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New-York tribune., 1918-12-06

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New-York tribune., 1918-12-06
BllrIesorl Asks
U..S.OwnersIli,)
OF All Wires
Benefit to Public Dcnaon-
stratcd in Temporary Con-
troll, Says Annual Report
To Extend Mir Service
Proposed Routes Expected TO
Connect New York With
Pacific and Canal Zone

WASHINGTON, Dec. .. Telephone
and telegraph lines Of the country,
now under government control. should
become government owned at the con
clusion of peace and the expiration Of
the provisions of the act under which
the utilities arc now controlled Past
master General Burleson declares in
his annual report, made public to-day
The war has shown that government
ownership of telephones and telc-
graphs ''is not only sound, but practi-
cable the Postmaster General says,
IN repeating the recommendation which
he has made in previous reports, but
which he makes for the first time as
head Of the government agency CON
trolling the land communication lines.
The experiences as a result of the
present war have fully demonstrated d
that the principle of government own
ershlp of the telephones and tele-
graphs is not only sound, but practi-
cal. Mr.. Burleson says at has been
necessary as war measure for Con-
gress to consider legislation authorz-
| ing the President to assume control Of
the telegraph and telephone systems
/ OF the country. W hlle such control Is
! temporary, and VIII exist only until
the ratification of TIE treaty OF peace
yet the best results can be obts9ned
only when these systems are owned by
the government. made a part of the
according to the report Approximate
ly S44,50O,o00 additional was paid over
to the Treasury from the increased
postal charges imposed Tor war rev
enuc. Total revenues of the depart
nlent from all sources during the veal
arc given as 1898, 8,975,962 against S329,-
postal establishment, and oporatct
solely with d view to serving the pub
lie. and not making profits or guaran.
teeirg returns on the investment
Government ownership Of the tele
GrapAs and telephones should not lomg
CT be delayed, and the action Of Con
gress i'll this matter is urgently rce
cr;nenGed.
Surplus Is Reported
Operations o. the Postoffico Depart
men lor TIE nscal year ended las
New-York tribune., 1918-12-06
2l.s al Annoxsnecs plans:

BOSTON. Dee. 5.--Covernor Mccall
announced ode shat when ne reoired
on 'snuarY Ge you'd s.eYGsa himself
20 irer7Hy vov.; --ld - ths resumption
O. r. ~ 1..s,ellcs-
New-York tribune., 1918-12-06
The Weather Report

tccal ofcal aoeora-Tlo to.lelvi,.s esieiai -ese,i
rom tho Weather Hureau temperatures curing
tho last twenty -four hena. In oompan1on vita TIC
corresponding aato os last 5o4r.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-06
Surplus Is Reported

Operations o. The PosSoffico Depart
men fo1 the nscal year ended last
Iu1c 80, reSVlted in a. surplus of
receipts over expenses of S19,979,79S,
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08
WE ARE GOING SOMEWHERE

Seeking of the eight hour law which went into effect yesterday the ridiculous side of which we hsre shown-we may add that its absurdity is magnified with its operation. Already in our little Sown-in one line of business at least the price Of service has gone up as much Q twenty-five per cent, the direct effect of the application e the law, with no possible chance of avoiding the increase.
 For the government to control tho price of coal, flour, hours of labor or anything else, for that matter, when there is a scarcity of the commodity, is to our mind the iimlt Of fOOishness. There can be no particular good derived from restricted price of coal, or restrict cd hours of labor when there isn't enough to go round. If we had eCal in abundance and a crowded supply of labor. the restriction of the price of coal or the shortening Of the hours Of labor would help, bnt when the reverse exists, we fail to see who is the gainer. AS a matter Of fact We are all losers. If here is a shortage of coal, by holding the price down, we pre- vent an increase in the supply. If ws are short Of labor and we dimin- ish the hours of labor we simply made bad situation wore.
 We believe in an eight hour law, but that law must be such that it can be stretched to fit all cases. Tn this case the law fits no place. Eyi- deDtly, the engineer of that law must have had a grudge against himself, or against us. Anyhow If that law is found to be constitution al and is enforced, we shall soon be going somewbere.-Ketchikap Miner.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08
FOOD WINS THE WAR
 DON'T WASTE IT
SIGNS OF WEAKENING

