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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
AUTO BOARD SAYS
GASOLINE SUPPLY IL
AMPLE FOR ALL USES

"As outlined in recent report by
the National Automobile Chambcr of
Commerce gasoline : SO plentiful that
officials al Washington have recommended
its more generous use, so that there may
b, no difficulty about the government
obtaining its fuel oil supply, which comes
only after gasoline is taken from the
crude" states James NJ. Dunlap, sales
manager nf the Chandler Motor Car Co,
cleveland, O.. in letter written to
Mr.. Graham Of the Wilmington Auto
mobile Co, local Chandler distributors.
"Thc government must have a con-
tinuous and ample supply Of fuel oil for
Tho many uses Of the navy. merchant
ships. munitions factories and other IN
dISiriai plants continues MIR. Dunlap,
and as gasoline Is in the nature Of 4
hv-product Of fuel oil Il Is unreasonable
10 even think OF i gasoline shortage
The Bureau o{ Mines reports our gaso-
line production at $50 900 gallons a day,
while our war needs are only $4,000
gallons
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
J.W. BRASS|NGTON MADE
SHIPPING OFFICIAL
Former p. s. ]. Attache Now Con
nected With Emergency
Fleet Corporation.

John W Brassington, who for a num-
bcr of wears was connected with the Puscy
and Jones Company of Wilmington, has
been appointed by the Emergency Fleet
Corporation 10 an important position,
and he entered upon ii April |.
lie is TO investigate all industrial plants
where ships are being built, and all
industries where auXIllarics and parts OF
ships are being made, and then is TO re-
port to the corporation all good points,
all weak points, all features to be further
developed, and whatever changes need TO
be made This will include every ship
building plant along the Atlantic Coast.
MIR Brassington and his family left
Wilmington bout a year ago, when he
became chief engineer for the American
Writing Paper Company OF Holyokc.
Mass, and they intend returning to
Wilmington in the fall Mr. BrasSlngton
registered as an engineer for government
service, when the war broke out. and his
present appointment Is recognition ot
his ability and his loyalty.
MIR. RrasSington enters upon hrs work
with appointment as special expert TO
speed ship production and he was recon-
mended as especially fitted for the work.
bv the president of the American Writing
Paper Co He is English by birth, IS
member of the Royal Engineering So
cietv. and has had training IN ono OF the
great military schools OF England.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
THREE -YEAR-OID DODGE CAR
is VALUED AS NEW
Customs Officials Find General Condition
Warrants Full Retail Valuation.

Canadian customs authorities have
just paid thrce-year-old motor ear
which has already seen l2,G00 miles of
servicc-the unusual compliment Of an
appraisal ut the present market price as
"A new car. They proposed to- enter IL
in Canada with only the regulation Is
per cent discount, and AN additional 20
per cent for depreciation, Just as though
it had undergone only a few months
of service.
The number of the car, which is n
Dodge Brothers, il 653, indicating that
IL was built late in 1914, less than IA
month after Dodge Brothers began manu-
featuring motor cars. According to GUS
toms rulings, depreciation would have
been more than so per cent for three
ycar-old ear, However, after the officials
had made an inspection Of bearings, the
body finish and general appearance, they
ruled that 1t was practically n new car.
and based its entrance on the present retail
price,
Cahlll & Co, the local Dodge rep
rcsentatlves, youch for the above state
ment, and say they only wish they had
a dozen such cars right now.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
FISK BICYCLE CLUBS.
To Hold Their Annual Celebration on
April 10 or 20.

Fisk Bicycle Clubs in many cities and
towns of the United States aud some
parts of Canada will hold their annual
celebration of Paul Revere day, either on
April 10 or on the following Saturday,
April 20. More than 5000 boys, all
members of the Fisk Bicycle Clubs of
America, a national organization of
bows which is fostercd by the Fisk Rub
Der Co, of Chicopee Falls, Mass, took
part in a similar celebration year ago.
Since then the organization has more
than doubled in membership and there rs
every indication that ut least twice as
many boys will have n hand in this year $
pageant.
The boys are instructed through the
Fisk Club News, the official magazine
of the organization, how TO arrange their
plans for the dav. They are asked to
select n course over which bicycling Will
be easy for distance of about Is miles
Special officers, including historian,
are elected in each club To take charge of
the affair. Under the supervision of the
club captain, members 20 out along the
course few days in advance and erect
signs designating certain points of his
toric interest corresponding TO places
through which Paul Revere rode on the
memorable night in 1876. The destina-
ton Is marked "Concord Common the
place where Revere finished his journey.
On the morning set aside, the club
members, either in club rcgalia or costume
Of the period of 76, made the journey on
their wheels. stopping at each Of the mark
ca places where the historian reads to
them from prepared paper just what
associations that particular place has
with Revcrc's ride Lunch is eaten on
the Concord Common and the ride
home taken by easy stages in the after
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
Imnroving Sand Roads.

