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Evening journal., 1917-12-04
State RED Cross
IS RTO-..GAT.Z FED
Work to be Conducted Here
after Under Bureau
Heads
SEVEN OF EIGHT
OFFICIALS NAMED

The Red Cross Of Delaware which,
since the entrance Of this country into
the great war. has been doing such
notable service in all lines Of endeayor
whereby the activities Of the society
can be OF assistance 20 the National
Government army and navy has
come 10 the front again as one Of the
FIRST branches OF the organization to
conform 90 the requests Of the national
body The Red Cross OF the country
has ordered reorganization OF its
forces along new lines designed 20
facilitate and expedite their work, and
every state has been directed TO cdect
a reorganization that viii conform with
the national plan.
In this Delaware has been among the
frsi. If not actually the first of The
states, 10 bring about this reoragni1a-
tion. This was accomplished yesterday
at the melting Of the executive commit
tee Of the Red Cross in the Old City
Hall Under iho new arrangement there
arc eight bureaus. each with director
10 charge who ln ihe future viii super
wise the work 0f each particular
branch
The bureaus and the heads Of each as
appointed for the local Red Gross under
the new plan are as follows.
Bureau Of Development-Miss Emily
p. Bissell director
Bureau OF publcity-Edm Mitch
ell. director.
Bureau Of Hygeine-Nlrs. Joseph Ban
croft director
Bureau OF Civilian Relef-Aliss Made
leinc Draper, director
Bureau OF Supples-Alrs. Pierre s.
dupont. director
Bureau of AccOunlng-S %. Towns
end. director
Womcn's Bureau-Alrs Willard Hall
Porter. director.
The eighth bureau VIII be one Of
junior membership. but the director
has not ycl been named
At the meeting of the executive com
miiiee Mrs Porter reported that during
November the Delaware Red Cross
shipped i05 boxes containing i02430
articles. consisting Of hospital supplies
surgical DRESSINGS and similar goods
Miss Bissell reported that ii.S72 articles
were received during the same period
from an parts Of the State and that
three new branches were organized
one in Selbyville. one In Newport and
one In Cedar Heights.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
welcome COUNCIL TO
observe Anniversary

The twenly-1fih anniversary Of We'll
come Council No. z, Jr o. L. A. NJ.
Hill be observed In lodge hcadqua ters,
80. 9Ol Tainall street tomorrow night.
The opening address will be made by
past Counsellor T. c. Appleby. The
following program will be given /:
Piano solo, Lillian Moo e: Donovan's
Orchestra; recitation, Daisy Baker I;
musical selection. Era Mailman: reci-
lation, Peal Pierson; solo, Howard
Grey; recitation. Elizabeth Morris /;
piano solo, Mildred Mohler: violin
solo, Walter Le.pole; recitation, Eliza
beth Timple; piano solo, Master Lervy
Goldsboro; violin solo, William War
ren; recitation, Harry Rossiter; musi-
cal selection, Pauline Jones, violin
solo. Irene Peacock. recitation, Pearl
Davis; vocal duet. two sisters; piano
solo, oscar Gale; recitation. Helen
Guyer. piano solo. Alice Rutter, vocal
solo. Era Schafer; duet Elva and
Catherine Jester; vocal duet, Irene and
Mildred Peacock: plano solo, Edward
Bunh; address. the Rev. Zac. Wells T;
vocal solo, Mary Kirk; recitation, Anna
Rosslter; piano duet. Edna and Elsie
LeipOle; whistllns solo, Joseph Ros-
siiCr; piano solo. Edward Bunk; reel
tation, Grace Saddler; classical dance,
LORNA Mortlock; piano solo, Florence
Clarey; vocal solo. Edgar Peoples; Sc
lection, Helen Guyer; vocal duet, Bea-
irlce and Hazel Fellownell; piano solo,
d. Marvin Jester; recitation, MAJ On
Johnson: Charles Chaplin; vocal solo,
Mary Kirk.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
solicitor DEFINES
ClILEtDAR MONTH
Answers Question, all Right,
But in Lengthy Type
written Opinion
FILE COMPLAINT
AEOUT STREETS

