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Evening journal., 1918-12-05
BOTH THESE MEN
DENY STACKING JOBS

Two cases Of men charged with vio-
latlng work-or-flght orders or the state
Council OF Defense were continued by
Judge Churchman In Municipal Court
this morning until tomorrow morning,
because OF incomplete evidence against
the defendants. In continuing one case
in which the man reporting the de-
fendant to the council-as being work
shlrker failed to appear, but sent lnto
court on assistant. Judge Churchman
directed that in all future cases the
complainant be brought into the couSt.
Jesse Perkins, Negro, charged with
violating an order assigning him 70
work with the Brubaker Paving COM
pany as a labOrerer, was held In siOo
bail for further hearing tomorrow
morning. and Lewis L. Morgan, charger
with violating an order assigning MN
10 work at the Lynch Construction
Company as helper. was held In sou
bail for further hearing tomorrow. Both
cases were also referred to Court Onlcer
MCDANIEL for Investigation.
When Morgan was arraigned before
the court Special Agent Frank STOUT
stated that he had been looking for the
man he having been I'm arrears on
lfon-support order. on this charge
evidence will be given tomorrow.
Il was stated that Morgan was as
signed to work at the Lynch Construo-
ton Company, on November i3 as
helper, but left there on December 2
An assistant employment agent OF the
company testified that the firms record
did not show the mans name.
Morgan declared. in his own deiense'
that he did report and work for the
company as Il. Morgan" and told the
names Of his bosses and his work NUM-
ber so explicitly that Judge Churchman
decided to hold the case up for further
investigation. He ordered a subpoena
issued for the employment agent VINO
reported Morgan TO the bureau as not
having reported for work and for the
men that Morgan had named as MS
bosses.
Perkins. Who was assigned to work
with the Brubaker Paving Company,
declared that he reported for work with
the company but they refused TO EN-
ploy him. He then obtained a position
with the Wilson Line at which JOB ne
worked steadily, he said. This case
also was referred TO Mr.. MCDANIEL Tor
Investigation and ordered continued un-
fll tomorrow morning in order to bring
into court the bosses OF the company
whom the defendant named.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
HUNS TRIED TO GET
US. WHEAT In 1915
BY the United Press

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Details Of a
plan whereby DR.. Heinrich Albert. Ger
man government financial agent In this
country. tried 10 get American wheat
for Germany in 1918, today were given
10 the Senate committee investigating
.Germany's propaganda and brewers ac-
tiyities, by Alexander Konta. Of New
York.
KOnta told how Germany tried to get
wheat to Austria in 1915, where the
crop was a failure. Konta conferred
with Albert and the latter said he would
try 10 put the deal through II half OF
the wheat sent TO Hungary was later
sent 10 Germany.
"The deal was dropped when l found
it was not feasible to get permission to
charter a ship" said kont3.
Konta declared he looked at the mat
ter as "a patriotic transaction"
1T was patriotic from a Hungarian
standpoint" asked Major f. Lowrey
Humes. conducting the inquiry.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
CANTEEN WORKERS
ENTERTAINS0LDIERS'
About l70Men With Trans
port Train Given Well
come and Eats
ENROUTE TO CAMP
NEAR BALTIMORE

A happy and attractive center was
found today at the Red Cross Canteen
Headquarters, No. 900 Market street.
This was almost home, TO many Of
Uncle Sans boys who were passing
through the city this morning, with a
large army transport train.
Tired but happy. these two compan-
les Of soldiers about 40 men, arrived
in this city about 10 30 o'clock from
Philadelphia having left Buffalo. n. y
earlier in the week. They spent three
Hours In Wilmington, filling tanks with
gasoline, and preparing for their trip
10 camp outside OF Baltimore.
The Canteen helpers had been noti-
fled to look out for the men and made
preparation TO entertain them. Just
Ike a group Of happy school children
the soldiers marched up to Canteen
Headquarters and were given a royal
welcome. Sandwiches, doughnuts, cof-
fee, fruit and cigarettes were given
them.
MAny smiles We're seen when they
were handed doughnuts and many ex-
clamations OF JOY. Some said they were
just like mother used 20 make
A number OF post cards ready stamp
ed. We're given 10 the men, for they
said II was some time since they had
been able to write any letters home.
This truck train was commanded by
Lieutenant Middleton who praised the
treatment which he and his men re-
ceived. The trucks expect 70 spend the
night az Elkton, Nd.
Another large train passed through
the city yesterday and were well cared
for by the Canteen Service. i It is ex-
pected another large train will pass
through this city later In the week.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
EICUTJNC ROTARIAN
IlUA1 llvU ISV ntS1<ttt
ADDRESSES CITY CLUB

