davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-05

"The safety Of
the Atlantic feet
depends on US!
Don't lose sight
of that machine
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-05

B Ed and
Won Papen are in
there waiting for
Won LertZ," an
nOunCed SteWart
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-05

b e IN storffs
anxious a bout
our plans for to-
morrow" he an
nounced. Il told
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-05

hastily about the shack: then veered
to corner at sound from below.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
COUNTY WANTS 1884
FROM CONSTABLES

Bids for supplying Of stationery and
other materials for the various county
Offices for the next six months were
opened by the Levy Court at its meeting
today. Estimates on the supplies were
made by the Star Publishing Co., the
Typewriter supply Company and the
Wilmington Printing Co. Their bids
were referred to the printing commit
tee.
The c. ". Smith Company and Julian
B. Robinson declined 70 bid on a six
months contract because Of the un
stable prices and scarcity Of articles and
because OF the uncertainty Of obtaining
materials caused by the rsilrosd en-
barge. but stated that they would b
slad to give estimates for articles need
ed for immediate use.
Justices OF the peace during tho si1
months ending December 81. 1917, col
lected fines amounting 70 si,OS5. Of
which s6si was paid into the county
treasury.
Frank L. Speakman, the court attor-
ney was instructed 10 collect the SJS4
unpaid from the constables.
A petition Of Charles E. Reese. for the
refunding Of overpad taxes was denied
by the court. as the assessment was made
regularly ana posted and the petitioner
made no appeal during the pres 'ribeC
time
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
RAILROAD R0UTINGS
ALLOWED CIRCUSES

WASHINGTON. Feb. 10, Circuses.
attractions for state fairs and other
outdoor shows viii have their regu-
lar outings over railroads outside Of
the congested districts In the East. and
their itineraries viii receive special
consideration within the congested dis
trlct wherever their movements do not
interfere with war shipments, under
a decision resched by the Railroad Ad
ministration.
Edward Chambers. traffic director
today notified Frank L. Albert eXecu-
tive secretary Of the National outdoor
Showmen's Association, that 10 was not
the intention Of the administration 20
interfere unnecessarily with legitimate
amusements. and that there was no OBJ
lection 10 the movement Of shows out
side the Eastern congestcd district.
Regional directors, however, viii have
authority 70 move the shows when the
trafflo conditions permit.
Mr.. Chambers toli Mr.. Albert, how
ever. that as conditions improved dur
ing the summer Il might be possible to
make the movements OF shows in all
territories unrestricted.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
SANITARY LAW Is
BEING ENFORCED

Members OF the executive committee
OF the Consumers League OF Delaware
held their monthly meeting 10 the
league rooms this morning when Miss
Idabell stevenson, Inspector under the
Ten Hour Law for Women, and Charles
A. Hacner, state Child Labor lnspec-
tor spoke on the new sanitary law.
The Consumers League was nstrumen-
tai In having this LEGISLATION enacted
and the two Inspectors stated that the
employers Of the state were showing a
desire 90 cooperate.
4 report of The advisory board meet
ing during the month was discussed
and 90 was announced that a plan was
under way whereby 70 was hoped %
enlarge the work of ihe league. The
Rev. Charles /. Clndee w6- chairman %
o. committee.
70 was also reported that eno.is
w..-, 10 D made TO have . Child N,i-
flra Uzhbt here durins The coming
splins.
Miss Cls~a Southwiok. secretary q
the Consumers League and Mrs VII
liam Sioniar win represent Delaware at
the quarterly meeting Of the National
Consumers League In New York to-
morrow. Miss Southwlck also VIII at
tend the meeting OF the National Label
Committee, Of which she Is a member
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
OF WOMEN
JAM TOPKIS STORE