For the first time an experiment in
temporary Improvement Of deep sand
roads by use of carpet Of straw. hay OF
wire grass, sprinklcd with tar or bitumn-
ous produce. will hc tried on Wisconsin
highways in the vicinity OF Ria, Columbia
county II Is hoped to devise methods
which will tit the road for travel at small
expense, and Il IS predicted that tins straw
carpet will last three years, whore traffic
is not heavy Other experiments in re-
surfacing highways are 10 he tried on
the Raraboo- kibourn road Thirty
four hundred sections have been stakcd
ont. and treatment Of each Will bc diff
fcrpnt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
FAyORS DRIvEAWAYS.

Henry White, Of White Brothers, secs a
bright side 10 the Driveway feature
That some dealers consider a drawback.
"We all know that when n new car has
been driven one To three hundred miles by
a factory tester, n service man, or on
experienced owner, it IL bound to be IN
better condition for immediate use than a
ear shipped tts the salcsroom.
inexperienced owners arc apt To race
their cppinc or drive at too high rate oi
speed nj time when IL is new and stlif
and when the cylinder walls and bear
ings have not been properly smoothed out.
Such practice generally results in scoring
the cylinders. nccessitatng reborlng them
and fitting the pistons with new rings.
Mr.. White says also that sales Of kIssel-
kars and international trucks arc keeping
his forces on the Jump.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
Overland and WyIlys-Knight Sales Good

Guy r. Ford, Of the Overland VIII
mington Company. Eleventh and West.
reports business all expected as
he expected il would be & recent sale
Of an S-cylinder WHY'S Knight model to
DR. Ellegood was one Of the items that
grace his order book since last reports,
and Overland truck sales 20 " II Beeson
and L. 4. Picrson are on the same page
Mr.. Ford has the cubbv holes all ar
ranged in a corner OF the stock room for q
full line of Overland paris. which will be
good news for the many Overland owners
ID the Wilmington territory.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
BATTERIES WONT
WORK ON TRU KS

I. Is interesting 10 note that tho electric
lighting devices on the heavy trucks sent
abroad a year ago 10 the American Army,
under General Persblng have failed "a work
satisfactorily. and no more trucks
viii be sent over with electric lighting
equipment. The heavy strain put on these
trucks in service knocked out completely
the batteries and put the equipment out
Of commission. Oil lamps viii be used
exclusively hereafter.
The average 6-cvlindcr engine has 102
bearings: all OF which are cared for by the
lubricating system, so long as there Is OIL
in the engine.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
PAIGE AGENTS IN.
NEW QUARTERS

The Diamond State Motor Car Co.
finds plenty of business at its new loca-
ton. Sl9-S23 Tatnall street. The build
ing IS somewhat more compact than the
previous premises and that makes things
handler for work ON cars, while the office,
across the street, gives greater privacy
for that department.
Mr.. Manscll reports the receipt OF three
now Paige cars; one passenger ESSEX
model, and two 'Ivnwood' models,
5-passcngcr touring, with more on the
WAY
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
Shipyard Guards.

Charles Richards. formerly connected
with the police force Of Washington. and
John Falls, who was sergeant-at-arIns at
the special session OF the Legislature, have
been added to the force Of guards at the
plant of the Pusey & Jones Co. the latter
simply returning to duty after his duties
at Dover. Charles Kane, formerly city
policeman, has resigned his position as
q guard at the plant
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
SAFETYGRAMS FOR MOTORISTS

BE wrccklcss, not reckless
CarelcSsncss is habit Stop it,
Practice safety while YOU arc safe
Take time to bc careful and bc care
full all the time
When caution becomes a habit, acci-
dents will bc few.
Keep down the accidents or they'll
keep YOU down
The City Of Happiness Is IN the State
Of Mind Let Safety dwell there always
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
Bad Odors Complained or.

