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Evening star., 1918-01-24
CAMPAIGN STARTS APRIL 6
TO SAVE 100000 INFANTS
Children's Bureau Will Observe America
First Anniversary in the War With
Nationwide Crusade.

Americas first anniversary in the
great war will be made the inaugura-
tion date of "Childrens year." under
plans announced today by the children s
bureau for the saving of 100000 lives
ordinarily sacrificed to infant diseases.
A nation wide Weighing and meas
urement of babies and children of pre-
school age will begin April 6, to be fol-
lowed up by an educational campaign
which, it is hoped, will diminish at
least one-third the annual total OF
800, 900 preventable deaths of children
under five years of age.
The physical examinations will be
the most comprehensive stock taking
of human resources ever attempted for
the purpose of conserving human life
Cooperation in the work has been
promised by the women's committee OF
the Council of National Defense, head
ed by DR.. Anna Howard Shaw, and by
the various state councils and women's
organizations.
Defects Start in Infancy.
Army examinations have revealed
that physical defects to a large extent
are attributable to ailments which
might have been cured in infancy. In
this time of war. when wastage of mer
in battle requires the safeguarding OF
the reserve supply at home, the bureau
announced that the plans worked out
for registering the weight and height
of 100000 infants will afford a fair
standard on which to judge how the
American reserve compared with tha,
of other belligerent countries.
The children's bureau will provide a
record card. which will be arranged
in duplicate. so that one-half can be
sent to the bureau and one-half kept
by the parents. The record will be
filled out by trained physicians and
nurses in many places. but parents can
secure cards and make the record
themselves. The cards will show the
fair standard for children of a given
age. and parents can judge where
their children stand.
The actual methods by which lives
are to be saved during the twelve
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DRAFT EXAMINATION
MAY START FEB. 4
Date Decided Upon Tentative
Iy for District Regis
trants in Class |.
TWO MONTHS TO Do WORK

Physical examinations for the second
draft may start February 4.
Tentative plans fo- the examinations
have been worked out, and this is the
date tentatively adopted.
Under the scheme worked out by Act
ing Adjt. Gen. Donovan determination of
the physical fitness for military service
of all men placed in class i will take
, place at one central point. the building
OCCUPIED by No. 3 fire engine company
son New Jersey avenue between D and
E streets northwest.
81 1t is estimated that 5000 men will
have to be examined and that the work
Twill require two months.
i Washington, therefore. will be in po-
esition to order out its quota for the
second National Army by April l, if
these plans materialize.
r At a meeting in the District building
last night. presided over by Secretary
Donovan and attended by a representa-
tive of each board. Capt. Wilmarth.
military aid to Secretary Donovan; DIR.
u. Wesley Bovee. medical aid: Maj. Nc
Lean of the medical examining division
of the National Council of Defense, and
Lieut. Buchanan, medical examining
officer of Camp Meade. arrangements
for the physical examination of Dis
;trfct registrants practically were COM
;pleted. The Commissioners also have
approved the plan presented by Secre-
tary Donovan.
1t provides for three periods Of ex-
amin a. tions dany-one between am.
and moon: the second between 2 and 5
pm, and the third between and II
pm Each examination will be under
the direction of a medical member of q
local board. This supervisor will have
working with him and under his imme-
date direction six physicians who will
male the actual examinations. In ad-
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dition to these, ten clerks will be as
signed to each supervisor and group of
physicians to perform the necessary
clerical work.
Plan for It's Conduct.
Registrants to be physically ex-
amined will be notified to appear in
the following manner for each period: ::
Forty registrants at the beginning of
the period. forty at the beginning of
the second hour of the period and
twenty at the beginning of the third
hour of the period. For example. If the
period assigned is that between 9
and - o'clock, forty regfstrants will
be ordered to appear at o'clock, forty
at 10 O'Clock and twenty at IL o'clock.
Secretary Donovan is now preparing
a schedule of examinations for each
board. This schedule, together with
the names Of the examining physicians
for each board, will not be announced
for several days.
Evening star., 1918-01-24
U. S. Cats Outrival English.

