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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
DELAWARE'S OWN
REGIMENT FINISHES
WORK OVERSEAS
Entire Command Receives Orders
TO Remobilize at Sorcy,
France.
HAS CREDITABLE RECORD

Colncident with . report, current
early today. the origin Of which was
unknown, that Delawares Own Hegi-
ment. the 5qth Pioneers had landed in
Baltimore. Nd last night from over
seas Every Evening received definite
information from the regiment itself.
lQailcd nearly three weeks ago That the
regiment had completed its work over
seas and had been ordered 10 remobil-
izo at Sorc1. France, presumably pre-
naratory To entraluing for home, though
this was not stated
rs soon as the report reached here
that The regiment had arrived in Raltl-
more Every Evening telegraphod to
that city. and also 10 Washington, with
q view 10 ascertalnlng the facts from
the War Department
Up 10 the time oi going TO press, how
ever. no reply had bcen received from
either qglry and there was nooonfrna-
tIon oi the Baltimore rumor.
The Baltimore report was not credited
10y Mrs. j. Warner Reed, wife OF the
colonel Of the regiment, when it waas
brought TO her attention over The tele-
phone. She only wished IL was so, bfIt
up TO noon had received no information
to convince her that il was
As Il matter Of fact Mrs Reed TODAY
received two Letters from her husband
The last. which WAS dated December :.
stated that the regiment had completed
its work overseas and the ma jor portion
of it was II Sor,v, France, where lie
entire command had been ordered 10
assemble At that timc the THIRD Bat
talon had not arrived there and the
other tWo batt4lions were there rest
ing
Delaware has j,st causc 10 feel proud
81 its regiment. not only because of the
excellent reports from overseas, where
il has had a diversified task. which has
been we'll performed, lnt also because
Of the record it established II Camps
Mcclellan and Dix and the special
official recognition 1t received from the
Camp Dix commandant alter Il had
ieft MI Of which reflects credit On officers
and men alike. Ii IS good Ia knoW that
the boys have done 50 we'll that they
have escaped with So few ot the real
horrors OF war and that the regiment
Will get back home almost intact, Judg-
ing from reports up to this time
\ letter WAS received today from Capt,
] Austin Ellison ly his sister, living here,
which indicated that be expected the
regiment to be IN France at least another
month
William Lyons. ,jr, who has i son in
the regiment, SAID today thai he did not
expect the boys home for some little time
lie received letter from his son, dated
November u, which stated that the regi-
mcut was to be remobilized, which would
require probably ten days or two weeks
and nothing definite would be known at
least unt Il after that was accomplished
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
ACCUSED FO FORGERY.
Discharged Soldier and Youth Face
Serious Chargc


Caught through thcIr attempts to
cash large forged chccks ~ a., Central
National Rank John Chandler 20 wears
old and Gabriel Cherrico p wears nf age,
are being held hv the polIrc thr former for
4 continued hearing III NY Court Friday
and tho latter FOR tho Juvenile Court
Chandler d SAID 10 have obtained .
lsrCc sum of money FRIDAY on check
which borc he forged signature Of George
Genupolis, proprietor Of "a billiard hall at
500 Market street and Chcrrico was
nabbcd bv officials of the bank when he
attempted Co have cashed an even larger
check Yesterday
Cheruco involved Chandler IN the case
when he had been detained al the bank.
He said he had been sent 10 the bank by
Chandler 20 get the money Detectives
fairchild and Mahoney found Chandler IN
q saloon>n Market street about a D hour
after Chcrrico was arrested Chandler
asked for continuance 81 has case till
Friday, when arraigncd 10 City Court
today
Both Youths ~, Wei known rs frc-
q1entcrs ot Csenopols billiard hall
Chandler was discharged from The army
about a month ago
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
KING NICHOLAS AWAITING
TO SEE PRESIDENT WILSON
! assn.-iateri prr.ss ID 80 Evsnirr

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
Paris Dec. 9.-king Nicholas ot
Montenegro intends 70 visit President
Wilson as soon as possible. The king has
been suffering from an attack OF the grrp
and TODAY, fer the first time since he was
stricken, be was able 70 stroll along Bois
de Boulogne. Speaking 70 The Associated
Press ne said today:
The aspirations Of Montenegro are IN
common accord with those Of the other
peoples of the same r3ce--to become =
part OF the Jugo-Slav confederation, but
preserve It's autonomy, independence and
customs.
When asked for his opinion on the pro-
posed league Of nations and other sub
jects likely TO come before the peace con-
ference, King Nicholas said:
hope that can live long enough -
see such a plan realized. A. to freedom
Of the seas, Montenegro Is interested only
indirectly. I think The right Of self-ic-
termination should be granted TO each
nationality. 1t is principle from which
the entire world may expect peace and
happiness, il applied without restrictions
and reserve.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
ANXIOUS OVER GAS LEAK.
Permission Asked 10 Open Street al
Ninth and Market 10 Find Il.

