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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-23
WEST BOWLtRS WIN
IN CHU3CH LEAGUE
Quintet From Eighth and Wash.
ington Wins for Second Time
Other Scores.

The Second season of tho Church
Rowling League camo ip successful ciose
last night, with West again the champions
The cup will hc presented 10 the West
quintet ~ the annlnl supper al the League
which will be held ~ the J NJ { A
next "Wednesday night ~ the afpper the
scores. individual Averages. etc. will lc
announced
Members of thc team which rolled
IN tho league will open % enter q -
gano individual handicap series wllch
will open next week on the ! N A
alleya, handioars a. he governed from the
averages made during the season Tho
winner uf the series viii he Judged by the
total number of pins Medals will be
awarded to the first five men. gold ~
the first, silver to the second and bronze
tu the third, fourth and fifth
In the games ruled last night winch
proved very close - stephen $ beat out
Central in two ont uF three Scores
Central III eco ~ 2t2I
tsE
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-23
ADJUSTMENTS

"nrAEr or BERLIN --pLAYH0rsT
Lives there q man with soul So dead,
Who ne'er ia himself hath said
This is my own. my native land2'
Do YOU love your America with IFS free
dom and democracy, where Won arc part
of The government by vote Do you love
Your boy and vorr ncighhor's boy IN
khaki. now either awaiting his country 3
call or WIN now Is in ono of tho many
cantonmonts, or who now ia in the trenches
in Europe battling for hia life and your
protection existence and democratic
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-23
Veal Banned on MeatIess DAYS.

Veal is banned on meatless day, ac-
cordlng TO announcement made by
Ernest s. Taite. manager of the Hotel
du Pont and chairman of hotels COM
mittcc under the food conservation act
Mir Tate has just received notice from
Herbert Hoover, United States food adj
ministrator, which settles all doubt rs TO
the matter. he saws.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-23
WILMINGTON BEATEN.

The girls basketball team Of the
Wilmington High School was defeated for
the second time this season by Chester
ilgh yesterday afternoon, this time by
the decisive score of 2s TO 13
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-23
GENERAL OFFICE
DEFEATS LOCALS
In Railroad Elimination Series
Wilmington Quintet Falls
Down.

a surprise was sprung at Philadelphia
last night when the General Office team IN
the general managers basketball olimina-
ton series Of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
handed walloping to the Wilmington
quintet. At the finish the locals were on
the short end of 4I 10 "a score. American
League players composed the General
Office team. Score:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-23
Attractive Window Display.

The New York Waist Shop, 712 Mar
ket street, Is making an unusually attrse-
tive window display this week Charles
Pautze, 3 decorator who has won several
prizes for the quality Of his work. is
for the window arrangement.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-23

freedom agninst the ruthless and mercles
Hun and his blood-thlrsty ally, the un-
speaLahle Turk. Is your spIi dead or " u
simply sleeping beneath the careless and
Indifferent security Of the past3 u you ~
into the answer "fes" IA ihese questions,
then you will be interested IN the grcnt
phoioplav, "The kniser, tho Beast ~
Berlin, f" az The Playhouse ail uf mex, week
The BEAST his lair ~ IN Berlin; his
ravineR, gtilleya, secrnt~agent-paasage
wayH. caverns and ghetios radiate all over
tho entire work and his human serpenta
staathily wrigge their clammy and re-
pulsivc beings through every avenue
watching to pounce upon his innocent and
unsispectine prey As The yiilture aoafs
high in the heavens and ont Of sight of the
the peaceful lamb ~ the field. pickiug ou'
his innocent prey, so do the Irnps ot N"
beast, gning abouilghost~like IN their death
dealing errands. selecting a hospital camp
a ship Of mercy q church full nf worship
pers paying homage 10 their living God,
or a little child 8ohoolward bound and
then all is blank The dastardly work has
been done The picture will show YOU
President Wilson and Ambassador Gerard
portrayed So realistically that YOU will
have seen them as nearly llfe-like ~ is
possible You will sec the character Of the
captain uf the submarine who gave the
command which caused 2 death-dealipg
torpedo to find its mark in the vitals uf
the great ship BIsitauia. You will ser this
captain portrayed who gloated. in glee
over the hendsh and satanic holocaust
which followed You viii gee the sneering
grinning. imp-lke faces ~ the hilari,p
uobs in Berlin
cITYFR c0BEDY AT TUE ghHRfcK.
Joseph Il Bernard and his COMPANY
are hooked for the Garrick Theatre nox
week in their new act Who is She?" ht
Willard Mack Then ihercis The Broken
Mirror, " which will be given by the Swart
Brothers: Jay Raymond. q very funny
comedian: Diuglcy and Norton, who wil
present musical classic. Charles Gaics
and Marion Finley, ~ oh You Hero
something you arc going ~ laugh NJ, 81
jerks and Victoria Alien ~ 4 Day IN Me
City. one Of The funniest comedies in
The varieties and tho thTce Romanrz.
fantastic classical ciancere, IN addition ~
the war pictures, which are always inter
csting
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-23
wrt.MtsGroa

