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Evening journal., 1917-12-18
Shortage OF COAL
tOT DUE TO Mines
Production for 1917 Esti-
mated as Greatest in
History of Country
SAY EXPORTS APE
LESS THIS YEAR

NEW YORK, Dec. is-Thst the pres
ent coal shortage in the United states
is due 10 causes other than lack Of
mine output is indicated by a COM
pilaiion by the National City Bank Of
New York, which estimates our total
output Of 1917 as greater than In any
earlier year and shows that the United
States actually produces nearly i5 per
cent. Of the coal OF the world. I'm 1916
the percentage was "a. In 1910 10 was
SO. in 1890 3i IN 1850 81, and In 1870 70.
The coal production OF the United
states has grown from less than half
a million short tons In 1880 10 $4,000
600 tons in 1915. and an estimate Of
$50 100000 short tons In 1917.
The United states has been for many
years the worlds largest producer OF
coal In 1913, the year preceding the
war and the latest normal year for
world production. the United states
produced 570.O0OOOO short tons. against
322,0OO0O0 in Great Britain, 306000,OOO
In Germany, 60.O00O00 In Austria-Hun-
gary. 100000 In France. 36.O00000 in
Russia, 25O0OOOO IN Belgium, and Pa
uuU,uuU IN japan.
Pennsylvania is by Far the largest
coal producing state, her total aggre-
grating nearly 25OOOO0O0 tons. COM
pared with sO,OO0.00O In West Virginia.
100000 In Illinois. 23,000OOO In ohio.
2i,O0O.OOO IN Kentucky, 100000 In
Indiana and 100000 in Alabama. Prac-
tically oil Of the anthracite produced
In the United states Is mined In the
state Of Pennsylvania. where it forms
one-third Of the total output. Present
Indications arc that the anthracite pro-
ducii0n OF 1917 will aggregate about
100000 short tons. out Of a total
coal production Of approximately 650-
100000 short tons In the entire United
states.
Notwithstanding the fact that we
have By far the worlds largest supply
and are also the worlds largest pro-
ducers Of coal. our exports are much
less than those Of certain other coun-
tries having a much smaller supply.
Great Britain's coal exports IN 1913,
The latest normal year. amounted TO
s2.OO0O0O short tons and Cermany's
about 100000 short tons, while the
United STATES IN the fiscal year 1913,
exported only about 23000O00 short
tons. The 1917 exports were valued
40 sS3O0OO00. compared with s65O00O00
In 1913 OF this. soSO0OO00 went To
Canada. sj.000O00 90 Cuba, about 81
100000 o.South America and s350,Oc000-
90 Italy.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
HOUSEWIVES MUST
BURN everything
City Won't. Remove Ashes
in Which CcmbuStible
Materi;l is Found
IN INTEREST OF
FUEL CONSERVATION

There is trouble In store for any
Wilmington hOuseholders who allow un-
consumed coal. paper, excelsior, pieces
of wood or other combustible material
io 20 out IN their ash receptacles for
collection by the city. The city will
have inspectors on the Job to see If
there Is any waste Of combustlble ma
torlal in ash receptacles. and II they
find any unburned material which is
burnablo IN tho ashes. the city Will re-
fuso 60 remove the ashes from that
sidewalk and will report the house
holder TO the Fuel Administration, who
Will sec that sources Of supply arc cut
of and fuel refused 10 customers who
arc persistent wasters.
Anticipating an order from the local
board Of the Fuel Administration rela-
tive TO wasted coal or other combustl-
bic matter through It's being thrown out
In ashes or rubbish. and In compliance
with the desires Of the Fuel Admins
tration. the Street and Sewer Depart
mcnt had an investigation made Of the
city ash collection, and found a gross
waste OF coal and other combustible
matter, IN many instances. Anticipating
an order from the Government through
the local fuel board. forbidding re-
moval from the sidewalks OF ashes
containing excess coal, or other com
bustible matter, the Street and Sewer
Commissioners this morning gave or
ders that Immediately upon the receipt
0f this communication from the fuel
board The street commissioner Is TO
follow out their wishes 10 the letter
Street Commissioner Pierson promised
that this would be thoroughly carried
out
The delay in receipt OF the order from
the fuel board has been due to the fact
that Robert d. Kemp, a fuel board
member, has been confined TO the
house with a severe cold. and Charles
Il. Ten Weeges, another member. is
out Of town. Dellnquents are 10 be re-
fused removal Of ashes, reported 10 the
coal administration, and denied new
supplies of fuel.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
COVERED Hills
DANGEROUS TO Travel

