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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-16
WEDDIN GS.
kELLY-HENREKG.

Miss Amelia " W Henberg and James
W Kelley. both Of his city. were married
on April 10 by Rev : q von Rosse
MGINSIEY-PRA&CE
Corporal Christopher J McCiinnikv. nf
the Army Recruiting Station, az sos
Market street, and Mary France, of sO2
West street. were married this morning
At st. Peter Cathedral, sixth and Vest
-trcets. at 8 o clock. Nearly 800 friends
of the couple were present.
Corporal McC1innlkv has been with the
recruiting station here nearly a year, and
has been in many States in the Union. as
well As active service in the Philippines
The couple left this morning for a short
honeymoon IN New ! ork
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-16
INDUSTRIAL INFORMATION.
New Inquiry Division Will Answe Queries
or Employment Problems.

An important branch Of the ; Fm-
plovmeul Service under the direction of
Roger " BabSou, has just been ns1i-
tutcd at Washmgtou known Is the IN
quIrv Division Information concerning
amy special phase Of the industrial problem
may be had by addressing the division at
No. 17l2 q street Washington, ID. G.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-16
Two Held for Selling Rum 10 Soldiers.

James Davis and William Eden we're
given . hearing before United States
Commissioner Mahaffv today. on
charge Of selling liquor to soldiers and
were both held under $500 bil for ap-
pearaIlcc Il the June term Of court.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-16
Lost Bov Pound.

John Guugark aged II wears. who mad
been missing from his home, at 424 Spruce
street. for several days, has been found
and sent to the ST. James Protectorv,
near Delaware City. Tie WAS found By bis
mother ID front of q motion picture
theatre
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-16
Arrives Safely in Franco.

Misses Bessie and Merry ODay q
1927 Delaware avenue have received
cablcQFarn from their brother First
~crgt William II O'Dav, Of $50 Areo
sgu adron, q his SAFE arrival ~ France
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-16
Mnrkman's Hand Rrused.

While at work at The railroad shops. ut
Todd's Cut, today. John Bradley had has
hand and wrist bruised Il Was taken to
the Delaware Hospital George Kline
was treated at the same hospital Tor q
laeerated scalp.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-16
No More Patents for Enemies.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, April I6.-President vii
son today stopped the issuance Of patents
and copyrights to enemies and revoked
the authority gwen Americans to ap-
ply for patents in enemy countries.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-16
Fen Into River

Florence Mcclure Of South Wilmington
fcll overheard near Market street bridge
late this morning The PhUnx ambulance
WAS called and she was taken to the Della
ware II aspital where il was said that her
condition was not serious
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-16
Many Seeking Employment.

At the | nited States Employment
Service. the local branch OF which is e~-
tahlishcd IN the old Federal HHllding. IT
sixth and hing streets. YESTERDAY the
large number Of applicants for work was
especially noticeable, there bong more
than lUu.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-16
nelauare Grange Meeting.

Delaware Grange, No. 46 r of II
held its regular weekly meeting N The
W g. RI III building a. Newport last
night and transacted routine business.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-16
Huns STILL SHOOTING WOMEN.
One Person Killed. Two Wounded in
Last Nights Bombardment of Paris

By Ass0ciatcd FrcSS @ tEer% EVcnInR
Paris April To- Shells from the long
range German guns Killed one man and
wounded one woman and one man in the
Paris district last night, according 10 an
official statement issued today
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-16
Frederick Henry Notiicd

The name of Frederick Henry Of Ii1
Fast Fifth street should he added 10 he
list of men who arc 10 report IT once tn
7 ,0cal BOARD No
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-16
Hospital Sunerintendent Resigns.

