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Evening journal., 1918-05-17
FIRST RED CROSS
DONATION Is $500
Visitor to Wilmington Starts
New Fund Ahead
of Time
LOWER COUNTIES
WELL ORGANIZED

The FIRST contribution TO the Red
Cross war fund made 10 Wilmington,
has been received In the form Of a
flye dollar bill, given by man who de-
cllned to have his name used. but who
said that he was a visitor 10 Whining
ton and wanted to be Identified. even
in an impersonal way, with the active
campaign which is being conducted
here. He came TO campaign headqusr-
ters IN the dupont Building yesterday
and insisted on leaving his money. The
workers had no authority to accept
subscriptions I'm advance, but they
were unwilling to throw a damper on
the strangers zeal. A way was finally
found. however. by asking a represen-
tative OF 5. d. Townsend, the treasurer,
OF the campaign fund, to accept the do
nation and receipt for g.
Kent and Sussex counties are thor
oughly organized for next weeks drive.
Or. G. Layton Grier. Of Milford. who
has undertaken to direct the work In
both counties. as he did last year. kas
forwarded his list Of captains and sub
Continued on Page Fifteen.)
Evening journal., 1918-05-17

Four contributions OF $40 each. re-
ceived since THE EVENING JOURNAL
won't 10 press yesterday afternoon.
have brought up 10 si65 the fund for
The purchase Of a small automobile for
the use of The chaplain of the Delaware
Pioneer Regiment, who now is with
out transportation OF any kind.
The new contributors are Charles q
Kurtz, the popular and patriotic head
OF the real estate department OF ihc
Wilmington Trust Company Edward
M. Davis, head OF the Non-Pari s9n
Voters League; J. W. Holloway. Of vow
York, promoter Of the Hshovsy Ter
race and Miuquadale building tracts.
south OF this city, and Ralph Salzman.
formerly secretary TO Mayor Price. aud
now associated in business with Topsis
Brothers.
II was Colonel j. Ernest smith. OF 'he
Governors stan. who su--gestod t0 us
the raising of such a fund he did it
following a visit 20 Camp niN. during
which he discovered TIE n9-.ransporia-
tlon plight Of Lieutenant Davis. The
chaplain, and how seriously The lack ~
such transportation hampered him in
his hospital and other work He re-
vealed HIS practical interest in The sug-
gestion by subscriDing 80. iO start ilf
fund. which only viii amount 10 $3.50
or 800.
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
NOW AFTER S125.OO0
FOR Jewish RELIEF
Subscriptions Go Beyond
100000 With Two More
Days for Work
ALL GIVE TO HELP
WAR SUFFERERS

When it was announced at the work
ers' luncheon OF the Jewish War Relief
Committee in the grill room Of the Ho-
tel dupont last night that si0i 800 had
been subscribed in the $4,000 cam
paign for Jewish war sufferers, there
was a scene Of almost fearful Joy,
blended with heartfelt thankfulness.
Before the campaign closes tomorrow
night It is expected that $4,000 more
VIII be obtained to swell DelawRre's
subscriptions to the Jewish cause.
The Wilmington committee, with the
unanimous assent OF the team workers,
had set $1,000 as the amount TO be
raised yesterday. That mark. too, was
crossed. for the outcome OF the days
work was Si6,7Sl Today the workers
have set for themselves a mark OF
$4,000 more. and they expect TO get IT,
too, for every day the amount has gone
Just a little ahead Of that brought in the
day before
II there was anyone at all in the as
semblage last night who was not sur
prised, besides being elated. at the
splendid outcome so FAR. 10 could only
have been the campaign manager
Matthew Lslly He has been through
so many campaigns in which the total
has gone way beyond The goal set that
he has become quite accustomed Ia
such happenings But this did not stOI
him from Joining in the celebration
Continued From Page TweNe)
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
ODD FELLOWS N
RED Cross march
P. B. & W. A. A. and Polish
Societies Also Send In
Their Acceptances
TO BE ONE OF CITY'S
LARGEST PARADES

