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Evening journal., 1918-07-06
FpWORTH LEAGUE sOCIABLE.

/ Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ODESSA, Del, July 6.-The Epwortl
League held a sociable on the lawn o.
Mrs. Lee Sparks home on Thursday
evening, when a delightful program
was given.
George f. Rhodes fractured his elbow
by a fan recently.
Miss Hattie Gray, Of Philadelphia, is
the guets Of her sister, Mrs. a. Henry
Donovan.
Miss Helen Magee has accepted a po-
sitiOn In Wilmington.
Mrs. s. f. Shallcross has been at
Royal Oak, Md, for a visit with rela-
tlves.
Mrs. John Price has Mrs. George
Price, Of Wilmington, for a guest.
Mrs. Joseph Hampson and son Leon
ard, Of Baltimore, Md, are guests at
the home Of her mother, Mrs. Leonard
Gilch.
Mrs. E. II. Derrickson has returned
to the parsonage after a visit with
friends at Salisbury, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Clarence Aspril and
little child, Of Wilmington, are spend
ing some time with their relatives
here.
Miss Blanche Weist visited friends In
Wilmington this week.
Evening journal., 1918-07-06
THE NEW POSTAL LAW,
FOR REVENUE ONLY
BL ROLAND C. USHER,
Author of Psn-Germanism.

as In the hands Of those in Massachu-
setts or Pennsylvania or indeed in the
city Of New York. The cost to the
government obviously was not the
same. 10 has always been possible TO
assume that those nearest 10 New
York paid a part Of the service which
those furthest from New York re-
ceived But the fact has always been
and is long likely TO be that those fur
thest from the point Of distribution
were precisely the people who most
needed the literature, and who were
the least able TO pay either for the sub
scrlption or for the actual carriage Of
the paper in the mails.
The zone system will now compel
those who live at some distance from
New York to pay anywhere from two
to five times for all Of their periodicals
They will not pay 1t. II will destroy
the subscription lists of all but the
most flOurishing periodicals, and 1t will
prevent the wide distribution Of news
papers outside Of their own local area.
1t will certainly place an obstacle in
the way Of establishing new periodicals
almost unsurm0untabie. Nothing has
so much contributed to the spread Of
American democracy as education.
Nothing has done so much for educa-
tion as cheap literature, and the real
basis in so large country OF cheap
is cheap postage. The pub
lie pays the cost and always must pay
It, but IL has hitherto been a principle
that the public at large should bear
the cost Of this national service and
not the Individual
We have paid vast sums In this coun-
try for the compulsory education OF
our children. We have hitherto felt 1t
wise TO invest a few millions yearly
In this education Of adults. Certainly
this Is a decision not TO be reversed in
a hurry or in any casual way, without
reference to the people at large Of the
real issue And that issue is simply |
his. Shall we secure no great numDer |
Of millions OF dollars st the expense |
lf wiping out a considerable part OF
he literary activities OF the country, /
when It is entirely feasible to get sew
sral times that number OF millions by |
many other methods Of taxation?
Evening journal., 1918-07-06
With The Pafagraphers

It is tremendous responsibility which the President
lodges with the United States employment service and
the labor policies board I'm authorizing them with
draw workers from nOn-essential production Within
brief ntfya this board and its counsel be equipped
to tell employers throughout the nation whether their
business IS needed. and TO act accordingly. The war
labor policies board the President says is 10 bo the
voice Of all OF the Governments individual agencies
It's dctum will represent the collective judgment OF the
administration. Let how ably the admnistra-
on can judge OF the essential matters OF business the
business OF war industries and OF civilian needs
srayer test could not be put upon any Government
Philadelphia Ledger
Evening journal., 1918-07-06
BAN LIQUOR SALE
AFTER SIX MONTHS

WASHINGTON. July 6.-Prohibition
advocates in the Senate plan to seek
changes in the pending Norris amend
menl to the emergency agricultural ap-
preparation bill so as TO prohibit the
sale Of whisky. beer or wine after sis
months.
As reported to the Senate, the Norris
amendment prohibits the sale or with
drawal from bond Of distilled spirits
and the manufacture Of wine except for
export after June 30, 1919. It would
forbid the manufacture OF beer three
months after approval OF the bill by the
President.
Senator Gore chairman Of the Senate
Agriculture Committee, has announced
that unless Congress recesses In the
meantime he will call the committee
together Monday 10 consider the pro-
posed changes in the amendment. A
majority OF the committee members
were said TO favor the changes.
Evening journal., 1918-07-06

