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Evening journal., 1919-04-19
MODIFY HARBOR
PLANS So WORK
CAN Be RUSHED

Charles Warner. chairman OF the
Board Of Harbor Commissioners, who
held a conference this week in Wash
ington and Philadelphia on Wilmington
harbor matters. explained this morn
ing that he had met General Black, the
chairman. and Captain Chambers Of the
navy, who is serving as chief engineer
on the Port and Harbor Facilities Com
mission OF the United States Shipping
Board and that the meeting was fol-
lowed by a session with John Meigs.
consulting engineer for the Whining
ton Harbor Board. on the same points.
Continued on page 49,
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
CITY GETS OFF
TO Flying START
IN LOAN DASH

Wilmington's Victory Loan workers
got on this morning TO a splendid ely
ing start" thirty-six hours ahead 0f
the time officially fixed for the opening
OF the fifth financial drive. BY noon. it
was announced at headquarters, that
approximately two mill on dollars
worth OF bonds had been subscribed
for.
Both headquarters were extremely
busy places this morning. At the
Women's Headquarters. Ninth and Mar
ket streets. in the Equitable Building,
women captains and workers were con-
stantly calling in person to make IN
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
ONLY 22 DEATHS
in CITY THIS WEEK

The citys health was unusually good
this week, there being but % deaths. as
compared with 40 during the corre-
spending period Of last year There
were 81 births and four marriages dur
ing the week, while for the same per-
iod last year there were 40 births and
II marriages.
-Four cases OF measles and two cases
OF typhoid fever were reported TO the
health authorities.
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
KENT FARMER DIES
AFTER BUSY DAY

Special 20 The Evening Journal.
DOVER, Del. April i9-Edgar Y.
Ware, one Of West Dover's prominent
farmers and former mail carrier from
the Dover post Office. aged about Go
years. died suddenly at his home about
midnight. lie had been in Dover yes
terday and was apparently as well as
ever. After going home he plowed part
Of a field, eat his supper and at mid
night he was taken IN and died be-
fore a physician arrived.
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
18TH DIVISION
MEN HOME SOON

Word received from officers and men
Of the 18th Division is that they are
now preparing to leave their billets
near Semur and by May IS expect to be
boarding ships. The indications. de-
clare the officers OF the lightning
Division" are that they will be in
this country by Decoration Day and
the members Of the division discharged
by the Fourth Of July.
That the 18th distinguished itself In
every way is becoming more apparent
each day as groups Of the men arrive
home. Most OF the Delaware drafted
men are attached TO the division.
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
TINS AUTO PROBABLY STOLEN

Inc police last ngnt found an aD3n-
doned automobile bearing pennsylvania
license tag No. i9G07S The machine
was taken to the court yard in the rear
OF the police station. where q is being
held awaiting an owner.
The police were advised by the Ches-
te~ poi'ce Yesterday OF two cars being
stolen there. but the car recovered was
not one OF these.
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
lv,Nr .GnrEN IN nrTIcE.

Friends OF william Or Green are urg-
ing him to become candidate FOR
president Of City Council on the Demo
ucieL AZ. Green is q resident
80 o. Fi.vaofh ward and has never
sought political Office lie was bon
raised and educated in this city. lie
is a machinist by trade.
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
mol ENLARGE sMnTH REs,DNNCE.

The contract for a rear addition 10
the residence Of Or. Linton smith. NJ
9O2 BroOme street. was awarded ~ $
mor-in ~ Harry T. Reed. contractor.
The addition viii include laund y,
kitchen and sleeping room. Brown ana
Whiteslde made the plans for ne
addition.
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
HOTEL AWNING BURNS.

The district flremen responded 10 an
alarm Of fire from Box No. 81 at the
p. B. and w. Railroad station at 1915
a. m, today when an awning at the
New Merritt Hotel was found TO be on
fire. The alarm was sent in by Frank
ny.and lr.
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
peace Easter Warm

"Peace Easter is 10 flood with
sunshine a large part of the United
states tomorrow, is the Washington
weather bureau forecast today.
All over the East, New England
and the South, fair, warm weather
is 10 prevail, the official forecast
said. Ohio, Michigan and Indiana
may see some clouds across the sun,
but not enough 10 spoil the Easter
fashion parade. Further west there
Is some danger of rain, which in
ereases towards the Pacific Coast.
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
ESTATES OF The DEAD.

