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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28
BIG ALLIED OFFENSIVE is NOW WELL UNDER Way
100000 AMERICAN TROOPS USED IN This MOVEMENT

Washington allied offensive well and
Pay within "A
ward mento
100000 American will participate this
which wip According the
Washington allies placed oOOV
n tide battle
the
INTEREST IN MOVEMENT
GENERAL watching
willing
considered significant The mentioned by the Officers who would dis
be number assumed here that TINS
ell Versailles
ENTIRELY FRESH.
officers said today has not yet been action Il has been ned un
that going into action is Of the very greatest importance means
checked Now the allies ready to assume the offensive put whe
little Of strategic advantage to be gained W sueh move
morale crushed much possible and as many prisoners
as possible .
that General Perng will IN personal command the
Representative likely be rather close the front as the
Which speculation
a
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28
FOR THE BOYS THAT LEAVE
NEXT TUESDAY

Why not send him off with
Wrist Watch, Sammy Kit. Cigarette
Case, Trench Mirror. Fountain Pen
or Safety Razor See
IS Up At L. LYLE BENTZ.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28

When you come down town stop
in at F. A. Minors and get some of
that old time New Orleans lasses
It's fne-89c a gallon, 25c quart
If you bring your pail 8 rs 1p 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28

Time one hour faster Sunday morn
ing. You will need a good alarm
clock to waken you.
27 rs 20 80 1p w. L. Jones & Son.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28

This is Maunday Thursday, or Holy
Thursday in the church annals To
morrow win be Good Friday and the
Lenten period will conclude with
Easter next Sunday The public
schools will close this afternoon, for
n brief Easter holiday school re-
Stunning Monday
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28

NEW ORLEANS 'LAssEs that old
kind for S9c a gallon or
25c a quart If you bring your pail.
2 32S Up 1t, +. A. MINOR.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28
UKRAN|ANs FIGHT
GERMAN INVADERS
Japanese Diplomat Does Not
Fear Invasion OF Siberia.
(sy international Newa servicel

Copenhagen. March 2s--Further
lighting was reported from Ukrania
today, where Ukranian reyolutionar-
les, supported by Bolshegiki troops.
have attacked the Austro-Germans
and the Ukranians operating with
them. Leon Trotzky, the Bolsheyik
war minister. in speech at Mos
COW. said that Russia would have
to organize and train an armed force
&. once, as protection from internal
enemies"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28
BENTZ's SPECIALS FOR
GOOD FRIDAY"

Fancy Roe and Buck Shad Large
coast oysters and standards Cauli'
tower head lettuce, celery. green
peppers. new cabbage, ripe tomatoes
sweet potatoes, and don't forget tc
bring your pail for some Of that old
fashioned New Orleans Molasses, 25C
quart, at A. F. BENTz's. Up II
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28
FOR THE BOYS THAT LEAVE
NEXT TUESDAY

why not send him off with a
Wrist Watch, Sammy Kit, Cigarette
Case Trench Mirror, Fountain Pen
or Safety Razor See
2S In At L. LYLE BENTZ.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28

Abundant supply Of Fresh vege-
tables for Easter at F. A. Minors.
8 % Up ct. rs
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28

Time one hour faster sunday morn
ing. Call Saturday night and lave
your watch set. W L. Jones & Son
N IS 20 30 Ip.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28

Walton all solid leather shoes and
oxfords for boys anu girls at THE
LEADER. IS IN ct
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28

Just received a supply of White
Michigan Seed Oats. Full line of
dairy feed.
8 20 10 ct. MILLER SUPPLY co.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28

Another car MILK MAKER DAIRY
FEED. The great milk producerN
Car fresh baled new wheat straw
at our elevator
70 8 Up II. T P. LlCKLlDER.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28

Seven o'clock comes one hour ear
iier after sunday Don't oversleep
Buy one Of our dependable alarm
clocks W T. Jones & Son.
p % 20 80 1p
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28
BRITISH CAPTURE GERMANS AND GUNS
IN FIERCE BATTLE RAGINGIN PICARDY
\ CAPTURE MANY GERMANS AND MACHINE GUNS
IN THE GREAT BATTLE NOW RAGING IN PICARDY SECTOR

Heavy German Assaults Along Somme River Repued By British
Forces But Fighting Continues EercelyNew Army TO Be
Hurled Against Huns Composed OF Entirely Fresh
Troops Who Are Expected To Turn Tide
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28
DANCE COMREY'S HALL

Saturday night Z piece orchestra,
8 2S Up st.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28

Sale Of shoes Oxfords and Pumps
at THE LEADER. % 1p 2t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-28
WEATHER

Continues fair tonight and Friday;
warmer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-12
CITY COURT CASES.
Frank Josevick, Fined on Wife's Com
plaint SAYS Trouble was Over Money.

