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Evening journal., 1918-05-25
.S5OO,OOO.OOO JUMP
N RAILROAD Rates
Passenger Fares TO be 3 and
Maybe 3 IL Cents
a Mile
FREIGHT CHARGES
TO BE INCREASED

WASHINGTON, May pa huge in
crease in railroAd freight. rates and
PASSENGER fares Is 20 beCannonnced by
Dlrector-General Of Railroads McAdoo
early next week. almost coincident with
announcement OF wage increases grant
ed all railway employees receiving less
than $3.50 month.
The wage increases 10 be granted will
aggregate s3OO.OO0,oOO and possibly
more The freight rate and passenger
fare Increases are 70 be made on a
basis Of return which WIN not only alb
sorb this wage increase but heavy ex-
pendNures for locomotives and cars
that may run TO s2O0OO0OOO-
This means a rate and fare advance
aggregsting half billion dollars. In
the IS per cent. case the railroads re-
celved about s6O,OOO,O0 from the so
called IS per cent advance. It applied,
however, only in Eastern territory, and
principally on commodity rates.
There is little doubt passenger fares
will be increased 10 3 cents a mile, and
perhaps 3ih cents a mile At present
the mileage basis is 2ik cents a mile.
Glass freight rates are expected 10 bear
the brunt Of the increase These rates
apply largely on manufactured articles
that 60 IN less than carload shipments.
1ney necessitate greater service than
coal. ores and other heavy commodities
Though some rates viii be increased
more than others In q levellins deemed
advisable from the experience Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission in
rate making, it is not likely that sin
gle commodity or article will escape.
Under the railroad control act. Presi-
dent Wilson has full power TO tx and
review rates ThisNpower has been dele
gated 10 Director-General OF Railroads
McAdoo. All rates made are subject 10
review by the Interstate Commerce
Commission. II protest is flled, but with
the Government as arbiter Of the rates
n is fixing there is little possibility or
any reduction.
With the Government guaranteeing
returns 20 the railroads under Govern
ment operation. n Is essential that in
creased charges put on by such opera
ton be met. They must be paid either
through rate returns or from the Treas
ury, as railroad earnings are guaran-
teed.
II is Director-General AlcAdoo's view
that the persons and business interests
getting the service should bear the bur
den, even though II will be distributed
r. the people.
Evening journal., 1918-05-25

sewers ana building barracks instead.
put in learning 10 shoot because Of
the lack OF range and rife.
Now the newcomers look like soldiers
In week It's hard for the visitor TO
tell the difference. Often I can only
distinguish between the rockies and
regulars by listening for that 1894
count the newly made soldier always
uses and the regular never.
There Is a plentiful supply OF non
CONS, who can take a bunch Of clerks
and farmers m hand aud work wonders
with them.
In some instances men drilled for
weeks without touching a bsyonet. Now
they get that Hun-stabber Just as soon
as they climb into the khaki.
Then men got sick and sick men did
not recover so quickly, all because the
hospital equipment wasn't what It ls
today. Those men lost valuable time.
Today fewer are IN snd> thbse- who are
get such flne care that they get on
their feet in a shorter time. j sm sure
that every camp is 100 per cent better
equipped for taking care OF the On.
Further speeding up is done by night
hikes. something new In the way Of
training.
Men who so TO camps In June will
be ready for France on New Years day
Evening journal., 1918-05-25
JUNIOR AUXILIARY
in ANNUAL SESSION

The Junior Auxiliary 10 the Board Of
Missions OF the Diocese Of Delaware,
leld its annual convention at Trinity
church. Delaware avenue and Adams
treet today II started at 1890 O'Clock be-
thinning with the celebrating Of the Holy
Communion in charge Of the Rev Fred
rick NJ Kirkus. An address Of welcome
vas given by the Rev. r. NJ Kirkus
The main speaker Of the morning was
Hiss Clara Johnson Nelly, a missionary
rom Japan.
10 was suggested by Miss Nicely that
more girls as they grew older. should
70 into missionary work. and that this
tate should have representative
ONE time in Japan. Miss Nicely told Of
he children in Japan and said. Japan
8 known as the country OF children.
One Of the main features Of Japan to-
lay is the Y. NJ. c. A. work. which in
erests many. There is soon 10 he built
100000 Y. NJ. c. a. building. Each
ear the Emperor Of Japan contributes
argely 70 this work.
Luncheon was served at 1 o'clock in
he parish house 20 the delegates and
ut-of-town guests.
The afternoon session was given over
the reading Of reports from the Vari-
ms chapters. The officers OF the Junior
auxiliary are Mrs. George C. Hall, presi-
ent. and Miss Lucy Jackson, secretary
nd treasurer.
N@ss Nelly will be the weekend guest
Z Mrs. Holstein Harvey.
Evening journal., 1918-05-25
At The City Theatres

