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The Jasper news., 1918-08-22
Compliment for Father.

The son of travelling man recently
wrote his father that he liked all the
nice things that his father sent to him,
but said, BEST Of all, would like you
to send yourself home"
The Jasper news., 1918-08-22
Ed Corda's First Day in Frances


my first day in France and | find
the village we marched through
this morning., after we embarked,
very odd but picturesque place.
The first thing that drew my at.
tention was the way the French
women were working. for only the
old men, women and children are
left at home to do all the work.
also see so many. women riding
bicycles; it seems tetbe great fad,
as much as riding in car at home.
The women dress very odd, the
peasants-the majority of them.
wear black, with heavy shoes or
none on. The pretty girls wear
very high heel slippers with large
bow tied at the top of the lace.
The French people are kind and
good to us aud are all glad to see
us. 1t was a most tiresome trip
across and we were happy lot of
men when we caught sight of land.
We will be here but a short time.
| | havn't had off any of my clothes
for four days until today, or rath-
er this evening when we all marched
to the ocean for a bath. | have
looked very closely here among
other American soldiers for some
one | may know, but none so far
| sure trust / will have the oppor-
tunity of seeing Steve and some of
the boys from home. The days
are very long here as it doesn't get
dark until almost 10, but | think
one hour is set ahead When it is
IL o'clock noon in Jasper it is 7
o'clock evening here. The houses
are very odd and queerly con.
structed. Some of the peasant
houses are made of white rock and
clay with straw matched roofs.
Their barn is built right ON to their
house and all live together. Pass.
ing through the streets one sees
boys, men. etc, sitting out in front
of the wine and beer parlors drink.
ing. All the French drink wine
and beer, IS confines buys bot
tie of beer, which is equivalent to
about S cents in American money.
Although the beer has no charged
or carbonated water but ! think
alcohol, but none of it worries me
anyway.
We had the opportunity of going
to the Y NJ. c. A this afternoon
and | had what little money l had
exchanged for French money and
got five times as much as had,
but not by any means does it 60 S
times as far. l bought a box Of
sweet cakes, with ten little square
cakes in it, little larger but about
the size and shape Of marsh
mallow, for Is cents in our money
or one franc or 100 confines.
bought a bar of palm olive soap
for 10 cents in our money, but we
can only purchase one piece of each
and as we 60 farther we will have
small chance Of getting anything
We are now in environments that
were sent from the United State.
knocked down, We sleep on two
story wooden hunks built for -four
and use only our blankets. To
morrow | will see General Pershing
for he inspects US in the morning
Must 60 Mother and all. Hav,
you heard from Steve? Don't for
get to write me real soon, with low
to all. l am, as ever, your sor
and brother. Edwin S. Cordz,
Battery A, 61st. Artillery,C.A.C.
A.E.F. Via New York City. y
The Jasper news., 1918-08-22
Walter Lauderbaugh Writes Doug.
Harbur.


Harbur.
France. July 81, 1918.
Mr.. ], D. Harbur,
Dear Sir; Well, howis everything
in the dear old States and espec-
tally in Jasper From what can
hear Jasper is getting to be a little
lonesome.
Well we have done some moving
since we landed here, but guess
we are pretty we'll located now, or
at least we have hit the 'front.'
We arein a terribly mountainous
country, which are covered with
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17

SOLDIERS ENDURANCE GREAT.

The ability Of man TO endure and to
reclperate is one Of the great facts marvel
ously illustrated by the war. One soldier,
left in No Mans Land, lay there in a
shell hole for 81 days IN wet weather
with shattered leg, drinking rain-water
and living on the emergency rations
which he gathered at night from the
knapsacks of dead soldiers lying about
lie was alive when carried to the hospital,
but DR. Hutchinson does not say whether
he survived Many men have survived
after lying a week wounded on the field
in rainy or snowy weather; hot, dry wea-
ther kills them much more quickly
The steadiness of nerve of men who have
fought hard and long is cause for wonder
TO all casual visitors TO the front. So is
the fact that diseases due TO Unbalanced
diet and exposure are so rare; heavy
consumption of meat, for example, has
not produced one-hfth the ills that
many medical men expected. New York
Evening Post
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17
NEWS OF THE DAY
DOWN DELAWARE
Delaware Grange Selects Com
mittees and Prepares to In
\. stal Officers.
SOLDIER DIES IN FRANCE
Miss Anna Cannon of Dagsboro,
a Popular Young Woman, Dies
From Attack of Influenza.
Special Correspondence of EVERY Evening

