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Evening journal., 1918-08-08


Joseph Gallo, son Of Michael Gallo, OF
No. 7is Madison street. a foreman for
the street and Sewer Department was
recently wounded in action on the west
front.
His relatives yesterday received word
that he had been slightly wounded IN
the right hand Gallo has been In the
regular army for some time and went
across with Pershing. He was formerly
a Pennsylvania Railroad fireman and has
many friends and relatives in Whining
ton. Considering that his wound IS only
slight. II is expected that he Is back
with his company by now.
Mrs. W. J. Splan of No. 2i0o Jefferson
street, has received a letter dated July
20. from her son, w. F. Splan. whose
address is Co. B, 59th Engineers r. R. r.
p. q. III, \. =. F., France, In which
he says:
Have been enjoying the best Of
health since leaving the L. {. \. Have
met several from the Grand Old
City" among them Ed Mulrooney and
Bill Bradley. Have seen a good deal
Of this country but prefer L. 5. A..
We had a fine trip across, only one
day OF rough weather.
Lieutenant Stewart A. Hamilton, Of
Wilbur Wright Field, Fairfield, O., has
been visiting his uncle, William c.
Meredith OF No. 603 West Eighth street
and DR.. w. F. Hoey, Of Frederica, while
on a short furlough.
Charles A. Volk. Of No. 20 Sixth ave-
nue.. employed by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, enlisted In the navy
as machinist and left for Rhode Is
land Previous TO his departure, he
was given a farewell Isrty, at which
fellow workmen presented him with a
wrist watch. while relatives and
friends presented him with a comfort
kit A brother, Frank J. Nolk Is with
the tank corps in France. He was for
merly in the aviation section, but has
been transferred.
Arthur Hamilton a boss steam fitter,
and Bert McKitchen, foreman or
plumbers. employed on the dupont adj
dition. having enlisted in the navy, both
were presented with wrist watches by
their fellow workmen on Monday with
appropriate exercises.
Mrs. Bertha f. Davidson, OF No. 1911
West Fourth street, has received the
following interesting letter from her
son. George C. Weaver, q member Of
Battery A, 60th L. s. Artillery, now in
France
Dear mother and father: | received
your letter and was very glad TO hear
that you are all well. ! am having a
very good time Of it over here. have a
French home out in the country where
! 60 after supper and help out with
the farm work. They are an old cou-
pie with two children. one a boy Of
is years Of age and the girl is about 10
or II years old The father has been
at the front and was wounded pretty
bad. All the muscles Of his right arm
are gone and he was shot through one
of his lungs But he has a silver tube
in its place and when he talks he has
to hold his finger on It and he talks
with a rasping sound His wife and
think | am very nice in COM
ing out to help them get their hay In.
They wanted to pay me for Il and
you know how much | am taking H.
Every time | go out he offers to pay
me and have a pretty hard time TO
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
YANKEES FIND GRAVE
OF LIEUT.. ROOSEVELT

The Yankees waded through the
marshes on the south bank and charged
up the high northern bank in the face
Of heavy machine gun and artillery fire
The Germans counter attacked lmme-
diately but were completely repulsed
The advance yesterday was madt
in the midst OF heavy rain, but when
the attack was resumed on a larger
scale this morning the weather had
cleared.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
NURSES AIDS AT HOSPITAL.

The Delaware Hospital has called on
the Red Cross Bureau Of Hygiene for
help in the present emergency. Owing
to weather conditions there are more
than the usual number Of patients in
the hospital
The following graduates Of the Red
Cross home nurselng courses have
volunteered as nurses aids and will be
on duty from $50 a. m. to 1890 D. m.
assisting wherever the service Of
trained nurses is not necessary; Miss
Marion Beadenkopf, Miss Nellie Liv-
ingston, Mrs. James A. Berry, Mrs.
Mary w. Marsden, Miss Mabel Golding.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
ACCUSED OF NoN-sUPpPoRT.

