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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-19
MORE MARINES
DUE TO FIGHT

WASHINGTON. April 19--Gen.
Pershing has sent over n call for
more American marines. AZ a re
suit the house military committee
today voted 10 increase the corps from
30 900 20 $4,000, 80 the marines in
stations here may he sent.
The committee originally granted
an increase to $4,000. but Pershing's
call led Secretary Daniels TO ask
for $4,000 more.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-19
HUNS
IN NEW ARMY

WASHINGTON. April ia.-Gcr.
many stu has approximately 10 d.
visions $4,000 mem. which consd.
tute a fresh and comparatively I'M
used reserve force on the western
front. British military officials esti-
mated today.
These account for the continual
use OF fresh German troops in the
fighting. Il Is said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-19
AVIATOR SHOOTS EAGLES

LONDON. April 1s.-Eaglc hunt.
ing Is casual pastlme for at least
one allied aviator. Flight Capt. Nor.
tureaux, OF the French Calonika
army. shot two while flying near
Mount Olympus. lie landed. secured
the game and returned to his hangar
with them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-19
Too Many Men Are Stingy
With Their
Dollars
PLAN TO CHECK EN-
Big" Bill Hart
and Maj. Gordon
Speak for Loan

Rootin'. tootin'. shootin' his
Fiji Hart viii speak with Mai.
Chaa. w. Gordon. OF the Canadian
forces at big open meeting Fri.
day night a, O'Clock at the First
Presbyterian church and the Ma
sonic temple for the Third LIB
erty Loan Maj. Gordon is bet.
ter known as Ralph Connor. au.
thor OF Black Rock" and The
Sky Pilot"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-19

der~ uTltt. Won tuttutstuWt W.T.
tinucs 20 fail away at the northern
and southern TANKS Of his wedge.
The only result OF this pressure.
however. is an ever-growing enemy
casualty list. IL Is shown by Haig's
official report today. The report
indicated that the German assaults
are being beaten back everywhere
and that many of them are being
broken up by artillery fire before
they can get under way.
The French are assuming a more
dominant part in the western front
fighting.
Action Before Amiens
Not only have their reserves APP
peared in great force on the Elan
ders battle field, but they are taking
the initiative before Amiens. The
British. aided by Foch's blue.clad
soldiers. stiffened their lines in the
north yesterday and beat back sew
eral German attacks with heavy en-
envy losses.
French artillery pounded the Ger
man positions in Picardy on a front
of more than so miles from the
Somme to the Disc, in one OF the
heaviest bombardments ever laid
down by the allies.
Unable to determine from what
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-19
bL00DSHED FOLLOWS
OUTBREAK Of TROOPS

AMSTERDAM, April 19.-German
troops are refusing to 60 to the front. Re-
ports reaching here reveal further mutiny.
The latest trouble is reported at the German
military camp at Beverloo, in the province
Of Limberg. Many soldiers have been shot,
the reports say.
German soldiers, ordered to make ready
to do so meant only slaughter for them.
Enraged by the action of the troops, of
ficers attempted to break up the outbreak
and bloodshed followed.
The trouble is still in progress.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-19
JOIN ALLIES in
west TO Stem
GERMAN 0NRUSH

WASHINGTON, April 19.-Italian
troops are now in France, preparing to fight
with the allied armies.
A considerable force" has been moved
and more probably will be sent, it was off
cially stated today. The advance guard
reached France "some days ago." it was
stated.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-19
PRESIDENT AND BAKER
TALK OVER AIRPlAMES

WASHINGTON, April 1s.--That
the complete reorganization OF the
aircraft problem is imminent, was
Indicated today when President VIII.
son called off his regular cabinet
meeting to confer with Secretary
Baker on the airplane situation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-19
french WIN VICTORY
IN dash ON HUN Lines

LONDON. April I9.-While the
British. aided by French re-
serves. are holding the Germans
on the Flanders front. the
French have gained ground
along the Avre southeast Of
Amiens. by heavy counter at
tack on u front of more than
two miles. This attack. the
French communique said. car
ried the French TO the outskirts
Of Castel.
Haig's night report described "s'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-19
RELEASE PROFESSOR
AND WOMAN IN COURT

= CHICAGO. April 19.-The case
against Prof. w T. Thomas and
Mrs. Pearl Granger was dismissed In
morals court here today. when the
city prosecutors office failed TO sub
stantiate charges Of disOrderly con
duct against the couple.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-19
IRISH ExH0RT
AGAINST DRAFT

