Of the company declared
Il was an accident.
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
SOLD LIQUOR TO SOLDIER
charge AGAINST WILLIAMS

The first local arrest for an alleged
violation of the federal law making It
unlawful TO sell intoxicating liquors
to soldiers in uniform, was made by
Detective Mahoney this morning. He
arrested James Williams, a Negro
whom II Is charged sold intoxicating
liquors TO a soldier in uniform.
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
STILL ALARM FOR Liberty.

The Liberty Fire Company respond
ed to a still alarm of fire Saturday az
ternoon and extingu,shed a blaze in
pile OF lumber at the plant OF the
Wilmington Steel Company. The dam
age was slight.
Evening journal., 1917-06-18

Letters of administration on the es.
tate Of John w. Mullen, who was killed
in the motorcycle races at Pottstown on
Memorial Day. were issued at noon to-
day 70 his father. John B. Mullen. The
deceased was n well-known local racer
and had won one prize Memorial Day
when the fatal accident occurred.
Evening journal., 1917-06-18

and callusos without soreness, dam
ger or infection.
After the corn or callus IS lifted
away the skin beneath and surround
ing. is found pink and healthy, and
not inflamed, or even irritated. This
is q good thing to know.
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
WILLIAM A. MORRIS M.

William A. Morris, of No. SOP West
Twentieth street. manager of the
commercial department Of the viii
Gas Company. is iii at his
home. He is threatened with typhoid
fever
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
NEGRO BREAKS HIS LEG.

David l. Green. a Negro. employee Z
at the Delaware Pulp Mills. was ad
mitted to the Delaware Hospital on
Saturday with a broken leg. The in
jury was sustained at the mills
Evening journal., 1917-06-18

This drug is an ether
compound. II simply
loosens the dead callused
lskin. II doesn't eat It
Iaway, but loosens It So it
Ipeels right off with the
fingers.
A quarter ounce OF this
freezone costs little at
any pharmacy. but is suffl-
Client to remove every corn
or callus from ones feet.
This is the only way 10
free the feet from corns
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
PEEL OFF CALLUSES
WITH THE FINGERS

To painlessly and quickly remove
any callus spots from the bottom Of
the feet apply a few drops of freezone
directly upon the hardened skin and
shortly it will peel right off without
pain, soreness or bleeding.
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
CONSTABLE,s POCKRT.

Constable Charles w. Bowers had
his pocket picked Of $40 while on a
crowded trolley car Saturday after
noon. The thief escaped.
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
LETTERS ON MULLEN ESTATE.

'roop 3, Third Calvary. U. S. A.,
Fort Sam Houston. Texas.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-21
MEN IN
suicide SQUAD
At WRIGHTSTOWN
Continued From First Page)

Continued From First Page)
as to who this obiector is, for the met
in camp do not know him.
One OF the busiest men in the Dell
aware camp is Burton p Short, OF
Sussex county. He is going about
his duties in a way that expressed
the personihcation OF executive abil-
ity. He was drafted from the posi<
ton OF assistant quartermaster at thu
Carney's Point plant OF the dupont
Powder Company, where he has had
charge of 10 600 men. A score Of
the men formely employed In his de-
partment are with him.
The arrival OF the drafted mem
especially those from this city, show
ed a great and immediate need for
/ instruction classes 70 teach foreign-
/ ers in the ranks the English langu-
/ age. In some companies officers have
been fortunate in finding rookie
interpreters for instructors. Tho
/ foreign element among the men from
Wilmington especially Is large and
ipany OF the men from this city arc
unable 10 speak very little English
and some Of them none az all.
II any OF the new rockies were homef
sick last night their officers have failed
10 hear Of their cases. Any germs OF
that disease were virtually sung out OF
their systems before they rolled up In
their blankets and hit the straw for
what was left Of the night TO sleep.
70 was a concert these men viii nevet
forget. Thousands 81 them felt for
the FIRST time the real power Of sor9
although. perhaps. they did not realize
rs effects IN cementing them 20 Tho
comradship OF the new military hroth'
orhood ~ democracy. where every man
stands ON the same lovel--at least until
he works himself into promotions by
personal effort The men who have
been IN camp longer taught the new
corners the entire repertoire Of army
songs. from ragtlme TO hymnal. Choir
listers seemed 10 have been developed
by magic in nearly every barracks.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-21
LODGE MEN
NOMINATE OFFICERS

jefferson Lodge, 7. o. n. r.. last
night nominated the following ON
GERS: n. c.. Clarence simmons: ".
c.. Hamilton Beacon: secretary. Harry
w Hobson; assistant secretary, ]. l..
Kaufman: treasurer. Arthur +. FL
field. trustees for eighteen months
Charles Hillegas, George r. Weldln. A.
r.. GrOntoft; representative 90 odd
Fellows Hall Co., James =. Price: rep
resentativo 90 Rlvervicw Cemetery Co..
John p. Helnzeroth; representative to
recreation room, C.. NJ. Whitesell. H.
h. Downing.
After some discussion the lodge de-
cided TO place the name N Calvin NJ.
Whitesell before the coming session Of
the Grand Lodge OF Delaware. as its
candidate for deputy grand master.
The officers will be elected and in
stalled next Thursdty evening by
Master George NJ Bailey and stan
The lodge In looking forward 10 a big
night next Thursday evening. when
the degree star will make prepar-
atoms for initiation az a large class
of candidates on the first meetine
night in October. Professor Frank
p. Itelms will be director on must,
and will have under him an eficien
officer Degree Master d. Harry Nc
Avoy wants to m0et every member o
his stan in the lodge room mex
Thursday evening.
There ere ten Of the active younl
, members OF the lodge who have nov
joined the CClors and several other
! are contemplating enlistment In IN
government service.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-21

