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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-12
TEACH SOLDIERS
ALLIES LANGUAGE
Camp Dix Men Given Primary
instruction in Foreign
Tongues.

Camp Dix. Wrightstown, y. j., July
I2.-No American soldier trained at
Camp Dix need not arrive in France as a
stranger in strange land, for through
popular educational course arranged by
H. A. Townsend, \. Nj. &. a. camp
educational director, enlisted men and
officers will gain here pretty general
idea of customs and conditions they will
find on the other side. The plan has been
approved by the National War Work
Council and after il is tried out here will
be extended to other cantonments. Sew
eral noted educators from American uni
versities have been enlisted to aid IN
putting the plan through.
Curfew interfcred in romance Wedncs-
day and left Private Ira Johnson, a
dispatch rider in Headquarters Troop,
of the S7th Division, waiting at the
church, or rather at the Hostess House,
while his bridc-to-be, Miss Winnie Nash,
who has just arrived from her home town
in Mississippi, shut out from her own
wedding by stern military regulations.
Sweethcarts since childhood the pair had
sci yesterday for their wedding and. war
or no war, had decided that there should
be no postponement, the pretty Southern
girl making the long journey to the camp
when her lover could not get an extended
leave TO go home for their nuptials, only
TO fund at the last moment that fate iner-
vencd to postpone the wedding until
TODAY.
Lieutenant T. G.. Gartner, chaplain of
the 336th Field Artillery, with Johnson
and soldier guests were at the Hostess
House all ready for the ceremony Wednes-
day The time for the wedding arrived,
but no bride. The prospective bride
groom anxiously watched each approach
ing iitney, but the familiar face he sought
was not among the passengers. a half
hour passed and desperate, Johnson was
on the verge of rushing out TO search for
his sweetheart when he was summoned
10 the telephone A sobblng voice at
the other end explained that Miss Nash
had been unable to engage iitney run
ming to- the camp until too late to get
through the guard lines which forbid
visitors entering without pass after s
o clock in the evening Having no pass
and 1t being impossible To procure one
at that hour. the only solution was TO
postpone the wedding until today.
Miss Dorothy NJ Martin. Of ST
Charles, la, reached camp yesterday
and was married a few hours later at
"I'' Hut, No. s, to Private Harvey L.
Camp, a 336th artilleryman from East
Peru, Ia They had been lovers since
school days and decided that no Hun
fracas should interfere with their wedding
plans Chaplain Gartner performed the
ceremony.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-12

Capona, who, with two Negroes, started
for Elkton again, but they had gone but n
short distance when Patrolman Snyder,
recognizing them as those reported earlier
as being stolen, held them up. Officer
Snyder refused To allow them to proceed
unless orders we're received from the police
headquarters. This was soon forthcom-
ing, and Capona and his horses continued
on their way
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-12
WANTS NEW TRIAL.

Judge Rice, in the Court of Common
Pleas, yesterday afternoon, gave judg-
ment for the plaintiff in the suit OF John
Gaines VS. John r. McCrea, holding
over tenant case, and ordered the de-
fcndant TO vacate the dwelling No. lila
Pine street. The contention of the de-
fence was that Mr.. McCrea had not been
properly notified to move.
Harry T. Joslyn was attorney for the
plaintiff and Robert Adair for the de-
fendant. Mr. Adair obtained arrest of
Judgment and was given four days for
filing reasons for a new trial
A manteI clock and savinps bank are
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-12

At that coming Austro-German con-
ference Emperor Karl will be on the
carpet but will not go TO the mat
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-12

A mantel clock and savings bank are
now combined
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-06-20
STARRY FLAG in
SHRINE OF JOAN

WITH TILE AMERICAN EXPEDI-
ETIONARY FORCES, at the Front, May
l2S-(By Mai) characteristic
French appreciation the Stars and
Stripes have been placed in a position
of honor in the church Of the little
village of Domremy, home of Joan of
Arc
Across from the ironed-fenced yard
the tall evergreen trees and the tiny
house once the home of Joan of Arc,
lis the old church in which Joan used
to worship and give thanks for
Frances success. In it are the flags
of the principal allied nations.
But there is one place different from
the ordinary flag hangings on the col
umns of the old church. 1t is sort of
special altar in one corner sacred to
the memory of Joan of Arc. To the
left as you face this altar is bright
new American Stars AMI Stripes,
while to the right is the flag of France
of Joan on her black horse engraved
on the white bar of the tri-color
There are many tri-colors in France.
naturally, but this seems the only one
on which an additional figure is allow
ed
Another bright American flag is in
the beautiful church on the hillside
back of the seepy Domremy in which
Joan saw her visions Domremy is
one of the main roads back of the Am
erican sector. and never a day passes
without many doughboys and officers
stopping to visit the home of Joan of
Arc and the churches in which she
was inspired
The simpe old French woman, a di-
rect descendant of the family of Joan
of Arc, whose husband is keeper of
the place in times of peace. does her
best to explain things to the Ameri--
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-06-20
SOCIETY
CONDUCTED
by
Mrs. Il. B. Allen
Of'cePhone 80
Res. Phone 466
THINGS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN

Tracy Cunningham, Mr.. and Mrs. G. T.
Adams, Mr. and Mrs. w. S. Ivey, Mr.
and Mrs. j. e. Hightower, Mr. and
Mrs. Carr s. Glover, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wagnon, MIR. and Mrs. Furlow Gate
wood, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. John Council,
Mr.. and Mrs. Macon Dudley, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Upton lieut.. and Mrs. Har-
ry Helsch, Lieut. and Mrs. Mcdonald,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Hooks, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Rylander, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Hawkins, Mr.. and Mrs. Emory
Rylander, Mrs. w. ]. Josey, Mrs. Law
son Stapleton, Mrs. 3. D. Sheffield,
Misses Sara Tower, Georgia Bena Dod-
son, Sara Sheffield, Margery Kalmon,
Halle Poole Louise Walker, Edith
Mckenzie, Annie Ivey, Vivian Nc
Claim, Eugenia Parker Sara Britt0n,
Thelma Easterlin, Elizabeth Hawkins,
Mary Hawkins, Mary Dudley, Effie
Hardee, Mary Glover, Mrs. C. o. Niles,
Mrs. Ira Lowe, Charles Burke, Walter
Page R. ]. Flournoy, John Allen, w.
s. Harvey, Henry Clay.
Lieut.. Felix Roche left this morn
ing for Dayton, Ohio, where he will
be stationed for the present.
IS
II Miss Annabel Converse, of Valdos-
ia, is visiting Mrs. Furlow Gatewood,
Jr. at her home ON Lee street.
y Miss Ida Lou Haughabrook, of
Montezuma, is visiting friends in
Americas
Mrs. Clarke and Miss Elizabeth Haw-
kins, Of Atlanta, are visiting Mrs. S.
H. Hawkins, on College street
Mrs. G, w. Clarke has returned home
after visit to Mrs. S. H. Rittenbarry
at her home in Macon.
r. J. Flournoy, of Macon, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Adams, on
Taylor street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-06-20

acteristic of other good women of
the South, she cared for her little
fiack, exer CHEEKY and faithful
Her cheerfuless and faith were
lifelong characteristics. She was
waithful, not only to her chosen church
but in "a larger sense faithful to all
the duties of life, doing because OF
her faith, many good works.
The divinely intended mission OF
woman is motherhood mission
which she beautifully fulfilled, and
the Father of All blessed her giving
her length of days and the pleasure of
seeing the fifth generation of her
people.
She was ever interested in the life
of the community, being present, ii
possible, at all its social and relig-
ious gatherings AT home she wei
coined all corners and was always
pleased to hear of the neighborhood
happenings. How we shall miss her,
her keen SENSE of humor and witty
sayinks!
Those who knew Grandmother
Webb will remember her radiant
smile and the wonderful vision which
was hers even in the days of her
ninetieth year. Without glasses she
could plainly see objects at far-dis-
lance, far beyond the road into the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-06-20

fields. And we confidently feel that
her physical eyesight was but as ym-
boil of her spiritual vision, which saw
beyond the road of time into the
Fields Eternal-saw the light which
was reflected in her smile. And, be-
lieying htus, we feel that no truer
tribute can be paid her than that ex-
pressed in the chiseled words on the
marble which marks her resting
place: "She saw her life long cherish
ed hopeg fulfilled and caught the
welcome of a Savior's love-"
JULIA BARROW WEBB.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-06-20

cans. She is sorry she cannot speak
English, she tells you, but she is too
old to learn it now" So the dough-
boys listen with respect 70 her lisp
ing French, and never leave without
giving the kind old soul few coppers
and a merci beaucoup."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-06-20
PARTY FOR VISITOR.

