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Newark post., 1916-02-09
LODGE MEETINGS

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sThurSday-I. o. o. F., 7.30 p. m.
dturday-Knights of Golden Eagle,
80 p. m.
Newark post., 1916-02-09

The NJ. Megary & Son Co,
TATNALL AND SIXTH STREETS WILMINGTON, DEL
Discounts Ranging from 10 to so Per
Cent
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The new stocks that daily arriving give
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at February Sale prices
The new Furniture, selected by buyer on
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on the floors--- There's new complete Dinng-room
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Sheraton and Jacobean designs New Bedroom
Suites in English Mahogany, American Walnut and
Ivory Enamel New Suites and Odd Pieces, Upholst-
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Lvingrooms and Libraries, that are just the acme of
Comfort and Service.
3 There's New Brass and Iron Beds, New Mattresses
8 and Bedding Of strictly guaranteed quality.
8 No---the reductions not the only attractions
Newark post., 1916-02-09
BOARD OF TRADE

e>i3, rt-D. c. Rose
ce.Pre2ident-Jacob Thomas
ea$trcr-Edward w. Cooch
rretor3-W. H. Taylor
Newark post., 1916-02-09
90 90 a a. I BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION

Secretary-W. H. Taylor
Meeting first Tuesday night of each
I month
Newark post., 1916-02-09
FIRE ALARMS

In case of fire call the following mum.
s--'h succession:
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Newark PostOffiCe

NAILS DUE
o;r4s South and Southwest
Newark post., 1916-02-09

Joseph Dear
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20
Russians Drive at Foe
Along Hungarian Frontier

Berlin, July 19.-Reports from the
southeastern front indicate that the
Russians, after fortnight of compare
tive inactivity, have brought up heavy
reinforcements of infantry and cavalry
and have now resumed strong aggres-
sive on the headwaters of the Moldava,
near the Hungarian frontier.
A change in the weather has facili-
tated the operations, after clear, hot
weather, in which it was impossible to
conceal the movements of troops for
sudden attacks in great force. The
Russians are showing the utmost ten
acity, and their artillery is playing an
important role in the operations.
The Austrian mountain batteries,
however, have achieved splendid results
against it. The Russians prepare only
hasty field positions. believing that the
Austrian resistance can soon be broken,
but, the reports say. the Austrian in
fantry is withstanding all the attacks
and filing the ground in front Of the
trenches with Russian dead.
The correspondents intimate that the
time is approaching when the Austrians
will assume the offensive and try to
roll back the Russian tide.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20
Wounded Smile, War Goes
Well, Says Gen. Robertson
Great Britain Points Map for Proof of Progress in
New Offensive Says Chief Of Imperial Staff
Praises Canadians.

not only because of the organization
required TO produce them, but on ac-
count of the careful training which is
necessary before the gunners are pro-
fcient. Scientifically accurate gunnery
is required in this war probably as
never before The necessity of firing
over the heads Of advancing infantry OF
ones own side makes it so, and 1t is
necessary that troops thus advancing
have perfect confidence in the gunners.
Cavalry Success Expected.
"Any success of our cavalry is no
surprise TO us, since there are no men
in any branch of the service more
carefully selected and trained or with
higher traditions to live up to-"
Sir William said that Great Britain
had accomplished a remarkable task
by reaching Germany's state of devel-
opment in the art of war in two years
of preparation and training.
The general gave praise to the Amer
ican Ambassador, Walter H. Page, for
his constant efforts in behalf of the
wounded and his ready response to ap-
peals affecting soldiers interned by
Great Britain's enemies.
Sir William has visited America more
than once, and he made inquiries re-
garding the development of New York,
showing his intimate knowledge of the
city by asking questions concerning the
extension of streets.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20
Discover Weak Spot in
Fort at Biaches and
Creep Up.
AFTER ONE is SHOT
GARRISON YIELDS
Teutons, Taken by Surprise,
Think Attacking Force
Is Large.

