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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-03
DEALERS DISCUSS
EARLY CLOSING
Fuel Officials Put Question En-
tirely Up to Merchants
Patriotism.

81 meeting Of the Wilmington fncl
Committee yesterday afternoon. With
merchants Who opposed the early clos
ing hour, there WIS no decision reached
rs 10 any change III the hours. stores
were to open or close. other than those
voluntarily agreed upon hy the mfr-
chants
There were many merchants. who
said there were wiling 10 do what the
rest did, If AL would agree to close,
but they did not fancy the idea OF clos
ing while another man kept open
Onc merchant SAID, Its all right for
Mr. 30 and 30 10 close He has made his
pile But | have not made NINE, and |
want TO keep open
The Fuel officials again outlined the
need for closing early, III order that
there might not hc any such scarcity
Of coal this winter rs Wilmington ex-
perienced |. st year The agreement to close
early and those merchants Who have
Alluded by this are the ones that are
aiding the country and ncle sam,
during these trying times
Some of the merchants said they had
customers who could not get 20 their
stores in the daytime, and who had
to make their purchases At night In
rpbuttai of tins statement VAS the action
taken 10y the Central Labor mon
which heartily Endorsed the early clos
ing movement
1t the conclusion Of the meeting
the Fuel officials SAID they could not
at his time, Indorsc any other hours
than those agreed upon by the mer-
chants themselves, aud put the matter
OF early closing up to the patriotism
and loyalty and conscience Of the mer-
chants
Charles II. Ten Weeges. Federal Fue
Administrator for the State Of Della
ware, has announced the appointment
of +. II. Wood. rs Director Of the Con.
servation Division OF the [. 5. Fue
Administration of Delaware.
The duties OF this position pertain
to the question Of the conservation o.
! fuel in all power plants throughout the
State. and assisting tbs owners of al
plants in making their plant 100 pei
efficient
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-03
WAR-TORN PEOPLES
IN ANT|-HUN PACT
Eight Nationalities Join to Oppose
German Aggression in the
Near East.


Washington, Oct 3.-With the view
of erecting barrier against German
political. military and economic aggression
in the near cast, representatives
of eight of the nationalties extending
from the Baltic TO the \drlatic and IN
Guiding population estimated at 5000
600 persons who have suffered from Ger
man and Austrian domination met here
today to create federation for the
promotion Of their common interests
The nationalities represented were tins,
Iithunians Poles, Csccho Slovaks, Ukrai-
mans. Rumanians, JuEo-Slavs and Italian
lrredentists.
The aim of the federation, II was stated
is the coordination Of their peoples both
IN Europe and in the United States on
the prosecution of the American and
Allied war aims and to prepare Tor the
application of the sclf-dctcrmination ol
nations according TO principles LAID
down by President Wilson
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-03

Men Arrested in Shipyard Turned Over
10 Government.

The city Detective Bureau has turned
over to agents of the Federal Depart
ment of Justice, Arved \ Hegblon and
Alexander Mekinen, Firms, charged with
criminally driving a spike INTO the ways
under a large cargo carrier which * to
be launched nj the Pussy X Jones Cos.
shipvard Saturday.
Hegblon nd Mekinen probably Will
be arraigned before United States Com
missioner Mahatfy or a justice Of the
neacc Tomorrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-03
DRAFT WAITS ON GRIP.
Doctors Busy so Examination of Regis
trants Goes Over d Week.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
Harrisburg, Pa oct Z Physical
examinations Of draft reglstrants III
Philadelphia today were ordered bv
Major " 6 Murdoch. chief draft officer
for the state TO lie postponed for one
week because Of the spread Of Influenza
Major Murdock took tins action after
consultation with Washington officials
and it viii not only prevent assembling
Of drafted men ii rooms but also release
physicians who will be able to look after
victims Of the disease
Adjutant General Barry today an
nounced that the State arsenal would be
ready 10 meet any serious condition aris-
ing out Of the influenza epidemic The
State arsenal force has tentage for over
$500 persons and several thousand cots
available These have been used for the
reserve militia. but VIII bc put into hos
pital service if the department Of health
deems II necessary
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-03
DEATHS.


