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Evening journal., 1918-07-31
PIONEER REGIMENT
BAND AT HARLAN'S

The 59th Pioneer Infantry Band
(Delaware) from Camp Dix. gave a
MONDAY concert at the Harlan plant
today. Several thousand employees as
sembled around the bsndstsnd and
heartily cheered 'Delaware's own,
regimental band.
Billy Raymond, OF this city. who has
been on Kelth's Circuit, and a local
favorite, sang two tenor solos at the
Harlan MONDAY concert yesterday. His
numbers were zone in All" and Two
Little Buttercups" Director Cox led
the Harlan Band in popular war tunes,
which met with great favor from the
workers.
Soldiers in passing troop trains never
fail to cheer a huge sign, with letters
IS inches in height, which now decor
ates the carshops and reads:
"Harlan's is building ships TO take
you over there and bring you back,
boys"
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
BOY farm WORKERS
GETTING CROPS IN
Service Medals Given Is
Youngsters for Work
Well Done
MAKING CENSUS
OF MAN POWER

Delaware farmers have told the pub
lie Service Bureau that they are well
pleased with the work done for them
by the boys OF the United States Boys
Working Reserve. They say the boys
are doing finely. There are about
twenty-five members OF the reserve
working on State farms.
Yesterday the boys who have COM
pleted six weeks OF farm work were
sent bronze medals. The medals are
inscribed with spread-eagle and stars,
and around the rim are the words,
United States Boys Working Re-
serve" After a season OF service the
boys will be entitled 10 wear cheyrons.
The bureau is expecting the boys TO
be allowed United States uniforms by
the War Department next year. There
VIII be another intensive training
school for the Delaware boys next
year. and a larger development OF the
Boys Working Reserve is looked for.
The man power census being taken by
the Public Service Reserve is well un-
der way, and will probably be com
pleted by September. The census
throughout the State is being taken for
the purpose Of obtaining statistics as
10 the industrial man power. With
this census as a foundation, IL will be
possible to see how many men work
ing in non-essential industries would
be available in case Of a shortage in
labor in essential industries. Should
need arise for skilled mechanics. for
instance, the government would have a
list OF men 10 whom II could appeal
to volunteer for such work In essen
tial industries
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
SOLDIERS Will NOT
have BOXING BOUTS
Agree to Eliminate Fights
After Conference With
Chief Black
SUNDAY BASEBALL
ALSO UNDER BAN

Boxing bouts, scheduled to take place
at the tournament TO be given by the
members OF the 18th Battalion OF the
United States Guards at their barracks,
I'm the rear OF French street station, TO-
morrow night. will not be held. in ac-
cordance with orders from the Police
Department. The entire program OF
the entertainments arranged by the
soldiers committee, under the direction
OF Lieutenant Bufleld, will comply
fully with the Delaware State laws, and
will be carried out except for the box
ing.
Regarding the baseball game sched-
uled 10 be played at the Harlan Park
grounds on Sunday, when asked
whether the game would be stopped II
started without the permission Of the
Police Department, Chief Black today
said that IL certainly would be unless
permission was granted by the Police
Commission.
The entire matter was the subject OF
discussion at the meeting OF the Police
Commission yesterday afternoon. No
decision, however, was reached, and
further investigation OF the proposed
baseball game is now being conducted
by the Police Department, a report OF
which will be made to the commission.
The elimination OF the boxing bouts
from the soldiers entertainment pro-
gram came about as a result OF a con-
ference between the CHIEF OF police and
Lieutenant Buffleld yesterday.
The soldiers OF the 18th Battalion are
guarding local shipyards.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
PIONEER BAND AT
COMMUNITY sing
Indoor Song Festival at
High School Last Night
Delightful
CHEER GENEROSITY
OF MRS. DU POINT

