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Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-28
HAYS SAYS WILL
BRING HARMONY
Cop. RANKS
Chairman Will Visit Leaders of
All Factions for Confer
ences to Pave Way to
Understanding,
(By Associated Prcss.)

Washington, Feb. H.-Chairman
Hays of the republican national
committee, here tonight for the first
of a series of meetings with party
leaders, laid plans for what he de-
clared will be harmonious co-opera-
ton between the national committee,
and the congressional campaign COM
mittee and announced his intention
while here of seeing republicans re-
gardless of their former affiliations
in the party.
Mr. Hays said all factions have been
or will be eliminated during his ad-
ministration of party affairs. He
told of calling on Charles E. Hughes,
and Colonel Roosevelt in New York.
and of receiving message from
former President Taft congratulatlng
him on his election to the chairman
ship.
at does not make bit of difference
how a man voted in 1912 or in 1914
or in 1916" Mr.. Hays said. 1--WE are
all together now and while in Wash
ington I shall see all republicans who
desire to see me-"
Plans for harmonizing the party
and bringing about cooperation
between the two committees were
discussed at a reception given by the
congressional campaign committee.
Representative Woods of Iowa,
chairman of the congressional COM
mittee, had met Mr.. Hays at the
railroad station.
War Paramount Issue.
In an address at the reception, Mr..
Hays declared the winning of the
war to be the paramount considera-
ton of everybody at this time.
II know that we all agree that the
winning of the war and preparations
for the reconstruction which is to
follow, is our only real business and
that everything else is Chores" he
he said. y" On the question of the
war there is but one side. On that
side, supporting the country's cause,
shall stand every political party and
every member of every political party
entitled to any consideration whatso-
ever. I believe that the mission of
America is about to be accomplished"
New York, Feb. 26-William H.
Hays, chairman of the republican
committee, had half-hour conference
with Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
today at the hospital where the for
mer president is convalescing from
two operations which he underwent
several weeks ago.
Mr.. Hays said his talk with the
colonel was in the nature Of con-
gratulations over the former presi-
dents recovery.
To Visit Leaders.
1T was neither the time nor place
to talk politics." he said, "but I felt
it my duty as the chief executive
officer or the republican organization,
to pay my respects to the colonel.
For the most part our conservation
was devoted to the war"
"It is my intention to see everyone
--Penrose, Smoot and Johnson-and
endeavor to bring about an under
. standing among the leaders of the
republican party. I expect to return
to New York Friday and at that
time I will use my best efforts to
have the leaders in the party consult
with me"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-28
300 DIE IN QUAKE
WHICH DESTROYS
CITY OF SWATOW

Shanghai, Tuesday. Feb. H.-The
earthquake at Swatow caused the
death of + tween 200 and 800 persons.
More than 200 persons are being
treated in hospitals there. Scarcely a
house there has not been damaged,
most of them seriously.
Principal Wallace of the Anglo
Chinese college at Swatow, in a dis
patch to a Hongkong newspaper, says
that first accounts of the disaster were
exaggerated, but that the earthquake
caused great distress to the popula-
ton,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-28
Thompson Men Defeated in
CHICAGO Primary Election

Chicago, Feb. H.-William Hale
Thompson, whose war attitude as
mayor of Chicago has met with Sc
we're criticism, suffered rebuff from
the voters in today's aldermanic pri-
maries when his candidates with a
single exception were rejected by the
voters. Every present democratic al
derman was renominated. In the
Fourth congressional district John w.
Rainey, democrat, was nominated for
congress, defeating former Congress
man James T. McDermott by more
than 1000 votes. There was no re-
publican candidate in this district.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-28
Dr.. Arenas Is Appointed
Finance Head of Peru

Lima, Peru, Feb. Z7.-Dr. German
Arenas, minister of home affairs, has
been appointed minister OF finance in
succession to DR.. Baldomero Maldon-
ado, who resigned last month owing
to the antagonistic attitude of the
chamber of deputies, regarding the
new budget.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-28
Export Figures on Food
SUPPLIES Show Decrease

Washington, Feb. 27-Exports of
important foodstugs, including wheat,
corn and pork, showed a marked de-
crease for the seven months ending
January 81, 1918, over the period the
year before, figures issued today by
the bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce show. Exports of beei
products and oats increased.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-28
Riots Occur in ireland;
Additional Troops Sent

London, Feb. H.-The outbreak of
lawlessness in County Clare, Ireland,
it is announced officially rendered
necessary Sunday the sending of ad-
ditional troops to the county to assist
the police. County Clare has been de-
clared a special area under the de-
fense of the realm act.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-28
Threatened President Wilson.

