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The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
SIGN CONTRACT
TO PRECLUDE
Iron-Clad Agreements En-
tered Into by Brother
hoods, SaysMcAdoo.

Practically iron-clad agreements.
which will preclude the possibility Of
strikes during the war and as long
after as mutually agreeable. have been
signed by the Railroads Administra-
tion and the chiefs of the four big
railroad brotherhoOds, it was an
nounced last night by Director Cen
eral McAdOo.
Supplementing the Railroad Wage
Commission will be appointed board
of adjustment, consisting Of eight
members, to whom will be referred
all disputes regarding wages and en-
pIoyes' matters. Director General NJ c.
Adoo himself will remain as a court
of last resort, as he is now with the
present Railroad Wage Commission.
Handle All Disputes.
Every kind of dispute such has ever
arisen in railroad troubles will 5e ad-
justed either by this board or the
higher council.
The agreement is signed by A. II.
Smith, c. H. Markham and r. II.
Ashton. regional directors for the
railroads, and W. S. Stone, grand chief
OF the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers: A. B. Garretson, presi-
dent OF the Order of Railway Con-
duetors: W. G. Lee. president of the
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen,
and Timothy Shea. acting president
OF the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen and Enginemen.
1t is stipulated that this under
standing shall remain in force and
effect during the period of the pres
ent war, and thereafter, unless a ma
jority of the regional directors, on
the one hand. as representing the rail-
roads. or a majority of the chief exc
cutive officers Of the organizations,
on the other hand. as representing the
employees, shall desire to terminate
the same. which can, in these cir
cumstances. be done on thirty days
formal notice, or shall be terminated
by the Director General himself, at
his discretion, on thirty days formal
notice"
Assurance was given by both the
brotherhood chiefs and the railroad
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The Washington herald., 1918-03-24

While the rationing system will be
voluntary, the Food Administrator,
by his power of limiting the distri-
button, can make it practically COM
pulsory.
The chief provisions of the ration
ing system are:
1-HousehoIders to use not more
than a total of 1-2 pounds per week
OF wheat products per person. This
means not more than l 3-4 pounds
OF Victory bread, containing the re-
quired percentage of substitutes. and
one-half pound of cooking flour, mac
aroni, crackers. pastry. pies, cakes.
wheat breakfast cereals, all COM
bined.
APublic eating places and clubs to
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
GEN. MARCH READS
CABLE; LEAVES DESK

Gen. Peyton C. March, chief of
stan, left the War Department short
y after midnight after going through
lensthy code messages received from
France regarding the progress OF the
German offensive. He refused to dis
close the contents of these dispatches.
Gen. March, however, authorized
the statement that the War Depart
ment bad no confirmation. of the re-
port that Paris had been bombarded.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24

Captured on steamer.
Walter Trout. whose wife, Mrs.
Lilly Trout; is assistant superinten-
dent of the Bruen Home for Chill
dren in this city. also has a sister,
Mrs. Emma Paul. living at 1909
Fifth street northwest, and a
brother. Charles Trout, lives here.
First. Lieut.. Charles A. Trout, Of
the Veterinary Reserve Corps. U. s.
A., now is stationed at Chicago.
Mr.. Trout was an expert tile
setter and much of the tilework in
Georgetown University was laid by
him. After his departure from
Washington II was some time be-
fore his family heard from him, and
shortly afterward he was captured
and taken to the German prison
camp.
Fred Stone also was captured by
the Germans from the Esmeraldas.
He had made one successful trip
from the United States to England
and had nearly made port safely the
second time when the vessel on
WHICH Hc was bfoNCilhB was NoP-
tured.
First word Of his plight came to
his friends in this city in letter
which reached here nearly a year
ago. His father. James Downey.
now Is living alone in his home at
727 Fourth street northeast. He
has just recovered from a serious
illness. which physicians and
friends thought would cause his
death a short time ago.
The Esmeraldas, the vessel on
which both men sailed as civilian
IIaborers. was sunk in the Atlantic
Ocean March 10. 1917. Frederick
Stone now is held at Camp Bran
denburg and Walter Trout is at
Camp Duimen. Germany.
The list given out last night is the
first to be forwarded by the German
government. The United States has
made periodical reports of German
subjects held in this country und;l
similar circumstances.
Accounts for Missing.
On checking list compiled by tbs
War Department, II was found ths:
all the Americans recored as missine
| by the War Department were on tii5
list received from Germany, and 8
there were three additional names o.
the latter.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
Wheat Ration for u. S. NeaD
Order by Food Dictator;
May Requisition All Stock
Fixes "a Ounces Per Person
Per Week as Maximum - Cuts Pres
ent Home Consumption in Half for
Greater Need of Soldiers.

