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Evening journal., 1917-11-27
STAEERS' UNION TO BUY
TOBACCO FOR SOLDIERS

The United Machine Stakers' Union,
an organization 'of morocco workers.
decided 90 disband and wind up is
financial affairs some time ago. There
were about POO members and $3.50 re-
NAMED in the treasury a question
arose over the division of the money
on hand. and The dispute finally led
into squire Bromans court. The Of
ncers of the union are Nicholas Sanna.
president Teonl Wisnicwskt treasurer;
Edward Kafadcr. secretary, and Adam
schultz. former president.
Tho dispute came mp for ilnal ADJUST
ment last night when the sboNc-named
officers appeared before Squire Broman.
The squire and Constable "Bill' Tins
man suggested as an amicahlo solution
Of the controversy that ihe $50 30 In the
treasury be devoted 20 the purchase or
tobacco for the Delaware soldiers at
Camp Mcclellan Anniston. and Camp
piN. Mrighistown The belief was eN-
pressed that an the members Of the
union would approve of such an eX-
pendiurc OF the treasury balance. The
officers of the union decided 90 follow
the recommendation of squire Broman
and Constable Tlnsman and viii buy
tobocco at once and send Il TO the
soldiers
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
BY J. W. PEGLER


United Press STAN Correspondent
AMERICAN FIELD HEADQUARTERS.
Nov. q Twelve American officers and
men carried the coveted French CroiX
dc Guerre in their pockets and wished
Uncle sam would let them be worn
over the heart The twelve were the
living of A. Americans formally award
cd this gift Of the French republic for
bravery in lighting German raiders No
vember ,. Eleven Of the twelve We're
present at the impressive award cere-
monies: tho twelfth, a corporal Ia,
wounded IN a hospital and received hi.
prize from his colonel later.
Presentation was made by the Ameri-
can geTercl ccnmard.as che division
TO which the fifteen were attached
Three OF the number -priaies gresh-
am. Enright and Hay--dled fisitil,A.'
Their medals viii be sent 10 Their n'N'
OF kin. we're
The regiment to which an tflesn ,Srco Se
attached was drawn up 90 Iel" .leyen
sides Of a hollow square. i1' ,,ns by
bonore.l one. ,ieod N a AiI. ''sik walk
themselves. The American - name in
"a IN them. spoke cach M ,li conrraiu-
go, benJed him hi mr's,. s,,eh nan ss f,
,'.i ~, and passed on. ~ medal.
isteu @ wv, ,,-ss called ioo1 ~ ,incon-
his name /" a1 mi tried % looh uny S,ns
pocketed " y,1 se stepped back INTO i''s'
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
CRlNGE no ELECT.

Election of officers will be held by
Delaware Grange. at Newport, next
Monday night At last nights meet
ing an Initiation of candidates into the
FIRST and second degrees took up most
of the time Of the meeting. Arrange
menis were made for the grange mem-
bers TO take up "a correspondence with
the boys in government service who
are members Of Delaware Grange. The
grange voted 90 cooperate with the
food administration in food conserva-
iion in every possible way. The MEM
bers were asked 90 remember the meet
ing Of the county Pomona Grange. IN
Eden Hall. Wilmington. on December
6. Two weeks from last nieht. the
initiation viii be completed.
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
need MORE MONEY
FOR Soldiers XMAS
Patriotic Young Women 10
Remember Every Sammie
from State
FEW MORE DAYS TO
AID WORTHY CAUSE

