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Evening journal., 1918-08-24
THREESAIL0RS KNOWN
In WILMINGTON, DEAD

Wilmington people viii be sorry TO
hear OF the death OF three ana the In
jury OF two OF the navy boys on the L.
s. s. Nopatin, formerly the L. S. S.
Minhattan. In a boiler explosion oc-
curing In foreign waters, ana recent
ly announced by the Navy Department
The ship. then known as the Man
haitian. lay in the Harlan drydock all
last winter, together with It's sister
ship, the Narrssansett. while the yes
sells were being transformed into hos
pital ships. The boys occupied the
building once used by the Girls Indus
trial School and named 10 the Hotel
Manhattan" They were popular and
much entertained by Wilmington peo-
pie
The dead are Thomas W. Benham
! fireman. Freepori. L. = Roger Haeketi
fireman. No. 2s Academy street. New
Haven. Conn. injured are Ernest FIJI
more Adams. fireman; Goodfried All
rent fireman; Percy Crawford, water
tender.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
.CAMOUFLAGED eggs
ON MARKET STANDS
Housewives Suspect Cold
Storage Product is Offered
as Fresh
DETOUR PRICE SIGN
PLACED ON BANANAS

There has been a great deal Of COM
msnt in the city regarding the fresh
ness Of the eggs purchased in the srteet
markets. Housewives in every section
are voicing the suspicion that eggs
sold az the skyscraper prices OF newly
lads are in reality Of second and third
grade quality Of freshness. and even
cold storage and have no right TO be
sold as the highest price fresh eggs on
the market stands They intimate that
farmers who run short Of eggs flll mp
their baskets with cheaper eggs which
they have bought at a store, and then
folst them upon buyers as fresh from
the farm" Eggs were 50 cents o dozen
this morning, and one woman who
bought six eggs and found three OF
them bad was pretty mad about u.
Color was given 10 the womans sus-
picions by the appearance Of q man
with a stand on which were pals Of
fresh eggs. near Ninth and King streets.
this morning. In the wagon were
crates Of eggs. from which the pals
were reflled when they needed t. The
maneuvre speaks for itself
Another little stunt was pulled of at
q fruit store stand. Between two groups
OF bananas there was posted a price
sign. turned towards the biggest, best
looking bananas woman looked al
the sign. put her hand on the superior /
fruit and said. "I'll take dozen Of
these" when the bananas were handed
TO the woman the merchant named a
higher price than was on the sien |
when the woman objected and pointed
20 the sisn. the man remarked that the
sign had gotten turned around and was
meant for the inferior bananas on the
other side OF u. The woman had the
bananas in a bag in her hand by that
time and decided 10 pay the higher
price ana keep them This little trick
was worked successfully upon num- |
Der OF people
The market today afforded abundant
materials for the esnner and preserver I
There were hundreds Of baskets OF to- /
matoes AZ IS cents A basket: grapes |
for putting up, At SIPS a basket, pears /
At 25 cents A quarter peck; peaches At
25 cents 4 quarter peck; and apples for
IS 10 20 cents quarter peck II has /
been very scarce season for crab J
apples I
Lima beans have suffered from the
drouth. and many farmers viii not
have any, II more rain does not fan f.
The limss are now in the luxury class
at s. cents a pint.
Dressed poultry was unusually plen- /
tlful in todays market. but somehow.
abundance does not have the slightest
effect on lowering the prices. The fowls
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
OUARTERMAsTER CORPS
NEEDS sTENOGRApHERS.

WASHINGTON. Az 24-The Garter
master Corps, which supplies the sol
dlers with food and clothing and which
has charge OF seeing that they get their
pay. needs a large number Of compet-
ent stenozraphers, Captain W. R. Rob-
inson OF the Organization Branch, Meth
DDS Control Division, announced today.
Any stenographer who can qualify Will
be given sii0O a year 70 start with IN
crease TO 1920 at the end Of three
months. A few sten0grsphers, with
special qualifications, who can take die
tation at not less than i20 words a
minute ana who have had some secre-
tarial experience have been engaged al
si25 month and there is room FOR
moro Of this type.
Those who wish 10 qualify for these
positions may obtain information at
every postofllce in the country, even
in the smallest community Applica-
tlons should be made 10 the IDEAL rep
resentative Of the National Civil Ser
vice Commission with headquarters az
the local post once.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
DISPLAY GERMAN
HELMET AT PICNIC

