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Evening journal., 1918-04-12
MILL DAMS WASHED
AWAY IN SUSSEX
Special 70 THE EVENING JOUnNAL

special 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, Del, April i2.-Re-
ports reached here that many bridges
over milldams IN the western section
OF the county have been torn away as
result OF the heavy onrush Of water
through The streams. Horsey's milldam.
near Laurel, has broken loose and
about forty feet OF the roadway Is
gone. and II is estimated that it will re-
quire S700 to replace It, The bridge
over Broad Creek, about two miles
from Laurel, which was rebuilt last
year by the county, has given way TO
the swollen waters. as we'll as the dam
at Trappe Mills, between Laurel and
Delmar. Bacon's dam and Big Mills
bridge, also in the vicinity Of Laurel,
are reported TO be washed out, es we'll
as Little Mill dam in DagsbOro hum
dred. Betts' milldam. near Millsboro,
Is expected to give way any time, which
will make seven in the county already
reported TO be washed out. Ditches have
been out by the heavy rains in most
OF tho roads OF the county and large
trees blown across the roadway.
At Franklin City, Va, Il Is said the
water has gone about two miles be-
yOnd the town. Residents there have
been forced 20 move upstairs, and Il Is
feared, II the storm continues for an
other day, that the phroperty damage
Will be enormous. Chinooleague Island
Is said to be suffering from the storm
also, as well az Bethany Beach and other
points along the Atlantic coast.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
METHODISTS LINE UP
FOR WAR WORK DRIVE

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SMYRNA, Del, April i2.-The pro
gram Of the War Council Of the Metho-
DIST Episcopal Church was considered
at special meeting Of the pastors OF
Easton, held here, the meeting being
called by District Superintendent w. A.
Wise. Special communications from
Ri '.Or henderson, OF the Church War
Council, were discussed, and it was
unanimously decided to put the dis
trict behind the movement.
A district War Work Team was
elected and organized as follows: The
Hon. w. Q. Hoffecker, chairman; The
Rev. Milton McCann, secretary; the
Hon. Martin 3. Burris, treasurer; min
isterial l.. Z. Barrett, T. F. Beauchamp,
j. J. Bunting, J. A. Leach, 2. II. Web
ster, w. L. White, G. G. Williams, C. II.
Wyatt; laymen, o. II. Benson, n. +,
Clark, w. J. Woodford. ]. H. Houston,
II. A. Roe, A. w. Sisk, T. A. Smith, NJ. \.
Toulson, Spencer Walls, II. II. Nuttle.
The program adopted calls for local
patriotic rallies in each church on the
district by May ~, with two additional
general rallies in each Of the four
groups, the time and place Of the lat
ter to be decided by the sub district
committees
The week OF May 13 TO 20 is set aside
FOR the big drive for offerings for the
war work OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church as Esston districts part Of the
War Councils campaign for one mil
lion dollars. The meeting was well at
tended by representative pastors OF
the district and much enthusiasm was
manifested. The women OF Asbury
Church showed their devotion to the
cause by serving a bounteOus repast
Real estate transactions aIe undes
5encfcent ruling and change of loca-
ton, effected through a Want Ad, viii
bring happiness and prosperity.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12

service through the wind or ice ac-
cumulating on the overhead wires and
causing interference Of various kinds.
IN several places poles were blown
down and wires broken or disconnected
as a result. Tho damage was repaired
as soon as possible and the delays 20
service were as slight as could be un-
der The circumstances, he explained
On account Of slow service, last night.
around the time Of heavy traflc. the
early evening, caused reports that there
had been a blowout" Of some kind
at the exchange. Mr.. Bardo said Moth
ing Of the sort was the case and that
the only difficulty was somewhat slow
er service than usual owing to heavy
traffic on the lines. As a rule this can
not be met, unless known in advance.
since the heavy trafilc period is short
and any slOwness In service may be
! over by the time the company has OBJ
tained additional help In handling the
traflc. The normal time FOR handling
calls is about four seconds. Last nirht
IN some instances, on account Of the
unusual demands upon the c0mpanys
system, come Of the calls required two
minutes for completion. The traffic
Apractically doubled the usual amount
between the hours OF 730 ana $50 last
night, Mr.. Bsrdo said
The ice Pond" one mile this side
Of New Castle. has ovorlowed the New
Castle road. Al The plant OF the NAL
leable Iron Company the river has
! overnowed the railroad tracks.
The gale swept before 70 around
/ Centreville scores Of trees and fences,
snd many valuable fruit trees were
threatened with being crashed to the
/ ground. Trees, telegraph poles and
wires and the buildings in that vicinity
exhibit thick covering Of sleet. Civ
ing an impressive appearance Of winter.
On the lawn Of the residence Of La
mot dupont, at Pennsylvania and
Greenhill avenues, several trees, only
recently planted there, were uprooted.
A fine willow tren on the grounds OF
Mrs. Victor dupont was blown down
by the wind.
throughout the entire rural districts
the devastation OF the gale Is visible.
No portion, Il seems, escaped the fury
OF the wind; everywhere there are
trees blown down and fences l0Osened
from their supports, while The roads are
In a most deplorable condition from
tho rains. Particularly detestable to
drivers OF vehicles Is tho Philadelphia
turnpike around Claynont
Tho work on the grading Of the Lin
cun Highway between Elsmero and
Alarshalton has been suspended because
of the weather. The wOrkmen ware able
20 work only until 2 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon and three hours on Wedneo-
day Since then work has not been
resumed Repairing Of all roads through
out the county has had 10 be haltod.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
sussEX COUNEY nnAn WnRK-

