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Washington D c., November II; ArmbdceT Terms has been signed by Germany the stat
department announced 245 this morning. There was no mnounceme as to whether hos
thhes has ceased, or when they oud @ase. The departments simply stated that. the amsdc
RED CROSS NOTES.

Orders for 10000 more mourning
brassards. the black arm band vita
the gold star to- be worn in lieu of
regular mourning by the relatives Of
men lost in the servece, have been re-
ceived at Red Cross headquarters from
the various divisions, the demand in
dicating that the idea has met with
the approval Of the bereaved families.
The original allotment Of 5000 bras
sards to the Divisions has been prac-
tically exhausted. To meet further
demands, the general manager Of tns
Red Cross has directed the divisions
to keep a supply of brassards and in
dividual stars in stock for distribution
to the Chapters.
Brassards with one star are to be
furnished the Red Cross Chapters at
sixty-fve cents apiece. Individual
stars will cost Chapters from forty to
forty-fve cents. As in the Ease of the
original allotment Chapters are direct
ed to furnish brassards and stars to
parents and widows of the men with
out charge, and to other relatives at
cost.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13

Eric ". Houser, a shipbuilder of
Portland, Oregan, and a former resi-
dent of Minneapolis, Mimi, has refus-
ed pay for his services in the ship
yards. The shipbuilder relieves him.
self Of profits, which must pass thru
his hands under the cost plus plan of
the government, by making outright
donations to the Red Cross, the Y. M.
c. A. and other agencies engaged in
war relief work. Captain Rupert v.
Houser and Captain Kenneth Houser,
now in the Army r sons Of Eric
Houser.'
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13
GERMANY IN THR0ES OF
REv0[UT0N--A REIGN Of
TERROR EXISTS IN EMPIRE

Revolution and disorder is everywhere in Germany. Conditions
at this time are worse than has been imagined, and it will take
some time to get the people quieted among themselves. Food and
other necessaries are very short and the people glad the war is
over.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
Al! STILL IN doubt

The final result of the ten constitutional amendments, which
were voted on at the recent election are still in doubt, and it will
probably take the official count to determine whether they carried
or not. At this time it looks as though they were defeated.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13

Strengthen the 'home front" with
home grown food.
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THOUSAND KILLED AND 5.
MISSING SAYS WAR DEPT,

The War Department give out information that 10000 American
soldiers have been killed, wounded or missing since this nation en-
tered the war. This is up to November 1, and no doubt since
that date there has been some loss to our army.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-02
A. A. 1T. Suspends Girl
Natator as Professional

The Gr~t ea~e Of a woman ath-
iete ON the record books Of the A.
AT. "a be listed as "a professional
was brought 10 tight yesterday
wben Miss Esther Anecrs of tac
Hamilton club vas suspended from
further competition in athletics.
IA was given until March II 10
61e proper claims for vindication.
Miss myers, II he - a swimmer.
was accused Of obtaining money by
posing for motion pictures MS a
swimmer. according TO Fred stcars.
chairman Of the registration corn
matttcc. II was also cbar2cd that
she had red iu vaudeville in a
diving and SWIMMING net. 7Eix.
AnGers denies the a-ccusations- she
Is said to- have retained an attorney
20 sfudfcate her.
Evening journal., 1918-08-22

B. Chambers. OF Warsaro, where she
was born and has since lived more or
less continuously she is a graduate Of
Stuart Hall College OF Industrial Art at
Philadelphia.
Major Corkran until recently was
With the First Regiment Of the United
states Engineers and served with them
at the front i'm France for a year. He
was recently ordered home and has been
assigned to duty at Camp Humphreys.
va, where the government has estab-
lished the largest engineer corps camp.
Major Corkran is a member Of the class
OF 1910 OF Delaware College. where he
took the civil engineers degree and has
since practiced his profession i'm the
states and South America, where he
spent several years. lie is member OF
the American Society Of Civil Engineers.
the Sigma Nh Fraternity and a promf-
nent Mason in the State Of Delaware.
After the wedding Major and Mrs.
Corkran left for Crisneld, Md. where
they vii visit the grooms parents. the
Rev. and Mrs. Corkran, formerly OF this
city. While stationed at Camp Humph-
reys, Major and Mrs. Corkran will re-
side in Alexander, Va, and will be al
home there after September 4.
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
THREE KILLED in
POWDER EXPLOSION
Hagley Yard Packing House
Blows Up from Some Un-
explained Cause
PROPERTY LOSS
PLACED AT $4,000