KANSAS CITY. January 24.-English
house cats are 'slackers' so far as rid
ding European trenches Of the rat pest is
concerned. according to promoters Of
patriotic cat show which opened here
today. The American short-haired, or
ordinary domestic cat has established a
better record. It was said, and. as a con-
sequence. its status has been considerably
improved and the United States has called
for more American felines. The show has
attracted about 200 entries from Ohio,
Illinois and other middle west states.
Evening star., 1918-01-24

month period are those whose effectfve-
ness in saving children's lives already
has been demonstrated. Briefly, they
are as follows:
Methods to Save Children.
First-The immediate registration Of
every child born. and nursing SO that
medical skill may be provided when
ever family income does not permit Its
being secured Independently.
Second-For every mother prenatal
care. necessary care. Of doctor and
public health nurse at confinement, and
Third-children's conferences where
we'll babies can be taken periodically
to be weighed and examined. and
clinics where sick children may be
given medical advice.
Fourth-The organization of state
and city divisions or bureaus of child
hygiene.
Fifth-The guarding Of the milk
supply.
Sixth-An income making possible
( decent living standards.
Each state will be assigned a quota
to the extent of which it will be ex-
pected to reduce its mortality total dur
ing the Children's year.
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BEGINS IT'S PROBE TOMORROW.
Railroad Wage Commission Invites
Labor Heads to Hearing,

The railroad wage commission has
sent invitations to heads of all rail-
road labor organizations, including the
four brotherhoods, and representatives
Of unorganized, labor, to attend con-
ference here tomorrow to work out pro-
cedure in an extensive investigation
into railway labor conditions. Alfred
P. Thorn. counsel for the railway ex-
ecutives' advisory committee, will rep
resent the management at the hearings.
The first hearings of labor leaders
will be held Monday and chiefs Of the
four brotherhoods probably will be
heard first. Frederick w. Lehman,
counsel for the committee. will conduct
the examination of witnesses.
Evening star., 1918-01-24

were civilian members, have been SUBJ
ject OF controversy in congressional
war inquiries because certain hrms
rulings have stood, however. Its disso-
luton is said to be only q part Of tho
departments general policy to bring
the work heretofore done by civilian
advisers directly under the military es-
ia blishment.
Evening star., 1918-01-24

employing sweatshop methods. is an
nounced by Secretary Baker. The pri-
mary purpose Of the board has been ac-
complished. Hereafter Its duties will be
performed by the quartermaster gen
erals ONCE.
Some activities Of the board, of which
Mrs. Florence Kelly and Louis KRISTEN
Evening star., 1918-01-24

MISS AGNES NESTOR
OF Chicago, who will represent the
women of the nation ON the National
War Labor Board, which has just been
created by Secretary of Labor VIII
liam b. Wilson. Miss Ne~tor In presi-
dent Of the Chicago WOmen's Trade
Union League, member OF the commit
tee ON women's defense work OF the
Council of National Defense and mem-
ber Of the subcommittee ON women In
Industry OF the council.
Evening star., 1918-01-24

OF $50 claims received by the British
government for relief for AFRAID dam
age the smallest was for 81. for a dolls
dress. and the largest for s1,450. for
furniture
Evening star., 1918-01-24
BOARD FULFILLs IT'S PURPOSE.
Dissolution Announced Of Body Con-
trolling Labor Standards.

Dissolution of the board of control for
labor standards, created to keep Army
clothing contracts away from plants
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-24
HINDENBURG FOR PEACE.
Asks Confidence Of the Army
Crown Prince Curtly Warns
Against Losing Battle
Positions.