$50 ER~oN.
D,st 0c.0acr- lois. Marion s Ander-
Ill laughter Mary L md me late
William. anderson, aged 20 ears,
y ...-...-.,5 friends are invited 20 al
~. .4usr,l from her late residence
1.-.pb Church IN the Brandy
M >,i.,r,i,y morning October al
q. En- -.,I,,[ REQUIEM mass It. Joseph s
Th4rrh Interment at It Mary GENE
tyrE West Grove, Pa.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-03
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKETS
\ Associated press u EverS Evening

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Chicago, Oct 3 -Hogs- receipts ~ 900
market generally 25c lower than yes
terday's average Butchers $500 a
1910: light 1855 a 1925; packing
$3.50 q S1875; roughs Sl7.35 a 17.75:
pigs. good to choice $l70O a 1900
Cattle-receipts $1,000; steers steady
butchers and Gamers stock 10 TO l5c
higher; calves strong TO 25c higher,
Shcep-receipts $1,000; market slow
to lower
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-03
CHILD LABOR.
Delaware Represented at War Con-
ference i'm Washington.

Charles A. Hagncr, State Child Labor
inspector, and Miss NJ. Edna Palmer
lOhour Inspector, have returned from
Washington, ID. C., where they ATTENDED,
a conference of State labor officials caiied
by the War Labor Policy Board
The object of the conference was 10
discuss the attitude to be taken regarding
Inc omplovment of children on war con-
tracts and To consider a suggestion To
lower State labor standards during the
war Il was the sense of the conierrees
that such standards should not be abro-
gated in any instance, except 10y request
of the War Department.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-03
254, or PRISONERS
ALLIES 6 WEEKS BAG
1928, 900 in 20 Days; 5000 Cannon
$4,000 Machine Guns Captur-
ed From Germans.
nv Associated Press to Every Evening

Paris. Wednesday Oct Prom Sep,
tcmbcr 10 to September 30 the allied
armies i'm France and Belgium captured
Nh officers; 100, l02 men LOT" cannon
and more than 5000 machine guns SAYS
an official statement issued here ton'Ght.
Since July Il and UP tn September
30 the allie have captured Dds o'uf'tS
24S49t men. 1909 cannon; more than
q 600 machine guns and hundreds OF
mine throwcrS.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-03
New York Loan sI77,532, $50.

New York. oct. 3.-An over night
increase Of more than S3S, O0O, 900 brought
The total fourth Liberty loan subscriptions
to SI7-. 532, $50 in the second federal
reserve district, as officially reported today
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-03

s.o REWARD for information leading o
me recovery Of a Ford touring car 'eta
,sarC license 40 97tO BLUE initials.
q an size. nanufacturer'- nuno'E
ooI 1aS taken rrom = Sc ". iepo'
1p Nfonday afternoon. ~cptcuh,r 'o- F'Fs
h q 4u PouI 9OI Brouuc street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-03
OPPOSES PARDON.
state Officer Objects to Release Or VIII
liam Fitzpatrick, Charged With Murder.

! ..eciai Dispatch 20 Every Evening
Dovpr Dct Deputy Att0rney-
General r Warren Green ~ Wilmington
r,ue ~ Dover today ~ oppose an applI-
ratlon for he pardon 81 William lltz-
r.trick serving 4 life sentence for murder.
.hr r.-c icing scheduled 20 come before
tho P0ard 81 Pardons TODAY.
r',,nat,1ck avs NJ II a shipbuilder and
III uants N, ret OUT OF prison 10 help build
ships
Fitzpatrlck killed Catherine Fritz, ~
nor norne ~ French street above Eighth
,,.baro III vent n search IL His yrfe. VINO
p1na-t IA Richards rnprcsented Fitz-
natrlrk II the hearing litzpatrcS v1ie
was present and derIed accusatlnrs
against Ter. The hearing viii be resumed
this afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-03
LOAN REPORTS TAGGING
Those Received Indicate Nation IS
Slowing Up on Liberty Bond
subscriptions Navy In
vests 81, 100000

nv Associated Press TO Every Evening
Washington, oct. 3.-lIbcrty bond
sales was reported thus afternoon to
have passed the half billion dollar mark
HIT the country still Is nearly that amount
behind schedule for the hrSt four days
OF the campaign.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-03
Church Meeting Postponed

The quarterly conference Of Epworth
NJ. E. Church, appointed for tonight
has been postponed until further notice.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-03
HAIG TAKES LIE CATELET.
Cantures Four More Towns and 1000
Germans Today

Bv Associated Press TO Every Evening
Pritlsh Headquarters in France, Oct B.
ATOP. M-Field Marshal llaig forces
are reported TO have captured Raul-
court, Gouoy, lie Catelet and Sequehart
More than 1000 Germans have been
taken prisoner today by the British
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-03

