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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-29
NORTHCLIFFE MILLS TO
RELIEVE PAPER FAMINE
icy .osn,sa JOURNAL SPECIAL LEAsao wiHsl

Washington, April 2S.--Lord North
cliffe, the noted British publisher, has
offered the output of his print paper
mills in northwestern Canada to
American newspaper publishers to re-
lieve the print paper situation. the
OUTPUT of the mills is $4,000 tons
wear and a sufficient factor to prob
ably break the present high price
market.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-29
URGED TO PRESS ACTION
ON THE FOOD SITUATION

Washington. April 2S.--George w,
Perkins of New York urged the SEN
ate agricultural committee today to
press Immediate action on the food
situation. He recommended mini
mum price of $3.50 for wheat, vi tor
corn, Sc for beans and 81 for potatoes
at the nearest point of delivery and
also the assurance to the farmer OF
labor and cooperation to permit dis
trihution on a larger scale.
Mr.. Perkins also denounced food
spectators and predicted more riot
ing in New York if some action Is not
taken soon.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-29
UTAH WILL USE DRAFT
TO HOLD FARMERS BACK

salt Lake, Utah, April 2S.-~The
Utah conscription law enacted by the
last legislature will be put in effect
next week, military authorities pre-
dicted today following the announce
ment that more than thrce-fifths OF
the recruits Of the state were being
drawn from the rural districts. Agri-
tultural interests will be hard hit un-
less this step Is taken, it was declared.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-29

Washington, April ZS,-By over
whelming majorities both the senate
and house passed late tonight the adj
ministration bill to raise a war army
by selective draft.
The final roll calls brought into
line behind the bill many senators and
representatives who had fought for
the volunteer system until routed by
decisive defeat OF volunteer amend
ments earlier in the day in both
houses. The senate which had voted
down the volunteer plan, SO to IL,
passed the bill by vote of III to ..
In the house the vote against the vol
unteer plan was 313 to 109, and that
by which the bill itself was passed was
397 to "a,
The Age Provision.
AS pa ssed by the senate the meas
ure provides for the draft of men be-
tween the ages of 81 and 27 years,
while In the house measure the age
limits are fixed at 21 and Az Thls
and lesser discrepancies will be
threshed out in conference early next
week so that the bill may be in the
hands of the president as quickly as
possible. The war department already
has completed plans for carrying 1t
into effect.
Senators Opposed.
Senators who voted against the bill
were:
Democrats-Gore, Hardwick, Kirby,
Thomas and Tramell--5.
Republicans-Bor Gronna and
LaFollette--3,
Total, s.
Senator Vardaman of Mississippi
democrat, was excused from voting at
his own request. He did not give a
reason.
The twenty-four representatives
who voted in the negative were:
emocrats--Burnett, Church, ClarB
of Florida, Claypool, Crosser, Dill
Dominick, Gordon, Hilliard, Huddles-
ton. Heating, Sears, Sherwood, sissor
ID
Republicans Hayes, King
I,afoliette, Lundeen of Minnesota, Ma
son, Nolan, Powers-S.
Prohibitionist-Ra Randall.
Socialist-London-
Total. "a.
Big Pay Increase.
/ Both senate and house adopted
amendments just before the final roi
calls which would greatly increase tht
pay of enlisted men during the war
The house provision would make theil
nav $40 month, and that approved
| by the senate would fixe 1t at $29
month. The present pay is only VIC
! In the house at the last momen
| Chairman Fitzgerald of the appro
priatiops committee objected vigor
ously to the appropriation OF $1,000
| 900, 900, carried In the bill for the OK
penses of the new army, and the sec
! ton finally was eliminated. Mr.. Fitz
| gerald declared that to place this vas
sum in the hands of the secretary o
war would make of congress a "mer'
automaton," and promised that If tn
section was voted down the COMMITTEES
would provide funds promptly in
separate measure.
| Permits Roosevelt Force.
| Among the amendments adopted II
| the senate was one which would per
nit Colonel Roosevelt to recruit vol
/ unteer force for service in France.
similar proposal had been rejected b.
the house.
Speaker Clark, Democratic Leade
Kitchin and Chairman Dent OF tn
military committee, who had favore
! the volunteer system, all voted for tn
draft bill on the final roll call Re
publican Leader Mann also was re
/ corded in the affirmative. as was Mis-
| Rankin, who previously had vote
with the volunteer advocates.
/ Senator Harding's amendment t
the army bill designed to permit Col
onel Roosevelt to raise four infantr
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-29

