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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
SOCIALISTS IN SESSION
Pennsy lyania Convention Will Revise
Constitution and Adopt Platform.

~ - Ia--I E-TV-|- . T-EVTF l-FTIlTIII
Reading. Pa. March , The Socialist
party began its State convention in this
CITY today and will last for two davs.
Forty-ivc counties are represented by
delegates
At this convention revision of the
part1 State constitution and bylaws
will be made and resolutions and platform
adopted in connection with the issues OF
the day Nominees will be chosen tonight
Tor State "'iri.als for the coming election.
Jane~ H Ma,ircr l. the temporary chair-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Billiard Match.

Claude Brown, Delaware's champion
pocket billiard player, crept up on T.. &.
Blankenship, former national champion,
in their 60O-point match at the Royal,
last night. and the score now stands 400
10 33S in favor Of Blankenship. There
will be 100 points played this afternoon
and the final block of 100 will be staged
this evening Yesterday afternoon Blank
enship, who made 100 to 20, had a 30
ball run. Last night the score was
~ 10 100 in Brown,s favor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
SURPRISE TO RECTOR.

speejsl Correspondence of Every Evening
MiddIetown, March 2-Rev. Percy l..
Donaghay, who has been rector Of st..
Anncs T. f. Church Of this town for the
past ten years, was given pleasant sur
prise party by his parishoners at the close
Of the service Of Sunday evening last
The anniversary sermon had been
preached by Rt Rev. Frederick J. kins-
man, ID. ID. Ii. ID, Bishop Of Delaware,
after which the rector was presented with q
purse Of $40, in d speech by DR.. Edward
VI Vaughan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Won BOSSE A WITNESS.
German American Alliance Hearing Re.
sumnd in Washington.
Ry Associated Press 10 Every Evening

by Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Washington. March 2-Hearing on the
resolution of Senator King of Utah pro-
vdIng for the revoking of the charter of
the National Gcrman-Auerican Alliance
on the grounds that il ! an unpatriotic
organization. was resumed today be-
fore the senate Judiciary Slib-t 'ommlttee.
The witnesses summoned today included
T. Lowry Humcs Of Pittsburg, Federal
district attorney; former Representative
Bartholdt Of - Louis and ;. G.. Won
Bose OF Wilmington. Del, president,
and Adoiph Timm of Philadelphia. sec-
rotary of the organization.
Mr. Hume> took part in the Fedora |
inquiry into the alleged political acQqity
OF brewers in Pennsylvania which gov
eminent agents say developed testimony
to show the alliance was used as an agent
for the liquor interests.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Passenger Service Resumed.

The Wilson Line today announced that
passenger service to and from philadel-
phia will bc resumed on Monday, with
boats leaving both ends Of the line at g
and II O'Clock and Wilmington at p. m.
and Philadelphia nj lis. The night ferry
service To Penn's Grove will also start ON
Monday, with boats leaving Wilmington
on the odd hours from to and including
I I clock, and Penn Grove on the even
hours from y 10 II
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
TROOPERS WIVES
JOIN THEM HERE

The regulars in the guard-camp near
the Pennsylvania Office Building at the
foot of French street are well settled in
the barracks. which they find very COM
Portable and an agreeable change from
the tented field at Camp Crane, Charlotte,
N C.
Anticipating q stay covering three or
four months at least, several of the nom
CONS have arranged TO have their wives
and families take up temporary residence
in this city Among them are Sergeants
Edwardson and Chanda, who are natural
" on the tip-toc of expectation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
NEW FAIR GROI\DS
Options Secured on Sites by Association
off

u Ma reported Yesterday that the
directors of the Dlawarc state fair
l~socmilnn had agreed upon a site
."r ucu iair ground, thc du Pont Com
.s,f, IL is understund having closed for
NaWa.ri Park. hut the report was de-
med l., l.. Scott Tow n~cnd Of the faur
t,-pciAuon
vi Townsend >ald hat thr iaiT as
.,,cIation ha~ options uu thrrc ur four
-ltes bui h. said none had been taken
and that Nhat j. done wall D., conditioned
ur.on financial backing Some definite
action may be taken hN tn, talr directors
q, their meeting next week
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
SPORTSMEN TO MEET.
Anglers and Gunners to Thresh Out
Amendments.