Special 20 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN. Del, April i2.--Coun-
ty Engineer Hawkins has been author
lied by the Levy Court to purchase o.
600 bushels OF shells TO repair the road
leading from Selbyvllle to Blshopville,
and also to construct concrete bridge
from local material at Woodland. As
soon as material can be obtained work
will be started on the bridge over Kent
ana Sussex ditch, near Greenwood. The
new concrete bridge at Milford, on the
dividing line between Kent and Sussex,
has been completed by the Juniata Com
pany, contractors Of phlladelyhIa.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
CLOSE BETHLEHEM
NEW CASTLE PLANT

Because OF roads leading 10 its plant
being looled, the Bethlehem steel Com
pany at noon today decided 10 close its
munitions plant south Of New Caslo
until Tuesday next. Tho roads and rail-
wsy tracks leading from DObhlnsville
to the plant arc covered by water four
feet deep, and those who reported for
wurA this morning got to the plant by
motor trucks run along the State road
and by way Of Bear Station and the
river road to the plant. Not many men
or women were at work this morning.
and thai led the company TO decide to
close down until Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
GLADNESS
written FOR THE EVENING JOURNAL
By JAMES T. CROZIER.

am glad TO get cards that come to me,
From people ] do not know,
Who toll me my writings do them good,
That Alls me with Joy; that is so.
hope they viii still continue to come,
While I'm in this world down here,
And I'm glad ! am in this Masonic
home.
Among brothers to me SO dear.
am glad / am In my old church home,
With its memories so sacred to me
am glad am waiting the day TO come,
To see Jesus who set me free.
am glad that some day / shall sec His
Face,
When my journey down here Is done
For If l keep faithful, I'll reach that
place,
Be forever with Gods Dear Son.
l am glad for many things l have. my
friends,
For the home that ] now am In;
am sure to be happy till Journey ends,
For Jesus has cleansed me from sin
/ am treated so kindly ln this sweet
home
That's enough to make any man glad
/ am glad Brother Masons told me tc
come.
The best ono that man ever had.
am glad I'm soldier for Jesus today
How is II, dear reader with you.
am glad ! can say / am on the way,
And am glad what I've said here is
true.
There is nothins in all this world
know,
Can bring such sweet JOY to the
heart.
To feel that some day you are sure to
go.
To heaven for doing your part.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
AIDING RED cross.

At meeting OF the Temple Of Truth
Rcd Cross Unit last Wednesday after
noon, 1t was reported that 1900 COM
presses, six convalescent Jackets, four
bed shirts, three helmets, two pairs Of
stockings, three little pettlcosts and
one sweater had been made. Members
and their friends are invited to come
and help every Wednesday afternoon
from > until i.30 o'clock The officials
OF the unit arc Mrs. j. Taber, chairman /;
Mrs. Hodes. secretary; Mrs. Charles Top
kls, in charge Of the surgical depart
ment; Mrs. A. Bachrach, Of the sewing,
and Mrs. L. Waterman Of the knitting.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
10 no ALTO PAINTING

Seaberg and Blackwell, Inc, local
house painters and furniture flnishers,
have established an automobile painting
shop on Vandever avenue opposite La
motte street. The entire second floor
OF the new establishment will be de-
voted to painting automobiles, and the
finishing shop viii accommodate five
cars. The most modern methods will
be exclusively used, and the time Of
painting a car Will be from ten days to
two weeks. The firm will continue in
their old lines Of house painting and
furniture finishing.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
BY WILLIAM PHILIP sNIus

luniled Press Stan CORRESPONDENCE
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE, April i2.--The battle around
Armentlerles has been resumed with
redoubled fury.
The enemy has passed the Lolsne and
Lave streams, in the direction OF St.
Venant lseyen and a half miles west
Of Estarles on the Lys CanaD and are
advancing beyond steenwerck toward
Balllul (seven miles northwest Of Ar
mentleries and three miles beyond
Steenwerck
Some ground has been lost in order
to conform to the movement 70 the
south.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
REHOBOTH'S WALK
BATTERED BY SEA
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
nEILAnAl-II nE ELI naL An ~

