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Evening star., 1918-12-01
Review of the Metals.

All indications pointed this week to-
Ward the discontinnance Of govern
naent regulations of the iron and steel
Industry at the end. of the year.
Abandonment of allocations as of to-
days date and modification of-export
restrictions, following the resembling
of priority ratings. have already es-
tablfshed virtually free market. ex-
ccpt for price control. Maximum
prices will be extended. it is Ander-
stool, only if producers, who meet the
war industries board December IL,
are able to show conclusively that
they. are needed.
Cancellation of government busi-
ness is developing chiefly in tho form
of suspension of orders. Domestic in
quir1- is largely from jobbers and au-
tomubilc, manufacturers. The chief
dema nd for iron is for export, but
little business has so far been done
Production is sold up well ahead and
sellers are indisposed to, cancel.
1t has been announced that the
principal Independent steel compa-
nies arc planning an export -combina.
tion, under the Webb law
The copper market is inactive and
waiting further light on the future
of regulation.
Lead is unchanged. Spelter continues
firm. Plenty Of tin, is Offering, but
buyers are lacking. The spot price
ranges nominauy from 20 to a cents.
Evening star., 1918-12-01

Because of the absence of the men
In the military service the young
woman students of Fairmount Col
sleSe. Wichita, have undertaken tne
task of getting out the official Week
1y college newspaper this year.
Evening star., 1918-12-01
EVANGELICAL AND OTHERWISE


|pected to operate sgaanst sny s.b-
the next ninety days.
This is being used IS a fae0ef IN
professional circles against the mae-
'.on account Of mild weather atten.
ton Is being directed to the poans
that soft coal producers win aAd
their profits reduced during the eo0-
Ing months. anA in some quAeHAD II
is onered as suggestion thet Rossi-
bly, present rate Of dividends may
of rally power displayed in the next
day or two In the active list
will. to q large extent determine pro-
fessional positions, according to gos-
sip in those circles. In some quar-
ters it is stated that the private bor-
rowing demand shows considerable
removal of short interests in the gen.
eral industrial department.
As Viewed by Logan & Bryan
The chief executive. It was reported,
will address Congress on Monday and
the street seems to be inclined to
the view that the Presidents words
with changing prices in many de-
partments of the list. It is expected
that he will especially dwell ON the
reconStructive program and he may
also intimate what his views are TO-
ward the railroads. These two points
this time and the next market move-
ment will probably. IN great part be
limited by attitude in respect to
same that may be disclosed by the
administration head. The market in
most departments seems to be rest
ing on a rather firm foundation. and.
in the event of laxative developments
being disclosed. II will undoubtedly
respond rather readily.
]. S. Bache on Railroad Matters.
Looking at the matter broadly. we
find the transportation business fac
ing dilemma at each end of the path
of solution. If the roads are restored
to their owners they are confronted
with bankruptcy for many of them
and much difficulty for the others. If
they are not returned and govern
ment ownership follows. the end of
enterprise, of efficient service. and of
operation on economic lines. Is GER
tain to follow. especially If political
patronage menacing our form OF gov
ernment is allowed to develop.
Surely a middle course may be
worked out-a plan by which unified
government control may be retained
but with roads still owned by stock
holders, who shall be given a meas
ure OF representa- tion liberal enough
to insure the best results.
That, in effect. in an imperfect way,
| is the situation under the present war
situation by reason of the limit of
time on its operation, the absence of
\ any real rights of stockholders in the
| management, and possibly an INSULT
cient measure of returns to the pri-
Sate capital invested.
Evening star., 1918-12-01
He Gets Coveted Cross.

