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Evening journal., 1918-09-19
Fort KrOnprinz Will be First of
Metz Defenses to Fall Before
Pershing'S Seige Guns. Americans
Advance TOlUard COrze. Haig
Cuts Up Foe Again on His Way
to Cambrai and Holds III Mile
Front Outside City Which Ger
mans Try to RecOUer

The American front is only ten miles away from
tor kronprinx, The most outlying redoubt protecting
Metz on the western side of the MoselIe river where
General Pershmg operating.
Fort kronprnz is probably destined to be the first
of the Metz stronghods to fall the American sege guns
IL stands miles southwest of Metz in a wooden
rolling country where the hills reach height of thous-
and feet and The fort is three miles inside the
German boundary and about two miles from Gore
the Hindenburg line. The Americans are now slowly
progressing toward Gorze to the of the Mad river
Fort kronprinz will not under the direct bonn
bardment of the great destructive guns until the
Americans If not actually the German border
The long range shells which capable OF being sent
into Fort kronprnz from the present positions miles
have not the explosive power necessary
to crumpe the structure. will be necessary, there
FORE for the Americans to push forward five miles
or more before they the maximum results from
intensive bombardment. The Hndenburg line itself is
well within the to the American gun
ners full opportunity for their deadly work
!. British advance between Cambria and ST. Quentin
paused yesterday afternoon and evening only long enough
to smash series of heavy German countersttac then
swept forward again wide front, capturing about
miles of the outposs of the Hindenburg line.
The German counter-attacks began about S p NJ
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Evening journal., 1918-09-19
APOPLEXY KILLS
JAMES H. SCOTT
Well-Known Realty Broker
Falls Dead in Home
Unexpectedly
UNWELL, BUT UP
WHEN END COMES

The sudden death OF James, II. Scott,
at his home, No. GOO North Franklin
street, late yesterday afternoon. has
taken away one OF the most widely
known and best loved men in Whining
ton. Mr.. Scott had remained at home
in III health for the past ten days. but
his condition was not considered at all
serious. He had been about the house
yesterday, and telephoned TO his Office
in the real estate department OF the
Wilmington Trust Company as late as
1 o'clock. Later he was taken with
spoplexy, and death followed.
Mr.. Scott is survived by his widow
and by one daughter, Helen. A. Victor
Hughes, president-treasurer OF the
Crosby and Hill Company, is a brother
in-law OF the deceased \ native OF
Wilmington, and a resident Of this city
during his &c years Of life. Mr.. scott
was the son OF a well-kn0wn Whining
ton contractor, Robert scott and his
wife, Marion. Grace VI. b. Church was
built by Mr.. Scott, Sr. The family is
OF Scotch descent.
Mr.. Scott and his family we're always
active and faithful members Of West
Presbyterian Church. The Rev. DR.. L.
Smiley, pastor OF West
will conduct The funeral serv-
Continued on Page Seyen)
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
WAR SUMMARY
CI5OSlh day Of the war;

Metz frOnt-ShellS from American
long range guns are now dropping in
the center of Metz. our aviatOrs re-
port. Hits have been scored on the
Notifications and a. big factory. The
Americans main forces are now para
telling the Hindenburg line on the
whole Of this front while one patrol
penetrated 800 yards beyond Pagny-
Sur-Moselle on the west bank of the
Mosclle, Just across the river from Ger
man territory.
Picardy front-A series of heavy Ger
man attacks ON front of about eight
miles west and southwest of Cambria,
were repulsed by the British with ter
rifle enemy losses yesterday afternoon
and evening
Flanders front-Rriiish troops i'm
proved their positions yesterday after
noon south and east of Ploegsteert.
Balkan front-The Bulgarians are
completely defeated and are being pur-
sued night and day by French, Greek
and Serbian forces, the Serbian war
Office reports. The Allied advance has
now reached a depth of more than ~
miles. The BuIgarians are burning viii
lagos and supplies, but their retreat is
so precipitate that great quantities Of
and large numbers of prison
ers are continually falling into the
hands of the pursuers.
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
HUNS WRATHY over
PEACE TURN-DOWN
Press is Bitter After Will
son and Balfour
Rebuffs
AGAIN BOAST OF
ARMY'S PROWESS