Contempt Of court and An order 10
file a $500 bond to keep the peace wcra the
.uniehmorts visited on Frank j.Scvick ID
the Civ Court TODAY JosevIct was charged
with disor(ierlv conduct hy his viie
Frances and liz failed u appear in court
Yesterday 10 answer T. the charge He
said that he had cone rs far as the police
station, bu: thar his wife had sent MN
away. lie said the trouble he caused at
home was due 10 the fact that he had
gwen his wife so TO lncet expenses. but
hat she could not ezplain Row she had
spent tho money
Lewis r Person and Titus J. Rog..lSki
were fined s. and costs each for taking
part In or watching crap game Sperlal
Officer Eppsley of the Pennsylvania
Railroad testified ne had caught Person
and another man rolling the homes
near the station with Rogalski looking on
Tive dollars weeE, for the support Of
bis child was the order placed Dy the court
on Horace Burns. lie declared that his
failure 70 provide for he child recently
was due 10 lack OF money owing to his
sickness. He Was released on his oWn re-
coCnizancc.
OF five drunks heard, on wao tined s.
and costs three paid s assessments and
one wos dismissed Patrick McCreay,
who h4d been crested last September
yn the same charge laid tie iargest fine.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-12
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKETS.
Associated Press to Every Evening

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Chicago. Dec 12-Hogs, receipts
5000; market strong; mostly l0c higher
than Yesterday average. Butchers,
II .65ai7 80; light. 1710aI775; packing,
IS s5al7 80; throwouts, l50Oal685; pigs,
good to choice IA 25a1575.
Cattle, receipts IL 900: beef steers and
butchers cattle, steady to strong; calves,
slow, - 10 SOC lower; feeders, 25c higher
Beef cattle, good to choice and prime,
Is .5Oa19. so common and medium, 25a
1900: butcher stock, COWS and heifers
u o5Oal3 90. canners and cutters, 5.S5a6 80;
stockers and feeders, good, choice and
fancy, 9.75al3 %, inferior, common and
medium, 725a9 IS; veal calves, good and
choice, I650aI700; western range, beef
steers, l4.00al7 50; cows and helfers,
775aI2 225.
Sheep, receipts $1,000; market very
dull opening bids around SOC lower on TAT
classes; feeders slow 10 lower Lambs
choice and prime, 1525aI54 40; medium
and good, 1400a152 25; culls, 9.50al2 25
ewes, choice and prime, 8 25a9 .65; medium
and good, S.00a9 % cuIls, 4 0Oa675
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-12
HOFFMAN'S WIFE DAZED.
Cannot Understand How Husband Took
nd Crime Career

al never knew him 10 DO anything like
II before SAID Mrs William Hoffman,
discussing .he arrest of her husband on
many robbery charges Yesterday. The
little wonan is only 10, and WAS married
q year and half ago. At present she
and her eight month old baby girl arc
staying With her mother, Mrs. Miriam
Nice all, who lives at 712 King street.
II can't understand it. she said, "and
I'm So ashamed for hin. and for both Of US.
He WAS always sr good to me and used
to tell IRE ever.-t hing he did, NJ iesst /
thought So didn't think It strange
for HIM TO 70 out in the evenings He
tcld me he was going to play pool, but
he was always home y little after loo clock
can. see whom lie had tine to do all
the things hes been accused Of.
When mention %us made Of TIE jewelry
which had been recovered Tuesday night
at tic time OF his arrest her lin trembled
and she held ~ her left hand where two
small diamond rings glittrred
Il know he didn't steal these. she
said, because he gave them to me right
after We were married. When the police
took those other things last night they
also took a little diamond lavalhere
ne gave me long time ago. OF course
they thought he stole that, but 1t was
nine
And the pale-faccd young girl, whose
happiness had been 81 suddenly shattered,
stared ahead of her gloomily.
Il never approved OF his going with
Jesse Reed, and it as much that man 5
fault rs II Is his, she said resentfully
Time after time I've begged him not
To go with Reed, but Reed would al
WAYS get hold OF him somehow He
him
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-12
CLAIM COALITION VICTORY.
British Election Experts See Substantial
Majority.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
London, Dec u The British election
campaign Is becoming keencr with the
near approach Of election day Election
experts maintain their predictions that
the coalitionists will be returned by a
substantial majority The subjects which
appear to interest the electors most are
Who rs going 10 pay for the war
Will conscrlpllon be abolished
Will the former emperor and the crown
prince be tried for their crimes
VIII the perpetrators Il tourtures on
prisoners be brought to Justice
OF the non-coalitionist parties, labor
probably IS making the biggest effort 1t
declares the coalltionlst assurance that
conscriptlon viii cea ls hypocritia'. 1t
maintains also that the private capitalist
system has broken down and cites
recent government statement that state
control uf the railways during the war
saved the country many millions rs an
argument III favor of national ownership
and control Of industry
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-12
ROW IN RESTAURANT.
General Smashing Up Results in Arrests
and Heavy Penalties