Three men were killed and property
loss OF $4,000 sustained by an explo-
sion in a packing house Of the dupont
Powder Company in the Hagley yards
along the Brandywine Greek yesterday
afternoon. The dead men are:
Charles Kimberly, aged iS. married.
OF Free Park Road. Monlchanin.
Allan Pollett, aged %, single. OF
Princess Anne, Md.
William Pollett, aged 81. unmarried,
OF 1908 West Third street, this city.
Allan Pollett and William Z. Pollett
were cousins.
Just what caused the explosion is a
mystery. At the time there were about
$50 kegs OF black powder. each con-
tanning % pounds, in the building. The
explosion destroyed The building
The packing house was an open build
ing about one story and a half high.
When the powder is brought into a
building OF this type, 10 Is completely
finished and Is ready 10 be packed into
kegs for storage or shipment. 10 Is
taken upstairs and run down a hopper,
passing into screens and then is sepa-
rated into bins. 10 is afterwards run
down into the kegs and The kegs sealed
The force OF The explosion threw
burning fragments Of the packing
house some distance, and the fire de-
partment OF the company responded
and extlnguished the flames which had
to the woods nearby.
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
GIVE RECEPTION
TO GOV. TOWNSEND
Teachers and Soldiers Give
Community Sing on Della
ware College Campus
INSTITUTE WILL
CLOSE TOMORROW

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. Aug. 22.-Dr. Samuel C.
Mitchell. president OF Delaware Col
lege, gave a reception last night in
honor OF Governor John G. Townsend,
Jr. The reception was held on the
lawn OF Or. Mitchells home and was
attended by the several hundred
teachers and instructors who are here
for the State Institute and also a large
number OF the conscript soldiers who
are taking a special industrial course
at the college.
In the receiving line with Or. and
Mrs. Mitchell were Governor Town
send, Mrs. Everett c. Johnson, Dean
and Mrs. Harry Hayward. State Com
missioner OF Education and Mrs. Ar
thur n. Spaid. the county superlnten-
dents, Dean Winifred J. Robinson, Miss
Mary Z. Rich and others.
Following the reception there was a
sing on the college campus
led by Miss Henrietta NJ. Smedley, mu-
sical director for the institute. The
will close tomorrow. Yester-
day afternoon a program was given In
Wolf Hall under the auspices OF the
state Council OF Defense.
This morning at the general meeting
In Wolf Hall an address was made by
Dr.. C. II. Gordlnier, principal OF the
State Normal School, Mil
ersville, Pa. on "The Green Teacher"
md this afternoon and evening the
speaker will be Dr. A. +. Wlnship, edl-
or OF the Journal OF Education, Bos-
on, Mass.
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
G. c. WILLIAMS IS
US. ARMY CHAPLAIN
Leaves Smyrna Today for
Louisville to Begin Train
ing for New Work
DR.. c. A. HILL /
HIS SUCCESSOR
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SMYRNA. Del. Aug. 22.-The Rev.
George C. Williams. who has been a
member OF the Wilmington Conference
since March. 1902. and who has served
some CT the most prominent churches
In the conference, has been appointed
chaplain In the national army and
left today for Louisville. Ky, where
ne will receive training for his new
fed OF service. During his absence.
Asbury Church. smyrna. will be served
by the Rev. Charles A. Hill, d. d.. who
resides here. Mr.. Williams family viii
continue TO occupy The Smyrna parson.
age. at least until The next conference.
10 will be recalled by those vino are
acquainted with the facts that DR.. Hill
Is a product OF Asbury Church. Smyrna,
and that he was pastor Of that church
from 1928 10 1900, and Il was perfect
ly natural for the people Of Smyrna
30 turn to him when Mr.. Williams was
called in the service OF our country
Dr. Hill begins his second pastorate
In Smyrna in September, as the unani-
nous choice OF the congregation, and
Official board OF the church. and by
the appointment OF the district super
intendent, approved by Bishop William
r. Mcdowell, the resident bishop OF this
area.
Mr.. Williams IS the second man the
Wilmington Conference has sent into
the chsplaincy. The Rev. Howard Davis
has been in the service for about
year. Mr.. Davis Is with the Delaware |
troops at Camp Dix, where he has
served with credit 10 the State and his
conference. and himself.
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
J.F. ALLEE,JR., KENT
COUNTY CHAIRMAN
He Was Elected Yesterda,
to Take Charge of
Campaign There
P. o. S. OF A. TO
MEET IN HARRINGTON

