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Evening journal., 1918-09-16
CRAP PLAYERS HAD
AN UNLUCKY DAY
Large Numbers Are Fined
S. and Costs in
City Court
CARRYING RAZOR
COSTS ONE EXTRA

Crap players found yesterday 10 be an
unlucky day for them. In raids upon
games OF dice in the city, policemen
arrested twelve men and I'm al the cases
fines OF 50 and costs were imposed by
Deputy Judge Hellings in Municipal
Court this morning.
John Patton, a Negro, when search
ed az the police station, a razor was
found on him after ne had been arrest
ed with Isaac Sadler, also a Negro, for
playing crap. on the charge or carry
ing concealed a deadly weapon, he was
fined $50 and costs, while for playing
crap, he and Sadler were each fined 50
and costs.
Russell Wineglass and Joseph De
Silver. Negroes, and Anton Lesniewski,
Guisseppi Gionzerro and Max Strenck,
arrested yesterday by patrolman Las
kowski and two officers Of the Lynch
Construction Company while playing
crap I'm Union woods, were each fined
IS and costs. Wineglass, who was
found with the dice in his hands by
the raiders. took the part Of spokesman
for the defendants. He said that the
superintendent Of the Lynch Construc-
ton Company. by whom all are en-
ployed, permitted them to play crap.
but these officers had 80 come along
and pinch us
4 charge Of carrying concealed a
deadly weapon against Lesniewsh was
held up until tomorrow.
Lawrence Michelli, Samuel Mamma and
Toney Rodakorki. arrested while shoot
ing crap at Seventh and Hawley
streets. were each given the usual fine
Of 50 and costs.
For playing crap at Third and Madl-
son streets. Joseph Koerner and Joseph
Shable were each fined s. and costs.
Officer Andrew Devenney said that when
he appeared on the scene Of the crap
game. the crowd playing scattered and
he captured the two youths near Fourth
and jefferson streets after a short
chase.
Schable said that he was standing at
Fourth and Madison streets when Inc
crowd ran up the street and that he
Joined in. He said that he did not take
part In the game.
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
UNDER Way TODAY
large Enro llment of Pupils;
Nearly Enough Teachers
on Duty
FIRST DAY SHOWING
PLEASES OFFICIALS

Public schools OF this city opened
Doday for the fall-winter term. Just
what the enrolment will be is as yet
unknown, but DR.. C. J. Scott, superin-
sendent OF schools, said this morning
. be felt II would compare favorably win
oher years
There are 81 buildings and more than
300 teachers. The teachers have re-
ceived an Increase OF pay since last
year, and a number Of teachers who
resigned to go into the business world
have come back into the teaching
corps. Most OF the vacancies have beea
filed. Just what the shortage OF teach
ers will be was not estimsted thls
morning, Or. scott said.
The schools opened on regular time
with two sessions. In locations where
the schools are congesied and condi-
lions are such that hours Will be
changed, conditions viii be adjusted
this W>ek.
Whether schools viii be overcrowded
BY new children coming from homes
being erected for shipbuilders and
others could not be reckoued Today. 4
school Is to be built TO take care OF
the Front and Union building project
The new colorcd school, No. - al
Second and Justison streets was opened
this morning. There are three colored
teachers, all specialists in community
center work, and the aim will be 10
make :he school a real center for every
member OF the family. The building
will be open evenings and Saturdays for
the benefit NJ groups beyond school
axe. Open air sessions for tubercular
children are among the psns on foot
The new High school addition was
not opened this morning, although It
Is ready for occupancy. II grammar
schools are crowded. some OF the gram
mar grades may be taken 10 the new
building. otherwise. it will be used Tor
regular high school work.
The number Of high school boys who
returned this morning, made a splendid
showing. Il was feared there might
be A shortage Of them due TO war con
ditions. The boys Of the draft age came
back and will remain In school until
the government will call them for their
services.
According 70 resolutions passed by
the Board Of Education there VIII be
no study Of the German language in the
W N4llllllAANu elaANAAe NAAAo fNa+~ "a 49,
EN- languages the students win have
both French and Spanish offered them.
The teachers training school had no
applicants this year and there viii be
no training school sessions, The five
teachers who have this years work to
complete will finish their studies and
then be placed with the teaching body.
Miss Carrie Cooper, teacher Of peda-
gogy, has been sent 70 the High School
to be a member Of the faculty,
DR.. Scott school superintendent who
has been seriously III all summer with
rheumatism. was in his Office this
morning. He feels much improved.
Conditions in the schools are very
encouraging 10 DR.. Scott on the open
Ing day. Miss Bessie c. Devine, assis-
tant superintendent, was very busy to-
day in connection with school open
Ing.
The High School had a half-session
today, on account Of crowded condi-
tons.
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
FOUR FLAGS RAISED
AT HARLAN PLANT

