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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
GERMANS KISS FLAG
AND DENOUNCE KAISER
Ohio Vigilant Committees Enforce
at Least Seeming Loyalty to
United States.
By Associated Press TO Every Evening

Columbus Ohio, April Growing
activity against. pro-Germanism was mark
ed in Ohio by work OF various vIgIlanr
committees in half dozen cities last
night.
At Fremont. Fred Kobe. tailor. was
rescued from mob by the police. Lynch
ing was threatened when he refused q
kiss the American dag The police arrived
in time to save him. Frederick BCilman,
editor Of German paper and numerous
others were made 70 publicly show eve
dence OF their patriotism.
More than a hundred steel mill employee
took William Zerbe, of their number. u
the public square in Canton and forced
hum 70 salute and kiss the cOiors after
alleged unpatrlOtlc remarks.
Three hundred persons IN sixty auto
mobiles visited thirty homes of alleged
pro-Gernians in the CoshocJ0n neighbor-
hood and compelled heads os.IaInIles to
denounce the Kaiser and TO salute aud
kiss the flag. Doors we're broken IN at
several homes and FIRE company Was
called 20 aid in getting one family out
4 patrol ear OF police officers tried uu-
successfully 70 break the mob
At a meeting last night the Columbus
Board OF Education ordered tearhing o.
German 10 all city schools 70 be stopped
At once
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
BRITISH FLYERS WILL
QUIT TEXAS SCHOOL
Royal Corps Will Soon Return TO
Toronto; Training Has Been
Intensive.
By Associated Press to Every Evening

BE- Associated Press TO Every Evening
Fort Worth, Texas, April 2.-The
British Royal Flying Corps commanded
bv Brig. Gen HOare Of Indian jungle
campaign fame, which has been training
here since October, soon viii be starting
back 10 Toronto, Canada. The training
Will be resumed in Canda-
The British thousands strong, came
to Fort Worth and shared the three
American fields here at the invitation Of
the United States government It was
a return-c courtesy for the British invitation
last summer 10 the Americans to train
in Canada Among the first arrivals
at the American aviation training fields
was Lord Wellesley, grandson Of the Duke
Of Wellington, and now a lieutenant
colonel Lord Wellesley will head the
first contingent that leaves Fort Worth
for Canada.
Another flyer who reached the Texas
fields was Capt. Vernon Castle who sub
sequently was killed in an accident.
The British opened the three fields here,
taking charge before the Americans arrived.
They have retained charge Of the training,
even of the Americans, and have directed
the aerial gmnery school continuously.
Mai. ballard has been IN charge Of the
gunnery branch since Maj klnncrsley
was sent back to the western front
The training has been rapid and in
tensive nothing illustrating this more
than the large number OF cadets killed
To date AZ deaths have occurred from
accident at the three felds-two-t thirds
being British. The vast majority Of
those killed were cadets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
DEFENCE COUNCIL BILL.
Report That Governor Had Signed
it Due to misunderstanding.

Governor Townsend's delay in signing
the Defence Council bill, passed by the
Legislature last week, is due solely 10 the
fact, it was lear today, that as the bill
differs materiaay from the original, the
governor wants TO read it carefully first
and he has not yet had time 10 do 90.
When Secretary Of State Everett O.
johnson was asked today whether there
were any textures Of the bill 10 which the
governor objected, he said he thought
there were none and he expressed the be-
lief that the bill viii be signed in due time.
Thirty days are allowed in which 70 do this.
Governor Townsend will be IN Washing
ton tomorrow and Thursday, attending
official war conferences and il IS likely
that no definite move will be made under
the bill until nc returns, and no council
appointments are looked for before next
week
The announcement, last week that the
governor had signed the bin the day
following ats passage by the Legislature,
was the result Of misunderstanding.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
CAR ON FIRE.
Blazing Automobile Causes Excitement in
Upper Shipley Street.

