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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21
COM BINAT|ON Of BOY
AND BIC FIRE CRACKER
Proved Disastrous in Chester
town, and May be a Bad
Thing for the Boy.

spSaa1 Correspondence OF Livery Evening
Chestertown, Nd, Dec 2l.-A bad
b-ov with a cannon FIRE cracker caused a
SERIOUS accident on Washington avenue,
THURSDAY night at clock, which came
very near resulting In the death of several
persons. The boy threw the frecracker
directly In front Of dearborn IN which
were LEROY Simpler and his wife and chll
dren The cracker exploded IN front of
the horse, causing 1t 10 run away, throw
ing the occupants out OF the dearborn, and
seriously iniuring Mrs. Simpler and the
children.
The horse collided with q runabout
automobile in which was Mr.. Mclaughlin,
connected with the Hearn Oil Co, who
was returning to his home. The auto was
smashed, and Mr.. Mclaughlin was cut
and bruised by the flying glass. The
horse was caught at the store OF W. c. A.
Thompson, terribly cut and bruised.
Mir Simpler Is investigating the case,
with q view TO making an example OF the
boy who was guilty OF the dastardiy act.
CHEsTERToWN AND VICINITY
Captain G. Allan Jarman of Charles
ton, s. c., is spending 8 furlough at his
home here with his family.
ne tDFiSLIldo II-il ID CI IA GisS opo1tf9
and at the postofflce. The mails are
heavier than last year, and the merchants
report the trade better
Henry Worrcil, ono of the oldest resi-
dents Of ChestertoWn, and Civil War
vcteran, died this week, aged 90 years.
Hc was for 10 years 2 servant IN the
family of the late Judge Joseph A. Nickes.
Washington College closed yesterday
afternoon for the Christmas holidays, TO
remain closed until January 5.
Miss Marghuerita Dodd, Vlce-prnoIpai
of the Berkley Va, bigh school, ls at
home here for the Christmas holidays,
The County Commissioners have paid
to the School Board the amount Of the
bonus on salaries granted some time ago.
and the teachers were gwen a Christmas
present TO an advance OF $50 on their
salaries.
Mr.. and Mrs. MaroelluS Slant Of Gaiena
have DISPOSED of their household goods
and gone to Dover to make their homo
with their daughter, Mrs. Clarence
Trintt.
Daniel M. Ridgely, clerk OF the Su-
preme Court Of Delaware, Is spending the
weekend here with the family of Mrs.
/. NJ BlYman.
Mrs. William G. Rasin and daughter,
Mrs. Lewis T. Atwell, Of Still Pond are
vigiting the formers daughter, Mars.
Herbert Watson, in Newark, Del.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21
DELAW ARE CITY.

Special Core spondence Of Every Evening
Delaware City, Dec 2l-Rev Mr.
Horner, pastor of the NJ L. Church, is
much improved and expects to be in hrs
pulpit tomorrow There will be preaching
at 1890 d N, subject The Rich Fool;
Sunday school at 30 in the afternoon;
preaching at 7.30 p. m, subject Jesus,
the Morning Star" There viii be preach
ing on Wednesday morning, Christmas
Day. at fo. 30 in the NJ. f Church Every
body is invited to be present There win
be special music by the choir, Special re-
vival services. beginning the first Sunday
In January
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21
P.O. S. OF A. OFFICERS.

Georgetown, Dec. q. Officers OF Wash
ington Camp IS, Patriotic Order Sons of
America, have been elected for the
ensuing term, as follows:
President, Noah Hurley; voe-presldeDt,
William j DUtton; master of forms,
Samuel J Register; recording secretary,
Oscar : Wilson; financial secretary,
Floyd Hurley; treasurer, Lernuel w.
swain; conductor, Elmer Rogers: guard,
Charles 5 LeGates
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21
WHEN CHOOSING A GIFT
There's Nothing Like Leather!
When Looking Leather There's Nothing Like Quality
For T1stuorthu Qualities No Place Like Wnnamaer

blues, reds, green's and purpies
and IN rich grays.
You can get a very hand-onns
one for s10 TO si6.50, but prices
begin as low as s..
And hand luggage The kind
that mice" people are proud 70
lug. Smart, sturdy bags and
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21
EARLY MORNING WEDDING.