With the French Army in France,
OCT 21.-Fied Marshai Won Hipdenburg
in an order 10 German officers in the
field, referring TO negotiations for an
armisticc declares he approves the PEACE
moves and is obliged to support the
government. He asks that the con-
fidence reposed in him in the days Of
success be continued.
Copies of this document, together
with one from the crown prince, have
fallen into the hands of the French.
Political events Of the last few days
says Won Hindenburg have produced
the most profound impression upon the
army, notably upon the officers. II rs
my duty to support the government
instituted by his majesty
II approve the steps taken toward
peace The German army has SUI
periority over all others in that the
troops and officers have never engaged
in politics We desire 10 adhere 10 that
principle. expect that the confidence
that was accorded me IN the days of
success will be all the stronger now.
The order Of the crown prince Is shorter
and almost curt. II says
'Thc exchange Of diplomatic notes
gives me the occasion 10 reiterate my
order according to which each officer
IN command engages his responsibility
when be loses a position or rnodihes his
lines Of resistance without express or
fers -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-24
CECIL COUNTY NOT Is.

speciai Core spondence of Every Evening
Flkton. Md. Oct. "A Samuei f
Haines. coloTed. II Conowingo. who was
sent 10 Camp Meade everal weeks ago
bv the local Draft Board, became tired
Of army life and walked of without leave
Tuesday he was arrested by Sheriff Nc
AlIister. charged with beng deserter,
and Is hcing held for the Federal authori-
ties
Frank Paling. second mechanic in the
ROYAL FLYING Corps Of Great Britain,
while making trip between Philadelphia
and Washington in o motor car, struck
tho Ford csr Of f. " Dawson. near ELK
ton. Yesterday, causing So damages 10
his car Paling was taken before Justice
Lewis. who released hirn on deposItng
money security for appearance later.
Jerry Pritchard and Miss Emma John
son. both 0f Wilmington, came to klkton.
Tuesday evening, and we're married ~
Rev q. p Jones.
Gerald Dunbar, i well-known baseball
player who enlisted in tho Marines and
was called 10 his home last week owing
70 the death Of his. sister. Miss sophie
Dunbar. left this morning for duty IL
Paris Island. ;. q
The Senatorial scholarship at 81. John :
College annapolis. including fre% bOarG
and tuition to any Young man in Cecl
county. i vacant. Applicants should
4pply 70 the County school Boaru, i
Elkton, Tor the appointment
The old Elkton baseball park, On War
burton street, has been sold by its owners
Deibert Brothers, 10 the Pennsylvania
Railroad for s.. 400. Is be Ised IN road
improvements through he soRn
samuel stout, rulore,i. was Ine,i 80,
with costs. Yesterday. rnarged with
.,sratIns /. motorcvc.e without i license
samuel Rothberg vas assessel j -sMI.aI
am4ount bv Justice Lewis ion leaving :
truck On he street unattended. with
motor running.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-24
FABRICATED SHIP READY.
Agawam, First one Built In america
lust CorDieted

Washington, ID. G., Oct. n America
has turned out its FIRST fabricated steel
ship. She is the Agawam, Of $500 dead
weight tons, completion of which by the
Submarine Boat Corporation, at Port
Newark, n J., was announced last nigh
by Chairman Hurley, Of the Shipping
Board
The Agawam was IN the nature Of on
experiment and 303 days was required
for her construction Approximately 2.
steel mills, IS fabricatIng plants and
200 foundries, machine, pipe, joiner and
equipment shops produced parts u tho
hull and machinery.
The Submarine Boat Corporation has
contracts for $50 duplicate Of the Ag-
awaTn and delivery Of completed vessels
is expected ~ the rate Of two Or three
a.Nnr.e Mnek
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-24
STEAMBOAT LINES.
TO Philadelphia
and Chesiei