What Is a calendar month"; This
question asked by the Board OF Street
and Sewer Commissioners was answered
today by City Solicitor Thomas +
Bayard In a several page typewritton
opinion 10 the effect that a calendar
month would last from any given date
10 its corresponding date In the follow
ing month. A man imprisoned on jan
uary 30 for a calendar month, would.
however, be set free on February 28. as
there Is no February 30 The city
asked the question In connection with
two calendar months being allowed 1t
TO settle a question OF damages on
Buitonwood street.
The American District Telegraph
Company, In reply to a letter inquiring
why Il had made no annual statement
20 The street and Sewer Board, stated
that It had done no work within VIII
mington this year.
Complaint was made OF dangerous
walking over slippery clay on Twenty
sixth street between West and Wash
ington. The only thing the city can do
is TO lay a sidewalk and lien the prop
erty, but owing 10 the coming OF win
ter the city cannot undertaken more
new sidewalks than II has on hand 10
complete before cold weather sets IN.
The current financial statement OF
City Treasurer Banks for the depart
ment gives current expense bank bal
ance Of Si7.9i9 a.; special fund bank
balance OF sii.Si72s sewer extension
fund.- s22 .223 50; Brandywine sewer. s60.-
i53 30; real estate, $500 So; total. siii,-
0O372.
Edward p Mckay. plumbing irspec-
tor, reported 81 plans nled and POI gas
and plumblngs inspections made. The
average candle power Of gas was found
10 be A. TO- and the value. B. T T..
fe@. Six Jobs were turned down as
detective.
FIRST and second readings were given
a resolution repeating various ordi-
nances which conflict with the present
market regulations.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
Greco Held OF TWO
CHARGES FOR CURT
Young Women Testify How
he Attempted TO
Assault Them
FLED ONLY AS MEN
ANSWERED HELP CALL

Facing two charges OF assault with
felonious intent, and three OF assault
with attempt 10 commit robbery. Peter
Greco was arraigned In City Court to-
day on the FIRST two charges he was
held under $1,000 for the Court Of Cen
eral Sessions. but the robbery cases
were dismissed as the young women
who were the prosecuting Witnesses
were unable % identify Greco as their
assailant. although all Of them said that
the general description was that Of the
man who attacked them. Greco was
represented by J. Frank Ball.
Miss Mary Lapsley, Of No 7O7 Water
street. Kentmere. testified that on No
yember p. she got or a car at Della
ware avenue and Clayton street about
730 o'clock IN the morning and start
ed TO walk along the path leading 10
Brandywine Park. She said she noticed
Greco coming towards her About 100
yards from the bridge the man attack
ed her. she said. ald put a sponge with
something that smelled and tasted sweet
on Il, over her mouth. Although she
was dazed she attempted 10 light Oh
his advances, but was not strong
enough, she said and he struck her
several times and tortured" her. The
attack, according 10 Miss Lapsley, took
place at the top Of seven steps in The
park and when she attempted TO beat
her ass8ilant OF. he kicked her down
these steps and then attacked her again.
she said She called for help and some
men responded as Greco fed. she said
She was positive in her identification
Of Greco.
Jesse James, the next witness. told Of
hearing a woman scream murder" and
saw a man strike "a woman and knock
her down. He could not identify the
man. When he reached the scene Miss
Lapsley was lying on the ground
Fred stephens testified that he saw
man hitting the description OF Greco
hurrylng away, although he did not
positively identify the man. He said he
took Miss Lapsley 20 her home.
Marie Brennan, living near Tenth and
Lincoln streets. testified that on No
yember %. while nearing her home. she
was attacked from behind by man
who she claimed 10 be Greco. Miss
Brennan told Of how she had fought
with Greco and of his actions and how
he had knocked her down by striking
her In ,he mouth with his nrst She
testified that the man warned her not
20 scream. but that she did so. but no
one seemed 10 hear her. She said that
he did not leave her until he heard
someone coming Il was on the two
above charges that Judge Churchman
held Greco under bail for the higher
court
Miss Helen Hicks testified that on No
Vember 3. she was attacked near Fourth
street and Grant avenue and that the
man who attacked her attempted 10 take
her p0cketbook. she could not identify
Greco as the man but stated that he
/ looked like the person. This case was
dismissed.
The same was done IN the cases OF
Miss Mary Strauss and Miss Mabel
Hirons. both Of whom were attacked
by a man ntting Greco's description,
but neither Of the young women could
positively Identify him Both were at
tackled in the northern section Of the
city and had their p0cketbooks taken.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
Anniversary BILL AT
CARHICK IS ''C[REEh" /"