special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Laurel, Dec. u. Miss Mary Jane
Hastings daughter of Mr. and Mrs. +.
Thomas Hastings and William T. Goslee,
son of Mr. and Mrs Sidney r. Goslee,
were married at the home Of the brides
parents, Thursday morning at 6 o'clock,
by Rev L. j. Windsor, pastor of Mount
Pleasant Church The bride presented
pretty picture as she entered the drawing
room attired in dark blue serge travelling
suit and pearl gray picture hat, with
gloves and shoes To match Only 4 few
dose friends and relatives Of the con
tractlng parties were present az the
ceremony.
They will spend thcir honeymoon visit
ing Philadelphia and other Northern
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21

other desirable things to md,
to give and to own, without
turning once from that Leather
Goods Store!
Handsome jewel cases, for IN
stance, TO take care OF hand
some jewels-what useful and
long-lasting gifts they make!
They come in dark and fine
black feathers, and in the high
iy colored ones-the cheerful
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21

hexible $3.50 to So. For a
leather bag, however. which is
plain and yet subtly luxurious
in its effect, which is prac-
tical, yet elegant, and which is
most moderate in cost $3.50 70
s6-there's nothing like the
pretty gray and brown suede,
and the even softer and more
veIvety-surfaced mocha bag,
priced $3.50 to SIS.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21
BULLET PIERCES WIFE'S LETTER.
PunctuTed MiSSiye Found on Body of
Pennsylvania Soldier.

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Lebanon, Pa, Dee. 21-A letter
pierced through the center by German
bullet that killed her husband, Sergeant
Richard Bechtel, at Fismes, has been
received BY Mrs. BechteI from France.
The letter, addressed to his wife, was
found on the sergeant : body after he had
fallen last August while leading . detail
across one Of the bridges spanning the
MaTne rlyer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21
eSTvHE .rorld Is 80 fun Of q
number Of things
That I think .rs ahould

sS"vHE .1oyld IS 30 f,tu Of
number Of things
Thnt | think ,re should
Be Of happy os kings
warbled Robert Louis Steven
son. in the motto that has be-
come 30 familiar that someone
we know, apropos of Christmas
presents, said, briefly:
"Whatcv-r you give me. don't
give me that"
At this late but interesting
stage Of the Christmas shopping
Won will find that this Store is
SO full Of number OF things
suitable for gifts, even for that
most difficult or most fastidious
friend whom you have left to the
last, that the 25th Of December
should find both you and the re
cipient Of the gift. much hap
pier than kings, IL we leave out
tho King Of Belgium.
HOR last-minute inspfYa-
ton, there's nothing like
leatheri
And a great many folk. sav
there arc no such ltsther goods
as they buy at Wanamakers.
II would be false modesty TO
profe-. that we aye not Of that
number.
We are.
Even when goods arc unaues
tionably of genuine leather,
there are numerous kinds and
grades and ''splittings" Of
leather, and opportunity for
disappointment.
Remember that your gift
represents yoR.
Wedding rings, warranted
one year was sign once die
PLAYED in the window Of a store
on an ancient Philadelphia
thoroughfare, which for gen
erations has been devoted to the
exploitation Of cheap" goods.
The wearing qualities Of
those rings, and Of the affec-
tions of the couples who pur-
chased them (if any did, and
of the unions cernented by the
rings, must have been all Of =
kind.
Our Leather Goods Store
MAIN Floor, Chestnut) is an
amazing center of attraction to
Christmas shoppers every day,
with its profusion of offerings
of bags and purses and wallets
and cases of every conceivable
kind for every conceivable
purpose.
And the colors are rich and
deep, or glowing and gay, but
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21

that's not why there's nothing
like leather.
And the characteristic, pun
gent, indescribabie, aroma that
floats out from the goods is de
lightful to the nostrils, and
there is no other scent in the
world like it-but thaV not
why there is nothing like fine
leather
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21

At $3.50, for instance, there's
an ideal bag FOR a Lady with a
great big La lovely, surpass-
ingly soft one in gray suede,
pouch-shaped, with a fat top
and clasp opening and that
top is lined with the dearest 1T
tie beveled mirror, or courHe
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21
PLOT TO BURN CENTERvH.LE
Baltimore American

Baltimore Amencan.
Centeryille, Dec 1.-Two anonymous
letters have been received by a resident
Of this city declaring that certain Negroes
have banded to burn Centerville.
These letters have been turned over
to the authorities, and it is said white
person is at the bottom Of the whole
matter
An arrest may he made al any ime
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21
ID, & X. Canal Open Till January i.

