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Evening journal., 1918-11-14
HIS HAND MANGLED
BY GERMAN SHELL
Private Edward F .McKeown
Writes From Hospital
He's S Recovering
ODESSA YOUTH
DIES OF DISEASE

The name OF Private Edward +. Nc
ke0wn, OF No. 1920 Maryland avenue,
appears In the war casualty LIST today.
He Is the son OF Mrs. Mary J.. Me
Keown, who received official word last
week that he had been wounded In
active service.
McKeown. who Is 90 years old, has
been in the service since April "a last
He was sent TO Camp Dix with con-
tlngent Of draftees and In May left for
oversees. lie is q member OF Company
Il, 303rd Engineers. u
Previous to Mrs. MoKeown getting
word of her sons injury from Wash
inston she received a letter from him,
written In September, stating that he
was In a base hospital In France. He
wrote that one offhis hands had been
injured and that he had lost a part OF
one finger. on Monday Of this week his
family received a letter from him, in
which he said, II am stlll in the hos
pital, but am g gadually improving"
Before joining the colors Private Nc
KeOwn was plumber employed by
the +. l. dupont Company at Garney's
Point, N. ].
Appearing also in today's casualty list
Is the name Of Private Stacey
Shockley OF Odessa, Del. lie is repo ted
as having died OF disease. The name
OF David ShOckley Is given as his near
est kin.
Private Arlington J. Kite, OF Elkton,
Md, is reported as missing in action.
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
DR.S. A. RAB N0WITZ
PRAISES WAR WORK

Or. 6. A. Rablnowitz, rabbi OF the
Temple Of Truth, said today. concern
ing the United War Work Campaign:
Service OF the highest sort is being
performed by the seven organizations
OF the United War Work Campaign. It
is a service which is striving to retain
the soul OF men In the most sOulless
thing in the wOrld-war. Il is a. SER
vice which implants honor and up
rightness in men amidst the greatest
temptations toward evil and dishonor
IL is a service that brings the whole
some influence OF pleasant home sur
roundings 20 men compelled to live a
herded and unnatural life. II is a SER
vice which brings some cheer and COM
fort to men engaged in the most trying
and fearful work.
"And except where they minister to
the religious cravings OF these men,
these organizations render this service
TO all regardless Of creed or belief or
They ask no questions,
make no demands, but TO all who are
in need, they give their aid and COM
fort.
"What a beautiful unity is this-thc
Of service"
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
Change HOURS OF
Retail MERCHANTS
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practically every line Of retail trade.
This schedule was adopted with the
understanding that lines OF business
such as drug stores. cigar stores and
food stores, proprietors, who have with
the approval Of the Fuel Administration
adopted a schedule Of their own, shall
not be affected by this new schedule.
The meeting was attended by Charles
II. TenWeeges, Fuel Administrator for
Delaware. and Robert d. Kemp, chair
man Of the Wilmington Fuel Commit
tee. Both OF these officials explained
that the shortage OF coal IL still seri-
Gus and that the economical use OF
light, heat and power Is absolutely
necessary In all lines Of business. The
schedule, as adopted, has the approval
OF these two officials and will become
effective Saturday OF this week.
While the schedule provides maxi
mum hours for stores TO remain open,
1t Is the understanding that many OF
the larger stores will remain open
daily except Saturday, from A. NJ. TO
53O p. NJ; Saturday from . A. NJ. to 81
p. NJ. The new schedule was adopted,
however. with the understanding that
II would not be exceeded by any OF the
merchants attending the meeting and
they individually pledged themselves TO
abide by lt,
The meeting was presided over byl
David Snellenburg. chairman OF the spe-
cial committee OF the mercantile sec
tlon, on the hours Of opening and clos
ing stores.
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
PEARL SHE'LL OFFICER
DIES ABOARD SHIP

