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Evening journal., 1919-02-12
COLLEGE BOYS ARE
CHEERED BY SONG
Delaware Girls. Too. p Be
Thrilled By Prof. Clase
On rday
WAR SINGER TELLS
YOUTHS TO WIN
Special 10 The Evening Journal.


NEWARK. Del, Feb. i2.-Harold C.
Clase. noted war singer and entertainer,
who has spent eighteen months with
the American Army in this country and
France, led a pusing songfest In the
chapel Of Delaware College this morn
ing The POO or more students who as
sembled there were magnetized by the
silver-tongued visitor who led them in
singing Smiles. katie" and other
popular songs and told them war storl
les
Olen +. Phillips, friend Of Mr..
Clase, brought him from Wilmington
TO Newark in his automobile. The exer-
cises began at s 30 o'clock and lasted
half an hour Or Samuel Chiles Nit
chell, president Of the college, presided.
After the doxology had been sung
George Carter introduced Mr.. Clase 10
the students ard turned the meeting
over TO him.
From start 10 finish, the singer and
the students were in complete accord.
Mr. Clase made an especially happy hit
when he advised Delaware 10 go to the
Of Pennsylvania tonight. de-
iermined TO win the basketball game
Remember. boys" he exclaimed.
General pcrshlng said that morale
constituted eighty per cent Of the
0gnting efficiency Of the American sol
diers in France and Flanders. and equip
nlent the remaining twenty per cent.
plan for more than you can do,
And do sci
Bite ofrmore than you can chew,
And chew Il
Hitch your wagon to q star,
Keep your seat, and there you are
You won't rue iti"
The enthusiasm aroused among the
10Y students was such that President |
fitchell invited Mr.. Clase TO come TO /
he Women's College for p chapel, on
friday morning. lead the girl students
D singing and tell them war stories. He
ccepted The invitation, following
which he returned TO Wilmington
Evening journal., 1919-02-12
SNnlNRnIINn WINTER

Kid Winter. swung a weak mitt over
the vicinity on his latest visit. The old
battler with the icicle whiskers didRt
show the OLE time zero kick in the
present wallop a. in last rounds. some
say the frosty warrior got late start.
but viii wind up with frigid poke
right in the middle OF springs balny
countenance for fun 20 cold counts.
Not wishing the arctic slugger any
ragged luck. but we all hope he mis-
judges the polar uppercut and lands it
on his own glacier chin for back1op
to the meadows of cracked ice and pen
guins. In case the final bell stops the
slam, just keep your weather eye sci
for the old geezer's next winter bout.
He'll be all froze up with rage over this
defeat, and will slide back to his snow
stable to train up for rearin tearln'
comeback.
Evening journal., 1919-02-12
MR.. T0PkIS. FAVURS
MINIMUM WAGE BILL

Stan Correspondent.
DOVER, Del, Feb. HAT the hear
Ing given a delegation in behalf Of the
Minimum Wage Bill yesterday by a
committee Of the legislature. the fol-
lowing cOmmun cation from Charles
Topkis Wilmington merchant, was
read:
"On The eve OF his birthday I Ike
TO think of-the great Lincoln when he
said, Let Us have faith that right
makes might and in that faith let Us
70 the end dare 10 do our duty as we
understand &C.
Il believe the minimum wage bill 10
be so right, so sound fundamental y,
that I cannot do less than declare at
every opportunity my hearty support
and practical cooperation in making 10
the law OF the State. (Signedj =
"CHARLES TJpKlS.
Mrs. Robert l.. Holiday Of Dover
Legislation Chairman Of t<s State Fed
Grafton Of WOmen's Clubs, made The
following statement in the course of
the hearing:
Il shall want 20 hang a lAtle curtain
before the HISTORIC plate In the state
House IL the MiMmum Wage Bill Is
held up IN any way. There IS one
thing you cant do today-lhat is, nve
on the reputation OF your ancestors. To
take precedence in the councils OF the
nation In the twentieth century means /
he endorsement Of just such construc- /
i've and equitable legislation as our /
Minimum Wage Bill stands Tor
The Executive COMMITTEES Of The
State Federation OF Women's Clubs of
which Mrs. A. D. Warner IS president.
las endorsed the bill and we confident
y urge our honorable Legislators 70
Io the same"
Evening journal., 1919-02-12
BIRTHDAYS OF
FAMOUS AMERICANS
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