BY the United Press.
AMSTERDAM. sept i9.-The German
Government will take no further pO-
litical steps regarding the Austrian
peace note until the Allied replies are
Officially received. semi-Onlcial dis
patch from Berlin stated 1oday.
The German press is more bitter In
its denunciation OF the Allies reply TO
Austria's efforts toward peace than for
many months:
"Balfour settles the Entente's position
regarding Austria's proposal" declares
the Cologne NOlks Zeitung "He talks
as II British troops were before Ber-
lin. Our troops will teach him that he
has a lot TO learn"
The Rheinisch Westphalische Zei-
tung official organ Of Krupps says:
THE Entente's answer is catastrO-
phical. Wherever we turn we find the
same reply 'Force. force, 10 the last No
peace before Germany is beaten. The
Austrian offer killed all possible differ
ences between our enemies and moulded
them again into one solid block"
The Norwaerts says:
Continuance OF the Finnish venture
Is a serious hindrance to Austria's 5
peace efforts"
The Tageblait, commenting on the
offer OF peace to Belgium, states
II the offer was made, IL must have
Continued on rage Seven.)
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
NO NEW Schools
Anywhere UNTIL
AFTER THE WAR
Front and Union Educa-
tional Project, Therefore,
Will Not Be Carried Out
CITY EXPERT NOW
MAKING SURVEY

Although officials OF the Emergency
Fleet Corporation have at various times
In conference with members OF City
Council stated that the government was
planning TO spend 10000 towards a
new school unit In Union Park Car
dens for the education OF the children
who will occupy the SOC houses being
erected there when completed, il Is now
thought that the school project will be
abandoned during the period Of the
war at least.
This opinion is based on a circular
letter sent out by the District Capital
Issues Committee OF this district which
states that in times OF war, it is neces-
sary that all municipal improvements
such as school buildings Of a perma-
nent nature, etc. be suspended The
circular also states that in England no
new school buildings have been erected
since August. 1914
When George B. Miller, president OF
Continued on Page Seven.)
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
WILMINGTON BOY
STOPS HUN BULLET

Appearing on the army casualty list
today is the name OF Sergeant Mark
Deyine OF No. 1912 Bennett street. He
IS reported as severely wounded.
His nearest relative, Mrs. Della Nc
Gaugh, with whom he made his home
received an official telegram last week
stating he had been injured in action
on July 70.
Sergeant Devine has been in the serv-
Ice for five years After first enlist
Ing he was sent TO Fort Slocum, and
later went TO the Mexican border For
2 time he was stationed at one OF the
southern camps and then at Gettysburg.
Before going overseas he was at Camp
Greene, South Carolina. He has been
IN France since December, 1917.
His Relatives have never had a lettei
rom him since he went across. The
last time he was in Wilmington was
in the summer Of last year.
Sergeant Devine was % years old and
was not married. For a number OF
years before entering the service he
worked at the Pullman Car shops.
Evening journal., 1918-09-19

Mr. and Mrs. E. n. Ewing, Of No. iOOi
West Tenth street. have been appraised
by telegraph Of the appointment Of their
son, Earl Elisha Ewing. a Delaware
College student, 10 a lieutenancy at the
Student Officers Army Camp, at Platts-
burg, y. Y.
He is g brother Of Homer II. Ewing.
a well known pianist who is now in
Nashville, Tenn. with the dupont Com
pany.
Lieutenant Ewing went to Platts-
burg for the first camp on June 3, and
spent June. July. August and part OF
September there in training During
that time he was home only ten days.
He was II years old on February O.
lie was educated in the public schools
in Wilmington and was graduated from
the High School in June, 1915. While at
the II school he was president OF the
Athleuc Association and a member OF
the High School orchestra. He also was
the first editor-in-chief Of the High
School Whisp. During his High school
days he was active as a member OF
Grace NJ. Z. Church, singing for several
CONTINUED on Page seveh.5
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
YEAR FOR DBIVING
OFF AN0THER'S AUTO