Slight damage was done, but quite a
little excitement In the locality was
caused when small Saxon roadster,
owned by NJ Stiegler Of No. 10. Mousley
Row. caught fire near the corner of Ninth
and Shipley streets, about 10 o clock this
morning. and several fire extingulshers
from a nearby garage were emptied into it
before the blaze was stopped A fire com
pany was called, and arrived on the scene
with small truck and several chemical
cxtisgnshers Just after the blaze was ex-
tiuglished Mr. Stiegler said the damage
would not exceed SO and was not covered
by any insurance
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02

William B. Megear, president Of the
Chamber OF Commerce, presided de
introduced John S. RoSsell, chairman OF
the Liberty Loan Committee for Whining
ton and New Castle county, who ap-
propriately introduced the speaker.
During Judge Beebers stay IN this city
ne was the personal guest of John II.
Dandy and ]. Chester Gibson.
Practically as a whole, the senior class
Of 1918 of the Wilmington High School
has volunteered for service during the
loan campaign. 4 Rae du Bel, executive
secretary for the loan committee, had
as S caller at headquarters yesterday
Clifford A. Greenman, president Of the
class, who offered his services individually
and the aid Of the members of the class
IN the campaign. Mr. Greenman had
written Mr. du Bell asking an audience
and the arrangements for using the High
School seniors was quickly concluded.
Eight OF the seniors viii meet with Mr..
du Bell tomorrow afternoon and viii
be drilled for four-rnlnute speeches for
service in the local movies.
This afternoon, following the luncheon
OF the Chamber OF Commerce, a meeting
Will be held with the chairnen Of the
ten hundreds In the county. This meet
ing was called TO discuss the program OF
work laid out by the committee and
through an interchange of ideas, 1t Is
expected that much VIII be accomplished
towards co-ordinating the effort
Because of the attractions il this city
on Saturday, Robert p Robinson. in
charge Of the campaign in Christiana
hundred, has arranged to hold the
opening of the campaign In the hundred
on Friday evening.
Seven massrneetings have been arranged
At CentTevillc Reuben Satterthwaite will
speak; ut the du Pont school Richard
Reese will be the orator; at Elsmere
Josiah Marvel will speak and also at
Richardson Park; at Newport Percy
w. Green will be the speaker The speak
ers for Marshallton and Yorklyn have
not been arranged for. At all Of the
meetings there Will be a woman speaker
to assist the men. Prior TO the meeting at
Richardson Park there viii be short
parade. All Of the meetings are scheduled
to begin at or about s o'clock
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
GREECE PUTS TRAITORS.
IN HUN PAY, TO DEATH
Officers Had Planned Spy System
and Naval Base for Germans;
Were Ex-King's Agents.
By Associated Press to Every Evening


Athens, Greece. Saturday, March 30,
delayed. Leutenants Calamaras and
Hodjopolos, who came to Greece recently
ON German submarine IS agents Of form
er King Constantine, were condemned Ia
death by court martial and the sentence
was carried out today. Their lawyer, VI.
Conoupis, also received the death sen
tence
The two officers, after receiving IN
structions at Zurich, Berlin and Vienna.
came 10 Greece IN an enemy submarine
from Pola with letter from former hing
Constantine and plans to arrange a system
of espionage and to establish naval base.
Conoupis was intermediary IN the matter
\ sister Of Lieutenant Calamaras was
sentenced to life Imprisonment and a
peasant was sentenced to Is years for
harboring the lieutenantS
4 royal court martial has been directed
to prosecute Captain Paparrigopoulos,
former aide-de-camp to King Constan-
tine, who is said to have arranged for the
visit of the heutenants. and hohdyas
Capchiefst, who also aided in their plans.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
ACCEPT BONDSMEN.
Sureties for Rural ConstabIes and Police
men Named.

The Levy Court today accepted the
following bondsmen:
Granville j. Walker and Daniel f.
Bowen, for Frank &. Bowen, constable
for Christiana hundred.
L. W. Lovett and John Pearce Cam,
for L. Delaware Loyett. constable for
White Clay Creek hundred
James H. Morris and Lawrence Whar-
tenby, for Alfred Whartenby, constable
for Brandywine hundred
Harry /. ellis and William n Robin
son. for Harvey C.FenniInore, constable
Tor Christians hundred
Andrew A. Price and David j.. Meyer,
Tor Harry Poole, constable at Newport.
FL. C. Williamson and Lewis ). Cloud,
for Marshall Rambo, constable at Elsmere.
benjamin A. Groves and George G..
COOLEY, for George Wilmington, rural
policeman for Christiana hundred
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
HEAVY PENALTIES
FOR AID TO GERMANY
Twenty Years and $4,000 for
Supporting Huns is Provision
of Senate Bill.


