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Evening journal., 1918-11-26
Acknowledgements Slow How American
Soldiers Appreciate American Tobacco
Those Who Doubt That the Evening Journals Ou Boys France Tobacco
Fund.- Brings Joy 10 the Sammes Should Read the following Messages
from France and Flanders

ing to tighten the burden OF the Amer
lean soldiers In France.
Yours for victory.
A SAMMY IN FRANCE.
18th U. s. Engineers.
Gentlemen IL am In receipt OF a
package OF tobacco from the Our Boys
in Franco Tobacco Fund. am writing
this acknowledgment expressive OF
thanks TO your organization for the
good work you are doing and the way
you are doing your bit In the fight for
democracy. Respectfully.
CORP. TH0S. HUGHES.
Dear Frlsnd;-I wish TO extend to
you my hearty thanks for your re-
membrance OF us boys on this side OF
the water. You can't express the
satisfaction and cheer we get from the
knowledge that the folk back home"
remember us. 1t is a boost over the
top. Yours,
PRIVATE EDWARD G. SMITH.
Tobacco received. Very glad to get
IL. May we meet some day
PRIVATE FRANK CAIN,
Headquarters Division, 18th Engineers.
Thanks for the nice package OF
smokes. We are fortunate enough to
be supplied with tobacco funds, II is
impossible TO tell you the amount OF
good it does. Let me assure you that
these gifts are appreciated almost as
much as a cheerful letter from home
or from some friend. and you can guess
we are happy when tobacco day comes
around. Many, many thanks.
Very truly yours,
WALTER w. CREASEY.
Evening journal., 1918-11-26
IT'S NOBLE AND uNsELrIsH MISSION.

NJ RS. ETHEL BALL STANIAR. president OF the Con-
lSl sumers League Of Delaware mas sent to us in be-
half Of that organization the following letter OF apprecia
tion:
Wilmington. Del, November %, 1918
Mr.. George Carter. Editor, The Evening Journal. VIII
mlngt0n, Delaware:
My dear Mr.. Oarer-on behalf Of the Consumers
League or Delaware desire 10 express to you ap
probation OF the publicity given during the annual
meeting OF the National Consumers League held In this
city, November q and 22.
We were fortunate in having as our guests the Sec
retary Of War. Hon. Newton ID. Baker, Mrs. Florence
Kelley General Secretary Of the National Consumers
League; Miss Hadow Of England; Countess Loschi OF
Italy; Mile. Bourat OF France, with many other disn-
guished people
The Importance of the constructive ideals and work
of these representatives. to haze been grasped by
your paper and have been given such prominence that
we would be derect indeed If failed TO acknowledge
The Delaware League before long viii announce its
legislative program for the coming year. and from the
support given the Secretary of Wars opnlons as ex
pressed in his address here feel justified the belief
that work, which WIN follow his IDEAS will re-
ceiye the hearty cooperation of our public press.
Very truly yours
ETHEL BALL srANIAR.
President.
Mrs staniar and the organization Of which she the
head have done splendid constructive work Delaware.
They have prosecuted IL at times under most dshearen
ing conditions. But persistence has won the day and
there never time in the history Of the League
when It has stood higher in public confidence and respect
than does at present with Mrs Sianlar It's presl-
dent and Miss Clara. souhwck its executive secre-
tary.
There are two good why the League. a rule,
obtains both public and newspaper support One is that
II almost invariably is right at least TO broad funda
mentals what asks and that it has to grind
for its benefit
It's mission to serve whole-heartedly freely
remngy the very best interests Of the wage-earing
women and girls In Delaware II would be dnlcult for
an organization to have nober mission.
Evening journal., 1918-11-26
EAGLES NOMINATE OFFICERs.

The Fraternal Order Of Eagles nomi-
mated the following officers last night;
President, Edward A. Banner; chaplain,
Frank Framer; treasurer, Joseph B.
Bierman; recording secretary, William
f. Hayes; inside guard, James W. Ma
gulre; outside guard. John w. Clark
trustee, William f. Merchant; organist,
Howard B. Pyle; librarian, Francis p.
Kane.
The election VIII take place on next
Monday night. Two Of the nominees,
Frank Farmer and Edward A. Benner,
are now In France with the United
States Army.
A very elaborate ceremony IS being
planned by the local aerie to welcome
back home the 30 members who are
now in the army or navy.
Evening journal., 1918-11-26