At a meeting Of the Board of Directors
OF the Street and Sewer Department
this morning a communication wa read
from the Wilmington Gas Co asking per
mission % open the street al Ninth and
Market IA order 10 locate a bad leak IN the
Gas mains IN that section
President Sparks stated that he con
-idercd j, would be d bad thing 70 allow
the tearing up Of the street at that corner
at the present time in view of the fact
that much odf the heavy traffic proccedin
vcs, rom Market Street used the route
aiong West Ninth street during the
tirpc that Delaware avenue was beng re-
paved
Howe, ct he said. a wholesale leakage
~ gas ~ tho corner where they are many
large buildings way mean. beside a big
loss of ga. danger Of tire, should any Of
the gas become IgnIted The matter was
referred 70 the street commissioner with
power 10 act
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
WILSON'S SANTA
WILL FIND THEM At
j. S. ARMY CAMP
Win Share Christmas Mess With
Fighters and Later Dine With
General Pershing.
GO TO LONDON TOMORROW
By Associated Press 10 Everv yyenina

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Paris, Dec President Wilson'S
plans for visiting American army head
quarters at ChaurnObt and then proceed
ing " England arc complete lie viii
leave Paris late tonight and will not re-
turn until New Years Day
HIS movements while he is Yith the
army, which we're at first entirely in the
hands Of General Pershing, have heen
changed in one respect. Mr. Wilson in
sisted upon taking Christmas dinner with
the troops and eating from a mess kit With
the soldiers about him lie will have =
formal dinner with General Pershing and
his officers later After revieving the
troops, the President will deliver an adj
dress
70 LONDON TOMORROW
Leaving Chaurnont late on Christmas
Day, tho President will travel by mill
fary train 70 Calais, whore he will arrive
the next morning. He will croes the chan
nel by the shortest route, landing az Dover
and going directly to London to begin
a round of engagements and conferences
which will occupy his time until the fol-
lowing Tuesday, when he leaves for Paris
President and Mrs Wilson went Christ
mas shopping today, visiting many n the
in the center Of Paris. Both have been
about the city before, but this was the
first time that they ventured into the
shopping district together
PRESIDENT AVID wTFE sHoprrG
They walked from the Murat residence
down one If She principal boulevards,
going first 70 . widely known American
book store. where Mr. Wilson was AZ once
recognized After making several purcbas-
IS there, they went to some shops that
Mrs Wilson desired 70 visit They made
remarkable progress with French clerks,
who did not always recognize them Few
Parisians did know Mr.. and Mrs Wilson,
but al Americans, with whom the center
of PARIS now teens. gave greeting. which
the President and his wife returned v1th
smiles and bows
When shopping was finished and Mr.
and Mrs. Wilson had accumulated many
packages, an automobile driven by one
0f the American Motor Corps drivers took
them home. The President always re-
members those who are members Of his
immediate staff az holiday time, and this
year they will have presents bought in
PARIS.
President Wilson this morning paid
visit TO Premier Clemenceau.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
BRITISH LABOR SEEKS
a. HOURS A WEEK
Agitation for Eight Hours a
Day and -Four on
Saturdays,
By Associated Press to Every EveaIng

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evengng
London, Dec % Labor unions through
out the United Kingdom are agitating
for a A. hour week. This would mean
eight hours day on FIVE days Of the
week and four hours on Saturday.
The National Transport Workers Fed
and privately owned tramways. q demand
for a working week Of "A hours at the
present weekly wages.
Representatives Of the Federation Of
Engineering and Shipbuilding trades and
representatives Of the employers recently
held meeting A. which it was decided that
47-hnur week without any reduction
in existing wages constituted reasonable
attempt 10 readjust working conditions.
An agreement was entered into between
tho employers and the men providing that
the unions should make all effort to insure
that in the unsettled state through which
the country has 10 pass the greatest possible
output should be maintained. IL was
agreed also that economic conditions
and systems and bases of pay should be
the subject Of early consideration and
that the parties concerned should deal
with these conditions from q broad ma
tional standpoint Ii Was provided that
agreements for avoiding disputes should
be entered into Immediately with all the
trade unions.
The compromise Of 8 47-hour week
has been passed upon by the Engineering
and Shipbulding Union and count OF
the ballot shows it was accepted bv
2S6J45 10 l46 52s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
WILSON AT FAMILY HOME
SUNDAY: HOUSE FOUND
Asso.iated - to - EvenLng