From Fourth street " l2rt.
schedule In effect Monday, SsptemhSr 50.
Subject 20 changewithout notice.
Leave Wilmington for Phiiadeiphla Eee1
days. except Saturdays. 81 73o 800.
slt.O0 a. m. 500 and 300 .. ua-
On Saturdays and Sundays. 80, 300.
1890 . M. $50. 800. q is and 100 p. M.
stops at Penns Grove
Leave Philadelphia foS Wilmington. wvea
days. exceps Saturdays. At 7.3O and linc
q m, 100, AIS and 500 D. IN
On Saturdays and Sundays. 80. 1880
a IN. II O'Clock noon. i.3o. Ais. 500 snd
700 p. M
WILAfLNGTo$-PEN< GROVE ROUTE
Schedule la effect sunday Oct. 10. 1913.
Daily Including sundays.
Leave " iiiningtoD at $50, $40. 1910 q.
m i2 clock noon. 200. aOO. 500. 400
1000 and 1900 O'Clock midnight.
Leave Penn s Grove az Is. 900. tl.QN
m. 90. 500. 500. 700. 900 ti.oo D.
M. and l2.45 a. M.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-24

TWO YOUNG MEN WANTED, rs
TO Is YEARS OF AGE. FOR TELE-
PHONE OPERATING AT 4 GOV
ERNMENT PLANT. PRIV ATE
RRANCH EXCHANGE. NEAR VII
NrINGToN. NO EXPERIENCE
NECESSARY. EXCErTIONAL AL
SALARY TO START POSITIONS
NOW OPEN APPLY AT TELF-
PHONE CONpANY'S OFFICE.
SIXTH AND SHIPLEY STREETS.
ASH FOR Mr.. BURNS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-24

ADMlNISTR NOTICES.
NOTICE Estate o: Carl 2. Ciauser de-
ceased. Notice IS hereby given that letters
OF administration upon the estate oi Csa
ceased were duly granted unto Holgcr
Berg on the ffteenth day Of October. ID.
deceased requested 20 make payments
10 he administrator without delaE and
all persons having demands against the
sent tho same duly prohatcd 20 he said
administrator on or hefore the ff'eenth
day a october A. D. 1919. or abide by
- " HoLGER =. BERG.
Administrator
NOTICE Estate Of Joseph Higgins.
dccesScd Notice is hereby given that
letters OF administration upon the, estate
OF Joseph 4 Higgins late of Washington
hundred decreased. were duly granted unto
Edward 4 Higgins on the nineteenth day
OF October. 4 d. 1918. and ell persons m
debted 10 the said deceascd are requested
without delay. and al persons having ic-
rnand> against the deceased arr required
bated 20 the said administrator on or be-
FAre the nineteenth day of OctoOcr. \. y.
1919 or abide 9y ths lax n 'his oeeeI'
Administrators.
Address John + Neary $50 Attorney
at-iaw. du Pont Building, Wilmington.
NOTICE Estate os Gertrude Julie Clauscn.
decreased Notice IS hereby given that
letters of admtnistr alton upon the estate
OF Cert rude Julie ClauSep late Of Chris
Jiana hundred. deceased were duly granted
unto Aolger V Berg on the ffteenth day
of October, 4 ID 1915. and all persons in
debted TO the said deceased are requested
20 make payment 70 the administrator
without delay. and all persons having de
rnands against the deceased are reqIlir ed
to exhibit and present the same duly pro-
bated to the said administrator ON or be-
fore the fifteCnth day of October \. %.
1919. or abide by the law III this behlaf.
HOLGER V. BERG
Administrator.
Address Holger Y Berg Newport, Del.
NOTICE Estate Of William }. Rooney.
decreased Notice IS hereby given hat let
ters of administration upon the estate OF
William J Rooney. late OF Wilmington hun
dred. deceased, were duly granted unto
Equitable Trust Co. on the seventh day
of October. a y. 1918. and all persons
indebted 20 the said deccased arr requested
TO make payment TO the administrators
without delay. and all persons having de-
mands against the DECREASED are required
to exhibit and present the same duly pro-
bated TO the said administrator on or be
fore the seventh day Of October ID
1919. or atide by the law IN this oFhaN
EQUITABLE TRUST COMPANY.
Administrator.
Address: Equitable Trust Company " IL
Tningtun Del
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-24
MONEY To LOAN

DELAWARE MONEY LOAN OFFICE
Licensed and bonded Advances made on
watches diamonds. seKelry. j. Rose. Prop.
ii II SeYanth street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-24
RI-sINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

1000 cash Excellent opening in reliable
business for Christian man with s@.ueu
caSh. must take active interest at once
Rms,ness is ono OF merit with hest of ref
Crrncc< will pay very attractive returns
not bc considered unless you state age,
fortncr occupation. phone number. sc
Don't appiy unless you mean business and
can fulfill All above requirements. Address
NJ .. Every Evening Office.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-24
FARMS FOR SALE.