Flags were raised over four shops at
the Harlan and Hollingsworth plant at
noon today in the presence OF a large
,rowd Of the workmen. The men con-
regated in front Of The band stand and
we're addressed briefly by General Man
ager Weaver who told them that they
.ould remain out until the whistle
blew 10 take part in the proceedings
md that they would not be docked. Jo-
llsh Marvel made the patriotic adj
lress.
The band played several patriotic Sc
ections. Then headed by the band the
Norkmen marched TO the West Mil.
ne Light Metal shop, the Joiner shop
md No. I Car shop, over each OF which
nag was raised. The band played at
zach shop as the flags were being un-
urled.
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
HOTEL CASHIER GIVES
UP STOLEN MONEY

On charge Of erlbezzlement OF $50
rom James Kane, proprietor Of the
Hotel Wilmington. Mrs. Mary L. Brown
Nas held in $500 bail for court. by Dep
ity Judge Hcllings. in Municipal Court
his morning. despite the complainant's
lesire TO Withdraw the charge. The de-
'endant has made restitution.
The woman was employed by Mr..
Kane as bookkceper at his hotel and
lad charge Of the money. she was en-
nloyed By him about three weeks ago.
MFR. Kane said. and during that time a
shortage OF s205 has been noted.
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
PREACHERS BACK
LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE

The Rev. Herbert F. Randolph. pas
tor OF Grace Church. was elected presi-
dent Of the Wilmington Methodist
Preachers Association at the meeting
this morning. The Rev. Carlisle l..
Hubbard. d. D.. was elected secretary.
The following were named members
Of The executive c0mmiltee-Dlstrlct
superintendent Robert Watt. chairman I;
Or. Randolph and Or. Hubbard. ex-
oflclo members the Rev. n. p. Nichols,
pastor Of Epworth Church: the Rev.
George White Dawson, pastor Of Asbury
Church; the Rev. w. +. Greenfield,
pastor Of Brandywne Church. and the
Rev. l.. NJ. Broadway, pastor Of
Madeley Church.
The Rev. f. II. Dashiell reported on
the conference claimants fund.
The chief part Of the meeting hour
was given over 10 consideration OF the
Fourth Liberty Loan. Henry p. Scott,
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
HUN PRISONERS OF YANKS
GIVE UP VICTORY HOPE
They also took Mount Des Slnges. To-
gether with 300 prisoners.

They also took Mount Des Slnges. To-
gether with 300 prisoners.
By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, sept. i6.-French and
Serbian troops arc attacking strongly
fortified Bulgar positions on the sa-
lonica front, according TO official dcs-
patches TO the Serbian legation here
today.
After a days artillery preparation Tho
Allied troops advanced yesterday on Tho
peak Neterlink i,72i feet: Dobro
Poll '5.515 feetl. and Mount Sokol
1851 feet. piercing the enemy front
aud capturing an three positions
which the Bulgars have been fortlfyine
for thirty months Several hundred
prisoners were taken. numerous guns
and great quantities OF other war ma
terial. The operation continues. the
cable stated.
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
DEAD ENGINE SAVES
DAVID FROM DEATH

Engine trouble with his automobile
proved fortunate for William David.
according 10 Special Oflcer Wcldin, Of
the Philadelphia and Reading railway.
for had it not been for the engine OF
his car stalling David would have
driven his automobile into the Christi
ana river from the foot Of Shipley
street about O'Clock yesterday morn
ing. In Municipal Court this morning.
David was fined s25 and costs for
operating an automobile while under
the influence OF liquor.
Oflccr Weldin said that David was
driving his car down Shipley street
when his engine stalled a short dis
tance from the river. He was intoXi-
Gated, the officer said.
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
SHOWER FOR LIBERTY KITCHEN"

The house economics department OF
the State Council Of Defense and the
Sussex County Farm Bureau held a
shower on Saturday afternoon in con-
nection with the opening Of the Lib
erty Kitchen" of Sussex county, at
Georgetown The committee in charge
were Mrs. A. y. Warner. State director
and chairman: Mrs c. A. Coiell. chair
man Of the Food Preservation Farm
Bureau. and Miss C. Eva Miller, coun-
ty home demonstration agent.
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
BY TREn $ FERGIrsON.