David Naylor, Negro, was before
Deputy Judge Hellings in Municipal
Court this morning, charged with non
support. His attorney, James Sauls-
bury, could not be present in court to-
day, and at MAYORS request the charge
was continued until tomorrow.
John Orban, also charged with non
support, will get a trial Tuesday, the
case having been continued at the re-
quest Of Assistant City Solicitor NAL
10y.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
MUST REGISTER TO
VOTE AT PRIMARIES

Saturday is the third day for the reg
istration Of voters throughout the
State. Unless a voter IS registered in
New Castle county in July or on one
OF the two registration days in Aug
ust. he cannot vote at the primaries
Of his party Saturday Will be the last
day for a man TO register and qualify
10 vote at the primaries. There will
10 a registration day in September
and one in October. but persons re-
sistcrins then cannot vote at the pri-
msries
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
DEMOCRATS TO HOLD
CONVENTION SEPT. 10

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Aug. s.-LThe Democratld
State Committee, in session this after.
noon, selected Tuesday. September 10
as the date for the State Convention.
The primaries will be held Saturday,
September Z.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
The Official War Statements

holding the sector on our front
southwest Of Morlancourt counter
attacked and regalned all OF the
more important portions Of the
ground taken from them by the en-
emy In his attack yesterday. All the
objectives Of our counter attack
have been secured and a number OF
prisoners captured by us.
As the result Of the action OF our
patrols yesterday and during the
night we have advanced our line a
short distance astrlde the Clarence
River lin the Lys sector) and cap
lured few prisoners and two ma
chine guns.
A party OF our troops successfully
rushed one Of the enemy posts last
night north OF Vleux Berquln (On
the north side OF the Lys sector).
The hostile artillery has <een ao-
tive east OF Robecq and In the Mer-
Vile and Dlckebusch sectors.
GERMAN.
BERLIN might The number OF
prisoners captured by us ss re-
suit Of yesterdays nghtlng north OF
the Somme has increased 10 2es.
British counter attacks south Of the
Bray-Corble road broke down before
our lines.
Northeast Of Montdldier the en-
emy's partial attacks were unable TO
develop owing 30 our fire. In the
morning tn ro were partial engage
ments on the Vesle and we captured
some prisoners In the evening
there were violent artillery duels,
which were followed by strong en-
eny attacks. on both side Of Bralsne
and Bazoches. These attacks wero
repulsed. at some places by our flre
and at isolated points by our coun-
ter attacks.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
L00SENING HUN GRIP
ON THE VESLE RIVER
BY WEBB MILLER,

Jnltbu Press SIAN correspondent.
PARIS, Aug. s-,i0.30 a. m.l.-By in
creasing the pressure at vital points,
Frsnco-American troops are gradually
loosen:ng the German grip on the Vesle
river line.
Military authorities are OF the opin-
ion 1t is only a matter of days until
the enemy will be forced TO abandon
the Vesle and retire TO the Aisne unless
they throw in overwhelming numbers
Of reserves. This contingency is re-
garded as impossible as their present
positions are unfavOrable.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
CRIsFIELD BOY KILLED.

CRlSFIELD, Md Aug. s.-Mrs. George
Owens has received notice that Georre
Sterling has been killed in action In
France. lie is a son Of Cornelius Ster-
ling, Of ~, and was adopted by Mrs.
Owens when an infant He was 24
years old and enlisted in Philadelphia
in May 1917, being sent to Syracuse for
training.
He had been in France since last Au-
gust. He was known locally as George
Handy, that being Mrs. owens name
when he was adopted. One brother.
Claude Sterling. and a half-brother. w.
]. Bryan Sterling. survive.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
Today's News Today
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. James Meharg. Of Clay
mont, have as their guest Mrs. D. B.
Horner, Of Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Hlghneld are
visiting friends in Selbyville.
Charles Gurney, formerly OF this
city, but not Of Selbyvllle, has been
visiting Wilmington friends.
Mrs. J. p. Helnzeroth and Mrs,
Charles Hartmann and son, OF No. 2203
Boulevard, are spending two weeks at
the st. Charles Hotel, Atlantic City.
Magistrate Barnet Gluckman has re-
turned from two-weeks visit at Read
ing, Pa.
Charles z. Dubell, accompanied by
Miss Ida Mae Dubell, left today for a
months stay at Cape May, n J.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
CENTRAL RED CROSS
TO MEET IN MORNINGS