Herbert Hover Administrator announced last night that
the wheat products onng where
by househode and exceed pounds
of wheat products person a week.
The monthly bushs of wheat be
cut to 100000 in order supply the allies.
Furthermore the probability strongly accenuated that farm
who holding their wheat for the higher price $o bushe
provided the Gore amendment have their stock requton-
by the Already New Mexico farmer has had his
boarding of 10000 bushels eqsidoned the ground that
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
DUTCH SAILORS GOING HOME

An Atlantic Port, March ga
Under safe-conduct from both the
allies and the Central empires. be-
tween 200 and 1000 members of the
crews OF the Dutch vessels seized by
the United States government in
Eastern waters win sail for Holland
next wednesday.
Between 500 and $50 members Of
the crews have elected to remain
here.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24

observe two wheatless days per week,
Monday and Wednesday. as at pres
ent In addition thereto, not to serve
to any one guest at any one meal, an
aggregate of breadstuffs, macaroni,
crackers. pastry. pies, cakes. wheat
breakfast cereals, containing a total
of more than two ounces of wheat
flour. No wheat products to be served
unless specially ordered. Public eat
ing establishments not to buy more
than six pounds of wheat products for
each ninety meals served, thus con-
forming with the limitations request
ed of householders.
3-Retailers to sell not more than
one-eighth of a barrel of -four to any
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The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
GERMAN TRANSPORT
BLOWN TO PIECES
Sunk at the Same Point linden
burg Went Down. -

Stockholm, March 22-Another Ger
man transport has been blown up by
a mine near the Aland Islands, at the
same point where the transport Hin
denburg was sunk, the Dagblad re-
ports.
Shortly afterward the transport
Erankland came up and rescued the
men on the transport. but was dam
aged severely by another explosion.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
SheIing Of Paris
Is Not Confruaed

French officials at the s1n-
bassy and mission were % Gisa
turbed at the first rt potts Of
the "bombardment of lark as.
carried by a news as5oGlatl5n
that Capt Andre Tardieli. iesa
of the French High t,pullnis-
sion, sent a cable to IaEs Iot
confirmation. Later when The
full text of the news associS
lions story was called 70 9;,e
attention of the Frenea n1ff-
tary experts they expressed rs
lief and declared that the stofy
was palpably wrong.
Up to a late hour Lass nighE
Capt. Tardieu had received 30
answer to hisrmessage ara s
presumed that the report hs
published had no foundati0n
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24

HindenburE's Purpose.
Bent. but not broken" was still
the watchword Of every dispatch AT
late hour this evening. II was
manifest that in reporting officially
the Germans had broken through"
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24

the British defensive system 10 the
west OF St Quentin, Field Marshal
Haig referred to a local piercing
thrust which. while forcing Brit
ish retirement IN that sector. die
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!" steadily increase m value
and Uncle Sam guarantees
them. Buy them today.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
PIONEERS ELECT.