Pleading guilty to charge Of driv-
ing Off an automobile without the con-
sent Of the owner, Robert Bell, is years
old was sentenced by Judge Conrad in
Court OF General Sessions this morning
TO one years Imprisonment and TO pay
fine Of $500 and costs. The court, in
imposing sentence, sounded a warning
that the practice OF driving off cars
must be stopped.
. Bell, on September Q, drove of an
automobile belonging to John F.
owens from Eighth and Pine streets
and about five hours later abandoned
IL at Sixth and Lombard streets. He
had substituted the licenses with Ii
eense tags from another ear.
The defendant has serVed time at
the Ferris Industrial School
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
SOME CITY BApBERS
IGNORECLOSING ORDER

A committee from the Master Bar
bers' Association yesterday reported %
the United States Fuel Administration
the names Of number Of barber shops
falling to comply with the agreement
10 keep shorter business hours. The
association reported that these shops
had paid no attention TO the agreed
schedule Of $50 o'clock opening hour,
and'7 O'Clock closing hour, with sat
urday closing hour at o'clock.
The United Sbstes Fuel Administra-
tion notified the committee that a few
days leeway would be given all busi-
ness firms TO comply with the admins
tration's request for shorter hours. II
any business places in the different
lines Of industry. still fail TO comply
the Fuel Administration
will then take action in the cases Of
firms complained Of.
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
TEST LEGALITY
OF WORK LAW
L. |. Handy Contends Act
is Violation of u. S.
Constitution
MOVES TO QUASH
MCCLURE INDICTMENT

Contending that il is in violation Of
Article i3 Of the United states COnsti-
tuition. l.. Irving Handy announced In
the Court OF General Sessions today
that he proposed TO make a thorough
test OF the cOnstutiOnality OF the Com
pulsory work section OF the State Coun-
ell OF Defense law passed at the specsl
session OF the Legislature last spring
and that If necessary ne will take the
matter TO The United States supreme
Court to get a ruling from that body on
the question.
Article i3 Of the United states Con-
referred to by Mr. Handy
says: Neither slavery nor lnvolun-
tary service, except as a punishment
Continued on Page Seven)
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
THICK FOG DELAYS
RIVER FERRYB0ATS

Wilmington and surrounding country
were enveloped in a barruge Of fog this
morning that hamBered traffic on rail-
roads and railways and tied up navi-
cation
The first Wilson line boat for Phila-
delphia did not leave until $50 o'clock.
and the first ferry-boat from Penns-
grove did not arrive until 1870 O'Clock.
while the first boat TO Pennsgrove was
delayed more than two hours.
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
BOARD | CALLS MEN
FOR EXAMINATION

Local Draft Board No has called
the following men TO report tomorrow
for physical examination:
George c. Cain, Hotel WiLkler; Har-
old B. Braddock, No. 1917 West Tenth
street; Leo D. Wells. No 1923 West Six
teenth street: Brice w. Wrotin, NJ
1920 West Fourth Street; Ira A. Moore,
Victor y. Hannah, New
London. Conn; Everett A Kent. No. si3
Washington street; John c. Mckinley,
No. 81 Ivy Road; Philip w. Chillax. No
1908 Monroe street; ElwOOi Amanda,
Newark, Del; Joseph NJ Taggart, No
622 North BroOme street; Daniel F.
Jr., No. i6r West Eighth
street
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
PAULA G0T.PEEVED
WHEN REFUSED DRINKS

