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Evening journal., 1918-11-21
WHOLESALELAY OFF
MAY Bring PANIC
Approximately 5000 Men
Discharged from Local
Plants During Week

Probably not less than i've thousand
men have been uncermonously thrown
out Of employment In this city and
vicinity during the past week. or vol
unltrily left owing to the curtailment
Of prediction due TO the signing OF the
peace armistlce, one nrm alone drop
ping fifteen hundred employees.
This wholesale discharge OF men, It
Is feared. is only the beginning OF a
general .retrenchment on the part OF
the larger plants. In addition to those
discharged, many others have quit
work, owing 10 the shortening OF the
hours Of labor and a subsequent re-
ductlon Of wages.
OF the latter class It is hard to make
an estimate. as hundreds came to this
city, attracted by the promise Of big
wages and an abundance OF overtime,
who now and IL impossible TO justify
their longer stay here at the prices
paid and have returned 10 their homes
While the sudden reversal OF labor
conditions in this city has caught many
unprepared, all who have applied at the
United states Employment Service 50
far have been assigned TO other en-
ployment.
Efforts are being made TO check the
wholesale Discharge OF men by those
engaged on Government contracts, but
It Is rather a difficult mater 10 control
the large number OF industries in this
city who are otherwise engaged, and
II is feared there will soon be a sur
plus Of labor in Wilmington unless
some new outlet for Rbor is found.
There was a tacit understanding
among a number Of the larger plants
that the curtsilment OF prediction was
TO be so graduated 6s not to throw
men on the market faster than the de-
mand in other lines could absorb them,
but the action OF the past week would
seem TO indicate that 1t is now a case
Of every fellow for himself, and that
the dropping Of surplus labor Will
continue.
Efforts are being made by the United
States Employment Service 20 care for
all men in need OF work, and today
agents OF the Service visited various
plants in this city to ascertain their
needs for help, with the idea Of supply
ing Jobs for men who are out OF en-
plOyment.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21

from the game some OF the old stars
Il viii surely prove to have developed
many new ones.
BASEBALL teams without number have
been formed In both the army and
navy. The game has been played within
range Of the German guns. Many young
men who never had a chance 10 play
have found themselves with a bat in
their hands.
Among the 100000 men in service,
the pick OF the nations manhood, there
will be found ball players such as
every manager has dreamed Of finding
In the bushes.
That the magnates have no fear OF
the future Is Indicated by the reply OF
John A. Heydler in response to a query
as to his opinion OF the chances OF
baseball next year.
He said: "Our regular annual league
meeting will be held in this city New
York; December 10 next, at which time
no-doubt. we will have the Official deci-
sion Of our club owners to resume nexl
season.
when that season opens. / believe
that professional baseball will come
back 10 It's own. The dominating In
nuences for good that exist In both OF
our great major leagues may be de-
pended upon to see that the sport will
be conducted more than In the past for
the sports sake, and that more con-
servative business lines will be follow
ed. that will promise a fair return to
the young man who gives his skill as
well as 10 the men who assume the
financial risk"
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
WHITE CIRCLE WANTS GAMES

White Circle Club would like TO hear
from any 1875 pound team in or out OF
the city for a game for next Saturday.
The w. c. G. boys were without game
last Saturday and are anxious to hear
from any amateur team they have not
played. White Circle expects TO play
Parkside in the near future although
the Parkside boys outweigh w. C. C.
Is pounds to the player. The Circle
boys will give the eastslde Gridders a
hard game for the honors. White Cir
Gle has not lost a game this season,
and every player is determined that the
record shall stand. Any team wishing
a game for the coming Saturday will
communicate with Paul r. Rinard, No.
1900 Lincoln street or phone 52O9-J. any
evening after Z o'clock.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21

Baseball, with the rest OF the world
Is TO witness the dawn Of a new era.
And the hour OF its dawning' Will be
the hour OF the opening Of the annual
National League meeting IN New York,
December 10.
When the shutdown Of the great ma
hOnal game came last September, its
future was hidden in the dark clouds
OF war.
But now that peace has come. the
things which interested people before
the war will again come into their
own.
Many changes will doubtless be made
IN the way the sport Is run, as the
money-grabbing propensities Of some
OF the players and magnates were dis
gusting the fans.
The return Of former baseball stars
10 the game is a question. Their
strenuous experiences In the uniform
Of Uncle sam may have untitled them
for their former places.
The $4,000 idol OF the Chicago fans
Grover Alexander, may find that
carrying a rifle and a pack IN France
has destroyed his usefulness as 8
pitcher. .---- --.- ~
Jack Barry, star second baseman Of
the Red Sox, may discover that life as
COB has unified him for the dia-
mOnd.
And the list might be continued at
length, for almost 55 per cent. Of the
major league bail players are in the
service OF their country, as the records
show. ---L
But while the war may have removed
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
CLASSY BOXING CARD
AT PENNSGR0VE