Tho Benevolent Pioneer Literary As
ISOLATION held an enthusiastic meeting
last night and will give a reception and
smoker next Monday night with the
thought to keeping the camp fire burn
ing to greet the newly-elected officers
and TO boost the third Liberty Loan.
The committee in charge promises o
great program.
The following officers have been
elected for one year: Chaplain. Rev.
John ]. Connolly; president John a.
Mclaughlin: vice-president, Clarence
e Grace; recording secretary, J. Lynn
Farley; corresponding secretary,
Francis p. Mccarthy; financial secre-
tary, Edward A. Carrigan; treasurer,
William f. Monigle; sergeant-at-arms,
Andrew l.. Desmond; Librarian, James
A. Gallagher; assistant librarians, Jo-
seph A. Dlneen, Victor J. Pufahl; ju-
dietary board, John A. Mclaughlin,
chairman; j. Lynn Farley, secretary
John f. Grant, John A. Jordan and
James J.. Corrigan; board Of directors
Francis J. Kane, chairman; Theodore
A. Weth, John f. Grant, John A. Jor-
dan, James J. Corrigan.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
MARRIED TWELVE YEARS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Bayard Vincent, Of No.
iii0 West Fourth street, on last Thurs
day evening, celebrated their twelfth
wedding anniversary. The evening was
spent IN dancing, card playing and
games, music being furnished by a
colored orchestra. Many beautiful gifts
were received. Among those present
were:
Mr. and Mrs. James Weaver, Miss May
Weaver, Mr.. and Mrs. Bayard Thomp-
son, Master John Thompson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifford Thompson, Miss Madeline
ThompEon, Mr. and Mrs. Edna Warren,
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Reynolds, Mr.. and
Mrs. Goslln, Miss Grace Goslin, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dansess Artis. Mrs Laura Thomp-
son, Mrs. Mamie Jones, Mr. and Mrs.
James Caifery and Miss Catherine CAT
ferry, OF Newark, ~ j.; Miss Emma
Sharp, Miss Adetona Sharp, Miss Bessie
Maloney, Miss Elsie Spence, Mrs. Lydia
Kershaw, Miss Marian Kershaw, Mrs.
Molly TOueris. Miss Alice McNamee,
Miss Elizabeth Murphy, Miss Catherine
Hughes, Margaret McGoldrlck, Mrs.
William Motherall, Miss Anna Nc
Golthinds, Mrs B0mber, Miss Mildred
Bamber Bryard Vincent, Jr, Miss
Marie Dillon, Miss Florence Lee. Miss
Mildred Lee, Miss Eleanor Lee, Miss
Sally Ward, Mr.. and Mrs. John Vincent
Robert Johnson. Hooper Lernor. Master
William Motherall. Raymond Reynolds
OF Baltimore, Miss Elma Wright, OF
Cambridge; Mr. and Mrs. William Hus-
felt, Of Mt. Pleasant, DELI Mr.. and Mrs
Bayard Vincent.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES.


Marriage licenses issued by clerks OF
the peace and magistrates were as fol-
lows:
New Castle County.
Clerk Of the Peace John L. Wright
Afford w. Bishel Jr., OF ga West
Sixth street, and Miss Ada Elizabeth
Reminter, Of 1903 West Fourth street {;
Walter NJ. Broadbent and Miss Mary
A. Washburn, both OF Philadelphia
Magistrate l.. J. Broman, Si3 Market
Btreet-Charles Slaughter and Miss
Grace Spencer, both OF ia East
Twelfth street: Herbert Rolley. OF 800
West Twelfth street. and Miss Rebecca
G.. Latham OF Greenville; Francis ].
Riley, Of ii5 West Nineteenth street,
and Miss Elsie NJ Walter Of Laurel
Delmer ] Simpson and Miss Louise s.
Bull, both Of New Castle.
Magistrate Harry J. Giles. s West
Seventh sireet-Raymond p. Moody
and Miss Catherine r. Duncan, both OF
Ashland; Laurence J.. Hazard, Of Ken
nett Square and Miss Maria b. Rector
OF Hockessin.
Magistrate Harry D. Stradiey, 925
Market street-Clyde l.. Morris, OF SIT
East Fourth street, and Miss Margaret
NJ. Lucey, OF 402 East Fifth street
William A. Rambo. Jr., OF s03 Poplar
street, and Miss Marie Wycherly OF
1910 Barring street; Marshall Brown and
Miss Eleanor Tulliyer, both OF 5Ol
Mechanic street.
Magistrate Leonard w. Lovett, New
ark Ernest l.. Emeigh and Miss Hattie
Wilmer, both OF Newark.
Kent County.
Magistrate John w. Wharton, Dover
Charles Atkins and Miss Maggie f.
Grenage, both Of Dover.
Sussex County.
Magistrate Charles S. Hamblln, Sci
byville-Charles h. Hudson, Of Bishops
Md, and Miss Amelia Baker, OF Frank
ford.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
Personal Notes of Interest
In the City'S Social World

