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accomplished. since the Austro- Ger
mans have been compelled to withdraw
troops from Pennsylvania and Ru-
mania has been helped out OF diff
tcult situation.
Hold East az Any Cost
Colonel Shumsky. the military critic
of the "Bourse Gazette has taken the
apparent weakening OF the Ausfro
German forces on the AnGlo-Frcrch,
Macedonian and Dobruda fronts and
their conspicuous reluctance TO con-
duct counter attacks with their former
vigor" as confirmation Of the conton-
ton constantly heard here that the
German staff has decided hcnceforth
20 concentrate its chief forces on the
Eastern front and defend. at whatevor
sacrifice 10 the other theatres. the
present lines covering kovel and Lem
berg.
lie finds that. whereas there has
been am obvious weakening OF Germ an
resistance nc other points, they are
lighting with rcdoubled energy on the
Eastern front
Holding. Pctrograd Says.
The Russian official statement says:
"ln the region northwest OF BubnoN'
90 the northeast Of Syiniuchi, strong
German party attempted TO drive US
from 2 German trench which VIC had
occupied. but was repulscd by our ire
ION the Ccniuvka and Zlo.a Llpa
rivers. in the region Of Shibalin, fotu-
tory and Machisochuv, ighung con-
tinuos. The enemy attempted to re-
capture his lost ground, but four con,
aecutivc counter attacks were repeiled
with heavy losses 10 him
The Austrian statement reads;
"Front of Archduke Charles Francis
A Russian attack near Bohorodchany
Gin the Bystritzs scctor) was repulsed'
Massed Assaults Beaten.
oTront Of Prince Leopold-Thc enemy
Yesterday tried again to break our
front between the Narayuvks and
Zlota LIMA rivers. Our troops main
tanned their positions completely
against four massed assaults by strong
Russian forces. VIC took fifteen prison
crs.
Front Of General Won Boehm-
Frmolh Five enemy attacks against
our positions southeast OF Jasionow
failed. A successful undertaking south
OF Msnaiow led TO the capture of a
Russian advanced position.
in Nolhynia, after violent fighting
from October 20 October 4, calmness
generally prevailed. An isolated enemy
attack iu the region Of kiselin was
completely rcpulsed. The total cap
lures IN these engagements were SIX
officers, 622 men and eight machine
guns
Berlin officially announces:
Army group Of Prince Leopold; The
number OF Russian prisoners taken
near Batkow. on the Sereth. has IN
creased 20 500. Russian attacks CON
tinucd yesterday morning on both
sides Of the Zlota Lipa and were again
repulsed sangu.nar.ly. Small advanced
positions south Of Tieczysczow were
Given M. Southeast Of Brzezany a
height which had been occupied by
the enemy since September 30 was re-
captured by storming attack.
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TSNmNcNNcM sroaawax
Scss5SOns 9SNoVG S'N" ~SNs'
important Sale of
High Class Millinery
Specially Priced
Specially Priced

STYLES TO suit the best dressers, smart, noboy,
wearable becoming shapes; copies OF the latest
dictates from Paris as we'll as original models OF
our own designers, at 500 o'oO' o'oo anu '''o
These are unapproachable values.
Untrimmed Hats, every new, desirable shape III
SILK Velvet, up-toathe- minute shapes, hundreds
10 select from. Prices range from
lbs, $50, 2.95 up to OBS
Hatter's Plush Hats, a very complete stock in
lovely shapes
Sport Hats large assortment, the right styles al
lowest prices
Beautiful Oriental Ornaments, Pheasant ana
Ostrich Feathers Breasts, Bandeaux Wings
pompons. ETC. at the lowest prices in this city.
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Four-piece Chamber Suite, made OF the fin
est Crotched Mahogany, including Dresser,
Chiffonier, Toilet Table and Full Size Bed.
regularly 1,150.00, 495.O0
Nine-piece Enameled BreakfastSuite 1880
regularly 425.00
Four-piece Ivory Enameled Chamber Suite
with glass tops. regularly $500 $3.50
Seven-piece Ivory Enameled Chamber Suite.
regularly $4,000, 1880
Three-piece American Walnut Chamber
Suite, including Dresses, Chiffonier and Toi-
let Table. regularly 275.00, 1880
Ivory Enameled Chifonier. ....... 1880
regularly 5000
Ivory Enameled Bed.regularly 5000 1880
Ivory Enameled Chiffonier. ........ 29.75
regularly 62.OO
Ivory Enameled Chiffonier. .. 24.5O
regularly 1900
Ivory Enameed Bed.regularly $3.50, 1875
Ivory Enameled Toilet Table .... $500
regularly 5000
Gray Enameled Twin Beds. -. pair 1850
regularly 1900
Walnut Toilet Table regularly $500, 1880
Walnut Toilet Table. regularly $3.50, 29.75
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Extraordinary Sale of
High Grade Chiffon Velvets
$50 Quality at, Yard, 3.45

