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Evening journal., 1918-02-20
POWDERED Glass
LURKED IN CANDY
Aides Weaver Discovered
Sharp Fragments as He
Swallowed Sweets
BROTHER, SOLDIER,
HAD SAME TROUBLE

Experiencing a cutting sensation in
his throat while eating chocolate candy
while returning from Philadelphia
aboard a train last Friday night. Aides
Weaver, Of No, 1918 Shallcross avenue,
examined the candy closely and discov-
cred that 1t was filled with a substance
that resembled powdered glass. Mr.
Weaver. who is employed at the Joseph
Bancroft & Sons Company plant. took
the remainder OF the candy, which he
had purchased in Philadelphia, 10 the
laboratory at the Bancroft plant and
chemists there found il llled with
powdered glass.
Mr.. Weaver, who attends a school in
Philadelphia three nights a week. is a
brother Of Corporal Jonathan Weaver,
Of the Delaware Pioneer Regiment at
Camp Dix, who discovered powdered
glass in chocolate candy at the camp
several weeks ago Corporal Weaver
turned the candy over TO the command
ing officers at the camp following his
discovery, as a German plot was sus-
pected
Mr.. Weaver, who found the glass in the
candy he bought in Philadelphia, did not
open the package until he had left the
station, and he discovered the glass
when he swallowed the first bite Of
candy
He still has some Of the candy, but
has not reported his experience to the
authorities TO determine whether the
placing Of the glass in the candy was
! part Of a German scheme.
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
WHO IS BEST COOK &?
CLUBMEN TO JUDGE

Among the members Of the Young
Mems Republican Club there has arisen
an important question. a great rivalry
has sprung up between Percy Warren
Green, deputy attorney general, and
Charles ]. Coleman, who is known
among his friends as Bishop" as TO
who is the better caterer The question
at issue is: who can furnish the bet
ter set-out for the members Of the
club ?" and on Saturday night the first
part Of the contest Will be decided
The question arose Saturday night at
the club 10 has been the custom for
the members 10 pitch in" and the
money was handed over 90 Coleman
who would procure a set out for the
members. But last Saturday nigln
his arrangements were not as success
ful MS hc desired the barrel Of oysters
that he had provided was frozen
Then arose the argument Deputy
Attorney General Green asserted that
he could furnish a better "set out"
than could Coleman. This statement
was disputed by a number Of members
and the agreement was made that on
this Saturday night Mr.. Green would
provide the set-out and on the Satur-
udl ultul luuuWlut MT buttuian was
to show what he could do.
Mr. Green refused 10 diNulge what
the courses at his "sei-out" are 90 be.
but admitted that he can provide
better feast than his rival II was the
same with Mr. Coleman. lie made the
admission however. that he is the hest
caterer the club ever had. a large turn
out Of members is expected, or rather.
is certain, at the two feasts.
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
Third LIBERTY loan
Sale IS POSTPONED
Sub.Normal Economic and
Business Conditions
Given as Reason
INTEREST RATE
MAY BE A IL ?. c.
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 2O-Sub-normal
economic and business conditions,
brought about by a variety OF unseen
war developments. has caused post
ponement OF the third Liberty Loan
until April or later.
Originally set for February 10, IL was
stated on high authority today That
the issue-after conferences of high
Government heads-has been held up
until a restoration of normal conditions
shall have brought a more receptive
market"
That the loan when placed for sale
will bear 4 - per cent. interest APP
peared probable today.
The principal causes for the delay
follow:
First-The unprecedented iransporta-
tion tieup. Producers unable to move
their products suffered vast losses.
General congestion OF commerce, too
operated to work a general money
stringency.
second-Fuel shortage with a flve-day
suspension OF industry and six work
less Mondays. Labor suffered heavily
in loss OF wages; manufacturers SUI
fered; all shippers suffered as the
right OF way was given 60 coal and
other shipments laid on sidngs.
-Unexampled bad weather
Two-thirds OF the congregational ele-
ment," according to Liberty Loan head
quarters, was lacking during Febru-
ary. People stayed at home; there
was minimum OF mingling in public
streets
Fourth-Extenslve pro1teerlng and in
nated costs Of bare living reduced 10 the
lowest ebb In years, the spending power
OF the small consumer-the man In the
,treet. Added to these factors. power
ful elements in the financial world
have brought pressure for a higher In
terest rate than on the second loan
Many banks have raised their Interest
rate on loans secured by Liberty Bonds
/ from four 10 four and a half per cent
| Any widespread adoption OF this pri-
| vste banking rate. 10 Is believed, would
absolutely force a 20 rate on the third
/ loan. Otherwise purchasers borr0wins
funds TO buy bonds would face a hal
per cent. loss on their investment.
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
DANFORD DOUBLY ACCUSED.

