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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
| SOLDIERS MAIL BACK;
10 CARS UNDELIVERED
Thousands of Letters Returned
From Overseas on Way To
Dead Letter Office.

Warrington, ID. C., Jan 10.--Proro
eight TO ten carloads of mail for American
soldiers arc lmdelivered in France, Second
Assistant Postmaster General PraeRer
told thc Senate Pogt Office Committee
today, and Thousands and prObably
millions" of letters, addressed 90 the men
overseas, will arrive in New York Soon ~
be sent 10 the dead letter Office, where
nm attempt will be made 70 return then
~ the writers.
Blame for the failure N deliver this
mail was placed on tho War Department
by Mr. Praegcr, who again explained that
The army authorities handle all soldier
mail in France, the Post Office Department
delivering outgoing mail a. Hobokcu,
and receiving returning mail a. The French
ports.
Mr.. Praeger said one way to improve
conditions overseas would be 20 send
force of experienced mail clerks ~ France
~ deliver the mail 70 tho soldiers.
Members Of the committee sought 10
ascertain whether there was any DELAY
at French ports IN handling mail coming
70 this country
The trouble does not lie at the uyorte Z"
declared Mr. Pracger IL lies in the
interior The mail gets tied up aoroo-
where between army headquartcrs, ccnsorv
and The ports.
Mr. Praeger told the committee thai
ono reason for confusion in the deliver
of mail to soldiers war the failure n the
War Department 20 keep up its inder
system This same cause, he declared
also was responsible for the department :
delay in sending out allotments IN soldier
and in reporting casualties
Another source Of delay IN d-Ii-r~-y
of the mail promptly, he added, WIS the
transferring Of units n troopc from, onc
port 70 another but he said this sho-lld
cause only few days delay az the mail
could readily bo forwarded IN tbe rno~irg
frCr,rta
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
GREAT ROMANCE WAVE
WHEN YARkS Return
Epidemic of Matrimony Expected
as American Fighters Are
Mustered Out of Service.

Are we ready for the epidemic of mat
rimony? First symptoms are appearing
rs soldiers are mustered out III Amer
lean camps. IL will increase us ship
loads of American veterans land on home
shores Thousands of American maids arc
waiting for the lads who marched away.
Thousands more are dreaming OF the hero
husband, not yet seen, but soon to com
marching in with the dawn. Matrlmony
means homc-making nation and society
building. We're all agreed that II is to be
encouraged.
That an epidemic of romance and we'd
dings is just ahead nobody doubts. No
body thinks of irving TO prevent 1t. As
wclltrv 10 sweep back the tide with
feather dustcr But for all that word
or two of caution may appropriately be
spoken
Many soldier boy has had his romance
with camp and hospital nurse and visitor
These romanccs developed quickly Ill the
electric atmosphere Of war. Now that
peace has come many of them will wlther
before the practical airs of common HE
The maid who a few weeks ago saw only
a hero in uniform viii now begin TO see
brcad-winncr in civilian clothlng-and II
She is shortsightcd her mother and father
NAV supply Spcctaclcs for her.
MANY a man who IN the excitement
of wartime thought only Of life rs amomen-
tarv thing will now begin "a visualize
il IL a thing Of wears and struggles, and
10 think of his maid of romance as helper
IN the contests ahead rather than as the
rirl to cla~p for moment and then 10 bid
farewell perhaps for an eternity.
This is the afterwards era.
OF course, many lasting, lifelong and
beautiful romanccs have been born in
And Of the wartime Men and women
have married without thought OF the
practical SIDE They have thought only
In splrtual terms. More viii do the
same And many Of them, living IN the
world of thcir own ideals. will know only
happincss But for Others such steps
,pcll sorrow and trouble.
- much depends on the degree Of
spiritual development OF individuals.
One woman may marry an all but help
les cripple and be happy ever alter even
though she must bc the chief breadwlnner.
But II NAV not hc 50 with sister, whose
mind is tuned 70 practical, common things:
After an lts matter for individual
suffrage, this Of being spiritual and ro-
mantlc or of missing One Of the cx-
citations az the sacuficial life for the
nlaln placidities Of the practical path
Itlca Hcrald-DiSpatch
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
New Fuel for Motor Boats.

