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New-York tribune., 1918-03-18
Aberdeen Hopes for
Home Rule This Year

After an address last night in the
Manhattan Congregational Church, at
Broadway and ASeventy-sixth Street,
the Earl of Aberdeen, ex-Viceroy of
Ireland, was asked when he thought
Ireland would get home rule.
81 am hopeful that Home Rule will
come to Ireland before the end of the
year," he replied. "The splendid quail
ties Of the north will be fused with
those OF the south. deplore the death
of Mr.. Redmond. but Mr.. Dillon is a
strong man."
The address Of the earl was an ap-
peal for the conservation of infant life
in Ireland. In the first year of the war,
he said, the infant mortality rate Of
Great Britain showed that twelve
New-York tribune., 1918-03-18
U-Boat Sinks Danish Ship:
Abandons Creu at Sea

LONDON, March 17.-The sinking
outside the German danger zone two
Gays ago by German submarine of
the Danish steamship Randelsborg
l,551 tons gross, is reported in an EN-
change Telegraph dispatch from Copen-
hagen.
The captain was taken on board the
submarine and entered a protest, but
the German commander said that un-
less the ship was abandoned within five
minutes She would be sunk with all
hands.
The Germans seized all food on
board, as we'll as other articles, and
carried off the captain of the vessel.
They promised to tow the boats to Nor
way, but instead of doing so left the
men to their fate
New-York tribune., 1918-03-18
Ireland's Wrongs Must Be
Righted, Saws O'ConnelI

BOSTON. March 17-Wrongs done
Ireland must be righted declared Car.
dinal O'Connell to-day in addressing
members Of the greater Boston division
of the Ancient Order Of Hibernians
awe hear much nowadays of the
trials of mankind in the smaller ma.
TONS" he said. "The Irish people have
suffered and struggled through the
most wonderful series of prosecutions
ever known. They have suffered the
Joss of their own national rights, which
they have never yielded and never will
"Now, vixen the nations are brought
to the bar of justice, let them look
back and see how they have 5artered
with the things which are Gods If
they are honest, even late, let them
admit they are wrong and right the
wrong"
New-York tribune., 1918-03-18
Official Statements
West
ppTTICH

LONDON, Marh II (DAY) We carried
out successful raids during the night in the
neighborhood of Epehy and near Gavrelle.
Lens repulsed. A few prisoners were
taken by US in the course of these encoun-
terS.
Hostile artillery was active last night
south of the Bspaume-Cambrai road, in the
Scarpe Valley and east of Polygon Wood. 1t
has also shown some activity against our
rear defences south of Lens and between La
Bassee Canal and the Lys. During the last
few days there has been marked increase
in the activity of the enemy's artillery south
west of Cambria and also along the whole
front from the neighborhOOd of La Bassee
Canal to the Menn road.
LONDON, March II (NIGHT) During
the night hostile raiding parties endeavorng
to approach lines in the neighborhood of
Zonnebeke were driven off by our troops with
rifle fire and bombs.
The enemy artillery has shown activity to-
day south Of the BapaumeCambrai road. and
increased activity against rear defences
south of Lens. Considerable hostile artillery
fire was also directed AGAINST number of
localities north of La Bassee canal. south of
Armenteres and in the Ypres sector.
On Saturday thirteen tons of bombs We're
dropped on the enemys bllcts which have
been bombed continuously for the last twen-
ty-four hours, and on two hostile airdrcmes
and three large ammunition dumps. At one
airdrome hangar completely burst A Gotha
machine in the act of rising was seen to
crash.
Sixteen hostile machines were brought down
and seven were disabled. Six of our ma
chimes are missing.
FRENCH
PARIS, March II (DAY).-Northwcst of
Rheims the Germans attempted in the region
of Livre a raid. which completely failed. In
y..tn A1r,.
in the region of the Monts the Germans at
tackled our positions west OF Vaudesincourt
Alter spirited engagement the French
troops drove the enemy out of those advanced
clements where he had gained a footing, in
f1icting serious losses on the Germans
There was quite pronounced activity on the
part of both artiileries the left bank of
the Meuse. The day was calm on the res. Of
the front.
PARIS March 16 (Delaycd) There was
rather heavy artillery fighting on the right
bank OF the Meuse (Verdun 'front.'.
GERMAN
BERLIN, March II (DAY).-In Elan
ders there was increased artillery activity
after midday. The fighting was more ac-
tive southwest of Berry Bac sand in con-
nection with a successful German operation
near Tahure
After preparation for ten hours the
French pressed forward on wide front
west of Avocourt (Verdun front, west of
the Meuse) but were defeated. partly by
artillery fire and partly in hand t-to-hand
fighting. There was a sharp artillery duel
on the east bank of the Meuse Hessian and
Waldeck storming troops near Samogncux
and Saxons, near Bezonvaux (both points
on the Verdun front, east of the Meuse)
penetrated enemy positions deeply. They
brought back 200 French prisoners, incud-
ing the staff of one battalion.
Seventeen enemy airplanes and two bal
looms we're shot down yesterday
New-York tribune., 1918-03-18

