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Evening journal., 1918-12-10
WAVE OF Crime
NOW over CHESTER
John Werbcsky. Boothwyn.
Let in Road Most Of Night
Until Police Were Called
PROBE DEATH OF
FOUR BY GAS


CHESTER. Pa, Dec. i0.-wlth every
hour almost hlshwaymen become more
bold In plying their profession In this
vicinity. Yesterday while County De-
lective John o'Toole and Captain Dav-
enport, OF the Chester county mounted
force. vere investigating an attack made
upon John werbesky. OF Boothwqn. late
Saturday night or Sunday morning. they
found John Shaw, another citizen living
In that vicinity had been beaten and
robbed or sio2 close TO where Wer-
besky was beaten and robbed.
According 10 Mrs Bergdoll who lives
close by. Werbesky laid In the road
way for the greater part OF the night.
She says she heard moaning In the road
way for some time and finally called the
police OF Marcus Hook who came. He
was badly beaten about the face and
the upper portion OF the body. Just
what the robbers secured from Wer-
besky he dies not know, but says he
had considerable money. He had moth
Ing when found insenslble from the
beating.
Shaw's condition was so bad that he
had to be sent TO the Chester Hospital
where his condition is said 10 be ser
lous.
On their way back from investigating
these highway attacks Detective O'Toole
and Captain Davenport picked up a man
named Irving Blddle. accused OF rob
bing the store OF lsador Gordon, az Mar
Gus Hook. B.ddle had much OF the
plumber In his possession when the po-
lice came upon him. An effort viii be
made 10 connect Blddle with the two at
tacks made on the public highway a
short distance from where he was ar
rested.
Four men were found dead this morn
Ing In the boarding house at Eddystone
run by Cha les Cheresino. at ii2O East
Eleventh street. The men met death
through coal gas. They retired the night
before shortly before midnight In the
best or spirit. The room In which the
men were sleeping had no ventilation
and the coal gas smOthered them as
they slept. Their names are:
Merinid Mllor. Luigi Gertorla, Gergorl
Giozannl and Angel Rich.
They were all In their thlrtles. The
ending OF these four workmen was not
known until member OF the cheresIno
household went to call them fo- break
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
Army OFFICERS
CAR SIDESWIPES
PENNSY Freight
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route TO Delaware City after shopping
In this city and as they approached the
grade crossing ran directly into the side
OF the train which was travelling at the
rate Of 10 miles an hour. The autOmO-
bile, which was being operated by
Miller, was turned completely over and
fell into the ditch alongside the tracks.
The occupants were thrown into the
water.
The train crew brought the train 10
a stop and hurried TO the relief Of the
victims, all OF whom were bruised and
suffering from shock.
Someone sent a call TO the Phoenix
Fire Company here and their ambulance
responded, bat II was not needed, Mrs.
Miller and her husband and Mrs. Shell
don having been brought 10 the local
hospital In a private car.
Occupants OF the automobile stated
they did not see the train until they
were almost upon II and although the
car brakes were applied the auto could
not be stopped In time TO prevent the
collision.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
NOT ONE SOLDIER
dies FOR CRIME
General crowder Reports
on Conduct OF American
Soldiers During War
773 OF FIGHTERS
SLUMBERED ON DUTY

WASHINGTON. Dec. i0-Not single
member OF the American army has been
put to death since the beginning OF the
war because OF the commission OF a
purely military offense, Major General
Crowder, Judge Advocate General. de-
clared in his annual report 10 Secre-
tary Baker. General Crowder said this
fact Is the outstanding feature Of his
report.
Very few death sentences have been
imposed" he said, land none OF those
imposed for purely military offenses
have been carried into execution"
Records OF the Judge Advocate Cen
erals ONCE show that 1881 officers
and men were brought before general
court-martial. OF whom. i0.s73, or ss
per cent, were convicted. More than
half the charges against officers were
listed under three heads: Absent with
out leave, drunkenness, and conduct un-
becoming an officer
Convictions OF enlisted men for de-
sertiOn, the general said, were actually
less than In the previous year. although
the strength Of the army had Increased
many fold.
The report shows that one enlisted
man was tried and convicted OF being
a spy" and that 773 men were convicted
OF sleeping on post.
Within nine months after The Ma
tlonsl Guard was drafted into Fedora
service. 1913 OF its officers had beer
eliminated. Brigadier General John w
Heavey. chief OF the Bureau OF Militia
Affairs, said In his annual report made
public today. These included one
major general. i6 brigadlers and az col
onels.
Causes OF elimination OF the officers
are given as physical disability. 5ii;
designations, SIS: action OF efficiency
boards, 352; deserted. two. Included In
the total under the heading "Actlon OF
Efficiency Boards" the report says,
were 30 officers dismissed by sentence
OF court-martIal The large number OF
officers dropped can be satisfactorily
explained. General .Heavey said. by the
fact that only small proportion had
had any military training, while a sub
siantial proportion lacked the neces-
sary basic education and physical quail
i1cations.
The aggregate strength OF the Ma
tlonal Guard drafted into Federal serv-
Ice Is given as 1910 officers and 367,223
enlisted men.
an justice TO the organization" the
report declared, attention is called TO
the fact that is divisions. composed
almost entirely OF National Guard
troops, were furnished in the present
emergency. All but three OF these d.
visions are now September 25l In
France"
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
DIR. H.F. RANDOLPH
APPEALS TO LAITY
Provision Must be Made
for Members Of Clergy
in Old Age
GRACE PASTOR GETS
TWO MORE CALLS