iath ,Shsm o. am Lincoln was born on the |
WIN Win oi February, 1909. near Hodsen~ |
ssiue, Kentucky. The stor-- a.
,ivbt epn.eer' studying bv candle
sys1S rSS'rent Of the United stafes ftas'seutp zen
,,n ,,usl.hnown for rewriting o y 700
,nooin greatest traits va vhe OF
LOT his mother. His sa,hn ~ MS love |
n'erate and very shift,e.W was II
motner could read but moi So, HIS
sne was a woman Of much 49,, put
excellent judgment, and her 'esS cS and
ter'stics were indelibly ironrac, rarsc-
upon her son. although She $50 S,5
when the boy was only nine ,,oa'l o'su
old. Abraham mourned very dser,s' ests
her loss and in later life said aa;,
that ! am, and all that | hone Ia he
owe TO my angel mother" and al
through his great career this seem,
to have been his guiding star. II
fact II made him the greatest love
of and worker for mankind that per
haps the world has ever known. Or
account Of his tragic end he is re.
1ocded by many as almost, H. not
;9o an equal with Washington. He
N1s shot on the 1lth OF April, 1855
- died the next day.
Evening journal., 1919-02-12
VILLA NOVA HERE TONIGHT.

Villa Nova Prep basketball quintet,
claimants for the Catholic High School
championship OF Philadelphia. will be
the attraction at Brownson Hall to-
night.
One their last appearance here the
Villa Nova boys played a splendid game
and displayed some very clever floo'
work. This years squad is supposed
TO be stronger than any previous team
that ever represented the v. n, as
1t has for a nucleus, Downing, the for
mer La Sale sta.
Salesianum viii Use the same lineup
which has been going at a fast clip
the last few games.
Evening journal., 1919-02-12

ustion is that early statements regard
ing indemnity claims were based on
the idea of taking territory in lieu of
money. Since it has become evident
that the "old grabbing policy" will not
be tolerated adjustment of ideas has be-
come necessary.
Delay in completion Of the league Of
nations constitution may necessitate
President Wilson TO return to France
Immediately after adjournment OF Con-
gress it was learned today. He Is so
anxious to carry bacl5 with him a I'm
ished draft OF constitution that his de-
parture has been postponed from Fri
day TO Sunday or Monday, which will
result in him reaching America about
February -. If the constitution is not
submitted 10 the full Congress before
his. departure. however, he will start
back March or G. Unless full agree
ment is reached by the league comml-
tee tomorrow submission Of the CON
stitution 20 the plenary session this
week is out Of the question. The Pres
ident, too, has been selected TO read the
draft to the full conference.
The President attended benefit
opcId prTluiilitiite 1851 nlsnt. lie VIII
confer tonight with Doctor Repart,
Swiss authority on the league of ma
tions and with Archbishop Tourian and
Prof Hagoran, representatives OF
Armenia who will report on conditions
in their country. He will also receive
a delegation from the French associa-
iion OF the society of nations.
All the gifts aud souvenirs received
by President and Mrs. Wilson have
been packed ready for sailing They
MI % boxes
Evening journal., 1919-02-12
TO KEEP Water ON
RESERVOIR AWHILE
Water Board Not TO Drain
Rodney St. Skating
Surface
GIVES APPROVAL TO
SKATING CONTESTS