These desirable Dress Nelvets VIII be oHereo 10
our patrons at this sale for less IMAM 'o-oaS
wholesale prices.
They are full 40 inches wide; all this season
latest colors, including plenty OF Blacks Se''"s
elsewhere at $50 to 600 per yard.
Our Sale Price, per yd, ''''
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New LaCeS and Nets

Metallic aIl-over lace, SO inches wide, for
merIy sold at $50 per yard, now LOO
Banding TO match, s inches wide, value per
yard 75c now '''
Gold and silver laCes also color combina'
TONS 4I.2 to u inches wide csc to 80
values per yard, at ooc ~ 40
Black silk Brussels Net yards wide, reg
uarly LAO per yard, at h'-'
Black and white GeOrgette crepe, regu-
lary sold at I.9S per yard, for Monday and
tuesday LOO
y inch cotton net, i'm white or cream;
present value, 6Oc per yard, sale price, 4ec
4yeaAwa wAA and 0fh Ste, s,v,r ..n%'" %,lo
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Towels

Hemmed Huckaback Towels. ............
doz. LIS. ESQ. 800
Hemstitched Huckaback Towels. ........
doz. ESQ. 800. $50
Turkish Bath Towels. ..................
doz. 200. 800. $50 to $50
Turkish Bath Mats. ...................
each soc, 75c, 100 and 1.25
Hemmed Glass Towels.
doz. LIS. 2.25 and IT'S
Hemmed Dish Towels. .................
doz. 200. 2.25 and 2.75
Kitchen and Glass Towels,-name woven
in red. doz. 40
Roller Towels,-made ready for use. go.
each 400, soc and 6Oc
Hemmed Muslin Sheets and Cases
Sheets:
54x9O 63x99 72x99 S1x99 eOx99 9ox1OSs
55c zoe 80c SOC 100 LILO ca.
Cases:
42x36 45x36 50x36 54x36
17c 19c 22c Csc each
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Decorative Linens

Real Madeira Hand-scalloped and hand
embroidered Luncheon Sets; Is pieces.
3.25 and 3.75
Real Madeira Hand-scalloped Tea Napkins
with hand-embroidered corners.
doz. ATS and SIS
Real Madeira Hand-scalloped and hand
embroidered Guest Towels.
each LOO. LIS and 1.5O
Linen Tea Napkins with hand-embroid-
cred corners. doz. 3.25
Handmade Cluny Lace Luncheon Sets, Is
pieces. set ATS
200 dozen Real Madeira Hand-scalloped and
hand-embroidered Tray Cloths. each Csc
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McCREERY "MASTER-MADE" FOKNll IKE

AT Half and Less Than Half Price
Discontinued Suites Odd Pieces from Anniversary Sale
offering unusual opportunities for advantageous purchases Early
cions are advisable these values cannot be duplicated
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Important Sale
BED COVERINGS

White Blankets with pink or blue borders.
Single bed size.pair $50. ATS and 600
Double bed size pair $50. 600 and 500
ComfOrfableS:
Silkoline covered; cotton filled each 1.65
SiIkoline covered; plain borders; cotton
filed. each IT'S
Dotted null covered wool filled each 600
Bed Spreads:
Crochet ...... each 1.25 and $50
Satin finish, Marseilles, hemmed. .......
2.25. IT'S. 3.25
Satin finish, Marseilles, scalloped. $3.50.
2.90. 3.75. 4.50
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Black Silks-ExCeptiOnal Value

