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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-09
SPORTOGRAPHY By -G1agg.

CALL HIM LITTLE NAPOLEON
All good fans know
+ W no has n PrOtrudinE JawI
He's a manager. too.
/ perhaps that VIII help yOu.)
II You can't guess his name, ask your
( paw.
"HERE goes another player retir-
ing from baseball TO his orange
= grove. We are referring to
Tommy Leach. who owns one OF these
places in Florida VIII some one
please explain why baseball players
either go TO raising chickens or grow
ing oranges after they get out Of the
game.
Rankin johnson. once with the Bos-
ton Red Sox. later with the Federal
league and last season one OF the
pitching stars OF the Texas league, is
TO return to the majors next season.
but he cannot figure IN any more Of
those duels with Walter johnson. as
he will be IN the National league.
x
Jake Kflrain and His Belt.
In the old days Of bare knuckle
fighting a champion who didn't have
an ornate and expensive belt was no
champion at all In Great Britain lord
Lonsdale revived the old practice Of
giving elaborate belts to the cham
pions in the various divisions. but on
this side Of the Atlantic a pugilistic
champ doesn't care whether he has. q
belt or not
Today is the 5sth birthday Of Jake
kilrain. who was the original holder
OF what was perhaps the most scrump-
tious and valuable belt ever made.
Jake, a native OF Long Island.
whipped a lot Of good heavies In the
early sos. and repeatedly challenged
John L Sullivan to battle. The Bos-
tonian was slow In coming to terms.
so the men who then controlled the
destinies Of American pugilism de-
clared Kilrain the champion. The belt
emblematic Of the title was presented
to Jake in Baltimore about so years
ago. and Kilrain successfully defend
ed II against Jem Smith. the English
champion Finally. in 1889. Sullivan
challenged Kilrain to fight for the
belt and $4,000 a side. and they met
at Richburg, Miss, Sullivan winning
after a hard battle lasting rs rounds
|. A description of the belt. published
at the time Of its presentation to Kill
rain, was as follows: 1T was so
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-09
FOOD FOR THOVGHT,

The report that pitcher Dutch
Leonard. Of the Boston Red Sox. had
enlisted IN the navy Is not confirmed
Leonard thought some" OF going in,
but found that the navy was taking
no more yeOmen.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-09
HIGH COST OF BASEBALL

We have had various reasons .
for the increased cost OF base Z
ball. Here is another: The Z
; knitters are using so much I
yarn in making sweaters for :
, soldiers that the price has In Z
creased 500 percent. and. OF Z
, course, yarn is needed for base Z
; ball just as much as is the Z
, horseshoe cover. :
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-09
sONE VANDTcAP

And now they are saying in st.
Louis that the Browns will have an
advantage over the Cardinals in the
April city series. II seems that the
Browns are going to start training
at least three days before the Car.
dinals get started
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-09
BROCK WINNER-

Cleveland. Ohio. Feb. s.-Matt
Brock. Of Cleveland. knocked out
Monk Fowler, Of New Orleans, in the
sixth round OF a scheduled ten round
bout here last night The men are
santamWeigntE.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-09

New England schools are nearly de-
pleted OF teachers because OF their
resigning to accept positions In fac
tories where the remuneration IS
much more than they received as
teachers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-09

Gene Payo. well known among box
ing fans here, writes from Detroit
that boxing Is dead in the north. and
also in the east. y think It's better
TO 20 TO France and fight the Ger
msns." says Payo. Gene can't be the
first mitt artist to reach France. but
n he hurries he needn't be the last.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-09

TEW YORK. Feb. Good short
nj stops are just about as scarce
L as coal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
DELAWAR CITY.

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Delaware City, Aug. 2A-William Hut
ton of Atco, n. j.. spent last night here
with f. A. Pennington.
Mrs. Samuel Hicken. who has bee n
quite i'll. is slightly improved.
Miss Rebccca Cooke of Philadelphia Is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs John
Cooke
Mrs Harry Rose, who has been quite
Ill the past few days is improving.
Mrs. Harry Snyder and son of Philadel-
phia are visiting Mrs. Snvders parents,
Mr. and Mrs Samuel IIicken.
Mrs. James Portdham returned home
Yesterday after spending few days at
Elsingboro Point. y. j.. with Mrs. Charles
Edwards.
Mrs. Harry StiIlman of Baltimore is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Emma Price.
Miss Sara Shredder, who was operated
on for appendicitis at the Delaware Hos
pital. this week. is improving.
A surprise party was gwen Richard
Warner last night bv his young friends IN
town Those present were Misses Leah
Revhold. Minerva Schultz. Margaret
Davidson. Margaret Clark, Emma Schaf-
fer. Masters Harvey Wilkinson. Davis
Coale, Harry Patterson, Harry Heal,
William Reybold
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
NEWS Of THE DAY
AT NEW CASTLE
Death of Mrs. Fredericka Z. Lo-
REM Was a Shock to the
Community.
stan Correspondence of Every Evening