Special Correspondence of Everv Evening
Georgetown, Dec. I7.-Mis Anna
Cannon, aged 21lyears, daughter of former
Levy Courtman Granville A. Cannon of
Dagsboro, died on Sunday afternoon of
pneumonia, following an attack of In
iiienza. She was one of the most prominent
youngwomen of Dagsboro, being interested
In all of the social affairs. She was one of
the corps of teachers of the Dagsboro
school and an active member OF the
Methodist Protestant Church of the
town. Funeral services will be conducted
Wednesday afternoon from the late res
idence
The remains of William Prettyman,
formerly of Indian River hundred, who
died in Philadelphia on Friday of tuber-
culosis were brought here at noon yesterday
and interment was made in Union cemetery
He was son of the late Walter Prettyman
and nephew of George G. Prettyman OF
Iewes.
Ernest Nichols, young man of
Lewes, died there Sunday, from influenza.
after an illness of about week.
The remains of Captain Young, who
,died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
.Iohn T. knowles, here, on Friday, were
taken to Stockton, Md, yesterday for
~nteYmcnt.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17
DELAWARE GRANGE.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Newport, Dec. 17.-Delaware Grange,
No. 46, met In regular weekly session in
the Red Mems Hall, Newport, last night,
with a good attendance.
The following committees were elected:
Finsnce-George L. Snyder. chairman:
C. ". Maciary. Elizabeth Hilyard
Executive-Robert P. Robinson, char
man; William Carhart, Lille Mccoy.
Interesting reports were given OF the
State Grange meeting he'd at Dover, last
week.
II WAS decided to hold the installation
Of officers elected for the ensuing year on
Monday evening, January 6, and that
Mr.. and Mrs. Hervey Walker would in
stall the officers.
The following committee was appointed
10 look after the entertainment on January
s: Mrs. Robert p Robinson, Mrs Eliza
beth Hilyard, G. ". Maciary, Mrs. Nellie
+. Snyder, Mrs. George Frederick
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17
DIED IN FRANCE.

Special Correspondence OF Every Ev ming
Georgetown, Dec. 17.-Roland Charles
league, reported In the overseas casualty
list this week IS having died ON October
I. from pneumonia, was son Of Charles
T.. league, residing between George
town and Laurel. Official notice of his
death was received by the parents from
the War Department, Thursday Of last
week. The young man was one of the
draftees who left here on August 6 and
WAS sent to Camp Wadsworth, S. c.
About one month later he was sent to
France. He was one of the most popu-
lar young men IN dissection and was a
promising young farmer.
Official notice has been received by
George d. Warren that his son, Leroy
Warren, was wounded, degree unde-
tamined. The young man resided near
here and is a graduate OF Georgetown
Dublic schools.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17
NEWS OF THE DAY
AT NEW CASTLE
Many Persons Attended Funeral
of Mr.. and Mrs. John
B. Truitt.
Special Correspondence OF Every Evening