Aliss Jeannette j Duncan has assigned
az superintendent of the Delaware Hos
pital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
NEW HAMPSHIRE WILL
NOT CONTINUE CLOSING

Manchester. y. H.. Feb 13.--Now
's' the Monday closing orders have
wen r"-ciud"d hy federal Fuel Admin
.'ra,or Garfield and the observance OF
ne same left 10 the state fuel ad-
illustrators state Euel Administrator
Charlie VI. Floyd has decided not to
o1ter' iIcatlcss Monday and as "a
',ui' thr mills and shops OF this city
VIZ. state VIII all hc in operation next
Monday n~ usual state Administra
nr Floyd had the following 10 say to
't' '"doral fuel administrators:
N'n not IN favor of continuing the
tioi M New England states and Sus-
pendlng i'm other states. Can see posi-
ave iNlu'E 10 our manufacturers if
WIS dnn". IN my opinion. the order
rh"tld ho effective in all states or in
"n" coal has largely been saved by
."u''nt previously wcIl supplied
NV" "t'0 power lost MONDAYS
Tiu's tn MANY hundreds of tons of
'j ] favor the suspension of the
"'a"' '"r economic reasons even
'NoHeh thr state is desperately in need
m u"'r uttuminous and anthracite
O9a''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
Proposed Raise in Rail-
road Wages Would Cost
About $82,OOO,OOO
100000 ORGANIZED
MEN INVOLVED
Average Increase Is 80 1-3 Per
Cent. = Eight Hour Day. Six
Day Week, Tin e and Half for
Overtime and Certain Mini
mum Wages Asked

Washington, Feb. f3.-The first Off :
cia1 Indication Of what proposed rail
road wages increases would cost was
given at today's hejring before the
railroad wage commission, when j. a.
Franklin presented the claims of the
railway employees department of the
American Federation Of Labor
Figuring an average of 33 1-3 per
cent. increase, on the fiat increa ses
asked, the additional cost would be
Ss2,000,o0o annually" Secretary Lane,
chairman of the commission. computed
For 100000 Organized Men
Mr.. Franklin said the estimate SEEM
ed correct based upon increases for
250.000 organized men. He also had
suggested that any increases should
apply to unorganized workers of the
same trades, numbering about oGO, 900
who were not figured in the rough cal
culations. The wage basis asked was
Sc a day for skilled men such as car
men machinists and blacksmiths, S4.5
a day for helpers, and time and half
for overtime. Sunday and holiday work.
None of the witnesses before tho
commission has submitted estimates of
what the increases requested would
cost. all apparently taking the posi-
ton of \. r. Garrctson of the Con
ductors, who said that it did not mat
ter what the cost would be since the
increases were essential to maintain
the standard of living, and that if an
industry did not maintain the men
serving it, the industry did not deserve
to survive.
Mr.. F'ranklins representations to the
commission resulted. in the first men :
ton of increased freight rates as a
Continued on Page Cool. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
$50 PEOPLE MADE HOMELESS
IN $4,000 WATERv|LLE FIRE
Proctor & Bowie and Joseph Blocks Near Cor
ner Of Bridge and Lockwood Streets Practical"
ly Destroyed-Fire Spectacular On e and De-
partment Has Stubborn Fight

Watervile, Nc, Feb. l3.-The Proc
tor and Bowie and Joseph blocks were
Quilted in a spectacular fire, which was
still raging at midnight, with an esti-
mated loss of $4,000.
Fire Started at $40
Fire broke out in the Proctor and
Bowie block near the corner of Bridge
and Lockwood streets "Wednesday eve
ming at about $40, in an unused apart
Inent on the lower floor. which at some
fornrer. TIME had been used for store.
When the fire depaHhaent arrived,
smoke was issuing from every crevice
in the building and az sooAt as an en-
trance was effeSteo r. We apparent
that fire Vas running Through the par
titions.
Two lines of hose weS@ quickly laid
and the firemen ventured into the dense
smoke in an effort to reach the. source
of the trouble A ladder was.run up
to the balcony on the second floor and
several tremen took up a line of hose
and attempted to make an entrance
but the smoke was so heavy that this
was impossible. Assistant Fire Chief
Ivers entered the building through the
underground entrance and went to the
top floor to locate the fire. which proved
10 he in the northwest corner of the
building.
While the firemen were engaged on
this block fire was discovered IN the
store Of abraham Joseph in the next
block and a line of hose was taken in
there It appeared that the fire had
worked all through both blocks but
in reality had gained but little head
way at first.
The Proctor & Bowie block is not ten
anted by families There is lunch room
IN the basement and the upper stories are
occupied by roomers who are Anostly SH-
rians The Abraham Joseph Block is oc-
cupied i'm the basement by a barber shoH,
a lunch room. Of which Mrs. Alfred Rob
!nson is proprietress. and Abraham jos
ephs store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
Will Decide Upon Con-
tinuance of Monday
Closings in This Sec
ton of Country
STORROW SAYS NOT
THE RIGHT METHOD
II States Nearest Mines Given
All Coal They Want Will Mean
Less for New England-Part
of American Wooden Co. Coal
Supply to Boston and Maine

