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Reports received from State and Fed
eral employment bureaus by the
United states Employment Service, De-
partment OF Labor. indicate shortage
or woman labor in thirty-four cities.
The greatest demand is for domestics
and next, factory workers. Twenty OF
the thirty-four cities report scarcity
of domesiics. Nine report demand
for factory workers
Four cities report surplus OF
women workers-De Mich; Mus
kegon, Mich: Memphis, Tenn. and
Denver, Colo.
Cities reporting shortage are New
York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Pitts
burgh, East So. Louis, Akron o.; vii
mington, Del; Springfield Mass; Wor-
cester, Mass Providence, r. Il.
Orange. N, J.; Athens, OF; ChiIlicothe
O.; Hamilton oil; Lima, O.; Marietta
O.; Portsmouth,, O.; Sandusky. o..
Steubenville, or; Toledo, o.: Balti-
more, Md Norfolk, Va; Charleston
s. OF; Joliet, Ill.,: Rockford. Ill: Rock
Island, ILL.,: Kalamazoo Mich. Des
4 Moines, Ia. indianapolis, Ind; Louis
willie KY: Little Rock, Ark. Helena
Mont, and Omaha, Nebr.
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
SWEDISH METHODIsTs PROsPER.

The annual business meeting OF the
Swedish NJ. E. Chgch took place on
saturday Reports from all activities
were read showing that the year has
been q bsnner one. There are now "a
members, many Of whom have been
connected with the church for many
years Andrew Nilsson, S6 years Old
vino mas been an active member and or
eanizer since the founding Of the
church 36 years ago, was present. He
is still treasurer OF the church and sun
day school
The Rev. Albert W. Samuelson, pastor
Of the church, who recently returned
from conference, was accorded hearty
welcome and received a purse as an
acknowledgment OF his services. Mrs.
Bamuelson. who could not attend, was
sent a bouquet Of carnations.
Mrs. r. Kemline was also presented
with a bouquet by members Of the
Ladies' Aid, on the occasion OF her
birthday. she has been an active worker
Of that organization.
The meeting closed with social hour
and refreshments.
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
By FRED $. FERGUSON
rrnited press star Correspondent


WITH THE AMERICANS IN PICARDY,
May is Night Americans holding the
Montdidier sector viewed dozen ring
ed circus this morning, as air flights oc-
CURED repeatedly directly over their
lines
The day was ideal for aerial obserya-
ton, the sun Deaming from a cloudiess
sky necked with the long lines Of sau-
sage balloons.
TheyBoche airplanes took the air FIRST.
~ they crossed the lines there was
noarse barking Of anti-aircraft guns.
Then the battle planes dashed toward
each other and a thrilling light was on,
aigh up between the lines
From an observation point at the
'front.', | counted Is French and Boche
planes flashing Ike silver as they whetl-
ID in battle formation. Soon they We're
mixing tt, darling and diving like swal-
ows. Their machine guns ratified and
hin trails Of smoke from the guns
Itreaked the sky.
Three planes mounted to position
aigh above the others, then diveC
straight into the melee, their machin,
guns squirting fire. TWO planes ap
9arently were hit and fell like leave!
through space. Tricking the enem.
hey suddenly dashed against thre
planes that had been pursuing them. Il
Tie mlxup II was impossible to dis
ineulsh the Boche from French as wei
we're looping and diving IN a confusel
Nhirl
After IS minutes Of fighting two ma
shines separated from the bunch an,
started a death duel on the sidelines
One faltered, then a streak Of smok
and flames marked It's path toward tn
ground. A minute later the victor burs
INTO flames, its smoke mingling witt
hat OF the vanquished as 10 fell
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
BY WILLIAM PHILIP sMMs,

