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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
| president SEES oiA"C oi"N"
Who Will Appear at Playhouse Tomorro"
for the Red Cross.

IL cost Washington ID. G., approx
matclv $40, 900 TO see the all star per
forrnance of ''Out There last evening and
from the information given out at the
close of the performance 1T was well
worth the money
The most prominent figures IN war ana
government work IN America were present.
President Wilson and Mrs Wilson occu-
med a box; former President TAFT, Secre-
tarv of State. and Mrs. Lansing, the
French Ambassador and Madame J'lssc :,
rand were also there. Practically all
of the Cabinet were present all oi the
Diplomatic Corps and many prominent,
officials in the Army and Navy, as wen
rs "A great many members ot Congress
and other prominent figures IN oticia'
and social life IN Washington IN iact'
a printed list of those occupying seats
and boxes would look not unlike nm inter
national Who's Who
The wonderful company presenting TINS
inspiring and thrilling play was gwen an
ovation that they will not soon forget.
The cast is Incompatible the play proved
all that was expected Of II and more
Il was the same as is booked for The
Playhouse tomorrow afternoon for the
benefit of the Rcd Cross.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
ACTORS IN PROTEST.
Complain that Vaudeville Association is n
pinehng Trust, and Restraints Com
nerce

nv Associated Press TO Every Evening
Washington. May IL Complaint
alleging that the vaudeville Managers
Protective Association Is combination
in restraint of Commerce, and that Il
collects excessive fees, dominates thn
vaudeville industry and blacklists vaude-
vile performers who are not IN good stand
ing with the association was issued today
by The Federal Trade Commission. The
complaint IS against the Vaudeville
Managers Protective Association, the
National Vaudeville Artists. Inc. the
United Booking Offices. vaudeville collec-
ton agency, A Paul Keith. r. 4 Albec
Sam A. Scribncr. Marcus Iocw. Martin
Beck, II s. Moss and Slime Silverman
The commission assorts that because
Of the large number of theatres controlled
iy the association II IS Impossible for
variety performers 70 make . living
outside of these houses and that through
the creation If monopoly the associafion
has opposed and practically stamped ont
a former asEoCiation known rs the White
Rats Actors Union and Associated Ac-
tresscR of America
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
ONLY TOY PISTOL.
So Harry Wong. Charged With Pointing
II ut Charles Fox. Goes Free.

Harry Wong, Chinese laundryman,
was arraigned in City Court today charged
with pointing pistol at Charles Fox
during row over cellar, but when he
proved it was toy pistol, Judge Church
man dismissed the case.
Robert f. Reed, Frank Schrader and
Robert Hurley all pleaded not guilty to
charges of disorderly conduct. Special
Officer Lewis claimed that the men were
at the Wilson Line wharf last night and
used profane language. The men bought
tickets for boat, according to their testi-
mony, and were refused admittance on
the boat. Judge Churchman dismissed the
cases.
Mabel Young, colorcd, charged Walter
Wyatt. also colored, with assault and bat
terry A fine of S25 was imposed.
Thomas Asemle, charged with the nom
support of his wife and three children, was
ordered to pay SIS week.
Joseph Il. Stoddard, for contempt oil
court. was fined $40.
Alfred :. TalIey and John Conner we're
each fined SO for begging.
Benjamin Chambers, for dlsorderly con-
duct, was fined $40.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
JAPAN MAY COME
INTO WAR ON HUNS
Conditions in Russia May Force
Empire Into Active Co-opera-
tion With Allies.