Requests OF the Wilmington Skating
Association that the water be drained
off the surface OF the Rodney street
reservoir in order that IL might be used
ses FeiieF skating, has been refused BY iby
the Water Commission. according 10
City Engineer Van Trump today.
This action. 1t is announced, will
probably prevent the association from
holding is anticipated masquerade
roller skating carnival the latter part
Of this month. for which a number Of
local merchants have already con-
tributed prizes.
The Water Board has approved, how
ever, said Mr.. Van Trump. the assocla-
lions desire TO hold a series OF skating
contests, TO which the public Will be
admitted free. They have been noti-
fed that the Water Board win be glad
TO cooperate In this matter. but that
1t is not thought practical for the water
TO be removed from the reservoir until
warmer weather arrives
Discussing the requests which tbs
association had sent 20 the WateN
Board, Mr.. Richardson. organizer Of the
club. said this morning that the au-
thorities had also been asked 20 see
that the reservoir was properly policed
so as 10 keep undesirable persons from
the contests, City Eenglneer |
Van Trump announces that as the res
ervoir Is open to the public. the Wafer |
Board could not see their way clear to /
grant this request. As TO policing the
place, he says the association Will have
TO get in touch with the police depart
ment
AZ m, e,ac,,fi,,o roaatfp0 ~ fha WI
Skating Association, held at
the Chamber Of Commerce last night.
eleven new members were admitted
into the organization. After the meet
Ing. the entire active membership,
numbering about $50 men and women,
went TO Shellpot Park for Ice skating.
Evening journal., 1919-02-12
ENJOY
EATS" SPEECHES

Forty-five members Of the Whining
ton Jovian League enjoyed a tempting
menu at their monthly meeting in the
traction company Offices last evening
The supper was prepared by C. n. Ryan,
treasurer Of the company. The "eats"
We're so good that a vote Of thanks
Vas given the host. The food was pre-
pared on electric ranges.
~ a Heindle, general manager Of
ana "ss9on company, was POSTMASTER
| He,nd,o naoresses were made nv Mr.
sSe sSslr Z. \. Ryan, E. p Bando W Y
SIoors =, 1. OF, A. T. Throsn d
] viii he "ses bs,o meeting Of the assoc,.,,on
| class is ~ nelo on March a. whsn hnssoelstlon alton
Iinto memSsnh ~ OsnGidstes win be sdm,, ,stss
Evening journal., 1919-02-12
soI'ls.
Gnala
X. +. c. no PLAY pAsTIME.

Keystone Field Club will 90 to New
Castle tomorrow evening to open a
three-game basketball series with the
Pastime Club OF that place The Field
Club expects to meet with fast team,
but nevertheless, expects 10 cop the
bacon. The Field Club will use the fol-
lowing llne-up: Cole, Speakman, Flynn,
forward; Burns, center; Firth and Long.
guards. The Keystone seconds will
meet the Pastime seconds in the pre-
llminary game. Keystone expects to
carry large crowd OF rooters and Will
leave at 7.20 o'clock from Fourth and
Market. The second team lineup will
be: Virgins, Jennings, Reganboyer,
Hacket, Mclaughlin and Corrle
Evening journal., 1919-02-12
CARPENTERS CALL
OFF THEIR STRIKE
BY The United Press.

BY the United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb i2.-The strike OF
carpenters and builders which was
called on theNiobs Of the Building
u AIDES Employers Association. in
many cities Is at an end today. Strikers
have agreed to return TO their Jobs to-
morrow under a truce between the
unions Of the building trades and the
contractors Of the association.
The workers, including carpenters
whose demand for an increase Of a
dollar to $3.50 caused a strike, have de-
cided to abide by an agreement reach.
cd by the two parties.
Evening journal., 1919-02-12
FINE ANOTHER GRAF sgooTrR

For playing crap, James Russell was
nned - and costs by Deputy Judge
ringer IN Municipal Court this morning.
hussel was arrested at a game of crap
near Tenth and Union streets, yester-
day by 0flcer James Gray.
Nick Goviski was fined s. and costs
for disorderly conduct at Fourth street
wharf
Evening journal., 1919-02-12

