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New-York tribune., 1918-06-07
Germans Raid Paris;
| Dead, Several Hurt

PARIS. June 7.-German airplanes
raided the Paris district last night
through heavy defensive barrage.
Some bombs were dropped.
One person is reported dead and sew
eral wounded. Material damage was
done.
The "all clear" signal was sounded
at 1920 q. m. Friday.
New-York tribune., 1918-06-07

Thunder showers to-day: cooler -.
morrow and fair; moderate west
to northwest winds.
Full Report on Page J
New-York tribune., 1918-06-07

Continued on Page 6, Column 2
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
December GALE
UkR0OFS HOUSES
Trees. Telephone Poles and
Fences Are Leveled
by Wind
NOBODY INJURED
in WRECKACE

A gale from the west that would have
been q credit 10 March swept into this
city today, and within a few hours
scores OF houses were roofless or at
least a portion OF their roofs had been
damaged. Nearly half hundred trees,
telephone poles and fences also were
reported down up TO an c6rly hour this
afternoon. Fortunately the blow was
not ACCOMPANIED by an serious damage,
no one being injured
With a roar that could be heard for
squares. four houses In Lord street,
near Walnut, were unroofed at 30
o'clock The tin roofs were lifted on
In one big sheet and deposited in the
yards in the rear OF the properties. The
wrcckage also carried the brick chin
neys from these houses, dropping them
into the street.
The houses were occupied by Mrs.
John Virgins. No. 4 Lord street; Mrs.
Charlotte Murphy, No 3 Lord street;
Mrs. Mary Mostinio, No. 3 Lord street.
and Mrs. Patrick Murphy. No. Lord
street. Three OF the houses are owned
by Harry Hurf. The Wilmington Trust
Company owns the other.
Trees were reported down at Seventh
and West streets, Thirteenth and
Thatcher streets. Ninth and Church
streets and at scores OF other places.
In some instances the trees fell direct
ly across the streets and employees OF
the Street and Sewer Department were
ordered out at once TO remove the de-
bris.
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
LEWIS FEARS TRAP
IN Nations LEAGUE
Warns That Allies May be
Setting Up Trap for
Wilson
u. S. MUST DEMAND
FREEDOM OF SEAS
By The United Press.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-warnlns
President Wilson that snares may Dc
set for him In Europe, Senator Lewis,
Democratic whip and close adviser OF
the President, today told tho Senate
the proposed league OF nations might
become a danger TO tho worlds peace
rather than a guarantee OF IT,
Speaking Wholly on my own respOn-
sibility." said Lewis, II put before my
country this warning:
That In the past the great wars OF the
world have been conducted between
those who were previously Allies and
grew from the execution OF the com
pacts OF peace.
Il VIII not be blind to this prospect
even as between ourselves and those we
now call Allies. II is because OF this
that | cannot go further and VIII not
assume that those In whose behalf
speak, ever Intended TO go further than
to hope to provide a method. In the
hope that when these things do arise.
the consequences may be minlmlzed to
where war may be avoided"
To President Wilson. Lewis quoted
the command to Moses 20 beware Of
treaties with the inhabitants OF the
lands whittier thou goest, lest Il be for
a snare in the midst OF thee,
Detailing his fears concerning the
league VIII fail: 1t Is founded on its
success When the league has succeed
ed, and any dispute or demand touch
ing my country has been decided In my
favor and / enjoy It's results claim
from other countries for reciprocity,
might exact so much that II yielded to
IL would weaken the link with the fu-
ture. or cause US TO be charged with
bad faith.
In Asia, Japan.-taking China in her
guardianship, Will solicit Great Brit
ain and France 10 demand OF us as a
faithful Ally abolition OF the policy OF
exclusion OF Aslatlcs from our citizen
ship. II they decline they become the
victims OF Japan's natural dscrlmina-
tion. II they prevail promptly they
VIII exact OF Japan 10 demand that we
take down the bars OF obstruction %
Europe in South America-the Monroe
doctrine.
Declaring that I'VE must insist now
on unrestricted freedom OF the seas,
LcWiS utuntu lHt term Wuh.
"An open sea. free ports; free har-
bors: TO us the same extent any nation
extends this freedom to its own peOp' .
and as extended by the United States
10 other nations"
This means that England shall give
the United States free use OF the Suez
Canal and France shall give us rights
In the Mediterranean. In exchange for
our concessions to them with respect
to the Panama Canal and Manila har-
Dor, Lewis said.
Lewis said the success OF the league
depends upon sentiment and not on an
international army and navy.
1T was not armies and navies that
won the war against Germany" he
said. "It was the public opinion Of
the world II the league Is not sus-
tained by public opinion because OF the
OF its DEGREES, they can
never be enforced"
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
ruth and MORGAN
Held FOR court
Charged With Violating
State Council Of Defense
Work Order
PERKINS GIVEN
ANOTHER CHANCE

