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Evening journal., 1918-09-21
CHAMPION Willard
REJECTS DEMPSEY
Utah Man is Sidetracked
in Favor of Meehan,
Unknown
MAY PULL OFF
FIGHT THIS WINTER

Jess Willard. heavyweight champion,
has by official ukase Ostracised Jack
Dempsey from titular society. The
champion explains his action by declar-
ing that ne cannot afford TO meet In a
championship contest a fighter who has
suffered defeat In a four-round bout al
The hands Of Willie Meehan Of San
Francisco
Dempsey now is on his way to the
Kansas home Of the champion with a
view Of getting Willard 10 sign an
agreement TO meet him in a champion
ship bout next winter but the title
holder, although he had given the Utah
man promise 10 that effect, now as
serts that he will never fight Dempsey.
In order 30 accentuate his refusal TO
have any pugilistic dealings with
Dempsey, Willard yesterday telegraphed
Meehan offering to meet him in a short
bout for war funds and also intimating
that eventually he would meet the san
Francisco fat boy in a title bout.
Belated reports OF the Dempsey
Meehan contest, in which Referee Eddie
Graney gave the decision to Meehan
at the end OF the fourth round, are
conflicting in character. One descrip-
tion OF the bout declares that Meehan
forced the fighting all the way and had
the better Of three Of the four rounds.
lt is held by this critic that Graneys
d, cislon in favor ar Meehan was abso-
luiely correct and Just.
Another version has it that Dempsey
smashed Meehan all about the ring had
him down for a count Of eight in the
second round, and that the fat boy
escaped a knockout solely by clinching
and hugglng in the third and fourth
rounds.
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expert medical advice and did not know
the reason FOR the defect In their chill
dren. These children were taken 10 a
Philadelphia expert by members OF the
State Child Welfare Committee and are
20 be received In a Philadelphia hos
pital. The examining physician discoV-
cred that the cause was matter or the
nervous system which can readily be
overcome by proper treatment, and The
children will be able 70 walk normally.
Included In the number OF children
weighed and measured in- New Gastle
county ere 764 cOlOred children. In one
town in Kent county six colored chill
dren had rickets, but many colored
children seemed 20 be In normal health.
The State Child Welfare chairman
reported that she Travelled 1884 miles
by train. In addition 20 the motor ser
vice used whenever possible.
A supervisor OF nursing. doing active
work and three nurses in charge OF child
health centers, were reported By Mss
Marie T. Lockwood.
Mrs. T. Coleman dupont reported CO.
operation with the army and navy club,
with the Y. NJ. 9. A., the Y. W. g. A.,
and Others, in providing entertainment
for soldiers in Wilmington. Fort Du-
Pont. Fort Delaware and Pigeon Point.
Le,yes Is TO be the next favored group
for the recreation facilities OF he com.
mittee. Mrs. dupont also reported OF
the work OF the community Chorus ir
Wilmington, and mentioned the sinl
which is planned for the Liberty Loar
at the beginning OF The winter drive.
Following the report Of Mrs. William
Staniar on motor service, il was voted
10 communicate with the Red Cross
endorsing ihe uHifying ef-ths- motor
service under the Red Cross, provided
that the same service could be given
10 the Council OF Defense in Delaware,
which is given in other cities and
States.
For the Amerlcanization committee,
ID was reported that the State Coun-
ell division Of which David Snellenburg
is the chairman, had secured the ser
Evening journal., 1918-09-21

