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Evening journal., 1915-10-01
BY The United Pres.

LONDON, oct 1.-The seventh day
Of the great Allied offensive on the
western front, finds the Allies sweep.
ing closer to Vimy Heights and the
Observation-Disclosures railway. the
objective Of the French armies in the
Champagne.
Since the first rush Of last satur-
day. the Germans have lost more than
100000 men. in killed. wounded and
prisoners, according 10 estimates of
correspondents at the front No ac-
curate estimates Of the losses suffered
by the Allies are obtainahle at this
time though the Berlin newspapers
report that the Allies have suffered
heavily. especially In the fighting
around Loos.
Though the most severe fighting is
now believed TO be going on west OF
Vimy and west and southwest OF Lens
the most impressive gains have been
made by the French In the Cham
payne. Paris dispatches today as
sert that the French left As now with
in two miles Of the Bazancourt- -Chal-
lerange railway and that French
gunners have rendered the railroad
useless to the Germans by steady
streams OF shells The French right
is pushing northward toward the
highway crossing at Cernay. battling
against the most stubborn enemy re
sistance.
London. Paris and Berlin have all
awakened TO the seriousness OF tho
great battles IN the west The FRS
wild waves OF enthusiasm in the Brit
ish and French capitals have passe'
and tho public Is scanning eagerly
every scrap of news from the Britisl
and French fronts A portion Of IN
German press Is inclined TO see in tn
present offensive movement Of thi
laliies. the really decisive battle q
the whole war
Berlin believes that n The allies ar
hurled back In this attempt 10 brea
the German line peace negotiation
will he under way before next sum
mer
Before many hours. IL Ia beilevol
here. the Anglo-French armies will h'
thrown forward in a smash az soml
new point In the German line Will,
infantry actions have been vigorous
principally In the Champagne and
Artois regions. there has been no let.
up in the hombardment Of the German
works at any point in the whole line
Allied aviators are crossing and re-
crossing the German lines from Flan-
ders TO The Vosges. seeking out weak
spots for fresh onslaughts.
No official report has come from
British headquarters for several days
Press dispatches, however. convince
the London public that the full force
of the British attack is being directed
against the Germans around Loos for
the purpose Of drawing of enemy re-
serves. thus aiding the French in their
operations east OF Souchez
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
\ ARE killed
IN STORM THAT
HITS THE south
New Orleans Also Reports
Property Loss of $2,0O0,-
900 by Hurricane
Street CAR SERVICE
is Still PARALYZED
By The United Fress.

NEW ORLEANS. Cvia wireless.)
Oct. 1.--Fourteen are known dead and
several score injured as the result Of
the hurricane here Wednesday night.
The property loss will reach $4,000
600. Street car service is still para
lyzed. telephone. telegraph and train
communication cut of and outlying
districts flooded
The death list was swelled early
today by the report that the tug Cor
sair was blown on her side in the
river. a mile this side Of Nine Mile
Point Captain G. J. Menges. manager
OF the Pittsburgh Coal Company: !:
William Freeman. negro cook. and
Albert Mitchell. negro deck-hand. we're
drowned. Others of the crew of fif-
teen have reached here
Six bodies we're recovered last
night. Three white men and three
negroes, all unidentified.
other known victims we're: Mike
Florine. drowned in the river when
launch overturned
Samuel Johnson. signal tower col
lapsed
Two unidentified men. crushed
when a water tank collapsed.
Not a building in the city Of any
size or Importance was destroyed but
few escaped minor damage. Fears
are felt for the safety OF thousands
Of persons on the lower coast and IN
the section west OF the city, where
the main force Of the storm was felt
The rescue commission is prepar-
ing to send the yacht Daisy % the
supposed stricken territory. tug
he's heen dienaiched 70 learn the fato
Of the inhabitants Of Pass Christian
and other coast towns.
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
HOUSTON DEFERS
Delaware TRIP
FOR present
Rousing Greeting For Head
of Agriculture Department
at State College
TOUR down state
Will Be MADE Later