Paris, July l9.-0ne of the most
striking episodes of the great Somle
offensive was the taking of the field
fort at Biaches and the garrison of l13
men by nine French soldiers. The fort
had resisted throughout the artillery
bombardment and the infantry attacks
had been checked by murderous ma
chine gun fire.
By lucky chance French officer
discovered the precious secret that the
terrible bombardment had made the
fort vulnerable at one point. Selecting
second lieutenant. two sergeants, a
corporal and four men, he led them on
hands and knees through the long
grass to the spot where he knew there
was a breach in the defences. They
reached their objective point without
the Germans learning of their ap-
proach.
Abruptly three of the French officers
leaped into the work, shouting in stem
tOTldn IOHts, OlHdAu "iNh WV
bayonet!" and throwing bombs. which
exploded in the dugout. The other six
daring Frenchmen remained behind,
ready to retreat if the attempt failed.
But the Germans, taken unawares,
had no time to get their weapons and
surrendered almost without a show Of
fight. When one of their number fell,
shot by revolver fired point-blank by
the French commanding officer, the
Germans, 113 in all. came out Of their
shelters and threw up their hands, the
French assert.
The three French captors now began
to feel nervous, as they saw no reason
why the Germans should not fall upon
and exterminate them. But at this mo-
ment the other six hurried in. Their
resolute energy imposed upon the Ger
mans, who believed that the new ar
rivals were followed by many others.
The German officers in the fort then
threw down their arms and the entire
garrison was marched to the French
rear, escorted by the nine captors, who
had not lost man.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20
M'ROBERTS FINDS
RUSSIA AWAKENED
New York Banker Says 1t Offers
Great Opportunities.

Stockholm, July 19.-After spending
two months in Russia, when he ar
ranged a loan of S50,000,000 to the
Russian government and provided for
the establishment of branch banks,
Samuel McRoberts, senior vice-presi-
dent of the National City Bank of New
York, sails to-day for New York on
board the steamer Bergensfjord.
Mr.. McRoberts made careful study
of conditions in Russia.
"The war;" he said, "has awakened
Russia beyond all conception. That
country now offers a wonderful oppor-
tunity TO American capital and business
enterprise. The people of America do
not appreciate the extent of the Rus
sian market or Russian resources, but
should prepare now for a great Russian
trade after the war.
81 travelled for three days through
territory as fertile as the best parts
of Iowa and Illinois. With vodka pro-
hibited and the war concluded Russia
will leap into prosperity. think the
greatest opportunity lies in the estab.
lishment Of branch factories in Russia
thus making American enterprise inde-
pendent of foreign shipping"
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20

London. July 1--we are not wor-
ried by the course of the war" said
General Sir william r. Robertson,
chief of the imperial staff. at army
headquarters to-day. "As to the new
offensive, glance at the map will tell
the story of our progress. And the
happy expression Of our wounded SOL
diers from the front reflects the spirit
of the men. Do you notice that all
published photographs show them
smiling or laughing?
Our hearts were touched by the
ready response of our fellow Britishers
from overseas on the outbreak of the
war. We have come 10 feel that our
type of government is not so bal,
after all"
The Eternal Question.
Speculation as 10 how long the war
will last caused the general to shake
his head and smile.
THAT is question touching human
nature, which means dealing with du-
bious proposition" he said. None is
wise in this"
Referring to the complimentary ref
erences by military experts to the work
of the big British guns and the use of
cavalry in the offensive, Sir William
remarked:
"The work of the guns interests us
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20
COMMONS INSISTS.
ON WAR ELECTION
Government Rebuffed in
Effort to Make 1t Ex-
traordinary Event.

London, July 19-In two separate
proceedings dealing with the war the
government met technical defeat in the
House of Commons to-day.
The question of whether general
election shall be held when the present
Parliament expires in November led to
a rebuff by the House in the afternoon.
In the evening an amendment TO the
bill dealing with the placing of retired
soldiers on land, and insisting that land
for this purpose shall be acquired in
Wales, was passed by vote of 81 to
as. The amendment was opposed by
the government.
Herbert L. Samuel, Secretary of State
for Home Affairs, submitted a motion
favoring the appointment of COM
mittee to consider the advisability of
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20
TESTIMONY IN NAIL
ROBBERY CASE CLOSED
Defendants Put Blame on Gov.
ernment'S Witness.

Testimony in the trial of Thomas
Benson and Louis Windler, charged
with having stolen mail pouches con-
tanning bonds, stocks and jewelry
valued at ssOs,Ooo from a mail wagon
aboard the ferryboat Wilkes-Barre,
was closed yesterday.
The defendants have attempted 70
prove an alibi, and assert that the rob
berry was committed by +. J. Quigley,
who was jointly indicted with them.
Quigley pleaded guilty to the charge OF
having attempted to sell some OF the
stolen valusbles in Baltimore, and was
the leading witness against the two
defendants.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20
PRESIDENT WON'T
URGE MEDIATION
Determined to Remain Pas
sively for Peace, Swiss
Minister Learns.
fFrorn The Trtbune Bureau ]