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
hnNER. hug. 22.-Word was re-
ceived yesterday BY Miss Ella Murphey
OF the death OF her brother-in-law, Or.
Henry G. Hanchett, at Nantucket
Mass, on Tuesday. Dr. Hanchett, who
was a noted musician. was well known
here where he gave two piano recitals
some years ago. His wife, a sister Of
Miss NIurphey died some years ago. 4
daughter, Miss Winfred Hanchett. who
is with Miss Murphey. survive him.
The newly appointed Kent County
Republican Committee has organized
by the election OF James T. Alice, Jr., az
chairman. Betirinfg chairman James A
l&irOns, placed Mr.. Alice in nomination.
The fourteenth annual session OF the
State Camp OF Delaware. Patriotic Sons
Of America, will be held at Harrington
next Tuesday. State President L. L.
Williams, OF KentOn, will preside. Pro-
fessOr W. W. Newcomer. reader and i'm,
persOnator, viii give humorous and en-
tertaining selections at the opening Of
the morning and afternoon sessions.
William James Heaps. National Pres
ident Of the p. o. :. OF A., "Will SWAT
the Kaiser at q public nesting to be
held at 1 O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
CANE sKATING EXHIBITION.

4 pleasing entertainment was given
at Brandywine Springs Park last night
Miss Elsie Donnelly, OF No. COZ West
Sixth street, and Miss Margaret Beat
tie, cashier OF the Majestic Theatre,
gave an exhibition OF roller skating.
The large crowd that witnessed the
demonstration was more than pleased
and applauded the young women. gen.
erously.
Miss DOnelly and Miss Beattie are TO
give exhibitions at the Palace Skating
Rink. Philadelphia, for the bene1t OF
the Red Cross, in the near future.
They will also give an exhibition free
for The soldiers at Camp Dix. in the
knights Of Columbus Hall, during the
winter months.
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
l"s" Paid Circulation The Evening Journal sN".ro
Personal Notes of Interest
In the City's Social World

Mrs. William Robbins and son, Of
No. i6i7 Lancaster Ave, are spending
some time at Wildwood, n. J.
Eliot Booge and party. OF Whining
ton. are at the Hotel Marsellles. New
York
Mrs. Neil Dury has returned home
after a weeks vacation with her
daughter, or Hazleton, Pa.
Ralph C. Richardson. Of No. $40 S.
Franklin street, is spending the week
at Atlantic City.
Edward De Lacour Is In Lancaster,
Pa, attending the annual reunion Of
the Boyer and Boyer families, Of Penn
sylyania.
Charles T. Edwards. who has been
spending some time at Fort ElfsbOrg,
salem. n. j., is expected home on Sat
urday.
The Rev and Mrs. r. p. Nichols will
leave tomorrow morning for a two
weeks vacation in ocean Grove, n. J.
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
FRANsON-G