DUBLIN. April ia manifesto,
declaring Irish conscription Is wi
olatlon of the rights OF small ma
tons" has been issued by q confer
once OF the Irish party. Sim Fem
and Irish laborite leaders The
manifesto exhorts the Irish people to
the utmost resistance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-19

NEW YORK. April is,--Hudson
Maxim declared today be believed
that some OF the vast amount Of am.
munition being consumed By the
Germans on the west front was sup
piled them by the Bolsheyiki.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-19
HOSTILE SHELLS
RUIN BEAUTIFUL
CITY OF RHEIMS

PARIS. April 19.--Rhcims IL
completely In ruins. n n result
Of German bombardmept. Dur
ing the past week 100. 900 enemy
shells. including inccndiary pro-
jccfiIes. have fallen within the
city.
One cay alone. 30 900 shells were
thrown
The city r. now wilderness Of
scorched and blackened stones. with
few ghostiy remains of houses
rising from the sitting fumes
Streets have vanished under the
shattered walls.
Cathedral Is Wreck
The Place Royales theatre and the
law courts, like the ancient hotels,
historic salons and the Maison de
Musiciens. are n mass OF embera
The archcd roofs OF the famous
cathedral are splitting and crumb
ling. soon only the pillars will re-.
main.
One OF the most historic and pic.
turesque cities in Europe has thus
been effaced
Rheims had population OF over
100000. II was once n stronghold
Of the Romans. and preserved much
Of the Roman architecture. lnclud.
ing n beautiful triumrhal arch. on
the site OF the former Roman fortlfl.
cations. fine boulevards were built
Famous Old Structure
The Rheims cathedral was one Of
the largest and most wonderful
specimens Of Gothic architecture in
the world. II was built during the
18th century. 1t had facade contain.
ing the famous Rose Window" and
500 statues. It's portals were richly
adorned with sculptures.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-19
Lays OFF Administrations

u AM ffVt III kftt EDkhN'7t Atba'T
interested in candidates or elections
except as they contribute to really
important achievements" Z.
The colonel did not allude to the
present administration. or to the
war. Something was said about the
bill 20 punish certain utteranees or
publications. supposedly obstructive
20 the conduct of the war.
II am determined not 20 be de-
prived OF my constitutional right Of
free speech. whether II be critical or
otherwise" he said. ''and I shall
continue to do what 7 consider my
duty. even IL II should land me in
Jail"
Colonel Roosevelt is himself again.
Anyway. ne looks IT,
I found him at his old offices in
the Metropolitan Magazine building.
Reports OF his sufferings from the
recent operation had led me to ex-
pect more OF n change.
The colonel was rampaging around
the place in his customary fashion.
seeing admlring callers. debating
letters for whooping up the Liberty
Loan. giving directions about his
mail. doing a few editorials and pre-
pairing to move to now quarters far.
Their up town.
failed 20 discover any OF that
rumored iameness.
which side, colonel II the good
hearing side?" ! asked.
4 do pretty well with either
side" he replied. There was no diff.
flculty carrying on ordinary CONVEX
sation.
As usual. there was n fun outer
office and finally the colonel pro-
posed that we dash for the automo-
bile.
He gave his Interview while We
were riding.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-19
T.R. isn't Spotlight
OUT TO Be FOR loan.
PRESIDENT SLACKERS'
Says Office Hasn't "SIight-
est Attraction"
for Him
TO WORK FOR TRAINING
BY gibson GARDNER

BY gibson GARDNER
NEW YORK. April 10
"You know that l am telling
you the truth when / say to
you that / am not interested
in being president of the
United States"
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
thus declared his attitude in
an interview today.
The time was when |
wanted the office" he con-
tinued. To-day / want only
- accomplish certain things
and the office as such has
not the slightest attraction
for me.
II want TO put over some things
which I think the country needs
Universal military training. . much
sore advanced and enlightened land
policy. and other things tending to-
ward greater economic democracy
We must bring up 20 date the old
progressive party issues.
Work Thru Old Parties
II am convinced that we must
work thru the old parties. There Is
nothing In the minor party p-oposs-
ton. and / am willing to work thru
the republican party organization II
they are willing to work with me.
have said this frankly to every re-
publican manager who has come to
me.
.If they win not. however. stand
for the things ! stand for. then |
arm thru with them and they are
thru with me. IL makes not n par.
ticle OF difference to me except. as
] say. that / wish to accomplish GER
tain things
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-19

Blocked In the center in his Flan-
ders drive. Won Hindenburg con-
tinues 20 fail away nj the northern
and southern flanks Of his wedge.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-19
HO, THERE, GET ABOARD