J. Frank Dean. who has been visiting
this city. has returned to his home in
Delmar.
Mrs. Ella wilkins and daughters have
returned from Newport News, Va.
Private Robert Ford. OF Camp Dix.
spent the weekend with friends In this
city.
Mrs. Paul T. Scott. Of selbyville,
spent The weekend with Mrs. William
y. Highneld In this city.
Former City Treasurer William J..
High1eld has returAed from New York.
Miss Estella Henderson. OF West
Chester, has accepted a position with
the Atlas Powder Company in this city.
Miss Fannie Darlington, OF this city,
recently visited friends in Media.
Miss Mary Wallace who has been
visiting friends and relatives in this
city, has returned TO her home in
Smyrna.
Registering at the Hotel McAlpin
from Wilmington during the past week
have been L. o. Bryan, Newton Steers,
~. II. Horlick, Stanley Withe, G. H.
Kerr, Y. r. Wilson, Martin F. FAIRY,
H. Robertson. Charles Copeland NJ T.
McManus. G. f. Conroy, q. A. Murphy,
A. A. Sinner, Herbert Talley, II. j.
Guthrie, R. B. Mckinney, A. p Van
Gelder, A. @. Spiegelhalter T. NJ. Ella
son, r. r. Rowland. William w Bis
sett, II. o. Hopkins. L. A. De Blos z.
NJ. symmes, l.. r. Schulz. w. H. Mat
son, =. w. Clapp, u. r. Lacy, j. B.
Broad, C. A. Higgins, II J. Broughton.
e. A. McGarvey. II. j. Taggart n. NJ.
Winthrop, R. L. Andreau. Louis Klee,
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
Wilmington Minister Thankful

Il had stomach trouble for nearly 20
years, also constipation which filled
my system with gas and fever. I could
not do my work, and while was down
sick a lady from out Of town sent me
a bottle OF Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
which proved truly wonderful. l be-
lleve 10 is the best medicine on earth" :"
It is a simple. harmless preparation that
removes the catarrhal mucus from the
intestinal tract and allays the in1am-
nation which causes practically all
stomach, liver and intestinal ailments
including appendicitis. one dose will
convince or money refunded. ]. NJ
Eckard. The Miller Drug Store. n. B.
Danfo-lh
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
CuLP.LoTZ.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Culp. OF No.
1918 South Seventh street, Philadelphia,
announce the marriage OF their daugh-
ter, Althea Elizabeth, to Lieutenant A.
King Iotz. u. s. NJ. c., OF Wilmington,
Del. at $50 o'clock yesterday at st.
Mlchael's Church, Nineteenth and Lom-
bard streets, Philadelphia, by the Rev.
lanes Niblo Miss Anna Culp was maid
OF honor. and Lieutenant James Skeoch
was best man.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
MISSIONARY WORIIERs no MEET.

The April meeting OF the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society Of Mt
Salem NJ. r. Church, will meet at the
home OF Mrs. Sarah Hamilton, No. 1881
Lowering avenue, on Wednesday, April
"a. The meeting has been changed
from Thursday to Wednesday, on ac-
count OF Red Cross.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
TO WELCOME PAsTOR.