Totals Il II
Fouls committed Wilmington, ii.
General Office. ~ Referee Young
Timekeepers -Winthrup, Paynter
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-23

u have nothing to regret. saws Trot
zky- But Russia has him to regret, which
Is plenty
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-23
cIrvFR coWEDY ~ run gAHRfcK

You try an Eve-y Ev'ning want adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
NO STOCK SALES
 WILL BE ALLOWED
 WITHOUT A PERMIT

WASHINGTON. Sept. 9.-The Capi- tai issues Committee plans to stran- gle all stock sales not submitted for examination, so as not to interfere with the sales of the Liberty Bonds.
 An economic viligence committee will be organized with members in all cities over i5,00O to report in, formation about individuals and cor porations trying to sell securities without the approval of the Capital Issues Committee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
REFUGEES AMAZED

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 9.-The lack of reliable information in Finland and Sweden concerning Russian in ternaI affairs simply amazed the American and Italian refugees who arrived here from Russia. They al- so were surprised to find Finland and Sweden in such normal condi- ton.
 The Bolsheviki and German news papers and propagandists have the exclusive field for giving out news and information. Russia, therefore has given out little foreign news except that indicating Allied weak ness and Teutonic strength.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
ALLIES EXPECT TO KEEP
 HUNS MOVING

LONDON, Sept 9.-The statement from Berlin that the Germans are in new positions is believed here to mean that Gen. Ludendorff thinks the German retirement has ended, and has so communicated to his Gov ernment, and will try and make a stand on the present line.
 Paris reports that German artiI. Iery Is laundering along the whole front.
 1t is believed that the Allies' plano do not contemplate leaving the Ger mans alone, but that they will con tinue to compel the Germans to con- tinue their retirement.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09

BRITISH AND FRENCH DRIVE
 CONTINUES PROGRESS; WEARS
 ST. QUENTIN AND CAMBRIA

DATELESS, Summary of Assocatew Press Afernoon-The British encroachng St. une according advices from the front which they advancing toward the place several roads.
 The British also driving toward Cambrai.
 The French also nearing St. Quentn their advance being within four miles of the place.
 The French also advancing La Fere and They have made rapid within the last days ing at lively rate.
 The Americans gained victories and gained between the Vesle and Asne.
 The Germans to be determined to stop the Allied drive if a desperate effort do it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
ITALIAN PROTEST IS VOICED AGAINST
 PROHIBITION BILL

WASHINGTON. Sept 9.-A protest against war time prohibition in the bill regarding the importation of wines. except those in transit after the final passage of the measure, has been made by the Italian Gov ernment, through the Ambassador di. rect. A copy of the protest has been forwarded to the Senate Foreign Re lations Committee. The Ambassa dor says 1t would cripple the big in dustry of the Italian wine growers,
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
LOSS OF LIFE
 ON PASSPORT
 IS INCREASING
James Hamilton Lewis a Passenger on the Mount
 Vernon Struck by
 German Submarine

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.-Thirty- five members of the American trans port Mount Vernon, torpedoed last Tuesday homeward bound, off France, perished
 After being struck by the Ger man submarine, the vessel limped into port, manned by her own crew and under her own power Sena- tor James Hamilton Lewis was among the passengers landed
 While full official details have not been made public, it is supposed that those lost may have been killed by the explosion when the torpedo struck.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
SUGAR SELLS AT s PER POUND IN MOSCOW CITY State of Starvation Pre- vaiIs There, According Refugees Who Have
 Recently Left. BOLSHEvIKI LOSING OUT Portion of Railway Open to Allies for Additional Blow at the German-B0l-
 sheviki.
OLSHEvIKI LOSING OUT

STOCKHOLM, Sept 9.--American refugees who arrived here Sunday from Russia say starvation is prevail ent in Moscow where sugar is $3 per pound, flour $125 per pound.
 Potatoes at 25 cents per pound is the chief food. City dwellers are being urged to fight the farmers to obtain grain for food,
 The refugees say that the Bolshev- iki power is waning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
English Troops Are Moving Rapidly Toward Famous French City; Trans
 portation Center.
ARE STILL MOVING ON
British Advance, Like the French, Continues Today in Spite of German
 Resistance.