Two moro important organization
have notified Col. Weller f. Stover thai
they will be in line IN the big Red Cross
demonstration to be heard on Thurs
day evening. These organizations art
Eden Lodge Of Odd Fellows who expect
TO have approximately GOO men in line
The other Is the P b. & W. Athletic
Association which also expects TO have
an impressive showing OF It's members
IN the parade.
The Polish societies today notified
Col. Slower that the project OF parad-
ing for the Red Cross had been received
by their members with the utmost en-
thusiasm, and that so great was the
interest that they could promise from
600 to 800 men in the turnout.
With the addition OF the two organ
izations who have just signined their
intention OF taking part in the parade.
there is now total OF eight important
bodies who are preparing FOR the de-
monstration. Col Slower has received
virtual assurances from a number Of
other important organizations IN this
city and only awaits their formal no
tincation before assigning them 20 their
place in the line. Most Of these or
ganizations who are going 10 come in
will hold their meetings on the sub
just within the next few days when
they will be able TO say how many OF
their members Will turn out.
The invitation published In this news
paper and signed by Henry p Scott,
campaign committee. Edmund Mitchell
chairman publicitv committee. and We'll
Continued on Page TwO)
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
KERENSKY HERE
SOON TO OPPOSE
THE BOLSHEVIKI
Former Russian Premier to
Warn America Against
Support of Reds
has MADE ESCAPE
FROM SWEDISH PORT
gk The United press.


NEW YORK, May iT.-Reports that
Alexander F. Kerensky. former Russian
Premier. would arrive IN America soon
were widely circulated here today.
The statement originated at meet
ing Of Russian Social Revoluiionists at
Cooper Union. When General Constan-
Tin ". Oberouchet. commander OF Kiev
district under the Kevensky regime, was
asked about II, ne said he understood
Kerensky would reach here within two
weeks. It was stated thab Kerensky
was coming on 6 swedish steamer from
Sweden. where he has been in hiding
since the Bolshcvik revolt. General
Oberouchen has been IN this country
only a few weeks himself.
4. J. SAX, director Of the Russian in
formation bureau here. said today 10 rs
entirely possible that kerensky will be
here within two weeks" Tie added,
however. that he did not expect him 10
arrive neat Monday
Kerensiy's mission here was said 70
be a desire 20 oppose American aid TO
the Bolsheviki. The recent arrival at a
Pacific port Of ihe commander or the
Russian battalion Of desth" was linked
with the Kerensky story, il being re-
ported that a Russian mission had in
fact arrived on the Pacific coast for the
purpose OF joining Kerensky aBd accom-
panying him 90 Washington where they
would meet Ambassador Bakhemtieff,
who represented the Russian govern
ment here.
Russian supporters OF Kerensky In
Continued on Page Fifteen.)
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
STOLE CAR, THEN
CHANGED LICENSE

Within an hour and a half after re-
ceiving word OF the larceny Of an au-
tomObile owned by Ernest Faucott Of
West Chester, Pa. last night. local pO-
lice had recovered the machine The
parties who drove on The car escaped
but Patrolman Aivel who found The
machine az Fifih and -prure streets
saw three young mrn ieap from the car.
The uocllnc hud been stolen from
Ninth and Shipiey streets at 1890
o'clock The car originally bore a
Pennsylvania license but when recov-
cred by the officers Il bore a Delaware
license. No. 6524. which had been taken
from the automobile Of car owned
by the Park Commission.
Faucet, who was accompanied here
by two young men, recovered the car at
the police station. The police are seek
ing the men who were seen leaving the
machine.
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
ANOTHER FINDS
ADVERTISING PAYS