First nighters simply went wild over
the bill at the Garrick Theatre last
night. q Is a corker. with lots OF fun,
music and dancing and a host of good
people. incidentally. II marked the
beginning OF Mr.. Dockstaders 26th
annivei sary week. An artistic dane
ng act was given by Maize King, with
the assistance Of her partner. Z. T..
Marini, which pro, ed a real treat. lt
was especially staged. Arthur r. Ed
wards presented his new act, Neglect. "
by Ben Barnett, which made quite
hit. Mr.. Edwards. It will be recalled.
played I'm stock in Wilmington for
several years. and he was given a
hearty welcome back 10 Wilmington
by the Garrick audience. "lnspirS-
lion" is the title Of a big musical and
'omedy revue, which was presented by
The Ted Reilly Producing Company Mr.
Reilly and Jim Manning are featured
md there are eiehi other stars. Ed
Morton. who Is considered one OF the
BEST singing comedians on the stage,
'nlertained with song and story in de-
ghtfui fashion some lively comedy
and novelty was given by Palfrcy, Hall
and Brown, a very clever team. The
Texas Comedy Four presented a whirl-
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
.35 CENT Increase
CONINC N coal.
Government, However, Will
Not Permit Any Advance
Over New Figure
PRESENT SUPPLY
AT OLD PRICE

An Increase OF thirty-nve cents a ton
in the retail price Of coal in this city
will become effective as soon as coal
is received here from the mines at the
higher price allowed BY the Govern
ment 20 meet the advance In miners
wages. But this will be the limit al
lowed by the fuel administration Any
attempt 20 jump the retail price more
than thirty-nye cents viii result In q
government Investigation and prosecu-
tion.
So FAR none Of the higher priced coal
has been received here as the increase
did not become effective until las
Saturday and it may be two OF three
weeks before the coal now beinl
mined under this advanced price is de-
livered in Wilmington. Because Of thi:
fact the retail prices for coal In thi,
city FOR the first half OF December, as
Issued last night by Charles II. Ten
Weeges, fuel administrator for Della
ware, do not include the 35 cents a ton
increase.
This new price list shows that the
sixteen local coal dealers are charging
about the same as they did during Nc
yember, the price list showing very
few changes and none at all that arc
very extensive. As is the rule Of the
fuel administration here the list Is
given according to numbers so that the
consumer has no means Of knowing
what dealer Is selling coal az a lower
price than another dealer
The new price list which VIII be IN
force until December IS shows that the
retail prices in the various sizes OF
coal range as follows: Egg. 81 Y to
IS co; stove, Ss 90 TO SS.75; nut. $40 10
50 90; pea, S6.S5 10 S757; buckwheat,
$500 to s. so.
Several Of the local dealers failed 20
submit any price on various grades Of
coal This is said 20 indicate that they
do not have any Of this size IN their
yards and have not had since the last
price list was issued two weeks ago.
The list as made public by Mr.. Ten
a.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
v. {. St FRJANCE. JR..
APPOINTED MAJOR
1u Pont Company Oliicia.
Joins Army Ordnlnce
Department
EXPERT IN MAKING
OF WAR EXPLOSIVES

