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Evening journal., 1918-02-12
MOTHER An son sUICmT.

SCRANTON. Feb. i2-Nirs Frances
wilkins. g. years old. and her son.
Harry. 36 years old, pianist and music
teacher. were found dead today in their
home here. on Adams avenue.
The police say it was probably a sui
eide pact. Gas Jets were open, win
dows were closed tight, and a large
table had been placed against the bed
room door.
The discovery was made when the
police broke into the house at the re-
quest Of Mrs. Wilkins sister. Mrs. j.
4. Miller, Of Brooklyn. Mrs Miller
came here 10 visit her sister. the
women not having seen each other in
five years. The Brooklyn woman col
lapsed when told thst her sister and
nephew were dead.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
e2i2sJ

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. Feb l2-
Fort Douglas authorities haso 0rrcstcd
the Rev. b. Henry Leesman, pastor Of
81 Pauls Evangelical Church. Of ogden.
WHO Is being held IN Jail pending an in
vestigation Of charges that hc tried to
smugele into me camp communications
from a wom U io IN inierned enemy
alien. il was announced.
Accordingto Colonel George Byram, Of
the prison camp. the Rev. Leesman, who
had conducted services at the prison
camp. was caught handing a letter writ
ten in Germanto sailor intern, with in
structlons that IFS contents be trans
mitted 10 a prisoner.
Leesman. a German by birth, for years
has been a citizen Of the United States
He formerly resided In Indiana and IL
linOis
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
now Classifying
AIMY RECISTRAHTS
Until Work is Finished Men
Will be on Anxious
Bench
WIFE OF NEGRO
SOLDIER DEAD

Since the local exemption boards
have started TO classify their regis
irants under the QUESTIONABLE system
there has been almost Hood OF in
quirles daily from men who want 10
know what class they have been placed
in. F0r-ihe information Of these regis
trants 10 Is announced that IN the event
they have not received their cards they
may accept it as an indication that
their case has not yet been acted upon
by the local boards Many men have
already been classified and as fast as
this is done such men are sent cards
notifying them in what division under
the questionaire system they have been
placed Those yet TO be classified will
in due time receive the cards telling
thm where they are placed.
None Of the local boa ds has COM
pleied the classification Of their regis
trants, and this work will not be lin
ished until the latter part Of this
month There is much routine 20 be
followed before o man is finally passed
and accepted or reiectedsand the boards
have been retarded in this work cspeci-
ally during the last week. Every case
has 10 be acted upon by the boards
and for several days IL has been impos-
sible for some Of them 10 meet.
orders were received today from Pro-
vOst Marshal General Crowder directing
the boards to continue the physical eN-
animation n their men until all those
In the first class have been examined
This, IL is believed, IS 20 be done in
order that the boards viii have their
class 1 men ready for the call Ia camp
as soon as 10 Is received.
The medical advisory board of local
division No. is meeting every after
noon 70 consider appeal cases coming
up from the local board. All cases eX-
cept those accepted for flrst-class mill
tary service who do not fle an appeal
have 90 90 10 the medical advisory
board. The local board cannot place
a man in the limited military service
class until the advisory board has act
ed on the case.
In local board No. 3 there have been
about 200 men examined, and of this
number TO date only eight men have
been rejected. All the others have been
accepted for active military service or
for limited military duty. There are
still q few appeal casesto go TO the adj
visorv board, but the results n these
appeals VIII not make much difference
in the total. This. II IS claimed, shows
how men are being taken for the new
armies Of the nation. Practically every
one Of these 200 men had been exam
ined before and either rejected for som'
csuse OF granted exemption on som'
ground.
A rather pathetic case came 70 th'
attention Of the officials of 10 3 board
TODAY. John Jnderhill. oolored, wa
accepted some months ago and sent 4
Camp Dix with the last big contingen
10 go. He had been married but shor
time before his departure. After h
left his wife became IN. Her condition
was brought to the attention Of III
civilian relief but whether anythinl
was done for her is not known. Toda,
she died and friends were trying q
get word 10 her husband at Camp Di'
That he might come home for the fun
eral
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
'FASTNACHTS" OUT
OF STYLE THIS YEAR

