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Evening journal., 1918-11-29
LABOR DEPARTMENT
TO Be REORGANIzED
Secretary Wilson Chooses
Committee to Readjust
Bureaus
LOUIS H. POST
HEADS DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON, Nov, 90.-napldly
changing conditions OF industrial en-
plOynent and the return 90 peace pro
ductlon on the part Of the nations fac
tories, will be met by Secretary Of
Labor Wilson with complete reor-
ssnlzatlon and readlustment OF the De
| pariment OF Labor and Of the different
bureaus and boards AFFILIATED with a.
The transition VIII be gradual and
carried out by a special committed,
headed By Louis T, Post, Assistant Sec
retary OF Labor.
The most pressing problems the De-
partmenl has 20 handle related 90 the
redistribution OF workers who have
| been called into war production among
other plants and industries without
serious loss In time and wages and also
60 the change OF women war workers
10 other forms Of employment more
suited 10 their strength and endurance
At the same time the Department Is iac-
ing the task OF reintrOduoing into In
dustry the soldiers dismissed from
training camps or returning from
abroad
Tho reorganization OF the Department
will be carried out with the design OF
A. W. Parker, chief law ofilcer OF
meeting the various phases OF demo-
bllization. Already tho Federal Employ
ment Service, a branch OF tho Depart
ment, Is replacing both soldiers and
civilian war workers In peace employ
menls aud Is gathering tho necessary
data on local labor conditions which
VIII permit the reconverslon or indus
tries 20 be carried out with the utmost
rapidlty.
Tho special reorganization commit
tee, In addition 20 Mr. Post consists of
the Department: Roger W. Bebson' d.
rector OF the information and educa-
tionsl service; Miss Mary Van kleek,
director OF women In industry, and
Grant Hamilton. director OF the work
ing conditions service.
The boards and bureaus which VIII
be included IN the reorganization pro-
cess are the Federal Employment ser
vice, tho Women I'm Industry Service,
Training and Duution Working Con
ditions. Inspection and Investigation, In
formation and Education, Labor Nd
justment and Industrial Housing. the
National War Labor Conference Board,
and the War Labor Policies Board.
The National War Labor Board,
which Is separate from the Department
of Labor and has been engaged In set
Ting and adjusting labor disturbances
and disputes during the war, has been
asked by Secretary Wilson to continue
for an indefinite period.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
SCHWAB TO resign
SHIPBUILDING POST
Will Quit Emergency Fleet
After Putting it on
Economic Basis
WILL STICK UNTIL
NEW MAN IS NAMED

Charles N, schwsb, director general
Of the Emergency Fleet Corporation
announced while In New York yester-
day, that as soon az he has put the
enterprise OF producing ships upon an
economic as distinguished from an
emergency basis he will ask President
Wilson to appoint some one 90 TAX,
his place aud permit him TO retire.
Mr. Schwab made Il clear that he viii
not retire hastily and that The only
reason which lmpels him ls the pres
sure Of his own business and affairs.
lie does not know how soon he Will
make his request formally and he In
tends 20 remain az his post as long as
he may he considered at all necessary.
He said last night;
II am working now 10 put the Emer-
gency Fleet Corporation In such po-
sition az will enable me soon 20 ask
I the President 60 release me, and will
make my formal request when the
change has been made from emergency
90 economic work
I'VE will keep right on and complete
the original progsm OF 100000 tons
OF shipping. The plan for the future Is
10 build for economic nermanency, all
our past work having been strictly
emergency work. The plan then for all
The shipping decided upon originally
will so right on. We still contemplate
employing all kinds Of labor, and the
standard Of wages 10 be paid VIII be
fixed by the government board.
II am anxious 20 leave the director
ship In safe hands and WITH not quit Il
under any circumstances until the
President has decided upon a man who
Is satisfactory 20 him In every way.
When Mr.. Wilson asked me 70 take
charge Of this work he pledged me his
whole hearted support, and he has
stood by me 20 the last letter Of his
word.
MY sole reason for nndIng II neces-
sary TO reign Is the pressure OF private
business. When ] became director
general dropped my own affairs sum
marily and many Of them stand just
where I left them and require my at
tention as soon as ] can possibly give
II 10 them"
Mr.. Schwsb, selected as a master
steel maker. ship builder and organizer,
was made Director-General OF the
Emergency Fleet Corporation last April,
and at once set out 90 put through a
ship program which would convince
Germany and the forces arrsyed with
Germany that war with the United
states was a bitter game and a hope
less one.
lie set up his ofices in Philadelphia,
and after putting his ofleisl house In
order went on tour Of the ship
yards OF the country and was present
at launchings from Oregon 10 Florida.
At a dinner in New York, November
81. Mr.. Schwab justified his adminis-
traiion with a report that In October
the Emergency Fleet Corporation had
launched and delivered 10000 tons Of
shipping. or the equivalent Of forty
10000 ton ships. He promised that
the output for this month would beat
october by 10000 tons.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
H. NC. WINCHESTER
is TOP SERGEANT