lniteu Press Ntdi 1Ofifc IVluNuts
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE. May i5.-Nearly 100000 fresh
Germans are on the west front. ready
FOR immediate battle
lfiadenb0rg has slowly patched MP
his badly battered war machine, which
is reported to be again in something
like running condition.
About i25 German divisions fi,75000l
men are facing the British. French,
Belgians and Americans in the actual
line. About 50 divisions 100000 mem
are In reserve. OF these leatter q dozen
are quite fresh, not having participated
in the present campaign Between 50
and GO German divisions have not
fought for SO long that they must be
counted as among the available troops
for the coming thrust
The battle front today was moderate-
III quite. There was some lighting north
OF KENNEL where the French In q
snappy counter attack regained Hill 4A
which previously had been captured BY
Won Armin's storm troops.
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
GOOD THIS SPRING
A Combination That is Beneiltting
Thoi.Sahds at This Time. =

A Combination That Is Benehtting
Thousands at This Time. :
A superlatlve blood-purifyng medi-
cine like Hoods Sarsaparllla, taken be-
fore meals, combined with a superla-
tive iron tonic Ike Peptiron, taken after
meals-makes the ideal course Of Spring
medicine.
No other medicines accomplish so
much at this season as these two great
restoratiyes working together.
The reach the impure, impoverished,
poisoned. devllalized. blood, and the
worn. rundown, ovee worked, exhaust
ed system They relieve rheumatism,
scrofula and other humors. They
awaken the appetite, aid digestion, give
renewed strength and produce sound,
natural sleep
II your liver is torpid or sluggish,
your tongue is coated. you have stom.
ach and bowel troubles, you should take
Hoods pills, which are gentle and work
in harmony with Hoods Sarsaparilla
and Peptlron.
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
POILUS-BOCHES FIGHT
BATTLES In THE CLOUDS

At one time more than so machines
were visible over the front and the
air was fllled with the sound OF motors
and machine guns.
While the battles We're on FAR over
head, all other fgthers, except anti-sir-
craft gun crews, dropped their work to
watch and cheer the ayiators. Boche
and American machine guns alike were
silent. sniping on both sides ceased and
not single shot was flred by either
artillery. The war for the moment was
transferred to the sky.
The Germans attempted a new method
Of gasslng last night, firing a shell that
burst in the air like sharpnel The or
binary shell bursts upon contact
American artillery pounds all the
roads and villages behind the German
| lines every night There has been greal
activity behind the Boche positions
during the past as hours. Effective
American IRE undoubtedly has cause,
heavy losses to the enemy.
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
FEAST nF WEEKS.

AZ NE Temple q Truth, the Feast o.
Weeks win be celebrated at las o'clock
tonight, and at 40 o'clock Friday morn
ing.
At the regular Friday evening ser
vices, May A. 745 O'Clock, Rabbi s
A. Rabinowitz will preach a special
sermon on the Red Cross" This ii
in accord with an agreement in all re-
form congregations, In order to star
the Red Cross campaign
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
pRFPARING COUNTY BIDCFT

The New Castle County Levy Court
today began preparing the county
budget for the next fiscal year. Com
missioners Fouracre, Buckson and El-
llotl, the finance committee OF the
court. are doing the work II is under
stood that the ta@ rate viii be fixed
sometime prior to May 81
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
ACcUsEn oF nuLLnoG TmEFT.

Oswald Mcpherson, OF no. 1926 Wash
iuglon street. was held in 800 bail for
sions when arraigned before Judge
GhlhWhman in Municipal Court this
morning on the charge OF larceny.
benjamin F. Belford OF No4322 West
street. alleged that the defendant took
his bulldog, valued at s25.
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
rOuR cnmDREN WANDER AWAY

The police found no less than four
children straying far from their homes
Yesterday. The kiddies We're taken 10
the police station. where they were
placed in charge Of Mr.. Davis and Mrs.
updike. THE parents of all the children
reclaimed their lost offspring before
nightfall.
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
rnIrKRnn nIT nN RAII-

Frank II. FoulkrOd Who las been
locked up for several days. pending 4
bail bond. on a breach of the peace
charge. was released on his own recog-
nizance, when brought before Judg'
Churchman. in Municipal Court today
The defendant was ordered to stay
away from his parents home and e
report to The court later as to his hr-
hayior
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
TABERNACLE SOCIETY EXHIBIT.