Washington, July 19.-President
Wilson still is determined not to urge
peace on the belligerents Of Europe.
The Swiss Minister, DR.. Paul Ritter,
was so informed by acting Secretary
of State Polk to-day. DR.. Ritter had
been led to believe that the President
was ready to begin peace negotiations
if he could find any encouragement
The Presidents policy, DR.. Ritter
was told. is to maintain his readiness
to act as mediator when requested to
by any of the belligerents, but to re-
frain from pressing his good offices on
them. Early in the war he announced
he would transmit peace suggestions
from one side to the other, and he has
reiterated this readiness in various
public statements.
None of the belligerents, however,
has taken advantage of the offer, and
until one does so the President will
remain passive.
1t is not known whether DR.. Ritter
was acting on his own responsibility
or on instructions from his govern
ment. II is believed improbable that
Switzerland has been requested by any
of the belligerents 10 urge mediation
on President Wilson.
Switzerland is profoundly interested
a elFsH
in peace, no. only from humanitarian
standpoint, but on account OF her owl
ser;ons situation in the midst of war
The country is experiencing great am. u
cnitv in obtaining food, most of which
Sas n he brought from the United
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20
THREE BIG RUSSIAN
OFFENSIVES GAIN
Continued from page 1

the Pruth in this region. Southeast OF
Kuty. however, the left ank of Letch-
itsky's army is advancing toward the
mountain defiles and threatening the
rear of Planners forces.
Southwest of Lutsk and along the
Stockhod the lines remain in virtually
the same positions. The Russians are
making extensive preparations, 1t is
conceded, before they attempt to carry
on their movement against kovel and
Lemberg.
Hold Dniester Line.
The situation in the other sector
where a Russian advance would greatly
imperil Lemberg along the Stripa-is
expected to undergo a great change
within the next week. Here the Aus
trian defence is centred on the Dniester
line, for the reason that 1t is compara-
lively simple to defend. Flowing
through open country, 1t presents an
almost insurmountable obstacle to Rus
siam advance. Under the fire of the
enemy's heavy gun, which at present
command all approaches to the stream
the Russians are unable 70 reachh the
nearer bank in sufficient numbers to
attempt a crossing.
Recent HehNg rams now 49,
Dniester TO such an extent that It's
swift currents have swept aside many
of the Austrian defences like paper
Bri!ges. buttresses, cannon and boats
have been destroyed in such numbers
that il IS believed the Russians will
soon take advantage of their oppor-
tunity and try to force the river at its
weakest points. ..
Once the Austrians' Dniester line is
pierced. they will be compelled TO re-
tire from the Stripa. North and south
of the Stripa the Austrian line is bent
back so that it is almost due north
and south of Lemberg. When the
centre of the line along the Dniester
and Stripa is crumpled in the Austrians
must fall hack TO defences near the
Galician capital or face dangerous flank
attacks
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20
CARS WARSHIPS
HIT In AIR RAID
German FlierS BOmbard
the Russian HarbOr
Of Reval.

Berlin, July 10 (By wireless to Say
vile, L. 1.-THE bombardment by Ger
man naval aircraft of the Russian
harbor of Reval, on the Gulf of Fin
land, last night was announced to-day
by the German Admiralty. Bombs
were dropped on cruisers and other
warships, numerous hits being OBJ
served. One submarine was seen to
have been hit four times.
Serious fires broke out on the docks
as a result of the bombardment, says
the statement. All the raiders re-
turned undamaged to German war
ships waiting outside the bay. The
statement reads:
German naval aeroplanes on the
evening of July Is bombarded enemy
cruisers, torpedo boats, submarines and
military establishments at the naval
port OF Reval. Numerous unquestioned
hits were obtained on the enemy's
forces. For example, one submarine
was hit four times. Serious confagra-
tions broke out on the docks.
an spite of heavy fire by anti-air-
craft guns and enemy aeroplanes, all
the German aeroplanes returned un--
harmed to the sea forces that waited
outside the bay. Although the Ger
man sea forces were visible in the
clear weather, and the aircraft were
able to locate them despite fog that
came on in the early morning, no sea
forces Of the enemy were observed.
Petrograd, July 19.-The following
oNicial announcement was made here
to-day: <.,-
early yesterday morning, four
enemy aeroplanes dropped thirteen
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20
PLAGUE VICTIMS NEED TOYS
willard Parker Hospital Make
Appeal.

