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Evening journal., 1918-12-04
ACCUSED As WORK sLACKERs.

Six men were before Judge Church.
man, in Municipal Court, this morning,
on charges Of violating orders Of the
State Council Of Defense.
George Hammer. on a charge OF violat-
ing an order assigning him to work at
the Jessup and Moore Paper Company,
and John Garvey were each held In
$500 bail for court.
Because OF the failure 10 secure one
Of the Witnesses a nolle prosequi was
entered In the case OF Levi Ruth.
When John T. Bannar produced a
discharge from the army because Of
physical defects, he was dismissed. He
had been. assigned TO work at the Plye
Leather Company
The case OF Walter Griffith was con-
tlnued until December %, pending his
return 10 work as a cook in a local
restaurant.
In order. TO allow his record TO be in
vestigated, the case OF Joseph p. Coan
was continued for one week. He claims
that he has been working for six years
for the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04

the peace ship here. Led by DR.. $. E.
Meeses, Of the College Of City OF New
York, they comprised college profess
sors and others noted In college law
history and other topics vital to in
ternational law They had collected
tons Of documents including maps and
business data In recent smonths OF
labor.
President Wilson and his party board
ed a special train at Washington at
i0.i5 last night. Mrs. Wilson, dressed
in smart dark tailored suit with a
three cornered nat was almost hidden
behind huge boquet OF chrysanthe-
NUNS. The President doffling his hat
smiled acknowledgement OF the crowds
lcrles OF Good Luck"
hear Admiral II. S. Knapp, and Cap
tam William V. Pratt, accompany the
PRESIDENTIAL party and will report TO
Aomiral Benson, naval Representative
WIN Colonel House on the peace mis-
sion as his assistants. Admiral Kan
Knapp mas been In command Of naval
forces In Haiti and San Don,noo 90
Captain Pratt assistant chief OF naval
operations, has been acting head OF he
bureau during the absence abroad OF
Admiral Benson.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
LONG fight FOR
G. & D. CANAL WON
Peninsula Waterway Goes
to the Government
for $2,5I4,000
NO CHANGE IN THE
ORIGINAL PRICE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The long
pending negotiation for purchase by
the government Of the Chesapeake and
Delaware canal have at last eliminated
in an agreement, and the waterway
will soon become a part Of the great
inland waterways system which ex-
tends from Boston TO Beaufort, N. C.
The price to be paid for the canal is
s2,5i4OO0, which is the amount several
times recommended by the board OF
government engineers.
Senator Willard Salisbury, Of Della
ware, made the announcement OF the
completion OF the bargain between the
government and the owners.
In doing so he said.
"0n November i3 by appointment
met the assistant secretary of war at
the war department, to make an ef-
fort TO hurry the negotiations to a
quick conclusion.
Condemnation Proceedings.
General Black, chief OF engineers.
and General Taylor were called in. AZ
an appointment with William A.. Glas-
gov, who had been in consultation
with Charles A. Biddle. attorney for
the canal company, and arranged a
meeting at the War Department for the
next day for Mr.. Biddle, counsel for
the canal company, TO meet with the
assistant secretary OF war. Mr.. Crowell
and Generals Black and Taylor, for the
purpose OF agreeing, II possible, on the
price at which the canal should be
turned over TO the government.
Representatives OF the canal agreed
to make a proposition to the govern
ment TO turn over the canal property
and appurtenances for the sum hereto
fore recommended by the Agnus COM
and board OF engineers, So
$4,000 plus.
1T was further understood and
agreed that the transfer Of the property
should be made as desired by the gov
ernment, either through conveyance by
the company foreclosure OF mortgage, |
or condemnation proceedings, condem-
nation proceedings being rather the pre-
ferable mode in the opinion OF those
present.
"This agreement having been reached |
Black and Taylor and Messrs. |
Hall and Biddle retired to the ofilce OF
the chief OF engineers to formulate the
proper proposals for sale and such |
other details as might be deemed de-
sirable, Mr.. Hall to call meeting OF
his directors and stockholders to ratify
the proposed agreement, with the gov
ernment which General Black said he
would recommend to the secretary OF
war, his statement being concurred> In
by Assistant Secretary Crowell and
General Taylor.
1T was generally understood that the
condemnation proceedings instituted in
the district court for the district OF
should be carried on with
out delay to the farthest point, with a
view TO a consummation of delivery OF
the canal and property when II is de-
termined to be desirable through such
Il is understood that matters viii be
pushed rapidly forward so that the ap-
may be included in the pres
ent session OF congress.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
'GAIETY THIS YEAR
in DOLL SALE.
Junior Board of Homeo-
pathic Hospital Holds
Function Friday
EVENING DANCE
TO END AFFAIR