Rich Black Dress Satin, yard wide, ex-
quiste dress quality, our ZOO grade,
special at
Black Dress Taffeta, yard wide, Thoroughly
reliable dress quality, LIS grade, special l.
Black Charmeuse, 40 inches wide, rich dull
finish, perfect black, 800 grade, special at Z
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Inlaid Walnut Toilet Table. ........ 1875
regularly 54.OO
Inlaid Mahogany Chiffonier. 49,. 1915
regularly 1850
Walnut Toilet able.regularly 54.OO, 1875
Mahogany Cane Bed.regularly 77.OO, $3.50
Oak Bed-full size..regularly 400, $500
Oak Bed-full size..regularly 43.OO, $500
Oak Toilet Table. regularly 1915, $500
Oak Toilet Table regularly 27.5O, 9.75
Mahogany Cellarettc regularly 1880, $500
Revolving Bookcase. regularly $3.50, $3.50
Jacobean Tapestry Chair ......... 39.75
regularly $500,
Jacobean Library Table. ....:.... l4.5O
regularly 5000
GRAY Maple Tables regularly 1000, $50
Inlaid Tip Tables. regularly 9.oo' 4.5U
Jacobean Oak Dining Tables. ....... 25.OO
regularly 5000,
Mahogany Console Mirror. ........ 17.5O
regularly 300.
Imported Velour Wing Chair. 1880
regularly 1920
Oil Painting. go. regularly 3O.OO, lZ.5O
Oil Painting. regularly $500, 1875
Fumed Oak Dinner Chimes. ...:..:. l5.OO
regularly 5l.OO,
Evening journal., 1916-10-02
ACQUIT COUPLE OF
court CONTEMPT CHARGE

Charged with contempt Of cour. in
failing to appear when summoned,
William r. Abbott and his wife, Mar
ian, in City Court this morning, de-
clared they did not understand they
were required to appear and had their
cases dropped.
The charges grew out Of "A charge Of
non-support brought against Abbott by
his wife on July 20. A non-support
order was entered against Abbott and
the case continued until August. After
that the order was again continued
until last Saturday AS both the
parties. failed TO appear, attachments
were issued for them and they were
brought into court this morning
Probation officer Stout reported the
couple were getting along we'll, that
Abbott had job and was drinking
very little. The case was again con
tinued until October p, pending good
behavior.
Evening journal., 1916-10-02
DIRT Will FLY This
week ON THE MARKET
Street Paving WORK

a rainy day last week caused
slight hold-up in the work Of laying
water and gas mains in Market street.
street Commissioner Frank w. Pier
son today gave this as the reason
the paving Of Market street was not
begun this morning according TO
plans made last week. A delay Of
only a couple of DAYS Is expected.
however and Mr.. Pierson hopes TO
start the work not later than We'd
nesday or Thursday.
The steel for the Wilmington aud
Philadelphia Traction COmpany's
tracks has arrived, so there nebd be
no further hold-up on that account.
Conditions in the steel market were
such that nothing definite as 10 the
delivery Of steel shipments could he
looked for so Mr.. Pierson would not
take any chances and refused 10
make a start on the paving job until
the steel rails were in the city.
The paving will be started at Front
and Market streets and will proceed
up town as fast as possible TO
Eleventh street. II is expected that
difficulty will he experienced in get
ting laborers for the paving job Pri-
vate contractors are said TO be max
ing big bids for labor and Offering
more pay than the city job affords
Evening journal., 1916-10-02
Week OPENS With
ONE new Case Of
PLAGUE IN CITY
Latest Sufferer From In
fantile Paralysis is Second
Street Child
Three deaths FROM
Disease ON SATURDAY