The trip Of Secretary OF Agricul-
ture David r. Houston and Senator
Willard Salisbury through the lower
part Of Delaware, which was 10 have
been taken today. has been called off
on account OF the rain. Receiving in
formation this morning that the pres
ont storm was likely 10 continue for
two days, Secretary Houston and Mr..
salisbury decided to postpone the
trip.
Secretary Houston promised to re-
turn TO Delaware with Senator sauls-
bury at some future date and visit
the lower part OF the State. Senator
salisbury says that he is anxious for
Secretary Houston to see Sussex
county and to observe the possibilities
of draining and reclaiming the low
lands OF that portion OF the State.
which has been urged for several
years. Secretary Houston will return
10 Washington this afternoon He ac-
companied Senator Salisbury down
Gown this morning. Several promi-
nent Milmingtonians met the secre-
tary at Mr.. Saulshury's Office.
Senator Salisbury last night enter
tanned a few friends at dinner at his
nome In honor Of Secretary Houston.
Between three and four hundred
students OF Delaware and the Wom-
ems Colleges gave Secretary OF Agri.
culture Houston a hearty welcome
on his visit to Newark yester.
day. Secretary Houston made an
address to the two student bodies in
Inc Delaware College Oratorv yester.
day afternoon. Governor Charles r.
Miller presided az the meeting and
a short address was also made h,
senator Willard Salisbury, who Il
entertaining the secretary, and DIR
Samuel c. Mitchell. president Of tn,
college. In addition to the student
large number Of prominent men an,
women. some few from Wilmington
\ attended The meeting Music wa
furnished by the college orchestra
Secretary Houston and senate
salisbury motored from Wash
ington in the latter's car. They, witt
Governor Miller and Judge Henry e
Conrad, were the guests OF DR.. Nit
chell at luncheon previous TO the
meeting Immediately after the meet
ing Secretary Houston and Senator
salisbury left for Wilmington. but
Governor Miller and other visitors
took the opportunity Of visiting the
Women's College.
When the visiting party arrived al
the college they we're received with
college cheers by the largy body of
students. Among others in the room
were Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis.
Millard r. Davis. Postmaster James
j. English, and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred
ID. Warner, Of Wilmington: Mayor
Richard s. Rodney. OF New Castle:
Arnold Naudain. Hervey Walker and
William p Peach. Of Hockessin: May
or Joseph H. Hossinger Representa-
tive William H. Evans, Harlow H..
Curtis, J. Wilkins Cooch. Eben B.
Frazer. Charles b. Evans. J. Pearce
Cam, Or. II. G. NJ. Kollock and VIII
bur Wilson.
DR.. Mitchell opened the meeting by
introducing Governor Miller. He told
Continued on Page 6.
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
foe WEAKENS BEFORE
The RUSSIAN DRIVES
By The united Press.


PETROGRAD. oct 1.-ohicial ad-
mission from the war Office that news
of important Russian successes is be-
ing purposely withheld. combined
with reports Of victories for the
Allies in France. has inspired the
greatest optimism here.
The war office, it is understood to-
day, will issue a statement within a
few days regarding the number Of
prisoners and guns taken in recent
operations. This statement. II is
said will give evidence that the long
Russian campaign has shaken the
morale OF the Austro-G Germans and
has weakened their ability 10 with
stand attacks, on the other hand
the was Office expects to show that
fresh levies have filled the ranks OF
the Cars armies and that adequate
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
BATTLE -TORNPENNANT
presented TO CITY
Flag That Floated From
Wilmington's Fighting
Top, Council Gift
COL. NIELDS, VETERAN,
RECEIVES THE RELIC