The Delaware Anglers and Gunner,
Association will hold an important meeting
in the Bottomley building, Seventh and
Orange streets, on Tuesday evening. All
members who are in any way interested
in the reports of the committee on amend
ment, to be presented to the next Legs
IatIre, are requested to be present There
will be speakers who are familiar with the
laws.
This committee has spent much time
on these amendments, and now is the
time TO make objections. After they are
presented 10 the association they will be
given to the papers for circulation and
criticism
Other matters of interest 20 will be
brought before the association and full
attendance is desired.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Freight Congestion Hits LIQUOR Trade.

Owing TO congestion of freight ship
ments and consequent inability TO obtain
supplies Of liquors for which demand is
greatest, William Baxter & Brother,
rectifers of spirits, have temporarily clos
ed their store, At Fourth and Shipley
streets, where they have transacted busi-
ness over 80 years The store will be
reopened when restocked. it was said to-
dav
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
81 DDEN DEATH.
John Jones Of Newark Fatal, Stricken
While Walking Along Railroad.

John Joncs. % years old, resident OF
Newark dIci there sudd enly at noon
today. presumably ii heart disease lie
was stricken Vlth pam IN the vicinity Of
the heart while walking along the railroad
trucks az Newark ana expired before \
IhyNcIar COULD reach htm
Coroner Spring MS notified and al
onct went ii Newark 10 make IN Investi-
knflttf
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Mrs. Leeds Denies Reports.

- Aas0ciatod Press % Every Evening
Pans, friday March 4 Mrs William
r. Leeds, who is now in Montreux,
Switzerland, has authorized an absolute
denial oi reports Of her marriage to
Prince Christopher Of Greece, youngest
brother OF Constantine, the deposed
king The Dsily Sketch OF London said
last month Mrs. Leeds had been married
10 the prince
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
,foMelL Quits Columbia.

BY AssOc1ated Press 10 ENtry Evening
New York, March 2.-Ellery Corey
Stowell, recognized as leading authority
on international law, has resigned from
the faculty of Columbia University, he
announced today. Prof. Stowell de-
clined to discuss his resignation, He
will continue his work with the Patriotic
Service League
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Baltimore Pastor Dies.

By Assoc lated Press 20 Every Evening
Baltimore, Md. March 2-Rev. Joel
T. Rossitcr, for As years pastor of the
First Reformed Church Of this city,
died yesterday Of heart disease He was
born in Montgomery county, Pennsyl-
vania, in 1842 In his carly years he
was member Of the faculty Of the Mill
tary and Collegiate Institute Of Allentown
Pa
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
REALTY AT AJt TION.

faichsrd ; Rodney trustee Of the
,State Of Mary y Goslln, deceased. TODAY
sold the dwelling No sol Sh2ley street to
Robert y Robinson for Sl61l0
Fcrrias r. HummeI, executor of Fer
dlnand Hummei. deceased sold two
tracts Of land ~ Twenty-ninth and Jeffer-
son streets 10 Harry Il Mciluf for $40
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Russians Want TO Fighf.

By AssoCiatcd Fress 20 FVerv hvenlng
Vologda, Russian, March l-The in
terror Of Russia, following the example Of
Moscow, declares strongly against .
separate pence with Germany. Workmen's s
and soldiers councils in many provincial
centres are issuing mobilization orders
proclaiming fight to the finish in bcfa #
Of the revolution
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Clearing House Conditions.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
New York, March 2-The actual
condition of clearing house banks and
trust companies for the week shows that
they hold s12, ,5l0,850 reserve in excess
of legal requirements, This is decrease
OF S45,275,230 from last week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Pitcher Schupn IN Get $40 ooo

By Associated Press - Every Evening
Louisville, Ky, March , Ferdinand
Schupp Of Louisville again will bc =
member Of thel' Now York Nationals'
pitching staff, IL was announced here to-
day lie viii receive $4,000 Tor the
season, Il is said q nofficially
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Seek Transportation of Road Material

Members Of the Levy Court, Attorney
Frank l.. Speakman, State Engineer
Upham and Assistant Engineer Grubb of
New Castle county conferred today
respecting an appeal 10 be sent to Secre-
tary McAdoo to permit the shipment Of
road materials for the Lincoln Highway.
Another conference will be held Monday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Markeieer Arrested.