Washington, Oct subscriptions TO
the Fourth Liberty Loan must average
1915 900. 900 daily if the total of $1,000
0O0. 900 is to be raised during the three
weeks campaign Sales OF bonds in the
first three days Of the campaign totalled
only S4l5.142050, according 70 reports
received by the Treasury from II OF the
Federal Reserve districts
Officials pointed out today. however;
that these reports covered only small
proportion Of the actual sales as IN many
cities and towns the campaign workers
have been too busy selling bonds to tahu-
late total sales. and also the figures repre-
sent sales only OF bonds on which the
initial payments have been made
Admiral Cowie, who Is IN charge Of the
campaign III the navy, has reported thar
officers and enlisted men OF the navy sub
scribed 8. 500, 600.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-03

The prevalence of the Spanish influenza
throughout nearly all sections OF the
country has materially impeded the
Liberty Loan drive.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-03


The Red Cross Motor Service ask
for the loan Of ears for the transportatlci
of emergency nurses, doctors and mes
sengers, but not for the removal Of
patients Persons willing to loan their
cars are asked 10 call up Red Cross
Headquarters nj the old City Hall
Because Of the epidemic, the Business
Nomen's Red Cross class meeting n
the Queen Building. will omit the Tues
day and Thursday night meetings until
October IS
Because Of the epidemic All Of tho
Red Cross branches IN the city have
been closed temporarily, and headquarters
at the old City Hall, are open only
DAYTIME, and no work IS Icing do
Il r. except the making Of surgic
dressings for local Influenza patieI +
which consist chiefly Of pr eumori
Jackets The iuilding is eire fUwigate
and each person W O enters is inteTrogate,
as to whether they have been IN contact
with influenza patients. Mrs. Henr.
p Charge is directing the work at head
quarters.
Chancery, reported for duty today,
after being confined to his home, at
Middletown, for week by influenza.
Somebody last night spread the rumoI
that DIR. Julian Adair had succumbed to
influenza. whereas he has not even been i'll
Miss Susan c. Francis, director Of the
Bureau of Nursing of the American Rec
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-07-19
MEN PUT OVER IN DOUBLE
QUICK TIME.

Westinghouse Reduction by half of
the time it was originally estimated
it would take to put Americas first
fisld army in France was disclosed
today with the formal announcement
by General March that three full ar
my corps had been organized by Gen
eral Pcrshing and that the number of
soldiers sent overseas now numbered
more than 100000. The eighteen
national guard and five national ar
my divisional units, probably will
compose the first army which, with
supplemental army troops such as
heavy artillery vii total million Of
men.
Instead of one field army on Jan
uary /, 1919, as originally planned,
it now appears probable that two
France by that date, backed by full
American-built and maintained sup
ply lines. The great project of es-
tablishing the American army as the
right flank of the battle line will
then be within sight.
General March said organization
of the first field army had not yet
been completed. The formation of
the three crops, however, and hia
announcement that troop movements
to France were proceeding at the
same astonishing rate that has been
the rule for the last three months,
made the American military program
clear.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-07-19
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LEAD
ING TIE SOUTH.

University Of Virginia, July ID
In spite of many adverse conditions
the University Of Virginia Summer
School continues to lead the South in,
point of enrolment and standards
for summer work. Director Charles
G. Maphis made the following state
mcnt today: "rhc registration in the
summer school has nearly reached
the thousand mark. Reports received
from other lcnding summer schools
of the South show this to he IL larger
number than in any other summer
'chool. a comparison of the attend
nee of the past three years, includ.
rg this year, establishes the fact
hat the University of Virginia Snm-
cr School is now leading summer
hcol of the South. Altho the attend
ner this year is below normal, it Ia.
r'tlIying 10 note that we continue
% lead, and that in spite of high
railroad rates, there is II larger mum.
Der in attendance from states outside
of Virginia than last session, when
the total attendance was over 1900 y
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-07-19
PROPOSED TAX ON LuxURIEs.
washington Times),

lbuCols
The Treasury Departments pro-
posed taxes on luxuries rs SUBMIT
ed to Congress include:
A tax on all mems suits selling for
more than $50, hat over 81, shirt ov-
er So, pajamas over So, hosiery over
35 cents, shoes over So, gloves over
So, underwear over So, and ell neck
ware and canes.
On womens suits over $40, coats
over $50, ready-madc Glesses over
$50, skirts over SIS, hat over $40,
shoes over Sc, lingerie over So, COR
sets over So, dress goods, silk over
$1.5O squar yard. Gotten over 50
per square yard. All furs, boas and
fans.
Fifty per cent on the retail price
Of Jewelry, including watches and
clocks, except those sold to army of
ficers.
Distilled spirits, now $500 per gal
Ion, proposed $6.40.
Automobiles, license tax on pas
senfier automobiles graduated accord
ing TO horsepower.
Double club membership dues.
Household club membership, 25 per
cent of the wages of one servant UP
to 100 per cent of the combined wag-
es of four or more.
Female servants, each family cA-
empted from tax on one servant.
All additional servants (female)
from 10 to 100 per cent on all above
four.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-07-19
ITALIAN ALMOST TAKES OFF
HEAD OF HIS RIVAL.