One new case Of infantilo paralysis
Mas reported to the Board Of Health
this afternoon The patient is Adam
Bonasdiro, 8 years old. of No. 81 West
Second street. Three deaths from the
disease occurred here On Satur-
day night The victims We're: Frank
Lightcap. Jr.. aged 3 years. Of No.
1918 West Second street; Henry Moe
zyka. aged years. OF No. 10 Stroud
street. and Howard Lowther. months
old. Of Guyencouit The latter child
was reported ill with the disease on
Saturday mroning.
The state Board of Health Of Penn
sylvania withdrew all the quarantine
guards that had been placed along the
Delaware border last night Della
ware Will temOparirilv maintain these
guards. and no definite arrangements
have been made as to their with
drawal. This will depend upon the
existing circumstances and conditions
The above statement was made BY Dr.
a. +. Frantz.
Because of the ruling Of The Board
0f Health that no more children under
lG years Of age will be given permis-
sion to leave this State unless they are
to remain ont Of the State for some
time. local children will have to re-
main AZ home Since the order has
been issued there has been notice
able decrease in the demand for tray-
cling certificates Under the new Tul-
ing. however. il is possible for the
parents OF children who are Visiting
I'm this State to secure permission and
a certificate for them to return home.
In discussing the situation DR.. s. c.
Frederick. president of the local
Board OF Health. said that he noped
the cooler weather would bring relief
10 Wilmington as It had to other cities
1T is not only a menace 20 the com
u1unity." he said "but also handicap
tieing mp public and sunday schools
and hurting business
Should no new cases OF The disease
he reported here this week .he public
schools will reopen on next Monday.
Evening journal., 1916-10-02
Y. w. C. A. ACTIVITIES.

With Mrs. William L. Pettingill as
the speaker, the first vesper services
Of the fall was held at the Y. W. c. A.
building. No. 1901 Market street, yes
terday afternoon. Mrs. Eleanor Cir
ton Kemery. cOntralto. sang solo,
and Miss Margaret Cox and Miss
Anna Cloward sang a duet. Mrs. ]. II.
Phillips presided at the meeting. Fol-
lowing the meeting get acquainted"
hour. during which tea was served.
was enjoyed.
The first meeting Of the fall of the
Blue Flower Club will be held tonight
with Miss Maybelle Danuser in charge.
A meeting OF the membership commit
tee will also BIT held this evening
Tomorrow night the annual fall
rally and registration will take place
and all persons interested in Associa-
tion work are cordially invited to at
tend. A pleasing program has been
arranged. Brief addresses will be
made by Mrs. Charles r. Wollaston,
president of the board of directors,
and Miss Laura Young, city secretary
for the Maryland. Delaware and Penn
sylvania field. Miss Madeline Reed.
soprano. Miss Mildred Mason and Miss
Frances Worthington, pianiste, will
contribute music.
The Spanish class will meet for the
first time at 4.45 o'clock, Wednesday
afternoon. All desiring 10 register for
this class are asked to do so before
then. All others desiring to partici-
nate in any of tht various classes to be
conducted at the association this vim
ter are requested to register tomorrow
night
Evening journal., 1916-10-02
ARTHURS AND ashley
EXHIBIT ATTRACTIVE
Several Hundred Persons
View Work OF Two
Noted Artists
EXHIBITION IS OPEN
TO PUBLIC THIS v EEK

Several hundred persons gathered
in the rose room Of the Hotel dupont
on Saturday evening to view the
paintings of Stanley NJ. Arthurs and
Clifford W. Ashley. two of the most
prominent artists IN this city, who
are exhibiting their work there this
week. The view on Saturday evening
was attended by specially invited
guests. Beginning today, however.
the exhibitions will be open to the
public from 10 O'Clock in the morning
until 10 o'clock at night every day
this week inclu"ing Saturday.
The exhibition, which comprises in
all seventy-nine paintings from these
two artists, is in many ways one OF
the most interesting and delightful
that has ever been given here. The
happy choice of subjects. which IN
clude landscape. marine, figure genre
and historical subjects, is especially
noted and all the paintings, with pos
sibly one or two exceptions. show a
masterliness of stroke and the won
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1916-10-02
BY HENRY WOOD.