The senate approved an amend
nlent which would eonfine the opera
ton of the draft to the period OF the
existing emergency, and another pro-
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
{. JAMES DALLETT
architect, IS DEAD
Former Wilmingtonian Sue
cumbS TO Congestion
of the Lung
INTER BODY IN
THIS CITY MONDAY

T. James Dallett. a well known
architect. who until recently lived in
this city. died at West Chester. Pa.
this morning, in his ffty-seven'h
year He had been in poor health
for years, his death being caused by
congestion Of the lungs.
Mr. Dallett was born and grew up
in West Chester. He was the son
Of Elijah J. and Ann Jane Dallett He
is survived by his wife, the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Belts. and by
two children. Joseph and Esther Dali
lett. After their marriage. Mr.. and
Mrs. Dallett lived for some time In
Philadelphia. removing later to this
city. where they resided for about
twenty-five years.
Last spring they left for a cottage in
the Poconos, hoping a summer there
would restore Mr.. Dallett 10 health.
This autumn they went Ia West Ches-
ter. Mr.. and Mrs. Mahlon Belts were
summoned 90 West Chester yesterday
as Mr.. Dalletts condition was serious.
Mr.. Belts Is brother Of Mrs Dallett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dallett were members Of
ST. Andrews Episcopal Church. this
city. The funeral services will be held
at , o'clock on Monday afternoon. at
the chapel Of the Wilmington and
Brandywine cemetery, interment being
made In that cemetery.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
ELECTION Department
INSTRUCTS REGISTRARS

Tho Department OF Elections for
the city OF Wilmington that is in
charge OF arrangements for tho H.
cense election on November 6 today
sent the following letter 10 the 500
registrars throughout the ely:
This department will be prepared
to have the registrars and assistants
certify to their books on Monday
evening, October %. at z o'clock. al
headquarters. Eden Hall. second
door, You will please notify your as
sistants Of the fact See Chapter Sc.
Section 10, Page So Of your hand
book
it is the duty OF the registrar 10
fully satisfy himself that each appli-
cant is entitled TO the right to register
His residence. age. certificate OF nam-
rallzatlon +, II Of foreign BIRTH ability
TO read In the English language the
Constitution OF the State OF Delaware.
In cases provided. as In Article 3, In
handbook and write his name. are
points TO be determined by the regis
trar. and 90 his satisfaction fIr0re he
can register an applicant.
III an applicant chnnot produce sat
lsfactory evidence that he is a qualified
oloctor In the district. then 70 us th,
duty OF the registrar 90 refuse regis
tratlon. lie should enter the name oil
said applicant upon the register under
the column Name also. under theh
respective columns large book hl.
age, nativity residence. term or resi-
dence in state, county and district
whether naturalized, as the facts may
appear thls naturalization papers brInl
proof posltlvel: but under the column
Registered voter the registrar should
draw heavy black line without writ
ing applicants name again, and under
the column Disqualified briefly stat
the cause Of such disqualification.
"The registrar should not enter On,
name Of a disqualified applicant IN 'thl
book OF registered voters lsmall book. -
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
EXEMPT Two FROM
military Service
Refusal of Appeal in Third
Case However, Sustained
by President
DISTRICT BOARD
FINISHES IN SUSSEX