There will be an exhibition, open to
the public, or vestments and altar lin
ems. handmade and embroidered by the
Tabernacle Society. at the Ursuline
Academy this afternoon.
The sannual conference was held to-
day bv the society. with a luncheon
served at noon at the academy.
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
CAR GOES say on Gas

Running out Of gasoline while driv-
ing TO this city. William Banning, Of
Marshalton, left his automobile along
the Lancaster pike yesterday. The ma
chine was found by the police and an
Investigation By them revealed Mr.. Ban
nings IN luck
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
J. snellenburg, s223.

Ladies-No A, Mrs. Eisenman, s565
No B. Mrs. Faber. s3i7: No. C, Mrs
FeinDerg, SOLO; No D, Miss Fem
berg. sop; No. +. Mrs. Schiller
Si67; No 7, Mrs. Snellenburg, s296 No
@ Mrs Topkis, s39s; No II, Mrs. Zion
S342.
Summary Daily totals Men, s2.s29
ladies' S3.2i3: executive committee, ST.
800 Total, s3.9I2 Total to date -Men
SISSS.50: ladies', $1,000; executive com
mittee, s69.73s Total sS4, ,6ST 20.
Contributions OF $50 OF over As re-
ported last night were as follows:
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
FALSE FIRE ALARM.

Whoever turned in that alarm soon
after O'Clock this morning at box No.
-, Sixth and Spruce streets. has laid
UP good store OF trouble FOR himself
# be be caught The local flremen are
aroused and are thoroughly tired o.
monkey runs
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
liverpool COTTON.

BY the United Press.
LIVERPOOL, May i6-spots opene
quiet today with prices weak. Sala
amounted to 1000 bales. Receipts wer
1000 bales. Good middlings, new, 27.07
mlddllngs old. 2t.55
Futures. old contracts, May-Jund
20.32 June-July, 2024
Evening journal., 1918-05-16

on with your finger and there you are
pain free ana happy with the toe aa
smooth and corn-free as your palm
"Gets-I n" Is tho only safe way n the world
TO treat a corn or callus. It's the sure
wav-fhe way that never fails il is tried
and trsic-uscd by millions every year. II
and digging at corn and fussing with
handages. saivee or anything else entirely
always works "Gets-lt'' makes cutting
unnecessary.
aGets-Ifn tho guaranteed, money. back
corn remover, the only sure way. costs
but tribe Of any drug store. Mfd by T..
Lawrence a Co. Chicago. Ill
Sold in Wilmington and recommended as
tho worlds best corn remedy by Erdman
HOFFMAN The Miller Drug Store Harmon
son Driig CO. Wilmington Drug Co, Dr.
II N Willis Pharmacy.
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
MARKET OPENS STRONG
BY the United Press.

By The United Press.
NEW YORK, May i6.-Thc stoc
market opened strong again today
Marine Preferred was up "a at 96A
and Republic Steel up x at 9iN.
u. S. Steel opened 10000 shares {
ii2ssa7s, up Aaf%.
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
ANOTHER ONE SAFE IN FRANCE.

Mrs p. j. Black or No 1921 Shall
cross avenue, has received a card an
nounclng the safe arrival ot her broth
er, Frank J. Kelly, over the sea. He
was with the Coast Artillery, at Fort
DUPONT. before sailing
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
FINE RAILROAD TREspAssFRs.

