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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-08

Washington-More than half mill
lion working days-the equivalent of
the labor of 10000 worKmen for solid
month have been lost to the govern
ment's shipbuilding program through
strikes and lockouts-R. B. Stevens,
of the shipping hoard, told the senate
investigating committee.
New York - Federal reserve banks
throughout the country to date have
sold $12,500,000 worth of war savings
certificates and 100000 worth of thrift
stamps, according to figures received
from Washington by Frederick w.
Allen, director of New York city.
Amsterdam - The German general
Won Wartenberg, was killed in action
on Nov. 5.
Boston - A service flag with 1,544
stars has been raised on the building
of the United States Rubber company.
The stars represent employees of the
subsidiary companies as well as the
main corporation.
Fargo-E. c. Cooper, at one time
chairman of the state republican com
mittee and former insurance commits
sioner, died here after an Illness of
two years. He was 81 years old.
Amsterdam Eearly in December
Germany suffered from storms and
cold weather, says the Vossische Zeit-
ing, the severity of which has not
been equaled for many years.
Vancouver-First returns from the
Australian vote abroad show a sub
stantial majority against CONSUMPTION,
contrary to all predictions, says dis
patch received here from Sydney, n.
S. w, by the Vancouver World.
Port Arthur-A 20 per cent increase
in wages has been granted to the 5000
employees of the Gulf Refining COM
pany. The increase takes the place of
the bonus system.
Washington The interstate COM
merce commission ordered reductions
ranging from 2 TO per cent ip class
end commodity rates from eastern
territory to Michigan points.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-08
Grain, Provisions, Etc.

FLOUR-United States administration
flour standards are as follows: Spring
wheat. in jute, 1910; special brands $40 20
per bbl., rs Id. sack basis; hard winter. in
iute, 5000; soft winter, in jute. 5000:
white rye, 1856; dark rye. 500.
HAY-Choice timothy s27.50GI850; No. 1
s26.5O027.50; standard, $25,oOa26c0: No. q
and light clover mixed. s2450d25. 50; No.
red top and grassy mixed sci 5Oa23.50
clover and heavy clover mixed. S21. 500
$3.50; threshed timothy, $15.00q1S.OO
BUTTER-Creamery extras, 49c: extra
firsts. 4SdD4S12c; firsts. A347c; seconds 500
41c; centralized 5000 score, 461s6471sc; IS
score, 4514Se; storage extras, 4s1hd43sc: 50
G90 score, 43644c Sass score. 41M942c;
ladies, 36i46S7Ac; process. 39d+Oc; packing
stock 3S1RG35i9c.
EGGS-Fresh hrsts. 55d56c; ordinary
firsts. 52d54c miscellaneous lots cases in
cluded. 50655c: cases returned, 49G54c;
checks, candled. sc SSc; dirties. candled,
35636c; extras. 59dsoc; refrigerator stocks.
40641c: country storage, 3s64Oc.
LIVE POULTRY - Turkeys 8G26ct
fowls 1sG221kc; roosters. lie; spring chick
ems 23c; ducks. 22024c; geese, 1SG92sc.
DRESSED POULTRY-Turkeys 500
321kc; chickens 2o123c: ROSTERS, 171501Se;
ducks, 24Q26c; geese, Ac.
POTATOES-Wis Wisconsin, white. 81. S5ar2.0e
per 100 lbs; Idaho, $2.15a225 per 100 lbs;
Minnesota early Ohios, Sl.S0dl.e5 per 100
lbs.
CATTLE-Good to choice steers, $4,000
1425: yearlngs. good TO choice $9.00Gl4Oo:
stockers and feeders. S1.75G10.00; good to
choice cows. S7.GO0S.75; good TO choice
heifers. 81 OOa95O: fcjr to good cows, 500
GSOo; Gamers. 100000; cutters. $e0o1
$50: bologna bulls. $7.OOG9.0O butcher bulls
IS. 251f0.5N: heavy calves. $950a1SOO; veal
calves. s13.o0G16.o0.
HOGS-Prime light butchers, S16.60Dls.So;
fair TO fancy light. SIG S5G116SO; medium
weight butchers. 2Ooa24o lbs, $16.60916.aO;
heavy weight butchers. 24o6D400 lbs. $ls79
OH 90: choice heavy packing. s16.25ql6.S5;
rough heavy packing, S16.25q16.50: pigs.
fair to good. $1S.OO914.oo; stays. $l65O0
17.00.
SHEEP-Good to choice wethers, s105o0
1900: good to choice ewes $10.0o912.00;
warnings, s12 5OI14:6O: western lambs. good
to choice $16O0117.O0; native lambs, good
to choice, $1575GD17o0: breeding lambs.
s15. 5OQ16 25; goats. S6.oOeDS2s.
East Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 81
CATTLE-Receipts, $500; steady; prime
steers. sI350915.OO; shipping steers, $1l.T
a1360: butchers, $10.0oQ12.25; yearlings,
$40 50a12. so; helfers, $S.OO911. 80; cows. $40
671025; bulls, IS. 5O1950; stockers and feed
ave e. snST10 20: fresh cows and springera.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-08