DR.. Herbert F. Randolph, pastor OF
Grace NJ. e. Church. at meeting OF
the st. James Brotherhood Of the
Church last night. made an appeal to
the laity OF the Protestant churches OF
America TO open their eyes to tho ne
ecssity OF providing for the clergy In
old age. He put the Issue squarely up
TO the lalty OF his church and appealed
TO them TO help remove the stigma OF
charity from all organizations In caring
for ministers OF all Protestant denomi-
nations.
He cited as one OF the reasons for
this the fact that one-fourth OF all the
Methodist Episcopal pulpits OF this
country are today without pastors be-
cause OF the lack OF candidates. lie
declared how the ministers OF all COM
munltles were OF necessity the leaders
In their sections and that not to ar
range for their old age was crime
TO the church.
He said that unless there was unity
established between creeds. that the
lalty would rise up In rebellion and
told OF the steps now being put FOR
ward TO bring about such unity. He
referred TO the effort now under way
10 care for aged ministers through a
pension system and that this was not
being done by one but many creeds.
During his address he referred TO
the fact that after the morning service
yesterday and despite the fact that he
had accepted new charge. that he was
waited upon by committees from two
other large cities, who asked him to
consider a call TO responsible pulplts
In their communities.
Prior 10 DR.. Randolph, the Rev. O. c.
Client, OF Claymont, addressed the
members.
There was community singing, led by
William p. White. a vocal solo by A.
A. Atkinson and a clarinet solo. Fol-
lowing the business meeting. refresh
ments were served.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
.S(HWAB QUIT when
Orders were CUT
Cou'd Not Stand for Re-
duction OF Working Force
Under Cancellation
GOES BACK TO
HIS STEEL COMP ANY

Cancellations OF large Government
contracts with the Bethlehem Steel
Company which threatened to reduce
the operations OF the plants and c9Sse
a serious reduction In the working
forces. have been responsible In the
main for the resignation OF Charles NJ,
Sohwab as Director General OF the
Emergency Fleet Corporation.
II was learned yesterday from high
ly authentic source that the Ordnance
Department has under consideration the
cancellations OF contracts at the Beth
lehem plants totalllng at least s5Oooo-
600.
To meet the situation II was neces-
sary that Mr.. Schwab resign from his
duties as the directing hedd OF the
Emergency Fleet Corporation and to
give his full time with the Bethlehem
Steel Company.
As soon as Mr.. Sohwab resumes his
duties as head OF the Bethlehem Steel
Corporation his 1rst work VIII be 10
obtain enough work 10 keep the full
labor force employed and 10 utilize the
facilities OF the plants heretofore used
for war work.
II was also learned from a high on
olal yesterday that the Emergency Fleet
Corporation has already cancelled a
S60,000,0O0 contract with the Bethlehem
Shipbulldlng Company In California.
0mclals Of the United States ship
ping Board had tried IN every way 10
retain Mr.. Schwab as Director General
or the Emergency Fleet Corporation
until Chairman Hurley's return from
Europe. This much was indicated In a
cable message from Chairman Hurley
sent from London last Friday and ow-
ing 10 a delay received here after the
Presidents wireless accepting the reslg-
nation.
Although actually performing Mfr.
Schwab's duties during the latter's alb
sence the past three weeks, Charles
Piez. vice-president and general man
ager OF the Emergency Fleet Corpor-
alton, yesterday assumed the title OF
Director General OF the Emergency
Fleet Corporation. Mfr. Piez said the
title OF Director General. which was
designed by Chairman Hurley when Mr..
schwab was called on the job OF put
ting steam" into the shipbulldlng pro-
gram. will soon be abolished. Al the
time he made the announcement that
he VIII resign fro mthe Emergency
Fleet as soon as his work is completed.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
MoTHER-IN-LAw HIS ACCUsEu.