WASHINGTON, March 17.-Forty-
nine names appear on to-day's casualty
list issued by the War Department.
Eight men died of diseases, one died of
accident, one was wounded severely and
thirty-nine were wounded slightly. The
only commissioned officer named is
First Lieutenant Harold M. Hirsh,
slightly wounded. Total killed in ac-
tion to date, 3G4.
Following is the list:
Died of Disease
BYRNE. Robert Edward, corporal.
DECUNHA, William P, private
Won ALT, Herbert, private.
WART, James, private.
CROUCH. John M, private.
HAUSER, Warren c.. private.
BESTY, Charles. private.
NORMAN, Steve, private.
Died of Accident
BUFFORD Oliver j., private.
Wounded Severely
JONES, Porter. private.
Wounded Slightly
HIRSH, Harold M, first lieutenant.
BROWN. Willard Bion. sergeant.
DE BRUYN, Roy. corporal.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-18
Chang at Peking Gates

PEKiNG, March 1.-THE advance
gnard Of Governor Chang soulin o,
Jukden Province has arrived AZ Fon,-
tai, potaide Peking. and In MAXIM
preparations TO cstablish camp in
Inc Temple Of Heaven. The cxodnn ~
the Chinese from peking continues.
The Temple Of Heaven stands near
me south gate Of the outer city Of
fsEinK. II ~ snrrounded by wallis
which are over three mites In nircnro'
ference. In past years the nunnrora
personally Visited the fenyie ~ oTcr
prayers 20 shang-Ti, The supreme God.
on stated occasions, or aa times of
drought Or famine.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-18
Chambers in Argentina
Is Blamed on Germans


LONDON, March 17.-Reuter's. Linn
tied, learns that there is reason to be-
Heve the Germans are following prac-
tees OF which they have been proved
guilty elsewhere, and are inoculat;n,,
animals in Argentina with bacilIi,
The attention Of the Argentine ooy
eminent, says tAe agency, "has been
directed by the British government 70
sne TACT that many horses and mules
.eaening TINS country from Argentina
ere round TO be suffering from clan
defs, q disease said to be Virtually non.
existent IN Argentina The chief ef.
iues ,;Ia, OF tnls fresh act of barbarism is
n,1,y navy 70 De 1eit in Argcntins. ITSELF.
all animals arriving in thjs co,Vm co,,o..'' al
All contaminated beasts ere d;scnuoroy.; nui'r.y /,
before landing" ''ieo
New-York tribune., 1918-03-18
Kaiser, Duke of Courland,'
Once More Thanks God

AMSTERDAM. Friday, March IS. -
Having been offered by the "Courland
National Council" the title of Duke of
Courland, according to German news
paper reports, Emperor William has
has sent the following telegram to the
president of the council:
Receipt of the loyal greetings sent
in the name of the Courland National
Council has given me great pleasure.
My heart is deeply moved, and is filled
with thanks to God that it has been
granted me to save German blood and
German culture from perishing. God
bless your land, upon which German
fidelity, German courage and German
PERSEVERANCE have made their impress"
New-York tribune., 1918-03-18
Attempts Flight to Capital

MlNEOLA, l.. l., March 17.~Lieu-
tenant Georges Flaschaire, of the
french nrrny, mounting fast scouting
plane, started from the aviation field
here this afternoon on fight for
Washington. D. c. This is not the first
attempt Of the French her to reach
the capital by airline. He jokingly re-
marked an he grasped the control that
he hoped he would not end his flight
stuck IN the mud, as on previous
occasion.
Lieutenant klaschairc, it was
learned, took no passengers with him
and started his trip without fuss from
nis ~, hangar in far corner Of the field.
His machine Is capable Of dcvelopjng
Z speed Of $50 miles an hour
Lieutenant Flaschairc will end bjs
flight at Fort Meyer, near Washington.
making the return TO New York by
train tomorrow morning.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-18

children less than year old died
every hour, while soldiers were beins
killed only at the rate of nine eyerS
hour. Seventy-siX per cent of infant
deaths were preventable. he said, and
announced that lifesaving crusade
would start in the United States ON
April 6, the anniversary of its en-.
trance into the war.
Reports of japanese intervention in
Siberia came from German sources. ha
declared.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-18
Casualties Among Our Men
Serving With Gen. Pershing
Thry-nine Slightly Wounded One Officer Reported in
Sundays List-One Was Wounded Severely
and Eight Died of Disease