William C. spruance. Jr., director Of
.he explosives manufacturing depart
nent Of the dupont Company has been
commissioned a major Of the United
states Army Ordnance Department, and
will assume his duties at once Major
spruanco has accepted this service with
he United States Government at great
personal sacrifice TO himself. lie has
resigned his position with the dupont
Company so that he may devote all his
Time to government work and may give
the government the benefit Of his expert
knowledge Of the explosives manufac-
.ure.
Probably no man in the service knows
the needs Of the government in the
matter Of high explosives better than
1oes he. For sometime he has been
closely in touch with the Ordnance
Department as a representative OF the
dupont interests 50 that in addition
10 his valuable expert knowledge he
will bring 10 the Ordnance Department
practical information which viii enable
lim 10 coordinate The efforts Of the
government and the producers.
Major Spruanco is one Of the best
known Of Wilmineton's younger gem
Grafton Of business men. he is q son
of the late Judge and Mrs. William
corbit Spruance. aud was born in VII
nington, September 26th, 1878. lie was
yraduated from tho Friends school in
1890 and from the p, inceton Uni
sersiiy In 1895. where he was given the
iegree Of electrical engineer. Since
hen he has been ln private business,
md also With the Westinghouse Elec-
ric and Manufacturing Company. VII
ningion City Electric Company and
Nith The DUPONT Company.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
AT LIE nuFEN.

Teemlng with thrills, mystery and
romance. Griflths two million dollar
nhoto production was shown for the
lrst time at the Queen Theatre yes
terday, at popular prices and as a
consequence This spacious theatre was
so crowded that at times II became
necessary 70 form a waiting line. In
tolerance" will be shown again today
and tomorrow. and the management
realizing that everyone who sees the
production will urge their friends TO
do likewise. urgently requests It's pa
irons % attend the early performances
when possible.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
HITcncncKs RFA1fE.

There is no question about big busi-
ness being done when the new Hitch
cock revue. Words and Music ap-
pears at The Playhouse for three
days. beginning December f. The COM
pany VIII include Raymond Hitchcock.
Richard Carle and a number OF other
people who are the best IN their line.
RAYMOND Hitchcock and Richard Carle
are well known in Wilmington. Hitch
cock believes that this is the best he
has secured, and he Is allowing VIII
mington 20 see II before 10 goes INTO
New York. because he likes Whining
ton and because Wilmington likes
Hitchcock.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
Rv HENRY WOOD.


WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES IN
ITALY, Dec. i.--lialy began the fourth
week Of her heroic defense Of Monte
Grappa today.
The height has been a second Ncrdun
for Germany.
Three weeks constantly renewed at
tacks by The AusirO-Germans have
failed 10 gain. Today, the enemy his
vast forces exhausted. is reorganizlng.
readiustng, ronlling his shattered
forces. perhaps for another blow. AZ
Verdun French soldiers coined the inn
mortal phrase, "They shall not pass ("
They backed the slogan with heroic
deeds The Grown Prince did not pass
AZ Monte Grappa, Italian soldiers took
up that phrase-"Thoy shall not pass "
Today they, too. have enshrmed It on
ltalys record Of heroism. The enemy
Is beaten at Monte Grappa.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
An nm VIcTnnIA.

A nlm. the plot OF which is always
more than interesting TO a discerning
public. Is now appearing at the Vic
loria Theatre. Nothing could be plain
ed than It's name. which gives IN a few
words the, gist Of the plot. Il is call
ed "One Law for Both and advocates
as being no more than fair the single
moral standard for both men and
woman.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04

wind OF music and comedy. Arthur
Donnelly. a very clever shadowg'aphst
and comedian. proved highly entertain
ing. lie is quite an artist. The Rus
sells sang splendidly.
On the occasion Of their 26th ami
versa y. Mr. and Mrs. Dockstader were
presented with twcnly-six handsome
chrysanthemums The presentat on
speech was made by Arthur r. Ed
wards, and Mr. Dockstader made a
happy response on the stage, express
Ing the appreciation OF Mrs. Dock
stader and himself for the glft and also
for the loyal support Of the public
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
RussAN coMMANrER MLLEp.