Complaint was heard by the Levy
Court at ITS meeting today Of the
smoothness and too-even condition Of
the hill at Richardson Park and Penny
Hill. These hills have been the cause
Of much concern and complaint OF
drivers OF teams and automobiles, par
tcularly since the recent snowstorm.
On these hills many automobiles
have skidded and have been badly
damaged, and II Is almost impossible for
horses to ascend them at this time.
Commissioner Groves spoke OF the
bad and hazardous condition Of the
hills as also did James Wilson. County
engineer. They recommended the plac-
ing Of loose stones over the snow.
No action, however. was taken.
The Lincoln Highway was credited
with $1,000.
\ request was received from the at
torney generals Office asking that
Thomas +. Holland. stenographer IN the
ONCE, also be employed as clerk in the
office The request was granted.
James Wilson, County Engineer, In
a letter 20 the court. expressed his de-
sire 90 have the grade crossing OF the
p, B. and W. railroad at Newark re-
moved. His communication was filed
The clerk was instructed TO hava the
Rev John II Bcauchamp appear before
thc court at its meeting on Friday in
regards to his claims for damages to
his automobile by the lettlng down OF
a gate at the river front bridge.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
CITY had chance TO
Get EXTRA APPsRATU.

With the Phoenix Fire Company's
pumping engine out OF service and APP
paratus owned by other IRE companies
here IN need Of repairs 10 Is argued by
those fremen who favor a paid IRE de-
pariment that an opportunity was af-
forded the city some time ago 10 Sc
cure apparatus which would have been
equal 10 that owned by the various
volunteer fire companies. This was
when the suggestion was made 20 the
fire committee Of Council that the city
purchase the horse drawn hose car
riage and a supply wagon Of the Bran
dywine Fire Company. This company
has in service a motor drawn hose
and supply wagon. 70 was claimed at
that time that by securing this ma
chine and one of the extra pumping en-
gines Of the Reliance Company, The city
would have sufficient pnaratus 10 re-
place those owned by the volunteer
companies while such were being T.
paired
The Reliance Company Is The only
fire company in the city which has
three pumping engines. two OF them
being known as Three IN One mae
chimes. embracing chemical and pump
ing engines as well as hose carrying
vehicles.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
"SHCPPINC At HI me-"
ESSAYS NOW POUR IN

Pupils Of the public and parochial
schools are showing great interest IN
the prize essay contest Of the Mercsn-
tile Section OF the Chamber Of Com
merce on the subject Of shopping az
home While the contest does not close
until 5 o'clock on Thursday afternoon.
there have been received a number Of
extremely credltable essays from the
children.
Several Of the essays received. how
ever. do not show the grade in which
the pupil Is studying, which Is essen
tial information for the awarding OF
prizes by the committee IN charge of
the contest.
The committee desires 10 correct an
impression that seems 20 have become
prevalent among the pupils. and that
Is that they are not supposed 20 em-
body any reasons why people should
not shop at home. This is exactly the
information desired by the committee.
and 1t Is hoped that where children
know OF any such reason5, they will
include them In their compositions.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
STANTON COMMUNITY
AssOCIATION PROGRAM

There was no regular meeting Of
stanton Grange last night because Of
the weather and the bad roads, but
seven or eight members made their
way 10 the meeting hall. The session
was adjourned 10 Monday evening
December 81.
stanton Community Association will
hold an entertainment Friday evening
December 2s. The affair is in charge
Of Miss Edna Chandler, a teacher in
the stanton school. There are about
35 pupils and they. with the assistance
Of 40 adults from Stanton viii take
part in the entertainment. The pro-
ceeds will go toward buying equip
ment for the school building After
necessary equipment has been bought,
any money left over will be spent for
the improvement of the school grounds
next spring.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
QUE. .TIONNAIRE May EOLD
UP CHRISTMAS mail

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. is.-If Christmas
packages arrive late this year here Is
one reason: Orders have beN Issued
by the Postmaster General to give
right Of way TO 100000 draft ques-
tionnaires now going out from local
boards.
The office Of the provost marshal
general has been swamped with in
duiries as 10 whether allowances Will
be made to draft reglstrants for mail
delays. This rests with the local
boards. General Crowder instructed
them to be reasonable and fair In all
cases. A registrant far away from his
place Of registration can set his ques-
tlonnaire only from his local board. In
many cases II will be impossible to re-
turn tht list Of questions in seven days
as required.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
PRISONERS WORK ON
COUNTY Highways
Highway Engineer Tells
Levy Court Men Have
Accomplished Much
WOULD HAVE COUNTY
BUY AUTO TRUCK