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
nEHOBOTH BEACH. Del, April H.
Much damage has been done TO Reho-
both's new bulkhead and boardwalk
by the storm OF the past two days. The
storm at FIRST hammered in the bulk
head In front Of the Derrickson and
Martin cottages and also In front Of
Benjamin r. Shaw's cottage.
Late yesterday and during the night,
further batterlng by the waves Of the
bulkhead, which skirts the ocean front,
caused II 10 give way In several places
along the stretch extending from near
the Hotel Henlopen TO near Rehoboth
avenue, and the ocean made some in
roads into the land back OF the bulk
head and boardwalk.
Many owners Of cottages from all
parts OF ths state came here this morn
ing to look after their properties dur
ing the storm.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12

Professor Rausenbergor. German ord
nance expert, is reported to be the IN
ventor OF tie 76-mile gun which has
been bombarding Paris from ST. Gobisn
Forest Berlin dispatches, via Amster-
dam. bring the report. but Rausenber-
ger ia about the nineteenth man who
has been called the inventor OF the
monster, so It's q question.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
MoDJEsKA NEW MOVIE rHEATRE.

The Modjeska Theatre, a new moving
picture theatre, will open for the FIRST
time Monday evening, April IS. The
theatre occupies the building formerly
owned by the Polish Turner Society az
Sycamore street and Maryland avenue.
A new concern has taken a lease on the
building and will produce the latest
reels nightly. Monday night the fea-
ture will be "The Girl in The Dark :"
Tuesday night, the House Of Cards. a."
and Wednesday night, Little Samari-
tan"
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
sECEDEs IRON ALLIANCE.

READING, Pa, April i2.-After an ar
nliation OF twenty-five years with the
German-Amerlcan Alliance, national
headquarters, the Harmonic Maenner-
chor, this city's largest and wealthiest
German society, voted. by a large ma
iorty, TO sever all relations with the
alliance.
The association invested $500 in Lib
erty Bonds and win buy more later. az
It's invested funds are released. The
Maennerchor owns one Of the city's
largest clubhouses. II has seventy men
IN the United States army and navy,
with more going In the next draft.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
HORSE HAIR ROPE NOW.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. April i2.-Tho War
Department wants horse hair for rope
So It ordered today that horses mains
be kept clipped. the hair saved and
later IL will be converted into tough
rope. Shortage Of hemp for Manila
rope is behind the need for the new Va
riety.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
AUTO VICTIM MAY
BE C. @. HARRIS

Charles O. Harris is believed to be the
name Of the man who was Killed In the
automobile accident at Third and Mar
ket streets last night. paper from
the dupont Company was found, bear
Ing this name. and Identified by the
company as issued by them.
An emergency card in the mans
pocket said that in case OF an accident
Detailing the holder, Charles II. Harris.
Of No. POO D street. N. f., Washington,
10. c., should be notified This has
been done. The dupont paper gave the
mans age as 80.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
ALExANDEER DRAFTED

BY The United Press.
LINCOLN, Neb., April i2--The name
Of Grover Cleveland Alexander. Cub
pitcher. appeared today in a list OF Sc
lected men from his district. at ST
Paul. Neb.. who are ordered TO report
at Camp Funston, Kas between April
90 and April %.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
ARCHIE ROosryELr IN PANS.

BY The United Press.
PARIS, April i2-Captain Archie
Roosevelt, who was wounded In action
on the American front, and who was
decorated with The CroiX de Guerro
while on an operating table in a field
hospital, has been removed 20 q hos
pital in Paris, it was announced today.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
II HORSES ARE
BURNED AT BOWIE
BY The United Press.

ny lllb Cuitd fitScs
BALTIMORE, Md, April i2--Seven-
teen thoroughbreds were lost when IRE
destroyed stable NJ, at the Bowie race
track early today. Among the horses
lost were:
Fragonard and Valory Club, trained
by Walter House; Moosehead George
w. Avery; Caller and Fellowship, OF
the Calumet stables, trained by Willie
Jennings; Jocular, owned by James
Johnson; Ruisseau, owned by NJ. Fox,
and Woodward, Jem and Eagle, owned
by George Winifred Of Texas. The
remainder were two-year-olds not so
widely known The orig Of the fire
Is not known. The stable was COM
pletely wiped out
This Is the third fire at the Bowie
track since it's construction. Prince
Georges county authorities are inves-
tlgating.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
HUNS GAIN GROUND
In SAMMIES' SECTOR
BY Tho United Press.

