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Evening journal., 1919-08-12
AURORA BOREALIS
HAMPERS WIRES
Telegraph Service in U. S.
and Canada Crippled by
: the merry Dancers
MAY HAVE THROWN
TROLLEYS OUT OF JOINT

Telegraph and telephone communica-
ton throughout the United states and
Canada was interrupted seriously, and
In many cases was stopped shortly
after noon yesterday by the aurora
borealis. the merry dancers" OF Arctic
explorers.
The electrical phenomenon put out OF
commission thousands OF miles OF wire
and made its influence felt as far south
as Kansas City, according to reports 10
the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany. ,,.,..
wire chief, said that the atmospheric
disturbance was the heaviest and most
extended in the records OF the company.
Wilmington escaped seriously the au-
rora borealis. according to officials
here OF the Western Union ana Postal
Telegraph companies. But the TWO TEL
egraph companies had some trouble es-
tabllshing communication with cities.
10 the north and west.
Al the oflces OF the Western Union'
70 was said that the chief difficulty was
with the Underground wires running
into New York, where delays from
three 10 six hours were experienced
The Postals principal difficulty was
In the lines 10 the West. where the
magnetic waves compelled
readiustments OF the instruments. TO
New York there was no trouble.
Telegraph wires into brokers' otlces
CONTINUED on page Elevenl
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FEDERAL CURB ON
MOTOR CAR THEFTS

A bill in furtherance OF the automo-
bile thief crusade. in which police de-
partments ell over the country. as well
as many insurance companies. are in
terested, is TO be introduced in Congress
by Representative Richard ]. McKinlry.
Of New York.
Under the proposed bill a central bu-
reau OF license registration for all
licenses issued by the various States is
to be created under the direction Of the
Department Of Justice. All information
regarding the theft Of automobiles in
every section OF the country Is 10 be
sent to it. Descriptions OF all motor
cars for which licenses have been IS
sued will be on file there and may be
obtained by application.
The bill has the backing OF leading
casualty and Insurance companies Of
the country.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
MARKED DECLINE
Shown IN PRICES
AS WAR AGAINST
GOUG|NG OPENS
Government Figures Indi-
cate Downward Trend is
General and That In
creases Are Exceptional
ONLY CHICAGO FAILS TO
LOWER PRICE OF MEATS

WASHINGTON, Aug. ~ UNITED press)
Wholesale food dealers have begun 10
make big reductions in prices OF yege-
tables, dressed meats and fruits, gov
ernment reports showed today.
With the campaign 10 reduce the high
cost OF living I'm full swing. comparison
OF quotations OF July 2s with those OF
August a showed a marked decline.
which set in after the attack on unjusti-
fed prices began.
Potatoes have been out from 30 cents
20 $40 a barrel since July 2s. accord
ing TO quotations collected by the Bu-
reau OF Markets.
The cutting also has been extended TO
beef. the figures showed.
Big slashes are noticeable in quota
tlons for Boston, New York. Philadel-
phia and Chicago. A few price increases
are shown for some grades OF meat.
The figures indicate that the downward
trend Is general and that increases ara
exceptional.
For meats, 1872 comparisons were msds
OF quotations collected by the Bureau
OF Markets yesterday and on July 2s. In
i07 comparisons price cuts were found.
Increases totaled 30 while In % com
parsons there was no change.
In vegetables and fruits the proper
ton OF price cuts was greater. Cuts
numbered p and increases only three
while the no change comparisons were
limited 30 one.
some vegetables and fruits that have
been depressed in price are onions.
which dropped Go cents per hundred
weight I'm New York and 80 cents In
Chicago; peaches % cents per carrier Of
CONTINUED on Fass E1even)
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
TARDY COP RESIGNS
ON EVE OF TRIAL

