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Evening journal., 1918-05-28
"0FF TU SEA" FOR
BENEFIT OF SAILORS

'Off TO Sea-" a musical comedy that
made ten thousand dollars in one night,
at a production at the Bsllevue-Strat-
ford, In Philadelphia, last April, viii
be at The Playhouse on Thursday. Fri
day and Saturday evenings, and Satur-
day matinee, this week. The comedy
has been and will be given for the
beneft OF the recreation fund for the
navy boys at the League Island Navy
Yard.
The Naval Orchestra Of the Naval
/ House, al the League Island Navy Yard.
notably flne band. viii play for the
| production. Among many other spe-
/ cislty attractions will be an exhibition
by crack drill squad OF the navy. The
/ play Itself is by well known profes-
/ sionals, and there Is something hap
| pening every minute IN H. The cast and
orchestra will take part IN the Me-
mortal Day parade on Thursday.
"Of 70 Sea- Is in two acts The first
act shows jolly scenes OF college life.
in which college boys and pretty co-eds
take part Then comes the Declaration
OF War by America against Germany
The collegians enlist in the navy. and
the co-eds, not % be outdone In pstrl-
otism, enlist promptly In the Red Cross,
In the second act, the scene Is laid be-
hind the lines IN France, the college
boys, now gallant men Of Uncle Sans
navy and the co-eds, now IN Red Cross
uniform. meet and renew old scquaint-
ances and tell Of thrilling experiences. I
One OF the prominent features OF the
comedy is the Introduction OF many
clever and beautiful novelty dances.
which have won great applause wher-
ever the play has been given. There |
are between forty and fifty people in /
the cast making a brilliant stage-scene |
The comedy has a number OF tuneful |
song-hits, among them being, We've .
All Made Up Our Minds 10 Join the
Navy "Swesthesrt. I've Got TO Leave /
You Now, III they'd Only Let the |
Girlies in the Navy" and ION 10 Sea" |
A number OF the speciality dancers are /
experts from Professor Newmans Dane /
ing School. in Philadelphia.
The comedy Is directly under Red I
Cross auspices. Miss Emily p. Bissell /
and other Red Cross officials OF the Del /
aware Chapter, are assisting In the d. /
rection Of It's production in Whining /
ton. The Red Cross asks the generous
drcinldAIc VI dic puulic iOT lnt League
Island Navy BOYS who are out on the
streets selling tickets for the comedy.
Harry Schsefer, OF Philadelphia, ls the
stage director, and the general man
agement Is in charge Of the Rev. A. C.
Csrty, Of the Chaplain's stan, at the
League Island Navy Yard.
From Wilmington, the comedy Will so
on tour, going TO Broadway theatres In
New York, Baltimore, Trenton, Norris
town, Atlantic City, and other places.
Evening journal., 1918-05-28
LABOR WANTS PART
In FIXING TAX RATE

Only routine business came before
the meeting OF the Levy Court this
morning. A recess was taken az Has
o'clock until 40 o'clock this afternoon.
Invitation OF the joint Memorial Day
committee OF the G. A. r. 70 partici-
pate In the parade on Thursday after
noon was accepted.
Kazmer Dombrowski and Peter Kac-
Eur were accepted as bondsmen for
John Sikoski, constable for Whining
ton hundred.
The sum Of s64.S6 was credited 10 the
county board OF assessment and oharg-
ed to unappropriated funds and $500
was credited 70 magistrates and con-
stables and likewise charged to unsp-
propriated funds.
Application Of f. Ross Farra, chief
probation officer for an allowance OF
s24 by the Levy Court In addition TO
the amount already allowed by the City
Council. for the securing Of a stenog-
rapher for the Juvenile Court, was
referred 10 Frank L. Speakman, at
torney for the court Mr.. Farra set
forth that due 10 the high wages de-
manded by stenosraphers at this time
the court has been unable to obtain a
competent girl to take care OF the
work and that the once Is one month
behind in It's records and flling
A communication was received from
the Central Labor Union stating that
John H. Hickey. William r. Seward
and Harold s. Creamer had been ap-
pointed as a committee by the union
to attend the meeting Of the court In
the fixing Of the county tax rate.
Evening journal., 1918-05-28