some Of the best mals-Tocdists eu@rhs
stage, Dumont's Ministries mede q bis
bit al the Garrick Theatre last night
when they played TO a capacity house.
Some OF the best known men IN the
profession are on the bill Including
Charley Boyden, Haywood Robinson,
Richard Lee. the famous doubis vocal
let; Major Casper Moyak, who II be-
lfeved 10 be the smallest comedian n
the world; James Tully. Joe PERU
Frank Burke, Martin Root, SAID 70 bs
the best soprano 10 minstrelsyf Billy
sheldon, VIII Lawrence, Bennie Frank
lin. Billy Walsh. Tony Borceln, Joe
Warden, Dick Lilly, Cass Abel. Billy
Ludholz, the. Axtsn Brothers and
others. The company has an unusually
large number OF specialists Hog Is
land Boarding House" a very clever
burlesque. was one OF the features OF
the bill. which brought the house
down" The solo work OF the singers
was an interesting feature OF the bill.
They have splendid voices, and all OF
them appeared 10 beat their best Tho
company win give performance this
afternoon and viii conclude rs en-
gagement tonight During The per
Torrance RED Cross collection was
taken, which Melted f20720.
Evening journal., 1918-05-25
PROMINENT MEN AT
DINNER TO SAYL0R

The testimonial dinner 10 he rendered
John C. Saylor. district superintendent
Of the United states Employment Ser
vice, next Tuesday evening. will mark a
new era in organized labor In this city.
The sponsor for the banquet Is the Cen
trail Labor Union, Of which Mr.. Saylor
for a number Of years was secretary,
and. in fact. one Of the prime movers In
bringing the organization up 70 its pres
ent efficiency.
The speakers will include John B.
Densmorc. director general OF the United
states Employment Service OF the De
partment Of Labor. senator Willard
Salisbury. Senator Josiah o. Wolcott
Governor John G. Townsend, Jr., Mayor
John w Lawson, Congressman Albert
+. Polk. Frank Morrison. secretary OF the
American Federation Of Labor; former
Governor Charles r. Miller, former
Judge George Gray, David Snellenburg.
Charles Warner, chairman Of the state
Labor Commission. and Sylvester d.
Townsend. Jr.. chairman Of the Indus
trial Accident Board
Evening journal., 1918-05-25
WASHINGTON REPORTS S.
AMERICANS LOST ON HOLDAVTA

