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Evening journal., 1918-02-28
VETS TO bAUECR
NATIONAL PART.
Meeting Called for Wednos-
day 10 Start COrntry-W Wide
Organization
JOHN c. STACK TO
HEAD NEW MOVEMENT

John c. stack, who was campaign
manager for the license forces in The
wet and dry campaign IN VIII
mineton last year, has called a meeting
OF business and professional men and
others at the Hotel dupont next We'd
nesday night. 10 launch q new national
party TO oppose national prohibition
and the amendment now pending be-
fore the Legislatures Of the various
States The new party, to be known as
the Liberty Party, will have a national
organization and It win enter politics
on the sole question OF whether this
country shall be "wet" or "dry." They
will not have any candidates Of their
own but win throw their support "a
the candidates who viii pledge them.
selves TO oppose the prohibition amend
ment
Every candidate for Congress in the
coming Congressional election will bC
canvassed and offered support on con.
dltlon that he support the principle.
advanced by the new party.
/ When Mr.. Stack, VINO has had wide
experience as a campaign organizer
was seen last night at the Hotel dupont
lobby concerning his activities In thl.
territory, he stated that he did mol
+ represent the 'wets" as such, but thai
he represented a new political parts
consisting Of liberal minded citizen:
/ everywhere whose aim Will be 10 de
feat the purpose Of the dry" party
which has made it's influence fell
/ throughout the country.
What do you think Of the amend
ment to the Constitution now pendins
before the States 2" Mr.. Stack wa.
asked He stated that even the south.
ern states which have rushed to ratif,
the amendment have done so agains
strong public sentiment and that d
the South hastens to ratify the amend
ment, there win be a strong movement
In the North 10 try TO compel the Sou't
10 grant the unhampered vote 10 tht
/ Negro Another reprlsal against th,
South, should the southern STATES ratif,
the prohibition amendment would b,
the ratification by the North Of th,
women's suffrage amendment in his
opinion.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
JEHU ROBERTS NEAR
HIS 1OlST BIRTHDAY

Hale and hearty, despite the great
weight OF bis many years, Jehu Rob
srts. Wilmington's grand old man, is
approaching the i0ist annivers airy Of
his birth. which win occur on Satur-
lay March Mr. Roberts lives at the
home Of his daughter, Mrs Mary E.
,lcChntock, OF no SOP Bayard avenue.
Ie is the oldest living resident moi only
q Wilmington, but in the entire state.
Mr. Roberts is still healthy and ac-
tive. He fell during he winter, but sus-
aimed no serious injury. and has en-
1ely recovered from the effects Of the
fan.
Mr.. Roberts a few days ago, spent
he afternoon with Pat Gilman James
T. Scott, who has been III at his home
since he contracted The grip at the nre
t Dr.. Robins residence.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
GERTRUDE HAMILTON,
NOT BETTY, THE STAR

Betty Hamilton. Of the "0h, Lookr'
Company at the Playhouse this week,
Is modest in that she doesn't want to
claim any honors for herself that be-
Ions to another.
The statement was made yesterday
that Betty Hamilton on short notice
had stepped in and sung and acted the
part of Louise Cox, leading woman
who had become ill. and had made a
big success Of IL AS a matter Of fact.
Gertrude Hamilton, a sis er OF Betty,
took Miss Cox's plsce and sung and
danced her way towsrd stsrdom when
given the chance. Gertrude hasn't com
plained about the mix-up in Identities.
but Betty today told THE JOURNAL
that she didn't want to deprive her
sister Of the honor and wanted 70 known
that Gertrude was the quick-tlre star.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
DR.. Rad J. k'KAY
TAKEN BY DEATH
LContInued From FIrst Paea J