Oarges OF operating an automobile
without the proper license card and Of
contmpt Of court. against James Dan
ford Negro, Of Philadelphia, before
Murcipal Court today, were continued
unit tomorrow. The contempt charge
was ordered by Judge Churchman in
cou yesterday when the defendant
faild 10 appear on the charge OF
opating an automobile without a
proer license card.
Jmes Saulusbury told the court that
hehad been in communication with
tht defendants employer in Philadel-
ph and that Danford would be in
cort tomorrow. Mr.. Salisbury
toll the court that there was a mis-
Understanding on the part Of Danford
ah his employer as to the time for
appearance Of Danford on the original
sarge.
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
SAY He COhFESSES
POOR BOX ROBBERY
Squires Dismissed OF One
Charge, Admits Theft at
ST. EliZsbeth's Church
ALSO ACCUSED OF
GROCERY STORE THEFT

Russell Sduires, who was before Mu-
nlcipal Court yesterday on the charge
Of robbing the poor box az Sacred Heart
Church and whose case was nolle
pressed becousc the church officials did
not want 90 prosecute the defendant,
was before the court again this morn
ing on three charges, two OF them being
for larceny and the other one for break
ing and entering
When arraigncd. Squres said he
would waive hearings.
The Rev. William Temple, pastor OF
st. Elizabeth's Church, was in court
and testified that the poor box at his
church had been robbed Of 50 on last
DECEMBER q. but that he had no idea
who committed the robbery.
Detective James g. Riley told the
court that Squlres had confessed to him
and other detectives yesterday that he
had robbed the poor box at 81. Eliza
beth's Church on December q.
Judge Churchman said that there was
no use 20 consume any more time on
the cases since the defendant had waiv-
ed hearings on all three charges, and
held Squires for the uper court in COM
bined bail Of 1900.
The other charge OF larceny against
Squires is that Of rohbing the poor box
OF st. Paurs n. C.. Church shortly be-
fore Christmas. Of $3.50.
The charge OF breaking and entering
is that OF forcing an entrance through
back cellar window at the American
Grocery Comparyq Store, near Fourth
and Madison rteis, on January 26, anc
taking S2O6 from the cash register. The
robbery is alleged TO have taken-plact
between 4 and o'clock In the afternoon
while the store was closed.
Detective Sergeant King and Detective
Riley made an investigation at the time
OF the robbery and suspected Squlres
who had been employed at the store
and who quit the day before the rob
berry occurred. But there was not sum
cient evidence against Squlres 10 war
rant an arrest
Following the defendants dismissal Il
Municipal Court yesterday, the detec
tive who had made the previous inves
tlgation Of Squlres questioned hin
closely and he Is said 10 have finally
broken down and admitted that he ha,
robbed the store.
Squires is 20 years old and has a wifi
and one child. Another child died no
long ago. He has been under a cour
order on a non-support charge for sew
eral months.
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
DELAWARE'S PART In
"CHILDREN'S YEAR"