liam J. Croatt, Port washington. Wis
Herman Diehl. New York. n. Y: Her
man w. Dierks, Braunfels. Tex: Con
rad Excl. west Ais. Wis; Edward l.
Gerl. Manitowoc. Wis: Redwsld Got
ienberg, Pigeon Falls, Miss Thaddeus
Hodges. Mount Carmel. Utah: Glenn
johnson, Martins Mills. Tex; Isador NJ
Kneip, St Paul, MINI; John Kobus,
Missouri Ave. Milwaukee, Wis. John
:. Larsen. Chicago. H. Barney B. VIII
liams. Dixon, by; Clyde 3. Inset.
Clsrksburg, Miss; Anton w Lundell.
South Chicago; James G. Mccarthy.
Boston, Mass I. Frank Kinney. St0nting-
ton, DIST Rudolph MIKE ne6erS wis.
Jesse Mllon, 0iney. Ilis.; Emil ) Bosh.
Lankln, N. D.; Prank Roux, Rice Lake,
Wis.
Lee Reaser Cedarville. W. Va; Wal
ter c. sautter. New Hartford, n. Y;
John schun, Portsmouth, o.; Joseph
shermsns Fl. Totten, n. D.; Louis p.
Spies, Nelspn, Wis; Ray Swartz, Pleas
ant Hnl, Oh Maurice G. sweetland. Al
bany, VernNnt; Edward ~ Weber.
FOLLY. n. D.
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1t hkes a third less time 10 train an
American soldier now than it did last
year
Uncle sam Is making soldiers out OF
raw selectlve service men In six
months. Il used 20 take from eleht 10
nine months and at some cantonmonts
even longer.
II IS confidently predicted thai be-
fore This year is over soldiers viii be
turned out, ready for the finishing
touches In France. IN three months.
No other country has ever manufsc-
tured such we'll trained troops In so
short a time.
Thirty-three per cent OF the time has
already been cut or the drafted mems
training period. This may be reduced
another 20 per cent -. ~ -.
! SurelY The 4hurrEg eaH for "over
there has been heard. And the men
are not being sent over half rralned
This extraordinary speed is due 10 the
fact that every training camp Is so well
equipped In every way that the men
now can get the full course OF train
ing In two-thirds Of the time their
brothers needed last fall and winter
Evening journal., 1918-05-25
crTY couRT GRIsr.

Thomas Woodruff. charged with vas
rancy. was dismissed by Deputy Judg'
Finger in Chy Court today Woodruff
told the Judge that he Is an umbrella
member and that he lives In West Ches
ter. Pa. He said he works every day
and when he asked several people ms
direction 70 g restaurantl the arrest
Ing 011cer thought he was besging.
Nathan Waite was srraigned on a
charge OF carrying concealed a deadly
weapon and also with dlsorderly con
duct. He was fined $50 or one month
IN the workhouse on the first charge
ami assessed the costs on the latter.
Armstead Hunter. William Allen and
Willard Thompson. Negroes. were dis
missed when arralgned on a disorder
~ conduct charge.
William q. Biddle, charged with dis
conduct and using prOfane
language. was dismissed because he
was called 10 so with Wllmington's
contingent OF drafted men this fore
noon.
oscar sharp. charged with non-stp-
port, had his case continued until Tues
day.
Evening journal., 1918-05-25
}LUMENTHAL MEN
In NEW DRIVE NOW

A Red Cross meeting was held yes
erday noon at the F. Blumentnal Com
any factory. attended by every en-
loye who was at work yesterday. The
netting was highly enthusiastic.
frederick j. Blatz. an official Of the
ompany, in a happy speech, presented
he Third Liberty Loan banner 10 the
taking department.
The Rev. John s. Gulcz. pastor Of St.
Iedwlg's Church. addressed the en-
lloyes in the Polish language. The
lev. Francis Tucker, Of the Sslesianum.
iade an address in Italian. and the Rev
lichard w Trapnell. rector OF St.
ndrew's Church, spoke in English. No
inscriptions were taken up at the
Meeting, but the employees were organi-
ed for the Red Cross drive. The
llumenthal employees are expected,
rom their past fine records in the
liberty Loan and last years Red Cross
smpaign. TO show 100 per cent. sub
nriptions in the present drive.
Evening journal., 1918-05-25
MORE SOLDIERS ARRIVE
TO GUARD SHIpYARDS

About go soldiers, members OF the
50th Infantry. arrived in this city about
ii.30 O'Clock this morning. 10 join their
comrades. who have been here for two
months and will be assigned TO guard
ing shipyards.
A large tent. covering several thousand
square feet Of ground, has been erected
al the rear OF the Pennsylvania rail-
road station for the temporary accom-
modation OF the men.
Evening journal., 1918-05-25
BY The United Press