Following the announcement that
Miss Elizabeth Steward and a number
Of Young women prominent in the
younger set in Wilmington would en-
deavor 10 collect sufficient funds 60
send Christmas boxes 20 all of the
soldiers Of the old First Delaware In
fanlry at Admission. and. more pariicu-
larly 90 those who would not receive
present at that time. contributions
have poured in In small amounts from
an over the State, showing the interest
that has been aroused on an side. In
fact. at least one contribution came in
from Canada.
The idea Of showing the Delaware
boys at Annision that they are not for
gotten on such am occasion by the peo-
pie al home has struck popular ap-
proyaL
The contributions received have been
many. though in gost cases small, and
the hoped for 81 800 60 cover the entire
cost of the plans of these Young WOE
men as yet has not been raised. They
have obtained an extension Of three
days I'm which TO make up the differ
cncc and they hope that an those who
have not already contributed 20 the
fund viii send whatever they can ar
ford 90 Miss Elizabeth steward, treas
urer. 40. g0S Broome street.
As it was previously announced, the
plans of these young women do not
conflict i'm any way with those of any
organization. but owing 10 the fact that
they have made arrangements with The
officers commanding the sliffercnt units
Of The old Delaware First Infantry cll
those who contribute 10 this fund are
assured that the boxes Will bc deliver
ed 20 the Delaware boys in Anniston
70 was only by making such arrange
menis that those sending presents
from hero could be certain that they
would reach the soldiers fOr whom
they were intended There will, OF
course. be many general Christmas
boxes sent 90 the different camps
throughout the country, bus by sending
a contribution 10 Miss steward one
will know that 10 will actually reach q
Delaware soldier with the remembrance
from his home state. so that ne can.
not help but feel cheored by The
thought that, though maay miles from
his home, friends and family, hc j.
stnl present in their thoughts on this
anniversary.
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
COLD SNAP Piles
UP Coal Orders
Dealers, However, Supply
Demand Under New
Distribution Han
RECEIPTS ARE 1000
TONS BELOW NORMAL

With the temperature far below the
eeasonable average this week and little
prospect of any change IN the immediate
future. this city is facing a chilly out
look because Of tho coal situation. The
sudden drop boo tho temperature has
resulted in "a food OF orders for coal
and it is expected the demand will be
come moro insisient 10 the present
cold snap is of any duration.
While there is some coal In the city
tho shipments being received are about
1000 tons less than they were this time
last wear aud this falling OF coupled
with the unusual demand has brought
about a situation that Is acute. The
dealers. however seem able Go supply
Inc demand. ot least The fuel admins
traitor. have received no complaints
and In view Of This fact they accept 10
as the best evidence that the con-
sumors are getting what they want
within the restrictions as laid down by
the fuel administration.
As is common knowledge the most or
the present coal shortage is due 90 the
general inability OF the railroads TO de.
liver anything Ike the amount or tuel
ihat is required. Not only Is 10 becom-
ing difficult for them 10 move trains,
owing 90 congcsied conditions, but the
greatly Increased demands upon them
have created ear shortage that pre-
cludes sending enough ears 90 the mines
10 take. away anything like The normal
output
The administration in charge Of the
situation In Wilmington is devotlng lis
attention first 90 having what coal there
is on hand distributed cquiiably and sec
ondly 20 have as much as possible
shipped TO this city They are espec-
tally anxious that the consumers re-
member their admonition 10 exercise
economy and good Judgment IN the con-
sumption Of fuel end not TO waste any
of It. They urge especially during the
cold weather that care DE taken not TO
waste fuel 10y overhealing their homes
offices or stores.
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
JAP MISSION Home:
PLEASED WlTR TRIP

TOXIC. Nov. 27.-The japanese mis-
sion 10 the United states headed by
Niscount lshii returned home today
An members expressed the utmost
enthusiasm over their reception in
America and astonishmcnt at the trc-
meadous magnitude Of the American
preparations for war.
"The magnitude OF the preparations
which America is making TO wage the
war on Germany is literally undreamed
Of here" Nisc0unt lshii declared. Her
preparations will have great innu-
ence on the victorious conclusion OF
the war"
lshii likewise glowing praised the
firm determination" OF the American
people in their united work In pre-
paring for war
Every member Of The mission brought
back as his-mosi vivid recollection ih'
firm friendship OF America anu the
astonishing magnituco of ihe nations
factories. plants anh workers, all turn
ing out war material.
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
REACHES
Lowest DEPTHOF
NATIONAL MISERY
Armies Starving, People
Divided by Politics and
Government Totters
ALLIED AMBASSADORS
IGNORE Peace OFFER
By The United Press.

