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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-16
DEMAND FOR STENOGRAPHERS

The Public Service Reserve, Sixth and
KING streets. is advised from Washington
that stenographers are needed III the gov
ernment departments, both male and
female
Delay in acting on applications which
has heretofore been an obstacle to securing
workers, especially men, Is to be reduced
it is expected. to IS hours, by system Of
local examinations
There is practically no limit TO the
number Of such positions t. BE- filled and
applicants are urged to get - touch with
the local office.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-16

servations during the succeeding SIX
weeks that have their uses, no doubt,
although "Old Probabilities" has de-
throned the good bishop for all practical
purposes.
All signs fail in dry weather, any
way, and it looks as if we are IN for
such a "spell /"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-16
To 60 TO North Carolina.

Rev. and Mrs John II Whcdbec of
Trappe. Md. were in this city Yesterday.
After an overnight visit with Mrs. W he'd
bees parents, Mr. and Mrs Harvey
+ Gregg, at Newport, MIR and Mrs,
Whedbcc will continue on a fortnight $
motor trip to North Carolina, where
Mr. Whedbee has relatives
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-16
All Millinery Reduced
for Quick Selling

All trimmed and untrlmmed
Hats. soc to $500. All styles
and eoIorS. LeghonS and Mi
Ians. reduced TO $3.50, $500
and $500.
And the Hat SO much IN de
mand. georgette, georgette and
satin, at $500.
All flowers, novelties. ostrich
pom pons and flounceS, 19c .
S1.50 each.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-16

Children's and Misses white
canvas button Shoes and pat
ent leather button Shoes.
Broken lots. not all sizes. Prize
s1.O0 and $50 a pair
Women'S white canvas Ok
ford Ties. rubber soles and low
heels. at $500 par. worth s..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-16
Perfumey and Books
for Vacation

Tins IS an interesting rs,
The Secret Of the storm
Country
Just David.
4 Hilltop on the Niarne,
The Man Grail,
Her Husbands Purse.
His Unknown Vie.
Rlmrolk Jones
What Germany I,MnnS.
Good Old Anna.
Best O Luck.
Mountain MadntsS.
FIRST Hundred Thousand.
Paths Of Glory
The Adventures ot jimmie
Dale
The \ndIlauon.
Floramye and Azurea Toilet
Water. $2.35 each.
Der Kiss Toilet Water, SITS
eacf.
Hudnut's Violet Sel Toilet
Water. Sl.OO, $l.S5 each.
Nantne S WiSterla Toilet
Water. SIPS each.
MeIba, Violet LIl4c. L2\e Me
and Adnore. S1.O0 each.
Garden Of Allah. $1.O0 eaoa.
Der kl@S NegetaIe SIPS cash
BATH SALT.
Hudnuts Violet oel Bath
Salt. 75c.
47ll BATH salt. 35c to $3.50.
CuteN Sets for the nails, 35c,
SIPS, $3.50.
migrants MIIkNeed Cream,
soc.
lngran.e Fale Powder, soc.
Ingrams Talc Powder, 25c.
Migrants Rouge, light and
dark, soc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-16
Summer Shoes and Slippers
Warm Weather Wants
Supplied at Refreshing Prices

4 harl Of t1ies await YOU WHITE GOODS
has the call and we have your TO-DAY don't delay. De
cause manufacturer viii accept recorders the present PteS
Tins shoe buNng opportunity We nave no desire 70 q ata
ISIS on the subject leather the
shortage labor and materials and The government re-
advise immediate purchase WITH an
eve to future There Will such aSSnentS nor Suc
prices as these offered FOR many seasons 10 come.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-16
Your Last Chance TO
Get These Wonderful
Values