The High School auditorium was
crowded at the Community Sing last
night. the first rainy night that has
obliged the outdoor concert to retreat
indoors. The Delaware Pioneer Regi-
ment band, from Camp Dix, was faith
fully on hand, and was applsuded TO the
echo.
A sing with band made a great hit
and the singers would like 1t TO be-
come a customary feature Of the con-
oerts, as 1t is in the Buffalo and New
York community choruses.
The band played number Of mar
tlal selections, including French and
American war marches. Their most
popular number was THE Stars and
Stripes Forever" by Sousa. splendidly
played and heartily cheered. After
the sing, the band marched down Della
ware avenue. playing "Over There"
AS the evening proceeded, Conductor
Harry Barnhart noticed Mrs. T. Cole
man dupont, president Of the Whining
ton Community Chorus. in the auditor
ium. Mr.. Barnhsrt told the singers
that Mrs. dupont was responsible for
this city having a chorus. From her
New York apartment, overlooking Cen
trail Park. she had seen and heard
the New York chorus. and was i'm
pressed with the fact that 1t would be
Just the thing for Wilmington.
From that moment she kept right
on my trail" said Mr. Barnhart. Not
only that, but she brought a committee
OF women from Wilmington, and they
all came after me. had no way Of es-
cape, so here we all are" Mr.. Barn
hart proposed three cheers for Mrs.
dupont, and an ovation followed that
was a desfening tribute Of appreciation.
General T. Coleman dupont and Mr..
and Mrs. Hollyday 6. Needs also were
present in the chorus.
All the familiar songs were sung last
night, and the sing was a notably en-
thusiastic concert, in spite Of the rain.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
Will REFUSE TO
PAY SPECIAL TAX
Corporations Contend No
Law Empowers Council to
Fix Extra Taxation
MAY CALL ON COURTS
TO DECIDE QUESTION

II was learned today that the public
utility corporations OF Wilmington will
refuse to pay the special tax OF $40
on the 500. levied by City Council on
roadbeds. pipes. rails. wires. conduiis.
etc. This tax is in addition to the regli-
lar property tax OF si.75 on the si0o.
assessed value. which Is fixed by q
State law.
The $40 tax was fixed by Council for
the first time this year, Council claim
ing that 10 has the same right 10 fix
such tax as Il has TO make an assess
ment on other improvements. Attorneys
for the corporations contend that there
is no law empowering Council TO M
such tax and consequently will refuse
to pay IT,
As this is the last day that rebate 10
allowed for city taxes the corporations.
including the Wilmington and Philadel-
phia Traction Company, the Whining
ton Gas Company and the Diamond
State Telephone Company, IL was re-
ported VIII make tender OF their taxes
10 the tax collectors based on tho 81 10
tax for payment in full. and IL is under
stood that the collectors because OF the
act OF Council in fixing the additional
tax win refuse the tender.
This win no doubt lead 10 a test case
in the courts.
There already is State statute fix-
ing the taxes public utilities corpora
tions shall pay per mile on rails. wires.
conduits. pipes. etc. but Council claims
Il has pov'-r 10 assess and tax road
beds. rails. wires, conduits, etc. and
levy a tax against such special class
OF property for municipal purposes.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
MRS. GUY SAYS
HUSBAND BEATS HER

Thomas Harris. Negro. pleaded not
guilty in City Court today. to the
charge OF larceny OF 100 pounds OF FISH
from Archie Thompson. a white man.
Thompson told the court that he left
the fish in charge Of Anderson Young,
an aged Negro. Young said Harris
carried the flsh away in a bag from
his back yard, near Second and King
streets, last Sunday. Harris was held
for the upper court In $500 bail.
George Guy, Negro, pleaded not
guilty to a charge Of breach Of the
peace against Carrie Guy. his wife.
Mrs. Guy said her husband gets drunk
every Saturday regularly, and that on
the last occasion. he beat her. The
prisoner was before the court in Janu-
airy, 1917. on a charge Of beating his
wife. Oficer Mcdaniel was told 10
make an investigation.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31

