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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-19
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FOR SALE-Ford roadster With equip.
ment. not been driven q hundred
miles. Owner going to war; Call
40-R, FaiPview. 6-i0-3t.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
LUNCHEONS MAY GO
With CITY sings
Barnhart Thinks Eats Would
Bring Out More Human
Songsters
CHRISTMAS CHORUS
MAY BE GIVEN

Hot doughnuts and coffee may be a
pleasant item in the Community Sing
programs. Mrs. Irving Warner has been
appointed chairman OF a committee to
take the proposition in charge. Presi-
dent George b. Miller, Of the Board OF
Education. offered the chorus the use
of the domestic science rooms for the
preparation Of the refreshments, say
ing that since the sings were held In
the High School auditorium, he thought
the arrangement could be made.
Harry Barnhart. the conductor, sus-
gested the refreshments, saying they
were a weekly feature Of The sings held
in Buffalo, n. Y, and had proved high
ly successful there in promoting the
sociability and friendly spirit which
ought to peryade the community even
ings. Patterson, ~ j., weekly sings,
also led by Mr.. Barnhart, will begin the
custom tonight by serving sandwiches
and coffee.
It is thought there will be more Of
a crowd at the Wilmington sings If the
can be made less formal
and more friendly. A number OF per-
sons who have visited The local sings a
few times complain Of the GOODNESS and
Of the affair. They say they
do not feel at home, nobody speaks to
Continued on Page Fourteen)
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
SOLDIER BOYS
DANCE NIGHT AWAY

One OF the most attractive dances re-
Gently given in this city was the one
held last evening by the Business Wom-
ans Club In honor Of the officers and
men OF the Twelfth Battalion. who are
stationed both at the Pennsylvania Rail-
road barracks and at Pigeon Point.
About 800 persons enjoyed the merrl-
ment. The dance was held in the large
dance room at the Queen Theatre The
room was rather attractive with Amer
lean and allied flags.
The music was exceptionally good and
all the dancers entered into the spirit
of the evenings fun.
Attending last night beside the SOL
diers in the local barracks, Were a
number OF soldiers from army trans
ports passing through the city. and
several marines from submarine chasers
lying near here.
A special feature OF The evening was
the grand march which was a delight
to all Another happy attraction was
the eats Tho men expressed them
selves as having had a delightful time.
Major Lucien NJ. Wilcr who is in
command OF the Twelfth Battalion and
his entire stan were present.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
wilson s SPEACE
DELEGATES SAIL
FROM. H0B0KEN
At l0.22 TODAY.
Good Ship George Washing
ton Lifts. Anchor While
the Harbor Whistles
Blow Farewell
FIGHTING Ships AS escort
FOR President AT SEA
In Ana IInilcd press.

By the United Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Nyith President
Bnd Mrs. Wilson standing on the bridge,
i;ie steamer George Washington, carry
ing the President TO the peace cJnfer-
ence, moved away from her dock at
1922 a. nm. today.
As the transport backed out into the
stream two airplanes circled overhead.
Three deStrOyers in the river took up
their station beside the George Wash
lagtOn.
The crowd on the Hoboken side Of
rhe Hudson river was unable to see
the ship moving out but they cheered
s3 the footing Of whistles told them
She President was starting his voyage
10 France. There were many specta-
tors cheering and waving handker-
chiefs, along the New York side Of the
river, on the piers.
At 1890 o'clock the big steamer swung
around and started down the river, the
iugs SIN around her.
As she moved out the Presidential
salute Of 2i guns was fired by the ships
own batteries.
As the ship proceeded toward the
(Continued on Page Fourteen)
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
RED CROSS DRIVE
.FORNEN MEMBERS
begins ON DEC. IS
Republican and Democratic
City Committees Will
Join in Campaign
Chairman MARVEL
Announces committees