WITH THE BRITISH, Sept. g. The British advanced West and Northwest of St. Quentin and are now five miles from the old linden burg line, and were still advancing according to forenoon reports.
 thrust on the Arras-Cambrai road.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
GERMANS PLAN MAKING STAND
 AGAINST DRIVE Huns Claim Have Reached Position Where They Can Stop Advance of the
 French and British. ALLIES WILL CONTINUE British Believe Enemy Can Be Forced from New
 Positions, and They
 Will Attack.
ALLIES WILL CONTINUE

BERLIN, Sept. 9.-An official Ger man war bulletin published last even- ing says: Reports show that we are everywhere in our new positions. The British advanced two miles on a 2o-mie front capturing RoiseI. The advanced British troops have occu- pied their old defense system on the Southern battle line.
 "Heavy storms In the battle area have slowed up the progress of the Allies"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
ALASKA FISHERMEN TO BE EXAMINED
 BY THE OFFICERS

SEATTLE. Sept. g. - Authorities will examine returning Alaska fish ermen from the various canneries and Alaskan ports. with a view of rounding up any undesirables and possible draft evaders.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
FRENCH IN OLD POSITIONS

WITH THE FRENCH, Sept. s.-- The French forces between the Aisne and Disc are virtually behind the old wire entangeIments of their 1917 trenches.
 The Disc and Aisne Canal and the AiIette river, which form sort of advanced post, has been wrested from the enemy after five days strps- ale, during which the Germans used five different divisions in an effort to hold off single French division.
 The Germans accomplished the greatest concentration of machine gun fire during the contest, accord ing to French officers, and the latter built their bridges and made cross ings under whitening fire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
NEWSPAPERS TO BE USED TO HELP
 LIBERTY LOAN

WASHINGTON. Sept. 9. = News paper display space will be relied upon more than ever to sell Liberty Bonds for the next drive. The first standard ad will be a full page. The copy will be an appeal from Presi. dent Wilson to the American people to support the loan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
ENEMY MACHINES ARE DOWNED BY BRITISH
 ON WESTERN FRONT

LONDON. Sept. 9,-Twenty-three enemy machines were destroyed and IA put out of control Thursday. ac- cording to official advices made pub lie yesterday. Three enemy obser- vation balloons were downed. Thir- teen British machines are missing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
LACK OF LABOR IS HANDICAPPINC THE
 SHEPARD OUTPUT

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. g. - Vice President Piez, of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, said today that there is hardly any hope that the Hog Island shipyard will deliver the AS ships promised this year because of the lack of labor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
Is Dictator No More

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.-Gen Hor. rvath, the self announced distator of Siberia. has joined the Czech-Slo- walks, and this removes the cause of among the anti-Bolsheviki forces controlling the affairs of Siberia, promising quick solution to the Governmental problems there.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09

WASHINGTON. Sept. 9.-The sec ond visit to France of Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War, accompan- jed by John D. Ryan, assistant secre- tary, in charge of the American na- val aviation. and Surgeon General Gorgas, and Brig. Gen. Mines. chief of the Embarkation service. is be- lieved to be significant at this time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
Players Want More Money

BOSTON, Sept. 9.-The Worldt Series receipts will be small and the players share has been cut to $1,2Q0 each for the winners and $500 for the losers. The players have select ed committee to demand guaran- tee that they will be paid $2000 each to the winners and $1,4OO to the los CTS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
NEAR-BEER IS ALSO AFFECTED BY THE
 REGENT DECISION

WASHINGTON. Sept. 9.-The de. cision to cut off beer after Decem- Der 1st., also affects near-beer and other substitutes. Millions of dol lars have been invested in the latter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
ATTORNEY TO SERVE UNEXPIRED TERM OF
 JAMES IN SENATE

FRANKFORT, Sept. g. George Brown. Martin, an attorney, has been appointed to fill the remainder of the term of the late United States Senator Ollie James of Kentucky, until March 4th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
ON WAY TO CAMBRIA

LONDON, Sept. g. - Gen. Hais forced the Germans to retire con- siderable distance along front 17 miles from Havrincourt Wood to 6eauvois, according to Sunday of- ficiaI advices.
 They also captured a strategic point on the West bank of the Canal du Nord on the way to CambrA.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
Paeha Says Peace Soon