United Press staff Correspondent.
WITH TlE FRENCH ARMIES BE
FORE PERONNE, Oct. Naval forces
have iomcd the Allies here In the grcat
land battle uf the Somme. 30 miles from
tho sea. lrouclnd monitors. utilizing
France magnificent network oi canals
along thc Somme. ccntering at Pcrunnc.
arc participating in the daily lombard
mcnl of Mount ST. Quentin, which domi-
nate, Peronnc from the cast They ad-
vance slowly ON the German stronghold
as the land lines creep forward and
have done much effective work.
Mount ST. Qucutn. constituting th
kcv tu the dcicnsc OF Pcrunnc. o. slowly
and steadily being cucircled 10y the
French in thc same manner that pr
coded the capture of Comblcs The po-
sitiou. strong one, stands at the sum-
NIT oi hin overlooking Pcronno.
Marine glmncrs. who serve the pieces
aboard the monitors. 20 about their
business in the same mcthodical. clock
work manner as ordinary worbucn be-
rinnnp thcm DAYS labor. After their
morning plunge in the canal and break
fast. they begin tuning up the guns.
On land. the same mechanical pro-
cess goes on The artillerymon wash
up" eat breakfast and then. appar-
emily without the necessity Of the Of
ficors' presence. began serving the
guns on scheduled time like so many
factory employees beginning work on
the whistle
Occasional German shells. falling
near. never interrupt for the single
Evening journal., 1916-10-02
EVANGELISTIC sermons
At HANOVER CHURCH

Services in Hanover Presbyterian
Church yesterday were Of unusual in
terest. Largo congregations at both
the morning and the evening services
heard inspiring sermons by the Rev.
r. J.. Jackson. who spoke in the morn
ing on "The Sin Of Doing Nothing
and in the evening on "The Non Chris
tian.' The evening sermon was the
first Of a series Of four special sun
day evening sermons Of an evangel-
istic character. which Mr.. Jackson has
announced. The congregational and
choir singing last night was inspiring.
A special effort will be made by Han
over members TO have all church-goers
in the Washington Heights section
hear this special series Of Sunday
night sermons. Two weeks of evan
gelistic effort will follow the series.
In the church on Wednesday even
ing the weekly prayer service will be
held. A social hour will follow the
service. All members of Hanover are
urged TO attend this service.
Evening journal., 1916-10-02
Raises $4,000 IN
Twenty MINUTES
This Amount Was Subscribed
by Congregation of West
Presbyterian Church
WILL BE USED TO PAY
FOR IMPROVEMENTS

The people OF West Presbyterian
Church yesterday made clear TO the
public that they are not only enthusi-
astic workers for the cause of rolig
ion. but that they are generous givers
TO that cause as well. After being in
tho hands Of worhmen for The past
three months. who have completely
renovated and improved the entire
property, the church was formally
opened yesterday.
AT the morning service. after the
pastor, Dr. Smiley. had delivered a
brief address on The Church Beauti-
full" he called upon A. Victor Hughes,
chairman Of the Improvement commit
tee. TO state TO the people the cost Of
the improvements. The entire indebt
edness was announced las $4,000.
Frank Sheppard. chairman OF the fin
ance committee. was then called upon
to explain the method generally used
by the church for raising large sums
OF money. and the pastor then gave
the opportunity to the people to sub
scribe toward this Indebtedness.
Within twenty minutes after the invi-
tation was given, practically the en-
tire $4,000 had been subscribed by the
congregation, and the audience rose
and sang praise God from Whom all
blessings flow"
Willard Humphrey. Professor j. p.
Fuller and Robert Bruce, together
with a committee of so men. were
kept busy In receiving subscriptions
and marking the amount on the black
board. II was a most inspiring sight
and at it's close Pastor Smiley was
deeply affected by the manifestation
OF loyalty and love of his people.
Another great audience OF men and
women gathered at O'Clock 10 hear
a masterful address by G. w. Egan. oi
] Baltimore. AT $50 o'clock there was
a large gathering OF young people
4 and at 7.15 o'clock the spacious audi
torium was again crowded TO enjoy
the splendid praise service. specia
features OF which were the program
presented by the orchestra under di
rection Of Charles NJ. Banks. and b.
the ehoir OF 40 voices under the direc
ton OF Professor J. r. Clymer wit
Miss Viola Mohift at The organ.
After the congregational service o
song led by the orchestra and chorus
choir. DR. Smiley spoke briefly upor
the topic, "The Church in the Com
munity." He then gave the audience
an opportunity TO take part i'm the
improvements by subscribing. ex.
planning that the amount Of money
contributed above the $4,000 would re-
duce the amount contributed by each
subscriber Then. as it we're tC
make good measure OF the remark.
able morning Offering. the audience
in a few minutes subscribed about
S1,700. making grand total for tho
day of almost $4,000
All departments of the church were
visited by large numbers Of people
throughout the day Nothing but
praise was heard on every hand fol
the wonderful Improvement made bj
the committee.
Evening journal., 1916-10-02
BOY LEAVES REFORMATORY,
CAUGHT With PARENTS