Employ the Inter State Co-operative
Corp. 20 purchase one Of these for YOU for
Fifty Dollars $500 cash or Liberty Bond,
and Ten Dollars (S10l per month for
twenty five months They VIII purchase
feed. raise, breed and develop her and her
progeny for you and pay you, beginning
at the end Of two ycape and completing in
seven years. total Of $3.50 This will be
the beginning Of Independents and a start
IN lie for those who act at once. Wavcrers
and hesitators, please don't waste your
time or ours
INTER STATE COOPERATIVE CORP.
500 Shipiey St, Wilmington. Del
Evening journal., 1919-02-12
MARRIAGE MAY END THIS TROUBLE

The case Of Isaac NBevans, Negro,
charged with violation Of the age OF
consent law, was continued until next
Tuesday by Deputy Judge Finger in
Municipal Court this morning, when
Edwin r. Cochran. Jr., counsel for the
defendant, stated that his client has
asreed toAma-ry the girl. Da sey Laws,
who is involved In the case.
Evening journal., 1919-02-12
DENIED LOVE, HE PUNCHES WOMAN

Dorsey johnson was fined $50 and
costs by Deputy Judge Finger in NIu-
nicipal Court this morning for assault
and battery on May Briscoe According
to the girl, Dorsey struck her because
she would not let him make a little
love to her" They both live at the same
house
Evening journal., 1919-02-12
X. G. r. LEAGUE.
uyuIa
HARLAN rs. NEW YORK sBIp.

In its opening game Of the second
half Of the Shipyard basketball season,
the Harlan basketball team will meet
the Chester Ship quintet. on the Peo-
pies Settlement floor tomorrow night?
A hot tussel is looked for and both
teams viii enter the fray with the ex-
pectation OF victory. Harlan Will line
up with Lacey and Shields, forwards;
Thomas, center; Charity and Walsha
guards.
New York Ship won the first half Of
the league season with eight victories
and no defeats. Beginning the second
half, they were trounced by Pusey &
Jones, OF Gloucester. II HARLAN wing
tomorrow's game they will be tied foB
first place II confidence and stick to-
gether spirit will win for them the To-,
Gals are sure TO grab the bacon.
Manager Gallagher is preparing the
seating capacity for one OF the largest
crowds Of the season. The employees
OF the local pant are going to back the ,
Harlan quintet TO the last man. So fol-
low the crowd 10 Peoples SETTLEMENT
tomorrow night
Evening journal., 1919-02-12
RoYsTEN FAILS no APPEAR

When the case Of Stanley Roysten.
charged with non-support was called
in Municipal Court this morning. the
defendant failed 10 appear The case
was continued until tomorrow and a
subpoena was issued for him.
Evening journal., 1919-02-12
SCOUTS DIDN'T HIKE.

., various athletic events and exhibit
Mons aU ss OF scout-craft were participated In
W W. wilmington Boy Scouts in AIapocas
scovss ovus Today. 1t was intended that the
but N, should take a hike to Chester.
Evening journal., 1919-02-12
"sALAMAGUNDI PARTY.
AT ST. JOHNS

The Junior Auxiliary Of ST. Johns p
Z. Church viii give a "Salamagundi
Party in the parish house on next
Friday eNening. the proceeds 10 be de-
voted to the work OF the auxiliary. All
the friends Of the church are invited
Evening journal., 1919-02-12
sOPHs DOWN SENIORS

NEWARK, Del. Feb. i2.-In the inter
class league here last night the sophs
beat tho Seniors in very close game.
Tho score:
Evening journal., 1919-02-12
DOLLAR DAY" TO BE
EARLIER THIS YEAR

At recent meeting of the chamber
Of Commerce it was decided to hold
Wilmington's Dollar sale Day. earlier
Than in past years The date is We'd
nesday, February 26 10 was felt that
due to the unusual condition., existing
because Of the sudden ending of ihc
war, that more desirable merchandise
could be secured at much lower prices.
Owing TO changing this date, more ad-
vance notice was gixen 10 the meroh-
ants so they would have ample time in
which to purchase their bargains.
1t is expected that this viii prove
the greatest Dollar Day Of all, as
more merchandise is 10 be had and
prices are lower than for some time.
The committee appointed C. NJ
Horgan, of r. Iopkis sons. in charge
y the publicity, and c. Smith. Of Smith
sollinger, will have charge Of the cards.
III merchants are requested to send
heir card requirements to Mr.. smith
s early as possible.
Evening journal., 1919-02-12
FINE MORE STREET sp,1,,