IN arrest was made today by Clerk OF
the Market Albert : Vaughan, of a
King street market man, charged with
''shortweighting Mr. Vaughan stated
that the name would not be made public
until the hearing on next Wednesday,
when the case viii be prosecuted by City
Solicitor Bayard
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
THUGS KILL. POLICEMAN.
Veteran Of Pittsburg Force Slain in
Revolver Duel

BY Associated Press To Every Evening
Pittsburg, Pa, March 2.-Thomas
Farrell, aged 55 wears, veteran potrolman
OF the police force, was shot and killed
early today by two unidentified men.
The shooting occurred whom Farrell
was about 10 arrest the two men as sIis-
picious persons Farrell. despite his
wounds. drew his gun and fired four times
at the fleeing nssailauia
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Hawaiian Prnhihiiinn RiIl

ny AhSprtatfd Press 70 Ffery EFFnin2
Washington, March 2 favorable re-
port to the Senate was ordered bv com
mittcc on the bill providing prohibition
in HAWAII during the war with refpren-
dunn vote within two years after peace. to
determine whether the law shall y. pcr-
TnaDPnf
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Street Widening Appeals.

William J. OnPIeY. Howard \. NfaV-
ton and the Mayor and Council have
filed appeals against the return made by
the commission appointed 70 assess dam
ages resulting from the proposed WIDEN
ing of Thirty-third street from Mar
ket TO Washington
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
TEN YEARS FOR DEsERTER
Army Official Purpose To Deal Severely
With Men Who Quit Service.


Camp Meade, Md, March 2.--Tcn year
confinement at hard labor, forfeiture Of
all pay due him and dishonorable dis
charge from the army has been imposed
upon Private Leo T.. Burns, Of the auxil-
iary remount station here, on the charge
OF descrtion The military disciplinary
mated as the place where Burns should
serve.
The sentence indicates the determine
tion of the military authorities here to
deal severely with deserters Recently
another deserter, o member Of one of the
selected units from Pennsylvania, was
sentenced to twenty years confinement
at hard labor. He, too, was sent to
Fort Inv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Page Going Ia the Country.

~ fNf'Vlt"0'N - . Isfft4 FFcfiIuE
London, March 2 Ambassador Page
departed from London for the country
to-day. The embassy authorized denial
Of the statement Of the Daily News yes
t.rdsy that Premier Lloyd George had
visited the embassy and had an important
conference with MIR Page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
New Recruits for u. $. Army.

The following men were accepted today,
for service in the s. Army atfthe local
recruiting station; John + Blaich, of
Philadelphia, for the Engineers Frederick
J Monahan, of Baltimore for the Infantry;
Paul Podolsky, Of 2204 Monroe street,
for the Aviation Service Signal Corps
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Portuguese Trenches Raided.

London, March 2.-German troops
carried on a raid on a wide front against
the Portuguese trenches in northern
France early today, a British War Office
statement announces. A counter attack
promptly launched elected the Germans
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Cut Western Train Service

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, March 2,-Passengel
train service in the west will be reduced
one-third or more by 4 Encouragement
Of schedules to be announced shortly
by Director General AIeAdoo.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
OUR TRENCHES PENETRATED
Germans Say They Inflicted Heavy
LOSSES on GI 8 Troons

by Associated Press TO Every Evening
Berlin, March 2.-(British Admiralty
per Wireless Press In German attack
northeast Of Seicheprey yesterday the
Americans suffered heavily and lost twelve
prisoners, the War Office announces.
The Germans penetrated tho trenches
attacked the statement says
East Of Rheims the Germans forced
their way into Fort Pompelle, which had
been DESTROYED
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Big Profit on Eggs.

A farmer who sold eggs to Middle
town merchant for 30 cents per dozen
was greatly surprised when informed that
the merchant received 50 cents per dozen
for them
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Philadelphia, March Eggs quiet;
nearby firsts 1885 current receipts COS;
western extra first I,035; fancy select,
packed 3S a 40 per dozen.
Other articles unchanged
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Married in 81. Andrews

Margaret " Boyd became the bride
at ] O'Clock this afternoon Of William II
Francis The ceremony was performed
at St Andrew Protestant Episcopal
Church. Rev X. " Trapnell performing
the ceremony
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
Wilmington Bank Clearings

The Wilmington Trust Company this
morning. announced bank clearngs for
the week at s3,079, 5S3 -; for the corre-
spending week OF last Year, s., $50 9l9.S9.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
PERSONAL.