Having been flung to the rreezes on
eyery sea and in all harbors of the
world. the shot-riddled red and white
|Dennant that had Haunted its chal-
|lenge from the fighting top Of the
'gunboat Wilmington to Spanish forts
Ia the Spanish-American war, was
presented 10 the city Of Wilmington
4 asst night and will be preserved in a
glass case IN Council chambers. The
s5ennant, which had been cherished
/by the late Captain James P. S. Law
lance. who was lieutenant command
|br of the gunboat Wilmington, was
tzift to the city from Mrs. Lawrance,
widow of the gallant commander, who,
having a hard days battle off Cuba in
ybe stirring days of '9S, marked down
H. his log book. on receipt OF the news
Df the surrender OF Santiago: GLORY
Enough for one day" When this ex-
4 fact and others we're read from the
Hliary kept by Captain Lawrance last
hight. not one of the hundred or more
persons in Council chambers failed to
Sfeel the pride of being a citizen Of a
NIFTY whose name the little gunboat
Mad carried through the southern
cas-. Lieutenant-Co Commander Law
4fance was under Captain Todd, who
Commanded the Wilmington.
The soiled pennant which had as
Sended the Amazon River in South
america farther than any other YES
el was not the only gift from the
onor. Two pieces OF cable which
& ad been cut by the crew OF the Will
#nington in Cuban harbors during the
War also were presented to the city
N Presentation OF the relics was made
Huring a recess Of City Council and
was witnessed by fifty members of
E he civics class Of the Wilmington
Jigh School. city officials and their
& wives end a number of guests of Mrs.
4 iawTance. Mrs. Lawrance and her
4 riends assembled in Mayor Prices
& fce and at $50 o'clock Mrs Law
ance and her friends entered the
s ouncil Chamber carrying the relics.
+. very one present stood at attention
the pennant was carried TO the
4 residents table.
IS Colonel Benjamin Nields. a veteran
many engagements during the Civil
" Mar. sat in President Downward's
a. hair and presided as chairman dur
S. ng- the presentation. He opened the
# osram by saying all we're there for
s.. be purpose of receiving from Mrs.
& awrance the pennant carried by tho
'.ited States gunboat Wilmington
uring the Spanish American War.
.S olonel Nields introduced Major Ed
4 ard n Johnson. United States En-
. neer. who was a personal friend OF
sc he late Captain Lawrance. having
ved close TO his home in Washing
u 1, ID. c., when he was stationed
3 ere.
Major Johnston spoke Of his friend
Zip for Captain Lawrance and of his
8F i've service in the navy and as an
# ficer on the gunboat Wilmington.
&# aior Johnston related briefly the
}7* story of the vessel named after this
s. ~. and one of the most interesting
atures was the reading of extracts
dm the log book kept by CAPTAIN
M wrance. These gave the dates and
oke Of the actions of the vessel
VI ring the blockade Of Cuban ports
d OF minor engag agements. The most
Continued on Page ,
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
CAR SMASHFS WACON.

The shaft of delivery wagon own
ed by Hart and Brother. pork pack
ers. was broken and a horse attached
10 the wagon was slightly injured
this morning when the team was
struck by car No. 1873 of the Whining
ton and Philadelphia Traction Com
pany, at Eighth and Wilson streets.
The wagon was driven by Edward
Snyder.
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
LUCEY IN AGAIN: drink
TOO MUCH" FOR HIM

jeremiah Lucey. who was dismiss
ed by Judge Churchman in City Court
yesterday on a charge of drunkenness
was again in court today on the same
charge.
Why you we're here only yester.
day said Judge Churchman.
Yes, the whiskey was too much
for me, again." said Lucey.
Your fine today will have TO be SIS
and costs" said the Judge.
John Reed was fined IS and costs
on charge of drunkenness. He had
been in court last Monday. John Gar
60 of COatesville. Pa. was fined 81
and costs on a charge Of drunken
ness
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
LsRIILSA- -sEAIlNELs- -XElgINo TURKISH FORTE

While the eyes Of the world are
fixed on the desperate fighting on
the western war front and the sway
ing fortunes in Russia, warfare con-
tinues on the Gallipoli peninsula,
where the Turks are defending Con-
stantinople against allied attacks. Ac-
cording to recent representations
''the world is on the eve OF hearing
Of important developments in that
region" The picture shows a group
Of British sentinels gazing at a Turk
ish fort, which is miles away, de-
spite its apparent nearness accord
ing TO the photograph.
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
CONGRATULATE French
ON SUCCESSFUL DRIVE
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
PARIS, Oct. Ia personal tele-
gram OF congratulations from King
George to President Poincare and
General Joffre today removed any
doubt that the present onslauehts Of
the Allies do not constitute the be-
ginning Of great drive.
The British monarch sent warm
congratulations on the successes won
by the French troops "at the outset
OF our common offensive"
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
NORWEGIAN BARK IS
BURNED IN MID ocean
BY The United Press.