Letters Of administration have been
granted by Register OF Wills Isaac
r. Brown on the estate OF Annie Eliza
beth Derry to Melvna A. Mock. Let
ters Of administration c. /. a.. have
been granted on the estate OF Mary
Emma Lilley to Thomas Leonard Lilley.
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
RUSSIAN BoLsHEvIK nPRrsoN AMERICANS.

WASHINGTON April s United Pres-Three American soldiers
and two NJ C. secretaries reported by the War Depart
ent n have been taken prisoners Boshcyk forces Russia
The soldiers who are reported route for Moscow and well
treated are Sergeant Leze Mrlnburs Pa Private
Freeman Hogan No as2 Trubu Detroit and Mechanic
JcDs C. Lsurscn MARIE. Mich The Y secretaries
Arnold and Ryal
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
WILSON CAN'T END PHONE STRIKE.

PARIS April Omitted Press)-Presiden Wilson, responding
appeal the Massachusetts, Island and
New Hamphsirc settle the telephone employees strike in New
England has cabled the following Secretary Tumulty
Tel them appreciate the Of the situation but that
am unable to act lntelligenty from this distance
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
Japanese Also Insist
on Concession of
SIiantung Peninsula
and Retention of Kia
Chau Seized from
Huns.
CRISIS NEAR IN
JUGO-SLAVIA

PARIS. April 10 Omitted Press)-With
the Italian situation still in a critical
stage, so far as available information Is
concerned. the "big four" was expected
10 be confronted today with the addi-
tiOnal problem OF adjusting Japan's ter
riiOrial claims in China
Premier Orlando was scheduled 10
present a demand for immediate accep-
tance Of the anneNationist program
granted Italy under the pact OF London
at yesterdays session OF the "big four"
In some quarters IL was even believed
he would threaten 10 wreck the entire
peace settlement. by refusing 10 sign
the treaty and holding the powers TO
their agreement not 10 make a separate
peacc unless Italy's aspirations were
recoanized. What transpired in the
meeting remained a mystery as the en-
tire proceeding was surrounded with
the deepest secrecy.
Prom certain unofficial sources, Il was
learned the Italian question was con-
tinued until today. This could not be
confirmed.
The Japanese are seeking. principally
ratification Of Their concessions in the
Shaniung Peninsula and retention 81
Kia Chau, which they seized from the
Germans. The Chinese are bitterly op-
posed 20 Japan's claims and II is un-
dersiood the majority OF the peace del
egates are inclined 10 favor the Chin
ese.
ROME. April i9Oniied Prcss)-The
ierr torial dispute between Italy and
Jugo-slavia Is approaching a crisis. It
was Indicated IN advices reaching hero
today.
, The SebenicO correspondent OF the
Epoca reported the local Jugo-Slav
press had published an order for gem
eral mobilization OF men between 20
and so years OF age. Police were said
10 be preventing an exodus OF male
citizens
Reports from Paris were admitted In
government circles today to have pro-
duced a painful impression"
The Italian press Is unanimously ex-
hOrting Premier Orlando not TO sign
peace that does not include the new
boundaries claimed by Italy.
The Courier De Italia states the Amer
lean mission dispatched 10 the AdriatIo
made report 10 the conferences
wholly unfavorable 10 Italian claims"
The Giornale DItalia publishes a
Paris dispatch claiming President VIII
son Is obdurate In his stand against
awarding Fiume 90 Italy.
According to more optimistic but un-
confirmed reports Italy viii receive
Fiumc the port Of which win be in
ternationalized under Italy's sover-
eighty and will also receive a manda-
tory over Dalmatia together wi h an
indemnity Of s5.OO0.OO0O00.
Through intervention OF American
naval authorities, it is reported, The
order charging a maximum customs
duty on Italian merchandise at Spalato
.Dalmatial has been revoked.
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
NEW YORK STRIKE DEFERRED.

NEW YORK April 10 United Press)Ncv Yorks third general
harbor strike scheduled to start today has been
poned another "a hours while Mayor Hylan coners with
parties TO the dispute.
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
CITY B,NK CLEARINGs.

Clearings OF The local Danks Tor The
week ending today. as announced by the
Union National Bank the clearing
house. amounted TO s2,922.3si. as COM
pared with S3,Oi99i9.Gs. the amour t.r
the corresponding week OF last year
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
TOpAY,s TEMPERATuRE.
sun AND TIDES.
Month OF Chrisiiann.
LOST AND FOUND

4 OST--A MAYS GOLD WATCH WIgIt
IL short chain attached. at the Zoe Re-
ward IL returned 20 Leroy Fnuli. i0ll
Bennett st. apri0-ft.
Confined on page four.ee1.i
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
SUNDAY BAIL IN NEW YORK.