East buIIdIU1 N. IL DUO oIs
CATTLE-Receipts, $500; steady; prime
steers. sl35O915 90; shipping steers, $1l.T
a13fO: butchers, $100oQ1225; yearlings,
S1O.5Oal2.5O; heifers. $S.OO911.5O; cows, $40
a1025: bulls s.. 50@69.50; stockers and feed
ers, $s5o010.5O; fresh cows and springers.
steady; s5OOO@14O.00.
CALVEs-Receipts, 1000; strong; S.co9H
1850
HOGs-Receipts, 1900; best, strong; orh-
ers steady; heavy ST.. 4o017.50; mixed and
Workers, SIT 2591735; light Workers and
pigs. SIS 75617 90; roughs, $16.0o9i6.25: stays,
$13 5Od14.5O.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipts. $500;
strong; lambs. s13.oo@1775; yearlings, $500
9155O; wethers, A2 5C0l9.oo ewes, $6.Ooa
200: mixed sheep. $12.50112,75.
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
AUTOISTS COMPLAIN
OF HOLD-UP WOMAN

Complaints have been received by
Ntorney-General Reinhardt Of the ac-
ions of a woman, living on the Concord
bike. Just across the state line in Penn
,ylvania, in stopping Delaware auiomo-
bilists and demanding money OF them.
Mrs. George Rudmen, who lives beyond
Washington Heights. has complained
that in attempting 10 make a turn In
fhe road. she drove a few feet into q
lane of the woman's property and she
ran out TO the car with revolver and
four dogs, and ran "a crowdbar into the
wheels of the car She then demanded
so before she would allow the women
10 proceed. which necessitated one of
occupants OF the ear to walk several
miles back to some friends To- Obtain
he money
Ralph Ewari, Of this city. had a stint
lar experience with the woman las
summer. n is said that the woman has
grievance against all Delawarean
since she was arrested here sometime
ago and fined
The matter will be taken mp by Mt
Relnhardts office with The district at
torney OF Delaware county, Pa.
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
LOEBER PLANT IS
RESWEPT.,h0SS
IS ABOUT $4,000
Only Walls of Picking and
Preserving Factory Remain
After Conilagratlon
NEIGHDORS flee HOKES
WIEN BLAZE MENACES

The pickling and preserving plant Of
Christine B. Loeber and Son, Nos. 5i7-
10 jefferson street. was quilted by fire
early this morning. The Rosallnd
Apartment House, owned by the Max
Ephraim estate, and the Loeber resi-
dence, adjoining the plant, were 81. ght-
ly damaged by fire and water The
loss on the factory is $1,000.
The fire was discovered about 3to
O'Clock, but by the time the nrst dis
trict 1re companies rived the four
story brick building was mass of
flames. Fire Chief Golden turned .n q
general alarm. but the blaze had gain
ed such hcadv0y that IL was impossi-
BILE 10 save the structure, the main eff
forts of the nremen being eXerted TO
prevent the spreading OF the fire TO
adjoining buildings.
The Rosalind apartment, No. 1io Jef-
forson street, which was damaged 10y
fire and water. Is occupied by six Tam
nics. and AN made a hasty rush out OF
the building, carrying with them an th'
personal belongings that they coulC
grab I'm their hurried exit A bed in q
suite on the third floor caught fire, Du
/ the flames were beaten out.
/ The Loeber home, ai Sixth and lener
son streets. also was damaged hy th
effects of nrc and water. The ilame
were confined mostly TO the picking
CONTINUED on Page E.ght)
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
UNCLE ACCUSED OF
ROBBING NEPHEW