LONDON, Oct THE Norwegian
bark Actie was set afire and destroy.
ed by a German submarine IN the
North Sea according TO dispatches re-
ceived here this afternoon. The u
boat halted the bark while II was en-
route TO England. ordered the crew 10
the boats and then applied the torch
IN several places. The submarine
towed the lifeboats TO Cape Maze.
Norway.
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
BULGARIAN AND SERBS CRASH.

BY The United Press.
PARIS. Oct l.-Reports from Italian
sources today said that several clashes
between Bulgarian and Serbian patrols
have occurred within the last few days
Both Bulgarian and Serbian troops are
cntrenching along the border.
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
TuRKs sINK ENEMY san.


CONSrANTlNOPLE. Via Berlin Wire
less. Oct. Turkish shore batteries
sank an enemy NJ the Dardanelles on
Wednesday, according to an official an
nomcement from the war office today.
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
ENDEAvORERs TO HAyE RALLY.

The Christian Endeavorors Of Con-
trail Presbyterian Church will hold
their fall rally on Saturday night At
Gas o'clock N Dushane Cloward.
who has been travelling during the
summer as secretary TO Evangelist
Gypsy Smith, Jr.. will be the speaker.
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
RALLY DAY AT ASBURY.

Sunday will be observed as rally
day at Asbury NJ f. Church Sunday
school and the Sunday school room
which has been remodeled, will be
used for the first time on that occa-
sion. Special music and speaking
will feature the day
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
FRENCH BOMBARD TURKS.

y T 10 NTITTU T TT07l
LONDON, Oct IA French
squadron entered the Dardanelles at
dawn Tuesday and bambarded Turk
ish shore batteries with great success
all day. according to Mytilene dis
patches today.
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
Girl MINsTRELS PLEASE.

The girl minstrels of the Callista
Club of ST. Thomas r. c. Church re-
peated their performance of Wednes-
day night in their hall last evening
before another full house The girls
have scored a hit by their capability
as blackfaces.
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
CAPT. ]. s. PARKER A VISITOR.

Captain John S. Parker, of Walling-
ford. Conn, stopped in Wilmington
yesterday on his way back from the
G. A. R. encampment at Washington
and was a guest of his brother,
Stephen Parker. Captain Parker was
commander of a company Of the third
Maryland Cavalry during the civil
war
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
RECORp MONTH FOR ARRESTS.

All records for arrests by the local
police department were broken dur
ing the past month when 651 arrests
we're made. Heretofore the record
was 63S arrests. made during Au-
gust. Of the total arrests last month.
256 were for drunkenness.
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
POSTAL SHOWER FOR OFFICER

W. J. Kearney, an officer Of the
Board OF Health. was the recipient OF
a hundred or more postal cards to-
day, 1t being his birthday anniver-
sary. Although fifty years Of age Mr.
Kearney saws he felt about as spry
as a two year old.
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
FIRE IN STABLE.

Fire Of unknown origin was dis
covered in a stable owned by August
Aloster, in Davis street late yester-
day afternoon. The district fire ap-
paratus responded TO an alarm from
Box SIS. The damage was slight.
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
MEDALS FOR LUSITANh HEROES.

LONDON, Oct. king George to
day presented medals TO heroes of
the Lusitania disaster Officers and
members OF the liners crew were
among those decorated.
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
SPANISH STEAMER FOuNDFRs

hl ihc United Press.
MADRID, Oct 1.-The Spanish
steamer MILAN Carrisco. of 667 tons.
foundered of Luarca on Thursday. n
was reported today that her entire
crew was lost.
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
GRRMANs SINK SHE.
BY The United Press.