Get aboard the JOY with The funmakcrs.
Everett True and Tom Duff and rilmy Benny and
Chestnut Charlie cutting capers every day The
star. There's laugh In each OF them. "starsheis
Says. "a laugh In time Ia worth nine"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-19

Weather Forecast: Tonight and Saturday fair:
moderate easterly winds.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
SIGMA PHI MEN In
ANNUAL REUNION

Delaware Alpha Chapter Of the Sigma
Phi Epsilon fraternity Joined In their
annual reunion at the Hotel dupont on
Saturday night. About nifty members
Of the alumni and active chapter were
present. Some wore khaki.
The wartime spirit was prevalent
throughout the evening. In their brief
afier-dinner speeches the alumni, as
well as students, dealt with the growth
Of the college. its response TO the war
and the activities Of the fraternity. Leo
h. Scott, Of Philadelphia furnished the
entertainment. Those present We're:
David l.. Sloan. H. Stanley Ledenham.
Roland w. Taylor. J. Gilbert Attix,
Carl A. TAYLOR. Lieut.. Frank d. Wilson,
William NJ Francis, Capt. A. 7. r.
Horn, G. A. r.. G. W. o. Sypheyd. Joseph
Weaver, H. h. Tiffany, Lieut.. W. l.. Tor
bert, Jr., r. r. c., Act. Cor, n. A.
Groves, Battery A, Goth Reg C.. A. c.,
Robert J Barley, Draper Smith, Charles
V. Cleaver, L. >. ~ r. f., Jay Robin
son, Joseph H. Fairbanks, Arthur !.
Spaid. John C. Pierson, Il. n. FOulk, II
Leland Brown g. Thomas AttiX, Hugh
Mclaughlin, r. Morris Plerson. W. 3.
Hoey, X r. Bowen, Il Paul Kite, W.
Wilson Laltomus, j. Willard Humphrey
Walter Dent Smith, William r. Broug-
hall. Robert b Wheeler, 2nd. d
Thomas Swing, Walter l.. Haley, Frank
II. Buck, Ernest NJ Marks, William II.
Frederick, Howard Young. James r
Horty, George Tonkn. +. Bayard Car
ter and Stuart II. NJ. Thomson
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
.STERTS FIRE AND
burned TO death
William Kornay Loses Life
in Slight Fire at Hitner
Plant
FIRE MEN SEE
VICTIM DIE

Overcome by smoke In a small frame
building Of the old Johnson Forge Com
pany's plant at ClaymOut and Christiana
streets. occupied by Hitner and Com
pany early yesterday morning, William
k0rn0y. aged 40 years. Of No. 6i5 South
Head street was burned 10 death. kor-
nay was acting as Waterman at the
plant in place of William Fitzpatrick, the
regular Waterman, and II is thought that
DO fell asleep near the stove in the
building and was overcome when the
woodwork near the stove ignlted.
The body was claimed yesterday by a
son Of the dead man who was home on q
furlough from League Island, being q
sailor in the navy.
John Thurman and Joseph McVey,
captain Of the guards at the Whining
ton Steel Companys plant near by dis
covered the blaze and an alarm was
sent IN from Box No az. When the
nremen arrived they could see the
body Of Korney In the centre Of the
room but they were unable to get 10
him until the flames had been extln-
guished
II Is supposed he had gone into the
building and started a fire TO keep
warm and then had fallen asleep and
that either his clothing was lgnited or
the wood work caught FIRE and that he
was overcome by smoke before he could
get out
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
IN FIVE Minutes
NO SICK stomach
INDIGESTION, Gas
"Pape's Diapepsin" is the quickest and
surest Stomach relief.

You don't know what upset YOUR
stomach portion Of the food did
the damage-do you? Well, don't both
err. If your stomach is in a revolt; II
sick. gassy and upset and what you
just ate has fermenlcd and turned
sour; head dizzy and aches belch gases
aud acids and ertciatc undigested food ;
breath foul tongue coated-iust take
little Pape's Diapepsin to neutrallze
acidity and I'm five minutes you wonder
what became Of the Indigestion and
distress.
Millions Of men and women TODAY
know that 10 is needless to have dys-
pepsia A little Dispepsin occasionally
keeps the stomach sWeeiened. and they
eat their favorite foods without fear.
II your stomach doesn't take care OF
your liberal limit without rebellion; II
your food is q damage instead Of a
help, remember the quickest surost.
most harmless antacid Is Pepe's Dia-
pepsin which costs only fifty cents for
large case at drug stores. It's truly
wonderful-it stops food sourng and
SETS things straight, so gently and
easily that it is really astonishing. Your
stomach will digest YOUR meals II you
keep acids neutrallzed.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
.CHILD'S TONGUE
BECOMES coated
IF CONSTIPATED
If cross. bilious, sick, Teverish, OF full
of cold, take no chances.
California Syrup of Figs" can't harm
tender stomach, liver, bowels.