Bruno Fragomele was a. NC
costs and Lewis G. Farley wss and
and costs for splitting on the s,rn rnsa u
Deputy Judge Finger in Munic,ao.s os
Court this morning. p'-
Evening journal., 1919-02-12

The worries or unemployment s-s
avoided by cultlvatlng the WANT AD
habit=AdV.
Evening journal., 1919-02-12

Real estate. apartments TO be rented
and houses to be sold viii find good
prospects by an adj in this paper
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-16

VINO dispersed or killed a whole
squad OF German bayoneteers which
mad surrounded him struck the en-
envy with fear of Yankee proves
with the pistol"
Needed Many Pistols.
This resulted in the addition OF
pistols 10 the fighting equipment OF
the American troops at u rate that
overwhelmed the supply. Every Ell
fort 10 increase production was
made. but the army was forced TO
resort to lJ-calber revolvers 10
supplement the supply. The actual
rate of production reached just be-
fore the armistice was 1898 pistols
and 1888 reVOlvers a day and the
total number OF the weapons bull.
during the war was 1860.
The standard American army rifle
ammunition proved its superiority
in action. adding materially TO the
accuracy OF American small arms
fire Extraordinary measures to
produce cartridges in sufficient
numbers are recounted in the re
port ard in the fall of 1915 the
United states achieved an average
monthly output o. 2S4,852, 80
rounds against British average OF
259.769. 600 and IL French az erage o.
159,S45. 900. During the 19 months
the United States was in the war it
produced 2.S64.9J4,O0O rounds, APP
proximately equalline the French
production and comparing with
3.4S6,127.OOO produced by Great
Britain
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-16
WAR TIME ROMANCE
LEADS TO MARRIAGE

Special 20 The News Times:
LAPORTE. Ind. May IA war
time romance had its elimination
Thursday in the announcement of
the marriage of Miss Genevieve
Sweezy OF Union Mills and Frank
Price. a soldier hailing from the
same place The nuptials took place
in France. where the bride was in
the service of the Y NJ. g. a, while
Price was in the aviation depart
ment. The couple will remain in
France until Price is sent home FOR
discharge
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-16
GEN. PERSHING SOON
TO GO TO LONDON

COBLENZ. Tuesday. Gen. Task
or II. Bliss, chief OF staff of the
American forces. arrived here Thurs
day and with Gen. Pershing. was "a
dinner guest OF Mai. Gen. Hines
the Palace of Wied al Neuwied,
headquarters Of the third army
corps.
Gen. Pershing is due TO leave for
France Wednesday by way OF Lux
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-16

emburs and viii proceed 20 London
next week. Maj. Gems Liggett and
Hines also are 10 attend the cele-
bration Of Empire Day in London.
on which occasion one OF the smart
est regiments from the third army
viii march before King George.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-16

LONDON-Over 1.5OO.O 900 women
find husbands. according TO statistics
enumerating the proportion Of males
TO females in the country.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-16


tn zip
England Drought o from o.
~ o in U
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-16
lad RAND I'roduction.

- the peak % our pr0ducuon.
the report says. a total OF 1.19f
machine guns and automatic rifles
Of an t>pes were pro4uced within "a
period OF a hours. ana The toLsl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-04
Wantcti-T'o Buy.