The Red Cross membership roll drive
that begins In this city and State on
December &c in connection with the ma
tlonal campaign. will be one Of the
most Intensive campaigns ever waged
for Red Cross membership. Il VIII not
be OF the spectacular kind In which
States Will vie 10 go "Oyer the top" first,
because II Is the aim OF the national
leaders TO get every possible man,
woman and child on the rolls before the
close OF the drive on December %.
ITS a last man and woman drive"
says Josiah Marvel. chairman OF the
campaign. who Is giving up practically
all his time 10 pushing the work OF or
ganization.
In his work OF organizing the city and
State, Mr.. Marvel has selected as his
secretary Ralph Saltzman, formerly
secretary TO former Mayor Price. and
for whom Mr. Marvel succeeded In OBJ
taining a furlough from the Ordnance
Department. OF the War Department
especially FOR this campaign. The work
Is not new 30 Mr.. Saltzman. He has
/ opened headquarters in the Church
building, Tenth and Market streets. from
which location an the activities OF the
campalgn win be direciod.
The big feature about Chairman Mar
yels organization In this city and New
Castle County. is the democratic per-
sonnel OF the workers. Because tbe
usual workers for Liberty Loan. Red
Cross, United War Work and othe. war
activities have been laboring practically
without cessation for a year Mr. Mar
vel Is hoping in this drive 10 develop
new workers. thus affording the sea-
soned campaigners a little rest.
Among the splendid group OF work
ers that he has assembled about him In
This city. are two new units. the mem
bers OF the Democratic and Republican
City Committees. Mr.. Marvel asked
both committees to rally to the aid
OF the Red Cross. and the Immediate
and hearty response, and co-operapon.
he has been pledged, is very gratifying
TO him. N
Both political parties through their
workers have agreed 10 stand back OF
the drive to the limit and 10 them will |
Continued on Page Fourteen.)
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
No NONE pELAwARE PMoTs:

Because in theig Judgment they deem
II unwise at this time 10 increase the
number Of pilots for the Bay and River
Delaware, by recording ihe indenture OF
more apprentices, the Commissioners OF
Navigation. at their meeting yesterday
refused the petitiea Of Pennsylvania pi-
lots 20 take on at least FIVE apprentices.
Twcnty-three OF the PennsylVanians
signed the petition requesting that these
apprentices be appointed by the COM
missioners. while six other Pennsyl-
vania pilots protested against such ac-
ton on the ground that there are now
a sufficient number OF licensed pilots to
carry on the business Of the port.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
POLISH CITIZENS
ASK FOR help
Want State to Give $40,-
600 to Help Restore
Homeland
HAVE BEEN LOYAL Z
TO ALL WAR WORK

There have been many Polish soldiers
from Wilmington in the American Ex-
pedltionary Forces. No other people or
Organization has come TO the front
more Loyalty than the Polish citizens in
the local Red Cross, Liberty Loan and
other war work drives. Sending their
boys as soldiers, marching in every pa
rade. holding patriotic meetings. and
contributing Of their means 10 war funds.
the Polish residents have done their
utmost TO further the Allied cause and
sustain the reputation Of Delaware for
patriotism.
over in Poland, men, women and
children have died by the thousands
that American men, women and chill
dren might be spared the horrors OF
war The war has ragged back and
forth across their country until moth
ing but blackened ruins remain TO the
suffering survivors. They are starving
now and millions more will starve un-
less American relief is at once forth
coming.
The Polish citizens OF this city and
State appeal for aid for Poland. Della
wares quota Of $4,000 FOR the Polish
Relief Fund, is not half subscribed
Delaware has never failed to raise her
war quotas, and surely will not fail
in this life and death appeal Contri-
buttons may be sent to John B. Pletu-
Ska, No. 907 Linden street, secretary
Of the local committee. or to John s.
Rossell, Security Trust and safe De-
posit Co., treasurer OF the committee
A meeting OF solicitors was held last
night to consider plans for extending
the territory TO be canyassed for the
fund.
Reports OF collections will be made
Mt a meeting OF solicitors on Sunday
night.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
ATTEND CONFERENCE
AT ATLANTIC CITY

Joseph Bancroft and C. w. Sutton
lyent to Atlantic City today as repre-
sentatlves Of the Chamber Of Com
merce to attend a meeting Of the War
Service Committees today, tomorrow
end Friday.
Matters connected with postwar or
ganization and handling Of numerous
problems which are arising and are
expected to arise in connection with
the Homecoming OF the men overseas,
adjustment Of labor problems, dis
tribution OF industrial affairs and di-
version into peace channels OF ener-
glcs which for the last few years have
been directed to matters Of the great
world war, will all be discussed.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
CITY IN need OF
MANY LABORERS
Industries Ask U. S. En-
ployment Agehcv for
Help in Crisis
NO SCARCITY OF
SKILLED LABOR