The Red Cross auxiliary Of Central
Presbyterian church, Eighth and King
streets, which is sewing for the wound
ed soldiers In France will meet on FRI
day mornings, at $50 o'clock instead
OF in the afternoons the remainder OF
August AS there is a greater demand
for sewing now than ever before IL is
hoped that many, women will be pres-
ent at the meetings on Tuesday and
Friday mornings.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08

arrived yesterday. and is the guest OF
Mrs. j. Edward Powell.
Mrs. Thomas Talley was on thu
grounds last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Keen~of Wilmington
were the guests yesterday Of Mrs. B.
J. Pepper on Brandywine venue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Wat and fam
lily held a small picnic 'rday on
the Brandywne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur H. Elmer, and
Mr.. and Mrs. William Whitehead Of
Wilmington motored out from VIII
last evening and were the
guests Of Mrs. W. H. Foulk on st.
Paul's avenue.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
British Hif Enemy on Ten
Mile Line Along the Somme
Continued From First Page.)


on the Picardy front is continuing this afternoon
The Germans completely surprised divisions being
caught while being relieved.
At the depth the advance reported bo most
asactory and the attack developing both sides of the
Somme.
The has been hurled back the Avre Important
units of British considerable role In the
The first result of the offensive Is the
out OF the Amiens.
By the United Press
LONDON, Aug. British and French troops, under
mand OF Field Marshal Hag attacked wide front east and
southeast of Amens dawn this morning. the British War Office
reported.
At dawn this morning the British fourth and the French
FIRST under of Field Marshal Haig attacked
wide front east and southeast of Aen the statement said Frst
reports Indicate that the attack progressing satisfactorily
BY the United Press
PARIS, Aug. S(12 noon)-French and British
ed drive IN Pcardy southeast of Amien o'clock this morning,
the French War Office announced The attack developing
AT o'clock this morning the French, cooperating with the
British attacked In the region southeast Amens the communque
said "The attack developing under favorable conditions
Evening journal., 1918-08-08

HOT WEATHER INSURANCE-Y. NJ.
C. A. swimming pool. Fees reasonable.
Adv.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-02
GLAD TO TESTIFY
Says Wsloga Lady, "AS To What
Cardui Has Done For Me, So
As To Help 0theTL"

W7,al. 49,. N1.-Mrs. s. W, UladweH,
Of ,aI .1.H .5: "When about - years
0i age. suffered greatly Sometimes
would 20 o. month or two, and had
l.rla.a headache backachc and bearing
do.u p.Iaa. and would just drag and
a.i 100 aruer.c. Then It would last
.. week. and was so weakening,
a.t my health was awful.
'.r mother bought me a bottle Of
C.'u aad J began 10 improve alter
H..ost le first bottle. so kept Il mp tI !
took three 81 gained, ard was well
soi siro1s and owe il all 10 Cardui.
! am married. now and have 3 children
&c.. Have never had TO have a doctor Tor
female ,togh.e. and just resort TO Cardui
.Ll need q tonic. am glad 10 testify 70
what il has done for me, so as 10 help
Others. "
ii you ar. nervous Dr. weak, have head
aches, baCsaehes, or any Of the other
ailments so common TO women, Why not
give Cardui q lrial2 Recommended by
many physicians. In use over 40 years.
Begin taking Cardui today. II may
be the very medicine you need.
NC-l1
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-02

