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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
GENERAL JOFFRE AN IMMORTAL
FRANCE HONORS SAVIOR

ny Associated Press to Every Evening
faris, Dec 80 Marshal Jofre now
Is formally numbered among France s
~ ifnmortals. The victor of the Marine
was made member of the French Academy
TINS afternoon. President Wilson attended
the junction In the course of his inaugural
address the Marshal said
~ Is not without deep emotion TINT
l look back upon the time which spent
last Year In the United States. This
people. by the intensity OF its affection
ior France, caused one 10 sense the
strength which il somehow felt, but
which 1T did not vet know how to employ.
1t seemed that by its great love this
people felt itself already doing some
thing noble and comforting TO the Allied
armies. II made no mistake, for that
love enabled France. overwhelmed by
the detection of the Russian armies and
by tho great and weakening trials of th,
spring of 1917 10 keep intact its con-
hdcnce and its courage
While in the midst Of American crowds
WAS living hours which number among
the sweetest Of my life | had OWNED
the need for sacrifices on their part
awakened in the soul Of this generous
people by the heroism of our soldiers
ana tnc justice Oi our cause. IN Ordef
that France might live in prosperity,
that Belgium might re-establish herself
that Llbert nigh, reign and that right
might be reinstated, America arose and
resolved to throw into the fight her last
man and her last dollar
History docs not record more mar
vellous achievement than that Of mil
lions of men voluntarily breaking away
from their peaceful pursuits to cross
the seas, where lurkcd death to oorne
thousands of miles from their country
and give up their lives for noble cause,
great idea. And as If the sacrifice WAS
not completed by sending the husbands
and sons, We have seen the wives, the
fathers and the mothers escorting across
the seas that phalanx of warriors to all
eviate our sufferlngs and dress our wounds
We have seen them unsparingly giving
their gold and the treasures of their
hearts, kneeling on the graves OF our
sons and adopting our orphans
In q brotherly embrace, France
and America have given one another
their faith, pledge for the present and
he future
The newspapers hail the King as "a
man OF honor, who has been real lead
er of his country. both on and off the
battlefield
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
5000 RIFLE MAKERS OUT.
Remington Arms Company Reducing
Force at Eddystone Plant.

Chester, Dec. l9.-Ihe second chap
ter OF The demobihzation of the great
Remington Arms plant, said 10 he Amer
lea 5 largest rife factory. on he out >kirls
Of this city, was written bar rwentN-ioj.
hours after the announcement ut tae
final closing down on JanUary ~. The
second chapter was in HE form lt 7-
leasing approximately 5000 NorNrr>
The passing Of these ia a single lay 'fa IS
about 1000 workers N ibC hg factory
building
A major portion 81 those remaining
are employed ia the assembling AMI
finishing departments Is + sand he
work in these departments Vii probably
be completed in three days.
The suddenness IF The lsy-od onle5
though dlspleaSing to some, Was not At
tackled hy the discharged workers Hun
dreds of them roamed about he streets
Of Chester celebrating The holiday cason
before seeking another 5oh. Al a'N aitr
confidence 81 positions Ed The hlp plan,
Baldwius and other non', aWal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
JOHN G. CALHOUN DEAD.
Grandson Of Vice President Was
Prominent Financjex.

New York. Dec 10 John Caldwell
Calhoun, hnancier and railroad Presi-
dent, grandson of the Vice Presid ent
Of the United States from 1925 to 1929,
for whom he was named. died yesterday
morning at his home, here
Mr.. Calhoun was born near Demopolls
Ala, July 8, l843, the son of Andrew
Pickens and Margaret Maria Calhoun,
and In 1868 entered the South Carolina
College. but left college to er the
Confederate Army 81 the u. u the
bombardment of Fort Surnter During
the war he served in the cavalry, reach
ing the rank of Captain.
The family fortune swept away by the
war, Mr. Calhoun, st the conclusion Of
the struggle, set about 10 restore II.
Turning his attention to the colonla-
tion OF negroes in Alabama. Mississippi
and Arkansas he made fortune, and
also contributed To the industrial advance
ment of the negro race. MIR Calhoun
moved 70 New York In 1894, and here
be engaged In extensive financial opera
tIonS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
CALLS FOR 5000 SHIP WORKERS.
Newark, n. j.. Plant Placing 500 Men
a Week