ALBANY. y. T.. April 10 United
Smith today signed
the Sunday movie and sunday baseball
bills.
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
NATIONAL THEATRE.

Neugent and Braxton. three other big
colored acts today.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-04-19

4 feeling Of securft. s0es with
GLOVER DAIRY MILK-Ady.
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
CLOYEn DAIRY MILK

clarlfed, passeuri1ed and pure.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-04-19
WEATHER

Fair tonight; probably light
frost interior; Sunday, fair
and warmer, north and west
portions; moderate variable
winds. becoming south.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-09
MAGNETIC
IMPORTANT

Recognizing tho demand for a
magnetic service and repair station
In Seattle. the Sunse, Electric com.
pany have for many weeks been
perfecting magnetic service de.
partment that could handle all
kinds OF work along these lines
and turn out jobs that compare
favorahly with the factory pro
duet.
A, this time their plans have
worked out so well that they find
this new department running full
blast with a volume Of work that
keeps large force OF men busy
the full day.
The head OF the magnetic service
Is n man with 20 years Of actual
experience In shop and factory. and
his expert supervision Is given
every Job turned out Every
piece 81 equlpmen, In this depart.
ment Is OF the very latest type, and
n test Is given the magnetic before
being returned to the car that Is
harder than long and rough road
trial.
Magnetic troubles are often Of
the minor variety. and a moments
inspection often shows the expert
Just what the trouble is. This serv.
ice is . part Of the Sunset Electric
company's regular service. and no
charge IL made.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-09
'ust a Few Tips. on Bathing
the Body of Your Motor Car

the wax IL needed. After the wax
has been applied the finish so i'm.
parted viii last anywhere from four
days 20 a week. and when II begins
20 get "A triflc dull again. new rub.
hing with clean chcesecloth will
bring the luster back
To begin with the car should be
washed as soon ms possible after IL
has become muddy or dirty. II mud
is allowed to dry ON tho surface its
removal is likely TO leave traces be.
hind.
In washing the car plain water
should be used az n temperature OF
about SO degrees Fahrenheit. Water
either too hot or too cold Is likely TO
damage the finish.
Never turn stream OF water on
tho body surface. The water IL quite
likely 90 carry grains OF sand or grit
into tho enamel and scratch II.
The best way Is 90 use large
sponge. which should be sopped In
tho water and then squeezed out at
the top OF the panel. The water
flows down over the surface In a
gentle stream and floats off tho mud.
which IL the proper method.
IL IL unwisa TO use soap about the
body Of the car, except possibly 90
eradicate grease or oil spots. In
that case a cloth soaked In CASTLE
soap ss'is may be used TO remove
the offending spots. The hood must
never be washed while Il Is hot after
a run, az that viii dlscolor the sur.
face.
To clean the radiator. turn n
stream OF water thru II from the
rear. SO that water passes out in
front. instead OF getting into the en-.
gine and mechanism.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-09

After three weeks In Detroit and
Chicago. w. A. Wallace. manager
Of the Central Ford agency. thank
fully got off tho train last Sunday
night and vowed that IL would be
very important business that would
pull him out Of Seattle again in the
summer montha.
Chicago gave Wallace a warm
welcome, with the thermometer
registering ITO degrees In tho
shade. and no shade. The race
riots were at their worst. and he
considered himself fortunate in
securing one OF the last two hotel
rooms unoccupied on his arrival.
At the Ford factory in Detroit
the most important piece Of news
was that production had reached
point within 100000 cars Of the
demand. The Liberty starter will
be regular equipment on all Fords
an soon as they can be turned out
In sufficient numbers.
Wallace stamps all Ford rumors
as being without any foundation of
truth. and says that any announce
ments to be made will come direct
from the Ford factory thru author
lied dealers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-09
FRENCH FACING
FUEL SHORTAGE

Before the war the scarcity and
expense of violate liquid combustf-
bles was causing anxiety In France.
Itals and Germany. and the war
has greatly increased 1t. One OF
the means OF obviating the diff
Guilty is to employ Illuminating
gas. OF which 1850 cubic meters
at 400 calories is equivalent to
one litre OF gasoline of a specific,
gravity of o.73o.
The annual consumption OF gass =
line and OF benzol produced fro m
coal before the war had affair red
359.000 tons. OF which 10000 ons
was benxol. Now the consump don
is about double. In the gas w srks
OF France about 10000 tons OF BEN
zol are being produced yearly, and
when the coking plants in the Nord
area are reinstated the ntput
should reach $4,000 tons. hench
benzol only represents some per
cent Of the total requireme nts OF
France. The consumption Of in
ternal combustion engines varies
from $500 to 5000 calor kes per
hour. and assuming an av erage OF
2.750 calories this is repres ented by
0.25 ky. of benzol.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-09
! NV SPE III
Motor Delivery Puts Pcp Into Ship
ping Departments and Accelerstes
All Deliveries.