W. Morris. Crab Orchard, Tenn: z. B
Palm Ephrsts. Pa. D. Pspineau, An.
thony, r. l.; l.. Rivers. East Hamstesd
N. H.; B. w. Shallenberger Yakima
Wash; A. +. Sylvia, Fall River. Mass.
J. Tolleson. Wsldron, Ark; J. r. Tru-
lille, Tucumsarl, N. NJ; J. Wilson
Kesrney, n. J.
Died Of disease: Corporal z. J.. Bell
New York; Privates X. o. Burton
Brockion. Mass; d. NJ. Eppstein, Farm.
er City. H.; r. W. Hardin. Craig, Mo.
+. w. Holes, Seattle; r. d. Lane. Cir
cleville, o.
Died OF aeroplane accident: Lieuten-
ant Paul l.. Clifford. Brooklyn.
Died from accident aud other causes
Lieutenant w. j. Hsrries. Washington
Privates p. J. Brennan. Astoria, n. Y.
A. Fields, Lebanon, Va; n. F. Mickle
Roanoke, Ala; d. c. Munro, Kings Park
n. Y.
Missing in action-Lieutensnts z. p.
Brown. Rosedip. Terre Haute. Ind; s.
p. Thompson, Ithaca, n. Y; Sergeants
William Bower, Amity, Ogn.; W. n.
Thorpe Chester, Pa: Prlvates, l. Boil
linger. Jacksonville, Ind; @. Chesolo-
sky. Mcdonald, Pa: A. J. Ducabage,
Stanwood. Mich; G. L. Garland, Cor
nelia. Ga; A. A. Goodridge. Cleveland
o.; G. NJ. Jordan. Malta Mont: W. c.
Kohlmorgan, Lincoln. Neb.; H. Krans-
meyer. Chicago; c. J. Lawson. Usk.
Wis; r. r.. McKlbben, Freesport. Ills.
=. w. Mienert, Chicago T. NJ. Mieliwcw
Chicago; Otto Pearson, Cortland, n. Y.
J. b. Proachkaska Cortland, n. Y; J
B. Proackaska, Chicago: q. Reins. Sterl-
ing. Ills; II. II. Struble, Gardenville
Pa; F. There's. ST. Paul. Mimi; z
Wertz. Pottstown, Pa; c. Zicka. n.
D., Edwardsville. Ills.
MARINE CASUALTIES.
-Four killed in action, two died o
wounds and twelve severely wounde
were listed on the marine casualtiei
report today.
The list follows:
Killed In action-Sergeant Willie
Jeffres. Kaufman, Tex; Private w. '
I Norton, Lake City. Fla.
! Died Of wounds received in action
Marine Gunner w Cornell, Eutis. Fla
Private II. Z. Rowold Wharton. Tel
Previously reported missing In ac
Z tion. now reported killed in action
Privates j. T. Haven, ConshohOcken
Pa; w. z. Plelsch, Anderson. Cal.
Previously reported missing in action
now reported wounded In actor
Severely)-Corporal r. r. Harris, To
ledo: Privates. c. ". Fulmer. Concrete
Colo: w. J. O'Brien, Cincinnati; Z. w
Stephenson. Pittsburgh.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
MRS. WEAVER RESIGNS
AS STEN0GRAPHER

After serving for nearly ten years as
stenographer for the State judges, Mrs.
Bessie r. Weaver today rendered her
resignation. to take effect on Septem-
Der 1. Her work throughout the time
Of holding the position has been OF the
highest character, and her resignation
is greatly regretted by the Judges.
Tomorrow Mrs. Weaver will start a
months vacation, which she will spend
at the cottage OF her father, sheriff
Theodore w. Francis, at Ocean City
n. ]. Later she will join her husband
az Nashville. Tenn, where he is tenn
porarily located as a civil and me-
chanical engineer for the dupont Com
pany.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
J. T. McIvOR AT FRONT.

