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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
WANT NEW YORKER
ON FORGERY CHARGE
Thomas L. Henry Held by City
Court to Await
Extradition.

James salisbury, attorney, IN City
Court TODAY. tried 10 have the case
against Thomas L Henry dismissed on
the ground tina; the warrant from New
York state. causing hi~ client arrest, was
not sufficient upon which 70 hold HIM.
But Judge ChurChman had issued the
bench warrant causing Henry arrest and
the application was denied Henry Is
wanted hy New York authorities on a
charge Of forgery and will be held for two
weeks under $500 bail pending the
action of the New y ork state officials.
Clinton Porter. q Negro, has been be
fore the court several times. and today
faced charge of assault and battery, pre-
ferred by Presley Guy, also colored. The
prosecuting witness charged that Porter
cut him with . razor and fine OF 500 and
costs and a sentence of SIX months IN the
workhouse MAS imposed
Upon the promise Of Benz Hatcher
TO take his wife, Jennie, TO Pittstown, Pa,
and there support her, the case Of non
support against him was continued with
out date
At the request of the defendant, Charles
T. Puscv. q charge Of larceny OF bicycle
against him was continued until tomorrow
morning and bail was fixed at $500.
Patrick McCranary, cnaTgPu vi Il tIts-
passing on the property At 62 Fast
Fourth street, was fined s. and costs
The State asked for the dismissal Of
Frank Johnson, Negro, charged with
the larceny Of chickens. No owner could
be found for the chickens in the mans
possession.
Charles Gibbons, charged with con-
tempt Of a non-support order fixed by the
court, was arraigned and upon his promise
to pay the s145 that he was in arrears, his
case was continued until tomorrow morn
INC
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
PRESIDENT PLEDGES
U.S.. HELP TO RUSSIA
Sends Message of Cheer TO Con.
grcss of Soviets Meeting in
Moscow Today.
Nv A..oclatel rrss. to Every Excnlns

Washington, March - President vii
son. IN message tn the Congress Oi
Sovicts made public today. assures the
people of Russia that the United States
will avail itself of every opportunity 70
secure for Russia once more complete
sovereignty and independence IN her
own affairs and full restoration to her
great role in the life of Europe and the
modern world
The message WAS sent Ia the AmerI-
can consul at Moscow for delivery To the
congress which convenes today to pass
Judgment on the German peace terms
accepted by the Bolsheviki
Although the United States rcCog-
nizcs no government IN Russia the Soyiets
congress made up of soldiers and work
men $ representatives, speaks for con
siderable part of the Russian people
The Presidents message of sympathy
Is taken To Indicate the purpose OF the
United States 10 disregard the hard terms
the Central Powers have forced on the
Russians, and demand a far different ac-
counting when victory shall have been
achieved by the allies
The message follows
MAY | not take advantage of the
meeting ul tn6 ollREcSS Oh tue sNoNletS VI
express the sincere sympathy which
the people of the United States feel for
the Russian people at this moment when
the German power has been thrust IN to
interrupt and turn back the whole strug-
gle for freedom and substitute the wishes
OF Germany for the purpose OF the people
OF Russia?
although the government OF the
United States is, unhapplly, not now IN a
position TO render the direct and effective
aid il would wish to render, beg to
assure the people of Russia through the
Congress that it will avail itself of every
opportunity to secure for Russia once
more complete sovereignty and in
dependence in her own affairs and full
restoration TO her great role In the life oi
Europe and the modern world.
The whole heart of the people of the
United States is with the people of Russia
in the attempt to free themselves forever
from autocratic government and be
come the masters of their own life.
Woodrow Wilson
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
CANNOT FIND BOY.
Joseph Nowak Missing From Home
Since February %. Leaves No
Clue to whereabouts.

All efforts of the police have so far
failed TO unravel the strange disappear
ance from his home on February 2Sth OF
Joseph Nowak, aged II years and SIX
months, of lIO3 East Thirteenth street.
His father learned that on that day he
and two other boys about his own age
"bagged" school and they went to a iarm
near Newark where they were gwen
work. The other two boys were sent
home because of their size, while Nowak
was kept in the farmers employ, he
bcinglsrg for his age.
Mr.. Nowak went 10 Newark ycster-
dav and spent the entire day searching
around that section of the county for
his son, but was unable 10 find any clue
to his whereabouts lie is very ANXIOUS
that his boy return home or that he at
least write 10 him to let HIM know where
he is and how he is,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
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THE WAR SITUATION.

