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Evening journal., 1918-08-31
LABOR'S HOSTS To
MARCH ON MONDAY
Great Procession of ToiIers
to Take Place During
Morning
SECRETARY WILSON
AT NIGHT MEETING

The Labor Day parade, in which sew
eral thousand workmen will take part
VIII move down French street at 1880
O'Clock on Monday morning. Business
men alolg the parade route will decor
ate their places with flags and bunt-
ing, and most Of the city stores will
close for the day, or at least for part
OF the day. Many Of the industrial
plants viii shut down for the holiday.
IL is thought that there will be few
workers at the plants remaining omen.
as the sentiment OF the labor unions is
unanimously in favor OF making Labor
Day a patriotic holiday. Some OF the
unions, in this and other cities, have
voted a heavy fine on their members
who work or Labor Day.
A request has been sent to the VIII
minston and Philadelphia Traction Com
pany, by the committee in charge. 10
keep Market street clear OF trolley, cars
during the parade. Not only do stalled
cars spoil the parade formation. but
they obstruct. to a large extent the
view OF hundreds Of persons watching
the marchers. The parade Will be OF
considerable magnitude. and the COM
mittee feels that its size and importance
should warrant this cooperation from
the traction company.
The police department will have Mar
ket street roped Of, and will requesl
automobiles TO stay of this street be-
tween 10 o'clock and II o'clock on Mon
lay. in order TO give spectators a fair
,hance 10 see something.
On Monday evening, there win be an
outdoor program Of singing and speak I
iConsInued on Page TNvo.)
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
NO PERMIT YET TO
SHOOT REED BIRDS
Federal Agent Making an
Investigation of 'Reedies'
in This Section
]. HALL ANDERSON
NEW GAME WARDEN

James Hall Anderson. a prominent
Dover lawyer. has been appointed
Chief Game and Fish Warden for
Delaware. 10 succeed Major John p.
LeFeyre. whose military duties have
compelled him TO relinquish the same.
Unless the Delaware Anglers and
Gunners' Association is successful in
securing a special permit from the De
partment Of Agriculture. II will be un-
lawful 70 shoot reed birds this year,
under the provisions OF the new Federal
bird act. To date such
permit has not been secured. but there
is still a chance, George G. Schuler
president OF the association, thinks. OF
getting the department TO issue a per
NIT for ten or fifteen days. Under
present conditions anyone caught shoot
ing reed birds is subject to a fine OF
$500 or two years Imprisonment or
both for each Offense.
The association, through Senator Sauls-
bury and Congressman Polk, has been
trying 10 get the permit from the de
partment 10 shoot the birds on the
ground that they damage crops. The
promised to send an expert
here to make an investigation OF the
birds and on Thursday Mr.. McAtee, rep
resenting the Agriculture Department,
came 10 Wilmington. lie was met here
by Edward G. Bradford, Jr., and Mr.
Schuler. Mr.. McAtee went out 20 the
and shot several "reedies." An
OF their craws failed 10
show anything in them that would
make them detrimental 10 agriculture.
lie will return TO Delaware the middle
" next week and will be taken 10 the
nillet flelds in lower New Castle and
upper Kent county where IL Is claimed
he "reedies" feed on the millet and
consequently do considerable damage.
The migratory bird act has the boz
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Evening journal., 1918-08-31
NO ISSUE OF THE EVENING
JOURNAL ON LABOR DAY

which columns
published
Mondoy which will be Labor
Every department of plant win be closed compliment
labor generally special compliment
and mechanical ssGs which been faithful
he year
We feel that newsboys
thousands miles during
Monday merely OF the but the
enjoy themselves They have earned they should
IL free visit TO the State Fair the opening day.
rkere those who to think that printers
circulation
OF flesh
JOURNAL Ionq int
association has convinced
boys and the girls presse
much need Of and Just apprecie
are those engaged In other lines Of industry
publish Labor which Of
recreation for folk including
boys. as n Is for anybody.
Evening journal., 1918-08-31