A reception win be given the Rev.
Elwood w. Jones and family tomorrow
evening. by the members and friends Of
Silverbrook NJ. E. Church. Short adj
dresses by the officials Of the church
will be given, musical selections by the
choir. led by Raymond w. Lilley. and
several numbers by Miss Connells Or
chestra. II was enormously stated in
these columns yesterday that the re-
ception would be held tonight.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
suffering FROM
TOO much Weather?

Stiff Neck, Rheumatic Twinge, Follow
ing Exposure.
Out IN that storm yesterday and
didn't think 1t would get you. Easily
remedy the after-eiiects OF severe
weather, however
Just apply a few drops OF Sloan's
Llniment. Don't rub it--let it penetrate
naturally. Quick and positive relief will
follow.
Clean, won't stain skin, refreshing,
economical. Very generous sized bottle.
Your druggist and all others have Il.
No increase ia price, 25c, 500 and Si0O.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
urArTH BoARD AMOUR no our.

Tho last regular meeting Of the pres
eni Board OF Health prior TO their re-
tirement from ofiloe was held yester-
day afternoon. Only routine business
was transacted. The board will hold a
special meeting on next Wednesday.
Wh6a the contract for the collection OF
garbage win be awarded b. the outgo-
fne board.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
RRnNNsnN nANcE

The athletic committee OF the Brown
son Library Association will hold a
dance in their hall on next Friday even
ing Mr.. KINNEY. the noted pianist
VIII furnish the music.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
FsrFRsON- KNIGHT.

Miss Ruth L. Emerson and Harold
G. Knight, both Of this city. were mar
rled on April 40, by the Rev. Carlisle
s. Hubbard.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
nEAIICHAMp-nRENIER

Miss Madge Beauchamp and William
Dremer, both Of this olly, we're mar
ried on April %, by the Rev II. F. Ran
dolph.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
WANT MEN AT RED CROss CIASs

The Red Cross branch Of St. Andrews
P. r. Church invites men and women to
attend the surgical class which is held
every Tuesday evening. 70 Is conducted
Rt the parish house at 30 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
RIPP-NEEsE.

Mrs. Margaret r. Bupp and Clyde c.
Neese, both OF this city, were married
on April 40. by the Rev. Gordon r.
Nceso.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
BIR # III S

EUHnIs-To Mr. and Mrs Clarence
Burris, Of No. 500 Olive street, at the
Delaware Hospital. on April 21, q son.
NHEENBURGH-ro Mr. and Mrs. Harry
oreenburgh, Of No. 1920 West Third
street, at the Delaware Hospital, on
April n, son.
flCFFtfAN-,ro Nj. and Mrs william
HOFFMAN. of No. 1241 Walnut street, at
The Homeopathic Hospital. on April 2i.
Girl
HATHrNS-Io Mr.. and Mrs Bert Haw-
~ kin6, 81 30. % East Twenty third street
E<lf the Homeopathic Hospital, on April z.
yea hAmeo Robert HaWkins. Jr
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Mrs. Concetta Donbroese and Frank
Montani were married on April %, by
Mayor John NJ. Lawson.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
TNTNFR- CARROLL.

Miss Beatrice NJ Lintner and Frank
r. Carroll. both Of this city, were
married March %, by the Rev. II. +.
Randolph.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
sOLDIERs no ENTERTAIN.

The enlisted men OF Fort DUPONT Will
give an entertainment in Pythian Cas-
tie tonight.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
W1CCANs-RAXTFR.