Chicago, Feb. H-Walter Ragan-
sky was sentenced to three years in
the penitentiary today for making
threats against President Wilson.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-27
POLICEMAN OBJECTS.
PatroImau Rceder Protested Against
Fine for Being Late.

Warren Rcedcr, n newly appointed
officer on the Wilmington police force
was yesterday before the Board of Police
Commissioners on two charges OF beng
late in making reports. One of the
dates was March is, while the other was
March 20. On the first charge he was
accused of being nine minutes late and
this charge was dismissed when he told
the commissioners that he had 46 blocks
to walk before making the report. On
the other charge he was alleged to have
been eight minutes late. The oibcer
claimed that he got the times of his re-
port mixed and that this was the reason
for his being late. On this charge he
was fined one days pay. After he had
been fined he is alleged to have told the
chief that he did not intend to stand for
being fined The chief informed the
commissioners of Rceder's actions and
he was at once ordered discharged
from the force. which was done, and
Reedcr turned his equipment over to
Captain kcllehcr.
Subject to physical examination, Viii
liam McGarvey was appointed on the
force
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-27
LOCAL FNLfSTAfENTS
Men who Volunteered for Service in War.

Enlistmcnts reported at the local re-
crlliting station, last night, we're George
H. johnson, Of 3O3 French street, for
seven years member Of the Washington
Fire Company; Robert r. Scott, OF Car
ney's Point, for the quarterrnaster's de-
partment; Fred b Martin and Joseph
Reilly, Of Carney's Point, for the cavalry.
III. w Crrmbsugh and Sergeant +
r. Crumbaugh, sons Of DR.. ]. W. Crun-
baugh 81 2I02 Boulevard, have written
to their father from France. where they
arc in the United States military service,
stating that they are both well and greatly
interested in their work One of the boys
is an aviator and the other il in the
hospital corps As some Of their friends
NAV desire TO write 70 them, their address
dresses arc given.
II. w. Crumbaugh, Line Of Conrnunica-
ton, III $. Air Service American Ex-
peditionary Forces, France
Sergeant r. b CrImbaugh, Evacua-
tion Hospital No 3, American Expedition
airy Forces, France.
Edward w Ryan, OF New Castle, is
stationed with the aero squadron at
Camp Morris, Va, and expects 70 BE-
ready 10 20 over" soon.
Richard B Walker, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs r f. Walker, 2405 Jefferson street,
and member Of 10 class of Wilmington
High school, has ENLISTED IN the navy and
stationed 1t Hampton Roads, Va.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-27
RAILROAD WAR RELIEF.
Women Workers To Meet Thursday to
Hear Of Activities Abroad.

On Monday, Mt 2 p. m, there will be
held in the Assembly room OF the Pennsyl-
vania building, a social meeting OF the
=. II. II. Woman's Division for war
Relief Department 2.
This meeting will be under the auspices
Of the Delaware Division. Mrs J.. Il.
Grove, superintendent, will act as chair
man, and she and her staff will be the host
esses for the day. Miss Ailsa Mae Coll
of Philadelphia will tell OF her experiences
as a war nurse in Scotland.
All women whose husbands, fathers or
brothers are =. II. r. employees are
eligible to membership in this organiza-
tion, the purpose Of which Is to VISIT the
sick and make friends among the families
of employees who have given up their boys
and men To the service of Uncle Sam.
Mrs. Gamble Latrobe is the general
superintendent Of all divisions south of
Philadelphia, and Miss Buckclew IS acting
in her place until Mrs Latrobe feels ready
TO undertake the work. Already through
cooperation much good has been accomp-
lished. One staff officer has thIrty-one
co-workers under her direction. The
assistants have been Jealous and devoted
in the giving Of their time and energy
TO this excellent work.
However there is ever increasing work
To be accomplished and because of that,
il is hoped that all Z Il. II. women viii be
patriotically stirred to such an extent as
to lend their presence and cooperation Mt
the coming meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-27
THRIFT DRIVE.
Workers Plan TO Organize All Depart
ments of Traction Company.