When the Topks store was opened
this morning shortly after Q o'clock,
preparatory 10 admitting the tremendous
crowd Of men. women and children.
who had collected IN anticipation Of
the "One Cent Sale the men at the
doors for a minute seemed stumped
when Il came to handle the great gath
ering. The crowd surged from both
sides Of Fifth street on Market street,
and was so large that admittance to the
store at first seemed impossible. But
those in charge Of the the doors with
patience got the people into line and
started them through the doors. The
procession was kept moving TO the
eastern side Of the building, where the
thousands Of purchasers made their
exit from the King street side Of the
building.
Every package was sold for one cent
each and contained articles worth from
ten cents to three dollars. As the peo-
pie moved along IN line they good ma
turedly guessed what was IN his or her
package.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
AFTER $1,000 FOR
WAR UPLIFT Work
Salvation Army Not Dupli.
eating Work in Army
CantonmentS
THIS IS SECOND
DAY OF CAMPAIGN

This is the second day Of tho ten-day
campaign begun by Salvation Army
forces In this city TO raise $1,000 with
which 10 continue work among the sol
dlers both at the front and among can
tonments in this country. That the
salvation Army workers are not dupll-
eating In any way the work Of the
YMC.A., Red Cross or other charities is
shown by a letter cabled 10 this coun-
try and published in the Philadelphia
Evening Ledger last Friday from Henri
Bazin. Mr.. Bazin is a journalist who
Is accompanying the American forces
In France. and is In on way connected
with the salvation Army. This is what
he says.
The health OF the American troops
now in France is excellent Thanks 10
the daily foot inspection. trench feet
are unknown. Faces are rosy, eyes
bright and appeiites strong In the
matter OF supplies, equipment and gen.
eral condition this army is the equal
Of any In my experiences
Il was forclbly impressed In this
mornings walk through the trenches
and back TO the villages and canton
ments by the presence OF Red Cross
\. NJ. C. A. and Salvation Army CON
+ tingents Just behind the lines. Some of
the Salvation Army are within shell
range Their organization is the small
est OF tho units and the poorest flnan.
/ cially. but it is the nearest 10 tho
hearts OF the Sammies because Of %.
! whole-hearted efforts for the c0mfor
Of the soldiers. Three lassies who arr
nearest the front Of any American wo
men darn socks. mend clothes anC
wash dishes. as we'll as bake pies
cookies and doughtnuts for The boys.
"A general ollcer Is commanding th'
Salvationists with others Of lower ranl
I on the Job. as well as a large number
Of the rank and nle The soldiers de-
clare that these Salvation Army people
beat any other similar ouint lttache,
10 the army"
Richard Reese. Of the Equitable Trus
/ Company, Is the local treasurer. and al
contributions 10 this campaign should
be made direct 90 him.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
TO RECONSTRUCT
DIsABLED SOLDIERS

By the United Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. i3.-Sixty ihous-
and beds in sixteen hospitals for the
reconstruction" Of incapacitaied sol
dlers and sailors will be needed before
next winter. according 10 recommend
tons submitted by the Senate TO the
War Department today
Arrangements FOR the measures,
saws the report. are being made which,
ln addition 10 greatly shortening the
convalescence period will enable the
patient 90 retain and arouse mental ac-
tlvities preventing 'hospitalization' and
will enable the patient 90 return TO
civil life with full realization that he
cal work IN his handicapped state
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
coINTY OFTICERs ENJ0Y ApPLl

John klnsey chambers. a farmer
near Newark and who served as O juIu.
at the January term Of court. today
presented a basket OF fine apples 10 the
officials and clerks Of the county Offices.
When Mr.. Chambers was serving at
the January term Of court he put his
umbrella which was dripping with
water in the locker Of William II.
Murphy. in the Clerk Of the Peace ONCE.
He did not notice that he was placing
the lower end Of it in one OF Mr..
NIurphy's overshoes. When Mr. Muir
ply later attempted 10 put on his rub
bers. he dumped more than a pint OF
wafer on one OF his feet and had 10
defer leaving the ofilce until he re-
moved his shoe snd dried his foot and
sock. Mr. Chambers made good" by
sending in the basket Of apples
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
SAYS He couldn't
Get FIRE CO. AID
Frank Gold Complains
Weccacoe Had No Fire
men Available
MEN ON DUTY SAY
THEY HAD NOREQUEST