Newark \ j., Dec l9AsSurance
that most Of the men thrown out Of work
by the shutdown Of the International
Arms and Fuse Co may find permanent
employment in Newark shipyards and
other Industries. is given in a report madc
by the War Industries Board Yesterday
The report says from 1000 to 5000 men
can be employed by the shipyards AT the
rate of 500 week
According to r L. Worlen, general
manager Of the Submarine Boat Co. that
plant now has enough work to keep $4,000
men busy until the spring of 1920, with
prospect OF new contracts in the future
The Submarine Boat Co is here 70
stay, said Mr. Worden Right now
there arc openings for 1000 to 5000 men
These can be put to work at the rate of
about 500 a week With $4,000 men the
company is unable to reach its desired
output of ten ships month. We want
Newark men
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
CHRISTMAS AT WEST.
Mems Class to Have Appropriate OBJ
servance of Holidays.

The Mems Class Of Vest Presbyterian
Bible School has arranged to celebrate
the Christmas season with many at
tractive features Tomorrow night, in
the Bible School Hall at Eight and
Washington streets . social viii be
rendered the members and friends Of
the class. There will be musical and
literary entertainment, including Cheng-
Chih hue, in Chinese magic. On Sun
day afternoon. in the church audit orlum
the special Christmas session Of the
class will be held The features OF
this meeting will be an address by DIR
S. G. Mitchell. president of Delaware
College, and selections on the Swiss
hand bells bv " f Smith Of Philadelphia
On SUNDAY Night Christmas musical
festival will BE- held in the church, under
the auspices OF the Mems Class. The
program for this meeting R-iIl include
a cantata 10 be sung hy the augmented
choir with orchestral accompaniment:
Mr. VIM. f. Raymond tenor and Mr.
Smith with his SWISS hand bells ANY
one will be welcome
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
LONDON PLANNING BIG
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
By Associated Press 10 Every Evening

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
London, Dec l9-Important indus
trial Developments are impending in
England, according to the Daily Chronicle,
which says enterprises already in hand
involve an expenditure Of 5,0o0,0 90
pounds sterling, Chief among these is
the building Of large refinery at Swansea
by the Anglo-Persian Oil Co ] his
company is preparing 10 spend 1000, 900
pounds on wharves, railroad tracks snd
equipment. Many mining enterprises
also are projected, accordingto the news
paper.
Efforts are being made to make London
the chief grain importing and distributing
point in the United Kingdom, according to
London correspondence TO the Scotsman,
leading Scottish news. e
1t is said that there is a marked tendency
IN the dominions, particularly Australia
and South Africa, in favor Of the plan
The adoption of the elevator system for
handling grain which has been in opera
tion for many wears in the United States
and Argentina is favored, it Is said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
POSTAL CHRISTMAS RUSH.
Postmaster English Urges That Mailing
BE Done Early.

Postmaster James ] English, declared
today that the Chrlstrn - season was
brin ing It's more than usual rush with II,
because of the letters and packages 10
the bows abroad
The army having limited packages to
soldiers abroad TO not more than three
pounds. in regulation boxes, the bulk, OF
the packages Is not so great as II might ne,
although this regulation has not af-
fected the Navy boys who can get pack
ages up to about 20 pounds but the
mail Is still very heavy.
The Postmaster issues plea to the
people Of Wilmington To have their
Christmas packages mailed early, 50
that the mail clerks and letter-carriers,
who have been worked very hard all this
las year, might have Christmas day of
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
PRESIDENT WILSON PLANS EARLY
RETURN TO L. S., is HINT

Paris, Dec. 19-The reason given
for President Wilson's desire TO make an
early visit to England. it is understood,
Is that he has found it might be necessary
TO return TO Washington much sooner
than he had expected Whether this
means a change in the Presidents 5 entire
program, including his journey to Italy,
is not known here.
An interesting feature of the discussion
of the President intended visit begin
ming next Thursday is that the present
British Cabinet is technically not in a
position to speak for the government
until the result of the recent elections
j known on December Is
There is little doubt, however, that
Premier Lloyd-George and his associates
have been reelected
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
XMAS GREETING FROM ENGLAND.