Harry B. Jctt was arraigned before
judge Churchman in Municipal Court
this morning. ON the charge of larceny
and OF breaking and entering.
Mrs. Louisa Graniland, the defen-
daurs niece. Of 80. Si kirkwood
street. told the court that her uncle
came 90 her home Thursday night and
asked 10. lodging for The night A coat
and vest belonging 90 William Grant
land. the pros ccutriX's husband. were
missed after lctt left the house the next
morning. The accused is alleged "a
have had the clothes ON while talking
10 Mrs. Granlland. but she dld not
clearly discern that the clothes Were
her husbands, because OF the darh
room. Judge Churchman ordered thC
defendant held for trial in $500
Jott Is also charged with breakine
and entering the home of Mrs. :. X
Fisher. at No. J22 East Tenth street
Thursday night and taking an over.
coat. This charge was continued unit
Tuesday at the request OF Assistant
City solicitor Malloy who told th'
court that Mrs. Fisher could not De-
present today.
u is said that Jeii was recently pa
rolled by the Court OF General Sessions
on q larceny charge.
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
LEGISLATURE ENDS
SPECIAL SESSION
Estimated That ItCost $I4,-
600; Governor Signs
Defense Bill
MEMBERS EXPRESS
GOOD WILL AT CLOSE

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del March S0.-The special
session Of the General Assembly called
by Governor Townsend TO ratify the
Federal prohibition amendment and pass
a state Defense Council bill. closed
shortly after o'clock yesterday after
noon. The Legislature was in session
for three weeks and the plan as
mapped out by Governor Townsend IN
HIS proclamation was carried out. While
the session lasted considerably longer
than was expected, this was due 10
spirited fight over the Defense Bill. 10
took hut a short time for the two houses
tO dispose Of the prohibition amend
mem which passed each house with "a
larger majority than was anticipated
buf the original defense bin was con-
siderably amended before final passage
ON Thursday.
The cost of the special session is es-
iimated at about $4,000.
Governor Townsend signed the De-
fense bin yesterday afternoon. but viii
probably not appoint the members or
the Council until the nrst Of next week.
There is much speculation as 20 who
will be named.
The nnal day was taken up largely
in preparing the Claims bill which was
passed shortly before adjournment. thc
. items carried In this bill having been
printed i'm THE EVENING JOI RN.<s YES.
ierday. A. the last minute 10 was nee
cessary. however, for two items that
had been overlooked 90 be put In the
bin and consequently it had to be senl
back 60 the Senate FOR that purpose
These twa items were an appropriation
of $1,000 10 the State Board Of Educa'
tion as "a contingent fund and $1,000 tC
the Trustees OF Delaware College. This
latter item is an additional amount fol
the Summer school and is 10 meet Ger
tain requirements of the Smith-llugne
Federal act from which the school vii
also receive funds.
Notwithstanding the fiery debate an
, clash between the Democratic and Re
publican members Of the House Owe
The resolution 20 censure Colone
! Roosevelt yesterday, n love feast pre-
' vailed at The afternoon session ius
, prior TO final adjournment.
Representative Buckingham reealle
with pride and satisfaction The pleas
7 ant session and all that went with 4
He pledged fealty 90 the goVernmer
asi,' believed all his colleagues were q
tho same mind.
Representative McNsbb was the ne'
e spdakur and expressed himself as ka'
g lng no personal feeling against an
+ mrmber. that while he has differed
4 many respects from those on both side
IS of tie House, an was forgotten In On
K end lie concluded his remarks by en-
X nhaiicaUv expressing himself detel
mined TO return TO his home In WI
mington and fight for greater represei
tation for his city. Tie declared ihi
10 the present representation from the cii
/. CT Wilmington In the Legislature is M
: Just and unfair.
u Speaker Hall expressed his sincei
,e thanks for the treatment accorded hi
" ~ 'ho special session, stating that
CContinued on Page Elght)
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
WAR REVIEW
The Germans are digging in.