Boston Feb. ia can for confer
cnre Of the fuel administrator of all
We Sow England states was sent out
\, telegraph tonight by James J. Stor-
ron New England fuel administrator.
I'll, tiou followed the receipt of
oid r,om Washington that the Ma
'ioral Fucl Administration had sus-
pended TIE Monday holidays but had
rti w" wax open Tor their continuance
New England Where the coal situa-
'"n - SIN critical At the conference
Nricn VIII Ice aeld either tomorrow or
Friday Mr.. Storow will lay the en-
'iro situation before the state fuel add
Continued on Page 9--CoL p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
U-BOats or Mines Sink
- British Merchantmen
Admiralty Says
FOUR ITALIAN
STEAMERS SUNK
Third Spanish Steamer Sunk by
Submarines in Less than
Three Weeks-Latest Victim
Il Steamer Ceferino

London, Feb. IS. Nineteen British
merchantmen were sunk by mine or
submarine in the past week, according
to the admiralty statement tonight. or
these Is we're vessels Of 1900 tons or
more anu six were under that Tonnage.
Three fishing craft also were sunk.
Increase over Last Week
The loss to British shipping in the
past week shows Il considerable in
crease of the previous week, which to-
tailed 10 vessels. 10 Vi them over 1900
tons. in the preceding three weeks the
losses were eight, eight and 10 re-
spectivcly.
Four Italian Steamers Sunk
Rome. Feb. l3.--t'our Italian steam
ers of moro than 1900 tons were SINK
by mine or submarine during the week
ending Feb. O. according to an official
announcement TO-DAY
During the week ending Feb. .. but
one Italian steamer OF less than 1900
tons was lost.
Spanish Steamer Ceferino
Madrid, Feb. l3.-Thc Spanish
steamer Ccferino has been sunk by a
submarine near terro island. one Of
the Canary group. All the members
of the crew were saved. They were
towed by the submarine to the port of
La Estaca in the Canarics
Third in Three Weeks
The Ccterino is the third Spanish
steamer sunk by submarines I'm les.
than three weeks. The others were
the Girada and the Sebastian. Pro-
tests have been made by the Spanish
government against the sinking IT
these two vessels The tctcrino was
q. steamer of 3647 tons She was built
i'll England in 1899 and her home port
was .Avilcs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
ACCUSE INFANTRY
OFFICER OF DESER1|oN
AND EMBEzzLEktNT

San Francisco, Calf. Feb. l3.-Lieut.
Robert H. Hall of the ASH, United
states Infantry was arrested today on
charges Of deserving and embczzllhS
$1,000 in express money orders.
Hall denied the enlightenment
charge and the police said he refused
to discuss the desertion accusation.
His arrest followed advices from the
sheriff Of Little Rock. Ark, where Hall
had been stationed.
When Hail was apprehended his wife
gave the authorities a ring valued at
5000. saying. the police reported, that
she wished to possess nothing pur-
chased with stolen money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
HEARING ON 0SS|PEE
TRAIL CONSTRUCTION

Portland, Me. Feb. Ia hearing on
the proposed construction Of the Ossi-
pee Trail through the towns Of Gorham,
StaHdish, Baldwin, Cornish, Parsons
field and Porter 70 the New HAMPSHIRE
line was held today ny the State High
way Commission 1t was attended by
about 40 citizens OF those towns. who
showed much interest in the project.
The six towns combined would ha -
10 raise so. 300. which would give them
state ald to the amount of $685..
They VIII be asked to take action at the
town meetings next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
DEMANDS DEATH
FOR BOLO PASTA