Children love this fruit laxative"
and nothing else cleanses the tender
stomach, liver and bowels so nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
TO empty the bowels, and the result Is,
they become tightly clogged with
waste. liver gets sluggish, stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
cross, half-slck, feverlsh, don't cat
sleep or act naturally. breath is bad,
system full Of cold, has sore throat,
.iomach-ache or dlarrhoea Listen,
Notherl See If tongue Is coated, then
give q teaspoonful of California Syrup
of Figs" and in a few hours an the
constipated waste sour bile aud undl-
gested food passes ont of the system.
ana you have a we'll. playful child
again
Millions Of mother, give california
syrup of Figs because 10 is perfectly
harmless; children love It, and it never
fails to act on the stomach, liver and
bowels.
Ask your druggist for a bottle of
California Syrup Of Figs" which has
fun directions for babies, children of
all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle Beware Of cOun-
terfeits sold here. Get the genuine,
made by California Fig Syrup Com
pany." Refuse any other kind with
contempt.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
NEW ARRIVALS At D X
Quickly ASS.MILATED
Draftees Put Through Swift
Course in First Days
of Training
DELAWARE MEN
ANXIOUS FOR WORK

CAMP DIX. WrlghtstOwn, n. j., Feb.
2J.-uncle SANS plans for converting
citizens into soldiers are now 100 per
cent. efficient as Indicated by the man
ner In which the first thousand Jersey
men Of the final quota Of the first draft
have been absorbed into camp life in
the last 2i hours. Nearly 6OOO more will
be similarly received during the next
three days and will be fully uniformed
within a week Excellent as were the
original schedules for the reception Of
recruits for the National Army, exper-
lence has shown the division STAFF how
TO cut needless red tape and TO smooth
out the wrinkles in The system with the
result that these Jersey lads will pass
through their rookie" days with ALMOST
dazzling speed, and by the time their
two weeks quarantine is ended they viii
be ready TO take their place In actual
training work without further preliml-
naries.
Combining practice with accomplish
ment engineers Of Camp Dix today be-
gun the erection Of big bridge over
uteV gully llldl NOW GUS OH a etcllON u
the cantonment occupied by the dlvi-
sion trains from direct vehicular COM
munication with the man camp. The
span VIII prove a timesaVer to drivers
Of mule teams and auto trucks, but far
more important from the military stand
point 70 Will demonstrate the splendid
progress made by the men Of Colonel
Markhams regiment In structural bridge
building
The Delaware men are disappointed
OF the long delay In taking up their new
work as pioneers. The men in the
ranks are only guessing, as yet, as to
Just what form of military work will be
required Of them. They are drilling on
the old infantry stun" but are anX-
ious to get I'm on some Of the special
lied stunts which they observe going
on i'm training organizations all about
them There Is likely to be little change
to their program until the ranks of the
Pioneer Regiment are filed with men
from the second draft, reported 90 be
due here next month
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
Seems EVERYONE
HEARD ABOUT IT.
All Want to Try New Drug That
Dries up Corns so They
Lift Out

Good news spreads rapidly and drug
gists here are kept busy dispensing
freezone, the recent discovery OF a Gin
cinnatl man, which is said to loosen
any corn so 81 lifts out with the fingers
A quarter of an ounce costs very lit
tie at any pharmacy, but is said to be
sufficient to rid ones feet Of every hard
or soft corn or csllus
You apply just a few drops on the
tender. aching corn and instantly ihe
soreness is relieved, and soon the GO n
is so shriveled that it lifts out with
out pain. II Is sticky substance
which dries when applied and never
inhames or even irritates the adioin-
ing tissue.
This discovery will prevent thou
sands of deaths annually from lockiaw
and infection heretofore resulting from
the suicidal habit Of cutting corns.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25