Come early and buy largely
First we offer:
soc Pongee SuItIng, 39c \
beautiful cotton suitIng, yard
wide. washable and regular SOC
quality. not all colors. but good
assortment. to close at 39c yard.
,39c Onngham Plalds. Sic
New, popular glngham pIalds
in a soisette cloth. 50 inches
vide: in various tolors. Sale
price, Sic.
Rem n ants v e have
placed OH sale about $50 rem
nants of Volles, Organdles,
Beach Cloth, Pongee aud Silk
and Cotton ohrting, all mea-
sured and marked about one
third OF Their original Value.
29c Volles. l9c About 200
Yards in this lot Of 2oe volles.
40 inches VIDE, to close at 19c
yard.
Surf Cloth THIS fabric IS
lust the thing for that bathing
suit; is guaranteed fast color;
comes in navy and black only
and sells at $1.00 the yard.
900 Mercerlzed FouIards. Sic
New, stylish merlerlzed Fou-
lards in dots and figures, III
navy and black grounds, 80
inches wide; IS washable and
is sold regularly at 80. Our
price, Sic yard.
zoe Voiles at l5c We have
about 900 yards OF Noles,
Lawns and Organizes, in pink,
blue, lavender, figures and floral
designs. Regular 2Oc values. 10
close at 15c yard.
.30c silk Striped Nolies. SAC
All OF our regular SOC silk stripe
VolIes, in dark and light
grounds, are SAC Yard.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-16

Broken lots sport OXfOrdS.
not all sizes. for $500 and S4. 90.
Worth $500 10 5000.
Women S white canvas Pumps
with GOODYEAR WeIted 5Oles. al
$500 q par.
GOODYEAR turned SoIeS Al 81
a par. Worth $500 70 $500 q
PAIR.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-16
Before Purchasing
Your Handkerchiefs,
Jewelry and Neckwear
See Ours

OCC - VI
You need ne following al
this time:
Fine Organdie Sets IN white
and coior. SOC to S1.5o per set.
Organdie and Net Fichus.
lace trimmed and PLAIN. SOC -
$500 each.
Fine Nestees, organdie. net
and SATIN; pIaIn nemsutcaed
and ace trimmed, sl.O0 %
$500 eacn.
Filet Collars in the popular
rolling solar several designs,
soc r2 $500 each.
Plque Collar and Cuf Sets
new patterns. soc 3 S1.50.
Windsor Ties. new fancy
stripes and piaIds. Soc and soc
eacl.
Fine Jet Neck Cha,ns IN Jet
and pear and metal comDna-
tons, S2.25 10 Ss eacA.
Fine filled rear oead NecN
CnainS. t7ree-quarter 'engta,
solid 2old snaps. oriental and
rad.um pearls, $3.50 10 $40 eacl.
Our Inc ot rhinestone Bar
Pms shows all the new designs
ana moununss, soc 20 $500
ealn.
solid 2o,d Rings. different
loIored stones. $3.50 - $3.50
each.
We carry a complete line Of
popular priced gold Tiled Jew
eir Brooches. Lingerie Clasps,
Beauty Pms. Bar Pms and Cuft
LIuns. at soc Is $500 eaOn.
Gents leather Belts. sterling
silver front buckle. ~ompiete
$l.75.
Ladie, alI-.nea initial Hand
kerch.ets, odd initials, special
III. K. W, Fl. X, -. 1879 eaca.
Ladies missed Handker
chefs. sNera. different qualities.
goods that have been used ID
demonstrating, l0c and l5c
each.
Ladies pam all-lnen II. S.
Handkerchets GOOD quality
l5c and lSc each.
Ladies fine all pure llnen n.
5. Handkerchleis, 25c, $50, SOC
each.
Ladies fine aij-unen fancy
coIored, embroidered Handker-
chiefs. 29c and 35c I'd SOC each.
ChIldrenS Handkerchlets, for
small children, misses and
Youths. sc To 25c each.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-16
Featuring Lingerie Waists
Buy Your Children's Needs at This Time

Buy Your Children's Needs at This Time
We place sale
Beautiful paid5 silk tafeta Dresses for Girls, ages8 To "A
years. Regular s12 quality ss75.
Many other pretty styles silk tafeta Dresses shades If
old rose sink green copenhagen and navy blue Ages 70 10 years
Priced from $1,000 to $3.50.
silk popn Dresses IN pretty styles shades # green od
rose and copenhagen Ages Il years $500 $3.50 and $500
Also very pretty Voe Dresses plain figured or plaid de-
signs in all sizes and prices from 81 90 70 $3.50.
Princess Slips and muslin Drawers in large and very attra
tive assortment Of styles. ~~
Princess Slips ID years 35c to $500 Princess Slips
to 10 years 81. to $500
Muslin Drawers. 18 years. Priced from zoe to sloo.
According and quality
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-16
Road Building Delayed.