Paris, Feb. IA NJ. Mornet, prose-
cutor in the case against Rolo Pasha.
charged with treason. developed his
case this afternoon. lie frequently
punctuated his arguments with the
emphatic request: Il demand q son
tence Of DEATH"
The court martial for the time a.
sumed that tragic aspect which charac
terizes all court martiais and which
heretofore in the present case has been
lacking, owing to the presence of styl-
Continued on Page 2-csi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
Plants Hire from One Another
AN AMERICAN SHIP
SINKS SUBMARINE

IN Atlantic Port. Feb 13.-.ln Amer.
ic"n steamship arrived here. today re-
ported having sunk a German suhn.e-
rIne in the Mediterranean on Jan. is
last after running fight. The steamer
was not hit
ON the outward VOYAGE the same
craft Has attacked in The Mediterra-
mean by two submarines. one waa
sighted of the bow and when the cap
tain attempted to ram II the boat sub
merged and made Off At the same fi:us
til" gun crew fought OFF another sub
marine from the stern.
The crew If the vessel reported that
British patrol boats captured two sub
marines of The Canary Islands on Jan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
snip BOARD
TO Consider 7 a k in g.
Over Private Plants
Practice Of Yards Of Hiring Men from
One Another Causes Labor Unrest
Claim Riveters Not Driving Number
They Should

Washington, Feb. 13-Delays in ship
building construction, charged to a large
extent to labor difficulties. has brought
agitation in Congress for government
operation of the yards and it was learned
tonight that the shipping board has been
asked to consider the matter of taking
over at least some private plants Here
tofore the board mas taken the position
that if the labor situation is Strengthened
out the Yards will turn out as much ton
mage under private management AZ the;
would if run by the government Virtu-
ally all ship construction now under waS
in the United States is for the govern
ment. but the yards themselves are oper-
ated as private enterprises.
Plants Hire from One Another
One of the chief causes OF labor unrest
IN shipyards has been the practice Of
Yards Of hiring men from one anothe,
Continued on Page 2-Coj. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
REPUBLICANS JuB|LANT OVER
CHOICE NATIONAL CHAIRMAN
Will H. Hays of Indiana Chosen After John T.
Adams of Iowa Withdraws Internationally -
Hitchcock Praises New Organization Head -
Indiana Man Makes Ringing Statement of Ac-
ceDtance

st. Louis, Feb. l3.-The Republican
national committee this afternoon elect
cd viii II. Hays of Indiana. chairman.
He was placed in nomination by John
T. Adams Of Iowa. and the nominatio
was seconded by Committeeman King
Of Connecticut.
The resignation of all members of
the executive committee was accepted.
The committee adopted resolution
that national committeeman should he
regarded as the head of the party in
their respective states and decided that
the national committee should meet
once a year.
Adams Withdrew Internationally
Mr.. Adams stated that his withdraw
al as a candidate was made uncond,-
tiOnally. The question of whether he
would remain as vice chairman was not
considered, he said.
The agreement came after three days
of bitter controversy and electioneer-
ing.
The fight was kept off the committee
floor Ivy the refusa Of T. men holding
the balance of voting power to pledge
themselves. These men all came to the
city comparatively late and found ear
lier arrivals pledged to one camp or
the other. They had not expected Il
real fight. The leaders in the harmony
move mcnt, Senator Penroes Frank H..
Hitchcock. George w. Perkins ana
Senator Calder, desired above all 20
settle trh fight before the committee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
Three FATALITIES
Added to Lengthening
Roll at Hicks Flying
Field

Fort Worth Texas Feb g. Three
''r' fatalities wer" added today to the
engineering roll Of deaths At Hicks lying
''' J" mites from Fort Worth.
mo dead are Lieut. reyton C. March.
''' q u" newly appointed acting chief
'''' q the army First LieY' J. l..
"''E. native Canadian who had re
S''' ''r years at Los Angeles, cal. and
Continued on Pace 2-co, ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
MARYLAND SENATE
.RATIF|ES PROHIBITION