vices OF an Americanization expert for
six weeks, beginning with September
%, 10 start the national program in
Wilmington.
County reports were given by Mrs.
Francis dell. Janvier for New Castle,
and Mrs. S II. Messlck OF Bridgevllle.
In Mrs. Saulsburys absence the Kent
county report was given by the secre-
tary, Miss Eckkman.
The War Gardens Committee under
Mrs. William X. dupont, reported a
balance In the treasury and the prepa-
ration OF ten or twelve acres OF city
lots with a winter crop OF rye. This
committee has been financed wholly by
private funds.
The recreation program OF the chill
dren's year. Mrs. Miller reported, had
been assisted by a gift OF 5000 from a
private citizen. This money was turn
ed over 30 the Board OF Park Commis-
sioners 20 be expended In keeping open
ten playgrouds at night. In furnishing
music and extra direction for play and
games. The money equipped and main
tained two daytime piaygr0unds-one
for white children, one for col0red-
equipped and maintained two after
noon and evening Fairgrounds. and
equipped and maintained three new
evening ccnters. The opportunity for
recreation was thus increased in twelve
different parts OF the city, with an ap-
prOximate attendance Of 5000, exclusive
Of special evening Affairs and baseball
games.
The secretary's report contained an
announcement that the Service Clti-
zens would continue the General Ser
vice Boards offer OF the use Of quar-
ters and stan.
The report Of the State Home Eco
nomlcs Department. under Mrs. A. d
Warner. told OF the spread OF the Lib
eriy Kitchen idea through the State.
Mlddletown, Dover and Georgetown
have attractive kitchens. which have
already canned a total Of several thou
sand quarts for the Red Cross, In ad-
dltlon 10 regular work OF demonstra-
ton. lectures, etc. Food conservation
Is being actively supported by the col
ored people Of the State. and the lee
lures In several sections on this subject
have broadened into a whole series OF
educational conferences on the war.
Returns Of The volunteer school cen
sus taken In Wilmington for the WO-
mans Committee, reveanthat during last
year. IN seven comparatively limited
districts OF the city. $50 children De
tween the ages OF six and thirteen
years are not In school al all The
committee has compared each census
blank with the corresponding public
school record belonging 10 the Board
OF Education Comparisons. have moi
been made for the parochial or private
school. In thus checking up the
statements OF parents that their chill
dren were In school, an alarming per
centage OF truancy was discovered.
very high rate OF non-attendance OF
! children OF school age. as well as sta.
tistlcs In regard 10 the health Of IN,
children has stimulated the committed
10 an active program for improvement
In these matters.
In regard 20 the need for womer
proteclioa officers In this city 90 sup.
plement police protection. the Woman.
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WOMENSCOMMITTEE
Doing GREAT WORK
Reports Show $40 Child
rem in State Weighed
and Measured
THREE HEALTH
CENTERS ARE BUSY

Reports Of various branches Of work
in connection with the war were made
al meeting Of the executive committee
Of the MoInen's Committee OF the state
Council Of Defense. held yesterday after
noon in the Public Library. Mrs.
Charles r. Miller. .MhO presided. sug-
gested more frequent meetings Of the
committee and also a mass meeting OF
women members Of the Defense COun-
ell in the near future.
A report Of the expenditures OF the
Womans Committee presented at re-
cent executive meeting OF the state
Council, showed that the total for four
months work had been Sj,ij21S from
the State Treasury, while the Woman :
Committee had raised from private
sources, exclusive OF the returns from
the sale Of baby stamps, SS,09J. The
amount expended from State funds was
only a part Of the original budget.
Reports of the weighing and measur-
ing OF babies through the State showed
that a total OF $40 children had been
weighed and measured. FOllOw-up work
has already begun in this city by the
establishment OF three health centres,
where children are weighed every two
weeks, and where the mother Is in
structed in the proper modification OF
milk. At the health station, az Maple
and Van Buren streets, POS children are
among the regular weekly visitors, and
the nurse In charge has made a total
OF Az home visits. AZ B and Heald
streets, PIT children are regisied and
the nurse has made a total OF 533 visits.
These health stations have been opened
only few weeks A centre, conducted
by the Council OF Defense, opened on
Monday at the Peoples Settlement. A
clinic IS connected with this centre,
and both the clinic and the centre have
already had many visitors, both children
and mothers, and the nurse in charge
has made i2 home visits.
A new station will be opened at Ninth
and Union streets next week. This
station will also have a clinic I'M CO.
operation with the Italian Nelghbor-
hood House.
The Child Welfare report for the city
was given by Mrs. Charles Warner. the
local Infsnt Welfare chairman, and the
children's work for the State, by Mrs.
Garrett :. Harrington. Of Harrington,
Del, the State chairman.
Mrs. Harrington reported that wher-
ever cases OF sickness among hildren
had needed immediate attention. the
looal Child Welfare chairman had en-
deavOred TO secure relief. Two chill
dren Of five and seven years had been
found in one place who had never
walked. The parents had not had any
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
Amt
Nature
Wonderful
IVAN As m ATN'T-