LONDON. Nov. 27.-Her armies starv-
ing. her people wavering between a score
or more OF political parties, her only
semblance OF a government tottering,
Russia today apparently reached the
lowest depths Of her national misery.
Separate peace with Germany Is regard
ed as the next frantic step Of the Boil
shevii. omcials here indicated today
they would not be surprised II actual
negotiations 20 this end were not now
IN progress.
Peirograd dispatches today reported
the army delegates had recommended
10 the Bolsheviki the Withdrawal or
Russian troops al numerous places on
the northern front I'm order to prevent
excesses and wholesale desertions due
10 lack Of food
The Soviet representatives, the dis
patches said, reported that only twenty
carloads Of food supplies were arriving
daily on the northern front Instead or
the hundred a day required. Some sec
tors were reported TO have gone for
days without bread.
The Bolshevih government is expect
ing 90 win at the general elections out
OF a field Of nineteen different political
parties Everybody In Russia-men
and women-moro than twenty years
Of age will vote.
The Bolshevih now boast Of con
trolling not only petrograd and Mos
COW. but kiev. Odessa. Kharkof, kazau
e.~,f,ff anI trarffrallt. rxorv cifv of
considerable size IN Russia.
Allied ambassadors lave been meet
ing lt Pcirograd. according 20 Swedis
adyices. and have determined so ignol
Foreign Minister 'froiskys commun
cation 90 them announcing his plan
. world armistlce. Another messal
asserted that the allied diplomats we
prepared 20 demand their PASSPORTS
/ once n the Bolsheviki enter into
separate peace.
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
DECEMBER IS IS
final DAY FOR
WAR ENLISTMENT
Boards Get Orders TO Refuse
Army Volunteers After
That Date
CERTIFY MORE MEN
FOR MILITARY SERVICE

orders prohibiting the enlistment az
ter December IS Of men within the
draft age have been received by the
srmy recruiting Office here and by the
oflclals Of the loc0l exemption boards,
because on that date the new draft
regulations will have become effective,
and as they are 20 take In all men OF
military age, the War Department does
not propose 10 lose any Of those ellg-
ibls for the army.
In the old Court House this morn
ing, where the local boards are located,
the oflclals and their clerks and steno-
graphers were bundled up IN overcoats
becase Of the extreme cold. The sup
ply Of coal for the furnace in the base
ment had run out and the rigors Of
war times were brought home to the
boards with a vengeance. There was no
heat In the big building and the cold
was really severe. Finally a supply OF
coal was secured and then the man
who takes care Of the furnace could
not be found. 10 was nearly noon be-
fore the fires were started and the
steam circulated through the structure.
Alexander Kraronik. Of No. 20 Cur
lett street, who Is In local division No.
? has Just been released after strenu-
GUS time with tho draft officials He
was called and failed 10 report and
later was arrested by Constable Tins
man as a Stacker He was sent TO Fort
Dupont and from there TO Camp Dix at
Wrightstown. y. J.. but he was dis
missed from there because he could
not speak English. His case was then
rc0pened by local board No. , and he
passed the physical examination. lie
was eventually dismissed because he
was an alien.
Edwin G.. Riggs, Of no. rs West
Eighth street. has been transferred by
+. local board 10. Of Akron, o., TO local
board 80. .. lie was given his physical
examination here and passed. and nleo
uo claim for exemption and accordingly
has been certified Cor service.
Thomas s. Griggs. Of No. 2705 Market
street. las been transferred from Ma
deiria county. Cal. 10 local board No
2 and Is 20 he sent 10 Camp Dix. Ownt
smith. OF 40. 81 leners 80 street, has
been transferred from Fairfax county
Va. 20 local board 40. and viii be-
given his physical examination this az
ternoon
Joseph Donstuccl, Of No. 5ii Lincoln
street, has been transferred 10 loca
board No. by the district board fol
division No. 3 Of Greensburg, Pa, anC
has been certified for service.
In local division No. 4 the following
men have been certified for militar,
service.
Hiram Ellis, 400 Madison ST.
William r. pyle 1923 W. Eighth St.
William B. Ferguson, Go Rockford Rd
Charles A. Perkins, SIS West st.
William West, 620 w. 7th St.
Connaro Salvatore, s42 Madismon ST.
Wiley r. Zellers. 1892 3ist st., n. w
Washington.
John Raymond Jacobs. CPS Windsor
Constantine Hengepin, 1912 Tatnall s.
oscar Olson, 1923 NJ. ST., n. w. Wash
ington. ID. G.
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
Smith. fugitive, IS
N CHICAGO CELL
Man Who Jumped Bail is
Held in West on Lar
ceny Charge
DELAWARE LODGES
DETAINER FOR HIM

