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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF ARRIVAL
OF AMERICAS DESTROYER FLEETS
IN FOREIGN WATERS THIS MONTH

washington, May 2s,-This month
marks the first anniversary Of the ar
rival of Americas destroyers fleets
in foreign waters.
In that year that has elapsed
during year that an inert nation
has shaken off its lethargy and mo-
bilized IT'S resources in men and ma
terials for the Great War-the fleets
have operated effectively in convoy
ing transports and Kidding the sea
lanes of the urking submarine.
Detailed description or narrative of
the work and exploits of Vice-Ad-
miral Sims fleets have not been re-
vealed. Sporadically the news cables
have carried a succinct despatch tell
ing of an engagement between an
American destroyer and a submarine,
but the Navy Department still con-
fines to it's archieves the running
story Of American naval ACHIEVEMENTS
during the first years participation
in the war.
Some day the entire story will be
published, and the nation will thrill
with pride for the boys who wore
the blue. To tell effectively, yet
briefly, how successful has been the
watch Of Britain's and Americas de-
stroyer fleets, it is necessary only to
point out that the Wanted submarine
offensive which was to have accom-
panied the great drive in the West
this spring in bringing the Allied
world to its knees, has not yet ma
terta1tzed. Even, may it be said, it
has proved an almost utter failure.
During the past winter, German
newspapers frankly disclosed that the
sea marauders were being recalled
to their home ports SO that they
might be repaired refitted and over
hauled in preparation for a campaign
that would sweep the Atlantic routes
clear of all transports and supply
ships. Presumly Won Tirpitz, the
apostle of ruthless submarine war
fare, had his sea-rovers carefully
repaired. Presumably the raiders left
port with the plaudits of cheering
crowds ringing in their ears. And
now, presumably, the U-boats have re.
turnd with a mighty slim list Of
victories" to report
The destroyer fleets have been or
the job!
Warfare on helpless merchan
craft still continues. But, the Ger
man submarine commander has
grown exceedinly wary about coming
to the surface unless assurance is
positive that no Allied destroyers are
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
CLASS EXHIBITION.

Tomorrow evening the closing ex-
hibition of the Saturday afternoon
classes at Quilty's school of dancing
will be held in the Colonial ball room,
Fairfield avenue, commencing at 8
o'clock. Following the exhibition
there will be dancing with music by
Murray's orchestra. A very interest
ing program in introducing all the
members of the classes has been ar
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28

in the vicinity. In fact, the submar
inc is getting increasingly reluctant
about exposing any part of its hide
to the disconcertingly effective gun
fire of British or American naval
craft. Weekly a few laboring tramps
fall victim to the U-boats. However,
the number of sinkings is decreas-
ing at a rate that induces confidence
in the ability of the Allies to mimi
mize the submarine menace. The de-
stroyers patrol the trade routes with
vigilance that does not permit the
submarine to break surface very Of
ten. A periscope draws a delpge of
gun-fire, while the area in which the
undersea craft last was seen is con-
verted rapidly into a whirling field
of spray by depth bombs. During the
year that the American destroyers
have been cunning" for U-boats
there has occurred one incident that
will live in naval annals. It's the
story of the Tanning.
When the enemy was sighted by
the ever vigilant lookout, shells from
the Americans guns were rained on
the submersible in such volume that
she was compelled to come up to
the surface and run up the signal of
surrender. The crew-men who glee-
fully had watched torpedo blast
its way into the bowels of a helpless
merchantmen-lined up on the deck
of their fast-sinking boat, held up
their hands in abject terror and beg
ged for mercy. They were saved,
but American boys were compelled
in some cases to leap overheard to
save their enemies from drowning.
The announcement receQtly by Sec
rotary Daniels that American war
ships are operating, now with the
British high seas fleet in keeping
the German navy safe behind the
barriers of Kiel, brings renewed as
surance that the American navy is
maintaining. its glorious traditions.
Apparently the German General
Staff is DESTROYS of keeping the fleet
intact, so the prospect of American
dreadnaughts engaging with enemy
craft is not encouraging at present
The British have been watching
and waiting for four long years for
the German fleet to come out and
give battle. If the Germans ever are
induced to leave the protection of
their mine-ields and get out in the
wide reaches of the North Sea, a sea
battle will be staged, it is predicted
that will make the encounter at Jut-
land resemble a skirmish.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28

ranged, closing with a military song
and dance, "Over There" in which
the class members will he assisted by
sailors from Black Rock and the Lake
Submarine bases. All friends of the
members and the school are invited
and may obtain cards at the door or
from class members.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
STILL NEED MANY MEN.