A strong run in the matter Of s1ib-
scribing for Thrift Stamps and Thrift
Certificates will he gwen the other de-
partmcnts Of the Wilmington and Phila-
dclphia Traction Company, by the light
and power departments. who have started
a War Savings Society with q member
ship Of more than fifty out Of total Of
ninety, and are expecting 10 increase the
number in few days.
Organization was perfected ycster-
day afternoon at a meeting Of the en-
ployes in the garage Of tho Traction
Company, Fifth and Orange streets,
by Henry Irving Bowles Of the Dela-
ware Life Underwriters Association
Henry r. Scott was the speaker Of the
occasion. Samuel r. Hill was elected
president and Edward Samuel is secre-
tary. Practically every man pledg1ng
a purchase of starups paid his first
installmcnt and had the money at once
invested in thrift stamps as a starter.
The new society practically completes
the organization OF the Traction Com
pany employees into War Savings Societies,
the membership already reaching several
hundred In some Of the departments,
membership Is 100 per cent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-27
AGGRESSIVE DRIVE
FOR BAPTIST FUND
Committee in Charge to Exert
Every Energy Rest of
the Week.

Every dav for the remainder OF this
week will be filed with busy moments for
the hundreds of church workers who are
giving personal service in raising the
So 600 fund Of the Delaware Baptist lay
men, toward tho million dollar national
fund for missions and war emergency
purposes The reason is that they know
Il will be fatal to llo down. despite the
splendid work they have already done IN
this campaign II is fully believed that
the close of today will fiud the amount
at least half subscribed but the biggest
work vet remains ahead
The State Director for the campaign,
James II Shuster, is one Of the happIcst
men in Wilmington just now for he sees Q
large part Of his vision for the success OF
the undertaking here already achieved,
but he Will be the last man IN the outfit
To believe that the $4,000 IS going 70 como
in until every possible effort to get It has
been exhausted For that reason he Is
encouraging tho workers to keep up the
splendid work which they have been dong
SO far
Onc Of the noteworthy results OF this
campaign, according To those In close
touch with the situation, IL the remark
able way in which it has succeeded in
getting all church members TO work to-
gethcr for the common end. The spiritual
side of the work is gripping them as never
before Laymen are catching the vision
Of larger service Some of the best citizens
Of the whole State OF Delaware have
become interested. who, until this cam
paign, for ono reason or another, had
often lost some Of their interest in church
lfe
Out In Ohio unique methods are being
followed TO reach the State s apportlonrnent
Besides committees tive-minute men spoke
at many church services leading up to the
drive as did the same kind of speakers
in the churches Of Delaware. One day, IN
Ohio, has been set aside as service day
when wage earners are asked TO contri-
butte that days earnings and farmers
are advised TO give all the egg money
they receive on that day. Ohio is raising
100000 toward the national fund of a
million and it is interesting To know about
Ohio, as that State, taking SO large an
apportionmcnt, has lightened the burden
in some other States which are not able
to give so much Out in Iowa the State
committee has record Of drayman who
gave S25 toward the fund, of a washer
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-27
KIDNEY SUFFERERS HAVE
FEELING OF SECURITY

You naturally feel secure when you
know that the medicine you are about
to take is absolutely pure and contains
no harmful or habit producing drugs
Such medicine is DIR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, kidney, liver and bladder remedy
The same standard Of purity, strength
and excellence is maintained in every
bottle Of Swamp-Root.
Swamp-Ro0t is scientifically com
pounded from vegetable herbs
IL is not stimulant and is taken in
teaspoonful doses.
II is not recommended for everything
According TO verified testimony it is
nature great helper in relieving and over
coming kidney, liver and bladder troubles
sworn statement Of purity is with
every bottle of DR. K'lmers Swamp-ROot
If you need medicine, you should
have the best.
If you are already convinced that
Swamp-Root is what you need, you will
find it on sale at all drug stores in bottles
Of two sizes, medium and large.
However, if you wish first to try this
great preparation send ten cents to DR.
kilmer d Co, Binghamton, n. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention the Wilmington Daily Every
Evening
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-27
BACK FROM RUSSIA.
Elw God C. Jackson Was in Petrograd
During Troublous Times.