On the Picardy 'front.' the British are reported to
have outianked Peronne from the north and are now
within mile of the city. On the south only the width
OF the Somme river separates them from Peronne.
The French driving toward Guiscard and Chauny
and reported to be nearing both of these important
points, while at CoucyLe-Chateau they have taken
wood half mile from the city and only three miles from
the Hndenburg line at that point. This is than SO
miles south Of the point where the British have crossed
the Hndenburg line, and Immediately of it is the St
Goban Forest said to be of the strongest defenses
in Eastern France.
American and French troops have begun a double
drive, between the Aiette and Asne striking eastward
along the north bank of the Asne and the time
driving northward toward Couey-Le-Chsteau.
In the Arrss region the British are advancing stead
lily toward Cambria
On the Flanders 'front.' British troops have made
their greatest advance this front since the German
drive. They have progressed from a mile to two miles
IN two sectors constituting front of about miles,
cupyng the famous and bloody Mont KENNEL and recap
turing Dranoure, Lestrem, Lacousure Vielle-Chapee
and the Beilleul railway station. The British now have
eliminated about third of the Flanders salient
On the Champagne 'front.' German raids were rn-
successful.
On the Aisne-Vesle 'front.' American artillery s heav-
lily bombarding Bszoches and Fismette
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
MISSING GIRLS WENT
TO SEE N. Y. SIGHTS

Having been picked up in New York
by the authorities. on request Of the
local police. Miss Mary Pierce. OF No.
5i6 East Fourth street. and Miss Sophie
Blanyski, girl living in Oak street,
have been returned 10 this city Both
girls were reported missing to the po-
lice early this week.
The sending Of a letter TO another
girl here by the Pierce Girl, is said TO
have revealed their presence in New
York.
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
SALISBURY Will
BE RENOMINATED
Dwindling in
Contests for Convention
Delegates
HANDY FOR ANOTHER
TERM FOR SALISBURY

Senator Willard Salisbury will be re-
nominated az the Democratic State
Convention at Dover on September 10,
on the first ballot. This is the sltua-
tion as il appears today
Friends claim that Mr.. Salisbury will
have at least $50 OF the is5 delegates in
the entire State on the first ballot
should II come 20 a show down.
The Salisbury supporters are claim
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
E. NJ. HOPES, JR.,
APPOINTED CAPTA'i

Edgar VI. Hopes. Jr.. retiring muni-
cipsl engineer, has received a commis-
sion as a captain In the Engineer Corps
OF the Army. lie is now awaiting as
sisnment and probably will be engaged
In reconstruction and reclamation work
for the government.
Mr.. Hopes leaves the service OF th
city today. He was chief engineer of
the Water Department before being ap-
pointed city engineer.
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
GENERAL WILSON
IS ACTIVE AT 81
Optimistic About Allied
Victory on Eve of Birth
day Anniversary
FAMILY REUNION
IN HONOR OF DAY

General James Harrison Wilson, L
5. A., retired, will celebrate his eighty
first birthday anniversary on Monday
General Wilson is enjoying the besI
OF health, and is taking an active in
terest in the campaigns for war funds.
He has made many speeches during the
past year to various organizations in
behalf OF speeding up the war and has
served on war committees.
General Wilson's grandson, Henry
B. Thompson, Jr., and his granddaugh-
ter. Miss Elin0r Thompson, are en-
gagged in war work in France. His
grsndson is convalescent from wounds
received while driving an ambulance.
General Wilson is optimistic regard
Continued on Page Two.)
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
PRINTERS GRATEFUL
FOR THEIR HOLIDAY
u-ilnoingfon nj Aug a ioi

Wilmington. Del Aug. 81. 1918
To the Editor OF THE EVENING
JOURNAL
Sir-N the regular meeting Of Typo
graphical Union this evening a motion
was unanimously adopted extending TO
THE EVENING JOURNAL the thanks
and appreciation OF our organization
for your action in suspendins publlca-
tion on Labor Day. Monday, septom-
ber 2.
This, Is indeed, worthy Of commenda-
tion and we feel sure that the labor
movement in general Joins with MS in
oongratulating you for the spirl, cx-
pressed in your worthy editorial ex-
planning the thought which prompted
this action. OSCAR G.. DAVIS.
See Treas
Evening journal., 1918-08-31