Stenographers, clerks. craftsmen,
engineers, technical experts and ma
chinists are wanted in various govern
ment departments. Further informa-
ton concerning these positions can be
secured from the United States Gus
toms office in the Federal building.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14
ALL EUROPE ENVELOPED
BY BOLS..EVKISM
Even Neutral Countries Now Vic
TINS of Socialist Infection;
Holland Court in Danger

londou \uv II Tho most serious
question Of Tho hour, in the oplnInn OF
some newspapers here is how far Europe
is injected with Bol>hevIsm
Dispatches show that the revolution in
Germany has made an impression IN
Sweden. whcr, organs Of the independent
Socialist publish j manifesto urging the
establishment Of Soldiers and WorkmCn ;
ounrlis everywhere III order to establish
2 Socialist Government and republic,
according 10 Copenhagen udylccS to the
Exchange telegraph Company General
Rehabilitation III tho army and an eight
hour working day are also demanded by
them
III Holland also. ~ay dispatches from
Amsterdam, popular JOY over The end Of
the wnr is ovcrSiadowed IN fear Of
BolShcvi~t troubles and doubts whether
q partial dcmohllizatlon of the aruip
with an increase IN the bread ration. will
stavr of sIhvcrsIvc infection
The revolutionary Socialist PARTY has
already issued a manifesto advocating
Russian methods Moreover. a new re-
publican party has arisen iii Holland
aiming at the abolition Of the court, army
navy and diplomacy
Newspapers ia SPAN, holland and
even Norway also express apprehension
over the Sprcat, 81 the Res Flae move
ment The troubles III Switzerland also
cause unca~int>> \ general strike began
there Yesterday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14
MARYLAND RACING.
PimlicO Season Closed Yesterday. Bowie
Opens This Afternoon.

Baltimore. Md. NOV. IA Pnmlit-u's
greatest fall meeting unsurpassed IN
Attendance calIher Of sport and every
thing else came 70 q close vc>tor AZ with
the running of another sparkling card
Il vas a meeting which attracted practI-
callv all America stellar cquine~ and Was
conducted III an efficient, to-be-praiscd
manner by those under he direction Of
whom the sport came The banner davs
during the Il-day session AT the Hilltop
were those on which the Walden, the
Manly Memorial and the Bowie were
run and the day which brought peace and
happiness back t0 tho world
Bowie fall race meeting, which, in the
belief of the turimen. will be the most
brilliant in the history of the Southern
Maryland Agricultural Association. will
be launched this afternoon at Prince
Georges Park The initial program Is
undoubtedly the most attractive ever
arranged for an opening day on the
Bowie track and with the advent of fair
weather. viii draw from this city and
" aShIngtun one Ot the largest crowds
that ever saw the thoroughbretis under
colors In Prince George county " hie
there is no rich stake listed. the seven
events will bring into competition horses
that have been campalgned successfully
81 the other mile tracks iiavre de
Grace. Laurel and Piniico and the
daily programs arranged by Racing
Secretary ,Ioseph 4 McLennan assures
Is days Of splendid sport IN Southern
Maryland
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14
CHEER-uP SHOOT.
To he Held by Wilmington Gun Club
SATURDAY. for War Fund.