Mrs. Crawford Wheatley entertained
this morning at bridge forMiss Effie
Hardee, of Live Oak, Fla, who is Wis
iting Mrs. H. o. Jones.
Mrs. Wheatley's lovely home was
'abloom with summer flowers, and
those present were Mrs. L. G. Coun-
Gil Mrs. John A. Fort, Mrs Walter
Rylander, Mrs. Hollis Fort, Mrs. G.
M. Council, Mrs. James Tawney, Miss
Fife Hardee, Miss Edith Mckenzie,
Miss Georgia Bena Dodson Miss Sara
Tower.
ELKS DANCE.
The Elks' dance last night was one
of the most delightful of the many
notable affairs given in Americas by
this popular organization. The rooms
We're effectively decorated with dais-
les, gladiolas, coreopsys and sunfiow-
ers. Mr.. W. A. Dodson made an ap-
propriate short address upon the in
stallation of the clubs service flag,
eighteen of it's members being In ac-
tive service and many more to follow.
The Eleven O'clock Toast, which is
always feature of the social affairs
was given by Mr.. Lucius McClesky.
A number Of visitors attended from
Albany, Fort Valley, Cordele and Ma
con. Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs. w. "A. Dodson, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. o. Jones, Capt. and Mrs. James
Tawney, Mr.. and Mrs Will Green Tur-
pin, Mr.. and Mrs Crawford Wheatley,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis Fort, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lucius McCleskey, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Harold, Mr. and Mrs. W D..
Ivey, Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Fort, Mr..
and Mrs I. ]. Kalmon, Ir. and Mrs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-06-20
IN MEMORY OF MRS. A M. WEBB.

In the passing of Mrs Amanda NAL
vina webb, Sumter county lost one of
it's oldest citizens. She was in her
ninetieth year, having been born Nov
| 10, 1928. When she was only six years
old fler father settled in Sumter
county, where she spent all her life.
On April IA, 1914, when fifteen years
old she was married to John r. Webb,
whom she survived nearly thirty-seven
years.
To them were born sixteen children
of whom seven survive their parents.
They are Mrs. r. p Johnson, Messrs.
T. j., ]. B., R. K, H. j., G. F and
E c Webb Ali reside in Sumter coun-
ty. Shei also survived by fifty
three grandchildren, seyenty-five great
| grandchildren, and one great-great
grandchild
For nearly sixty-seven years, she
was an active member of the PRINT
tive Baptist church, attending SER
vices faithfully, even in her last days,
when she had to be assisted in walk
ing.
The funeral was conducted by her
pastor. Elder J. w Murray, of Ella
sille. Her six sons acted as pail
bearers, THUS performing the last
loving service for her who bad render
I'd so much service to them. The body
was laid in Liberty Church cemetery
with all that was mortal of kindred
who had passed to the Great Beyond
In other years.
When there came to us the touching
news of Grandmother Webbs passing
into the spiritual world, we thought
pot of the long, still sleep of the BODY
but of the beautiful, radiant spirit OF
which had so recently been the habita-
| lion. For a beautiful radiant spirit
she was, indeed And, if to one who
knew her but few brief weeks this
Fas evident, what a benefcient influ-
pnce she must have had upon those
who knew her all their ives!
Born in the good cd days when the
J Southland was still new, and gaining
living from the land meant unfiag-
ging industry from sunrise to sunset,
she was a diligent mate and mother,
iearning through her bus V DAYS spent
near the heart OF rature many truths
xhicP abided with her roughout her
5no and useful life.
At the age of thirty~two she saw
TIE covering of the Civil War cloud
Wach fer four years a. ershadowed
the South. Her husband was sta
toned IN duty at Inc Andersonville
prison, a privilege granted him for
the sake of being near his wife and
little ones. Many loving pilgrim
ages she made, carrying to him sub
stantial good cheer and encourage
msnt
/ And through the trying days of Re-
lconstruction with that courage char
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-14
WANT NIGHT POLICE CLERK
INCLUDED IN PROMOTIONS
"'h"er Taylor Works Twelve Hour,
ana other Members of Force Arc
on Duty Only Ei.b,

inc resolution granting a 10 nor con.
increase In pay TO all city officers and
employees earning not more than sl5 500
!lH VIII come up for concurrence
at the regular meeting Of the Board Of
a ldermen tonight. In the resolution
there is provided that eight men con-
nected with the detective bureau or
Police headquarters shall be ranked :, c
detective and receive the nav.
Of such officers
AT the meeting OF the Common Coun
ell last wcel: some little opposf..on
arose over the latter provision. espe-
cially over the inclusion of Officer
organ. the clerk at headquarters. In
this list. Since that time other mem
oers OF the Common Council and the
Board OF Aldermen have discussed the
matter al lanEth. many declaring that
Night Clerk Traylor should he also
inciuIed in the list.
il is expected that efforts will be
made Al the meeting of tho board to-
night TO have the measure amended,
so as to include Clerk Traylor, who is
on duty for twelve hours. III certain
circles it was limited last night tina.
the measure would not he supported
unless this amendment was made. In
event this action is taken. the rcsolu-
tion must be returned TO tho Common
Council! for concurrence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-14
NOW IN FULL AGREEMENT
ON NEW DRAFT MEASURE
Senate and House Conferences Iron
Out All Differences as to Selcc.
tive Service.
TWO. CLASSES ARE. EXEMPT
Theological and Medical Students
Already Actually Enrolled When
New Act Is SIgned-Sot Required
tco Register.