NEW YORK. May 2s-Two torpedoes
presumably from different submarines,
were fred into the American steamship
Tyler when that vessel was sunk May
8. in Mediterranean waters. with loss
OF eleven members OF her crew, accord
ing 10 survivors who arrived here after
having been landed al another Atlantic
port The ship went down In less than
I'VE minutes, members OF the crew said.
The British freight steamship Frank
lyn, vessel OF 4.9i9 tons gross register,
which was In the same convoy as the
Tyler, met a like fate, and the escort
ing destroyers which rescued the Tyler 3
crew also picked up the men from the
British vessel.
Another torpedo, which was discharg-
ed in the general direction OF the con-
voy, "fresklshly zigzagged' its way
through the conveyed feet and the es-
cortlng warships, but did not ind q
mark. the sailors said.
The two ships which were sunk were
In ballast, returning to the United
States from s-voyage 10 an Italian port
The attack came at 2.30 IN the morn
ing. While several shots were fired anc
depth bombs were dropped. no evil
dence was obtained that q submarine
was destroyed.
Evening journal., 1918-05-28
TRYING TO ADJUST
HEATER BOYS STRIKE

c. Stewart Lee, manager OF the Puses
and Jones plant, when asked this morn
ing about the strike OF heater boys
stated that the plant Is not being un-
duly hsmpered by the walkout and that
men are being hired 10 oil the places
Of the strikers. A number Of rivet
gangs are working as usual. he said.
and no serious difficulty Is anticipated.
The employment bureau, he said. had
been put in charge Of the hiring OF new
men. Mr.. Lee said he looked for an
early adjustment Of the trouble.
A meeting Of representatives Of the
company. the strikers and members OF
the Local American Boilermakers' and
Union yesterday resulted
in the return Of the strikers 10 the
plant this morning. Not long afterNvard
the entire gang OF heater boys quit in
q body again. as they alleged that two
members OF their committee had been
discharged from the service OF the COM
pany.
This afternoon representatives OF the
American Boilermskers' and Shipbuild-
ers Union OF which the boys are mem
bers. went 10 the Pusey and Jones plant
TO try TO adjust the matter.
Evening journal., 1918-05-28
By WILLIAM PHILIP sMMs


WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE, May 2s.-(f255 p. m.)-Brit-
ish and French troops are counter-st-
tacking southwest of Ypres The fsht-
ing was still under way at the time of
cabling. Az that time they had already
retaken practically ell Of the ground
which the enemy won yesterday.
There Is a siupendous amount Of gas
shelling. The Germans are putting in
perfect storm OF these shells at vari-
ous spots thus creating pockets OF the
heavy vapor which require only ooce-
sionnl and methodie "feedinq-
A considerable area has been smoth-
cred In gas by this method, but proof
OF the ineflciency OF this method Of
fighting is shown by the fact that the
French have retsken practically all the
territory ceded In the nrst Germsn
rush yesterday, which drove a wedge
near Dickebusche Lake. A counter at
tack captured two hills and ridge In
this sector group OF machine gun
ners. who were cut OF on this ridge
refused TO surrender and fought like
devils all day until the French retook
the position In the evening.
Heavy gas shelllna also Is under way
in the Amiens region and along the
Aisne heights, where the British and
French are engaged in heavy fighting.
WASHINGTON, May 2s.-AIIIed re-
serves have arrived on the Scissors
front and are being thrown IN action
cables received by the British military
Evening journal., 1918-05-28
bUXURIES hit HARD
By NEW TAX BILL
Heavy Drains Sure on In.
comes Ranging from
$4,000 to 100000
RATE ON AUTOS
MAY BE DOUBLED
BY the United Press.

] ~ TIC 1-aAM4 ELEcca
WASHINGTON. May 2s-conress
viii strike a terrInc blow at luxuries
and non-essentials under the new IA,
bill.
/ Double-and in some cases treble
the present tax will be placed on auto
mobiles. jewelry sporting goods. mu-
sical instruments, etc.
Heavy tax drains will be made on in
comes ranging from 5000 70 $4,000
while those over $4,000 now tapped up
/ to IS per cent. Will be still further
hit
Auto excise taxes will be increased
from three per cent. 10 al least six
per cent. Of the sale price leaders de-
clared today, and In the case OF pleas
ure to 20 per cent. Taxes on jewelry
will be boosted from the present rate
OF three per cent. 10 10 or 20 per cent
sporting goods will go from three 20
30 per cent; perfumes. cosmetics from
2 10 3 per cent; patent medicines from
two 70 six per cent, and musical In
struments from three 10 seven per
cent, according 10 present plans. In
comes and excess profits will consti-
tute the greatest problem before the
committee. Taxes on incomes over ST.
100000 are now 66 per cent. and upon
war proflts over 80 per cent. there ls a
tax q 62 per cent. Owing 20 other
huge taxes paid by men OF great wealth
the present tax substantially drains
their incomes and for that reason
leaders declared today, the heaviest new
burdens will fall on incomes from 5000
to $4,000.
Upon incomes from 5000 TO $500.
which now pay a tax Of per cent, il
Is planned 10 levy : per cent; between
$3.50 and $4,000. present tax per
cent, proposed s; between $4,000 and
si2,5o0 present tax per cent, pro-
posed 10 per cent; between si2.5OO and
si5,0OO, present tax i0. per cent. and pro-
posed 70 per cent, and a like increase
up to incomes up 10 $4,000.
Between $4,000 and 10000 the pres
ent rste is "a per cent, and Il is pro-
posed 10 Tke 20 per cent, with 3 like
increase on up TO incomes OF sZ5O.OO0
Incomes OF $3.50 700 70 $4,000 now pay
IS per cent. They will pay from 50 10
So per cent. under the proposed plan.
Under the incomes the increases will
be made as steep as possible go that
man who is making more than $1,000 900
year viii have 10 pay the government
practically so per cent. OF everything he
gets over a million.
Plans are vague respecting profits
Some favor taxing war profits; others
want 10 keep the present excess proflts
plan. One plan talked OF Is to establish
a normal price for practically every
thing 10 be taxed and then take from
IS 10 90 per cent. of everything above
that, leaving the person taxed a 10 to %
per cent. increase over peace prices.
This plan, however. will not get con-
sideration long.
Evening journal., 1918-05-28
SUBMARINE RAMSSHIP -,
HASCL0SE CALL ITSELF

