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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-14
WARMER WEATHER.

Weather predictions for the week
are: North and Middle Atlantic
States: Below zero temperatures
continuing tomorrow, followed by a
slow rise that will continue for sew
eral days Fair weather until after
the middle of the week. Some pros
pect Of rain or snow toward end OF
the week.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-14
POL YGAM0US BRIDE
FAlNTS AT HEARING

William E. Cline. aged 26, was held
for the federal grand jury in Balti-
more on white slave charge. He is
said to have. sent money to Mrs.
Myrtle GLADDEN., aged 19, to come to
Baltimore from their old home at
Basic City, Va. She left her seventy
three year old husband to whom she
was married about a month ago. The
young woman tainted at the prelimi-
nary hearing Cline left a wife and
three children.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-14
DEATH REAPER BUSY
AND MANY ARE CALLED

Friends here were grieved to learn
Of the death OF Harriet Douglas John
son, young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Norman f. Johnson, Charles Town,
which occurred Wednesday in the
Maryland General Hospital in Balti-
more. Mrs Johnson was formerly
Miss Margaret Gaines, of Winches-
ter.
G. A. Haines.
George Abraham Haines, 81 years
old. member Of an old Winchester
family, died there from complica-
tion OF diseases He was prominent
in church and fremen's circles. He
leaves a widow, formerly Miss Mollie
Savage; one son, one daughter, two
brothers and three sisters.
Misc Anderson.
Miss Virginia Anderson, 70 years
old. died Thursday in Winchester at
the home OF her niece, Mrs. Patrick
Dunn. Her sister, Miss Lucinda An
derson, died there only few weeks
ago
Veteran Riley Dies.
James WI Rily. an ex-Confederate
veteran, and for the last 25 years
keeper Of the bridge at Harpers Fer
~, died the past week. He was an
Odd Fellow. The interment took place
at Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal
Church.
Mr.. Gerline's Funeral.
st, Johns Lutheran Church was
thronged Sunday afternoon with a
large number Of friends of the late
John f. Gerling, OF West King street
whose funeral took place there at 3
O'Clock, Rev DR.. Charles S. Trump
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-14

The Hagerstown Office Of the c. v.
Phone Go. was placed under the su.
peryision Of the chambersburg Diyi-
sion in charge Of NJ. F. Hearn. Divi-
sion manager. This change has been
made with a view to lettering the
service for Hagerstown, and under
the direct management OF Nj. Hearn
& geat deal Of improvements in the
service is contemplated within a
short time
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-14
NEW HUBBY FAILED
TO IMPRESS BOARD

A Frederick county youth Of seiec.
tive draft age. Tot married in win
schestA Saturday and within an hour
and lhalf claimed exemption on the
account when he submitted his ques.
tionnaire 70 the local draft board. It
did not strike the arbiters III the
same way and they placed the newly
wed IN class one.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-14
SOON SAW ENOUGH.

Thirteenyear-old Harry Higgins.
who ran away from home in Hunting.
ton several days ago, leaving motto
saying that he was so1ng to Detroit
End make $1,000, returned without
the $4,000.
I've seen AZ much Of the world al
: want" he said, As be met his par.
ents
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-14

fsarn lacks far back in the
forests are eating their dinner these
d.vs Il he accompaniment of patri-
etie oiatory.
sToiised to a realization of the
j estant part they must play in the
.r-ar FOR democracy, woodsmen. saw
,css ard axemen. lard-fsted, strong
"a men. are toiling with might
aiain cutting the big trees Uncle
- needs to build his wooden feet
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-14
CLAIMS CHAMPION
KNITTING RECORD

lHy IntefnatlonaI News SeFVIce.)
BartlesyilIe, Okla Jan. 14-Mrs.
Ralph Irwin, Of this city, claims to
be the champion knitter of the coun-
try. She bases her claim on the
fact that she knitted mans COM.
plete sweater, without flaw, in
eight hours and As minutes. She
has knitted fifteen sweaters IN u
days. The first one was completed
in eighteen houte and the second in
fourteen
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-14
IS n BUT WOULD
GLADLY JOIN ARMY
fsy international News service.)

(6y international News service.)
Muskogee, Okla, Jan. i'll. II.
Eddy, II years old, an employee Of
the Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Rail-
road here, wants to join the army
so bad he has taken the matter up
with officials at Washington He
will seek the aid of Senator owen
in the matter.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-14
iNDlcT BALL PLAYER.