Dear Friends Many, many thanks.
asure you we greatly appreciate your
kindness.
SGT. VIM. FANNELLY.
Infantry, A. e. F.
Wilson, Ryder. Barlow, Blumer,
ONeill, Mccormick, Woodburn, Dun
ham and Hickman. The above boys all
join IN thanking you for the kind do
nation.
October 2i. 1913.
Your package Of tobacco received,
and you can tell the world II surely
was appreciated. / just came from
the front. The boys surely are giving
them h, and lots OF II.
SGT w. C. 0'KEEFE,
Eyac. Hospital. No. 2i.
Aug. 81, 1918.
Dear Friend Glad to receive the to-
bacco. II was well enjoyed by the
recipient. thank you very much for it.
PRIVATE WILLIE COGE.
Co. No. 2. 30ist Regt., France.
At the Front, Aug. %, 1918.
Dear Sirs Your package at hand; so
this is to thank you for the smokes.
They surely came in mighty good, for
smokes are very difflcult TO obtain up
here. Sincerely.
WIN. J. McCUNE.
Aug. 30, 1918.
Wilmington Journal; ;-It is with
pleasure write these few lines TO
thank you for your kind contribution
of tobacco. Your tobacco was most
welcome to us fellows here. We can
not speak too highly OF the grand eff
fort The Wilmington Journal is max
Evening journal., 1918-11-26
negro SOLDIERS
Being LET OUT
Men Are Sent Back to
Home Cities for
Muster Out
DISCHARGES AT
CAMP NOW RAPID

CAMP DIX, Wrighlstown. N. j., Nov.
26.--Instead Of releasing at Camp Dix
the thousands Of Negro soldiers await
ing demobolization, new orders OF the
War Department direct that colored
troops be returned by detachments to
their home States, where they will re-
ceive their discharge papers and final
army pay. No explanation is given, but
IL is evident IL provides against the
Southern Negroes, the majority OF them
ignorant of methods Of travel, becom-
ing stranded in northern cities, while at
the same time IL Will insure a normal
distribution of men to meet labor cOndi-
tiOns in southern states, from whcih
the majority of cOlored troops here
have been drawn.
All regular army colOred enlisted men
serving as nOn-commissiOned officers
In Negro organizations will be trans
ferred back TO the Twenty-fourth and
Twenty-ffth Infantry. All other col
ored soldiers I'm camp, including train
ing and labor battalions and the entire
Sixty-third Pioneer Infantry, which has
been awaiting overseas orders, will be
formed into detachments composed OF
men who entered the service from the
same State.
Immediate steps for a general de-
mobilization Of all organizations ex-
cept those 10 remain is directed in yes
terday's orders. This includes nearly
5000 men in the Tank Corps, recently
transferred 10 Dix from Gettysburg, Pa.
A picked detachment Of 250 men Of the
Tank Corps Will be retained in service
aud transferred TO Camp Polk, n. c.
Captain George NJ Cowenhoven' OF
the Ordnance Department at Camp Dix,
has been relieved Of duty and trans
ferre dior duty as commanding officer
of the Ordnance Depot at Camp Meigs,
Washington, ID. C.
Evening journal., 1918-11-26

n. p. A. Special 10 The Evening Journal
PARIS. Nov. 26.-The Russian revolu-
ZIONIST, Nathalie Klimova. has died In
Paris, victim Of Spanish "nu" Xiii
nova was condemned 10 death some
years ago, following the assassination
Of Stolypln. He succeeded In escaping
from prison and reaching Paris.
Evening journal., 1918-11-26

both countries England has always, at least in the more
recent years, shown deep interest and sympathy for
America.
And now, what is Wilmington going to do about it2
What is Delaware going 10 do about it?
The time for preparatory action has arrived
Evening journal., 1918-11-26
GEMS OF THOUGHT

People who live in stone houses shouldn't throw glass;
either.
-:-&:
for fear hen get fooled
.-.-e-.
- ~ !us as well to make up your mind to dig down
me hnss we get Tor nothing generally dear at any
Evening journal., 1918-11-26

August 20. 1918.
Friends III is a grand and glorious
feeling to gst your tobacco. Many
thanks.
PRIVATE ]. C. EMIG.
Headquarters, 18th Engineers.
Headquts. Dist, IS Engineers.
France. August u.
Tobbaco's the goods. Thank you.
II. o. GIBBS,
Spud Sergeant.
Written for w. Klrton. who received It,
August 20. 1918.
Dear Friend MANY thanks for the
box OF smokes. They certainly are ap-
preciated. We can easily see by these
little gifts that the folks at home are
behind us. Sincerely.
FREDERICK GERST,
s. S, U. so, U. S. S. A. A. 8.
September 2. 1918.
Somewhere in France.
Thanks for tobacco.
WILL G. HUNTER
Co. +. i2sth, u. S. Inf.
Evening journal., 1918-11-26
sTOLYPIN sLAyFR DIES