stan Correspondence of Every Evening
New Castle, Aug. 24-The people of
this city, last evening, We're greatly
shocked to learn of the death of Mrs.
Fredericka e. wife of Albert G.. Lorcnz,
aged 81 wears. The deceased had been
alling for short time. and on Wednesday
was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital,
Wilmington, for treatment. She is sur
vived bv husband, two sons and daugh-
ter. one of the sons being In France. The
funeral services viii be held from her late
residence, I26 South Eighth street, on
Monday afternoon, at 3 As O clock. Inter
ment Will be IN the Presbyterian cemetery
Rev. s Beattie Wyhe, pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church, announces the
following order Of services for tomorrow:
Preaching by the pastor 1870 a. m, sub
ject, "A Presence of Duty preaching
by the pastor at ZOO p. m, subject "A
Pioneer Of Faith"
Rev John r. Bicking, pastor Of the
Nazareth NJ f Church, announces the
following order Of service for tomorrow:
Sunday school, 10 a. m; preaching by the
pastor. IL a m, subject, Bearing Our
Burdens" Baraca class, p. m; preach
ing by the pastor, p. m, subject, Gods
Minute Men
Frank Beck, employed at the Deemer
Steel Casting Co, was badly burned
Yesterday by molten metal The injured
man was taken to the office of DIR. Julius
Dodd, where be was gwen treatment.
Delaney Wilhelme, who resides on
North Second street, who had hls right
foot injured several days ago, while at
work at the Lobdell Car Wheel Co, Is
able TO be about by the use of crltches.
John James, a foreman at the plant of
the American Manganese Steel plant, Is
suffering from q very sore eye, the result
of piece of steel entering the optic. The
obstacle was removed by DIR. Julius Dodd.
Last evening, shortly before O'Clock,
COW belonging to Mike Luke, resident
of Dobbinsville, strayed ON the trolley
tracks, between the plant b Of the Amer
can Manganese Steel Co and the VIII
mington Fibre Speciality Co, and was hit
by car that was southbound. Motorman
Bellevue did all in his power to avoid the
accident. The animal was SO badly hurt
that the owner was compelled to shoot 1t
to relieve its sufferings.
Mrs Rosalie NJ Schreyier, the artist,
has recently visited her brother, Charles
H. Price, Esq, of Stoneton Manor, Better
ton, Kent county, Md
Sallie Blunt, who resides at The Strand,
who has been confined to her home fos
several weeks suffering from illness,
able to be about
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
STATE CAPITAL NOTES.

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Dover, Aug 24-The Board of Educa-
ton has filled two vacancies in the pm
mary department of Dover public schools
by the election of Miss Helen Matthews
and Miss Elizabeth tiodgson.
Mr. and Mrs. J. +. GrIwell of near
Dover are visiting their son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs Charles Hastings,
Brooklyn, n. Y.
Mrs. IL G. Taylor and daughter,
Corneha, are visiting relatives in Brook
lyn, y. Y, Summit, n J., and Siam
ford, Conn
Mr. and Mrs William c. kichline and
son are spending week in Bethlehem,
Pa.
Mrs Mary r Psrris OF New York
City is visiting Chief Justice and Mrs.
James Pennewlll.
Horace L. Pratt, who had been visiting
his mother here, has left for southern
California for an indefinite stay.
Judge and Mrs Walter Powell have
re eturned from Rehoboth Beach, where
they had been summerng.
Miss Mary Behen is visiting friends IN
Wilmington and Ardmore, Pa.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24

