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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-01-17

Call and see the new vulcanizlng
shop two doors MOI h OF the Moore
hotel. We have ne OF the best
equipped shops In III North West.
Repair work guar nteed for the
life OF the casing or tabe.
Have your old tires made new.
Ontario Tire and Rubber Co. I
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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-01-17

the soldiers is low, but they hardly
every desert. when they do they are
shot.
LEONARD FOX.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-01-17

The Argus. $3.50 per year.
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
HIGHWAY BOARD
ASKS FOR BIDS
FORPHIbA. PIKE
Eighty-Feet Right OF WAY
With Eighteen Foot
Roadbed OF Brick
EU,LD DOVER TO SMYRNA
AND sussex ROADS, TO.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. March s.-As a Tor,
runner Of Its comprehensive road build
ing campaign through the thr,
counties the state Highway Commis-
sion yesterday decided TO so ahead et
once with the construction Of the foi-
lowing roads.
New Castle County-Phuadelphia
pike. from Wilmington 70 the Pennsyl-
vania state line; distance, 50 miles.
Kent County-Road between smyrnl
and Dover; distance. o. miles
Sussex County-Road between Deimal
and Bridgeville; distance. n miles, end
the completion Of the dupont road be-
tween the Appenzellar farm and Nil
ford. a distance Of miles
These roads were included In the re-
port Of Charles NJ upham, chief ems,
neer OF the highway department as
smong the FIRST 10 be built
Motions were adopted that the attor
ney. general. with the assistance Of th'
chief engineer and two other practice
men In each county. be instructed q
Continued on Page Eleyen)
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
DISCUSS CITY COAL
PROBLEMS TONIGHT

Many Of the manufacturers in this
city and vicinity have accepted the in
vitatlon OF Charles II. Hen Woeges,
state fuel administrator, 20 confer with
him this evening at s o'clock. at the
Hotel DUPONT. TO discuss the coal situo-
ton 10 is the desire OF Tho fuel adj
ministrator 20 get from each manufac-
turer a careful estimate Of what their
coal consumption for the coming year
Is goipg 20 be.
There is no denying the fact that the
soft coal situation is-none too GOOD and
that the manufacturers may DE ham
pered in their work and the operations
Of their plants unless there Is D solu-
tion OF the problem confroniipg them
and the supply Is kept running into the
citv. For this reason IL is being urged
upon the manufacturers that they at
tend tonights conference, that they be
present themselves and not b. repre-
sentatives for the subject TO be aiken
up for consideration will. 10 Is stated,
be Of the most vital importance to
them.
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
POPE Sees Peace.
HOPES ARMS WILL
Be Stacked SOON
Holy Father Says Wilson'S
Pen is More Powerful
Than Sword
EXPECTS SILENCE ON ALL
FRONTS this SUMMER
BY JOHN H, HEARLEY,
United Press stan Correspondent.


ROME, Feb. IS by Mall President
pen is doing more for the
cause OF a just and popular peace than
100000 swords. Vatican authorities
and the Holy Father himself osndidly
express this opinion.
The Presidents periodical addresses
to humanity and not the years are re-
garded as the mile posts by which his
tory will measure the wars length.
Like countless other observers. the
Pope sees that the warning peoples
need political light and guidance. So
Wilson's democratic sermons 10 the
world admittedly ind a sympathetic
and applauding audience in the white
robed figure Of the Vatican
Foreign nuncios all make substantially
the same report Of. the Holy See
President Wilson In reality not only
feels the popular pulse, bu. touches
the popular heart. The Pope, although
noble by birth. apparently is a law
and order Catholic Socialist" in his own
political philosophy. He Is said TO have
under preparation a series Of encyclicals
and addresses on labor and social sub
iects for publication at the wars end.
His Holiness is still hopeful that arms
will be stacked before the summers
end. He sees peace already approaching
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
SAYS COUNTY AGENTS
DIDN'T FIX PRICES
Tomato Schedule Made by
Army and Navy, Says
Mr.. Pence
AGENTS SUBMITTED
HIGHER ESTIMATES