Elwood c. Jackson, formerly Of this
city, has returned from trip to Russia
He was in Petrograd as representative
Of an American corporation, during the
troublous times incident TO the revo-
luton When the riots grew serious
in Petrograd it was deemed best for
Americans and Britons TO leave.
Mr.. Jackson left the Russian capital
and went 10 Japan, from where he sailed
the latter part of February. He arrived
at a Pacific port two weeks ago and
went to New York to join his family Mr.
Jackson is visiting Wilmington for a
day or two. He has no intention of
going back TO Russia
In Petrograd he met Eugene c. Fraim
Of Wilmington. Mr.. Fraim, who rep
resented the Blumenthal Co. In Russia,
is now IN Japan.
Mr. Jackson left the Russian capital
unmolested by the rcvolutionists in Rus
sia, and had no difficulty in getting out Of
the country, beyond the compliance
with the strict passport regulations. A
feeling has been fosterei among the
Russian people that the British are re-
sDonsible for the war, Mr.. Jackson said
which has caused more or loss resentment
against English-speakng persons in Russia
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-27
ENLARGE NAVY CLUB.

For the purpose of accommodating the
sailors from the transport NaTagansett,
the Navy Club. which has been at the
West End Reading Room since last
October. is being enlarged. The club has
proved its value in housing the sailors that
could not otherwise find lodgings in over
crowded Wilmington, and now it must
be enlarged TO meet the need. The Red
Cross has been helping as the expenses
are very heavy.
In order to help the finances OF the
Reading Room, the Easter ball Will take
place on Monday, April, / at the New
Century Club.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-27

woman who gave s. md of a widow who
gave $50 One minister, propabiy as
poorly paid rs some others throughout the
campaign, became SO interested that nc
gave 800 Liberty bond TO aid this cause
Undoubtedly such sacrifices as these
will be recorded in Delaware but word OF
them has not been received as vet for tho
workers arc too busy going after sub
scriptions To sec or talk 10 newspaper men.
From MI Indications now, Delaware
will more than pass the goal in the BAPTIST
campaign as il has in every good cause tor
which money has been raised IN this
State and it will be the Baptist layTnen
and Iaywomen. giving 70 the campaign,
70 whom Director Shuster will want 70
hand out the credit
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-27
Smileage al Camp Mcclellan.

Two hundred and forty-eight dollars
worth Of Smileage coupons, out of s3O8
total box office receipts, is the record of
one OF the regimental canteen theatres
at Camp Mcclellan. Six acts Of vaude-
vile from the Chautauqua and Lyceum
bureaus were offered The boys like
musical numbers best, and good songs
given with snap and life make the
biggest hit. Two Of the canteen theatres
will regularly book the Snileage shows,
and Smileage coupons viii be exchangeable
for admission and seat tickets for these
performances. The vaudeville companies
viii play three nights at each theatre,
staying In camp the full week
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-27
HUMORS in SPRING
Such as Pimpies. Boils. Eruptions-
and Weakness, Languor Debility.

Aflics thousands of people and seem
to demand the use OF a spring course of
treatment without delay.
The very best medicine to take now
Is Hoods Sarsaparilla, which thoroughly
cleanses the blood and effects radical
and permanent relief by perfectIng the
processes Of absorption and elimination
giving healthy activity TO the stomach,
liver. kidneys, bowels and skin.
This good medicine purifes, enriches
and revitalizes the blood in its own
peculiar and unequaued way. 1t promptly
relieves rheumatism, scrofulous troubles
and eczema, regulates the kidneys and
liver 1t originated in Boston physician 8
successful prescription, and enjoys high
reputation as u satisfactory au-round
family medicine. Accept no substitute,
but insist on having Hoods Sarsaparilla,
and get it TODAY. 1t viii do you good.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-27
To Speak on the War.

Rev Henri Anet of Brussels, recently
from the front IN France, will speak on
'"The Martyrdom of France and Belgium"
on Thursday evening, April 4, at SIS
o clock, at the residence of Mrs. James
Avery Draper, ll0l Market street. Judge
George Gray will preside and the ar
rangements are in the hands of Mr.. Anet's
secretary. Mrs. Draper very kindly
offered the use Of her house In which to
hold the meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-27
CHANGES IN THE
NJ. {. CONFERENCE
Many Transfers in the Districts in
the Lower Part of the
Peninsula.
staG Correspondence of Every Evening

Sta0 CORRESPONDENCE OF FfNHIF FlVtIIIIIE
Dover March 27.-The following pas
toral changes of the recent Nj. T.. Con-
ference session affect Dover district:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-27
PATRIOTIC Pageant al Bethany Baptist.