GRIFFITH, Robert H. L., corporal.
GURSKI, John, corporal.
HALLA, Stephen j.. corporal
MURRAY, James j., corporal.
WILBUR, Thomas, bugler.
BARRETT, Theodore j., private.
BELL. Elmer j. private.
BOATMAN. Asa E., private.
COOPER. John W., private.
DE LONG. Earl P, private.
DOWD. Richard E.. private.
FEDURUK, John. private.
FENNELL. Robert c., private.
FROST, Lloyd w. private.
GATWOOD. Millard f., private.
GOTCH, John j., private.
HALL, Clyde w, private.
HARTMANN, Edgar A., private.
HILL. Oscar j., private.
JOHNSON, Zola T.. private.
JONES. James D.. private.
LEWIS. Frank, private.
LUEDEKING, Carl c., private
MILLER, William H., private.
PATTY. Clifford d., private.
PEIKEY, Arthur B., private.
RADANOVlCH, Steve. private.
RIDDLE. Vernon L., private.
SKITARFLICH. George. private.
TAYLOR, Owen L.. private.
THORLA. Thomas j., private.
UNGER. Charles A.. private.
VAN OVEN. August, private.
WFNNER. William, private.
WHITE. Frank j., private.
WHITE. James j., private.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-18

ton of Abo, Finland, state that 5000
troops, with artillery. came from the
Aland Islands in several transports,
preceded by an ice breaker. The Red
Guards refused to surrender and the
Germans bombarded the town for half
an hour, forcing the Red Guards to
retire. The Germans seized three Rus
sian torpedo boats and some mine
sweepers
New-York tribune., 1918-03-18

ing practically to possession, of North
ern Manchuria.
A recent Interpolation in the ia
panese Parliament disclosed that ia
pan and Great Britain were in full
agreement upon the Russian situation
before Japan addressed an indentic in
qury to the United States and the
Entente powers respecting the pos
sibility of Japanese intervention in
Siberia
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30

q girls hom' will, you please tell me what
YOU think she would say or do and what
should say or do?
Third What do Won say when you accent
anything or when YOU decline to accept II?
forgot to mention that I am a boy.
First. Can you not find n friend who
knows the young girl in question and
who will make an introduction possible
for you? It is about the only way l can
suggest unless YOU can manage to join
some association to which she already
belongs. That would put you in the way
of meeting her.
Second. Il YOU are asked 10 call on
CIR! accept politely. Say you will be
delighted to call. ask what night she
will be home and go to her home about
5 Is o'clock. She will probably say, It's
nice of you TO come" or I'm very glad
to see you" And It would be graceful
to reply. The pleasure is really mine.
you know" Then talk about the things
which will interest you both--the war,
books, plays, sports walks, rides, any
kind of healthy conversation.
Third. II you accept a thing say,
Thank you very much" or Thank you.
NO, thank you" II you decline. But
the refusal must be made more gra-
ciously than the acceptance, that your
hostess may see that you are declining
for good reason. When possible give
the reason II you are obliged To refuse
an invitation, that is, OF course, IL food
or a cigarette or something like that
is handed to you only say NO, thank
you"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30
Poet After More Advice
To the Editor Of Womon's Page:

Dear Madam-Your advice was so good
that have come back for a second helping
When I was at high school some Of my
poems were published In rne school paper.
Would it be all right to send those poems
when they have been fixed up a little. TO "a
maRazine?
What should ] say. II anything, when I
submit my works to the cruelties Of the
editors? "
About how much does the struggling author
set for his handwork?
l am deeply grateful for what YOU ha We
done for me and for what feel assured you
Will do Tor B. B.
1t would be perfectly all right to send
away your poems that were published in
the high school paper If you fix them up
little" There Is syndicate which
accepts poetry. If you will send me a
stamped, self-addressed envelope I will
send you the address of this syndicate
so that you can write and find out what
prices are paid. Different magazines
pay different prices for space and YOU
will have to find out directly from them.
Send in your manuscript, typewriter n
possible. on one side Of the paper. with
your name and address written in the
upper left-hand corner and underneath
Submitted at usual rates. which means
| that you will be only too glad to get
whatever the magazine or syndicate sees
| fit to pay you. 1t Is not necessary to saw
anything more than this l shall be glad
to tell you anything more that you want
| to know about.
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Do Not Marry Either