Scarcity Of labor and material con
tlnues to delay road building in New
Castle county Labor especially Is diff
cult " obtain
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-16
You VIII Find Unusual
Values in Our

Basement
First we place on sale Wash
ing Tubs. priced s1.50, Sl.75
and $500 each.
Wash Boilers, SITS TO $500
each.
Clothes Baskets. s1.35 TO So
each.
Clothes Props at Csc each.
Gamers at $500 each.
Jars. glass top, sl.2o and
S1.30 dozen.
Mason Jars, 9oc and sl.oo
dozen.
Garden Hose, l5c, zoe, Csc
the foot.
1oo-plece Dinner Sets, SIS.
The above are wonderful
values. Take advantage OF them
while they last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
SOCIETY NEWS AND ACTIVITIES TN TE4s CITY AND SUBURBS

were enjoyed and an ice course VI served. Those present were: Miss Ju Burton, Miss Eva McAlpine, Miss Glad Byrd, Hiss Myrtle Crenshaw. Miss Md Harris, Miss Virginia Massengale. Ml Kathleen Cummings, Miss Pauline WlI ed, MT. Warvin Roberts, MT. Wald Webb MT. William Perryman, MT w liam McCutchen, MT. Edwin Foul MT. Oliver Young and MT. .Ran| Swayne.
 Miss Hattie wflloughby entertain Saturday afternoon at rock party honor of Miss Bessie Morris of Tall dega, who is the guest of her aunt, M Frank Morris, at Sayreton. and Mrs J. Willis of Ensley, bride of Il weeks, who, before her marriage VI well known as Miss Blanche Gla| Daisies were used in profusion in the fl ing room and to center the tables. At conclusion of the game an ice coui was served. Miss Willoughby's gue' were: Mrs Willis, Miss Morris, Mrs. 10. McGlathery, Mrs. J. $. McLaughJ Mrs. Gertrude Cash, Mrs. Charles Isj irgood, Miss Ethel Porter, Miss Eleand Gfllam, Miss Lizzie Willoughby, MI Hattie Willoughby, Miss Ethel Bilhl Miss Ethel Rhodes, Miss Mamie Wiihar1 Miss Ferris, Miss Pattie Mae Dund and Miss Emma Jones Willoughby-
 Division No of the Ladies Aid the Fitfty-sixth Street Baptist chuv met Monday afternoon at the Ae-ee Mrs. J. w. Alien After business sI sion a social hour was enjoyed anal nIate luncheon was served to abous members
 A called meeting of the Astr--ea q was held Tuesday morning fD <re lfbrs
 fContinucd on v<se Fcur>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
CENTRAL PARK

The Epworth league of the Methodist church held a business meeting Tues day evening at the church to elect ofii- cers, Owing to President Clifton Rras- held leaving Monday for the canton- ment at Camp Pike, vacancy was filled and other officers elected, as follows: President, Miss Alice Meyers; vice presi- dent, Miss May Peebles; secretary and treasurer, Miss Margaret Ritchie; Era agent and corresponding secretary Richard Spurrier. The league will hold it's meeting on Tuesday evening of each week.
 very interesting programme was rem dered Sunday at the Methodist church by the children. Song by the choir. Prayers, Rev Sturdivant; song. 'Clap Your Hands With Joy."; primary and beginners exercise. Message of Pcace": song. Lift Up the Light" choir; song. What They Seem to Say' primary reading, "Our Flag" Letson, Lambert; solo. ',Always Shining" Louise Ruse; story, Mrs. Jones; songs. "The Battle of the Centuries" choir.
 Miss Gladys Martin entertained . few of her girl friends Tuesday at dinner at her home in Martin.
 Mrs. w. F. Fitzgerald entertained at dinner Tuesday evening at her home in Martin, Those enjoying the hospitality of Mrs. Fitzgerald were Mrs. Laura Rocks of Gadsden, Mrs. Walter Staliings. MT. and Mrs. l.. V. Farnum. A marriage that came as q surprise to the many friends of the two young people was that of Miss Agnes Webb and
 Mr Q. E., piffley. which took place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30