London. Nav 14-The interchange
Of messages between Baron Goto, the
now Japanese foreign minister and
the British Foreign Office. IS scen hN
the DAILY Telegraph as a happy omen.
emphasizing the value and reality ~
the Anglo-JapancSc alliance.
1T is well. the paper says, that
We should bc reminded from tune 70
time Of the mutual obligations between
London and Toxic. Obligations which
have been fulfilled punctlliously on both
sides and recognized fully hy the lead
ing statesmen Of both countries aS a
peculiarly binding torcr The tune maN
soon come perhaps Il already has ar
rived. when Japan may he called upon
10 plav strong and rcSoilte part ~
the war In such contingency she
must br assured Of our sympathy Il she
takes whatever she deems TO hc the
proper steps for protecting allied interests
in the Far last
Japan has her own responsibilities
in thls matter and can hardly see with
out alarm the spread of RolshcvlStn To
NladIvoStok and Nanchuna 10 give
a chance for the resurrection ot Russia
bv holding the auarchlal factors IN check
is a clear and >tatcSnanllkc policy for
the Entente Powers who sNmpatmze
with Russia
What country obviously IS marked
out for energetic action IN tins crusade
1t can only bc Japan which hy It's po-
sltion in the Pacific and Its proximity 70
siberia Is fitted peculiarly to render ef-
iicicnt and prompt service. even SO far
as to lrkutsk In the west
III is bv no means true to say that
Japan in whatever steps she may think
necessary To take in reference To the
Siberian menace will be actuated solely
bv unitarian aims She secs clearly
enough that peace IN the eastern world
depends largely upon her championship
Of crusade for freedom and right against
the insidIous diplomacy and brutal dom
ination Of Germany II Is in tins spirit
that we should welcome her cooperation
with Great Britain and the Entente
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
BARNHART LEAVES SOON.
So Outdoor ''Sing" Will Have TO be Held
Early In June.

The announcement that Harry Barn
hart had received advice to get ready To
go To France WAS received with pleasure
and sorrow by Community Chorus people
last week. While the local people are glad
TO know Of his Advancement, they are
sorry to see him have to go before his
scheduled time. They were hoping he
could stay hero until June IL. Ills
earlier leaving will necessitate the holding
Of tho outdoor Sing sooner than expect
ed. IL will now be held some time
around June |. The location has not yet
been decided, but will probably be held
in Rockford Park or on Washington
Heights. An attendance of Mt ieast
Is 900 persons is expected Those who
favor Washington Heights say that Rock
ford Park would be too far out To be con-
vcnicnt for the majority attending.
Another big sing will be held this even
ing nt the High School auditorium
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
ALMOST DREW A
CHARGE OF ARSON
And for Other Bad Conduct,
George Greminger Of Odessa
Paid Heavy Penalty.

speci.i Correspondence ~ Every Evening
Middlrtown. May II AZ n hearing
before magistrate Stevens. ycstcrday.
William Grcmmingcr Of Odessa was fined
s2S on two charges of assault and battery
and of being drunk and disordcrly. and
narrowly escaped being held without bail
on the charge Of attempted arson, the
latter charge being dropped by the com
planning witness. after pressure had been
brought 10 bear upon her by q neighhor.
Grcmnlnger lived NJ tho Rocks, two
miles south of Odessa. in p fishing cabin
and in the cabin with him lived Edward
Boyd and Catherine Boyd, his wife, thr
latter acting as housokeepcr for Tho two
men The Boyds also owned cabin ad-
joining that n Grrmminger
Sunday evening Grcmminger who had
been drinking heavily AL dav, complained
because hls supper was not ready, and
began to abuse Mrs Boyd and later
notified her and her husband ~ now
from the promises Immediately On their
refusal, they said he threatened 10 burn
both cabins Tho marshes surrounding
the premises was full ~ drift from the
high tides and Gremminger, taking a
gallon of coal oil set the dry reeds and
leaves on FIRE within few feet ~ the two
cabins When Mrs Boyd attempted 10
extinguish the flames, she said, he at
tackled her. hitting her several times about
the body and head. In self-defence she
scized a heavy club and struck him a
savage blow across the face The husband
stood passivcly by In the meantime the
fire ragged, and was only extinguished after
an alI-night fight In the cabin when
Grernmlnger started the ere was the 3
monthE-old baby of the Boyd couple
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
Joseph McEIwee Reaches France

Joseph McElwee, one Of the Whining
ton boys who started military training
at Fort Delaware few months ago,
has reached France, according to a
message received today by his mother
Mrs Barbara McElwee of Eighth &
Van Buren, streets She last heard from
him in America about five weeks ago
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
TTALY-ANERICA DAY.
Free Bouquets Worn To Symbolic Our
Appreciation of Italy Position IN War.

by Associated Press to Every Evening
New York May II National war
organizations and tho society ~ American
Florists will cooperate on May % Italy
America DAY. in distributing free button
hole bouquets to All citizens who will
vear them syrnhoiizng America IN
appreciation of italy's position IN the war
IT. was announced here today bv the
Itaiy-Amcrlca society. Each bIttonholc
will hc tied with strcamcrs of the Italian
colors
The simple wearing of the flowers
for italy. SAYS n statement issued today
BY the society Of which Charles T..
Hughes IS president. will 20 q long way
To undermine German propaganda N
Italy. which IS STRIVING 10 mIslead the
Italians into the belief that this country
Is careless Of their fate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
COUNT OUT IN BAIL.
Son-in- Law of L. f. Swift. Rich Packer
Held as Dangerous Alien.
ociated Press TO Every Evening