In a communication received by the
Levy Court today James Wilson,
county engineer. recommended the pur-
chase Of an automobile truck 10 faclli-
tate the road building In the county.
He also commended the good service on
the roads given by the short-term
prisoners OF the workhousc, who were
placed at work on the roads the past
year. His letter follows:
The Levy Court. New Castle County
Gentlemen.
During the last year, as your honor
able body knows, we have been greatly
hampered In our road work. not only
on account Of the scarcity OF labor
and high price Of labor but The quality
OF such labor. We were helped out In
this respect, however, through the CO
operation Of the New Castle county
workhous trustees and the courtesy
Of Captain Cross, chief den, In plac-
ing at our disposal a gang Of short
term prisoners varying from twelve Go
sixteen men, all that could be spared,
under a competent supervisor. These
men we have kept constantly employed
in maintenance work in various parts
Of the county within a radius OF ff-
teen miles Of the Norkhousc. and have
found their work satisfactory and eco
nomical. The personnel or this main
tenance gang, under the nature Of short
term, has been constantly changing
put the men have worked willingly and
intelligent!y.
We have the assurance Of the above
authorities that they will. in the COM
ing year, place again al our service
at least the same number Of men
Under an agreement we have furnished
transportation 10 these men, and while
during the last year the cost Of tins
transportation is less than the cost and
upktep Of a truck. in view Of probably
greater difficulties next year. both in
regard 20 labor and material the trans
portation OF stone from our home
quarrlcs, and from those other local
duarries when we will lso our own
crushers, I would recommend TO your
honorable body that the county buy
an automobile truck Of two and one
half tons capacity, with an aitachablc
top for use In inclement weather.
Very truly yours.
JAMES WILSON,
County Engineer.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
Red Cross Christmas
BY RICHARD j. WALSH

on Christmas eve. all up and down
the streets. in thousands of towns all
over the country, there will shine out
from the windows Of LOYAL homes, my
riads Of bright red crosses.
Promptly at 730. in millions of win
dows. simultaneously, these millions OF
red crosses will be illuminated until
o o'clock, while the church bells chime
and little groups Of men and women
20 through the streets singing carols
i'm Joint celebration of Christmas and
Of the triumphant conclusion OF the
great Red Cross campaign.
For Christmas eve marks the end of
the nationwide drive for iOOO0WO new
Red Cross members One week be-
fore there were 5O0OOo0 members The
indications are that when Christmas
morning dawns there Will be far more
than 100000.
II we put 100000 soldiers in France,
there will be IS Red Gross members in
America to support each and. every
man. The Christmas message TO those
already at the front. and to those In
camp waiting their chance to 60, is to
be There are fifteen of us here at
home behind each one Of YOU. We are
not only watching you, and praying
for you, but we are working for you.
All that we have of devotion, Of en-
couragement Of strength is yours.
When your moment comes. you can
nght, then. with the strength not OF
one. but Of fifteen. That means a mil
lion Of you, lighting with the strength
Of fifteen million"
This is the massage that will be told
by the large new membership OF the
Red Cross on Xmas eve.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
BUY IN ROAD BONDS.
TBER Sell SCME MORE

The Levy Court today redeemed SAL
900 Of highway improvement bonds held
by the Security Trust and safe Deposit
Company. The bonds were taken up
with funds out OF the $1,000 received
by the county from the sale OF the old
Court House. the law proyifins that the
proceeds Of that sale shall be used 10
discharge the county's funded debt.
The Security Trust and safe Deposit
Company offered the bonds 20 the
county at par and accrued interest and
the offer was accepted.
Then the Levy Court turned aroun0
and sold $4,000 Of the new issue Of AZ
per cent highway bonds 10 the Security
Trust and safe Deposit Company at par
and interest. amounting 20 $4,000. The
transaction was practically equivalent
to an exchange az the Old series bonds
for the new issue.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
Ban on ENTlIY DRAFTS.

NEW YORK, Dec. is.-The Federal
Reserve Bank Of New York was advised
yesterday by the War Trade Board that
the payment Of drafts accepted on or
before December Il, drawn upon the
funds of enemies, or allies Of enemies,
may be paid when presented in the
United States, provided such transac-
tions are reported TO and held sub
iect 10 the orders Of the alien prop
erty custodian.
Drafts cannot now be accepted, trans
ferred or dealt In. which call for enemy
funds, without license from the
Bureau Of Enemy Trade at Washing
ton
Travellers checks not exceeding 800
may be paid when they bear enemy
Endorsement without obtaining H.
cenSc.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
SOME TO GET SALARIES.