TWO cases in which exemption had
been sought by rcglstrants in this city
on industrial grounds. but which had
been refused by the District ,staio)
Exemption Board have been reversed
by President Wilson. to whom the men
involved made direct appeals a third
case has been rejected, the district
boards decision having been affirmed
by the President
Edward B. Nichels. a ship inter in the
employ of The Harlan q llollingsworth
Corporation, WAS called for service,
passed the examination and was GER
tited Tor service. lie took an appeal
TO the district board on the ground that
he as a. ship builder was needed on
government work His appeal was re-
FUSED by the board. whereupon he car
riod his case direct 90 President VIII
son. The President reversed the dis
trict boards decision and allowed the
claim, so that Nichels is now exempt
from military service.
The second case is that Of Norman
A. Craigue, an engineer i'm the employ
OF the dupont Powder Company. lie.
too, sought exemption on industrial
grounds, but was refused lie ap-
pealed to the President and was sus-
taincd by him. the District Boards de-
cision having been reversed so he is
now exempt from service.
j. NJ. Franklin Blackwell Of No. 623
West Third street. another man en-
ployed at the plant Of the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Corporation sought ex-
emption on appeal TO the District
Board. on industrial grounds. but was
refused. lie appealed TO the presl-
dent, who, however, affirmed the deci-
sion Of the board and Blackwell must
now serve In the National Army.
The members OF the District Board
met at "A o'clock this morning 20 take
mp few provost marshal appeal cases
which had been left over from las.
week. With the exception OF these the
work Of the District Board is about fin
lshed. Tho District Board has closed It's
office in Georgetown as It's work In Sus-
sex county is finished. 10 still retains
It's oillcc I'm Dover.
L. II. Ryan Is now I'm charge Of the
clerical force Of the District Board. lie
succeeds Z. II. Brennon, Jr, who has
resigned.
Local Board No has IN its poses
sion a letter for William II. Carne.
whose address is at present unknown.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
Delaware BOYS
DIVIDED AMONG
seven COMMANDS

and First Lieutenant l. D. Townsend
and Second Lieutenant e. b. Valiant
and 81 enlisted men Of Company X.
old First Delaware. and % enlisted
men from Supply Company. and Com
panies II NJ and f. from old First
Delaware
Forty-nine non-commissioned Off
GERS and enlisted men from Com
pane es e. l. and NJ, of old First Del
aware, were sent into the 1i1th Ma
chine Gun Battalion.
Ten officers and fourteen enlisted
men from Company X. old First Del
aware were sent TO the 10th Field
Artillery tho following officers: Cap
tains II. NJ Jones, Van Solver. Can
non Hirzel and Jeteris, and Second
hieutenants Lanerty. NOrthrup. Saw
son and O'Daniel and Dental Surgeon
Duffy These officers are to be extra
ones in the artillery and to be used
to fill up the gaps as vacancies occur
for various causes.
To the 10th Field Artillery were
also sent men from the Headquarters
Company and tho Supply Company.
To the Depot Brigade were sent the
following: Colonel ]. Warner Reed,
Lieutenant Colonel j. Austin Ellison
should he report here from his duties
in Washington. Major W. +. Lank,
Major l.. b. Jacobs, Captain J. d. Bush,
Of old headquarters company and for
mer rcgimcntal adiutant; Captain Ram
sey. of old Company NJ; Captain smith,
Of old Company J.; Captain Mckcon. or
old Company = Captain Ellison, OF the
old supply company. Lieutcnan, How
ard Davis, the chaplain, and the regi-
mental and battalion sergoant-maiors. In
addition the following from the sani-
iary detachment. old First Delaware,
were sent 10 the Depot Brigade: Major
Marshall. surgeon: Lieutenant p. C..
Southland. dental surgeon, and eight Of
the enlisted men and non-commissioned
officers. The band was also sent to the
Depot Brigade and dishanded.
10 the iiith Ambulance Company
were sent the following from the sani-
tary detachment Of the old First Della
ware: Lieutenant l.. B. lerger. sur
geOn. and ten Of the enlisted nOn-com-
missioned officers and enlisted men.
TO the 10th Field Hospital were sent
the following from the sanitary detach-
ment Of the old First Delaware: Lieu
tenant llalprin and one enlisted man.
A summary Of the changes is:
Company A, First Delaware. now
part Of Company NJ, Hath Infantry.
Company B. First Delaware, now
part Of Company I, Hath Infantry.
Company c. First Delaware now
part OF Company NJ. Hath Infantry.
Company d. First Delaware. now
part Of Company L. Hath Infantry
Company +, First Delaware, now
part OF Company X. Hath Infantry
and 111th Machine Gun Battalion.
Company +. First Delaware now
part OF Company L. Hath Infantry.
Company G. First Delaware. now
part Of Company I, Hath Infantry.
Company H. First Delaware. now
part Of Company X, Hath Infantry
Company I. First Delaware now
part OF Company NJ. Hath Infantry
Company K First Delaware. now
part of 10th Machine Gun Battalion
and Depot Brigade.
Company l.. First Delaware. now
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
Much ROUTINE WORK
BEFORE CITY council
Chamber OF Commerce Urges
Erection of Two Comfort
Houses
CITY WILL OPEN
EASTLAKE STREET