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Aug. 3i.-Presi
dent Wilson signed the "Mm-power'
bill this afternoon.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3i.-with the
adoption OF the conference report on
the new Man Power bin by the Senate
late yesterday. and the assurance that
the War Departments program for the
calling Of all men between the ages OF
rs and 45 who are necessary TO obtain
military victory would be signed by
The Speaker OF the House and placed
before President Wilson today. the
Provost Marshal Generals oflce took
up the final steps OF preparation for
the registering and classification OF i3.-
100000 or more men who will be ar
fected.
II was predicted unonlcially tina
President Wilson would issue a procla-
nation in signing the bill, and that
he would then set Thursday, Septem-
Der i2. as the day for registration.
While this date has not been selected
definitely, II was generally believed
that it would ft in with the plans Of
the Provost Marshal General, and that
by that time he would he able 20 have
Continued on Page Twol
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
AMERICANS FLEE MOSCOW.
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON Aug. ai--with situation Moscow
becoming difficult" oJunsul-Genea Poole
arranging for repo,a Amercaa citizens lie succeeded
August 95 The the swedish CounsuGeneral
ting train which LEFT for Petrosrad The a carried the iaa
military mission thu American consulate force Poole the
Belgian consul the Y. NJ C. \. and Y w c. A. peso.nel
American bank representatives other Americans to the ell OF
American interests swedish legation
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
ONE KILLED, TWO
HURT, AS TRAIN
SMASHES AUTO
Miss Laura Hutchinson of Wash
ingfOn Loses Life and Miss Minnie
Hutchinson and Nathan Lebin
of Washington Injured in Acct
dent at SilUerbrOOk
LAY AN HOUR BEFORE
AMBULANCES ARRIVE

Hutchinson, years of 200 n street. 5 W. Wash
C.
the address, Nathan
struck automobile which crossing
his mornin
reached the Delaware Hospital nearly two hours after the accident
Minnie Hutchinson
and shock while Lebn who driving the
the not
thought 70 be especially serious although they
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
MIR. GOULD OUT OF
FIGHT FOR SHERIFF

Deputy Sheriff Joseph II. Gould has
Withdrawn as a Republican candidate
for sheriff.
Mr.. Gould yesterday made a state
ment in which he said that in the iu-
terest Of harmony and to eliminate
contests at the coming primaries he
had withdrawn and would be a candi-
date two years hence.
Others mentioned in connection with
the nomination are Joshua 2. Grassland
Reuben Hall and former Sheriff Samuel
A. Mcdaniel.
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
FLITS AWAY AFTER
PLAYING IN PARK
Margaret Haley, Aged I3,
Was Last Seen With
Strange Man
FOSTER DAUGHTER OF
MRS. ANNIE HALEY

The police Of this city. Chester Phila-
delphia and other place, are trying to
locate Margaret Haley. aged i3 years, a
foster daughter Of Mrs. Annie Haley, Of
No. COO West Tenth street, who disap-
peared Thursday evening while in Cool
Spring Park. The last seen here Of the
child she was in company with a man
who was ooatless and had his sleeves
rolled up
The disappearance was reported 10
The police by Mrs. Haley as soon as she
had failed in her search Of the park
and Il is thought that the girl was tax
IN away in an automobile.
The girl had gone 10 the park, which
is three squares from her home, in
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Evening journal., 1918-08-31