In regard to unskilled labor, the To-
cal situation is marked by great uncer-
tainty, in the opinion OF local indus
trial concerns, Of United States En-
ployment officials, and Of Compulsory
Work Bureau officials. Both Federal
and State boards are receiving applica-
tions from local firms and corpora
tions asking for unskilled help.
Literally, thousands Of Jobs are open
to unskilled labOrers in and around
this city, and men cannot be obtained
to Ill them. Some firms have even
sent agents into the streets to ofrer
work to men found there. but have
not secured the needed help.
Employers and officials are cautious
about making statements, as no one
can tell what-the future Will bring
forth.
The situation, as CLEANED from re-
marks Of all concerned, is that thou
sands Of unskilled workmen have vol-
UNFAIRLY quit their Jobs in this city,
because they are making considerably
less money than before the armistice
was signed. Practically the only men
discharged have been those in essen
tial war work which has lessened in
volume, and even in that, compare
lively few men have been discharged,
locally.
Thousands have left their work at
unskilled labor as a protest against
making less money. In practically no
cases has the wage scale been lowered,
but employers have required more
work for the money, and have no long
er given opportunities to make more
money by extra hours. The men. them
selves, think this is preliminary to cuts
in the wage-scale.
There is not the wartime need for
rush work, and in most instances the
employers prefer to wait for labor on
what they consider just peace terms
instead Of securing immdlate help at
wartime expense. IL seems 10 be a
waiting game between employers and
Continued on page two.)
Evening journal., 1918-12-04

Emperor Karl plans 10 enter the March
elections In Austria at the head o. ths
democratic monarchy party. according
to dispatch today from Vienna.
BY The United Press.
COPENHAGEN, Dec. 4.-The Leipzig
Workmen's and Soldiers Council has
decided to arrest Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg and TO dissolve the great
general headquarters. a dispatch re-
celved here today declared.
PARIS. Dec. liking Nicholas OF Mon
tenegrO does not believe reports that
Council OF Montenegro has decided to
depose him and TO unite Montenegro
With Serbia under the rule OF King
Peter. In an interview with the United
! Press today, he expressed a Willingness,
however, to abide by whatever decision
the people OF Montenegro might make
In the matter.
Il have no confirmation whatever OF
the reported action OF the national
council and ] do not consider the re-
mort serious ne said. Il believe the
lAr0ntenegrin people do not desire me TO
20 I am perfectly willing 90 abide by
the decision Of the people but they must
first be put In a position where they
can speak their will freely. l do not
think this is actually the case at pres
ent
"The rulers OF Montenegro have al
WAYS listened to>the voice OF their peo-
pie and they VIII continue to do so,
confident that everything will come out
all right"
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
TRAFFIC SIGNALS
SHOULD BE UNIFORM

With the suggestion that uniform
method OF traffic signals should be en-
ployed at all times at street intersec-
tions, Judge Churchman, in Municipal
Court this morning. dismissed John p.
Twaddell on charge of violating the
traffic rules. IL was charged he failed
to obey the signals OF the tram officer
at Fourth and Market streets. last even
ing.
Mr.. Twaddell said that only a short
time previously he had passed the cor
ner and the standard signal had been
used. and when he passed the corner
the time that he was arrested, the
standard was not in use and he did not
see the officer give any signal. 1t was
stated that after dark the officer had
stopped the use Of the standard, as it
could not be clearly seen, and reverted
TO the old method Of arm signals.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
COURT REFUSES
DEFENDANT BAIL

Because OF statements alleged to have
been made by the defendant that he
would leave the city just as soon as he
Is released from jail, whether on bail
or not Judge Churchman. In Municipal
Court this morning. refused TO allow
bail to Mitchell Dale. 20 years old.
charged with non-support. when the
case was continued in court today until
tomorrow morning.
Judge Churchman said. in refusing
the defendant bail. that he had heard
from responsible persons that Dale had
declared that he would leave the city
just as soon as he got out OF jail. even
II someone went on his bond.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
GIVE WARNING oF STORM

BY the United Press
NEW YORK Dec storm warnings were displayed BY The
weather bureau from Sandy Nantucket Presidents
ship moved toward
The warnings hoisted at II The weather pun
neanced disturbance New York moving ''
will cause strong northwest winds tonight and '0"
At the bureau stated the winds voUl' De o"''''
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
EINE CnAp sHOOTERs-

Pleading guilty to playing crap at the
l.ynch Construction Confmpany yester-
day, James l.. Kelly, Uzzel Kates and
william b. Rodgers were each fined 50
0nd costsN by Judge Churchman, In
Municipal Court, this morning.
Charles Quigley was fined $40 and
costs for begging on the street.
George Fishback and Alfred C. Harris
were each fined $40 and costs for dis
orderly conduct.
Stephen J. Sullivan was fined s. and
costs for trespassing on the property
Of the Philadelphia and Reading Rail-
way.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
WHO KNOws MISS ROBINSON.