The Ladies' Aid Society Of Eastlake
VI. E. Church held its tenth annual
picnic on Thursday at the home Of
Mrs. John Ward, Of Upland, Pa. There
were fourteen visitors and twelve
members present. The day was spent
in a most enjoyable manner. After a
splendid dinner John Meaney took a
number Of the picnickers for a long
auto ride. Others went for a walk
through Upland. Everyone enjoyed the
resding Of several letters from the son
Of Mrs. Ward, who has been in active
service in France for some time. and
also in seeing a Germsn helmet that he
sent home.
Those present included the Rev. z.
n. Collins. Nir. and Mrs. John Ward
Mr.. and Mrs. John Msaney and daugh-
ter. Gladys, Mrs. Annie Smith. Mrs.
Blair and daughter, Elsie. Mrs.
Arthur Rodenhiser and daughter Flor
ence. Harry Gourie, Howard Ward.
Mrs. Miller, Miss May Handy, Mrs
Keen and daughters, Eunice and Doris,
Mrs. Robinson and son. Edward, Mrs.
Turner. Mrs. Wilmer Baldwin, Mrs.
Handy. Mrs Ida Baldwin, Mrs. Hogue,
Mrs Peirce.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
POLICE BUSINESS
ONCE MORE BRISK

The police department made more ar
rests between Q o'clock and noon today
that II has made In any one day this
week. Durins three hours this morning
six arrests were made and Of that num-
Der only one was for drunkenness.
John Edwards. a Negro. was arrested
by Patrolman Mcdaniel. on charge
OF larceny
Sidney Tilden. Negro. was arrested
on a charge OF disorderly conduct. BY
patrolmsn Bradford
Thomas c. Davis was arrested by Pa
trolman Barr. on a charge OF disorderly
conduct.
George Smith was arrested on a
charge OF trespass and William Garnett
was the lone prisoner charged with
drunkenness
All will be given hearings in City
Court on Monday
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
UNIFORM RULES
FOR LABOR BOARDS.
State Employment Director
Goes Over Situation With
Community Members
CHARLES WARNER IS
HOST AT LUNCHEON

A Joint meeting OF the Community
Boards OF the United States Employ
nent Service, for Delaware, with the
state Advisory Board Of the same ser
vice. was held this afternoon at the on
ces in the old Federal Building. Charles
Warner, State Director Of the Employ
ment Service, Svas host 70 the board
members at a luncheon served az noon
in the Offices Of the Employment Ser
vice.
State Director Warner, Federal Diree-
tor A. G. Benkhart, Ayres ]. Stockley,
secretary, and other officials OF the
State Advisory Board were present. and
The following Community Board mem
bers:
Charles W. Cullen, Esq. Julian z.
Townsend and Noah Hurley, OF George
town; Norman Collision. Harry L. Can
non and Edward p. Hazard, OF Bridge
Vile; J. Warren Marshall, Of Norklyn; /;
Irwin Durnall, OF Newark; Howard r.
Jones, ]. F. Hoffecker and William F.
Watson, OF Smyrna; Herman c. Tay-
or, James z. klern and w. w. Richard
son, OF Dover David Snellenburg. Fred
w. Stierle and c. D. Garretson, or VIII
mington; Theodore, w. Cavender, J.
Wesley Morris and Denney F. Smith.
of New Castle; Ebin B. Frazier. OF New
ark.
The chief purpose Of the meeting was
the adoption OF a uniform set OF regu-
lations for the use OF all community
boards throughout the state, so that
all will follow the same methods Of
procedure A. j. Stockley, secretary.
submitted tentative set Of regulations
as a basis for discussion. Suggestions
and notifications were made by various
members OF the boards.
Another matter 10 come up before the
boards was q thorough explanation Of
the work OF the United States Employ
nent Service, and a detailed statement
emphasizing the importance Of the
work Of the service In all its branches.
The board members were given clear
and comprehensive view OF II in order
that they might scqusint their various
communities with the scope and value
OF the work being done by the govern
m nt through the United States En-
pl yment Service in this State.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
CAN NOT GET men
FOR Street WORK
Directors Also Handicapped
in Making Repairs by
Lack Of Funds
COMPLAIN ABOUT
STREET CAR SWITCH