BY The United Press.
PARIS, April i2.-Successful surprise
attacks north " the Ailette river and
west OF Butte-Du-Alesnil lin the Ia
hure sector, where American artillery
is engased), resulted IN the taking Of
some enemy prisoners, the French War
Ofilce reported today.
French patrols took some prisoners
In the Noyon and Canny-Sur-Matz sec
tors.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
FRUIT CROP NOT
HURT RY STORM
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

'PVtio W AAA4 T. Nhs-N4-NL JOAn-NALf.
DOVER, Del, April i2-Fruit grow
ers OF Kent County when asked today
az to the damage, II any. Of peach or
apples crops by storm or frost were Of
the opinion that the trees not being in
fun bloom, but little. if any. damage
has been done.
Professor Webbs, of the state Board
OF Agriculture, also is OF the opinion
that no damage has been done to
either crops.
c. l.. Terry, OF the large Cooper
and Terry orchards, near Dover, and in
Sussex County state that no damage
has been done.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
KENNARD g. co.
Tailored Suits

There is smartness in the taior-made Suits shown
this seasondesgners and taors fashioned more
tasty garments than Unlike many products,
Suits show little if any advances the prices of
former seasons.
Many beautiful models at $500, $4,000, $500,
S4000 $4500 $4,000, represented in the line suits
made of Scotch mixtures, serge, gabardine trcotne,
burea and silvertone.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
RIRY MRs. RENsoN roNoRRow.

The funeral Of Mrs. Rebecca II. Ben
son. who died at her late home, No.
1927 Benson street, on Wednesday,
will take place from that address to-
marrow afternoon Intorment Will be
In M. Salem cemetery.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
FRANK IL mERRINr man

Frank E. Herring, OF No. 23O6 Mon
roe street, died yesterday at his home
after protracted illness, aged 63
years. The funeral win take place from
his late residence on next Saturday at
230 o'clock. lnterment will be private
In RivervieW Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
DEATHS
Nav Faulkner.

May Faulkner.
FAULkNER-At Hope Farm, on April
A. 1918. May. wife OF Lewis j. Faulk-
ner. aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are invited 90 al
tend the funeral services at her late
residence. No. 430 Queen street. ON sun
day afternoon, at 3 O'Clock lntcmcnt
al Lombardy cemetery
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
MR.. BLANKENBURG
TAKEN BY DEATH
BY Tho United Press.

PHILADELPHIA, April i2.-Rudolph
Blankenburg. former Mayor Of Phila-
delphia, died at his home here today
after a short illness.
For more than 80 years Mr.. Blanken-
burg was connected with reform poll
tics here and during his mayoralty
campaign in 1912 he was called
"Philadelphia's Old Dutch Cleanser"
lie was 7s years old.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
RECEPTION FOR DR.. RANDOLPH

urdce LHurch CONGREGATION VIII give
a reception to Or. and Mrs Herbert r..
Randolph and 90 Miss Charlotte Arnold
on next Thursday night, from 8 to 10
o'clock, IN the sunday school hall Or.
Randolph Is returning for his third
year as pastor of Grace Church. Miss
Charlotte Arnold, who was for several
years an assistant at Grace Church, will
return as secretary and assistant 10 Dr..
Randolph, taking her position on Sun
day.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
The VOGUE otr Top Coats

Correct selection of Top Coats in many of the
fabrics shown will provide you in advance with fall
and winter garment. This is particularly of Bolivia
cloth coats the fabrics of which will not be procurabe
this fall--these models are $4,000 each.
Coats of poplin, serge, tricotine, gabardine and
silvertone, $1,000 to $500 each.
Military Cepes being shown in every fashion
centre-here many models representing the latest
ideas.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12

Agents, commission men and bond
salesmen should study the Want Ads
FOR new opportunities during the com
ng week
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
POLICE 10 RESCUE MORE People.