Frank Gold. OF No. 9i5 ". Front
street. today complained that when he
went to the weccacoe Fire Company's
house. at a o'clock. on Monday night,
10 get men 10 investigate a fire on the
arst noor Of the Gold dwelling a lone
fireman responded TO his knocks on the
nrc house door and told hlm that the
nremen were all away asleep and that
he did not know Of anyone TO send TO
the Gold house.
81 live on the second floor at No
al5 Front street." Gold said today "a
family recently moved into the llrsl
floor Of The house. but had not arranged
their household effects on Monday
night. Members of the newly arrived
family went away Monday evening, but
started fire in a stove before going
out. AZ about A o'clock ! smelled
smoke. Upon Investigation, discov-
cred the stove 20 be overheaied.
spark or hot cinder had fallen from the
stove and had lgnited some rags lyine
nearby
+ telenhoned 10 the police department
and asked that an officer be sent up I'd
that the door could be broken In anc
I the 1re extinguished was phonins
/ from a nearby garage at the time and
man at that place suggested that ! 70
90 the Neccacoe Fire Company housi
and get the lremen out.
81 went 90 the fire house ! made
lots OF noise. but could not succeed IL
getting any one 90 come to the dool
until ] kicked vigorously against th'
door Of the building with the heel o
my shoe
FINALLY a TAN man came TO the dool
end asked what the trouble was.
told him the circumstances and sug
gested that one fireman at least be SEN
10 my house 10 look the situation over
The man at the door told me that al
the nremen were all asleep and tha
De did not know a soul whom he coul'
send
us that the best you can doe"
asked
That's the best can do" replied
The man.
II went back 10 the house and witt
The aid of my uncle. burst In the doc
and extinguished the lre N The rags
My uncle was with me when / went q
the flrehouse.
Had the burning rags not been ca
tinguished / believe a goodly sized iir
would have resulted. A policeman late
, arrived az my house and said The situ'
tion was now safe and left
At the Weccacoe Fire Company houl
today. Frank +. kenney one OF tf
drivers, told a reporter that he and WI
liam H. Green. another driver, were
duty on Monday night Mr. Kennl
4, said be know Of no one being after az
. of the nremen on Monday nigf
n Neither does Green, said Mr.. kennt
r "or he would have told me somethi
$ about the matter.
Q II this man Gold was IN need Of q
Z nre company he should have follow
s the regular method and phoned 20 q
D Ore company house here.
{ III the man was outside and simp
yelled for assistance. 70 would hard
( attract our attention. FOR we hear o
. kinds of noises around here during %
! nichttime. AS 10 kicking on the dooi
D. and someone responding, ! know noil
- ing about %. Some one Of the oth'
. nremen could have been downstairs an
; answered. or 10 could have been a frien
Of one Of the company members wh
had come In with a fireman and an
swered the door
Green could not be located today {
get his version Of the affair.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
kills HIS WIFE AND
SELF IN maryland
Edgar Walls Commits Sui
eide After Shooting
EStranged Woman
BOTH CAME FROM
SUSSEX COUNTY

