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Evening journal., 1918-12-18
CITY ODD FELLOWS
ANNOUNCE JIT-ZAAR

Members OF Delaware Lodge, No. 4,
/. o. o. F., who are planning to attend
the Tooth anniversary OF the founding
OF the order in America at Baltimore,
Md next summer in a body, have de-
cided TO hold a Jit-Zar at odd Fellows
Hall. Tenth and King streets the week
OF February %. The proceeds OF THIS
bazaar will be applied to the trip fund
Of the lodge.
The officers OF the Jit-Zaar commit
tee are: A. n. Kalmbacher, chairman
Frank Muller. vlce-chairman; John
Kelly. secretary, and Charles w. Wa
terman, treasurer. The remaining com
mittee OF thirty members are: VIII
liam Muller, II. E. Kalmbacher, George
II. Bennett. William II. Roth, Richard
Strong. George Geisendorfer. Charles +.
Fraim, Samuel Higley, Robert McCaul-
ley, Leonard Morgan, Harry Seimes,
John Kitchens. Leighton Aiken, Louis
Reed. Harry Walker, Richard Jones,
Clarence w. Unger, George Z. Kahn
bacher, Harry Whitaker, Milton Brit
tingham, Fred w. Lewis, Stewart Nc
Loughlin, Glare Squibb. Lorenzo Brit
tingham, John Webb and Edgar Booth
The wOmen's committee OF approXi-
mately thirty members will be appoint
ed at the next met.ng Of the general
committee.
Evening journal., 1918-12-18
CLIQUE
COSTS e. L. II. DELEGATES

Incensed over the acts Of the Saylor-
Hickey Cancer Clique in injecting poll
tics into the Central Labor Union. VIII
mington Branch. No. i9i, National Asso-
citation Of Letter Carriers have with
drawn their delegates and notified the
Central body that they desire to sever
all connections with the organization.
Il is said that other locals will soon
take similar action.
By this action the Letters Carriers do
not withdraw from the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor as they are affiliated
with that body through their National
Association at Washington.
The cause Of this action on the part
OF the Letter Carriers Association is
the efforts that have been made by the
Saylor-Hickey Clique ito turn the Gen.
trail Labor Union into a political or
ganizati0n FOR the benefit OF some
Democratic politicians. The trouble
dates from before election, when this
same clique in an effort TO bring about
the election OF Salisbury for senator,
forced a resolution through the body
endorsing Salisbury. when there is a
specific rule OF the union which should
prohibit 1t from entering politics as a
body.
The letter Withdrawing from the
Central body was presented at meet
ing OF the Central Labor Union last
night as follows:
ITO the Officers and Delegates OF the
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NEW LUSTRE FOR
DELAWARE UNDER
SERVICE CITIZENS
Eminent Men of State OufIin G
After-War Program at Brilliant
Function. Judge Cray Praises
Pierre S. du POnt for His High
Degree of Public Spirit

One Of .he most notable functions
ever held in Delaware, a gathering
destined 20 result in great development
Of American ideals and in great material
benefit to the State and nation. in
achievements which will add further
lustre to Delawa.e's noble record. was
The conference dinner Of industrial
leaders, bankers, Council OF Defense
members and Service Citizens in the
main dinlngroom Of the Hotel duPon;
last night. The conference members
were the invited guests OF Pierre :.
dupont, founder Of the Service Citizens,
whose benefactions TO Delaware and TO
the nation make a long record OF em.-
uent service quietly performed.
At this conference, the Service Citi-
zens formally took over the Americana
zation program in this State from the
State Council OF Defense, which body
the request Of the government. Dr..
Joseph II. Odell, director OF the work
for the Service Citizens. made his first
official appearance. The distinguished
editor, minister and lecturer, received
many tributes from the speakers Of
the evening for his valuable contribu-
tions to social work. Henry p. Scott,
chairman for the evening, told jOkingly
Of a saying that came from Troy, n. Y,
where Dr. Odell had been, to the effect
that this State would become "Odella-
ware"
The conference deeply regretted the
Evening journal., 1918-12-18
TALK ORGANIZATION
OF LEGISLATURE
Senators Long and Short
Are Being Backed for
President Pro- lem
THREE TALKED OF
FOR SPEAKERSHIP