Thirty indictments for felonieg ana
% for misaemeanors were returned
hv t,1e 1ard j'rv IA Charleston last
week Mule Waldrou former pro-
seskiQnal base bah player Of Char
'eskpp, was one 81 chose indicted for
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-14
EDITOR IS A COWARD,
BUT IN NAME ONLY

Lodi, wis, Jan. 14s-Cassius L.
Coward. a local editor, proved there
was nothing. in name when the
city was suffering from coal fam
Inc. He successfully manoeuvred
the purchase Of four carloads of coal,
arranged for inexpensive distribution
and delivered the coal to the needy
ones at cost.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-14

TO LUMBERMEN:
For the support of our soldiers
in France the Government must
lave wooden ships.
Without ships the war cannot
be won.
Without timbers ships cannot
be built.
OUR COUNTRY LOOKS TO
YOU.
Every swing of an axe, every
cut of saw. may score as heavily
as shot fired from the trenches.
Help our boys in France. Help
ilenl win the war.
Nate the world safe for democ-
SOUTHERN PINE
ASSOCIATION.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-10
SHORTER STORE HOURS.
Philadelphia Department Houses to Open
at 10 and Close at 430.

Philadelphia, Aug In compliance
with request of the fuel administration
To all depart ment stores in the city that
they cooperate in general plan OF say
ing electric power, five large department
stores in Philadelphia, beginning Monday.
will open their doors at 10 a m and close
at 4.30 in the afternoon, thereby reducing
their working time to six and one-half
hours.
The department stores that have
agreed to effect this plan for saving cleo
tricity are the Wanamaker store. Gimbel
Brothers, Snellenburg's Lit Brothers
and Strawbridge & Clothier's
Although the reduction of working
hours had been agreed upon previously
by executives of the stores mentioned.
The Wanamaker store was the first TO
announce the change publicly, which
was done yesterday.
In addition TO saving coal and cleo
tricity, the short working day will tend
to relieve substantially the congestion
of traffic occasioned by overcrowded troll
ley ears during the early morning and
late afternoon hours The peak" of the
load will be lessened and the demands
upon the power company will be dis
tributed so as 10 conserve fuel needed both
for power and light.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-10
MORE COAL NEEDED.
Production Breaking Records But
Still Supply Wont Meet
Demands.

Coal production. according 10 the
United States Fuel Administrations ha
reached higher point than ever before
IN the history Of the industry, but II IS
sdcrably lclow the program set In other
words, tho supply isn't meeting the dc
mands,
Applications are daily being made to
the Administration for allotments IN adj
dition to those already made, some OF
them from new plants authorized by the
War Industries BOARD. and some from old
ones. begging for increased allowances,
because of plant enlargcments. Moreover
the navy 5 demands are for an increase of
about 100 per cent BY the end of the
calendar wear Of 1919 the navy will need
100000 tons. as compared with the
4. 800. .000it needed III April of this year
The launching Of new ships also has
boosted requirements. In April 10000, 600
tons were allotted the Shipping Board.
Now il wants 10000, 900 The new re-
duremcnts alone and among them are
the Worth steel plant at Claynont, and
the pcrrvvillc powder plant will represent
an annual consumption Of nearly 100000
tons
The mines arc going full tilt, but they
are heing asked 10 10 more The ranks
of the miners have been more or less de-
pleted by the draft and enlist ment, Us well
ms by defections INTO other industries
But retired miners and old men have
turned in. while the whole industry is
giving up Holidays, off hours and all
sorts Of non-working periods TO keep up
the output.
The operators of the mines have been
asked to help IN the drive in every way
possible.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-10
BRICKMAkERS ORGANIZE.
Will Cooperate to Increase Output ,os
Uncle Sam

Brickmakers Of the East, met in Phlla-
dclphia yesterday and effected an organ
ization James B Oberly, of this city was
made treasurer ef the organization.
The object of the organization is to
work with the government, and not
only assist the members In every pos
sible way IN the manufacture of their
products, but to aid in the shipment as
well
Captain r. 4 Whitney represented
the War Department at the conference
and II. Allen, OF Philadelphia, represented
the war industries board Addresses were
made by both regarding the MANY diff
culties with which the government had to
contend and an outline WAS gwen to show
the many uses TO which brick may be put
with equal advantage, as compared with
other materials, and also instances Of
where no other material would take the
place of brick Millions of bricks will be
required to carry out the government
program
Some OF the foremost manufacturers
at the meeting said they were unable
to supply greater number of bricks
than their present output because of the
shortage OF coal and labor The repre-
sentatives of the United States told the
members they would sec they got the
coal and also assist in obtaining labor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-10
OUR MEN CAPTURE
| F|SMETTE IN DRIVE
Village Close to Fismcs Yields 100
Prisoners to American
Troops.
Nv Associated Press to Every Evening