The kaiser must be wearing his crown more uueasily than ever since his repeated attempts to con- clude 8 peace have failed
 Only desperation could have led sim to believe that Russia could iuduct tue Allies to enter into a geace discussion. The plan was not feasible and Was made after re peated statement by the Allies that peace will come when Germany is defeated and has so announced.
 President Wilson has expressed th AlRed peace ideal when he said that peace will be made with the German people, and not with the German emperor.
 That means that peace-time will be at hand when the kaiser is ruined and when the war-mad Hun has thrown off the incubus of mili- taIism and awakened into the leu ton who will settle down into a new world, working to repair the dam age of war and to forget the sor- rows and despair that the Prusian idea, gone insane, inflicted upon hu ma, ity.-Tacoma News.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08
Feet Are Frozen

Jas. Troxeu, of Telegraph creek, who carries the mail between Tele- raph and Atlin, froze his feet bad lY while carrying the mail, but got as far as Chesiey where he was taken back to Telegraph creek and given care. MT. Hugh, another mail carrier, finished Troxell's routs for him, but in so doing, al So froze his feet,
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08
Hospital Notes

James KershaY has been confined to the hospital for. a few days witL La Grippe but is recovering nicely. Mrs. Emmel Conquist sui tered a severe attack of pleurisy re- gently and is in the hospital for treatment. James Clark was bro't to rbe hospital on Dec. 2S, suffer ing with run down condition.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08
Dogs Killed

John Hunt, of Ruby creek, came to town on Christmas eve with his dog team. The trip was so intense ly cold that each of the dogs froze h.s feet and had to be shot or arrival ill Atlin.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08
Christmas Entertainment

About one hundred people attend ed the Christmas entertainment and tree, and the dance which followed. Toe cold weather kept a good many who otherwise would have come, es- pecially those from the creeks.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08
.JAILIH NOTES
Coolest Weather On Record

Or Christmas day the temperatur vas between 50 and 65 degrees be- i:w zero on Spruce crek, the cold est weather ever known in that SecuOU.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08
Election Returns

The election held on Dec. IT, gave the following returns: MT. Peck, Atlin, IT. Mrs. Stork, Atlin, I. MT. Peck, Discovery, 23. Mrs. Cartmell was the ftrt lady to cast q vote in the election.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08
Whites In Town

Tom White and wife came into town today from O'Donnell creek. On account Of the cold weather they were greatly delayed in reach ing Atlin, and had to stop off at the hot springs.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08

which was held on Christmas night at Discovery was a grand success. A large crowd attended and all re- portet having had the time of their lives.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08
Business Sooninq.

Druggists Friend-I hear your cash register ringing a lot. You mast be Go- ing q fine business? Drugsist-l'm do- ing splendidly. don't know how many nickel'S worth of pennies I've sold this morning. .-BufIulO Express
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08
Stop Off At Hot Springs

H. Allen and wife came to town today from salmon river. They were forced to stop off at the hot springs for week awaiting for the cold weather to quit.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08
Mail Delayed

Mails have been delayed on all routes on account of the cold weather It IS impossible for man or beast to travel.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08
Word From Lieut.. Cartmell

Mrs. J Cartmell received a cable on Christmas day from her husband Lieut.. Cartmell, in England, that he was well and getting along nice ly.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08
Two Atlin Boys Killed In Action

Two Atlin Boys Killed In Action
 Dan Sullivan received g letter on the last mail ttat George Cassidy and Frank Desale were killed in slion recently while fighting with tbS British armies in Europe. Both men were well known Atlinites.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08

Countess of Cromer one of the most beautiful women in English nobility and one of the hardest workers in war relief organizations, has earned the very appropriate name that has been conferred upon her of the Good An gel" She has been in the forward ranks of the workers in war relief societies, not only concerning the sol dlers, but also benetiting the women and children left at home.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08

Christmas At Discovery
 Was a Grand Success The Christmas tree and dance
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08

Arctic Brotherhood. -
 Camp Skagwsy No. l, SS A. B. meets every sec sS5y ohd and fourth Tues ~ day evening at S:3O p. m. sharp. Visiting brothers cordial Iy welcome. Edward 4. Rasmu5on, Arctic Chief, W. R. Gray, Arctic Recorder.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-01-08
State of Ohio. City of Toledo,

State of Ohio. City of Toledo,
 Lucas County. ss.
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co.,, doing business In the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence. this 9th day of December, A. D. 1886. A. W. GLEASON (SeaD Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken in- formally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. O. Sold by all druggists, 75c.
 HalpB Family Pills for constipation.
 Advertisement.
Evening journal., 1918-09-09
NEW QUARTERS FOR
FOOD ADMINISTRATOR