DINNERS AT TIE Y M G A

IIn guthoY.ua. cat fHr ...IH.
Shrine ur. becoming yn.b HyuH mur
frequent at 'lr 8. VI. O.. A.. lu.. -u
day night u' DO, urckly Fellow UIr ''
dinner thor, v,rr plate. for au, hundred
guests. Thursday evening when fup
monthly membership diuu.r Na. given
there were fifty diners IHa urckI,
luncheon cot the KiNuui- .IHn usually
brings ont half 90 hundred local cuisines,
men with uHo or moro uH'-ot-tUNu
guests of honor.
Last night va. the regular meeting
Of the Boy scouts that bold. the boards
every Friday night. ITO, Fellow .hIp''
dinner tomorrow evening viii Boo the
usual happy assembly OF Kindred spirits.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-02
Additional Society

Mathcs is o singer, reader, piano ..Iu0st
aud accompanies. This winter Boa Chi.
cage, in addition 20 her musical studies.
shc is acting as piano accomPuul-t 'u.
the Theodore Thomas symptom .f
Chcgtra.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-02
MUSICALE AT MRS. BRADroRDs

The regular monthly recital 20 vocal
pupils of Mrs. Elizabeth Bradford vii
be given next Friday evening .u The
studio OF ne Instructor Thr-" o. "uts
arc high class musicale worthy the
name OF concert.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08

Boys exceptionally fine dressup
Suits. Very best of wool ma
terials, including extra fine
French serges. Sizes SID 50
Will be $1,000 later.
Mems pure wool Hose, %
Will be SOC later. ZJc
Mems fine wool and worsted
Suits, 10 different models, 81 diff
ferent patterns of ma CCC IN
terials .............. DEZ.JO
Will be $32. 90 later.
Young Mems Sporty Suits in
a variety of models QO0 M
and materials. .,.. sDOU.UV
Will be $4,000 later.
Mems and Young Mems extra
fine French blue serge
ssiss:.' sSit:: :.''l'l'''fo' guaranteed fast S26.5O
Will be $500 later.
Boys fine Mackinaw Coats,
beautiful patterns. Sizes co 90
7 to Is. 8...........s.... UJ.JO
Will be S13.s5 later.
Boys fine Refers in variety
of materials, chinchil- &C 0Q
las, mixtures, &c. .... UU.CO
Will be $1,000 later.
Boys extra fine Overcoats in
the new Ulster effects. GIG M
Ages 10 to 18 ...... OlO.OO
Will be $500 later.
Mems extra heavy wool %
work Hose. Foot warmers. JJc
Will be 69c later.
Boys extra fine school and holi-
day Suits, wool cashmerss, fancy
mixtures, tweeds and QE M
worsteds. Ages to Is. DJ.UV
Will be $3.50 later.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
ITEMS THAT WE ARE PLACING ON SALE ON FALL GOODS
THE FOLLOWING ARE ONLY A PARTIAL LIST OF THE ITEMS

Mems heavy, part wool 90
work sweaters s............. JOG
Will be $l.50 later.
Mems extra fine wool
Sweaters in different CO 90
colors.. OZ.CO
Will be $500 later.
Mems regulation wool CT 40
army Sweaters. .... OO.
Will be $3.50 later.
Mems fine jersey pull CO M
over Sweaters ......... UA.UO
Will be $500 later.
Mems wool Gloves, E0
Will be 75c later. JUG
Mems canvas Gauntlet 40
Gloves, leather palms . fJc
Will be 75c later.
Boys wool Knicker- C100
bockers s............. Ol.OO
Will be $1.5O later.
Ladies' and Misses Tailored
Suits, crisp, new fall models, in
a variety of materials. Tailored
and lined beautifully.
A large assortment of $1,000
styles. ............. to $1,000
Will be $500 to $500 later.
Ladies' new fall and winter
Coats, zibelines, matelamb, mer-
cerized plush, in all C1IOQ
leading colors. ....... Olf.CO
Will be $1,000 later.
Hose for the entire family. You
will find our hose stock as large
as any in this city. Silks, isles,
wool, part wool, &c. All colors,
for boys, girls, children, men and
women, at so per cent less than
later prices.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08