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Chicago, May "A Count james Min
otto. son-in-law of Louis +. Swift, packer,
Is out on $50, 600 bonds today as result
of habeas corpus proceedings following hls
arrest yesterday on a presidential warrant
charging him with being dangerous alien.
The bonds were signed by Mr.. Swift and
hs attorney, Henry Veeder, and the hear
ing was set for May 20 by Federal Judge
George \ Carpenter
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
HUN PLOTTERS BUSY.
Put Ground Glass in Car Wheel Grease I;
Destroy Flour on Train.

by Associated Press to Every Evening
Northumberland Pa. Nav lf--Dr-
ders have been issued bv railroad officials
to employees n The large classification
Yards here tn make careful examination
of all grrass, used on locomotives. following
the discovery ~ ground glass IN q guam
titv of grease Investigation of the oc-
surrcnce indicates the glass found ts
way INTO the grease as a result ~ the
activity 0f pro-Germans.
4 carload of -four, sdetracked near
Northumberland, was pried open and
every sack ripped open with some shar
instruments. No effort was made 70
steal the -four but filth was scattered IN
the car. rendering its contents unfit for
lIsp
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
Tasted for IL DAYS

IN order 10 overcome intestinal trouhle,
W. T., Wright of Middletown has just
completed l2-day fast, which hc sad
did him a lot Of good. lie took only
water during the 2 DAYS and after the
third day did not suffer hunger Hs
walked, ran, rode bicycle and took
other exercise during the , days and
lost only rs pounds sIe Is 66 years
old He expects to fast again
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
Award Printing Contract.

The Board OF Assessment for New
Castle county, yesterday afternoon,
awarded TO the Wilmington Printing Co.
a contract for printing 900 sheets for
Wilmington assessment books Bids as
follows were received Wilmington Print
ing Co, S5.75; { William X Bradford,
S5.75; Charles l.. Story, So Charles Ii
Gray, St; Charles M Smith Printing
Co, Sc 80. The tie between the two
lowest bidders was broken by the toss OF a
coin
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
OUTING FOR ROTARIANS.
Will be Guests Of Chester Club at Spring
Haven Club Tonight.

The members of the Wilmington Rotary
Club tonight Will bc guests of the Chester
Rotarians at the Spring Haven Club,
this being return visit.
Because of uncertain weather conditions
the Wilmington party will go TO Chester
on the Pennsylvania train leaving French
street station at 5l5, going from Chester
To Spring Haven in automobiles, There
they will be entertained at dinner and
an entertainment and general social
tIne will follow
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
FISH BONE FATAL.
Evidently Caused Death of John Walters
of Dover This Morning.

Special Dispatch to Every Evening
Dover, May II John Walters of Balti-
more, Md. employed at the Liberty
Brand Canning Co for the past two
years. died suddenly this morning, as he
was about To 60 to work. Two or three
days ago he swallowed fish bone and had
complained about a choking sensation in
his throat ever since He was 80 wears Of
age.
Mrs Arabclla Barker, wife OF Samuel
II Barker Of Dover, died this morning,
aged 66 wears
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
SHIFTS IN BALL PLAYERS.
Boston Americans First Baseman Nom
mated First Lieutenant.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Boston. Mass, May l4-Nith Richard
Hoblitzel, first haseman Of the Boston
American baseball team nominated as a
first lieutenant IN the Army DenJal Corps.
John "StufFy' McInnis, formerly first
baseman with the Philadelphia Athletics
is slated 10 play first for the Red Sox
McInnls who YVES obtained by Boston
last winter, has been playing third base
this season Thomas last year with
Providence is expected TO fill McInnI-
place at third
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
Pyle Leather Co. to be Reorganized.

The establishment and business Of the
Pyle Leather Co. are to be taken over,
according to negotiations now pending,
by syndicate Of leather men, some of
whom are stockholders in the +. Blumen-
thai Co This does not, however, mean
that the BlumenthI Co is Interested
in the deal The Pyle works are located
in South Wilmington
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
Stabbinp Nav Result Seriously.