Paris, Aug. o, (dclayed. American
troops have captured the village Of Fis-
mette, on the north bank of the Ves1c
river q short distance southwest OF Fismes,
With the village they took 100 prisoners.
American Army Headquarters on the
Vesle. Aug. 9 idelayed) Whatever may
be the ultimate intentions OF the Germans
they have methodically thought out the
problem OF defending the heights north
of the Vcslc and are strongly diseouraging
all efforts to approach them.
The Germans doubtlcssly encouraged
the Americans with the idea tha. Fismes
had been abandoned, because when the
Americans entered the town they ran up
against liberal supply of machine gun
nest. But as the enemy discovered at
Scichcprcy tcast of st. MihieI) II ~ one
thing To get the Americans into trap
and another thing TO get them ont Of IT.
The Germans In the end had the most
unpleasant rccollections of Hsmes.
With Fismcs occupied the struggle for
the valley began The American crossing
of the Neslc was fine piece of work and
ccolly performed under searching enemy
lire
II was only when the American adj
vanced To the foot Of the hills tn At they
realized the character Of the German
opposition. On the heights above were
hidden German machine guns II was
impossible TO approach them since they
had clear field Of fire and as they were
Invisible they could keep the Americans
from 900 10 | 500 yards away
Big shells then began To drop IN the
American lines. apparently fred from
heavy howitzcrs whirh probably have been
withdrawn in safety beyond the Aisne
The Americans are lying on the hill
sides virtually in the open with the Ger
man gunncrs watching every moment
from the dark belt of trees above. The
American glnncrs are pcppering the
enemy with shell and gas. but without
sensibly diminishing their fire. Mean
while tho big shells still arc coming over,
and any reply to them is uncertain business
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-10
KING ST. WOBBLy
AS TO ITS PRICES
Somewhat Wider Than Usual
Range of Prices Along Curb
There Today.

Ever been in n shooting gallery where 8
CLASS ball wabhlcs to and fro on q Jet OF
water and furnishes n target you've got
to he an old squirrel hunter to hit?
II YOU have then you know what King
street curb market prices were like today
Cause7 Far be it from us to say,
because we're just only plain, ordinary,
everyday mortals, neither propheteers
nor pro6teers, nor Sherlock Holmeses,
nor anything that can solve such a
abstrise puzzle
Maybe the Elder Statesmen arc on a
hard-earncd vacation, or up in Lancaster
getting dope" on how not to run good,
fair-priced curb market, or-Oh, well,
what's the use of perhapsing.
All we know is there was a WIDE range
in prices along King streets curbs tins
cloudy August 10.
Even eggs-and YOU know what thus
means-had unusual highs and lows.
One or two marketeers were asking 90
cents dozen the majority %, some lew
50. and one or two As. That WAS the
curb range In the stores You could
buy all YOU wanted tirst-chop, none
better at 30 cents
Butter ranged from 55 TO 65 cents,
although 80 cents has been top price
for some time
THE VEGETABLE ARRAY.
In the vegetable Inc similar diversity
was seen. Take corn, for instance. You
could get II all the way from 20 To 40
cents dozen. but she 40-ccnt type was
twice rs good rs YOU might reasonably
expect.
Tomatoes were more plentiful and
likewise different IN price, selling vari-
ouslv at 10 to l5 cents n small box, ~
To 80 cents a quarter, and 81 10 81 -
a basket The showlngs on the curb
stalls were of course, all DelawarCs and
pretty nmch the same IN quality; cor
tainlv not sufficient 10 warrant anything
like the range IN price.
Potatoes were 10 10 IL cents a quarter
peck. according to size and quality
very natural distinction and 90 cents 10
81 - basket
Lima beans shcled were high most OF
them being priced At 40 cents the quart
and 20 the pint Some were selling at
81 cents a quart and Is a pint Still
Others wcrc - cents punt, but net apprc-
ciablv better than their lower priced
brethren Rv the quarter peck IN pods
most of them were selling NJ 20 centS
String beans were fetching 20 and p
cents quarter peck IN most places along
King street but IN Fifth street just west OF
Hing he overflow miscellaneous market,
they were selling at - cents half peck
Soc the difference
Peaches hat IS Delawares were not
plentiful on the euro. What there we're
sold for - cents quarter peck chiefly
Some Of the fruitcrcrs stores and stalls
were selling just aS good Al 20 cents. and
better at 25
Plenty Of dcectable fox-grapes which
make jam or Jelly til for the Gods of
high OLYMPUS were 10 he had al 10 cents
a quart. Other lines Of vegetables and
fruits were unchanged from last week ;
prices. some cantaloupes, which were
decidedly more plentiful among the
fruiterers mot the curb folk selling as low
as 3 cents the melon
The butchers in the market houses
reported meats up shade pretty much all
along the line
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-10
Service Citizens Committe Meets