The Pennsrove A. A. Will hold IFS
reopening show on Friday evening.
under new management Nothing but
high class bouts Will be put on, and
judging from the card arranged for lhls
week the new management intends 10
keep his word.
The wind-up viii bring together X.
o. Baker, Wilmington's crack middle
weight, and Jack Blackburn, OF Phila-
delphia, who is considered by experts
as the greatest and cleverest colored
fighter who ever stepped into the ring
As this will be Blackburns nrst ap-
pearsnce in this locality, no doubt a
great crowd from Wilmington will 60
over 10 see the colored wonder. Bakers
three previous fights at Pennsgroye are
still fresh In the minds Of ilght fol-
lowers. who are confident he Will make
the black man step at top speed. The
bout is scheduled 10 60 eight rounds.
The semi-wind-up will also be a top
notch bout, bringing together Ty Cobb,
OF Carney's Point, snd Tommy Shafkey,
OF Manayunk. These boys met about
four weeks ago and put up the hardest
four round bout ever witnessed in
South Jersey, and by request Of the fans
they were re-matched for eight rounds.
Sharkey Is one OF the hardest hitting
boys who ever appeared at he club, but
in Cobb he Will meet one OF the clever
est boys seen at the Grove. It VIII he
case CT science vs.. brute strength.
In the six round bout win be seel
Battling Monitor, OF Manayunk, who has
won every bout be has had at the
Grove by the knockout route, opposed
to Billy Cannon. OF Southwark, who Is
also a X. o. artist Something Is sure
10 drop in this bout.
The second bout OF four rounds will
be between Tommy Clearly and Jo.
Devero, Of Philadelphia. The opening
bout will bring together Young Hall,
OF Wilmington, and Young Frankel, OF
Harlan's. These boys recently had a
fist fight without "a winner, so they
have decided ON the. ring in Pennsgrove
to settle their differences. Some one
OF this pair is bound to take the count,
as the boys win so at II hammer and
tongs. Frank tPOpl OBrien. Will ref
cree. A special boat will leave at 7.3O
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
DELAWARE MEETS
URSINUS SATURDAY
Coach Aronwitz Has Eleven
in Fine Shape for
Hard Game
PRACTICE OPEN
FIELD PLAYING
speclal 10 The Evening journal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
NEWARK, Nov. 2i.-LIeutensnt Aron-
WITT. coach OF the Delaware College
football team, put the squad through
some hard practice work yesterday az
ternoon preparatory to the game with
Ursinus to be played here on Saturday.
Notwithstanding the hard game with
Swarthmore on Saturday the Blue and
Gold team came out without a scratch
and the men are In excellent shape for
the mix-up with the Pennsylvania boys
next Saturday.
Delaware, considering the fact that 1t
was late In October before the team
could be organized, has been playing a
fine game, and the game on Saturday
should attract a crowd. Coach Aron-
witt deserves much credit for the faith
ful way in which he has worked 10 get
the team In its present fine shape.
The practice yesterday consisted
largely OF working out open field plays
and the Blue and Gold will probably de-
pend largely on this style Of play
against Ursinus. Delaware has been very
successful In pulling of forward passes
in the games played to date, and that
play was one OF the few that gaines
ground against the Little Quakers last
Saturday.
Coach Aronwitz announces that he will
probably start the same team on Satur-
day that took the field against Swarth-
more as follows: Armor and Foulk, ends ;
LOngland and Vita, tackles; Lattomus
and Moore, guards; Carter. centre; Pier
son, quarterback; McCaughan, full back
and Loose and Tonkin or Stewart, half
backs.
Delaware will probably play one or
two games after Saturday II strong
teams can be scheduled The train leav-
ing Delaware avenue station, Whining
ton shortly after o'clock Saturday
afternoon, will get lovers OF the sport
from that city here in time for the
opening OF the game and a train can be
secured shortly after the game for the
return trip to Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
SHIPYARD League
REVISES SCHEDULE
Epidemic Conditions Result
in Rearrangement OF
Soccer Dates
ONLY THREE GAMES
HAVE BEEN PLAYED