Homer C. Simmons. clerk OF City
Council, has been requested to locate
Miss Velma Robinson. OF No. ii Buck
street. Bangor, Ne. by The mother OF
the young woman. According TO the
mothers letter. her daughter was suf-
fering from influenza in this city. No
trace Of the young woman chn be found
by the local authorities.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
SALVATION ARMY MEETINGS.

Special meetings are being held at the
Balvation Army hall, Fourth and King
streets, every evening this week, led
by Ensign Mark Smith, who has just
closed a campaign at Easton, Pa. The
ensign has spent the summer months
with the soldier boys at several camps
and IS an interesting speaker. The
meetings will commence at O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
HARRINGTON BOY
DIES In SERVICE

The name of Private Virgil Thomas,
OF Harrington, Del. appears on the
war casualty list today He is re-
ported as having died Of disease. Mrs.
Lizzie Thomas is given as his nearest
relative.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
FOREMENs CLUB MEETING.

The quarterly meeting Of the Fore
mems Club, Of the New Castle Leather
Company will be held in the rnpany's
new lunch room, at Eleventh and Pop
lar streets, at O'Clock, on next Tues
day evening.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
BERNE, Dec. 4.-The document OF
abdlcatlon. signed by the Crown Prince
was scheduled to be published Tues
day. according 10 a dispatch from Ber-
lin today. IL was understood that the
document would not mention the
Crown Princes heirs.
BY the United Press.
LONDON, Dec. Ave shall do all
we can 10 get the Allies 10 agree 10
demand the surrender OF the former
Kaiser In order that he may stand
trial." Chancellor OF the E.1chequer
Bonar Law declared In a speech here
today.
we also propose that an interallled
committee shall determine scientific
ally what Germany Will be able 10 pay
in the way Of damages
BY The United Press.
l LONDON. DC. 4.-Ma-shal Foch ha'
notified the German Government tha'
LIZ Is behind time IN carrying out tht
terms OF the armistice which went into
effect on Nov. a. and that 10 VIII be
held responsible for any further delay.
He did not set any time limit within
which Germany must comply with the
terms. however. as reported In dis
patches from Berlin.
BY The United Press.
PARIS. Dec. 4.-The Polish govern
ment several days ago addressed an
ultlmatum 20 the German government
demanding the immediate evacuation OF
Polish territory occupied by German
troops.
By the United Press.
PARIS, Dec. 4.-The Rumanian gov
ernment win soon return to Bueha-
rest.
When the Germans overran Rumania
shortly after that country entered the
war on the side Of the Allies the Ru-
manian seat OF government was moved
from Bucharest, the capital. TO Jassy.
II has remained there ever since.
BY the United Press
BERNE, Dec. 4.-Rumanians in Tran
sylvania and Hungary have decided 10
Join the Rumanian kingdom.
BY The United Press.
COPENHAGEN, Dec. 4.-British Ad-
miral Sinclair's light cruiser squadron
reached Libau Monday.
BY the United Press.
AMSTERDAM. Dec 4-(By Wireless
via London to United Pressl.-Former
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
DIR. KRKUs Az TOME.

The Rev. Dr.. Frederick NJ. Klrkus,
rector OF the Trinity Church, has ac-
cepied the invitation to preach the spe-
cial monthly sermon at The Tome
School, Port Deposit, Md, on Decem-
Der 9.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
cycLops nor IN KEEL CANAL.

BY the Ua;ed Press
LtNtoN Dee. i-Rcpors circulated
collier cyrops which disappeared sailing
Janco found The Ke Canal discrcdtcd
by hr British Ndnirally today
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
CR0WN PRINCE ABDICA TES=P0LE LES0RDER HUNS0UT
PRESIDENT WILSON'S PARTY SAILS TODAY FOR THE PEACE CONFERENCE
ALLIES MAY ASK
FORSURRENDEROF
FORMER KAISER

England Also Proposes Inferallied
Commission to Determine Amount
of German War Restitution. Ru-
manidn Government to Return to
Bucharest. Former Emperor Karl
TO Run for Austrian Office. King
Nicholas Does Not Believe He'll
Be DepOSed.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
LOST AND FOUND.

r OsT-A ROSARY BETWEEN NINTH
- and Spruce and 81. Mary's Church.
Please return 10 S43 Spruce st. decf-1t.
Continued on Page Twelve.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
IrALY TO ION ALLIANCE.
By the United Press.