DY ne IEIItd ITrss-
LONDON. Oct. 1.-The sailing YES
sci Helen Benyon was sunk TO-DAY by
a German submarine. Her crew was
rescued.
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
BALTIC DOCKS AT LIVERPOOL

by TIC Unlted Press.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 1.-The White
star liner Baltic arrived from New
York today.
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
GERMANSLOSE 10000
ON WESTERN FRONT:
ALLIES KEEP UP DRIVE

Severe Fighting Continues West of Virnu
and Southwest of Lens, the Most Impress
iUe Gains Being Made by the French in
the Champagne French Left is Within
FctU Miles of the BdzdncOurf-C ChaIIe-
range RdillU0y
Evening journal., 1915-10-01

The MILAN Carrisco was built IN
1870 and was owned by a Cadiz ship
ping company
Evening journal., 1915-10-01
WEATHER

Rain tonight; Saturday part
cloudy.
Evening star., 1915-12-01
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the health department in the
last twenty-four hours:
Peter c. Heydrick. 81 years, 1744 La
mont street.
Daisy D. Evans. "a years. s29 H street
northeast.
Rachel P. Davies. 50 years, 2117 LIE
Roy place northwest.
James A. Acors, 1 year, 21s 3rd street
northwest.
Rebecca B. Adams. 80 years, 1888 NJ
street northwest.
Francis D. Stone. 81 years, Providence
Hester Hatcher. IS years. Harewood
road, D. c.
James c. Garvin, 7a years. Government
Hospital for the Insane.
street northeast.
Emily Lewis. 20 years. Casualty Hos
pital.
Julia onutt, 10 years. 1852 2sd street
northwest.
Luther Smith. % years. 1873 L street
northwest.
Rebecca Burgess, So years, AIS 18th
street southeast.
Minnie Waters. 20 years, Tubercu-
losis Hospital.
Mary Smith, 10 days, Columbia Hos
pital
Thelma McDaniels, 20 hours, 1os F
street southwest.
Evening star., 1915-12-01
Births Reported.

The following births have been re-
ported to the health department in
the last twenty-four hours:
Russell A. and Carrie Warner. girl.
Philip s. and Lenore w. Smith. girl.
Daniel c. and Agnes G. Shankle. boy.
William P. and Viola E. Reuss, girl.
L. Frank and Elizabeth Morgan, boy.
Leifur and Sarah Masnusson, boy.
John T. and Alice Kelley, boy.
Thomas r. and Hannah T. Hodges,
boy.
Alfred and Ella F. Harris. girl
John P. and Adelaide A. Gramlich,
boy.
Jack and Elizabeth Glider. boy.
Frederick L. and Catherine A. Church.
boy.
Charles X. and Puta chaconas, boy
twins.
Ivan P. and Claire Cardozo. boy.
Ruben and Ida Aaronson, girl.
James L. and Florence Watkins. boy.
Richard and Ruth Tucker, girl.
William and Esther Robb, girl
Charles H. and Rosa Jones, boy.
Daniel and Mildred Jackson, girl.
william c., jr., and Bertha M. Chase.
girl.
Evening star., 1915-12-01
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
Ciyde n. Garrett and Mary NJ. Robin
son, ooeh OF King William county, va.
Henry c. Davis OF Charlotte Hall. Md.
and Mary Burch of this city.
Guy c. Streater and Helen S+ope
1aVld Roberts and Carrie Robinson.
Fatton Buchanan. United States NAVY.
and Marie E. Carter of this city.
tommy Holmes and Mary Driver.
Manly Broaddus, ir.. of Roanoks ",
and Dora E. Taylor of Newtown. Va.
Ihomas A. Driver and Estella Hol-
land.
Gerald H. Warthen and Mary S. Brad
ley. both of Kensington, Nd.
Laurance PARROT and Susie Gaskin
James W. McKemmer and Nettie
William E. Brown and Clyde G. Irtz.
both of Culpeper, Va
D. Vincent Stroop and Martha w.
Davis.
Evening star., 1915-12-01

Jesse B. Burchinal, sixty-eight. re-
tired merchant of Chestertown, Md,
died at the home Of his daughter, Mrs.
Merrick Clements.
Evening star., 1915-12-01