Patrolman Leslie Wilson. who was
fined several days pay several weeks
ago by the Police Commission for fall
ing 70 make a report, presented his
resignation TO the Police Commission
through Chief Of Police Black last
night. the same to take effect this
morning. Wilson was to have appeared
before the commissioners this after
noon 10 answer charges Of neglect OF
duty, It being alleged thathe had failed
again TO make a report.
The resignation Of Officer Wilson
creates two additional vacancies in the
already long list. Patrolman William
j. Hunter, who was fined 70 days pay
a week ago for missing a report, has
resigned from the department.
Ofncer Hunter was one Of the patrol
men who was granted a furlOugh TO
Join the army. He recently returned
from duty in France.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
CONGRESS OPENS
|. FIGHT AGAINST
COST Of Living
Resolution Limiting Ex.
ports of Foodstuffs and
Clothing Before Senate
GRAIN SITUATION IS
BEFORE COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON. Aug. ~ UNITED
Press s)-Congress today took up a
number OF measures designed to reduce
the cost OF living.
The Myers resolution 10 study the sd-
visibility OF legislation to limit exports
or foodstuffs, clothing and other neces-
sarles was before the senate for ac-
tlon.
Senator Reed. Missouri. expected 20
speak on the cost OF living in the SEN
ate today.
Il am not In favor OF letting great
quantities OF food, shoes and clothing
so abroad while We are required 10
pay tribute 10 proflteers," Myers said.
The grain situation engaged the at
tentlon OF the Senate Agriculture Com
mittee. Heads OF farm organizations
were In conference with the commit
tee over proposals 10 abolish the United
State Grain Corporation, wipe out the
minimum wheat price guarantee. and
revise grain grading regulations so mil
lers can not taxi cheap wheat and
make high-prlced -four from it
President Wilson's recommendations
for new legislation contained in his
cost OF living last week were before
special subcommittee OF the Inter
state Commerce Committee headed by
Senator Townsend. Michigan. The
subcommittee has full authority TO
draft measures along the lines prOpos-
ed by President Wilson and viii con-
slider bills introduced by other Sena-
tors. Hearings may be held later, II
was said. Sharp division is expected
within the committee as 10 measures TO
considered probable. on the committed
are men OF such opposite views as Wat
son. Indiana, and LaFollette.
Senator McKellar. Tennessee, was pre-
pairing a speech In favor Of regulating
Continued on Page Eleven)
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BALL WARNS FOOD
STUFF PROFITEERS

Special TO The Evening Journal.
' WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. i2-United
States Senator l.. Helsler BAH, follow
ing an executive session OF the Senate
subcommittee. yesterday, in his ca
pacity as chairman. issued a warning TO
proiiteers in foodsuffs and other neces-
stiles OF life.
The wholesale cost OF shoes outside
OF Washington, ut was stated yesterday,
will be investigated by Senator Balls
committee. 10 is said that the com
mittee has evidence 20 show that shoes
costing the dealer So a pair have been
retailing as high as SIS.
- Congress has full Jurisdiction over
the District Of Columbia Senator
Ball said, "and will put an end to
prOfteering in food and clothing, and
rents II the investigation by the com
mite substantiates information receiv-
ed by IT,"
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government NOW
OWNS waterway
between BAYS
2syment for Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal Made
in U. s. Court Today
TO CO AHEAD With
Widening Project

The final step in the purchase OF the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal by the
Federal Government was taken in the
United States District Court here this
morning when Judge Hugh NJ. Morris
ordered the payment to the representa-
tives Of the Fidelity Trust Company OF
Philadelphia, Of the sum OF 81, 2,436, ,i5i 60
The session OF the court had been
called for this morning for any obiec-
tlons that might be made to the pay
ment OF the money TO the trust COM
psny.
Andrew C. Gray. representing the
Fidelity Trust Company, petitioned the
court for the payment. OF the money.
Following the reading Judge Morris
asked II any one present objected to the
payment.
I'VE hope not. your Honor" re-
sponded Mr. Gray.
"As no objection has been made ]
will sign the order for the amount due"
said the Judge.
The total amount paid into the
United States Court here on the canal
cost, the amount assessed by the jury
for awarding damages, was S2,5i4,-
2S964. From this was deducted six
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Evening journal., 1919-08-12
GAM RESIGNS AS
COUNTY CONSTABLE