Street and Sewer Commissioners met
today instead OF next Tuesday. the
usual meeting day. as they will be out
Of the city at that time. President
George w. Sparks was not present. be-
Ing out OF the city.
The lack OF suflclent appropriation
from City Council is again holding Up
the work OF the department, making II
impossible 10 secure enough men to
do repair work justly asked by numer-
Gus citizens. Residents on twenty
seventh street. between Tatnall and
West streets, have comp'.ined Of the
condition OF the street, ana there is
other needed repairs which the city
cannot remedy for lack OF men.
William L. Todd sent a letter 20
The board. signed by eight petitioners,
complaining OF a worn-out switch on
the trolley tracks az TNventy-frst
street and Boulevard He said the
jarring caused by the cars was SO
great that plaster was cracking in the
walls OF adjacent properties, and in
the course OF time the effect upon the
foundation walls was bound 20 be seri-
Gus. Residents nearby. he asserted,
could not keep the pictures hanging
straight upon their walls because OF
the jar made by the passing OF cars
over the switch. He said further, that
repeated complaints had been made TO
the traction company, and that a trsc-
tion oflcial had come out, looked at
the switch, and gone away again, and
no more was done The Street and
Sewer Commissioners ordered the let
ter forwarded to the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Traction Company, with a
request that they remedy the mstter
comrlained Of.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
REPUBLICANS Want
Vote ON SUFFRAGE
Caucus Demands Action
IAfter Unfinished Business
is Disposed of
LODGE AS
NEW FLOOR LEADER
n NJ IInlind prnss

Bv The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Ans. 24.-Immediate
action on woman's suffrage was de-
manded today by Senate Republicans az
ter a caucus.
The caucus adopted a resolution call
ing for a vote on suffrage Immediately
after prohibition is disposed OF.
Senator FAN, OF New Mexico. offered
the resolution which wss unanimously
adopted senator Wadsworth and SEN
stor Lodge and strong antl-suffragists
voted for the resolution, which read
Resolved, That the Republican mem
bers OF he United states Senate In con-
ference urge that the consideration OF
the House Joint resolution 200 propos-
ing an amendment 10 the constitution
OF the United States extending the right
OF suffrage 10 women shall be pro-
ceeded with AZ he earliest possible mo-
ment Be II further
Resolved. That we shall Insist upon
such consideration Immediately after
the disposition OF the pending unnn-
ished business and shall also insist
upon a flnal vote upon side House reso-
luton 200 and all amendments pending
or 70 be offered at the earliest possible
moment,
Provided that this resolution shall
not be construed as In any way binding
the action or vote of any member OF
the Senate upon the merits OF the said
suffrage amendment"
This action is certain 10 renew the
struggle between snti-suffraslsts 70
force a vote. Advocates Of suffrage have
frankly declared they VIII not permit
vote until they have lined up the ne
cesary two-thlrds in favor OF suffrage
Ants are eager for vote because
they hold the margin necessary 10 de-
feat tho resolution. they claim
The caucus also elected senator
Lodge as Republican leader. succeeding
tho late Senator Gallinger.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
THREE MARINES SLAIN
In SANT0 DOMINGO
~ The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Aug 2l-Three mar
ines were killed and one wounded IN a
skirmlsh between United states mar
lnos and bandits in Seibo Province, sun
20 Domingo, on August i3 Marine
Corps headquarters was informed to-
day
A great number OF the Bandits were
killed OF captured The marines re-
killed or captured The marines re-
ported killed were:
Corporal Bsscomo Breeder. Arch
Vile. Tenn; Private Rummen w. Jones.
POPS Seventh avenue. Altoona, Pa: and
Joseph S Haydel, 1925 Carondelet
street, New Orleans.
Private Thomas J. nushforth, 703
Henry street. Brooklyn. was wound
ed, but escaped after a hand 70 hand
flght with bandits armed with machetes
The dead marines were buried az san
Pedro Macorls. Santo Domingo
Evening journal., 1918-08-24

The German government has taken 10
the defensive. also before its own peo-
pie, by making known the fact that
over a million and a quarter American
soldiers are now in France The Ho-
henzollern dare no longer keep up the
deception that American doesn't count.
The danger OF the Rhine falling 10 the
America. armies Is too grave
The sudden frankness OF the Kaiser is
a policy Of despair The Rhine area
must now be put in a state OF defense
and the German people, willy-nilly
must be told what these activities
mean.
No longer is Won Hindenburg planning
conquest. The German general stan IS
now planning how 10 Tight defensive
campaign over German territory. which
is destined TO taste Ike Belgium and
Evening journal., 1918-08-24

The British advanced appreciably
this morning at many points. gaining
several important villages and lighting
positions. The Australians. early this
morning, smothered several machine
gun nests which had been a continual
menace, infliciing heavy casualties and
taking many prisoners.
The high ground around Fricourt
three miles east. OF Albert was seized
during the night.
The line 10 now reported 10 be east
OF Ovillers-La Boissell.
We pushed ahead below Blefvlllert-
Les-Bspaume IA mile and a half north
west OF Bapaume) and advanced patrols
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
PITTSBURGH FIRE
FIGHTERS STRIKE