THE EVENING JOURNAL has re-
ceived the following under date OF yes
terday. with a request that no names
be used, which explains itself:
Does advertising pay? a strange
question You say 90 ask one in your
business. Let me cite you q case thai
came 10 my notice today. A lady friend
yesterday lost her purse. containing ten
dollars. This morning you were 'phoned
10 have inserted in THE EVENING
JOURNAL a small notice. This evening.
before the ink was scarcely dry. q
lady called and presented my friend
with her purse and money, which had
been picked up on the street last even
ing. Would I be asklng too much to
have YOU. through THE EVENING
JOURNAL publicly thank the finder Of
this purse and contents? / might add,
the finder positively refused to accept
the offered reward. I'm quite sure she
will accept the thanks OF Miss --,
who. with the writer lrmly believes
that advertising does pay
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
SUBMIT 154 DESIGNS
N POSTER contest
Twenty.one Selected by
Judges for Place 10 Ma
tional Competition
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
TO GO TO WINNERS

some clever posters have been sub
mitted by Wilmington pupils of the
public schools in the War Savings
stamps contest. The official time FOR
AN competitive posters 10 be turned in
was Wednesday, and the iJi designs
have been Judged by the State commit
lee. consisting Of Clawson :. H0mmitt
chairman: STANLEY NJ. Arthurs and
Frank Schoonoyer. Twenty-one of tho
designs have been accepted, and Will
he forwarded 10 G.. Edward Newell
Springfield, Mass, who is chairman OF
the Eastern Section. OF which Delaware
is a division.
The poster competition lis nation
wide in its scope, and Is being held 10
stimulate interest in the S2,OO,OoOOVV
War Savings Stamps campaign.
A sealed envelope, containing the
name II the contestant, was attached
to every design. and his symbol was
placed both on tho outside of the
envelope and on the back OF the design
itself.
The contestants are divided into three
classes: Glass A. students IN ART
schools; Glass b, students OF high
schools, after the ninth year; anc
Glass G., pupils OF grammar schools, in
cludlng the first high school year
only the latter two classes are repre-.
senied sin this State.
Prizes In Class B are eight War say.
ings certificates, $40. ilrst prize; three
Continued on Page Fifteen)
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
GOVERNMENT TO CUT
PRICES Oh MEATS
Regulation Of Profits, Mar
gins and Grading TO be
Wilson Move
ALSO MAY REDUCE
HOME CONSUMPTION
BY the United Press.

BY ne United Press.
WASHINGTON, May i7.-Governmenl
action to restrict meat prices VIII be
taken shortly.
Announcement OF a definite govern
ment meat policy for the period OF the
war affecting the packing and livestock
industries Is expected as soon as Pres
ident Wilson finishes his personal study
OF the recommendations OF the meat
commission appointed six weeks ago at
at request OF Mr.. Hoover
A blow at increasing meat prices,
speeding up OF production and cutting
OF domestic consumption OF meat will
result.
Government operation OF packing
plants has been definitely decided
against In favor OF restrictive measures
only. Regulation OF profits, margins,
grading Of cattle and other steps are
expected.
sharp rises IN meat prices IN the last
year, ranging from 70 10 20 per cent.
in beef and 2i 20 a. per cent. in pork.
make positive action necessary, officials
believe. In the last five years pork
has increased in price as much as ii2
per cent. and beef as much as 40 per
cent, depending on the cuts.
Meat shipments to the Allies are Ave
times the pre-war average. Durine
March and April meat shipments were
a. per cent Of the total for 1917 This
steady, gigantic drain threatens TO up
set the whole meat industry OF the
country.
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
GET CALL TO PARADE

James B. Broad. commander OF St
Johns Commandery. knights Templar.
has sent the following notices, printed
I'm the national oolors. TO members or
that Masonic body.
"St. Johns COmmandery. No. 4, Knights
Templar will assemble in the Masonic
Temple on Thursday May %. 1918, a.
730 p. M. FOR The purpose Of participat-
ing In the Red Cross parade
I'VE companions OF the nlustrious Or
der OF the Red Cross owe it to the in
siiiution which bears our name to stand
shoulder to shoulder in the great con-
0ct for the establishment OF universal
liberty. Your presence win indicate
your loyalty 90 your country and God
and that 81. Johns Commandery is con-
WINGED OF the business OF the cause in
which our country is engaged
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
STATE MONUMENT ON
GETTYSBURG FIELD