The emperor smiled again. why
did you not tell me all that before?'
he asked. "Of course YOU shall have
your cross"
.But is it for the battles or fot the
melon?' the soldier demanded. ANY
fool can go into battle. but not every
man can give a melon to his general
when his general is thirsty.
: Quite true" remarked the emper-
or. laughing, and, taking the cross
from his own breast, he pinned it to
that of his old grenadier. Let it be
for the melon" he said.
The French would scarcely fight
without decorations, nor would any of
the other Latins. with US it IS differ
ent There can be no doubt that
Americans like to wear something to
show distinguished service, but We
must go carefully. We are apt to car
ry things to extremes. Personally 1
cannot come to any conclusion as to
whether We should give them or not.
Like Mr.. Asquith, perhaps we had
better wait and see!"
Evening star., 1918-12-01
7
!:
! ! !. HORACE GREELEY.
AIqernon Sartoris Tells Sc
quet to Article Concerning
'sDecorations."
BY ALGERNON SARTORIS.
(Speeial Correspondence of The sun
day Star and Chicago Daily NeNs.)

Paris. France, October IA very
pfetty thing has happened. Some time
ago l wrote an article for the Evening
Star On the subject Of decorations.
II was written in Il spirit of fun, with
Just q modicunl OF truth to end with,
but it was taken more seriously than
J. meant it to be. Among several let
rers which i have received in ap-
proval and disapprovaI was one from
Gen. Whitaker. He sent me most
interesting letter from himself to
Horace Greeley, with the reply of the
latter scrawled-for it can hardly be
called written-across the back. The
great editor showed a little temper.
Il never said,'' he wrote, that Grant
had no chance at Chicago, or any
thing like it,
Gen Whitaker sent fae this as
souvenir of my article. as l am u
grandson OF Grant. Viewed from an
Indian point OF view, this letter is
in the nature of a Scalp-if such a
thing as a friendly scalp be possible.
This brings me to the point OF my
original article on decorations: Ought
decorations to he given freely. or
ought they to be kept for acts OF sur
passing valor'
Evening star., 1918-12-01
Liberty Bond Market.

NEW YORK, November SO.-New
lows were made in liberty bonds to
day.
Evening star., 1918-12-01
Depends on Temperament.

Is it not altogether question OF
the temperament of the nation? what
ia good for one is not necessarily
good for another Napoleon, no mean
Judge of human nature, knew what a
decoration meant to the 'poilu' of his
day, and he established the Legion or
Honor 1t is almost Impossible 10
think of the poilu of today without
the hone of some decoration. Of
course, he grumbles when he gets II
he wouldn't be a poilu if he dld
not-but in my two years service IN
the legion I did not see any case IN
which a soldier did not sport all 1he
shining medals he was entitled TO,
and, sometimes when on leave, Ie"
more besides.
There is Il good story of one OF
Ronaparte's veterans, who. after the
distribution of medals of the Legion
of Honor, which he expected but oid
not receive, could contain himself no
longer and went up to the emperor
to demand satisfaction.
EDO YOU not remember. sire. ne
asked, that when we were in Egypt
and YOU were thirsty ]. alone, had a
melon which / shared with you:
The emperor smiled, saying. Il
thank you again. my good man, but
giving a melon to a thirsty man does
not necessarily carry the cross with
it,
. The soldier broke into furious
speech. And was l not at Arcola. at
Marengo, at Austerlitz? Did 1 not go
to San Domingo and cover myself
with glory in every battle? Yet you
cannot remember a melon! Pshaw.
Evening star., 1918-12-01
NO PRONOUNCED TREND
.;0DSERYEDiNhARNI
4r
Quotations on Staples Believed to
Be Vndsrgping Process Of Change.
Review gofsWeek.