WASHINGTON. May l3.-Final steps
toward completion Of legislation
amending the sclcctivc service law
were taken to-day by Congress.
a complete agreement was reached
by Senate and House confcrecs on the
bill extending the law to youths at
tanning their majority since last June.
The dispute over exemption Of thco-
logical and medical students from
registration was compromised with
the adoption Of a provision cxcmpting
them if actually enrolled when the
act is Signed. but requiring rcgistra-
ton OF those who enter schools after
ward. The provision placing new reg
istrants at tho bottom OF the eligible
lists was Retained.
The conference report was adopted
after considerable debate in which a
number Of Senator's denounced climI-
nation from another bill already passed
of the plan TO give States credit for
volunteers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-14
STAUNTONB BUSINESS
MAN LAUDS DRECO
Company Says II l., the Only MedI-
cine 10 Bring Lasting Relief.

Il have taken two bottles of Drcco
and have gained six pounds in weight"
declares Mr.. j. G. Gabbert. the we'll
known business man of Staunton, and
superintendent of the City Electric.
Light Company, IL have found Drcco
the only thing that has positively
cured my catarrh." he continues i'm a
signed statement 81 have tried spe-
cialists, but none did me more than
temporary good But Dreco has cured
me-"
When a man in such responsible
position as. Mr.. Gabbert holds in his
community makes a signed statement
such as the above. there can hardly
be any doubt as to the merits of this
wonderful natural mcdicine-Dreco
Statements such as the above are
coming in every day from men and
women in all walks of life. Some of
them may be neiGhbors of yours-mcn
and women you can see every day and
note for yourself the results of this
new medicine
Dreco is building up its wonderful
reputation not only for its seemingly
miraculous power over catarrh and
asthma. but also for the quick and
efficient results it is bringing In severe
cases OF stomach. kidney and liver
complaints. as we'll as rheumatism
headaches and nervous disorders.
Dreco is recommended and sold in
Richmond by Tragic Drug Co, SIT East
Broad Street; Grant Drug Co. Broad
and Seventh Streets and Main and
Twelfth Streets: Chelf Drug Co. Broad
and Harrison Streets: in Petersburg by
H. a. Morrison. and in Hopcwell by
Georges Drug Store.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-14
NEW PLAN PROPOSED
FOR WAR DECORATIONS
All Three Cins>es May BE Awarded by
Army Commanders in
Field.

BY AssoCla ted Press.
WASHINGTON May l3.-The War
Departments plan for awarding honor
decorations to soldiers distinguishing
themselves in the service was sub
mittcd to-day in an administration bill
ardcd by Secretary Baker as a
substitute for measures pending in
Congress.
The decorations proposed arc a medal
OF honor. a distinguished service cross
ana distinguished service medal. All
decorations under the bill could be
awarded by an army commander in the
field. AS no second decorations could
he awarded, the bill proposed additional
bars or other insignia to be worn on
the emblem previously won.
y pay increase of 81 monthly to en-
listed men for each decoration and ad-
ditional bar added would he given by
the bill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-14
CARTOONS TO BE USED
TO AID ENLlSTMENTS
Local Moving Picture Housrs Agree 10
cooperate with Colonel aIaury
NIchOls