The new postal act, passed at the
last session OF Congress, extended the
zone system OF the Parcels Post to
newspapers and periodicals and intro
duced an extensive and momentous
change into the history Of American
publishing. The purpose Of the meas
ure was revenue, the adding Of few
million dollars to the national treasury,
the securing Of that sum by what is
really a tax and not an intentional
change in the fundamental policy of
the postal system. II was TO be sure,
necessary that a few millions should
be found wherever possible, but it is
undesirable that this particular few
millions should be collected in just this
way.
The question Of whether. or not the
cost Of carrying mails is paid for by
the public directly or indirectly Is not,
so far as the Treasury is concerned, of
any Importance. SO long as II re-
mains public service necessary for the
nation, performed by the nation as a
whole, In its interest as a whole, It
makes little difference whether the
man who mails a periodical pays the
actual cost OF the service or whether
It is derived from excise taxes or
from the customs. So far as the treas
ury IS concerned, so long as the total
Of money which gets into II In one
way or another pays the bills, II makes
no great difference whether the Post
Office shows deficit or a profit. 1t is
a pure matter Of convenience, a ques-
ton Of expediency, and it is highly i'm
portant that the American people, who
must now examine this act Of Congress |
10 the Hight OF its effect, should realize
hat there is no plea Of principle in
yolved here-nOthlng but the collec-
lion Of a little money.
But this attempt to collect a few mil
Ion dollars in this particular way men
ices one Of the greatest features OF
american democracy. It has been OF
importance in the educa-
ion Of this vast country mat an arbi-
rary rate OF postage, and one very low
hould have placed periodicals or news
,apers In the hands Of a man or woman
n Arizona or North Dakota as cheaply
Evening journal., 1918-07-06
Spirit of fhe
Delni0rUia Press
CROP CONSOLATION.

From the Dover State News
It is to be regretted that the Della
war wheat crop this year is short. But
tomatoes and other crops are looking
fine, and will probably make up for
the deficiency in the wheat crop. Wheat
growers should not become discour-
aged at the result Of their labors this
year, for it was largely due TO the long
and unusually severe winter. We hope
the acreage OF wheat planted in Della
ware this Fall viii break all previous
records. for the golden grain makes
the best ammunition for Uncle sam to
use in fighting the Kaiser and winning
the war.
Evening journal., 1918-07-06
ROCKY FOR FoHn

r HE candidacy Of Henry Ford for the Senate will not
be without its difficulties
To begin with there is the slight obstacle OF the law
which forbds Senator to have any business transac
tions with the Government; and is well known that
Mr. Ford has millions Of dollars worth Of Government
contracts
Then there is the feeling among robust Republicans
Michigan that it may be wen to select Senatorial
candidate by the forms sanctioned by law and usage
rather than by Nat from the White House
Added to these is the direct charge that Ford may
have trouble in submitting to the acld test" Of which
the President himself tried to make use in Wisconsin
So that this particular Ford may find the road rocky
one
Evening journal., 1918-07-06
GEMS OF THOUGHT.

The thing is stingy about is secret
s--:-.
Ancestral pride Is all right in its way, but don't let
your family tree cast your garden in the shade
:-%-:
poets memory may be nekle. but his thoughts
often come back to him--if he incoses a stamp.
---.
We all have ups and downs A fellow must get
down TO work, before he can work his way up.
:-@@.
Il is better TO know everything about something
than to know something about everything
Evening journal., 1918-07-06
RADGEs EoR EMPLOYEES.

WASHINGTON, July 6.-Plants hold
ing Government contracts and carrying
out the program Of the war labor board
SON to award war badges to their EN-
ployes.
To be eligible 10 receive a badge an
employe must have served for four
consecutive months. Service bars will
be given FOR employment beyond that
time.
Evening journal., 1918-07-06

bles in South Africa since the outbreak
Of the war, although early in the con-
nict, a rebellion broke out In which
the establishment Of a republic was
planned. Premier Botha, who although
he fought against the British in the
Boer war has been one Of the strong
est supporters of the empire in the
present conflict, personally took the
field against the rebels and crushed the
rebellion late in 1914. The Financial
Minister at that time was quoted as
declaring that the political situation
had become far better
Premier Botha found occasion to con-
denim the reported propaganda, declar-
ing that it was 10 South Africa's in
terest to maintain the constitutional
connection with Great Britain.
Evening journal., 1918-07-06
TO WIDEN RIvERvIEW AVENUE.

