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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08

Raymond Scberer. st. John, wishes
TO remind his friends that he would
like TO receive some real newsy let
tiers. His address is Raymond Scher-
er. 9th Camp, Fort Auador. Canal Zone.
Panama.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08

Mrs. Allen mccoy. F;ast sibiey st.
Hammond. is entertaining her son. lst
Sergeant Lynn ". Mccoy. Who is home
from Washington Barracks. Washing
ton. D. c.. on a s~even-day fu~lough.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08
DR.. 6. II. HoskIns has been appoint

ed n member OF the Whiting draft
board to succeed the late Dr.. h. l.
Kohr. The board consists Of the three
members. Attorney Frank n. Gavit.
DR.. A. j. Lauer and DR.. G. Fl. Hoskins.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08
VIZ. Fnnrt 81 a4on Grapevine streel

ndian Harhor, received word that
her son, Chester of 18th Cavalry, Troop
L. has been promoted to sergeant
Chester was one OF the first to enlist
when Uncle Sam called for volunteers.
He is stationed ST Fort Bliss. Texas.
Chester's many friends Will be glad
L. hear Of his promotion.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08

Mrs. J. +. MiIIS Of oIive street has
retained from Philadelphia where she
visited Der son. Leslie Miles Of the l..
<. navy. who is stationed there. She
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08

NanY OF Won arc fnIIinH dOWh OF
advising his column Of news of your
soldier boys. Remember this is a duty
YOU owe them. Nearly a thousand
papers go every day TO the soldier boys
over there and they want to see where
their friends ave.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08

John Deves, Jr., IT. John, IN i'll with
Spanish influenza at a camp in Indi-
annapolis.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08

John Charlton. East Chicago. has
been commissioned 2 second lieutenant
in the tank corps.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08

Dr. W. v. Howatt. has
been commissioned a captain in the
medical reserve and expects 10 be as
signed to duty.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08

Lester HoIdermnn. n well known
Cary man. has been commissioned a
| second lieutenant in the air service
I t-aeronauticp.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08

Henry Schmidt of the Great Lnkes
spent a short f%urlough in Lansing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08

DIR. John IddinEs of Lowell, spent
Thursday evening at Merrillville with
his parents and expects to leave for
Camp life soon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08

john {. Dorman, of Hobart township
was notified that he had been commits
stoned a second Lieutenant in the quar-
termasters corps
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08

Edward Theii, st John. who is laid
up in camp with indammatory rheums-
tism at MONTGOMERY. Ala. is expected
home OF a furlough until he is able to
do service.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08

George DuckwciIer. Lansing. has mr.
rived safely over there-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08

Y. J. Lynch, Whiting, IL now stH-
toned with Bat. A Field Artillery FL
Bliss, Texas.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08

Morris Iddings. from Camp Funston.
Kansas. was home at Merrillville on
a Through and expects to 80 overseas
soon
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08

Yrs. Y. BarknW. lansing, receIfed
word from q brother. Jack Trinoski.
stating that he had arrived safely over
there
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-08

also visited with friends in Washing
ton. d. c.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
POPULACE RUSHES
TO GET ICE CREAM

The ban was taken of the sale Of
Ice cream just in time 10 give VII
mington people a source OF relief from
returning tropical weather. on satur-
day afternoon every place in the city
that sold ice cream was filled from
rear wall to door with people on the
sidewalk waiting TO get in. It was the
biggest drive on ice cream that VIII
mngton has had In yesrs.
II was interesting 10 notice that the
majority Of patrons favored fancy COM
binations. elaborate complications OF
cream. fruit. cake and nuts.
The whiting heat yesterday made Ice
cream a well night universal dessert al
the home table
Thousands Of Wilmington peapl'
sought relief from the heat in the
parks or out of the city The Wilson
Line boats and the trolley lines were
crowded 20 the last inch. The most
fortunate people were those vino could
20 of in automobiles on long rides.
The thunderstorm In the afternoon
came up so suddenly that 10 caught
hundreds of people outdoors and un-
prepared without umbrellas or rain
coats. Market street was crowded with
people but in haf a minute after the
downpour the street was deserted, save
for two or three tardy citizens rush
ing 10 Join the rest In the nearest door
way. The storm was a wecOme relief
after the sutry day.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
WANT PERMIT TO
SHOOT REEDBIRDS
Continued From FIRST PAGE