Henry MoOomb Winchester. son Of
James p wlnchesief, president Of the
Wilmington Trust Company, has been
made top sergeant FOR morliorlous
army work In France. Had IL not been
for an attack OF Spanish influenza, no
would be today, In an officers train
ing school ln that country preparing
10 receive q commission lio had been
selected FOR that distinction ond was
ready 10 90 up for examination when
he was stricken by tho influenza and
tho examination period passed before
he recovered.
Young Winchester went from VII
mlngton 90 Camp Dix. While there he
displayed soldlerly qualities which re-
suited In him being made corporal.
10 went into the 3i2th Infantry Rogl-
mcnt, with that rank, being a member
OF Company r, That regiment was sent
overseas.
subsequently no was made a
top sergeant In a letter received by
his parents on November 30, ho stated
that he had been up 90 the front, had
survived the lighting and had been sonl
back 10 one OF tho rest camps,
There was a story current IN town
yesterday that young Winchester was
suffering from shell shock HIS father
said he had heard nothing Of that kind
and presumed Tho story was merely a
distorlatlon Of lhc real fact that he
had been stricken by influenza.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
BRAND YOUTH NOT
GUILTY OF THEFT

ON = charge Of larceny OF double
harreiled shotgun from the Delaware
Hardware Company, Arthur Blake, a
Negro, was held in $500 bail for court,
and on two other chargeS Of larceny and
a chsrge o( conspiracy 90 defraud, he
was dismissed by Judge Churchmsn in
Municipal Court This morning.
GlenwoOd Stursis and Frank Brand
Two white boys. each facing three
charges Of larceny and charge OF con
Spiraay. were dismissed,
The two boys and Blake were en-
nloyed st the Delaware Hardware Com
many store and. IL was alleged, the
former would take guns, sell them TO
the Negro for small amounts, and the
latter would sssin sell them for larger
amounts. There was no evidence to
connect StnrSiS and Brand with the
case. and Blake was held only on one
charge Of larceny of gun, with which
he was caught by Detective Kempsh.
Mr.. Kempsh testified that Blake Tad
stated that ne had purchased guns
from Sturgis asd Brand, but the latter
two denied II,
In the case of Hsrry W, simon,
charged with receiving stolen goods in
connection with the same case, a nolle
prosequi was entered.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
NEW DYE INDUSTRY
ASKS PROTECTION

That protection OF the dye industry
in this country by the exclusion in a
great measure OF foreign mado dyes
would largely help in keeping Ameri-
can dye manufacturers in the forefront
Of the business which they have done
SO much 10 build up In the last four
years is the opinion OF many who are
interested IN American business
achievements.
Steps should he taken, 10 i said,
especially TO thwart German competi-
tion and keep American markets in this
trade for American manufacturers.
American dye manufacturers. includ-
ing the dupont interests, say that with
proper legislation 20 protect them while
they make further strides In the bust
ness which they have slready carried
SO far forward they will soon be able
TO make the United states the worlds
foremost dye making country.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
MOONEY REFUSES
COMPUTATION

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov, 29.-'I prefer
a glorious death az the hands Of my
tradLcers you incmdcd) 10 a lb'ins
grave. ! am innocent"
Thomas J. Mooney. directed this state
mcnt as Governor stephens today in
answNr 10 the Governors action in COM
muting his death sentence 10 life i'm
prisonment
u refuse 10 accept The Communication. !"
said Mooney,
Workers, now appeal 60 you TO
again sct-and the sooner the better"
Mooney declared he believed organ
lied labor would not accept the Gov
ern0rs action as satisfactory.
Labor everywhere. say 10 you, as
said TO you the night the Chamber Of
Commerce returned a verdict Of death
against me. that my hope Is in the
solidarity Of organized labor"
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
SUFF2AGISTS
IN CONVENTION
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait
to Address Women at
Evening Meeting
MRS. ALBERT ROBIN
CHOSEN PRESIDENT