continued From First Page
American 0phthalnologlcal Society, the
American Geological Society. the Ameri-
can Medical Association and the Della
ware State Medical Society.
He had formerly been an elder Of
the First Presbyterian Church, and at
the time Of his death he was an elder
OF Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Mckay, who has been dead about
% years, was Miss Mary Stuart Elliot.
a daughter Of Hugh Elliott. OF the nrm
Of Gregg and Ell Oft, founders Of what
Is now the Lippincott Publishing Com
pany.
Dr. Mckay as one Of the first and
recognized as one Of the best ocullsts
in this section II the country. He was
well known throughout this city hav-
ing been active for many years in its af-
fairs before the in1rmities Of age com
PEELED him to give up the active practice
of his profession.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
IDENTIFY MORE OF
COX'S THEFT LOOT

An additional charge Of breaking and
entering was placed against George
Cox, the Negro, VINO was shot last sat-
urday afternoon by Detective Mahoney,
when Miss Sue Davis, Of No. 503 South
Heald street, yesterday Identified a
quantity OF clothing which had been
stolen from her home sometime ago
and found In Coxs room The author
ties still have a quantity of clothing on
hand which they would Ike to have
denlited
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
RED Cross cIAss

The Tuesday and Friday morning
clas in home nursing will meet at the
Red Cross Teaching Center. No 9i3
Delaware avenue, at 10 o'clock tomor-
row. IL will organize at that time If
as many as ten members are then en-
rolled There are still a few vacan-
cies to be illed. Miss Moran, director
Of the teaching center. will instruct
the class The fee is SO, which includes
all expense.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28

LONDON, Feb. 2s.-Eighteen British
merchantmen were sunk by mine or
submarine in the past week, according
TO the British Admiralty report last
night. OF these fourteen were vessels
OF 1000 tons or more and four We're
under that tonnage. Seven fishing ves-
sells also were sunk.
The losses to British shipping in the
last week show a considerable Increase
over the previous week, when the yes
sells destroyed numbered fifteen, twelve
Of them Of more than 1900 tons. In the
preceding week nineteen British mer-
chantmen were sent to the bottom.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
s talk
KINDLES AFRESH
U. 5. WAR Fires
Continued From First PagsA

stimulate a war spirit here than prob
ably any other diplomatic move OF re-
cent months, and those who have felt
peace negotiations were coming soon
now believe the only chance lies with
Austria, while many think this chance
Is slim. The general talk is for a 1ght
which will drive reason into the
Teuton.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
10 PROTECT AXIATO7s.

A number Of prominent persons, with
Ms Edward Henry Hartman, Of New
York, at their head, have started
fund to raise s22,5OO for the employ
ment Of flftesn trainers to carry out for
the air division Of the Signal Corps a
plan suggested by Walter Camp for the
protection Of aviators' lives. Irenee
dupont. Of this city, is one OF those
associated with Mrs Hartman in the
project.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
sCHENIDER UNDER PEACE nom

EdWaTd Schnelder was ordered by
Judge Churchman today to furnish a
$500 peace bond when the defendant
was arraigned on a breach Of peace
charge.
Elizabeth Schneider, the defendants
wife, told the court her husband has
been d unk for the last three weeks,
and that be has been abusing her.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
Held as sHoPLIFTFR.

Edna Rock, Negress, was charged be-
fore Municipal Court today with the
larceny of q silk skirt, valued at 81 50.
yesterday afternoon from the Topkis
department sore, and was held for trial
in $500 bail A clerk testified that she
saw the defendant put the skirt into
handhac
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
AnNsTRELs AT y. lie. A TONIGHT.

In the hall Of the Y. NJ H. A. this
evening the second minstrel perform
ance Of the Dorche Daas, Of the y VI
n A.. win be given and Judging from
the preparations that have been made
for the entertainment 10 is going 10
surpass sny Of the amateur minstrel
shows witnessed in this city for some
time. The entertainment will be given
for the benefit Of the T. ". H. A John
Suilivan, Of the Temple Club, VIII be
interlocutor 10 place Of Ralph Saltz-
man, who viii be unable 70 attend this
evening
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

HN the United Press.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 2s.-Spots opened
dull today with prices steady. Sales
amounted to 1000 bales Receipts were
1900 bales, Of which t0,7O0 were
American. Good middllngs, 2i47; md
dlings, 2274 Futures, old contracts
Feb"uary-Ma-ch, % so; April-May, 22.33,
and June-July. 22i7.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
MARKET IRREGULAR.