Az attendance acceicration meeting
Of the Rotary Club was held In Parlors
A and OF the Hotel dupont at noon
today, George Z. Rhoads presiding. The
exercises were in charge Of the enter.
talnment committee, OF which William
+. Metten is chairman. There was an
unusually large attendance.
A feature Of the meeting was the at
tendance OF Willard Austin. or this city
a member OF the Wilmington Rotary
Club who Is Just back from military
service, he having been mustered out.
Mr.. Austin made a brief. but exceed
lnsly interesting address, In the course
OF which he said:
"When> / left the army. 7 thought
mat my right arm, grown exceedingly
weary saluting second lieutenants.
would get a rest. find, however. that
there is no rest for 10 because ! am
so busy here at home shaking hands
with old friends"
Several patriotic and popular song.
were sung under the leadership OF WI
liam p. White, the singers being ac.
companied by Charles u. Edwards on
the plano, and his son, Charles L. Ed
wards. on the violin The Edwards
also played several Instrumental selec-
tl0ns.
The Rev. Richard w. Trapnell read
statement by Secretary Of Commerce
Redneld relative TO Americas duty to
herself and to Europe duringthe recon-
struciion period following the war
- Because he was the only member Of
the Rotary Club who had attended an
seven meetings since the beginning OF
the new club year, Walter Brown re-
celved a present. II consisted Of a tin
llfe and a small music book This
presentation caused much merrimeHtg
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
IRA KITCHENS MUST
PAY SIS WEEKLY

For the support Of his wife and three
children, Ira Kitchens was ordered TO
pay SIS a week by Judge Churchman
in Municipal Court this morning. When
asked what he had to say, the defend
ant commenced 20 tell how much 1t
required to keep himself. which, ac-
cordlng TO his figures, left practically
nothing for his family. This explanation
was altogether unsatisfactory to Judge
Churchman, who rebuked him for his
apparent selflshness.
Benjamin n. Stevens was ordered to
pay si5 week for the support OF his
wife and children.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
WORKMEN REQUEST
wage increase
Lynch Employees W an t
More Money Because
Overtime Stopped
DELEGATIONS WAIT
ON w. G. LYNCH

Some labor difficulties. due TO a short
ening Of labor hours are being adjusted
this afternoon at the Lynch Consiruc-
tion Company operation at Union Park
Gardens.
This company is erecting SOC houses
for the Emergency Fleet Corporation,
and consequently is doing Government
work. Recently the company stopped
overtime and also stopped working sat
urday afternoon and Sundays. This ma
turally made considerable difference In
the pay envelopes of those men who
had been working overtime and receiv-
ing extra pay for It. Because OF the
curtailment, a delegation waited on W.
G. Lynch. head OF the operation today,
and requested an increase In wages.
Mr.. Lynch early this afternoon de-
MED that there had been a walk0ut or
a strike. He said that the unions ap-
prove OF what the company has done
in the eliminating Of overtime and that
there Is perfect accord between the
union officials at Washington and the
company. He said some OF the men
had sent delegations TO make requests
for increased wages and that he was
TO see other delegations this afternoon
Today was pay day at the operation.
Yesterday there were 3,755 men on the
pay roll. Today Mr.. Lynch said sew
eral hundred men were dropped be-
cause there is no further need for their
the operation having pro-
gressed 10 that extent that some work.
men will be let out each week until
the work is finished early in the new
year.
Several classes Of workers, including
carpenters, plumbers, lathers, plaster
ers and bricklayers are said to have
either requested a wage increase or will
make such a request this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05

Former Governor Charles r. Miller
has received word that his son. former
Congressman Thomas w. Miller has
been promoted from the rank OF major
20 Lieutenant colonel IN recognition OF
his services at the front
Since going TO France Colonel Miller
has been ordnance officer Of the 10Th
Division IN the First American Army.
where he has been since The early part
Of September. he was engaged In the
Battle Of the Argonne.
The assignment by the War Depart
ment as published in the daily press
places the 18th Division in the army Of
occupation in Germany.
OF the regiment IN which Col Miller
was a part, nearly an the officers were
killed and only 81 men survived out Of
2i7.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
ENGLAND WILL INSIST
ON KEEPING FLEET
By theJnited Press.