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 9. - Talaat Pasha, Turkish Grand Vizer, says in an interview in the Vienna Beue Freie Press that peace is due before Winter, and that the enemies of the Central Powers, not excluding Amer ica, will shortly recognize the non- sense of continuing hostilities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
SUNDAY NIGHT QUIET

LONDON, Sept. 9.-The night pass. ed quietly along the British front in Northern France and Flanders, except for artillery action, according to an official bulletin this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
HAYWOOD AND HIS COMPANIONS BEGIN
 SERVE SENTENCE

LEAyENWORTH. Sept. 9. - Will liam D. Haywood and 92 of his as- sociates of the convicted I. w. w. members have been received at the Federal penientiary here to begin serving their life sentences.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
BRITISH CAPTURE TOWNS

LONDON, Sept. 9.-On the front between Peronne and St. Quentin the British patrols have occupied the towns of vermand, five miles North cast of St. Quentin, and vendelIes, two miles North of Vermand.
 The British forces were attacking Gouzeacourt, according to advices made public this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
Despite Germans Plans to Stand French Troops Advance; Four Miles
 from St. Quentin.
ARE IN OLD POSITIONS
French Reach Their Old 1917 Wire Entangle- :. mentS Between Disc
 and AiSne Rivers.

PARIS, Sept. 9.-The French ad' vanced from four to 14 miles on the Somme front, says official advices Sunday evening.
 They crossed the St. Quentin Can al and advanced North of vauxaIllon and also captured CelIesuraisne.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
SUGAR WILL ADVANCE

WASHINGTON. Sept. 9.-Granu- lated sugar will advance one cent per pound after the present stocks are exhausted. The present price in the States is nine cents per pound.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
IS EXECUTED

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 9.-Dora Rap Ian, the alleged assaiIant of Prem. September 4th., according to Moscow dispatches to Berlin newspapers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
coNFEREEs DISAGREE

WASHINGTON, Sept 9. The Military leasing bill conferees dis agree regarding the meaning of the law applying to the bill and have asked the opinion of the Attorney General
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
STRIKE SPREADING

BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 9. Ten thousand persons are now envolved in the strike of postal and tele- graph and government employees for higher wages.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
GERMANS RECALL OFFICERS

GERMANS RECALL OFFICERS
 AMSTERDAM, Sept. s.-A number of German officials In Belgium have been recalled for military service. Their places will be taken by women. The Germans are using every pos. sible endeavor in order to recruit man-power for its fighting forces at the front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
Railway Is Taken

VLADIvOSTOK, Sept. 9.-The Jap anese report that the Czech-Slovaks advance has been sufficient to hold the railroad from Olovyanna to Pen ga, opening the way for additional effective blows to be aimed at the Bolsheviki and German forces
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
FRENCH ADVANCING

PARIS, Sept. g. - North of the Somme the French advanced to- wards CIastres and occupied La motte Farm.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
GERMANS REPULsE FRENCH

BERLIN. Sept. g. = The French were repuIsed between the AiIette and Aisne rivers with sanouinary losses, says an official bulletin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
FRENCH NEAR ST. QUENTIN

LONDON, Sept. 9.-The French hold the crosat Canal practically along the entire length of four miles from St. Quentin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
FIVE HUNDRED SHOT

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 9.-Five hun dred and twelve alleged counter rev oIutionists have been shot as repris- al for the murder of Moses. Uritsky, chairman of the Petroarad commis- sion, for the suppression of coun- ter revolution.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09

VLADIVOSTOK, Sept 9. - The Japanese cavalry have occupied In. man on the Ussuri river front. There was consternation among the Bol- sheviki when they discovered that the Entente troops were facing them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
SEVERE EARTHQUAKE SHOCK

WASHINGTON. Sept. "A severe earthquake shock was recorded at 1.29 yesterday afternoon to o'clock. at an estimated distance of 5000 miles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
TWO FLYERS KILLED

SACRAMENTO, Sept. 9.-TwO fly. ing cadets were killed at the Mather field in a collision of aeroplanes at a height of 800 feet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
GERMANS REPULsE sRIrIsH

BERLIN, Sept. s.-Yesterday the Allied attacks were repulsed North of Armentierres In Flanders, says a war bulletin issued this morning. Allied prisoners were captured.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
HUNS MAY MAKE STAND