FARM OF itG acres. within three Inilea OF
" imington and one mile nj nearby vii
lsges where produce hnds ready market
VIM J. Armstrong Marshallton. Del pnona
559S
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-24
STENOGRAPHY.
ADMINISTRATION NOTICES.

BRINtT your Stenogrsphic Nork 70 Pu0AC
Stenoyraphe. H1te, / '11t
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-24
CLEANERS AND OVERS

THE CLEANO. Fancy :leaning anil press
ing Special attention paid to ladies work
3Ib DeIAuare Ave. ID & A g7l w
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-24

100000 MEN
IN FRANCE ARE FIGHTING AND
WINNING. LET'S FINISH THE
JOB QUICKLY HERE'S YOUR
CHANCE. BUILD HOUSES. WE
MUST HAVE AT ONCE THE FOL
LOWING HELP
CARPENTERS IIA~TkEERS
sTONE NiASONS iATHkRERS
PLUMBERS SKATERS
LINEMEN TINSAfITHS
LABoRERs QUARRYAiES
COME OR WRITE.
LYNCH CONSTRUCTION co.
EMERGENCY FLEET CORP.
FRONT AND UNION STREETS,
WILMINGTON. DEL
OR NEAREST L s EMPLOY
MENT OFFICE. BRING THIS AID.
AND ASK FOR MR. RAsTALL.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-24
PRINTING ENGRAVING. .EMBossINs
MASQUERADE SUITS.
DRESSAf4K1SG.

LADIES tailored skirts made Ms spe-
Ciaity Prices reasonable aah S23 w
ninth street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-24
WOMEN'S SPECIALS.

AWNINGS Drop postal tonight and
still take them down tomorrow keason-
able 207 + Twenty second ~.
CARPETS--l, ,0OU carpets and rugs wanted
70 clean. Both phones George I. Lang
Co. 1905 Orange street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-24
APARTMENTS.

ApaRTAIENT-Tw rooms and bath
northeast corner Ninth and Monroe Ap-
ply 500 Shipiey street.
FURNISHED apartment. fiyc rooEns Pre-
fer party to board owner $50 <. Eighth
street.
VERY large room for light housekeeping
Apply HOS Market street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-24
lost AND FOUND.

IosT-october 81, on the Wilmington az.
,,,inn AZ 40 D. m. open letter from
Paris. addressed 20 The ,ts pndsrsgnsd. !, S1.. pI
value to the writer. Ehzaoe'h l. "peaA
man. Claymort. Del
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-24

WALL PAPER AND PAPERHANGTNG
PAPERHANGER-H. 5hames Ina North
Jackson street Lowest prscss guaranteed
work Phone 432l
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-24
SHAMPOOING, SCALP TREA TMEk1
FOR HIRE.

TAXI foi hire, in and out of town. Rate
reasonai Ie Cali S23 w Ninth st.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-03-14
Notes From kellnerSyiIIe.

Last Thursday night this village was
visited by disastrous fire when the
saloon, hotel, dance hall and barn Of
Chss. Cheney we're burned to the
ground. The origin OF the fire is I'M
known. II was discovered about 7
O'Clock by Mrs. Cheney. She noticed
smoke, and on going into room In
the southeast corner on the second
floor, found a fire raging. She imme-
diately gave the alarm, but IN short
time the building was in flames.
Ringing OF church bells and blowing
OF whistles, summoned farmers 10 ksll.
nersvllle for miles around. Volunteer
fire fighters were organized to prevent
the spread OF the fire TO adjoining
buildings and wiping out the entire
village There was no wind blowing
and TO this fact can be attributed the
saving Of the village from being entire.
y wiped OUT but the men who gather
ed here worked like beavers TO keep
the IRE from spreading.
The loss is estimated at approximat-
ely $40, 600 with about Sl2,0 insur-
ance 5000 in the kossuth company
and 5000 In the Manitowoc Mutual
Ins. Co.
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Notes From ReedSyille.