Children's Year, the nationwide drive
for better protection OF the children
OF the country, begins on April sixth,
under the auspices of the Federal
Chldren's Bureau and the Woman's
Committee Of the Council Of National
Defense
The Federal Children's Bureau states
that by better care FOR children, high
er living standards. more wholesome
recreation. freedom from harmful la
Dor and efficient education, cOmmuni-
ties can prevent many unnecessary
deaths and can make the coming gem
Grafton more Int" than this. Nearly "a
third Of the men given medical exam
nations for the draft were rejected
because Of physical defects, and au-
thorities state that many Of these de-
fects could have been remedied had
they been discovered in childhood.
The work which the Federal Chill
drens Bureau has been doing for the
past two years In Delaware will be OF
specific help 20 the state In doing its
share Of the constructive work for
child welfare which will be undertaken
throughout the country during Chill
dren's Year. At the request OF the
Delaware Children's Bureau and with
its cooperation the Federal Children's
Bureau is at present engaged In making
a study Of the causes OF child depend
encv which is expected TO form a par
ticularly valuable basis for construc-
tive work for children by local Della
ware agencies.
The Federal Bureaus studies Of the
conditions surrounding defective chill
dren in Delaware have been Of service
I'm Connection with securing the States
Institution for feeble-minded children
which is to be established shortly In
Delaware.
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
JUDGE WON'T KEEP
SICK MAN In JAIL

George Brittingham, who has been
serving a one year term in the work
house on a non-support charge. and
Who had contracted an aggravated case
~ rheumatism since his confinement,
was given his freedom by Judge
Churchman in Municipal Court today.
Judge Churchman said that the origi-
nal sentence is revoked and that when
the defendant is again able to go to
work le must support his wife and
wo children or be brought before the
court igain.
DR.. William Fl. Kraemer, workhouse
nhvsiian, told the court that It was
his Onion that the defendant would
imprve faster II he were given atten-
ton 1t the home Of some Of his rela-
tlves Relatives are ready TO take care
OF Bittingham, according 20 Philip L.
Garrett, his attorney.
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
A. o. U. w. ENTERTAINMENTS.

The A. o. u. W. Of Delaware has Sc
cured the services OF Miss Mabel Null
Inns, reclter, story teller and imperson-
ator, for the week beginning February
25. and will give complimentary enter
tainments as follows:
Monday evening, February %, Odd
Fellows Hall, Hockessin.
Tuesday, February 26. Industry Lodge,
room No. ~, Masonic Hall, Wilmington.
Wednesday, February q, Masonic Hall,
Newport.
Thursday, February 2S, Wilmington
Lodge, No. 900 Washington street, VIII
mington.
Friday, March 1, Masonic Hall, New
Castle.
All entertainments are complimentary
TO the A. o. U. w. and their lady friends,
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
NOT QUITE $1,000
FOR SALVATION ARMY
Campaign Committee Hopes
$4,000 Fund Will be in
by Friday
MUCH WAR WORK
FOR THE LASSIES

But two more days remain for the
local salvation Army drive" for $1,000
for war service. But two additional
contributions were received In this
mornings mail. and the sum raised so
far is below $1,000. IL is necessary
that all interested in the campaign
shall put forth a little extra effort to-
day and tomorrow, so that by Wash
ingtons birthday on Friday, when the
campaign closes the money asked from
Delaware shall have been raised.
AS a patriotic response TO General
Pershings statement that more trained
religious workers were needed for the
Army, the Salvation Army viii send to
France at once. a large group Of trained
workers.
The first contingent will go next
week. Their expenses will be paid out
Of the fund Of si,OOOOOO now being
raised throughout the country and Of
which the $1,000 from this city is a
part.
Among those who will go are Com
mandant Howard Hinkle, Warren. Pa.
Captain and Mrs. A. c. Libby, Mead
Vile, Pa; Captain William Price. Sa-
vannah, Ga; Envoy Curtis. Washing
ton, d. c.; Miss Bessie Quirk, Birming
ham. Ala A farewell dinner will be
rendered to these patriots at Philadel-
phia on Friday evening and they will
later Join with other members Of the
contingent at some Atlantic seaport for
embarkation.
The scope Of the work in France is
being extended as rapidly as funds will
permit. In this connection the local
campaign II was hoped would not only
be readily met but perhaps over-sub-
scribed.
There is a constantly growing de-
mand for trained men and women %
keep up that much needed element
morale" among the armies at home
and abroad. General Pershing has
recognized the need Of religious and
home influence among his troops in his
recommendation that there be four in
stead OF one chaplain TO one each regi-
ment.
Contributions TO the local campaign
VIII aid in increasing the number OF
these workers. Richard Reese OF the
Equitable Trust Company. is the locai
treasurer, and all contributions should
be made to him.
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
HOTEL WORKERS HEAR
BUSINESS EXPERT