That the county agents throughout
the state have protected farmers in the
agitation over the fixing Of tomato
prices IS the assertion Of NJ. o. Peace. OF
the Delaware College extension depart
ment, who is county agent leader and
who goes all over the state and has
supervision over the county agents.
Mr.. Pence today SAID a meeting will be
held on March IS Of members Of the
Farm Bureau and others interested In
tomato growing. in a Dover theatre. A
representative Of the Food Administra-
ton Bureau Will be present TO explain
the situation and also hesr the views
Of the farmers.
Speaking Of the tomato growing sit
uation, Mr.. Pence said:
Tomato growing and the fixing Of
prices are the chief topics Of farmers
Of this state and Peninsula at the
present time Wherever farmers inter
ested in tomato growing meet. whether
on the street corner OF at a called meet
ing. the subject Of the recent ruling in
price fixing Of this crop for 1918 Is
vigorously discussed. Il was at first
believed that the fixing Of the tomato
price Of s2i per ton was done by the
Food Administration. but it can now
CONTINUED on Page f ght)
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
SKY ILLUMINATED
BY NORTHERN LIGHTS

The heavens were on a spree last
night, treating the en- ire Middle West
20 an elaborate display of northern
lights.
The aurora borcalis was reported as
far south as Knoxville. Tenn and eX-
tended west to Topeka, Kan. The dis
play BEGAN about o'clock and con-
tinued for two or three hours.
Many persons who saw the display
were sure 10 WAS a fre. declaring ihcy
had heard the IRE apparatus gong up
the Philadelphia pike.
I'm several sections Of the country
telegraph and telephone communica-
tions were interrupted by reason Of the
display.
The light rays gave the appearance
of a huge American ilag which was CON
sidercd by many 90 be a good omen Tor
the United states In the present conflict
IN Europe. Tho appearance of the fiery
flag occurred for a short time.
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
GERMANS MAY DELAY DRIVE in
WEST TO PLUMBER MORE In EAST

sa. Germany VIII affect The way FOR
shipping from trans-Caucasia and
UkraInla needed foo0siuns. livestock.
OIL and other supplies.
And to assure these Indefinitely Tor the
future. 90 prevent recurrence Of her
recent near famine of food Germany
is expected io drive at The saloRlca
front and attempt 90 clear away The
last vestige of danger from allied forces
at her rear.
That the allies might ind Il impos-
sibic 90 adequately meet such a leuton
onrush ln Macedonia was frankly adj
mitied before ihc British House
.0f Commons yesterday by Chancellor
of.the Exchequer Andrew Bonar Law.
sir Eric Gcddes FIRST lord Of the
British Admiralt,. rec utly went 70
-al0nica io investigate conditions and
lho possibility of adequate tronsporta-
ton Of troops and supplies 20 meet The
expected German drive. Iii- report
apparently was not optimistic. Military
authorities hero yirV wilh equal con-
Germ the expected German assault
Enriched %, iha polls of her drives
AGAINST Che weak uati0us ol The near
east. Germany ii g believed. would be
hardly inclined 20 risk much in morale.
men and supplies on a Vost front drive
when there are st'll more small na-
uons. rich FIELDS. efc 20 be o,errun.
And military mon point 90 the fact
that after Sal0nica-if Germlny is sue
cessful-she may turn 0giin on italy.
before turning TO the clash on the
west front
Meantime. however. as Bonar Law
i pointed out ~'he man power o. Ger
many is not incyhausiihio ami they
can't do eyeryih.ne 40 once" The NJ
lies are preparing vlth llsle as TIE
watchword. for a supreme effort in The
west 10 is confidently held here that
If Germany continues her maraudins
expeditions after sp0ils In the east she
viii nay dearly IN the west
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
sEnNICE EI.AG ron OLINET.,

The Ladies' Aid society Of Olivet
Presbyterian Church viii hold its an
nual sociahle and entertainment on
Monday night In the church. Com
munity songs led by the choir and The
male quartet of the church viii be a
feature Of the evening 80 the annual
congregational meeting held on We'd
nesday evening, William r Miller Les
ter b. Halslett Arthur r. Hickm8n and
William Davidson were elected members
OF the board OF trustees Encouraging
reports were made by The different de-
partmonis of the church's work The
Christian Endeayor Society has pre-
pared a service ilag which will be pre-
sented 10 the church by Lester B.
Haisletl, president Of the society. at
the patriotic service on sunday evening
az Gas O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
IORDE COMPANY IN
FINE NEW ARTERS.