Offices Of Edmund Mitchell. food ad-
minlstrator for Delaware, were remOy-
ed today from The Equitable Building
10 the second floor Of the Odd Fellows
Building az Tenth and King streets. The
ofilce equipment was transferred from
the old Offices on Saturday.
The Food Administration has
changed the wheat conservation pro-
gram so far as licensed boxers are con-
cerned.
From now on the bakers are no long
CT required 10 limit themselves TO the
use OF - per cent. OF their previous
supply but may resume buying the
normal quantities
The per cent rye allowance in the
making Of Victory bread is no longer
permitted. Bakers may resume the pre-
war practice OF making rye breed OF
combined rye flour and wheat flour on
the basis OF no less than two pounds OF
rye -four TO every three pounds. OF
standard wheat flour.
Evening journal., 1918-09-09
FINE TWO NEGROES
WHO HAD WEAPONS

Two Negroes were before Judge
Churchman in Municipal Court this
morning on charges OF carrying con-
cealed deadly weapons. William John
son was fined Si0O' and costs on the
charge and on an additional charge of
dlsorderly conduct was fined % and
costs.
Albany Murdock was fined 500 and
costs. In default OF payment Of the
fines the defendants will serve six
months Imprisonment each.
Johnson was arrested at Tayler and
Poplar streets on Saturday afternoon
while chasing another Negro. After
his arrest, a razor was found In his
pocket.
MurdOck was arrested by PairOlman
Wallace in Front street between King
and French. early yesterday morning
and a large knife was found In his
pocket. The Negro attracted the Of
cers attention when he and another
Negro were talking with a drunken
white man at Second and Poplar streets.
When Murtl0ck spied the policeman he
ran and after a chase Oflcer Wallace
overlook him In Front street
Albany said he carried the knife with
him because De had recently been at
tackled by two men.
Evening journal., 1918-09-09
SKATING RINK ATOP
OF new RESERVOIR.
Designed for Rollers, May
be Used for Ice Skating,
Too
SUPPLY WATER FOR
BUILDING PROJECT

The completion Of the new Rodney
street reservoir, at Eighth and Rodney
streets makes a new kind OF recrea-
tlon center Not only does this reser-
voir have a great capacity for water
but concrete cover has been placed
on the reservoir TO be used as a roller
skating rink. II is hoped to be able
to use II for ice skating too, and oX-
periments will be conducted along that
line the coming winter.
The new reservoir has a capacity OF
100000 gallons and has been in sery-
ice since August T. II is built on the
site OF the old open reservoir which
had a capacity Of 100000 gallons.
The reservoir was designed by Fuller
and McClintOck, New York consulting
engineers, and 10 has been constructed
under the supervision OF Z. NJ. Hopes,
who recently resigned as chief engin-
eer OF the Water Department to enter
the engineering service Of the army,
and :. ". Van Trump, now chief en-
gineer Of the Water Department, then
assistant 10 Mr.. fHoOpes.
The new reservoir will serve a new
district that section west Of Broome
street. and south Of Sixth street. which
VIII include the new government de-
velopment at Front and Union streets.
The reservoir is OF reinforced con-
crete and the dimensions are 2i9 by PCS
by Is feet. A reinforced concrete divis-
ion wall runs the length Of the reser-
voir, dividing it into two equal CEN
partments for cleaning or repairs.
The contract for the reservoir was
awarded in June. 1916, 10 Williams and
Klnnamon, general contractors. OF
Baltimore. Nd. Progress on the work
had been delayed by Unforeseen dihicul-
ties. and in September, 1916, the prin-
cipal contractors were permitted to sub
let the remainder OF the work 10 tht
Consolidation Engineering Company Of
Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1918-09-09
WARNS PROFITEERS
IN DRY GOODS line
Dealers Are Told Maximum
Prices Fixed Must Not
be Exceeded
LITTER GOES OUT
TO THE TRADE

WASHINGTON, Sept "a request 10
abide by the Presidents proclamation
regarding the elimination OF excess
prices on goods between the manufac-
tuitr and consumer has been sent TO all
the members Of the Southern Wholesale
Dry Goods Association and the National
Dry Goods Wholesale Association.
John V. Farwell. chairman OF the
committee on naming maximum prices
for the wholesale dry goods trade, at a
conference with Robert s. BrOokings,
chairman Of the price fixing committee,
told the latter OF the steps being taken
90 eliminate excessive prices In the cot
ton goods market
The letter sent 10 the members OF the
two wholesale associations says in
part:
Responding as quickly as possible
20 the proclamation Of the President re-
garding the elimination Of excess prices
from manufacturer 10 the consumer,
especially on staples used by the
masses, the National Wholesale Dry
Goods Association in conjunction with
the Southern Wholesale Dry Goods As
] SUI AtAANA NNh NAA NAANAA NANAAFNAN NAhN AtAN
trade generally 10 respect the letter and
spirit Of the Presidents proclamation,
apd TO that end and In conformity with
prices already made on few Items In
the primary markets IL is requested, no
matter what the shortage, that no dry
goods jobber ask more than the maxi
mum prices on the commodities named
ANY iobber may sell these goods at
as much less than these prices as he de-
sires or as competition may dictate.
but the maximum prices are not 10 be
exceeded under any circumstances"
Evening journal., 1918-09-09
Sugar Price Remains
9 Cents Per Pound