TIE Junior Board Of the Homeopathic
Hospital will hold It's annual doll sale,
luncheon and dance at the New Century
Club, on Friday afternoon. For a num-
Der OF years these sales have been de-
lightful affairs and always one of the
winter gaitles. Last year, due to the
war, this function was small, but this
year the old time habit Of a real party
Will be resumed.
The rules OF food conservation will
be observed at the luncheon, but there
are so many delightful things TO eat
from substitute foods that people have
ceased to consider IL a trial.
Mrs. Egmont IT. Negendank Is presi-
dent Of the Junior Board which in
cludes about 200 members. The fol-
lowing women will assist Mrs. Negen-
dsnk on Friday: Mrs. Ralph d. String
as general chairman; Mrs. C. p. Ma
roney, Jr., chairman of the luncheon
committee; Mrs. John Richardson,
chairman OF doll committee; Mrs. L. r.
Beardslee, chairman for the fancy Ia
BILE; Mrs. Ralph Shaw, chairman for
the apron table; Mrs. Horace Belts and
Miss May Trump, chairmen for arts
and crafts. Mrs. Arthur Patterson will
be In charge OF table called the
''Victory Table"
Each Of these women win be assisted
by other members Of the board who
will try and see that everybody has a,
good time.
Under the direction OF Mrs. S. C.
Frederick a dance will be held In the
evening. This is always a pleasing fea-
ture OF the day.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
BELLEFONTE CIVICs GLUE.


The House Economics Day" held By
the Bellefont Ciyics Club yesterday
afternoon and evening at the home OF
Mrs. Harry Hurst, at Bellefonte, proved
most successful. Many guests and
friends Of the club visited the exhibit
tion Of the home canned goods and pur-
chased at the bake which was also held.
The exhibition contained many hun
dreds Of jars Of fruit. vegetables and
jellies. There were many added attrac-
tions at the display, in which were a
number Of preserved Florida fruits,
rare and unknown to housewives In
this section There also was a home
made soap demonstration. A pumpkin,
weighing at least 70 pounds. and a large
sugar beet weighing % pounds, were
exhibited. Miss Helen COmstock, State
demonstrator for the women's commit
tee Of the State Council Of Defense,
made an address in the afternoon. She
cOmplimented the club on its exhibition,
and said for this time Of the year. It
was an extremely good showing. Miss
ComstOck spoke mainly on labor-saving
devices for rural housewives. and gave
an interesting address.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
EVENING COMPANY