FEATHERS-Spot cash paid for feather
and antiques Mn dlson 1907. BEARD.
prices paid. rhone Madison eos.
Observation-Disclosures. 10 huY anX nua q
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-04

LlNIMENT-The Aurc ana quick soothing
cure for bos. burns and all running sores
Is Twen;ieth Century ROYAL Eminent. It's
good alike for man mar and and beast, because i
lnoniais from people you know are on file
In our ONCE for sou TO read. Full !nstruc-
tons on the bottle; special advice about
special cases free upon request. You can
kry Twentieth Century Royal Liniment at
any drug store for zsc bottle, or get 1t
dirett from the Royal Chemical Compa ny,
zoo East Marshall Street. Richmond. Va.
TENTS L. s. Army lG.1s PTkA,MiDAL
cots. blank ets lerCings. wagon covers boys
scout equipment Tents for rent Get our
prices first Army and Navy Supply Co.,
400 Brook Avenue and III North Seven.
tecnth. Randolph 144s
TYPEWRITERS OF all makes repaired:
prompt service: satisfaction guaranteed.
American Typewriter Exchange sos East
Main Stre.,.
WAGONS for the next campaign. Special
price. on all double farm wagons to make
room for new shipment. 3. Z. Bristow
Hardware Co. iol North EiEhteenth Street:
Business Equipment. o.
sAFEs. VAULT DOORS DEPos1T
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-04

BEAUTIFUL
CORNER LOT
AT TWENTY SEVENTH
AND sroNEwALL
STREETS.
WOODLAND HEIGHTS:
NO ENCUMBRANCE.
TWO BLOCKS OF
CAR LINE.
CONCRETE SIDE WALKS.
BEAUTIFUL VIEW:
TERMS EASY.
A BARGAIN.
ADDRESS ONLY
r. o. BON So.
CITY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-04
Farms and Land Tor Sale. y,

Ai.BlIMARLE COUNTY-For sale, small
apple farm IN Albcmarle County: good
nutbulidings: piped water: most attractive
homo: furnished or unIurnished: old ma
hoSany furniture: Oriental rugs Address
l. 500. care Times DispHtch
FARM for sale. Z miles north of Uo,SIine
green: Caroline County. Va. and | mile
!rom ~, Railway station. on i'm
cleared, balance In woods. f'uy direct from
owner ana save agents profits. D. r.
Campbell. n, +. ~ No /. Woodford Vn.
FARMS-List that farm with Pollard T.
Bagby Eleventh and Main Streets. fUch-
FARMS-1f L Is z farm You want soc Gar
rett & Co. IL East Main Street
IELr.riitNr go whnI 40 Ran
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-04

We have for a; once a grocery and
confectionery store doing fns
business anu could be made much
inner place with some one 10 push.
Owned by two people too old to do
tho work. In as much as one OF
them has bad health and must leave
for California at once. VIII sell
cheap to quick buyer. Rent low.
fns fixtures. electric lights with
good display window. right on car
line. The best bargain OF today.
All you have TO do is see 1t and
then YOU will buy. Apply Box locs.
Highland Springs. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-04

GOLD AND sfLvER-why no, trade IN
your old discarded gold and silver. for
ware? c. Lu:nsden & Sons. Isl East Main
Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-04

m Stated Communication OF Henrico
nA4 Union Lodge. No 1870. a. +. e. A. NJ
NJ VII be held in Masonic Hall. iii -
North twenty Street. this Mon
IWa . at ! p M Work in ~. Nj. degree
brethren are traternally invited to 'bc nres.
ent. BY order of the WcrshiDful Master.
joseph 5. Wilson. SECRETARY.
READ every ad In the ciassinCa ton thai
interests
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-04
RIAL ESTATE fOR SIZE
Business Property.

FOR SAi.E-Store and "a acre on Osborne
. Turnpike and Milton Road. good location
for go2d business. Apply TO 4. ~ Henson
2292 West Main Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-04
Houses for Sale.

Houses for Sale. "a
y SNAP--My old hume. central, 10 rooms
brick. with stationary lHNatury in bedrooms,
not.waier heating. dser lot Possession
September $500; Direct from owner.
II 500. care Times Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-04
r. T.. PEYTON. JR..
Special Commissioner.

BY POLLARD & BAGBY, INC,
Real Estate Auctioneers
AUCTION SALE FOR A PARTY
LEAVING TOWN --. >