There are 800 children, victims OF
infantile paralysis, in the Willard
Parker Hospital. Many OF them are
well enough to play.
On this account plea is being made
nv tho state Charities Aid Association
for money with which to buy toys. Old
tovs are not acceptable, since only new
onos can be brought into the hospital.
Checks may be made payable to j.: r -.
Thomas. secretary, and sent to 1O5 East
Twenty-second Street, New York CITY
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20
cows FROLIC COST A THUMB
Part of Woman's Hand Crushed by
Leading Rope.

Mrs. Tillie Iglowitz was leading one
of the cows from her dairy across lots
at Glen Cove yesterday The COW be-
came playful. She pranced aoout in
great circles, and in doing so drew the
leading rope around Mrs. lglowitzs
thumb.
Mrs. Iglowitz tried to loosen the line,
but the cows playful mood continued,
When help finally came the thumb
had been crushed. 1t was amputated at
Nassau Hospital.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20
Odors Close Down Factory.

Following complaints by more than
one hundred property owners, the Ed
BILE Products Company, at Constable
Hook. Bayonne, n. j., will close down
until some method can be devised OF
killing the odors emanating from the
plant Many declare the smell brings
on violent sneezing. and has caused
Pupils in Public School 8. near the
plant. to give up their studies. Others
complained that their eyes bad been
made sore from the fumes. The com,
many manufactures refined oils and
salad dressings.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20
WANT CLAYTON LAW HELD UP
Railroad Officials Tell President Sec
tions of Act Conflict.
Broadway 1t 34th Street

Washington, July 19. President
Wilson was asked to-day by Alfred F.
Thorn, general counsel of the Southern
Railway; Robert S. Lovett, head OF the
Union Pacific system, and Frank Trum-
bull. chairman OF the Railroad Execu-
tives' Advisory Committee, TO ask Con-
gress to have the operation OF some
provisions of the Clayton antitrust act
postponed until the railroad situation
is further investigated.
The railroad officials told the Presi-
dent they considered sections OF the
act conflicting.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20

preparing a new electoral register. This
would include adequate representation
of those engaged in the war and war
work and provide for other measures
necessary to the holding of a general
election during the war.
Carson Is Opposed.
The motion was warmly opposed by
all sections of the House as being mere
" a move to shelve the issue. Sir
Edward Carson denounced the proposed
course and took exception TO the view
of the government that it was mad
visable to hold elections during the
war. He opposed the idea that a Par
lament elected TO abolish the House OF
Lords and do away with armaments
was a proper one to represent the coun-
try when peace is eventually declared.
After several other members had
spoken, Premier Asquith said the mo-
tion appeared to meet with little favor.
Obviously, however. he said the exist
ence of the present Parliament could
not be prolonged indefinitely, and the
problem had TO be faced. The govern
ment, he declared, would accept the
Judgment of the House and withdraw
the motion.
To Try Again.
The Premier added that the govern
ment would give the matter further
consideration with a view, if possible,
of making proposals of its own for a
solution of the difficulty.
The attitude of the House of Com
mons is regarded as partly the effect
of feeling of revolt against the null
tiplicity of committees appointed since e
the beginning Of the war with the mere
object, in the belief Of many members,
of shelving awkward subjects. A hun
dred such committees have been ap-
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20
Turks Believed Trying to
Cut Lines of COM
munication.
o,rSSJANS CAPTURE
I. 200 MORE OF FOE
.,..,rcc in Asia Minor-ker-
maushah Is Reported
Evacuated.