County Constable Edward Gam, OF
st. Georges, sent his resignation 10
Levy Court this morning. The resigna-
ton made no statement beyond the
formal withdrawal from the Office, and
was accepted without comment by
Levy Court.
The clerk Of the court was instructed
to notify the Delaware Automobile As
sociation Of the resignation. This as
sociation last week requested the Levy
Court 10 remove Gam from office.
The facts concerning the shooting
OF Henle, a motorcycle rider, by Con-
stable Gam. for refusing to stop when
halted for alleged violation Of the speed
law. are well known. This wounding,
OF Henle, for which Gam is held under
heavy bail for the upper court result
ed in request for his removal. BY his
resignation this question has been set
tied
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no SPEAK OF SAFETY CAMPAIGN.

The second service meeting Tor mem
bers of the Delaware Safety Council
will be held in the grill room OF the
Hotel dupont on Tuesday evening next.
C. w. Price, general manager Of the
National Safety Council, will speak on
where the Owner and. Plant Mana
gers Stand in Regard TO Safety" Mr.
Price travels from coast TO coast and
interviews the employers Of approx
mstely 100000 workers as well as
about 30 other local councils through
out the country. There will be a spe-
cial musical program arranged by N.
C. Morgan, organ recitalist Of Grace NJ.
Z. Church.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
RAILROAD WORKERS
IN WEST CONTINUE STRIKE

CHICAGO, Aug. i2 United Press)-
Onlclals OF railroads centerlng in Chi
cago today asserted the labor situation
was unchanged and that freight and
passenger service was being conducted
on a slightly limited scale. as has been
the case since more than 5000 shop
men quit work ten days ago.
Nearly a thousand strikers returned
10 work yesterday. Others still held
out, their council" refusing 10 send
representatives 10 Washington 10 con-
fer with Director General Hines. No
official recognition has been made OF
this organization here, Il was claimed.
ATLANTA, Ca, Aug. i2 UNITED
Press) Plans for a temporary settle
ment Of the southeastern railway
shopmen's strike have been formu-
lated and will be presented 10 a con-
vention OF delegates from all SOUTH
eastern locals in Atlanta tomorrow, n.
II. Tlmmons, chairman Of the executive
committee, announced today.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
MORE FOOD NOW
BY PARCEL POST

Although the details OF the govern
ments plan TO disburse the tons OF
fcOdstuffs held by the War Department
through the parcel post system have
not been received here. Postmaster Eng
lish today was notified that the parcel
post regulation pertaining 10 weight Of
packages shipped by mail had been
Increased. Heretofore. the maximum
weight was 20 pounds but while the
light against the high cost Of living is
on. the weight OF foodstuffs that may
be shipped by mail will be 1926 pounds.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
NEWARK RUNAWAY
Is FOUND In ARMY

Parents Of Marshal White, aged II
years, OF Newark. today appealed TO
the local police TO locate their son. IL
being thought that he Mad enlisted.
Within 20 minutes after receiving the
complaint Chief Of Police Black had
notified the boys relatives that he had
enlisted at the recruiting station, No.
sos Market street, yesterday. and would
be sent to Fort Howard. Md, this
afternoon. The boy was sent to Balti-
more. Nd, last evening.
The relatives OF the boy left Newark
this morning for Baltimore TO protest
against his enlistment.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
NEW STORES, GARAGES
ON 'WHITECHAPEL' SITE

Postmaster English, who recently
purchased the property at Eighth and
New streets. today took out a permit
through the office Of Building Inspecto
Preston TO erect three stores and flf-
teen garages on the site, TO cost siO-
600. The plans call for one-story brick
stores in west Eighth street, measur-
ing IS by 2S and "a by 2s feet. The
garages will measure by 20 feet.
w. Kirk Simmons-was granted a Per
nit 20 make an addition TO the property
at Riverview cemetery, to cost $3.50.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
COUNTY BALANCES.