NEW YORK, November 0-s-Ehe .se-
.curities market continued to-wait on
p eace. developments this week, the
course of prices showing no very
pronounced trend. Abrupt transition
fro N war to peace and impending
domestic political developments add
ed TO the caution manifested by lead
ing financial interests.
The week end session reflected in
moderate degree the further uneer-
tainty of traders and investors re-
merce, and labor.
Dealings were dull and very mar
row, concentrating mainly in United
States Steel, Southern Pacific and
shippirlgs, notably Marine preferred
Effect of Industrial .DeveleRment.
1t is expected that labor will be
speedily absorbed under the ap-
proachirE era of Industrial -rsaaiust-
ment. bait the heads ,,of many JIM
portant enterprises are hopeful that
Washington may soon announce a
definite program in this connection.
Already there are signs that the
removal of restrictions has affected
L downward revision i'll prices of nu-
merous commodities.
Quotations for such staples as
sugars, feathers and oils are believed
TO be in process of change. the move
ment also extending, to .bituminous
coal, but the more essential foodstuns
hold firm.
Aside from the Important, phases
presented by the ,sigaing of the
armistice. Wall Street locks directly
to the money market for Immediate
guidance.
In keeping with the broad, policy Of
expansion, which has the encourage
1nent of Washington. bankers gave
further consideration during the week
to foreign loans. 1t is probable that
negotiations for loan to Mexican; in
terests will soon be concluded.
Evening star., 1918-12-01
Southern Railway.

The Southern railway reports to the
interstate Commerce Commission for
the month of October an increase of
increase of $sS9.573 in net. For the
ten completed months of the fiscal
year gross increase Of SS1,5S2,S99 and
net increase of $6,29S,1S5. The state
ment compares with previous years
as follows:
1918. 1917. 1916.
Gross $12, ,296, 1SS $9.139. $50 90
EXP. and tax S,708,027 1887 1854 4,sl4,1S3
Net earn. 50, SCI. .761 s. IT,, 1873 s.. 48s. .es7
Gross 10 $lO5 $50 259 $73 s47 $50 $25, ,754 100
Ex. 4 tax. 1854 ,S27 81, 2,359,913 1s, SAG
Evening star., 1918-12-01
COTTON MARKET.
POWDER STOCKS.

Quotations furnished by ". B. Hibbs {
Evening star., 1918-12-01

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last
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Evening journal., 1918-09-25
EDGE WINS PRIMARY
FIGHT FOR US. SENATE

TRENTON, n. J.. Sept 25-The vic
tory Of the organization candidates in
yesterdays primary election grew in
magnitude early today with the tabula-
ton OF returns from more than One-half
OF the districts OF the state
Governor Walter Z. Edge was an easy
winner OF the Republican nomination
for the long term OF United States Sen
ate, defeating Representative Edward
w. Gray. and George l.. Record by a
vote OF about five 10 one. George w.
Lamonte Of Bound Brook, former State
Banking Commissioner, won the Demo-
cratic nomination for United states
Senator, long term, by a wide margin
over Charles O'COnnor Hennessy. Frank
AicDeTmitt and Alexander Simpson.
There was no contest in either party
for the short term nomination for SEN
ator, Charles O'Connor Hennessy, Dem
Ocrst, and David Baird, the incumbent.
being unOpposed.
There were nine contests for the Re-
publican congressional nomination and
four in The Democratic party. but on
the face OF scattering returns, the or
ganizatlOn men appear 10 have won, ex-
cept In the Ninth Congressional district.
Here Daniel F. Mlnshan an Independent
Democrat, apparently defeated w NJ.
McTague, the organizations choice.
Evening journal., 1918-09-25
CAPT. J.L. FISHER
TAKEN BY Death

Captain John Lee Fisher, L. 5. ~, died
last evening at 9 O'Clock In the naval
hospital at Boston, OF pneumonia, fol-
lowing an attack OF Spanish influenza.
He has been IN two weeks.
Captsin Fisher was the only son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Fisher, Of No.
25Oi jefferson street. He was born
July 80, 1898, and had always lived In
Wilmington. After beng educated In
the elementary and grammar schools in
this city he entered the Wilmington
High School and was in the 1907 class,
but left before graduating. He entered
Delaware College in the fall Of i90i
and ATTENDED that institution for two
years, taking a civil engineering course.
In the fall OF 1908 he entered H6hne-
mann Medical College, Philadelphia
ana graduated as a doctor in 1912.
Captain Fisher vas resident physician
OF the Homeopathic Hospital in this
city from June 1912. to June, 1913. He
afterwards opened an office at No. SD
West street, which he retained until
entering the service.
In May, 1917. he enlisted in the medi-
cal reserve corps and was later trans
ferred to the L. s Navy. After enlist
ing he was stationed at Paris Island, s.
c., until July 1. 1913. He then was
transferred to the L. 5. s. Kersarge.
No funeral arrangements have been
made as yet.
Evening journal., 1918-09-25
OPPOSE PAROLE
IN AUTO CASES