The Rev. G. A. Goranson. OF this
city, and Miss Malin Franson, OF Chi
cago, were married last evening in
First Swedish Baptist Church, OF which
Mr.. GoransOn has been the pastor for
the past year.
Miss Franson Is a we'll known so
prano soloist. who has sung in a num-
Der OF Wilmington churches, and was
formerly an assistant 10 Evangelist Ny
gren. She has many friends in this
city and Is an accomplished musician
Miss Ruth Wyberg and Miss Irene
Johnson were the brides attendants,
and Ivor Ericsson and David Nordquist
acted as ushers at the ceremony.
The bride and bridegroom will leave
today FOR jamestown, New York,
where they viii remain for about a
month. later returning 10 take up their
residence in this city. where they have
taken an apartment.
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
JUVENILE COURT CASE

\ 10 year-oldboy. charged with
larceny, before Judge prickett in Ju-
venile Court, yesterday. was placed on
probation. The boy IS alleged 10 hays
taken a quantity OF jewelry from a local
store and also defrauded the p. p. and
w. Railroad Company Of a number Of
passes.
-Four boys, ranging in age from il
to 10 years, who were charged with
disOrderly conduct around a wholesale
grocery store were placed on proba-
tion and will be watched carefully fof
further developments Of a similar na.
ture.
A i5-year-old boy, charged with dis
orderly conduct in using an airrife il
different places about the city was
placed on probation.
A i5-year-Old boy, charged with
breaking his term ot probation in fail.
ing TO report at the office and in work.
ing steadily at one place. was contin.
ued on probation under promise 10 con.
tlnue working at a job which has beer
assigned him.
Two girls. t6-years-old, charged viii
breaking their terms OF probation wer,
given hearings. One case was held ut
for two weeks and the other for fouI
weeks
Reports Of visits made TO five home,
in the Country where boys had beer
placed. were approved.
Four boys were released from proba
lion when good reports Of their con
duct were given the court.
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
MAJOR C. A. SHORT
CALLED TO MEADE

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. Aug. 22-Clarence A.
Short, professor Of mathematics and en-
gineering at Delaware College has re-
ceived orders from the War Depart
ment TO report for military service
within ten days at Camp Meade. He
will have The rank OF major in the ad-
jutant generals department. Profess
sor Short offered his services to the
government soon after war was de-
clared. For number OF years Pro
fessor Short has been connected with
the Delaware National Guard. He was
formerly captain OF Company 2 OF
Newark, and later served as major on
Adjutant-General Wickersham's staff
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
DELAWARE CITY PERSONALS.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DELAWARE CITY. Del, Aug. 22-Mrs.
Ashbridge OF Philadelphia, IS spending
a few days with Mrs. Edwin Reybold.
Frank Cats is spending some time
with his sister in Salem.
Miss Lydia Nickel has returned 60
Washington after spending some time
with her sister, Mrs. Frank William
Murphy.
Mrs. Henry Higgins with her two
children has taken a bungalow at Lore
wood Grove for a month.
Mrs. Eliza Hall and daughter, Miss
Florence Hall are spending a few days
in Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Mifflin OF Phil
adelphia, are visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Nfillard Hines.
Miss Oardelle Williams OF Florida, Is
visiting Miss Catherine Schunder.
!. Miss Dorothy, Metzger who has been
spending the past ten weeks in Allan
tiA City. has returned home. Miss
Metzger was formerly telephone oper-
ator in the local exchange which she
has given up, and will devote her time
N the future to music.
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
NORTHEASTERN TIES
UP FISHING BOATS
Special 10 THE EVENING journal