County Treasurer C. H. Lippincott re-
ported TO Levy Court today the fol-
lowing county balances: To the credit
Of New Castle county, S27,OS5Ai; mis-
cellaneous. si36.SS; Christiana, So
1862; Mill Greek, Si,925O2s White
Clay Creek, S3O9.32; Pencader, S2,3i0.53;
New Castle, Si.26i5i; Red Lion, ST.
9i799; st. Georges, s653i; Appoquini-
mink, S96.74; Blackbird, S2,3i3.59;
Brandywine. Si,6032i.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
ANOTHER LARGE
GARAGE GOING UP

Max Keil Is tearing down some dwer-
ings at the northwest corner OF Elov-
anth and Tatnall streets. and will erect
a large garage on the site. 10 will ey-
tend a considerable depth along Tat
nall street and take In several dwell
ings along Eleventh street. It VIII be
two stories. The plans have been
drawn by J. II. Canning. Jr.. architect.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
PRESENT PAGEANT ToMoRRow.

The pageant "Ihe Enchanted Car
den" to be produced at the Italian
Neighborhod House tomorrow evening,
will have a cast Of at least fifty per-
sons. The pageant which is being di-
rected by Gladys Passmore. OF the
Wilmington Community Service, is for
the benefit OF playground equipment
for a playground to be established ad-
Joining the neighborhood house.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
Britain SeUere on Food Pirates

LONDON eimn
the last night in the
poneering BILL which passed lis second reading by vote OF
PSI
provides penalties for pronteers
critics
prohteerng The predicted today the
70 changed considerably.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
MAJOR sAssE A VISITOR.

Mayor Ralph ]. sasse has been visit
ing his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George
W. sasse. OF No. 1905 Tatnall street, he
being on leave from army service. Mr.
and Mrs. Sasse and Major Sasso left
yesterday on an automobile trip to
Canada
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
SAFE AnaNnnNs THIs CASE.

In the case OF Louis Godry, who was
charged with felonious- assault on a
6-year-old Polish girl, a nolle prosequl
was entered by Assistant City Solicitor
George N. Davis in Municipal Court
this morning. Philip L. Garrett was at
torney for the man.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
DIR. NORRIS FATHER DEAD.

William II. Norris OF Philadelphia,
died Saturday. aged seventy-nine years.
He is survived by two children, Miss
Emile Kreider Norris. an elocutionist,
and and DR.. William H. Norris. dentist, Of
Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12

DANV1LLE. ". Aug. 70 United
Press).-In compliance with President
Wilson's request, Southern Railway
shopmen returned to work today.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
Bremen's CretU Turns Up

the
returned Bremen from British Nossehe
reported today.
left
for New London, Conn, August 1916.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
no DISCUSS CAR REROUTING.

The Board OF Public Utility Com
missloners will have a special meeting
on Friday night. when the proposed
rerouting OF Wilmington street cars
will be discussed The Wilmington
and Philadelphia Traction Company
recently submitted a report on pro-
posed rerOutlng.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
NEW ICE COMpANY CHaRTEREp

The Thatcher Company, with capital
Of si50000, was chartered at Dover yes
terday 10 manufacture ice in Whining
ton. The corporators are T. L. Croteau,
VI. z. Spencer and A. NJ. HOOven.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
Prince of Wales at ST. Johns

JOHNS F. Omitted bearing
the Wales IL O'Clock today Inc f
landed the Government
The DRAGON TO which the Prince transferred from the % nerneSS
which by the cruiser
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
ENROLL REINDEER MEMBERS.