". p. Jorde Company's Woman's
SHop has removed from No 703 Mar
n street 90 40. 6l3 Market street Mr.
Iorde has been Identified with VII
mington's business interests for eigh-
teen years. being located at the first
named address during that entire
period. Several years ago he purchased
ihe PROPERTY al No. 603 Market street.
Recently. he decided TO remove there
and made extensive improvements 70
the building. The new store is splen-
didlv laid out and lighted and espe-
cially arranged for the business this
rrl sis engaged in. The new store is
now open for business
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
HOG island MEN
ON STRIKE TODAY
Refuse 10 Accept Time and
Half Only for Over
time Work
STRIKERS EXPECT
RANKS TO GROW
BY The United Press.

N
PHILADELPHIA, March s-Hog Is
land. subject Of senate Investigation, is
now in throes OF a strike. Workers at
the huge plant Of the American ship
building Corporation. IN numbers esti-
mated by the strikers at more than
1900 and by Admiral Bovlcs at less
than 1900. walked out today in protest
at the reduction Of holiday and sat
urday afternoon overtime pay from
double TO time and q half. Several strlk-
ers have been arrested
In announcing that conference he
tween officials and strikers had been
arranged for late this afternoon here,
Admiral Bowles said.
81 look upon this strike as tenn
porary matter only. The men, whose
numbers have been greatly exaggerated
will be returning Co work 10y tonight
The affair will be settled by arbitration
at WASHINGTON.
Omcials Of the Philadelphia Council
Brotherhood Of Carpenters and Joiners
however. assert that The strike Will
spread 60 an the other yards in the
district. William J.. Hulcheson, general
president Of the union, is I'M Washing
/ ton.
The trouble started when the Hos
Island management in following the
order recently issued by the labor adj
iustment board sent ont notices day De.
/ fore yesterday that beginning t0da,
double time for extra work would b'
reduced 60 time and a half. The men
including machinists and pile drivers
as well as woodworherT decided q
walk out today. They say that the re-
duction means the breaking OF a Gus
tom in force in the Philadelphia dis
trlct for nearly 20 years.
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
Who Will Enroll Boys for Service on
Delaware Farms

Joseph ". Armstrong. who has been
deputy collector Of internal revenue
under the Wilmington Office. has been
appointed Federal state director OF the
United states Boys Working Reserve.
under the supervision OF the Depart
ment Of labor. He has asked Tor g leave
Of absence from his duties as deputy
collector OF revenue. Recently be has
been on special duty in connection with
the income tax on the Eastern shore OF
Maryland He is a well known Democrat,
who has lived at odessa for many
years. and is a member OF the Grange.
Mr. Armstrong viii endeavor to set
boys from i6 10 81 years old 20 volun-
teer for work on Delaware farms. IT,
VIII seek farm recruits at first afnoBg
the students OF Delaware Collegl, Higl
Schools and other advanced schools o
the State.
He next viii fry 10 enlist Tor farm
work boys who now are working 10 in
Continued on Page IL
Evening journal., 1918-03-08

diers were reported today by patients
In the army hospital here, according 20
New York World The story Of a night
patrol in which twelve American
'doughboys" were captured. but re-
turned the next night by the Germans
was related by Albert B Sykes, at
tached 70 the division sanitary corps
He said
Twelve infantrymen went out on a
night patrol, and when they failed 10
return that night II was taken for
granted they had been captured They
came hack to us the next night. When
dawn came they were lying out in
front Of our trenches. Every man had
his eyes gougtd out, and in several
cases the hands and legs were gone"
The Government has made no official
report OF atrocities upon American
troops.
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
WILL GET GRADED
CATTLE AT COST