Governor Townsend, Senator Hallct
and Representative Peet, all in behalf
Of the State OF Delaware, and Past De
partment Commander Richard @. Buck
inghaml representing the G.. A. r., YES
terday made an Inspection Of the
Gettysburg battlefield, paying particular
attention 70 monuments, with a view OF
mentally determinlng what sort OF
shaft would be situable to erect for
Delaware's war heroes OF '76. 1912, a.
'6i-'65, '9S and the World War.
This commission was appointed by
the Legislature at It's last session and
will report to the next Legislature what
design they think ft for such a me
mortal and Will suggest that an ap-
preparation be made 10 defray the cost
OF such a monolith
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
REV. H. 7. ENNIS OUT
FOR SENATORSHIP

The Rev. Howard T. Ennis. formerly
principal OF schools at New Castle and
Lewes. now al the training camp at
Fortress Monroe, has announced him
self a candidate for United states Sem
at0r on the Democratic ticket, accord
ing 10 letter received In this city
in announcing myself he says, 'it
Is necessary for me 10 make clear that
I viii not be old enough under the con-
siltuton 10 take the oath OF oillce until
July A., 1919. ] ask for the nomination
OF the Democratic voters because ] have
always voted that ticket"
Mr.. Ennis is a graduate OF Delaware
College. and took a special course at
the University OF Pennsylvania. Tie has
been supply minister of stanton NJ. =.
Church and Eastlake NJ. r Church OF
this city.
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
Hitch OVER School
IN HOUSING PLAN
Board of Education Officers
and Government Repre-
sentatives Confer
CONSIDER TWO SITES
FOR NE N STRUCTURE

Representatives OF the Housing Com
mittee OF the Emergency Fleet Corpora
ton arrived in Wilmington yesterday
to confer with officials Of the city de-
partments as 10 the requirements Of the
Government in connection with the
building OF homes at Front and Union
streets FOR shipyard workers.
The Government officials held con-
ferences at the Hotel dupont last even
ing with Colonel George w. Sparks and
Charles A. Rudolph. directors OF the
Nreet and Sewer Department, and
George B. Miller. president Of the Board
OF Education, and DR.. Clifford J. Scott
superintendent OF public schools.
The Government representatives dis
cussed the question OF street paving
necessary for the project and 1t was
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
ROB PARTIES OF
ICE CREAM TREAT

The residents OF Washington Heights
and the surrounding community would
like TO find the culprii who has been
stealing ice cream every time a party
Is given In that section OF the city.
This has happened several times,
and one Of the families has offer
ed a reward II the individual or indi-
vlduals doing this little stunt are
found
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
CLAsEs HERE JUNE 3 AID {

Professor II. c. Clase and Mrs. Clase
win como to Wilmington on June 3 and
4, 20 hold special meetings In st. Paul's
NJ Z. Church. Members OF the Lyon
chorus viii be assembled 10 sing. Prof
Clase is now a Y. NJ. c A. musical d.
rector at Camp Custer. Battle Greek
Mich. He has spent four months al
the French 'front.' and VIII tell his expe-
riences there.
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
PATROLMEN On sIcK LIsr.

patroIman IUln McAtecr. who has
been confined 10 his home for some
time. is reported 10 be seriously ill.
Onlcer McAiecr is suffering from rheu-
matism. Patrolman John Sheehy who
had blood poisoning develop in his
hand as ihe result OF being injured by
a prisoner is recovering and Will be
able 20 resume his duties In a short
time.
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
KAurrMAN AGAIN ACouITTED.

In Superior Court yesterday after
noon, David kaufman, charged with re-
cciving stolen goods-four cartons Of
lobacco-the property Of the Whining
ton Steamboat Company, was acquitted
by a jury. In the morning kaufman
was acquitted OF a like charge in haV-
ing received some sugar. the property
OF the same company.
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
BUILDING PERMIT.