Lee L r Cloud = III a. his home, OOI
kodney street, bat 10 recovering
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WASHER ER-Experienccd for automobile
work Must be fiTst-clasS. Apply Mr.
King Packard Motor Co. 2I9 West Ninth
street.
YOUNG MEN. two, over Is TO work in
confectionery shop. Apply Chic-Aiint
Gum Co. Fifth and Walnut SITS.
SHIPPING CLERK. experienced. Apply
Chic-Mint Gum Co, Fifth and Walnut
streets.
BOOKKEEPER, experienced; good salary
and advancement. Apply postoftice box
653 city.
MAN. middle-aged wants place on farm as
handy man with use of small house for
two. Address ID s. Every Evening Office.
STENOGRAPHER- Capable and active.
and office helper. \ permanent job for { he
right person. ADDRESS ID /, Every Evening
Office.
APARTAiENT-t Four rooms With porch
heat. light and cooking heat. Please give
telephone number IN answer. Address )
Ever. Evening Office
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02
OBITUARY.
FUNERAL OF ANN FoTHERGILL

The funeral of Ann Fothergill, who
died yesterday, will be held from the
home Of Charles w Poinsett, 1904 Tren-
ton Place, on Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock, with interment at the Wilmington
and Brandywine cemetery. The deceased
was 81 years of age.
WILLIAM +. ROACH.
William f. Roach, aged rs years, who
died yesterday, will be buried from the
home of his son-in-law, George r. Lang,
sol Van Buren, street, on Tuesday after
moon, with inteTment at Riverview ceme-
terry
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-02

FEBRUARY BUILDING RECORD.

building Inspector Preston this morn
ing issued his monthly report for Feb
ruary a. follows.
Permits
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AUCTION. SALES

Auction Sale Of valuable factory
property on the II CT front, generally
known rs "Picncer Mills.
Pursuant to the terms of deed OF
trust bearing date on April II, I31 4
given bv the Safety First Manutactur-
ING Company, Incorporated, to me
undersigned Trustees, and duly record
-: amon:. the land records Of the city
II Alexandria, Virginia, in Decd BOOK
-, page IS, default having been made
u Tie payment of certain Of the notes
secured thereby, the undersigned
Trustees pursuant to the terms OF SAID
deed of trust, at The request and ny the
direction Of the holders of said notes,
Will otfc: for sale at public auction,
m the premises, on Wednesday, Nov
cmber 20, 1918, at II O'clock Noon,
al! that lot, tract or parcel OF land IN
Tic City of Alexandra, Virginia, with
tic buildings and improvements there
on. on the river front in the City OF
Alexandria. generally called AMI
known as Pioneer Mills" property,
situated en- the south side Of Dixie
Street and east of the Potomac Strani,
and bounded and described us follows,
tr-wit:
Beginning at the intersection of the
south side of Duke Street with tire
cast side of the Potomac Strand, AMI
r,i.nine thence eastwardly with Duke
Street into the Potomac River; thence
returning to the point of beginning.
and running sout:lwardly with ting
en.t side of the Potomac Strand 10
ieet 7 riches, more or less, to the
north Ire of the lot Of ground con-
vcred ~ The Ha<kin Wood Vulcaniz-
Ing Company to he Real Estate I'M
provement Company Of Baltimore, BIZ
tegi dated June 9. 1894, and recorded
among the land records Of the City Of
.l!exandiia, Virginia. in Deed Book
80. page 12S; tte"cc caStwardly para!-
.cl to Duke Street into the said Pct0.
mac River. thence north 10 cornoct
with the first line, together with =!
rights, a,,puYtenaaccs. riparian rights
ard privileges to Inc same belon@;r.
CT in any wise appertainlnr; subject
however, to a right of way through a
ten feet alley over said property, con-
veyed to the Re:.l Estate Improve
ment Company Of Baltimore by tie
Haskin Wood Fulcanlzing Company
~ deed dated June 9 1894.
Terms Of Sale: One-third cash and
tic balance in equal instalments, paE,
arle at ore and TWO years after date
re deferred payments to be evidence
Jy the notes of TIE purchaser or pur
c;iasers, to be secured by first deec
If trust on the property, and to bcaI
Interest a. six PEI cent per annum
payable *emi-annuallT, or at the op
ton of the purchaser or purchaser
ali cash may be paid.
A deposit of one thousand dollar
! will be required on the day Of sale, an
|, lie balance Of the purchase price mus
/, iJc settled in accordance with the abov
terms within fifteen days thereafte!
Conveyalcing, Including revenu
stamps, at the cost Of the purchaser Q
purchasers.
GARDNER j.. BOOTHE,
BR.AINARD w. PARKER
Trustee
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co TO TIE RESCUE.