NEW LONDON. Conn. May 2e-Sub-
marine H-i4. one Of the feet OF under.
sea boats built at Fort River. Mass.
had a very close call from going "a
the bottom OF the ocean In a collision
recently. according 10 a story told b.
the crew yesterday
The H-i4. with two submarines, lsfl
for Bermuda, several weeks ago. anc
after taking on board stores and under
going minor repairs, started on the
long voyage scross the Atlantic Ocean
bound for England's coast.
All went well on the trip for nearly
500 miles, when at 2.20 o'clock in the
morning the H-i4, which WIS running
awash. rammed her nose into the side
OF one OF the steamers acting as con-
voy, and the crash completely demol-
ished IL feet OF the entire bow OF the
submarine. The transport. while not
seriously damaged. had a gaping hole
punched IN one OF her side tanks. from
which poured 1900 gallons OF fuel oil.
The H-t4 Immediately settled BY the
stern and the majority OF the crew OF
26, who were asleep on the floors
found themselves In upright positions
when they we're awakened by the crash.
One torpedo was lost in the mix-up.
The H-i4 managed 10 free and right
herself and upon examination Il was
found the forward bulkhead door had
been closed securely and the submarine
was not leaking a drop.
After floating shout for several min
utss one Of the convoy steamers came
along side the undersea boat. a hawser
was made fast TO the stern and the sub
marine was towsd backward the whole
500 miles to the port she had star4d
from three days previously.
Evening journal., 1918-05-28
DIAMOND ICE AND COAL
COMPANY OFFICERS

The annual meeting Of stockholders OF
the Diamond Ice and Coal Company wa.
held yesterday al the oflces OF the com.
pany No. Oil Market street. al which
the following were elected directors for
the ensuing year; George 6. Capelle
George A. Dunning. Ernest dupont. T.
Allen Hilles. Howard F. Hansell. Jr..
John J. Hayes, w. Winder Laird. F. ".
Pritchett, s. K. Smith. Miller strsdley,
Wilmer Stradley. C. D. Stradley, L. Scott
Townsend and Chsuncey P. Colwell.
At the close OF the stockholders
meeting the directors held their annual
organization meeting. when the follow
ing were elected officers for the ensuing
year: Miller stradley, chairman OF the
board; Wilmer Stradley, president and
geenral manager; Samuel X. Smith.
yioe-president; John j. Hayes. secre-
tary and disbursing clerk; z. Walter
Hall, treasurer.
Evening journal., 1918-05-28
FUEL ADMINISTRATION
SAYS BUY COAL NOW

WASHINGTON. May 2s.-The Fuel Ad-
ministratlon does not make any con-
cealment OF the prospect that there Will
be q coal shortage during the present
coal year." said a statement last night,
In which the public again was urged 10
order coal for next winter during the
summer.
The requirements for the year FOR
bituminous coal as ascertained by the
administration experts, says the state.
ment indicate that production will
fall considerably short OF the neces
ssry amount. The Fuel Administration
is devoting It's efforts toward removing
as far ss possible the deliveries Of Goa
for domestic purposes and essential wa
industries from the freight congestion
on the railroads that are sure TO com
with the winter season.
Evening journal., 1918-05-28
38 MORE CASUALTIES