arc visiting her uncle, DIR. W. +. Hoay.
Her husband, Captain W. +. Hoey, Is now
in France
Esther Hall, the 14-year-old daughter
of MIR. and Mrs. Hall, is i'll ut her home
with typhoid fever Pearl Palmer also Is
i'll with the same disease.
Homer Hudson, from Massachusetts,,
made several calls in town this week on
his way to his home. He was motoring
with friends.
DR.. John Derricksop, wife and daughter
have returned from trip to SeibyvIlle.
j. NJ. Soper's fruit farm Is quite busy
place these days. Each day bis truck
comes To town after pickcrs, taking about
so colored women. They earn from 81
to 81 per day. Some days the packing
house turns out 600 carriers OF the most
delicious peaches. The orchard is con-
tinually guarded to prevent auto parties
carrying off the fruit.
The School Board has not yet secured n
teacher for the primary room to I'LL the
place vacated by the resignation of Miss
Elsie Wilcutts, who has accepted govern
ment position in Washington.
Miss A. MAY WEIGH, who was visiting
her sister, Mrs. W. w. Sharp, has returned
to her hom IN Wilmington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
RFHOBOTH BEACH

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Rehoboth Beach. Aug. 24.-There was
quite cool spell the first Of the week and
II was greatly enjoyed after the extreme
heat of last week Thursday was very
warm but with good breeze
Grabbing parties strawrides and fishing
parties are all the rage now, and the
gorgeous moonlight nights are enjoved by
the strollers
Mrs. Charles p Maroney and son of
Wilmington are spending two weeks az
the Henlopen
Several government boats are in the
Breakwater and the sailors are enjoving
the bathing and moonlight nights at the
shore
The Y. " G. A. girls gave q party at
Horns, Tuesday evening.
Mrs. r. Clark has rented her bungalow
IN The Pines to some friends from Den
ton, Md
Mr. and Mrs Z 0. Barton and fam
llv, from Wilmington are at the Harm
stead bungalow for two weeks.
Mrs. Ernest W Proctor is in the Shell
drake cottage for August Mrs. H S
Evans rs spending the month with her
and Mr.. Evans Is here for week-ends
Miss Proctor IS entertaining a house
party which includes Miss Marion Stew
art, Miss Dorothy Ford and Messrs. Ru-
dolph Stewart and Charles Proctor. all
OF Wilmington, and Francis Proctor of
Jefferson College, Philadelphia
Lester Johnson who has been a stu
dent at Dickinson College for the past
three years and who enlisted in the Naval
Reserves as a wireless operator, last
March, received orders the first Of last
week to report at Cape May He left
here on Wednesday.
Privates Lloyd Paynter and Rov
Joseph, both Of the 59th Pioneer Regi-
ment at Camp DIX, y j.. spent last
Saturday and Sunday here with their
parents
Mrs. Harvey Mason and daughter and
Mrs. Linwood Powell of Hopewell, Va.
who were called home because OF the
illness Of their mother, Mrs. G. Z. Green,
left for Hopewell, Thursday. Mrs,
Green is very much improved
Misses Efie and Blanche Truitt enter
tanned at cards, Wednesday evening.
Their guests were Misses Nettie Tappan.
Leroa Dutton, Alleeta Dick, Lucinda
johnson, and Messrs. Mitchell, Stock
well, Carlson and Baker
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
NEWS OF A DAY
DOWN DELAWARE
Letter From Soldier Over the Seas
Says u. S. A. is Still
Best Country.
FIRE AT REHOBOTH BEACH
Tomatoes Selling at so to IS Cents
Per Basket and Gamers Are
Competing for Supplies.
Special Correspondence of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Georgetown, Aug 24.-Tomatoes have
been selling at the Milford station at
prices ranging from 30 to S. cents bas-
ket this week. The local Gamers are
going into the open market in competi-
tion with other buyers and are helping
to fill their pack of tomatoes in this
manner The indications are that the
crop of tomatoes this year will be large,
even though the earlier ones were badly
injured by the long and continued dry
weather. The new law compels buy
er to ascertain whether a seller has con
tracted for his tomatoes before he can
buy, and if he has contracted offers for
the crop will not be made
James Johnson, janitor in the Masonic
Building, has patch of fine garden
tomatoes. They are exceptionally large,
and many of them average as much as a
pound and half in weight, each
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
POVERTY DANCE AND SOCIAL.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Rehoboth Beach. Aug 24-One of the
social events of the season was the
poverty dance and social held at the
Henlopen. Thursday evening. There was
sn immense crowd IN attendance and in
spite OF the fact that the majority of
them were large holders Of Liberty Bonds
and had large bank accounts. signs Of
poverty and disreputable attire were
much in evidence among the young ladies
and gentlemen.
The first prize was worn bv Miss Mary
Grier, who was conspicuouslv attired in
an old guano sack.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
NEWS OF LAUREL.