Joseph ]. Loughlln was dismissed on
a charge Of threatening bodily harm
and decision reserved until tomorrow
morning on a charge OF non-support
by Deputy Judge Hellings, In Munich
pal Court, this morning.
Laughlin was alleged to have threat.
ened bodily harm on Eva Gushing. his
mother-in-lsw.
A warrant was sworn out for Lough-
Inns arrest on the non-support charge
In June, 1917. He declared in court that
he has been at Atlantic City for treat
ment for tuberculosis since that time.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
HERE'S AN ODD
TURN In THE LAW

In having 10 prosecute complainant
and defendant in two cases, Assistant
City Solicitor Malloy faced a peculiar
proposition In Municipal Court, this
morning.
Michael Fogarty was held In $500 bail,
by Deputy Judge Hellings, for the
grand jury, on a charge OF larceny OF
a pair OF shoes from the secondhand
store OF Henry and Hyman Cohen, In
Front street. Henry was fined $50 and
costs for assault and battery on
Michael.
Both denied the accusations against
them.
Henry and Hyman testified that Fo-
garty. on last Friday. took a pair OF
shoes from the rack In front OF their
store and started OF with them and that
Henry nabbed him.
Fogarty said he went 10 COhtl's store
10 purchase a pair OF shoes but that
he and the salesman could not reach an
agreement as to the price. As he was
leaving the store, Michael said. Henry
took si3 from him and badly beat him
on the head and body with a club.
Philip L. Garrett represented Henry
Cohen and James Salisbury appeared
for Fogarty.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
NEWS HAPPENINGS
ABOUT new CASTLE
Lieut.. F. D. Janvier is Hon
orably Discharged From
the Army
EDWIN M'CARSON
DIES OF ! NEUMONIA
specisl % The EyenIng Iourual.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE. Del. Dec. i0.-Lieut
Francis dell. Janvler, Of this city, has
recently received his honorable dis
charge from the army. He VIII occupy
the former home OF Miss Emily Rodney,
deceased. on East Third street. His
home on the Baldton Is now occupied
by Mrs. Goggin. Lieut.. Janvler is presi-
dent OF the Trustees OF the Commons
and win now resume his duties there
as well as the practice OF law In Will
mington.
Lieut. Janyier was member OF the
End Battalion Replacement troops at
Camp Lee. Va.
The weekly meeting Of the Century
Club will be held this evening. Rev DR..
Ewing will read from Hamlet" All
members are asked 10 be present
Edwin McCasson. aged 30 years, died
at the home OF his mother. Mrs Emma
McGonigle on West Eighth street, yes
terday morning Of pneumonia Funeral
services will be held In the NJ. z.
Church tomorrow with interment In
the NJ E. Church burylng grounds.
The bottom OF the cupalo OF the
American Manganese Steel Co.. Plant
G, fell yesterday afternoon resulting In
the serious burning OF Andrew Scott
q Pole.
Elva Poracre cut her right arm yes
terday afternoon. She was attending
by Dr. Julius Dodd.
Miss Lucy Ford, OF Wilmington, Is
visiting friends In this city.
Prayer service will be held tomor-
row evening In the NJ. E. Church.
Miss Maude Perrium has been Wis
iting friends In this city.
The Wilmington and Philadelphia
Traction Company Is putting in a new
curve rail- at the corner Of Delaware
and Sixth streets.
Edward Daley who has been suffer-
ing with an abcess on the knee, Is
much improved.
James Z. Shaw, OF Delaware street,
an employe OF the Bethlehem Loading
Co., fell last Friday and broke two OF
his ribs. He is being attended by DR..
Booker.
improvements are being made at tho
store room Of the Penn eSaboard Steel
2 Corporation.
George Kern has returned home from
a cunning trip down State.
The Ladies' Aid OF the First Baptist
Church, will hold a pie sale at the
home OF Mrs. John Farmer, Of Della
ware street, next Saturday morning.
The Junior Auxiliary Of the p. z.
Church met last evening at the home
OF Miss Margaret Wilhelm. The dance
which was 10 be held this week, was
postponed on account OF Advent.
At the meeting OF the executive board
OF the n. C. II. S. Alumni last even
ing at the home OF Miss Mary White,
it was decided not TO hold the Deem
Der meeting until after Christmas.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
STATE GRANGE IN SESSION TODAY

Special to The Evening Journal
DOVER. Del, Dec. i0.-The forty
fourth annual session Of the Delaware
State Grange met today In the New
Century Club rooms for a three days
session, with Worthy Master Horace
L. Dilworth presiding.
The morning session was devoted
mainly to preliminary work, including
roll call OF delegates and appointment
OF committees.
AT the afternoon session, Worthy
Master Dilworth read his annual ad-
dress, which was referred 10 the COM
mittee on division OF labor. The grange
Is being well attended.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
CAPTAIN CoFIELD SERIOUSLY. I'LL.