Washington, April 2-ln fayorably
reporting a bill to impose drastic penal
ties on disloyal acts, the Senate Judiciary
Committee today adopted an amend
Inent by Senator Poindexter of Wash
ngton prescribing Imprisonment for 20
years and $4,000 fine for whatsoever
shall by word or act support or favor
the cause Of the German empire or its
allies in the present war or by word or act
oppose the cause of the United States
therein"
The committee also approved the same
penalties for persons obstructing gov
ernment war bond issues and for will
fully attempting" as well as actual at
temps, TO obstruct recruiting or enlist
ment in the army.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
JUDGE BEEBER TELLS
WHY LIBERTY LOAN
MUST Be BOOSTED
Addressed Wilmington Business
Men at Chamber of Commerce
Luncheon Today.
A SPLENDID INVESTMENT

Former Judge Dinner Beeber. president
IF the Commonwealth Title, Trust and
Insurance Co. of Philadelphia, stirred the
patriotism OF Wilmington's business men
today, at luncheon given at the Hotel
du Pont by the Chamber of Commerce to
boost the Liberty Loan campaign.
Judge Beeber made SO many friends
when he spoke here during the last Lib
erty Loan campaign that when speaker
was considered for today's luncheon he
Was the first choice.
Judge Beeber spoke on ''The Business
Of the Hour His past experience as 3
jurist and his business experience and
financial acumen made it possible for
him to present TO this city's merchants the
necessity for the Liberty Loan, in a man
ner that made these men more determined
than ever to put the loan across IN
Delaware more successfully than the
first and second financial campaigns.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
FEDERAL INCOME TAX.
Few Persons Filed Blanks al the Office
Yesterday.

Since Yesterday was the last day for
the fling of Federal income tax blanks.
the collectors arranged for extra help
and remained in the Office on the third
floor of the Federal Building until mid
night last night.
Judging from the crowded condition
Of the Office on Saturday, the income tax
officials seemed TO think there would be
a more congested condition on Monday,
but as the prevalent idea seemed 70 be
that Saturday was the last day for fling
the blanks the rooms were practically
empty all day yesterday.
The collectors seem 10 think that a
large majority Of the blanks have been
filed, Judging from statistics and the small
number Of persons who filed theirs yes
terdav.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
ALLIES SWEEP BACK
GERMAN TROOPS
IN ALL ATTACKS
Dead Of Enemy Strew Ground
After Action in Luce River
Section.
TAKE PRISONERS AND GUNS
BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening

London, April I'm the sector be-
tween the Avre and Luce rivers yesterday
the British took 30 prisoners, the War
Office announces. Thirteen machine guns
were captured.
Near Hebuterne the British made 4
successful attack, capturing machine guns
and prisoners. A German counter attack
was repulsed.
The official statement follows
"In the course Of the fighting YESTERDAY
in the area between the AvTe and Luce
rivers we captured 20 prisoners and u
machine guns. A large number If German
dead we're found on the ground in this
locality by us and two counter attschg
attempted by the enemy later in the
day were broken up with heavy lOss by
our artillery A German battery 10
action in this area was successfully
engaged at short range and sileneed ~
our machine guns.
"a successful local enterprise carried
ont by Us in the neighborhood Il Her1i-
terne resulted in the capture Of 70 pris-
oners and machine guns. Many Ger
mans were killed in this operation siss
and a hostile counter attack during the
afternoon was completely repulsed
"On the remainder Of the front suc-
cessful raids in which We secured several
prisoners and killed number Of The
enemy were carried out IN the neighbOr-
hood u Acheville and Hollebeke"
Paris, April 2.--Frsnch and British
troops advanced last night between ths
Sonrne and Demuin, il IL announced Of
fcially. Over most Of the front between
the Son1rne and the Oise the night was
relatively calm. Heavy artillery fighting
occurred at some points.
The official statement SAYS:
The night was relatively calm On the
front between the Oise and the SomTe
The artillery fighting becaHe rather heavy
along some parts Of the battlefront.
'Franco-Brtish troops have made some
progress during the night between the
Somme and DemIrn-
In the region Of the COlonne trench
and at Ban-De-Sapt the French made
two successful raids and took prisoners.
At Chambrettes a German attack on small
French posts was repuised-'
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
THIS is ELECTION DAY.
Voters of Third Senatorial District Play
ing a Lone Hand.