Although he stated that he remembered
nothing of the incident. Patrick O'Brien
charged with disorderly conduct along
with Jonn Martin, was fined $40 and
costs, in the City Court today, for Great
ing disturbance In restaurant on
East Fourth street yesterday. Martin
received the same penalty.
The proprietor, a foreigner, and MS
cook testified that O'Brien and Martin
came into his place about & o'clock last
evening ana after receiving two orders
Of ham and ~ refused to pay for them
They cursed the proprietor and the cook
upset things generally. and finally broke
front window OBrien declared he
remembered nothing about the fracas
Louis Foran also was assessed s.
and coats for breaking a window in Il
st0reroom at Thirtieth and Market
streets yesterday William Pulley. the
owner testified that Foran lad fallen
against the window while intoxicated
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-12
OFFICERS ELECTED
FOR STATE GRANGE
Regret Expressed at DR.. Hayward S
Departure from Office OF
State Lecturer
Special Correspondence of Every Evening

Special Correspondents of Every Evening
Dover. Dec l. The morning session
of the Delaware State Grange yesterday,
was taken up in the election Of officers.
a resolution was adopted, expressing re-
grets at the relinquishing of the State
Lecturers Office by Professor Hayward
Of the Delaware Agricultural Experimental
Station, who will necessarily be absent
from Delaware the greater part of next
wear in Franco. he being one OF seven
members OF the commission to 90 10
France to assist in agricultural education
in that country The officers elected
Yesterday were as follows.
Worthy Master, Jacob II Rosa, Milford
Overscer- Harvey NJ short. George
town
Lecturer Edward A. Evans, Cheswold
Steward Jefferson Cooper, Cheswold
Assistant Steward Joseph Mitchell,
Dr., Hockessin
Chaplain W. D. Wilson, Lewes.
Treasurer Robert +. Robinson. Viii
mington. succeeding Charles Barker, Of
Milford who resigned the office after
several years of continuous service.
secretary Wesley Webb. Dover
Gatekeeper Joseph l. Phillips, Delmar
Pomona Mrs Ferris Yearsley Hoe
kessn
Flora Mrs. Jacob II. Rosa, Milford
Ceres Mrs John w killen. FELTON,
Lady Assistant Steward Emily
Mitchell HockeSsin
Member Of executive committee for
three wears A Il Pcet, Milford
The afternoon tssion was taken up
with the receiving Of additional reports
from officers and reports Of committees
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-12
.SELF-DETERM|NAT|ON
FOR SMALL NATIONS
Theme of Public Meeting to be
Held at the Garrick Theatre
on Sunday.