This information was contained
today In United Press dispatch
from William Philip Simms.
While Slmms did not state how eN-
tensiye were the German entrench-
ina operations this may be taeit
acknowledgment by Hindenburg
that, for the present at least, the
enemy drive is through"
Further, IL may indicate that the
Germans, in meeting the expected
allied counter-Oifensive, will try 10
force FOch's armies 10 renewal Of
trench warfare, rather than 10 try
conclusions In the open-which the
Germans, themselves, have openly
stated they prefer.
Simms also described an extension
OF the lighting front farther 10 the
north, at Ciie-St Augusie, a mile
north of Lens, opposite L0Os. The
previous northern point OF inien-
sive bombardment was at Avion, a
mile south of Lens and extreme
northern flank OF the German infan-
try operations was at AcheVille, two
and a half miles 10 the southeast.
4 heavy German concentration on
the Ncrdun front was reported by
the correspondent of the Amsterdam
Hansdelblad who personally visited
that sector. shortly after the start
Of the drive Germany military Of
ncials publicly announced that at
iacks on even a greater scale would
be at Nerdun and In Italy.
Hain today admitted short re-
tircmcnt at Demuien and Meliercs
south of the Somme, hut said The
british took number OF prisoners
In counter attack nt the latter
; place. North Of the SOmmc, which
bisects the battle front. IIaig char
acterized all the operations Of th,
past week as only "local actions"
Evening journal., 1918-03-30

Daylight goes on Americas conser-
walton program at o'clock tomorrow
morning.
Al clocks on the national railroad
will be turned ahead an hour by the
law Congress has passed and this simple
turn OF the hand viii save 100000
tons OF coal 70 Is estimated besides
making it possible 20 accomplish much
more war work.
10 changes viii be made In rail
rc8d schedules The nation will simply
move its clocks and watches up an
l1lr when 90 goes 20 bed tonieht-ond
tlen SO on as usual.
Two o'clock IN the morning was
chosen as the hour for the change be
cause there is the least traffic at that
hour and thus the change viii cause
the least disturbance possible.
Everybody is advised 70 so 20 bed
40 hour earlier tonight, as all must be
up an hour earlier tomorrow mOrnins
and every morning thereafter until the
clocks are set back again next October
-.
All Easter services-in the churches
tomorrow will be held in accordance
with ihe new time, 10 other words, II
you fail 20 set your clock tonight, the
% o'clock service tomorrow viii start
90 30 O'Clock. according 10 the o,d time
Everything else will be conducted ac-
rordlng 10 ihe new time. on Monday
.mornins aii business will start accord
Ing 10 the new time. Within week, ii
i, expected that everybody will be ao-
rustomed 10 the new arrangement and
an hour Of daylight will be saved.
Particular care is being taken all over
the country 10 sec that everyone makes
the time change In business and house
hold clocks The railroads are especially
CAREFUL General orders have gone forth
from the Pennsylvania railroad Office;
fnstructine every employc 20 chanee hi'
watch or clock and every Office TO star
the new time promptly on The minute o
a. m, sunday morning All the city
yfIlcial clocks will be changed
Mayor LawsoL has issued proclams
zion. asking all'the people to make th'
change al their usual retiring hour 60
night. knowing that few remain out
bed until ? a. m, tho official chang
ing hour.
So, don't forget-set your clock on
hour ahead before you go TO bed TO
night and then regulate your ahair
-usf as II no change had been made.
Evening journal., 1918-03-30