A battle RACES around the smoking
ruins. Formerly a foundry IN y. ~
Shells are dropping on every square
foot Of ground. Hand tossed from the
sidelines.l They roll about smoking
like a griddle, then burst in pretty
white puffs, throwing sparks like
July Fourth flower pot.
A handsome Ofiicer leading a charge
with sword In hand. Is hit by shrapne
In the wrist. His men all gather around
him. but he urges them on with the
battle not 10 bother with him, 'snoth-
ing. he's all right. r-
Next We see our hero in a hospital
although he was only hit in the wrist
he has both arms in a sling, and his
head and legs all bandaged up
He IS unconscious. A pretty nurse
is gently pattlng his cheeks. His eyes
open. lie smiles. What luck. His
sweetheart is his nursei
The other cOnvalescents all SIT uT
in their cots, and at a given sigma
give three cheers for the handsome
officer and his sweetheart nurse, then
pelt them with flowers. +
That's The way war IS done in the
movies.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21

Il was unfortunate that the third
target thrown for Fred Tomlln IN the
shoot-or for the National Amateur
TrapshOotlng Championship Of the
United States was low and buried IL
self quickly IN the waters Of Lake
Michigan. or else the shoot for the title
might have gone on indefinitely, for
Herr and TOmlin are just about the
best two trapsh0ts In the United States
They tied for the honor with % breaks
In 100. and on the shOOt-o1. al 20 tar
gets, Herr broke 20 and TOmlln 40.
Herr. years back. was professional
shot and was high average professional
I'm 1910 with g775 and again I'm 1913
with ,g73O. After three years lay-off-
Evening journal., 1918-09-21

a crappie measuring "a 81 inches and
Mr.. Comfy a bass OF the same size.
Mr.. Leo was very much disappointed.
for b hought he had the prize sewed
up v early in the game, but did not
show is fish until quitting time. When
Messrs Leef and Comfy came In and
asked for a showdown Mr.. Lee dis
played his three-lnch perch and took
q back seat. But Messrs. Lee and
Pond, not 10 be outdone in everything,
came home with minnow buckets full
OF good fresh eggs and corn, which they
purchased from a farmer, and they
were enjoyed as much as fish would
have been.
s-s-s-s
Samuel Hackendorn and DOC" Liver
more, two well-knOwn anglers OF the
association. visited High Bridge last
Sunday and worked the lake hard all
day. sam and DOC" generally get
them II they are around. but this time'
while they caught six bass. they were
not big enough TO bring home. 30 they
were put back TO grow a little more
s-s-s--s
What has become OF our old friend
"Bill" Thompson, that well-known
angler OF the association, VINO is gen
orally on the Job at this time OF the
year? Reports have It that "Bill' was
disappointed with his catch this sum
mer and has laid on for a while. II IS
hinted around that "Blll' 10 secretly
working on a new lure whcih he Is
sure VIII capture the big ones when he
starts out again.
s-s-s-s
F. W. Van Luvanee, president OF the
association, who ends a two-weeks'
stay al High Bridge today. reports
much success during his stay there, the
only drawback being live bait. Van
says that he has had Ash every morn
ing for breakfast and that II is no
trouble 10 make a good catch, espe-
cislly II you can get ont early in the
morning or in the evening just az the
sun is setting. One day last week. Van
and his brother-in-law. Afr. Smith, went
TO the lake and succeeded in landing a
pike which measured % inches. As
Vans middle name is fish" It will be
quite hard for him to come home and
start in on his old routine Of work
again. But he expects to 60 back
again next year.
s-s-s-s
Charles Edwards and a few friends
were on the Job again last week. but
Evening journal., 1918-09-21