An application Of acetylene gas as mo-
torboat fuel, the invention of Norwe-
gian Captain, is stated by a Consular
report to have brought already several
Thousand orders. Acetylenc is general
cd by device that drops water through
Il tube to the calcium carbide. 1t is
led to the carburetor, where it is puri-
fed and fed to the engine So far only
benzinc motors can be used, though it
is expected that the invention viii be
adapted to petroleum motors. This gas
has advantages over other gasoline sub
stitutes, but, like other motor fuel in
Europe, is expensive. 1t now costs
about u cents a horsepower hour
Newark News.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
OAK GROVE SALES.

Land and dwellings in Oak Grove have
been transferred as follows:
BY Enos j Holhngsworth 10 i. II.
Young sold for S., ,S35 and assessed at
s. 900
BY John kessler TO Leon +. Lcwan-
dowski, sold for $500 and assessed at
81 200
Bv Alexander Atwell to Charles H.
Jones. sold for $1,000 and assessed at
s., 500
Bv Francis Ray Philips to Annie L.
Craig; sold TOR $4,000 and assessed at
81 500
Bv Thomas Valentine to Joseph d.
Hampton; sold for $3.50 and assessed
at 81 500
~ the Oak Grove Go to James D.
Banks; sold for $500 and assessed at
Land and dwelling at Itlsmerc,
transferred by Emma f. Jones to Mar
garet +. Peace. were sold for 50, 500
and assessed at 81 $50
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
CURB MARKET.
Poultry, Butter ard Eggs Commanded
Fancy Figures To-day.

Ninety cents was about the average
price for an exceeding diminutive young
chicken in King street market today
An inch or two more TO the dimension of
The bird, and it commanded 81 so For
older, more sophisticated, toughened
veterans, so cent per pound was asked on
the curb, ; cents more than in the stores.
The commission dealer charged 50 cents
per pound for hens, and 35-37 cents per
pound for young chickens. Ducks sold
at 35, and the turkey was practically not
on the market
Commission dealers old nearby eggs
ior 66-67 cents per dozen, while on the curb
the retail price was 80 cents. Butter
was quoted at 6O-7O cents Der pound
Prices Of the above commodities are
much the same as last week, with the ex-
ception Of poultry. That has gone down,
rs the holidays have gone by, and is now
selling 3 and 4 cents per pound cheaper,
both wholesale and retail.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
At THE PHILADELPHIA THEATRES

ooh, Mama" the Shuberts' most re-
cent production, is tho girl and music
show which will open at the Adelphis
Theatre, Philadelphia, week beginning
January - The action 0f ooh, Mama"
opens at Il railway station in that be-
loved city, Paris, with Jack, an ex-bar-
tender, and Lulu on their honeymoon
They are from Now York Ho had wanted
10 be- conventional and honeymoon at
niagara Falls, but she had been there on
her first wedding trip Besides, her ali
mony, payable by her first husband rs
long as she remained unwed, had en-
ablcd her to cross tho ocean with her
now husband after their secret marriage.
It's good story-and good show The
Mcssrs Shubcrt have selected Justine
Johnstone, Frank Fay, Helen Shpman
and Harry Conor as the featured players.
; The Messrs. Lee and j J. Shubcrt
present James Mcintyre and Thomas
Heath in the musical extravaganza, "Hel-
10 Alexander" at the Shubcrt Theatre,
Philadelphia, beginning next Monday
evening for the second week with matinees
on Wednesday and Saturday Mcintyre
& Heath, IN tho delineation Of Negro
character, are supreme in their line.
To support Mcintyre g. Heath in 'Hello
Alexander" the Messrs Shubert have
brought together a brilliant array of
artists, funmakers, singers and dancers.
Every Evenings classified advertise
- a gk -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
SNELLEkBURG MINSTRELS.
Elaborate Plans for Performances jan
uary 2s and 20.

The fourth annual performance Of th,
Snellenburg MINISTRIES will be given at the
New Century Club on the evenings of
January ~ and %. This is an affair
which The people Of Wilmington look for
ward 10 with great anticipation, as IN tho
past il has been great success. There will
be a cast Of IS men, who will give Bone
fine musical entertainment for the first
half Of the evening. The last half will have
n number of surprises for the audience.
anyone desiring tickets, which are free,
may obtain them by applying at the snel-
lenburp store.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
FRIENDS WIN.
Defeat Lower Merton High School by
AZ fn L.