Because a bartender in an East Fourth
street saloon refused to sell him a drink,
claiming he was too young. il is alleged
Mike Paula started a disturbance near
Fourth and Market streets. after leav-
ing the saloon, and as a result was ar
rested by Detective Mahoney. In Mu-
nicipal Court this morning he was fined
So and costs for disorderly. conduct, by
Judge Churchman.
After Officer MahOney had warned
Paula TO quiet down, some friends OF
the accused tried TO pacify him and take
him away. but he broke loose and con-
tinued his swearing and disorderly ac-
tions, il was stated in court.
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
BRACK-EX REPUBS AID
SMOKES FUND AGAIN

At a meeting on Tuesday evening. at
the Brack-EX Republican Club, speeches
were made by Benjamin Groves. Ben
jamin Dickey and Or. j. Heisler Ball
w. Scott NIonckton acted as chairman Of
the meeting. AZ the close OF the meet
ing refreshments were served and a do
nation Of s. was given by the members
for the Our Boys in France Tobacco
Fund the money being turned over TO
this newspaper This is the third con-
tribution from Brack-Ex Republicans 10
the tobacco fund.
Previously acknowledged s6.s69.25
Bsck-Ex Republican Club,
Brack-EX, Del. ........,...... 500
Total to date ........ ......s6,s55.2j
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
W. E. ANDERSON
MAY GET PLACE

owing TO members OF City Council
attending last nights public hearing On
the request Of The Wilmington Gas
Company 90 increase their rales. no
session Of Council as a committee Of
the whole was held. Il had been plan
ned TO have this committee meet and
also TO have the Republican members
caucus for a nominee for the position
Of assistant building inspector.
II is now expected that Council will
appoint this official at their session to-
night. William E. Anderson, OF the
Sixth ward 1t is reported is 10 be ap-
pointed to the position
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
BEGIN HEARINGS ON
GAS co. RATE RAISE
Councilman Robertson Tits
With Commissioner Car
retson at Session
MR.. SCHUTT WILLING
TO ANSWER QUERIES

While members Of the Board Of Pub
lie Utility Commission were endeavor-
ing to define the meaning Of section OF
the newly passed rules OF that body
with City Solicitor Bayard last night.
Harold :. Schutt, general manager Of
the Wilmington Gas Company, urged
the commissioners 10 decide the ques-
tlon under debate, as TO whetrer James
W. Robertson. chairman OF the finance
committee OF Council should be allowed
to ask him tSchutt questions, by grant
ing the privilege to Mr. Robertson. NJ
Schuit asked that the privilege OF the
door be extended to Mr.. Robertson and
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
JOHN C0LLYER TO
LEAVE HARLAN PLANT

John Collyer. who has been service
superintendent at the Harlan plant for
about a year. has been appointed SUI
perintendent OF service at all the plants
subsidiary 10 the Bethlehem steel Cor
poration. Mr.. Collyer is very popular
at the Harlan plant, where he has SUI
pervised welfare work and a farewell
dinner will be given him by officials
OF the Harlan plant and heads Of de-
partments, at the Hotel dupont, tomor-
row night.
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
T0BACCONISTS TO
TALK EARLY CLOSING

Cigar and Tobacco storekeepers OF
this city will meet in Eden Hall at 230
o'clock this afternoon to discuss the
advisability Of opening their stores
later and closing them early each day.
TIE call for the meeting is signed by
Charles X. Breuer. II. B. Wilson and
r. H. Schultz.
Charles II. Ten Weeges, the State
Fuel Administrator, will attend the
meeting.
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
POTTsvILLE NINE STRIKE OFF.

B, The United Press.
POTTsvLLE Sept i9-An the workers in the Ninth
district Monday to work today con-
yenton shamokin having voted 10 resume
There local strikes western end Of the county
Buck Rum Blackwood Wiamson being affected These
will likely return tomorrow
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
ROCCO ONLY WANTED
TO GET HIS GOODS

Judge Churchman, in Municipal Court
this morning. dismissed a charge OF
breaking and entering the property Of
Isadore ritleman, at No. ii6 Walnut
street against Michael Rocco.
Rocco. it was shown, had rented the
property as a restaurant and after
the business, went back TO
the place TO secure some OF his goods.
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
sHRINEits CO Tn sEAsnnnE