organizer William Hallam already
has signed up 70 members for the new
lodge Of the Fraternal order OF Rein
deers, TO be organized In this city. It
win be organized in about two weeks.
Mr.. Hallam has headquarters at No. III
Market street, second floor.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12

T osT-sATURDAY, AT SIXTH AND
II Madison streets. bill fold purse con-
tanning large sum OF money. Yale key. Re.
ward n returned to Apartmet No. 3. s2I
West st. aug11-3t
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Evening journal., 1919-08-12
Creeks Menace BulgarianS

reported today be
American delegates
not aqre ha n territory be awarded 10 Greece,
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
Take $1,000, 900 from Wreck Hull

United PresslFl.e miIIOh uu"rs
the hulk OF the rusn ner
mined on
gold and silver bars ana com ""en s"S
he
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
TODAY's TEMPERATURE.

At The Evening Journal Ohlce.
500 A. NJ. $50 1900 p. NJ. So
1000 A. NJ $50 100 p. NJ. ....s3
Evening journal., 1919-08-12

BE good to the cniI1ren-Give them
CLOVER DAIRY NURSERY MILK.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12

Safety flrst-Drink CLOVER DAIRY
QUALITY MILK.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
WEATHER

Fair tonight; "Wednesday
unsettled, not much change
In temperature; gentle var
liable winds.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
LOST AND FOUND

~ Aeo-The best yet.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-08-12

High water ....2.O5 A. NJ. 2.25 p. NJ
Low water ....S.l0 A. NJ. $50 p. NJ
Evening journal., 1919-08-12
SIN AND TIDES

stlS s.'s.............. .o.US =. VI.
MOulh Of Chrisfinnn-
New Mexico state record., 1919-03-07

Here is a sprightly dress Of wool,
and substantial weaves that hang
gracefully. 1t is cut on the simplest
lines. plain as to skirt and waist. with
Il meagerness Of trimmings that
amounts to severity, but is popular
with young people. 1t boasts small
turnover collar, bordered with a mar
row braid and the sleeves are INDUCED
in a band of the same braid and four
small buttons at the wrist. II will be
noticed that the skirt is longer than
for some seasons. almost covering the
ankles. Ms is characteristic OF
spring st!rs in frOcks.
The special pride and glory of this
unpretentious but smart bit Of design
ing for youthful wearers, Is the apron
at the front. This is made Of one Of
those new fabrics that are giving
manufacturers Of staple goods a bad
quarter-hour. 1t looks like jersey and
might be successfully made Of that fa-
vored fabric, but 1t is more likely to
be tricolette. or knitted weave OF
some sort. Just a straight piece Of
one Of these supple materials is. bor-
dered with wide band of georgette
at the bottom and outlined with a sim
pie braided pattern. A wide girdle Of
the same material across the back and
two narrow bands of folded georgette
across the front, with a button on the
ends of each. complete decoration
that makes the frock. The body of
the dress is in navy blue and the
apron in beige with blue trimming.
New Mexico state record., 1919-03-07
KEEP OFF EMERGENCY BRAKE
Good Driver Of Motorear Permits
Momentum to Garry Machine to
Proper Stopping Place.

The good driver Of a motorcar never
applies brakes swiftly except in an
emergency. When drawing up at a
street side she cuts off ignition early
and allows momentum to carry the
car to the stopping place. The good
driver thus saves gasoline and wear
upon brakes, coasting to stop with
the smoothness of operation Of an
easy start.
A good driver never uses the emer-
gency brake, because she never has
emergencies. She sees and avoids the
emergency before 1t arrives; the poor
driver rushes into trouble and depends
upon quickness in grabbing the emer-
gency lever to save life. More than
one accident has followed a futile at
tempt to find the seldom-used emer-
gency lever In hurry.
The good driver rounds sharp cor
ners to the right and goes over ex-
tremely rough stretches of road or hits
unexpected "thank you, ma'ams," with
clutch disengaged to save the rear
axle mechanism.
The good driver uses the wheel with
the least possible motion. She does not
drag it suddenly from side to side. but
turns it so gradually that passengers
are unconscious of the fact. In round.
ing a corner she commences to
straighten the car up before it Is half
way ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Home Com
paniOn.
New Mexico state record., 1919-03-07