By the United Press.
ROME Dec -Italy join alliance between France and
England The popoo Romano declared today.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
SPANISH CABINET RESIGNS.

BY the United Press.
MADRID Dec 4-Drcreuces between the members caused
resignation OF the Spanish cabinet yestrday.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04

4 feeling of security goes With
GLOVER DAIRY MILK--Ady.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
ARMY LAnRIEs EiprY TODAY.

One OF the longest conveys OF army
trucks passed through this city this
morning, one hundred or more cars go
ing South. The machines were empty.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
TODAY,S TEMpERATIrRE
sun AND TIDES.

sun rises .....................7.0s A. NJ.
sun sets .....................A p. NJ.
Mouth of the sChristiana.
High water go. 1905 A. NJ. i2 30 p. NJ.
Low water ..... 7.35 A. NJ. 500 r. NJ.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04

GLOVER DAIRY MILK.
Clarified. pasteurlzed and pure.-Adv,
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
WEATHER

Fair, colder tonight and
Thursday; fresh west TO north
west winds.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-02

markers will be placed covering the
entire distance from Big Springs,
Neb., to Salt Lake City, Utah, approxi-
mately 900 miles. The work will be
undertaken through cooperative
agreement between the Automobile
Club of Southern California and the
Lincoln Highway association. 1t will
be financed by these two organizations
with the assistance of the counties
traversed by the route in the state
of Wyoming.
The Automobile Club of Southern
California has gained national repu-
tation for itself through its activities
in road marking. This organization
has already marked the Midland Trail
from Los Angeles to Ely, New, the
connecting point with the Lincoln
highway, with permanent markers,
and further has placed permanent
Lincoln highway markers upon the
Lincoln highway from Ely, New, to
Salt Lake City, Utah.
The marking Of the Lincoln high
way from Salt Lake City to Big
Springs, Neb., will be undertaken by
the road crew of the Automobile Club
of Southern California. Preliminary
work is now being done. The chart
ing truck in charge of E. c. Rhodes
of the Automobile Club of Southern
California is now upon the road. mark
ing the location for markers and gath
ering mileage data necessary for their
erection.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-02
TRANSPORTATION
IN FRANCE N 0W
VERY Efficient
Military Trucks Carry Civilian
Loads; Truck Trains ToWed
to Economize on Fuel
Supply.

Washington, June l,--While the
French army is not hampered by
shortage of gasoline, it is economizing
in many ways, writes w. F. Bradley
of Paris to R. D. Chaplin, chairman
of the highways transport committee
of the Council of National Defense.
"We have comparatively little gas"
he says, "and the shortage is going
to be so acute even after the war that
we shall have to take up the question
of production of benzol and alcohol
on very big scale as soon as possible.
Because OF this deficiency it has been
necessary to study economy all along
the line.
"Since early 1915 we have been hav-
ing driveaways on big scale from the
channel and Atlantic ports to Paris
and from Paris to the front: also from
the Italian factories to the French
front. The park at Lyons receives
trucks from the local and Italian fac
tories. When truck trains are being
made up an announcement is placed
in the local papers and civilians can
deliver loads at the park. These loads
are carried by the army trucks and
can be dropped at two or three towns
en- route or taken through to the park
at Paris. This has proved first class
scheme.
Trucks Carry Automobiles.
another plan, particularly between
Atlantic ports and the front, is to load
a touring car aboard truck. This is
being done considerably by the Amer
lean forces and ought to interest you
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-02
AUTO SQUADR0NS
TO AID FARMERS
IN GETTING MEN

"The latest activity in which the
automobile has Been called to partici-
pate is that of forming troop ships
to transport Americas farm labor
reserves during harvest time" says
Carl Changstrom Of the Standard Mo-
tor Car company.
"The greatest need of the farmers
will be for help during the differ
ent periods of harvesting this sum-
mer, and the auto squads, which did
fine work last year, will be greatly
augmented this year by. the co-opera-
ton of local automobile owners,
dealer associations, automobile clubs,
etc, donating their automobiles and
time to take the men to and from
the farms. &
with practically 100000 motor
cars and commercial cars in opera
ton in the United States today, if only
one-ffth of these vehicles, each car