LONDON, Dec. 5.-WinstOn Churchill
minister Of munitions, speaking at Dun
dee, declared that Great Britain Is de-
termined 70 maintain its naval SUI
premacy.
I'VE shall enter the peace conference
with absolute determination that no
limitation shall he imposed on our right
to maintain naval defense. y he said.
"No matter what appeals are address
ed to US, we do not intend to lend our
selves in anyway to restrictions which
will prevent the navy from maintaining
its well deserved superiority on the
seas"
In regard TO internal affairs Churchill
said:
THE government has decided upon
naturalization OF the railways, but has
not yet decided regarding naturalization
OF shipping, which is a complex ques-
ton"
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
PARDON FOR HIM
IF HE PAYS fine.
Board Hears Further I'M
prisonment Would En-
danger Lefrieri' Life
MURDERESS TO
SUE FOR DIVORCE
special 10 The Evening journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
DOVER, Del, Dec. 5-rhe state
Board OF Pardons, in session here today
heard application for an absolute par
don for Gdissippl Lefrieri. convicted at
1914 November term Of the New Castle
County Court OF General Session fof
obstructing justice in trying to keep
witnesses from testifying against him
in an Illegal sale Of bee-. He was SEN
fenced TO two years Imprisonment. The
defendant has already served more than
one year, and with good behavior Will
serve but eight months more.
w. II. Smalley represented Lefrieri,
and asked for the pardon on account OF
the mans advanced age. lie also IS OF
flicted with Brlghts disease, blood pres
sure and other complications. Deputy
Attorney General Green appeared Tor
The State. Letters from Chief Warden
Cross told Of his model life at the
workhouse. DR.. lsramer, workhousc
physician, also stated that further i'm
prisonment would be luxurious to the
mans health.
It was also shown that the defendant
had always born a good reputation
prior TO his crime and that he stood
well In the Italian colony at West
chester, n. T., where he formerly lived.
At the time Of his indictment he was
commissary at the Bellevue quarrles.
The board recommended the pardon on
condition that the prisoner pay the $500
fine imposed by the court.
The case OF Mary A. Powell, who
killed Estella Albin in 1901, which was
30 have been reheard today was post
poned until the January term, Il being
stated that Mrs. Powell IS to institute
divorce proceedings against her hus-
band, Alfred Powell, in the near fu-
.ure
The board recommended a condition
al pardon for George Shorter who has
served three years Of 10 year sentence
Eor assault with intent TO commit muir
der.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
STATE HOSPITAL TRUSTEES MEET.

The report Of DR.. w. II Hancker, su-
.perintendent OF the state Hospital for
the Insane at Farnhurst, as read 10 the
board OF trustees this noon, showed
the following population OF the hos
pital during November: Males, 26i I:
females, 22s; total, 4s9 There were
admitted during the month nine males
and six females. The deaths were four
males and one female. Remaining In
the hospital on December 4. were 266
males and 333 females, making a total
Of i99 now in the Institution.
The amount received as board from
pay patients during November was ST.
i65.s2.
The biennial report Of the superln-
tendent was read to the board OF trus-
tees. All members Of the board attend
ed the meeting.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
HARLAN OUIps.

Bob King, the Harlan band drum
mer wants a job with the Pullman
Company as a berth tester. he appealed
10 }. b. Weaver, retiring general man
ager Of the shipyard who has been
appointed yice-presldent OF the car con-
cern. during a farewell toast 70 the Of
ilslal. Bob explained that his proposed
job was 90 sleep in each berth. n 10
did not bend or break he would pro-
nounce n o. X. The drummer, how
ever, stipulated that he must be paid
time and half-time the hours he over
slept.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
nns ruEINN M RETTs nLrs.

Mrs. Evelyn NJ. Belts, vie OF Ed
ward Belts, Jr., died this morning at
the home Of her husbands parents. No,
1909 Gilpln avenue. Of double pneu-
monia. The couple had been married
less than a year, and had been living at
Atlantic City. They came TO this city
to spend Thanksgiving, and Mrs. Belts
was taken IN while here. The funeral
VIII be held SATURDAY. afternoon.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
RESTITUTION BEGUN.

PARIS, Dec. 5.-The Germans have be-
gun resolutions. They have delivered
to the Allies 100000 francs gold. which
came from the Russian treasury.
The French have recovered a rich
collection Of art works by Quentin Della
tour, a famous etcher, stolen from So.
Quentin, and paintings by Antoine Wat
teau, taken from the museum at Nalen-
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
FRANKLIN ALLENDER DEAD.