Mayor Lawson IS in receipt Of an
imposing card. 9 by six inches, with the
municipal coat of arms Of Bristol, Eng
land, embossed at the top and beautiful
" engraved legend to the effect that THE
Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of
Bristol alderman Fl W and Mrs.
Twlgg8l wish very happy Christmas
and a prosperous New Year, dated from
''The Mansion House, Bristol, Xmas,
1918.
An attached visiting card Of the IT,
s. Consul Robertson Honey, stationed
there. asks that an acknowledgment be
forwarded direct 10 the Lord Mayor
This sort of municipal exchange Of
courtesies Is much more In vogue in Great
Britain than in this country, and is
certainly graceful gesture" which we
might well initiate
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
"DIPPY DANCE UNDER BAN.
New YORK Hotel Men Blame New Step
For Prohibition.

New York, Dec ia new means
Of defeating prohibition by abolishing
the crazy cabaret and the "dippv
dance' was advocated here yesterday by
Henry Barker. president Of the North
ern California Hotel Manufacturers As
sociation convention delegates at Madi-
son Square Garden
The ''d'ppy dance Mir Barker ex-
plained is the kind where The partici-
pants touch cheeks and rest heads OH
shoulders. He said hc believed the pro-
hibtIonist would consent 10 the sale
OF beer and light wines at well con
Quoted cabarets if the attendant vice"
were eliminated
Hotel men should agree To reason
able police regulation under the new
plan continued the speaker. If or
ders were violated or abused. revocation
Of the license should follow immediately"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
ARGENTINA SWORD TOFOCH
Citizens Tell Marshal They Al
ways Favored the
Allies.

Buenos AIRES, Dec. Prominent
Argentine citizens have rendered homage
70 Marshal Foch BY sending him a copy
Of the sabre used BY General San Martin,
the South American liberator, with a
model Of the statue of San Martin
The sabre was made by the Argentine
ministry Of war II Is accompanied by a
book Of those who subscribed to the gift,
containing the names Of the ministers of
France, Great Britain, Italy and Belgium
and the charge d. sffaires Of the United
States
The sabre also IS acconnpa MED bv a
parchment IN which Marshal Foch is told
that il is sent to him bv those same Argen-
tine citizens who early in the war signed
the testimonial demanding that the Argen-
tine Government Ioin the Allies
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
IRELAND TO INVITE WILSON;
MUST BE NO POLITICS.

Belfast, Dec 10 THE Lord Mayor
of Dublin has called mass meeting in
Dublin for Sunday 10 extend an invita-
ton to President Wilson to visit Ireland.
He has suggested that similar meetings
be held in other centers throughout the
island
Commenting on the action of the Lord
Mayor, the Belfast Telegraph says that
everyone In Ulster will JOIN an the in
vitation with the important reservation
that there must not be the slightest
suggestion Of politics
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
HALTS vOIDING OF CONTRACTS.
War Board Takes Action in Bridgeport
Plants

Washington, Dec - 4 RESOLUTION
calling upon the SECRETARY Of labor to
secure slowing up Of war contracts
cancellations at Bridgeport Conn, muni-
tions plants, was adopted yesterday by the
War Labor Board
The Board had been asked to take
this ACT ion by employees and manufacturers
Of Bridgeport II was stated that some
six thousand men already have been
released from the 90 war plants there
and that seven Thousand Or ten thousand
more are facing the prospect Of immediate
discharge
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
big BERTHA KILLED 1876 !.
Long Range Hun Guns Victims m Paris
Totaled 6IS.

PARIS, Dec. 70 Figures are now
made public for the first time regard
ing the number Of persons killed in
Paris BY German air raids ami long
range cannon
In 1914 forty-hve bombs were dropped
In 1915, seventy bombs, sixtv-two
of I hem on Marh 20, fell on the city.
In 1916, the enemy employed sixty-one
bombs against Paris and in 1917 eleven
During the last ten months Of the war
there were l,2l1 casualties from 500
bombs
AirpIanes and 4eppehns dropped 22S
bombs ON Aug 6, killing two persons
and ihjuring 3o2
The long-range cannon tired los
shells into Paris. xii ing 1876 and wound
ng III On Good Friday more than
100 persons we're killed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
Food Profiteers Convicted
by Associated Prcss b Egery Eveninp

p3 ->fSoCI'-Ec1 i te]9s % F<Ft1fy 1FVuIug
Washington. Dec. I9.-Ccnviction Of
six firms III four States in a single day
on charges Of profteering was announced
today by the food administration as
evidence that violation of its regula-
tions is being dealt with severely in the
various States by representatives Of the
enforcement division The penalties for
the violations. which occurred in New
York, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas
consisted Of suspension Of business and
compulsory contribution to the Red
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
Miss Whitney in the Movies.