Paul Taylor, Negro. and Henry Olsen.
white, were fined IS each by Judge
Churchman IN Municipal Court today
on a charge Of trespassing on the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
pERsHINc NAY COMMAND AMERICANS

By the United Press.
WASHINGTON. May i6.-~American
officers will have a prominent part In
the West front struggle, even under
the plan Of brigadng United States
forces with the Allies.
This has been practically assured by
recent developments in the man-poweF
discussion now proceeding. The pro.
gram had reached the point today
where It appeared likely General
Pershlng would gain command Of bri.
gaded divisions whenever the Ameri-
can strength therein exceeded the Brit
ish. And, when the brigading plan il
given up and the Americans are re-
formed into strictly Americans divis'
ions he win then be in full charge o.
the American forces subject TO the sG-
] pervision OF General Foch.
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
rREPARINe Fon nEeIsrnAIIoN

0nlelals Of the Department Of Elec-
tions are making arrangements for the
polling places for the November elec-
tions There viii be five general regis
tration days, July 20, August and 10,
sepIemher q and Ocioher ia
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
NEW YORK COTTON.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, May i6.-The cott0
market sold at $3.50, up 30; October
2430 UP 90, and December, PAPA, up ii
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
sIIrTEns srRAINEn RACK

s. L. Sweeney was removed from the
p B. & w Railroad Company's shops
at Todd's Cut TO the Delaware Hospi-
tai yesterday afternoon. suffering with
2 sprained back. lie sustained this in.
jury while working.
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
-IADIEs' NIcHTr WiTn LEAGUE

'Eadies' Night win be held by the
Voters Non-Partlsan League on Thurs
day evening, May 23 The committee
IN charge Is arranging an excellent en-
iersainment Refreshments viii be
served
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
CHICAcO GRATN

BY the United Press.
CHICAGO, May i6.-Opening grain
Corn, July i43ss a. oats, May 76
7Gas; July, Cox q 81.
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
pTIncHAsr ,sMFRF LAND

Mr.. and Mrs James b. Banks have
purchased land al Wilmington and Fill
bert avenues. Elsmere from the Oak
Grove Company, for $500
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
"See 'Gets-If Peel
Off This Corn

Leaves the Toe az smooth Rs the Palm OF
Your Hand.
The corn never grew that "Gets-it VIII
NOT get 1t never irritates the flesh never
makes your toe sore, lust two drops of
Gets Il" and presto. the eOrn-pain van
Iahes shnrllr Won can peel the corn rlghL
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
AIXnIARA MrEIINc

Christ Church Women's Auxiliary viii
meet tonight al the rectory at 30
O'Clock
Evening journal., 1918-05-16

10 would be well TO advertise lost
articles in the Wan Ad column this
week. Teamsters, chauTeurs. esriers
ind engineers are all under a bene.
nceni ruling.
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
DEATHS
Marian q. Leonard.
Agnes ~. Adama.
NaHn NJ "a

Ellen 10. Sisger
SIEGER In this city. oh Nav is 1a1s
Ellen u, widow OF Charles & Steear
Relatives and friends are Invited to ~
tend the funeral services III the residence
OF Miss Ada Mitchell. No. fl14 ~ r,i0htb
street, on saturday May 1S AZ 10 orci,.i
noon gnterment at West IanreI Mi
cemetery, Philadelphia Pal
ApAMS-in this city. on May Is. 1els
Agnes M wife uf Isaac u. Adams. aged
81 yeare.
Relatives and friends are invited to At
tend the funeral from her late residence
No. us Fast Twenty second street ~,
Saturday morning. May rs. at O'Clock
High mass az St Patricka r. q Church IN
$50 o'clock. lnterment al Riyerview ceme-
terry
LEONARD AT Farnhurst, on Nav "A
1918, Marian e. Leonard. aged 20 vears
Relatives and friends arc invited II at-
tend the funeral services from her mothers
afternoon, May II. at o'clock fnferment
residence No 3tl Kennebec street Frlday
al Mt Olive cemetery.
Evening journal., 1918-05-16

Household interests are all under a
beneiicent ruling and these coming two
weeks VIII De the best time for adyer-
iislng them in The Want Ads.
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird and Company, dupont Ruildin
furnish the following quotations :
local securities.
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
MnRE MoNEY rnR TnRAccn.