By The United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. IS The stock mar
ket opened irregular today. Trading
was active
United States Steel opened at e6M, of
B Central Leather. 701b. off 1: Marine
Preferred 991l, off 4 Baldwin Loco
motive, 70, up iss: Mexican Petroleum,
97b, up x Reading, 77ss, up X.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
DEATH OF CAPTAIN WILLIAMS.

Captain John j. Williams. superinten-
dent Of the Laester Construction Com
pany, and one OF the Oldest submarine
divere in the country, died at his home
in Chester. Pa, at the age Of 65 years
yesterday. Captain Williams was well
i-nown in Wilmington, where he had
done much work.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
CLEANS THE BLOOD
TONES TIE NERVES

The gratifying results attending the
faithful use OF the new medicinal
comb nation Hoods Sarsaparilla be
fore eating and Peptiron after eating
are seen in purer blood. stronger
nerves, improved condition Of the
whole system.
They are results that make this
course Of treatment the most econom-
ical for sufferers from impure, impov-
erished blood, weak, unsteady nerves
no other accomnlishes so much for
each cent expended.
Hoods Sarsaparilla and Peptiron aid
each other, and to take both is to de
rive a four-fold benefit
II a laxative is needed in connection
with them, the gentle and thorough
Hoods pills should be used.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
NEW YORK COTTON.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 2s.-The cotton
market opened steady today. March
sold at 81 i5, up 2; May, 3i2O up IA;
July, 3O75, up 3; October, 296i, OF
2; December, 29l0.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28

prised the boys with a basket ball.
The boys are requested to be pres
ent at every meeting.
Scribe Homer Vincent
Troop No 26 spent Washinvton's
Birthday in hiking. The treasure hunt
was mapped out by Scoutmaster Schaf-
fer After a long hunt through the
woods, George Nenstiehl discovered
the treasure which happened to be a
fve-pound box Of Martha Washington
chocolates. Cooking was the main feat
ure; where several scouts passed this
test. The next meeting viii be held at
s o'clock Friday evening. Each scout
be prepared TO pass at least two test
this Friday. as well as every Friday
Scribe Chas Galloway.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
MR.. GRAY no LECTURE TONIGHT

The Rev. ] Howard Gray, pastor Of
Epworth NJ E. Church, viii lecture in
the Presbyterian Church at Newark to-
night on Molly and the Baby" The
lecture viii be under the auspices Of
the Newark W. c. T. L.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28