The crossing where the accident hap
pened is an especially dangerous one
there being a sharp curve there. The
engine was practically on top Of the
car before the driver saw it and IL was
too late then TO get over the crossing.
The machine WAS demolished. The en-
glne No. i0i2 which struck the machine
was south bound while the automobile
was driving toward this city.
Although the railroad agent al Els
mere notified the Delaware Hospital
within a few minutes after the accident
Evening journal., 1918-08-31

that assistance was needed it was more
than an hour before Superintendent
Lyons OF that institution could get an
ambulance that would go TO Elsmere
after the injured and in the meantime
the young woman died.
Both the Phoenix and the county
ambulances, which the taxpayers OF the
county and city support, could not be
secured. superintendent Lyons states
that the Phoenix people refused TO take
CONTINUED on Faee seven.l
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
GAS CO. WANTS TO
RAISE ITS RATES
Asks Permission to Increase
Charges to $l.35 Thou
sand Feet
ADVANCE OF 25
CENTS A THOUSAND

Having received a petition from the
Wilmington Gas Company for permis-
sion to increase the rates now charged
gas consumers in this city and vicin-
ity. members Of the Board OF Public
Utilities Commission have decided to
hold meeting sometime next week to
consider the request.
The letter received by the commission
from the Gas Company asks the right
to charge si.35 per 1000 cubic feet Of
gas, an increase Of 25 cents a thousand
feet.
The gas company. some months ago,
increased rates 10 cents per 1000 cubic
feet OF gas consumed, after objections
has been made TO a plan Of the COM
pany at that time TO charge 25 cents
monthly rental on the meters used By
the consumer. The Utilities Commits
sion preferred the increase TO the meter
rental plan.
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
UNITED STATES FREIGHT SHIP
SUNK BY GERMAN u-Boa1

SUNK BY GERMAN U-BOiT
WASHINGTON, Aug. alhe United States cargo steamship
Jos ph Cudahy torpedoed and miles
the English m August H. the Navy Depart
today Thirteen members the
and siywo reported missing captain reported
the ship striking the engneroon
The captain the questioned
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
Of the Christi
LOST AND FOUND.

/ OST-SMALL MALTESE POODLE
- with brown ears Reward II returned
70 $50 Poplar St aursI-st
Continued on Page Ten.
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
CLAYTON BOY in
WAR WOUNDED LIST

In todsy's casualty lists the name
Of Corporal Jere McCracken, Of Clayton.
Del, is given as being wounded. the Sc
verify OF the wound being undeter-
mined. He is a son OF Lorenzo Nc
Cracken, OF Clayton.
Evening journal., 1918-08-31

LONDON Aug 3i.-Nkolai Lenlne Boishevk premier.
wounded Yesterday by an assassin according 10 wireless dsp-
received from Moscow today
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
AMERICANS AND
FRENCH NOW IN
DOUBLE DRIVE

Strike North and East in the
Ailetfe and Aisne Region. French
DriUe on TOiUard Chauny. Haig's
Army Captures KENNEL Hill,
Scene of Previous Slaughter.
Regain Third of Flanders Salient
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
BY JOHN DE GANDT
United Press Staff Corresnondeu

United Press Staff Correspondent
PARIS, Aug 31-(4 P. M)-The battle of the AIetts
river proceeding violently. The enemy unable
Franco-American push.
(Th is the first nmston that American troops are fighting
this sector The first Americans Pcsrdy
drive engaged about four miles southward.)
BY the United Press
LONDON Aug. 31.-Aled pressure continued TODAY along
front of 175 miles, from Flanders % Rheims
British troops advancing along practically whole
Flanders 'front.' Field Marshal Hg today
sressed from to two miles rons-one of miles
and one of three
and Mont De Lille Hill have been occupied
advancing from the vicinity of KENNEL southwark
VieieChapee and Lestrem have the
other
Australian troops attacking directly Peronne and
approaching the city along the north bank of the
In the Aas region, English have occupied Eepsny
md advancing along the Aras Cambria road
During the night Australian from
osons held by him east of Cley 1.-TWO miles half northeast
Peronne the north bank of the Somme capturing
Continued Tvol
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
TnnAY,s TEMpEnArIrnr

GLOVER DAIRY MILK.
Clarified, pasteurized and pure.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-08-31

A feeling or security goes with
GLOVER DAIRY MLK.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
WEATHER