American troops again have
raided successfully German posi-
tions. This time he raid was made
on the sector northwest Of Toul,
where the Americans hold lengthy
line. Also, they made the effort
alone and penetrated the German
front lines for 800 Yards without
help from their French brothers
in-arms.
After an artillery bomhardment
of As minutes and behind n hnrrage,
the American raiders went into the
enemy lines and brought back much
material and information. Most
of the Germans, apparently expect
ing the raid, retired To- tho rear lines.
There were some hnnd-to-hand
fighting. however, with Germans
who had been left IN the dugouts
and n number of these were killed
and wounded. The Americans re
turned without the loss ot n man,
having spent Is minutes within the
enemy lines
Flsewhere on the western front
the German raids are becoming
moro numerous and stronger Heavy
commandments now rrecede each
attempt % penetrate the Entente
positions. hut the enemy has not
attacked in great force. although an
engagement Of battle proportions
is not near distant
In the Ypres sector. III Flanders
and around Arnentierea, between
Yprpa and Arras. the Germans have
carried out strong local efforts At
all points the british rrpulsed the
enemy with loss German artillery
also has been very hiisy on the
front between Yprcs and 81 QUEEN
tin In Champagne. northwest of
Nerrl,in and north Of 81 Mihiel the
French have checked strong Ger
man raiding attempts
Whether to ratifv the German
peace terms ia the question before
the All-liussian Congress of So
viets which meets in Moscow to
dav.
President Wilson in message to
tho Rusaian people, To he delivered
to the congress-, aaaurfs them of
American sympathy and American
support in restoring complete GOV
eroigntv and Independence to-
democratic Russia
Sixty German airrlanes descend
ed on Paris Monday night and
dropped bombs One cf the rad
ers wae brought down IN flames
by the defenders aud Its crow ear
turrd The raid lasted nearly three
houre Final reports are lacking
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
ORGANIZE LABOR OFFICES.
Howe and . Other Experts Visit States
As Agents for u. =.
AssoriAtesl Press 20 Every Evening

r. Associated Press 80 Every Evening
Washington. March u Frederick G.
Howe. commissioner Of immigration ~
Fills Island. y T.. and nine other cxperts
in employment matters arc visiting
different States ms representatives ~ the
Department Of Labor for the purpose Of
organizing tho various Federal, state and
municipal public employment offices
Nineteen states already have Joined
this systcm They arc Arizona. Arkansas
Connecticut Georgia Iowa. Kentucky.
Maine. Massachusetts Missouri. Montana
Nebraska, New Jersey. Ohio Pennsvi-
wanna, South Carolina. Texas, Utah.
Virginia, Wisconsin
State directors announced today were
William Fl Lewis, Missouri; Robert
Cowell Nebraska.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
BIDDLE IN COMMAND.
Major General viii Head All L. ;. Troops
in England
Ry As>cclatcd Pres a. I,,r, Evening

by Assoclatcd Prs 81 iN'tS Evening
Washington March II Maj Cen.
lohu Blddlc Who recently Ma relieved bv
MAJ Gen. Peyton q March a. acting
rhiet oi staff, l. 10 command al American
troops IN England, II Is understood ARMY
orders today show the assignment Of two
officers and aides IL hls staff
Maj Gen. George I Bartlett has been
IN command in England where several
american units. including engineers and
heavy ARTILLERY have been training at
British camps II Is not known to what
post Gen Bartlett goes
zen Blddlc designation reyivcs specu-
latIon as 10 the course Of the War De
partment in regard to the proposal that
American troops bc trained completely
with the British war machine as we'll as
with the French The suggested plan
included front line training in the trenches
N Flanders. although after training is
completed the forces would be sent to
loin Gen Pershing' army
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
SEMINOFF DRIVEN
INTO MANCHUR|A
Retreats Before Superior Bolshevik
Force Aided by German Pris
oners' Deadly Fire.
rs Associatc,l Proea "a Every Evening