Edgar Walls, q. shot and killed his
wife, Mary. 22. and committed suicide,
Monday night in a boarding house at
Govans, a suburb Of Baltimore. Md.
Both are former Delawareans
Walls is a chauffeur, whose relatives
live near Ncwllrk and Dickinson
streets Philadelphia His wife was
Mary Johnson, OF seaford Del. from
whom he was eotranged and who was
employed as a waitress in Baltimore
restaurant
Tho double tragedy occurred az tho
home Of Mr. and Mrs John NJ. Me-
kenzle Mrs Walls had lived with the
Mckenzies since last summer.
Walls was sentenced, at that time 10
a penitentlary according TO the
police for alleged completely In a
hold-up. he was recently parolled.
/ Mrs Mckenzie asserted Walls was ex
tremcly Jealous Of his wife and that he
/ repeatedly tried 10 pursuade her 20 re-
turn 20 him.
Mrs Walls refused, the police assert,
20 listen 20 her husbands entreaties.
"Mr. Walls came 20 my home about
1895 o'clock Monday night" said Mrs.
Mckenzie today. He asked for his wife
and ! told him Mrs Walls was In the
livlnToom My sister, Miss Bessie Rib
san, was In bed. and was about to
retire Ny husband was not home, and
while ! was afraid Of Mr. Walls, ] I'M
medlately went upstairs 10 keep out OF
trouble. Mr.. Walls told my friends
that he blamed me for keeping his wife
from him and that he intended to harm
me. Mrs Walls and an her friends
knew very well that never interfered
with her affairs.
II heard Mr. and Mrs. Walls talking.
and then O shot rang out. ] started
down the stairs. but paused. because II
flashed through my mind that Mr.
Walls would KIN me- stood on the
stairs. when I heard three OF four
shots
"The first shot penetrated Mr.. Walls
brain and killed her instantly the ply
slcian said The other shots bit the
ceiling think Mr. Walls fired them 70
frlghten me. lie evidently loaded his
revolver again. for ] heard another shot
and saw Mr.. Walls fall in the hall
then summoned help.
mfr. Walls shot himself through tho
brain. and he lived three hours, but was
unconscious The physician said It was
useless 10 send him TO a hospital, anf
he was attended I'm my house"
Mrs. Mckenzie said Miss Johnsoi
married Walls when she was ahou
fifteen years old The bodies are at
{ Baltimore undertaking establishment
= Relatives are making arrangements 70
2 the funerals today. A brother OF Wall
y said his body will be buried with hi
y wlfe's. In Laurel Del.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
NO REDUCTION in
CHICKEN PRICES

The new chicken law seemed 70 have
a rather curious effect on King street
market this morning. Big plump
chickens were 81 so and 81 90. lust as
they have been right slong, bui the
little chickens had gone up In price
some small specimens were putting on
airs az $50 apiece. and very few
chickens in the market wero under
that price The fowls were mono too
plentiful. but the Wednesday rket
never displays as many as the satur-
day market.
Eggs are still 20 cents a dozen. and
other commodities are practically the
same prices they have been.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
LIEUT.. MARCH IN DEATH SHADOW

BY the United Press.
FORT WORTH. Texas, Feb. i3,-Ihc
death Of Lieut.. Peyton C. March, Jrr
Injured late Yesterday when his aero
plspe crashed thousand feet 70 earth,
was expected momentarily today, ac-
cordins to base hospital authorities at
Hicks Field. His skull was crushed.
Mrs. John Milliken, OF WASHINGTON,
D. c., was reported enroute 70 the bed
side. Lieut. March Is the son Of Major
General Peyton c. March, who Is to be-
come chief OF stan
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
PREDICTS FAILURE or
FEDERAL RAIL CONTROL
Nv ma United Press

BY Inc InITeU FItssl
WASHINGTON. Feb. i3.-Senator kel-
locg. Minnesota. today predicted failure
OF government control Of railroads. In
a speech 90 the senate on the railroad
control bill kellogg declared taAins
over the roads was not necessary.
"An that was necessary was for Con-
eress TO authorize the President TO ap-
point a director who should have au-
thoriiy 10 see that the railroads 're~f
operated as a unit in order 10 facilitate
as far as possible the transportation o..
those articles absolutely necessary 10
the life OF the people and the prosecu-
tiOn of the war.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
ArpnAIsING MrNITION sTOREs.

Special appraisers began Inc Wurk
Yesterday OF making an inventory or
munitions. estimated at S2O0OO0'0i0,
stored at an Atlantic port, and which
were bought and paid for by the Gov
ernment Of the eX-Czar Of Russia. The
appraisal followed the obtaining Of a
writ OF attachment upon $4,000 worth
Of the goods by the Russian Volunteer
Fleet. which had contracted to convey
ihc munitions from this port to Arch
angel. Russia. other attachments are
expected 10 be served within a few
DAYS
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
NoM W1TH LAIRp 8 cO.