The signing of the armlstlce Will not
effect the holding of the Chcer-up shoot
for the United War Work Campaign at
the Wilmington Trapshooting Association
Club on Saturday, November Ii. The
committee appointed by Captain W. A.
Simonton 10 have charge of this affair
consists OF: DIR. Horace Belts, Wilmington
Country Club; l.. j. Porter, Grcenh,ll
Gun Club; Eugene du Pont, Aurora
Gun Club; A. f. Parsons. i. h. N W. A..
\ Gun Club; W. c. Robelcn. Wilmlngto on
Trapst,ooting Association.
The event will consist of 80 targets
shot in two events OF - targets each,
distance handicaps, with q handsome
humidor for the winner, ties to bc shot
of at additional events Of - targets
until decided The humldor trophy
was presented To the club for this occasion
hv Benjamin L. DEMO, one of the most
interested members of the gun club. The
scores made hN the Wilmington Trap
shooting Association on Saturday VIII
also count on the Buckncr trophy.
The club management Is making an
effort To have 4 special match between
number Of the most prominent pro-
tCssIonalS of this section Invitations
have been extended to: Edward Banks,
J L Skell>. T. " Baker, II l.. Worthlng
ton. l.. Il Bcauchamp, +. :. Richards,
r. w Dorcmus. + t. Slcar, \ J. Mac
DowcIl, l.. L. FARRELL, G. Thorpe Martin,
T.. II. Calvin. l.. A. Lawrence, j Frank
Pratt and Ad X Roll. and a number OF
them have sigri.cd their intention OF
being present and competing IN the
match 'nquestionably good race will
result.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14
STAR FOOTBALL GAME.
Harlan 10 PLAY League Island Team on
Saturday Afternoon.

Coming through its overwhelming
victory over the Salvage Company OF
Camp Dix last week without singl'
injury, the Harlan football team with
plenty of practice this week. is IN great
shape for It's second game of the season
with one of "Bv Dickson League
Isl nj c'cv ; II; ri F.cld over =
old South Side Park saturday afternoon
Defeating the DlX BOYS. 10 last Satur-
dav was little or nn trouble for toach
Martins protcgcs. but they should 20
gwen a real test hy the League Islanders
saturday - cheuu. old Penn star
football gcncraissino - the Navy lard
and referred to Is the football miracle
man by the Philadelphia daihc~, has
several clc ems under his tutlcaCc. The
original Marine eleven was dIShandcd
when several dctachmcnts of Marines
left League Island but there wcre quite
Il few uf the old PLAYERS iclt which together
with some ncv arrivals plus y comhna-
non III tho NayN football forces at the
lard has given Dickson q much moro
powerful and larger squad than thr
original.
League Islands team i to meet Brown
n rankin Field SATURDAY, and League
Island team wI!l meet the New l.nganderS
on The Penn gridlron hut there viii also
he a League Island team down 10 DO battle
with Harlan Manager Joe Condor
al the >hlpbulldcr- w;4S IN commune
cation with Dickson over the long dis
tancc telephone Yesterday and the League
Island football mentor declared that
ne was sure that Harlan would have
enough football for one day or many DAYS
when his Navy boy. get through with
Them
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14
BACK-TO-PEACE BOARD
PLANNED BY WILSON
Body Would Represent All Inter
ests During Reconstruction
Period of Our Country.

Washington, Nov. IA - President
Wilson has under consideration the APP
pointment Of reconstruction comms-
sion to develop n comprehensive pro-
gram for the nations conversion from
a war Ia a peace basis The commission
would be advisory rather than executive
in functions, and the plans developed
and co-ordlnatcd by II would he carried
out by existing government departments
and agencies
As now considered, the commission
would be representative OF commercial
industrI -, ,aDor. agricultural, and social
interests. its membership would he small
and it would deal with all phases of the
great problem Of easing he country
from war to peace
The President is understood to be dis
tinctiv opposed To the suggested plan of
having congressional committee pre-
pare Il reconstruction program He IS
said to prefer men who can give their
entire time to the work, and who have
made special studies Of economic and So
cial problems The President is SAID
now to be considering what emergency
legislation may be necessary before the
government can proceed Systematically
TO turn all resources of the country TO
peace time production.
How to shut off further war produc-
ton without closing plants. throwing
men out Of work and causing financial
strain. is the most immediate recon
struction problem facing the govern
ment Hundreds of kilograms Of inquiry
reaching government departments today
disclosed anxiety Of business men over
this question and offered u multitude Of
suggestions for dealing with il As
clearing housc for such suggestions the
reconstruction commission would func-
tion I,taotl~hment q such a board
was recommended - President Wilson
sN PIo'o@.er q NJ W Sprqglte an
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14
Officials See War Film.