Receiving information several weeks
ago that Robert Smith, who was in
dicted here on a charge Of breaking
and entering, and who jumped his bail
bond of 81 900, was in Chicago, ILL., the
local police, through Chief Black. noii-
lled the Chicago police department and
were rewarded this morning when a
Telegram was received by Chief Black
stating that Smith was under arrest
in Chicago on a charge OF larceny OF
suit Of clothes.
The prisoner viii be given a hearing
in the western city this afternoon
after which a delainer will be lodged
for his return TO Delaware. When the
case pending against Smith there is dis-
posed of. he viii be br0ugh here for
trial.
smith was indicted with two other
Young men for breaking and entering
the Darlington and ToadVine store in
Market street, near Ninth, several
months ago. The others we're SEN
fenced. but Smith, who had been re-
leased on bail furnished by his broth
sr, left the State.
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
Change Delaware
COMMENCEMENT DAY

special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. Del, Nov. 27-At a meet
ing Of the board Of trustees Of Della
ware College, held at Newark this
morning, the recommendation Of the
committee on instruction was adopted
changing the day Of holding the com
mencement exercises from Wednesday
TO Monday. and also the tuition Of non
resident students from s25 TO $50 a
year, beginning September. 1918.
After the session the trustees attend
ed chapel exercises at noon. when
Henry Z. Thompson, chairman Of the
board Of trustees. made an address to
tho students
The members Of the board We're en-
tertained by the faculty at dinner in
the new commons.
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
FOOD SAVING.DRIYE
TO Be STATEWIDE
Deluge of Requests for
Speakers Reaches Food
Director Marvel
HOOVER ON TRAIL OF
DOWN STATE GAMER

Josiah Marvel, Acting Food Director
for Delaware, found himself in an em-
bsrrassing but encouraging situation
today when the mail brought 20 him
requests for food conservation speak
ers from a greater number Of churches
that wish 10 schedule food saving meet
ings next Sunday than Mr.. Marvel has
volunteer orators available. To date
about nifty pastors throughout this city
and state have applied for speakers,
and informed Mr.. Marvel that they de-
sired TO arrange for meetings when
speakers could explain to their congre-
cations the need for food saving.
Most Of these meetings will begin
next Sunday evening and will mark the
start Of a speaking campaign that NJ
is expected win continue until the
is ended. The desire for meetings ~
dicates that the people are willing 10
aid this nation in its food conservation
campaign and the great need locally IS
for public speakers.
Among those who have volunteered 20
make public addresses and who viii
be assigned TO speak on Sunday ever
ing are:
Former Judge George Gray, United
States Senator Josiah n. Wolcoit, Cen
eral James II. Wilson, former Juieo
Ignatius C.. Grubb. former Judge Dam
iel o. Hastings. Deputy Attorney Gen
eral Percy Warren Green. Henry r..
Isaacs. Caleb +. Burchenal, City So
licitor Thomas r. Bayard and James 4.
Haggerly Of this city.
Former Mayor A. b. Magee, J. HUT
ton. William NJ Hope and James H.
! Hughes. Of Dover.
Robert c. White, Andrew Marvel, F.
: NJ Jones and James Il. Tunnell OF
! Georgetown.
This is "beefless day. and so far as
l Director Marvel knows. every restaur-
ant in the city IS observing this var
time restriction. Any other kind OF
meat but beef is on the bill OF fare
Mr. Marvel is keeping tab on what The
eating houses are doing. and Is anxious
that Wilmington should do as good as
If not lead, the remainder Of the coun-
try in this food saving idea.
10 is the idea Of tho Food Administra-
ton TO have the restaurant keepers 40
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Evening journal., 1917-11-27
GERMAN Smash ON
bourbon WOOD IS
CHECKED BY BYNG
British Cavalry Hits So Hard
Huns Havn't Time
TO Dig In
FIGHTING CONTINUOUS
IN NEARBY VILLAGE
By The United Press.