large carrot cut In dice, two large
chopped onions, "uok all together until
the chicken is tender. Remove the
breast to cool and remove the meat.
Place the wings, legs ana thighs in II
glass casserole and add the meat from
the breast. the other vegetables and
six quartered and parbOiled potatoes.
Thicken the gravy with -four mixed
with cream or rich milk, cover with
baking powder biscuit dough after sea
soning we'll and bake until brown.
Fruit Minee Pie.-Take one pound
each of raisins, dried peaches. one-half
pound of dried apricOts, one pound of
prunes, one-half pound of candied
ritrOn. orange and lemon peel shredded
line: two quarts of cranberries. Put
all through the meat chopper using the
cOarseSt knife. Place in preserving
kettle and add two and One-half pounds
Of brown sugar and a cupful of any
canned frait juice or water. Cook
ylOwly and carefully Cor one hour then
eOOl and add five pounds of chopped
apple with the peeling left on. Add
,ne pound of suet chopped fine, one
pound of the seedless raisins, four
tablespOOnfuls of cinnamon. one of
ginger one of cloves, one of allspice
and One-half of nutmeg and one of salt.
Cover with one quar-. of cider boiled
zen minutes. Mix thoroughly and can
boiling hot.
Minee From Preserves.-Take one
glass of spice grape jam, one pint jar
If cherries, free from juice. one pint
Jar Of peaches, sliced and strained.
,ne pint Of plums, pits removed and
strained from the juice; one glassful
If ounce preserves. one glassful Of
apple butter, four quarts of chopped
apple, one cupful of chopped suet,
,ne pound of raisins, four ounces each
If candied lemon, citron and orange
peel shredded fine, two tablespoOnfuls
II cinnamon. one tablespoonful of nut
neg, one-half tablespoonful each of
cloves, allspice and ginger.
Raisin Pie.-Wash one cupful of
.aisins add one cupful of honey and
,ne cupful of water, the Juice and
New Mexico state record., 1919-03-07
BATTERY STANDS
SEVERE WEATHER
Discharged One Will Freeze at
Temperature Of 20 Degrees
Above, Says Expert.
FREEZING WILL BURST JARS
Test Should Be Made With Hydrom-
eter at Intervals Of Two Weeks
or Less-No Set Rules Can
Be Given for Care.

The storage battery should be kept
fully charged during the winter, ac-
cording to E. V. Collins, instructor
in steam and gas engineering in the
Kansas state agricultural college.
1.-THE charged battery" said Mr.. Col.
Inns, twill stand very low temperatures
while discharged battery will freeze
at 20 degrees above zero. Freezing
will burst jars, and as a result the
battery must be rebuilt. .,
- Battery in Cold Weather.
I'm cold weather the starting bat
terry is especially likely to become dis
charged. The engine is difficult to
crank because the oil is cold. 1t must
also be cranked longer each time it is
started because the gasoline does not
yaporize readily in cold weather. Long
trips are few and the charging periods
are shorter. The lights which are
needed earlier in the evening help IN
tlischarging the battery.
"The battery should be tested with
a hydrOmeter at intervals Of two
weeks or less. # It is found to be dis
charged, It should be charged as soon
as possible either by driving the car
or from an outside source.
No Set Rules Given.
1.-THE conditions under which cars
operate vary, and there are SO many
starting systems, that no set rules can
be given for the care Of the storage
battery. If the starter turns the en-
gine with difficulty, the motor should
be cranked by hand when starting on
a cold morning. The engine may be
made to start more easily by priming
it through the priming cups or by pull
inI&he chOker when it is stopped. The
ID It's should be turned on only wher
Necessary and in many cases the dim
mers may be used to save the current