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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-11

will give Japan the same world in
terest in European politics as is now
held by the United States. 1t is
pointed out that an Oriental race
would be an actual party to the dis
Numbering of q Caucasion power.
Diplomats are inclined to believe
that Japan's evident desire to keep
her troops of of European soil. and
to remain aloof from actual European
military alignments, such as the
Czecho-Slovak recognition might in
volve, is actuated by the opinion OF
her statesmen that such actions might
be misinterpreted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-11
CONSERVE GOLD SUPPLY.

Director of the Mint Baker today
ordered all mint and assay oRiee 81
perintendents to refrain from paftng
out gold bullion in exchange for Ger
tificates, or gold, coin. unless directly
authorized by the War Industries
Board for a specific industrial purpose
The order Is Intended to still furt6sr
conserve the gold supply.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-11
new TANGLEF
JAPANESE LEADERS

Japanese recognition of the Czecho-
Slovaks presents a complicated prob
lem to entente diplomats in the
opinion of observers here.
Recognition OF the Czecho- Slovaks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-11

The Bolshevik regime is at logger
heads with the British government
over the detention of Boris Litvonoff,
the Bolsheyik envoy at London, by
the British authorities.
According to German press reports.
the Bolshevik officials at Moscow
threatened to hold the British diplc-
mats In Russia as hostages unless
Litvonon was released
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-11
MORE TRACKS
ONLY SOLUTION
TO STREET CAR
PROBLEM HERE.
By BILL PRICE.


THE only solution OF the street car
situation in Washington is sufficient
trackage for cars to carry increasing
thousands of people to their work"
today declared Brig. Gen. John G. D.
knight, member of the Public UtiIt-
ties Commission and Engineer Com
missioner OF the District. More cars
and more men would afford partial
relief. but there must be more track
age in this city and it must come
reasonably early, too, to prevent a
serious situation arising.
EVERY eighty new people Coming
to Washington for Government work
means that an additional car should
be run or that those now operating be-
come crowded to the danger point
They are being brought here at a rate
of probably more than 900 a month.
This would mean. twelve additional
cars each month for the morning and
afternoon rush hours.
1000 In Eight Cars.
THE other day our inspectors
counted more than 1000 people
crowded on eight cars which were
running a half minute apart, just as
closely as they should run.
an congested centers OF Washing
ton it is no longer a question OF more
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
No SUNDAY sports
ON HOUSING SITE
Emergency Fleet Men Say
Sabbath Day Ball Wasn't
Thought of
PREACHERS FILE
FORMAL PROTEST

The Board Of Police Commissioners
in a special meeting last evening re-
ceIyed several letters from local clergy
men protesting against the proposed
hail games and other sports which had
been arranged as a part OF the welfare
plan OF the United States Emergency
Fleet Corporation for the workers at
the housing project at Front and Union
streets, tomorrow afternoon, As o re-
suit of these complaints, Chief OF Po-
Ilco Black visited the ofilcessof the
Emergency Fleet Corporation at the
housing site this morning and was in
formed that the men had not planned
10 hayo any such affair as had been re-
ported. -, a., ..ss
ali torn up, Il was impossible TO
nIav ball. and Chief Black in
formed the officials at the office that
under the State laws Sunday ball is
yIoIation OF the Delaware law.
Among those who objected TO the pro-
nosed ball games was the Rev. Ransom
p Nichols, of Epworth NJ. r. Church.
and willis OysTd0or, superintendent OF
the Sunday school OF that church. who
signed one Of the COMMUNICATIONS re-
ceiyed by the Police Commissioners.
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
FUND TO PURCHASE
ATHLETIC OUTFIT