Irving Walls today Joined the stan
OF Laird & Co, investment bankers, in
the dupont Building He has been con
uected with the bond department Of the
National City Company's Philadelphia
banking house. and also was with
Halsey & Co. prior 20 that Mr.. Walls
is wen-known In financial circles Of
Wilmington and the Delmarvia PENN
sula He is a son Of former state sen
ator Edward G. Walls, OF smyrna
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
FAV0RS BUILDING
ESSENTIAL ROADS

state Highway Engineer Charles NJ.
Upham. OF Dover. was a Whining on
visitor today.
Mr.. Upham said he is desirous nat
construction Of some essential 70. ds.
particularly the grading and surfac ag
Of Penny Hill. be started soon as an
aid to the government. The subject IN
an probability will be considered at he
next meeting Of the state Highly ay
Commission.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
Two 'UNKNOwNso DIE IN HOTELS

The suicide Of the man who regis
tered as William Martin at the Hotel
Cassidy on Tuesday OF last week, and
who was buried at Farnhurst several
DAYS ago recalls the case Of man who
registered 40 the CLAYTON House in
1883 or 1884 as NJ. Hoyt OF New York.
lie had nothing whatever TO say Of
himself. His clothing was OF the best
make and he carried an expensive
handbag. After registering he went to
his room and not appearing the next
day the room was entered and he was
found unconscious.
He had been suifocated by gas, evil
IDENTIFY with suicidal intent. At once
physician was summoned and for a
couple Of days sought in vain to re-
vive the unknown man. Il was then
thought that he had taken morphine or
some other drug lie never regained
-riousness and all efforts 10 Identify
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
KIEFF in STATE
OF SIEGE TODAY

BY The United Press.
ZURICH Feb. ia state OF siege
has been proclaimed at Kien accord
ing TO dispatches received from Lem
berg today.
Kieff. In southwestern Russia, has
been fought over by the Bolsheviki
and the Cossacks for several weeks. II
was last reported in the hands Of the
Bolsheviki
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
LINCOLN EUL0GIZED
BY SERVICE CLUB

Lincoln evening" was observed by
the social service club at Hannas last
nisht. William r. Kurtz presided and
Herbert II. Ward made an interesting
address dealing with the life Of Lin
coin. in the course Of which he said
that Lincoln got his greatness from his
mother.
Dr.. Clifford j. Scott, superintendent
Of schools, gave a talk describing the
narrative Of a friend who had heard
Abraham Lincoln speak. Charles b.
Palmer gave a reading appropriate to
Lincoln Day.
David Masters was elected A mem
Der of The club. completing the mem
bership. which is limited 10 seventy
five.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
CATCH TAPDY SOLDIERS.

Charles Cook and Carmine DePaul.
soldiers connected with Delaware's
pioneer Regiment stationed at Camp
Dix. were arrested this morning by
Deputy United States Marshal Cole for
oyerstaylng their leave and taken TO the
police station The men have been
away from camp for three weeks.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
FANIIY nTAnnEL.

Mrs. Helen Sweeney. aged 81. upset
a market stand and otherwise disturb
ed the peace, in a family quarrel with
her sister-in-law. Mrs. Annie Sweeney.
at Seventh and King streets, this after
noon. The stand belonged to the sister
in-law, Mrs Helen Sweeney, was ar
rested by Police Onlcer James Scott.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
SD FOR TAX COLLECTIONS.

The Levy Court today directed
Frank l.. Speakman. attorney for the
court. 10 enter suit against the ofilcial
bondsmen for tax collectors Of New
Castle county, who have not settled FOL
taxes for the following years:
For the year 1915 or thereto. i9ie
taxes. time allowed for settlmeent until
March f. 1917 taxes, until July 1.
The bondsmen will be notified that
if settlement is not made in full as
above stated, that suit viii be entered
against them
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
RURAL PROPERTY TRANSFERS.