Captain Joseph Cofleld Is III at his
home, al Bellevue Lighthouse. on the
10th OF September he suffered a
paralytlc stroke. affecting his left side.
He has been confined to his home ever
since. but the physicians feel en-
couraged over his condition.
Captain Cofeld for many years was
in charge OF the New Castle front range
light, and visitors to Coneld's Beach
VIII remember this familiar friend and
what pleasure he had in showing
guests the light.
For the past four years he has been
stationed at Bellevue light, and has
made there a host OF friends. who all
wish for a speedy improvement in his
condition.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
QUIZ SIX MEN WHO
WOULD BE POLICEMEN

Owing 10 S. X. Smith, OF the Board
OF Police Commissioners. being unable
TO attend the Tuesday sessions OF that
board on account OF other business. the
commissioners have changed their meek
ing dates from Tuesday afternoons "
Monday afternoons. The FIRST meetlne
under the new arrangement was hello
yesterday afternoon.
Six men who had made applications
for positions in the department were
present and were interviewed by the
commissioners. No appointments were
made, however.
The report OF Chief OF Police Black
showed that during the past week f1s
arrests and fines collected s90235.
During the week l6 persons were COM
mltted TO the workhouse.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
HANDY BLAMEs FATHER-IN-LAw.

After hearing testimony In the case
OF Homer Handy. charged with nom
support OF his wife and two children,
Deputy Judge Hellings. In Municipal
Court, this morning, referred the case
TO Court Ofilcer Mcdaniel for investi-
CATION and entered a temporary order
Of $40 a week against Handy
Handy declared that he has been pro-
viding for his family and said that bis
father-in-law, who lives with them. put
him out OF his house a little more than
a week ago.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
ZINE CAME LAW YInI.arnns

Adam Moxey and Frank Keller, resi-
dents OF the lower end OF the Ninth
ward. were fined SIS and costs by Mag
istrate Broman last evening on charges
OF violating the State game laws, in
digging muskrats and destroying the
dens OF the animals. The arrests were
made by Constable Tlnsman.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
AUTO VICTIM is STILL IN HOSPITAL

The case or Arthur Cl0wser, charged
with assault and battery in running
down Sylvester Tazarek with an auto
mobile on November ii, was continued
for another month In Municipal Cour;
this morning, because Of the inability
OF the prosecuting witness TO appear,
owing 10 his injuries II will probably
be three months before Tsza-ek VIII
be able TO leave the hospital
Clowser is eccused Of having run
down Tazarek at Eleventh and Kirk
wood streets.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
HOLD UP WILLIAMS CASE

Deputy Judge Hellings, in Municipal
Court, this morning, held up the charge
Of assault and battery against George
Williams, Negro, accused Of beating his
wife.
John II. Brown, a Negro, was dis
missed an a charge OF improper con-
duct toward a young Negress.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
LIEUTENANT dare
dies IN Army CAMP
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critically III at his home In New Jer-
sey. his condition being such that be
was not told OF either the illness or
the death OF his son.
Lieutenant Dare was taking the sgri-
cultural course at Delaware and stood
high with both the students and nom
bers OF the faculty. Al the suggestion
OF Sergeant Marvel Wilson, OF the S
A. T. c.. the students have appointed
committee to convey TO the brother an6
family OF Lieutenant Dare the sym
pathy OF the student body.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10

fast. The bodies were taken In charge
by Coroner Dgewes OF Darby. The
coroner Is making thorough Investga-
ton.
In another boarding house on Miller
street In the same borough four more
boarders were overcome by coal gas.
but were rescued In time TO save their
lives. They are John Monroe. Christie
pher Harty. James Burns and James
Smith. They were found by their land
lady. Mrs. John Hassen, In an uncon-
sciOlls state.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
CHAMBERS HOME
ROBBED OF gems
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a-RaI
Ing the jewelry, the robber made his
way to the flrst floor and left by the
front door.
shortly after this robbery had been
reported to the police. residents OF
Fourteenth and Market streets reported
that an attempt was being made by
thieves 10 enter the home OF Mrs.
Charles O Rumiord. No. 1901 Market
street. This house has been broken into
OF robbers scared away from Il several
time during the past few years. The
police rushed 10 the house. but on their
arrival no trace Of any burglars was
found.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
FORMUS GOES IN RJItFaTo