During the evening, a mock court was
held. with Mr.. Jamison. head Of the
pattern department. as judge. and Bill
Gallagher was the cop" billie" Mar
tin, who covered second for the Har-
Ian team in the early part Of the sea
son, was sentenced for 'nOn-suppOrt Of
Lefty Williams" and Joe Jackson. Mr..
COllyer also received sentences for diff
ferent "Offenses."
A miniature ball team and band were
presented to the departing service chief.
Among those who responded with a
few remarks when called upon by
Toastmaster MacConachie was w. T..
Thompson. superintendent OF the car
shops, who told how Mr.. Collyer had
"COllyerized" the Harlan plant and also
declared that he was out to do his
best and that he would do everything in
his power TO turn out ships.
Others who spoke were r. :. Camp
bell, superintendent OF machinery; C..
w. Weaver, superintendent OF hull con-
structlon; II. p. Phelph, OF Bethlehem;
C. A. Worn, Mr.. COllyer's successor; ;
Fred T. Payne, Joe Jackson and Claude
Lefty" Williams. OF the ball club.
Jackson declared that he was not
much Of a speechmaker and II II was
possible 20 draft i'm a pinch-speaker he
would do so. lie would not disclose the
secret Of batting EN- out Of the lot.
Other speakers were: Alexander
Abrahams, J. IT. Narshman. G. II. Bank
hard, Gus Rcissman, Charles Mohrm0n
and Captain Bailey.
Those present were: John L. Coll
yer, II. p. Plegar, C. d. Hubbard, Robert
Mcqueen, d. II. Campbell. q. o. Mac
COnachie, J. B. Weaver, William t.
Thompson, Cecil w. Weaver, John j.
Connolly, Walter Hudson, Herbert VI.
Williams, White Monaco. Richard New
ton G.. 4. Won. Mackinnow, William
Gamble. j. WratlOn, +. II. Shakespeare,
T. B. COuntrymsn. c. Cox. Fred d.
Payne. John l.. Hopkins. Frank Lob. II.
Y. Jemison, Gorge f. Grotz. +. Shackle-
ton, /. II. Harshmann. w. Gallagher,
Byrd Lynn, EllwOod Z. Seemen, f. J.
Melven. William ]. Condor, Jr., Ralph
Resacvitz. Harry l.. Biemiller, Joe Jack
son, William G. Jordan, Rogers Horns
by, Gus Getz, William NJ. Shaw, Otto
Wagner, Walter J. Liemen. William G.
Martin, James Young. William A. Quade,
Thomas II. Perry. Z. Pier. A. ]. Schmidt,
C. Jack, C. z. Murray, J. A. Walker,
w. J. Baldwin. II. II. Hopping. Clarence
B. Cox. John r. Burrows, +. J. Webb,
Bayard Carmichael. Claud p. Williams.
Candy W. Smith. Robert w. steele, w.
]. Walters, +. n. Haynes. Alexander
Abrahams, William Raymond, Gus
Reisman, Joseph Bursch. Howard II.
Mills. Jr., John w. Cole, William r.
Long. George l.. Klugh, 5. T. Bailey. C.
5. Mohrmon. +. C. Jenness. II. ID. Car
son, NJ. 5. Harman.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
HARLAN Men SORRY
TO LOSE COLYER
Officials and Ball Players
at Dinner With Retiring
Service Chief
WORK OR FIGHT"
SAYS MANAGER