PITTsBURG. Aug. 2l--This oity's
trained Are lighting force resigned in a
body at noon today Their action was
taken following weeks OF fruitless con-
ference with city oflcisls Government
agencies that took hand in the situa-
ton early in the week were unable 10
turn the fremen from their purpose
70 secure higher pay or quit at the
scheduled time.
The fremen resigned so as 10 side
track threats 10 deal drasticslly with
them II they went on a strike
Mayor Babcock said he would issue a
proclamation this evening declaring
that Pittsburg is practically under mar
tial law. as a result OF the strike Of the
citys 1000 trained fire fighters.
Soldiers al Camp Carnegie were pre-
pared to take charge
Trafflc police and civilian volunteers
were manning all FIRE houses within a
few minutes after the lremen walked
out. They Will work in response 70
every alarm under the protection OF
the soldiers VINO are commanded by
Major Hillird Isle.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
YOUNG MEN JUST
Il REGISTERING

About 100 young men who have be-
come 81 years old since the last regis
tration days, June 5. registered this
morning at the headquarters Of the
local boards. The registrars were busy
all morning registering the Young men.
II Is expected that the number Of reg
istrants this afternoon viii greatly ex-
cesd the number who registered this
morning az many were workiny up
until noon
The registration is being held at the
oflces OF the Boards Nos. 1. 2 and 3 in
the Water Department building at Six
teenth and King streets, and Board No.
in the old County Court House. sec
ond moor, Tenth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
MORE YOUNG WOMEN
TO SERVE AS NURSES

In addition 70 the names Of those al
ready forwarded 10 Washington. who
have agreed 10 take up the course Of
nursing, and learn 10 become nurses in
the l.. s. Student Nurse Reserve. the
following have been enrolled
Mrs. Lena v LaPlate, Mrs. Bertha c.
Dixon. New Castle; Emma v Williams.
Yorklyn: Mildred Lyman, No 905
Broome street; Elizabeth A. Steward.
No. 9is Broomo street, Mildred s
Hopes. No. Ni Franklin street; Mrs.
Bertha Daerr. No iii@ Jackson street /:
Mary L. Walston, Masonic Home: Helen
Jones. No 1925 Union street, Whining
ton. and Serins Hannah Coale. Delaware
City.
n these are accepted. Il viii make a
total Of 20 from Delaware who have
enlisted in this serynce.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24

France. the horrors and desolation Of
modern warfare.
The terrible fact is now presented 70
the German people that though there
are million and quarter Of Americas
vanguard in France, they are not being
used in the present lighting. Where are
the Americans For what purpose are
they being held back To these despair
ing questions there Is but one answer
possible' for the German people. The
Americans are assembling TO carry the
war into Germany No modern. FIRST
class power has ever before been con-
fronted by so desperate situation as
this fact signifies Germany is begin
ning 70 know II. The Kaiserin Is the
nrst 10 have trouble.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
HOLD NEwspApERs IN L. S.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2i.--Editlons OF
newspapers containing reports Of the
Senate investigation OF the airplane stu
alton were barred from the foreign
mails.
The local post once authorities have
notified the publishers that, In the opin-
ion of Postmaster General Burleson.
the reports might give information TO
the enemy. For that reason newspapers
intended for distribution outside Of the
United States had not been accepted.
According 10 the publishers, they re-
ceived no advance notice that papers
containing excerpts from the Senate
commIttee's report would be barred
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
FIVE DRAFT EVADERS
SENT TO FORT DU POINT

For violations Of the seleetive service
regulations In falling to MI out their
questIonnalres or reporting for service
when called. five registrants nave Deen
sent TO Fort dupont They are Albert
Reese. registered with Local Board No.
4; Anton shkvsrch, registered al Brook
Iyn. n. Y: John Goss, lately Of Nj.
Pleasant, Del, but who registered a.
Bozreh. Conn, where he was employed
Furna Fiotentlno, registered in Harris
burg. Pa. and Peter Schebelsh, all
were recently arrested as deilnquents.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
GERMANY NEAR DESPAIR
AT TRUTH ABOUT YANKEES
J. W. T. MASON.