Employees in the p. B. and w. rail-
road office building are taking up a
collection towards a fund 10 be used
for the purchase OF atletic equipment
for the detachment OF troops OF the
Twelfth Battalion. stationed at the foot
Of French street. who are guarding
local shipyards. In one ONCE $3.50 was
contributed towards the fund. The
troops are using the railroad athletic
grounds. but have not sufficient equip
ment Major Miles is in command Of
the troops and Lieutenant Dufileld is
athletic officer. Any one desiring 20
contribute TO the fund can send their
contribution 10 Lieutenant Dufleld.
The employees OF the timekeeping de-
partment OF the railroad who have con-
tributed 20 the fun6 are:
Edward McIntire, G. II. McGinniss.
L. E. Hartman, c. G.. Pyle, r. f. Ray
mond, s. ]. Durney. p. w Starr, L. T.
LeFevre, f. l.. Kenly r.. II. B. Robson,
w. A. Uhlltzsch. II. A. Jackson. y. j..
Aydelotte, NJ. L. Prichett. Jr. T. ].
Ward, S. A. Guyer, l.. j. Battan. Miss
II. NJ. Sasse. Miss :. C. Henvis. Miss NJ.
" LOfman. Miss o. l.. Glenn, Miss c. T.
Doherty, Mrs. NJ. n. Donaghy, Miss J. NJ
Beatson, Miss NJ. ~ Brown, Miss NJ. +.
Colmery, Miss NJ. +. Leonard. Miss r.
V. Minors. Miss F. NJ Losse. Mrs. o. 5
Cullen. Miss Helen Oakley, Miss Nellie
Hazard. Miss A. f. Lannan. Mrs. C
E. Cranston. Miss Viola Minner. Mis-:
Blanche McIntire, Miss Dora McElwain
Mrs. A. G.. Craig. Miss NJ. VI. keenan,
Miss +. NJ. Grace. Miss NJ. b. Sharpe
Mrs. II. II. Lincoln, Miss z. y. Coale
Miss NJ. NJ. Johnson. Miss Margaret Rey-
nolds. Miss NJ. +. Alexander. Mrs. Eliza
beth Bright, Miss G.. b. Webster, Miss
Anna Thomas. Miss Nora Stuart, Miss
IL. c. Beck.
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
american Gain
IS 10 MILES ON
22 MILE FRONT
7 Regiments, Including one
of Negroes, Drive
Huns Back
100000 YANKEES
over THERE. March SAYS
by The United Press.

by The United Press.
WASHINGTON. July 2o.-The Ameri-
can divisions engaged on the larger
front Of the present offensive are the
first, second. third and fourth resu-
lars and the 26th and 2sth National
Guard.
In addition. the 42nd National Guard
Is on the right flank-in the Cham
pagne-together with a colored regi-
ment from the new 93rd division.
Onlcial naming Of the American
forces now battling In the great often
sive were given by Chief OF STAFF March
today in his weekly conference with
press correspondents. At the same
time he revealed that the maximum
penetration OF the Franco-Americans
is ten miles, with a general penetration
Of seven miles.
Nearly 10000 actual fighting hmeri-
cans are engaged In the main drive.
The last official dispatches received
AZ the War Department today, declared
the fghtlng was stili In progress, with
the capture OF guns and prisoners 10
very hopeful amounts.
lUclQfUIdll1 .hdlIn HAdANn AAofN
now shipped more than 10000 troops
abroad.
The position OF she Illinois National
Guard Division, which trained at Camp
Logan, Texas, was revealed as the Eng
lish training sector and II was made
known that unit from that organiza-
tion took part with the Australians
in their fight last week.
The nth division was revealed as IN
the line near Luneyille. operating as
an American unit, under It's own com
mander.
Captures Of prisoners. March sd-
mitted, follows closely press accounts
thereof.
The last official reports concerning
Scissors declared It to be under heavy
bombardment. with the Allies very
close to the city. This was Friday
dlspatch.)
March's general review Of the situa-
tion was In substance as follows:
Last Monday the Germans began an
attack which covered GO mile front.
Continued on Page Ten.)
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
$4,000 HUNS ARE
TAKEN NPR|SODERS
BEF0RESOISSONS
Franco-An sricsns Repulse
Violent Counter Attacks
and Press Nearer Goal
HONOR SOLDIERS FOR
:. BRAVERY IN ACTION
By the United Press