At the home Of her mother, No. 2Gos
LaArotte street, Miss Mildred Johnson
entertained a number OF friends last
evening. The house was decorated with
the flags Of the Allied nations. War
rem Grier. pianist, furnished music and
several members of the Queen-de-Da
danced Miss Meyrl Gregg favored with
an exhibition of fancy dancing. Miss
johnson sang G solo. Miss Anna
Murphy also entertained. Among those
present were: The Misses Melva Tres
sler, Beatrice Smith, Evelyn o. Byrne.
Mildred Johnson, Meryl Gregg, Olive
Ballartine. Helen Murphy; Louis Mar
rell, Lee Knight, Warren Grier, Private
J. d. Gillon, Roy Turner, Edward
Haynes, Edward Fell, l.. Frankee, NJ
Mallory, B. Murphy, Harry w. Davis,
C. Brown and J. g. Johnson.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
SEAF0RD'S OLDEST
WOMAN DIES, AGED 81
pecial to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
SEAFORD, Dec. 4.--Nlrs. Mary Hurley,
Seafords Oldest woman, and widow Of
the late Burton Hurley, died at the
home Of her grandson, Fred Locates,
Monday night She was 81 years old.
Mrs. Hurley had been in falling health
for three years. but up, to that time
had led an active life. She was a
member OF the NJ. p Church. Mrs.
Hurley is survived by seven children
Wilbur, John and Edward Hurley, Mrs.
Maggie Locates, Mrs. Perry Adams,
Mrs. Millard Willin and Mrs. William
Pusey, all Of Seaford. Besides the
above, she leaves 2s grandchildren and
t3 great grandchildren.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
LUNCHEON MAY GO
WITH CITY sings
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them, and so they do not enjoy going
Undoubtedly a little thawing out Of the
formal atmosphere noticeable and few
words Of greeting to strangers, wound
double the attendance in short order.
There was a small attendance at the
beginning Of the evening, but later the
auditorium filled up fairly well.
Rehearsal Of Christmas music made
up last nights program. The matter
Of a community Christmas tree has not
yet been decided. There will be a meet
ing at o'clock on Tuesday afternoon
of the executive committee and Of
several other members OF the Com
munity chorus, when the plans for
Christmas viii be discussed.
"The Holy City" was given a detailed
study by the chorus last night. Mr..
Barnhart expressed the desire to ellmin-
ate second rate songs from the program
and to take up the masterpieces Of
music, He said that much of the music
in The classics was as easy to sing as
Dixie" and he thought with all the
trained voices there were in the VIII
mington chorus, some difficult music
might be attempted.
Mr.. Barnhart said that he did not
think an outdoor Community Christ
mas tree advisable, as weather condi-
tions at that time would be apt to be
hard upon voices OF outdoor singers,
and uncomfortable for people to stand
outdoors. His idea was an indoor tree,
to remain for a week in some hall. Each
evening OF that week he would have
some special feature, a school night,
a church choir night and so on. He
did not think there was a suitable hall
in Wilmington for such an affair.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
RED CROSS DRIVE
BEGINS DEC. 10
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be delegated the task Of making a house
10 house canvass OF the city. These
units are but two OF many other strong
working groups that have been brought
together for this common purpose and
for the general good. The personnel
Of Mr. Marvel's executive committee,
which embraces the directors OF each Of
the units follows:
Municipal employees, Major John w.
Lawson.
Churches, Joseph S. Hamilton.
Clubs and fraternal organizations, H.
r. Isaacs.
Financial houses, l.. L. Maloney.
Wholesale and retail stores, ]. Paul
Mullin.
Industrial plants, James L. Stein.
Foreign born groups, w. +. Kurtz.
Window display, c. B. Mccullough.
Outside decoration and advertising
Paul E. Hessler.
House to house. Isaac w. Bowers and
Timothy ]. Mooney.
Labor Union and trade organizations,
John II. Hickey.
Theatres, Colonel w. 2. Slower.
Restaurants, William B. Magear.
Fire companies, Joseph C. Hyndman.
Booths, Charles Rudolph.
Supplies, DR.. C. Sherburne Rice.
Schools, DR.. c. J. Scott.
Accounts, Henry NJ. Candy.
Speakers, Thomas f. Bayard.
The first public action Of the cam
paign Will come tomorrow afternoon at
The Playhouse, when Captain Carpen-
ter, Zeebrugge hero. will tell Of his ex-
plolt
Wherever II is possible. II has been
suggested thai merchants permit as
many of their employees of between 4
and 5 O'Clock, as possible, In order that
lhn.. r,nnr attend the mass menIlng
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
ASK $2,50O,OOO
FOR THE DELAWARE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-At meeting
Of the Rivers and Harbors Committee
yesterday consideration was given to
the, Delaware and Schuylkill projects
and it was announced that the depart
ment pre-war estimates for dredging
and maintenance had been advanced
from s5O0O0O to s2.5O0O0O for the Della
ware river and from 100000 TO Si,0O0-
900 for the Schuylkin river, the newly
suggested appropriations being indica-
tive Of a determination to hasten the
improvement OF the Delaware and
Schuylkill rivers because of their ship
building importance and the anticlpa-
tion of increased business after the war.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
Our POet'SCOrner
For Verses Written Specially for
The Evening Journal.

We're not ashamed Of the uniform,
And if you are friend,
You'll never say against
Any word that would offend.
1t has covered honored bodies
And by heroes mas been worn
Since the days Of the Republic.
When the Stars and Stripes were
born.
Uniforms have many patterns.
Some are khaki, some are blue.
And the men who choose to wear them,
Are Of many patterns, too
Some are sons Of wealthy parents,
Some are college graduates,
Some have many manly virtues
Some are simply reprobates.
We have many skilled mechanics
Men at brains and letters. who
Loyalty Served the country
That they are a credit too.
NO, inCeed, they're not all angels.
"Blaekguards?' Yes, we've some OF
those;
But when they came into the service
They all wore civilian clothes,
Men Of all kinds when they are drink.
ing.
Misbehave, act rough and swear.
Drunken soldiers, or civilians
Are disgusting anywhere
Grant us then your forbearance.
Wen appreciate il more
Than a lot Of noisy cheering
When we're leaving for a war.
We have sat with you in public,
On the street or anywhere.
We don't merit sneerlng glances.
Or a patronizing stare
For we have an honored calling.
As our garments plainly show.
You may be thief or parson-
How on earth are we TO know?
| don't care for your profession
Occupation-What you do.
When you're gazing at a soldier.
And he's looking back at you:
Who is there to judge between you
AS you stand there, man to mang
Only one-The God. Almighty:
Name another if you can.
Get acquainted with the soldier
And the Heart and Soul inside:
Test, and try to analyze him.
Criticise him thru and thru,
And you'll very likely find him
JUST AS GOOD A MAN AS YOU.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
.SHIPYARD WORKERS
WAGES BOOSTED AGAIN