Probably showers tonight and
early Sunday morning. Not
much change in temperature;
moderate west TO northwest
winds.
Evening journal., 1918-08-31
TO REGISTER FOR
DRAFT ON SEPT. Il.
President Expected to Sign
Man-Power Bill This
Afternoon
TO KEEP CLOSE TAB
ON THOSE WHO EVADE

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. Aug. 3i.-Presi-
dent Wilson signed the "Mm-pOwer'
bill this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13

pings. Bake a half hour in buttered
gem pans.
RYE BBEAD-Scald ( cupful liquid,
half milk and half water, and cool un-
til luke warm Add 10 liquid ( tea
spoonful salt and IL cake yeast dis
solved in IA cupfu war mwater. and
? - cupfuls Of rye flour sifted with
, cupfuls Of wheat -four. Mix thor
oughly. knead again, shape into loaf,
and let rise until double in bulk.
Bake for 80 minutes.
CRUNlB SPICE~PUDDING-T0 I cup
ful of dry cornbread crumbs add 1
pint Of hot milk and let stand until
the milk is absorbed. Add Ia tea
spoonful salt scant half cupful Of mo-
lasses, and ia teaspoouful each of
ground cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg. all
spice and ginger. stir into the mix
ture % cupful Of seeded raislns which
have stood in scalding water for three
minutes. Add 4 egg, well beaten. and
turn into a creased pudding dish TO
bake for 40 minutes. Serve with hot
maple syrup or caramel sauce.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
AT THE QUEEN.

This Is anniversary week at the
Queen. Wilmington's finest theatre, de-
voted to showing highest class photo
plays. The principal attraction is
Mary Pickford in her newest Aircraft
production, stella Maris,' from the
novel Of the same name by William
]. Locke. In her initial appearance
in this picture at this theatre on Mon
day the star proved copclusively that
not only IS she the greatest delineator
OF child roles, but that she has no su-
perior in the Interpretation Of the
more dramatic roles The added feat
ure is a Mack Sennett comedy, watch
Your Neighbor." In addition to these
features the management has arranged
for special daily adtled attraction IN the
way Of musical features Herbert frit-
schie Orchestra leader has arranged a
special program given by the orchestra
as a whole and the individual sololsts.
on Monday Herbert Fritschie gave a
violin solo. Todays program calls for
organ recitals by Fred Stanley smith
at . and Z p. m. and overtures by the
orchestra -Edgmont, Beethoven.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
DELIGHTFUL TIME
AT 900" AND DANCE

The sisterhood Of the Temple Of
Truth held its third annual 800 and
dance at the New Century Club last
night About 200 persons were pres
ent, and thirty prizes were awarded
The rooms We're decorated in patriotic
colors Music was furnished by Brad
ford's orchestra
Mrs. James Tuck was chairman Of
the committee Of arrangements, and
Mrs. Charles Topkis was head Of the
prize committee Mrs. Henry Harris.
president Of the Temple sisterhood.
had charge Of the refreshments served
during the entertainment.
The affair was highly successful
from both a social and a financial
standpoint. The money raised from
the entertainment last night will b.
given toward furnishing a room for a
new Sunday school at the Temple Of
Truth.
The following persons won the first
three prizes: DR.. j. s. Keyser. first
prize, silver nut bowl. L. B. Waiter
man, second prize, hand-painted plate
Mrs. Charles katz, Of Parkesburs, Pa.
third prize, silk negligee.
The committee Of arrangements and
the women Of the Temple sisterho8i
thank all who in any way aided in tho
affair.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
WHEATLESS MEAL
NOW DAILY EVENT
nv RInnY EYE.