Property transfers IN rural New Gas
tie county were reported today as fol-
lowe.
qs and wife 20 Anna
.l lots at Marsh Road and
~. dan avenue, Gordon Heights for S.
Fred A. Bye and wife 90 Fred Beulah
lot in Mil Crek hundred, for $1,000
Isabella T. Eniriken % Frederick L
Fay. lot and buildings az M1rshallton
on Newport Road. for si,io0.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
RoosEYELT nIPROYEs

BY the United Press.
NEW YORK. Feb i3.-Col. Roosevelt
was progressing nicely" today fol-
lowing his most comfortable day yes
tcrday." 70 was said he suffered less
pain than at any time since the opera
ton. His pulse and temperature were
normal
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
nnpnANs cnIRT MnRK

In Orphans Court today. the VII
mington Trust Company was appointed
guardian of Margaret r Richardson
and Edward Winston Richardson.
Charles B. Evans made return o. sale
Of real estate OF Lillian II. Pyle, de-
ceased, which was confirmed
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
SENATOR NEWTON 4 VISITOR.

Stale senator Oliver 4. Newton, OF
Bridgeville, was Wilmington visitor
today. senator Newton. who is
member OF the state Board Of Agri-
culture. saws the scarcity Of labor has
seriously affected farms down state as
well as IN New Castle County.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses have been issued
by the clerks Of the peace and magis-
trates as follows:
New Castle County.
Clerk Of the Peace John L. Wright
Walter Lee Campbell and Mamie War
rington Argo, both OF Milton; Charles
n. Diehl. Of Princeton. and Florence
Elizabeth Trefz Of 729 Pine sigeet W.
Leroy Hlles. 2309 Tatnall street, and
Anna L. Laymon, Of Richardson Park.
Magistrate Harry B. Stradley. S25
Market stree'-James Parker, Farm
ineion and Helen Cahall. Greenwood.
Kent County.
Clerk Of the Peace samuel $. Sarde,
Dovcr-Calvin II. Satter1eld. Milford,
and Edith s. Tuitt Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
WANT s2.sO WHEAT.

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. i3-Legislation
10 increase the price Of wheat this year
from q. as fixed in the food control law
10 $3.50. was introduced IN the senate
today
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
cFNTTnY CIIB MEETING.

The February meeting of the New
Century Club will be held at o'clock
this afternoon. The topic for the af-
ternoon is Community Singing" led by
T. Leslie Carpenter.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13

was prlL.--
due course OF time he was buried 10 an
unknown, and probably an unmarked,
grave. and todsy his identity remains
a mystery.
That the stranger came 70 this city
with the intention Of taking his own
life was made clear All the marks Of
the maker of his clothes had been cut
OF and there was not letter or a
card in either his pockets or MS hand-
bag. Frank z. Smith was then coroner
OF New Castle.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
T. A. BUCK IN CRITICAL CONDITION.

The condition OF Joseph a. Buck, who
is in at the Physicians and Surgeons
Hospital, following an operation for
ear trouble, was reported this noon TO
DO unfavorable. Mr. Buck passed a
poor night, and HIS condition is critical.
Evening journal., 1918-02-13
TI(Ca)R
SOAP

VIII prove a revelation to those
whouseit for the first time because
ofitsabsolute purity, delicatemed-
ication, refreshing fragrance and
super-creamy emollient proper
ties for preserving, purifying and
beautifying the skin and complex
ion, two soaps in one at one price.
On rising and retiring smear the face with Cu-
tieur, Ointment, wash of IN hve minutes with
cuticura Soap and hot water, using plenty of
soap. best applied with the hanos which Il
softens wonderfully, ana continue bathing
with Soap two minutes Fer free samrle 81
Soap. Ointment and Tsicura address; Cuff
eurs. Dept "a Boston" Everywhere a. lso