There continues to be much specu-
lation over the organization OF the two
houses OF the General Assembly when
that body meets Tuesday. January Z.
While several states are being dis
cussed, 1t is likely that none Of them
will be agreed on until the Republican
members Of the two branches hold
their separate caucuses Monday night
before the day for organization. The
Republicans have ~ Of the II members
Of the Senate and % OF the 80 MEM
bers Of the House, which gives them
large working majority in both
branches.
There Is much interest in the selec-
ton Of president pro tempore. Just
which OF the Senators will get that Of
flee is still in doubt. SenatOr-elect /.
d. Short OF Milford. is talked Of for
the office and is said to have strohg
backing. Senator /. w. Long, Of Selby-
vile, is also being urged for the pre-
siding officer OF the Senate. The lat
ter is a hold over Senator. Il has been
the custom for years to give the honor
to a hOld-over Senator but there is no
rule barring a new Senator from get
ting the honor. II is even possible that
some dark horse may step in and get
the hOnOrs. Senator-elect James w.
Robertson of Wilmington has been
mentioned.
Sussex County politicians, 1t is said,
are demanding the president protein
on the ground that all five Senators
from that county are Republicans. Both
Senator's Short and Long are from that
county. The Sussex delegation, II is
also understood, will demand a good
share Of the legislative offices.
For speaker OF the House several
names have been mentioned. The last
10 be brought forward for this honor
Is Representative William II. Dazen-
baker OF Brandywine hundred, who Is
said to have strong backing. Sheriff
Theodore w. Francis Of this city and
Alexander p. COrbit Of Odessa are also
talked OF for speaker. Friends OF each
man think he has an excellent chance
for the Office
There promises to be an interesting
fight for the three sttorneyships OF the
LEGISLATURE. Julian C. Walker IS a can
didate and has written to the various
members asking their support. John F.
Lynn. OF this city, is also said to be a
candidate, and friends Of Deputy Attor-
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59TH PIONEERS
ARE spared By
God OF BATTLE
Only Few Casualties Among
State Regiment. Col.
Ellison Writes
GIVES LOCATION OF
UNITS ON LAST DAY