Annapolis, Nd Feb. 1.-THE Senate
today finally passed the resolution rat
Irving the federal prohibition amenn-
fn"nt. The House passed the resolution
last week and it does not have to b..
signed bE the governor. The vote on
the final passage Of the resolution in
The Senate was IS for to against.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
ROCKLAND DEMOCRATS
AGAIN NAME FLINT

Rockland, Me-. Feb. 1S.-Frank e.
Flint, mayor of this city, was renom-
mated for a third term at q caucus of
the Democratic party tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14

meet. Those Who held the balance If
power included Earl : kinsley of Ner-
mont
The committeeman and national par
~ l.adeis present were jubilant at the
outcome. The Indiana men credited
Hays with winning the last election for
the Republicans. His friends say ne
was in line for the next nomination for
governor. Frank Fl. Hitchcock voiced
the general feeling when he said;
Il am perfectly delighted. Hays is an
exceptionally efficient man and there is
no better organizer.
To Be Given Free Hand
Chairman Hays will have free
hand in bringing about harmony for
the next attack on the Democratic cit
adel according TO weary committee
men. who rested from their labors to-
night.
The commIttec by acceptance OF res
ignations and otherwise eliminated the
entire executive committee TO make
clean job OF providing the party with
new leadership.
A. T. Hcrt, representing Kentucky.
said that from what he knew OF hays
crergy it would not he long before the
committee was called together to act
with the hartman in selecting new
executive committee,
The recommendations of the old eX-
ecutivc committee calling for an adj
yisory committee of women and con-
tinuing the old Hughes campaign COM
nirtpe vprr IGNORED il was said. in or
Continued on Page Cool. d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
BATH IS AGAIN
OPEN TO NAVIGATION

portland, Me. Feb lS.-Naviga ton
on the kennebec river. between Bath
and the sea. interrupted a week ago
by ice fields, vas resumed today when
the ice was broken out by lighthouse
tender
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability OF
the firm you're trading with is the first
consideration. We nave been in the
Jeyelry business right here on Lisbon
street 30 years and guarantee every arti-
Gle sold IN our store to be exactly ~
represented We also guarantee our
prices 10 be as low tor lowe) as any
other reliable JeWelrv House in Maine
Watches Diamonds, Rings Wedding
Rings. Seal Rings Silverwart for III.
table, and all sorts u beautiful ana mex
pensive Gift articles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14

The upper floors house innumerabIe
families which number from 10" to 15'
people. Many of these began to remove
their household goods but the danger
subsidized in that section in few mir
utes. All the household furniture was re
moved however, from the house next tn
the Joseph block. although il was at no
time threatened with danger.
An incident Of the fire which has a
touch Of human rtercst was when lit
tie dog overcome by the smoke was seea
staggering along the street in the way
of the hrcmen. was picked up by q
kind hearted mansQkd placed out OF dan
ger till he recovered
Through Roof Of Joseph Block
The fire was confined to the inside of
the building until as when flames burst
through the roof Of the Joseph block.
having worked all through the walls. Ry
this time six lines of hose were playine
on the flames three in the front ana
three in the rear At times it seemed a.
it the fire had subsidized in the Prostor &,
Bowie block, only to break out again
in a new place
At 1910 Hose 3 and were called bv
telephone and held in reserve in case of
need. Despite the efforts of the tiremen
the fameS increased until at ll30 the
whole inside OF both blocks were a seeti,
ing mass Of flame. All .he people had
vacated ,hcir tencments safety ana had
gore 10 the homes Of their friends for
shelter.
Probably Total Loss
The tire chief stated that The conditions
under which the fire was fought were
very 'aVorahle. As there was no wind ana
Tine water pressure was available AT
midnight THE fire was stu raging and !.
seemed certain that the blocks would he
a total loss. The films, character of thN
buildings rendered them easy prey for the
flames and the fire was spectacular III
the extreme. While ii was impossible to
estimate the probable loss with an, de-
gree Of accuracy last night il seems
likely that it would lie in the neishbor-
hood of $1,000.