II III" IUTITI TIT-0l
LONDON. Dec i.-Ensisn Krylenko
B0lshevikl commander-in-chlef OF the
army. formally proclaimed his entry
into Mohllon. Russian army headquar-
ters In wireless messages received here.
He announced the death OF General
Dukhonln, who was killed by being
thrown from a train at the station.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
Attractions at the Theatres
HOwE's PICTURES.

Lyman II Howes Travel Festival, an
event Of the dramatic sea on to large
OF people, will be at The Play
house on December 81 and i2 There
will re a number OF most interesting
pictures shown on these dates. In
cluded will be a trip on one Of the
United States naval vessels somewhere
on the Atlantic. an exhibition Of buck
ing hronchos which is wonderful, and
some Of the best travel pictures which
have ever been seen.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
AT THE MAIEsIIc

Would you marry for homer
What would you expect your life 10
be- H3des on earih2 or would you
ran IN love with the man and "lve
happy every afier2' These and other
similar questions are answered in
Billie Burkes latest Paramount pro-
duction. "The Land Of Promise" the
d amatic feature OF double b II
which had rs frst presentation at
the Majestic yesie.d day. In "Tho Land
of Promise" Billie Burke Is given op-
portunity 20 portray a role In which
she starred IN the legitimate stage.
ana made a tremendous hit.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
PLAINTITr GETs VEnnICT.

After a hearing occupying all Of yes
terday before Judccs Boyce and Rice, in
superior Court. IN the suit Of Frank l..
Cakes rs. Willard s. Beck, for the re-
coyery OF a iudsment note in The sum
Of $3.50 with Interest from 1918. the jury
this morning found o verdict in favor
Of the plaintiff 20 the amount OF S25J
ana interest 90 date.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
GnAnEn scnnnL MEEIING.

The regular meeting Of he New Cas-
tie County Graded sunday School Union
will not be held 40 Central Presbyterian
Church tonight, as has been customary,
n viii. instead, be held at West Pres
byterian Church, at s o'clock, Deem
b0r H.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
MR. HAnnINGTnN oPENs srnRE.

H. Ridgoly Harrington has leased the
store room at No. 907ih West Front
street. and expects 10 open il with a
select stock of poultry and eggs on FRI
day. 10 Is Mr.. Harrington's intention
90 make a specially OF country produce
az cut rates. lie is also planning 10
carry a large stock Of Christmas greens
for decorative purposes and the week
before Christmas sell twice as many
turkeys as he handled for Thanksgiv-
INK
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
AccIDENTs OF IN Dan.

At the Delaware Hospital today the
following accident cases were treated
John. Lo1and, lacerated finger.
L. W. Conway. cut forehead.
Richard Morrison. fractured wrist
n Vases. cut les.
Josiah Nhaley. infected finger.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
TRUCK DRIVER ACQUITTED.

Charles r. Cunningham. charged
with manslaughter. was dismissed IN
Municipal Court this morning. lie was
the driver Of the automobile Of the
Bush Line which struck and killed
Rosa Colatrino. at Eighth and Pine
streets, one day last week. Witnesses
said the child was run down by accl-
dent
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
NV RnIDCrTTNrrR NAiIFD.

At the meeting OF the Levy Court
today. Alfred Cleaver was named as
hrldgotender for Christiana bridge.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
TODAY IN The THEATRES

AT TIE PLAYHOUSE.
No attraction until "Un, James"
beginning Thu sday.
AT THE GARMCK.
Refined vaudeville.
AT TIE QUEEN.
Intolerance and who Is Num-
Der One?" lphotoplays
AT THE VICTORIA.
zone Law 10 Both" lphotoplay). .
AT THE MAJESTIC.
"The Land Of Promise" and
comedy lPho'oplayl.
AT TIE SAVOY.
ITO the Death" and comedy.
(photoplay).
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
KrVT WANTS. ms NAN.