Considerable business was trans
acted at City Council session last
evening. the most OF which was re-
ierred 10 the various committees. The
Chamber OF Commerce sent COM
munication urging Council to pro-
vide two comforthouses in the center
Of the city. This request was referred
10 the pubic building committee.
Anothr communication, which was
referred 10 the finance committee, was
that OF the Street and Sewer Depart
ment relative to cancelling Of a num-
Der OF sewer liens on properties
which have been acquired by the
city. II was claimed that the de-
partment would lose considerable
money II these liens we're cancelled.
City Treasurer Banks reported the
bank balance to be SS05, 1904 and
the Pubic Building Commission pay
roll OF S574.70 was ordered paid The
Wilmington Institute Library re-
quested an appropriation of $1,000,
which was referred 10 the finance com
mittoe The Water Department was
allowed $50 600 and the interest due
on bonds. amounting to $4,000 was
ordered paid
Council also authorized by resolu-
ton the Street and Sewer Depart
ment 10 begin condemnation pro-
ceedines along Thlrty-third street be-
tween Market and Washington
streets. Council will bear the expense
provided It is not excessive.
Mayor Lawson was instructed 10
execute an agreement with the three
.ity hospitals whereby each Will re-
,eive The city appropriations for free
service. Tho Delaware Hospital will
receive $1,000 from The city the homeo-
pathir Hospital will receive $1,000, and
The Physicians and Surgeons Hospital
Nill receive $1,000
The Board Of Utility Commissioners
In a letter 10 Council stated that In
view Of the fact That the Wilmington
Gas Company has Withdrawn its meter
charge Of - cents, that board cannot
now comply with Councils request
that it investigate the gas company
financial affairs. The board pointed
out that in such cases In the future Il
will have TO have money TO make such
Investigations.
Robert Adair, attorney for the Tax
payers League. reminded the members
that the State Supreme Court meets
next Tuesday and Wednesday i'm Dover
and that the suit involving the payment
of $500 TO w L. StOyer and w. p
White. former members OF the Board OF
Assessment. for special work done
would come up. lie wanted TO know
whether the league would deal Will
former City Solicitor Hastings or Will
Thomas F. Bayard, the present city so
licitor. He was advised to consult will
Mr. Bayard
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
BUSINESS men HEAR
LOAN Plan EXPLAINED