II. Russell Emery. age 2s years, second
officer on the steamship Pearl Shell.
died on Sunday as the ship was entering
the Delaware Breakwater The cause Of
officer Emery's death was pneumonia
following an attack Of Influenza.
The Pearl Shell was on a return trip
from France and was going to Hampton
Roads 10 undergo repairs After the
death Of young Emery the body was
taken or the ship at Lewes and shipped
to this city.
O1lcer Emery was employed by the
Shell Shipbuilding Company, Of Cali
fornia. The Pearl Shell. which he was
on, has been employed by the British
government In war work. lt will be
remembered that this ship and a sister
ship, the Gold Shell. were built at the
Harlan plant.
Ofllcer Emery is survived by his wifo
and three children, who live at No S02
Vandeyer avenue His body will be
shipped TO Bar Harbor, Maine, his
former home for interment.
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
GIRL IS KILLED
UNDER MOTOR TRUCK
Miss Helen Radzowski
Meets Sudden Death After
Jumping from Trolley

Jumping from a trolley car last even
ing. at Maryland avenue and Oak street,
with Leon Janowski, a friend, Miss
| Helen RadzOwski. aged ~ years, OF No.
507 South Van Buren street, ran from
behind the car and directly in the path
OF an automobile truck owned by the
Fred T. Ley Company. Before the
truck, which was travelling at speed
of eight miles an hour, could be stopped
by Harry C. May, Of Havre de Grace.
Md, the operator, IL had passed over the
girls body, killing her instantly.
May leaped from his machine as he
applied the brakes, and with JanowsSi.
carried the girls body TO a nearby pool
room. The Phoenix ambulance carried
the body TO the Delaware Hospital.
where she was pronounced dead, her
skull having been fractured
Following the accident May went to
the police station and surrendered.
Although Janowski and others who
the accident exonerated May
from ali blame, he was detained on
charge Of manslaughter but in City
Court today, after the testimony Of the
witnesses had been heard bl the court,
he was dismissed.
Janowski told the police thas he ard
Miss Radzovski had been TO a theatre.
md when they alighted from the troll
ley car at Oak street. the young wo-
nan dsrted around the car ahead Of
him. He shouted to her to look out
Tor the truck, but the next instant the
travelling at a slow rate OF
speed struck her. May, according 10
Ianowski, brought the car to a stop
within six feet after running down the
young woman.
The body OF the young girl was re-
moved to her parents home from the |
morsue this morning.
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
SMYRNIANS ARE
WITHOUT COLLARS
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sponging OF their linen, with disas-
trous effect. They have also scrubbed
vigorously with erasers, only to add
smudges They have even brought
their laundry TO Wilmington, only to
find 1t tied up indefinitely in the city
scrubberies.
One citizen issues the lament that he
has seyenty-nine collars Unnecessarily
shut up In the Chink's laundry. Others
say they. have all the way from six
TO sixty Collars, and cuffs by the dozen,
in The laundry and the sight OF clean
shirt-bosom brings tears 10 their eyes.
With collars % cents each, instead
OF the good, old two-for-a-quarter
neck-rings OF pre-war days, Smyrna
men have struck on buying new ones.
They are avoiding strong lights, pulling
up their coat-collars as high as possl-
be. and waiting for the Chinaman 10
come back and restore the town wash.
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
DRAFT ARMY TO
BE FIRST Home.
Military Authorities Inter-
pret Law to Mean They
Shall Have Preference
REGULARS FOR
POLICE DUTIES