Ernest s. Taite, manager OF the Hotel
dupont, said today that he felt that a
talk to the management and employees
Of the city hotels by James w. Fisk.
who is conducting the Chamber Of
Commerce Institute at the big hostelry
here this week. would do them all a lot
OF good and help them to brush up
where there is any possible lack. Ac-
cordingly, at Mr.. Taite's request, Mr..
Fisk addressed all the employees Of the
Hotel dupont in the rose room this af-
ternoOn.
Mr.. Taite remarked today that he has
heard many good men make addresses
on subjects touching on the betterment
OF retail merchant trade. but that Mr.
Fisk is the best in that line he has
ever had the pleasure Of meeting or
hearing.
Evening journal., 1918-02-20

BY The United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-The resig-
nation Of General Robertson as Chief Of
STAFF OF the British Army has re-
moved the one stumbling block to a
general allied offensive in Macedonia,
Balkan military critics here declared
today.
Robertson, they assert, has never re-
garded the Balkan theater as Of vital
Importance and on numerous occasions
has blocked plans for an offensive
there.
Together with General Gulllamots
appointment as commander OF the Al
lied forces at Salonica. Robertson's 5
withdrawal means that the Allies will
strike simultaneously In the Balkans
and on the western front, the critics
predict.
The Entente was never stronger In the
near east. General Allenby has effect
ually smashed Turk resistance In Pales-
tine and the Mesopotamian situation and
activities Of the Arabs around Medina
and Mecca has made the Turkish posi-
tion precarious.
With Bulgar and Austrian support
growing lukewarm a determined drive
into Macedonia and Serbia now would
embarrass the Kaiser far more than an,
other move. military critics contend
while Balkan diplomats are convinced
that the political results in Serbia, Bul
garla, Turkey, Rumania and Austrii
would be incalculable.
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
RUB OUT wrinkles
keep SKIN Clear

The most delicate skin will quickly re-
spond TO the soothing and tonic effects Of
Hokara when this pure skin cream is used
As massage cream or after shaving it
is unequalled, removing all irritations, and
making the skin soft and velvety.
Apply a little to the hands or face after
washing and surprise yourself with the
dead skin that comes of.
Hokara is the only antiseptic massage
cream, and pimples, eczema and all skin
hlemisbes soon disappear when IL is used.
Although far superior to the ordinary
massage creams and sold on guarantee Of
..best you ever used or money back" yet
the price is a trihe, only SOC for a liberal
Jar; larger size 6oc. Sold on a guarantee
By n B. Dsntorth.
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
Roy SCUUT FUND
NOW P|L|hG UP
Today's Mail Brings Many
subscriptions From
SIS TO 500
EXPECT $4,000 IN
HAND THIS TEEK