"0ur soldiers in France are giving
their lives, their all, for the United
states, and we must do our duty in
turning out ships for them.
"The minute we cease 10 be of any
use in shipbuilding, we must give up
The duty of shipbuilding and join the
eolors as patriotic citizens" so remark
ed J. B. Weaver, general manager Of
The Harlan plant at the Hotel dupont
asst night. The occasion was a fare
well dinner given to John L. COllyer, re-
firing service superintendent Of the
plant. The testimonial banquet given
in the hotel grill room was a splendid
testimonial TO Mr. Collyer. incidentally
.he war, and the part the local plant
playing in it was referred TO by many
Of the speakers.
G. o. MacConachie editor Of the Har-
Ian News, was POSTMASTER.
During the evening, Mr.. COllyer was
presented by the ball players Of the
plant with a large steamer trunk, mark
ID with THE Good Ship Appreciation ~
The whole evening was a splendid dis
1lay OF the good fellowship and har-
mOny that has existed between Mr.
-Ollyer and the other department heads
II the plant and the workmen. and all
hose present expressed regret at the
loss OF their service superintendent,
yet were happy that he was advancing
himself in his line OF work.
Mr.. Weaver, general manager Of the
plant, was the first speaker Of the even
ing. He added enthusiasm when he re-
'erred to the work being done at the
plant and Of what will be done there.
lie spoke Of Mr.. Collyer as a good fell
low" real he man." and expressed
lis gladness in having been associated
With him.
Mr.. Weaver said that his particular
family has been in every war that this
country has taken part in. from the
Time OF the Indian wars, even before
'he United states became a Nation.
"Bill' Gallagher. manager OF the pen
nant winning ball team. was called
upon by Mr.. MacConachie 10 explain
how the team won the pennant. In
brief speech Bill" did as requested
TO the satisfaction OF the gathering.
and declared that all the ball players
would do their bit in the work that
hey are engaged in.
Harry w. Jamlson gave a splendid
speech. dealing mainly with what this
country is facing at this time. "All the
principles OF this country have been
challenged" declared the speaker. His
remark that there is no general any
greater than. Pershing brought rounds
OF applause.
Mr.. Weaver took the floor again and
declared that "if we can't build ships.
There is only one thing for me TO do
that Is to get rifle and l feel conn-
dent that I'm good for six Germans"
Entertainment was furnished by the
Harlan orchestra and singing by
BILLY" Raymond. who was Joined in by
the entire gathering. Lefty" Williams.
who pitched the Harlan baseball team
to the Coke trophy, also sang a solo.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21

which was necessary before he could
re-enter amateur ranks-he came back
and was high amateur I'm the 1917 aver
Gags with ,g7ii. Herr Is regarded by a
great many trapshOOters as the best
shot from i6 yarls In the United States.
He Is a southpaw.
Tomlln Is the present champion OF
New Jersey. and was also the title
holder In 1915. He Is The present is-
yard trapshootlng champion OF the
United States. For a slightly built
young man. Tomlin stands up under a
long tournament. remarkably ven, and
when he is right he Is mighty DIM
cult shooter 10 defeat-and hls bad
days are few and far between.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
CALL D & A 200
| |DELkARVIA 1903
| FOR
BASEBALL SCORES