BY The United Press
WASHINGTON, May 25.-Ffty-thres
men, all. members OF Company B, 5sth
Infantry, Fourth Division, were re-
ported lost in the sinking OF the British
transport Moldsvis, the War Depart
ment reported today.
There was total of -4s2 American
soldiers on the vessels who were all a
part Of the 5sth Infantry.
The names follow: Corporal Fred
Chsppelle, Philadelphia; Corporal Roy
Schenck Lancaster. Pa; Privates
oscar o. Armstrong. Bridgeport, Okla. ;
Andrew Blackwell Homlny, 0Okla. I;
George>D. Boosalis. Fargo n D.yClyde
f. Bosley, North BanIbere, Va; Leslie
c. Bracken. Royslton, Mimi. Walter
G. Brscken, North St Cloud. MINI.
William A. Brown. LOUISVILLE. Utah
George ". Buchanan. Msnette, Wash.
Emil Bucher. Fl Central. CAL, Joseph
p. Callahan. Milwaukee. Wis. Fred D.
Cantwell, Fall River. Mass; Louis V.
Castro. San Jose, CAL Edwin L. Claus
sing. Grafton, Wis
Virgil c. Cook, Hobart Okla; VIII
Evening journal., 1918-05-25
% ON CASUALTY LIST

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. May o-Twenty-
three casualties listed by the War De
partment today showed four Killed IN
action. four died OF wounds, three died
OF disease. four severely and eight
slightly wounded.
Lieutenant Albert z. johnson. Collins
Vile. Conn. died Of wounds; Lieutenant
Lee n. Knapp. Danbury. N. H. died OF
disease. and Captain James Norman
Hall. flyer. frst listed a. missing, was
definitely classed as a prisoner.
The list followsi Killed IN scttonf
Corporal Robert n. Kirlman, Clifty,
Ky: Ben Brand, Logan, ". d. Carl I.
Iaviness. Charlton, Iowaj Charles C.
Upton, Ind.
Died Of wounds: Lieutenant p. NJ.
Johnson. Lapaille, Ind.j Privates I.au-
-ence J. Buteau, Quebec, Canada; Tony
lalenslky, Bentleyville, Pal Frank j.
snyder. Kingston, Pa.
Died OF diseasei Lieutenant Lee
Henry Knapp. Dsnbury, N. H.. Private
Wills Mcfarland, Bullochville, Ca
Engineer Louis George Foster. Bait
more.
Evening journal., 1918-05-25
CIVIC FAREWELL FOR THESE.

Five young men OF the Third ana
Madison streets neighborhood, who left
In the draft contingent today, were
given a party by their friends and
neiehbors last night. The whole sec
ton turned out 10 wish the boys good
bye and good luck. State Senator
Thomas NJ Monaghan, in a felicitous
speech. presented each Of the boys with
A wrist watch, the gift Of friends IN
the neighborhood. The boys are George
Smith. Joseph Neeson. Nodie Simmons,
Leo Haughey. and Joseph Mcbride.
Evening journal., 1918-05-25
C|TY'S BABY DEATH
Still APPALLING
Higher Than II Out of
Every 100, New York
Doctor Declares
WEIGH TOTS TO
SAVE THEIR LIVES

That the statement issued this Week
by the Child Welfare committee Of the
Defence Council OF the state. that p
out Of every 100 children born in this
city die in infancy is very conservative
is stated by Dr.. Carl E. McComb. Of
New York City. who has been making
an investigation Of health records here
for the State Defense Council.
Dr.. McComb says that the death rate
is even larger than 70 out OF a hundred.
and that in his experience the mortality
rate among infants here is among the
most alarming OF any district that has
come under his investigation.
Or. McComb announced these facts at
a meeting with officers Of the Women's
Committee Of the Council Of Defense
His Investigations bear out some Of the
conditions that have been limited at
from time 10 time Il is these condi-
tons that the Child Welfare Committee
Is endeavoring % abate in a measure,
through the weighing and measuring
campaign inaugurated in this city this
week. Five stations were opened in
the city and next week will witness as
many more opened to the public
The lack Of trained nurses 20 come
forward and volunteer an hour or
two's work one or two DAYS a week, Is
hampering the work. because the In.
structions from Washington. under
which the clinics are being conducted
Will not permit any one but a nurse
thoroughly skilled, 10 have charge OF
q station.
Some Of the ailments that infants are
subjected 10 are due TO malnutrition.
Federal experts working for the Child
Welfare Division. say that children
must have plenty Of food. Adults can
get along for some time, II necessary
on a restricted diet without serious i'm
pairment Of health, but children cannot
draw on their reserves IN this way
without detriment 10 their health and
yigor.
Children from two TO six years should
have three good, substantial meals each
day. The heaviest one should he In The
middle Of the day. Their food should
include plenty Of milk. not less than
I 10 pints-skim milk may be used II
butter in plenty is given also-plenty
Df cereals and green vegetables narticu-
larly leaf vegetables such as spinach
Il is desirable also 10 have q more va
ried diet and 10 include sugar, fruits,
Eggs and meats with FISH and fowl IN
The daily meals.
Evening journal., 1918-05-25
Wilmington Soldier Tells
of Life OUer in France