Franklin Allender died at his home
No. 323 West Twenty-sixth street today
after a lingering Illness. Mr.. Allender
was well-known and member of ORR
entail Lodge A. F. and A NJ. and OF
Keokuk Trike I. o. r.. NJ. He was an en-
ploye of the Harlan plant. The funeral
viii take place on Saturday with inter-
ment at Riverview cemetery.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
BILL POSTERS GET WAGE INCREASE.

BOSTON, Dec. 5.-The International
Alliance OF Bill Posters and Billers and
the managers Of virtually all circuses
have signed a two years wage agree
ment giving the men an increase Of
33 t-3 per cent. IL Is announced.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
WATCHMAN FOR
WASHINGTON BRIDGE

The Levy Court has decided to place
q watchman on Washington street
bridge, in order TO prevent excessive
speeding Of autOinobilists over the
bridge and passing OF tonnage beyond
the limit Six miles an hour is the speed
limit over the structure. and truck
can carry no more than 1000 pounds
over the structure.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
LOyETT RESIGNS.

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec 5.-Judge Robert
6. Lovett has resigned as director OF
the division OF capital expenditures OF
the Railroad Administration. Director
General McAdoo has accepted judge
Lovetts plea for release effective jan
uary IS.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
BRIDGES COMPLETED.

Work on the construction Of the two
bridges on the section Of the Lincoln
Highway, between Marshallton and
Pixies Creek. has been completed by the
Luten Bridge Company, but the struc-
lures will not be ready for use for
about month. In order to allow the
cnnrrete 10 settlc.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
CABLE co. FINDS
GOVERNMENTS CONTROL
BY the United Press.

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-What action
the Postoflce Department will take In
the move for an injunction by Presi-
dent MacKay to stop governmental con-
troll Of the Commercial Cable Company,
was not revealed today.
The department explained It had
nothing further to say beyond its
statement appointing George G. Ward
as head Of the merged governmental
controlled cables.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
WOMEN AFTER PARLIAMENT SEATS.
BY The Jnifed Press

bF ITT IWIITW 7 Us.
LONDON, Dec 5.--Slxteen women. in
cludng Christabel Pankhurst, have been
nominated as candidates for Parliament
in the general election. The labor party
has put UP $50 candidates, which is the
biggest effort made in its history. The
i07 candidates who are unopposed, and
therefore elected. include eleven labor
itos and % Sim Feiners. The latter had
seven members in the former House Of
Commons.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
BELGrANs NEAR THE RHINE.

BY The United Press.
HAVRE, Dec. 5.-Belgian troops have
approached within 10 miles Of the
Rhine. II was indicated in the Belgian
official communique today.
I'VE have occupned Neifd," the com
munique said. "A light detachment has
entered Odenkirchen.'
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
FIX PRICE OF WOOD SHIPS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The shipping
board has s-flxed 100000 as the price for
each Of the 3500-ton wooden ships,
which were designed for ocean-gojng
traffic, and which Is now desires TO sell
10 private owners. Where the ships are
purchased in lots Of. five a price OF
s6750O0 each will be made.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
FRICK CASE NEARING End.

The case OF William n Frick. ad-
minisirator Of Catherine r. Frick vs.. Dr.
William p. Miller which was started in
Superior Court yesterday, is expected 20
go 10 the jury this afternoon. It is an
action 90 recover jewelry and house
hold goods which the administrator
claims as part Of the estate
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
u. 5. TO INVITE rOCH.

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 8. - Marshall
FOch, commsnder-in-chief OF the Al
lied armies will be invited 80 visit the
pared by a member Of the Senate is
adopted.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
TOBACCO KING IN HOSPITAL.

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-Beniamin n.
Duke, called 'the Tobacco King" is a
patient at Roosevelt Hospital, where he
was operated on for intestinal trouble
on November 20. The patient is slowly
recovering his strength.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
BRITISH NEAR COLOGNE.

BY The United Press.
LONDON. Dec. 5.--British troops have
approached TO within % miles Of Co
logne, their principal objective. IL was
shown In Field Marshal Haig's Official
statement today.
I'VE have reached the Kronenberg,
Schleiden and Duren." the communique
said
Duren is % miles southwest Of Co
logne.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05

There are three Harlan workers who
cannot understand that food prices arc
out OF reach. They are Boss" Clausen.
Walter Hudson and Frank Meter. win
ners IN a bird rattle. Clausen was the
frst 10 reach the tape. winning a
turkey. Hudson landed a goose and
NOtier a chicken. "TwO-bits'' a chance
Altogether they echo, High cost OF llv-
ingg NOihln'."
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
PLEAD GUILTY DECEMBER 20.