Edmund Mitchell. Food Admin
strator for Delaware, announced to-
day, that all retail food dealers, who
have stocks Of sugar on hand, must
sell IL at the present price. Q cents
per pound in this city, or ga cents
per pound outside Of Wilmington.
The Increase in the wholesale price
Of sugar that went into effect today,
has no bearing on sugar bought
prior 10 this date
The Food Administrator will an
nounce when there Is any change In
price on retail sugar,
Any citizen who is charged more
than cents a pound for sugar in
this city, Is requested 10 notify the
Food Administrator. second floor,
Odd Fellows, Building, Tenth and
King streets.
Evening journal., 1918-09-09
DRAFT REGISTRARS (!
MEET TOMORROW
Volunteers Are Asked to
Attend Conference for
Final Instruction
TO REGISTER IN
VOTING PLACES

The attention Of all registrars for the
local draft boards on Registration Day.
Thursday, is called 10 the meeting Of
registrars at 73O o'clock tomorrow
night in the Wilmington High School.
All are expected TO be present.
approximately 250 men, who will be
out Of the city on Thursday. have al
ready filled out registration cards with
the local boards.
Generally speaking. the city registra-
tion places for all four local boards
will be at the regular city polling
places. There will also be registra-
tlon places in the larger Industrial
plants.
Registration places for Board No. 2
will be at the regular polling places
except In the Eleventh district. Eighth
ward. Instead Of No. 72i East Tenth
street, the registration place in this
dlstriet will be No. 7i5 East Tenth
street.
All chief registrars for local Board
No. are asked to call at the board
room on Wednesday night to receive
their supply OF forms.
The local boards hope 20 see the
clerks who have gone 10 Camp Meade
returned to them by Thursday. but do
not know whether they viii be back
by that day.
Evening journal., 1918-09-09
MINOR CASES KEEP
CITY COURT BUSY

In City Court today Charles Harris
was fined s. and casts for disorderly
conduct in a local restaurant saturday
night.
Mary Jones and Marian Kent Ne
gresses and Martin Morris and George
sorrell were each fined 81 and costs
for lighting on the street.
Charles Moxly. charged with non
support was ordered 10 pay $40 weekly
for the support Of his wife and two
children.
In the case OF Lester c. Brown.
charged with assault and battery on
John A. Smith. at Sixth and Market
streets on Saturday night The defend
ant was dismissed at Smiths request
Because the prosecuting witness could
not Identity the defendant. the charge
Of larceny Of 81 from John Machinelli
against Willie Jones. Negro, was dis
missed.
Evening journal., 1918-09-09
119 BABIES WEIGHED
AT STATE FAIR

ono hundred nineteen babies under 5
wears OF age, were weighed and meas
lred at the Welfare Center at the State
Fair last week. And they were not
an from Wilmington, either. One hailed
from Virginia, another from Massachu-
setts and others were from Boothwyn,
pa. Harrington. Oak Grove, Townsend,
Newark. West Chester and Chester, Pa,
svedesboro. n. j., Lincoln, Pa, Bridge
willie, Marcus Hook, Pa, Iron Hill and
Northeast, Nd.
Parents who wish 10 keep Informed
about their babies, can receive advice
nv going 90 the permanent Welfare
stations al either the Peoples Settle
ment or at b and Head streets.
n was stated at the headquarters OF
the Women's Committee. state Council
OF Defense, this morning, that the gov
eminent had arranged to retain enough
nurses in this country to care for
civilian illnesses. When II is realized
that seven to eight babies die at home
70 one soldier abroad, the necessity for
Keeping some trained help in this coun-
try Is apparent.
Evening journal., 1918-09-09
TRAVELLING EXPENSIVE TO EMPsON.