United Press stan Correspondent.
WITH THE AMERICANS on THE
META FRONT. Sept. i6-lNoon)-The
American positions on the eight mile
front between Jsulny ton the Mad 'Rlv-
err and the Nbssell were markedly i'm
proved today, The Germans further re-
treating IN the region.
A certain American division captured
an entire artillery park near laulny,
taking - cannon and making its total
90 for the drive.
All attempted counter attacks having
been repulsed. the BOches apparently
are giving their full attention TO
strengthening their withdrawal posi-
tons.
The Americans arc under heavy bonn
bardment but continue 90 improve their
positions Their morale Is Of the high
est and they are anxious 10 press on,
while the Boche morale Is correspond
ingly lower. Prisoners say they have
10 hope Of winning the war.
The Austrians are bitter toward the
Germans. saying they were left TO
shift for themselves and that repeated
requests for more ammunition were is
noTed.
Aerial activity Is steadily increasing.
Several tons Of bombs were dropped on
COurcelles, Ehrange. Saarbrucken, Rou-
lay and Buhl. American day bOombcrs
attacked the Moselle bridges at Corney
six miles southwest Of Metz aud Ar
naville two miles south Of Corny).
Many hits were made with the four
tons Of explosives used.
In view Of the Austrian peace propo-
sal the temper OF the Boohe IN this re-
gion is extremely interesting. Nillas-
ers within the salient say that as the
enemy moved out the soldiers declared
they did not know exactly where they
were going. but were headed for home,
r..Li..L L. al Ihll mlIInra y
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
ACCIDENTS or THE DAY.

Among those treated at the Homeo-
pathic Hospital today were: William
n. Serret, No. 1891 West Ninth street.
lasersted scalp; Frank O'Hara. lacerat-
NJ scalp.
Among those treated at the Della
ware Hospital today were Mary Wal
raven. aged years. broken arm; Mary
Eianflrrlni, needle in hand
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
SOLDIER DIES IN CAMP.

A telegram was received by Andrew
n. kirkpatrick, No. 7i2 King street. this
morning from EmbarkatiOn Hospital.
Newport News, notifying him Of the
death Of his son. John, or pneumonia.
yesterday. The young man was IN
the sclective service. The body will
be shipped in care OF James T. Chand-
Ter. undertaken. Announcement Of The
funeral will be given later.
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
BRUSH FIRE CALLS FIREMEN.

Fire in a pile Of brush at the north
east corner OF Tenth and dupont streets.
caused the district flremen to respond
TO an alarm from Box No. 22J at Eley-
enth and Union streets early this after
noon. The fremen were not needed,
tho blaze being trifling.
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
CARDINAL FARLEY NEAR DEATH.
By the unlled Press.

BY tnc InITtU FItss.
MANfARONECK. n. Y, Sept i6.-"The
condition OF Cardinal Farley is very
grave. His heart is falling and, while
we hope for his recovery, we realize
that he is very close TO DEATH" said
Mgr. Carroll secretary today. No bulle-
tin was issued by physicians. Last
rites Of the church have been given the
Cardinal
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
At WASHINGTON COLLEGE.

William c. Hurlock, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas S IIurlock. OF Spring
field, Pa, and well known In Whining
ton, has entered the Student Omcers'
Training Corps at Washington College
Chestertown, Md
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
PEACE OVERTURE
AT WASHINGTON
Nv the United Press.

WASHINGTON, sept. t6-The. Aus
trian note, asking secret conference
of belligerents, 10 canvass the poSSibil-
tiles OF peace negotiations, reached the
Swedish legation here today, enroute
70 the American government, II was
learned.
Tho communication will he submit
ted 60 SecretarysOf State lansing this
afternoon. n is understood 10 be idcn-
teal with that reported through neu-
trail channels.
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
LLOYD GEORGE BETTER.

ny the United Press.
LONDON. Sept. i6.-The condition Of
Premier Lloyd George. who has been
III several days. was reported satisfac-
lory .odsv IN an official bulletin.
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
MAYOR MARRIEs THIs couPLE.