The twenty-second annual convention
OF the Delaware Equal Suffrage Assocl-
alton opened this morning at 10 O'Clock
With a business session IN parlors A and
\ OF Hotel DUPONT.
Inc Rev, Charles II. Bohner, pastor OF
Hanover Presbyterian Church, made The
opening prayer after which Mrs Albert
Robin made The address Of welcome. She
said II was with great pleasure that the
association met while The nation was at
peace and that the organization was
proud TO have been In existance twenty
two years.
The minutes Of the last convention
which was held November %, 1917, were
read by Mrs. Frederick r. Bach.
Miss Ella W. johnson. treasurer, re
ported the total receipts during the year
OF s2StSl. and expenditures Of S21i.i9,
leaving balance Of si0.6s.
IN The absence Of Miss Elizabeth :,
Gawthrop, corresponding secretary, Miss
Mary n, de Non read that report. 10
stated that United States SenatOr-elect
nn L. Helsler Ball. has stated that he
favors womsn'S suffrage and would vote
Tor the Susan y. Anthony bill amend
ment n Il comes before the United
State Senatc while he Is a member OF
that body. The report further showed
The valuable assistance Miss Mabel
Willard, Of tho National Association
had been while In This city. Through
her efforts 10000 signatures, or the en-
tire labor vote Of The city was secured
for the susan y. Anthony amendment.
70 was announced that one-half the
n s.l. nj.
Equal Suffrage Association made last
year TO the National Association, had
been paid. II Is planned, through the
coming year. TO pay the remaining $3.50
The local association feels that the
national association has helped so
greatly that the work This year should
be greater than ever.
There were present this morning nine
Teen Of the twenty-three State dele
gates. All the delegates from this city
attended. All the state officers also
were present.
The following officers were elected;
President, Mrs. Albert Robin. first vice.
president, Mrs. ]. Frank Ball; second
Nice-president, Miss Ella johnson; third
Mrs. \. d. Warner
treasurer Miss Agnes Y. Downey; cor
secretary, Mrs. Jane Penni-
we'll: recording secretary, Mrs. Fred
crick Z. Bach; auditors, Miss Mary r.
de Nou, Miss Mary Ospina.
The morning session adjourned al
noon. A luncheon was held at 1 o'clock.
The afternoon session opened at =
O'Clock.
Tonights program, which VIII De
xiven at the New Century Club, prom
ises 20 be interesting. Major John w
4 .avyson will give an address OF welcome
and Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait presi-
dent OF y. \. w. :. A. viii speak on
Tho Coming Democracy.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
GREEKS WON'T LET
BILL LIVE In CORFU

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20. - Wilhelm
HOhenzollern, the recent German Kaiser
can't seek refuge on the Island OF Corfu
according 10 Greek legation cables TO-
day. The Kaiser has intimated he in
tended 10 occupy his palace on that
island but the territory is Greek. and
the Greeks apparently will have none
OF him thereabOuts.
The Island OF Corfu was given Greece
by England in 1853. A memorial palace
TO Achilles. erected on the island be-
longed TO the Kaiser. but is now bcing
used as a French hospital. Corfu until
recently was the seat OF government FOR
the Serbs, driven from their home land
BY the Austrians.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
CLASSES BACK, GET
CORDIAL WELCOME

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Clsse, the evan
gelical singers. who were In this city
several years ago with the Lyon Taber-
nscle campaign, were given a hearty
reception by the people OF Wilmington
on Wednesday night in the auditorium
OF st. Paul's VI. +. Church.
Mr.. Clase was dressed in the uniform
of the United States army, having ar
rived in this city from Camp Custer,
Battle Creek. Mich, where he is con
Quoting cong services among the sol
diers.
\ song service was the special feature
OF Wednesday night, and last evening
community sing was enjoyed Old
friendships were renewed and most
enjoyable time was spent.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
DEC. | BAN ON
BEER CONTINUES
By The United Press,


WASHINGTON, Nov, s9,-The food ad-
ministrstion's order stopping brewing
Of beer and nesr-becr December 4, still
stands,
That was The answer Of officials today
10 inquiries as TO whether the ban had
been lifted,
Vague rumor had 10 that certain
brewers might continue beer produc-
tion after that date 20 test the order Of
the food administration, So far there
is little activity here by brewers
agents in an effort 10 obtain modiflca-
tion Of beer manufacture,
In somo quarters II was believed the
brewers at present were centering their
fire on The recent bone day law passed
recently as a rider TO the food stimula-
tion bill.
Food administration officials today
pointed out that two other departments,
the fuel and railroad administrations.
also were maintaining restrictions on
the brewers with regard 10 fuel and
transportation.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
CHILE AND PERU
FAR FROM PEACE