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Carlisle, England, Dec "a The VISIT
Of President to the home Of his maternal
grandfather in Carlisle on sunday viii be
almost ccincident with his sixty second
birthday. which occurs SATURDAY. His
visit viii have 8 double object.
The president viii attend worship n
the Low ther street Congregational Church,
Of which his grandfather was pastor Tor
fifteen wears. and wlil visit the scenes q
his mothers early childhood The Pastor
If the Church has invited him 20 make m
address al the morning service.
The President grandfather lett fcw
records Of his ministry here Doubt
regarding the house where the Rev Wool
row lived was dispclled yesterday by 3
man ninety wears old who Was . pupl
AZ Rev. Woodrow s academy Dccu
ynentarv evidence also has been found
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
RUSSIANS UNIFY IN PLAN
TO SAVE THE NATION

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Paris. Monday, Dec 23.-Prince
Georges and Vladimir n kokovosa, both
former Russian premiers. are among the
prominent Russians who have arrived in
Paris 10 assist the movement OF unifying
Russia and restoring order there with
entente aid. The Russians here, repre-
senting many parties, have apparently
reconcilod their differences and are work
ing toward common end.
Neutrals arriving in Paris from Pctro-
grad, which city they left early in De
cember, say food conditions there are
constantly growing worse and that the
position of foreigners is especially hard
since all the neutral legations have been
withdrawn Neutral caretakers in charge
OF embassies and legations are unable 70
obtain food and win probably be forced
10 leave.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
BOY IDENTIFIED IN
HOLDUP CASE BUT
WINS FREEDOM
Two Companions Testify He Was
Not Concerned; Accuse
Two Other Lads.
WOMAN HELD IN THEFT

Although Robert j. Clark positively
identified him as the boy who had thrust
his hand in his pocket and took sb6,
Joseph lieSsion, a youth who said nc
was l6 wears old, but who looked younger,
was dismissed in City Court this morning
on the charge of larceny. Two witnesses
sworc that HeSsion was not concerned IN
tho hold up, and testified that they had
seen two other boys struggling with Clark.
and later saw these bows counting money
on "a street corner. Ilession's own story
bore out the testimony. All three gave
the names of the two they SAID they had
seen holding Clark down on the pavement
Clark said that on the night Of Deem
Der a. shortly before / O'Clock, he was
walking on Poplar street between Sixth
and Seventh, when he was attacked by
two young boys. Ono struck or pushed
him sharply from behind, he said, while
the other thrust his hand in his pocket and
took his money He identified iicssIon
positively rs the boy who had actually
robbed him, and pointed out Luther Gun
nlngham IN the courtroom as the other
swear positively that Cunningham was
ono of the hold ups, but SAID he felt sure
of the fact.
ft1C OfEEh AIM
Cunningham swore that he and the
Hesslon boy were in 2 sto1 on Poplar
street when they were attracted by 2 hight
across the street. They ran outside, be
said, and HcssIon crossed 70 the other
side OF tho street, while he remained out
side the store llcsslon did not become
involved in the fight, he said
Later, he said, llcssion, himself and
nr hr- hnt, ff,sa Flf
passed the two bows they had seen maui
ing Clark and saw them counting money.
Ills companions told the same story
Della Carty. charged with the larceny
Of $50. as bailee from John Barber, was
held IN $500 bail for General Sessions.
Barber. who IS a lodgcr in tho womans $
house declared that he had tho money
when he went TO bed and in he morn
ing il Was gone In holding tho woman
in $500 bail for General Sessions. Judge
{ 'hurchman remarked hat she had been
tried on a similar charge before.
HRLD ron ROBBERY.
Charged with breaking lnto J Franks
restaurant at 302 West Second street
and stealing quantity Of silver plated
ware valued az $40. Saturday, James
Miller, colored, was held in 81 900 bail
for General Sessions The goods were
found in a cellar areaway by Policeman
The cases of Fred SchafIcr, charged
with the theft of three $50 Liberty bonds
and Eve s. Thrift Stamps, and Ida Allen
colorcd. charged with attempting to
ohstruct justice. were continued Cnti
Friday
George Watson. an aged colored man
arrested with two razors III his possession
while walking on he tracks of tic phila-
delphia and Reading RaiiV was dis
missed on the charges oi trcspasslng and
earring concealed deadly weapons
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
CHEER FOR MEN WITH FLAG.
New York Christmas Host of 100, 900
Fighters Just From France.
] Press % Every Evening