Crescent Temple Of the Mystic shrine.
OF Trenton, n. j., will hold its annual
ceremonial session on the Steel pier at
Atlantic City on Saturday. Numerous
Wilmington Shriners viii attend the
session. going TO the seashore tom0r-
row night and Saturday morning
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
MOROCCO WORKERS
OBJECT TO FOREMAN

Insisting that a foreman at the plant
Of the Liberty Morocco Company, at
Maryland avenue and Monroe street. be
discharged. a fAmber Of glazers en-
plOyed there, refused 10 work today.
The men who w0lIed out congregated
about the plant this morning and Po-
lice Sergeant Devenish was detailed to
the plant TO preserve order.
The officials OF the company have re-
fused TO accede TO the demands Of the
WOrkmen
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
SPANISH "FLU" HAS
FOUND WAY TO CITY
Capt. John L. Fisher, Physi-
clan, in Critical Condition
iABoston
BECAME ILL WHILE
TREATING PATIENTS

Captain John L. Fisher, United states
Marine Corps, formerly Of this city, but
recently stationed on the L. :. :. Kear-
sarge, is seriously in with Spanish in
fluenza, in Boston. Captain Fisher is a
physician.
While attending patients during the
outbreak OF Spanish influenza, he con-
tFacted it himself and is in a critical
condition.
His mother and sister are at his bed
side. Word was received this morning
by relatives in this city, that he had
Continued on Page Seven.)
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
I. S. MARINE CORPORAL LOST on roRprDorD SHIP

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON Sept i9-Corpoa Ezra Miller L. NJ was.
lost in the torpeong of the Canadian Pacific liner MSnno
September the Navy Department advised today His father
lives at Tamoroa, Ill.
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
EINED EOR EIGHIING

Harry Reiser and John Curton pleaded
guilty to fighting on the street before
Judge Churchman in Municipal Court
this morning and were each fined 81
and costs. They were arrested by De
tective Kempske
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
ANOTHER CHANCE FOR
VOTERS TO REGISTER

Saturday will be the fourth day for
the registration OF voters throughout
the state. There are thousands Of vot-
ers in Wilmington who have not reg
istered TO vote at the November cleo
tion. and both parties will make efforts
on Saturday TO get, their voters en-
rolled
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
SIX MONTHS FOR NoN.sIIppopr

Jacob Peldaiak. charged with non
support, was sentenced by Judge
Churchman in Municipal Court this
morning to serve six months imprison-
ment. during which time 30 cents dav
will be deducted from his earnings.
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
CLOSING BAND CONCERT.

The last-epen-air concert. or the Play
grounds Band will be given at the
NeighborhOOd Fairgrounds House.
Eighth and Union streets, this evening
The young people Of the neighborhood
will hold a dance in the street
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
ASSIGNED
TO DEL AWARE COLLEGE

CLARENCE 2. HOrnung, OF Now York
City. and Andrew V. McDOnough. Of
Plainfeld. n. j., were commissioned sec
ond lieutenants at Plattsbnrg Training
Camp yesterday and were assigned as
military instructors at Delaware Col
cge.
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
CHAUFFEUR HAD CAR.

The Ford car which was stolen from
in front Of the home Of General T.
Coleman dupont, at No. sos Rroome
street. on Wednesday morning, was re-
turned yesterday. The car had been
used by chauffeur in the employ OF
Mrs. dupont
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
TRATERNITY NIGHT
AT RRA\DyxxI<F

Fraternity Night will be observed un-
der the auspices Of the young men Of
Brandywine NJ r. Church on Sunday
night. In addition TO the musical pro-
gram, the Rev. Ralph Mnnker will
preach.
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
HUNS SHE'LL ANOTHER RELIEF SHIP.

BY The United Press.
CHRISTINA Sept i9The Norwegian steamer Blorsnsen
Boerson employed in Belgian relief WORK was sneu
and damaged by German submarine Whe en- route from "
10 Amsterdam announced today she put into Bergen Tor
repairs The attack occurred outside the war zone An inquiry
will be held
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
MIR. TOwNsEND GETS BETTER.