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. Nov. 29.-Ihe dispute
between Chile and Peru has not been
settled and no amicable agreement be-
tween the two countries is i'm sight.
This statement was made here today
BY Carlos Castro Ruiz, the Chilean con-
sui general in New York. lie said,
however. that both countries were
quiet, according 10 latest adyices.
Dr. Ruiz denied today that he had
given out any statement that the con-
troversy had been settled He said that
on November 26 ne announced tho re-
ceipt OF a telegram from the Chilean
foreign ofilce stating that The Peruvian
government had apOlogized but the
Chilean government had not accepted
the apology.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
LIBERTY fuel"
FOR NATIONS AUTOS
War Department Discover
ers Say Substitute is
Cheaper Than Gasoline
HAVE
PROVED SUCCESS
BY The United Press

WASHINGTON. Nov, 20,-"LlberlY
fuel vastly cheaper than gasoline and
possessing many advantages over that
product, has been invented by officers
OF the War Department and II now be
ing produced IN largo quantities, 10
became known today,
The now fuel Is the result OF more
than 900 experiments conducted by
Major a. u. Zimmerman and Captain
=. &. Welnberger, Of the research and
development divisions Of tho general
engineering depot
Exhaustive experiments have proved
mat the new fuel IL adapted 10 all
kinds OF motor vehicles, stationary
engines and airplancs.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
IAROR sLOUUP.

While there has been a most decided
slowup I'm the munltion shops and other
plants engaged exclusively In The man
ufacture OF war supplies so far the
United states Employment Service. at
Sixth and King streets. has been able
20 place AN employees who have ap-
piled for work
Hundreds OF less essential establish
ments That during the past few months
have either closed their doors. or were
working with a greatly reduced force,
have again begun business on a pre-
war basis and are absorbing all the
surplus labor in The section
Although the employment service has
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
stTuRnAY SOCCER CAME

Harlan's soccer team and the Hog Is
land team will play at Harlan field at
3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Manager
Gilmour says the Harlan men made 50
good a showing against the Pusey and
Jones .Gloucesterl team. which they
beat last Saturday. that he expects them
10 be the winners tomorrow. The Hog
Island men are considered a very strong
team.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
DISMISS ASSAULT CHARGE.

George krccr, charged with assault
and battery and larceny was dismissed
by Judge Churchman in Municipal
Court this morning, the evidence falling
to substsntlate the allegations. Charles
Davis charged that Kreer took him out
auto riding on last Thursday and, some
where out In the country, beat him and
robbed him Of about 500.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
MISS PARSONS IMPROVES.

The condition Of Miss Anna May
Parsons, who Is alleged 20 have been
assaulted by Angelo DercgO, with a
knife in East Fourth street. on Tuesday
night, was reported as improving at the
Delaware Hospital today. Derego Is held
under heavy bail bond for his appear
snce in City Court when the woman Is
able 10 appear against him.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
NEW COATS FOR orFICERs

Members OF the executive force OF
the local health department douncd
their new winter overcoats today. The
coats are OF dark blue cloth and arc
minus the customary brass buttons
used In the past.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
VILLA BANDITS AFaIN MENACE.
nv The limited Press

BY lne Jnitou fTtSS.
Ell PASO, Texas. Nov. 29.-Fearing an
attack on Juarez by Francisco Villas
band Of outlaws large numbers of refu-
gees crossed TO the American side last
night. There was no sign Of panic in
the Mexican town but the garrison Of
500 men is regarded as too small TO cope
with the bandit.
Villa is reported 81 miles south Of the
border.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
SIMMONS TO GUARD PRESIDENT.

Homer c. Simmons. Jr., son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Homer C. Simmons, who enlisted
as a fireman in the U. s. Navy sometime
ago, spent yesterday with his parents.
The young man is scheduled TO be a
part OF the crew Of the naval vessels
that will convoy President Wilson TO
France early next month.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29

been able TO place these men II is gen
orally at a lower rate than was paid
them IN the shlpyards and munlllon
plants, showing concluslyely a falling
of In the local demand for l0borcrs.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
GEORGE SAYS HUNS
MUST PAY TO LIMIT
By Tho United Press

ny Tho United Press.
LONDON. Nov. 2o-"Germany must pay
tho cost OF tho war 10 tho limit Of her
capacity" Premier Lloyd George de-
clared IN a speech hero Today.
:rhe principle has always been that
Evening journal., 1918-11-29

the loser pays We must proceed On
this principle In regard TO Germany.
"Peeec must be sterniS just. Ger
many VIII not be permitted 10 pay The
indemnify by dumping cheap goods into
this country"
Refcrring 10 his standsln the coming
election the Premier said:
u won't lead the government N am
10 be subjected 10 the old party con
splraclcs and lntrigucs.'
Evening journal., 1918-11-29