By the United Press
LONDON, July 20.-(1.55 P.
nj. M.)-Franco-American troops,
after repulsing the most violent
counter-attacks on the whole front
from Soissons to Chateau-Thierry,
rushed forward again, and are still
making progress, it was learned
from an authoritative source this
afternoon.
Prisoners counted by the Allies
on this front, now total more than
$4,000 il was stated.
The counter-attacks were car
ried out with great force and IN
dicated new and heavy reinforce
ments by the enemy.
Between Souain and Auberive,
a seven-mile front east of Rheims
and Americans advanced
a thousand yards beyond their
original lines late yesterday. I
Northwest of Main-De e-Massiges
he Allies re-established their old
me.
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
BABY IS LEFT With
CHILDREN IN PARK
Supposed Parents Had Trie (
Earlier TO Have Tot En-.
tered in Nursery
OFFERED CHILD TO
STRANGE GIRLS

The police are seeking a man and
a woman who left a 4-months-old baby
in Cool Spring Park late yesterday
afternoon The child Is now at the
Babies Day Nursery and Hospital,
where 10 was taken by the police after
it had been turned over TO them by
Ida Eek, aged II years, Of 1888 Shall
Shallcross avenue and Marian A. Stats
aged 70 years, Of No. 1888 Shallcross
avenue. According to the two children
they were approached by the man and
woman who asked II they did not want
the baby 10 take home. They stated
mo-" whereupon the couple asked the
children TO attend the baby while they
went to restaurant for dinner.
This the children agreed to do and
when they became tired Of waiting for
the couple TO return the girls took
the child TO the police station.
Il was learned later that tho man
and woman had endeavored to have the
child placed in the Babies Hospital
during the day, saying they wanted 10
60 shopping and had no place TO leave
the child.
The child has blue eyes and is well
dressed
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
PERRONE Tells
Police SAFE IS
ROBBED OF $500
Money Locked Up Last
Night, He Says. But Mis-
sing This Morning
WOMEN CLERKS saw
SMALL AMOUNT IN Safe

While two young women clerks
were about their work in the shoe re-
pairing establishment OF John b.
Perrone. proprietor Of the Paris Shoe
Repairing establishment. No. 2iO w.
Eighth street, between $50 and 40
o'clock this morning the safe in the
store was robbed OF $500. PerrOne
reported his loss to the police.
According TO Perrone, he left his
store at $50 o'clock this morning TO go
to the Wilson Line. wharf 10 see
about a consignment OF leather and
when he returned, at 30 o'clock. or a
few minutes later, he missed the 800,
which he said was In bank notes Of
$50 denominations and larger. He at
once asked his two women clerks
about the money, but they knew
nothing about II. They had been
busy attending to the trade In ths
store during Perrone's absence. Per.
rome said he placed his money In th'
safe when he closed his store las
night.
At that time Perrone said he lockeC
the safe and It was locked this morn
ing when Miss Blanche Downward
head bookkeeper in the store. opened
the place for business. Miss Down
ward opened the safe. and while she
did not look for the money at that
time, not knowing that 1t was there,
she had occasion to go to the safe later
in the morning. At that time she found
about s35 in notes in the safe with a
number OF checks and this fact Is
t,orro out hxr fha ofhar rnunQ xyauQn
clerk who also went to the safe before
9 o'clock and saw but small amount
Of money in IL. Both the young wO-
men say the Disappearance Of the
money is a mystery TO them as no one
had been near the safe during Perrone's
absence.
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
ARMY SERGEANT SHOT IN ROW.