The Street and Sewer Commissioners
this morning ordered the pay roll Of the
Street Department TO be ready prior
10 the next meeting Of the board. at l.30
next Monday afternoon, so that the EN-
ployes will have IL on Monday for
Christmas shopping.
The Edward a. Pusey Company asked
permission to extend its ONCE building,
at No. SO East Fifth street, 10 the curb,
the growth Of their business demand
ing more room. The directors stated
that they have no authority 10 order
part Of a street vacated for such q pur-
pose, and that the company would have
to take up the matter through the
courts; the street board would glvc its
approval
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
EXPECT DECISION IN
HANDAAfUS CASE.

A decision is expected In Supreme
Court on Thursday In the mandamus
case growing out OF the refusal Of
Clerk OF Council simmors 10 sign the
lease OF certain city land 10 the
Pusey ana Jones Company for an ex-
tension 10 ITS plant along the Chritiana
river
Members Of City Council conferred
with Robert G. Harman. special coun-
sci for City Council, about the case
yesterday.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
court ORDER COMPELS
HIM TO SUPPORT FAMILY

William Robinson was before NUM-
clpal Court this morning on the charge
OF non-support Of his wife and IL
months-old child The wife said Rob
lnscn had not given her any money for
several weeks.
Robinson said he was willing to sup
port his wife. Because his wages range
from s65 TO SIS every two weeks. Judge
Churchman ordered Robinson TO pay
his wife SIS weekly, and because he
had decamped 10 Knoxville. Tenn, and
left the wife and child in destitute cir
cumsiances. the defendant was ordered
20 furnish a bond for $500 as assur-
anco that the order would be carried
out.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
BY the United Press

WASHINGTON, Dec. is.-The Senate
today concurred in House amendments
70 the nationwide prohibition resolu-
tion.
A rising vote was taken. Forty-seven
Senator's voted for the House amend
ments and eight against them.
The senate's action today transfers
the tight to the State Legislatures.
Three-fourths must ratify the amend
ment to make the amendment a part
Of the constitution.
One year after such approval the
manufacture, sale or transportation Of
intoxicating liquors. within, the i'm
portation thereof into. or the exporta-
tion thereof from the United states
and all territory subject TO the juris-
diction thereof for beverage purposes
would be prohibited.
The "drys' have already laid plans for
fights in Ohio. Missouri. Massachusetts
and Kentucky. now wet" states. Much
territory In all Of them, IL was pointed
out, has long been forbidden for John
Barleycorn About So per cent. Of
Massachusetts is dry under local op-
tion.
Representative Webb, who engineered
the amendment through its legislative
pitfalls TO its success, announced he and
other leaders viii stump wet states
during the summer months until the
36 states register their approval.
Senator B0rah, Idaho, made a brief
but vigorous Tight against that portion
Of the law permitting only seven years
ia which TO ratify the amendment 10
the constitution.
BOrah declared Congress had no right
TO limit the time within which cOnstl-
tutional amendments shall be ratified.
1.-THE constitution does not limit the
time said Borah. states may ratify
any time they see NJ. The result Of
this provision in my opinion would be
that the courts would hold that It in
validated the submission Of the amend
ment"
Senator Shepard, author Of the reso-
luton. said Congress had fought this
question out thoroughly and decided Il
has the right 10 limit the time.
Borah indicated that an early effort
Will be made 10 have the courts decide
whether Congress has the right 10 put
the seven year Limitation on ratiflca-
ton
only a handful of dry" workers saw
the flnal chapter written by Congress
20 this legislation. There was no shout
ing or uproar such as featured the
House vote yesterday.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
NO DESIRE TO FORCE
STUDENTS FROM COL LEGE
sneclal fo mn EVENING J0URNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK, Del. Dec. iS.-Dean Culli-
more Appeared before the students Of
Delaware College in chapel at noon to-
day and explained the ruling made by
the faculty recently as to the reducing
Of grades Of the students who went on
strike for Thanksgiving week holidays.
Dean Cullimore explained that the
faculty had no desire automatically 10
throw students out OF college by re-
ducng their grades. The grade Of d
is a condition. and Dean Cullimore ex-
planned that the students would not be
'cut" TO the d grade but would be re-
duced IN grades down to ID.
His explanation cleared away a ques-
tion that had excited the students
somewhat and had caused limitations
that serious trouble might crop up.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
ACCUSE four Men IN
HCCKESSIN EURDER