are to be invited to be with us to lend
heir aid to those attending camp.
scoutmasters win meet on the 18TH
1t the Y. NJ A. where a supper will
G held. scoutmasters and assistants
are requested to attend promptly at
i.30 p m. Important discussions will
be held relating to programs for meet
ngs and summer camp Come out and
make this nrst supper meeting a sue
cess
Re-registration for Troop s with 2S
members was sent to National Head
quarters this week Additional enroll
ment for Troop % with six members.
Two transfers for Thomas Hart from
Troop % to Troop 6; transfer for Roy
DeFano from Troop 2i to Troop 80.
Scouts wishing smileage books to
send to their friends or brothers in
service can purchase same at Head
quarters.
Merit Badge applications should be
in the oflce by Friday to count on the
February Contest. Court OF Honor
meets on Monday. the nth OF March
i.3O p. m.
Troop No 1, Of New Castle, enjoyed
hike to State Road on Lincoln's
Birthday. This was the first outdoor
activity to go down in its history for
the year and the boys did some splen-
did work in their efforts to pass the
Second Glass Tests.
The Troop took an active part in the
presentation Of the handsome Amer
lean and Service flags to the NJ. E
Chugch One Of the splendid features
Of the service was the creditable man.
ner in which the Scouts executed the
part Of the program put entirely in
their hands. After the presentation adj
dress the Scouts stood at Salute while
the Troop buglers sounded TO the
ColoIs" This was followed by con
eregation singing the star SpangleC
Banner" The lags were then present
ed to the pastor Of the church who re-
piled by q patriotic address. Aside
from these activities the troop Is hold
/ rg its regular weekly business meet
ings. a part Of which is devoted to in
structlons on Scouting. Being time fol
the monthly report the Troop Lead
ers expect TO have quite an eflcien
/ report to make to headquarters.
/ Three members Of Troop No 8, o
4 Wilmington, called on Scoutmaste
l al lT...I
while they were doins the t4-mile hik
required In the First Glass Test. Thes
Scouts were warmly greeted by tn
New Castle scouts who invite NOR
OF the Wilmington scouts to selec
New Castle as their route for sue
work
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
TO DISCUSS COAL SITUATION.

The county fuel committee and
Charles H. Ten Weeges, local fuel ad-
ministrator, will meet this afternoon
relative to the coal supply for next
winter. Dealers will b present to
submit figures to show the amount Of
coal they have handled during the past
two years.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
rARn o. THANKs

We wish to thank our many friends and
neighbors for the beautiful flowers and
sympathy shown us during the illness and
~ the death NJ wife and mother AIRS. Mar
Mr F Brickiey. sirs. J. A. wnkinson' .
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
CHICAGO GRAIN.

BY the United Press.
CHICAGO. Feb. 2s-Opening grain
Corn, May, 1868 Oats, March, s91s
May, sslaaes.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28

Grand total .S2t 29i Ills
Average number of British mer-
chant ships sunk weekly.
Average number over 1900 tons
sunk weekly ................ rs. 20
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird and Company, dupont Building,
furnish the following quotations on
local securities:
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
onlr On -.nnoAIo orINrNrl

TO get the genuine. call for fun name
lAAAI4FE BkQMO QuININE Look Tor
signature q =. W CROVF Curer a cola
40 cze Day. aoc.-Adv
Evening journal., 1918-02-28

Troop No. % held It's regular weekly
meeting February %. 1918 Mr. VII
liams gave us a talk on various things.
Later In the evening, Mr.. Williams sur
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
Scribe Cayender.