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
New Castle, Dec I7-Many friends
and relatives from Wilmington and else
where attended the double funeral of Mr..
and Mrs John B. Tr,litt, yesterday.
Mrs. James Challenger and mother,
Mrs Emma Finn, of this city attended
the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. John a. Cranston of Newport, last
Saturday.
The new curve rail beng placed at
Sixth and Delaware streets by the Will
mington & Philadelphia Traction Co. is
about completed
James Toman Of this city has obtained
his honorable discharge from the army.
Alexander Gallagher has accepted po-
sition at the postpoihce.
Albert Pedrick of Philadelphia was a
visitor in this city yesterday.
Mrs. John Cannon of East Third street
is III with grip.
Norman Banks is able to be about.
People Of this city are living up to tn
slogan "Do your Christmas shopping
early"
Miss Mabel Clewell spent yesterday in
Philadelphia.
Joseph Quigley's turkeys for Christmas
holidays have arrived from Virginia
A number of local scouts attended the
executive meeting last evening at VIII
mington.
Miss Catherine Veronica Mcdaniel OF
East Second street is i'll with influenza.
Frank Collins of Wilmington was
guest of John Leach of this city last
Sunday.
Marshall Griest, chauffeur of the local
plant of the Penn-Seaboard Co, under
went an operation Saturday at the Della
ware Hospital, Wilmington. lie Is getting
along nicely.
Almonds and English waInuts at
White e's.-Adv.
The basketball game between the Penn
Seaboard Steel Corporation and the Pas
time A. c., both OF this city, scheduled for
this evening, has been cancelled. The
Pastime A. c. Reserves and Regulars
played very interesting game last even
ing, the Regulars winning by the score OF
81 to IL. Manager White expects 10 play
a game next Thursday evening, with
either Hagley or keystone teams of Will
mlngtOn.
Special fine box writing paper and
pocketbooks- -Stoops.-Adv.
Miss Elizabeth Roberts of this city
hss received a pair of wooden shoes from
Corporal Fred Morris, who IS IN the
59th Pioneer Regiment, IN France.
Get your sweet cider at White 's.-Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Lessy, of Chester,
Pa-, who spent the Sunday IN this city,
have returned home.
Sec our ashiights-Stoops-
Charles Lewis of Wilmington visited
friends in this city yesterday
The ladies of the Century Club will
hold bake on Saturday at 10 O'Clock.
Boys American Model Builder-@Stoops
ADV.
James Tonan who was stationed In
New York for several months, has re-
ceived his discharge from the army.
Mrs f. p. Sherwood, chiropodist, 4o6I2
West Seventh street, Wilmington, Del
Adv
The ladies of the Century Club will
hold card party on Monday evening
December so, in the Century Club.
Ever Ready Safety Razor -Stoops-
Adv.
George Diggans OF Wilmington visited
friends IN this city last evening.
An automobile bearing q Delaware
license ran into a man last evening II
front OF LAWYERS tobacco store. The man
was not injured very badly and was able
to walk to his home.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17
CHESTERTOWN MD.
7espondence of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Chestertown, Md, Dec. 17.-Joseph
Leary, a prominent resident of Rock
Hall, died at his home In that town,
Saturday morning, of complication
of diseases, aged IS years.
Mrs. Harry L. Boyd died at her resi-
dence, Calvert and Mill streets Satur-
day, following long illness OF paralysis,
aged about % years. he Was one OF the
most popular women In ChestertoWn,
and was prominently identified with the
Catholic Church, as well as with many
charitable enterprises.
Mrs. B. +. Jester OF Rock Hall is visit
ing Rev. Ivanhoe Willis and family
at st. Georges, Del.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Brice, perhaps
the oldest couple in Chestertown, left
this morning for Tampa, Florida, where
they will spend the winter. It has been
their custom for years to spend the winter
in the South, and only once In the last
20 years have they missed the pleasure,
which was last winter, when both were
quite sick. Mr.. Brice observed his S5th
birthday last August, and his wife re-
Gently celebrated her S1st anniversary.
Kent County Land Co. has sold the
Colin T. STAN farm, IN Queen Anne
county, TO William A. Hendricks of
near Kennedyville, for $1,000. Mr..
Hendricks will move there January L.
A wellhnown chicken fancier Of this
town shipped last week three coops of
pure bred chickens, one pen of five birds
going TO Texas, another going to Penn
sylvania, and one pair to the same State
For the II birds he received S105, and
yet many people viii say that there is
no money in the right kind of chickens.
dore F. Beauchamp, part of last week
J. H. Denny has been quite sick during
the past week with an attack Of the
flu" There are quite q number Of new
cases IN the town.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17
NEWS OF LEWES.

3pecfal Correspondence of Every Evening
Levas, Dec. 17-Howard Clifton, a
former Angola merchant, has purchased
the stock and fixtures Of Harry L. Paynter
of Nassau and has moved his family to the
Paynter homestead MIR. Paynter has re-
tired from active business and will made
his home In Rehoboth Beach
Miss Catherine G. Maull entertained
the Bridge Club, Friday afternoon, at her
home.
Captain and Mrs. Thomas r. Norman
expect to spend the winter months In
Philadelphia.
Captain William t. Paynter, who moved
recently to Philadelphia, was a visitor
here last week
Thirteen of the boys from the Naval
Base received their discharge from ser
vice, Saturday and left for their homes.
Mrs Arthur r. Russell spent the
weekend in Baltimore.
Nathaniel S. Smith, United States
government inspector, for several months
located here and now in Wilmington,
spent the weekend with his family here.
Miss Ethel Martin, who had been
visiting her sister Mrs. Raymond Fricl,
in Philadelphia, has returned
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17