II is reported by residents in the locality
that with the coming Of warm weather
the disagreeable odors in the downtown
section have again started Though
the cause Of the odors IS not known, they
arc reported at times 10 be almost unbear-
able. and the assistance Of the whole
neighborhood IS asked IN locating the
source of the stencn and eliminating it Is
far As possible.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
Causn Of Engine TrnuhIe.

Weakening Of the springs which close
the valves Is q common cause of faulty
engine operation Whenever the valves
are taken out the springs should bc ex-
amined 70 see that they are All Of the same
length, or rather that all OF the inlet set
are Of the same length and all OF the ex-
haust, as the exhaust springs will probably
bc little longer than the others II one
spring Is shorter than the others in
its set Is should be stretched or else
a metal plate must be put under il to
bring its tension up to equality with
its fellows.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
Maryland Advances Motor License Fee.

License rates for al classes OF moor
driven vehicles provided for increases
all along the line went into effect in Mary
Land on Monday No new licenses will be
granted for trucks Of ) tons and over
The new rates are $40 for one-ton trucks
$40 for two-ton, $50 for three-ton, and
500 for four-ton. Motorcycles pay s.
and side-cars So All fees are payable on
q quarterly basis
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
AUTO REGISTRATION.

Automotlve industries presents the
latest figures Of automobile registration
in the United States. The total rs of
January J. 1918, is i,9i1 ,276, including
trucks The figures show gain in 1917 Of
1906 ,32f
The figures for Delaware were for the
past five years 1914. 1884; 1915. 1924
1916, 1920; 1917, 9,655 fairly constant
ratio Of increase Of 2 900 per year The
total fees are given MS 1873 1873, including
80 motor cycles The total list Of dealers.
garages, repair shops and departments and
accessory dealers is given as los
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
Cleveland Motorcycles Becoming Popular

Mounta and Mckinney are much
pleased with the reception accorded to
the Cleveland motorcycles which they
have recently added to their line The
machine is lighter and simpler than some
of the older types. beside being listed at
materially less prices, and they anticipate
n large demand when the introduction
period is passed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
Repairs as Well a Storage.

The Hotel Stoecklc Garage not only
stores hIt repairs machines, if repairs
arr necessary lis ncarncss to the Penn
Sylvania station makes Il a favoritc with
Nllmmgtouians who go TO philadelphia
every day, ar at frequent intervals. and
use their own gasoline 10 connect with
their homes here
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
Goes To Seaford.

Rev. J. II. Warren, pastor Of Kingswood
M. Z. Church, who was assigned to that
charge as a supply shortly after the last
session of conference, viii leave this
afternoon for his new home in Seaford,
TO which he was assigned at the recent
session of conference.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
New and [ Ised HAYNES Cars.

The Haynes line IS we'll known to all
motorists OF experience and makes nov
friends every day The Taylor Motor
Sales Co. Fifth and Orange. are deliver
ing many new ears. and also have fire.
ouent bargains IN used cars whose condi-
tion they can warrant Of their own knowl-
.,cltrn
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
Parking On the Roof.

Motor Age foresees the time when the
parking prenlem VIII be solved in whole OF
In part by utilizing ro0f-@pacc In the large
cities Il only needs elevator facilities. in
many eases Ia make much space available
under present conditions
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
Classes in Parliamentary Law

The popular class. open TO anyone. in
parliamentary law and training for vol :
unteer workers TO be gwen by Mrs. Owen
Phillips. under the auspices Vi she y. ".
{. A.. will hold its FIRST session on Thurs
day afternoon
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
Form-a-Truck Going Strong.

The Hercules Motor Co is meeting
with much success in placing the Smith
Forn-a-Truck line for town delivery
purposes as we'll az light work on the farm
and for marketing produce A new pat
tern for use with other than Ford models
Is amounted for the near future.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03
Milier's Antiseptic Oil, Known as
Oil
Will Positively Relieve Pain in Few
Minutes.