Harry z. Settler, q Wilmington boy,
who Is a member Of the 33th United
states Engineers, now In France, has
written an interesting letter 90 Mrs.
John Stidham. Of No. 622 West Fifth
street, telling OF conditions over there.
Settler went 10 Camp Dix In the draft
contingent In September last. and went
overseas with volunteer engineer de-
tail from the 59th Pioneer Infantry
Delaware in March In his letter from
somewhere In France" he says:
Just a few lines 10 say am we'll
and truly hope you are the same.
know YOU will be surprised 10 hear
from me. 10 seems Ike a year since
| last saw you all Believe me. I miss
all my friends. What / have seen Of
the French girls Is not much. and \
would not exchange one American giri
for a dozen OF them. II VIII be a
happy day Tor me when ] return to
dear old Delaware. I hope you get
this letter by Mothers Day, May ~,
as / have no mother. She has been
dead now twelve long years thought
u would he nice 10 write 20 you, as
you have always treated me as a
mother would treat her own son.
Well 10 begin with. I am making
the best OF II that know how for you
know 70 is a mighty poor soldier that
kicks an the time. or course. a fell
low can't expect 10 have things as
good here as he had at home. like
foreign army life, and have got no kick
coming. FOR as a part Of a naticn. we
are helping a good cause, and the
good old L. S. A. Will come through
with flying colors. have hopes OF
coming back some day. that's II I am
fortunate enough 10 escape the Huns.
well. this Is "a great country In a
way. but far behind the times. The
people as a whole are very poor. and
have not much chance OF getting on
their feet for the men do not get the
wages we set 40 home Three francs
a day is big wages. which amounts 20
81 cents In our money. You would
laugh 20 see the women washing
clothes. They wash beside a pond or.
run. with two bis round stones. AS q
rule they wear wooden shoes IN the
country. and some shoes. believe me.
THE scenery here very pretty. The
Evening journal., 1918-05-25
COUPLE INJURED
In AUTO SMASH

Refusing 10 give any information as
10 how they were injured, except that
they were In an automobile accident
Miss Jennie Carpenter, Of No. 2i5 Wal
nut street. and Charles Brown, Of No.
1882 West Eleventh street, were ad-
mitted 10 the Delaware Hospital last
night badly injured. The couple were
brought 10 the hospital IN an shtomo-
bile. the driver leaving withou giving
any information.
The woman is suffering from two
broken ribs and a lacerated scalp,
while Brown had his chin and ankle
lacerated. Il was ststed today that
their condition was good.
Evening journal., 1918-05-25

flowers are in fun bloom. yet II is cold
and very little sunshine. While 1 am
writing this letter the people In Della
ware are IN bed. for there Is a DIFF
ference Of six hours In the time. II Is
now 3 o'clock In the evening. The
days are long. II does not get dark until
O'Clock: also the streets are marrow
and billy The houses are low ana
close together; everything you eethe
costs a great deal more than al home
Well guess this is about all, lou
know we are only supposed 70 write
home once a week. so that win explain
TO my friends why they do not hear
from me. With best wishes thst some
day I Will again be in the good old CITY
OF Wilmington with my friends Ire
main, a
''Yours truly,
Henry p. Settler
"s5th Engineers, American Ex. Fo1cea
France"
Evening journal., 1918-05-25
PATRIOTS WOULDN'T
WORK WITH HUN

Workers on the addition 10 the du-
Pont building refused 10 go on with
their work as long as a fellow workman
who had refused to give anything 10
the Red Cross continued 10 be employed
on the Job
The man. a bricklayer who came
here from Alabama had previously re-
fused TO buy q Liberty bond during the
third bond campaign. The men had I'm
ally overlooked hts unpatriotic be
havior al that time. but today they
dropped work until he was laid on the
lob. saving he was not a proper person
for patriotic American citizens TO as
ciafe with
Evening journal., 1918-05-25