The Executive Committee Of the
Service Citizens of Delaware, met al
Dover on Thursday, and discussed
various matters relative to the pre-.
paration of the plans, for the benefit OF
the State, along civic and other lines
While many phases of the proposed work
were discussed, nothing definite was
determined upon by the committee. 1t
is understood, that the committee is
considering the names of several persons
who might possess the qualifications
necessary to become Director General
of the work. Until that official is selected
it is not expected that any definite moves
viii be made
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-10
MORTUARY STATISTICS.

James j. Cahill, secretary of the Board
of Health, has issued the following report
~ vital statistics for tho c,,rroni ,.a.,t.
The number of births reported for the
week was Ga, as compared with the So
reported for the corresponding week last
year; deaths reported during he week, 50;
1917; 9 marriages were reported during the
week; 80 during the corresponding week
of last year.
The cases of transmissible diseases
reported during the current week were
as follows: Typhoid fever, Z; diphtheria,
scarlet fever, |; and whooping cough,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-10
AMERICANS AIDING
HA|G IN BIG DRIVE
Help in Capture of Five Towns
From the Boche; Big Retreat
Still Going on is Latest Word.
by Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
With the British Army in France, Aug.
IO-3.40 u. m-AmcriCan troops have
been thrown into the fighting IN the great
battle on the Amiens-Somme district.
They succeeded in overcoming a stiff
resistance and helped the British capture
important positions in an attack launched
YESTERDAY between the Ancrc and the
Sommc.
The enemy ut 3p m, seems to be re-
treating today all along the battle line,
especially IN the centre where he Is being
heavily attacked by the British
In their advance the British have
captured Warvillcrs, Nrcly, Folles, Rosi-
ercs and NauvIllers.
In the course of tho fighting = German
divisional headquarters and its stall were
captured
British tanks have been seen we'll TO the
cast of Ncharicourt Streams Of German
transports arc still going eastward Two
new German divisions have been engaged
bv the advancing Allies Information
received from prisoners indicates that the
fighting may become heavier
Chipillv Spur, north Of the Sommc,
was captured bv the American and British
troops NJ & clock last night The attack
began AZ ) o'clock when the Allies moved
forward between the Ancrc and the
Sommc They were supported by tanks
and were preceded bv q heavy barrage
fire The enemy was driven toward
BRAY northeast Of Chiphlv
The American machine glnncrs and
infantry went into battle with their
traditional enthusiasm They met the
Germans and defeated them hero just
as they did along the Marine
At places stiff resistance developed,
but an along the line the Americans
British and French smashed through the
harasScd enemy who was trs1ng to hold
up their advance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-10
.DESERTERS FARE ILL
DOWN IN JUAREZ
Scant Welcome for Those Who
Cross Border 10 EvaGc
the Law.

Jnarez, Mex, Aug l0.-Deserter.,
draft evaders and prO-Cermans whO seek
refuge n Mexico ind lIttte welcome or
comfort here. These aliens sit around the
old passenger depot, waiting for chance
To steal a ride south, walk Up and down he
main street beggng money for meals
from any OF their own nationality or work
at the most menlal Jobs obtainable IN the
stores and homes Of the foreign residents.
Recently three draft evaders appeared
on the streets here were true types Of the
many VINO have come 10 Mexico since the
nlted states entered the war. One was a
German boy Of 20 who had fed from Ger
many TO escape army service, had lived
with an uncle in Chicago and finally
crossed the border to prevent being in
termed \ second was an Italian shoe
factory worker from Boston, VINO had fail
Ell to register and had fled. 4 third was an
American Of the tramp type, who was de-
mented from lack Of food and worry. All
we're dirty unshaved and destitute and
all expressed a desire 10 return 20 the
nlted States and surrender
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-10
GOING TO WASHINGTON.
Delaware Registrars Advised as TO
Time of Departure Next Thursday.