Ellis p. Preston. building inspector,
today issued a permit TO Morris Fall
bauh 90 make alterations at the \. f.
Corner Eighth and Church streets, 10
cost $50.
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
REn mos GETs MOTmERs' FUND

Al a meeting OF Tho Mothers Club
OF old Swedes kindergarten. held yes
terday afternoon. 10 WAS resolved that
an funds deposited TO The credit OF The
Mothers Club be donated TO the Red
Cross.
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
FLANDERS=PICARDY ARMIES.
AGAIN In ARTILLERY DUEL;
HUNS MAY TRY new DRIVE
Foe RepulSed on Both Battle Fields, French
Taking More Prisoners. Is German AirpIaneS
and Four Captive Balloons Brought Down
Berlin Claims Some Minor Successes. Fleets
May Strike in Both North and Adriatic Seas
By the United Press


LONDON May 17-Boh Allied and German artillery have
developed great activity IN Flande Field Marshal Hag reported
today
Great artillery activity DEVELOPED both sides m the Pacaut
Wood and north Of Hge the statement said Increased
activity shown by artillery between LOGON and Hinges
and from Neippe Forest to Meteren
"a hostile raid repulsed last night Moyenv1e south
Of Arras."
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
T0pAY,s TEMPEnAIIRE.

40 THE EVENING JOURNAL Office.
500 A. MIS- 1901 p. M........ so
1000 A. NJ. .......s3 100 p. M.......S SO
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
BY the United Press


PARIS, May 17.-'Vioent artillery fighting m the Haies
(soueast Of Aen), reported by the French War
Office today "a German raid repued at malz
1.-TWO miles northwest Of Lassigny)
French detachmens took 40 prisoners including ohcer
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
Pioneer Regiment ChapIain's
Auto Fund Reaches S165 Mark

To is The earnest hope OF those in
teresled IN The movement that the sub
scriptions Will roll in quickly so the
matter may be closed and The Delaware
Regiment chaplain supplied with The
transportation That Is needed so badly.
The plan is That ihe machine shall Doe
given 90 the onlce of chaplain and MOI
Go lhe chaplain as an individual. ln
short. that II Lieutenant Davis should
Boz transferred. his successor as chap-
lain or ihc regiment should find ihe
boys.
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
By the United Press


LONDON May 17.-Contnued artillery activity both tho
Flanders Pcsrdy batefronts reported the night official
issued by the British and French War Offices There
no infantry conbas.
Field Marshal HaR mentioned mutual cannonadng particular
of the Lys The Paris said the artillery
both sides Of the Avre before Anens The French
said that aanes and four captive balloons
brought down Wednesday
The War Office claimed election of French troops
positions they had occupied north Of KENNEL fight
ing Wednesday Berlin also said that large forces Of the Al
repused attack Senecat Wood Cae west
Thirty Allied ssnes brought down, the
said IA of which accounted for by the
formerly commanded by Baron Rchthofen
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
WEATHER

Fair tonight; Saturday fair,
warmer interior; gentle 10
moderate east TO south winds.
Tomorrow--Saturdas
No wheat bread for supper.
Evening journal., 1918-05-17
ITALIANS SINK AUSTRIAN SHIPS.


ROME May 17-taian naval forces torpedoed and sank
torpedo boat and Durazzo the
Continued
Oxford eagle., 1918-12-05

Ooyellf-ea- tet4l. an o1sccr 20 serve
as Instructor and Professor Of Mill
tary Soesce anu Tactics. supplies,
uaiforms and other equipments; main
tam summer camps at which members
II the r g. T. q. receive transpOEtA-
uon and subs steaces. pays eOmmu-
tatlon or subs. stence 10 members who
have taken two OF more years work
IN T. q. r. e. and commissions in the
Reeve Corps q limited number Of
qualified men saa complete advanced
training.
Inc University must agree 10
maintain q tao years course Of mill
tary training. aith a minimum Of
thrse hou-s per week devoted 70 same.
AT beast ale hnndred students must
signify the.r intentions TO become
members Of the Z o. 7. c. before ii
is established at any Institution
While tbe S A. n. c. has no; been
a bowling SUCCESS at any particular
institution Up - the present time,
there Is little doubt that rad the war
continued. adjustments would have
been made within q very short time
that would have secured its perman-
ency- As Captain Burg said. Take
a two-mouths 3ld baby and is chances
of snocess or failure are about equal
Sufficient time had not elapsed TO
enable the bearings % absorb enough
oil 10 turu without friction
Whethe- or not an 4. o. T. C. Eil
be established at the University Of
Mississippi must be decided at the
Injecting q the student body wednes-
day. Think the matter over care
fully before voting, for it concerns
not only yourself. but the very pros
Pective University student for some
time 10 come.
-MissiSsippian. 4th inst.
Oxford eagle., 1918-12-05
SOUTHERN SOLDIERS
FIRST TO RETURN