L. ]. Finnan, Jr., 1000 Kirk Ave.
asses Denied.
The following cases have been de-
lied:
Benjamin F. Shepherd, $40 Lombard.
Henry S. Downing, Jr., Eismere. Del.
Louis F. Kessler, i22 w. 18th st.
Ernest Irwin Johnson, 1000 French st.
Oscar SchOfleld, POS Delamore Place.
Earl F. Francis, Taylor's Bridge, Del.
Antiilo GiovannOzzi 2i26 w. 9Th So.
Julius Halter. 9i3 Sballcross Ave.
Arthur E. Powell, 1907 Claymont st.
William II. Hanna, 1915 Jessup ST.
John Schrader, 1926 Olive 81.
Charles Y. Newell, 2iO s. Harrison st.
w. II. Simeons, 1916 w ath st.
Garfield Lewis. 702 E. 9th 81.
Charles Price, IS w. 18th 81.
James A. Gsuhn. 423 z. 9th 81.
Paurone Salvatore. 2i9 Poplar st.
Edward Goldman, Lord st.
Julian Kosinski. 100 Z. 9th 81.
Ruluf Crammer, COB f. 9TH st.
Jacob II. Anderson, Townsend, Del.
James F. Mclaughlin. Henry Clay.
Robert Fowler. Richardson Park.
James r. Ayres, 1000 Shallcross Ave.
Hyman Siperman, 222 Madison St
Harry : COslelt Hotel Stoeckle.
Bernard Thomas Skepske, g22 Elm ST.
Edward Armstrong, $40 King ST.
Donate GiacintO, 229 Poplar ST.
Paul Crushch, 1902 Lobdell ST.
Harvey Cannon. 637 E. 9TH 50.
Benjamin F. Jones, 1915 Chestnut ST.
Tony D. Danrea. 3i2 S. Jackson ST.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-21
SCOTT EPWORTH LEAGUE

Plans for the fall and winter work
were discussed at a meeting Of the Ep-
worth League. OF Scott NJ. Z. Church.
held last night. II was decided 10 start
a new membership campaign. TWO hun
dreda magazines were collected last
night from the members and these will
be sent TO the soldiers. Reports OF
officers showed the league TO be in a
nourishing condition. Following the
business session, a social hour was en-
ioyed, during which several new mem
bers were welcomed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-21
HARRINGTON Girl WINS WINS
single TAX ESSAY Prize

Miss Violet E. Morris, Of Harrington
has won the 5000 Single Tx nize IN
the high school contest for a Tree
college course. She will enter tne
Woman's College at Newark. Miss MOT
rls had been engaged TO teach Moore
school. near Cheswold, but was re-
leased by the board upon learning OF
her chance to enter college. She IS the
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. 5. l.. Norris
Who live on q farm near Harrington
Miss Morris, in her essay, speaks OF
the incentives 10 Improvement or prop
ertv under Single Tax, explains the
working out Of the system and treats
OF ifs advantages.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-21
BUSINESS GIRLS no HIKE.

Business girls OF this city VIII go on
a hike tomorrow afternoon, leaving the
Young Woman's Christian Association
building. No. 1901 Market street al
> 30 o'clock. All business girls In ihe
citv are invited TO Join the mixers. Thls
will be the first hike Of the season. tne
rain OF last Saturday having prevented
such last week. II is planned TO take
hikes every clear Saturday afternoon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-21
STAFFORD FIRElTEN
SAVE HOUSE At BLADES.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
STAFFORD. Del. Sept. 21.-Fire last
night damaged the home Of Matthew
Holt at Blades 10 the extent OF 5000
Seaford's fire department was sum
moned and extinguished the blaze
with buckets OF water Alexander
Snarte. a fireman. fell from a ladder
and was stunned.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-21
Va G. T. u. MEETING.

An important meeting Of the VIII
mlngton w. c. r. u. was held this az
ternoon at headquarters. Omcers for
the coming year were elected, and the
annual state W C. T. L. convention.
which is to be held in Seaford on Oc-
tober 10. Il and 70, was discussed, as
was also the wet and dry campaign.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-21

The Want Ads viii be we'll govern
ed for the coming week and those
who have automobiles TO sell would
do well 70 advertise them In the
Want Ads.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-21
COL. MITCHELL AT EEHOBOTH.

Colonel Edmund Mitchell, one Of thd
owners Of the Atlantic Canning Conn
pany's plant at Rehoboth. which was
burned yesterday morning. has gone To
Rehoboth TO Inquire into the extent II
damage 10 the plant and stock.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-21
SOCIALISTS MEET TONIGHT.

The Socialist party will meet tonight
AZ No. sl5 Market street, and viii com
slider the reply Of the Central Laboi
Union on the municipal cold storifge and
ice plant projects.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-21

The Want Ads give many oppor-
tunities for making extra money IN
spare hours-Adv.