A recuperative diet in inuenza. Hor-
llck's Matted Milk, very digestible.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-11-26
GA CREOLE HAIR DRESSING

for gray or faded hair and retain the
gentlemen to impart an even dark color
10 their gray hair. beard or mustache
Sold by n. B. Danforth's Drug Store,
Wilmington. Del. and good drug stores
everywhere. Mail orders from out Of
town customers filled promptly on re-
ceipt OF regular price-si20
Evening journal., 1918-11-26
YOUR DUTY TO
Be attractive
Have Pretty Dark Hair

la Creole" Hair Dressing is the
original hair color restorer, and not a
dye. Applying II to your hair and
scalp revlves the color glands OF ma
ture, and restores your halr,to a beau
tiful dark shade or to Its natural color
II is the only hair color restorer that
will gradually darken all your gray or
faded hair in this way No matter
how gray, prematurely gray, faded or
lusterless your hair might be, LA
Creole" Hair Dressing will make II
beautifully dark. soft and lustrous. ia
Creole" Hair Dressing will not stain the
scalp, wash or rub of, and is easily ap-
piled by simply combing or brushing
through the hair. Don't be mislead
into, buying some cheap preparation
Evening journal., 1918-11-26

NJ RS ETHEL BALL STANIAR. president OF the Con-
xl sumers League Of Delaware. sent to u.s. be-
half Of that organization the following letter appreca-
Evening journal., 1918-11-26

Advertising rates or application.
No attention paid 20 unsigned communications
Evening journal., 1918-11-26

Dear Friends MANY. many thanks.
asure you we greatly appreciate your
Efpdpacc
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-18
CREW OF TUSCANIA
DESERTED THE SHIP

M. Scott, Prof. Charles Brooks, Prof.
j S. Cooley and Senator H. M. Dun
lap of Savoy, Illinois. In fact prac-
tically every phase of fruit growing
Will be touched upon at some time
during the two days.
Upon suggestion of Senator Lup-
ton of Winchester. Va, the commit
tee appointed to secure speakers,
made further arrangements to in
clude two patriotic gatherings during
the course of the meetings For that
purpose Hon. Franklin Fort, son of
Ex-Governor Fort of New Jersey and
Dr.. Howard B. Gross of Boston, Mass
were arranged for Word was receiv-
ed this morning, however, that DR..
Gross would not be able to appear
on Wednesday night at the Presby
terrain church. The patriotic aspects
of the two days convention Will be
therefore condensed to the one meet.
ing in the First M. e. Church on
Tuesday night. In addition to the adj
dress by Hon. Franklin Fort visitors
and native West virginians viii have
the pleasure OF listening to an address
by Governor John ]. Cornwel who
has consented to appear in connec-
tion with this meeting. His subject
as well as that of Mr. Fort win be
announced from the platform.
Program for p. M. Tuesday Night
Prelude Miss Myra Cline Organ
ist First NJ E. Church
Observation-Disclosures
Prayer-Rey. DR.. Taylor.
Solo-Miss Stella Trenary
Address Hon. Franklin Fort.
Star Spangled Banner-Audience
Address Governor John j. Corn
we'll.
Benediction- Rev. DIR. f. M. Woods
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-18
CENSOR KNOWS TOO MUCH
TO SUIT HOOSIER GIRLS

Lafayette, Ind, March 15.--Girls in
West Lafayette are UP in arms over
Uncle Sans censorship and. likewise.
several young men in Battery c. the
local unit of regiment of field ar
tillery in France, make no secret of
their indignation.
II IS all because, Lieutenant Floyd
Sense happens to be battery censor
and the censorship regulations are
unyielding. He has TO read every
thing and as he was prominent soci-
ally in West Lafayette and Knows
well, anyway it is annoying to say
the least.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-18
MARTINSBURC HEALTH
REPORT is REQUESTED
BY State Council Defense-vi-
tai Part of War Program.

Charleston, w. Va, March 1S.--
Because of the movement of troops
to and from the camps in the COM
munities of the state, the council of
national defense has asked the state
council of defense to have the NUM-
cipal health authorities in nine cities
os West Virginia of 10000 population
or more to make weekly report of
norbility and disease conditions. The
health authorities in the cities of
Bluefeld, Charleston, Clarksburg,
Fairmont, Morgantown, Martinsburg,
Moundsville and Parkersburg, in ac-
cordance with the request of the
council of national defense have been
Iotifed by Governor Cornwell chair
man of the state council, to give the
State public health service.
1t is vital part of the war pro-
gram that the military authorities
shall be kept constantly advised of
the prevalence Of disease in all com
munities of the United States, no
matter how far removed from the
army camps, because of the frequent
movement Of troops to and from such
communities.
In the cities enumerated above the
health authorities are expected to
wire telegraphic accounts of any
case of cholera. yellow fever. plague
Rocky mountain spotted or tick fever
that occure, and similar report Of
an unsuccessful outbreak Or a sud
den increase Of smallpox, typhoid
fever, scarlet fever, infantile paraly
sis, diphtheria or spinal meningitis
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-18
SHE DEMONSTRATES HOW
NECKTlE SHOULD BEHAVE