Slight improvement In the condition
of l.. Scott ownsend, banker, again was
reported today = Mr.. Townsend got
several hours sleep during the night.
and is taking some nourishment.
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
LOST AND FOUND.

I OST-WHITE POODLE DOG AT
- Twelfth and Thatcher SITS; hair cut
short. Reward II returned to Mrs. y. l..
Dugan. 1901 W Sixth St. or call PTS. Au-
tomato. septl0-2t
Continued on Page Ten.
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
TODAY,s TEMpERATTnE.
SIfN Am lines
Mouth of fhe fl

sun rises 49,. 80. ... 90. 80. Gas A. NJ.
sun SITS ... -. 80. * o.. 705 p. VI.
Mouth of the Christiana.
High water - ii,25 4. NJ Has p. NJ.
Low water e. . $50 A. VI. ESQ u. NJ.
Evening journal., 1918-09-19
RRRRRRRAhRhRRRRARnRhhhNhAhhhhhR
WEATHER

Fair tonight; Friday, increas-
ina cloudiness; gentle TO mod
crate south winds.
Evening journal., 1918-09-19

Total to date ....... ......s6,s55.2
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-12-03
DANVILLE BOY TO WE'D
CARNEGIE'S DAUGHTER

Danville society is deeply inter
ested in the announcement of the
engagement of Mr.. Boswell Miller to
Miss Margaret Carnegie, daughter
of Andrew Carnegie, the multi-mil-
lionaire, of New York City. Mr..
Miller is a son of Mrs. Boswell, of
New York, and a grandson of the
late DIR. W. c. Roberts, president of
Centre College, and a nephew of
Hon. w. H. Roberts, the present
circuit clerk of Boyle county. Mr..
Miller spent much of his boyhood
days in Danville with his grandpar-
ents and is well and favorably
known to Danville society. The en-
gagement was announced last week
at a birthday party at the Carnegie
home in Fifth avenue in honor of
Mr.. Carnegie. Mr.. Miller's bride
elect is the only daughter of the
noted capitalist and philanthropist.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-12-03
BOURBON LAND SELLS WELL

The farm of A. S. Thompson,
consisting of 1856 acres, in Bourbon
county, was sold at auction last
week, bringing fancy prices. The
home place of Mr.. Thompson, con-
sisting of 151 acres, was purchased
by Matt Lair for $250.25 per acre.
the second tract of seventy-fve
acres went to Roger Crouch, Of Lit
tie Rock, for $21O per acre; the
third tract, consisting Of 1121a
acres, went to Lee Stephenson foI
$196,75 per acre.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-12-03

Unemployment and strikes are
now added to the woes of the Ger
man people and many big industries
are shut down.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas j. Carr
sold Saturday to Thos Warner
their residence, storehouse and
about 5 acres of ground at Stops,
Montgomery county. The price paid
was private, but was above $4,000.
Possession March l, when Mr.. War
ner and family will move there to
live. The sale was made through
the agency of w. Hoffman Wood.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-12-03
SUGAR CERTIFICATE SYSTEM
HAS BEEN ELIMINATED

Distribution of sugar under the
certificate system was discontinued
December l, under a recent order of
the food administration. In adj
nouncing the order the administra-
ton emphasized that requests for
conservation of sugar were in no
way modified. Domestic consumers
it was said, will be expected to OBJ
serve the voluntary ration of four
pounds per person month and
public eating places will be required
to use only four pounds of sugar for
each ninety meals served.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-12-03
OF INTEREST HERE

The following article from the
Dayton, Ohio, Daily News will be OF
interest to many friends of DR.
Manning in this county:
CDR. B. M. Manning, Is Krug
street, who has been in the eastern
part of the. State fighting influenza
for the past three weeks, arrived
home yesterday and was called to-
day by the United States Public
Health Bureau to the State OF
Pennsylvania to assist in the sup
preston of the epidemic in that
State.