A brief stay at the Children's Home
at Riverview was evidently enough
for a 10-year old boy. whom Judge
Prickett Of the Juvenile Court, com
mitted 10 that institution month ago,
for after a couple OF days soiourn he
ESCAPED and made his way back TO his
parents in this city. The police pick
ed him up Saturday morning, how
ever. and he is in the detention house
awaiting disposition Of his case at
Wednesday afternoons session of the
Juvenile Court
The boy was taken from his parents
In the first place because the court
considered them no proper persons to
have his upbringing in hand, ana
Chief Probation officer b. Ross Farra
claims that the parents have been har-
boring the boy since his escape from
the home.
Evening journal., 1916-10-02
ALLIED NAVAL FORCES NOW
Aid ARMIES In The GREAT
LAND BATTLE OF THE SOMME

instant. the routine Of their days la
bor Only their lunch hour does
that.
From an artillery observation post
directly facing Mount ST. Quentin. !
watched the Frenchs methodical ar
illery advance. oncircling the viii
lage Of Mount ST. Quentin. The town
itself already has suffered the same
fate as the fOrty-eight villages cap
turend TO date by the Allies IL Is
completely reduced TO heaps of brick
BATS and protruding tree stumps.
The Germans. however. still retain
strongly-fortihed positions especially
I'm the cellars The French artillery
was completely encircling the hill OF
the village for the purpose of inter
rupting German communication with
The rear while occasional shells were
directed at Mount St. Quentin itself
to keep the Germans busy i'm their
dugouts and cellars. Invariably these
shells sent up great red clouds OF
brick dust from the pulverlzed houses.
The bulk of the artillery continued It's
method cal destruction of the German
defenses which still separate the
French first line trenches from the
base of the hill.
When The proper time comes,
Mount ST. Quentin will be taken by
the French with minimum loss In
men. an artillery officer told me to-
day. In the final assault, the infantry
viii dash forward. preceded 100 yards
by a curtain fire of shells that will
not permit the surviving Germans "a
infiict any serious losses.
Evening journal., 1916-10-02
NEGRO accused OF
MURDER after CAMP
SHOOTING IS Held

Receiving word by telephone carly to-
day that Jesse Kinggold colorcd, OF No.
0l5 Wilson street. Was wanted at Sos-
safras Md. for shooting a colored man
at camp meeting there yesterday. De-
tectivos Riley aud Furchild, arrested
Riaggold shortly after Ae stepped from
the train duc here from Chcstcrtown,
Md. Rmg2clJ douied all knowledge OF
the affair. but when Chestcrtown oih-
cial- were asked over tie telephone
whether there had been shooting Mt
>a-safra- yesterday. thc local police
were informed that one man was ljllcd
and that Jesse Riuggold wa' wanted
there Tor the crime Of murder.
Detectives Fairchild and Riley after
arrestine the man. went to his nome in
Wilson stree; and found .Js-calibrc
revolver.
Previous to the police receiving the
first complaint today about the shoot
ing. a man residing here entered the
Office of Sergeant OF Detectives Green
and told of the shooting, saying that
more than 100 shots were exchanged
in the fight at the camp meeting. This
man said he knew the man who did
some OF the shooting as Ringgold.
The local police received word early
this afternoon that an official had lef
Chestetrowu for this city to take Ring
gold back to that place