(By international News service.)
Chicago March 14,4Federal Judge
Lands was given a demonstration
by Attorney II King as to just how
a collar should fit and necktie be-
have. The demonstration was given
in connection with a patent infringe
ment suit. In private life Attorney
r. King is Miss Florence King, one
of Chicago's women councillors at
law.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-18
circle of acquaintance.
sc calibfe Pistol

circle of acquaintance.
sc calibfe Pistol
The pistol used was 3S-ealibre
Smith and Wesson, an old IT,. s. Elk
press weapon, and 1t had been kept
in this office for years. Some times
! would be loaded and often unload
ed for days. Frequently some young
fellow would flourish the weapon
IN pose as if he were a wild west
actor in the movies and it is under.
stood that such was the case last
night.
Funeral "Wednesday.
Later this afternoon it was an
nounced that the funeral would be
held from the late home Wednesday
afternoon at 2 O'clock with interment
in Green Hill cemetery. Rev. DIR.
Charles s. Trump will conduct the
services.
The remains were conveyed to the
bereaved home this afternoon
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-18

Douglas, of this city, are without the
right to attack the marriage or the
will of the decedent in the Federal
Court, and that no partition of the
estate is possible unless the plain
tiffs withdraw this part of their suit.
The court further declared that, I'M
less the plaintiffs disclaimed any in
tention to further assail the MARI.
age, and to acknowledge the widows
dover right in the estate, the whole
suit will be dismissed by the Federal
Court.
This suit was originally instituted
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-18
Jgly, Unsightly Pimples
Are Signals of Bad Blood

fer known, and contains no minerals
or chemicals to injure the most deli
cate skin.
Go to your drugstore, and get
bottle Of S. s. S. today, and get rid
of those unsightly and dishguring
pimples, and other skin irritations-
And it win cleanse your blood thor
oughly. If you wish special medical
advice, you can obtain it without
charge by writing to Medical Direc-
tor, 70 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta,
Georgia,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-18
WAL TER KIMMELL is
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED

Continued from page one)
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-18
/ Am Off For New York

wyatt, watch and wait, my return with the great
NWI collection of Goats, Suits and Dresses you
Wv ever laid your eyes on. The people Of Mar
tinsburg have already marveed at The Leaders,
showing. You hear praise everywhere. | have
already done seasons business and sold in weeks
what thought would take three months. IL no won
der when you think of if. The way have been cutting
and slahng the prices right and left for the finest upto
themnute does take long for the people Of Mar
tnbug find where going
The Leader alive and abreast Of style qualify
great big slice off the price. Just watch us and
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-18
ARE RE-ARREsTED

]. w. Coleman and Thomas Har-
desty were released from the state
Denitentiary after three years SEN
tence for robbing a postoffice at Ken
lucky, They were Fe-arrested at the
prison gates by Nashville, Tenn, de-
teetiyes on charge Of blowing a safe
and stealing $4,000.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-18
MRS. DOUGLAS WINS
POINT IN WILL SUIT
Judge Dayton Says Attack On
Marriage Not Valid.

In decision handed down by
Judge Aston c. Dayton, of the Fed
eral Court it was held that the
Ieices and nephews Of the late S. p.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-18

Pimples on the face and other
parts Of the body are warnings from
Nature that your blood is sluggish
and impoverished. Sometimes they
foretell eczema, boils, blisters, scaly
aruptions and other skin disorders
that burn like flames Of fire.
They mean that your blood needs
s. S. S. to purity it and cleanse it Of
saese impure Accommodations that can
cause unlimited trouble. This remedy
i tho greatest vegetable blood puri-
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-18

in the Berkeley County Court against
Mrs. Daisy Douglas by nieces ond
rephews of the late Mr.. Douglas who
ali reside in and about Pittsburgh.
The County Court held that it had no
jurisdiction as to the marriage, and
refused to disturb the widow in the
administration of the estate of her
late husband The case was then TAX
en- to the Federal Court, which has
Just handed down the above decision.
Miss L. Baker, of Baltimore. spent
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-18

Miss l.. Baker, of Baltimore. spent
Saturday night at Hotel Berkeley.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-18
LIKE SUMMER TIME.