against us Is the press dispatches as
published IN this mornings papers. III
Mr.. Ohlingcr claims that The Alliance
received moneys from abroad he is not
telling the truth, for hN mo- process
OF proof presentation could Doe mention
a single cent from abroad as there has
been none We are prepared lo meet
every attack upon our integrity as
American citizens and patriotic
American Institution. While we were
ready 10 go 90 Washington for hear
ing on Saturday. We presume that we
viii be called upon ai % later date. q
telegram having been received boy our
secretary telling him that the hearing
had been postponed our defense will
Doe made with all sincerity and as much
dignity as -4s possible under the cir
cumstances. when we feel that mil
lions Of true and faithful citizens have
been wantonly insulted. Our papers and
books are open for inspection Today, as
they ever have been to responsible
persons. All that we have done Is on
record and will be our indication
when the time comes. Ever since. our
country entered into the war we have
supported the Government by silence
| Of criticism and active furiherance Of
/ all its measures. That there has never
/ been any connection, whether directly
or indirectly with either the German
Government or the German people, will
/ be evident when the last sentences in
| this trial have been recorded
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
10 STARS ON ZION
CHURCH SERVICE FLAG

Marked by the presentation Of SER
vice nag, with nineteen stars, an an
impressive patriotic address by Herbert
II. Ward. an elaborate patriotic service
was held last night in Zion Lutheran
Church. Mayor Lawson received the
flag from Miss Pauline Aschenbach
leader OF the Girl Scouts Of the church
The names Of The members Of the
church who are in the army and navy
were read by the pastor. the Rev. s. O.
Van Bosse George Smith. Boy Scout
of the church. held The nag aloft while
Miss Achenbach gave a brief address.
Mayor Lawson responded with an en-
thusiastio speech
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
.SHAD SEASON Is
LIKELY TO BE LATE

The heavy nelds OF ice from the upper
Delaware river have started to move
down the river IN large quantities ana
boats. especially ferryboats, are having
trouble at times in blowing through the
fields. which are very large in size. Yes
terday the ice clogged in the Horse
shoe bend below gloucester ana boats
experienced quite some trouble IN tnab
section. Much OF It foated in on the
Jersey shore and piled up.
Giller shad fishermen declare that 50
much ice in the river will be setback
TO their Industry. II is an established
fact that shad will not come up the
rvcr while there is snow water or Ice
i'm the river. With the snow the last
week and the river so nlled with ice, It
will take some time for the water to
clear and cause the favorlte toothsome
fish to start up the river from the bay.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
Yesl Everybody
Takes Cascarets
Only 10 cents | Harmless
cathartic for sluggish
liver and bowels

Feel bullyl Cheer upi Take Cas-
carets TO liven your liver and clean the
bowels and stop headaches, biliousness,
bad breath, coated tongue, sallowness,
sour stomach and gases Tonight take
Cascarets and enjoy the incest gentlest
liver and bowel cleansing you ever ex-
perienced Wake up feeling grand
Eve ybodys doing Il. Cascarets best
laxative for children They gladly take
this pleasant candy cathartic because it
never gripes or slckens like other
things.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
LIEUT.. NILSSON At nIMANUEL.

Lieutenant Harry r Nilsson, Of the
Canadian Overseas Forces, spoke last
night I'm Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
He compared the call to the youth OF
this. and allied countries. to neht for
humantys cause. to the calling Of the
disciples.
Lieutenant Nilsson was the guest Of
Josiah Marvel yesterday He is sta
toned at Philadelphia now. Recently
he was in this city I'm company with
Major Boehm. both of whom conducted
lectures every evening at the Eden Hal
where photographs Of actual fighting
ON the western front were shown.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
EASTLAKE FOLK
WORSHIP TOGETHER

Services Of Eastlake Presbyterian
Church last night were united with the
services Of the Eastlake NJ f. Church,
owing TO a arrangement In the plumb
ing system OF the former church. The
congregation filed the NJ. d. Chglrch
to its capacity.
The speaker OF the evening was
Josiah Marvel. who made a stirring
plea for patriotism at home TO equal
that of the boys who are giving their
lives for their country lie lauded the
principles for which this country en-
tered the war and was bitter In his
attack Of the German idea Of world
domination
The union services were presided
over by the Rev. Henry Cunningham
while the Rev. Edward II. Collins led
In prayer. The combined choirs sang
several numbers.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
SUSPECT VIPER's NEST.

pENNSGRONE, n J., FEB. 25.-slnce
the recent fires at the dupont powder
works in which considerable loss was
sustained, citizens have volunteered TO
assist the authorities in running down
all alien suspects. IL is believed that
there is a nest Of vipers In one tract, the
inhabitants Of which have the appear
ance Of Spanlards, Mexicans and Ger
mans who keep well under cover, but
in their dealings, show they are shrewd
and well-educated.
The recent fires have aroused the citi-
zens as never before One citizen has
agreed to receive all reports Of sus-
poets at his office and to get the au-
thorites on the trail Immediately