Albin H. Warrlck. OF No. 500 Springer
street, who has been assistant shipper
at the store OF Miller Brothers Com
pany, went away with a smile in the
draft contingent TO Camp Dix today. He
had served 20 the regular army seven
years, and was quartermaster sergeant
when his enlistment expired. lie ap-
piled some time ago for a commission
on the strength OF his army record. and
Yesterday AFTERNOON he received oflcial
word that he had been appointed sec
ond Lieutenant In the National Army. He
went 20 camp Dix with his contingent
and will await assIgnmenl 20 duty.
Evening journal., 1918-05-25


n Into the Fight"
| have spent mos; OF my days since
the FIRST selective service men were
called In training camps. have watched
the gradual speeding up in training.
When frst went down the men
found training grounds but half ready
for them. There were no rifle ranges.
Guns, bayOnets, ammunition were lack
ing. Uniforms were fow and far be-
tween. There was a shortage OF ON
GERS. Ambulsnces. trucks. medical sup
plies and doctors were lacking
In those days last fall men often lived
in their overalls and derby hats for
weeks
Today they slide into uniforms the
day after they strike camp.
Then they drilled with broomsticks.
Nova gun y. showed into theiF hands
within IS hours 90 Artillery and horses
were nowhere. Today they are every
where.
The men had TO help with canton
ment work, grading. disglng. getting
things ready. Now everything is ready
for them. They hop right 70 the rifle
range and so TO a. Last fall they lost
valuable time which might have been
Evening journal., 1918-05-25
ACK FROM INSPECTION
OF OIL PROPERTIES

w. T. Taylor. Of New Castle. has just
s,urned from the Kentucky OF fields,
there he went as the guest and repre-
sntative Of James G. Shaw, Of New Cas-
e, 10 investigate the leases. equipment
nd general progress OF the w. p. VIII
ans Oil Corporation. Mr. Taylor left
lew Castle on Sunday morning. May 70.
nd was Joined at the dupont Hotel, in
Wilmington, by ]. Russell Hundley, Of
he Hsvlin Co., No. 900 Orange street,
Wilmington. who made the trip in the
lterests Of Dover and Wilmington in
sstors. On the train they Joined the
srty OF Harry NJ. Pollok, Of The firm Of
+. Morgan Pollok, Of New York City,
nderwriters OF w. P. Williams oil Cor
pration stock, and A. Alexander, Of
lexsnder & Co, Philadelphia. Pa.
Mr.. Taylor says he was greatly pleased
nth the properties Of the corporation
Nd their development.
Evening journal., 1918-05-25
MEXICO RECALLS
CUBAN MINISTER
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. May 25.--The Mexican
Charge D'Anaires at Havana has beer
recalled by the Csrranza government
according to information reaching the
State Department early today.
state Department officials were at a
loss to understand. however. what
caused the recall They said their ad-
vices recently furnished no background
for a break In relations between the
two governments
The Mexican explanation that the re-
call resulted from a desire 20 avoid
any serious representations 10 Cuba,
proved enlgmaticsl
Evening journal., 1918-05-25
SLAVS MOBILIZE
AGAINST HUNS

BY. The United Press.
MOSCOW, May 23-The peoples coun-
Gil at Kursk about 975 miles south OF
Moscow has declared a defensive mo
billzation because large German forces
are reported moving through that
region toward Moscow.
The newspaper Pravade- stated todsy
that the Germans are crossing kursk
with the object OF cutting Of railroad
and waterway communication south OF
Moscow.
IL also stated that a Germsn ulti-
mstum demanding annulment OF mill
tary relations between Russia and the
entente Is expected soon.
Evening journal., 1918-05-25
MR. SHAW "MATCHING EN-"

To help the second Red Cross drive
to success. W. Miller Shaw. superin-
tendent Of the shell shop Of the dupont
Powder Company. today made the fol-
lowing offer: He will cover with a
Ike amount the sum given 10 the Red
Cross by any Of the she'll shop en-
ployes. His patriotic and generous Of
fer met with great approval from the
workers