The following contributions to The
Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund are
acknowledged
Previously acknowledged .....s4.4lg 90
Morris Levy COG Broome St. 200
VIM , Beatty, Chairman Eden
Lodge. J. Q. Q. F .......... ii25
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
Sam LOyd'S Brain Food
Three Minutes 10 Digest This.
No. f7s.

No. f7s.
Charlie Speed reports that his lit
tie fiyver took him up steep him
al the rate 81 ~ miles per hour
and brought him down at the rate Of
60 miles per hour. so It required just
5 hours to make the round trip.
Now who can tell how high was
that hilig
ANSWER TO NO. rs.
KENNEL plus INK minus LINK
plus STONE minus NEST minus ONE
plus TUCK plus YEAR minus EAR
equals KENTUCKY.
Copyright. 1917. by sam LLOYD
Evening journal., 1918-05-16
Vi German Guns SPIT
day Along Battle Fronts

Continued From First pageA
sants James Meissner of Brooklyn, and Eddie Rlcken
# columbus, o.
American plane which fell yesterday believed to
en shot down by German plane hidden IN the clouds
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-28

! SUPREME COURT
From, Cass County.

John II. Loft, plaintiff and respond.
ent, vs.. Mike Gilbert and Frank Bud
ack, as sheriff OF Richland county, N.
| Oak, defendants and appellants.
Syllabus: One who seeks resision
) in equity must restore or tender to
the adverse party as "a precedent TO
the right to rescind the, consideration
! received under the contract sought 70
be rescinded. &
(2).. A party who bring an equit'
able action for .rescision does not be,
come Invested of his interest In the
property offered to. be returned by
making the offer to return 1t. The
offer to return becomes effective only
if accepted by the adverse party Or
when resission is adjudgcd by the
court In event a rescission is not
adiudged the parties stand in the
same position as though rescissi0h
had not been sought, and the property
offered to be returned remains the
property of the party who seeks re-
session. Y
| (3). TO constitute an equitable es-
topped there must exist a false rep
resentation or concealment Of facts
made with knowledge actual or con.
structive, and the party to whom 1t
was made must have been without;
knowledge or means of knowledge OF
the real facts.
! "a. Where the truth is known to-
both parties or where they both have
actual means Of knowledge there can
he no equitable estoppel short of one
arising from actual contract. eg
From a judgment Of the district
court of Cass County, Pollock, j.
Defendant appeals.
! Affirmed 4t@F
Opinion Of the court by Christian
son, j.. es ~
! Pollock & Pollock, Fargo, and
! George s. Crimes, Minneapolis, Mimi,
for appellant
Engerud, Holt & Frame, Fargo, for
| rasnOndent
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-28
TRIBUNE FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT.
STOCK VALUES
ARE SOARING.
Professional Interests Force IN
crease in Quotations Figures