AUTO ASSOCIATION ELECTION
Tho annual meeting OF the Delaware
Automobile association will be held at
the Hotel DUPONT on next Monday eve
ming. Officers VIII be elected.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29

Women's Fine Furs
Featuring a superb collec-
ton of furs of the most
choice and elegant qualities
at wonderful savings.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-12
AIR FIGHTS OVER
AMERICAN SECTOR
German Air Scouts Take
Good Lock at the Amer
lean Position.
81, Assoe:ated PresO

WITH THE American ARMY N
FRANCE, Feb. 12.-It was bright ard
clear today and a considerable mum
Der OF aircraft was over american Se?-
tor. The enemy machines were busy
taking photographs and makins obser-
yations and number OF air fights re-
suited. One group OF three enemy air-
planes new so low that they became
targets for anti aircraft and machine
guns and were driven off.
The artillery continued active OF
both sides. TIE enemy dropped shells
into number of villages behind Amer
lean line and the American artillery
men replied.
Only one man was reported wound
ed during the past "a hours. He was
injured by bursting shell in a vii
lage behind the line. Several Ameri-
can patrols reached the enemy wire
entangIements tat night without en-
countering any Germans.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-12
emanuel Jones IS
now IN JAIL HERE
Will Have to Stand Trial on
Highway Robbery
Charge.

Sheriff A. NJ. Glover returned last
night from HarrfsviIle. Richie county
where he took into custody Emanuel
Jones who was in jail at that place.
Jones is charged with his brother.
Harry Jones, with having robbed Is
ador zas1aff OF Sis and a $50 gold
Ealtham watch ct Anuabelle trolley
stop on the night Of December IL.
Emanuel Jones was arrested in Rit-
chic county for breaking into a store
and committing robbery. He viii
no doubt be indicted in that county
this week.
Upon his arrival here in Fairmont
Sheriff Glover lad highway robbery
charges prefrred against Jones be
fore Justice Musgroye. He is now
committed to the county jail
His brother. Harry Jones, was ar
rested by county officers on Saturday
and gave bond in the sum OF $1,000
before Justice Ccnawa! to appear be
fore the next grand jury.
Charges will be pressed IN both
Marion and Ritchie county against
Emanuel Jones.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-12
Large Attendance
at Brooks Meeting

EvangelIsts Brooks and Lewis con-
Quoted another splendid service Iast
night at the Christian church. having
the largest Monday night audience yet
assembled.
It was announced that on Tuesday
night the Preachers Trio would sing
The evangelist said he wanted to COM
In1andeer all the cars in the church for
use IN tbs campaign the next four
days and wanted the membership to
get In touch web the unconverted peo-
pie Of the city.
Last night Mr.. Brooks preached on
the suject Five Kingdoms" showing
how We pass from che kingdom OF in
noeency into the kingdom OF sin and
that there is Only one way to pass
from the kingdom of righteousness
which IS the church and that is by
Obedience to the gospel.
This afternoon two Of the districts
had meetings which we're attended by
the OVangelistS.. +,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-12
CINCINNATI MAY
GET BAD FLOODING
Gorge at Brownsville in Mo-
nongahela Being Dyna-
mited Today.

CINCINNATI, Ohio. Feb. 12.-With
the river at this point showing stage
of sos feet early today and continu-
ing TO rise at the rate OF two feet an
hour riyermen contend that only the
breaking of the ice gorge below the
city can save it from a disastrous
flood. The United States weather for
caster has announced that the water
viii go above SIS feet If the dam holds.
This will be 10 feet above the danger
line and VIII inundate a. large area OF
ground on both the Ohio and Ken
lucky sides of the river
P1TTsBURG. Feb. 1910 remove
the danger Of a flood and to. permit
the resumption of river traffic United
States engineers today began the
breaking up of the nine mile ice gorge
in the Monongshela river near Browns
vile. Pa. by the use Of dynamite.
The dis1odging OF the large gorge
said to be so feet high in places which
started to move out early Sunday. but
later damned at a bend in the river,
will enable many steel plants in the
Pittsburg district having coal mines
above Brownsville to receive badly
needed coal.
It is estimated that removal OF the
gorge will permit the shipment OF
more than $4,000 tons OF coal daily.