At 227 Tatnall street yesterday after
noon Thornton Poyton, colored it is
alleged, stabbed Reese Ellison, also
colored The former was arraigned in
City Court today on charge of assault
with intent to commit murder and the
ease was continued for one month, bail
being fixed at $1,000. Ellison is at the
Homeopathic Hospital in a serious
condition, having been stabbed in the
abdomen and bowels
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
PRESIDENTS HAND OUT"
Removal of Bandage Reveals Ugly Scar
Where i Was Burned.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Washington, May a. President Wiz
son removed today the handagcS winch
have encased has left hand since he burned
it four weeks ago by taking hold oi an
exhaust pipe in the British 'ank mat
visited the White House.
The hand has healed. but the burns
have left ugly scars, which cover he en-
flre nalm
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
GROCERS MEET.
Wholesale Dealers Plan for Operstion Of
New Sugar Schedule Beginning To-
u,orrOG


J. Cbrlsty Conner, State merchants
representative for Delaware of the United
States Food Administration, will 70 20
Washington, ID. c., on Thursday, 70
attend convention Of the State Mcr-
chants Association, called at the capital
To discuss matters pertinent 10 that sec
ton Of the food conservation program
The convention will continue over into
Friday, and there will be representatives
from every State IN the Union.
The wholesale grocers Of Delaware met
last night in this city with Food Nd
ninistrator Edmund Mitchell, to discuss
the new sugar regulations that will 20 into
effect tomorrow Arrangements were
made for the placing of the regulations
IN practice as smoothly aS possible
Each wholesale grocer will be provided
with printed certificates for manufacturer
and refners, that under the new rules
will be required for purchases of suRai
after tomorrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
Comners Picks Mission to Mexico

BY Associated Press 70 Every EvenIng
Washington, May 14-Samuel Com
pers, president Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor to-day appointed a
commission to go to Mexico TO establish
Friendly relations between organized labor
in Mexico and the United States. Mem
hers of the commission are James Lord
of the American Federation; John Muir
ray, secretary of the Pan-Anerlcan Labor
Conference and Santiago lgleslas, president
of the Porto Rican Federation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
PHUA. PRODUCE MARRET.

ny Associated Press 70 Evrry Evsninr
Philadelphia. MAY - Corn dull +
No 3 yellow 70a u 70
Eggs steady: nearby firstz ~ 10 per
case: nearby current receipts o 5Oa 10 IS t;
western extra frsts 80 . 50, fancy
selected packed ~ = - per dozen
Lave fowls higher. 81 %: spring
chickens 50 2 10
Potatoes quiet; Florida per barrel 90
3 D.
Other articles unchanged
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
Must Have Approved Scales.

Clerk of the Market Vaughn was IN
strlicted by the Directors Of the Street
and Sewer Department at their meeting
today. 10 carry ont the orders OF the grand
Jury by distributing circulars among
persons having stands IN the street markets
notifying them that they would be liable
to prosecution if they had in their possess
SION scales or measures that had not been
approved by him
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
Loses Diamond State Commissions.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Philadelphia May 1.-THE claim of
sullivan Brothers and Co, stock brokers
against Daniel ] Driscoll to recover
$4,000 commissions on the sale Of the
Diamond State Steel Company plant at
Wilmington, Del TO the Midvale pao-
Die was non-sulted in court of Common
Pleas No. here today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
Reports Furniture Theft.

Charles Ramsberger today notified
Detective Sergeant Green that he had
been robbee Of $500 worth Of furniture
He declined to give information as to
where he came from and acted in such an
odd manner that he was detained for
mcnetal observation
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
WILMINGTON BOY IN TROUBLE.
special Dispatch 10 Every Evening

Dover, May IA Arrested on the
charge Of taking a glass jar from the
counter at the restaurant of W. ii
Simmons, tins town, this morning, con
tanning something over 81 for the Red
Cross, Harry Quinn, claiming Clarksburg
Va, as his home, was arraigned before
Magistrate Wood and held in 5000 bal
for court Quinn, who is but s years old
claims to have come here from Whining
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
WILMINGTON ASSESSMENT.