Try it right now for rheumatism, neu-
ralgia, lumbago, sore, stiff and swollen
JOINTS, pains in the head, back and limbs.
corns, bunIons, &c. After one application
pain disappears almost rs if by magic.
\ new remedy used internally and ex-
ternally for coughs, colds, Group. sore
throat, diphtheria and tonsihtis.
This oil is conceded to be the most pene-
trating remedy known. Its prompt and
immediate effect in relieving pain is due
TO the fact that il pcnetrates to the affect
cd parts at once. As an illustration, pour
10 drops on the thickest piece Of sole
leather and it will penetrate this sub
stance through and through in three
minutes.
Accept no substitutes This great oil is
golden red color only. Every bottle guar
anteed soc, 60c and Sl.00 a bottle, or
money refunded at Eckerd's Drug Store,
sos Market street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-03

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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-10-02
OBITUARY
EDWARD K. HOPKINS.

Edward X. Hopkins, member OF one Of
the oldest Ellsworth families and foi
| wears prominently identified with the
social and business life of the city. died
Saturday at the home OF his daughter.
| Mrs. Seth I. Campbell, in Island Falls
MIR. Hopkins, who had just passed the
eightieth year of his sge, had been fiji
I ing in health Tor more than a year. The
past few winters he, with Mrs. Hopkins,
had spent with their daughter, but last
fall they sold their bone and moved TO
island Falls.
Edward K. Hopkins was born in Ellis
worth, July Z, 1888, the youngest of the
eleven children of John and Abigail
(Brimmer) Hopkins. His father was q
native of Cape Cod, and direct descend
ant of Stephen Hopkins, who came over
in the Mayfiower. he was one of the
early settlers of Ellsworth, and the family
became one OF the most prominent here.
OF the eleven children, but one now sur
wives Mrs. Abby Duttop OF Boston, now
ninety seyen years of age.
In early life Mr.. Hopkins was engaged
numbering business. as j. ID. Hopkins 81
Co., and later, with the retirement OF
John from the firm, as ]. II. & E. X. Hop
kins. The firm for some years operated
the plant later developed on the same site
by the Ellsworth Foundry & Machine
Works. The brothers also bought out
and ran for some ten years the store on
Water street known as the Dutton store.
The last business in which MIR. Hopkins
was engaged was the granite and marble
works, which he sold on. a few years ago.
MIR. Hopkins was of social nature,
genial and merry. and a delightful enter
tsiner. He is remembered by those OF 9
generation or two back as the life of every
social gathering in which he participated.
In the early days OF the Unitarian society,
OF which he was an active member, and
Of the old Ellsworth dramatic club, no
entertainment or amateur play was COM
piete without him in a leading part.
Mr.. Hopkins was twice married. His
first wife, Miss Ann Whitmore, died some
fifty years ago. Three children were born
to them, Mary Agnes, wife of Seth T..
Campbell OF Island Falls, and two sons
who died in early manhood. His second
wife, who was Miss Clara Osgood OF Ellis
worth, survives him.
The funeral was held at the boWe in
islam Falls yesterday forenoon. and the
body was brought here in the afternoon
for interment in Woodbine cemetery. His
wife and daughter accompanied the body
here.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-10-02
ARTERY TO CARIBOU.

Owing to the prevailing epidemic OF in
fiuenZa and the decision of the Bangor
board of health that all places of assem-
blsge be closed for time, the Maine mu-
sic festival has been indefinitely post
poned. The annual event was scheduled
to open on Thursday of this week, con-
tinuing through Saturday.
The body of Arno B. Cayting of Ban
gor was found Saturday in the woods
near the river road in the town OF Green
bush. Three bullet wounds in the head
and the skull crushed, probably by club,
showed that he had been murdered, with
robbery probably the motive. Mr.
Csyting, who is salesman for the Ameri-
eau Tobacco Company, left Monday of last
week in the company automobile for a
trip through northern Maine. wood
chopper Saturday reported that an auto
mobile had been standing in the edge Of
the woods several days, and Investigation
brought to light the body, in the wood.
100 feet from the car. His watch was
missing, also, il Is believed, a purse con-
tanning sum OF money, though a bill
fold containing Sl5 was found in his
pocket.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-10-02