The Street and Sewer Department on
next Wednesday will petition Resident
Judge Rice to appoint commission TO
condemn strips Of land p feet In width
along both sides Of niveryiew avenue,
between Pennsylvania avenue and
Twelfth street. These strips are neces-
sary for the widening Of the entrance
to the dupont housing operation. The
widening will necessitate the removal
of Jennie NJ CAROLS dwelling from
the southwest corner Of Pennsylvania
and Riverview avenues. and James f.
Lees dwelling from the southeast cor
ner.
Evening journal., 1918-07-06
MHn WANTs THESE InRe2

One hundred unskllled labOrers are
being sought by the United states EN-
ployment Service, Sixth and King
streets, at wages Of fifty cents an hour.
This Is the highest wages offered in
this vicinity for unskilled laborers.
The service has about two thousand
Jobs, about equally divided between
skilled and unskilled labor, awaiting
persons desiring work.
Evening journal., 1918-07-06
isaoo soLDIERs Made nAppY.

! TNHRoUuH the agency Of THE EVENING JOURNAL q
Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund 1926 cartons OF
tobacco have been sent to the American fighters in
France and Flanders
The fund In hand now amounts to S4e0i5O Il Is our
desire to shove It above the 5000 mark as quickly as
possible rine less than $500 is needed TO do IT, 1t
should be forthcoming quickly
The most recent contribution of size came from Mrs
Nellie Webb Casperson, Miss Mabel Webb and Miss
Helen Warde They raised $50 for the fund by holding
sale OF PIES cakes CANDIES bread and rolls in front Of
the Webb Millinery Company's store at No. lO2 King
street. That contribution VIII supply 200 cartons each
carton containing enough tobacco TO last soldier
week
Think Of tl Two hundred American soldiers IN
Europe made happy by three Wilmington women who
had enough patriotism In their hearts to hold such
sale to make them hsppy
There are thousands Of other women in Wilmington
who can do well for the soldier boys II they win
make what should be a cheerful sacrino of tmo and
energy.
Our advice to the women and girls Is 10 form them
selves into and TO assist practically in this work
Of bringing Joy TO the and the boys who are over
There lighting for their home-folk over Here
Evening journal., 1918-07-06

That was fine display OF loyalty that was made on
Thursday by the forelgn-born residents Of this CITY,
There have been larger parades in Wilmington but
seldom one that oqualled It In attrsctiveness The
function was one that viii have good effect upon all
classes OF our people and rsdate with beneficial results
from the metropolitan district into the rural districts
The foreign-bo residents who participated in the pa
rade have good cause 10 be OF the manner in which
they celebrated Independence Day in the land Of their
adoption.
Evening journal., 1918-07-06

The President that he would feel personally
crippled" If the creel bureau should be maintained
Does this that creel is right-hand man for the
President?
Evening journal., 1918-07-06

Travelling for pleasure is becoming painful. even
though an upper berth is a luxury
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-08-14
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE
HEARS GOOD NEWS
Students To Be Organized In
Unit Of Students Army
Training Camp"
A WORTHY RECOGNITION

The st. Johns College authorities
have just received a telegram this aft
ernoon from the Adjutant General of
the Army, H. P. Mccain. stating that
the College is now authorized to an
nounce that a unit has been formed
under the new plan, by which all the
able-bodied students are enrolled in
the "Students-Army Training Corps,
which will be established in Septem-
ber
St. Johns was one of the Colleges
fortunate enough to receive this rat
ing.
The War Department promises also,
that additional rifles, uniforms and
other equipment will be provided for
the college.
This plan authorizes college students
to be enrolled in this training corps
for military instruction under an army
officer.
During the week the students will
be taking ten hours at military drill
and instruction, and will be enrolled
as members of this subdivision of the
Army, called the "Students'Army
Trianing Corps"
The authorities of ST Johns Col
lege are very much pleased with this
recognition which the War Depart
ment has given them and feel that the
good work done at St Johns is being
appreciated.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-08-14
GOVERNORS BUTLER
LEAVES MANSION