public meeting under the auspices OF
the Committee on Freedom and Democ-
'racy will be held at the Garriek Theatre
next Sunday afternoon at 230 o'clock,
which everybody is invited to attend.
The object of the meeting is to place
Delaware as one of the States in favor OF
self-determination for the small nations
as expressed by the President. The meet
ing will be addressed by speakers OF
national prominence. 1--WE feel 1T to be
our duty TO Stand for this principle, says
Thomas S. Doherty, chairman OF the COM
mittee
The meeting is to be general, without
regard to race or creed, and IN order TO
make it so, invitations have been especially
extended To clergymen and other promi-
nent churchmen Of all creeds, as well as to
the public generally. The organization
under whose auspices the meeting is to be
held recently sent the following kilograms
To President Wilson
Honorable Woodrow Wilson, Presi-
dent United States of America: The duly
accredited officers and delegates of the
Committee on Freedom and Democracy,
assembled, send you their hearty con-
gratuiations upon your decision To par
ticipate at the Peace Conference and ex-
press their sincere hope that the principles
for which America entered the war will be
accomplished, and wish you God-speed IN
YOUR efforts I. 5. Doherty,
Committee on Freedom and Democracy,
Acting under the auspices of the United
Irish-Amerlcan Societies of Delaware,
T. 5. Doherty, Chairman.
J. j. Hereby, Secretary.
The following answer was received from
J. r. Tumulty, secretary to President:
My Dear Sir; Your kind telegram oi
December 3 was not received until after
the Presidents departure from Washing
ton shall have pleasure in conveying
your rcassuring message to him in his be-
half, and beg TO thank you and all those
concerned know he will appreciate your
congratulations and your good wishes.
Sincerely yours,
J. I Tumulty,
Secretary to the President
Mr. T. s Doherty.
Wilmington, Del
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-12
HUNS USE PRISONERS
To TIGHTEN ARM|STCE
Insist Too That Freed Frenchmen
Live in Unity With GeruIan
Socialists.
By Associated Press TO Every Evening

Paris. Dec. I2-When it was evident
that the end Of the war was near, Ger
many made a systematic canvass OF
French prisoners of war in an effort to
find men who would plead the case of
new Germany" in France, according
to returned French prisoners Of war.
This work began late in October, but
the efforts of the Germans were re-
doubled cnrly in November, it is said
The French prisoners we're told that
the Germans socialists wished nothing
more than to live on friendly terms
with their French comrades German
agents said they wanted TO get in touch
with French deputies tn announce the
complete triumph OF sociaiistic ideas
In Germany and to convince them Of
the necessity of clearing mp difficulties
between the two countries, the prisoners
say.
George LeGebour, the German social
democratic leader asked q subordinate
French officer to impress upon his corr-
rades the Importance of uniting the
proIetariat of Germany and France
and impressing the French government
with the plea that the nrmigtice terms
be made less oncrcus, it Is said.
Later another French officer is report
ed to have been brought before Dr.
Eduard David, one Of the German
secretaries Of state, who urged that
Germany must bc fed and said there
was a necessity ofmitigating the terms
of the irnistire, particularly regarding
delivery of railway material
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-12
TELL MOTHER
Continued from page l

doesn't have to go in the lines; his work
is all in back Of the lines. And as for me-
don worry-as do my dcrndcst TO pro-
tect myself, as ! do intend to come home
sooner or later Sol on and keep getting
fat. As would like TO come home and see
a fat motner. Well, Mother, they are
calling for tho mail, SO will close With
all Of my love and best wishes to all, from
your loving SON, Corp. Jones.
'P. s. In making the Christmas box,
besides the watch, just some chocolates
will do. | only wish | could send you all
Christmas presents Tell everybody |
wish them Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year. William.
LITTER from RED CROSS NURSE.
TIE mother has received the following
letter from a red cross nurse:
"Bsse Hospital No 25, Nov. 15, 1918.
My dear Mrs. Jones: 1t was my privilege
to be with your son shortly before he
died, TO talk with him and to promise
him I'd write to you. II he knew he was
going soon he did not say so, but spoke
only of the hope he had of going home To you
''His chief desire, so characteristic
of all our brave boys was that YOU should
not be uneasy. He was fine, courageous
lad | have visited the spot where he lies
and am serriing you leaf from his grave.
b ing woman, with n womans s heart
I know how much even such a tiny leaf
will mean to YOU. | wish that you might
have stood with me beside his grave,
here on the plains Of the Saone-et~Loire,
and have seen how peaceful II WAS. 1t
would have brought more comfort to
your heart than words of mine can bring.
The white roads stretch away to
the tiny hamlets, the river scarcely seems
Ia move. and over all bends the beautiful
skv of southern France, afiane with color.
Each day the grateful villagers bring
tributes of flowers and evergreens
II have seen more than one brave
soldier carried into this little cemetery,
wrapped in the Stars and Stripes; have
seen the firing squad stand at attention
and heard the bugler sound the last call.
know no soldier falling in foreign land
in defense of the worlds freedom could
be accorded burial more solemnly grand,
nor lie in more peaceful state than
these well-loved boys of ours.
II visited the ward IN which your
son lay many times | can assure you he
was cared for tenderlv and lovingly.
The nurses brought me word from him
time to time. He was a general favorlte.
Il can only say To you as he told me
to do. not to worry. write with heart
full of sympathy for you in your bereave-
ment, yet feeling that the greatest
legacy which could have been bequeathed
to you is the WAY in which he died :
Sabatino Picirill, q years old, of
522 Lincoln street, Wilmington. has
heen reported seriously wounded in
France. Picirllli was born in Italy IN
1897. He ca,ne to this country three
wears ago. Up to the time of his enlist
ment, he was employed rs laborer
at the du Pont works. Soon after the
United States entered tho war, be joined
Company L, Sixth infantry, aud was
sent to chattanooga, Tenn. Two months
later, be arrived safely IN France. The
nature Of his wound is not known.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-12
IT'S NOW COLONEL BRYANT.
Well-E nown Adv ertising Man Commands
10th Infantry Abroad