WASHINGTON, Dec 4.-Increase OF
10 per cent. In piece-work pay for men
employed at riveting. chipping and
caulking, drilling and roaming, In At
lantic coast, Delaware river, Gulf coast
and Great Lakes steel shipyards Is
given in an award by the shipbuilding
labor adjustment board.
The increase is effective as of Noyem-
her 30. Additional retroactive pay for
these piece workers on a basis OF 50
cents per day for every day worked
from October TO November 80, also Is
awarded.
Division Of riyeting gangs pay is or
dered made on the following basis:
Riveters, 43 per cent; holders-on, 81 per
cent, and heaters. 26 per cent.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
UNTTARIANs. 10 GIVE SUPPER SERIES

At a meeting OF the WOmen's Al
lance held on Monday in the parlor Of
the First Unitarian Church. Il was de-
cided TO give a series Of suppers during
the winter, the alliance members TO be
hostesses. The first will be served on
Monday, December i6, on that occasion
the guest Of honor will be the Rev
Paul Revee rockingham, minister Of
the Arlington Unitarian Church. Bos-
ton. These series OF suppers is the out
come Of the supper held on November
% by the Rev L. S Vrooman, pastor
Of the church. At that Zine the guest
Of honor was the Rev. Frederick A.
Griffin, pastor Of the First Unitarian
Church, Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
COIIINs-RFED

Miss Myrtle J. Collins and Albert
Reed were married on November q by
Dr.. Randolph at the Grace parsonage.
Upon the return of Mr.. and Mrs. Reed
from Atlantic City a reception was held
at the home OF the groom's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Aldus f. Reed, No. 900 Park
Place. The groom has recently bees
discharged from the army. Those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. A. f. Reed,
Mrs. Emma B. Yearsley. Of Philadel-
phia: J. F. Castelow. Alta J. Castelow,
Myrtle d. Castelow. Mr. and Mrs. John
Hebel, Victor and Virginia Hebel. Rich
ard Wsrpole. Mr.. and Mrs. John Thomas
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
VISITS CA,,p MEADE

Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Tyson, Mr..
and Mrs. William Davis, Miss Louisa
Warrick, Mrs. Lizzie Currender, Amos
Warrick. Miss Estella Willars and Miss
Verna Tyson comprised a motor party
to Camp Meade last weekend, and
were entertained In the y. NJ. C. A..
hostess house by several Wilmington
soldiers. among whom was Arthur b.
Davis, well known Wilmington athlete.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
TROLLEY HIS WOMAN.

While crossing Market street, near
Ninth street yesterday afternoon, Sarah
Woods. Of No. 1923 Linden street, was
struck by trolley car NO. 5e6, Of The
Shellpot Park line. She was Injured
about the arms and was taken to the
home Of her sister. No. $40 Shlpley
street.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
EASTERN STAR RAZAAn.

Julia NJ. Story Chapter No. 3, Order
Eastern Star. will hold its first Christ
mas bazaar In Odd Fellows Hall to-
night. The bazaar will continue each
night this week with a dance on Satur-
day evening. A special feature OF the
bazaar is that Mrs. Worth, the palmist,
will be present each evening.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
DIR GREEN AT RED CLAY.

Or. Frances IT. Green, Of West Chester
State Normal school. will deliver an
address in the lecture room OF Red
Clay Church this evening. The eve
ning's entertainment is in charge Of
the Community Club OF Brandywlne
Springs School, District No. 33. The
subject Of Dr. Green's address will be
"The Biggest Business in the World.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
SUNSHINE MEETING.

The executive committee OF the Della
ware division Of the International Sun
shine Society will meet this afternoon
at the home Of the State president, Mrs
George W. Dorsey. Jr, No. 200i Jeffer-
son street.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
BAKERS -SAPP.