M movies and he seems TO be fond Of me
~ mere Is another young man whom
laAvs PLAYED tennis with and whom I love
Sxcsedinsiy ! am nineteen and. the two
scEs are under Twenty-Five. The latter has
really am deeply in love with both and IL
- post difficult to choose. as | know there
Y1lt never be any other but one of these two
Il I've had proposals from both. but have
EoZt each waiting. as am unable to de-
Ja6k. the movie hoy hasn't enlisted, but
~ - doing good work Icy amusing the SOL
Mef4 and love him dseply.
Dick. the tennis player. has enlisted and
yhen ! see him think Of Jack with scorn
~ Ensn ! see Jack my scor1 disappears
an1 are unable to help me decide which to
149oee- They suggested YOU 20 me. so plea Sc
netp me out OF the Difficulty, ROSE.
Your predicament is sad. isn't IL, my
10y But the trouble Is not what you
MIX II is. You are not In love with
0leher man. and il would be a mistake
r. think OF marrying either or even
okng engaged TO either in your unset-
~ state of mind. AS sure as you de-
G{o4 on Jack. and told him SO, you
zyl0nN be sorry you had not said Dick.
- vice versa. Have them both for
lPfonds II you wish, but do not become
6oGnGed TO either. You are only nine
to0n: there Is plenty Of time. You must
~ marry q man about whom you feel
~ more strongly than you do about
806ther
You will probably meet another man
~ Whom you can give your heart un-
11@nrVedly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30
DISOBEYS, But GETS U.BOAT
Norwood Sailor Promoted In
stead of Being Punished

Dsobeying orders is not a good policy
to follow in the navy, but when the diso-
bedience nets one German U-boat-
well. that's another matter
Earl!ng Anderson. son of A. j. p. An
derson. Of Norwood. followed out this
policy when a submarine was sighted
while his ship was conveying a troop
ship. He fired before orders were given
for the shot. His quick action resulted
in the periscope being ripped away. A
second shot took away the coming
tower. The crew surrendered and the
C-boat was sunk.
Young Anderson was called before the
captain. The brig loomed before him.
He had fired without orders. The cap
tain put him on the carpet" then smiled
and complimented him and wound up by
recommending his promotion. 1t soon
followed and he is now a third-class
quartermaster,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30
INGENUITY ECONOMY,S ALLY
IN PROVIDING FOR REFUGEES
Mems and Women Cotng Bed Covering and Miscellaneous
Articles Sent abroad Made From Left.Over Cuttings
of the Tailoring Shops

INGENUITY allied with economy is
L quite as capable Of magic as any in
carnations ever concocted
A glance at some Of the articles being
shipped regularly to the headquarters Of
the American fund for French wounded d
in France by their co-workers in this
city is convincing proof Of this fact
And there is proof, too. in some of the
ideas which the Quaker City Ladies'
Motor Club Auxiliary has developed in
the work that a feeling of personal in
terest for the homeless refugees. men,
women and children is wonderful in
rpiration.
Nine pairs of well-made trousers are
going over this month for little French
boys. and in the pocket of each pair is
a cretonne bag filed with bright -coloreo
marbles and toy. In the pockets OF
each Of the mems shirts are a cake of
soap and nice. soft washrag
For the women ten smart warm suits
are going over. They are rot only of
excellent material and well and warmly
interlined against The coming winter, but
are tallor-mado and smartly cut.
SlN quilts are not only an example OF
a thrift of which these workers NAV
well be proud. but offer a valuable sug-
gestion to skillful needeworkers in times
OF peace. Some of the quilts are made Of
the bright colored silk and brocade
taken from fur-coat Innings. and one or
two others are quite unique.
Talors' samples. their saw-cut edges
neatly stitched together, make one side
OF warm quilted comforter It was
suggested that these quilts should be
used especially for conva alescent soldiers.
who could find intense interest in pick
ing out their spring suiting to be made
up--in Berlin. perhaps
Three miscellaneous boxes are going
over this month. The women of the club,
Of which Mrs. Richard y. Filbert IA
president and Mrs William H. Marshall
is chairman. have been working steadily
day in and day out. A very active,
though small auxiliary in Pitman. y. J.,
under Mrs. Edward y. Hallowell has
been turning cut a large amount Of
work.
Two dozen bolts of flannel for hos
pital shirts were donated, and 154 shirts
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30
Alice Kent and the Days Work
The Story of Business Girl Who Would Not Fail
By MARTHA keller