"Plead Guilty Day" in the Court OF
General Sessions prior to the January
term of court, has been set for Friday,
December 20. i number Of prisoners
are expected to confess their offences
and trust TO the mercy Of the court.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
ATTIx HELD For COURT.

Judge Churchman, in Municipal Court.
this morning, held CorDitt Attix in
81 900 bail for court on a charge OF mis-
conduct toward a i6-year-old girl.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
n,nKINs A NoTARY PUBLIc.

Harry J. Harkins, assistant manager
Of the Hotel dupont several days ago
was appointed a notary public by Gov
ernor Townsend.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
.RusTIcE TO BE EXTENDED.

BY The United Press.
LONDON, Dec. 5.--The Evening Stan
dard says Il understands the armistlce
will be extended.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
KING ALBERT IN PARIS.

BY the United Press.
PARIS, Dec. 5-King Albert, OF Bel
gium, and his party arrived here today.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
TREATED AT DELAWARE HOSPITAL.

Among The patients treated az lhe
Delaware Hospital today were Daisy
Cherry, aged 81 years, lacerated scalp;
William Mccormick, infected hand.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05
TO VISIT HOSPITALS.

Members Of The hospital colamittee OF
the Levy Court will visit the local hos
pltals on Monday, instead OF today.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05

n It's a change OF quarters you're
after, you cannot afford to overlook
the WANT ADS.-Ads
Evening journal., 1918-12-05

When Ned Melvin, Of the Harlan yard.
started for The testimonial banquet to
J. p. Weaver. ex-general manager he
stuck one set OF false grinders In his
mouth and two In his pocket Yard
Foreman Teufer, although not a boomer
OF the culinary artists. feels that the
action was a reflection on the chef.
Evening journal., 1918-12-05

There is real vaudeville talent among
the members OF the Harlan Band.
George Ross, Jack Barrows, Bob King
and several others are getting repuia-
tiOns. while Bill Smeck and 'Trom-
bone" fioagg certainly can annoy the
worries.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-01-25
GENERAL BLISS
 IS AMERICAN ON
 B|C WAR COUNCIL
Chief of Staff Arrives in Paris to Represent the United States on Allied Council to Conduct the War.
CRv Review Leased wirel

WASHINGTON. Jan. 24--General Tasker H. Bliss. chief of staff who arrived in Paris today will represent the United States army on the su- preme war council. Secretary Baker in so announcing tonight disclosed that the general is accompanied by high officers of every branch of the service to advise him about any Ques- tions that may arise.
 General Bliss attended the first meeting of the council and decision to send him back tO Europe as per manent representative in that body was made because it was recognized that General PeTshing's duties in or ganizing and commanding the ever increasing American expeditionary forces were too great tO permit him 10 undertake the presentation of American views on military operations and to sit with the council in framing plans of strategy that cover all fronts and all armies.
 No word Of the departure of Gen eral Bliss had been published until
Bisbee daily review., 1918-01-25
Hun Trenches .EUacudted On Monte TOmbd
of France. Right-Mrs. Ida wynne Preach or
CRr Review Leased wirel

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN NORTHERN ITALY. Wednesday. Jan. 2S.-As a result of a brilliant victory French troops gained recently on Monte TOmba. the ensmy has secretely evacuated the territory on the north ern front gsom Tomba west to the Piave riyer.
 The evacuation was discovered by French and Italian patrols and raiding parties.
 When the French made their drive at Monte TOmba some of their detach- ments were carried by enthusiasm through the Austro-German lines to the banks of the Piave river. They found the hamlets were deserted but it was believed this was incident to the days operations and il was not then known that the section was be ing systematically vacated by the en- emy.
 urther reconnaiSsanceS made in the last few days showed there had been a definite withdrawal. Camps, ma terial and supplies. had been taken to the rear and the long lines of for ward trenches were deserted. Ruse Fools Italians.
 Italian patrols exploring the region found that the AustTians had adopted remarkable ruse to conceal theiI departure They had lined the for ward trenches with dummy soldiers topped with helmets which prOtruded slightly above the trenches to give an appearance of occupation. In one Oi the battery positions they had con structed machine guns with zinc bar rels mounted on wood while pieces Oi wood and gas pipe were shaped with the same object.
 The section evacuated includes de fensive positions along the valley oi Ornio. The enemy's retirement takes him further into the mountains. The heights around Monte TOmba do mol exceed 20O0 feet while those in the vicinity of Monte SpinOneia are near | ly four thousand feet high and art further back from the plains.