Miss Bertha Baker and William Whit
aker Sapp, both OF this city, were mar
rled last Saturday evening in Old
Swedes Church by the Rev. Robert Bell.
Mrs. Grover A. Baker was maid of honor
and John NJ. Wolf Jr., of Holly Oak, was
best man. The bride wore becoming
dress OF gray taffeta.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
WEST MISSIONARY MEETING

Miss Gertrude Schultz, Held secretary
Of the Foreign Presbyterial Society,
VIII speak in West Church at 3 O'Clock
on Friday afternoon. The theme Of
the meeting will be Line Up for the
Jubilee"
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
Personal Notes of Interest
In the City's Social World

Ramsay, Earl Ramsey, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Bailey, Of Newark; Mr.. and
Mrs. James Davis, Miss Blanche Davis,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Coucill, Howard
Johnson, Of Salisbury. and Mrs. Louisa
TaYlOr.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04

Here we receive a clever invention Of
the costumers art-a magic means Of
making an old frock look decidedly new.
It is merely a deep cape collar
Of cream silk net elaborately braided in
white silk soutache. The smart new
oval neckline is observed In all its
charm, and there is a chic, Frenchy
shoulder fastening with a knot Of black
velvet.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
MARRIAGE LICENSES IsIJEp

Marriage licenses Issued by Justices
Of the Peace and Magistrates OF this
city and State are as follows:
New Castle County.
Justice Of the Peace Harry I. ellis
Frederick Orneld, Of No. II East Fifth
street, and Gertrude Grassenger, Of
Chester, Pa.
Magistrate Lawrence j. Broman-
Daniel Bowers, Of No. 2OS West Second
street, and Annie E. Flemer Of No. 2Os
West Second street; Joseph F. Gilkey.
Of New Castle. and Emily L. Roop. OF
Nerchantville, n. J.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04

The Social Register for this year
which has recently been published,
shows that society has contributed its
quota for the defence Of the country
There are 1885 names designated as in
the army, 6s3 in the navy, 90 in the
British and French armies and 64
among those who have died on the
field in the last four months. The
American fighting forces then include
1925 society men, while many others
are allied and connected with the Red
Cross and other organizations.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04

II rs change OF quarters you're
after, you cannot afford TO overlook
the WANT ADS.-Adv
Evening journal., 1918-12-04

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Evening journal., 1918-12-04

Mrs. John Whedbee, Of Trappe. Md,
is on a visit to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Gregg. OF Newport
Evening journal., 1918-12-04
Sussex COuniy,

Justice OF the Peace J. II. Phillips, OF
Seaford-Mark II. WI Jr., Of Oak Grove
and Carrie NJ. West, Of Bridgeville.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04

Miss Mary Plowden, a niece Of Mrs.
Spottswood Garland, Of this city, will
give a afternoon Of pantomlne and song
on December Hat the Ursuline
Academy. Her entertainments are a
combination OF piano music and stories
or poems. She will present an attrac-
tive program while in this city.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04

Mrs. Virginia Massey and Mrs. Sarah
Rice, have been the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. s. E. Massey, Of 'A1iddletown.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04

Miss Barbara Vandegrift, daughter Of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis C. Vandez
grift, and Edgar Hobb Arnold, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward S. Arnold, win
take place December % In Unitarian
Church. It will be remembered that
Mr.. Vandegrift at one time was lead
ing member OF the Delaware bar.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04

The second dance of the winter
season given at the Hagley Commu-
nifty House Will be held on Friday even
ing. All club members and their
friends look forward to these dances
with real pleasure.
The senior girls gymnasium class,
and the intermediate and juniors un-
der the leadership Of Mrs. b. T. Bald
win viii give an exhibition >0f their
gym" work on Thursday night, De-
cember i2 The proceeds of this af-
fair will be given to the United War
Fund by the Victory Girls"
Hagleys first and second basketball
teams are practicing for the coming
season. Everyone is looking forward
70 some good games, also a boost for
the war chest by the Victory Boys"
Evening journal., 1918-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Clark have been
visiting relatives at Dover.
Evening journal., 1918-12-04

Miss Alice Taylor, OF Dover, is visit,
ing friends in this city.
The Washington times., 1918-07-18

light. the hum of planes. the shaking
OF the earth, the belching OF SOUND
from unsupported places. the steady
low defamation Of the battle, six kilo-
meters away. Inside-the two doc
tors, not looking up from their DELI
cate task, the canteen women hand
ing them instruments and dressings.
The Red Cross truck drivers holding
candles and carrying the wounded.
and then playing hospital angels in
an unknown tongue, to the fellows
lying in the wards a day and a
night and a second day the two doc
tors operated. The crisis passed.
The regular attendants returned, the
routine was resumed.
The doctors are attending to their
duties as this is written: they have
MADE no reference to the events. But
1t is things like that that make us
Americans catch our breath and stand
straightcr.