Junior Coats in a variety of ma
terials. Ages l3 to 10. C1CE0
Newest models .... DlO.JU
Will be $1,000 later.
Girls handsome fall and winter
Coats. Plush, corduroy, velours,
zibelines and velvets. Ages 2 to
Ii.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08

fldnQSOf1lc r. ufS anu It III Oclo
may be bought now at so per cent
less than prices charged later.
Ladies' Flannel Night
Gowns, extra full cut, CT 90
Will be $I.79 later.
Ladies' knit Shirts and %
Drawers. Present price. .. OJc
Will be 69c later.
Ladies' ribbed Union 90
Suits. Present price. JOG
Will be $1.49 later.
Ladies' Flannel Pet A0
ticoats. Present price fJc
Will be 79c later.
Ladies' fine Aprons in chambray
and gingham. Bungalow,
belt and other styles. Pres 90
ent price ............ JOG
Will be S1.4l later.
Our Infants partmen
boasts of complete department.
devoted exclusively to the wants
of infants and children up to 2
years old. Underwear, Capes,
Dresses, Hose and Caps. These are
now on sale at rs per cent less
than later prices.
Our ready-to-wear Millinery
Department for ladies, girls and
children offers you exceptionally
big values if you buy now.
Ladies' and Misses Sweaters
Silk, wool, Shetland and angora
wool sweaters, beautiful combi-
nations in a variety of styles.
Prices now 25 per cent less than
future cost.
Corsets-These goods are ad-
vancing steadily in price. Buy
now and save so per cent. We
carry IL different style corsets.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
Credit Here isLike
Cash Elsewhere

Handsome Furs and Fur Sets
may be bought now at so per cent
less than prices charged later.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
S2.98 to S12.50

Will be $500 to $500 later.
Ladies' and Misses new serge
Dresses, made and trimmed beau
tifully, in combinations and all
over serge. Our pres $3.50
ent price e.......... to S39.So
Will be $3.50 to $55.85 later.
Ladies' Taffeta and Silk Dresses.
Handsome new mod SI7.oO
els. Present price zee to S29.So
Will be $3.50 to S39.85 later.
Children's fine wool Sweaters,
handsome styles, many CO co
colors. Present price. OL.OJ
Will be $4.00 later.
Ladies' handsome new fall
Waists and Blouses. Crepe de
chimes, voiles, taffetas, tub silks,
&c.
S1.00 to $3.50
Will be $1.50 to S14.50 later.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
II Days Only
August 9th to August 24th
II Days Only
August 9Th to August 24th

Including the balance of remaining stock of Summer Apparel
Sale that should Interest every who has been feeling
the effects of these perlous times, of high of living tt
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
$500 to S12.50

Will be $3.50 to $3.50 later.
Extra size Coats and Suits for
stout women may now be bought
at exactly one-third less than you
will be forced to pay later.
Skirts for small and large
women, the newest styles for fall
and winter. Serges, poplins and
taffetas, in all shades and sizes.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08

Wash Waists. Balance of all
remaining $1.29 and S1.49 Q0
Waists now. .............. OCC
Silk Waists. Tub silks, taft
fetas, striped silk Waists, Ct co
formerly SIPS, now.. ID Ol.OJ
Crepe de Chine Waists. Hand
some creations beauti-
fully trimmed, formerly cC0Q
$500, now. ..........: DZ.JO
Boys Summer Hats and Caps.
Balance of all Boys'50c and %
Soc Hats and Caps. s..... OJc
Evening journal., 1918-08-08

Boys Summer Blouses and
Sport Hats. Formerly sold at 39c,
Csc, 75c and 89c, now
29c, 49c, Csc
Boys fine khaki Bloom
ers, formerly 89c and S1.00, 7c
now cO
Any Ladies' or Misses E0
Hat in store. Choice. ..... JUG
Ladies' silk fibre Sweaters, with
sash and collar. Assorted col
Ors. On,. Formerly $780, S298
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
FIFTH and MARKET

CLOSED DAILY AT P. M.
OPEN SATURDAY UNTIL 10 p. M.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08

aper in the country tells us daily
arel, woolens and cotton materials
cry scarce and exceptionally high
retail merchants will find them
ID, by being unable to obtain wear
ply their trade this Fall and Winter.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08

Every garment bought during this WAR ECONOMY SA
ment does not expect you to HOARD but they advise
with all the requests of the Authorities and the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-08
At the Columbia.