The Wilmington Friends School easily
defeated the Lower Merton High School
last night before a large crowd Of fans.
The visitors we're clearly ontclasscd Mt
every stage of the game, the Quakers
passing being exceptionally good. Smith,
Mode and Spcakman each put up classy
game of basketball, with Smith in the
stellar role.
Friends School was handicapped by
the loss of two varsity men, but both
Richardson and Norton showed To good
advantage. The latter Is heady player
and should prove to be great help to
the Quakers in their coming games.
Lower Merton had lighter team, but
this does not account for their losing the
game. Rountree was their star, as he
scored thirteen of the fifteen points credit
cd to his team. The game itself was clean,
there being few personal fouls called.
However, this does not Indicate that
it was not bitterly contested. Lower
Merton did not give up fighting until the
final whistle blew. Score:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Pennsylvania avenue n. W cor. Clay
ton street, Wm l.. Haman from Porter
Merrick Co, 81
Fifth street y. ). 50 feet east Of Broome,
VIM H. Moore from II. 3. Donaldson
and wife, $500.
Fourth street. n. s., l6l feet east Of
Walnut street D. A. Coviello and d.
Muscelli from Norris FrankeI and wife,
81 050.
Sixth street S. w cor Walnut; Harry
Ettinghoff from julius Glantz and wife,
s., 500
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
DELAWARE CoLLEGEBASKETBALL
Special Correspondence OF Every Evening

Newark, Jan 1.-THE Delaware Col
lege basketball team will play its first
scheduled game of the year in the gym
nasllm this afternoon, its opponents being
Ursinus College Lieutenant Shipley, the
dates since the close OF the Christmas
holidays and has gotten together fast
team The basketball schedule will be
acted on by the Athletic Council at
meeting next Tuesday night
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
TRADE RELATIONS BETWEEN
GROWER AND CAkSER

At the afternoon session Of the Iri-
State Packers Association, Park Mathew
con brought before the canners what he
cons idered d very good method Of trade
acceptance Prof Thomas b. Symons,
who talked 81 he Farmcr-C,rower Propc-
sition, stated that the Gamers should
get III touch with the farmer and have u
bcttnr business rrlation with each other
By dis cans tie farn or would see very
clearv that Tie Gamer Was not receiving
q large profit which has hccn the i'm
pre- ssiOn.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
p. b. & w. Minstrel Show.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Wilmington Branch p. b. & w A. A
will be held in The associations hall, on
Thursday evening January l6, at s o'clock.
Final arrangements for the minstrel show,
which is to be given at the Century Club
on the evenings of March |, ?, and 4,
will be made
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
Lad Z for Crch stra.

Professor G. I Edwards has been Sc
cured as leader for the orchestra Of the
Sunday school Of St Paul's ", E. Church.
Tenth and Jackson streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11

Every Evenings classified advertise
nents bring results. Proved 70 the salts
faction OF MANY and will be 10 you ADV
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
LOWER MERIoN
BOWLING.

INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE.
ma ND YSfrrF EHDpG
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-13
TO BUILD NEW ROAD
EIGHTEEN FEET WIDE
Letting of Contract Marks Beginning
Of Extended Highway In
proyement Plan.

The Saginaw f3fich) County Board
Of Road Commissioners has let the con-
tract for ten miles OF concrete road.
eighteen feet wide, leading from the
Genesee County line to Cooks Corners
on the Genesce Road to the Big Four
Construction Company, of Detroit. for
$4,000. Work on the road will com
mcncc soon.
Letting OF this contract for a per-
manent eightee foot concrete road.
viii assure very soon permanen {
concrete highway from Saginaw to Do
;ro!t. and is especially pleasing to the
good roads enthusiasts who have been
talking concrete roads for the past five
years. The road will join the Genesee
Road in Genesee County. which was
completed last year. and t-averses the
entire length of that county, north
and south From Flint TO Detroit
there is a permanent concrete high
way except upon stretch where a
new road is now under definite con-
sidcration where work is contemplated
Tho fact that the road comm ission
contracted for only ten miles of con-
crete road. or from the county line to
Cooks Corners. does not mean that the
remaining nine miles into tho city will
not be laid. but merely that only the
ten miles can be laid this summer.
Just how much State reward money
manent road has not been definitely
settled. but will be when the Lesis-
lature acts on the State Highway Com
MISSIONS program for the use of the
$4,000 600 good roads bonds voted by
the people of Michigan last April
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-13
CONSUMER PAYS BILL
WHEN ROADS ARE BAD
Up to States Now to Raise Dollar for
Dollnrd Needed Highways
Amount.

work and vote for good roads," says
William E. Duck, who has charge OF
the Ship by-Truck Bureau In this
vicinity. 1T costs something to get
them; 1t will cost intellectually moro to
do without them.
Someone must pay for bad roads.
Someone is footing the bill now for the
long detours made necessary by impas-
sable stretches OF. so-callcd highway;
for the extra time. gasoline, oil and
repairs involved in heightened trips;
for damaged freight rotting fruit and
delayed food, and that somebody is the
ultimate consumer. In other words,
you and are the sufferers.
"Of late, however. things have be-
gun to move AS you probably know.
the United States government has set
aside 1871, 100000 TO be used in the next
d dnree years ,or provided the states raise
certainly doing their part.
SO far at least s3s5.00O 900 has been
accounted for and that sum is avail
able for improvements in 1919. During
the month of April alone the Secretary
Of Agriculture approved 100 distinct
good roads projects. fifty-five Of which
United suites to 1867.
one OF the best examples is che
stretch between Cleveland and Akron.
over this forty-mile reach in Northern
Ohio about 1000 tons of freight pass in
motortrucks in every twenty-four
hours. In Central Kansas the traffic
In certain locality has been SO heavy
that trucks have been equipped with
fanges which enable the vehicles to
run on railroad tracks. To make it
possible for such progress to continue
we must build, and build fast so that
our highways may not become crowded
as our railways did.
Just now the Fircstone Tire and
Rubber Company, which has sponsored
the cause of better highways for years.
is performing most important service
in connection with highway develop
ment. bureau Of information has
been established at every branch OF
the organization. where reliable infor-
nation may be obtained as TO motor
express routes leading in every dircc-
ton"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-13
PENNSYLVANIA PLANS
IMPROVED HIGHWAYS
One Of First States in East to Begin
Concerted Movement for Better
Roads.
SEE GREAT ADvANTAa
Adopt Resolutions in Both Branches
Of Legislature Favoring Road
Scheme Offered by Lincoln High
way Associations

The Pennsylvania State Legislature
is on record in favor Of immediate Fed
eral legislation establishing a national
highway system and Federal high
way commission as provided In the
Townsend highway bill.
Pennsylvania Is one OF the first
Eastern States to go on record favor
ing this important national policy
which provides for the direct cons true
tion by the national government of
main interstate arteries of highway
transportation.
The Western States were quick to
zee the great advantage in the move
ment which centers In the Townsend
Dill and thar State Legislatures were
were prompt in passing joint resolu
lions urging their Senators and Repre-
ssntatives to support the measure.
What opposition was expected TO the
bill was anticipated in the great East
ern States like Pennsylvania, where
such large relative proportion OF the
Federal revenue originates. and where
their highway systems were already
we'll advanced and the main roads to
A large degree completed with State
funds. The action OF Pennsylvania,
OF patriotic realization Of the nation.
need in connection with interstate
highways.
Resolution Adopted.
The following resolution was intro
troduced into the pennsylvania Senate
by Senator 4. l.. Eyre. county cons vi
for the Lincoln Highway Association
and head OF the committee on public
roads and highways. 1t was unani-
the House and signed by Governor
Sproul:
Whereas. in the proper economic de-
various States of the Union. it is essen
tial that connected system of main
Arteries Of traffic between the States
marketing and distribution OF their
products and commodities; and
sy Is 20 sosa
ment should establish q national high
way system and make the necessary
effect; and
Whereas in the construction of a
system OF main arteries an opportunity
VAL be offered TO provide employment.
during the period OF adjustment OF this
nation, for unemployed labor and the
heroes returning from France; now,
Favor Great syxtem.
Resolved lUt the House concIrs),
that the members OF the General AS
sembly Of the Commonwealth OF Penn
sylvania hereby petition the Congress
OF the United State to establish a ma
uonal system Of highways and to CO.
in carrying out plans for the develop
ment Of such system together with
the provisions OF the present Federal
aid act. or any amendment or amend
ments thereto:
Resolved. That the present appro-
pr'stions for, Federal aid TO the States
States urged to undertake comprehen-
sive highway improvements to keep
pace with the transportation needs
of the nation.
Resolved, that the Secretary of the
Commonwealth forward copy OF this
resolution 20 the Senate and House of
Representatives OF the United States.
and that copy thereof be sent to
each member OF said bodies from the
Coinmonwealth of Pennsylvania
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-13
Purchased Lalley Plants i'm 1918
Has But Three
Moving Parts