LONDON, Nov 27.-Repulse Of a vio-
lent enemy counter attack in the north
east corner Of Bourbon Wood was an
nounced by Field Marshal Haig today
The assault came late last night. Il
was the first counter thrust OF major
force which the enemy had directed
against the new British advanced posi-.
ton in the wood for nearly twenty-fou
hours. Nearby. however. In Bourbon
village the fighting has been almost con.
tnuous. the position being half British
and half German with both sides strlv-
ing violently 10 increase their hold
ings.
The present lighting In Byngs fol-
low up" OF his surprise Is practically
o return 10 the old style battle methods
OF the days OF Mons. The FIRST smash
OF the tanks and the British infantry
men carried them beyond the elaborate
Hindenburg trench lines. Then cams
cavalry 70 sweep over the countryside
The enemy had no chance to hurrow
deep bitches or make elaborate dug
outs. The hurriedly advancing British
did not either on both sides the
troops dug in, each man individually
throwing up his own cover. There were
very few shellholes. so that the mobil-
lty Of the cavalry Is being utilized TO
us fullest degree. The sweeping horse
men being unhampered by holes snd
craters.
Todays dispatches indicated this old
style Of open lighting still continued In
/ more or less degree. Tho British
cavalry was slill hard at it-chargins
positions, batteries-eyen the irregulai
trenches. Scores Of instances wer
told OF British cavslry units actuai
sweeping miles iu advance OF support
. ing columns, harrassing the German
capturiug baiteries. destroying 90
! guns and dashlng back again.
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
G. rMMITTEE TO OUTLINE
THRIFT STAMP CAEPAICR

Members Of the War Stamp Certln-
cate and Thrift stamp Committee. ap-
pointed by Secretary Of the Treasury
NcAdoo. will hold their first meeting
following a luncheon al the Hotel du-
Pont this afternoon. II. p. Scott il
chairman Of the committee, and he
has appointed former Governor Charles
r. Miller Hervey Hall. of Kent, and Or.
e.. Layton Grier. of sussex county. a.
The general committee 70 Is proposed
ai this meeting io outline plans for
the campaign for the seal OF the Stamps
and certificates other details also viii
be arranged.
p. =. dupont and Postmaster James J
English will attend the conference.
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
II AMERICAN SOLDIERS WIN
WAR DECORATIONS FOR VALOR

Last OF all the commander OF the COM
pany ~ which the eleven men were
members was called on 20 receive the
decoration awarded the company as
whole. To this ohicer ihe American
general made a brief address. ,
Your company" ne said. 'd'd "ia' ,.'-v =
was expected to do and wnsi a, m
American company is expected ..l.ar-
der similar circumstances wnel' ,,ce.-
headed GOODNESS ard coui's
sary" s.5 with the sd-
.,,-rt1io- fo on ne men 49, ,,oaring
,,~.',.,s ,.,n.,.,n laws forbade iie lSonid pass
.f'l''.',1,f ..''isf. unfl CONGRESS
special act hand PLAYED The
.At 40 ,-s Rsnner.r the entire sa-
star Spsntsb sbs ceremony was over.
,,,,,,, 10 prNaies Gresham, En-
IN ''. ,J usv. who were Killed NoNen'-
riS in a German trench rad, the
ls' american, ri' r" arden
W. French war cross werel lieuten-
~ Mclaughlin. II. u. f-.lerson
nj p. r. Erickson.
sergeant John Arrowood.
Corpo-ais n. NJ Knowles. Homer
iyens
Privates L. Massey, William p
homas. George Hurd. Boyce Wade.
ebert Winkler and John J. Jarvis.
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
DRAPER RRlNrH MEETING.