For the purpose Of adding zest
70 the end OF 4 successful season,
Manager John Scharnberg at the
Columbia theatre, Davenport, will
bring for the following week, be-
ginning Sunday, the LaSalIe Stock
CON auy for seVen-day engage
menL- Some Of the pOpuIaffavOr-
ties Of the company who have ap-
pearei here previously Will be in
Guided in the new lineup. Among
these VIII be Fred Frear. who has
played IN nearly all Of the old
Henry u. Savage successful must
cal comedies. Guy Meyer. talented
as musical comedian. and Mary
Ice. a talented young woman. Min
Me PilaTd Is also numbered in the
personnel Of this organization.
Among the other principals are
Florence began. f. Richard Karle,
II. Il Lewis, Leroy Berger, vii
liam Watson and Stanley Sim
mons. The supporting company
includes yiyaciOus group o.
chorus girls, among which is num-
bered the brand new LaSalle pony
ballet. The selections for the en-
gageuenC are: Sunday, The
Bridal WhirI." Monday, It's Up
10 You John Henry" Tuesday,
The Time. the Place and the
Girl Wednesday, Miss Nobody
From Starland," Thursday. "A
stubborn Cinderella, Friday,
Lovers and Luuatics," Saturday,
Who's Little Girl Are You?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-08
Ii the Palace.

Manager Dunn Of the Palace the
atre. Moline. Is showing over the
Top the Vitagraph special, in
which Sergeant Guy Empey, au-
thor OF the famous book, appears
in the leading role. Over the
Top" Manager Dunn announces,
VIII be shown at the Palace for
seven days. beginning Sunday,
June eth. matinee and night.
over the Top" in picture form,
viii present the high lights of En-
pey's thrilling narrative Of action
in No Mans Land, with a strong
dramatic story knitting the Incl
dents together. In addition to
Empey. there will be in the cast
a number of well known screen IA
y0r-JeS, including Lois Meredith
and James Morrison in the princi-
pal supporting roles. Mother
Mary Maurice, Arthur Donaldson,
Julia SwayHe Gordon. Nellie An
Gersol and Betty Blythe.
More Inn 800 regular United
States soldiers were used in max
ing trench scenes. which were
staged at Camp Wheeler. near Ma
con, Ca. by special permit Of the
war department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-08

June 3-The stage of the water
in the river at the Rock Island
bridge was 1000 at noon today, and
the temperature reached 76. Two
steamers, the Lyon and Swain.
came down the river and the Cy-
clone, Sidney, Bell Mac, Irene ID,
Mountain Belle and Pilot. passed
I'D. Four boats came down with
strings of logs. The Abner Gle
with eight strings, Pilot with seven
and the Little Heddie, Irene d. ara
b. Hershey with eight strings
apiece.
II. NJ. Petit and wife Of New York
City are visiting with relatives in
this city. Mr.. Pettit's many friends
here will be glad to learn that he
has forged TO the front and is now
junior member of the designing and
art decorating firm Of Rambusch e
Petit.
June 5-Dr. Olson, president Of
the Augustana college, delivered
the baccalaureate sermon at tho
college chapel last evening before a
large and attentive audience. The
tudpSl was DtduLiluliy uSNCA oeNu
and many wreaths and bouquets OF
flowers were in evidence. DR.. Oh
son took his theme from Romans
1:16, 81 am not ashamed OF the COS
pei" The class of '93, in the col
lege department, and rs candidates
for ordination to the ministry &C.
cupied seats directly in front OF the
speaker.
Mrs Caroline Grell, wife of Ern-
est Grell, died at her home, 426
Tenth street from rheumatism and
old age. Death came at $3.50 this
morning. She was rs years old and