Attorney General RelnhRrt. during the
course Of a case which arose before
Judge Conrad in General Sessions this
morning opposed parole 10 defendants
who plead guilty to indictments for
driving of automobiles without the
consent Of owners. Mr.. Relnhardt said
such cases should not be allowed to go
without punishment.
The question came up when James
Salisbury requested parole for John
Alexander, who had entered a plea OF
guilty TO a charge OF this character.
Alexander, Mr.. salisbury said, was a
young man Of good reputation and had
not intended any wrong doing. lie is
now working at an essential employ
ment Mr.. Salisbury wanted the de-
fendant turned over to an uncle.
Mr.. Reinhardt said he must oppose
such a move as this with all his power.
It Is the aim Of the authorities, he said.
10 break UP a most pernlcious practice
which exists Of persons taking other
peoples autos and driving them away,
abandoning them when damaged or
the persons have served their purpose
with the machines.
The state is spending a good deal
of money to break this up. all OF which
is spent in vain IL an offender can hire
a lawyer, plead guilty, make a plea for
parole and get away with IT," There
should be some punishment, Mr.. Rein
hardt continued to hammer home the
fact that an offense has been commit
ted against the law.
Judge Conrad reserved decision in the
matter.
Evening journal., 1918-09-25
Thought Man Was Crazy

Il have suffered from stomach and
liver trouble for years: the last two
years people have been calling me
crazy. The doctors could not do any
Thing for me. The awful bloating OF
gas seemed to press against my brain
and I could not think clearly. Three
months ago a friend advised taking
Nays Wonderful Remedy and it has
worked wonders ia-my case. All my
bloating and suffering is gone and
feel as though newly born" It is
simple, harmless preparation that re-
moves the catarrhal mucus from the
intestinal tract and allays the inlam-
nation which causes practically all
stomach, liver and intestinal ailments,
including appendicitis One dose will
convince or money refunded.
j. NJ Eckerd. The Miller Drug Store,
n. B. Danforth and druggists every
where.
Evening journal., 1918-09-25
BATTLE FRONT NO
PLACE FOR NATHAN

When q man has gun and is point
ing Il. and that gun Is likely 10 go on
suddenly and do as guns usually do
hurt somebody-you don't catch Nathan
Scales colored. hanging around In the
vicinity OF the gun. In fact. he's been
known 10 Jump clean over blind man
In getting away.
That was what developed IN
General Sessions, Room No. 4, this
morning when Scales appeared as the
chief witness against George Monroe,
also colored. on trial on a charge Of
assault with intent 10 commit murder.
According 10 the evidence George and
Nathan both on May i6 got into an
argument at Locust and B streets. which
seemingly went from bad TO worse until
Monroe drew a gun and took a pot
shot at Scales. At least, Scales said
Monroe slot at him, but Scales made
such a rapid and immediate getaway
that he hurdled a blind man and got his
coat tails well inside before Monroe
could take another shot, although one
the witnesses said he seemed prepared
10 do so. Scales insisted he didn't do
any WLtllb " see Nlltl WIS tOluS 10
happen after Monroe lugged out his
artillery. On his part. Monroe said
Scales had come TO his house, used
abusive language and been ordered out,
after which. he said. Scales started at
him with a knife Then. the prisoner
said. he fired his. receiver in the air 10
scare Scales. but not to hit him.
The jury returned a verdict OF guilty
OF assault only, eliminating the charge
OF intent to murder. Judge Conrad told
Monroe he was lucky in getting of so
easily and in view OF the fact that the
prisoner has been in Jail since May
gave him but nine months in the work
house, in addition 20 a fine Of $500.
Evening journal., 1918-09-25
LIQUOR HANDICAPS
BUILDING OF ARMY
Five Men Sent to Jail for
Selling Intoxicants
to Soldiers
JUDGE WOOLLEY ALSO
IMPOSES FINES