RANDOM NOTES

Cards have been received from Mrs. W. c. Weston of Detroit. formerly of this city, telling of their interesting and busy life in their new home.
 Mir Alfred Clements. who is an in- structor of the rifle range practice stationed at Paris Island, s. C., is spending a few days in the city as the guest of his mother. Mrs. Margaret Clements.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clyde Alexander Pippin have named their little son Clyde Alex ander, Jr.
 MT. and Mrs. H, R. Forward are spending two weeks with friends at Camp Walton, Fla.
 Mrs. P J. Dauser and her niece, Miss Linda Wilder, left a few days ago for Clanton. Verbena and Mountain Creek, where they are being delightfully."- en- tertained by friends and relatives. They will return the last of the week.
 Mrs. F. r. Middleton and young son, Fred, Jr.. or Memphis, are the guests of Mrs Middleton's parents, pr. and Mrs. Jl T. Coulbourn. Mrs. Middleton was formerly Miss Helen Coulbourn of this city.
 Field, West Point, Miss, is the guest of his parents, pr. and Mrs J. T. coul- hourn. for a few days.
 Cadet Joseph D. Plosser, who has re- gently completed his six months course in military aeronautics at Austin. Tex. will go soon to Gerstner Field. Lake Charles, La. having re- ceived his commission in the army fly ing service. Lieutenant Plosser Is the son of MT. and Mrs. Louis K. Plosser.
 MT. and Mrs. Ralph Russell are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Asbury Bar nett, at their home in Ashevlle. N C. Later they will spend sometime in New York.
 Mir. and Mrs John R. Hornady and Miss Ernestine Hornady left yesterday days.
 Mir. and Mrs. C. J. Simmons are spending two weeks at Coden.
 Mrs. Howard Clarke and little daush- ter have returned from Camp Wads- worth. s, C., where they spent the past lnOutu WllH MT. CIdTke, Wn0 IS SNa- tioned there as field auditor.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. J. Everett have named their little daughter Hulon Me- Gregor. Mrs. Everett was formerly Miss Hazel McGregor. MT. and Mrs. T. A. Saulsbury have returned home after two weeks visit to Baltimore. Washington and Atlantic City.
 Miss Zoe Meier of Avoca, Ia, is visit ing her sister, Mrs. Robert E. Newman, 1920 South Twelfth street. Dr. l.. c. Woodson, who has spent the past few weeks in Canada, will return home today.
 l Miss Virginia Cole of Ripley. Miss. ar rived last evening to be the guest of Mr and Mrs. N. l.. Miller. Later she will be the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Rus sell Hunt.
 1 It will be of interest to the many | friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. l.. Barker to learn that they have given three sons l to Uncle Sam. who are now either in the front lines or are in training. esiit is at Camp Wheeler in the field axtil'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
EAST LAKE