James F. McIvor, clerk in the ONCE
Of Clerk Of the Peace Wright. has re-
ceived word OF the safe arrival in
France Of his son, James T. McIvor.
He is in the Aviation Corps. Before en-
tering the service Mr. McIvor was as
sistant cashier for the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Traction Company.
Harry A. Carpenter, formerly Of this
city. now at Camp Dix with the 4sth
Company, 18th Battalion. i53 d. B.,
has been promoted TO sergeant.
Mrs. Eugene Finerty formerly OF No.
1882 Market street, but now OF kennett
Square, Pa, received cablesram on
Monday announcing her husbands safe
arrival oversee. Private Finerty is In
the Motor Supply Train.
Walter Cleaver, OF near Shellpot. left
today for the naval training station at
Newport, r. l., having recently enlist
ed in the service. Mr.. Cleaver register
ed in June 5 last but secured a release
from his local board to voluntarily en-
list in the navy.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
r. W. SULLIVAN GOES
WITH WILSON & co.

Robert W. Sullivan. who has beer
connected with the dupont Company
since last December as advertising
manager Of the Harrison. y. j.. works
has resigned to accept similar posi-
ton with Wilson & Co., packers OF
Chicago He will leave for Chicago to-
night
Twenty-slx members Of the advertis-
ing division Of the dupont Company
today gave a farewell luncheon to Mr..
Sullivan, meeting in Parlors A and B
Of The Hotel dupont. Al the close OF
the luncheon, many short speeches. in
cooperating well wishes in his new
position as well as expressions Of re-
gret at his departure were made. A Ma.
sonic watch fob was presented TO Mr.
Sullivan.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
WAR SUMMARY

(f45sth day of the war; 18th day OF
the counter offensive.)
Soissons-Rheims front-Defeat OF the
German counter blow announced by
the French War Office. The Ameri-
cans hold Seringes, northeast OF Fere-
en-Tsrdenois and 10 miles from Fismes.
Flanders front-Successful British
raids reported near Lens, Bethune and
along the northern sector.
German raiders were repulsed south
west of LaBassee.
Picardy front-Enemy artillery &C
tive on both sides Of the somme.
Haly-Austrian advanced post taken
in Daone valley. Enemy attack In
Brenta Valley repulsed.
Russia-Field Marshal Won Eichhorn
German commander in Ukrainia, and
Captain Won Dressler, also OF the Ger
man government there were assassinat-
ed in Kief by Social Reyolutionaries.
Three Russian grand dukes are report
ed to have been executed.
United States-Chief of staff March
announced the Rainbow Division is
fighting near Fere-en-Tardenois. Gen
eral Pershing reported German attacks
along the Ourcq line were repulsed and
American positions improved.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
73 MORE NAMES
ON STACKER LIST

Yesterday broke the record, when 70
reports OF idlers and slackers were
sent in one day to the Compulsory
Work Bureau. More than half Of these
cases were from down the State, many
coming from Milford. The total num-
Der Of idlers and slsckers registered TO
date by the bureau. is $50.
Ambrose Halloran. who had been as
signed by Christopher L. Ward, COM
pulsory work director, TO the Ball
Grain Explosive Company. at Granogue.
was discharged from the obligation to
work by Judge Churchman, in City
Court this morning. His work, the
loading OF hand grenades. was light,
but the discharge was given on the
grounds OF physical inability.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
42-4S CENT WAGE
FOR CAR OPERATORS
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, July 3i-Car mems
wages 10 be fixed by the national labor
board will range from ~ to as cents an
hour. ii was learned authoritatively
today.
The board plans to hand down a for
nal award late today. Carmen OF
more than 30 cities now have their de-
mands for wage increases before the
board
The highest wage will be paid in
cities OF greatest population. Cleveland
Detroit, 81. Louis and Chicago are un-
derstood 10 have been placed in cities
Of Glass T. Wages there will be on the
Ascent basis.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
ARTILLERYMEN SEE
"HEARTS OF WORLD"

The Playhouse is host this afternoon
at the matinee performance Of Hearts
OF the World" TO 100 artillerymen and
bandsmen from Fort Dupont at Della
ware City. The senior captain at the
fort, Captain Duyal. who witnessed a
performance OF Grifflth's great war
drama while in Wilmington recently.
was so deeply impressed by the patriot
ic sentiment Of the production that he
gladly accepted the invitation extended
by the Playhouse that a body Of the
artillerymen view this photoplsy
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
DELAWARE MEN IN Y. NJ c. a. WORK