r. O. Bausman, county farm agent
c. p. Dickey, OF stanton; James Moore
and Paul r. Messiek, Of Odessa, and
Mr.. Naylon Of Milford. have gone to
Livingstone county, Michigan. TO buy
three carloads Of pure bred and grade1
Holstein cattle, which will Doe offered
10 farmers Of the state at cost. The
project Is being financed by the Farm
ers' Trust Company, Of Newark. and the
Odessa bank
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
Bv Tho United Press.
By ROBERT \. BENDER.
-niled Prs slan Corresp0nlnnl


WASHINGTON. March s-Germany' =
plumber quest through ihe helpless
countries OF the near east is now eN-
pected 20 swing next into Macedon
Fear of this drive on the ~alonica
front where The Tcuions. with hul-
cars aud Turks released from the Rus
sian and Rumanian fronts assisting
could deliver on ghty blow, is occu-
pying the attention OF allied leaders
today
American military men have Ions
secuted the probability of a big Ger
man drive ON the wesi front This year
where Germany stood Geo lose much
10 she failed and gain little ii She won
British leaders have now Vecrcd Co
the same view.
How much more important, according
% the TeutOn plan. Is her present
campaign. these military men say of
cleanins up the trouble go hor back
door. anneNlng hundreds of thousands
of niles OF territory and millions in
wealth from ihe occupied lands. and
then. at last having cleared away the
opposition at her rear, hurled the com
bined forces of her own and Vassal
armies against the west front
As military men view the situation
today the armies Of democracy are pass
Ing through their darkest hour OF the
war.
Germany has achieved. IN addition 90
wealthy Industrial districts, In West
ern Russia. the cession of Baium lu
Trans -Caucasia 90 Turkey. Near hatum
are some Of the richest manganese ore
deposits in fhe world Already Ger
many controls tine vastly rich oll fields
Of Rumania. Russia and Galic.a and Is
now welding the links which viii rem
der the graln stores OF Ukraine hers ir
the future.
BY driving through Rumania to odes
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
JEWISH RESIDENTS
TO AID WAR STAMPS

A public patriotic meeting Of the
Jewish residents Of Wilmington VIII
be held under the auspices Of Delaware
Lodge. No. iii. I. o.. 3. s, on sunday,
evening. at 80 o'clock. IN the lodge
rooms, I'm Pythian Castle Harlan o..
scott. assistant State director OF the
War Savings stamp Campaign, viii adj
dress the meeting and urge the pur-
chase Of thrift stamps There viii be
special music and an entertainment,
too. Morris Chaikin is president and
Hurry Price is secretary Of the lodge
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
GRANGE LECTURERS
TO DISCUSS WAR

Lecturer Harry Hayward, Of the state
Grange. has called a meeting OF lee
turers Of all the subordinate oranges OF
the state for March a. IN Dover. The
war situation and food production and
will be the principal topic
discussed
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
TO DRAFT Painters
Fer WAR SERVICE
E,eyen Enlist, Uncle. Sam
Must Have Is More ior
Duty in France
BOARDS 2 AND 3
CALL MORE YOUTHS
II n ~ u v0lunteer pI

on the call Tor volunteer painters 10
5 -i 20 Ksu. rie,d, san .intonio'
Texas. r,~ service IN the aviation corps
only eleven men in this state have. re-
spouded Delaware was askeu for twen-
ty-four men and ihe required number
havlne failed 20 volunteer The remain
ing tairteen wil now DE drafted. They
VIII bc taken l.om ..a ISL u' ,,, regis
tranis according 20 iheir order num-
Der.
The men who aors vo.uni. d viii
leave here tomorrow afternoon az toS
O'Clock on ihc Baltimor1 and Clio rail-
road They win so 70 Washington
where Pullman reservations will -
made for them for their tourney q
/ Texas u IS expected hcsc men vii
CONTINUED on Pase Elevsn)
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
Il MORE BRTISHERS
ARE killed IN AIR
attack ON LONDON