A wedding of great interest to their many friends was consummated at 6 o'clock Saturday afternoon in Ruhama Baptist church, when Miss Rosa Mehaf- fey became the bride of Mir Ross Ernest Dillon. Hidden behind the lovely decor ations, musical numbers were rendered by the following: Mir. Michael Ford, Miss Vera Mae Brewer, Miss Annie Misi tie dine and Miss Ruth Vincent. The wedding march was played by Mrs. M
 l.. Flowers. pr. A. K. Wright pro- nounced the VOWS. The following acted as attendants: Miss Cecil Chapman, maid or honor; Miss Merle Beasley, Miss Lucille Smith, Miss Mamie Roscoe ant Miss Ethel Bryant, as bridesmaids. Mir
 Frank Dillon was his brothers best man and Mir. Russell Hibbs, MT. John Caylor, MT. Walter Davis and MT. w. E. D. Jackson ushers. Dr. J. w. Me haffey of Crawford attended his sister giving her in marriage. The brlde looked lovely in a white georgette dress, veil caught with orange blossoms and holding a bouquet of brides roses
 Baskets of daisies were carried by the bridesmaids, dressed also in white, with pink and blue accessories. The lovely little flower girls, Evelyn Wood ana Dorothy Carlisle preceded the bride. and the ring was born by Tom Edward Huey in the heart Of rose. A recep- tion after the ceremony was held nt the home of the brides mother, Mrs. F.
 J. Mehaffey A number of entertain ments were given the past week honor ing Miss Mehaffey. A linen shower was given by Miss Vera Mae Brewer, nov city shower by Miss Mamie Roscoe anu Miss Lucille Smith. A Lyric party Vas given by Miss Ethel Bryan, Miss Helen
 Forsyth and Miss Merle Beasley. anu an after-rehearsal party on Friday evening by Mrs. R. M Meadows anu MT. Russell Hibbs. After their retui n Mr. and Mrs Ross Dillon will be at home with the grooms mother. Mrs
 Frank Dillon.
 A most interesting social meeting of the Woman's Missionary society of th' Methodist church was held on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. D. E. McLendon The committee in charge of arrangements was composed or the following: Mrs. J. T. McPherson. Mrs. ID. G. Burchfiel, Mrs George Wade ana the hostess, Mrs. McLendon. Punch ta- bles on the lawn and on the porch were presided over by Mrs. Robert Howlett and Mrs. Victor Randolph Readings were given by Miss Hattie Wyatt Fan cher and Misses Marjorie Bass The baby parade. in which little Angus Smith won the prize. Thrift Stamp, was fol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
Announcements

The regular monthly meeting of the Mercy Home Industrial school will be held on "wednesday morning at 1o:3J o'clock at the W. C. T. U. headquarters.
 The board of control of the Alabama Training School for Girls will hold it's regular monthly meeting Wednesday at 10 o'clock in the committee room of the library.
 St Mary's Aid society will meet to- morrow afternoon in the Sunday scn-oI room of the church at o'clock. Members arc urged to attend
 The regular monthly meeting of the council of national defense, woman , comnittes will be postponed from the first Tuesday Of the month to July g, the place of the meeting to be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
ENGAGEMENTS
BEAN-BONDE

BEAN-BONDE
  of their daughter Margaret Mir Archie Bean the wedding to take place Saturday, July 6. PEBBLES M ENTIRE
 
  States cavalry wedding July. WEIIS-MACON
  to Mr. Frank Wels the wedding to take place in July. ROSS-GLASS
 
  he Meddi to or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
WOODLAWN

Miss Gay Sandifer entertained Tuesday evening at a party in honor of Miss Annie Mae Cathey of Columbia, Tenn, who is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. c. Finley. The house was effectively decorated with sweet peas and flags, and small flags were presented as sou venirs, and an interesting game of rock was enjoyed, following which an ice course was served. Mrs. Sandifer's guests were: Miss Cathey, Miss Lieu Ellen Coo ley, Miss Velma Riggs, Miss Margaret Mccall. Miss Florrie Webb, MT. Harry Brown, MT. Morris Baum, Mir. Reynolds Baum, MT. Allison Poore, Mir. w. D. Newman, MT. George Freeman and MT. J. w. Sandifer.
 Miss Pauline Whited was hostess Tues day evening at her home. complimenting Miss Julia Burton. Sweet peas. lilies and daisies made the house bright and at tractive. Interesting games and contests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30

Tuesday evening at the home of the bride at Martin.
 Mrs. Martin entertained Tuesday for her little daughter, Alice, at 8 doll party, All the little guests came with thelr dolls and time was happily spent.
 Misses Regna and Martha Dean Fur ner of Athens, Tenn, were the guests of little Coral Christian this week.
 MT. Clifton Brasfield left Monday for Camp Pike for training.
 MT Paul Adams left Tuesday for Nor folk. Va. where he will enter the ma chinist school
 MT. and Mrs. L. Haney Announce the birth of son.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Jones baby. Ruth. is i'll.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson of South Park is improving after an operation at the Birmingham infirmary.
 Miss Gertrude Harten of Gadsden is the guest of Mrs. John Gates.
 Mrs. J. T. Herd left SAJs week Tor Lafayette to visit Mfr. W. @fsrd and family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30