John H. King. colored, who for the
past fourteen years has held the posi-
ton of butler at the Executive Man
sion, will leave there tomorrow.
King has been appointed messenger
at the Naval Academy. upon which
duties he will enter on September 1st
He has been given two weeks vaca-
tion by the Governor, in appreciation
of faithful service.
John King is one of the best-known
and best-thought-of colored men in
this community. Always polite, cour-
teous and thoughtful, he has won ia
vor with the white folk who, from
time to time, have visited the Cover
nor's Mansion, where he has served
so long as butler.
King has served under four Cover
nors, and has been familiar figure in
the capacity of butler at the Executive
Mansion under Governors Warfield
Crothers. Goldsborough and Harring-
ton. The position which he vacates
tomorrow has not yet been filed.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-08-14
ANNEXATION ACT
IS ONCE MORE
FULLY UPHELD
Judge Urner's Opinion Says Law
Is Immediately Operative
And City Now Controls
HABEAS CORPUS CASE
OVER JURISDICTION
Prisoner From Baltimore County
Is Remanded To Custody of
Baltimore Authorities

Upholding the contention of Depu-
ty States Attorney Roland r. Mar
chant, of Baltimore city, that the Bal
timore Annexation Bin dates from the
time the act itself took effect. so that
the laws. ordinances and government
tai powers of the city were at once
extended TO the new city limits, Chief
Judge Hammond Urner at Frederick
handed down a decision late this aft
ernoon in the habeas corpus proceed
ings held before him recently, which
involved a question of jurisdiction un-
der the Annexation Law The prison
er was remanded to the custody of the
Baltimore city sheriff.
The opinion of Judge Urner, which
involves unique questions of law. is.
in part, as follows:
1t is clear that the designated areas
were intended by the Legislature to
be integral parts of Baltimore city
from the time when the act itself be-
came operative, and to be immediate
ly subject to the laws applicable to the
city, except to the extent of particular
provisions to the contrary. There is
provision for surveying and mark
ing the boundaries described in the
statute. but the immediate annexation
which the act contemplated could not
properly be held to be dependent upon
that requirement 1t merely had in
view the process of physically locat-
ing the limits which the act created.
The normal effect of the expansion
of the limits of Baltimore city is to
increase concurrently the territorial
jurisdiction of its civil and criminal
courts. No statutory expression is
needed TO accomplish that result, since
the State Constitution confers juris-
diction upon those courts everywhere
within the limits of the city. which
constitutes the Eighth Judicial Cir
cult of the State Cart. 4, Secs 10 and
27). AS the boundaries of the city are
extended, the jurisdiction of it's courts,
under the Constitution, accompanies
the extension
According to the consistent tenor
of the statute, its purpose is that the
annexation for which it provides shall
date, as an accomplished fact, from
the time when the act itself took eff
feet, and it inevitably follows that the
laws, ordinances and governmental
powers of the city, and the authority
and processes of its courts were at
once extended to the new city limits,
except in so far as the act may be
found TO restrict their operation.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-08-14
LOOK OUT FOR
THAT COUNTERFEIT

There is in circulation in Annapolis
counterfeit quarters, which store keep
ers and others are asked to look out
for
Yesterday afternoon, Mr.. B. c. Brit
ton, West street, was nearly made the
victim of one of these counterfeit
pieces. A colored boy came into his
store and asked for twenty-five cents
worth of meat, and gave the quarter,
which upon taking into his hand, Mr..
Britton at once recognized as lead,
and counterfeit.
He called the boys attention to the
lead quarter and asked him where he
got it, The boy replied it was given to
him by his mother who sent him for
the meat.
Mr. Britton gave the boy the meat
but kept the quarter, which he took to
the bank this morning to report the
circulation in town of a counterfeit
twenty-five cent piece.
It is said other similar lead quarters
are in circulation hereabouts.
The quarter bears the date 1908, and
the eagle on one side is slightly, a
mere fraction out of plumb, little
awry
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-08-14
MARSHAL
SENDS WORD OF A
NEW REGISTRATION
Adiutauf Generals Office Here
Received Preliminary Or
ders This Morning
ONLY 21-YEAR-OLD
MEN TO BE TAKEN
This Is Not To Be Confused
With The Increased Age
Registration