Wilmington's assessment by wards for
county taxation is as follows
First ward, $5.072 46S; Second, S5,-
SOC .656; Third, s., ,953 .62S; Fourth So
736, 402 Fifth, S9.606, 399; Sixth,
So Gil ,096; Seventh, S24 pa lis; Eighth,
81 ,269, $50; Ninth, S141l6. l78; Tenth,
2772, PA. Eleventh S2,975. so.
Twelfth, 81 $3.50, 775; total. sS6, ,S25, ,S74
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
rnnIAr. Nd aLAS1IFY.

EXPERIENCED pipe atters helper al
once. Atlantic Refining Co. Foot OF Com
rnercc street
NOTICE will be responsible for 10 bills
contracted 10y ny wife. Florence p. squire.
william 7. squire. 1000 ". Ninth
TpNF-At Newark. Del. on May f3. 1915.
Helen Grant Love, aged > years.
RcIativcs and friends are invited TO attend
+E,, funeral services at her late residences.
(suark Del. on Thursday afternoon. May
16 az 30 O'Clock. lnterment at SeSark X
cemetery.
WOULD the party kindly return coral
cameo ring found in ladies' room at
victoria Theatre Monday afternoon. and
receive a suitable reward from Cashier
Victoria Theatre.
ESkS-Flat and roll top. swivel chair
bookcases. tables. old secretary, &c. 2oJ
French street. Phone $50
BUSINESS WOMEN Would Ike one or
Two ladies 30 share furnished npart men
references exchanged. address 2 20. Every
Evening Once.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
Receivers Auto.

Stephen Pardee, of 1913 West Thir-
teenth street, parked his automobile in
front OF Delaware avenue Baptist church
on Sunday night and when he came out
Of the church his machine was gone He
called the police station and learned his
machine was there it having been re-
covered bY the police.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
Yankee ..Stork' Gets Fifth Air Hun

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Paris, MAY 1i.--Sergeant Frank 9
Baylies. of the "stork" escadrllle, has
brought down another German machine
the eighth to his credit since February l9
The sergeants home is in New Bedford
Mass
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
HOLDS BACK JUDGES.
Governor Of Pennsylvania Will Wait
Till After Election TO Fill Two Va

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Philadelphia. May It Governor Brum-
baugh Will not All either Of the two
vacancies on the supreme Court bench
until after the primary election.
The governor made known his inten-
tion last night. after he had been waited
upon by a delegation Of members OF the
Philadelphia bar
The delegation urged the governor to
appoint Alexander simpson, Jr, law
partner Of Attorney General Brown.
There are no signs of any early ap-
pointmcnts," WAS Governor Brumbaugh' s
comment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
Port Penn Road Flooded.

Exceptionally high tide in the Del
aware river yesterday broke the bank
below Delaware City and flooded and
washed the road leading to Port Penn,
so that vehicles had difficulty in getting
through This condition will obtain
until the road and bank can be repaired
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
u s. Used 544 ,55s Bales of Cotton,
.ted Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Washington. Nav l4-Cotton con
s,nned during April amounted 10 544 ,55S
running bales exclusive Of linters, and for
nine months ending April 80, 4,94L 792
bales, the Census Bureau today an
nounced
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
For ClaymOnt Postmaster.

Rev. Fben n Baldwin postmaster
ut ClayInont. having died, civil service
examination will be held here on May 25
Of any persons who care to become ap-
plicants for the appointment, which last
wear paid $685..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
To Have Red Cross Parade

The Red Cross campaign will be
boosted on Thursday May % hv large
parade which viii lie headed by Col
Weller +. Stover, who has asked that
all fraternaI and secret organizations
be well represented
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
'.ybe SimpIe life" Author Dead.

Paris, May li-Pastor Charles Wag-
ner, author of he widely sno~n book,
The Simple Life, Il dead at his home
here He was 81 years old.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
Military Men al Playhouse.

At the Red Cross benefit performance at
The Playhouse tomorrow afternoon rep
resentatives Of the army will occupy
the right hand boxes and representatives
of the navy the left hand boxes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
Struck by Trolley Car.

Cornelius Lynch, of Rock Hill, Md,
had a narrow escape from serious injury
last night, when he was struck by troll
lev car on Market street near Sixth
His injuries were slight
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
Circus Lions Killed

While the circus was being loaded on
trains at Third street freight yard last
night, one Of the lion wagons was over
turned and two hons were killed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-14
Entertain Ladies.

The Mems League Of the Second Bap-
tist Church entertained their lady friends
and relatives Of the members last night
at ladies night"