By The United Press
NNlsroN Ala July Sergeant Herman Mack Of Baltimore
former member G. Fourth Maryland infantry was
M through the stomach mr by William Kerr pool
@ roprsto and is in hospital at Camp Mcclellan dan
gerously wounded
The shooting occurred roomng house of Mrs Kerr from
b Kerr recently separated according to the statement Of
~ women roomers who the shooting Kerr shot the
soldier while in a ut Of jealousy.
Evening journal., 1918-07-20

location OF the explosion, as mine or
dinarily explodes forward. In this
case there was a single explosion aft.
No magazines blew UP and everything
pointed TO absence OF a mine There was
a suggestion in some quarters. how
ever. that a mine loOsed by the first
U-bOat raiders had strangely exploded
aft
The best available information
places the ships complement al, 1850
Department messages indicated a
small loss Of life. Some persons unac-
counted for, are believed to have per-
ished in the explosion.
A statement by the Navy Department
says:
"The captain Of the San Diego re-
ports that he is inclined 10 the belief
that the ship was sunk by a torpedo.
There are no conclusive factors, how
ever, on which TO base a definite opin-
ion at present, in view Of the follow
ing circumstances:
''Flrst--NO torpedo was seen
''Second-No convincing evidence
that periscOpe was seen.
"Third-NO submarine appeared I'm
spite Of the fact that unarmed rescue
ships were in the vicinity for about
two hours.
"FOurth-The ship was struck on
port side abaft beam. which discour-
ages mine theory.
"Fifth-weather was fine, smooth
sea-"
BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. July 20.-Reports that
Continued on Page seveh.1
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
MRS. f. w. BROWN DEAD.

Mrs. Elizabeth w. Brown. wife OF T.
Stewart Brown, OF No. i606 Rodney
street, died this morning at her home.
Mrs. Brown was an elderly woman and
her death was due TO the physical de-
cline OF age. She was a well known
Wilmington woman. She is survived by
her husband and two children. Mrs.
Henry p. Scott and Stewart Brown OF
Atl9nta. Ga. The funeral arrangements
VIII not be made until the arrival OF
Mrs. Browns son from the South.
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
SAT ON RAILS, FAST
TRAIN ENDS HIS LIFE

Salvatore Sylvester. Of No. 929 Lom-
bard street, a section employe Of the
p. B. & w. Railroad, was killed in
stantly by southboundcexpress train, at
Eddystone yesterday. He had been silt
ting on the tracks and did not get out
OF the way quick enough to avoid
being struck by the approaching train.
He is survived by wife and young
baby.
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
CHURCH T0CELEBRATE
SAMMIES' VICTORY

A preliminary praise service in cele-
bration Of the wonderful things the
Sammies have been doing abroad this
week. will be held prior to the evening
service in Grace NJ. Z. Church tomor-
row night.
There will be congratulstory adj
dresses with patriotic hymns, and pray
ers Of thanksgiving for the sacrifices
being made by the boys who have
gone over, with sympathetic references
to the folks at home. whose lives may
be saddened because Of the death or
misfortune througt wounds, that may
have befallen some member OF the
household
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
BETHLEHEM BAND ARRIVES.

The Bethlehem Band arrived in this
city at noon today, coming in on the
B. and o. railroad. They made splen-
did appearance as they marched In Della
ware avenue In their khaki uniforms.
There were so men in the band and
about so friends OF the band and the
baseball team accompanied them. They
will stop at the Hotel dupont until to-
morrow evening.
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
By the United Press

by the United freSs
WASHINGTON, July 90
Reporting succinctly under date of
July 19, General Pershing today
advised the War Department that
between the Aisne and the Marne
our troops continue to make pro-
gress."
Five officers and men were
awarded the distinguished service
cross for gallantry in action" ac-
cording to Section B. "The men
are: First Lieutenants Walter r.
Flsnnery and Joseph j. Brown,
Sergeants James Hyde and Chas.
E. Cunningham and Corporal
Henry Willard"
Evening journal., 1918-07-20

capturing Meteren yesterday, advanced
on front Of more than two miles,
Field Marshal Haig reported today.
"As the result Of yesterdays opera
tions. the line in the Meteren sector
was advanced on a front OF 1000 ysrds.s
the statement said.
THE village Of Meteren and a group
OF buildings TO the southwest, known
CONTINUED on Page Ten.)
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
By the United Press