Well, Mr.. Angler, last Sunday was a
very much improved day over the pre-
yious Sunday, and instead OF one OF
those gloomy, dreary days, il was all
that could be desired for outdoor sport
and afforded a much needed recreation
10 the many followers OF Isaac Walton.
Many good catches were reported
and about every variety Of fish could be
found in creels OF anglers returning
from the days trip. Crappies formed
the best sport and appeared to be most
plentiful, while several good catches
Of the willy black bass were TO be seen.
The crappie seemed to be the most
sought after FISH and the canal proper
appeared TO afford the best sport.
some years ago. the canal contained
few of these fish, they mostly being
found in the feeders" but recently
they seem TO have deserted the feeders
and taken TO the canal proper, keeping
close to the docks" which line the
shores. Black bass also are OCCASION
ally caught near the shore line In the
canal
Small perch are abundant at present,
while occasionally a school OF large
ones Is found and an anglers with good,
AANE lllllIUM0 NAlA usually AanA E0AAAN va
the larger ones. The perch is gamy
and one is afforded all the sport he is
looking for II he happens upon school
OF these large perch. In perch fishing
one should pick out a likely spot, bor-
dering on a sand bar, which is usually
the feeding grounds. In approaching
same, you should be careful not to
make any unnecessary noise. Allow the
boat TO drift TO the spot slowly, being
careful TO keep still in the boat, as
perch are very flighty and the least
noise is liable 20 scare them away and
it is good-by perch. They are not
likely 10 come back that day The best
bats for perch are minnOws, grass
hoppers and shrimp. while they have
been known 20 take small spinners.
s-s-s-S
4 very enjoyable weekend trip was
spent last week by Thomas Leef, e.
wood Lee. Ray Comfy Elmer Pond and
John Hackendorn, along the banks at
High Bridge. The trip was a very in
teresting one in view Of the fact that
a prize was offered for the longest fish
caught and the boys started out after
the prize-winner. Many good-size flsh
were caught, as well as small ones. II
remained for Messrs. Comfy and Leef
TO carry of the prize, Mr.. Leef having
Evening journal., 1918-09-21

Charlie, as usual, did not land any
prize winners. He succeeded In landing
about a dozen crappies. but the major
ity Of them weer small and they were
thrown back again. Charlie says he
cannot understand why they won't bite
but nevertheless he gets lots Of sport
out Of his weekend trips.
s-s-s-s
Dennis Connell and Dave" Donovan
last Saturday visited Samond's mill
pond, near Chesapeake City and while
they caught a number OF bass while
using the "fly," they were OF the very
small variety and therefore were put
back again. They report that this pond
is fun Of young bass, but the big ones
are few and far between. Here's hop
ing that anglers IN general protect these
small bass and In the course Of about
two years II will afford excellent sport
s-s-s-s
Reports have reached us that during
the recent low water In the lake at
High Bridge that irresponsible persons
were using nets In order TO get the fish
that were trapped in the small pools
left there. u Is a shame that such
conditions exist and these persons. II
caught. VIII be made 10 pay the pen
atty. II IS Illegal TO take game fish with
nets. II Is TO be hoped that the lake
soon fills up again and the fish afforded
their natural protection Of plenty OF
water.
s-s-s-s
Well boys, you know the association
has three prizes 20 be contested for
this year, and the big one has not been
caught yet. Now II the time 10 get
your application blank and go after the
prlze-winner. The prizes are worthy
ones and will be a credit not only 10 the
club but the successful angler who gets
them.
s-s-s-s
Fishermen who were regular visitors
10 Bowers Beach and Lelpsic, In quest
OF trout and croakers, are sort OF out
Of luck these times, because OF no way
TO reach these resorts except by auto.
As Uncle sam says that gas" must be
conserved, anglers in general are COM
plying with the order and are fishing
at places only which can be reached by
train. This month is the best time OF
the year for trout and with curtailed
auto service on Sundays, very few Of
he fish are being caught at present.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
BRITISH LOSE 22,7s2 MORE MEN.
the United Press

BY The United Press.
LONDON. Sept. 2i.-Britsh casual
ties published in official lists during
the week totaled 22,762. divided as fol-
lows:
Officers killed. ls7; wounded, 1851 9,
missing, 1852; total, 2i90.
Men killed, 1856; wounded, 1902; /;
missing, 1901; total 20,572.
Total killed, 1858: wounded, i7,l53
missing i,iJ6; grand tosl, 22,762.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
sOUTHPAws IN BIG SHOOT.

One thing worthy OF notice in the
national amateur. trapShooting cham
pionship event was that four OF the
36 shooters were southpaws, and one
OF them won the championship of the
United states, William II. Heer, Ct Gu
ihrie, Okla. The other three porislde
shots were Boyd Duncan, OF Tennes-
see; Fred Blair, Of California, and Will
liam VI. Foard. Of Delaware.