NEW YORK AUG 2Ihe woefu news at last is beonnlng TO spread
accomplishment soldiers by the
defensive month
initiative
likewise passing tho de-
fnsve
Germany realizing
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
sHARPs CLAIM ST.
sMIIHIN aFELL DOWN,

A review Of the weather OF the last
forty DAYS shows that as a prophet our
old friend, Saint Swlthin.. would
have made a good paperhsnger. Al
most any one who understands the Eng
lish language knows Of the time-worn
superstition that 10 will rain for forty
days II there Is rainfall on Julyi5. Con-
versely il will be bone dry for forty
days should July IS be rainless.
In all fairness 10 81. Swithin It must
be said there is no proof that he act
ually made such 4 prediction.
July IS was fair this year, vet II has
ralned on exactly seventeen days since
then. the total rainfall being nearly
four and one-half inches.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
PRESIDENT PROMOTES
HIGH MARINE OFFICERS

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 2i-The Presi-
dent today sent TO the Senate the fol-
lowing nominations in the marine
corps: Brisadier Generals 10 Major
Generals-Johna A. LeJune and Little
ton w. T waller: Colonels TO be Brig
adler Generals-James 2. Mahoney.
Ben H. Fuller, John 7. Myers. Charles
G. Ions. Wendell c. Neville and Alber-
tus w. Catlin: Assistant Quartermas,er
with rank az Colonel. 10 be assistant
ouarternaster with rank Of Brigadler
General--Cyrus 6. Bradford
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
SAYS HUSBAND BEAT
HER AFTER ARG ITMFNT

Receiving word this morning that a
feht was in progress at No. 1909 Reed
street. Police Sergeant Devenish hur-
ried 10 that address and found Mrs.
Neal Collins suffering from lacerations
about the head and body. She alleged
that her husband had struck her several
times In an argument over a coffee pot.
Collins was arrested on charge OF
wife beating
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
WIN BACK
POSITION THEY LOST
by the United Press.

by the United Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2i.--Successful
bombing OF Confl0ns and re-occupation
Of an American position. temporarily
lost. were reported today by General
Pershina. IN his communique for Fri
day. One OF our ouipOsis between Fis-
mes and Bazochcs. which was driven
occupied its position, General Pershing
said. Our aviators successfully bombed
the railroad yard Of Connans. All OF our
machines returned
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
TREATY FOR DRAFTING
OF ITALIANS IN U. s

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 2i.-An Italian
American treaty similar 10 the British
American draft convention was signed
today II provides for the reciprocal
drafting Of Italians in America. A new
treaty signed by Secretary Lansing and
Japanese Ambassador lshll extends the
u. S-Japan arbitration treaty.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
MISSING CALLAwAY
ROY IN BRICKYAnD

John 5. Galway aged 10 years. son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Callsway, Of
No. al Lombard street, who disap-
peared on Thursday morning. was
found BY the police early this after
noon At the Oberly brickysrds, Thirty
second ana Broome streets The boy
was taken 70 the Juvenile Court De-
tenti0n House
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
SO FINE on Jerry.

Jeremiah ocallahan. who was fined
81 and costs in City Court yesterday on
a charge OF drunkenness was again be-
fore the court today on a like charge
jeremiah was stll showing the effects
Of his might ont" and he drew a $40
ana costs sentence.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
CnNTINF MNE PRICES
BY the United Press.

By the United Presb.
WASHINGTON, Aug 2i.--The maxi
mum price Of i2 cents per pound for
Grade A., zinc, Z. o. b., East ST. Louis.
will be continued on delivery made
between Sep. 1. 1918 and Jan 1, 1919,
the war industries board announced to-
day. The price at the point Of deliv-
cry is to be the east ST. Louis price
plus freight charges.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
are reported near that town.

are reported near That Town.
Terrific lighting Is soins on In a
maze Of trenches below Neuville-Vitasse
three miles southeast Of Arrss.l
Welsh troops waded across the An
ere east OF Beucourt last night. and re-
inforced a party Of their own men who
crossed Thursday night Great num-
bers OF airplanes are sweeping back
ana forth above the Boches. firing ma
chine guns at them and dropping
bombs with terrible erect Two How
itzers were destroyed by bombs. Tilloy
was bombed heavily.
The weather this morning was damp
and cloudy.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
GERMANS BURY DEAD
In PAPER CLOTHES

AMSTERDAM. Aug 2i.-The Bavsrian
government has notified local authori-
ties that the dead must be buried in
paper clothes Any infringement OF this
rule will result in the removal OF all
useful clothes from corpses
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
INJURED TREATED AT ospITALs.

Among those treated az The Homeo-
pathic Hospital today were: Mrs. Bes-
sic Thomas. No. 300 Rooney street,
boil: John Cunningham. cut nnser.
Those treated al the Delaware Hos
pital were Charles Crater. infected
finger: Nathaniel Mclaughlin. bruised
wrist.