rs Associated FreeE fo Every Evening
Harbin. Nanchuria March u Ger.
SnmenoT the ti-tolshevlk leader ~
Siberia has retreatcd into Nanohuria
before tho advance of a superior lsolahevik
force. say aJvicos from the border The
accuracy of the Bolshevik fire during he
fighting IS taken tn Indicate the co-oVera-
ton nf former 6,erman prisoners
Gen Scmenoff brought hiz dead and
wounded with him IN hIs retirement
Nurses and q supporting detachment arc
tn leave Iiarbin tonight Cen Nemcnoit s
munitions are reported exhausted rs
we'll as the funds A. his disposal
Officials of the Allies at tlarbln agrcr
that the situation in Siberia il growing
worse Every plan proposed for the
amolioration of conditions meet with
opposition or apathy, they say while
liftv per cent Of the railway workmen IN
tNauchurla now arc Boishevlk IN al
filiatIon, whereas . month ago the per-
crntaRe was insignificant u GgSterdaY
the workmrn refused 10 move guns and
tra ms to the ud of Ccn ~pmrnott and
WIRE planning the destruction of the sup
nlv outfit Ioval Cpssacks, however,
forced the movement ot pro aiiy nature
The American consul at iarbn has
distributed $1,000 copies ~ President
Wilson speeches and 4 similar number
have been scattered by the consul At
Nladivostok All concerned agree that
il moro effective Allied propaganda IS
essential
The growth of Bolshevklsm IS said
bv some of the investigators 10 be due in a
measure to fear oi the Japanese. with
disbelief in the sincerity Of American
friendship It's another factor They re-
port that statements have been heard
among the propagandists that any class
Of Germans was preferable to the Japanese
and the idea appears Illusorv to many
that the Bolsheviki will oppose German
influences
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
DU POINTS LEASE PLANT.
Will Use Shaw Property to Aid
Operations of u. S. Powder
Factories.

t. l. du pont de Nemours 4 Co. have
leased the plant Of the b. f. Shaw Co.
at Second and Lombard streets This
plant viii be used entirely in the fabri-
cation Of piping as we'll as auxiliary parts
ion the explosives plants now under
construction for the United States gov
ernment.
These shops will be- taken over as a
unit a. the shop system of the l.. l. du
Pont de Nemours x Co. Tho present or
ganization Of the Shaw Go. is TO be con-
tinued for the operation of the Shaw plant.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
u. S. TO TAKE CONTROL.
Big Express Companie3 - Come
Under McAdoo' S Hand
IS Report.
By Associatsa Prc,, Is Evcsy E,ea.as

b Associated Press ~ Evcsy Eseu.as
Washington. March ? ,iosyrnu
control probably al 3, Ateuded aar
70 the leading express mlAl..s
officially lntmated rasls 3, ,4' l,a.r
Administration Foe eMl4a ltt
would bc affected 10. lc l.4u- hn, u-
can, Wells-Fargo southern 1rra Eor.u-
crn. Northern. Canadian a- Nt
Most express Hmpaule lr.eE
wear were far below .. -ri .,
wear before and -.wc ul4a.. 81, '.ln
recorded On actul. Ioa
months.
Government operation tn4 comps
uon on the basis 20 he average arrnes
for the LAST three wears sought s net
companies
Some decision urnu41i, Na 4, r.a,l,a
within ten days iclon ha tvn Iea5.t
by discussions 81 'he urpr basis
compensation
An application .a. express
panies for q ten per cent ,n,t 80 % r.t,
Is PENDING before the Interstate Comu.,rC.
Commission.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
FRENCH DROP FOUR HUN
PLANES IN PARIS RAID
Are Among 90 Enemy Machines
to Cross Line in Second
Recent Attack.
By Associated Press 20 Every Evening

By AssocIaT0d Trcss % EVCTy EVen1uE
Paris, March r. The Germans lost
four airplanes in last night 5 attack on
Paris. Nine squadrons took part in the
raid.
An official French statement last night
said about TO airplanes crossed the French
line, some Of them being turned back By
the barrage Bombs were dropped on
Paris and the suburbs between 9 o clock
and midnight and several buildings were
demolished or set on fire. This was the
second aerial attack on Paris in the last
few days, thirteen persons having been
killed and 80 wounded in 2 raid last
Friday night
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
KILL HUNS IN RAID.
Australians Successful in Attacks East
and Northeast OF Messines.
ociated Press 70 Every Evening

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening
London, March l2.-" Australian troops
carried ont successful raids during the
night upon hostile posts east and north
east of Nlessines, SAYS today's War
Ohce report. y number OF Germans
were killed and few prisoners were
taken by us Our casualties were light.
The artillery was active on both sides
during the night southeast Of -ArmentIeres
and east and northeast Of Ypres.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
FARMERS AND WAR WORK

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Stanton March l2-Diamond State
Grange of Stanton met in regular session.
last night, in Grange Hall
An interesting address was delivered
by Josiah Marvel Of Wilmington on what
the farmers may and should do to help
win the war.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
CROWDER'S PLANS
FOR SECOND DRAFT
ARE MADE PUBLIC
Call to be Issued as Soon as Con
gress Changes Basis for
Computation.
100000 MEN. ESTIMATE