Checks ranging In denomination from
IS to 500 were in the mail ofWilliam
]. Highneld, treasurer OF the Winning
ton Boy Scouts Of America campaign
fund for $4,000 today. Mnbers OF
the Scout Executive Courh were
hustling among their friens today
seeking contributions for The fund
which is to defray the eyenses OF
the organization for the mex two years
and II was impossible at loon today
to estimate accurately hoy much mad
been contributed TO date.
But there was enough Z twarrant the
campaign committee in ielieving that
with the promises of SUPPORT that haa
been assured the fund, ne end OF the
week would witness tn amount SUD
scribed. That II will lot be accom-
plished without much ard work, was
realized by the works., but their
hearts are In the wor and they have
the faith that they WI win out.
While there weremany more fVe
dollar subscriptions ian those for A
century" the numsr Of the small
ones. proves that observation-disclosures
man is doing his BIZ Some men have
a son thev wish totrow to manhood,
nerhans eseaplng she Of the pitfalls
- which thev Nyer subjected in their
youth. a..
These men beliel 10 the scout oath'
which is
"On my honor ! vi 90 my Des1'
.To do nv duty God and my coun-
trv and TO bey the Scout law,
"To helm other sople at all times.
"To keep mysd physically strong
mentally wake and morally
straight"
Then the SEQ law which calls upon
the lbovs TO Z trustworthy, loyal,
heInful friend. courteous, kind obed-
ient eheerful.hrifty, brave, clean and
reverent.
one Of thcOntributions that came
IN Treasureriighfleld today was from
the Rev Fderlck NJ. Kirkus, rector
NJ Trinity ptestant Episcopal Church.
nr Kirlus accompanied his subscrip-
zion with brief note which read:
"Nfv dea Mr. Hlghfleld:
"I am closing my contribution to-
wards thSund for the Boy Scouts Of
America.
Il sendt because l really want 10
share iplhls good work among the
hovs in hom feel so deep an inter
est Hdng for complete success in
the cauaign, l am
VERY truly yours
Frederick NJ. Kirkus."
Thiss a sample Of the character OF
letterahat are accompanying checks
for n Scout fund. Many write that
thev hsh they could send more, be-
causLhey believe in the work Of the
Row couts and realize what help II
Is n alone now. but to the boy him
selfyhen he reaches maturity.
Vth the help OF all Of them, be the
mi ever so small, the general result
ofhe campaign cannot help but be a
s1sess, and with each contribution
I'm the man who has done his ut
nst in giving comes a feeling OF sat
iaceion that he has in this way and
fasure done his bit for the Scouts
ID their country.
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
Mr.. WILEY IONS SERVICE

Ray WHEY Of No. 80 West IWenileth
street, bookkeeper at the Tenth street
offlce OF Wilmington Trust Company,
has procured temporary leave Of absence
md will enter upon war work In the
ordnance department at Carney's Point.
Mr.. Wiley will assume his new duties
on Monday.
Mr. Wiley was born In Wilmington
and has been connected with the VIII
mington Trust Company for six years.
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
ACCIDENT BOARD MEETS.

The Delaware Industrial Accident
Board held its weekly meeting In the
Wilmington ofilce. in the Ford building,
today. The meeting today was the flrst
the board has, ,held IN this city
This morning the board acted on
twenty cases where agreement had been
entered into between employers and en-
ployes.
At 2 o'clock this afternoon the board
held the FIRST hearing under the new
compensation law, the case being that
OF Joseph Osborne, who met death at
the Artillery Fuse Company's works In
South Wilmington, on January TO-
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
SAY HE GAVE BEER
TO U. S. SOLDIERS

George Smallwood, a young white
man, was held under $500 bail for the
March term OF the United states Dis
trict Court on a charge Of furnishing
intoxicating liquors TO soldiers, by
United States Commissioner W. G. Ma
hairy, this morning. Smallwood was
represented by James Salisbury and a
plea Of not guilty was entered.
Patrolmen Gold and Warren said they
saw Smallwood pass six bottles OF beer
to Charles Halava and John stevens,
members Of the 50th L. 5. Infantry, in
West Second street.
The soldiers are doing duty at the
shipyards. Smallwood was released on
bail
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
ORPHANS, COURT WORK.