WASHINGTON, May 28-General Per
shings casualty list TO the War Depart
ment today contained thirty-elght
names, divided as follows Seven killed
In action, one death from wounds. one
death from drowning, fve deaths from
disease, eighteen wounded severely, six
missing In action.
Among the killed in action were the
names OF Major Raoul Lufberry and
Lieutenant Walter B. Schafer, Ottumwa.
Iowa, was reported as missing in ac-
tion.
The list follows:
Killed in action: Major Raoul Luf-
berry, Dieppe, France; Sergeant Carl Le-
forge, Flemlngsburg, Ky; Corporal
Christian S. Anderson, Spencer, Ia: Pri-
Yates Arthur S. Cook. Chicago; James p.
Mckinney. Batesville, Ark; David ".
Neherberg, Drake. KY; Ezra n. Woods,
Milford, Conn.
Died Of wounds: Private Joseph Ash
Lawrence, Mass.
Died OF disease: Corporal Alexander
Dodge, Algonac, Mich; Privates James
Burton, Salada, 5. c.; Alfred A. Fer
guson, New York; Walter p Hennessy,
Scranton, Ia; William Roe. Russell,
Kan.
Died drowning: Private Mike Shade.
Makarova, Russia.
Evening journal., 1918-05-28

Through the work Of Miss James and
her corps Of teachers at No. 2i Public
School, the baby Weighing and measur-
ing campaign now under way under the
direction OF the Welfare Committee OF
the Council OF Defense IS drawing TO a
/ close at the school Up TO today about
b &c babies have been weighed and meas
ured and there are but about a score
more in that section TO be examined.
The teachers entered heartily into the
work and have seen to Il that mothers
brought their children TO the school 10
be examined. Those who paid little at
tentlon TO the call were made to under
stand that this Is a national campaign,
nd that il is the desire OF the govern
nent 20 have all babies under 5 years
u age weighed and measured. That
mothers who failed 10 comply with the
request OF the government were falling
short in their patriotic duty, 10 say
nothing Of the duty they owed their
children. Put 10 them in such way
there was nothing left for the mother
o do but bring her child to the school
nd have It weighed and measured.
Another new welfare station Is to be
established at St. Elizabeth's school.
There are three or four other stations
that will be opened this week so that q
mother can make a choice as TO which
place Is the nearest to her home or
where she would rather 60 with her
child.
Twenty children were weighed and
measured at the Polish kindergarten
,ssferdav. despte the fact that Mon
day is an inconvenient day, the mothers
told the workers, to get away from
home.
Evening journal., 1918-05-28
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press
WASHINGTON. May 2s--Americsn
troops have occupied a German trench
sector, inlictins heavy losses on the
enemy and taking some prisoners.
Gen. Pershlng cabled the War Depart
ment today in his Official communlque.
The communique follows
In Pioardy. before daylight this
morning, the enemy, after a violent
hombardment with high explosives and
gas, attacked our positions In three de-
tachments. In two places they pene-
trated small portions OF our line.
Shortly afterward our troops counter
attacked. expelling the Germans at all
points and occupied parts OF the Ger
man trenches. Heavy losses were in
flcted on the enemy and some prison
ers were taken. Our casualties are
light. In one case an American was
taken prisoner but was rescued by
counter attack and all OF his captors
were killed. Our troops displayed a
flne offensive spirit at all times and
have achieved a notable success.
Evening journal., 1918-05-28
HUN SUBS AFTER
U. S. TROOP SHIPS

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON. May 2s.-Germany .:
fter the American troop and cargo
-ansports, now, IN dead earnest
United States navy Oflcials believed
his TO be the case today following re-
.eipt OF information yesterday that the
T'-boats were operating farther from
heir bases than ever before, including
spots about the Azores.
Effectiveness OF the snti-submarine
work Is largely responsible for the more
extensive dispersion Of the u-boats. But
there Is evidently the purpose OF at
tacking American transports behind this
vide area OF German submarine work
developed today that somebody IS
laking' wireless submarine reports TO
alarm American shipping.
Evening journal., 1918-05-28
TRINITY MEMS CLUB ELECTS.