away from his neighbors and scarcely
went out OF doors. He read the Bible
almost constantly. This was the only
reading, although before he received the
command ito omit talking he read
newspapers and magazines.
During the long years of his silence,
Mrs. Susetta Preble, the nearest neigh
Dor, supplied him with food A few
days ago Mrs, Preble went in the Otis
home. On entering the hving-room she
found the aged man stretched on the
floor.
What is The matter, Richard?" she
exclaimed
Then she was startled 10 hear him
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17
ENTERTAINED YOUNG FOLKS.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Newport, Dec. l7.-Mr. and Mrs. c. W.
Maclaxy entertained few young folks at
their home Saturday evening. Those
present were:
Misses Isabelle Maxwell, Esther Stout,
Eleanor Mesley, Cecilia Acton. Bessie
Maclary, Emma Maclarv, Sarah Black
and RebeccA Maclary, Clarence Stone
of Phil2deI0tiiA, Sergeant Murray Sergeant
Blake, Corporal Calendar. Corporal Ros-
ther OF New York, Private Cline Bryant of
Arkansas, Private George Cam, Harvey
Maclary, John B. Acton and Robert
Maclarv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17
WHISPERING PROPAGANDA.

The latest Hun method OF propaganda -
by whisper-has moral for use IN this
country, If Gemrnay, in her desperation,
must employ women to make 'sotto
yoce remarks in theaters and public
places in order TO encourage the people,
it is for us to discourage the whisperer at
home Whisper methods show that the
Hun res,Jizes the psychological value OF
such channels. News which is whispered
10 you, as great secret, Is often received
with more credcnce than if ii were shouted
from the house tops \ sense Of sharing
in secret pre-disposes the listener TO
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17
DIAMOND STATE GRANGE NOTES.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Stanton, Dec. I7-DiaInond State
Grange met In the Grange Hall last night
with fairly good attendance Nothing
but routine business was transacted
There will not be meeting of the Grange
next Monday night, due to the fact
that the Stanton School will hold their
Christmas entertainment in the hall that
cr,nninr
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17
SPEAKS AFTER EIGHT YEARS.
Silence After Warning From Mysterious
Visitation In 1910.

Wiscasset, Me, Dec. Ii.-Richar,l
Otis, "A, q recluse, w 8 happy yesterday
for the first time in eight years. The
cause lies in the fact he can nbw speak 10
whom he will for the first time since
1910 In that year Otis was com.
manded' never to utter a word until tho
ban should be lifted. He faithfully adj
hered TO the order, but refused to say
who issued the command or whence
came the release.
During the years of silence Otis kept
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17
NEWS OF EXPORT.

special Correspondence of Every Evening
Newport. Dec. I7.-Pnvate Stephen
Springer OF Camp Dix spent the week
end at his home here.
Misses Bessie, Emma and Rebecca
Maclary and Harvey Maclary were
gu SITS of Mrs. Sterling Yearsley of Ro-
selle, Sunday.
The Home and School Association of
Newport public school viii meet in regular
monthly session tomorrow evening.
Newport public school viii hold a
Christmas entertainment in the school
house on Friday evening, December 20.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17

believe the story which must be tola
sotto yocc That way rumor grows The
dropped voIve. the murInured Have yoU
heard2" which preface 3 more OF les,
cireumstantlal story, do more 20 spread
false news than proclamation through 4
megaphone. 1t is generally bad news tia
stes two heads nodding The whispcrer
revels in disasters Ii YOU tell him good
news--even in whISpcr-he doubtd II
Don't whisper.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17
sply "I went 10 get un and fell .

reply II went 10 get up and fell
This was the first time in eight years
that any person has known him to speak
Mrs. Preble helped him TO bed and since
then Otis has talked freely with all
who have gone to the Otis home. He
remains silent as an oyster however,
as to the mysterious person who com
manded him TO stop talking Neither
will he say how he started to speak
again
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17
ENTERTAINED GRANDCHILDREN.

Special Correspondents of Every Evening
Newport, Dec. 17.-Mr. and Mrs. John
A. Cranston OF Newport, who celebrated
their golden wedding anniversary on
Saturday, also entertained their grand
children on Sunday, in honor of this
occasion. Those present were: Miss
Louise Philips, Bertha Philips, Edward
Philips, Ethel Philips, Martha Philips,
William Philips. Mary Cranston, Virginia
Cranston and Jean Cranston.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17

although only Il he had come 10 'ioin
up" and was in the recruiting Office an
swering the sergeants questions.
Look here, my man, . said the sergeant
"are you willing 10 die for yonr country"
mo, sir" he replied I'm joining
~p To MAKE German die lor his. -
Detroit Free Press.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17

Secretary Baker does well IN remind.
ing the country that tho war Is not foi,
nally ended, Watch the Hum Wash
ington Post.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-17

livery Evenings classified advertise
ments bring results Proved 10 the satis-
action of many and will be to vnu Adv
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-08-29
A WELCOME FALL.