The second soml-monthly luncheon
OF the retail merchants OF this city was
held at noon today in The grill room OF
the Hotel dupont under the auspices OF
the Chamber OF Commerce, William B.
Mcgear, president OF that body. pro-
siding. Clarence p. Buck, OF the Sc
curity Trust and Safe Deposit Company
explained 90 the merchants the interest
and club plans OF the Liberty Loan.
A committee OF three viii be named
for the purpose OF interviewing the
merchants relative 10 another shopping
day, Monday seeming TO be favored by
those present as the most advisable
day Of the week. The purpose OF this
is 10 relieve the heavy trade on We'd
nesday and Saturday.
These dinners are 10 be semi
monthly affairs by the merchants and
at them suggestions for the betterment
OF their business interests Will be heard
every two weeks.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19

part OF Companies I and X. Hath
infantry. 10th and 111th Machine
Gun Battalions and 10th Field Ar
tillery.
Company NJ, First Delaware. now
part OF Compaies l and l.. 114th In
fantry. and 10th and 111th Machine
Gun Battalion.
Headquarters Company and Band 10
the 10th Field Artillery and Depot
Brigade. respectively. and the Supply
Company 10 the 10th Field Artillery
and the Depot Brigade.
Sanitary Detachment divided be-
tween the Depot Brigade. the 114th
Ambulance Company and 116th Field
Hospital
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
R. NJ. DAVIS DEAD
At ACE Of 90.
Near Centenarian, Born in
Sussex, SuccumbS TO Cen
eral Debility
CLEAN LIVING
WAS HIS RULE

Following an illness Of FIVE weeks,
Robert NJ. Davis. aged 80 years. died
at the home Of his daughter. Mrs
Elizabeth Davis Lore avenue at
Gordon Heights. this morning OF gem
eral debility. Mr.. Davis was a ma
tive OF near Duncan. Sussex county.
and was born on May II. 1919, OF a
family of IL children, all OF whom
have died. The parents OF Mr. Davis
were farmers, but in early life he
learned the trade of carpenter and
followed that trade there until the
outbreak OF the Civil War
Being too old for service at that time
Mr.. Davis came 20 this city and entered
the employ of George w. Bush as a
carpenter. lie followed this line OF
work until thirty-three years ago. whei
ha retired. Since then he has lived
with his children in this and other cities
Mr.. Davis was the father of eleven
children, all but one OF whom are now
living. They are Joseph Davis Robert
M Davis, Jr., William w. Davis, Arthur
John r. Davis. Mrs. Jennie Kettlewood
Mrs. w. @. Smith, Of this city; Mrs
Elizabeth Davis. Of Gordon Heights
Mrs. William Kottlewood, Of Philadel
phia and Mrs julius Smith, Of Ridley
Park
During his life Mr.. Davis never touch
ed Intoxicating liquors, but used to-
baoco for years. lie attributed his Ions
life TO clean living and regular hours,
The aged man was a member OF As
bury NJ. r. Church. The funeral SER
vices will be held at the home Of his
grandson. n. NJ Davis. Gordon Heights,
on Monday afternoon at o'clock. In
terment viii be In Rivervlow cemetery
Be a bondholder in the United
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
LOVING tribute IS
PAID dead SOLDIER
conlInued From - Page.


OF people who had congregated on the
sidewalk and in the street in front OF
the house stood in silence and with
uncovered heads as the casket was
placed in the hearse. preparatory to the
march to st. Msry's Catholic Church,
where the funeral services were held.
The bell In the tower Of the Liberty
Fire Companys house was tolled, and
at Third street bridge house a flag was
lowered 90 half stan out Of respect for
the dead soldier. Other flags I'm the Vi
clnily were at half STAFF. The streets
alonc which the funeral cortege passed
were lined with people. all Of whom un-
covered their heads as the funeral
passed
The pallbearers were Harry Grant
Hubert IaUett. Of the South Side-Eden
Athletic Club; John Evans, Of the Park
side Club; Joseph Grcs,y. John Dough-
erty ans james Skelley, all OF the
BTSwnson Library Association, and all
Numbers Of Company D. 30lih Machine
Gun Battalion. q; Camp Dix. They were
I'm uniform and marched beside the
hearse from the house 10 the church,
1l,d fron the church 90 the Cathedral
cemets-T. whers iaterment was made.
The fuceral was attended by the
m9mbers al tho South Side-Eden Ath-
leti1 Club ard the boseba,l players, of
hcers snd managers OF the All-Wil-
m.ngton League, as we'll as by many OF
ths friends Of She young man, making
a procession which Included more than
800 men. New Castle and Newark
baseball interests were In the process
sion The South Side-Eden Club mem
bers wore dropery on their coat
sloeves.
Daniel J. Farren. Of local board No. 2,
N9tional Army, with which Private Au-
gjst registered, also walked In the
procession.
As the caske. was carried into the
church the First Infantry Band play
cd LEAD Kindly Light" A requiem
mass was said by the pastor OF the
church. tho Rev Edward Mealcy. and
then the long march to the cemetery
vas started. The funeral cortege
was headed by the band, which play
cd the funeral dlrge. At the grave
a i'ugler sounded taps and then a
firing squad from Fort DUPONT fired
a volley. the last salute and tribute
TO the dead soldier.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
USE WOMEN CROCERY CLERKS.