to!onc! Maury Nichols In charge Of
inc iocal army recruiting station. wa.
ts,sfdaE granted permission by Otto
CHS. OF Norfolk, business manager OF
INC wells shows which include those in
N''"hohH ana Norfolk to place comic
war cartoons on screens OF their
thediers in these cities beginning to-
day and continuing for an INDEFINITE
pcFl"o. These cartoons are being
Drawn by an amateur cartoonist of no
ordinary merit who .ecently enlisted
a INC iocai station as a private and
was detailed there FOR this work. +,
~ Tic plan OF Colonel Nichols 10 place
q new slide on every week a, each Of
the five local thcaters owned by the
corporated mentioned All OF them viii
be different.
Recruiting officers we're highly
pleased with the way volunteers were
showing up Yesterday Each station
reported an encouraging list. Their
names showing the branches to which
they 20 are az follows:
Army-Herman II. Winfrey. Rich
mond, quartermastcr corps: William F.
Eaney, I-awrencevillc, 1uarternaster
CORPS Homer +. Hamilton. S,aunton.
field artillery: Max q. ku,zer. Rich
mond. cavalry: Clarence 3. Holden.
South Port. y. @. signal corps. and
John c. Alien. Richmond. cavalry.
Navy-k. c. Johnson. ]. c. NJ. Jones,
T. NJ. Thompson. c. ]. Gambill. Roy
Jones, c. NJ wh,low and ]. W. Moore.
all OF Richmond
Marines--G. s. Wagner. Rockwell. ".
G.; w. NJ. Haywood. Charlotte y. c.:
II. II. Gibson. Frederick sburG; r T..
Fuller. kittrell. y. G.. and j. r. Moore.
Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-14
HONOR ITALYS FLAG
To Hang Over Post-ohice on Third An.
niHersary Of ltaIy's Entrance
Into Wnr.

On May "a the Italian flag will fly
on the mast of the post office building
Of this city, just beneath Old Glory.
May - will he the third anniversary
Of the entrance OF Italy into the great
international war. ana her national
emblem will be honored in this manner
Postmaster Thornton has just received
letter from Secretary of the Treasury
asking that this anniversary of Italy
entrance in the war be honored in
this manner. II is understood that all
the Federal building in this country
will honor the italian national emblem
in this way The local post office wifi
be supplied with a nag by Chase
Trafcri.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-14
Daniels and Geddes
Exchange Messages
Heads Of american and British
Na0ics Pay Compliments to
Tue ScrOices.
Ipy Associated presn.l

LONDON May l3.-Lotters exchanged
between Josephus Daniels, American
Secretary of the Navy. and Sir Eric
Geddes. First Lord of the British Ad-
miralty, were made public to-day by
the British Admiralty. Secretary Dan
icls wrote:
Your reference to the splendid spirit
OF cooperation between the navies of
our countries and your warm praise
of the officers and men OF our navy
have been most grateful TO me and to
all Americans. The brightest spot In
the tragedy of this war Is this nu,ua,
appreciation OF the men in the nava,
service.
our officers who have returned con-
firm the statements Of Admiral Sims.
commandments chief OF the American
naval forces in British waters, of the
courtesies and Kindness shown in every
way by the Admiralty and the officers
OF the British feet
Il had hoped to have the pleasure of
visiting Great Britain and of person
ally expressing this feeling Of mutual
working together but tn. task here
OF making ready more and more units
Tor tn" feet is very serious one. and
my duty chains nae here
The order In all the navy is full
speed ahead in the construction of lie.
Stroycrs and other craft and the whole
service is keyed up to press this pro-
gram forward. Therefore. | shall not
have the pleasure. until this program
shaH materiaiize, of a personal ac-
puainiance and conference. which
WOULD be OF much interest and value"
Sir Eric Geddes replied
am exceedingly grateful for your
ict'ef' AS YOU know. all OF us here
nave great admiration for YOUR officers
and men and for the splendid helm
'heE arc giving III European waters.
further We find ADMIRAL Sims inv,I-
liable In council and in Cooperation.
i fully appreciate how oncrous your
Office must be at the present tir,c.
ana much. though, / regret that YOU
q" Hoi sec your way to visiting this
country in tho near future. hope We
may some nay have the pleasure of
welcoming YOU here"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-14
PETERSBURG GROCERYMAN
INJURED BY HIGHWAYMAN
Shot In Breast by Man Who Then Made
on Fnst rs lie Could
Run.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
PETERSBURG. Va. May lS-Johu
Disher who runs n grocery store. ana
lives on Lee Avenue. near PeSrnm
Street IS "A patient in the Petersburg
Hospital as the result of injuries in
nicted by hiEhwayman After mid
night Saturday night. after closing The
store. Mr.. Dishcr and his wife started
through All alley to the back entrance
TO their home They saw two men
hiding behind barrel Mrs. Disher
attempted 20 pull the handkerchief
from the face OF one Of the men Sh.
was pushed aside and Dsher tried 20
SrCpple with them lie was shot in
the breast with a small Calibcr revolver,
after which the assailsnts ran. Tho
men were negroes. and they We're cv,-
IDENTIFY lying in wait for DiShcr when
ne closed his store. About S3l in change
which had heen knocked from Mrs.
Dishers hand was picked up in the
alley. Disher was taken to the hos
pital. where he is resting quietly.