All Deliveries.
When frequent grades are en-
countered the truck IL undoubtedly
tho most economical and efficient.
on hills, horses pulling heavy loads
must stop TO rest. while motor
trucks mount hills with no sacrifice
OF time and speed.
Probably the two biggest ad-
vantages OF trucks over horse de-
livery are-the increased business
any firm will realize because of the
wider range OF operation. and the
speeding up OF tho orderfilling.
shipping and receiving departments. .
says Max Olsen. OF the Olsen-war-
ren Motor company. distributors OF
the velIe line In Washington. Per
haps the more important Of these
two points Is the first mentioned.
a greater field for any business
means greater creative power. more
planning and n bigger. broader WIS.,
ion of the future.
Motor truck delivery puts new
pep and life into any shipping de
partment. Clerks realize that the
Investment in trucks is greater
than In horses and they strive to
have the load waiting for the truck
rather than the horse and wagon
waiting for the load. Gravity
chutes. spiral slides and other load.
ing devices. as well as capable sys.
TENS inside the factory or ware
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-09
EXPORT TRADE IS
IMPORTANT FEATURE

Tho Importance OF export trad. in
the general business OF tho Barley
Motor Car Company. Of Kalamazoo.
Mich. Ii shown by the fact that dur.
ing the past 60 days this concern has
shipped to foreign lands no less than
IS motor cars. built to special order.
These automobiles were consigned TO
dealers in ~ cities In IL countries be
yond tho confines OF the u. &. A.
The Roamer II growing In popu.
iarity. as shown by the fact that
agencies In Osaka. Japan. Bombay.
Calcutta and Madras. India: Havana.
Cuba: San Juan. Porto Rico: Pernam-
HUGO and Sac Pauio. Brazil. Port'au.
Prince. Haiti: Copenhagen. Denmark:
Athens. Greece: Lisbon. Portugal.
London. England. and Sourabava. in
Java. have received cars. and most
Of them have large standing orders
remaining 10 be filled. Mexicans have
placed orders for these cars, which
are to be shipped ms soon as u II
safe to send goods into that country.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-09
RACES AT
MT. VERNON

Saturday. August 1s. Is the day
set for the race meet at the fair
grounds track at Mt Vernon. when
local talent will vie for speed hon
ors and truck and tractor dealers
will exhibit their lines.
The fair grounds are located half
way between Mt. Vernon and Bur.
lington. and record attendance is
expected OF farmers and dairymen
and OF race fans from the surround
Ing territory.
Many Seattle people are planning
TO motor up next Saturday for the
"doings." and the committee In
charge promises plenty OF thrills in
addition to comedy auto races and
special features
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-09
LONG TRIP
FOR DENLY

Each summer members OF auto
mobile clubs and road associations
hold what In known as the East
Michigan Pixies tour. from Detroit
TO Sault Ste. Marie on the eastern
pike and returning thru the CEN
ter of the state. distance OF 1,20o
miles, consuming nine days,
The outstanding feature OF the
tour this year was the perform
ancc OF three DENLY trucks, which
kept up with the automobiles and
never missed control. New two
ton models. equipped with Firestone
cord tires, had no trouble doing 30
miles or better an hour. These
trucks carried the big tent 60
cots for the tourists. all their bag
gage and n repair outfit. and none
OF the tired tourists had to wait be-
fore their plunge into slumberland'
Narrow tread roads and more
aand than In encountered In q trip
from New York TO San Francisco
we're negotiated. 200 miles OF the
way being freshly-laid crushed
stone and gravel.
This DENLY Firestone perform
ance was n revelation to the farm
ers. showing what can be done
with present rogis and what tho
future holds In store when Michi-
gan's $50. 900. 00e good roads pro-
gram is finished. The trucks went
thru the grind In the pine barrcns
without any repairs. not even a
loose bolt. and there was but one
puncture from railroad spike
picked up at Sault ST. Marie
Trucks with power. these have
four-speed transmission. and riding
on pneumatics appear to answer the
question for the farmers. eliminat-
ing damage during shipment and
making the most Of time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-09
PLAN FINE
STRUCTURE