Gen. Foch. new allied commander, has
proven his worth both In a desk place
and at the head Of troops aneld.
lie Is 81 years old. In his youth he
lived at Metz, but disliking the German
domination OF Lorraine he went To
France where, after graduation from the
Polytechnic Institute he devoted himself
10 military theory.
The FrancO-PrnssiRn war served as a
basis for much of his study, for he be-
lieved that the cause OF II and the
strategy Of II would be repeated In th'
next aroat war.
/ lie became a general I'm 1907. Recent,
he was chief Of stan Of the Frenel
army, but at the outset OF the war too
a spectacular part in driving the Boch
back from the iiarnc.
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
Bv the United Press
RY MILMAM pmLIP sMlIs

Uniicd Press SIAN correspondent
WITH TIE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE. March 29-ln the last IS
hours. believe Hindtnburgs cohorts
have been fought practically TO a stand
siill
carefully sifted information from
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
100000 SMITHS
ARE In THE ARMY

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. March 3O-rhe pro-
life smith family has 100000 Of its
offspring listed i'm the war risk in
surance bureau files.
one thousand and forty Of the
smiths are surnamed John, 1850 VII
liam. POO John a. and 200 William H.
while the Miller and Wilson clans are
represented by i5CO0 men each. There
are numerous John Browns and John
Johnsons. io say nothing Of John j.
O'Bricu
Ciayton Moysius Aab heads the list
and Joseph Zyny closes 70.
The bureau warns that the fun name
and postonlce address Is needed In any
correspondence.
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
MORE CONTRACTORS HELP
At LIBERTY LOAN RANK

Many contractors, IN addition 10 those
whose names appeared In these coll
umns yesterday, are contributing the
services of themselves and their work
men and also giving materials toward
the construction of the Allied Banbs'
Liberty Loan headquarters On Market
street above sixth. When a complete
list of those cooperating in the erection
OF the building Is made up il Will be an
nouncea.
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
MAYOR HOUSEHOLDER
SAYS "MOVE CLOCKS"

Mayor William NJ Householder, OF Del
aware City. today issued a statement to
residents of that town urging them to
Doe sure 20 shove their clocks and watch
cs ahead one hour tonight, so they will
conform TO the new daylight saving
schedule.
"Be sure Go move The hands Of your
watches or clocks before you retire and
don't delay that important action until
tomorrow Mayor Householder urged.
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
LAST 4S HOURS SEES HUNS
FOUGHT TO A STANDSTILL

widely different sources eonvlnces IN,
that the German war lords battle plan.
have signally miscarried.
The present spasmodic ighiine IS du,
entirely TO The Weakening % m,
onemy's nshimg forces and readmst
(Con.inued on Page E'ght.)
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
JURY COMMISSIONERS
FOR STATE NAMED

Judges Of The state courts have ap-
pointed jury commissioners for one
year for the three Counties as follows
New Castle couniy-Robert u. Kemp
Of Wilmington. ana David C.. Rose, New
ark.
Kent county-James ~. Powell Har-
riugton. and Jesse $ Burton, Dover.
sussex couniy-Dr Holland a.. Pawn
ter. Georgetown and George II. Town
send. Mllvlie.
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
EInE nAMAGEs nMELLING.

About 500 damage was doae by are
early last evening at the house No. 1915
Walnut street occupied by Isaac VII
son. Negro. The ne the origin Of
win ch has not been determined. was
discovered shortly after go o'clock
ana an alsrm was sent In from box
No. g. Tenth and Walnut streets.
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
JAPANESE LOOK
OVER PLANT At
CARNEY S POINT
Military Mission Arrives Un-
expeCtesly in u ilmington
This Morning
Also SEE LABORATORY
At The REPLUIO works

Members of The Japanese military mis-
sion visited Wilmington unheralded this
morning. and are making an inspection
of the Csncy's Point plant OF the du-
pont Company.
Tho PARTY is under the guidance of
Colonel n. II. Patt.son. OF the regular
arm, who speaks Japanese, and who
has been named official guide for the
CCon,!nued on Page z ghtl
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
wAToH CIR ron MR. wOLTERs.

r. W. NoltCrs. cioihins merchant at
second and M0rke' streets. who observ-
ed his 35ih anniversary IN business this
week. received amone other sits a
handsome watch The imopiee came
from his dsurhier Mrs w. Bernsrd
H0nman, who resides 10 Reading Pc
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
cEnMANY ans orr swIrzERLAND,s GRAN.