L New York, N. Y, Feb. 27.-Aided by
several increased dividends and stimu
lated by pools and related professional
| interests, today's stock market aug
mented recent advances in a number
of special issues. tE- ii.
Continental Can directors increased
| the common dividend from to 6 per-
cent annually and Chandler Motors was
advanced from an eight to twelve per
cent basis. lntimations that other in
drstrial companies are contemplating
similar action We're credited because
OF recent large returns
Additional factors of favorable i'm.
port included the improved state of
the iron and steel industry, as indicat-
ed by the marked increase of capacity
reported by the United States steel
corporation, and advices from Mexico
which gave impetus to the oil divi-
idends.
;ss a. Rails Prominent
Transcontinentals and coalers were
the foremost features of the railway
division at gains of one to two points
minor Issues such as Missouri Pacific
preferrca, Wabashes and Fries also
respr::Ring ,toEa moderate impetus.
Nj UTILITIES wefe more active than us.
iualJ I interest Senterins sin Peoples
Gas, CONSOLIDATED Gas and American
Telephone. Motors and tobaccoes were
heavy at all times, the latter yielding
two to: five points in connection with
proposed stock issues.
United States Steers sharp reaction
with coppers brought some Irregular
;ity in the last hour, leaders forfeit
ing one to two points. Steel closed at q
net loss of IN points. Total sales am
ounted to 725,O00. shares.
Bonds were irregular, speculative
rails showing heaviness. Liberty
issues also eased. Total sales (par val
ue) aggregated $4,000, 900.
Old United States s3's, declined NJ
percent on call, but The several Pana-
k0 NO,
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every person has, subject to the quail
| fcations and restrictions provided by
law, the right to protection from de-
famation by libel or SANDER. And
any person who abuses the privilege
of freedom of speech and liberty OF
the press by maliciously publishing II
belous matter Of or concerning an
other is liable to the person libelled
for the injury occasioned by the pub
lication
(3l. Any "false and unprivileged
publication, by writing, printing, pic
ture, effigy or other fixed representa-
ton to the eye which exposes any
person to hatred, contempt, ridicule,
De Stunned or avoided, or which has
a tendency to injure him In his occu-
PATTON is libelous.
ca. II there is any doubt as to the
meaning Of a publication claimed to
be libelous, so that extrinsic evidence
is needed to determine whether 1t is
Of actionable character; or II such
publication is reasonably susceptible
of two constructions, the one innocent
and the other libelous, then it is a
question for the jury which construc.
ton is the proper one. 'a
60. A general demurrer to a COM
plant in an action for libel will be
overruled If any Of the statements
therein, when construed in conncc-
ton with the remainder of the article
Of which it forms part, is reason
ably susceptible OF the libelous' mean
ing ascrioed thereto in the coE-
plaint.i'
Appeal from the district court OF
Cass county, Pollock, Judge.
From an order everything a delnur.
rer to the complaint
Affirmed.
Opinion of the court by Christian,
son, J.
Bruce, G.. j., concurrilg; Grace and
Robinson, j., dissenting.
William Lemke, 'atgo, for appel
iant
w. S. Lauder, Wahpeton, for re-
spCndent
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-28
MINNEAPOLIS pRopUcE.

+ Minneapolis, Mimi, Feb. 27:-Fur-
lther declines are shown on butter and
eggs. Arrivals are fairly liberal and
the demand improving. \
Butter Creamery extras per pound,
46c; extra firsts, 45c; frsts, 44c; Sec
lands, ACC; dairy, CSC; packing stock,
l37c.
Eggs Fresh prime firsts new cases,
free from rots, small dirties checks
out, per dozen, 3ec;; current receipts,
rots out, 5000; checks and seconds,
dozen, CSC; dirties, candled, dozen,
s2S; quotations on eggs include cases.
Cheese Fancy twins, pound, 26hc;
fancy New York, pound, Csc; fancy
daisies, CSC; fancy young Americas,
pound 29c; fancy brick zoe; fancy lin
burger, pound $780, fancy Swiss loaf,
45c; block 40; primost, IA; pultost II.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-28
OMAHA LIVE STOCK

Omaha, Nebr, Feb. 27.--Hogs re
ceipts, 14,G00: % lower; heavy 1G4(
q 1880: mixed 1850 q 1875; light
1885 @ 1880; pigs 1000 @ 1880.
Cattle receipts 1900; 4steady; native
steers 900 @ 1925; cors and heifers
$50 @ 1875 western steers $50 @
1925; Texas steers ESQ @ 1850; cows
and heifers 700 @ $50; Gamers $50 @
$50; stockers and feeders $50 @ 1880;
calves 900 @ 1900; bulls, stays, ETC.,
$50 @ 1860.
"a oneep receints $500; slow steady;
muttons 1900 @ 1900; wethers 100 q
1900: ewes 1875 @ 1925; lambs 1880
@ 1855.