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Evening journal., 1919-07-18
SOLDIERS TO get
VICTORY BUTTONS
Will Be Distributed at Re-
cruiting Office to Honor
ably Discharged Men
THIRTY.NINE ENLIST
IN PAST. Two WEEKS

Sergeant John G. Hallamyer, in
charge Of the local recruiting station
for the United states Army. at No. sOs
Market street, has received orders from
Colonel NJ. ID. Cronin, recruiting officer
for this district, that the Victory but
tons will be issued at the ofllce one
day next week for honorably discharged
soldiers. Men entitled TO the buttons
must apply in person with their orisi-
nal discharge as duplicates will not be
recognized.
Corporal Fletcher Martin. now on
duty at this Office. will be relieved
from further duty here on Saturday,
and will be replaced by Private Samuel
A. Welsh, who is a Wilmington boy.
This ONCE is keeping up its good
work. There has been about 80 ac-
ceptances here in the past two weeks,
and Wilmington still stands among the
first for enlistments in proportion to
population.
Some OF the recent orders received
are that men can be accepted with no
prior service, for one year in the medi-
cal department and quartermaster
corps, also permitted to accept men for
Alaska, 2ist Infantry, for three years.
This IS in addition to guaranteed serv-
Ice in Philippines, Panama, Honolulu
and Siberia.
The men at this office have received
considerable praist from the comman-
ing officer for the good work done in
securing recruits for the service.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
COL. CAVENAUCH
DIES SUDDENLY
At NEW CASTLE
Had Brilliant Record in
Civil and Spanish
American Wars
ADVISORY OFFICER
TO Delaware MILITIA

Colonel Harry G. Cavenaugh, aged IS,
one OF the best known and most high
ly respected citizens OF New Castle.
died late last night, at his home on
the Strand, from a stroke OF apoplexy.
Although he had not been In the
best Of health OF late. his vigorous Vi
tality had shown no weakening and his
death came as a shock TO New Castle.
He had suffered from spoplexy before,
but another stroke was not looked for
at this time.
Last evening Colonel CAvenaugh
walked about town as usual. and was
seen talking 10 friends In front Of the
mayors Office. As late as ten O'Clock,
he and Mrs. Csvenaugh escorted home
young woman friend who had called
upon them lie appeared in his Gus
tomary health.
Mrs. Cavanaugh was with her hus-
band az the time OF his death. but his
could not he notified In time
The deceased officer Is survived by two
sons and a daughter. His sons. Col
oncl Harry L. Cavenaugh AMI Colonel
A. Cavenaugh. commanded reg
iments in France during The European
war but have returned TO this country.
His son-in-law, LieutenantColonel F.
Cook, is in the aviation section OF the
army. These are children OF his first
There Is also a grandson at
the United States Military Academy at
West Point.
The life OF Colonel Cavanaush wis
that OF soldier and a staunch Ameri-
can. Left an orphan early in life. he
spent a boyhood busily engaged In
work In New Castle, where he lived
with a cousin. Residents OF early years
in New Castle remember him as a
bright. ambitions boy. selling bread and
earning his living. When the Civil War
broke out, he enlisted as a private in the
First Delaware Infantry. Company ], OF
New Castle He was then eighteen or
nineteen years OF age.
He was in many battles OF the Civil
War. including Gettysburg. BY his
merits as a soldier. he was promoted
gradually. At the end OF the war he
look an opportunity which offered II
Continued on page i5.)
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
TROLLEY men HAVE
NOT MADE DEMAND
No Increase Possible Under
Present Fare, General
Manager Says
RATE is FIXED BY
WAR LABOR BOARD

"No demand has been made by our
tralnmen for increased wages said
T. w. Wilson, general manager and
vice president Of the company. this
morning, when his attention was call
ed to a statement published in a Phlla-
delphla morning paper that the crews
employed by the Wilmington and Phil
adclphia Traction Company were dis
satisfied with the present rate OF wages
paid them and had demanded an in
crease from their present maXimnm
rate OF pay OF l5 cents an hour to 81
cents.
"Thcy are now receiving the rate Of
wages fixed by the War Labor Board
for cities OF this class" said Mr.. VIII
son. 1t would be absolutely impossi-
bic to pay any increase with our pres
ent rate OF fare, as our railway deficit
for the eleven months during which
the six-cent fare has been In effect has
amounted to $4,000
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
EXCURSION HOUSE,
COTTAGE, SMALL
BUILDINGS BURN
Flames Destroy Large Restaurant
OUned by Railroad Company,
Building in Which John BOyd's
Store Was Located and Merry
gO-ROu1d Structure. Flames Are
Halted at POsfOffiCe by RehObOth
and LetUeS Firemen
Special TO The Evening Journal.

Special 20 The Evening Journal.
REHoBOTH BEACH. Del, July Is
Fire early this morning burned a hole
In the business section OF Rehoboth. on
Rehoboth avenue. and for a while gave
the residents and summer visitors here
a big scare.
The damage, n IL estimated, is be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000. partly COW
cred by insurance.
The properties destroyed included
the Excursion House. owned by the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company; the
ice cream and refreshments store and
cottage coupled by John Boyd and
owned by Mrs. Harry Elliott, OF Sea
ford; the merry -go-round building,
owned by William ID. Truitt. and two
small buildings used for amusements
and stores owned by J. 7. Masten.
SO far as can be learned. the fre
started IN the -go-round place
about 6.30 o'clock this morning. u is
supposed that lighted cigarette. care
lessly thrown, started the blaze. The
building was Of frame. one story high.
From the merry ry-go-round building the
blaze spread 10 the Excursion House, a
large one-story restaurant. conducted
by Mrs. Josephine Carmine. IL Is op-
poslte the Pennsylvania Railroad sta
tion The flames also licked their way
southwark through the small buildingi
10 the Boyd store and cottage. three
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
PRESBYTERIANS JOIN
BAPTISTS in WATER

A very enjoyable day at Rlverview
Beach was spent yesterday by members
and friends Of the sunday schools OF
Olivet Presbyterian ard Bethany Bap-
tist churches. More than 200 persons
took the Q O'Clock Wilson Line boat to
Pennsgrove and went from there to
the beach by special trolley cars.
Music was furnished by some Of the
members OF Bethany Band. Bathing
was enjoyed at the beach. and as the
Rev. Joel 6. Gilhllan, pastor Of Oliyet
Church, said
I'VE have nearly all enjoyed the bath
ing, Baptists and Presbyterians alike,
and from the looks OF things our Pres
byterians enjoy the water just as much
as the Baptisls." The Rev. L. Bland
TAYLOR pastor of Bethany. quite agreed
with him.
4 sports program was carried out, IN
which the following were winners:
Potato races-NIiss Gertrude Gregg,
Miss Aryille Hinderer. Mrs. Mamie
Cooper and Mrs. Mary Taylor.
Fifty-yard raccs-Miss Arville Hind
crer. Frank Thompson. j. Irwin Crosson
and Earl NIcNight.
Broad jump-C. c. Cathcart and Frank
Thompson.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
ST. SWITHIN SURE
TRUE TO TRADITION
Rain Falls Every Day Since
Fprty-Day Wet Period
Began
FEAR FOR ALREADY
HARD-HIT WHEAT

The battery OF St. swithin and Jupe
Pluvlus are proving more than a
match for the Weather Man, and the
score stands four rainy days to one
dry day this week.
It rained on st. Swithin's Day and
every day since.
1--WE sure got 'em going" chuckled
st. Swithin, as another shower came
down on an already sufficiently damp
city.
It Is pointed out by the Weather
Bureau that st. Swithin has fallen
down every year on the forty days
Except for a few minutes on Tuesday
the sun has not peeped out upon VII
mington since Sunday.
The continued rains are causing
much inconvenience on the farms OF
the State and seriously interfering
with the threshing OF wheat. where
some farmers were complaining OF a
need Of rain recently they now are get
ting too much rain" said former Gov
ernor Pennewill, Of Greenwood, a VIII
mington visitor
1.-THE rain is holding up the threshing
OF wheat eown-State," said former
Senator Oliver \. Newton. OF Bridge
vile, member Of the State Board OF
Agriculture. THE blight that affected
the wheat Of Delaware few weeks
ago has been found TO be red rust
which materially has reduced the yield
in the state. 10 is estimated that the
yield Of wheat down the State VIII be
only 80 to 45 per cent OF normal
which has caused a serious loss 10 me
growers. Continuance OF rain may,
cause even greater loss, as much Of tho
wheat is rnihreshed as voi."
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
RY CARL ID. GnoAT

United Press stan Correspondent
BERLIN. July 81. UNITED Press; De
layed) Germany wants loans or cred
its from America.
Director Wasserman. OF the Deutsche
Bank, made this clear today In an In
tervlew In which he pointed out that
raw materials and food were essential
II Germany was 10 meet the obliga-
tions OF the Entente and become
stable member OF world society.
German bankers would not make
overtures 10 the Americans Wasser-
man said. as they did not know whom
10 approach. but would wait for Amer
lean flnanciers 20 renew relations.
There Is only one way Germany car
be helped at this tlme.r he said. IF
she can get cOpped and other raw
materials on credit. then she can be-
gin the task OF building up her coun-
try and repaying her debts We
would want credit for as long a time
as was required 70 produce manufac-
tured goods With the proceeds from
CONTINUED on Page Fifieen.)
Evening journal., 1919-07-18

story frame building. occupied as
boarding house.
Fortunately the rains OF this week
had soaked the buildings and they did
not burn rapidly.
As the flames grew menacing and
start 10 eat their way toward the
beach. the Belhaven Hotel. being at the
ocean end OF the avenue. and occu-
pants OF cottages nearby began 10 re-
move their household effects as a safe
ty-nrst precaution. The Rehoboth Fire
Company fought the flames with chem
lcal and plug streams. on a siding
back OF the excursion house, were sew
eral cars. To assist the flremen and
also save the cars, an engine started
TO pull the cars away. In doing 80
line OF hose was cut accidentally.
The Lewes Fire Department also was
summoned. but the flames were about
under control when the apparatus ar
rived, and II put the finishing touches
on.
The blaze was checked at the cot
tage adjoining the Boyd store. In which
the postoflce Is located A large porch
on the side OF the postofilce building
ives chopped away TO break the path
OF the flames.
Iiehoboih has had several large nres
IN the past twenty years. but this Is
the FIRST large one since the water
works system was installed.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
c. D. ?. LEADERS
OPPOSED TO PACT
ARE NOT Invited
TO Conference
Washington Shows Resent
ment Because Republican
Leaders Are Ignored
by White House
IF SENATE AMENDS. Other
NATIONS MAY ASK CHANGES

WASHINGTON, July IS UNITED Press.
President Wilson today continued hil
attack on the opposition to the League
Of Nations by calling to the White
House four Republican Senators who
are known TO be open minded on the
subject. They were Kellogg, OF Mime
sofa; Kenyon. OF Iowa; Capper. Of Kan
sas. and McNary. OF Oregon.
Kellogg has favored's League OF Ma
tions in principle for some time. Ken
yon's ettitude Is considered doubtful.
Capper Is known 10 favor the forma-
ton OF a league, but would like certain
amendments in the present covenant.
McNsry Is believed TO be desirous OF
having some kind OF a league organ
lied.
The President was expected TO fol-
low the same line Of argument with
these four as he did yesterday with
Cult. Nelson, and McCumber, the first
Republican Senators to call. II was
learned he did not ask them to change
their opinions, but merely gave them
in an hours conversation some in5ido
information as 10 why certain decisions
were made at Paris, and certain clauses
inserted In the treaty II was Under
stood he talked about the Shantung set
tlement which has evidently been Sc
lected by the opposition as the weak
est point in the peace fabric. The de-
bate is being centered upon t.
. Some resentment has been aroused at
the capitol because the President ig-
nored the strong leaders such as Knox,
Borah and Lodge and sent his invita-
tions 70 those Senator's who were be-
lieyed TO be more or less doubtful"
CONTINUED OF Page Fifteen.)
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
YACABELLA NOT
CHILD'S ASSAELANT

Investigation by Court Onccr McDan-
nell disclosing lhat he was at work at
the time OF the attempted ASSAULT
Frank Nocdbella was dismissed by
Judge Churchman in Municipal Court
this morning, on a charge OF assault
with felonious intent on nine-year-old
Rose Mclaughlin about two weeks ago
Mr.. MCDANIEL stated that he had
found number of men. employed in
road work near Centreville, who salts
fed him that Yocabella was at work
on the road at the time the girl was at
tached by a man at Front and Union
streets. Yocabella had been employ
ed on the road only that morning.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
M'CLAY KNOCKED OUT
JUST LIKE WILLARD

ST. PAUL, NIlnn. July IS UNITED
Press Mike O'Dowd. worlds middle
weight champion. knocked out Al Nc
Coy in the third round Of their sched-
uled ten-round bout last night.
Before he stayed down for the count
Mccoy was knocked down eight times.
Meantime his brother threw the towel
into the ring. three times In token that
the former champion was through, but
Referee Curly" Ulrlch refused to let
Mccoy quit.
The boxing. commission has with
held McCoy's money and IL is likely he
will 90 back to New York without It.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18

LONDON July IS Ouniled Pres','-
While Great Britain was prepar'"p ~
a hilarious weekend in eeieDra''o" :,
- ,bo Industrial outlook was most
critical in the north. - sr,.L
British railway WORKERS nsu .d',oos
In defiance OF their leaders aus''s
Completely. y tielng UP the business oi
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
DISCUSS. LEAGUE OF
NATIONS COVENANT

Several members Of the Executive
Comittee. Of the local branch OF the
League TO Enforce Peace held a meet
ing 9t the home OF former Judge
George Gray yesterday afternoon. The
League Of Nations covenant now under
discussion in the Senate was talked
over but no special action was taken.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
NEARBY POLICE
HUNT MRS. BOWEN

No trace OF Mrs. Elizabeth Bowen,
Of No. 4i3 West Fifth street. who dis
appeared from her home on Tuesday
afternoon, has been found by the po-
lice. The police Of other cities have
been requested to help in the search for
the woman, who left her husband and
small child here.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
CONFER ABOUT Y.M &c. A. WORK.

\ Joint conference Of the Eastern
Shore and Delaware districts Of the Y.
VI. c. A., opened at Ocean City, Md, to-
day and will continue tomorrow TO plan
future work. A number Of Delaware
men who are interested in the extension
Of county and rural work are taking
part In the conference. Or. Samuel
c. Mitchell, president OF Delaware Col
lsge. viii speak tomorrow afternoon
on Rural and Community Betterment
and Educational Needs"
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
BURNED CHILD IMPROVES.

Physicians at the Delaware Hos
pilal today said that the condition OF
Edna Mccormick, the small child who
was burned while playing with
matches at her home, No. Ji2 East Fifth
street, yesterday morning. was i'm.
proved. II IS thought that the child:
burns are not serious.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
CHICAGO TROLLEY MEN MAY STRIKE

CHICAGO, July is United Press).-
Fifteen thousand street car and elevat-
ed employees were taking a strike vote
here. They demand wage increase Of
II per cent. A compromise may be
offered
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
Ne,v Strike in England

eastern England and southern Scotland.
n was feared serious conditions would
result from lack of food.
The press was unanimous today In
cOndemnng the strikers as well as
the coal miners whose refusal TO give
guarantee against strikes will compel
an advance OF $3.50 ton In the price
OF co.: -.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
JAIL OR PAY UP.

Judge Churchman, in Municipal Court
this morning. ordered that Joseph Gar
lila he held in custody until the arrears
Of $3.50 on a non-suppor order against
him are paid. He will be sent TO the
workhouse. the judge told him, II he
fails 10 pay the money.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
n. y. TO BUILD f2 DOCKS.

NEW YORK. July IS. United Press).
The city will build twelve new piers
on Staten Island II was announced to-
day by Dock Commissioner Hubert
The cost is expected to be about siOO,-
OOO. 600.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
FORMER JUDGE GRAY
SUFFERS KNEE INJURY

Former Federal Judge George Gray is
confined TO his home as the result OF
an injury he received TO his knee some
days ago. He is much improved now
however, and is able to walk about the
house -.----.--. 4
Evening journal., 1919-07-18

VIENNA, July IS delayed United
Press) from Belgrade today
said martial law had been declared
throughout Serbia. The internal sit-
uation was described as critical
At Belgrade there have been danS
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
PRIVATE PIERCE HOME.

Mrs Hattie Peirce, OF Richardson
Park. received telegram today stating
that her son. Harry Z. Peirce, OF the
i3ist Engineers, has arrived from over
seas. He Is now al Camp Mills. He
has been overseas since April, 1918.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
BeIqrade Under Martial Ldt0

Accommodations protesting the arrests rests
Of socialists in Bosnia. sevsrai ,sass hsss
OF 7V'a%,, pi,ied and many mounded in tnese
dennonI nno,,Isr passenger traffic had been
suspended.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
OPPOSE DAYLIGHT LAW REPEAL.

The Wilmington Chamber Of Com
merce this afternoon sent kilograms to
United States Senators Josiah W0lcOtt
and l.. Heisler Ball and TO Representa-
tive Caleb r. Layton, urging them 10
vote against the repeal Of the Daylight
Saving law. Letters have also been
sent TO the manufacturers OF Ghe asso-
citation urging them 30 take similar ac-
tiOn.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
Bella Kun is OUerthrOlUn

PARIS, July IS United Press).-Dis-
patches received from Vienna by the
peace conference report that Bela Kun,
war minister and virtual director OF the
Hungarian Soviet has been oyerthrown.
General Boehm, former commander of
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
INSURANCE WRITER'S AT DINNER

The Continental Life Insurance Com
pany gave luncheon IN Parlor A.
Hotel dupont, this afternoon. at
o'clock
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
SIN AND nnES
Mouth of Christiana.
LOST AND FOUND.

T osT-oN WEDNESDAY EVENING, IN
- Delamore Park. one baby's black pat
mt leather slipper. Return TO Evening
Journal Office. jyis-1t.
lContinutd on page 26.)
Evening journal., 1919-07-18

the red army, and Herr Lander arc
said TO have assumed control OF me
government. The Bolshevik. was
said, are in danger OF attack by
white army, composed largely Oh
peasants.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
NATIONAL THEATRE.

Vaudeville Saturday. cOlOred stars.
ADV.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
TODAYiS TEMpERArIrRE.

Safety hrst-DrlnN CLOVER DAIRY
QUALITY MILK.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18

BE good to the children-Gsye them
GLOVER DAIRY NURSERY MILK.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
WEATHER

Cloudy weather with show
crs probably tonight and
Saturday; not much shangc
in temperature; moderate
east and southeast winds
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26

A SNAP-I have nice acre tract,
well improved at city limits, good
new house and barn, young orchard,
loganberries and other fruit. viii
take good trade Price $500. Big
discount for cash. G. W. Laflar,
505-6 Hubbard bldg. If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26
NOTICE 10 coNTRACToRs

Sealed bids, addressed TO the Oregon
State Board Of Control in the Capitol
Building, Salem, Oregon, will be re.
ceived up to p. m. Friday, May
9th, 1919, for furnishing all labor and
material for construction Of "Open
air pavilion, - 1.-TWO story sleeping
porch" and "Power elevator" at the
Oregon State tuberculosis Hospital,
located about six miles southeast of the
city Of Salem.
Plans and specifications may be OBJ
tained from the office of Lewis Ir.
vine Thompson, architect, 81 n. 10th
street, Portland, Oregon, and at the Of
flee Of the Oregon State Beard Of Con
troll, upon receipt of certified ehee.
in the sum Of s25. made payable 70 r..
B. Goodin, secretary.
Each bid is to be presented under
sealed cover, and shall be accompanied
by a certified check made payable to
r. B. Goodin, secretary, Salem, Ore
gon, for an amount equal to at least
ten per cent 90 pereent) Of the
amount Of said bid, and no bid will be
dDnsidered unless certified check is
enclosed Herewith.
The board reserves the right to ae-
eept or reject any or all proposals.
K. B. G0ODIN, Secretary,
Oregon State Board Of Control.
April 26-30 May 3-6
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26

FOR SALE-!.n acres Of No. ! land
located 6 miles from Salem. on good
road, in good location, good house
and barn and other buildings, farm
implements, 4 horses, cows, year
lings, so head Of hogs. round 500
cords Of wood ready cut, all at a
bargain. Write NJ W care Journal.
If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26

GOOD sten0grapher and boOkkeeper
wants position. phene ll40W. 4s9
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26
GOOD BUYS

le0 acres, 81 acres Swear old Eng
lish walnuis, Aalanee all cultivated, To-
cate on main road Price sl40 per acre
40 acre tract, IS acres bearing prunes
2is acres pears. balance pasture. Price
SKIS per acre. Terms.
Is acre tract locate on jefferson way,
10 acres Italian prunes, 5 acres bear
ing, acres 5-ycar old. Price $500.
10 acres of land located miles south
OF Salem, good road, fine location.
Price sl40O.
ll.24 acres of first class land, dark
soil, 8 room house, good barn; all eul-
tivated, acres in grain. Price s2400.
So acre farm and fruit ranch, is
acres in bearing Italian prunes, family
orchard, house, barn, some timber and
pasture. Price $4,000.
Good room modern bungalow, paw
ed street, east front lot. Price 81
800.
40 acres Of first class farm lard,
100 acres in cultivation and in crop
balance pasture; running water, dark
soil. Price $S5 per acre.
l6e acre grain and dairy farm, all
cultivated and ia crop; good soili
oood moIern huildinUs uoOd loeafiOn
Price $l25 per acre.
Strictly modern . room bungalow
located on Paramount hill, two fine
lots, east front. Price $4,000.
II acre tract, acres under eultiva
tion, balance timber and pasture,
acres Of lOganberries in first class con
ditiOn. Price $3s00.
II You want to buy, trade or sell
see
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26

THE 4s0 acres in jefferson county ad-
vertised some time ago, will be TAX
en- off the market May first. This is
snap at $4,000, as there are i'm
provements as well as $50 acres in
crop, all tillable land being under
Suttle Lake irrigation project which
will be ready to irrigate tho 1920
crops. More particulars can be had
by addressing or talking to adyertis-
ing mgr. Journal. Act quick, your
time is limited. If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26

ANYONE looking for a place all ready
to set up housekeeping eouldn's DO
better than buy the following: 10
acres good fruit land, room house,
good well, barn and wagon shed,
wood house, chick house and park;
shade trees around house and barn,
good garden in and fences in neees-
sary places, ~ acres strawberries,
some logans, gooseberries, raspber-
ries, blaekberries, pears. plums, -spi
pies and cherries. Everything is in
first class condition and 81 miles
south Of Salem. No ineumbranees
and can give possession at once.
$500. Terms IL desired. 3-xIV care
Journal. II
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26

FOR SALE - Good loganberry wire.
Capital Junk Co., 271 Chcmeketa.
Phone 39S. tt