In City Court today Levi Ruth and
Lewis L. Morgan, whose cases had been
continued for further Investigation.
were each held In $500 bail for upper
court by Judge Churchman on charges
az violating orders OF tho Compulsory
Work Bureau OF the State Council OF
Defense. James Perkins, a Negro whose
case also h0d been continued for inves-
tigaiion, was given another chance
when II was found that he has been
working although not at the work 10
which he was assigned by the council.
Jesse will be brought into court at the
end OF each month. however, so that
tab can be kept on his record.
In addition 10 furnishing Dali on the
work-0r-0ght charge, Morgan will have
to secure new bondsman for nom
support order. his bondsman surrender
ing him this morning.
In court yesterday, representative
Of the Lynch Construction Company. TO
which Morgan was assigned. testified
mat Morgan had not applied for work
there. but a further Investigation after
the hearing by Court Ofllcer Mcdaniel
revealed that he had been working in
the lumber yard OF the company at
Front and Union streets. His record
was not satisfactory. however. he hav-
ing left his employment last Saturday
without notifying the State Council OF
Defense, rs is required by law.
Ruth, II was shown. failed TO report
FOR work at the Baldt Steel Company
works at New Castle. 10 which he was
assigned on November %. lie said that
he had no money and as the company
did not provide living quarters for us
men. he did not go there 20 work. He
failed TO report his failure 10 the Coun-
Gil.
Perkins. IN court yesterday, declared
that he had reported where assigned,
but was refused employment by the
boss. Court Offlcer Mcdaniel could
not fnd any one who had refused him
but found that he had
gone 10 work at the Wilson Line and
remained there untll the completion OF
The work that he was doing.
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
EMPLOYERS URGE
SOLDIERS RELEASE
Demand for Labor Increas-
ing All Over Country.
Manufacturers Say
EASTERN STATES
NEED MANY MEN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Relief from
the pinch OF the labor shortage through
the early. dismissal Of soldiers from
the training camps is being urged by
industrial and manufacturing interests.
The demand for labor. particularly
In the New England and Eastern States.
is rapidly increasing. is almost as great
as It was during the busiest period OF
war production this fall. The lifting
OF restrictions by the War Industries
Board has contributed very largely TO
the growing demand for workers. In
other lines. particularly the mercantile
business the need for employees Is al
most as great.
While the annullment OF war con-
tracts has brought a considerable num-
Der Of factories 20 a standstlli, the
launching OF new work is more than
offsettlng the surplus in available
workers.
One large steel mill in Pennsylvania.
10 was learned today, is in need OF
5000 additional workers A cement
plant in Oklahoma wants 1000 men.
Brick, tile and terra Gotta plants In all
parts OF the country are asking for
workers.
The removal OF restrictions on build
ing and construction work has vastly
Increased the need Of workers In the
lumber camps and yards OF the South
ern States. In the Northern States
laborers are being sought for construc-
ton and building work that Is getting
under way.
The volume Of work that has been
held In abeyance will call for an army
OF workers fully equal to the number
OF soldiers that are now in the training
camps. II was stated today.
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
watch YOUR STEPv
CAUTIONTOSHIPMEN
Pusey and Jones Workers
Are Warned Against Pos
sible Injury to Feet
NOTICE GOES UP
In COMPANY YARDS

Step lively-accurately, but safely.
The shlpworkers OF the Pusey &
Jones yards are warned by their safety
officials TO prevent injury to their feet
md others.
Watch your step" is q slogan OF
much Importance, the men are advised,
and neglect has caused many minor In
luries that could have been avoided
With a little caution.
BE cautious OF what you are walk
ng upon, just as you would be In the
dark" states the official warning.
Watch your step does not mean that
you must necessarily be a dancing mas
Ter or a skilled tight-rope walker to be
able TO walk around the yards every
Jay ia The week. month In. month out,
without stubbing your toe or taking
he bark OF your shins."
1t merely means that a person has
an intelligent control OF the pedal ex-
tremlties," according TO the warning.
Furthermore. the men are told that
watching your step" saves personal
injury and injury TO others.
Guard yourself to save Others" is
iurther advice to the shipworkers. RE
mepber that you are your brothers
keeper. A mans intelligence IS often
Judged by his manner OF walking"
Careless walking has resulted in minor
and also permanent injuries in the ship
yards and the campaign Of safety
walking" is directed to diminish these
forms Of accidents, which are not only
The result Of walking while at work,
out going TO and from the yards.
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
DELAWARE men in
Thick OF fight
Whether Many Lost Lives
in Last Days Fighting
Not Announced
HIGHEST HONORS FOR
308TH DIV. GENERALS