FRENCH HEADQUARTERS, Sept. s.-The hardest fighting experienced by the French troops during the past week, has been among the woods and hills before the old Hindenburg line.
 1t is believed that the Germans have decided to make a desperate stand near Quincy, Base and St. Mard where they have the advant- age.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
SECRETARY BAKER,
 ARRIVES IN WAR
 ZONE SECOND TIME

WASHINGTON. Sept. 9-Secre- tary Newton D. Baker. of the War Department, Gen. Gorgas and John D. Ryan, in charge of the naval aviation, are reported as having land. ed safely in France.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
GERMAN STEAMERS
 BEING TRANSFERRED TO UNITED STATES

LIMA, Sept. 9.-An agreement has been signed for the transfer to the United States of six German steam CTS and four sailing vessels interned in Peruvian harbors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09

LONDON, Sept. 9.-Twenty thou sand cotton spinners will strike next Saturday for the abolition of the Rota system.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
Japanese Move Ahead

SHANGHAI Sept ,9--The Japanese forces have occupied Khabarovak, the Siberian seat of government, and Iman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
LECTURER FOR
 GERMANY SAYS
 CRISIS NOT BAD
Declares Worse Ones Than Present Have Arisen; Turk Says Peace
 Before Winter.

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 9.--In lec- ture on the war in Berlin, Lieut.. von Freytag Loringhoven, deputy in the Reichstag and chief of the Gen. eral Staff, contended that the pres ent crisis on the Western front is less than many others which have arisen during the war.
 He said the positions the Germans occupied before the recent counter offensive began by the enemy, was the result of an abortive offensive, and therefore unsuitable for defense. the aim of which is the effective economizing of forces.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
BOSTON CLOSES
 IN ON CHICAGO
Red Sox Win Fourth Game and Third Victory in Ex- citing Game of Base
 ball Today.

FENWAY PARK, Boston, Sept. 9. Victory perched on the Boston Red Sox' banner today when they van quished the Chicago Clubs in the fourth game and won the third victory of the Worlds Series.
 Over 10000 people saw the excit- ing game in which Babe Ruth's bat figured with telling effect. With Whitman and McInnis on bases, both having been passed by Tyler, Ruth hit for three bases in the fourth in- ming scoring two runs.
 The game seemed safely in Bos- tons hands until the eighth inning when Ruth wobbled passing two men and permitting McCabe and Hendrix to single, tying the score.
 Boston went into the lead again in her half of the eighth on Schang's single, a passed ball, sacrifice hit and a lurid heave by Phil Douglas, scoring Schang.
 Ruth went bad again in the ninth, and was replaced by Bush, who stopped the Cubs.
 The series now stands Boston, 3, Chicago l..
 The record of today's game:
 Runs Hits Errors Boston ........ 3 0
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
AIphonse-Gaston Act

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 9.-The Kais- CT recently dined Gen. Skororadsh Neyan, of Ukraine. Both men gen erously expressed admiration for each other.
 The Kaiser offered helping hand to the afflicted Ukraine, which he declared had suffered from war brought on by the machinations of the Entente Nations, and continued by them with criminal madness.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
ARREST CONSULAR OFFICERS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.-The Brit ish and French and other consular officers throughout Bolsheviki con troIed Russia, have been arrested pending negotiations between the Bol- sheviki and the Allies.
 The Bolsheviki officials have de- clared that they are willing to pre- pare for exchange of displomats with England, if Bolsheviki representa- tives in London are given as safe conduct home.
 The Allies recently notified the Bolsheviki officials that the Entente would hold every Bolsheviki offic- ial individually responsible for any harm that might come to Allied dip lomats and officials in Russia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09
U, 5, SAILORS TAKE A TOWN IN
 NORTH RUSSIA While Surrounded by the Enemy, They Extricate Themselves by Cool
 Judgment. DIPLOMATS ARREST E D BoIsheviki Have Arrested All Allied Consular Off,
 cers for an Ex-
 change.
DIPLOMATS ARREST E D

EXCHANGED, Sept. 9.-A detach- ment of American sailors among the Americans fighting near Oberserska- va, in a warm engagement, resulted in the capture of that town.
 The Americans successfully extri- cated themselves from a dangerous predicament when surrounded by the enemy, by cool judgment, quick cal culation and fierce fighting.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09

Batteries-Chicago, Tyler, Douglas and Killifer, Barber; Boston, Ruth, Bush and Agnew, Schang.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-09

Phone 1t to The Empire. No. STA.