Miss Claire Whitney, who starred in
dramatics at Brandywine Springs Park
some years ago. rs now starring IN moving
pictures She is with the Fox company
and has a leading part in "The Plunderer .
now being shown al The Playhouse. in
support OF William Farnum During
her residence in Wilmington Miss Whitney
made many friends here
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
GERMANS STILL AT WAR.
Kill American Officer in Prison Camp
on December 5.

By ASSOCIATED Press % Every Evening
Copen' agen, Dec. l9.-The killing
Of Lieutenant Coheeny, an American
airman, in the German prison camp al
Stralsund on December 5, Is reported
by three British officers who have ar
rived here.
The American lieutenant. the officers
say, went outside the barbed wire for
moment and the German guards fire 1
three times at him. L,rutenant Coheenv
was killed by b let through the chest
A British officer was seriously wounded
by the shots. The guards refused 70
allow Coheeny's comrades TO remove
his body.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
BELArED HUN NINE KILLS Is.
Was Planted at Guise More than a
Month Ago.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Paris, Dec ia German mine which
had been planted IN bridge at Guise
has exploded. killing fifteen persons
and inJuring twenty-five, according 70 q
Gulse dispatch to the Matin The date
of the explosion Is not given but the
dispatch says that it occurred more than
a month after the armistice went into
effect
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
PORK APPROPRIATION BEATEN.
House Committee Decides Against New
Buildings This Year.

Washington Dec 70 There will be
no general public ilding next year,
the House Buildings Committee 50
deciding yesterday on tic vote Four
teen Of the nineteen members Of the
committee attended the meeting Sew
en- opposed drafting bill which they
declared would be purely porked
while the other seven favored the ne4-
sure, saying it would create work that
may be needed with rehabilitation
Plans OF the public health service for
hospital construction costing $4,000
OO were approved BY the committee
II was agreed to report favorably the
bill carrying the appropriation which
would be used largely for enIargine
marine hospitals, SO as to care for dis
charged soldiers and sailors
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
Envoy Davis Lunches With hing.

By Associated Press TO Eterl Evening
London, Wednesday. Dee. Is.
After presenting his credentials to King
George today, John W Davis, the new
American ambassador to Great Britain,
and Mrs. Davis had luncheon with
King George and Queen Mary and other
members of the royal household at Buck
oh am Pahoe
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
Yorfiyn School Entertainment.

The pupils OF the Yorkiyn school will
give Christmas entertainment in York
lyn Club House tomorrow evening. An
attractive program has been prepared
under The direction of the teachers, Miss
Anna NJ Glenn and Miss Marguerite
McDemott Mrs Vincent Lamborn il,
assisting with the musical program.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
Security League Under Senate Probe

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Washington, Dec. 9.-Inyestiga
ton of the National Security League
OF New York, with respect to its alleged
reflections during the last campaign.
upon the loyalty Of members OF congress,
was begun today by special house
committee, headed by Representative
johnson of kentucky Officers of the
league appeared for examination, bringin
with them many of the leagues papers
and records.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
WILSON PICKS NEW /. c. MEMBER
By Asseclated Press @ Every Evening

Washington, Dec 19-J9oseph B..
Eastman Of Massachusetts has been
chosen Dy President Wilson to succeed
George " Anderson As a member of
the Interstate Commerce Commission
Instructions to send IN the nomination
reached the White House today by wire
less. Mr. Anderson recently was ap-
pointed Federal Circuit Judge at Boston
Mr.. Eastman IS - member of the MaSsa-
chusettS Public Service Commission
Although Republican in politics, he was
apAnted by former Governor Walsh
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
v1CT1MIZING MERCHANTS.
A Number Of Schemers Making General
"Short Change" Accusations.

Snort Nnahge AccuSattOne
1t has developed that a number Of
schemers are in town trying 70 victimze
store keepers by accusing them Of short
changing" customers.
The method is to make a purchase
and after receiving change TO accuse
the salesman of not giving enough.
Sometimes they try to work it by com
ing back TO the department few minutes
after making the purchase, presenting
the duplicate sales slip and claiming
short change II all saIcspeoplc will
be particular to count out the change
TO their customers, starting with the
amount Of purchase and counting up to
the amount Of money handed IN, this
trouble will be obviated
Some cases like this are being worked
during the Christmas rush and mer-
chants will have 10 keep sharp look
out for schemers
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
SENATOR LODGE WANTS TO KNOW
Who Authorizes Destruction of Foes
Ships He Inquiries.