WASHINGTON, New. ii.-The selec-
tive army drafted into service will be
the first troops brought back TO the
United States. This Is the Interpretation
OF officials OF the War Department and
or the military committees OF both
houses, Of the law under which the men
were taken into the service. The polio
ing OF the upset countries OF Europe so
FAR as Americas part in IL Is concerned
VIII be performed by the standing army
and whatever OF the Federalizod Ma
tiOnal Guard may be needed. The view
or these officials and Congressman Ia
founded on perusal OF the law.
1t is generally accepted as an un-
ayoidable duty that large part OF the
American forces must. be kept I'm
Europe for a long time 10 come TO aid
in restoring order in Germany, Russia,
Austrla-lIungary and the Balkans. The
force necessary for the work has not
been estimated yet but under the in
depreciation OF the law. in bringing the
American soldiers home. all OF the
drafted Iuen will have TO be brought
home before any Of the National Guard
or Regular Army are brought back.
This provision OF the selectlve service
act was referred to- whenever said
war tthe present one)shal cease by the
conclusion OF peace between the United
States and It's enemies In the present
war, the President shall so declare a
public proclamation to that effect. and
within four months after the date OF
said proclamation or as soon thereafter
as il may be practicable TO transport
the forces then serving without the
United States TO their home station, the
provisions Of said act, in so far as they
authorize compulsory service by selec- .
live draft or otherwise shall cease to /
be of force and effect"
This means. II was sald that the |
government will be without legal right /
10 hold any OF the drafted men In the |
army four months after peace is pro-
II il is possible to bring them .
al back by that time.
Dismissal from the military service I
Df the drafted men will be accom-
plished through the local boards If .
plans now under consideration by Pro- j
yost Marshal-General CrOwder and his
are put into effect. Under .
The proposed arrangement, each soldier
will be returned TO the place where he
was called into the service. Each com
munity, however, will have the OppOr-
tunlty through the arrangement OF Civ
ing the fitting welcome 10 the troops as
they return.
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
DEATHS.


CONNELLY-At Philadelphia. Pa, on Mo-
vember -, 1918, John J., husband OF
Mary Connolly (nee Sheridan) and son OF
the late Peter and Catharine Connolly.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from his late residence,
G3J Tree street. Philadelphia, Pa, on SAT-
urday morning, November 10. Requiem
mass at Our Lady OF Mt. Carmel Church.
Third and Wolf streets. Philadeiphia. al
o'clock Interment at Cathedral cemetery,
Wilmington. Del, at II o'clock noon. Au-
tomobie funeral.
ANDFRSON-Tn this city, on November IA.
1915 Ellen c.. wife of John +. Anderson.
Relatives and friends are especially in
vited TO attend the funeral from her late
residence, No. go n BroOme street. on
Monday morning, at O'Clock. Requiem
mass at St Pauls Church. Interment at
Cathedral cemetery.
vember 10. 1918 II. Russell Emery, sec
Ond officer Of steamship Pearl Shell, aged
Tnterment November IS. at Bar Harbor.
DAVis-rn this city, on November II. 1918,
Francis r. S. Davis, aged Il years.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral services. at the chapel, az
Wilmington-pn Brandywine cemetery. on
Friday November 10, at o'clock. Inter-
ment at Wilmington and Brandywine
KIEfNGARN-In this city, on November
u, 1918. Anna f., wife Of Carl G. Klein
garn. in her seth year, Of No. 21I Mar
ket street
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral services, at Chandler's
Undertaking Parlors, No. 2l4 W. Moth
street on Friday afternoon. at o'clOek.
Interment at Lombardy cemetery.
CONNELLY-At Philadelphia. Pa, on No.
vember IL 1918, John J. Connolly, for
merly OF No. 3i2 s. Van Buren street,
son Of the late Peter and Catherine Con-
nelly.
GRUBB-In this city, on November -,
1915 Bridget NJ, wife OF James Grubb.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from her late residence,
No 300 Monroe street. on Saturday morn
ing, November 16 at Q o'clock Requiem
mass at st. Paurs Church. Interment at
Cathedral cemetery.
KAUSS-In this city, on November II, 1918,
Ferdinand kauss.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at
tend the funeral from his late residence.
No COG r. Fifth street. on Friday morning.
at q O'Clock Requiem mass at Sacred
Heart Church. Interment at Cathedral
PRICEEIn this city. on November 12
1o1S Susan r.. widow Of Joseph Price
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funoral ear-ic0e ~ 'Ne rpe' '0're
30 her granddaughter. Mrs W. c. Gaines,
sos W. Goth street. on Friday afternoon
November 10. at > O'Clock Interment prl-
yate at Riyerview cemetery.
JONES-In this city, on November II
1918, Harry McTrea, husband Of Pearl r.
Jones IN his 25th year
Relatives friends aud employees Of the
IT, & II. Corporation, are invited TO attend
the fureral services at the residence OF hi,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse NJ. Jones, No
1923 French street. on Friday November
10. at o'clock. Interment at Mt. Salem
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
FIND MISSING MAN
DEAD In BRANDYWINE