Troop No held their meeting last
Friday night in charge Of Senior Pa
troll Leader Boyd Mr. Boyd read a
brief account Of George Washingtons
life One Of the most interesting events
OF the meeting was the reading Of the
patrol merits. Eaele Patrol IS almost
running away with the pennant as
they are over one hundred points In
the lead with $50 merits. Beaver pa
troll oi doctors are second hitting
around the 200 mark. Fox Patrol is
last with 90 merits. The Troop musi-
clans PLAYED some very inspiring pa
triotic airs The material in our troop
would sure be Of great value In a
Scout band in Wilmington.
Philip Viscount and Samuel Warren
made q great hit on the clarinet and
/ drum respectively. These boys with
/ couple Of cornetists in our ranks, one
/ the leader Of our musicians, would be
bricht lights in q band
We are almost sure Of capturing the
/ efficiency banner next month. We send
oct a challenge ito come out and take
10 away from us if YOU can"
on Tuesday the Eagle Patrol Of en-
4 gineers paid a visit 20 Troop No . and
received some dope on lashng and
splicing slaves from Mr. Mallery. Two
more stars on our service lag this
week. Howard Blackron enlisted Mon
day in the aviation corps and Albert
Cramer in the army truck driving
corps. All out next Friday night.
Scribe Wallace butcher
Troop No. 70 held a very interesting
meeting last week Some of the boys
passed tests while others drilled In sig
mailing Mr.. Quinn called the boys TO-
gether and asked that the boys work
on the different tests that they had
not passed. Then they planned for a
nike on Saturday. About noon Satur-
day we were called and told that we
were needed more at headquarters and
the hike would be postponed. All out
next meeting
Scribe Willard Hill.
Troop No. 20 held its weekly meeting
last Thursday evening and had a very
good attendance. After the salute ia
the flag and roll called. three new
members Of the troop received initia.
, tlon After initiation a number Of oul
boys took tests and some were in.
structed in them. Games were played
The eighth Scout Law "A Scout Is
cheerful) was put into practice. Noi
one boy looked as II he had the blues
. Every boy did something to make th'
other laugh. Be on hand as there is al
ways something that will do you somr
Z good.
Scribe Clarence Roney.
Troop No 2s had a regular business
/ meeting last Tuesday night. All aver
ages were 1gured IN order that W.
may have our monthly report at head
quarters before the beginning Of th'
new month. After all business wal
transacted, Mr.. Schasrin took the fel
lows through a stiff drill, showing
them a few new commands join
/ Frankfort has been elected hike mas
ter John deserves this position, as oul
troop has had a very few hikes OF
which Mr. Frankfurt has not beer
/ present.
An the fellows are expected at The
meeting next Tuesday as there Is Z
surprise in store for you.
Scribe Joseph Breuer
Troop No. % held It's regular weekly
meeting February % 1918 Mr.. VII
liams gave us a talk on various things
] Later In the evening, Mr.. Williams sur
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
WEEKS U-B0AT TOLL
1S BRITISH VESSELS
RESULTS OF 80 WEEKS OF
RUTHLESS U-BOAT WARFARE
Losses TO British shinnlnn Alnne.

Ships Ships Total
Vesse.s sunk Jan. over UndCr Ships
to Feb. "a, 1000 1900 sunk
Evening journal., 1918-02-28

are to be invited to be with us to lend
heir aid to those attending camp
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-10

Every woman giving to the limit of
her ability of money and service is
our privilege today. Our sacrifice has
not touched that of our soldiers.
You are familiar with the sugges-
ton of our State Director, Mr. Ely
Galloway, which has been accepted by
Mr.. John R. Mott, to the effect that
the first ten states to subscribe their
quotas in this drive, shall be accorded
the privilege of having a demountable
hut named for them. These huts shall
be given the great privilege of accom-
panying the troops to battle, and be-
ing nearest the firing line. Our state
must have one of these huts. Georgia"
must stand back of our soldiers as
they enter the fight and reach out to
them helpful hand as they come back
from the battlefield for a brief rest.
Such reward as the naming of these
huts is worthy of the best effort of
every man, woman and child. EVERY
shoulder to the wheel now" ''0ver the
Top" for our boys!"
Yours for victory,
MRS. J. A. THOMAS,
Chairman Woman's Department.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-10

CAPT. SPARKS
Is PROMOTER

FNnds of Capt and Mrs. Augustus
0. B. Sparks, the latter being pleas
antly RENE inferred here as Miss Matte
Lewis Dodaon, will learn with pleas
ure of his promotion to be chief in
structing officer at Camp Hendrix
Few Americas women attained more
general popularity here than Mrs.
Sparks and her friends while repoic-
ing in the promotion won by Capt
Sparks will learn with regret that
that this will take her even further
away from this city
The Atlanta Constitution, telling of
the promotion accorded Capt Sparks,
says: Captain Augustus o. B. Sparks
a native Georgia. who was one of the
oldest officers at Camp Gordon, hav-
ing had charge for some time, Tues
day left for Camp Hendrix, N. Y. He
lived In Macon before he entered the
army and was considered one of the
foremost experts in gas warfare in the
country.
Captain Sparks was one of the best
known officers at Camp Gordon, and
at Camp Gordon, and at Camp Hen
dirk, which is headquarters for in
struction in gas warfare, he will be
an instructor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-10
PRIZES FOR
RAT KILLERS.