We venture to say that there are many men
in this town Who like us. are happy to see the
summer passed and the cool and rainy weather
come in. We are happy because it puts an end
to much useless suffering to both women and
beasts All summer long with its hot days,
men have been forced to witness the dear women
and girls struggling along dragging beasts-at
least their furs, around their necks just when we
men felt like going about in our nighties, it was
so hot Meanwhile irresistible fashion compelled
the women to keep doubly warm.
In the winter time many men have wished
they were fur-bearing animals so as to have the
women bury their sweet faces in their furs.
But they don't wish so in the summer time
thank YOU when the poor beasts are dragged
about sometimes with their heads down and
somtimeS vice versa, as though they were an
awful burden. But it is all over now Evident
" fashion and consistency are strangers with
tn women folks; although they appeared as
working very much together this last summer.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-08-29
OISGUSTED WILHELM.

The memoirs Of DR.. Arthur Davis. the kasers Amer
dentist add much understanding of the Prus
sian autocrat,
Al efforts 10 show my friendship for America
exchanging professors with your colleges. sending my
brother 10 your country-al for nothing!" Wilhelm
complained bitterly, when America entered the
What has become OF those rich Americans who
ssd visit in their yachts Kie?" he continued
and come TO my entertainments in Berlin? Do they
think put myself entertain them because loved
.acE? am disguised with the whole Ango-Saxon race
Alongside this Illuminating utterance may be placed
encher remark made Dr. Davis shortly the war
Heeal:
This IS Americas great opportunity dominate
he Western hemisphere. and your president see
: nance take Canada and Mexico"
cor. crude crooked-soued kaiser Always schem-
- -aselE always acting from motives OF deliberate
setinterest even when appearing magnanmous, and
ateIy unable imagine any other or nation
any honest, friendly and dealistc than himself
sad his satellites,
We rejoice that such Wilhelm proves him
elt h. i 'disgus5ed with the Ango-Saxon race" He
ea;.no b. nall disguised with it with the
regt,a3a race OF which he is the supreme head and
AX- up!e.-Tacoma Tribune.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-08-29
ON HIS WAY HOME.

Won Hindenburg is now in permanent re-
treat: going home-if he ever gets there. to be
buried for his end is sure to come soon. He Is
at present fighting series OF gigantic rear
guard actions which will continue at intervals
until he has shortened his front when he will
make last stand. He knows he is doomed, but
true to his nature if he has to perish he shall
at least have company
The retirement of the boches from the
Western front has been forced upon Won Hlnden-
burg BIZ the enormous strength of the Allies who
are fighting for good cause This makes all
the difference in the world General March has
told Hindenburg that with four million Amerl-
can troops he will win the war, and at the rate
these troops are being sent over. it will be but
a short time before the required number is IN the
field. Hindenburg is now preparing to meet his
fate.
The Allies present strategic purpose is evil
IDENTIFY to prevent the Germans from retiring
unmolested as they did over year ago. The
Germans know they must go back but they dare
not rush their movements for fear that an open
ing will cut their forces to pieces. Hence the
present operation has taken the form of a slow
shuttle. and while they are losing large numbers
of prisoners and guns. they ar preserving their
front intact.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-08-29
THE TIME Is HERE.

The TIM for q supreme effort is here. Con-
gress has decided to create a huge army How
are the men in that great army to be clothed, be
rationed. be munitioned and compensated?
Y here will al the mon2y come from? There is
but one place for it to come from--tht people Of
America. On means Of raising it will be
through the purchase of War Stamps, through
redemption Of all the pledges made by all the
subscribers on Wa1 Stamps. and oy the III
chase Of more stamps and Liberty bonds IL,
other words the plan is 10 win the if it takes
superhuman effort. The people must show
thenS Ives equal to the OCCASION Just the same
as the boys over there" are showing their grit
by going after the boches. Are we ready to do
our part in Ketchikan?
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-08-29
The kaiser tells his people that his U-boats

The kaiser tells his people that his U-boats
are blocking American ports and thus prevent
transports from taking troops across. The
German soldiers fighting on the western front
know better-or should, and this should make
the German people at home wonder why they
have never heard of an American transport be-
ing intrfered with. This is another proof that
the German people are not permitted to think
for themselves.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-08-29

=, book has been published in Germany with the
Tie. 'sWaat Does Wilson WANT? It is very important
len because CT the extreme probability that Ger
oaH- viii eventually have give him what he wants
Philadelphia Public Ledger