Missing since Monday, November a.,
the body Of Albert Gilbert, Negro, aged
80 years, OF No. s35 Locust street, was
found floating in the Brandywlne creek
this morning near Eleventh street
bridge. The body was removed to
the morgue, but owing to the condition
IL was impossible to determine just
what caused death. The coroner's Of
flee is inclined to think that the man
was drowned.
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
AMERICANS ON
WAY To METZ
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with the French in the work Of repatri-
alton. The Germans have officially
complained OF the hostile attitude Of the
inhabitants OF Alsace-Lorralne as they
wlthd ew.
American troops opposite Colmar, oc-
cupled positions well within German
territory, which were established by
the French early in the war. West OF
Strassburg the Americans in the vicin-
ity Of Raon were directly on the from
tier line at two points north and south
Of that village. South of Metz the
Americans were within rifle shot of Ger
man territory at two points between
Pagnysand Rom1n my.
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
LECTURE ON AMERIcANIzaTIoN

Dr.. Nathan Peyser, who has had wide
experience in Americanization work
among foreigners in the congested East
Side district OF New York, will lecture
on his experiences in this work and the
AmerlcanizatlOn problem in general to-
night in the High School Annex. The
lecture Is tho third one given in the
Americanzat.0n course, under the
auspices OF the State Council OF De-t
fense and OF the Board OF Education Of
Wilmington. Or. Peyser is director of
the Educational Alliance. The lecture
begins at 7.i5 O'Clock and Is open 10
the public.
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
AT THE LYRIC.

For the remainder Of this week Phil
Berg will present "The Good Ship Nancy
Lee" with special scenery. This bin is
a satire on the wonderful scenic pro-
duction Of "Pinafore" Il is full Of
plenty of good musical numbers, and
plenty of good comedy situations. Mr.
Berg is supported by an able-bodied
cast.
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
MARKET PRICES GO UP.
BY the UnIted Press.

BN INC IUIIJW TIT11,
NEW YORK, Nov. i4-Prices thrdt
out the entire list moved fracti@
upward at the opening OF the y
market here today. United States ;.
opened up at 999s. up "; Mexicard
troleum, i72h. up y; Southern p
i06ls, up u; Anaconda, 20, u
Bethlehem Steel B. Gia., up IS: Nj
Preferred, i2i%, up ias.
Evening journal., 1918-11-14

Totals 1000 5000 IN eoon M
me me finance committee Of the Grand
noase, NJ. d. Fisher, James B. Tucker
anu Sohn Ingram, in their recommend
Sseiohs' suggest that the per capita tax
.yI 'he coming year be 65 cents and also
Iist Iils IN case the Government issues So .
run Liberty Loan that $500 worth .,
bonds be purchased. 'O "oi'h Oh
p. 7. Pennock, grand master n, ~
chequer showed the disbursenoer,
s2,si6.5s and receipts OF s252i "a - do Ia
crease of s295.27. with a balance 81
s532.69. -
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
ALTO sMAsHEs POLE

An automobile truck Of the Pullman
Company collided with telegraph pole
at the n w Corner Of Eleventh and
Walnut streets at noon today. causing
the pole to fall on the machine. No
one was injured
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
ar THE QUEEN.