Miss Barbara Virgins and Joseph
Baxter, both Of Philadelphia, were
married in this city, on April a. by the
Rev. Thomas Kerr.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23

J. A. Montgomery. II. T. Peck. E. C.
Wagner, II. J. Joslyn. ]. r. Schaeffer,
Thomas May knight. NJ S. Plummer, j.
G. Packard.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
HARLAN ENPLOYES
Reach AGREEMENT
LContInued Prom FIrst PAGE J

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gave practically all OF II TO the heater
boys.
IL was this apportIonment thai
caused the trouble The rlveters and
hOlders-on claim that the board eyl-
IDENTIFY made a mistake In the appOr-
tionment. Practically all the riveters,
holders-on and heater boys from the
Harlan plant attended the meeting this
morning. After the matter had been
discussed the three classes reached an
agreement 10 divide the Increase
equally for the time and TO submit the
matter back 10 the Federal board. The
the board has made mistake and Will
adjust the matter.
Il was explained by those attending
the meeting that there is no complaint
whatever against the Harlan plant OIL
cials. as the company simply carried
out the orders OF the Federal board.
Before the increase percentage OF
wage received by the three classes was ::
Riveters, i4 per cent; holders-on. %
per cent. and heater boys. % per cent
The way the board adjusted the matter
Il Is cOntended the heater boys got the
lions share Of the 10 per cent increase.
The report OF walkout at the plant
OF the General Chemical Company at
Clsymont was denied by Mr.. Allen. EN-
ployment manager at the plant this
morning. Mr.. Allen stated that the
company Is laying OF few men from
day 10 day. but that there Is no labor
trouble at all.
There was also another report today
OF a wslkout at the Lynch Construction
Company's operation. Front and Union
streets. where $50 houses are being
erected for the Emergency Fleet Cor
poration. Some OF the employees al this
operation have been dissatisfied since
the government out out overtime. Al
committee OF the workmen went TO
Wsshington yesterday 10 confer with
the government housing officials on the
matter. When they learned that they
receiving the same wages az the Lynch
operation that Is being paid at ell other
similar operations. they returned much
more satisfied There were 2,700 men az
work at the operation today.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
POLICE have right
TO CLOSE SALOONS
State So Informs Mun;cipal
Court Today in O'Neal
Prosecution
CASE RETIRED AS
LICENSE IS LOST

Power rests In tho Board OF Police
Commissioners 10 order the closing OF
saloons on days OF such unusual
demonstrations as took place on No
vember II in celebration OF tho sign
Ing OF the armlstlce, investigation by
Attorney-General neinhardt and Deputy
Attorney-General Green has disclosed.
Mr.. Green appeared before Deputy
Judge HellIngs. In Municipal Court,
this morning. and made this report In
the case OF James C. ONeal. charged
with violating the order OF the Police
Commissioners closing the saloons, vIo-
lating the screen law and maintaining
a clandestine entrance at his saloon,
No. 200 Market street.
Mr.. Green stated that a thorough in
vestigation by he and Mr.. Reinhardt
satisfied them that the Police Commits
sloners have authority 10 Issue such
an order as they did on the day OF tho
peace celebration, but he asked that
the case be dropped. feeling. in view OF
the circumstances, Mr.. 0'Neal having
already had his license revoked IN the
Court OF General Sessions, that Il
would be double prosecution to press
the cases against him. A nolle prose-
que therefore. was entered In the case.
Mr.. O'Neal was accused OF keeping
open his saloon on November II after
the Police Commissioners had ordered
saloons closed.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
ENGLISH LESSONS
FOR FOREIGNERS

A. w. Castle, assistant superintend-
ent Of the schools of Cleveland. will
speak at the Americanization institute
tonight on "The Direct Method OF
Teaching English" Mr.. Castle has been
the main figure In the very successful
Americanization experiment carI<d on
in Ohio. under the auspices OF the State
Council OF Defense. and the Cleveland
Board Of Education. The work resulted
In the training OF teachers, to assist in
carrying on the Americanization WORK
OF the State.
In that State. as well as in Delaware,
the training OF teachers was regarded
as fundamental In the whole American
ization movement. DR.. Castles particu-
lar contribution TO the Delaware course
Is a thorough exposition Of the direct
method OF teaching English. He will be
here on two evenings. On the second
evening he win give actual demonstra-
tions OF his method, and will treat the
students nf the course as If they were
a class OF Italians. showing ther. mere
by exactly what the principles OF me
direct method are and exactly how II
works.