Lieutenant Colonel James Austin Eli
son, OF the seth Pioneer Regiment, in a
letter to his wife. gives some interesting
details OF the work OF the Pioneers dur
ing the last few weeks Of the war He
stated that there were few casualties
In the regiment but gave no names.
Colonel Ellison explained that the
Pioneers for sometime before the arm
istice was signed were up near the
front furnishing the boys in the
trenches with their supplies. He states
that they were not in active service at
the front, but that they were only a
short distance back and exposed TO the
enemy fire at all times. Considering
their dangerous positions the casual
ties among the Pioneers, he says. were
very few.
Colonel Ellison states in the letter
that not a soldier OF the original Ma
tional Guard men has been lost. All
the death casualties were among the
Delaware draftees and others who
Joined the regiment at Camp Dix. The
deaths, however, are thought to have
been very few. A number Of the men
were gassed and wounded.
When the letter was written the Pio-
neers were being gathered together at
Charcey, and II was not known
whether they were to be sent into Ger
many OF home.
In another letter sent 20 a Whining
tonian. Colonel Ellison stated that
while on the transport bound for
France, seven men, who had been add
ed to ,e regiment at Camp DIX. were
stricken with influenza and had died.
but not a National Guardman was
stricken with the disease.
On arriving at Brest the men we-
given dog tents and sent into the in
terror OF France. and II rained for days.
At some laces the mud, he added, was
knee deep.
Colonel Ellison, in his letter, also
sent list showing the location OF the
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absence OF the host, Pierra s. dupont,
who was unable to be present because
OF illness. Mr. Scott stated that al
though the Illness was not Of serious
nature, Mr.. dupont would be confined
to his home for a few days. in all
probability.
The hotel diningrOOm was beautiful
ly decorated with asparagus ferns and
pink roses, with American Beauty
roses at the speakers table. The two
hundred guests sat down TO an elab-
crate and delicious menu, which was
served as follows: oysters on the half
shell, cream OF asparagus soup. olives,
celery, salmon with mushroom sauce,
rolls, broiled squab. peas. Drowned po-
tatOes, salad, toasted waters. ice cream,
cakes, black coffee. cigarettes and ci-
gans. Besides each plate were pamph-
let's on "Americanization In Delaware" F"
Following the dinner. Henry p. Scott
presiding, opened the conference. Mr..
Scott spoke as follows:
Mr. Scott said:
Ladies and Gentlemen:
1T Is fitting, think, that this gath
erlng OF industrial representatives OF
the State OF Delaware should be used
by the Service Citizens 10 make Its
first public announcement OF a part Of
its progress. With DR.. Odeil as Direo-
tor, the Service Citizens will on jan
uary first undertake actively its civic
CONTINUED on PAGE Two).
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c. L. u.
AT our meeting OF December 10. 1918,
we decided to sever our connections
and withdraw our delegates from your
Central Labor Union.
I'VE have derived no benefits there
from and are opposed 10 your body 60
Ing into politics.
Very truly yours,
PAUL s. WRIT,
Secretary Branch No. i9i, N. A. L. c."
After the letter was read a motion
was made and carried that the request
be complied with. Later in the meet
ing this action was reconsldered and
the secretary notified to write the Let
ter Carriers Association that they could
not resign because OF being affiliated
with the American Federation OF Labor.
No rule or law supporting such a con-
tention was produced however, and
as stated the Letter Carriers will still
be afilllated through the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor through their nation
al association. Some OF the members
Of the association said today that the
letter carriers, even though the with
drawal is not accepted will likely ig-
more the Central Labor Union in the
future.
The National Association OF Letter
Carriers several years ago took a ref
erendum vote among the members as
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As the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call
ages, more enthusiasm and more sue
cessful returns are being reported.
Blessed with splendid Christmas wealth
er which ought TO carry with IL the
spirit OF giving. workers today say that
less trouble is being experienced in OBJ
tanning memberships than on the previ-
Gus two days Optimism is replacing
the pessimism that some felt earlier
in the week.
Red Cross women workers today be-
gan canvass Of King and Madison
streets and also Market street, solicit
ing subscriptions from every one whom
they saw did not wear a button. And
they were pretty successful. There
was really no legitimate excuse that a
man or woman could give If they
have health and work for not joining
the Red Cross. Before the end OF the
week, the man or woman who does
not wear one Of this campaigns but
tons. will be a subject OF curiosity or
gossip among their fellows. The work
ers are under the direction OF Mrs.
Willard Springer, Jr. A
In this connection Friday has been
designated as "Check-Up Day" On
that day, Josiah Marvel, chairman OF
the drive, requests that every member
Of the Red Cross ask every man or w0-
man they meet who does not wear a
button, where the buttin is?" No
matter where you see a man or a wo-
man without the Red Cross button OF
this roll call, they should be asked to
join. Through this personal appeal, ii
is hoped that many who have not join
ed will be reached in this manner.
Ferris Giles. whose son Larkin, is
with the 59th Pioneer Regiment in
France, called at headquarters, Tenth
and Market streets this morning and
gave one OF the workers a dollar for his
sons membership. He asked that a
button be sent 10 Private Giles In
France, and his request was gladly COM
piled with. The next mail for France
will carry the Insignia Of the roll call
10 him. Mr.. Giles suggested that every
parent who has a son In the Delaware
regiment do likewise. 1t will be the
Red Cross that will look after the com
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OFFICIAL SANTA
SENDS WORD TO
SET UP TREES
Christmas Joy Assured for
Soldier Boys and the
Deserving Sick
TOYS. CANDY. FOOD AID
CLOTHING TO Be Gifts