Theda Bara, the famous Fox siren,
is playing at the Queen in the 1918 YER
sion Of "The Clemenceau Case" In
this tragedy Of thrills she is proving
her ability and extraordinary talent in
accomplishing with her spinal cord
what IS attributed the eyes and faces
Of other actresses.
An o. Henry story entitled "Tran-
sients to Arcadia" is the added at
traction II is rich with typical New
York atmosphere and nature.
Tomorrow and Saturday Charles
Ray, the popular Paramount star, will
be seen in a new photoplay entitled
"The Law Of the North" Dramatic
action Of high order and thrills galore
are conspicuous features Of the pic
ture.
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
NEW YORK COTTON.

BY IHo IUlI0u PICss.
NEW YORK, Nov. i4.-The cotton =
market opened steady today December :.
sold at 26 %; January. 25.75 up %, and
March, 25.i0, up 10. 3.
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
AM nae MAJESTIC.

Virginia Pearson, the beautiful Fox
star proved delight to the patrons
Of the Majestic yesterday when she
was shown for the first time In the
photoplay 1.-THE Liar" They will again
have the opportunity TO see her to-
day in a different photoplay entitled
Her Price" This picture Is the story
Of a girl who is fred and urged by a
love for fame and glory and almost
sacrificed her soul in quest Of earthly
glory, so undeserving Of such a sacri-
flce.
Tomorrow and Saturday, Wallace
Reid, The handsome Paramount star,
will be at the Majestic in a delightful
photoplay entitled "The Man From Fu-
neral Range" Anna Little, his popular
leading lady. is again TO be seen in
support Of Mr.. Reid, and she Is as
charming as ever.
Evening journal., 1918-11-14

II doesn't require nerve 10 quit a job
when better one is waiting for you IN
the WANT AD Columns-Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird and Company, dupont Building
furnish The following quotations on 10
ool caeuriffpc.
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
FORCES
AILING SKIN
TO IMPROVE

To be rid Of an unsiehtly skin trouble
assures increased pride. comfort. satisfac-
tion. If your suffering from eczema's dis
tress has been intense. you nre entitled to
bring you quickly. It makes the work Of
healing short and pleasant. A little goes
n long way and does a great deal. the skin
responds so quickly. Itching irritation
stops. Pimples and rashes go, and. best
Of all. POslam will not. can not harm.
Sold everywhere. For free sample write
to Emergency Laboratories, 243 West 47th
ST.. New York City.
Poslam Soap Is the tonic soap for the
skin and win freshen and beautify your
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
AT THE GARRICK.

Hazel Moran, who is appearing at
the Garrick Theatre this week, is do
ing some remarkable stunts as a roper
She has wonderful skill, and it is
doubtful whether she has many super
iors among men who have followed
that calling for years She is said TO
be the only woman who can success
fully spin IS feet OF rope. This she
does as the climax performance. Among
other things she prances back and
forth through the rope ring as she
keeps it in position, first on one side
Of her and then on the other. Her per-
formance brings the atmosphere Of the
plains to the Garrick stage for the time
being.
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
Attractions AT The City Theatres
AT THE PLAYHOUSE.