Hoover has garroled the malnslay OF
This day we celebratt shrove Tuesday.
in this vise
Like most days" food plays a large
part iu It's proper and mete Observance.
and "meto- cannot be misspcled as
meat hecaust Hoover says There
amt none The old-timcrs who start
ed this festival day. business seemed to
think 10 could never hc celebrated iirlit
without large quantities OF food And
Shrovc Tuesday was not any exception
90 the rule
But today b. is different story. We
like TO follow old obscrvanccs and GUS
toms. but when 70 comes 10 the dietary
end OF 10 we have ihc viii but not the
cuisine. For example. tho main stunt
on Shrove Tuesday ls 90 SAT pancakes
but it's whcailoss time OF year noN
and we can't get 'cm.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
FUEL SITUATION
nearer NORMAL
Moderate Weather Helps
Railroads: Dealers Catch
Up With Orders
SUMNER SUPPLY
MAY BE CURTAILED

With a general improvement IN the
coal situation on account Of the mod
Grating weather the fuel sdministra-
tors OF the city and state are easier.
With continued weather such as has
prevailed during the last few days IL
Is their belief that there VIII be no
further cause for apprehension.
II was stated today that coal is now
coming into this city in quantities con-
siderably larger than they have been
doing for several weeks Reports from
the operating departments OF the rail
roads indicate a marked clearing Of the
congestion which was responsible for
the fuel shortage and the ability Of the
railroads 10 clear this congestion, Is
due TO the improved weather cOndi-
tions.
The retail dealers are now enabled
10 catch up with their back orders
and there is no longer the daily flood
Of appeals for fuel which were coming
i'm while the Thermometer was regis
tering zero. I'm a few days. It is be
lieved, with continued fair weather. all
local dealers will have a supply on
hand and they will be able TO meet
every demand made upon them.
In the meantime. it is understood the
government is going to take time by the
forelock TO prevent a recurrence of
such conditions as have existed this
winter. Il is generally understood by
representatives n the fuel administra-
tion that Or. Garfield, within a few
weeks, will issue instructions 10 oper-
ators and dealers on how far they may
60 in allowing consumers 10 lay 10 %
surplus stock Of fuel.
Il has been customary for years, be-
ginning the FIRST of April for house
holders io take advantage Of reduc
ton Of nifty cents q ton In retail prices
to load their cellars with next winter s
supply. Coal dealers have sponsored
this plan on the ground that 81 relieved
them from meeting the unusually heavy
demand after the first cold snap In the
fall: also that % distributed sales even
~ over the summer months when bust
ness is generally dun. Rumors are cur
rent from Washington that nr. Gar
field D. considering a scheme of ration
ing the public during the summer on
supply scheduled 20 carry them along
as opposed 10 the system Of purchasing
a whole years fuel supply AT once. The
fuel administration here, however
knows nothing about this plan.
II is believed. however. that consu
mers will be permitted 10 lay' IN Al
least a certain amount of fuel durin'
the summer months the same as man.
have always been doing heretofore
The relief In the situation in this cit
Is source Of much gratincation an
~ Is hoped that there will not be
recurrence Of conditions such as thos
which caused so much apprehension ]
Wilmington during tho past month.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
POLICE BOARD ROUTINE.

At a meeting Of the Board Of Police
Commissioners today letter from
City Council. thanking the police com
missioners for their efforts and good
results I'm taking a coal census Of the
city was read. The letter was ordered
acknowledged.
a letter from Council inviting the
commissioners 10 meet the Council to-
morrow evening in conference with
Council members. the Voters Non
Partisan League and the Central Labor
Onion was received.
Application Of the T. Blumenihal
Company for the installation Of IRE
call box in its building was granted.
Fines and costs 10 the amount OF
si96 %, were reported received and
$3.50 reported expended for meals for
prisoners.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
TEAns INnIsInIAI nnAFT-

CHICAGO Feb i2- Charles piez.
general manager of rhe Emergency
Fleet Corporation. expresses fear that
nn industrial draft viii have TO be re-
sorted io In order 90 secure enough
shipbuildors f6r Government work.
"The manufacturers of the counlrv
must see that We get some OF their best
men 20 assist in building ships. said
Mr. piez "lf we DO not get them
through the manufacturers we may
have 20 resort 90 am industrial draft.
which would virtually mean Shutting
down certain industries 70 release their
men for the more Important task that
now confrOnls us
More than i0o0 men lined up at the
Offices Of The Slate Council Of Defense
during the day and declared their Will
ingness 10 serve the Government
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
100 MEN Willing
TO BUILD SHIPS
Public Reserve Wants 400
More Wilmingtonians
TO Register
STATE APPOINTMENT
IS 500 WORKERS