o fa9tNiattu fftoe % EFtF3 ENtnIuE
New York, Dec. q Public celebra-
tlons OF Victory Christmas in New York
tomorrow. 4, veil as those in thousands
OF homes here, have been arranged With a
special view Of providing Yuletide cheer
for the one hundred thousand american
soldiers, sailors and marines who will be
unable 10 spend the day at their homes In
distant states. Fighting men Of the Allies
also will be remembered.
The city government the Red Cross,
the War Camp Community Service, the
\. NJ. {. y, and other organizations will
act as Santa Claus TO the men in the ser
vice. Every enlisted man will receive
present and bountiful dinner Most OF
the attention however, will be devoted to
the 1000 men who are i'll or wounded at
hospitals here and in nearby army camps.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
BONDS OFF ENEMY ALIENS.
800, 900 Restrained May Now 90 About
at Will

b. Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Washington, Dec. 24.-tIerman enemy
aliens Will be permitted TO move about
at will excepting as 70 entrances and
departure from the nited States, be
ginning tomorrow under an order by
Attorney General Gregory published to
day. The order. issued on caoled in
structions. from President Wilson, Will
affect about 10000 German men and
women.
Removal OF regulations as 20 freeuom
Of movement, the Attorney Generals 8
Office announced, does not affect the
power OF internment nor the status OF
dangerous German enemy aliens now IN
termed. The order will allow German
enemy aliens to visit the three prohibited
areas, namely. the District OF Columbia
the Panama Canal Zone, and all water
fronts
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
COL. MILLER TO RUSSIA.
Toms s" Unit to be Ordered From
Germany to Fight the Bolshe-
wiki is Report.

Washington, Dec "a Klnnors have
been current in Washingtonthat General
Pcrshlng. acting under an understanding
with President Wilson, has been preparir g
to send forces from France 10 Russia.
Tonight there WAS a report, If which II
was impossible to obtain confirmation ut
the War Department. and the 18th Ma
tlonal Army Division, commanded by
Major Gen Kuhn. and which is part Of
the American Amy cf 0ccup 4tion IN
Germany, will hc sent to Russia
II the 10Th docs 20 10 Russis. il means
thAt Lieutenant Colonel Thomas ".
Miller, who is on the staff Of Major Gen
Joseph r Kuhn, commanding the division,
will te with the army Of occupation for
Russia This division is nov III Germany
and 1t could continue on TO Russia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
PROTEST OVER PRICES.
Causes Difference Between Some 'hosh-
er Shops and Some OfTheir Patrons.

fIye Kosher butcher shops in this
city are on the outs with some Of their
patrons, who object TO their prices
Incidentally. OF course, the bargajn-
lng for prices is almost as important as
Tho nutrltiye quality of the product
The same goods at bargain prices al
ways taste better
a meeting Of protest was held re-
Gently and committee of fifteen women
appointed, 10 meet on Thursday
The intention Of the five butchers.
~ expressed last evening BY one Of them
was to resign rather than reduce. Thurs
days events are awaited with much
anxiety.
When Rev. David Swiren, rabbi Of
the Adas Kodesch Synagogue, was asked
about the matter today hc said no meet
ing was held ia the synagogue with which
be Is connected and the synagogue has
nothing t. do with the matter
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
BASEBALL BEGINS APRIL 3.
Major League Clubs TO go Plan For
Training.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Chicago Dee. "a Officials OF both
the Chicago National and American
League clubs began today to make
arrangements for starting the spring
training trip. following the announce
ment yesterday that the major league
season would open on April %.
The Chicago Nationals decided some
time ago to do their conditioning in
southern California. and President C. a.
Comiskev Of the White Sox, announced
today that his team would train in Texas,
though he did not name the city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
Congress Takes a Recess.