Tho police patrol, by request, has
gone TO Tsylor's row, on the Causeway,
Wls afternoon 60 rescue people ma
rooned by the food.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
A Word of Handkerehiefs

We told by every importer that the present
supply Of all linen Hendkerchiefs in this country
will not last theyear out. One of the largest importers
when shown stock told that he knew Of few
well equipped to give their all linen
Handkerchief.
WOmen's at zoe, Csc, 35c, 45c, 5Oc CSC.
Mems, 25c to 75c each.
Initial, Csc, 35c, soc.
Embroidered, 25c, 35c, 5Oc CSC each.
wise resolution would be to take advantage of
todays price
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
Useful Offerings

Our Notion and Small Wares department shows a
full line at all times of standard goods.
Knitted Underwear in all the wanted weights and
kinds.
Visit our Corset section to service that is
the best Free fitting of Corses $500 and upwards.
Buttons shown 'largeIy all suits and dresses.
Rubber, Ivory Novelty and Pearl always be supplied
here
Tomorrow is the final day in which to the
suggestion of expert nitter. Lessons given free
of charge.
For values that cannot be excelled possibly
matched visit Glove and Hosiery section. Both
lines show kinds that were contracted for months agoj
hence far below todays prices.
t21-623 Market Street
Evening journal., 1918-04-12

Real estate transactions aIe undes
5enefcent ruling and change of loca-
ton. effected through a Want Ad, viii
bring happiness and prosperity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-13

whe.. acreage is reported at 22.4se,-
600 compared with about Ia. 500 900
acres last year and in the average
year and the condition gives promise
of a CROP of 344 900 900 bushels, con,
pared with 233,e00.000 last year and
an average of 257,000.000 bushels
This forecast Is subject to the vicissi-
tudes Of the growing season now only
begun. and the out turn may he better
or worse as conditions from now un-
til harvest are better or worse than
in an average year
The total production of wheat now
in. prospect is 931,000.0o0 bushels,
compared with 65l 100000 bushels
last year and five-year average of
sos. 100000 bushels
Increase I'm Oats
The desire 10 produce sufficient
feed crops for home needs has led TO
an Increase in the acreage Of oats in
recent years after q long period Of
years of declining acreage The large
acreage Of food crops last year was
accom- panied by a slight setback in
this tendency, but this year oats are
sharing with the food crops in the
movement for increased paintings
though not to the same extent Five
Per cent increase over last year Is
shown. which brings a total increase
$ nee the last United States census Of
about - Per cent. The present 236-
coo acres g far below the paintings
in he o ght.es when the state was
created with almost three times that
area, The present condition report
the first Of the season. shows ninety
two, which is much higher than the
condition ar this date in any recent
year Even in the northern counties
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-13
CROPS LOOK GOOO
IN RURAL VIRGINIA
Early Rain in April Held Work Back.
But Helped Development of
Grain and Grasses

Special to The Richmond Nirginlan.)
" aShlnRfon, june IA IN u x
the great agricultural state Virginia
this year stands high. Despite d
period of cold and rainy weather dur
ing Anril which held back farm work
but at the same time favored the de-
Velopment OF grains and grasses. and
notwithstanding the handicap of a
Dor shortage which is exceedingly
severe in some sections. partIo ulariy
those tributary TO Norfolk, greater
acreage OF crops is promised than last
year or in any previous year in the
history OF the state. Farmers and
mem bers OF their families are working
harder. and far longer hours, and resi-
dents Of the rural sections and towns
who ordinarily are otherwise occupied
are this year sharing in the la bors OF
the field in order to produce the need
ed food for our boys at the front for
the allies who are fighting our battles
and for the muititudes stricken and
made helpless in Belgium and else
where by the storm of war. In the
rural sections OF Virginia many faith
ful wives may be seen working beside
their husbands and blooming school
girls hravely taking the places Of
their soldier brothers at farm tasks
Condition of Wheat Crop
w heat is reported at 96 per cent OF
normal and if conditions from now
until harvest shall prove reasonably
favorable. it is estimated that Virginia
Wlil. with her present large acreage
produce about twenty million
bushels Of wheat, by far the greatest
crop ever produced within her hord-
ers. The crop last year was estimated
~ slightly below $1,000 600 and the
average for the previous FIVE wears at
about 100000 bushels This state
In the census year 1909 produced
about 100000 bushels, which scarce
~ supplied her own needs This year
from present indications. she will be
able not only to feed herself and pro-
vide for next years paintings but to
spare more than half of her crop. or
in excess Of 100000 bushels. to
meet the agonizng need elsewhere
While the crop has suffered some
what from dryness in the northern
portion of the state, il remains good
even there and its condition is above
normal in the Western and South
western districts and excellent. or at
least good, in all other districts
The present condition of winter
wheat in the United States give
primrose Of total crop Of 5s7 900
200 bushels, com pared with $4,000
600 bushels last year and q five-vear
average of $50 600 900. The spring