DR.. ]. Franklin Schindel, recruiting
secretary for the Y. NJ. c. A.. has an
nounced that he has recommended the
following Delaware men for Y. NJ. C.
A. work in France:
From Wilmington-Edward r. Mack,
superintendent Of parks: Thomas
Grler, Robert G. Connor, Ralph n. Hol-
ley, Harvey L. Mccoy, Morris Elcey,
Casper Greuwell and Daniel T. Stubbs.
From Dover-C. w. Schsntz, super
intendent Of public schools; the Rev.
A. Victor Lightbourne. pastor OF the
Peoples Church; and Charles w. Lloyd.
From Camden-The Rev. j. Thomas
Price, pastor OF the Methodist Episco-
pal Church.
From Milford-Hsrry J. Pierce. Wal
lace ]. Handy and Daniel Anderson.
From Laurel-W T. Bennett.
All the nominees, except Messrs.
stubbs and Anderson, Will go to France
early in the fall. Messrs. Stubs and
Anderson will join them abroad after
performing temporary work in home
camps.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
AMERICANS IMPROVE POSITIONS.

BY tne UnIItU PTtss.
WASHINGTON, July 3i.-Repulse OF
German counter attacks by American
forces on the line Of Ourcq and inn
provement Of the American position
was reported today by General PERISH
ing.
"On the line Of the Ourcq the enemy
has renewed his counter attacks 10
force back our advancing troops"
Tuesdays communique said. I'm Sc
we're fighting we have repulsed his at
tacks and improved our positions"
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
BEAR In LOCAL zoo
ATTACKED GUARD

While trying TO take out brick from
the sewer running through the bear
cage in the Brandywine Park Zoo. at
9 o'clock this morning, Charles Steiner,
aged g., watchman at the park. aroused
the wrath Of the Russian bear and the
animal bit his left hand. Steiner was
treated at the Homeopathic Hospital.
His condition is not serious.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
CoLoRED PREACHER TO FIGHT

or the quota Of men TO leave Will
mington tomorrow for army service,
board No. will send 1923; No. 2. ii3;
No. 3, ~, and No. 4, 240.
The Rev. Herbert Curtis, Of New
York, a reglstrant Of No. board. will
go with the contingent. He was con-
nected with the New Bethel Baptist
Church, colored, as a missionary.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
RESTRAINING ORDER GRANTED.

In the case Of Jane Sullivan against
Joseph Suzowski, Chancellor Curtis. in
Court OF Chancery. today granted an
order restraining the defendant from
interfering In any way with the free
and uninterrupted use by the plaintiff,
Of an alley in the rear OF the property,
No. ais Lombard street. The defendant
wanted TO erect a garage that would
extend beyond the alley.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
MISS GTNNs BRIDE TODAY.

Miss Reba Ginns. daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs. James n. Ginns. Of No. 1905 Boule-
ward, and Ralph saltzman will be mar
ried this afternoon by DR.. Samuel A.
Rabinowitz, Of the Temple OF Truth.
The couple will be unattended. Miss
Ginns was member OF the High School
graduating class this year and has been
prominent in school activities. Mr..
saltzman was secretary to Mayor James
4. Price.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
CHARGE FOSTER WITH
FAILING TO WORK

Daniel Foster was before Judge
Churchman this morning, charged with
violating an order OF the State Council
Of Defense. E. Ross Farra, Whining
ton Inspector Of the Compulsory Work
Bureau, told the court that Foster was
given an order TO go to work July 22
Foster is alleged TO have failed TO re-
port for work and yesterday Offlcer
Burns took him in charge. The case
was continued until tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
CHANGE AMONG CONsTABLEs.

Charles F. Bowers, formerly consta-
bic al the Office OF Magistrate Bromsn,
recently reappointed by Governor Town
send for another term, is now con-
nected with the office of Magistrate
Stradley. He is taking the place OF Al
fred whartenby, resigned. "Bill' Tins
man is the only constable now con-
nected with Squire Broman's office.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
DECISION RESERVED.