Today has been like real summer
AT the Peoples Trust Co. the Their
registered 70 degrees, three
above summer heat.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-18

DR. Richardson. OF Williamspcrt,
was a caller today at the City Hos.
lpital.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-18

Box Social at Honey Wood School
Friday, March %. Everyone invited.
3 18 st nd
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27

in the city Of such league, and the
other four games, if it was necessary
to play that many, in the city OF the
opposite league.
Mr.. Bruce, acting for the commits
SION tossed the coin; Mr. Heydler
called heads and won. Therefore,
the first three games were assigned
to the city in the National League
where the pennant winning club is
located, and the other four, if it is
necessary to play all Of them. in the
Amerlcan League city
The schedule as arranged will be
carried cut regardless Of whether it
suits Mr.. Frazee or not"
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
Hermann Says Coin
Was Tossed for Big Games

CINCINNATI, Aug 26- Chairman
August Hermann of the National
Baseball Commission issued a state
ment here to-day relative to the com
plant made by President Frazec of the
boston Americans Of the arIangcmcnts
tor the coming wosld series Chairman
hermann said that, contrary to Mr.
tra2ee's idea, Il coin had been tossed to
decide which league should have the
Aonor Of the first game, and likewise
that an agreement had been reached
between the National and American
leagues to the effect that whatever
league won the toss the first three
games would be played in the city Of
that league. while the other four
games, # it is necessary to play that
many, will be played in the city of the
opposite league.
Chairman Herrmann's statement fol-
lows:
"Had Mr.. Frazeo waited until he
had received his official bulletin with
respect 10 the matter possibly moth
ing would havo been said by him.
The schedule as arranged was made
by the National Commission as an en-
trety, and not b. Nh Johnson.
'The first thought We had in mind
was to conserve TRANSPORTATION. and
for that reason it was agreed that
whatever league won the toss that
the first three games would be played
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
Running to Form,

worlds starting
wrangle Snowman FraZee that for his Red
Chicago play three
a schedule he will withdraw the Red Sox the
undenaby right If
Chicago fall
the Windy decidedly
they to have three before
If the worlds
which of two championship big
conditions From baplayrs
certain advantage good the big
leagues There will probably norrgb dollars invested
the
at least the privilege of
playing the three games in
Johnon'
simplify what Will otherwise be clumsy travelling
tary Baker has baseball arrange the series
old which
There should tipped series
will
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
tx Yankees Beat
H1ugmen, Who
F all to Score
Batting ofDemmitt, Hendryx
and Austin Wins-Daven-
port in Form
By Charles A. Taylo,

Dave Davenport, with his six feet
six inches of Drawn. made the
Yankees look and feel very small yes
terday afternoon at the Polo Grounds.
only four scattered hits did the Hug
men gather from Dawes shoots and in
only two innings did thev have a
ghost of a chance to score. The
Browns, in the meantime, broke
through the fine pitching of Ray Keat-
ing Tor the two runs necessary to win.
The Yankees presented an odd line
up, due to the absence of jacques
Fournier and Bill Lamar. Old John
lummel played first base, Gilhoolev
moved from right field to centre and
MATTERS took CLIPS place in right.
fournier, 1T was said was i'll, but the
Suspicion that the Frenchman had for
saken the team for he shipyards was
prevalent. "'''
The ex-Iankees, Demmitt, Hcndrvy
and Austin, were responsible for tbe
defeat of the home nine. Demmitt and
HendryS proved mighty with the bat,
ohe former getting single, a double
and sacrifice hit, and the latter pol
ing out two singles and a double. One
OF Hendryx's singles scored the first
run OF the game, while Jimmy Austin's
10, lone MT brought over the other talIv,
me browns, naturally enough are
more than anxious to win the seasons
series with the Yanks. They now
lead by one-game margin, havjnr
won eight and lost seven battles WITH
the Hugglns outfit.
lhe Browns scored their first r,,
IN ,he seventh on Demmitt's double to
l,s, lelt and ,Hendryx's single to centre.
Ihey made their final counter in the
ninth on single by Sisler. sacrifice
n nlu by Demmitt and an infeld blow
The Yankees failed to get man on
base until the fifth inning. which
IEatt opened with the first hit off
pavenport. sa,r;S Del got as far as third on
a sacrifice hit and an infield out r.
the seventh the Yanks filed the hasas
as the result of Bakers double, Hum,
mers n err: single and base on balls, but
neich'npaugh rec. was unable to render his
left stranded. "eie
The two teams will play double
header this afternoon. N'"''e
The score: