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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18
DEFENDS u. S. SOLDIERS.
General Johnston at Camp Dix
Says Men Did Not Use
Intoxicants.

Camp Dix, Wrightstcwn, N. j., Jan.
t9.-1he war hns not increased drink
ing among American soldiers abroad !;
on the other hand, IL has extended sobricty
and strengthened character Of the men
in the field. This is the assertion Of
Bripader General !. A. Johnson, com
mander of the "Sandstorm Division"
who returned this week with his dcmobiiz-
ing organization and now is in command
OF the l53d Depot Brigade at Camp
Dix General johnson said he was
surprised to learn that any individuals
or interests should even dare to intimate
that the Yankee army of fighters will
come home addicted to the use Of in
toxicnta. He refused 10 comment
upon the attitude Of the returning soldiers
toward nationwide prohibition, be-
cail4e he said he did not wish 10 he drawn
into political argument of any kind,
but hc declared that the facts could
speak for themselves.
"In the face of whnt one sees IN France
among American troops. any individual
who would say that the sons Of the
American parents are coming back
ns ineipient drllnkards or weakened
morally must be s@ayed by some ulterior
motive said the General Such a
person ISLANDERS the finest type OF man
hood the world has ever seen IN an army
and is not fit to breathe the same at
mosphere One need only look at the
men already back. They are clear eyed
they have kept strong physically and
clean morally. Every time look into their
faces over there and again IT
home I have felt inspired. II - i'm
possible tn say anything too good for
the personnel Of the American army IN
this war. which, collectively, presents
the aggregate Of fitness and firrnness,
physically and morally
General Johnston said that. while the
French army, because Of the impurities
IN drinking water, relies largely upon
light wines for thirst qucnchng, Amer
can soldiers had not become accustomed
10 the Iae Of the wines because they
have been kept supplied with filtered or
stcrlized water They we're accns-
toned q drinking water when they were
thirsty and drank il, he said
The average American soldier has
been strengthened by his experience
abroad. continued the General He
is coming back u bigger asset TO his
country Out of this army viii come
the great leaders Of the next generation
men who have kept themselves ciean
and strong and have the courage e
face the great problems and to under
take the mighty construction programs
Of the future.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18
SKATERS To ORGANIZE.
No,ement viii Re tnAuguratcd Next
Thursday Evening

All latinc enthusiasts oi Wilmington
,,th,r ~, nr ROLLER, over Is wears of age.
-, .,.LcJ +, nrct IN the Chamber az
C,n,p.r,, .fh.,~ .aam loss du paut
R,rldine n Na,lock neNt rursdav even
nr. fa arpaulyc i skating as~ocntlou tor
fostering tn >polt ia al is hranchc, here.
Lovers 81 ~, skating have had almost
tua wccks 81 the spnrt under uniavorahic
conditions. which could have been I'M
proved had th,r been some kind oi con
ccrtsd artiou ~ i representative commit
H., in look after the skaters interests
Tho cit, ha, provided IA ideal place, Tor
roller >katug, the Rodney street Rcscr
vo,r rnk Ihl~ rlnk can ~ made one ot
the most popular -pet- % The c'tN, with
on additional appropriation irom the
Water Department Il = The intention
m th,,e, hagk IT tho organization move
mcnt. Ia introducc 4 -cncs ~ novelty
races gvmk ahna nights carnrNal~ polo
and skating contests Should the lee
skating continue II + the intention "a hold
a masquerade carnival either on thc
Rrand,winc or some other suitable place
ill are urgently requested to attend
the meeting and 20 adylse the sporting
editors 81 Tie newspapers ~ fhcT n
tcntion 10 hc present az tie meeting Thus
n necessary - that provision can hc made
for their accommodation
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18
Tiny Motor.

A miniature electric motor is described
as weighing only so grains and AZ being
inclosed IN n she'll about an inch and a
half long and an inch and quarter in
diameter The shaft is Designed especially
for holding tools nf dentists or surgeons,
but it may be used for fine drills for
metals on gems, or for other similar
purposes. The motor is driven at a
maximum rate If about 5000 revolutions
per minute, and is adapted for use with
either direct or alternating current
Newark News.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18
WANT AMERICAN PLAYS.
William Hodge Contends That Greater
Demand Follows the War.

No actor on the American stage haa
eclipscd William Hodges memorable
record for the longest consecutive runs IN
the four largest cities Of the country
When Mr.. Hodge was elevated to star
dom and appeared in "The Man From
Home" he achieved the record breaking
run of 81 weeks in New York, 35 in
Chicago, % in Boston and 10 in Phila-
delphia. Mr.. Hodge played ''I'he Man
From Home" for more than five years,
and has since played only three other
pieces In "The Road to Happiness" he
remained % weeks in New York, and in
another play of his own composition, he
enjoyed II weeks Of prosperity. All of
which indicates that Mr.. Hodge il wise in
his generation in knowing what the public
wants and catering To that want. He
successfully combines the vocations of
playwrite and star If ever there was n
time when the American public wanted
plays they can understand, plays that
appeal to their natural characteristics,
plays that bring before them the people,
the customs and the country they know ,
this IS the crucial time. MIR. Hodge pre-
diets that rs We have won the great war,
American plays viii be more in demand
than ever. Foreign plays arc built on
foreign ideas, conceived IN foreign
spirit and are out OF sympathy with the
people. Mr.. Hodges cndeavor has been
to satisfy the need Of the public FOR
wholesome drama He has not gone over
the heads Of the audience lie has re-
spectcd their preiudices. He has been
true to American IDEAS. His latest work
~ Cure for Curnbles," is bright in din
lGguc, clean in plot, direct in story, inter.
csting III cbaracters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18
Afriaei 10 Mary.

Feminine writer's have discovered n new
type of girl the afraid-tO-marry kind.
'fhc type, they explain, has developed 0Bt
of the war prosperity and ~ recruited from
the ranks ~ those who have been enabled
10 earn enough money " give them all
the things dear - The heart of 2 giri.
With prosperity they have learned how
~ dress their hair and to wrar their clothes
more becomingly, how ~ kccp thcir hands
nice, how ~ chOose good dinner in
short. how 10 play the game like thorigh-
bred Where doeg the fear come in2
By exchanging her salary for hpmc the
tastes she has acquired and the pleasures
she has learned 10 loye might again he
rIcnincd her Milwaukee journal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18
Bic AID MINOR LEAGUES
SIGN NEW AGREEMENT
Smaller Clubs VIII be Under
Control of Own Arbitrators
Till 1921
n, Associated Press 10 Every Evening

BN NSsoCiatcd Press 80 Every Evening
New York. Jan ~ The concluding
session Of a week OF conferences between
MAJOR aud Minor league baseball club
owners was held today. the principal
business being the signing Of new
working agreement to take the place of
the National agreement abrogatcd by
mutual consent Of the two major or
gaulzatiuns and the association Of minor
leagues. The minors now will he under
control of tl,ir own board of arbitration
until 1921. All PLAYERS must TIC pur-
chased from tho minors for cash and
drafts and optional agreements with
the National Association have been
discontinued
In case of future disputes. II has been
proposed that thc MINORS and the majors
each appoint representative. and these
two viii appoint a referee This com
mttcc of three vii adjust all differences
which may arlsc.
With the decls,on Yesterday o. return
20 normal salary list the National
club owner arc PLAYING e. TIC more liberal
with thplr sprtng training plans II was
announced that thc Brooklyn team proh-
Am, Will tram III ioTida or Georgia.
Cleveland OHIO, Jan. Is Several
important amendments 90 the constitu-
ton considered AZ Yesterday ) executive
meeting. are expected 10 hc ratified NJ
thc annual convention Of the national
baseball federation here today
Ouc of nc propo a changes provides
Thar citl have II 'ast four teams
competing for ITS championship IN any
gwen class before It can compete IN the
lntrr-citv series of the federation Another
would increase the dues from S20 % $50,
rs provide funds for the promotion Of
the Interests ot the federation N towns
wh,r, no baseball aS~ocIatIon now exists.
Formal action is also expected 70 be
taken on a resolution Recommending that
Congress create a department Of re-
creation AMI athletics the director Of
winch would to appointed hy the govern
mrut Copies ot tho resolution were
nailcd to the American Athletic Union,
thr nltcd States Lawn Tennis As
,octation. the ntcd States and Western
G1li Associations. and other parent
athletic associations, requesting their
assistance in iurthcrlng the plan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18
GOLFERS To RE- kINE MEDALS.
Those Raising More Than $500 COO
Get Red Cross Decorations.
.ssrciated Press 10 Eycr> Eveniug

AN As>rtialth i7FNNs 10 EftiN iNtulhE
Chicago, Jan j. Rcd ross medals
foI golitrS who ai,cd lu rai~lnc more
than S.}Nl. .uu0 last Summer y Iil 81 awarded
tonight ~ hc annual II uccfing ~ the
western golf ASSOCIATION orc than one
hundred and tttv delegates from ~nurth-
east north and west vii attend and vote
Tor the rc-elcrtion al President Charles
] Thompson Of thicago and !i~ follow
ufhcers, - there are no opponents
\ canvass 81 proNiCs ii delegates al
rc,dy IN Chicago Indicated that the
western amateur championship would I've
auai dcd 20 the Sunset Hllls Country
Club of ~ Lous Among the golfers a.
receive Red ross medals are national
champion Chick Evans Narren X Wood
and kenneth Edwards. Bobby Jones.
Atlantis. southef amateur champion and
James Barnes Colorado Springs. Walter
Hagen. Detroit, and lock Hutchinson and
Rol Mcdonald, Chicago
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18
HOPPE WINS BOTH
GAMES FROM SUTTON
Champion Billiardist Displays
Rare Form and Delights
Cue Fans.

Two games o( billiards between Hoppe
and sutton m which Hoppe shn"",
superior style. winning both were played
YESTERDAY. The afternoon game cnde'
with Hopnc scoring 300 Ia sutton ;
lo7
The lnlllards generally wcrc oi very
high standard. although the hugh run
of lloppc was only - scored hN hch'I,
tiful displa, of massc and "ll-ar"und
the table shots Hoppe showed thai no
shci was ,hihenll Ia hm iiis opening
inning hr scored I md followed that up
with III ~ - and go Hoppe recciNed
sreat upnlai,sc FOR q four cushion masse
vh,rh was thriller Sutt0n's high run
for Tho aftcrnnon Was ~ and he com
piled them IN manner that plalniN
provcd be Is master ~ the balk Inc
pur.c
Tn .ncctqtorS were greatly pleased
with he exhibition and although Hoppe
Showed better form than hc had been
dong ~ Philadelphia sutton did not
ou,tr pl., MS urll Hoppe Is fast getting
nj, fip-tcp form and the par should
rrovc the greatest billiard attraction
IN the country
The exhibition oi fancy shots gwen
l., Uoppc farl, brought down the house
aud hc went through tins part ct the
entertainment without making every
shot ~ first attempt
Uonpc I'll - - so rs l IL 3n
sutton , - p q - 2 - lo'
Evening score
Unppe q 90 100 - o ~ 40 - SEQ
sutton 10 . ~ go - . IL
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18
AMUSEMENTS.

NANCE o'REIIL ar TuE GARRicR.
Miss Nance O'Neill, late star of 'Thc
Wanderer," which ran for a year nt the
Manhattan Opera House, New York, viii
be ~ the Gnrrick Theatre next week,
with her own company, m "Jhe Common
STANDARD" "a scenic comic episode from n
wornan'a life Bart NciIuRh will present
his musical farce, Among Those Present, :
featuring Joe Wolfe and 2 clever team Of
fun makers. The bill also includes 4
number Of other clever acts.
MISS srRINGTTNE" Attic PLAYHOUSE.
Klaw and Frlangcr's musical comedies
are always well received by Wilmingto-
mans and Miss Springtime, which has
been at T he Playhouse since Ita opening
on Thursday evening, proved no cEcep-
tion 20 this rule.
''MAyrIME" orEws MONDAY NIGHT.
"Maytime." which is rcckoned as
among the most popular offerings Of some
years past on the theatrical stage, will be at
i The Playhouse four nights beginning
! Monday next with 81 gala matinee on
| Wednesday. This refreshing dramatic
and musical novelty with book and lyrics
| by Rida Johnson Young, and musical
setting by Sigrnund Rombcrt, IS ~ every
| one ~ aware, one that has been viewed by
n half a million people in New York City
| alone and with the same success played IN
E. Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Washington. "Maytime" has the
distinct rarity Of being not musical
| comedy, but play with music and q story
/ rare and beautiful There arc four sets oi
/ supreme delight which take on added
charm because the audience is permitted
10 sec the sweetheartg grow old, but in thc
/ final act there is a surprise for the former
/ lovers are seen as their own grandchildren
| John Charles Thomas is tho leading mar
/ Of the production and he. with his marvel.
Gus baritone voice and together with
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18
FRIENDS SCHOOL
DEFEATS ST. LUKE'S
Basketball Team Wins First Out
ofTown Game by the
Score of SO to 80.

Wilmington Friends School basketball
team defeated St Lukcs yesterday, SO to
81, IN its first game out of town.
The Wilmington team opened with
rush, which nettcd Ii points, their OPP
ponents getting 6. At the end of the first
half the Quakors had piled UP 80 points
To st iuko's 10 This result was occa~
stoned by several trick formations OF the
Friends before their opponent could form
n defence.
In the second half the Pcnnsylvanians
defence stitfened, which resulted IN hold
ing the visitors TO 10 points, while they
scored IL
The referee was Central Board oihciai
and his work was very satisfactory.
II. Smith and Lackey starred for
Friends School, while st. luke's honor
men were Brown and Donalcy
VII NttNaroN's = FRIENDS SCHOOL.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18
RED CROSS OFF TO SIBERIA,
Nurses Reach Philippines: Garry Clothes
10 Russia's Needy.

ladiyostok. Jan A Ted Gross
unit from the Philippine Islands has
arrived for services ID Siberia.
some members Of the unit will leave IN
tho near future on the fifth relief train for
tho interior. to distribute winter garments
ID the needy along the Trans-Siherian rail
way and particularly to railway employees
v ho have kept their posts under most
trying circumstances, and in spite o! the
fact that their pay IN some instances Is
three months in arrears
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18

Ne" fofk jan u ! thTec-c1rnercd
deal bei Neth ne Boston Washington and
i1etfolt american League cluhs was con-
summatcd Yesterday Oscar Wit. out
fielder of Detroit, and Pitcher Dumont ~
Washington 20 10 the Red Sov
Harold Janvrn, rniieldcr of The Red
sox, goes 10 Washington
Outhelder Shotton and Catcher Ain
smith. q Washington. and Pitcher Love,
OF Boston. 70 10 Detroit
Washington also receives q cash con
slderatlnu
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18

Dorothic BgeIow sing the leading roles
of 'MaytiUe." .,
u0pog Ta - cUHE pOR cuahBLEa."
William r. Hodge will again present ~
Wilmington at The Playhouse next
friday and Saturday evening" and Sainr-
day matinee his successful comedy, ~
Cure For Ctlrsblcs."
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18
Trouble Hunter

Mrs Gaddabout oh these men are
an alike. Never can find anything
Mrs GabbalOt Ou r. wrong dear
You should hear my husband find fault
judge.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18

Magistrate You can take your choice
'wcniy-one shllings or ten days.
Prisoner still III . foggy condition -
NJ take the money. your worship.--Ilt-
Bils
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18

SO Bayboy is well prepared against
all evcntuaIties?"
''les he's even removed some Of the
coal bins to enlarge his wine cellar Life
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18
HOWARD HIGH WINS.
Defeat komcts Of Philadelphia by Score
Of II TO 10 In Basketball Contest.
HOWARD

Misses Turner, Irons and Nollow
starred for Howard; Misses Powell and
Brooks FOR komets
HOWARD
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18
THE ULTIMATE BLISS.

After the war is over,
After ] get back home,
| have but one ambition
Under the heaven 5 dome;
After the war IS over
THAT i, if I'm not dead,
] shall be happy all over,
I'm going to bed IN a Bed
Everybody's Magazine.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-18
Triangular Basketball Deal.

i ~ 7o5 75I 2Z35
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-04
LITTLE MONEY
IS PLACED ON
EITHER BOXER
MOST MONEY Is WAGERED IN
FREAK BETS - MARQUIS OF
QUEENS1ERRY RULES TO BE
FOLLOWED.

Toledo. Ohio, July 3-The meeting
of the principals and various officials
of the Willard-Dempsey championship
bout here tomorrow to decide upon the
rules to govern the contest, passed
without a hitch. 1t was decided that
Willard and Dempsey should box ac-
cording to the Marquis Of Queensberry
rules with the kidney punch and side
chop blow barred. In clinches they
may box to protect themselves until
the referee orders them to break, at
which both must step back without
hitting in the breakaway. In all other
respects the same rules which have
governed the heavyweight champion
ship contests Of the past will be in
force.
There were no changes made in the
personnel OF the officials. nothithstand-
ing many rumors to the contrary. Ma
5or Anthony j. Drexel-Biddle OF PhiIa-
delphia will act as one judge. while
Tex Richard will serve in a similar
capacity. Ollie Precord of this city
will be the referee with Jack Skelly as
alternate ready to take Pecord's place
in case the necessity should arise. w.
Warren Barbour Of New York will be
the official time keeper. The two
ring and not together as originally
planned. this change being made at
| the request OF Dempsey's manager.
Those present at the conference were
Tex Richard, w. A. Gavin, represent
ing the board Of boxing control: Jack
kearns, manager of Dempsey; Referee
Pecord and a representative of the
champion.
Betting on the outcome of the bout
has proved surprisingly light to date
notwithstanding the gathering Of thou
sands OF prospective spectators. It
was estimated this morning by one Of
the foremost wagering commissioners
that there was not much more than
$4,000 in actual stakes In the hands
Of the various betting concerns. He
explained this situation upon the theory
that while the adherents of the two
heavyweights were sharply divided in
their opinion of the result, each con-
tfngent had too much respect for the
fistic ability of the rival contender to
lay heavily on the chances on their
own favorite.
In some quarters sentiment appeared
to be veering towards the champion
for while Dempsey hackers were of
fering even money on the challenger
day or two ago, they are now asking
that Willard men lay ten to eight.
Even when these odds are granted the
switch does not result in any large
sums being turned over to the stake
holders. At the leading commission
er's quarters the blackboards are filled
with various betting preparations
which have remained untaken with the
exception of few freak bets for sew
eral days. Some OF these include 800
to $1,000 that Willard does not last
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-04
CLAIMS COMRADE
KILLED SHERIFF
AFTER ARREST

Nashville. Tenn. July s.-Rexford
b. Peters killed Sheriff Stevens. of
Williamson county. last Friday night.
according to the authorities here. who
said Donald vorhies, arrested with
Peters and brought here today for
safe keeping. had given them state
ment to that effect after their ar
rival Peters, officials said, later COL
lapsed in his cell.
Both of the men. who are about 20
years old. were In a buggy with the
sheriff. who, it is understood. had
them under arrest for a minor in
fraction OF the law. According to the
alleged statement OF vorhies, he had
fallen asleep in the buggy and was
awakened by a shot. He then heard a
second shot and could distinguish the
sheriffs face by the flash mac by
the gun.
The fathers Of both Vorhies and
Peters visited Governor Roberts at
the state capital this morning and
thanked him for taking precautions
to guard their sons from threatened
mob violence. Both OF the prisoners
are 81 years old. Peters collapsed
in his cell just before his father Wis
tied him there.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-04
BOMBAY TO TWIRL FOR LOCALS IN THE
GAME AGAINST FLORA THIS AFTERNOON

(, Everything is ready for the Pen
sacola -F1orala ball game at Maxent
Park at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon.
The cars will start a through schedule
via the Belt Line at 1880 o'clock and
it is expected that big bunch Of fans
will be on hand to see Ed Manning
And his heavy hitters.
The grandstands have been rooted
bnd made waterproof so that should
q little shower arrive the fans can
keep dry. One grandstand has been
reserved for the colored fans.
Lefty Bombay and Julian Olsen
will be the battery for Pensacola and
they make a paid worth drawing to
anytime. Bombay has loafed a week
now and should be right for the aft
ernoon's sport. Olsen is always right
and Manning will have to pitch
to keep the former Tiger catcher from
clouting the leather to the fence.
Manning brings with him the fol-
lowing players: Jones. Page, Bob Riley
C. Manning, H. Patrick, NJ. Riley, C.
Patrick. Whitehurst, Cox, Proctor and
Farmer.
James Laird will umpire this game,
he announced last night.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-04

three rounds; 500 to $500 that willard
does not respond othe caiA for tns
seventh round In the pari mutuei pct
Ting. the heaviest play IL being made
on the seventh and eighth rounds
while Dempsey In almost a to fav-
orite. according to the number OF .'ck-
ets sold. on the result should the bout
70 the full twelve rounds.
with, their training grind enoeo
willard and his youthful challenger
planned to spend today in compiete
rest. The champion planned motor
ride nit othe country this afternoon to
escape the eyes OF the curious. ana 80
to bed early tonight.
A brisk walk was the program Tor
Dempsey this morning. Jack Kearns,
manager Of the challenger. planned 70
take him on a motor spin through the
country this afternoon to keep his
mind off the contest and also to avoid
the crowds which have flocked to the
challenger's camp in ever increasing
numbers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-04
BICYCLE RACES
FREE-FOR-ALL
THIS EVENING

r. L. Wentworth, Jr., will on Fri
dav afternoon stage two bicycle races
North Twelfth avenue. One race will
he for boys under sixteen years of
age. and one for boys over sixteen.
A pair of high grade bicycle tires
will be given as the first prize IN the
large boys race. This prize was con-
truluted by Walthour & Hood Co. A
bicycle light will be given as second
p-ize.
The first prize in the small boys
race will be a racing saddle given by
4. T. Wentworth, Jr.. and the second
prize is a set of bicycle tools given by
the Frank Mossburg Co.
Races will take place at O'Clock
and there will be no charge to enter
Al boys are invited to come out ana
take part
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-04
FRENCH LOSSES
IN KILLED ARE
OVER A MILLION

Paris, Wednesday. July 2-The total
French losses in killed and missing
on land and sea, as officially estab-
lished up to the day of the armfstice.
November IL, 1918, amounted to l.
366,235.
These figures were given the cham
Der OF deputies today by Deputy Louis
Marin. in q report on the disposal Of
the effects Of missing men.
The losses OF the French army were
1872 per cent OF the total mobilized
force of S,410.000.
The losses of the navy totalled TO-
735, of which 5,521 were killed and 81
PA are missing.