LONDON, March s.-Eleven persons
were killed and i6 injured in last nights
air raid over London, Lord French an
n0unced today. lie added that 70 was
feared six others were siill buried in
The wrcckage.
Two enemy airplanes Of a fleet OF
seven or eighl, succeeded in reaching
the city.
TWO other planes. coming mp the
Thames Estuary. were turned back be-
fore reaching London.
Others crossed Essex, dropping bombs
southwest, northwest and north OF
London.
Many houses were demolished
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
TO PL0W
FOR STATE FARMERS

A tractor demonstration for farmers
OF the state IN charge Of the Kent
County Farm Bureau and the Extension
Department OF Delaware College viii be
held outside Dover. shout ihe middle
Of Anril. Seven companies already have
indicated they will have one or more
machines 10 the demonstration which
VIII include plowing and preparation OF
the soil The date and rules for the
demonstration will be ISSUED soon.
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
MUsT sIippoRr CmLD.

When arraigned before Municipal
Court today on charge Of failure to
support his infant child EdWld II.
Par~er denied pareniage OF the chile
1-week-old infant
Judge Churchman ordered Parker To
pay 23 week for The support 6f the
child aud 90 furnish a security bond
for $500. Henry lsaacs appeared for The
defendant ......
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
COUNTY FARMERS FOR
LABOR CONSCRIPTION
Also Approve Governors
Action in Calling Special
Session of Legislature
THIRD LIBERTY LOAN
CAMPAIGN PRESENTED

At the afternoon session OF New
Castle County Pomona Grange. which
met in Eden Hall. John s. nossell.
president Of the Security Trust and
safe Deposit Company. addressed the
members with reference to the coming
Liberty Bond campaign and spoke OF
the wisdom Of buying the bonds. both
as an investment and as a patriotic
duty. After Mr.. Rossell finished his
address the grange voted 10 buy $500
worth Of bonds.
Resolutions Of respect upon the death
Of j Atwood Weldn were adopted and
the secretary ordered TO send q copy
Of the resolutions 20 the family Of the
deceased
The following resolution was adopted
with respect to the special session OF
The Legislature:
The Pomona Grange Of New Castle
county, in session This seventh day Of
March. 1918, in Wilmington, strongly
approves the action Of Governor Johr
q. Townsend. Jr., in calling a specia
session Of the Legislature 70 consider
the adoption Of the prohibition amend
ment 10 the federal constitution. anC
an other measures incident 10 th'
world war program
The most serious question confront
lnc the farmers of this country toda!
that Of securing help-was next in
iroduced. a general discussion ensuing
which was followed by the adoption
of the following resolution, copies o
which were ordered sent to the Presl
dent and 90 the Secretary Of Agricui
ture:
Whereas. 70 is necessary in order q
win the war for The cause Of de
mocracy that the American farme
shall produce AN Of the food that ca
be produced from his acre, therefor
be 70
"Rcsolved, BY The Pomona Grange thd
Cont nued on Page ID
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
TAKE MEN FROM ARMY
TO WORK ON FARMS
pv The Tniied pross

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. March s-Furloughs
for men now in the army to work on
the farms during the planting and
other busy seasons were assured TO.
day when the House approved the ac-
ton Of the Senate In passing the bin
authorizing the Secretary Of War 90
grant the leaves whenever the stu
alton so demands.
President Wilson urged the passage
Of the measure, so his signature IS
certain.
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
~ rha r-nltad press

Bv The United Press.
LONDON. March s-There was con-
siderable enemy artillorying astride the
Tpres sector between the Menin Sad
and Houthulst forest. Field Marshal
Haig reported today.
In the neighborhood Of Ribecourt In
the Scarpe valley there were enemy
cannonading
BY The United Press.
ROME. March S-Austrian troops
have been sent to France, the Prussian
minister Of war announced in the Reich
stag, according 10 a dispatch received
from Berne today. He refused to give
the number.
BY The United Press.
NV YORK, March s-Stories oi
Germ, n atrocities upon American sol
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
BLUEJ,cKET 4 VISITOR.