Having had his attention called since
yesterday TO several city families In
which sickness and death has laid a
heavy hand recently. which meant that
without the care OF some kind hearted
person Christmas 1918 would mean moth
ing but sorrow for those so afflicted.
the private citizen who for years has
acted the part OF a Community Santa
Klaus. late yesterday Informed Chief Of
Police Black that a Community Christ
has tree would be placed in the police
drill room this year as usual. All those
who are III or who, because OF illness
or death will be unable TO provide the
essentials so necessary TO make the
Yuletide season one Of good cheer, Will
be provided for by this public-splrited
citizen. He also will act as Kris krin-
gle for the soldier boys stationed here
and st Fort Dupont.
Feeling that the number OF children
who Will have few toys and candies
this year Is much smaller than In past
years when 1900 or more children
were provided for on Christmas Day,
the work OF caring for the youngsters
viii be done by tie Police Department,
cooperating with the Peoples Settle
ment, the Associated Charities and the
Visiting Nurses Association. A meeting
OF the representatives OF these organi-
cations viii be held in Chief Blacks
ofilce this afternoon, when plans for
caring for the poor and needy viii be
outlined.
II is proposed TO have the police de-
liver the toys and whatever other sup
plies are furnished through the Com
munity Old Chris. In this way II Is
felt that more good can be accomplish
ed and less chances OF the kindness OF
the citizen being abused. Heretofore
much candy and many toys haye gone
TO children whose parents were well
able 10 provide for them.
Under the plan those who are III al
their homes will have the Christmas
Joy brought 10 their very doors. and II
The necessity occurs, food and clothing
VIII be left instead OF toys and candies.
For the benefit OF those who viii
have no tree at their hames. a large
Christmas tree will be erected at the
police station. Il will be lighted by
electric lights and on view for the pub
lie for week or two after Christmas
morning. II is estimated that about 400
deserving families viii be found. The
soldiers trees will be at the Y. NJ. Z.
A. and at Fort Dupont Barracks.
Evening journal., 1918-12-18
PAY FOR MUSTERED
OUT SOLDIERS

Soldiers viii not be sent home pen
nlless when they are mustered out OF
the service. The Government will give
them a months pay and allowance for
transportation from the camp to their
homes. at the rate OF i-2 cents mile.
as soon as they are discharged.
Each unit will be sent to the camp
nearest the district or city in which the
majority OF its members live to be
mustered out. Their railroad fare from
that point will cost the men two cents
a mile, but three and one-half cents is
allowed in order TO cover other expen-
ses Of the trip, and take them to their
homes with $50 to tide them over untll
they receive any back pay that may be
due them.
Evening journal., 1918-12-18
YOU CAN GET A GOOD
JOB AT UARLAN'S

Right now the Harlan shipbuilding
plant. foot OF West street, is in need
of general helpers, yard laborers. steel
shifters and many other kinds Of me-
chanics. Sunday the Employment Of
flee is open from a. m. until 430 p.
m. Daily from 6.30 TO 6 p. m.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-12-18
HUSBAND WANTED TO
DIG WIFE'S EYES OUT

Sherman B. Collins was held under a
$500 peace bond for assault and bat
terry on his wife, Myrtle Collins, by
Deputy Judge Hellings, in Municipal
Court, this morning. Mrs. Collins tes-
tilted that her husband has threatened
her many times.
Pointing a revolver at her, on one
occasion, he asked her II she were
ready to die, and at another time he
said that he would dig her eyes out.
she is constantly in fear Of him, she
said.
Evening journal., 1918-12-18
ROY uI,RT BY AUTO.

Lawrence DeOtO, an elght-year-0Id
boy Of No. Ball alley walked in front
OF the automobile Of Alfred G.. Wade
of Newark last night and was slightly
injured Wade took the lad to the Del
aware Hospital and then reported the
accident to the police. He was allowed
TO go.
Evening journal., 1918-12-18
ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC TODAY.