To all persons interested in either of the es.
tates hereinafter named;
At probate court held at Ellsworth IN a nd
Tor the county OF Hancock, on the seven
teenth day OF September. in the year OF our
Lord one thousand nine hundred aud eigh-
teen. In vacation.
HNHE following matters having been pre-.
i sented for the action thereupon herein
after indicated, II is hereby ordered: That
notice thereof be given to all person inter
ested. by causing copy OF this order to be
published three weeks successfully in the
Ellsworth American, newspaper published
at Ellsworth, in said county, that they may
appear at probate court to be held at Els
worth, on the eighth day of October, y.
and be heard thereon II they see cause.
Josephine E. Carpenter, late OF Bar Harbor,
In said county. deceased. A certain instru-
ment purporting to be the last will and testa-
ment and codicii OF said deceased, together
with petition for probate thereof and for the
appointment of the executors without giving
bond, presented by Agnes Carpenter and
Edith Carpenter Macy, the executors therein
named.
Witness BERTRAND Il. CLARK, Judge of
said Court At Ellsworth, this seventeenth
day of September, in the year OF our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and eighteen.
CLARA e. AuLLAs, Acting Register.
A true copy.
Attest.-cIARA e. MuLLAs, Acting Register r.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-10-02
NOTICE.
ESTATE OF WILLIAM BuRsHAa.

rTNHEODORE j. Lewis, Edward q. Nc
Il Collin and the Girard Trust COMPANY.
eli OF Philadelphia, county OF Philadeiphia'
commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, were on The
tenth day Of September, q. d. 1918. BY the
probate court within and for the county Of
Hancock, State OF Maine, duly appointed And
qualified as executors of the will OF William
Burnham, late OF said Philadelphia, common.
wealth Of Pennsylvania, deceased, but with
out bonds in accordance with the provisions
OF said will; that said executors being resi-.
dent out of the Safe OF Maine duly An.
pointed In writing Hannibal q. Hamiin
OF Ellsworth. Maine, their agent In the state
OF Maine Dor all purposes required by the
laws OF the State OF Maine, such appoiutme nj
lduiy accepted by said Hannibal g. Hamlin
II writinEl being duly fled and recorded in
the registry 81 probate for said county Of
Hancock. on said tenth day Of September, =.
q. 1918, and especially containing ali Of the
req1irements provided by chapter las Of
the laws Of Maine for the year .. d. 1917.
September twenty nth .. d. 1919
Attest: -CLAEA e. MULLAs, Acting Resfstsr
o. Probate tor said ceuasy OF Hancock.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-10-02

Don't tell the solicitor you can't afford
to subscribe. You can't afford net to.
You will have to apologize to yourself
every time you look at yourself in the
mirror-every time you see your son or
your neighbours son in uniform; every
time you read the paper and say to your
self:
''Greatl But had no part in it,"
Buy bondl
Don't tell the solicitor about the high
cost of living. He is as intelligent al you
and is patriotic enough to not only buy a
bond but to leave his business and come
and get your order for one. Buy it
quickly and thus enable him to get back
to his business.
In discussing the Bulgarian proposal
| don't complain that You are paying inter-
est. Everybody else is doing the same
| including Uncle Sam.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-10-02
The Supreme Sacrifice.

There's little woman in our town
Who can't give penny away.
Her savings have ali but vanished
Fen those for 1.-The rainy day"
She'll hear all the Fourth Loan cheering
And pray that it means success.
Bat she hasn't bought any bonds before
And each day her store grows less.
She hasn't war stamp button
And she's minus Red Cross flag,
The pin that the little woman wears
Is a thtee-starred service flag.
The three starred field Of her emblem
Marks q sacrifice untold,
For two blue stars protect third
And that one is of gold.
This little woman in our town
Who can't give penny away,
Gave three brave sons and offers the fourth
On Fourth Loan Liberty Day.
Would you cheer the heart of this mother
Who has given HER ALL to the fray?
Then buy and buy and buy
Fourth Liberty Bonds to-day
". T. Herald
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-10-02
Uniforms for Bows, Reserve.

Thousands of American boys below
draft age will soon be wearing an official
United States uniform. Secretary of La
Dor Wilson has authorized and the War
department has approved an olive drab
uniform which may be worn By all mem
bers OF the United States Boys Working
Reserve.
Already there are many units of the
Boys Working Reserve throughout the
country, which have been awaiting the
announcement OF the official dress of the
organization, and many more units which
will be organized as a result of the pro-
posed expansion of the reserve under the
cooperation of the war department will
at once discard 'smufti' Tor the natty
olive drab Of the reserve uniform.