Clarence NJ Banks, Of Altoona, Pa, a
member Of the United states Naval Re
serve forces. visited Earl q Finney. as
sistant manager OF The Playhouse. az
his home. No. 1913 Washington street,
"Wednesday evening. Mr.. Banks Is sta
toned at Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1918-03-08

The dire need for more wheat flour
being shipped ab.oad ,of our soidiers
and allies. is emphasized in q telesrsm
from the Food Administration at Wash
inrfon. % Edmund Mitchell, ro9i Al
ministrator for Delaware. today The
new instructions lift an exemptions
thst have been in force in somo states
and sections Of the country and en-.
Continued on PAGE Elevenl
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
EINEn ron AssM1r-

Robert schmidt was fined $40 and
costs in Municipal Court this morning
on the charge Of assaulting Lawrence
Walls on Tuesday night with a paving
block. ]. Prank Ball appeared q for
Schmidt
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
MUST CO 5G-5O On
wheat SUBSTITUTES
Food Administration WarCs
All Against Further
Violation of Order
CONTINUE MENUS AT
LIBERTY KITCHEN
VEGETABLES ARE NOT
MN Al u p

The urgent need Of wne3t Tor
Uncle s.u'- s0iiirr. abroad hos ro-
suited In Food Administration wi'h-
drawlne potatoes as supsil-n.- 30,
wheat. Food dealers must NOT sen
anything but official substitutes "h
nfty-Gfiy basis with wheat iour
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
SOLDIERS TOBACCO FUND.

The following additional subscrip-
ton 10 the "Our BOYS IN France To-
bacco Fund" has been received:
Previously acknowledged .....s3210 p
Alexis J. dupont dupont Bids. 1000
Total 90 date .................s3 .s3,2So -
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
H-ppnnI MnNFY TOn sIFMAnTs.

Ernest Stewart. charged before Mu-
nicipal Court this morning, with failure
10 support his wife and two minor chill
dren. was ordered 70 pay 50 a week.
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
Al REYAM ENIIsTs-

Alfred +. Reyam, Of No. 2l0S Van
Buren street, has enlisted in Washing
ton. and Is naw iu the Ordpance Depart
mcni lie is The son Of David Regain.
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
War COmmiSSariat IaVi,es Whole Nation to
Study Military Science. Narva BOmbarded
BY Huns. SIay Defenders Give Ground
While Invaders Occupy City. Foe BaIts
Outside on Orders From Hoffman,
SLAVS EXPECT RENEWAL OF THE
WAR IN THE EARLY FUTURE
By JOSEPH sHAPLEN.
United Press staff correspondent.

PEIROGRAD published
people Offering immediate
uny Oh desiring renewal Of the
the future
the Russians retreaed damhu which
of Perogd Belvry
accordance with Gene
craIIo
begun sunday end
with intensity Monday Russians
,mped stand city, back the
,uemy artillery the city accomplished
Honda
BY Unite
WASHINGTON March dsappoyo the EussoCepan
FERNS Is EXPRESSED Moscow Department Consul
summers under today Hc reported the anarchist
uen growing said people had been KILLED and
wounded by bombs
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
HFBRFW CHARITIES MEETING.

The annual meeting Of the Hebrew
Charity Association will BE- held sunday
afternoon at . O'Clock. in the y. NJ. H..
A. building Third and King streets.
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
RED cross BRANCH MEETING.

The Unitarian Red Cross viii meet
this evening IN TOE church Parlor West
street above Eighth street Men and
women both welcome
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
On Same Front American Forces Drive Off
Enemy Patrol. Twelve Others Captured by
GermanS and Left Dead Outside Trenches
With Eyes GOuged Out and Hands and
Legs Torn Off
AUSTRIAN TROOPS GO TO JOIN
GERMANS IN FRENCH SECTORS
Bv The United Press.

y
Mhie rpused
according o dispatches received here today
American
o so
Evening journal., 1918-03-08
WEATHER

Fair, warmer tonight. satur-
day, part cloudy and warmers
moderate south and south
west winds.
TOmorrow-Seturday
No wheat bread for supper