DR.. Julian Adair was elected presl-
dent Of the Mems Club Of Trinity
Church al the club meeting last night.
Richard Reese and C. Glen Bsadenkopf
were elected vice-presidents; Frank
Lammotte. secretary; and Tilghman
Johnston, treasurer.
Fullerton H. Waldo. OF the Phlladel-
phia Ledger. gave a war lecture upon
The Men at the Front and the Women
Behind t." Mr. Waldo was in the war
zone close to the German lines. and
gave a vivid picture OF war scenes.
There was a good attendance at the
meeting, which was open 10 outside Wis
itors. including the women friends OF
the club. Leroy Harvey was In charge
OF the entertainment.
Evening journal., 1918-05-28
GERMANS CRY "KAMERAD!"
SAMMIES SHOOT THEM DOWN

During the early hours OF the morn
ing In Woevre. a hostile force. sup
ported by violent artillery FIRE. attempt
ed a raid upon our lines. This for>s
which was composed Of three officers
and about 100 men, were equipped with
light machine guns. blew up our wires
and attempted 70 capture portions Of
our trenches They were completely
repulsed by our infantry and our ar.
tillery. leaving one officer and four mer.
dead IN our trenches and one wounded
prisoner in our hands Fifteen or
twenty dead were observed near our
wires and ten stretchers were seen
being carried from this point Hers
also our losses appeared TO have been
relatively slight
Yesterday, IN Lorraine. the enemy
was unusually active In bonibardlne
our trenches with gas and In patroll~
ing. on one occasion the patrolling
party approached our lines with cries
Of 'kamerad and our troops replied
with rlnenre One Of the hostile de-
tachment was killed and his body Sc
cured "
Evening journal., 1918-05-28
ALLIED ARMIES REGAIN
POSITIONS OUTSIDE YPRES

attsche here today stated. In the SO
tor between Lochre and Loos the Ger
mans carly today gained considerable
territory but counter attacks restored
the situation. tho report stated.
BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, May 2s.-Mllltary men
here are stlll unable 10 determine the
exsct proieotlves OF the Germans In
their renewed offensive. The tendency
today, however. was TO believe that the
Teutons are attacking with greater
vigor in the Solssons- -Thelns region
than in the north with the hope OF
leading Foch into regarding the menace
TO Paris as the greater and thus csus-
ing the withdrawal OF large forces
from Flanders.
II this strategy succeeds the Ger
mans then can be expected 10 push
their attsck near Ypres with utmost
vigor in the hope Of breaking through
10 the channel before the French re-
serves could be switched back 10 the
north.
American officers here are confident.
however, that Foon is well prepared 10
meet the demands Of the situation at
any point Initial gains by the Ger
mans may be expected The capture Of
the Chemln Des Danes ridge, claimed
by the Germans, and the crossing Of
the Aisne river will give them some
advantage in the Scissors region but Il
is pointed out that the enemy was al
ready across the Aisne further TO the
east.
The Germans are regarded here as
opportunists.
Evening journal., 1918-05-28
DRAFT CALL AFTER
JUNE REGISTRATION
Nv the United Press.

By the United Press.
WASHINGTON, May 2s.-The Provost
Marshal Generals oflce intends TO make
a sizeable draft call directly after the
twenty-one year-old men register on
June 5. This developed today as one OF
the steps contemplated in increasing
rapidly the size Of the army.
The United States war machine is now
striking its pace and Il is estimated that
by the end OF this year the supply OF
Glass 1 men will have been nearly eX-
hausted either at necessary work or ID
the military establishment. Already men
have been called from classes 2 and 8
men who are skilled in trades or cali
ings that ut into the army's war work
Evening journal., 1918-05-28
PRO-GERMAN FINED

NASHVILLE, Tenn. May 2s-AfteI
being fined In the police court her FOR
offensive conduct toward a young wo-
man soliciting funds for the American
Red Cross War Fund, Vincent H. Huck
assistant district manager for a local
threshing machine company. was ar
rested by Department OF Justics agents
on a charge Of violsting the espionage
act.
other employees OF the company testi-
ned at the trial that Huok was regard
ed by them as pro-German and that
he had refused TO allow Liberty Loan
and War Savings Stamp literature 10 be
posted in his office.
Evening journal., 1918-05-28
WOOD WANTS WILSON
TO SEND HIM OVER
Nv the United Press

T.
WASHINGTON. May 2s-That Mator
General Leonard Wood viii carry HIS
night for service abroad directly 10
President Wilson, was indicated today
when II was learned at the White
House that Wood would see the Presi-
dent at 6 o'clock tonight.
Woods appointment with the Presi-
dent was arranged by Secretary Of
War Baker. This led 10 the general
belief that Wood asked permission TO
Law his case before the President after
the War Department had changed Its
plans and moved him from his COM
rnsnd IN France 10 that Of q post in
San Francisco.
Genera Wood conferred with Senator
Warren father-in-law OF General
pershine and member OF the Senate
Military Anairs Committee, at the Capi-
tol TO-DAY. Both Wood and Warren de-
olined 10 discuss the conference.
~ am soldier and am ready 70 go
wherever ! am ordered" was all the
comnnent Wood had TO make.