Washington. March 12.-Provoat Mar
shal-ticncral trowder TODAY made tho
first official announcement OF the time
of the second draft II will he ordered
as soon as Congress amends the law To
compute the basis of apportionment
among the States on the number of regis
trants in Class ! instead of population.
For purposes Of computation In,ooo
men will he considered rs composing the
second draft, although no such number
will he called to the colors at any ono
| time.
Men IN deferred classiicatons. the
provost marshal announced would be
called in small numbers rs well rs men
IN Class for the purpose Of utilizing
special technical qualifications or send
ing them to- schools to acquire such
qualifications
The provost marshal general makes the
definite statement, however, that there
WI he no sudden withdrawal Of great
numbers of men from industry and agr-
culture during the coming summer, but
that they will he drawn in relatively small
prnups spread throughout the year
To glvc the exact numbers, he SAYS, would
hc to give the enemy military informa-
ton
SITS No ESACT DATE.
While Cen. Crowdcr sets no time in
his statement. il has been stated pre-
vlousv that supplies and equipment for
the mon of the second draft would become
available ~ Aprl and action on the
desired organization Is expected before
that time. the first calls are expected soon
aftcrward
"Thc next national quota will I've an
nounced and apportioned among the
several States as soon as pending legisla
tion authorizing a change IN tho hasis
Of computation is enacted hv tongress,
savs-thc provost marshal-gencrai' state
ment
ftThe number that will 10 assumed rs
basis for computation will hc 10000,
which Is we'll within the authorization of
clause of section ! at the Relcctsvc
service act az a second increment ot
1O0.00 mon, increased hv tho recruit
training units authorized hy clause
nl said section ono and hv tho special
and technical troops authorized hN see
tton two ol said act
1t cannot now he announced what tho
total number 10 ho called 10 tho colofs
each month will bc hut II NAV he stated
that no more mcn Will he called than can
be properly accommodated and promptly
assifnilatcd
There are difficulties confronting tho
nation in tho supply of labor appurtonant
to agriculture Class !. from which
new lrvIoS are to bc withdrawn. Will
contain many more than arr at present
required for the army II would be
most un~cicnt,fc and fatuous step II tho
mon IN { lass wcrr called lndlscrlminatcly
without regard to tho labor situation in
agriculture Therefore, the local boards
Will he directed to fll thor quotas IN the
order of liability If men IN class ! as
determined by the national drawing.
except that where IT Is shown that q
registrant is completely and asslduously
COntIuucu on paac q
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
TRANSPORT CREW
TELLS HOW U-BOAT
WAS BEATEN OFF
Vessel Otis Tampered With Pu' Up
Stiff Fight With Pirate
Hit pcriscopc
REFUSED TO SURRENDER
~ A,.ola,ra rrr-. 10 ry.,, rv-r,,s

An Ntlau'ir Port Nfatrh ~ ln rs
noc'lon wlfh ibc ,ear ~ Idetr' a.
the 2}-yraf nli uaiivr - RIra Faa
formerly qu4rfrrwp.f,r cn ~ .r.f.t
states transport. who = rharprf A
ogpionaRe and ig being hr'i u1drf a'r 40
bail Davo become knea9 fhr dei .lIe ~ Ia
porilou7 sry0gc gvrrrra. of tl rtrs
port Vhich rldIlrd WITH lfuu trapfsi.
hrars silent testimony - an artHl aah
with German rulw7rtrr
OTIS j. IS alleged. tarrr, 9
mrrharFrn whieh o0uirals ftf .tt ..rr
rourrr ~ suifoarinp rorr
alec that hr rtu thc Aurrrsr H.-
down and that hc reported
r. tho rarfisr lrg
A. D'i tr'al htr
was brought p' H' rs, Hsu
pr-inR wi'l wha' r.vn
Iag' oicck ~ fhr trtusto-f had fift..l
1ig-yaggirg course - 'h, r
trrial decree md 'taf fhr hr
thovrhs grnvr danger
attack
Dc r1r porf afr s' hrr t,rtf
vith h crr~ th, -urrh~rs
~ iho nru.h elfh 'rr Ird
and n 'ho cuuravrous .sndur'
~ hose W 3 ruaunrd wa tfrer
vino. sighting ,gtlrf rrf
Son 'hr da, All tsrd r,
th" Ibrnarincs .vstr nf .r
The Hnii B. lufrrrpirri
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
BEATS OFF U-BOATS.
American Steamship Fights
Submarine and Storm
Successfully.
BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening

d! NsHUV VIaVEI 7 - . I1FEl y FVHIIE
A French Port, Sunday, March 10
An American steamship, formerly a
German vessel, arrived here today with its
bridge smashed and shell hole through a
smokestack as a result Of an encounter
with a submarine
The steamship defended itself with its
guns on being attacked by a submarine.
A storm was encountered during which
the cargo shifted. The vessel made port
With the gre,Sest difficulty
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
JAPAN UNDECIDED.
Debating Question of Sending Troops
10 Siberia