Arlhu- Thomas. a Negro. who was
arrested by d, ,tectiye Mccoy ON A
charge Of completely in the murder OF
Gilbert Long, a Negro, al Hockessin,
made some statements 20 Detective Nc
Coy and Detective Riley today that re-
suited in the detectives swearing out
warrants for the four Negroes under ar
rest, accusing them Of numbering Ions.
The men are Arthur Thomas, Silas Da
Wis. Robert Jackson and Walter Hop
k,us.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
FIRE All ATLANTIC CITY.
iho UnIled Press

BY INC IlITtu FTts5
ATLANTIC CITY. \. j., Dec iS-A
fire which broke out early today in a
building on the Boardwalk was placed
under control after $4,000 damage had
been done. Mayor Harry Bacharach. by
personally setting in motion for the
FIRST time Atlantic City's recently COM
pleted high pressure water main, prob
ably prevented the whole blocks de-
structioD.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
MmsoNs MARRIED TWo YEARs.
Nm [ mind press

BY Tho nited Press
WASHINGTON, Dec iS.-President
and Mrs. Wilson observed the second
anniversary OF their wedding quietly
today. Wars pail hung over the White
House and put aside any thought OF O
gala celebration Besides gifts they
commemorated the day by attending a
Red Cross concert. The President
worked on various war tasks.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
Bv rho limited press
by the United Press
AGENTINE WAY GEL IN.

BY lhe United Press.
BUENOS AIRES, Dec. iS.-A commit %
Tee OF notable citizens representing th ,
juvenile committee, which is ITSELF
composed Of 100 prominent Areen'in
adopted formal resolutions today ure
ing Argentina's declaration ~ wa
against Germany.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
news OF TIE DAY
FROM War fronts
BY the United Press

BY the United Press.
PARIS, Dec. is.-Actiye artillerying
along the Rhone-Rhine canal was re-
ported IN today's Official statement.
Tho only other activity reported by the
war otlnice was repulse Of German
raids south OF Ghencouri
The German official statement an
nounoing'capture Of American soldiers
on November 3 located the American
forces as near the Rhone-Rhino canal.
By The United Press.
LONDON. Dec. iS.-Field Marshal
Haig had nothing special" 20 report
from the west front today
BY the United Press
BERLIN via London, Dec. ls-Parts
Of an enemy position 10 the east Il
Monte Solarolo were taken by Ten
tonic forces today's Official statement
reported.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
PEI NAMED head OF
EMERGENCY FLEET
Bv Nh TniIed 20.

bN Tie LUITeu FIttsl
WASHINGTON. Dec. is-Charles A.
Piez. Of Chicago, was today appointed
general manager Of the emergency fleet
corporation 20 succeed Rear Admiral
Frederick r. Harris, resigned.
In making this announcement, Chair
man Edward y. Hurley. Of the ship.
ping board declared that the latest
shakeup in the governments ship build
ing personnel would not delay the pro-
gram.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
senate AGREES TO
DRY" AMENDMENT.
tnly 8 Votes Recorded
Today Against Pro-
hibition Procram
HIGHT NOW GOES
TO THE STATES

'Wet" States now target for final
prohibition drive:
California, Connecticut, Delaware.
Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisi-
ana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Min
nesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jer-
sey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Wis
consin and Wyoming.
Thirteen of these can prevent the
prohibition amendment from maxi
ing the United states a "dry" ma
tiOn.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
LONG TINE HELPING

Francis dell. Janvier is one OF the
army service 10 on out their question:
naire blanks he Is assisting rural
county men. Yesterday afternoon he de-
voted more than two hours to assisting
an italian in flling out his blanks prop
erly.
Where do you live?" Alr. Janvisr
asked as he was about to MI out that
blank.
In Wilmington responded the Ital-
ian.
lie was not a resident Of the district
which Mr. Janver is assisting.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
nORCAs sOCIETY sALE-

The Dorcas Society Of the Newport
NJ. Z. Church. will hold an apron and
fancy work sale in the w {. T. l..
rooms on this Friday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1917-12-18
AccInENTs nF THE nAY.

Among those treated at the Delaware
Hospital today were w Brown. lacor-
ated chin.
James A. Williams. fraciured rib.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-02
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

At the close of the institute
Friday, the Granger County
Teachers Association was reor-
ganized. Officers were elected as
follows.
w. M. Condry, President.
C. H. Cabbage, V. Pres.
Miss nellie Manly, Sec.
Miss Josie Hopson, Treas.
The president announced that
the association would hold its
first session at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
Saturday, September l, in the
Court house at Rutiedge.