Lleutnant-ColonelM Mortimer ID Bryant,
Of Bryant, Griffith 4 Brunson, New York,
which organization represents Every
Evening IN New York and Chicago, WAS
few days prior 70 the signing Of the arm
istice promoted to the rank Of Colonel
and put in command Of the l07th infantry
of New York
Colonel Bryant was formerly major Of
the Tooth Machine Gun Battalion and
was later promoted 70 the rank Of lieu
tenant-colonel Of the lOSth He was
later transferred 10 the l07th under
Colonel Charles Dcbcyois and when
the latter was made Brigadier General,
Colonel Bryant succeeded him Colonel
Bryant saw service in the Spanlsh-Ameri-
can war and on the Mexican border He
has a number Of friends ia Wilmington
Colonel Bryant has been twice wounded,
but not seriously
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-12
CARPENTERS UNION PROTESTS.
Possess Resolutions Objecting to Criti-
cism of Business Agent.

ClSbtt Vi buoiuSco NkShts
Local No. GIG, Carpenters and join
ers Union of America, at its meeting
last night, adopted the following:
Resolved, That the attacks Of George
Carter, editor of the Evening Journal,
upon our efficient business agent John
H. Hickey, are so vile that they should
not only be resented by MIR. Hickey,
but by Local Union, No. 626, Carpenters
and Joiners, and every other local union
in the city. 1t appears that Mr.. Carter,
in his efforts to divide and disrupt the
labor movement, will stoop to the lowest
trickery in carrying out the wishes OF
those who hire him. 1t is our desire to
inform Mr.. Carter that should the Car
penters desire a change of business
agent. they will do so only by vote on
the floor of the union, and MIR. Car
ter's services will not be required, and
much less sought in making such change;
and be it further
Resolved: That the secretary for
ward a copy of these resolutions to
George Carter, demanding an apology
to Local Union, No 626, for his das-
tardly attack. and also that he give
publicity of these resolutions IN the
Evening Journal.
The new wage scale was discussed at
the meeting at some length, and rel
erendum vote will be taken on next
Wednesday evening.
With the new members taken In last
evening Local Union No. 626 now has
a membership In good standing of 1850
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-12
DEATHS.

BRODLEN I'm this city. ou Decembcr
1918, Rose b johnson. wife Of David
Brodley. IN her SOLh Nea-.
Relatives friends and NyncIua Council
are invited 10 attend she funeral services
az the residence Of her hrOphcT-A law
ID. NJ Saltus. 7O4 East Eleventh street
on Monday afternoon. peCember 10. AZ
2 O'Clock lntermept at SilNerorook ccTne-
terry
GRIFFIN In this cttS, on Decemcer t1
1918. Mildred Frances, daughter cf Law
renee q. and FRANCES E Bright Griffin.
in her Sd Sesr.
Nlnerai services will be held AZ her par
ents' residence. Kissing sun R0ad HenrH
Ctay. on Saturday afternoon. Dccemhcr
"a 81 > o'clock. lntermcnt a. SllNerbrAch :
Cemetery
LESTER ON Deceubcr ~. 19lN, Emmt
d wife OF James r. lester. aged 50 Nearo
Relatives and friends ARE invited to attenQ
the funeral services 81 Chandler iuncra.
pArlors 2IA West Ninth street. on Salur
daV afternoon. nocCmhCr -, - clNSN
Iutersnent at SiiNerorook cemetery
slSk--In th.s city on pcCemher 10, l9AS.
Frank E SiSk aged ~ wears.
Relatives friends. emplcNeS ot ElcSt gi,
Hose \ Rubber Co. are invited - attSnd
the funeral serNice at Chandler unoer-
taking pariOrS. on saturday. leccmtSr -,
az : o'clock. tnteTmCnt AZ hlNfrNieN ceihe-
terry