By Associafed Press 6 Every EVening
Bordentown. \ j., Der 81 The
closing Of the Delaware and Raritan
canal which had been set for today, has
been deferred The canal probably will
remain open until January ] unless
nayigat ION is stopped earlier by ice.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21

there's dainty peari-rrav Silk
iining, and 2 pretty gray suede
purse, 70 match, inside.
1A~ t1hots b1r srtuofso1 may
o summed no ~ IRE 1o,s.
sooSer yes.~-day BY a D,nnr
sDho land compelling x-4e ..
fh~ sno0tder Of a esn.-,,,--.
Come, took az tbas rood
looking 6ax he-er
Come, look az shss. ro.s-
Looking Bags here, if you're in
deoot as 70 s0nas present 70 rro~
q Dom1n-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21
"SOUE DAY I'll GIVE A
HANDKERCHIEF PARITY

nnouneda gEilw asked what 81 he mant she explain
dand dressing ali the
dnyieaH all the
for it's more than Icando
this eyouTd TO have f
to hch the entire public
To Meet Wyriads of Handkerchiefs
the andp freshest and fines db d
Mems 3 dozen Womens,
hudrenssl 0tos6 a zen
kercief of Inensa tseha # silks o. khk
handkc handkec ip
dhznd with egat tl; ape
wnhe with ld
handkerhie estb men, 70 for hndrenh hdk sturdy
boys varied nd
Of nte Greeg odds. a al nnee
In quantity d e same spend Orange c an in q
values tha yo a our counters o. anyC Cht
that ituaB
The Original Handkerchief Party.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21

points, after which they will be at homo
M Sunny Brook farm near Laurel.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-08
FOR AMENDMENT NO i4. AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. L4.

Proposed COnstitutiOnaI Amendment
 No. 14.
 He n Resolved by the Senate and House Of Representatives oe the State of ArkaBsas, the Majority of Both Houses Agreeing Theretot
 posed & as 'a an ga.GMins aasnsnt Y neaeoS he pT9- tuition of the State of Arkansas. and the same. being submitted to the cleo jeetion at the next general election for Senators and Representatives.. If a majority of the electors voting at such election adopt such amendment the tution of the State of Arkansas, to-wit
 That Sections and of Article of the Constitution of the State of Arkan- sas be amended to read as follows:
 The Supreme Court shall be compos- ed of seven Judges. one of whom shall such. In the consideration and decfs- ion of cases. all Judges may sit or the Court may. be divided into two divis- divisions shall be the decision of the Court. The Chief Justice shall assign three of the Associate Justices to each signment from time to time, and the Associate Justices may interchange with each other by agreement among Judges shall be necess sry to a decision sitting in banc, the Chief Justice. shaii shall. be necessary to a decision. The Chief Justice s5all allot the cases to the divisions. and he may order any case to be. decided or reconsidered by the court in banc. The. Chief Justice may sit in either division, and shall preside when so sitting. The Judges of each division shall elect presiding Judge for that division. who shall pre- side when the Chief Justice is not si.- ting in that division. If the Chief Jus tice is absent from the Court, the sem for Judge present shall perform hi duties
 The Governor shall appoint ths two additional Judges provided for herein. one of whom shall hoid office until his successor is elected a the general cleo tion for State officers in 1511 and quaf- flies and one of whom shall hold until his successor is elected at the general el -ction for State officers in 1924 and qualities.
 Approved by the Governor. and filed in the office of the Secretary of State. January IT. 1917
 Each elector may vote for or against the above amendment.
 Witness my official signature this the 24th day of April. 1918.
 (SeaD TOM J. TARRAL.
 Secretary of State.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-08
pRG POSED ny INITIATIVE
 PETITION. PROPOSED CONVENTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. IS.