Reports received by State Director
Of Public Reserve Charles Warner to-
day. indicated that upwards OF 100 men
came forward and registered their will
ingness yesterday 10 take positions I'm
shipyards II their services should be
needed. Yesterday was the FIRST day
in this weeks drive" TO obtain 10000
men for work IN shipyards. and the
quota Director Warner has fixed for
Wilmington il 500. The state has been
apportioned 500 men.
"Thc work is progressing very
nicely" said Mr.. Warner today. "The
enrolling dgcnis have plunged into the
work of obtaining regislranls aud their
Interest Is reflected In the number that
was reported as being enrolled yester-
day. There are about 20 agents 1l work
enrolling men. and with the interest
they are displaying. I have hopes OF
this city and state accomplishing an
that the Government has asked for ii
The men that are being enrolled
are from the lesser essential industries
They are not wanted FOR work now.
and perhaps never may be- called upon
What We want though, b. enough men
so that n a crisis arises we shall know
that We have patriotic mechanics
enough 90 meet the contingency"
Mr.. Warner made public the follow
Ing statement issued by Secretary OF
Labor Wilson:
"lt should be distinctly understood
that in ITS campaign for shipysrd vol
unieers. the Public Service Reserve o
the Department Of Labor Is not calling
for meu for immediate employment
Only men Of especial types are needed
at the shipyards today. Great con
fusion and hardship may result from
The mistaken belief that the shipyard
are sabng for men 10 come IN crea
numbers and without regard 90 thei
qualifications The shipyards are golnl
10 need O great number Of men. es
pecially skilled 20 work with certail
tools The need for SUCH men will de
yelop and broaden as the work pro
crosses The purpose Of the reserve d
20 enable the shlpyards 10 get just ia
kind Of men they want when they wan
them, and it wants every working maj
10 stick 10 his present job until the De
partment Of Labor tells him when an
where he is wanted The registration
Of % frge reserve is neces ssary tina
the department may get men or requi
site skill and avoid putting any unfai
burden on any employer or industry
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
THRiEE MURDER CASES
FOFt FEBRUARY COURT

Three murder cases are on the trial
list for the March term Of the Court
Of Oyer and Terminer. They are those
n Thomas Welch, accused Of the mur-
der Of Sophia L. Hayes, In the
roomeng house. No. 9i5 Shipley street.
early i'm December: Frank Richards a
soldier from Camp Dix, charged with
The murder Of William T. Tush, on jan
nary Il: and Edward Jaroslawska,
eharged with poisoning his fourteen
months old baby. Waclawa.
AZ the l.-t session Of the court,
WSch said ~le didn't know whether
he was guilty or not and plea Of not
.r1Jltv was entered for him. He is
represented by William F Smalley in
General Sessions Court.
Charles E. Long, restaurant prcpri-
dor will be charged with violations
II the women's ten hour law. Henry
n. Isaacs, counsel for Long. has nled a
demurrer attacking the constitutionality
~ The law.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
HOTEL PROPRIET0RS
NCONSERVATTONPLAN

Hotel men and restaurant Woprietors
of New Castle county met in confer
snce at the Hotel dupont this afternoon.
in interest Of food conservation. The
printed forms for use Of the hotel and
restaurant men, by which they will
keep track Of food purchased and used
and the amount conserved, have ar
rived from Washington and were dis
iributed 10 those present this after
noon.
The committee in charge has arranged
plans on a solid workms basis. Meet
ings Of the hotel and restaurant men Of
New Castle county VIII be held at in
tervals when, suggestions, for the bet
terment Of conditions will be made and
new ideas advanced which may prove
advantageous 10 the public and the
hotel and restaurant men as well
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
MAN snNGs P0PULAR

The Community Chorus is trying TO
get permission 20 print copies Of The
new war SONGS. which are copyrighted,
and II this is done. the popular camp
songs will be a part Of the sings "A
Long. Long Trail" was a favorite num-
Der at the chorus last night. which was
we'll attended. T. Leslie Carpenter was
the leader. with John Thoms as ac-
comnanist. The chorus is enjoying the
singing OF rounds, Row, Row. Row
Your Boat" being given with a zest
last night.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
MILITARY TRAINING
FOR 1890 MEN
By the United Press

WASHINGTON, Feb. i2- Permanent
universal military training is provided
for In a measure introduced today by
senator New, Indiana. News measure
provides an young men from 40 90 20
shall be subject 60 registration and
draft Between 40 and q reFisirants
shall be given military training under
rules TO be prescribed by the President
and no registrant shall be drafted into
active military service unin he is 81
News measure as proposed is an
amendment 10 the pending resolution
which provides that an who have be
come q since the nfth Of last June shall
be subject 10 the draft
70 brings 90 a head The agitation 60.
ing on in Congress for months for set.
tlement now Of the countrys future
military policy.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
MARRIEn 50 YEARS.