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
London. March II Japan has not yet
come to a decision regarding the dispatch
of troops to Siberia, Premier Terauchi
declared in reply to question in the
House of Representatives, says a Reuter-
dispatch from Shanhai carrying Toxic
advIces under date of March o
The government, said the premier,
would take the utmost care and precaution
in dealing with this momentous situa-
ton
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
Potisville Exemption Official Dies

~ Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Pottsville, Pa. March 70 Benjamin
J Smith, county commissioner and chair
man oi the Pottsville district army draft
board died here this morning He was
aged 80
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
Second Fatality in Airpiane Accident

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
San Antonio, Texas. March l2.-Cadet
Raymond Wakefield from Colchester, H.,
injured i'll an airplane accident yesterday
when Lieut. Orion l.. Mitchell was killed
at Kelly field, died last night at the base
hospital Fort Sam Houston.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
EVERY EVENING READERS

are urgently requested to communi-
cate with this office when, for any
reason, the paper fails to reach them
regularly and promptly. Only by
such complaints being made is the
office able to investigate unsatis-
factory service.
Subscribers will, therefore, be
doing us a real service by notifying
us at once when their copy of Every
Evening fails TO reach them prompt
ly. This applies not only to mail
deliveries, but city carrier service
as well.
Circulation Department.
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Amusements Tonighl

PLAYHOUSE "Old Lady 3
GarTlck Vaudeville
Queen iN shooter AlAf
Majestic our Little Nifc
victoria Shirley kaNt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
''rr tr

hr transport made lfi rt
+cns Attor lrlrrv
port Nc Jincd ter
tho irir arrt.-c f'r Ailarft. .ttu"t
incident untd hs rstreI tr
zouo rher th'pg~ began tn tsrfru
her engine wont vrnre .u hr
compelled = dror slnH
believing tho 'rprhir ud .f
~ + short iime But t
ease and whom fhe rruair. err dr
transport aas ru4rsfcn nm
convoy hli aoi .ipnr
c.odipg rlonp arr
1ut sighted limarIrr Irai f.ru
loss han = mule tNav
The rIin creu .f fhc Transport ra.
thrown .ufo actinn 4nd no ferr un
was opened up ~ fhr anrinv craft Avs
this time fhc undcrrr1 f,oRt -hownd hyhf
and remaining On ION ~ tho water trran
~ drop shrapnel .hcl.s IN fho transport
losing her shrapnri guns hr Ih.
marine rrrw lot Loose nnr ~ her torprdurs
but the transport Unanswered In Imr
20 let II pass. startiingiY closc ~ her stern
letting loose aRain wIfh rhrnpnri lr
German crew worked rffrrtvriv. srvrrai
shots finding their mark hr rrrw ~ fhe
transport Eerp having trouble wlth the
range To add - tbc trnnspOrt 2 predina-
mcnt. no chiei gunner had his lotnIng
nearly stripped from Us nody % tan nt
small she'll iIe was wounded ir ne loK
IS us,Iai there was an AmcrIrau rrrr-
cnt who !umped into hr reach puA
the place 81 thc wounded rbiei gunner
and proved himself equal to tic nrcasiDu
The volunteer was yrRr-0ld 0utt
In the nranwhIic tho enemy rait rulrd
no 20 within 4n ards ana SENT .u t.e
signal
Surrender, wc tre 1vcruAlHng lu
The gun crew on me transport answered.
with their first hlt
gain came the lguaI
surrender. W. 1re sverr4IIBL a4
from less han @OO strl- .If flr
port replied with another Ht ud d,
men suorc hey 1ouii die aInlng rt,HeG
han give 70 -atl-iactur u-etr us
Hun challenge
The hot has closed p-a.Iiln ta-
direct hit AhIch landed ur.s 81,
perlscope deck 81 tue Inmaul. ~.
with IS bursting the gnaer-e4 ra4t a
seen to dive or sunk The rev. yhn4a.ra
but enthusiastic. lld nor tngef -
vestigate the late 1i 'h, .usms .hip
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
Weather Foreca,l

b. Associated Press % Ev,ry Fs,alnt
Washington March D. Wa - ta.e. q.
for Delaware
Warmer and cloudy tonga. w.'H
local rains Wednesday tair and -.fura tlaf
colder with f-csh southwest 'u .Hrf hars
winds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
No Meeting of Harbor Commission.

There was no meeting Of the Board
of Harbor Commissioners held today
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12

cur work vii satisfy you. Star Shoe
Repairing Co. 40 Delaware avenue
adv