Amending Section l of Article 16 of the Constitution of the State of Ar kansas. 1874. and providing that incor- porated towns of one thousand or more population, as shown by the next pre- ceding Federal census, or by census talk en for that purpose by the municipal authorities of said town, and cities of the first and second class may Issue, by and with the consent of a majority of the quaiified electors of said municipality voting on the question at an election held for that purpose. bonds or other ness, and providing the means and manner of payment of said bonds.
 FOR AMENDMENT NO 1s.
 AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. IS. Be It Enacted by t..e People of the
 State of Arkansas:
 That Section of Article f6 of the Constitution of the State of Arkansas be amended to read as follows:
 Article 16. Section 1. Neither the State nor any city. county town or other municipality In this State shall ever lend it's credit for any purpose whatever; nor shall any county. city. Town e4 flat niriaa ilAg ever issue any interest bearing evidences Of indebted rAss. except such bonds as may be au- tnorized hy law to provide for and se- cure the payment of the indebtedness existing at the time of the adoption of the Constitution of 1874. and the State shall never issue any interest bearlns treasury warrants or scrrp.
 Provided, that incorporated towns Of 1000 or more population. as shown by the next preceding federal census. or by census taken for that purpose py the municipal authorities of said towns and cities of the first and second class. max tzzue- fS ana v itil inc capsrnI of .
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-08

of early dawn, I saw the statue of lib- erty looming over the port raiI, and I wondered if ever again I would go lover the top with the best of luck and give them he'll"
 And even then, though it may seem strange. was really sorry not to be back in the trenches with my mates. War is not pink tea, but in worth while cause like ours, mud, rats. coo ties, shells. wounds, or death itself, are far outweighed by the deep sense of satisfaction felt by the man who does his bit.
 There is one thing which my ex- perience taught me that might help the boy who may have to go. It is this anticipation Is far worse than realiza- ton. In civil life man stands in awe of the man above him, wonders how he could ever i'll his job. When the time comes he rises to the occasion. Is up and at 1t, and is surprised to find how much more easily than he anticipated he fills his responsibilities. It Is really so tout there."
 He has nerve for the hardships the interest of the work grips him; he finds relief In the fun and comradeship of the trenches and wins that best sort of happiness that comes with duty well done.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-08
She'll Woods damned With Huns.

With the American Army on tho Aisne- -Marne Front, Aug. 2.-Avia- tors report the Germans are rushing up endorsements including tanks The allies heavy guns are pounding the Nesles and Meuneire woods un- mercifully.
 Observers and prisoners who had been brought behind the lines pre-. viously reported the forests as hay ing been jammed with German troops and also with large quantities of sup plies. The German losses in men therefore, must have been very great as the heavy guns started she'll ing the woods several days ago.
 Whole Fields of Wire.
 The allied troops continued today to encounter barbed wires. Between
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-08
| OiSi7 eY lhRIhJe CUT frpfY

The spirit of sacrifice is wonderful.
 For all the suffering caused this war Is a blessing to England-it has made new men of her sons; has welded all classes into one glorious whole.
 And can't help saying that the doc tors. sisters, and nurses in the English hospitals, are angels on earth. I love them all and can never repay the care and kindness shown to he. For the rest of my life the Red Cross will be to me the symbol of Faith. Hope and Charity.
 After four months in the hospital, I went before an examining board and was discharged from the service of his Britannia majesty as physically unfit for further war service"
 After my discharge engaged pass age on the American liner New York, and after stormy trip across the At lantic one momentous day, in the haze
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-08
May Change Whole War.

London, Aug. 2.-Yesterday's $ Franco British attack on the wester- ly side of the Marne salient was on a front of five miles and penetrated to maximum depth of three miles, according to news received today. It resulted in the capture of the entire ridge which forms the watershed be- tween the Ourcq and the Aisne, the advices indicate.
 The French also captured the en tire Meuniere wood, on the line tt the north of the Goussancourt, al about the center of the salient.
 The advance by the allies along tho western side of the salient is de scribed as extremely important possibly the most important thing the allies have accomplished since the Germans retired from the Marne.
 The importance of the victory, it is explained, lies in the fact that the new allied positions command the whole area to the northward and take in flank and rear the entire western gate thru which the Germans have been retiring. This area is a nest of German reserves and field artillery.
 Goussancourt itself has been taken by the French, the advices add.
 The capture of the important ground on the heights to the wester- ly side of the line also means that the Germans will not be able to retire in an ordinarily leisurely way, and that they will have to go beyond the river Vesle in their retreat.
 The situation is considered as ex- traordinarily good, being described in the advices as the turning point of the summer campaign and, pos sibly of the whole war.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-08
HUN AORDES NOW
 IN FULL RETREAT
All Along the Line the Germans Are Retiring, Burning and Destroying as They Go-May Change
 Whole War.