city, and Albert F. Dillahay, of Dover.
10 meet the representative from the AZ
ricultural Department when he comes
10 Delaware for his visit 10 study the
reedbirds These men, who are inter
ested in the game association Of this
State. are capable Of giving all the data
that the expert from the department
may desire. and their knowledge Of
these birds may be a great help in get
ting the desired results.
Both Senator Salisbury and Con-
gresham Polk took the matter up with
the Department OF Agriculture and were
notified OF the proposed sending Of an
expert here. The reply that Senator
Salisbury received from the acting
secretary Of the department, a copy Of
which was sent to Mr.. Schuler. follows
Mr.. Dear Senator Salisbury: Mr. w
W. Terrill has presented your letter Of
August I in relation TO an open season
for reedbird shooting in Delaware. Al
the same time Mr.. Terrill has present
cd petitions from citizens Of Delaware.
stating that the reedbirds are found
feeding on several agricultural crops in
that State. and requesting that the mat
ter Of an open season on them be con-
sidered
The reedbird is among those birds
continuously protected under the Mi
gratory Bird Treaty with Great Brit
ain except in cases where they become
seriously Injurious 10 agriculture when
the Secretary Of Agriculture Is author
lied 10 permit their destruction in or
der 10 control their harmful activities.
An eXpert OF the department will he
detailed to visit Delaware early in Sep
tember al the time when reedbirds Wis
IL that State for the purpose Of study
ing the habits Of these birds in order
10 determine their relations 20 agricul-
ture and other interests. with A view to
any action which it may be considered
proper 10 take
Very truly yours,
CARL NROOAfAN
Acting Secretary.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
MORE TROUBLE SA
DRAFTEES LEAVE
Continued From First Page J

road officer were rummeling one m
other. with Smith joining in. Patrol
man Bu chenal went to the railro4l
officers assistance Pdtrolman Foreman,
who hsd been wo' Ling on an automO-
bile when the patrol was called and
"hO, not being N uniform, was MT
r"cogni ed by the railroad police, WIS
pulled from the patrol wagon by them.
and this added 10 the confusion.
The arrests caused much excitement
at the station, and q crowd OF about
five hundred persons surrounded the
patrol with the five men in 10. who all
appeared TO be lighting at the same
time Clark and Smith were finally
taken 10 the police station. where
charges were preferred against them,
and they will be given a hearing IN
City Court tomorrow morning.
Clark, according 20 the police. was SO
intoxicated at noon that they refused
to let him out on bail at that time. al
though his friends offered bail for hts
release shortly after he was arrested.
Several times the police have had
trouble at the station with civilians
when drafted men were being sent
away.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
FEDERAL H0LD-UP OF
NEW TROLLEY LINES

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26-Every ex-
tension Of a street car line. electric
lighting system. water main street
paving or other public utility enter
prise not absolutely essential 10 the
war should be postponed until peace
times. said the governments Capital
Issues Committee in a letter today TO
all State Public Utility Commissions.
These bodies were urged not only 10
frown upon addition and betterments
requiring capital expenditures. but also
TO remove from public service corpor-
ations. II possible. the necessity OF
carrying out contract or franchise obli-
cations which might be dispensed with
in the war emergency.
The letter was the first Of several
measures planned by the committee. in
cooperation with the Treasury and
other financial agencies, TO draw tight
er the nations purse strings and pre-
vent by a voluntary. though effective
method Of supervision. the dlssipatlng
Of capital in less essential enterprises.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
ASSAULTED BLIND
wife, IS charge
Collins Alleged to Have
Thrown Scalding Coffee
on Her
HUSBAND CLAIMS
ii WAS ACCIDENT

On a charge Of assault and battery
Neal Collins, Of No. 1909 Reed street
appeared in City Court this morning
The assault is alleged to have been
committed on his blind wife, Mary T.
Collins.
Collins is said 10 have been drinking.
and the specific charge on which he
was arrested is supposed TO have taken
place on Friday. He Is said 10 have
thrown a pot OF scalding coffee at
Mrs. Collins.
According 10 0fflcer Mcdaniel. the
boiling coffee inflicted severe burns on
Mrs. Collins chest. On the stand this
morning Mrs. Collins said she did not
know whether her husband threw the
pot on purpose or whether II was an
accident. He testified that he picked
the pot up. but that 10 was so hot he
had 10 drop IL, burning himself slight
ly. His wife, he said. was sitting on
a lounge about two feet away. and the
pot fell upon her. with the above re-
suits.
Collins stated that he would like TO
have his two boys, aged IS and IS
years, as witnesses, and on his plea
Judge Churchman ordered the case
continued until tomorrow, holding the
defendant under 81 600 bail.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
DELAWARE CALLED
ON FOR 31S SOLDIERS