- Associated Press 20 Every Evening
" ashIngton. Dec "a Having passed
tho war revenue bill fixing taxes for next
wear and for 1920, the Senate today be
gan ~ Christmas recess The House
met ~ pcrfunctory session 10 approve
the thfcc-iaN recess plan for the holidays
quorum not being present yesterday
when the proposal vas brought up.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
IS5 L. 5. SOLDIERS CITED.
Weeks Bravery in Battle Brings Recog-
milton from Government

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
Paris, Monday. Dec 3,-The names Of
1S5 American soldiers, cited for bravery
during the fighting of October 8 to October
l0at St. Etiennc. Blanc Mont and NIedeah
Farm, III Champagne, arc printed in the
Journal Office.
The men belonged TO the Sixth regiment
OF Marines, the Ninth Infantry, the Twen-
ty-Third Infantry, the Fifth regiment of
Marines, the Sixth Marine machine gun
battalion, the Fifth machine gun battalion,
the Fourth machine gun battalion. the
Second regiment of Engineers and the
Ambulance Corps
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
AMBASSADOR SHARP
COMING HOME
By Associated Press to Every Evcains

By AssOciated Press 70 EYtry EFtLllns
Paris. Monday, Dec. 23.-Willlam g.
Sharp. American ambassador 70 trsnce.
called upon President Wilson this evening
10 bid him goodbye. as he has been m
eyo,ctedly called to America by the severe
illness of a brother. He leaves tonight,
going to Brest. where he will sad for New
York on a transport. Robert Woods BllsS.
counsellor Of the embassy, VIII have
charge d 'affaircs during his absence.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
NATIONAL GUARD WIPED OUT.
Men Enlisted from State Troops Return
TO Civilian Status

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Washington, Dec II opinion of
the Judge Advocate Generals Of;ee,
approved by the Secretary of War, holds
that officers and enlisted men of the Ma
tional Guard will revert to civilian status
when discharged from the federal service
The effect of the ruling practically IS
to wipe out of existence the national guard
as il was organized prior 10 the war
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
Amusements ronLght.

C,arric& Vaudeville.
Ssuceu--"A Perfect 90.
Nfstcstic-"The Hell Cat
VICTORIA" Carmen of the hionuike
Lyric Musical Comedy and Feature PIC
tureS
PLAYHOUSE No attraction.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
by Margaret Cope.

Oh. stiffness Of this Christmas night.
Behind the clouds the moon shines bright;
Upon the earth the snow lies light,
All hushed and still.
Our little children lie in sleep,
While rosy dreams their faneies keep
IIark! can 1t be that some may weep
Against Gods will?
Against Gods will! but forced by man
To toll all day mid dust and din
Their bread to earn. All, tbs our sin,
OuI nations curse.
For chldhooda days should happy be,
Blithesomc and gay; forever free
Prom care and sorrow. Oh, that we
This labor could reverse.
Oh, stiffness Of this Christmas night
Once on TINS eve star shone bright
And for this world to give us light,
4 little Child was born
Oh, light that dawned for al can &c
The little half-fcd children see
1oilng Ill day 50 wearily,
6tnnted and palo-ali drearlly,
Nor feel that il is wrong
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24

Particular people choose Clover Dairy
mtk. ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24

Turkey lunch AZ Toner'S, Sixth and
Madison, hrlstmas Eve night -AdY.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
The Weather.

nv Associated Press 20 Every Eveuta;
washington. Dec. "a Forecast for DSsa-
Rain tonight and Wednesday colder.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24

feeling Of security goes With Clover
Dairy milk ADV
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-23
under one law may be corrected
under the other.

under one law may be corrected
under the other.
The variety and quantity Of
foods put up and sold in package
form has increased rapidly in re-
cent years. Nearly every kind
OF food may now be bought in
can, box, bottle, basket, case,
carton, SACK or other form of
package. Canned fruits, vege-
tables, and meats have long been
on the market and can be OBJ
tanned at all grocery stores.
Other foods regularly sold in
large quantity in package form
are coffees, teas, spices, flavor
ing extracts, baking powders,
sirups, vinegars, jams, jellies,
preserves, flour, olive oil, candy,
catsup, bakery products, butter,
cheese, breakfast foods, fresh,
fruits vegetables and beverages.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-23

"How many miles of yarn have
been used by Red Cross workers
since America entered the war;"
A Red Cross worker in the middle
west forwarded this query to Red
Cross headquarters in Washington
recently. She is still waiting for
the information Officials in charge
of the Red Cross department which
receives knitted articles said it was
too large an order for them. They
contented themselves with saying
that the millions of pounds of yarn
that have been used would go around
the world ever So many times.
That thousands of miles of yarn
have been used is indicated by the
fact that volunteer Red Cross knit.
ters have turned out 10,123,374
knitted articles in the last seventeen
months. Any man who has had to
hold yarn-and few men have been
exempted-will be willing to wager
there are several miles in hank.