The schedule committee OF the Dela-
ware River Athletic Association Soccer
League held a meeting in Philadelphia
last night and adopted the frst half
OF the schedule. which will wind W
Saturday. December 2s. Only three
games have so far been played In the
series, sun Ship having played two
games, winning from Chester and tie
ing with Harlan. The Chesterites. there
fore, are In first place., with three
points to their credit
Judging by the callber OF the various
teams. the race this season will be one
Of the most interesting for many yearA
There Is not a weakling In the whole
seven teams, which comprise New York
Ship, OF Camden, ~ j.; Merchant ship.
Of Hartman, Pa; Chester Shipbuildin8
Company, Of Chester, Pa; Hog Island.
sun Ship. OF Chester, Pa; Harlan. OF
Wilmington, and Pusey and Jones. Of
Gloucester. N. J.
The series will be played on the
home-and-away plan, with the winner
Of each game cashing In two points,
with one point to each team for a tie
game. All the players connected with
the various teams must have worked al
their respective plants at least fourteen
days prior TO playing In league match.
The following is the shcedule for the
first half OF the season: 80
November 23-New York VS.. Chester
Ship, at Third street and Lehigh ave-
nue.; Harlan VS.. Pusey and Jones, at
Wilmington, Del; Merchant Ship vs..
Hog Island, at Hartman, Pa.
Thanksgiving Day. November 2S-New
York VS.. Pusey and Jones, at Third
street and Lehigh avenue; Hog Island
vs. sun ship. at Hog Island; Chester vs.
Merchants. at Chester. Pa
November 30-Sun Ship VS.. New York,
at Chester, Pa; Pusey and Jones vs..
Chester, at Third street and Lehigh
avenue; Harlan VS.. Hog Island, at VIII
mington, Del.
December Merchants ys. New
York, at Hartman, Pa; Pusey and
Jones VS.. Sun Ship, at Third street and
Lehigh avenue; Chester VS.. Harlan. al
Chester, Pa.
December i4-Hog Island VS.. Chester
at Hog Island; New York vs.. Harlan, al
Third street and Lehigh avenue; Sur
SHIP VS.. Merchants. at Chester. Pa.
December 2i-Merchants' VS.. Harlan
at Hartman, Pa; Hog Island VS.. New
York. at Hog Island
December 2s-Pusey and Jones vs..
Merchants, at Third street and Lehigh
avenue. Ending OF FIRST half.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
MAJOR LEAGUES TO
PLAY NEXT SEASON
William F. Baker Says
Teams Will be Stronger
Than Last Year
MANY PLAYERS
ARE IN AMERICA

''The baseball leagues win resume
operations next spring" said President
William +. Baker, OF the Philadelphia
National League club yesterday. In
fact there does not seem 70 be any valid
reason why the big leagues should not
get back into action.
Next spring conditions Will be pretty
close TO normal BY that time the great
majority Of soldiers on this side OF the
water will have been demObillzed, aud
possibly "a good number OF those now
In Europe VIII be here. We should be
able 20 start with as strong llneups a.
we did a year ago, II not stronger.
"Nhlle some OF the ball players In
service reached France, the big major
ity OF them still are In America. OF
our eight men In service, Whitted, Dill
hoeffer, McGafllgan end Tincup stu
are at Dump Merritt. As far as we know
only Lieut. Rixey. one OF our nrsi
players to enter service, is on the other
side.
a lot OF our boys entered shipyards
after the season closed last Labor Day,
but they are doing real work.
'The reason feel so certain that
baseball Is coming back into is own
is the fresh interest have noted in the
game In the last week. A fortnight
ago no one thought Of talking baseball
and It seemed 10 be a subject that was
taboo. But since the signing Of the
armistlce / have been surprised at the
number OF men who have made inquiry
as to whether we would take the field
In 1918.
Il have no doubt that the public will
be keen for the return OF baseball and
will support Il as literally as hereto
FORE"
Lieut.. David Fultz OF the Aviation
Corps and former president OF the Play
ers Fraternity, will make no atiemp;
TO reonganize the organization. Asked
yesterday whether there was any
chance OF the fraternity being resur-
rected. Fultz smiled and replied: al
don't think so; at least not under my
| direction.
starting the fraternity up agar
would be a hard and unthankful tasl
and / doubt II IL could be done.
know had my troubles with II sni
am willing 10 confess ] have hal
enough. / doubt very much IL any on
would be brave enough 10 try TO pu
the fraternity on its feet again"
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
The Une-up :
KEYsT0NE MREsTLING Card.