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Aug. 26.-Four
separate selective draft calls constitut-
ing the September calls and requiring
1878 men 10 entrain for training
camps between August 30 and Septem-
Der 6. were Issued tonight by Provost
Marshal General Crowder. Every State
and the District Of Columbia Is called
TO furnish men for training 10 augment
the forces abroad. For general military
service i250O0 white men and 2i,270
Negroes are called; for limited service
40,503 white men are called.
In the quotas the following allot-
ments are included for general mill
tary service. white men. 10 entrain
September 10 6: Delaware. 100 10
Camp Meade, Md
General military service. colored
same date Of entrainment. Delaware. IS
men, 10 camp Dix.
Limited service. white, same date Of
entrainment: Delaware. 200. to Camp
Dix.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
PUSEY & JONES MEN
GATHER AT DINNER

Not only are the Pusey and Jones
workmen producing ships quickly. but
they are making them so well, that
there is no need 10 bring them back
for minor repairs after a trial trip, 20
said John J. Murray, POSTMASTER at a
Saturday night dinner Of Pusey and
Jones employees at the Hotel du Pont
The foremen Of the marine depart
ment entertained the foremen Of other
departments at the dinner. A spirit Of
cooperation and good fellowship be
tween the departments was evidenced
in the addresses Of the evening.
Charles w. Pusev emphatlcally de-
clared that the machinery department
was cooperating with the marine de-
partment in every detail.
A. E. Overman, foreman OF the marine
department spoke along the same line.
saying all were working together for
one and the same end.
Music for the dinner was furnished
by the Pusey and Jones orchestra.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
new PENNSY YARDS
COST TWO MILLION
Improvements at French
Street Station Included
in Plan
.FORTY-SIX TRACKS
IN ENLARGED YARDS

Proposed improvements to be mao
at the Edge Moor freight yards OF tn
Pennsylvania Railroad Company Of
which much has been written in these
columns, will cost 100000, according
to the estimates OF the company. The
greater amount will be spent in extend
ing the classification yards. but II Is also
proposed TO make an addition 10 the
southbound train platform at French
street station and the s5-feet turntable
at the engine house will be converted
into a i00-feet table
The present classification yard con-
sists Of thirty tracks, extending from
the Shellpot branch. al Shellpot creek.
TO connection with the main line Of
the P, B. and w. railroad, al Edge
Moor station The new yards pro-
posed include receiving. classification
and departure yards, both north and
south bound. the work under way at
present being confined altogether TO the
northbound yards The southbound
yards will be built at some future time
These new yards have connections
with the shellpot branch and with the
main line Of the p, B. and W. railroad
near Brandywine creek and extend
northwardly 20 beyond Bellevue, con-
Meeting with the main line OF the p, r.
and W. railroad at the present Belle
vue 'jumpover." Bellevue "jumpover"
was built some years ago and carries
the northbound passenger track over
two freight tracks. thus eliminating the
grade crossing with all freight trains 70
the Edge Moor yard.
The total length OF the new yards is
81 miles. The northbound receiving
yard contains fourteen tracks. with
capacity Of 1895 cars, and the departure
yard eight tracks, with a capacity OF
$50 cars.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
FINE LEVINSKY FOR
NIGHT WORK NOISES

Bernard Levinsky. who conducts a
pressing shop on Orange street. near
Tenth. has these many moons been set
ting his clock two and three hours
ahead. Bernard is very industrious, and
even when night comes on apace, the
hum Of his pressing machine may be
heard in the wee sma' hours.
That's what John B. Orr, neighbor
Of Levinsky. testified in City Court this
morning. claiming that the unearthy
hours kept by the pressing machine
precluded all possibilities Of sleep in
the nelghborhood AS this was not the
FIRST time Bernard had Deen before the
Court on the charge, he was nned $40
and costs.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
JOffings About DeldlUare
Boys in Army and Many

Field Artillery.
Charles II. Moore. the grocer. Of No.
1900 Lancaster avenue. has received
letter from his brother Frank X.
Moore, OF Company B. il7th Infantry.
A. z. F.
James Gordon Mcmillan, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Moro Mcmillan, No 3Oi West
Twenty-fourth street, will leave for
Camp Lee on September i3. where he
Will enter the officers training camp
James F. Mclaughlin writes an in
terostlng letter from France 10 his
father. Michael Mclaughlin. Of No 5o2
Monroe street James is a member of
Company z. Both Engineers, A. z. r..
While in Wilmington he was employ
ed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany in the ticket office at Eddystone.
and he was active in athletics, being
al one time manager OF the Madeley
Church baseball and basketball teams
and a player on the keystone basket
ball team.
Private John J. Cummings, Of Com
pany X, listh Infantry. has arrived IN
France. Ne entered the service on
March % last. and went with the Del
aware boys 10 Camp Dix on April I.
George J. Wallace, Of No. 1927 Lob
dell street. who has been driver OF the
Liberty FIRE engine for about a year.
has been called into military service,
and left for Camp Meade today with
the draft contingent from this city.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
SHOW BIG INCREASE
In USE OF WATER