That the 308th Infantry. composed OF
drafted men from Delaware and New
Jersey, went through the thick OF the
lighting in the closing weeks OF the war
became known yesterday when IL was
announced at Washington that three
American soldiers colonel. a captain
and q privste-have been designated by
President Wilson 10 receive the highest
military decoration given by the United
states for valor in action. the Congress
sional Medal OF Honor. They have won
The FIRST OF The medals awarded during
The war with Germany and their names
are:
Colonel Charles w. whittlessey. 30sth
Infantry.
Captain George G. McMurtry and Pri-
vate Thomas G. Neibaur.
Colonel Whittlessey, then major, and
Captain NlcMurtry. were at the head OF
the famous lost battalion" Of the 3O8th
OF Delawsreans and New Jerseyites,
which was trained AZ Camp DIX,
which lost half its men holding out
against the enemy when surrounded in
the Argonne forest, until relieved 1--WE
days later.
Whether many Delawareans were In
the "lost battalion has not been an
nounced.
Thus FAR comparatively few names
Of Delaware drafted men who have
been killed or wounded have been an
nounced in the casually lists from
Washington. In fact the casualties of
Delawareans thus announced are not
nearly so numerous as those OF young
men OF West Chester. Pa. scores OF
whom have been killed. their names
being posted on a large bulletin board
In front OF The West Chester public
buildings
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
sweden SPURNED
GERMAN BRIDES
Huns Offered Her Both
Finland and North Schles-
wig as Reward
THREATENED TO
LAND HER ARMIES
BY the United Press.


WASHINGTON. Dec. 6.-Germany
twice tried to bribe Sweden to Join the
Central Powers. diplomatic information
disclosed here today. Finland was Of
fered to Sweden by Germany in 1914,
and a year later North Schleswig was
held out as bait according TO revelations
here.
Germany backed I'D these demands
with threat 20 land troops In Sweden
If the alliance was not made, IL is
stated. '
Sweden's numerous export prohibi-
tions early in the war were viewed by
Germany as subservience to the Allies,
according 90 information reaching here
through official channels. Every effort
was made TO draw Sweden into the war.
Immediately after hostilities began,
Count Reichenau. German minister,
threatened a German landing unless
Sweden sided with the Central Powers,
offering Finland as a reward. After
Sweden rejected this proposal, the Ger
man government disavowed Minister
Reichenau's proceedings and recalled
him at Sweden's request, information
here states.
Efforts to bring about Sweden's entry
into the war were redoubled In the
summer OF 1915. Liberal promises OF
compensation, including North Schies-
wig. were made without effect upon
the Swedish government. Germany
then threatened to make a separate
peace with Russia, who was to get a
free hand In north Scandinavia.
Sweden's shipping agreement with
the Allies was assailed throughout Ger
many both by the government and by
the pan-German press.
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
WANTS ENGLAND
TG POOL HER NAVY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-American
army and navy programs will dept nd
largely upon President Wilson's sue
cess or failure to put across his plan
OF non-militarism while abroad.
What he wants, as already generally
outlined is TO have England abandon
her idea Of unbridled sea supremacy.
He wants her 10 pool her naval strength
In an international navy and he opposes
any idea OF an American-British navy.
At the same time, he wants the armed
camp spirit removed from the world.
with respect TO army power II Eng
land refuses to hearken 10 his program
as TO naval armament. this government
will go ahead with a program destined
to make the United States the equal
sad perhaps superior-of England on
the seas. II England does agree TO
President Wilson's proposals, 1t IS like
ly that this government viii relax
its plans for the future.
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
SEEKS DAMAGE FOR
BURNED FURNITURE

Suit Of Patrick Fahey against John
B. Niles is on trial in Superior Court
today. Mr.. Fahey Is suing for damages
10 his household furniture caused by a
fire in the house in which he was liv-
ing in, August 1917, owned at that time
by the defendant.
Mr.. Fahey had sold the house TO Mr.
Niles. but still occupied it when the FIRE
burned while painters employed by Mr..
Niles In renoyating the house were at
work
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
HANDSOME K0SHLAND
STORE OPENS TODAY