With the American Army on the Aisne- -Marne Front, Aug. 2.-The whole American line moved forward today while the armies along the flank, from Soissons to Rheims, pressed hard against the sides of the German salient. Their gains were made almost without resistance.
 Hammered as they have been for days, the Germans withdrew during the night so that when the Ameri- cans, who were supported on their right and left by the French, started early this morning they did not en- counter the usual machine gun fire.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-08
LEGAL NOTICES
Road Notice.

r Rodu NOLIce.
 To the Honorable County Court pollr
 County, Arkansas: o'N We, your petitioners, hereby pray the court that the Mena and Cherry Hlll road be changed as follows. to- wit: '0
 Beginning at a point between the ouachita bridge and Irons Fork bridge, where said road now leaves section line, and following said sec ton line east to the point where the old road apain intersects said sec ton line 9 distance of one-fourth mile, more or less.
 J II. Copeland, ct al, Adv. 32-4t Petitioners.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-08
Saw Mill and Timber for Sale,

SawmlII m good running shape located 6 miles west of Hatfield on Mountain Fork river, for sale. Also 100000 and 500,000 feet of standing pine timber, and 1s million more can be bought near the set. A BARGAIN FOR SOMEONE. Write
 W. H. Littlepage, Hatfield,
 or Phone Line 33, Hatfield. Adv. 31-4t.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-08
PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE ANAND-
 MEET.
Proposed Constitutional Amenc me al
 No. 15.

Providing Credit of State mas be loaned and indebtedness incurred L, an amount not exceeding two per cent of the assessed valuation of property in State for the purpose of pro sidtn,s funds to be loaned upon the security of farm lands within the State or mak- ing farm loans: providing Cove n IT. Secretary of State and State Land Com missioner shall constitute State Lsut Boasd having authority to sell hO1ts in name of State. place money in State Treasury and loan money to bona fide 'ttirehasers of farm lands in Arkansas. and prescribing manner in winch such Ioans shall be made and fepaid. dele gatlug te the Legfs.ature the authority to provide for carving out. admInis- terfng ana snfeEuaFosns tfle pfox fens of this amendment: prevailing aii pro
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-08
More Hun PIotters Confess.

New York, Aug. 2.-Charged with plotting to supply German agents with plans and specifications of air plane stabilizers, Hans Jacobson and Ciunt Courant, both of German birth, were arrested today by agents of the department of justice. It was said both men had made a confession in which they told of working thru Cap- tain Franz von Papen, until he was expelled from the country.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-08
Frsneh Advanee Continues.

On the French Front in France, Aug. 2.-The important town of Vil- -En-Tardenois, on the easterly side of the Marne salient, has been encir- cled by the allied forces.
 On the battlefield north of the Marne the French troops during the night continued to press back the Germans further toward the Valse, says the official statement from the war office today.
 The French are continuing to ad- vance and have taken additional towns and villages at various parts of the front between Soissons and Rheims.
 The enemy is retiring desperately and losing in prisoners.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-08
Warming OFder.

No. 61S-ln the Chancery Court of Polk County, Arkansas. W. J. Sweeper, Plaintiff, vs. Martha A. Sweeper, Defendant.
 The defendant, Martha A. Sweeper, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, w. J. Sweeper.
 Witness my hand and the seal cf said court this 20th day of July, 1918.
 W. L. Parker, Clerk. Adv First Adv. July 21, last Aug. 15.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-08
Hun Destroys as He Runs.

On the French Front in France, Aug. 2.-The battle on the front north of the Marne resolved itself during the night and this morning into almost general retirement of the enemy north of the Ourcq, with the allies pursuing the Germans with the greatest zeal and success.
 The Germans are burning villages as they retire and destroying every thing they come across The entire battlefield is dotted by conhageations some of them in large proportion.
 The town of Hartonnes- -Et- -TauX was occupied by the allies, who also seized the wood lying to the south of this most important place The French and British today in this sec tor took Gontremain and then crossed the Chateau Thierry -Soissons road.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-08
Steel Workers Get 10 Per Cent Raise

New York, July 31.--A wage in crease, approximately 10 per cent, effective on August 1, will be granted by the United States Steel corpora ton to laborers at its manufacturing plants, it was announced today.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-08
tusk Corn in the Field and Avcid
 WeeviI

All corn should be husked in the field and the wagon box should be sn divided that the badly infested ears can be kept separated from the sound ears. A box should be attached to the rear of the wagon body to re- ceieve ears selected for seed. In collecting the seed ears in the field be sure to select those with tight husks and well covered tips. Corn of this kind if selected one season after an other will be practically weevil r% sistant.