Pocahontas, July 15.-Kurt S. DON
zier, about 81 years of age, was slain
at Boissevaine Saturday evening by
a young Italian named Doanto and
buried here Sunday. Donate used a
razor and slashed Donzier, almost Sc
vering the head from the body. Dom
zier is said to have beaten Donate a
few times, being the more powerful
man. He had been warned to leave
him alone. He is said to have incurr-
ed the jealousy of Donate on account
of girl. When Donzier was leaving
to go to his home at Maybeury, Do
nato told him goodbye and imme-
diately slashed his throat, killing
him almost instantly.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-07-19
SHAVER MILLS NEWS.

Shawver Mill, July 16.-Mrs. S
a. Terrell and children, of Logan
ere visiting Mrs. Fcrrclrs pnrenis
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Plue,5 al This
Place.
Ar; and Mn. C. L. Gregory enter.
tained number of their youme
friends Friday night in honor OF Mrs
Gregory's nephew, Johnny Letfel. to
leave for the University of Virrimin
training camp Tuesday. The names
OF those present were: Misses Bees
sic Leifcl, Fannie Compton Minnie
and Snllie Kin2er, and Mamie IrIfel
ana Nettic Fay Gregory. Messrs.
Henry Compton, Mustard Pruett
Claude Letfcl, Arthur Lctrel, Carl
Gregory. Ice cream was served.
Miss Sallic Kinser and Arthur LET
lei spent the weekend with Miss Sal
les brother, Mr., John Kinscr in
Bland county.
MIR. and Mrs. w. l.. Shawvcr and
family motored to Springvlle Sun
day to SEQ Mrs. Shawvcr's sister.
Mrs. Paris McMullin, ut that place
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Phelps. of
Maryland, spent the week VISITING
Mrs: Phelps sister, Mrs. S. A. Lcirci
TT this place,
Mr., Henry Compton and his sister,
MISS FANNIE, went to Grafton Sun
day and took dinner with some of
thel friends ut the big spring, and
report q nice time.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Il. Gregory and
family and MIR. ID. A. Lcifel were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Lcirel
Sunday.
The following young people went
lodaking Sunday: Misses Lucy Me
Clintocli, Miss Bessie Shannon. Monte
i.eirol, and Nctty Fay Gregory and
Mir. Albert I.cifcl..
Mrs. w. ID. Jones, Misses Dot
Jones, and Mary Belchcc; Mcssrs.
Mustard and Earl Pructt motorcd To
Princeton Sunday and were guests
OF their friend, Miss Hazel Larkcy
mt that place.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-07-19
NOTICE

One CHIEF sourcs Of road dstsRiera-
tisn is the tendency Of traffic to fol-
lew a constant line Of travel, which
wears and dspresses the read crown
along this limo Of continuous use. The
entire road surface, including the
shoulders, at least in dry weather,
should be used with the view of avoid
ing as much as possible this objec.
tionable propensity. Thus will our
roads wear evenly, prevent to great
extent the inclination to drop in holes
or ruts, which obstruct proper drain
age and cause water to sonk into the
road, greatly to it's injury. We are all
aware how important and expensive
a feature is the maintenance OF our
good roads; let US apply willingly,
therefore, since it is to our interest, If
for no other reason. one of the rome.
dies for their economical use.
Respectfully,
G. A. MARTIN,
County Road Engineer.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-07-19
LIKE AN ELECTRIC
BUTTON ON TOES
Tells Why Corn is SO Painful and
Says Cutting Makes Them Grow.