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Laurel, Aug. 24-Mr. and Mrs Ben
ianin B. Goslee OF Philadelphia are here
visiting MIR. and Mrs. Albert J. White.
Mrs Julian Bacon, who has been
seriously Ill at her home on West street,
Is considerably improved
Lieutenant J. Carlton Hastings, who
was visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
Wales Hastings, has returned TO Camp
Dix
Miss Carrie J. Moore, who had been
spending some time in Albuquerque, New
Menco, visiting her brother, Harry
Moore, who Is there for his health, has
returned TO her home IN Laurel She
was accompanied by Mrs. Harry Moore
OF Camden, n j., and on their return
trip they visited the Grand Canyon,
Denver, Colorado Springs and other
points of interest In the west.
Colonel SirTnan d. Marvil Of Fort du
Pont has been given an honorable dis
charge from the United States army,
owing to physical disability. He has
been at Fort du Pont for several months,
most of which time has been spent In the
hospital
Mrs. Matte Thomson, who has been
seriously III at her home on Central ave
nue.. is improving and is able 10 be out
Mrs y W Webster and Miss Gussie
Webster of Baltimore have been visiting
Rev and Mrs Frank f. Carpenter and
have accompanied them to Ocean City,
Md
Mr. and Mrs Samuel j Thomson
are III Wilmington, guests Of their son,
5 James Thomson, and his wife, former
" Miss Jane Harrington.
Miss Elizabeth Houston of Millsboro is
visiting Miss Mary Mason.
Mr. and Mrs James Huston of Vii
mington, who had been visiting here, have
returned TO their home Mrs Huston
formerly was Miss Ethel Prettyman Of
this town.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
BRITISH HORSE BACK.
Handsome Now Takes Place OF Expens-
i've Taxis.

London, Aug IS In England the
war has relegated the automobile to the
garage and brought the horse back into its
own. Owing TO gasoline restrictions, taxi
cabs are becoming extremely scarce in
London and the hanson cabs of the old
days have been restored to popularity
Dealers In dogcarts, gigs, traps, car
rlages and all other kinds of horse-drawn
conveyances are reaping big profit For
SIX months prices have been going up
steadily, until vehicles which were for
disposal at firewood prices owing to the
vogue Of the motor car are now fetching
more than they cost when they were new.
Members of the Royal family use
horse-drawn conveyances, and the muni-
tion millionaire, denied motor except
for war work, rs investing IN a carriage
and pair
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
GEORGETOWN.
special Correspondence of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Georgetown, Aug. A-Word has been
received by the family of Samuel Able
man, of this town, who is in the Jefferson
Hospital, Philadelphia, for treatment of
an eye which was injured by a flying
piece of machinery he was dismantiing,
several days ago, that he may lose the
sight
Miss Cora Muir, teacher in the second
grade, and Miss Ethel Williams com
mercial teacher of the Georgetown public
schools, have rendered their designations
Relatives of Mrs Asbury Short, who
recently moved from this town to Viii
mington, have received notice that she
has been in the Delaware Hospital for
treatment, having sustained injuries while
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
PRESIDENT USES INFLUENCE.
Summons Senators and States His
Desires i'm Man-Power Bill.

Washington, Aug. 24.-President VIII
son, in conference with Senators Martin
and Simmons yesterday exerted his
influence TO have the proposed amend
ments Of the Man-Power bill placing
restrictions on the calling of youths Of
Is and 10 defeated
The President also was understood to
have informed the Senators that, in his
opinion the work or fight" amend
ment as reported in the bill TO the Senate
was unnecessary.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
LETTER FROM SOLDIER son.
Special Correspondence of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Frederica, Aug. 24-Rev. w. W.Sharp,
pastor of Frederica NJ j.. Church, has
received a letter from his son, Elmer F.
Sharp, who is with the American Ex-
peditionary Forces ''over there" the
letter was written July 19 and received
a few days ago. He says
"After dozen or more boat and tram
rides / am almost at final destination
Had an unevcntful trip over and very few
of the boys suffered from seasickness
Fortunately ] escaped. This is sure some
country-in places few and far between
Give me the States. Won't be long before
] am home two or three years. Can't say
half you want; use your Imagination"
His parents we're glad to hear from him
and expect another letter soon, when he
gets settled in camp
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
DEATH CAUSES GLOOM.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Dover Aug. 24-Gloom has been cast
over the younger social set of this town,
BY the announcement, yesterday, of the
death of Mrs Mary Thomas Keith, wife
Of Earl Keith of Smyrna and daughter of
MIR and Mrs John n Thomas of this
town. which occurred in city hospital
where she had been under treatment for a
complication of diseases. Her remains
were brought here last evening, to the
home of her parents, from which place
funeral services will take place, Sunday
afternoon; interment at Lakeside ceme-
terry
Mrs. Kieth, nee Miss Thomas, was
very popular here and her marriage, in
Nav last. to MIR Keith was looked upon
as a happy one. She passed her twentieth
birthday on August 6 last.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
CHANGE IN ROAD PLAN.
Special Correspondence of Every Evenir