Lalley Light has but three moving parts, each part
being equipped with ball bearings. This feature cou-
pied with the Laey patent governor which controls the
feed of the engine regardless of load not only saves
fuel but minnlizes the cost of repairs and upkeep
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-13
A Complete
Unit Engine
and Generator
With Sixteen
Cell Storage
Batteries

It supplies ample electricity for
lights, water pump, washing ma
chine, sweeper, cream separator,
tanning mill, iron, ETC., or any of
the hundred and more things
around the farm that now requires
man-poWer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-13
Costs 312c Per Day
to Operate

Statistics compiled from various sources show big
savings be made through the of the Laey
Light The cost of operation is amazingly low; hum
dreds of Laley have reported low cost as
:21hc daV
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-06-13
rrIumphs Of Youth.

History il full OF what youth can
do. David was . mere STRIPPING with
rosy cheeks when be slew the great
giant. Alexander was scarcely more
than q boy when he crossed the
Hellespont and fought his way to al.
most universal empire. Newton was
only twenty three when he made. dis
coveries that have revolutioniEed sci-
ence. Athanasius was . young man
when he became the leading advocate
Of the Doctrine Of the Divinity Of
Christ at the great council Of Nice.
Luther was only twenty-f0ur when he
led In the great attacks Of the Ger
man reformation. His years were NO
barrier to vision. for he saw the need
Of educational freedom which has re
suited In the modern pablic school.
80 the list might be enlarged adding
an increasing emphasts on the powers
ef youth.
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-06-13
CUNNISON COUNTY MAN IS
GUEST RED CROSS HUT-HOP

James J. Markcy Of Gunnison coun-
ty was one Of the guests at . unique
theatre party and reception given at
the Meaves hospital in France recent
ly by American Red Cross workers.
The hostesses were Denver Red Cross
workers-Miss Viola Sanders and
Mrs. Zella Sanders. The affair was
known as "hut hop" II was held in
the Red Cross hut which is attached
to the Meaves hospital. Every Colo
RADIO man in the region was invited
and most Of them attended, according
to word received at Division Head
quarters of the Red Cross in Denver.
Mr.. Markey and others among the
assembled guests met number Of
old acquaintances from "over home,
and the affair was q happy one. A
half-hundred Colorado towns were
represented at the gathering.
Four Denver Red Cross workers Ar
rived recently in France. They are
Charles w. Tunnel, Miss Margaret
Troth and Miss Marie Adams, all Of
Denver, and Miss Margaret st. Vrain
Sanford, Of Greeley.
Miss Adams has been assigned to
the Searching department Of the
Home Communication branch Of the
Red Cross; Mis- Troth will be . can
teen worker, and Miss Sanford and
Mr.. Tunnel will be connected With
the recreation and entertainment de-
partment Of the Red Cross In Europe.
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-06-13
s.r.y F.rn.I o..!lrd...nlne. a

! IN the sixteenth century. formal
gardening was carried to very high
pitch. In England, many fine new
country houses were being built on Z
scale unknown before, and gardens,
At to act n their setting. were being
laid out round them. The Importance
of the place which both domestic
architecture and gardening. or rather
the designing and laying out Of gar
dens. occupied in mems thoughts Il
shown By the fact that such q man
% Lord Bacon wrote IN essay on both
subjects. Nor was his essay By any
means an isolated instance. "A cen
tury or 80 later. John Evelyn devoted
much attention to and wrote q great
deal on the same subject, and there
are host Of lesser writer's on gar
dens, such as Gervase Markham and
some Of his friendS -,