Five men pleaded guilty before Judge
Victor b. WOOlley in tho United States
District Court this morning TO charges
OF selling liquor to soldiers. All were
given prison sentences varying in
length from 20 10 GO days, and fines
were imposed in all but one case.
In imposing sentence on the prisoners.
Judge Woolley warned them against
the sale of liquor TO soldiers, asserting
that the United States is endeavOring
to build up a strong army which can
not be done properly if liquor is TO be
given or sold the soldiers
Edward Joseph Lapere, pleading
guilty, said that he has been engaged
as a machinist in the merchant marine
service and had been away from this
country for sometime and only shortly
returned when an army officer asked
him TO secure him some whiskey. He
accommodated him. he said, and was
arrested. Lately he has been engaged in
work in the construction OF submarine
patrol boats, he told the court. He was
sentenced TO serve thirty days in the
wOrkhouse and to pay the costs OF
prosecution.
Joseph Brooks and Henry Williams,
Negroes. were each sentenced to pay
a hne OF 800 and costs and to serve
thirty days Imprisonment.
Williams admitted that he had served
prison sentences in Mobile, Ala, his
home town for lighting and for gambl-
ing. He has lived in this city for the
past two years. ne said.
George Williams, a Negro, changed
his plea Of not guilty to guilty and was
sentenced 10 serve O. days in the work
house and 10 pay fine OF 500 and
costs He was arrested on September 2.
Augustus Young. a Negro. also plead
ID guilty 10 each charge Of selling liquor
10 a soldier and was sentenced TO pay
a fine OF 500 and costs and TO serve
twenty days Imprisonment. He has
been in Jail three months awaiting trial.
Judge Woolley discharged the petit
jury from attendance at the court un-
til October IS, when two cases are list
ed TO be tried. One OF the cases Is Of
Dr. John Gosch, alias ''New York Jack"
charged with selling heroin.
Evening journal., 1918-09-25
RELEASED FROM JAN. BUT-

7. Srvlng Handy, IN GENERAL SesSlJn-
Uourt this morning, before Judge Con-
rad. asked for the discharge OF two
prisoners held in the wOrkhouse on
harges OF highway robbery, ThOma,
Killcourse and William Hayes. Mr.
Handy said the Grand Jury had failed
to return indictments against the men,
and they therefore were entitled TO
their liberty.
Attorney General Reinhardt said the
State had been unable TO get a witness
here in time for the Grand Jury. but il
the men were set free he would have
them re-Wrested Immediately. The
court ordered the discharge Of the men
and Mr.. Reinhardt set about starting
the machinery for rearrest.
Evening journal., 1918-09-25
HUNS LOSE BEFORE
FRENCH AT NOISY
BY the United Press.

BY the United Press.
PARIS. Sept. Pa German attack in
the region OF Noisy Farm, near the
western end Of the Chemin-Des-D Danes,
was completely repulsed, the French
War Office announced today. 'In the
region OF st. Quentin and between the
Ailette and the Aisne, there was artill-
cry fighting last night" the commu-
nique said. 'In the region Of Noisy
Farm, a German attack was completely
repulsed.
"On the Vesle front there was lively
artillery firing.
"ln the Champagne and in Lorraine.
enemy surprise attacks were repulsed.
In Lorraine we successfully raided the
German lines"
Evening journal., 1918-09-25
JONES SAID TO HAVE
PLENTY OF WIVES