Decision was reserved by Judge Rice
in Court OF Common Pleas, this morn
ing. in the holding over tenant suit OF
Bernard Beerman, against William T
Hogan. The plaintiff asks for the eject
ment Of the defendant from his prop
erty, No. ii3 Delamore Place. Caleb Z
Burchenal is counsel for the plaintiff
and Robert Adair for the defendant.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
HUNS POSTPONE" BLOW.
BY The United Press.

BY Inc Onlleu fItee.
PARIS. July 3i.-The newspaper Echo
De Paris said today that semi-ofilcial
note emanting from Hindenburs and
Ludendorff, declared the German com
mand had been compelled to postpone
for some time the decisive blow against
the French and British. owing TO the
new situation.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
AID SOCIETY soCIaBLE.

The Aid Society OF Lower Brandy
wine Presbyterian Church VIII be en-
tertained at the home OF Miss Mary Le-
carpenter, Rockland. by Miss Martha
Alexander on Friday evening.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
POSTPONE PICNIC,

The Sunday school picnic Of the Sill
verbrook NJ E. Church, which was
scheduled to be held on Thursday af-
ternoon at Rockford tower, has been
postponed until Wednesday afternoon
August I.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31

nlUfts
The following letter, received by
Adjutant-Genersl Wickersham. has been
sent 10 the District AMI Local Exemp-
tlon Boards:
Complete the entrainment for
Tacoma Park. District OF Columbia. OF
nfty men who have had at least gram
mar school education or its equlva-
lent or who have the ability 10 read
and write and have had at least four
years Of school education and who have
some aptitude for mechanical work
and some experience along the line OF
training hereinafter specified. 10 report
TO commanding officer, Bliss Electrical
School. on August IS, for instructions
as electricians"
Only white men and men physically
are 10 be inducted under this call
qualified for general military service,
The men selected for this service
will receive a course OF training at
Government expense, fitting them 10
serve In army positions, both at the
front and behind the lines Men TAX
ing this course will receive thorough
instructions which viii be OF great
ahead both In the army and civil life.
The men will be assigned during the
course 10 that kind OF mechanical
training for which greatest need exists
at the time OF the call. At the end
OF the course they will he assigned TO
various branches OF the service in ac-
cOrdance with the needs OF the army.
They are TO receive no assurance Of an
assignment 10 any particular branch OF
the service. This is an exceptional op-
portunity for energetic and ambitious
men. You are urged TO make this call
one OF Statewide interest.
Qualified registrsnts should be urged
20 present themselves TO their loca
boards for voluntary induction. Whei
regismants voluntarily present them
selves. local boards may induct quail
fed men until their allotments hav
been filed. The voluntary period wi
4 continue until August 6. After Angus
s no more volunteers will be scceptel
on August Z, II a sufficient number
volunteers have not come forth TO n
q the allotment OF the local board, N
local board will proceed TO select
sequence OF order number a suficier
number Of qualified men from With
Glass 70 MI its allotment, dsductin
the voluntary inductions. hegistrant
OF the class OF 1918 may be accepted a
volunteers under this call, but no regis
trants OF the class Of June, 1918, can %
involuntsrily inducted until all avail
able registrsnts OF the class or 1917 OF
any local board have been exhausted
Only men who possess the qualifications
specified in paragraph one shall be IN
Quoted under this call.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31

the Want Ads VIII help those looking
for partnership in business. They
favor the exchange OF household gooos.
the selling OF large mercantile bust
nesses and the renting OF stores and
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
CHURCH ORDERS PIPE ORGAN.

Lower Brandywine Presbyterian
Church voted last Sunday to install
new pipe organ. Miss Lecarpentier was
made chairman OF the committee 10
arrange the program.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31
RrIMENTHAL PLANT ALTERATIONS

Building Inspector Preston issued a
permit to Walter ]. Thompson for al
terations to be made at the F. Blumen-
fhal plant, at Front and Monroe streets,
to cost $1,000.
Evening journal., 1918-07-31

Real estate investments. selling and
buying OF farm lands will be prospered
through the Want Ads during the COM
Ing week