Governor Dorsey has set aside the
week Of November $3.50 as dat
Killing Week" in Georgia, when all
members of state Kill-the-Rat clubs
will combine their efforts in drive
to e%terminAte these enemies to
hSalth and food conservation.
To encourage boys and girls to "kill
the rat" the committee will give priz-
es to the youngsters submitting to his
local committee the largest number OF
dead rats: in cities of 10000 or more
three baby bonds first prize and two
baby bonds second prize; in cities OF
1900 to 10000, three baby bonds first
prize and two baby bonds second
prize.
The Georgia Committee is now af-
ter 10000 additional members for the
Kill-the-Rat drice. Membership in a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-10
NO PREACHING At
AMERICAS CHURCH
EDIFICES SUNDAY

The ban on FLU list oremain an
other week, the health authorities de-
cided Saturday, and therefore, there
will be no services in any Of the
churches here today Rev. Leroy G.
Henderson, president of the Minis
ters' In'Du here. conferred with the
other ministers Saturday regsr 1ing
the advisability of Folding an op'n
air service .oniart, but after con sid
eIlt:"n fthe danger involved, It 'as
decided not to ask the health author
tiles for permission even to do tbs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-10
FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION
TO MEET NOV. Ii.

The Friendship Baptist Association
will meet in its sixtieth annual ses.
sion at Macedonia Church Webster
county on Wednesday November the
18th, having been postponed from the
regular time, which was in October.
1t is confidently expected that a
large delegation will be in attendance
regardless of the FLU. and a most in
terestng session is predicted. There
are approximately forty churches in
the Association, representing a mem
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-10
Central Baptist Church.

George F. Brown, pastor. Pastors
residence 525 Hancock Ave.
No public services today because of
FLU"
Deacon's meeting at 800 p m. at
the church.
1t is with deep regret that we an
nounce, no services Sunday" How
ever, we are ready to do what is best
for all concerned, and willingly, ii
not gladly, comply with the Health
Boards request.
Let us not forget the spirit of the
day The Master said, The true wor-
Slippers shall worship the Father in
spirit and in truth: for the Father
sseketh such to worship him. John
4:23. Do not forget that oyr obliga-
lions to Christ and the Church are not
suspended. He still claims our love
and our service. The church work, or
so much as possible must go right on.
God give us grace and strength to do
our best for him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-10
rURLOUGHS IN SIGHT
FOR $4,000 NEGROES

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-The war
department. announced today that 22,-
900 negro draftmen qualified for limit
ed service will be furloughed to work
on extensions at Camp Bragg, North
Carolina; North Camp Jackson, South
Carolina; Camp Knox, Kentucky, and
at ordinance supply depots where
shortage of labor exists The men
will be furloughed on their request
without pay and allowances for six
months, and will receive from the con-
tractors current wages and transpor-
tation from camps to the projecas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-10
Kings OF INTEREST TO WOMEN

vlub costs but fifty cents and all who
join have the chance to own the au-
tomobiIe which is being given as a
prive in the drive for membership.
Men, women and children may join by
sending fifty cents and application to
Mrs. Emma t. Martin, chairman, 1927
Gambler Building, Atlanta.
The Kill-the-Rat booth which at
tracted so much attention at the South
eastern Fair, will be in the Education
al Building at the Stat Fair at Macon.
The Hanson Six, which is to be given
away, will also be on exhibition at the
State Fair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-10

W. G. TurPh Give 'ern
shelbyville. Kel
IS Of the besI me
ason The
"" Il .AIIlST1CdQ
and Sc their
years d and W.
1900 bounds, sd1p their
close mated tesn
they were Oou9sa;d +ha
farmers, thereit "A
price right. z
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