Associated Press 20 Every Evening

Washington, Dec. IA resolution
commissioners are advocating destyu?-
ton Of German warships or other enemy
property, and If 50. by what authority.
was introduced today by Minority Lead
er Lodge, and without discussion was
left on the table.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
MORE CAPITAL FOR
GENERAL MOTORS

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Dover. Dec 19-The General Motors
Corporation of Detroit, Mich, chartered
under the laws of Delaware, today filed
a certificate here increasing the capital
stock from $500 600, 600 to $3.50, ,00O, 600
The du Points are heavily interested in
General Motors
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
WEDDINGS.
sAYERs-GATrA.

Frances r. Gatta and james Sayers
were quietly married at the groom home,
in Bellemoor, Wednesday afternoon at
2.30 O'Clock, by Rev. George w Bounds
pastor of Richardson Park Church After
the ceremony the couple left for trip to
Washington. They will make their home
in BelIenooT.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
George r. Cheney Gets CITY Job

q or = r. q en- y hes accepted Il
clerkship in the office of the recorder Of
deeds and entered upon his duties today
He was a candidate for the Republicans
elected
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
ELECTRIC WORKERS STRIKE.
$1,000 Walk ont at Big Schenectady
Plant in Protest.

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Schenectady, N. Y, Dec. l9.--Or-
ganzed workers of the General Electric
Company big plant here began an
orderly walkout promptly at 10 am,
today. Their leaders estimated thst
approximately 1900 Of the $4,000
men and women employed in the plant
were affected.
The waIkotit was ordered toy leaders
Of the Electrical Manufacturing Industry
Labor Federation, comparatively new
organization whose membership COM
prises General Electric workers in Scheme
ctady. Lynn and Plttsburg, Maap..
Erie, Pa, and Fort Wayne, Ind If
was sympathetic walkout occasioned
by a strike Of federation members at
Erie
Virtually all of the General Electric
plants have been engaged for months
on big war contracts.
Lynn, Mass. Dec. lg-Work in the
Lynn factories of the General Electric
Company continued today not with
standing the announcement from Scheme
csady and Pittsfcld plants that general
strike had been authorized by union
representatives as protest against
the discharge Of thirty men in Ere, Pa.
Pittsheld Mass, Dec i9--An orderly
walkout of about $500 Of the 5000 en-
ployes Of the local plant Of the General
Electric Co occurred at 10 O'Clock this
morning. The strikers paraded through
the center of the city 10 the city common,
where n rnassmeeting addressed by union
leaders was neld.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
Thieves Visit Store Again.

Another intruder visited Joseph Ber-
mans store, 1900 Walnut street, last
evening about 10 o'clock but was dis
took TO his heels Some trouble of 4 simi-
lar character was also reported al the
Davis saloon, u00 Walauf street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
Letters Go by Aeropiane.

A package Of about dozen letters was
forwarded from here yesterday for the
aeroplane mail service out Of New York
according to schedule Larger totals are
expected later By Postmaster English
when the service is running more smooth
ly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
King of Italy Reaches Paris.

Paris, Dec. l9-king Victor En-
manuel Of Italy arrived here today and
was welcomed oy President Poincare,
Premier CleInencesu and other minis
ters. The king was accompanied by his
son, the prince of Piedmont
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
King Stays TO Welcome President.

London, Dec 10 King George, it
was announced today has cancelled the
arrangement which provided that he
should 90 to Sandring' am Palace for
Christmas, and he will remain in London
instead to welcome President Nilsson
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19
CLEMENCEAU VISITS
Continued from page !

me plan was formed at the suggestion
~ Ut. hcnry. van Dyke, Of Princeton
,u.hverSity, who recently met some OF
these people
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-19

Washington, Dec. 10 Returning home
on The transport George Washington
which sailed from France. December
Is, the war department announced to-day,
are the l39th Field Artillery; Batteries
A, b, ID and Il, and headquarters com
pany of the l37th Field Artillery thirty
FIVE officers Of the l38th Field ARTILLERY
and a number Of casuals
Casuals also are returning on the
steamer Saxonia, which sailed December
IA, Moeoasin, which sailed Deoember Is
and Heredia, Carriage, Sixaola and
Belatrix, December 10 On all seven
ships there are about 1000 officers and
men