Another big wrestling snow VIII ne
given at the Keystone Field Club, No.
204 East Fourth street, next Wednesday
night. Five bouts are on the program.
In the opening bout, Harry BFoomell
who is anxious OF meeting The King
Riviter will entertain the audience as
well as Charlie Chaplin on the laugh
ing screen.
The second bout will be between the
much heralded Maloon Mccoy and King
Solomon. .5
Joe Jacobs will tackle the tough boy
Jake Braunstein.
In the seml-wlndup, Andy Pines will
try Spike Hayden. These two boys have
never met.
In the windup John Barclay will be
pltted against by Charles Taggasi the
Greek demon or the local bearcat Bill
Virgins. Each claims to have bested
Barclay in a previous match.
This is a specially-arranged show for
Thanksgiving eve, and should not be
missed by those that enjoy excitement
Johnny Cooper will referee.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
. AND S. HOSPITAL DONATION DAY.

To-day Is Donation day Tor The Bhy-
sicians and Surgeons Hospital. The
hospital has many calls for help from
people who cannot pay the expenses OF
their treatment. II Is to enable The hos
pltaI 10 care for all such cases that the
generosity OF the public is appealed TO.
Money, linens and grocery supplies are
the chief needs. Mrs Bessie p. Fritz Is
chairman Of. the committee IN charge OF
donation day. The committee will
welcome all donations and thank those
who will extend this help 20 the needy
sick.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
LIMITS COAL PRICE RAISE.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2i.-RetsIl deal
ers in anthracite coal have been warned
by the Fuel Administration that they
may advance the price only the amount
of the additional labor cost involved in
the recent wage increase given anthrs
cite coal miners.
Consumers who are overcharged are
asked 10 notify the local administrator
who has authority TO act.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
SIMON WINS LEG
In BUCKNER SHOOT

When George II. Simon broke 4sx5O
at the Wilmington Trapshooting As
ISOLATION last Saturday. he was The
sixth member OF that club TO win
leg on the Col. Z. G, Buckner trophy.
This trophy was presented TO the club
by Colonel E. G. Buckner. vice-presi-
dent OF the dupont Company and the
nrst contest for II was held on August
IL, and was won by r. 5. Wood with
a score OF 40x50, from 81 yards. Since
that date the scores have Improved so
that handicap shooting helps improve
the Workmanship OF the shooters.
The next match for the Buckner
trophy will be held on Saturday. No
yember 30.
The winners OF the .Bucner trophy
10 date are as follows.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL.

Two flrst-class basketball games were
staged at the Wilmington High School
gym yesterday afternoon, in which the
B3 Cherry team trounced A3 White by a
score OF "a 10 4. In the second game
between B3 White and A3 Cherry, the
former won by, the close score OF 7
TO 6.
The FIRST game scheduled for the local
High is that against Darby High on the
local floor, December 6.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
STEEL CHIP IN HIS EYE.

While at work ln The Bond Machine
Company plant yesterday afternoon
William F. Wilfong, OF No. 1908 West
Tenth street, was injured by a piece OF
steel entering his right eye.
David Abbott, Of No. Mousley Row,
was struck by trolley car at Twenty
first and Market streets and injured
about the elbow and face.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
SATURDAY SOCCER.

The Harlan soccer team will play the
Pusey and Jones team Of Gloucester,
n. ]. in a league game on next Sat-
urday at the Harlan field.
Pusey has one Of the fastest teams
in the league, and Manager Jack"
Gilmour, Is expecting one OF the best
garaes Of the season. All soccer enthus-
lasts Of Wilmington should be out TO
see this game and give the locals there
loyal support.
The Harlan eleven Will be picked
from the following names: Baggs. Be
hounel, Nicholson, Napier, Richie, Vain,
Banning, Wood. Leigh, Steel, Coll, Hol-
gate, Russell, Adamson and Gllmour.
Manager Gllmour has been training
the boys hard for this game, and ex-
pects them TO win the point.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
FRIENDS AGAIN
DEFEAT DARBY

At the Harlan Field in a drizzling
rain yesterday afternoon, the Friends
school soccer team for the second time
this year took the Upper Darby High
school, OF near Philadelphia, into camp
by the score Of to 1.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
.CONNABLE TROPHY
SHOOT SATURDAY
Shooters Also to Begin 20
Gauge Gun Event
That Day
LATTER SHOOT TO
RUN THROUGH DEC,

The attraction at the Wilmington
Trapshooting Association Saturday will
be a contest for the Connable trophy
and viii mark the first shoot on the S.
b. Miller 20-gauge event.
The Connable trophy is competed for
at so targets, added target handicaps 90
govern. Glass "A" men receive two
added targets in SO; Glass "B," a.
Glass &C." G." and Glass d. 10. The
members Of the club TO date having won
a leg on the Connable trophy are as fol-
lOXys.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
KEYSTONE BOX SOCIAL

The Keystone Field Club viii give is
annual box sooiaf-at their ciubroOm,
No. 20i East Fourth street this evening.
Ice cream and cake Will be served.
Friends are invited to attend.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
ANOTHER FOR pENNsGRovE HIGH.