Press all electric button and YOU
form contact with n live wire which
rings bell When your shoes press
against your corn it pushos its sharp
roots down upon sensitive nerve
and you get a shock of pain.
Instead of trimming your corns,
which merely makes them grow, just
step into II drug store and nsk for n
quarter Of an ounce of frcczone. This
will cost very little but 10 sufficient
to remove every corn or cnllus from
ones feet. A fow drops applied d.
rectly upon tender, aching corn
stops the soreness instantly, and soon
the corn shrivelg up 80 1t lifts right
out, root and all, without pnin. This
drug freezone is harmless, and revor
infinmes or even irriiates the sur
rounding skin.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-07-19
MISSED HIM.

Chairman Hurley, of the shh" 20 .
board, said at a recent Washington
dinner party:
"The German government keeps on
declaring that victory is in sight, and
meanwhile country after country is
breaking with it.
"The German people, hearing it's
governments boasts on one hand and
the war declaration of the whole
world on the other, must feel sadly
bewildered. Yes, the German people
must feel good deal like the lady
who said on her return from the
shore:
"'Did the master seem to miss me,
Bridget?'
"Sure, mum, Oididn't notice it
so much at first said Bridget, but
yesterday he wuz in despair loike.'"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-07-19
"NoBODY's HUSBAND"

A lady rang up the club the other
evning.
"Please call my husband to" she
began, but she was interrupted,
"Your husband amt here, ma'am,'
said the attendant blandly.
Goodness gracious!" the lady ex-
claimed. "Yuo're mighty sure about
it, aren't you? And / havn't tolo
my name yet, either. How do you
know my husband isn't at the club
when I haven't told you my name p
The attendant answered bore bland
( ly than ever:
"Nobody's husband amt never a
this club, ma'am."N
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-07-19
THRILLING EVIDENCE.

Barrister's wife: "Sp your client
was acquitted of murder. On what
grounds
Barrister: Insanity We proved
that his father spent two years in an
asylum"
Barrister's wife: But he didn't, did
he?"
Barrister: Eyes He was a doctor
there. but we had not time to bring
that fact out"
Mistress you see if the but
cher had pigs feet?"
Maid-"No, 'ma'am, couldn't, he
had his boots on"
"You say you want a job in this
office? Well. what can you dog"
Nothing"
"Why didn't you apply sooner? All
those high salaried positions have
been taken long ago."
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-07-19
TAZEWELL PEOPLE AT BIG
STONE GAP.

Hon. Harry NJ. Smyth, former Unit
ed States minister, is ut the Monte
Vista Hotel, accompanied by his
daughter, Mrs. Elmore, wife of the
pastor of the Walnut Hills Christian
church in Cincinnati, and her two
little daughters, Katherine and Jose
phine, who come to Virginia every
summer. Mrs. Elmoro is cousin of
the Kelly's so well known to every
one in the Southwest, and has staff
connection with the Bristol Herald
Courier.-Big Stone Gap Post.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-07-19
Buy War Savings Stamps.
LEMONS WRITTEN AND
BEAUTIFY THE SKIN
Make This Beauty Lotion Chcaply for
Your Fnce, Neck. Arms and Hands.

At the cost OF II small jar Of ord.
nary cold cream one can prepare u
full quarter pint of the most wonder,
full lemon skin softener and complex
ion beautifier by squeezing the juice
Of two fresh lemons into bottle con.
tanning three ounces of orchard white
Care should be taken to strain the
juice through Il fine cloth SO no lem
on pulp gets in, then this lotion will
keep fresh for months. Every woman
knows TIM lemon juice is used to
bleach and remove such blemishcs ms
freckles, sullowncss and tan and iu
the ideal skin softencr, whitcncr and
benutifier.
Just try it! Get three ounces of
orchard white mt any drug store and
Two lemons from the grocer and make
up quarter pint of this swestly fra
grant lemon lotion and massage It
daily into the face, neck, arms and
hands. 1t is marvellous TO smoother
rough, red hands.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-07-19
Free OF Charge.

A standard medicine for 80 years
for all lung troubles, which has sue
eessful record of over 80 years. Gives
the patient n good nights rest free
from coughing. with free expectora-
ton in the morning.
Any adult suffering from cough,
cold, or bronchitis, is invited to call
macy and get absolutely free, sam
Pile bottle Of Boschee's German Syr-
up. soothing and healing remedy
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-07-19
BEAT 'EM TO IT.

An official of the Board of Heath
III II town not far from Boston notified
n citizen that his license TO keep II
cow had expired. In reply the of
fetal received this:
Monsieur Bord of He'll JUS gel,
your motifs that my liccna to keep my
cow has expire. | wish to inform you,
M'sicur Bord of IIelt, that my COW
she beat you to it,-shc expire Tree
week ago. Much oblige. Yours with
respeck, Petc--."