The Orthopaedic Clinic OF the Della
ware Hospital will be held this after
noon, between and o'clock Dr.
Henry w. Banks. who Is connected
with the jefferson Hospital OF Philadel-
phia, will attend as usual. Wilmington
surgeons who are interested in Ortho-
pedlc Surgery are invited TO attend.
Evening journal., 1918-12-18
SUNDAY HIRING AT HARLAN YARD1

From 9 a. m. until i.3O m, the
Harlan shipyard Employment Oflce.
foot Of West street, will be open for
business. Daily it is open from 80 a.
m. until 6 p. m. General helpers. steel
shifters. laborors and other mechanics
wanted AT ONCE.--Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-12-18
VOLUNTEER fire
SERVICE FAVORED
Legislative Co m lite e
Would Increase Efficiency
of the Department
FAVOR ANY CHANGE
PEOPLE MAY APPROVE

The legislative committee of the VIII
mington Fire Department composed Of
Z. A. Kane, Of the Water Witcl- Com
pany; w. ]. Lutz, Fame; George w.
Sasse, Washington; Joseph Thomas, Jr'
Independence and NJ. +. Cannon, LID
erty, in session at the Fame Company
house, last night, presented 10 the Of
flcers and members OF the executive
board the following resolution which
was unanimously adopted by the com
pdny:
Hall Of the Fame Fire Company.
Wilmington. Dec. IL.
Officers and Members Executive Board,
Wilmington Fire Department.
Gentlemen: Following a thorough
consideration Of the subject, we here
with submit for your approval the fol-
! lowing resolution, and earnestly recon-
ment its adopaion.
/, Resolved, The executive board or
the Wilmington Fire Department here
assembled desire TO, and do hereby
.place ourselves on record as favoring
the continuance OF the present volun-
teer fire department in and for this
-city. pledging ourselves to labor Tor
its best interest, to maintain its ell
cheney and sustain It's proud record, un-
I'll such time as the people Of this city
through their duly elected representa-
tlves, the honorable City Council, shall
in their judgment deem 1t advisable or
necessary 10 otherwise provide.
Respectfully submitted,
y. E. A. KANE,
w. ]. LUTZ,
GEO. w. SASSE,
JOSEPH THOMAS, Jr,
NJ. +. CANNON, Pres.
: Legislative Committee.
II having been brought to the atten-
ton Of the committee that certain
chauffeurs OF the department were vio-
Iating the speed laws in responding to
fires, the committee asked that such
violations Of the law be reported to the
committee with the view Of prosecut-
i ing the careless drivers.
Evening journal., 1918-12-18
FIFTH WARD RED CROSS MEETING

Voters and political workers OF the
Fifth waid. Irrespective OF political af-
flliation, are urged to attend a Red
Cross meeting, at 8 o'clock tbs evening
in the office Of the County Assessment
Board. in the Public Building. A la ge
attendance is desired. as complete plans
will be outlined for the Red Cross mem
bership drive Of that ward.
Evening journal., 1918-12-18
SUN AND TIDES.
LOST AND FOUND.

II osT-oNE 3Ox3k TIRE, ON RIM, AND
IL carrier; lamp and license attached.
License No. 1864; keward II returned 70
w. Ii. Ayars, Christiana, Del. Phone
s14-1 Newark. dec1s-2t.
IlJST-A DARK BRINDLE BULLDOG
az ten weeks ago last Saturday. Answers
10 name Of Caesar; S2J reward II returned
% Mr. James Bowers, log W. Eighteenth
St dec17-4t.
u CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Evening journal., 1918-12-18
BY the United Press