PENNSGROVE, N. j., Nov. 2i.-Unde-
feated Pennsgrove High School team
added another to its string by winning
from the Haddon Heights eleven, 81 TO
10, here yesterday. Burke and Dellett
were the local stars.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
BOWLING
DUPONT INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE.
POULTRY SHOOT.

The p. B. & w. Gun Club will hold
poultry shoot on its grounds at
Todd's Cut Saturday afternoon. The
shoot will start at 4 O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
KEYSTONE LADY SOCIAL.

The Keystone Ladies' Social has re-
Gently organized and meets once a week
at the Keystone Field Club rooms. The
officers Of the organization are: Mrs.
Herbert stokes, president; Mrs. VIII
liam Seidel, vice-presdent; Miss Eta
Stewart, treasurer; Miss Helen Fuller,
financial secretary, and Miss Mary Muir
ply, recording secretary. The women
are doing splendid work in the club.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21

The Japanese was unable to fasten
any OF the jiu jitsu holds on Bothner,
for the latter In his prime was a human
eel and he wrigsled out OF all locks.
But as soon as BOthner got his ilex-
lble legs about Higashi's waist and put
on the pressure, the Jap was powerless
and was quickly subdued.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21

The s b. Miller trophy We -
throueh the months OF November ana
December and all scores made win =, a
2O-gauge gun over that period VIII
count In the contest.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21
. Haddnn Hnirhfs

Touohd0wns-Burke, 2; Dellett, Enge-
Ter. Goals from touchdowns-Engeler
3. Referee--Supplee. Umpire-Hamp-
ton.
Evening journal., 1918-11-21

To ambitious people the WANT ADS
are lstchstrings on the door OF oppor-
tunity.--Ady.- -
Evening journal., 1918-11-21

The best furnished fats are listed
and rented through the Want Ads
ADV.
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A large box of bahdages and gar
ments, the latter consisting Of 20
convalescent robes, 10 undergar-
ments, 6 pairs bed sox, 10 sweaters,
5 pairs knitted sox, 2 helmets and 3
mufflers, was shipped to headquarters
this week.
We have received 80 pounds Of
sweater wool, 40 pounds Of sock
wool, steel needles, and SO bed shirts
to be made up. A large quantity of
wool and sewing has been distributed,
but a large amount may be obtained
by those who desire work.
The dance given Tuesday night by
the boys and girls was success. The
sum of $500 was turned over to our
local branch.
The tatting eamisole donated and
rallied by Miss Jennie Duffel Melted
$17.l0. The entire proceeds were
given to the Red Gross.
There is a strong appeal for dis
earded underwear, which is not TOO
badly worn. Everyone is urged to
bring their old garments to the Red
Cross, where they will be made over
for the little refugees, who are sadly
in need of them.
It is encouraging to watch our.
school children who are knitting. The
tiny tots in the grades on up to the
high school are possessed with pa
triotic fervor and may be seen at all
times with their bags, plying their
needles industriously.
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Ozesne Michel Claimed by Death.

The body of Ozeme Michel, who
died at his home in New Orleans at s
o'clock last Saturday night, was
brought to Donaldsonville Monday
morning via Texas & Pacific train,
and after services at Ascension
Church was laid to rest in the Catho-
lie cemetery Mr. Michel resided for
many years in Smoke Bend, moving
to New 0sleans about sixteen years
ago. He had been in the employ of
the Godchaux sugar company for
thirty years past, serving as chief SUI
gar-boiler at their Raceland factory
in Lafourche parish during the grind
ing season, and as head carpenter in
charge of construction and yepair
work throughout the remainder of the
year. His death followed an illness
of only weeks duration, and proved
profound shock to his family and
wide circle of friends. He was 63
years Of age, and besides his wife is
survived by one son, Arcemand j.
Michel; two daughters. Mrs. ]. M.
Landry and Miss Rosanna Michel,
both of New Orleans; three brothers,
Messrs. Joseph, Omer and Frank
Michel, of this parish, and a sister,
Mrs. Baptiste Mollere. To the be-
reaved family the Chief proffers sim
eere sympathy.