Prophecies as TO increased restric-
.ions on the use Of wheat at home
tables have been fulfilled and the food
administration has placed the ban on
more than two wheat-bread meals o
dav for hotels ard restaurants and on
MONDAYS and Wednesdays and puts It's
faith i'm patriotic housewives to OBJ
serve the rule voluntarily. surely a
single wheatless meal each day IS an
extremely small test to put 10 our
pampcred appetites, especially since
the substitution Of breads MADE from
other cereals involves no loss what
ever i'm food values, and In many cases
proves real beneiit.
Here are three recipes for cereal
breads and one for a breadcrumb pud-
ding which will prove useful as a
whcalless day dessert. The Ohio En-
periment station is responsible for the
first two recipes.
APPLE CORN BREAD--NliX 2 cup
firls of white cornmcal with . table
spoonfuls Of sugar and t-2 teaspoonful
Of salt and teaspoonful Of baking
powder. To the mixed dry ingredients
add 4 2-3 cupfuls Of sweet milk and
apples, peeled and sliced thin. Pour
the batter into a shallow pan well but
tered and make a half hour In moder-
ate oven.
BUCKWHEAT BREAD-Niix and sifl
together 1 cupful Of buckwheat foui
and IL cupful Of whole wheat -four. 3
teaspoonfuls Of baking powder and
tablespoonful Of corn syrup or mo-
lasses Add gradually cupful Of
whole milk. 4 egg. we'll beaten. and J.
tablespoonful OF melted butter or drip
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

A birthday party was given by Mr..
and Mrs. John G. Hsderer. Of No. 22i du-
Pont street on Monday evening. in
honor Of their son, Arnold Haderer. A
pleasant evening was spent in music
and games, after which refreshments
were served. Those present were. Mrs.
Anna s. Lange Miss Stella Lange, Leo
Lange. Mr.. and Mrs. Pennock Powell,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward L. Hanna and son.
Junior Hanna, Mr.. and Mrs. Harris Jack
son, Mrs. Herman Dill, Miss Helen Dill,
Frank ". Haderer. Mr.. and Mrs John &.
Haderer
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
ACTRESS TELLS SECRET
Well Known Actress Tells How sb.
Darkened Her Gray Hair with
simple Home Made Mixture.

Miss Blanche Rose. a weil-knou-n nc
tress. who darkened her gray hair with a
simple preparation which she mixed m
home. IN q recent interview at Chicago.
Ill. made the following statement. ANY
lady or gentleman can darkeu their era "
hair and make it soft and glossy with this
simple recipe, which they can mix at home
To half pint OF water add ] o. Of bav
rum small box Of Barbo Compound and
If % of glycerine These ingredients can
he bought at any drug store az very little
cost. Apply 70 the hair twice o week until
10 becomes the required shade This will
make gray haired person look 20 years
Younger II makes the hair soft and
glossy. rs not sticky or greasy and does NOT
rub Of
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
MRS. WALES TO HEAD
NEW RED CROSS CLASS

Under the direction Of Mrs. Joseph
y. Wales. a new Red Cross auxiliary
for night work Is now being estab-
lished. Mrs. Wales has expressed dc
sire for quarters. This request having
met with the approval of the commit
tee. Miss Emily p. Bissell chairman of
the bureau Of development, has found
two places suitable for the work. which
have been offered 10 Mrs Wales.
The large ballroom OF the Nobis
Hotel. No SOP Market street, IS one
place rendered and the store Of Crosby
and Hin is the other. Both OF these
plsces offer their space. beat, lght'
tables and chairs and ianitor service
free without any expense whatever
TO the Red Gross. Mrs. Wales has
these offers under consideration and
win accept one or both for as many
evenings OF the week as sho thinks
necessary.
The workroom at the old City Hall
win be open every evening from 1.S
Ia 10 o'clock, except Saturday and
Sunday Tuesday evening is the latest
development in the night work at the
headduarters, and has been added to
the other evenings in response 20
request from the Italians.
The Italian people in Wilmington fee
that being so far from their native
country they would like 10 work fol
/ their native and ADOPTED homes through
The Red Cross. Last night was the
arst meeting az the Italians for thi.
purpose at headquarters
They were welcomed by Mrs Wi
lard Hall Porter, director Of th'
Nomcns Bureau Miss Emily p. Bis
sell Miss Jennie NJ Weaver, head o
tho Italian nelghborhood mouse anC
other members Of the committee wh'
wished them. success in their under
/ taking. as they do TO all loyal workers
of the Rod Cross