Dent Wait till It's too Latc-FG;-
low the Example of an Alexandria
Citizen.
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VIRGINIA NEWS

l. W. l.. Wnisehurst- q carpenter,
foreman, and Rowland L. Daring,
chief time. checker 1T the army ei>-
,gineerine depot, ut Norfolk. We're
;awested' Wednesday night by agents
iof the Department of justice,
charged with, Systematically defT'auH-
the government BY means Of padded
payrolls. officers of the department
.illnt at other arrests in a few hour
in connection with the alleged con-
spiracy. No statement was given
cut regarding the amount OF money
involved The method used in de-
frauding the government, according
20 the agents who investigated tn
alleged conspiracy, vas the addition
cf dummy names to scores Of pay
rolls submitted to Col. G. E. Hump
hrics. commander n charge of the
dcnot. Whitehurst was released or
bail, but Darling is still in custody.
Relatives in Winchester have been
notified that Corporal j. c. Beatty.
Jr.. IF Bluemont. has been killed in
action in France. He was 81 gears
old He left Camp Lee with q con-
tln"cnt scnc months ago.
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Rescue the aching back.
II it keeps on aching, trouble ma.
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NOTICE

Notice TO State Tax Payers-l am
r,w prepared 10 receive The State
axes for the year 1918. The atten-
lion of tax payers is respectfully
called to the Importance Of paying
sane prior 10 December /, 1913, as
On that date {, penalty Of five per
cert will be added to all impard bills
ana their collection enforced as re-
CURED by law.
Thos. w. Robinson,
City Treasurer.
Alcxqndria. Va, Nov 4, 1918.
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Often it indicates Kidney weakness.
If you neglect the Kidneys warn
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having qualified as administrators
+ the late George Washington Lewis,
rotice is hereby given 10 al persons
Indebted to his eGtate to settle with
The undersigned forthwith, and all
r..rsons having claims against said
estate will present them duly authen-
ticated, for adjustment.
FRANK MCCORMICK,
G. B. WILLIS,
Administrators
Address ?. O. Box f22.
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Citizen.
Rescue the aching back.
!. II it keeps on aching, trouble may
cor:e.
Often it indicates Kidney weakness.
If you neglect the Kidneys warn
inG,
Look out for urinary disorders.
This Alexandria citizen will show
you how 20 go to the rescue.
Mrs. A. Warning, 304 N. Patrick
ST., says: 81 suffered awfuliy FROM
.hackacho and inflammation Of the
bladder | used 20 be III such misery
turing these attacks l mad to have in
iections Of morphine to relieve the
pain. The pains in the top and
back of ny head nearly drove ne
frantic | often got so dizzy | could
hardly keep rem falling. Nothin" dill
me any goc,l u1til ! 60: paan> Kid
roy Fills II <. 5. Lcadhca3cc " Sons
Drug Storo Several boxes stopped
chat awful pain in ny Caek and heal
and made ny Kidneys normal
Price Guc. a. a.! dealers. Dent
simpl.; ask Cor Il kidney remcdy-Gcs
Noan's Kidney pillS~-thc same that
Mrs. Warning had. Fostcr-Miibur:'
&C., a!f%rs. RuffalosN. Y.
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HOG FEED
GARBAGE 0BTAIiaED REASONABLE
See man on truck at Transfer Station for
particulars, or write
Calender Conrad Co.
Il. l.. d. No. /.
259-tf.
NOTICE.

Having qualified az cxecutrix under
tue terms Of the will Of the late J. 7.
Earing, all persons having claims
against The estate are requested to
present same for settlement and all
persons indebted to the estate are re-
Questcd to settle same without delay.
Settlement may be made with the Rev.
\. Z. Spicln:ln, GO? Prince street,
Alexandria, Va
Laura Is. IIaring,
Executrix,
1l92 Newton Street, Northwest,
Washington, D. c.
2G3-10t.
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THE office. HSURS,oF
Alexandria Water Go.

sH and after FEBRUARY Iss, 1918, viii
be from. ga. N. to- 8 P. m. on week
daYss except saturdays
On SATURDAYS. effective cff and
after November 8, 1918, fifiggH 8 a. nj.
to p. N.
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B1srre the, home NOY-don't de.
lay another day. This 10 the sesson
in which most fires occur. lnsurtng
through this agency means, ABSO-
JTHPR0TEcTIQS at regular ratas.
LAURENCE STABLER
as Prince Strset- Alexandria, Va