Joseph Formus, wanted in Buffalo.
N. y. on charge Of non-support, has
waived requisltion and returned. it was
announced in Municipal Court. this
morning. when bis case was called.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
DISCUSSION TONIGHT
BEFORE WEEKLY SING

There viii be number OF interest
Ing and important announcements 10
be made at the Community Sing. at the
High School tonight, following a meet
Ing OF the executive committee, at B
o'clock.
The Christmas sing, a community
Christmas tree, leave Of absence for
Harry Banhart and the question OF
refreshments as an accompaniment TO
the sings VIII all be decided
The refreshments will not be a fea-
ture OF the sing tonight, but there will
be a rehearsal OF Christmas music. In
which all are invited TO join.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
Mns ID m. muCHEs DIES TN WEST.

David n. Hughes. OF Hockcssin, has
recelverd word OF the death OF his wife.
from illness. In Seattle, Washington. on
December G. Mr.. Hughes Will go to
Seattle 10 bring home the body OF his
wife TO Hockessin, where The funeral
Will be held at o'clock on Thursday.
December ~.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
VISITED HOSPITALS

Local hospitals were found 10 be in
excellent condition by President WI
liam T. Purks and Isaac C. Elliott, OF
the hospital committee Of the Levy
Court. who visited the institutions yes
terday.
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
MIR. LEVER SHOWS FuRs.

J. Lever who has been coming 70
tr city for several years, Is now at
d Iote, dupont with CO. )lete line
q 'ur~
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
Berlin Under Martial
Law After Riofinq
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the capital Only the walls of the royal palace stand
ing Tho railway line between Belgrade and Nsh destroyed
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
100 LATE mol CLssIEY

FOR RENr-rIvE ROOM APART.
mont; all conveniences. Apply Ber-
ger. Third and shipley SITS. decio-3t
Evening journal., 1918-12-10
BY the United Press

BY the United Press
AMSTERDAM, Dec 10-An AmercsnPolish division, com
manded by General Haler Danzg from where
will undertake the occupation of Poen and Ses according to
dispatch today.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-15
Mrs. Samuel Brehm, Wife
of Palmyra Butcher, Dies

Palmyra, Pa. March 15.-Mrs.
Samuel II. Brehm died at an early
hour yesterday morning at her home
No. II Locust street, after an illness
of two weeks. She was aged 5S years.
Mrs. Brehm was a member of St
Johns Lutheran Church. of Pal
myra, ever since its institution twen-
ty-seven years ago. She was born
near Mount Zion, Lebanon county,
and at the age of eight years was
confirmed in the Lutheran faith at
Goshert's Church, at Mount Zion.
She is survived by her husband, who
is a well-known Palmyra butcher.
with stall at the Broad street mar
ket house at Harrisburg. and one
son, Samuel, Jr.; also one brother,
Isaac II. Wagner, of Blue Ball, Lam
caster county, and three stepsisters.
Mrs. William Ulrich and Mrs Jenzsis
Kramer, of Lebanon, and Mrs. VIII
liam Klick, of Fredericksburg, Pa.
Funeral services will be held on Sun
day morning at, $50 o'clock and will
be conducted in st. Johns Lutheran
by the pastor. the Rev. ]. H.
c. Manifold, and n former pastor,
the Rev. DR.. W. H. Hilbish. of Trim
ity Lutheran Church. Sunbury.
Burial will be made at the Palmyra
Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-15
Wool Needed For Red Cross
Sweaters to Be Purchased
With Funds of Melting Pots

To purchase wool for the Red
Cross wood fund, is the object of
the proceeds from the Red Cross
melting pot drive, to be launched
here from April lis. Following the
melting pot drive. distribution of
wool will be conducted on a larger
scale.
3 Recently it was necessary for the
chapter to charge 4 small sum for
the wood used for knitting. The
amount of free wool given out was
necessarily very small, and in order
TO secure money for this fund the
drive is being launched. Melting
pots will be placed in Dives, Pom
eroy * Stewards big department
store, at st. Andrews Episcopal
Church, Nineteenth and Market
streets, and st. Paurs Episcopal
Church, Second and Emerald streets.
Contributions of silver, gold and mis-
cellaneous articles of value are So
licited.
]. H. Slime, scout executive of the
Harrisburg Council, Boy Scouts of
America, is making arrangement to
have Boy Scouts campaign the city
some Saturday during the campaign.