4 patriotic pageant will be given to-
morrow evening in Bethany Baptist
Chapel, Elm and Jackson streets by
the young people Of Scott NJ L. Church
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-27
GROUP

Give B drops of Brazilian
Balm every 3 minutes, and
rub hot on child's throat and
chest. Relief in Is minutes
or SO. For snuffles rub on
nose and forehead. We chal-
lenge all Group Remedies
and Group Prescriptions on
earth. Il relieves tire structure.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-28
1000, 900 Service
Men Fail to Take
u. S. War Insurance

Ono million men In the nations
service have not awaited themselves
OF the benefits Of the government In
surance act. The war risk bureau.
in Washington. b writing the fami-
lies of these men asking them to
urge the mon to obtain policies.
February IL Is the last day on
which men who entered the service
prior to October is may make appli-
cation. A man entering the service
Is given 40 days In which TO apply.
The largest policy Is for $4,000.
On the payment OF n little over $500
n month n soldier under 30 may
obtain a $1,000 policy.
The policy Is convertible. after the
war. into any OF the ordinary forms
OF Insurance.
Tho state defense council has been
asked to urge relatives OF service
men to write and tell them to take
out government insurance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-28
DRINK HOT TEA
FOR A BAD COLD

Get a small package Of Hamburg
Breast Tea Mt any pharmacy. Take
n tablespoonful OF this Hamburg Tea.
put cup of boiling water upon II.
pour through sieve and drink tea.
cupfui Mt any time. II Is tho most
effective way to break a cold and
cure grip. as II opens the pores. re.
licving congestion. Also looscns tho
bowels. thus breaking n cold at once.
II IL inexpensive and entirely vcge-
table. therefore harmless.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-28
BLOOD POISONING
HamIin's Wizard on . Safe First Al
Treatment

How often lockjaw and blood poi.
soning result from the neglect Of a
slight scratch or little cuti Hamnn's
Wizard OH is a safe and effective
first aid treatment 1t u q powerful
antiseptic and should be applied Inn
mediately TO wounds of this kind to
prevent danger Of infection.
1t is soothing and healing and
quickly drives out pain and inflam-
nation In cases Of sprains. bruises.
cuts, burns, bites and stings- Just
as reliable. too. for stiff neck. sore
feet. cold sores. canker sores, ear
ache and toothache.
Get 1t from druggists for 30 cents
II not satisfied. return the bottle and
get your money back.
Ever consupated or have sick
headache? Just try Wizard Liver
Whips. pleasant little pink pills. 80
cents. administrative
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-28
PRIZE AUTO BoBs UP

That $4,000 Girls War Relief auto
refuses to keep out Of the spotlight.
Here II is again.
Attorney Thomas d. MaoMahon.
representing its owner. City Fireman
Frank Rusnak. in a divorce action.
now has H. Friday Superior Judge
Jurcy ordered II stored, temporarily.
in the garage OF George w. Miller.
George wouldn't receive II. so the
Judge gave temporary possession to
MacMahon.
Mrs. Rusnak. in her complaint for
divorce, says that the auto repre-
sents the total OF the community
property.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-28
CLOSE OMAHA HOTEL
FOR SELLING BOOZE

OMAHA. Jan. 2s.--The Willard no
tel containing 500 rooms. has been
closed for enc year. the furniture
and fixtures ordered sold for the ben.
eft of the school fund. and $500
fine assessed against the proprietors
for alleged violation OF the liquor
laws. The hotel has been the object
OF a number OF raids and convictions
since the passage OF the dry law. The
owner. Rome Miller, has signified his
intention Of appealing the case to the
supreme court.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-28
Wife Of Mooney
Defense Lawyer
Commits Suicide

GAN FRANCISCO. jan ss.--hrs.
Isabel Lawicr. wife Of Attorney Law
Ter. OF tho Mooney defense. was dead
today. a suicide. having fired two
shots into her own BRAIN Dcspon-
dency over separation from her hus-
band and baby daughter II believed
to have been the cause. aifho NJ the
moment OF her death LAWYER was In
Berkeley arranging for a home for
himself and wife. believing reconcsi.
iation was near.
II have made my own mistakes
and have trifisd with fate. sup
pose" said one Of several notes she
left AT any rate my husband has
been good and noble. apd has done
all in his power to have me study
to make something out OF my brain.
But ! have lost all heart"