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
LEWES, Del, Aug. 22-Owing TO a
heavy northeaster which has been pre-
vsiling here for the past three days,
the fishing boats have been tied up at
the wharves.
Lester Johnson, OF near town, who
FOR the past two years has been study
ing for the ministry at Dickinson Col
lege, Carlisle. Pa, Is spending a few
days with his parents before going to
Camp Dix
Mrs. Marguerite l.. Mason has recelv-
ed word that her husband, Charles II.
Mason has arrived safely IN France.
+ Irving Walls OF Wilmington Is
spending a few days with his family
here
Robert d. Kemp, OF the Artisans Saw
ings Bank, Wilmington, was in Lewes
during the week.
The funeral services OF Capatln r..
sT-Potter, aged 30 years, were held at
The home OF his wife's father. David
NJ. Maull Tuesday The Rev. Omar F.
Jones conducted the services. Inter-
ment was made in the NJ. Z. Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
ONE REGISTRATION
PLACE IN COUNTY
Rural Conscripts Becomin,
n Since June Register
at Newark
WILL SEND FOUR
MORE TO CAMP DIS
Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK, Aug. Primal plans han
been made by the Rural New Castlt
County Exemption Board for registerinl
young men on Saturday who have be
come 2l years Of age since the last reg
istration day in June. There will b,
but one registration place in the coun
ty outside OF Wilmington and that viii
be at the headquarters OF the board
Purnell Hall, Newark. The headquar
ters will be open from Z o'clock in IN,
morning until o'clock at night. 10 II
expected that from so TO 100 young mer
who have become 2i since June VIII
register.
draftees TO report at the Local Board
headquarters on September 4 to be
sent to Camp Dix as follows:
Clarence A. West, Washington, D. c
Raymond Bradley, Middletown.
Raymond Carey. Philadelphia. Pa.
Harrison J. ManlOve, Newport.
The following have been ordered D
report next Tuesday at o'clock 70
physical examination:
1917 Registration.
Harry +. Stewart, Richardson Park
Joseph II. Davis. New Castle
Leonard H. Davis, McDonough.
William ODonnell. Newark
1918 Registration.
n. T. Nanaman, Wilmington.
Ermenegildo Santoni, New Castle.
Bayard Foraker, Townsend.
Russell Williams. Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
KRAPET AFTER PLACE

Assistant Building Inspector Harold
5. Creamer. who was recently ap-
pointed a labor inspector in the L. 5.
Employment Service. Department OF
Labor will assume his new duties on
next Monday. Mr.. Creamer will present
his resignation as assistant building in
spector TO City Council tonight
II is likely that the councilmen. after
the receipt Of the resignation, will go
into an election OF a successor TO Mr.
Creamer. Several applicants are seek
ing the position, among them being
Fred Krapfi, a contractor.
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
MAKE employees
DEPUTY SHERIFFS
Will Protect Property of
Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal Co.
CECIL COUNTY MAN
WOUNDED IN FRANCE
Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ELKTON, Nd, Aug. 22.-To better
protect the property OF the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal Company, two en-
ploycs have been sworn in as deputy
sheriffs.
Todd Hlrst and John A. Hobson. OF
! Trenton. n. j., are being held by Act
ing States Attorney Joshua Clayton. 10
await the result OF injuries of Saliva
tore TurruviO, OF Perryville, who was
struck by a motorcycle operated by
Hirst.
The season In Cecil county for
squirrels opens August ., and extends
TO October 4. and again November 20
TO December 2i Bag limit, 10.
The State Board Of Agriculture Is
having a milk survey made in Cecil
county, which Is under the charge Of
County Agricultural Agent ]. II.
Kneed.
The following property owners have
sold lands 10 the Philadelphia, Baltl-
more and Washington Railroad Com
pany. George r. Howard. lot in Third
district. price $500: Jonas Bollinger and
wife. strip Of land In Third district
$50: William II. Mackall and wife. land
in Third ristrlct. 500: Percy z. strick-
land and wife. land in Third district,
s275.
The Fourth District Auxiliary of
Union Hospital, Elkton, has raised s35
for the hospital.
Corporal Arthur G. Comerron. OF
North East, was seriously injured in
battle in France on August 7. lie is a
son OF Mrs. Alexander Kirkpatrick, OF
Zion, who has been notified OF his
wounds.
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
IISHEn- -RAILEY.