The opening OF the Koshland mems
clothing store, No. S2i Market street, to-
day, proved an event Of marked interest
to Wilmington men. All through the
day the staff OF statesmen were kept
busy showing the handsome new sales
rooms and the great variety OF mems
suits and overcoats TO well-pleased Gus
toners.
The clothes are so well displayed on
hangers In open mahogany cases. run
ming the full length OF the. store, that
II is very easy for a man to get line
on the entire stock within a very few
minutes. In spite Of the fact that there
are hundreds OF models TO choose from.
Every possible cut or color or mate
rial that a man, young or old could
wish for, is to be found In the tempt
Ing display OF the finest products OF
more than forty OF Americas most IA
nous makers.
There were suits and coats with
clever touches in the cut OF them that
pleased the younger men, who like
something a bit dashing. The older
men found conservative London models,
In quiet, 'good-looklng styles.
The most pleasing feature Of the store
is that there are so many different
STYLES TO choose from. A man doesn't
have TO be satisfied with what he can
get but he can get anything that he has
set his mind upon In the line OF mas
culine attire. The suits and coats are
at prices that appeal to the economical
and what man doesn't desire a good
bargain when Christmas presents
and friend wife's winter outfit are
making heavy calls on his pocketbook?
The building itself is gay with beau
tiful bouquets Of flowers for the open
ing today, and presents handsome and
dignifled appearance, both as to exter-
Tor and interior.
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
DISCUSS PROPOSED
NEW LEGISLATION

The State Board OF Health held
meeting yesterday al the Hotel dupont
when proposed legislation 10 be recon-
mended 20 the General Assembly in jan
uary was discussed.
Other meetings will be held before the
Legislature convenes TO prepare the
bills. Or. A. p. Frantz. secretary OF the
board. reports that except for a few
towns where some influenza still exists,
health conditions in the state are good
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
SOCCER FOOTBALL.

The Harlan soccer team will play
Chester Ship soccer team tomorrow. at
Chester, In a Delaware River Shipyard
League game. Chester has a greatly
improved team and is going fast. Man
ager Gilmour. OF Harlan's, expects to
play the same team and as they are
going fast, Wilmington followers Of
the British game may expect Harlan TO
make great showing and win the
point. There now seems TO be a great
deal more interest IN soccer than In
past years and as a criterion of this in
terest 200 fans are expected 10 go up
10 Chester with the team tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
E BILLION REVENUE
BILL IS REPORTED
Republicans Think More
Time Should be Given for
Study of Measure
CORPORATIONS AND
INDIVIDUALS HIT
BY the United Press.

Ds lHt lulltu fTftHs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-senator Sim
mons, chairman Of the finance commit
tee today reported the s6.Oo0OO0,Ooo rev.
enue bin TO the Senate.
Republicans Immediately began a
fight TO delay consideration OF the meas
ure. speedy enactment OF which Presi-
dent Wilson urged IN his message TO
Congress, on Monday
Simmons announced he would nle q
formal report tomorrow or Monday and
would ask TO take up the bill Monday.
PenrOse and Lodge objected, saying
more time should be given 10 study the
measure and 10 prepare the minority re-
port. which is 10 be submitted.
Simmons declared the bin must be
passed by February IS. at the latest. TO
enable the commissioner OF internal
revenue 10 Issue necessary forms. The
Senate then agreed TO take up the bill
next Tuesday. Senators Smoot and La
Toilette gave notice they would flle sep
arate reports on the bill.
The bin raises the bulk OF the rev.
enue from corporation and individual
Incomes, excess war profits and special
axes on luxurles. II includes provis-
ions for the taxes TO be raised In 1920,
and 10 Is to this feature that Republic
cans objected.
Important provisions OF the bill in
clude:
Normal individual income tax for 1918
OF ~ per cent except on the first $1,000.
the rate shall be six per cent.
Four succeeding years normal tax OF
eight per cent, four per cent. 10 be
paid on the first $1,000 OF the income.
All unmarried persons with income OF
$1,000 or more and married persons with
$1,000 or more to be taxed.
Surtaxes ranging from one per cent.
In incomes between 5000 and $1,000 10
65 bor cent. on incomes OF more taan
81, 100000.
Corporation income tax OF twelve per
cent. for 1918 and eight per cent. there
after.
Depletion allowance provided for
mines, oils and gas wells TO encourage
such enterprises.
Income taxes to be paid In four in
war profits taxed so per
cent In 1918. not taxed thereafter.
N i9is-i9 and 40 per cent. In 1920.
Inheritance taxed from per cent. on
OF $4,000 TO $4,000 TO 25 |
per cent Of those over S2.50OO00
Freight transportation taxed per
,ent., express transportation one cent
'or each 20 cents paid.
Telegraph, telephone. radio and cable
messages costing "a to so cents, taxed
cents. more than 80 cents, taxed 10
cents.
Leased wires, taxed iQper cent
Distilled spirits in bond taxed S2.20
a gallon and 500 II withdrawn for
beverage purposes. Beer. ales and
porter taxed, SC a barrel. Wines taxed
from i6 cents TO 81 wine gallon.
Cigars taxed from 81 30 10 SIS per
l,Ooe, according TO weight and retail
price.
Admission to theatres taxed 1 per
cent.
Club dues over $40 a year taxed 10
per cent
Automobiles, motorcycles and auto
trucks taxed per cent on sale.
Perfumes, sporting goods, iewelry
md works Of art are taxed. Brokers
pay a special business tax. according
10 the nature OF that business.
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
MANY SOLDIERS
SUFFER FROM "FLU"
BY the United Press.