Because Of the labor shortage. women
are being employed as grocery clerks
in some Of the country stores Of the
American stores Company. according
10 officials Of that organization. which
has many hundreds OF stores through
out Pennsylvania. New Jersey and Della.
ware. m they prove capable, they Will
be employed on a larger scale. The
has several stores In Viii
mlngton which use men clerks.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
THREE APPENDICITIS
Cases IN Three BLOCKS

Three cases OF appendicitis within
three blocks is a situation that has
aroused much Interest on the west side
Miss Edith Robertson, Of No. 8ii Van
Buren street. daughter OF Councilman
and Mrs. James W. Robertson, and
teacher In a public school, was operated
on for appendicitis at the Homeopathic
Hospital several days ago.
Harold Lang, son OF Mr.. and Mrs
George Lang. Of No. sOl Van Buren
street, is IN with appendicitis at his
home.
Merrill Ilendrickson. aged years. OF
so. s0i Adams street. a son by for
mer husband OF Mrs. William +. Foard
is critically IN with appendicitis, two
physicians being in attendance.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19

TREATED AT HOSPITAL.
Among those treated at the Delaware
Hospital today were Mildred Salcido
needle in finger, and Michael Mccarthy,
infected ankle
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
WOMEN MEET TONIGHT
IN INTEREST OF "DRYS'

A meeting in the interest OF lne
dry forces will be held tonight at
the home OF Mrs. IT. Coleman DUPONT
this evening. The meeting Is one OF
organization and there will be ad-
dresses made by Wilmington women
who are interested in the fdry"
cause. Mrs. Victor DUPONT Sr.. will
make an address.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19

Be a bondholder in tho United
States Government.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
MR. FnRn,s CONDITION.

According 10 the physicians at tho
Delaware Hospital today. tho condi-
ticn OF Peter J. Ford. who was in
jured IN an elevator accident al tho
DUPONT building IN wednesday. Is
good. 10 visitors are aliowcd 70 see
him at the present :lno. Surgeons
are hoping his foot can be saved un-
lsss complications set in.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
GOLDEY COMMENCEMENT.

Commencement exercises OF Goldey
College graduates viii be held In The
Playhouse on the evening Of November
80. Speakers for that evening will be
The Rev. Dr.. Joseph Addison Jones. OF
Albany. and Or. Calvin o. Althouse. Of
Philadelphia. on the following night,
November Sc. tho graduates will hold
their annual banquet at the Hotel
dupont
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
nEATm OT THORPE MOORE.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SEAFORD. Del. Oct. 49, - Thorpe
Moore. aged 81 years, OF West Seaford,
died at his home Wednesday evening,
after being ill several weeks. Mr..
Moore was a farmer and resided on the
edge OF town.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19

Office work Is under a favorable rul-
ing in the coming week and bookkep-
crs. stenoraphers. order clerks, Will
do well to use the Want Ads for their
advancement.