One Of the distinctive features Of
the new factory that IL now being
erected by the Liberty Motor Car
company. at Detroit, Ia an admin
istration building which will be
one Of the most slightly structures
ever designed for commercial use
I, will be Of the colonial type NJ
architecture. n style that is I'm
singular accord with the ideals OF
tho company and the name Of It's
product. and In appearance win re-
sembie some OF the famous old
buildings of colonial days rather
than regulation offlc. building.
A. a famous architect remarked. II
might be easily mistaken for en
exclusive club.
OF course the building will BE-
thoroiy modern. being as up-to-
date and complete as money and
brains can max. IT, II will front
on Charievoix ave. which Ia TO be
converted into a handsome bouie-
ward. The building proper will be
5oxsoo feet In size. constructed OF
colonial brick and steel There will
be two floors. the first housing all
the latest car models. and the Sec
ond viii be occupied by the exec
utsve and sales officea
A comfortably furnished rest
room OF unusual size is provided
for the women employees OF the Of
flee force. and there Is also the
unusual feature Of a smoking room
for the men.
But one Of the most novel ideas
to be embodied In this unusual
structure IL a tower. modelled after
that Of Independence Hall. in which
will be hung replica Of the IA
nous Liberty bell
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-09

At this season OF tho year there
. leaving the various motor car
ctories OF America. steady stream
brand new vehicles. things of
auty In Elistenlng enamel. run.
|lng the rainbow gamut OF shades
nd eolors and cxaulsiteiy finished
I'm appropriate upholstery.
Alas. could we look ahead a few
hort months. how fallen from their
|stato OF pristine radiance would
cost of these unfortunate vehicles
i found Instead Of cleaning new
|iamel. the finish would be dun and
|,sterlesS. with cracks and hlisters
|. plentiful array.
And all because the average owner
|>es not learn how properly to take
lire OF the fine finish OF hts new car.
I II proper care Is given 20 the vehl.
ID from the first Il win retain its
Pxst luster for a long time. and. In
VI, need never reach the stage Of
ng shabby" The last few years
We produced number OF devices
III preparations designed TO make
easy for the car owner 60 main.
IN the original appearance OF his
IL. In fact there Is no excuse for
abeiness. except Ignorance or iaxi.
IS.
One OF the new ideas IN preserv.
Ir the finish OF the car 4. the so
lied wax polish. which gives adj
irabie results when II Is properly
,plied. In the use of wax polish
e first step Is 10 give the body Of
e car thoro cleaning. Then the
iish Is applied with n piece OF
eesecioth and another similar cloth
used TO distribute the wax evenly
over the surface.
Only the thinnest possible film Of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-09
"A careful driver will skd for
ret weather" =
BY CAPT. KATHERINE RICHARDS
Commanding the Of Inc National League
for Woreu

Accidents are much more easily
prevented than mended. There may
be some motor accidents which are
unavoidable. but they fail within n
very small class
The top cause Of accidents II Speed
All accidents due to speeding are
avoidable. because there IL never any
excuse for speeding.
We will not keep any woman as
a driver in the womhn's Motor
corps OF the National League for
women's service II we ind she over.
speeds.
There Ia one good rule for every
motor!st: Drive your car only at
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-09
WHEN You SKID

When experienced motorists feel
the rear wheels OF their cars skid
ding sideways they don't apply the
brakes or open the throttle. They
throw off the clutch and turn the
front wheels the way the car Is
skidding. letting the driving wheels
turn as slowly rs possible. When
driving on a wet road without non.
skid chains II Is advisable to keep
one pair Of wheels on rough pave.
ment or dirt wherever possible.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-09

house quickly follow the instaila-
ton OF motorized delivery.
1T Is worthy OF note In this con.
nection to mention that aitho the
horse has increased over $50 per
cent in cost In the last 10 years.
he has not increased any In work.
ing power. He consumes Just as
much food. altho hay and oats have
risen enormously In cost. II would
take n farm the size OF three OF our
large middle west states to feed the
ss.ooo.ooo horses and mules In the
United States. II has been said
that the motor trucks alone in use
In this country today have released
over $4,000. 900 acres OF land to pro
duce food for men,"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-09

such a speed that you can bring II
to a fun stop with the service brake
well within tho clear space that you
can see ahead OF you.
A careful driver VIII not have n
skid for the reason that she viii
always have chains on her car In wet
weather.
Railroad and trolley crossings
all have their toll OF death In mo.
tor car accidents. hut II may be
said that In practically every case,
such accidents are the result OF
taking chances. Always stop before
crossing n railroad. lie SURE there
ls no car or train approaching before
you try 10 drive across.