Colonel and Mrs John T. Layfleld
celebrated their golden wedding ami
versary. yesterday. 4 family dinner was
given at the home Of their son and
daughter-ln-law. Nir. and Mrs. Walter
A.. Layneid. Colonel and Mrs Layneld
were married at Delmar by the Rev
Joseph Cooke, a Methodist minister
They have spent the nifty years OF theil
married life IN this city. Colonel Lay
field retired nine years ago from an ac-
tive connection with the p. 3. & w
railroad as a passenger conductor.
There are two sons, Elwood A., Of
Wilmington. three grandchildren. OF
New York City and Walter A. Mrs
Herbert r. Smith. Miss Grace Layfeld
and Elwood Baker Layneld. and two
eat-grandchildren. Mary Lewis Smith
and Robert Layheld Smith.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
LONDON THINKS WELL
OF WILSON'S ADDRESS
BY The United Press.


LONDON, Feb i2.-Presideni Wilson
reply 10 Hertling's and Czernin's peac
program declarations was received sat
isfactorily by the few morning papers
which commented on the address.
The News pointed out the significant
coincidence of the address coming just
before the expected parliament speech
es Of Lloyd George and Italian Premier
Orlando.
While making no interpretatite COM
ment. the Mail carried the address un-
der the headline.
"Strong hint toward Austria"
The Chronicle thinks the address
goes to the heart Of the matter in
analyzing Heriling's attitude.
Tho Times contrasts Wilson practi-
cal idcalism with the Bolshevih im-
practibiliiy
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
AERO MAIL SERVICE OVER
CITY In The NEAR FUTURE

In addition 10 the I'VE aeroplaness
called for-each capable OF carrying 300
pounds and travelling not less than 200
miles without stop at a speed OF 100
miles an hour fully loaded-the Gov
ornment asks construction OF a sixth
machine 90 be held In reserve.
The machines. which will be equip
ped with Government motors. must De
ready for delivery April p.
The intention Is that as soon rs the
authority OF Congress f. obtained in
establish a through aerial r0uts iu
Philadelphia and Now York 20 carry
mail for the transition OF which a sps
cial postal rate will be charged not
exceeding % cents per ounce.
The motor specified is tho Hispeno-
Suiza OF 80 horsepower.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
C. W. X. BRADFORD
CALLED BY DEATH

Following long illness. C. William
X. Bradford. well known local stationer,
died last evening at his home. No. pos
West Twentieth street. He was 3s years
old and was widely known In musical
circles. He was organist and choir
master n st.. Johns p. 2. Church for
number Of years, but last Easter
Day he resigned because Of III health.
He was connected with the church for
10 years, having started in the choir
as soprano solo boy.
Mr.. Bradford was a member Of sew
eral Masonic orders. the National As
ISOLATION Of Church Organists and sew
eral other fraternal organizations. He
is survived by his widow and two
children, Marjorie and Francis NJ
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
HAYS LOOKS GOOD
TO WIN G. O. P.PLACE
Bv the United Press.

BY the United Press.
ST. LOUIS, Mo, Feb. i2.-When the
drift toward VIII II. Hays for national
chairman OF the Republican party be-
came more pronounced at noon today
his hackers came out public for the
first time and claimed his election
without reservation.
Joseph Healing, Of indianapolis. de-
pended upon 10 swing the Southern
vote away from John T. Adams, Of
Iowa. said:
1T is absolutely certain HAYS VIII be
made chairman and probably by ac-
clamation."
Others have been mentioned, said
Kesling. but the committee men have
been shown no good reason why Hays
with his position in a strategic SLATE
indiana and his proved ability, should
not be the choice. ] believe no other
maine will be presented to the commit
tee this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
MUNICIPAL COAL
PILE MAY COME
BY The United Press

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb I've have
with us next the municipal coal pile
With The heailcss holiday on The
verge OF being lifted the Fuel Admin
istraiion Immediately began plannine
for'any recurrence Of this winters coal
chaos
Assistant Administrator Snead has
launched a call for the mobilization OF
ideas and plans for establishment OF
municipal coal piles in an cities.
Garfield and Director General Nc
Adoo are determining today the fate Of
the "workless Monday program. With
the coal and transportation system
improved. both men believed the order
could be lifted
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb i2.-The Gov
ernment will soon try out aerial mail
service.
To relieve congestion IN traffic along
the Eastern seaboard. Postmaster Cen
cral Burleson today advertised for bids
on i've aeroplanes TO deliver mail be
tween Washington, Philadelphia and
New York.
The bids will be opened an o'clock
February q. The proposed service VIII
be limited for the time being at least
for first class mail 70 is not The pur-
pose 90 make the service an experiment
Before IL is definitely launched its prac-
ticabiliiy will be tested out Burlesou
said
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
sTANroN CoMMTNITY MEETING.