,.,son. July le.-Both Russian and
-..,ish successes are reported in the
sssl statements issued to-day con-
- the fighting on the Caucasus
,rd Nssopotamia fronts.
l,,ordinr 70 Constantinople, Rechad
,..s, has defeated English detaeh-
-,,,s Gin the neighborhood of Bas-
- lBssrah)." The town of Bssrsh
:. =, the Basrah River. twenty miles
.,r,besst Of the junction Of the Tigris
- ruphrates. The province of the
- nsme covers wide stretch Of
..-ri,ory south Of Kut el Amsra, in
.,c3.nr large part Of the valleys Of
The three rivers.
The Turkish report Of lighting in this
-scion is believed 10 indicate that OF
,onAn forces have advanced south and
.,.. along the Euphrates and are now
.-vi,y 70 cut the British line of COM
-y,iestion in the neighborhood of the
confluence Of the two great rivers.
British Lines in Peril.
No recent news has been received
iron the British forces before Kut, but
military critics here refuse to accept
The inference that these troops have
been swept back seventy-fve or one
hundred miles 20 the reported scene of
Arglo.Turkish engagements.
The success Of any Turkish attempt
70 pierce the British lines at any point
along the Tieris or Basrah. it is ad-
nittsd. would be disastrous in its ef-
fects. That section of the line north
Of the vulnerable point would virtually
be isolated and compelled to surrender
Or be wiped out.
In Asia Minor the Cars troops are
continuing their successes and have
lsgged 1900 more prisoners. 1t is re-
ported from Rome that the Turks have
again evacuated kermanshah. Con-
stallnoplt reports the capture IN
surprise attack on the Irak front of
seven vessels laden with provisions and
claims successes on the Persian front.
Russians Advance.
The Russian communication says:
"0n our right wing, in the region Of
Djyizik, south Of Trebizond and Bal
burt and west Of Baiburt we made con-
siderable advances everywhere, dis
lodging the Turkish rear guard.
In recent days our columns have
captured So Turkish officers, more than
1900 men, one heavy gun and five ma
chine guns"
The Turkish official communication
reads:
"Irak Front-On the Euphrates sec
tor our volunteers and flying columns
made successful surprise attack on
.n enemy camp and his communication
me, capturing seven vessels fully
aden with provisions.
According 10 the latest advices from
Rechad Pacha. he has defeated in the
Of Bassorah (Basrahl }
English detachments and shot down
Ind captured an English aeroplane.
"Our operations against the Rus
sians on the Persian front are develop
Ing in our favor"
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20
Roat Capsizes; Crew Saved.

The 5O-foot cruiser, Serenity, owned
nv C. s. Goldberg, Of the Bay Shore,
Long Island. yacht club. eaPeized yes yes
t"rdsv ia off the Inlet. near Atlantic City.
shore guards brought the crew to
shore | The Serenity was left stranded
wbere she turned over, and VIII likely
ho q total loss.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20
Lcses Four Fingers in Planer.

Leopold Kusold, thirty years old, OF
5l3 Marcy Avenue, Williamsburg had
four fingers Of his right nand amputa,-
ed yesterday while operating pIahingg ,ag
machine in the Duhamel mills. at III
Wallabout Street. He was taken to the
williamsburg Hospital.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20
Oil Workers Body Found.

The bodv of Paul Makelchka, for,
mer employe Of the Tide Wa'er ,ba t,
Company, Bayonne' was IounG IN IN i o;I
Bay last night, on fler l. oi she 20 %
company works. his wiie; iNlns d, 80 80
East Seventeenth Street, bayohhe' was
notified.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-20

streams, which cut up this whole
northern region. The Russian object
is TO force a way out of these same
marshes, which split up their armies
into groups.
To-day, at Lake Miadzial, Russian
infantry, assisted by a lake fotilla.
launched a surprise attack that, ac-
cording to Petrograd, threw the enemy
into complete panic.
Berlin makes the significant an
nouncement that the Minsk-Barano-
vchi line, along which German aeros
bombarded stations to-day, "is filled
with troop transports" This is taken
to indicate that the Russians are draw
ing up masses of troops from the north
east interior for another drive against
the Teuton lines at this point.
Russian Statement.
The Russian statement says:
"On the Riga front artillery engage
ments continue. At Lake Miadzial our
infantry and lake iotilla, under Lieu
tenant Olschevsky, made surprise at
tack on the Germans in the night,
throwing them into complete panic.
Enemy airmen manifested great activ-
ity from the region south of the Dvina
to the Pinsk marshes.
"0n the Stokhod there was artillery
fighting at many places.
"We repulsed by our artillery fire an
attempt on the part of the enemy to
take the offensive north of the Oder
marsh. Owing TO the heavy rains, the
Dniester has risen almost pr metres,
destroying Austrian bridges, buttresses
and ferryboats.
"On our left flank, in the region of
the rivers Black and White Tchere-
mosche, southwest of Kuty, our infan-
try is advancing toward the mountain
defles."
The German communication reads:
Army Group of Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg South and southwest Of
| Riga our brave regiments caused re-
peated attacks by the Russians, deliv-
cred with strengthened forces, to break
down, with extraordinarily heavy losses
for the enemy.
Army Group of Prince Leopold-The
situation is unchanged. Numerous
bombs were dropped with good success
by our aeroplane squadrons on railway
stations at Horodzieja and Pogorjilzy,
and on the Minsk Baranovichi line,
which is filed with troop transports.
Army Group of General Won Lin
singen-In places the artillery of the
enemy was very active, especially on
the Stokhod and to the west and south
west of Lutsk."
Austrian Statement.
The Austrian statement says:
Southwest of Delatyn our troops
drove back Russian detachments across
the Pruth River. which had crossed to