Miss Frances King and Edgar Clark.
both Of this city, were married at i.O
o'clock today by Mayor Lawson.
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
OTHER SCHOOLS OPEN
FOR NEW TERM TODAY

Friends School. the Sslesianum and
Ursuline Academy opened this morn
ng for the fall and winter term, and
III with good enrollments Of pupils.
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
Bv The United Press.

BY The United Press.
PARIS. sept. i6-French troops cap
turod Nailly. on the north bank Of tho
Aisne. a miles south Of Laon. last
night. the French war office announced
today.
Evening journal., 1918-09-16
H0N0RS
BOYS In FRANCE

A service in honor Of the 81 youns
men from Brandywine NJ. z. Church
and Sunday school. now enrolled ir
the army and navy. was held 10 the
church last night, The families OF
the young men occupied special seals.
The auditorium was filled. Inc ron
OF honor was dedicated. a bulletin pre-
sented by the brotherhood and silk
Red Gross flag was given in honor Of
the church auxiliary. The speakers
were G. l.. Bilderback, r. y. LOOMS
Harvey Plerson, Mrs. Susan LOOMS,
Marion Nfinker, F. j. Bothum and inc
pastor. the Rev. w. +. Greenfield.
chairman OF the Liberty Loan commit
tee. addressed the association. telling
OF the campaign plans. The association
assured Mr.. Scott that the members
would do all IN their power to support
and forward The campaign.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-06-26

# every man. woman and child will rise to this occasion and ty shmpAN@a
can bet that the Kaiser will know what it means. II every one Of the hun4eA
million Americans buys only one War savings Stamp that day. the Covemaak
will have 425 million dollars
But thai is not enough We must pledge five times that Our quoAAtkw%bo
nation is two billion dollars. to be raised through The sale OF War Savings S6Rps
this year
Let's not wait until another transport is blown up Let's not wait unit -
page casualty lists start coming in from france Let's make up bar minds q -
busy and when each Of Us goes to bed that night let's be able to say to ouFH3#H
well perhaps have not done much but have att least shown the mo4@&&A
oW boys that am behind Them and have sent an answer to the Kaiser AeN@
make him stop and think"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-06-26
June 28th-National War Savings Day

tVeN man. woman and child is going TO Join in a answer that can be heard
from once d OF Germany to the oher-an answer 81 clear st strong and SO true
that It may have a lar greater effect than any OF us car imagine. on Cemanys
future policy
Let this be our answer--et every person In This great land PLEDGE himself to
NY as many Wal Savings Stamp, rs he ar possibly afford Let's show German
autocracy that sinking III ships and killing oW men only srs us o acion
Let's make June 2th memorable in the history of our country a. National
" , , Day Let's you and land every YOU and man. woman and child
resolve that before " e go to bed that night we will have as man War SAVINGS
stamps pasted o o III Wal Savings Certificates as We al buy.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-02-24