Miss Geneva NJ. Lusher. daughter OF
Mrs. Elizabeth M Lusher, OF No. 2023
North Camack street. Philadelphia. and
Mason William Bailey, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Bailey, OF Smyrna, were
recently married at Sunbury. Pa. by
the Rev. John II. Dougherty. pastor OF
st. Johns Methodist Church.
The wedding came as a surprise TO
many friends OF the couple. Although
they had intended for some time, to get
married. no definite time had been set.
Mr.. Bailey was driving a car back 10
from Eaglesmere, and was
Joined at Sunbury b. Miss Lusher Il
was then that they decided 10 get a
license and get married..
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
ALL RnoKIEs HAVE FLAG.

ATLANTIC CITY, Aug. Ex-Governor
Edge is authority for the statement
that virtually every rookie in training
at Camp Dix for lighting across seas
carries a small American flag all the
time. The Governor noticed the bit OF
bunting protruding from an enlisted
mans pocket as he stoppeu to con-
verse with him in the big Jersey can
Torment a few days ago. lie inquired
the reason. Every one Of US boys
hopes TO get over there in time TO put
his own flag somewhere on the place
the Kaiser lives" the rookie said.
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
FAREWELL TO sOLDIER

Mrs. John A. Porter, Of No. $40 Van
Buren street gave farewell social last
night to her brother, Corporal John
5. Fulton, Of the 59th Pioneer Infantry
Of Camp Dix. Musical selections were
given by Mrs. Harold Barnes and Miss
Blanche McCready. Luncheon was
served. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. J. \. Porter, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Barnes, John 5. Fulton. Mrs. Sarah
Fulton, John f. Bradford, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Stegman. Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur
McCready and Miss Blanche McCready.
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
TO CONDEMN LAND.

United States District Attorney
Charles F. Curley this morning petition
ed the United States Court to condemn
eight miles Of land al Port Penn need
ed by the Delaware Railroad Company
for a right Of way to the shell loading
plant Of the Marlin-Rochnell Company
being erected there The land in ques-
tion is owned. tenanted or held by SO
persons. all Of whom will be served
with the petition. The return IS dated
for September f6
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
ONE DOLLAR A HAIRCUT.

CHICAGO. Aug. 22-One dollar for a
hair cut and 80 cents for a shave will
be the standard price IL BARRIERS accept
the suggestion OF the Barber supply
Dealers Association, a national organ
lzation which is holding its annual
meeting here. A statement made pub
lie yesterday in relation 10 the sug-
gested advance in rates said
Hair cutting has always been done
at too cheap a price and most Of our
people feel that this is one branch OF
The work that should he paid for at a
decent respectable rate"
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
WANT WOMEN CHEMISTS.

A large manufacturing concern In
this city has offered an exceptionally
attractive opportunity for women TO
learn chemistry. Yesterday an order
was placed with the woman's division
OF the United States Employment Ser
vice, for thirty women, High School or
college graduates preferred, to learn
chemistry.
The women will be paid from 800 10
sii0 a month while learning. Applica-
tlon should be made az The woman's
division, No S3S Market street.
Evening journal., 1918-08-22
CIi,MRERS-CnRkRAN.

Miss Mary Louise Chambers, OF War
saro, KY, and Major Wilbur sherman
Corkrsn, formerly Of Wilmington, now
OF Crisneld, Md. were married at the
home OF Hon. Tile ]. Howard. in Gov
ington, KY, on August g.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Or. Davidson, Of Georgetown KY.
in the presence OF immediate members
OF the family and close friends
Of the bride and groom
The bride is the daughter OF Mrs. :.