BY he United Press
COPENHAGEN, Dec. 18.-The Workmen's and SOLDIER
Congress according Berlin Dispatch has announced the follow
ing of delegates the National Assembly
Anhat-Twenty majority Socialists, IL Democrats two
Peoples party and two Conservatives.
MecLenbwg-SIxteen Liberals, three Hsndcafsmen, two
Socialists sando Peasants League.
BY the United Press
BERLIN, Dec. 17.-(Deayed)-Ihe proposed insmgens
meeting of the Reehog defiance of the Ebeisase govern
called today by its president konsnn Febrenbsch
Fehrenbach explained the meeting to the
tension the smisce His action, however regarded in
circles as a complete backdown.
New Cologne hobed of rsided last night
by troops Peoples Council Followers of Karl Lebknecht
held the public buildings for fortnight forcby
elected.
The trend of Yesterdays meetings and seemed
TO be toward strengthening the Ebertfaase coalition.
By the United Press
BERLIN, Dec (DeIayed)-Field Marshal Won Mscken
SEN intered by Hungaran confined with his entire staff
Kaoyfs Foth, according to dispatch from
Budapest
By the United Press
BERLIN Dec. 17-(Delayed)-Tis total of Germans killed
in officially announced today as $4,000
Evening journal., 1918-12-18
SERVICE CITIZENS PLAN 0UTLNEDPEACE DELEGATION MEETS TODAY
COALITION RULE
FOR GERMANY is
GAINING FAVOR

Eberf-Hdase Government Seems
to be Developing Strength. Pro-
posed Tnsurgent' Meeting is
Called Off. NeiU Rulers Suggest
Count Won BernSfOrff as Foreign
Secretary Under Regime
Evening journal., 1918-12-18
HIRE OUT ON SUNDAY AT HARLAN.

The Harlan shipbuilding plant. foot
OF West street, employment office is
open on Sunday from a. m. until 4.3O
p. m. General helpers, steel shifters,
other labor wanted AT ONCE. Daily
hiring hours $50 until p. m.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-12-18

faith may blend In charity and service 1t has
ambition that our Lord Himself might not bless. Its
spirit is the spirit OF Bethlehem and Calvary There is
touch Of narrowness bigotry or fooshness to be
observed anywhere in It's work.
It's Vision OF duty is clear the eagles glance; its
heart is tender and love- spirit fresh and
wholesome the upper breezes.
Wherever humanity suffers II serves wherever
humanity fants and anguishes Il cheers. Il inspires
the strong with sympathy and the weak with hope
Evening journal., 1918-12-18
By the United Press

By the United Press
AMSTERDAM, Dec. 18.-Ihe German government has
ed ne various factions, with appointing
Bernso foreign secretary according to dispatch from
Berlin today
Evening journal., 1918-12-18
THOUSANDS JOIN
RED CROSS With
NEW ENTHUSIASM
3424 More Delaware Adults
Put On the Mercy Button
Today
SHOW YOURS OR YOU
WILL Be HELD up

Adult memberships first day. 1868
Junior memberships first day 1857
Adult memberships second day 3,i2i
Junior mSbershiPs second day f,Oi9
Evening journal., 1918-12-18

A feeling OF security goes with
GLOVER DAIRY MILK.-Adv.
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mena a which
will mean the o o cruelty. Of bgory
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NO NEW MONARCHY FOR RUSSIA.

NO NEW MONARCHY FOR RUSSIA.
BY the United Press
WASHINGTON Dec plan FOR forming new monarcha
Government for Russia under Alexander Mchalovch
has failed because The secret and lacked Entente en-
couragemen according reports received by the
state Department today.
MANN Is cant DATE FOR HOUSE sPEAKERsHIP.
BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON Dec is.-Repubicsn Leader R Mann
announced that he would speaker House,
in the next elections
his candidacy Mann said he assured by his
physicians had entirely reganed his health
REPRESENTATIVE DARROw WOULD KAISER
BY the United Press
WASHINGTON Dec. is--A resolution putting Congress
favoring punishment Of the
introduced the
sylvania.
PORTUGUESE CABINET RESIGNS
By the United Press.
LISBON, i7-Delayed-The entire Portuguese cabinet
has resigned
Evening journal., 1918-12-18

CLOVER DAIRY MILK.
Clarified. pasteurized and pure.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-12-18
TODAY,S TENpFRATIRE.

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