Theda Bara, the famous Fox vampire
star, was at the Playhouse yesterday in
her great photoplay entitled "When a
Woman Sins" She cast her spell and
charms on every individual OF the audi
ence in her portrayal or Poppea, noto-
rious wanton. Miss Bara delineates with
great power and yet with touching ap-
peal the human side OF q woman whose
life threads the devious paths Of pleas
ure. The woman, though many men lay
their wealth at her feet, continues TO
love a. young divinity student His
purltanical training, however, will not
allow him to c0untenance her, until at
last, in despair, she is about to end her
life. Then he sends his forgiveness in
bunch Of lilies.
The photoplay viii continue at the
Playhouse for today.
Theatregoers nowadays want amuse-
menis Of the lighter vein, they do not
want to be serious. And with that idea in
mind the Playhouse management has
booked for tomorrow and Saturday af-
ternOon and evening Frederick V. Bow
ers In the sprlghtly musical farce I'm
So Happy" This farce which so well
lts Mr.. Bowers ability as light sing
ing comedian, tells the story Of a
young married man who has Just I'm
ished reading Conan DOyle's Sherlock
Holmes adventures and believing that
he has the unusual powers OF deduc-
tlon starts out TO hunt down crime and
criminals. lie finds something but Il
Is neither crime or criminal but some
thing very nice and entertaining whose
efforts and entertainment do not end
that night but rather continues its
stay to the evident discomfort Of the
young man, who gets into q heap OF
trouble on account Of IL.
The Camp Dix boys are coming to
Wilmington next Monday night and
will be seen at the Playhouse in the
musical show You'll Like It." This |
play has been written, composed and /
IS acted by soldiers who are profess |
iionals, that is they We're before they /
vent into service. William Sully, a /
popular young dancer, is in the COM
)any; before being drafted he played
he Baron with Mltzi in Head over
Ieels," at the George NJ. Cohan The
tire in New York
Evening journal., 1918-11-14

Colds Cause Grip and Influenza
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets
remove the cause There Is only one
"Bromo Quinine." T. W. GROVES sigma
ture on box. SOC
Evening journal., 1918-11-14

nosses 70 me, and assure you that the
honor OF being your grand chancellor
VIII always be remembered as one Of
the important and very pleasant times
of my life. While I retire as grand
chancellor, 1 still will continue to take
an active part in all branches Of the
order, as / love the work. and feel that
for one who has spent over a dozen
years in the service, II would be hard 10
give IL up.
Mark l.. Garrett, grand keeper Of rec
)rds and seals, submits his annual re-
port as follows:
Evening journal., 1918-11-14

IN MEMORIAAf.
In memory Of our dear one, John NJ
BOozer, who died one year ago today:
I know how hard it IS to lose
Some loved one from your home.
But II our faith Is strong Wen say,
Thy will. not mine, be done.
Rest dear one. in gentle slumbers,
Till the resurrection morn,
Then arise to Join the numbers,
That its triumph shall adorn.
Wife and Children
Evening journal., 1918-11-14

Paid for funeral bene-
utS .................. 1soOz.5E
Paid for other relief. 1881
Paid for current ex-
penSeS ...... ...s... 6,s99OO
Paid for supplies -. 909.0S
,J90.75
Receipts exceed ex-
ptnetS s......-ss... 80 4s0SJ %
The disbursements amounted TO ST.
1922. leaving a grand total OF S53269
The report of the War Relief Fund
was as follows:
Evening journal., 1918-11-14
ITALY APPRECIATES mn cRoss.

BY The United Press.
ROME, Nov. Delayed king Vls-
tor Emanuel, replying 10 the fellcita-
tions Of Colonel Perkins OF the Ameri-
can Red Gross on the Italian victory,
said:
Your si1eerely kind message is
greatly appreciated at this time OF pa
triotic exaltation. The highly merltor-
lous work OF the American Red Cross
VIII always be remembered with ar
dent gratefulness by the Italian nation
Evening journal., 1918-11-14

a recnperatiye diet in influenza uor-
licks Matted Milk, very digestible
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-01-31
New, Food Orders for
North Dakota Soon

Fargo, Jan. 29.-Dr. E. F. Ladd,
Federal Food Administrator for North
Dakota, is preparing statement to
be made public within a few days IN
which he will give an official interpre-
tation of the new rules and regula-
tions of the United States Food Ad-
ministration as they 'apply to North
Dakota.
Federal Food Administrators have
the authority to modify these regula-
tions to a certain degree for the diff
ferent states'' said DR.. Ladd yester-
day. "It is not the intention OF the
United States Food Administration to
work an unnecessary hardship on any
section and it may be that some light
notifications will be made.
careful consideration is being CIV
en- to the North Dakota situation at
the present time and statement will
soon be ready which will give dealers
and consumers an official working
basis on which to operate"