The total oonsumptln OF water IN
Wilmington last week was a volume
large enough 10 mi Lake Itasca. The
source Of the great Mississippi River.
10 was l2s020OOO gallons, an amount
i6.s9OOO0 gallons in excess OF the con
sumption during the corresponding
week Of last year. The pumpage last
week amounted 20 iii.766.7sO gallons.
an increase OF i5.0iO.320 gallons over
the corresponding week OF last year
The Board Of Water Commissioners
passed four payrolls today: current
weekly payroll sis9s69: current
monthly payroll. si93765; special
weekly payroll. Si5i 20; special month
~ payroll, s65Ois. The Water Depart
ment has a current fund bank balance
Of siii6O26. and a special fund bank
balance OF S25.0i260
Evening journal., 1918-08-26

Harold P. Lltzenberg, son OF Mfr. and
Mrs. T. S. Litzenberg, OF No. 2707
Broome street, in a letter TO a friend,
states he was recently transferred 10
the Headquarters Troop OF the 5th
Army Corps, and is no longer a
"doughboy." He was employed by the
dupont Company before leaving VIII
mington.
Thomas B. Lally, OF No. ii0s Reed
street. who is now with A. z. F. In
France has written two letters 10 his
father, John Lally. telling how well
he Is and how much he likes France.
lie spoke Of the fine moral standing
OF the soldiers and the wonderful work
OF the Y. NJ. c. A. He hopes TO eat
his Christmas dinner In Wilmington.
Friends Of Private Edwin F. Barnum.
Of the chemical welfare service. have
received postcards from him this week.
On July he was in Paris and saw
the italian troops marching down the
Rue Roysle.
George T. Sauter, manager Of the
Nelson Shoe Company. No. l22 Market
street. has received a letter from T. F.
Dorrity. Of Company B. 2nd Engineers
In which he enlisted In July. 1917. He
made his home at No. 500 West Sixth
street. this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Pyle. OF No.
100 West Seventeenth street, have re-
'ved a very interesting letter from
nephew. Charles w Pyle, who Is
,r there" In Battery D Of the i5Oth
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
WAR SUMMARY
0isith day Of the VAR iith day Of the
counter offensiVe)

0isith day Of the var; iith day Of the
counter OifensiVe.)
Picardy front-General Byng's army
extended the battlefront north Of the
Scarpe this morning by attacking on
a four-mile sector east Of Arras.
The British penetrated two miles
within a few hours. capturing three
villages and reaching the old linden
burg line.
Farther southwark. the British ad-
vanccd sOutheastward Of Heninel and
east Of MOry. thus showing good prog
ress on both ilankS.
The French captured Fresnoy-Le-
Rove, between Roye and the Somme
and advanced slightly between the
Ailette and the Aisne.
NOsges front-German prisoners were
taken during the repulso Of two enemy
attacks In this region.
Aisne-Nesle front-American troops
advanced third OF a mile on a front
of mile and a quarter east of Fismes
yesterday.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
AcCusEn OF HERON SALES.

Receiving word from the p. b. and
w. railroad police yesterday that VIII
liam z Smith, a Negro. and Elsie John
Negress. were peddling heroln In
the Big Quarterly crowds In the vicln-
liy OF French street station. local de-
tectlves arrested the pair In City
Court today, owing 10 State bachterlol-
oglst not having had time TO analyze
the drug alleged 10 have been bought
from the defendants. the charges were
continued untR Friday.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
VETERAN HOSTS
Flag, DROPS DEAD
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lbuNtuutu fIuiu f4leb FdstJ
peake City, Md, and came to Whining
ton in 1885.
Mr.. Layman was proud Of his war
record and took an active part in all
patriotic affairs IN this city. He en-
listed before he was Of age In the 9th
Maryland Regiment, and was in Com
pany A. lie served the duration Of
the war. from 1861 10 1865, and saw
much active service during that time.
His part In the Battle Of Antistam and
as a prisoner in Libby prison were two
stories Mr.. Layman enjoyed narrating.
He had the honor OF being color bearer
Of his company.
Mr.. Layman was a charter member
OF the Union Veteran Legion, No. 81,
and for many years had been chaplain.
He was also a member Of the Smith
Post, G. A. r..
He is survived by his wife. who was
Miss Matilda J. Ross. Of this city Mrs.
Layman at present Is visiting a daugh-
ter In New York. There are flve daugh-
ters, Mrs. Edward S,dbbs. Of Philadel-
phia; Mrs. J. n. Hendrixson. Of this
city; Mrs. Alfred G. Smith. Of this city;
Mrs. n. p. Hayden, Of New York. Mrs.
b. NJ. Clapp. Of Germantown, Pa, and
there are two grandchildren. One sis
ter, Mrs. James Vaughan. Of Chesa-
peako City, also survives him. The
funeral will take place Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
BUSINESS MEN BACK
FROM FISHING TRIP