BY the United Press
WASHINGTON July 20-American naval vessels last night
found and destroyed FIVE in the vicinity which
the u S. Cruiser San Diego sunk yesterday afternoon the
Navy Department announced today.
Navy officials here however, still undetermined the
of the sinking of the San Diego Rear Admiral Palmer acting
of the navy stated today While Captain Chrsty of the
vessel believes torpedo struck his ship and sent it to the bottom
a submarine perscope wake, Palmer said
Furthermore three standing by attacked No
internal explosion occurred officials positive.
The of the loss of life undetermined pending checking
with the roll of the ship which expected
soon at the Navy Department
Diego going the rate of Is knots and sank in
Palmer said The smooth and the
6ra
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
REDS WANT ALL DIPLOMATS At MOSCOW.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON July 2oThe BOlshevik authorities at Moscow
are endeavorng to and other diplomatic
esenayes at voogda Moscow according
from Russia received by the state Department today Japan
France and the United states represented al Noogda ADa
dor Francis nothing about reported demands Tor his recall
Evening journal., 1918-07-20

The rescued Of the crew were trans
ferred TO the L. s. S. Maui.
No reports have been received Of
any submarine having been sighted or
any further U-boat activities in that
region.
reports received by the Navy De-
partment indicate that when the arm
ored cruiser san Diego was sunk the
conduct OF officers and men was in
accordance with the best traditions OF
the navy" Rear Admiral Palmer, act
ing secretary Of the navy stated today.
Captain II. II. Christy. the COM
msrder was the last to leave the ship.
As the ship was turning over
ne made his way over the
side TO the top OF the armor belt,
thence 10 the bilge keel and jumped
overheard from docking steel which.
was then s feet from the water As
the captain left the ship the boats
cheered him and the executive ohlcer.
They cheered the snip as II went down.
AS the flag was raised on the launch
the men In the boat sang the star
spangled Banner.
when the vessel was struck the
officers and men instantly obeyed or
ders going Immediately 10 their sta
tions. and remaining at their posts un-
Am the order was gle All hands aban-
don shin The ship was abandoned
in good order. the men taking 10 the
boats as directed.
All reports say the san Dieso men
handled themselves splendidly' taxing
their stations as though only going
through daily drill. The mine theory
idea was discounted by reason OF the
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
SOLDIERS APPRECIATE SEND OFF.

Norman Lloyd, Negro, who had
charge OF the colored draftees for
Local Board No. 2, which left Will
mlngton last Tuesday for Camp Meade,
has written TO the board in behalf Of
the men, thanking all the Wilmington
people, and especially the Red Gross,
for the kindness displayed toward
them when they were given such a
rouslng send-ofl.
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
By the United Press

BY the United Press
PARIS July 2O-N.15P p. M)-French and American troops
the of the offensive front be-
tween the Msne the French War Office announced
TO-DAY The Neuy has been captured
South of Allied troops hurled the Germans back
15-me front between Fossoy and Oeu gaining more ground
toward the river.
Between Mame throughout yesterday
advanced the greater
part said I'VE reached Vierzy
aready and passed OF
Meoy Wood Vellerselon miles south of Soons
We took Neuily y-St.F Front and Ecy-Clignon
Marine hurled the Germans back betweei.
Fossoy md Oeuly and gained ground toward the river
BY the United Press
WASHINGTON, July 2o.-The War Department expected
new, that troops actually entered Soisson
Official received late yesterday that the city had been
followed by dispatches that
almost WILL Diplomatic reports
fallen still lacked War Department
hrmaon situation around Soissons somewhat
vague Military that the line of fighting indicated
the irregular about the and that perhaps tho
Allied troops delayed entering the city for strategic
By the United Press - - .,,v --n.ft
WITH THE AMERICANS BETWEEN THE AISNE AND ITiEc
MARINE July 1911 p. )-Amercan troops attacked on
Fighting progress hour of cabling with the Americans
advancing.
The assault was made Coeuvres MyAuxB Bois
and extended over a wide front to the southwark
than four miles southwest OF Sossons
The whole Asne and the Mane apparently
the region of Scissors German couter-at
tac in the region continued and repued The
and further northeast of Chaudn
east of Vierzy and east of Cowehamps
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
VITAL STATISTICS.