Before IN audience of prominent
citizens oi Wilmington the second United
States official war film. America, 1
Answer received an enthusiastic well
come at q private showing Ill tile Victoria
Theatre yesterday The picture show.
the American People just Fhat il means
10 organic . government on war basis
what their soldiers have accomplished
cover there The work that i Vet before
them, tt, reconstr -ction the organizing Of
postwar activities Every American over
in France desires to help Erancq once more
enter the place shc has alwal houorrd
Governor Townsend sent i telegram
wishing II government eucC CsS in the
shown z ot the picture and sjiid lc was
unable - i'e W' "nt on lccouHt ot urgent
STATE du'ft-~. Mayor Lawson and other
civ 3tIir.aI- were present wcl! 1-
lcad> of manufacturing ana commcrriI
concerns.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14
CONNIE MACK
TO SPEAK HERE
Baseball TO be Discussed Around
Table Tonight at Hotel
Nobis.

The rusev and Jones Athletic ASso-
ciation will gets it's feet around the iestlv
mahogany tonight at the Hotel Nobis
and eat u dinner in honor of the base
ball team
The assoclation which has member
ship Of about 80. claims among l'S
supporters men IN prominent and rcsPon-
sible positions in the local shlpyardS.
The feature OF the program oi the
evening viii bc an address by Connie
Mack. manager of the Philadelphia
.kthlctIeS Air Mack madc arrange
ments to defer important personal bust
ness affairs in order to uct the opportunity
10 address the assocIation.
MIR. Mack always has many interesting
anecdotes Ia relate 1t IS SAID that dur
ing one certain successful season "t the
former world, champions he asked hIs
plavers to abstain from all Use OF alcohol
IN any form The men promised and
stuck Ia 1t. rs 4 result they won the
American League pcnnant with the
highest average ever made by any Amcrl-
can League team, and Ia top things off,
coppcd the Notld'> Series
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14

economist Of Harvard, who has con-
ductcd reconstruction research work for
the Council Of National Defense.
Government authorities having charge
Of the placing of war contracts are com
sidoring plan for diverting raw ma
terials from war industries as fast as
these curtal their activities to other in
dustries where they can De used ut once
for reconstruction needs. War orders
will not be cancelled III a Wholesale wav
until such plan is developed, 1T is be
lfsrycI
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14
LABOR ASKED To GIVE.
Secretary Wilson Makes Appeal For
War Workers Fund

Washington, Nov II American La-
bor was called upon by Secretary Wilson
IN statement yestcr ity to give some
of the home comforts 10 soldiers nd
$ ilors by contributing 70 the United
War Work campaign for Sl7O, 600, 900.
:" fon have gwen increasingly of your
labor that our armies and navics might
have the necessities of war, said Mr.
Wilson II call on you now. on behalf
Of our brave soldiers and sailors, to
give as freely OF your earnings that they
may have in some degree also the conn
forts Of home
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14
L. S. GAS PI ANT CLOSES.
Twelve Thousand Men Women Re-
leased From War Work.

Long Island City, \. y. Nov. u.
War department orders received here
shortly will close one Of the largest
government gas defense plants in the
country Twelve thousand men and
women, many of whom have been earn
ing from $50 70 $50 a week. a. com
pared with their wages Of from SI2 to
Sl5 before the war, will have to seek
work elsewhere
The majority Of the workers are
relatives Of soldiers.
The plant bas been operating "A hours
dailN.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14
BRITISH BATTLESHIP
SUNK NOW ADMITTED

London, Nov. IL The Admiralty
tonight made ts first official announce
mcnt OF the loss oi the hattleship Au-
dacious, which sank after striking y mine
off the North Irish Coast ON Oct .. I91f.
The loss of the hattleship officially was
kept II secret nj the urgent request Of the
Commander in Chief of the Grand Elect
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14
SAVE COAL TILL PEACE COMES.
No Let up in Fuel Conservation Until
Treaty Is Signed

Washington, Nov II Signing of the
armstice with Germany will not affect
the status of the Fuel Administration.
Fuel Administrator Garfield announced
last night. Notice was gwen by DIR. Garfield
that the rules and regulations and the
supervision of the Fuel Administration
now in force will continue until the sigt ing
OF the peace trentY.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14
IJ-ROAT CAPTAINS AFRAID.
Do not Dare Return To Germany ard
Would inferno Subs"

London, Nov II Five German sub
marines arrived at Landskrona Southern
Sweden, ON Wednesday and requested
the naval authorities To intern them. Il
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
from Copenhagen states.
The submarine commanders said TINT
they did not dare return tn Germany
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14
Phila. Theatre Manager Dead.