Members Of the stanton Community
Association will meet next Friday even
ing at the home az Mrs. William Cham
bers. All arc urged 10 attend this ses-
sion for there will he business Of inn
poriance 70 be transacted. Arrange
ments are being made for an entertain
ment to be glven on Washington's
birthday and AZ the meeting Friday
some details relative TO this will be
taken up
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
UARBOR BOAHn ROUTINE.

The Board Of HarbOr Commissioners
met tbs morning in the office Of the
president Of the board. Charles Warner,
as the Public Building offices were
closed for the holiday. Routine husi-
ness was transacted. and the re leasing
of street ends for wharf purposes was
spoken Of. Bids for the street-ends have
TO be received by the board not later
than Tuesday morning, February 10.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
DENMARK STRIKERS
BEGIN RI0TING
IN Nd Tnlted Press

By The United Press
LONDON. Feb. l2.-Further news was
awaited today Of the labor demonstra-
ton in Denmark to which industrial un-
rest appears to have spread.
strikers attacked government build
lngs and engaged in hand-to-hand fights
with the police in Copenhagen yester-
day. according TO dispatches received
here. Armed with revolvers. sticks and
paving stones, the strikers are reported
10 have attacked the ministerial build
.ncs
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
lRs. ". A. MONCKTON DEAD.

Mrs. Mary A. Monckton, wife Of John
W. Nfonckton. died yesterday at her
home. No. 80 Pine street, AGED 66
years. She will be buried on Thurs
day afternoon Members OF star OF
Delaware Lodge. No. 4. Shepherds Of
Bethlehem: Ladies Of the Golden Eagle,
Court Diamond Lodge, No. 4, o. 5. G q,
and Camp No 1. p. O. OF A.. are in
vited to attend the funeral.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
AIDS MARRIED OFFICERS.

WASHINGTON. Feb i2-Secretary
Baker has approved the proposal now
pending in Congress 20 make army Of
flcers in the fleld, either 10 the United
states or in Europe. the same extra al
lowance for quarters they would re
ceive otherwise when away from their
posts.
The extra allowance will apply only
10 officers with dependents and will
amount 10 increases IN pay ranging
from IS per cent. for Second Lieuten-
ant TO % per cent. for a Colonel.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
MRS. B. z. MONAGHAN DEAD.

Mrs. Bridget +. Monaghan, wife OF
James II. Monaghan. Of No. 1907
West Second street. died this morning,
at her home She will be buried next
Friday morning. A requiem mass viii
be said at ST. Pauls Church, at .
O'Clock. and interment viii be made in
the Cathedral cemetery.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
A. s. AlTiTOR kIIIFD.

JENNINGS. Ia, Feb, - -Lieui. Es-
bert Mexican was killed and Lieutenant
Charles Cummings received serious
hurts yesterday when an airplane which
ihov were OPERATING crashed 20 the
ground near here. The men were max
ing q nisht from Gerslner Field. near
Lake Charles The 9vialors had circled
the cii, several times and were ap-
porently preparing 90 make a landine
when me machine suddenly dropped
head first
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
CoIRT HEARS ARGUMENT.

Although today, LincoIn's birthdaN
Is a legal holiday, the United states Dis
trict Court was in session today, Judge
Bradford hearing argument in the case
Of the Union sulphur Company vs.. the
Freeport Texas Company The case ha:
been in for Ave days, and as 10 will b.
concluded today, It was thought bes
to hold court today and dispose OF th'
arenment.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
CHRISTENING PANTY.

A christening party was held at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. George =. Van
sant. Of Elsmere, on Sunday for their
new grandson. Frances sheldon. About
twenty guests were present. Music
was furnished b. Mrs. Ray sheldon
and Miss Agnes Devine.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
PAGE ON TARIFF BOARD.

BY The united Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb i2-The nomina-
tlon Of Thomas w Page, Virginia. TO be
member Of the Federal Tariff Board
'-'~r sc~' "a the senate today by Presi-
dent Wilson. He succeeds Daniel e..
Roper.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
AcCnENTs OF THE Dan.

Among those treated at The Delaware
Hospital today We're:
William II. Wright, bruised heels.
Samuel Usilton, cut finger.
Robert Freedman, lacerated arm
Eva Rosendale, needle IN finger.
F. A. Collins, fractured finger.
Those treated at the Homeopathic dis
pensary We're:
Mrs. Ella Wagner, fractured wrist.
George Jolly, injured les.