WASHINGTON. Dec. 6-Spanish in
fluenza has not yet flung out the white
nag Of surrender at the army camps
although II is beating a fast retreat,
Surgeon Blues weekly report issued to-
day shows.
The report, covering the week end
ing November 20, shows that new cases
of "flu" continue TO be reported from
a majority Of the army stations al
though in most cases there are but a
few. The largest number IS reported
from Camp Kearney, with 30i, with
Travis and Upton second and third with
somewhat more than 100.
General health conditions at the
camps Is excellent. There is slight
increase in pneumonia. Only a few
scattering cases of measles are report
cd. The death rate, taking the camps
as a whole, is slightly less than last
week, 1872 a thousand as compared
with 1877 figured on a yearly basis.
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
HIRING COMMITTEE FORMED.

WASHINGTON. Dec. Ga central
committee, which VIII direct the eff
forts Of the Federal Employment Ser
vice and allied organizations in secur-
ing jobs for returning soldiers anJ
sailors, was formed today, "ith Ma
than A. Smith, Assistant Director
General OF the Employment Service as
chairman.
Harold Stone OF Syracuse n. Y, su-
perintendent OF the OILERS bureau
section of the service. secretary.
Evening journal., 1918-12-06

the Baptist church. said there are many
who will not agree 10 the union and
that -alll the small differences in the
several denominations are not past.
Many stlll disagree among themselves.
He urged a spirit OF optimism among
those who viii carry the word home TO
their communlons. Many others rejolc-
ed at what they called the beginning
Of new day.
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
CEAsAR RODNEY CHAPTER MEETING.

The annual meeting OF Ceasar Rodney
Chapter, D. A. r., will be held at the
New Century Club tomorrow afternoon.
There win be an election of delegates
TO the State conference. February %,
and the Continental Congress. at Wash
lngton, in April Annual reports will
be read.
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
VERDICT OF s25 AGAINST DIR. MILLER

In his suit against Dr.. William P.
Miller for the recovery OF Jewels and
household goods. William H. Frick. ad-
ministrator OF the estate Of Catherine E
Frlck, was awarded a judgment for
$500 by jury in Superior Court yes
ierday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
SAILOR ON EIrnIoIiGH.

J. z. Mahoney. son OF Mr.. and Mrs
Max Mahoney OF No. 1920 West Third
street, who enlisted In the navy last
August. Is home on a Today furlough.
lie arrived this morning from the Great
Lakes Training Station, near Chicago.
He is now third-class gunner's mate.
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
TO CUT LIVING COST.
By the United Press.

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 6.-Plsns 10 at
tack the high cost OF living. by exten-
sion OF the rural parcel post were ex-
planned today by Assistant Postmaster
General Blakslee to the House Post
ONCE Committee. which is framing the
1920 appropriation bill
Mr.. Blakslee, in asking for sS.0000o0
for the rural service for the year be-
ginning July 1. 1919. said army trucks
for the service would be turned over
by the War Department without charge
Truck trains OF one tractor and six or
more trailers, he added, could make
postal rates compete with freight rates
The call ffAr In aNarV wall
Evening journal., 1918-12-06

Experience proves that the Want Ads
are not only practical but productive
Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-12-06
INTERNATIONAL
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

Any news intended for the Sunshine
column should reach the chairman OF
the press not later than Wednesday
noon. Add ess Mrs. Otto V. Ort, 1912
Delaware avenue, city.
'Tf Se noticed little pleasures
As we notice little pains;
II we quite forgot our losses
And remembered all our gains;
II we looked for peoples virtues.
And their faults refused 10 see.
What comfortable, happy,
Cheerful place this world would
be-"
Evening journal., 1918-12-06

To insure full rental value-use the
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Evening journal., 1918-12-06

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