Another registration of 21-year old
men, is to be held throughout the
country on August oath, according to
preliminary directions received at ad-
jutant General Henry M. Warfield's of
fee at Annapolis this morning. The
head of the Maryland draft machinery
was notified today, in telegraphic or
der from Provost Marshal General
Crowder that on Saturday, August
years of age between that date and
June 5th, last. will be registered for
service between the hours of Am.
and p. m. It was explained that this
registration is not to be confusd with
the larger registration provided in the
increased draft bill now prepared for
c Congressional action. and which will
if present plans are carried out, be
hel don September 5th.
The explanation given in the order
of the Provost Marshal General, is that
this additional registration of men just
reaching majority. is ordered in view
of the recent heavy demand for class
l men and is deemed absolutely neces
sary.
Based upon the recent June 5th, reg
istration of 21-year old selects for a
year, it is estimated that the new draft
will provide about 1000 men from
Maryland. The registration for year
held on June 5th, produced 5000
Marylanders.
The action of the authorities in fore
casting that President Wilson will
shortly issue call for the additional
registration is taken as another indica
ton of the determination of the allies
to pour American men into France as
fast as possible.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-08-14
FOLLOWERS OF THE
PONIES GET CHANCE

Annapolis followers of the speeding
ponies are interested and pleased over
the announcement just made to the eff
feet that license has been granted to
the Southern Maryland Agriculture
Fair and Racing Association by the
judges of the Circuit Court for a five
day race meeting at Marlboro Md, be-
ginning August 20. This will mark
the opening of the fall racing season in
Maryland, which will run until De-
cember 1, including meetings at Tim
onium, Havre de Grace, Laurel and
Pimlico. The Marlboro meet, which is
over half-mile track. gives promise
of being a very successful affair
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-08-14
LINTHICUM is SURE
TO HAVE OPPONENT

At the Concord Club in Baltimore.
last night, Daniel j. Loden. its presi-
dent and Collector of Water Rents,
said he would file his nomination pa
pers in a. few days with the Board of
Election Supervisors as a Democratic
candidate for Congress. The time limit
for filing necessary papers will expire
on Monday next. Mr.. Loden attended
the regular weekly business meeting of
the club. In advance he decided that
he would make no speech during the
evening.
He will contest the democratic nomi-
nation from the district with Congress-
man J. Charles Linthicum. whose coun-
try home is located in Anne Arundel
county.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-08-14
BAPTIST LADIES
ARE ENTERTAINED
Missionary Society OF College Avenue
Baptist Church Guests OF Mrs.
Thomas =. Dove

The Ladies' Aid and Missionary So
ciety of the College Avenue Baptist
Church were guests last evening of
Mrs Thomas S. Dove at her home on
West street extended
The occasion was the regular an
nual meeting and during the summer
it has been the custom to hold these
at the homes of the members who live
in the country, or in the suburbs OF
Annapolis.
The meeting was conducted by Mrs.
Fullerton. leader, and was an enjoy
able and profitable one.
After the business and religious
program. Mrs. Dove served ice cream
and cake, which was much enjoyed
on a warm night. A delightful social
evening was spent and \ unanimous
vote of thanks was given the hostess
for her generous hospitality.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-08-14
KNITTING BY HAND
IS NOT SUSPENDED
Mrs. Dorsey Gassaway. Chairman OF
The Red Cross knitting Commit
tee. Has Received No Orders

Inc heG NroSS hhlttttg NoIhNlil-
tee. Has Received No Orders
I'VE have received no notice of the
scarcity of wool. and certainly no or
ders to shut off the wool supplies, "
said Mrs. L. Dorsey Gassaway, this
morning to a Capital representative.
I'VE have plenty of helmet wool on
hand. but no sweater wool. and a lit
tie wool for socks" continued Mrs.
Gassaway, but / have had no official
notice of disseminating the hand-knit-
ting.
I'VE will use our supply of wool un-
til it is all gone"
This statement was made this morn
ing at headquarters of the Annapolis
Chapter of the American Red Cross in
response to questionings relative to
the report that all hand knitting for
the soldiers must be stopped while the
War Industries Board can make an
adequate survey of the amount OF
wool now on hand for overcoats and
uniforms. The Maryland Office sent
Immediately to the national Red Cross
offices in Washington asking that de
tailed information of this move be for
warded at once, so that local knitters
will know just how to meet the situa'
tion. The amount of wool which the
local chapter has on hand is thought
to be sufficient for the present.