Arrested yesterday afternoon by De-
tective Benson at the Hotel dupont
where he has been staying, Howard l.,
Jones is being held at the police station
on charges OF bigamy and grand lar
ceny at the request Of the New York
authorities.
Jones Is alleged to have four wives
and also TO have taken valuables and
money belonging 10 some Of his alleged
wives. The latest acquisition TO Jones
in matrimonial ventures. it is alleged,
created a scene at the police station
when she came there last night to bid
him goodbye.
Evening journal., 1918-09-25
BAKE FOR SOLDIERS RELIEF.

The Home Soldiers Relief. OF Mar
shsllion, VIII hold a festival and bake
on the lawn OF the home OF Mrs. L. b.
Guest. on Friday afternoon and even
ing. Members OF this society have
given about forty OF the Marshallton
boys knitted outfits. They would like
all their friends TO attend the bake, so
they will have funds 10 give the outfits
TO any other boys that may be called
Evening journal., 1918-09-25
1900 MEMBERS IN Y. VI. c. 4.

The Wilmington Y. NJ. c. 4. now has
a membership OF more than 1000. The
necessity Of keeping physically flt has
drawn members to the local branch, es-
peoislly among the middle aged. who
are taking advantage OF the opportuni-
ties offered for physical training. Vol
ley ball, a sort OF indoor tennis, is a
popular exercise. The local organiza-
ton has been a center for soldiers and
sailors. who have found cordial stten-
tion given TO all their needs.
Evening journal., 1918-09-25
OFFICER LOSES CUFF BUTTON.

Offlcer Andrew Devenney. while pa
trolling his district yesterday, lost a
gold cuff button, Ornamented by ?
square piece Of mother OF pearl, with
the design Of a swan inscribed. Pat
trolman Devenneys district comprises
west Of Market street to Madison. and
Fourth to Eighth streets The finder
Of the button is requested to leave it at
the police station.
Evening journal., 1918-09-25
ALLIED PROPAGANDA
BUSY IN THE ORIENT

lBy Newspaper Enterprise Ass'n.)
LONDON. Sept 25.-The Ministry Of
Information Is carrying on vigorous
propaganda in every oriental country.
Millions OF copies OF posters, post
cards. leaflets and books have been cir
ulated throughout the Orient to coun-
teract German influences.
Evening journal., 1918-09-25
TROLLEY srRuCk AUTO.

Struck by trolley csr No. 81. on Mar
ket street between Eighth and Ninth
streets, about ii.30 O'Clock this morn
ing. an automobile owned by John c.
SayloT, district superintendent for Del
aware OF the United States Employ
ment Service. OF No. 700 West Twenty
second street, was damaged 10 the OK
tent OF si00 The door step Of the car
was broken.
Evening journal., 1918-09-25
ORPHANS COURT.

In Orphans Court this morning, Ed
mund ;. Hellings made return OF sale
OF minors interest Of Dorothy Kyle. II
was confirmed.
William 5. Hilles presented petition
OF partition OF the estate OF Michael
MalOney.
Evening journal., 1918-09-25
ENGLISH SOLDIERS
RUN RAILROADS
By The United Press

BY the United Press.
LONDON. sept. 25.-Twenty-four hun
dred soldiers already have arrived In
South Wales and are taking charge OF
the railways.
Railway flremen in the north central
manufacturing district known as the
BLACK Country" went on strike today.
Thop-ands OF munitions workers and
miners are stranded and unable TO
reach their work. Freight traffic has
ceased entirely.
Evening journal., 1918-09-25

cannot undertake, however. to do
this individually through our own
office. as we have not the facilities.
I think you will be perfectly safe in
telling other Delaware boys who
may apply for knitted goods that
they will have them before the win
ter is here.
Very truly yours,
w. ARTHUR OOUNTRNNIAN, JB.
Field Director.