Electors in the Third SenatRial dis
uict of New Castle county areselecting
a State Senator to finish the unexpired
term Of Thomas s. Webb, deceased John
Frederick il the Democratic nominee
and James Ball the Republican nominee.
The polls opened at 8 0 clock this morn
ing and will close at clock tonight
In conformity with law. two liquor
saloons within one mile Of the polling
places Webster Blakeleys, at Henry
Clay, and the Columbus Inn, on the Ken
net pike-did not open today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
WILL RUSH TROOPS
TO AID Of ALLIES
American Army Units Are to be
Brigaded With British or
French Organizations.
By Associated Press to Every Evening

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, April 2-The announce
ment from London that American army
units are 10 be hrigaded with British
and French organizations was interpreted
by army officers here today IS indicating
the United States government IS ready
10 thrust aside all question Of national
pride in placing A meTIcan manpower at
the immediate disposal Of the Allies.
The plan was decided on at conferences
between Secretary Baker and Gems.
Bliss and Pershing and British and French
officials.
Details Of the method to be followed
presumably viii be arranged BY Gen.
Pcrshing There was every indication
that American troops now In training
here are to be rushed across E.gardless Of
their proficiency and fed into the British
and French military machines either as
battallons or larger units.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
Policeman Stops Runaway.

Patrolman Michael Jordon, the traffic
policeman. at Delaware avenue and
Washington street, this morning, stopped
IN washington street. He boarded
rs.ssing automobile and went after the
animal The ear caught up with the
horse on Washington street, near 1hir-
teenth. The officer jumped IN the
wagon and brought the animal TO a stop.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
Fire Chief Breaks Bridge Gate.

Commissioner Burns reported to the
ment while he was returning from a fire
last Wednesday night struck and broke
q safety gate on the River Front bridge
ind repair Of the gate cost sI4 or SIS.
Mr.. Burns said the chief engineer had
violated the law, and the court referred
the alleged violation to the attorney.
Frank L. Speakman The court also
ordered that q bin for the amount Of The
damage be sent to the chief engineer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
Want to Change Coal Scales.

Scales owned by Marx q Mcdonald,
coal dealers at Elsmere, encroach two feet
on the new Lincoln Highway and if set
back would encroach on the sidewalk.
Transferring the scales to the firm S
property would cost $500, which cost the
firm today requested the Levy Court to
bear Action on the REQUEST .was deferred.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02

BY Associated Press 20 Every EVenins
Boston, Mass, April Sinking 81
the British steamer Carlisle Castle.
presumably BY a German submarine
while on voyage from this country for
a foreign port was reported in shipping
circles here today There IS no informa-
ton regarding the fate Of the crew The
ship was under charter to the Cunard
line and carried war supplies
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
GEN. FRENCH DISCHA%GED.
Head of Camp Jackson Found Physically
Disable for Service.

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Washington, April Mai Gen.
Francis H. French, commanding the
3lst division national army al Camp
Jackson, Columbia, :. c., Is honorably
discharged because OF physical disability
as a major general Of the national army
by orders issued today lie IS ordered
to remain temporarily IN command Of the
3lst division and when relieved his rank
will return to thai Of brigadier general
in the regular army.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
Wheat Price Stays at $3.50.
BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening

by AsSoclated fFEs5 10 EVERY hFenins
Washington, April 2.-The Senate
today prepared to stand by its action
In fixing price of $3.50 a bushel on the
1918 wheat crop On motion OF Senator
Gore of Oklahoma a conference committee
was named to meet House conferees to
work out differences on the agricultural
appropriation bill, the point at issue
being the provision increasing the wheat
nricp
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
LULL ON BATTLEFRONT.