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Georgetown, Aug A.-According to
reports, the contractors on the stretch
of State highway between Seaford and
Bridgeville will not have TO cross the
dam at the roadway at Hearn's mill, about
two and one-half miles from Seaford, but
will grade the meadow TO the rear of the
mill and construct the road there
The plan was to widen the dam by the
mill, move back one or two houses and
give the roadway sixty feet. BY placing
the road to the rear of the mill 1T is
said better line will be obtained and will
be less expensive
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24

walking down King street, that city, by
with great force.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the
outbuildings on the farm of Herbert ID.
Evans, near Ocean View, on Monday.
Roberto. Phillips, of Rehoboth Beach,
has announced his candidacy for the
nomination of coroner on the Republican
ticket
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
SHOT OFF TWO TOES.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Georgetown, Aug. A.-Charhe Carey
of Camp Dix, at home with friends and
relatives around Selbyville for a few days,
procured shotgun and went out for tar
get practicing. When he had gotten all
of the practice for the day that he thought
he needed he started home with the gun
still loaded.
Through some cause the gun exploded
and shot off two of his toes. He was
rushed to the Peninsula General Hospital
Salisbury, Md, where treatment was
given, and later he returned to Camp Dix.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
FIRE AT REHOBOTH BEACH.

special Correspondence of Every Evening
Rehoboth Beach, Aug 24-W ednes-
day morning about o'clock. fire broke
out in the old ,cehouse owned by the
Rehoboth Fisheries Co. and leased bv ]
A. Lingo The fire department was quick
to respond and render service. The pre-
vailing high winds made the FIRE so ex-
tremely hot in a short time
The surrounding property was in great
danger from the fred brush, but with
the efficient aid of some of the citizens.
there was no further property damage
The loss was about 81 900.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
FREDERICA ITEMS.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Frederica, Aug 24-The local factories
are now busy, canning corn and tomatoes
Great quantities of tomatoes are being
brought in from the surrounding country
for which the farmers receive so cents
basket and up. The managers are having
trouble to secure the necessary labor, and
have appealed to the ladies of the town
TO come IN and help out
Mrs. W. f. Hocy and son, from Texas,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
CHARGED WITH LARCENY.
Special Correspondence of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Georgetown, Aug 24-Charged with
the larceny Of a pair of shoes from a rail
road bunk house. Albion Cusick, giving
his home as Boston, was arrested. Thurs
day. by Railroad Detective Oscar NJ
Thomas and arraigned before Justice Of
the Peace H c. Stewart
Cusick made dash for liberty from
the magistrates office. but was followed
bv posse Of citizens and officers. who
rounded him up on Front street, near the
residence of Rev W. s H. Williams.
He was brought back by Detective Thom-
as and, in default of bail. committed to
Jail
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
SEVERELY INJURED.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Georgetown, Aug. 24-John Wiley,
highly respected colored man of this
town. was painfully injured. Thursday,
while AT work IN the cannery of J. c.
Townsend & Co, when he was hit in the
face with large piece of machinery
His injury was so severe that 1t was
found necessary to rlsh him to the Sails
bury Hospital for treatment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
Order Every Evening Regularly

Don't depend on choice in securing a
copy, but place an order with the nearest
dealer or news stand. Every Evening is
non-returnable and the dealer must be able
to judge his demand and base has order
accordingly. See him tomorrow and ave
him regular order ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-24
KENT DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Dover, Aug. 81 AT session of the
kent County Democratic Committee,
held here, yesterday, the date for hold
ing the primaries for county nominations
and the selection of a county committee
was fixed for Saturday, September f.