ElIinwOod. George Bridge. F. NJ Dur lev. T. S Houston P g Hooper. C. F Hunt. Frank Julih, S. H. Kyle. D. H. Lanies. \. L. Lloyd, C. C. Kitchen. John Osler. J. ?. Hassinger, A. D. Richardson. Albert Sheetz. Arthur Wright. Andrew Sinclair. s. L. Vii Tliams. C. s. Thompson. T. N- Woods Mexico was tle subject of the mis- sionary program. which was conduct ed by Mrs. R. s. Hooper.
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 No business meeting was held ai the meeting of the WOman's club Fri day afternoon. since the day was a holiday. but a great deaF was accom- plished in the work of making surgi- cal dressings. Those present were Nesdames Alex Murray. Howard Bar kell. W L. Hankin, Charles Mckee han. N- c. High. M. F. Gage, Ivan Burgess. F. Gollwitzer. c. c. Mitchell s. H. Kyle and Harry Reese Though working only half day. the members made 20 surgical dressings.
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 Every year fhe week which includes Washington bithday is set aside for week of song the nation over Schools, churches. lodges. clubs and homes are asked 10 join in a great son gfest, and each day has it's special program Sunday the churches are requested to hold song services. Mon ! day is devoted to the singing of the 1 good old songs" with which every one has long been familiar. such as Just 9 Song at Twilight" Tuesday is the day. of folk songs. not only the old plantation melodies of our owr country but the old-time songs of ths whole world Wednesday is the day Of sacred music. and the churches | holding prayer meetings Ehat evenia. are asked to ObserTe it. Thursday i: set aside this year for the songs O our allies especially FridsN is fol national and patriotic music. while i Saturday is the day that is devoted ti Nthe swinging, inspiring. martial music of the brass band
 i The preparations for the observance of the national week of song in Bis T bee were interrupted by the quaran tine restrictions When. however. thel were annuned, the schools began i'm mediarely to observe each day as i was requested from the national com mittee. and through the latter par of the week carried out instructiv, musical programs
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 I Contest of the Nations" a mOderl opera. by N Clifford Page. is beinl ! -ehearsed by students of the higl I school The subject. as the nam ! suggests. is a timely one.
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 Baptist Ladies Aid will meet wit, | Mrs M- L. Butler next Thursday afi | ernOOn at her home in ThOmbstOn CanyCn-
Bisbee daily review., 1918-02-24

ny, Armand, Lanvin. Cheruit- BuiloE. Premet, are names the eclat of which the thunder of machine guns has not drowned
 Signs of Spring
 The robin and the leaf buds are net the only signs of spring. If chay were it is a lamentable fact that many Bisbee women. deep in the prepara- tions of Easter costumes. would over look them entirely. whereas they 6c not fail to notice eagerly the advanc- ing styles of tse season
 KimOna sleeves return to the pOpu- larity they earned a few years ago when they made their debut In their latest form they bear striking reSem- blance to their original. the Japanese sleeve, as they are plain at the shcGl der and flare as they near the wrist, being usually cuffless and finished with a band Of piping. Speaking Ol sleeves. the perfectly tight, straight sleeve. buttoned from the wrist to the elbow. still holds its winter popular l ity. rivaling the new sleeve with is ! fullnesS above the wrist and below the elbOv
 Othar fashion forecasts for the coming season are the modified bus tie. usually just suggested by subtle draping. and the high collar. which may be buttoned up to the chin, ol carried cut with stock and flowiEs ! jabOt of net or lace.
 Hat styles are at two extremes. fol the wide. flat picture hat rivals thf high. clOse-fitting tOque. COiffu-e' | for the latter are necessarily high The tam o'shanter shape appears iT velvet. and is very fetching for sport: costumes and for windy weather wear The tOque may be trimmed with al aigrette or coque feathers, while tk' picture hat is usually ornamentes with ostrich. Simplicity amounting T: severity is seen throughout the enti-' costume in the spring fashion dis plays.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-02-24
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
 CLASSES OPEN TO ALL

After-sehool classes in instrumental music, held in the Central school building Wednesday afternoon from to 5. and Saturday afternoon from 1 till 3:30. are proving an immense success. That -immense' is in nowise an exaggeration is shown by the fig ures. for 105 pupils of all ages are now enrolled in these classes
 Violin, mandolin, guitar. banjo. uselele, eOrnet, clarinet and trombone. these instruments of string and brass and wOod-wind. are taught by the ablest musical instructors the town affords.
 Speaking Of the great undertaking, Miss Sallie Mccall. musical super visor for the district, to whose en- thusiasm and energy its success is due, said to a representative of the Review yesterday:
 'Dr. Frank Kicks. musical director of the New York schools, originated
Bisbee daily review., 1918-02-24
For Woman s Eye

when March winds do blow and TT shall have showers mixed in with he Arizona sunshine, then the ques- ;i1n What shall we Eear?- is best
 -sFered by the coat dress Paris decrees. coming across the sub-swc3t Atlantic and the mountains and val isys of the frozen east. are to the effect that every weil-dressed woman must have a coat dress in her ward robe
 Strange. is it not. that a cOmpaTa- tively small number of men and wcm- en in a comparatively small country should dictate the fashions to the rest of the world? Yet this France has done since time immemorial. and the efforts of the editors of American fashion magazines and designers have so far proved fruitless in changing the situation. The names POiret, Ie1