Samuel I Nixon. the Philadelphia
tbeatr cal manager. IN control Of the
minority Of the theatres of that citv
died yesterday ~ his horne there aged
20 years He was also prominent as u
producer of plays aud had ncc,unu-
lated u large fortune IN the bIeince-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14
Homeopathic Hospital Meeting.

The Homeopathic Hospital Association
will hold its annual meeting nj the hos
pltal next SATURDAY afternoon The
board Of managers viii meet at 2 . clock
and tho trustees will meet NJ 2
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14
WOULD PJ \ISH KAISER.
French Deputies Want Hun Leader:
Trip1

Paris. NOV IA Several members Of
the I lamOcr of Deputies today proposed
~ lie Chamber a resolution requesting
tic government 10 enter into an agree
mcnt witt the other allied governments
fer the trial q all former rulers who Mcre
responsible fer The great European war
ndcr the resolution the cxtradision #
the rulers would bc requested. no matter
in wrat country they have taken refuge
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14
10 { onfer Degrees.

Fbe degree team OF Eden Lodge. 10
81, q. .. =, Will confer the initiatoIv
degree ON n class of candidates al The
lodge rooms this evening
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14
/. and at the Medical Officers
Training Camp, Fort Riley, ,Kans.

II. fact:
Among the thousands of physicians
and surgeons, from all sections Of the
United States, in training at Fort Riley,
Kansas, for service here and overseas, it
turns out that Fatimas far and away
outsell every other cigarette-day in and
day out. That fact speaks for itself.
.Es4a.A5.-5s4s-sc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-14

Fs,irnas please the taste, OF eoune. But
zlso-they leave a man as fit as fiddle,
even If he should smoke moro than usual,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-22
FORT KING

Fort King. Nov. 22.-Mr. ]. E.
Whaley has just finished grinding
cane.
Mrs. Allan Rodgers and daughter
of Silver Springs visited Mrs. j. E.
Baxter and family Sunday.
Miss Lily Sue Clayton is staying in
Ocala attending school.
Masters Ralph and Foncie McCully
OF Jacksonville are here on visit to
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. }.
e. Cappleman.
News was received here last week
from Private Fred Neil in France,
which said that he was we'll and get
ting along fine.
Mrs. j. T. Clayton and little son
have moved to Ocala since Mr. Clay
toms death.
We are sorry to say that Mr.. Oliver
Mcdonald and family are very sick
with influenza.
Mr.. and Mrs Brabham and children
and Mr.. Clarence Clark of Orange
Lake visited Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.
Younge Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Walter Atkinson and
children are home from Tallahassee
wher they went to attend the funeral
of Mrs. Atkinson's brother, Willie
Joyner.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-22
Entente Will Control Ukraine
SHIPPING BOARD CALLED
ON FOR REPORT
ASSOCIATED ,Press)

Washington, Nov. 22-The shipping
board and Emergency Fleet Corpora
tion are called on for a complete re-
port of their activities, under a reso-
luton by Senator Harding of Ohio,
adopted yesterday by the Senate.
Senator Calder of New York, re-
publican. made public letter he had
sent to Chairman Hurley of the ship
ping board. asking for statement as
to the status of the wooden shipbuild-
ing. Senator Calder inquired as to
the truth of reports which he said he
had heard, that less than thirty of the
ninety or 100 wooden ships delivered
by builders have carried cargoes.
Senator Calder said in his letter he
understood that none of the wooden
ships delivered have yet gone over
seas, and that about 140 wooden ships
under contract have not yet been
started. Chairman Hurley was urged
by the senator to prevent the con-
struction of wooden ships on which
construction has not yet started.
"a number of shipping men state
frankly" said the senator's letter,
"that our whole wooden ship program
has been a failure"