The entrainmcnt OF the 43 men from
Wilmington and Sussex county on call
No. l09S is scheduled for OF D. m on
Thursday, August -. at the b. 4 O. station
The seven men from New Castle county
are picked up at Newark at 20 p m.
and the contingent Of 80 are due al
Tacoma Park Washington, d. C.. where
the Bliss Electrical School Is located. ut
5.3l D. m. after a wait Of nearly two
hours in Washington.
Following are two lists OF men called
for physical examination and reex-
animation by local board for Division
Nc. on Tuesday. August l3:
At 10 4 NJ
Eugene Morris, 1921 ". Sth St.
Morton Harvey, 1404 Gilpin Ave
ID. ID. LeFreven. 800 W. 9Th.
James Irwin, ll21 Adams
James Briggs, SIP Bavard
William + Buckley. 17lS Scott
Medford W Cole, 1900 Lincoln
Burnside f. Anderson, 612 West
Ralph J. Kaufman ttransferl, 1908
Franklin
AT 3 P NJ
Joseph Walsh, 1902 W 18th 81
igilo Mazzco 5021 Germantown ave
nue., Philadelphia
Victor A. b. Jackson, Rockford Road.
Paul Elliott, 1921 Tatnall
Leman H. Goldsborough, Smyrna, Del
John c Massey. 1107 Orange
Francis T. Kelly Woodside, Del
George p Deuel, 1902 West
Walter NJ Taylor, 1901 " 10th.
Elliott b. Smith o06 jefferson
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-10
Say He Sold Liuuor TO Soldiers.

Warner l.. Lewis, colored. who was
arrested IN Delaware City recently,
by Deputy United States Marshal Como
way, on charge of furnishing intoxicants
to soldiers in uniform, was gwen pre-
liminary hearing before United States
commissioner Mahaffy yesterday after
noon, and after pleading not guilty, was
committed to the custody of the United
States Marshal in default of 81 900 bail,
under which he was held to await the
action OF the Federal Grand Jury. Lewis
was alleged to have been furnishing
liquor to soldiers at Fort du Pont He
gave his home as Delaware City
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-10
CHANCELLOR'S DECISIONS.
Regarding Sales of Land in New Castle
and Sussex Counties.

In the case Of John Heldmyer, Jr, vs..
Charles Richard Manlove and Maxey
Bland and in the case of Harriet s. Man
bve and Others vs. Maxey Bland and
Others, which were heard jointly, Chan
cellor Curtis filed in the Court of Chancery
yesterday afternoon, an opinion deciding
that Mr. Heldmyer was entitled to a
decree OF specific performance of a contract
to sell a farm in ST Georges hundred.
In the case of John William Kenyon
VS.. Dorothy W Millard, the chancellor
today announced to counsel, that the
complainant was entitled to a decree Of
specific performance of a contract. to sell
land and a dwelling in Wilmington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-10
TO ENLARGE STORE.
Brnunstein Establishment to BE- Extended
Back To King Street.

Tho Braunstcin store at 6iO612 Mar
ket street is going to broaden its scope,
being extended back to King street and
having a 65-foot frontage on that thorough
fare. Already the work Of enlarging the
store has started and by tho tinn for the
fall season to open, the management
promises the ladies and misses Of this
city one OF the finest stores in this sec
tion of the country, with full line OF
ready-to-wear apparel. II has been
found necessary, due To the extenei w trade
Of the store, to make this enlargement, ns
the many departments now there are
greatly overcrowded
In the new addition there will be q
Whiting room, rest room and other
comforts for the woman who shops.
To make room for the workmcn clean
sweep sale" will start on Monday and
continue until Wednesday, when there
will be bargains galore.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-10
KINKS" ARE REBELLIOUS.
An Effort Being Made to Overcome he
publican Delegate Fights.

Isaac w. Bowers, chairman OF the
Republican First District Wilmington
Committee, and DIR, l.. Heisler Baii,
chairman of the New Castle County
Committee, have not finished the task OF
ironing out crimps in Republican har-
mony."
They still are sweating over four
Republican State Convention delegate
nomination contests, one each In the
Sixth, Seventh, Ninth and Twelfth wards.
Negroes are contestants IN the sixth,
Seventh. and Twelfth wards, and Leonard
L. Purks and James Il. Jones factionsts
are contesting in the Ninth ward. The
fight of Purks and Jones for leadership
in the Ninth ward is bitter, and the other
contests are giving Republican harmony
q black eve
The names of the nominees will be
withheld from publication until the
ironing out of harmony crimps' rs com
pleted