trimmed in lace and carried a shower bouquet Of pink roses and sweet peas,
 MT Mckinley, who is a valued em- ploy of the Mobile Light and Pow CT company, had for his attendant his brother, MT. Murray Mckinley. The young couple left on the 6:45 train to spend their honeymoon on the coast, and on their return to the city will make their home with the brides mother at Herndon avenue"
 LEVY -HYMES
 The following announcements have been issued:
 Mrs. Barney Hymes announces the marriage of her daughter, Lutressa, to Lieut.. Martin David Levy, on Monday, June 24, 1918. louisville, Ky"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
REPRESENTATIVE
WELLS MACON
ROSS-GLASS

Dr. George w. Macon the of his dau to MT Frank S. Wells the wedding to take place in July
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30

lowed by playlet given by the follow ing: Donald Mcdonald, Fannie Ruth Helm, Lucy Bell Helm, John Burchfiel, Yorlxe Bass, Theresa Thomas, Robert Hewlett. Victor Randolph, Mildred Bled- soc and Eloise Bass.
 Mrs. J. Nj. Hankins, who acted as gen. eral in War Savings campaign, held a meeting at the East Lake library on Wednesday and Mrs. Oscar Hundley ad- dressed tha workers. The captains as sisting Mrs. Hankins are as follows Mrs. w. J. Waldrop. Mrs. E., J. Robin son, Mrs. E. G. Burchfiel, Mrs. J. NJ. Minter. Mrs. A. D. Smith, Mrs. Earnest LaPoint. Mrs. T. l.. Harris, Mrs J. C. Pugh, Mrs. H. E. Wellington, Mrs. Roy Summers and Mrs. T. D. Moor.
 Mrs. Fleetwood Rice has returned to her home in Tuscaloosa after a visit to her sister, Mrs. Wayland Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30

Cards have been received from Mrs. W. c. Weston of Detroit, formerly of this city, telling of their interesting and busy life in their new home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30

guests of Judge and Mrs. A. F. Hall He was accompanied by his neice, Miss Anne Porter Ellis, Mitchell Porter Ellis and Frank r. Ellis, Jr.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-02-09
REFUSE TRAwLsR's OFFER
tBy Review Leased Win


 AN IRISH PORT. Feb. S. tBy the Associated Press)-A small fishing trawler returned to this port this morn ing without the 142 Americans it set out from here to take off from the bar. ren nOrtherly shore. which the Ameri- cans had reached in three lifeboats fourteen hours after the TUscania was sunk
 The skipper of the trawler told the British commodore here that the Am erican captain in charge of the party refused to embark his men on the trawler because the little vessel did not carry lifebOats sufficient to hold all of the troops in case the trawleT was toTpedOed.
 This party, according to the captain Of the trawler. consists of two captains and 140 men who reached the shore a short distance from the point where the bodies of fOrty-four Americans were washed up yesterday The traw- fer had made a peTilous journey to reach the Americans The sea was choppy hut the trawler kept her course until she reached the point where the Americans were marOoned.
 On the arrival of the trawler the British authorities sent large steam CT to bring the Americans to Glasgow This vessel has sufficient lifebOats to take care of the men in case it should run afoul of an underwater boat.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-02-09
AMERICAN AvlAToRs ANXIOUS.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Feb. S.-tBy the Associated Press. )-Nearly loo American aviators experienced in French escadrilles oth- CT than the Lafayette are impat;ently awaiting their formal transfer to the American forces in accordance with the agreement between the two gov ernments. Twelve of these men. who have seen at least two months Serv- ice at the front. were released by the French early in January on suppOsi- ton that they would soon be commits stoned by the American aviation serv- ice.
 Although all passed their eXamina- tion and were recommended first and second reutenants. they have not yet received their commissions and have been compelled to wait in Paris Avi- ation headquarters here are unable to give definite information regarding the lime of their transfer because the commissions mist come from Wash ingtoa. Vexed at the delay and de sirous to enter active service. three of these men have re-enlisted in the French army. TWO have been killed in the French service after passing the American officers examination. Thirty-three Lafayette fliers have been commissioned in the United States army and are now flying on the French front m American uniform.