For resisting an officer. Benjamin
Empson. Negro, was fined s25 and costs,
and for disordwly conduct, he was
fined S. and costs by Judge Churchman
in Municipal Court this morning.
Empson wanted to get ticket at
the French street Station before his
turn and when Special Ofllcer kilmon
told him that he must get in line and
await his turn. he became abusive and
when the officer placed him under ar
rest he resisted with such force that
Ofcer Kilmon had 10 use his club on
him causing decorations which neces-
Stated treatment at a local hospital.
When the Negro appeared in court, his
head was wrapped i'm bandages.
Evening journal., 1918-09-09
NEW SHIP WAY
AT HARLAN PLANT

A new way, that has been under
construction for some time, Will be
finished this week at the Harlan plant
of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Com
pany. A keel will be laid Immediately
Another oil tanker will be launched
from the Harlan plant, possibly on sat
u.day. This boat is one of the two
that the Harlan men endeavored TO
complete in time to launch on Labor
Day. hut the hot spell in August pre-
vent.d the plans from working out
Evening journal., 1918-09-09
FINE HIM FOR ASSAULT.

Charged with assault and battery on
Thomas r. Collins, David Camille was
fined S25 and costs by Judge Church
man in Municipal Court this morning.
Clifford Wood. soldier. connected
with the same case. was remanded 70
the custody OF his commanding officer.
Collins tetsiged that the two men at
tackled him at Third and King streets
late Saturday night. His assailants were
strangers TO him, he said.
Evening journal., 1918-09-09
u. II. JOHNSON no GO 10 CAMP.

Harry Howard Johnson. who lives in
Garashe's Lane, will leave Tor Han
cock Training Camp, Augustine, Ca. on
next Monday. Mr. Johnson Is one OF
the three Negro truckers IN King street
market and at present has his stand at
No. SIS King street. Besides being a
trucker Mr.. Johnson Is a home mission
ary worker and a member OF Ezion
W. +. Church. Mr. Johnson is a self
introduced men from local board No. 4.
He has a cousin, Private Leroy Guy. "a
musician. with the 3i9th Field Artillery,
somewhere over There"
Evening journal., 1918-09-09
HEAVY FINES on THIS PAIR.

In Municipal Court this morning,
Perry Jenkins, Negro, was fined $50 and
costs by Judge Churchman for keep
ing a house Of assignation at No. 206
Washington street, jenkins was arrest
cd on Saturday night by Patrolman
Rodenheiser.
In connection with the same case,
Margaret Booker, a Negress, was fined
500 and costs, in default Of which she
yill serve six months Imprisonment.
Evening journal., 1918-09-09
nIn,I scnn0Ls OPEN TODAY.

Public schools OF rural New Casue
County opened today for tho fal' and
winter term. In number Of places
there Is a shortage Of teachers. For
the time being school directors are
using substitute teachers. What the
outcome later on will be Is not known.
A number OF the teachers. both In the
city schools and the rural districts
have accepted positions in the business
world.
The Elsmere school, District No. 100,
opened this morning in the new school
building. This was the first session IN
the new school and both parents ard
children are delighted with it.
The Friends School and the Salesian-
um, both OF this city, will open Mon
day next.
Evening journal., 1918-09-09
KEFp LIGHTS on YOIR Cars.

Constable Bit Tinsman, on Satur-
day night, obtained the number Of
seventeen automobiles which were
parked in Market street without hav-
ing the proper lights. Warnings will
be issued 20 an the owners and In case
Of further violations Of law, the own
ers will be prosecuted
Evening journal., 1918-09-09
SCANDINAVIA FOR
LEAGUE or NATIONS

BY the United Press.
STOCKHOLM, Sept 9.-The Scandi-
navian parliamentary conference
has endorsed the league Of nations
scheme as the only means for a per
manent peace.
The conference advocated the estab-
lishment OF a permanent international
council and adopted a resolution that
steps toward peace should be taken as
soon as all OF the belligerents unre-
servedly adopt the idea for the league
OF nations.
Evening journal., 1918-09-09
4. M PIEnsnN nFAn.

Alfred NJ. Pierson. aged 20 years. died
yesterday. He was a member Of the
Wafer Witch Fire Company. Funeral
services will be held at the residence Of
his son-in-law, Charles ID. Russell. No.
1916 Lowering avenue. on Wednesday
afternoon, at o'clock. with intcrment
at Silyerbrook cemetery.
Evening journal., 1918-09-09
TREsPAssERs ARE FINED.

Frank O'Neil. for trespasslng on the
propertv Of the p. b. and w. Railroad,
and Lewis NJ. Baird, for trespassing
in the barn Of the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Traction Company at Del
aware avenue and dupont street, were
each fined s. and costs.