Saturday was very fine example of
a variety OF weather wind thunder
lighting and snow. The blizzard was
one that would make a regular Dakota
blizzard back number.
The rural carriers started but didn't
get much farther
VIM. Struck had the pleasure OF hay
ing his cutter tip over and the team
running away.
Train service as usual was annulled,
Fridays news reaching us Monday.
A very successful Farmers Institute
and Women's Cooking school was held
here Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr.
Luther was unable to be present so Mr.
Griswold Of West Salem took his part
In the program.
The program given By the local
school the first evening was the best
eyer put on, and was attended by very
large crowd.
MIR. Coming OF Eau Claire one OF the
conductors spoke to the high school
pupils at the school Wednesday morn
ing. Mr. Doyle Of the Council OF De.
Tense spoke on thu workings OF the
council at the closing of institute
Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Connings
advocated farmers organizing for their
mutual welfare and TO standardize
their crops. A number of valuable
prizes were given for the best grains
and article of cooking.
The Northeastern Wis, Beekeepers
Association met here Thursday and
elected the following directors for
three years. Steve Koucerek, VIM.
Dahlmann and Fred Mack, banquet
was held NJ the Hotel Barncrd
The infant daughter OF John Fischer
died Tuesday and was buried Friday,
Rev. Eihlert conducting the services.
Miss Catherine Doolan, our grammar
room teacher was operated upon at
Green Bay last week. Her sister Clara
has charge OF her room in her absence.
Louis II. Kruger and Anton dip
have both returned from the hospital
A boy arrived at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Schultz Sunday.
Because oil an epidemic OF chicken
pox at Kasson the school there is
closed.
"Prozey" Otto is home on furlough
from Camp Custer. Arvin seems to
grow fatter the longer he stays away.
Cards have been received from Louis
Novak who is somewhere in France.
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SOteS From Liberty.

Willie Zastrow, well known young
man Of this vicinity, passed away last
Thursday. He had violent attack OF
appendicitis a week ago Thursday and
was operated on Saturday morning but
1t proved OF no avail. He is survived
by an aged mother, two sisters, Mrs.
Frank Mass OF Valders, Mrs. Louis
Wicke OF Little Suamlco, and two
brothers Augustof Waupun and Albert
OF Superior. The funeral was held
Sunday afternoon from the late home
10 the German Lutheran church with
interment in the adjoining cemetery,
Fred Free, an old resident passed
away last Thursday. Death was caused
by inhrmlties due TO old age, Mr.. Free
came TO this country a great many
years ago and settled on the farm now
owned 10y HIS son Louis. lie Is survived
by an aged widow and five sons, Ernest
of Birnamw wood, Charles and Henry OF
Rapids, Willie OF Newton and Louis on
the old homestead.
The Liberty town caucus will be held
next Saturday afternoon at 200 +. NJ.
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Notes From OSman.

Miss Mary Kersten is visiting with
friends at Manitowoc.
Mrs. Charles Lutzke, Jr., and Mrs,
William Kautzer have returned from
visit with relatives at Mantowoc
Mrs. Ellen Grove celebrated her
birthday Tuesday evening. A large
crowd was present and all had an en-
joyable time.
Miss Annie Morris is visiting with
Mr., and Mrs. JONES HeiTernan and
family at Manltowoc.
Friends and neighbors gathered at
the home of Mrs. Aug. LEM Sunday
evening TO help her celebrate her birth
day. A pleasant time was had by those
present.
The worst snow storm of the winter
hit this section Saturday. All 1t lack
cd was extreme cold TO make il gen.
uine blizzard.