Today's official reports received
at 2 O'Clock this afternoon on the
situation along the great battlefront
revealed conditions virtually un-
changed. Yesterdays dispatch from
Gen. Pershing in which Il was
noted that both sides were digging
in between MOntdidier and Noyon
made it seem probable that the lull
would continue in this sector at
least, and apparently there is
little more activity on the line
north from M0ntdidier and along
the British front.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
Need Railroad Men Abroad.

More railroad men are needed for
service abroad Charles Warner, director
Of the Public Service Reserve, today
received a telegram from Washington
asking him to enroll few more men Of
experience IN railroading. Those wishing
70 enroll should present themselves a.
Mr.. Warmers Office Tenth, and hing
streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
Consider Extra Appropriation.

The Levy Court today referred to the
finance committee, with instructions TO
report next Tuesday, a request from the
Trustees of the Poor for an extra appro-
priation of SO, 900 for the remainder Of the
fiscal year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
To INSPECT County Roads.

The Levy Court today fixed 10 o clock
next Monday morning as the time for
beginning inspection Of New Castle coun-
tvs roads that need improvement
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
Amusements Tonight

Play house Two Pairs
Garrick audeyilie.
Queen Wild Youth.
Stic-"The Devils Wheel"
Victoria TarLaR OF the Apes"
Sayoy---"Draft 25S
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
TORPEDO HITS CELTIC.
No Passengers Nor Soldiers Were
on Big White Star Liner.
By Associated Press TO Every Evening

New York, April 2-The steamship
Celtic, one of the big White Star Liners,
was torpedoed by a German submarine
during voyage from England to America.
Efforts are being made to save the vessel.
1t is believed she carried no passengers
The Celtic has gross tonnage of 20. 904
and has for many years been one OF the
largest steamships in transatlantic ser
vice She was built at Belfast in 1901,
and flies the British flag
More than a year ago the Celtic hit
mine off Liverpool, but was damaged only
slightly. In 1916 it was reported bomb,
presumed to have been placed on board
at New Y ork, was discovered ON the Celtic
upon her arrival at Liverpool This was
denied by officers of the White Star Line
1t was the Celtic which brought S25,-
100000 worth OF American securities
from England in October, 1916
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
GERMANS BOAIBARDING
PARIS AGAIN TO-DAY

Paris, April 1.-The eighth long
range bombardment of Paris began
at 1910 o'clock today when a pro-
ieetiIe exploded in the region OF the
city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
Meather Forecast.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Washington. April 2,--Weathor foreca,;
FOR Delaware,
Generally fair tonight and wednesday,
much cooler Wednesday; moderate west 4
northwest winds.
SUN. MOON. TEMPERATURE AND TIDE,
Daylight Saving Time.
sun rose this morning. 6.4d
sun sets tonight. ........... ,-............ T.2f
sun rises tomorrow morning. ,....-........ GA
sun sets tomorrow night. ............ s.29
Moon rises tomorrow morning - %
Length OF day. ~ hours. Al minutes.
Az y, M. yesterday ..-. +.-............. fn'
At o. IA. today ..... 5A'
At noon today. ............. az
Highest temperature yesterday. ... 80
Lowest temperature last ght..............i
High tide this morning. ....-............... 4.5t
High tide this afternoon. ,.....,..s..... SIT
Low tide this morning. ...,................ n ~
Low tide this afternoon ......,,....,.....,..l2-y
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
Transfer Approximation.

The Levy Court TODAY transferred 5000
from unappropriated funds to the Fifth
district maintenance fund.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
NEW GUN WILL
SHOOT 80 MILES

Lisbon, Portugal, April q
Benito Caeiro, Portuguese en-
gineer is said by the Seculo TO
have invented gun which will
throw a shell 30 miles.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02

Washington, April 2.-if there were any
American soldiers at all on board the Celtic
it was said, they were few In number and
carried rs "casualsY returning home 1t
was said there were no sick or wounded
on board
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
WEDNESDAY.
No wheat bread all day.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-02
GERMANS CHECKED
WHILE FOCH PLANS
COUNTER OFFENSIVE
Teutons Have 70 Divisions on Line
Ready for Another Try"
to Capture Amiens.
ALLIES ARE MAKING GAINS

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