Following a cruise on the Chesapeake
for a week. members OF the Business
Mems Fishing Club returned from their
annual cruise down the Chesapeake Bay
on Saturday. The fishermen. who were
under Commodore Ellwood Souder, re-
ported great catches Of flsh Some MEM
bers of the party returned home be-
fore the others. The cruise came 10
a close at Crisneld on Friday evening
and The party then came home by train.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
NEGRO WATER BOY
KILLED ON RAILROAD

Albert Garland. a Negro boy. aged IS
years, was struck and instantly killed
by a p. B. & W. railroad train a short
distance below Newark this morning
He was a water hoy for a construction
gang and lived In Elkton. Md
The accident was reported TO the
coroner's offlce here and the boy turned
over 10 an undertaken at Newark.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
PRINCE A. M0USLEY
ON EXEMPTION BOARD

Prince A. Mousley has been appoint
ed by Governor Townsend as char
man Of Exemption Board No. 2. sue
cec6ins Daniel j. Farren, who was dis
missed from the position, and the ap-
pointment has been approved by the
President. Mr. Mousley was recon-
mended to the governor for the ap-
pointment last week by Mayor Law
son. Mr. Mousley lives at No 2i0i Mar
kel street. and has served two terms n
City Council from his ward. Until re-
Gently he was engaged in the mems fur
nishing business.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
RED CROSS TO HAVE
ALL DAY MEETING

The public is invited to attend the
morning and afternoon sessions, at IA
O'Clock and 2i5 o'clock. Of the Della
ware Red Cross IN the New Century
Club tomorrow Miss Emily p. Bissell.
chairman Of the Bureau Of Develop
ment, will preside The program has
been arranged by Mrs. Joseph Ban
croft The 1 O'Clock luncheon Is only
for the branch and auxiliary delegates.
There will be interesting Red Cross
/ speakers at both sessions.
/ Or. r. n Hunter. Of the national d. \
/ r.. will talk upon 1rst aid work. an'
there will be a demonstration 6f ; ~
work Of a Red Cross nurse.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
CITY COURT CASES.

Thomas c. Davis, charged with dis
orderly conduct. was dismissed with
payment Of costs In the Municipal
Court this morning.
on a non-support charge Nathaniel
Lee was ordered to report 10 the court
on the last Saturday In each month.
Tom Jones. on a charge Of trespass.
was fined s. and costs he was tres
passing on the Philadelphia and Read
ing property.
IN a charge of disordcrly conduit
Sidney Tilden, Negro. was fined g. end
costs.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
FINED FOR THROWING
CLASS INTO STREE .

Harry Parsons was fned so snd
costs IN City Court this morning for
throwing broken glass into the street
at Fourth and Market streets Saturday
night. Oflcer Devenney stated that he
saw Parsons throw a broken bottle
into tho street and when the officer ask
ed him 10 pick 10 up Parsons refused
10 do So Three requests We're made Of
Parsons. the officer said. but each time
DE refused
In court Parsons claimed that some
one knocked the bottle from his hand.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
WE'LL KNOWN BALL PLAYER DIES.

James r MCGOWAN, aged 40 years. a
member Of the Independence Fire
Company and a well known ball player
Of this city, died at his home. No. 1895
East Twelfth street today. following a
short illness. Mr.. MCGOWAN, who is
survived by a wife and five children.
was a former member OF the Landlith
baseball team.
The funeral services viii be held On
Tuesday morning with high mass at
st. Patricks Church al $40 o'clock. In
terment will be made in the Cathedral
cemetery.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
TRAFFIC DELAYED.

Traflo on Market street was halted
for a short time this morning when a
Delaware avenue car. m making the
turn az Front and Market streets.
brought down a portion Of the over
head wires The accident was due TO
the trolley pole geetlng tangled up in
the wire.