The United Press
AsHNGToN March 9oGermany has refused to grant safe
c, to ,hips carrns Switzerland the Swiss govern
m a afarnci this country result grain ships for swz
--.ni ,,in be held up until Germany reIents.
The United states promised 10000 tons Of grain to be shipped
70 switzerland by way OF ce provided Germany would promise
immunity from submarine attacks Gernpys refusal to pledge
m conduct creates new international problem for switzerland
rs well as the Teutons and Allies.
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
SET CLOCKS UP |
HOUR BEFORE YOU
Retire TONIGHT
Daylight Goes on Nations
Conservation Program at
2 A. NJ. Tomorrow
NO CHANCE IN The
RAILROAD SCHEDULES

Among things the day light saving
bill Is counted on TO do are:
Give the millions of productive
workers In the country several
years more work by adding an
hour 70 each ones day.
Stimulate food production by pro
vlding more time for garden work.
Improve everybody's health by
reason OF an extra hour outdoors.
speed up transportation and end
congestion by giving more time for
work in yards, warehouses and
docks.
save tremendous quantities Of coal
now used in electric lighting plants.
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
HUNS AT BAY ON EVERY FRONT
WHILE REINFORCEMENTS COME:
FRENCH HIT FOE AT MONTDIDIER
Haig'S Armies Counter Attack on Enemy
South Of SOmme and Take Prisoners.
Hindenburg Suffers Reverse at Demuien.
First Phase Of Drive Evidently Over, Germans
Prepare for Second Offensive
By the United Press

BY the United Press
LONDON, March 30"We pressed al Denuen and Mes
south of he Somme but the latter village at
tackled and took number Of prisoner Field Marshal Haig
ported today
"Ony local actions have taken north of the Somme dur
ing the past week Our cavalry has fought with gsaniy
both mounted and dismonted and has epuSed the with
heavy losses in engagements"
At Demuen the enemys attempts to capture the village
broken down after sharp fighting throughout the afternoon
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
TILE NOIR IN sTATEMENT.

Today Is The last day FOR filing the
Fe9eral income tax statements. but
Judging from the large crowd that be-
sieged The internal revenue ONCE In the
Federal Building this morning. 70 viii be
several d5ls before the work can be
completed
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS
United Press Staff Correspondent

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN FRANCE, March 30.-The
first phase Of the Central Powers offensive believe
That the second phase will begin Hmdenbugs bat
tered hosts be relieved and brought however, be
doubted
The situation materially changed throughout the Brit
sh line this morning, while the Genans like frightened moe
their passage land ceeedere digging in like mad places
About midnight the put down heavy trench mortar
bombardment southwest of Cie-St Auguste Lens.
(Cite-S Auguste about mile due north of Lens Hill
20, and about the distance and south Of Loos)
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
M0TORCYCLIsT INIUREn.

Z. II. Wagner, aged 20. OF this city
was treated in the Chester Hospital
Yesterday for confusion of the right
inee, injured I'm motorcycle acci-
dent
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
COPS FLY SERVICE FLAC.

A service flag. bearing four stars, was
hung out at the Ter s. street entrance
TO, the police stati'<i This morning In
honor OF the four members of the de-
partment who are in the military ser
vice
Evening journal., 1918-03-30
WOOD FIT FOR SERVICE ABROAD

By The United
WASHINGTON March 3O-Found physically unit for
duty Brigaderneral Philips Brigader-Genoal
Henry Whitney their army
commands their assignments
coast artillery corps the regular Onciany
nolnced today.
Malor-General Leonard Wood and Maior-General
I'm Ben found ri for service abroad Both
to this country temporarily
however