James s. Draper Branch OF the Della
ware Hospital will hold he monthly
meeting on the mezzanine foor Of the
Hotel dupont. on next Friday after
noon. az 230 O'Clock A large auen-
dsnce is expected Mrs Brainerd Fer
rls. Of 80. COS West Eighth street. treas
urer of the branch. who has been crit-
cally an. has gone 10 Savannah. Ca. for
ihe winter. Prior TO her departure the
members OF the branch sent her a sift
OF handsome flowers
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
BIC DEMAND FOR
TURKEYS At 81
CENTSPERPO
Mr.. Harrington Goes to
Philadelphia TO Get
Another Supply
MARKET Today
ASKS so Cents PER POUND

II. Ridgely Harrington opened his
turkey market at the Front and Justi-
son streets freight yard yesterday
afternoon. and up to noon he had sold
most Of the turkeys he had brought
from Nirginia-about $1,000 worth. He
got 81 cents a pound for them. or
course. the largest and choicest tur-
KEYS were sold first, and the smaller
and not so fat ones were slower In go
ing this morning.
Alr. Harrington, at 10 O'Clock this
morning. left with big auto truck for
Philadelphia. where he says he Will buy
all the turkeys he can get. in order to
supply the Wilmington demand. He
said he would buy up TO 5000 worth
il he could get them and would return
10 Wilmington as soon as possible. He
expects the new consignment will be
on sale late this afternoon or tomorrow
morning
Roasting chickens were In demand at
the Harrington car, and hundreds OF
them We're sold at 30 cents a pound yes
terday and today.
Mr.. Harrington seemed 10 have most
Of the turkeys today, for there were not
many turkeys ultItu Df ilt Nuvlt-
sale men or the retailers. Johnson &
Brother offered limited number OF
choice Delaware and Maryland turkeys
at their store, Seventh and King
streets. They were offered at 80 cents
a pound
Market Prices Higher.
Housewives who visited the curb
stone markets In East Fifth street from
Market to King today IN quest Of tur-
KEYS. geese or chickens for the Thanks
giving dinner We're surprised TO ind
THAT the farmers who had stands
there were asking 80 cents a pound
for the turkey.
Few turkeys were 70 be had at thii
figure in the curb market, the suppl,
held by the farmers being limited. r.
Geese. which were more plentiful
were 10 be had az 30 cents a pound.
The highest price yet asked foi
chickens IN this city was that today.
fowl that might tip the scales st AZ
pounds. being offered at Si.Sj and up
wards.
one thing that impressed those whC
visited the market today was that OF
the twelve or more farmers there, nine
came In automobiles. all Of which bore
Pennsylvania or Maryland tags.
Evening journal., 1917-11-27

William Barnes friends couldn't L un-
derstand why he chose fiat far from
car line, with few cOnveniences ana
surroundings that cried out the need OF
a neater ianitor. lie had been offered
an up-tO-date apartment in one OF The
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
AccIsFD on BIACK,.AILINC.

Joseph Wheeler. in Municipal court
today. charged that Robert II. Towers.
on last Thursday nigbi, threatened 10
arrest him il he did not give him nifty
cents. Towers was arraigned today on
a charge OF blackmailing and held
under $500 bail for court
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
rINEn F0R AssAILT.

Alexander Grooms. Negro, was charg-
ed In Municipal Court today with as
sault and battery on William Fountain.
also c0l0rcd GroOms was lined SO
and costs 70 was alleged That Fountain
was stabbed by Grooms with a knife.
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
ronAY,s TEMPERATURE

Al the Evening Journal Onice.
800 A. NJ. p 1901 p. NJ. 33
1000 A. M..... ~ i.30 p. M..... 36
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
SIN AND TIDES.

uish water ...I0i5 4. VI. 1887 =. NJ.
LOW water zee. go ~ M 600 p. NJ.
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
WEATHER.

Cloudy and warmer tonight
and Wednesday; probably snow
or rain; moderate east TO
southeast winds.
Evening journal., 1917-11-27
A TIP FOR ALL FLAT-HUNTERs

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