There were % deaths, 60 births and
20 marriages here this week. as COM
pared with so deaths, as births and i6
marriages for the corresponding period
last year. During the week one case OF
dlphtheria and two OF typhoid fever
were reported.
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
GERMAN NOTE SAYS
ROOSEVELT Is DEAD

BY The United Press.
PARIS July DENOMINATION Of
Lieut.. Quentin Roosevelts death dur
ing an aerial battle Sunday near
Chsteau-Thierry. was contained In a
note dropped by a German aviator In
the aviation camp to which Roosevelt
was attached, the Journal announced
tOday
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
Iss PERSONS ASK FOR WORK.

For the week closing at noon today,
at the local branches Of the United
States Employment Service, 49s people
applied for work. OF this number 4S5
were assigned to positions and 459 Sc
cured permanent employment
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
cRowDER CALLS io.OoO ron LIMITED SERVICE

BY The United Press
WASHINGTON July 2o-Proyosi narshalGoneral cs-Sies
has issued 10000 resanis for LIMITED service to eHn
July 20 to August
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
SOUTH OF MARINE HUNS
ARE HURLED BACK ON
Is MILE FOSSIG LINE

Diplomatic Reports Yesterday
That Scissors Has Fallen Lacks
War Department Confirmation.
British Forces Capture Meterefl
and Advance on TiUO Mile
Front. Airmen Also Bonn
bard SchlesiUig- -HOlsteif1
Coast, Destroying
ZeppelinS
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
CLEVELAND PLAYS
LAST GAMES SUNDAY

Bv the United Press.
NEW YORK, July 20.-The fate Of
the National League will be decided at
a meeting OF the league here Wednes-
day. il was announced today.
The call for a meeting was sent out
by John Heydler, secretary and treas
urer following instructions from Gov.
John X. Tener, president OF the league.
Evening journal., 1918-07-20

(This indicates new Franco-AmerI-
can ad,ices on various portions OF
front OF about i6 miles. Chaudun is
five miles southwest OF Scissors and
two miles south OF Missy-Aux-Bois.
Virzy is two miles south OF Chaudon.
Courchamps is ~ miles south Of Nirzy.)
BRITISH ADVANCE.
BY The United Press.
LONDON, July 20.-British forces in
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
roD.Ys TEMEPRATURE.

At THE EvENING'JOURNAL Onice.
sOo A. NJ. ...76 1901 p. NJ. ,.,...S
1000 A. NJ. ,...,s2 100 p. NJ. .,,~.S
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
By the United Press.

CLEVELAND, o., July Colleague
Park, homo OF the Cleveland Indians
baseball club, Will be closed tomorrow.
After Sundays double-header with
Philadelphia. we will close the ball
park. permitting our players TO COM
ply with Secretary Bakers rullng,"
said a telegram received here today
from J. C. Dunn, Chicago. owner Of the
Indians.
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
FRANCO-AMERICAN ARMIES PUSH ON
BETWEEN AISNE AND MARINE; TAKE
BIG TOWN OF NEUILLY-ST -FRONT
SAN DIEGO BLOWN UP
PROBABLY BY A MINE:
srDEATH LIST NEAR 300

Captain of u. S. ArmOred Ship Re
ports Ship Struck on Port Side
While 10 Miles Off Fire Island
But That Neither Torpedo Nor
U-BOat PeriScOpe Was Seen.
500 of 1850 Men Aboard
Vessel Are Landed
Evening journal., 1918-07-20
WEATHER

Fair tonight; Sunday, fair
and warmer la interior. Gen
tie winds becoming south.
Tomorrow-Sunday
No wheat bread for supper.