Return Of sale Of real estate or
Francis A. Dugan was made by J. Frank
Bal in Orphans Court this morning
and confirmed.
John P. Nields made return Of sale
Of real estate Of John H. Leary, ct. al.
Il was confirmed.
Charles B. Evans presented a petition
for partition Of real estate OF William
l.. Hamann and others. An order for
summons was granted.
An order for summons was granted
on a petition for partition of real es-
tate Of Nellie Hopes and others pre-
sented by Henry r. lsaacs
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
FOURTH FIRE In YEAR
CUTS BARBER SHOP

Fire OF unknown origin gutied the
barber shop Of Tony Davalos. No. 4o0
Madison street. shortly after o'clock
this morning, causing a loss OF $500.
The nre. which was the fourth one 20
occur at the same place within the
past year. was discovered by Patrolman
Elliott. who was doing duty 10 that
section.
Onlcor Elliott sounded an alarm from
Box No. 81, and the district flremen re-
sponded and extinguished tho blaze.
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
SOLDIERS MISS W. II. $. EXERCISES.

4 delegation from Camp Dix, which
was coming to attend the patriotic day
al the High School this morning. were
held up in Philadelphia by transporta-
tion troubles and could not reach the
city in time. They sent a telegram
expressing their regret and deep disap-
pointment.
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
nFFFR cARDFNING LECTURE

There will be no gardening lecture
lven at the New Century Club tomor-
ow afternoon, as there is a club lee
ure by Earl Barnes, upon Ninety
Years and How - Live Them, set for
that time. The next gardening lecture
which is free to everybody who wants
10 come. viii be on Thursday, Febru-
airy %. at 3 O'clock. Miss Exlcy will
then talk about seeds and how to plant
them, timely subject just now.
Evening journal., 1918-02-20

Corporal Ralph +. Santa Barbara and
Paul j. Santa Barbara are the sons Of
Mrs. Nellie Santa Barbara Of No. 1901
West Ninth street. They are doing
their bit, one in the army and one in
the navy. Ralph, aged 2i years, en-
listed in the Delaware Regiment in
March, 1915, and was In service seven
months on the Mexican border. He is
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
ASK FOWLER TO REPORT.

George Washington Fowler, who en-
listed at the local navy recruiting sta
tion on January Z, and who was return
ed 10 Wilmington by the military au-
thorities at Philadelphia to await fur
Their orders, is requested to report at the
navy recruiting station, at Ninth and
Market streets, at once
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
THREE ENLIsTMENTs TODAY.

At the army recruiting station today,
Robert V. Cooling, Of Kirkwood, Del,
and William Graft. Of Laneville, Ohio,
were accepted for the Field Artillery.
and Paul Podolsky. Of No. 22Oi Monroe
street. for the aviation section OF the
signal Corps.
Evening journal., 1918-02-20

now with the Regiment Of Infantry at
Camp Dix and is a member Of Com
pany G..
Paul, aged 10. enlisted in the navy
May, 1917, and during the time he has
been in service has made two trips TO
France as second class seaman on a
transport The boys have many friends
in this city. Both boys visited their
mother during the past week.
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
Letter to
DIR. kilmer a Co..
Bing hamton, y. y.
Prove what swamp Root WIN d

Prove What swamp Root VIII DO For You
Send ten cents 20 Dr. Kilmer a Co,
Binghamt0n, y Y. for sample size
bottle. IL VIII convince anyone. You VIII
also receive a booklet Of valuable informa-
tion, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der When writing. be sure and mention
the Wilmington Daily Journal. Medium
stores
Evening journal., 1918-02-20
A KIDNEY REMEDY
OF HIGH standard

Dr. Kilmer's swamp Root stands very
high In the trade as a kidney, liver ana
bladder medicine and the people who have
used Il speak very favorably regarding its
value II Is q good seller In this vicinify
and enjoys a splendid reputation through
out. Very truly yours,
HARRY VANE, Druggist.
May 5th, 1916 Dover, Del.