(Coutinaed fron page t~o)
drawal of draft recruits divis-
ions In the line.
The aero squadrons 70 return
are numbers 90. l40. i57. i67.
ITS, 1873, 2l0-l1. 216. 2le-20.
1855. 22S, 234. 524. 256. $3.50
sl-62-6s. 2S5 267-ss. 2s3. sos to
$40 inclusive, 325. so to sss in
elusive, $40. 344. $40. 36i. s7l.
377-7S. 47O to ATS inclusive. AS
to 47s inclusive. sl2. s2S-24. SSl
to S34 inclusive, $50 to $50 in
elusive. $50. S6s. 900 and llo7.
The construction companies
are No. 8 to l9 inclusive. with
the exception of Company No.
IL, and three other special units.
Casualties among the American
forces in action in Russia, Gen
March said were severe. con-
trary to reports and the en-
couraging accounts of the stu
alton of the forces there had
been received.
The strength of the American
army to be maintained in France
was not indicated beyond the de-
mobilization plans announced
American troops in Italy, includ
ing the SD Infantry. viii b
stationed for the time being. a
Cattaro. Fiume and Triests, on
battalion of the infantry beini
located at each place.
Regarding the shipment o
Christmas packages 10 the a
Oxford eagle., 1918-12-05

No man has spent two neEfhs ~
this or any other s. A T. c. unit can
belit;ie the improvement Of such
training that has been made upca
him in every way. We need not look
upon our own nca in passing. chests
thrown way out. shoulders sqEAred.
and straight. and determined loo& On
their faces. that tells Of the change
Of the mothers pets into reai. pAyssc-
ally ssrong men Stricf Gseip.ne. the
work of the Y. n c. A. and die
words Of advice and eAntsoa Of our
osSoers have ssreng<Aeaesed eur minds
and morals. and win prove Of rel sd-
vantage to Us Is clsxens of these
great United States
|-MiSsissippian, ith inst
Oxford eagle., 1918-12-05
R. 0. I. c. MAY Be
ESTABLISHED HERE


Vii the UniverSiiy have military
training after the ) A. 4. & a. dls-
eaa6ed- This Is the question fore
most IN the minds Of every student
Of every university that has had an
S. A. 7. c. unii Slnce October this
ye~r-
CnAnoellog Powers answers TINS
question &boa; 2s follows: 1t Is en-
tarey up TO the ss0deni body. and yFnat
its members feel they want We viii
uy car bess 70 give them" Further
IN his remarks. ne said that nearly
al colleges would have SOnse form OF
epsaCEzl trxialng N . more o. less de-
gree, and that some would probably
be Of the nature Of = Reserve Ofhoers
Trsining Corps
The Chancellor haS On hand =
Qrexaiez.lre 20 DC hl-d cat and
m.aled .; the earliest possible d@te
70 the Cewnl,tee On Education and
SPECIAL Training. staiing whether OF
not there would Dc sufficient de-
u.znd a; the University Of MisSis-
sippi for the establishment Of Il o.
T. c. unit In order 10 intellgIbly
comply with this, a meeting Of tins
Studen, Body viii be held wednes-
day evening TO determin the number
Of men who would voluntarily con
tinue a course in Military Science ana
Tactics
The advantages Of such courses ar
numerous Same provides that th'