grandfathers On the one hand It was
probable that having made good in Hill
liston this winter l could teach another
term of district school there or else
where. II | wished but that would lead
to nothing desirable or permanent. The
pay was small and unless / expected in
future to earn enough to maintain my
self in deCenCy and make provision Tor
the rainy day must win at least
diploma from high school. In com
petition with the college students. not to
mention college graduates who fiocked to
like me. even If she had a knack for
getting along with young folks, could
not long expect to count for anything
better than a blind leader Of the blind
whereas ! aspired to something better
than to tumble into the prorerbial. ditch
which sooner or later is bound to be
the landing place of unseeing wayfarers.
But. on the other hand, it was clear to
me that raduating from high school
would be an impossiblity. unless with
out delay I could catch up with my
classmates and hereafter hold my own
there was no time to lose, for 1t was now
early March and commencement day
was set for the third week in June.
The approaching spring vacation would
be boon to me. provided I could COM
mand my time and could also hire some
body to help me over some OF the hard
places In the school work ! had missed.
The history clvics and other English
branches gave me no especial trouble,
save to find the time to master them.
and the Latin could manage to trans
late, but the geometry was a labyrinth
into which. when by myself and with
out the semblance of friendly clue.
I could not penetrate. But how to at
tain these Injuries of time and teach
ing when lacked the means of supply
ing myself with the bare necessities of
food. clothing and place to lay my
head? This question stared up at me
from every page of all the books I
studied in my final days at the y. w.
c. A, and haunted my dreams at night.
CONTINUED TOMORROW
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Attempt Against Machinery
Works Followed, Say Officials

Newark. y. j.. July So.-Consp.rators
who attempted on Saturday to destroy
by bomb explosion the machinery plant
of the Gould & Eberhardt Company, at
1rv!ngton, near here. also plotted to
wreck the munitions factory of the Key
port Engineering Company, in the same
town, according to charges made by Fed
eral officials.
The authorities declared that DR..
Frederick w Bischoff. of 1rvngton.
under arrest on charge of having made
the bomb designed to blow UP the Gould
& Eberhardt plant. decided to plant ex-
plosives under the powder magazine Of
the Keyport mill.
Because the risk was too great. with
watchmen posted about the building, the
officials asserted the plotters turned
their attention to the machinery factory,
where detectives. warned Of the con-
spiracy. were waiting for them and ar
rested two men in the act Of igniting a
bomb.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30

TT is strange woman, indeed, that
has not weakness for dainty under
dress. must confess that l have
decided weakness in that direction
and delight in seeing all the newest and
daintiest affairs that are shown. II Is
not so much that I crave to adorn my
self with extravagant undergarments,
but the lure of dainty materials and de-
llghtful combinations appeals very
strongly to my artistic sense
! have never believed that the ma
jorty of women looked at lovely and
extrayagant things with envy, but that
they derive a subtle pleasure In simply
looking at the beautiful. Viewed in this
light. the originals of the sketch today
do not seem so whimsical. for they cer-
tainly are beautiful. and even IL one
could not afford such garments they are
lovely, and there are ideas which you
may incorporate, II, perchance, you make
your own lingerie.
The set shown today comprises petti-
coat and a combination, made of flesh
colored chiffon, and decorated medallions
are set at the top of the garment, below
which are hemstitched squares, through
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30
. SONS KILLED SAME DAY
One Dies in Mine and Other OH Field
in France

Atlantic City, July 30.-Within twen-
ty-four hours. at points 5000 miles apart.
death struck twice at the family of
George +. Penny. Philadelphia busi-
ness man living in Pleasantvllle.
While they were grieving over n mes
sage announcing the death of their son
Alexander, as a result of an explosion in
Utah. where was an inspector of mines,
telegram from the War Department
apprised them that their other son. Har-
old. a lieutenant Of infantry, had been
killed in France.
Mrs. Penny recently received a wrist
watch as a war souvenir from her son
in France. The crystal was cracked az