Immediately after the ceremony. They
will be at home after January 1 at
Alta Vista, Bethesda, Md.
Evening star., 1915-12-01

city today, after a months absence. will
entertain at luncheon for number OF
the seasons debutantes December 6.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-01-27
Finley f. Green

Finley +. Green who, with Mrs Green
had resided in Morrisvile nee July %,
of last year, died at their home,
at the Ken6eld residence on Pleas
ant street last Sunday forenoon at 11:15
after an illness extending over period
of six years, dating from an accident
which occurred in Hardwick, their for.
mer home. The cause of death was
coaltis with complications. Although he
had gradually failed since coming to
Morrisville, he was confined to the house
only few days. The family came here
from Deland, Fla, where they had spent
the two winters.
A short service was held at the home
Tuesday morni.g and the remains were
taken to Hardwic for burial. Rev. w.
E. Baker of the Congregational church
offciated here and at the funeral in
Hardwick, being assisted at the latter
place by Rev. t. c. French. The bearers
were members of the family.
The deceased was born in Hardwick
49 years ago the 9th day of last Decem,
Der, and spent the most of his life in that
town. He was married about 80 years
ago to Melissa F. Webber, who died
many years ago. To their union were
born three children, who survive him.
They are Mrs. Duncan Mcdonald OF Nor.
risville, Mrs. Roger Houston OF South
Walden and Perley Green of Hardwick.
He was united in marriage 16 years ago
to Miss Ole Farr Of Hardwick, who sur
wives him.
The family has made many friends dur
ing their residence here who extend SYM
pathy in the bereavement.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-01-27
William d. Hyde

William D. Hyde, who had been in
poor health since coming to live with his
daughter, Mrs. E. H. Olmstead, about
two years ago, died at their home on
Bridge street last Friday morning at
1890, from hardening of the arteries.
He had been confined to his bed only
about two weeks and had gradually
failed until the end "A
A prayer service was held at the home
Monday morning at $50, Rev. w E.
Baker of the Congreg gational church Of
East Hardwick, his former home, on the
morning train. Services were held there
Monday afternoon, Rev Mr. Bowles of
the Congregational church in that place
officiating. Interment was beside the
remains of his wife, who died about
twenty years ago.
Will am Delano Hyde was born in AL
bany, Vt, Aug. 4, 1897, one of several
children of Farley and Rhoda Russell
Hyde. He was united in marriage to
Isabella Ladd OF Hardwick and to their
union were born a son, James B. Hyde,
who resides in Littleton N. H., a son,
w. D. F. Hyde, who resides in Lewiston,
Montana, and a daughter, Mrs. Ohm
stead, OF this place. He is also survived
by one brother, Luther d. Hyde, of Lit
tleton, N. H.
During his residence in Morrisville. and
in his frequent visits here previous to
that time, Mr.. Hyde made a good many
warm friends. He was a man OF sterling
worth and strong character and pos
sessed an originality OF thought which
made him an interesting companion and
friend. He will be missed by many here
and the family has the sympathy of
wide circle OF friends in their bereave-
meut,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-01-27
LOCAL NEWS
MORRISVILLE

s. teE" NOW, pay your subscription!
Hon. H. F. Hobart of Westford was in
town today.
The State newspapers are saying some
very nice things about Judge Powers.
L. G. Woodwork of Richford has been
visiting relatives in town several days.
! A. c. Bedel has been confined to the
house several days from severe attack
of grip.
Mrs. Grace Stevens of Hyde Park was
visitor yesterday at the home of f. A.
Smalley.
The condition of Elihu Goodell, who
has been critically i'll from typhoid fever,
is slowly improving.
F. c. Peck, who has charge Of the
Peck Lumber Co. business in Jay, spent
Sunday in town with his family,
Mrs. G. P. Gonyer, Boston dress
maker, has something to say to the la
dies of this vicinity. See business notice.
Regular meeting OF Lamoille Conn
mandery Thursday evening" Temple de-
gree and business. Full attendance de-
sired.