Jacob Snow. D Negro, was arrcsted
here today by q. J Tinsbury Of Kent
county. and is being held for the au-
thorilies OF Kent county. The local
police are not familiar with the facts
IN the case.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
TRACTION EMPLOYEES DANCE.

General onlce employees OF the VIII
mlngion & Philadelphia Traction Co.
last night had "A dance and supper at
the Ainscow. They VIII have another
dance at the same place on January 3
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
Rv the Irnlied Press

AMSTERDAM. Dec. i.-Roumania has
sounded Berlin and Vienna regarding
conditions for an armistice and on
other peace preliminaries, according 90
report circulated in the Berlin Reich
stag and reported today by the Dussel-
dorf General Gazette.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
FINED ron ASSAULT.

John p Govens. No~-o was a-~a''-''od
IN Municipal Court today, on q charge
Of assault and battery upon uoO. 90
Price and fined $40 and costs.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
Bv Nd Tnlted Press.
BRIDGE ACCOUNT BALANCES.

Clerk Of the Peace John L. Wright
submitted 90 the Levy Court at its
meeting today the following report 0f
bridge account balances
nrfffral nnf .nttarrr.e~-a
Evening journal., 1917-12-04

Wilmington consumers arc not gong
10 suffer unduly from the advance ln
price Of anthracite coal at the mines
when this coal does reach the local
yards and is ready for distribution. No
dealer viii be permitted 20 gouge the
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
cFTs CLERKsIE-P.

c r Wilkins has been appointed tenn
porary clerk to the New Castle callEJy
Boaru OF Assessments.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
MORE MoNEY FoR sMoKrs.

The following contribution 10 the
our Boys In France Tobacco Fund Is
acknowledged today:
Previously ACKNOWLEDGED 81 ,63i.75
Mrs Sierher p. pardee, 1918
W. Thirteenth St. .......... 100
---
rotsl "a date 81 e25 Il,
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
COUNTERFEIT HALE DOLLAR.

:. ncv counterfeit half dollar, o.
iels date. was circulated in Wilmi7s
'nn today.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04

consumer for the price OF coal IS regu-
lated by the Federal authorities and
any dealer who increases the price be-
yond the limit set by the government
will have 20 answer 10 the Federal au-
thorlties.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
By the United press

BY the United Press
LONDON. Dec. i.-Fleld Marshal
Haigs report today indicated cessation
II the almost continuous German
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
ALLIES HOLD FOE in GRIP
ON ALL WAR FRONTS TO-DAY

counter attacks Of the past few days
IN the Camhrai sector.
He reported enemy artillery active in
the neighborhood Of Bourbon and
Moeuyres during the night, but mo
further artillerying."
BY The United Press.
PETROGRAD Dec. 1.-The American
embassy will not participate in the
Russian-German armisiice and peace
pour parlors. Colonel W. NJ Judson,
American military attache, notified the
Bolsheyiki government today.
The Official agency announced Jud-
sons call at Smolny institute was "an
official visit"
Arizona republican., 1917-08-08
Drafted Men t@
 F are to Board,
 Says Uncle Sam

The government is conducting the war with the least possible expense, as Col. Breen in charge of draft ar engagements in this state learned yesterday in a telegram rom Pro- vost Marshal General Crowder. The telegram was in reply to one from Col. Breen informing General Crow der of situation in Yuma county and perhaps in many other counties.
 Yuma is long county north and south and the two ends of it are not very accessible to each other. A trip from one end to the other is made by wide detour either by the way of Phoenix or Los Angeles. A large number of residents of the northern part of the county have been called before the exemption board and some of them have no means of making the journey.
 The telegram from Col. Breen, asked if there was any arrangement for the payment of the transporta- ton of the selected men and if not, if it would not be possible for the exemption board to visit the north ern part of the county for the pur- pose of conducting the examination of drafted men there. The provost marshal general replied that there was no money available for either expense.
 In case where men registered in one county have been called before the board, and since the registra- ton, have removed from that juris- diction the examination may be transferred to the county where they are now resident.