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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-29
FIRST IRISHWOMAN
TO CAST HER VOTE

DUBLIN. March 30.-The first Irish
woman 10 cast a vote in a parliamentary
election did so in the recent byc-elec-
ton at Waterford. She wis young
woman whose name had somehow been
put on the list OF voters in error. When
she appeared at the polling booth and
claimed hsr voting paper. the presiding
officer ruled that his duty did not go
beyond aScertaining that sh" was tn"
person whose name appeared on the
register and being satisfied u: thae. he
handed her the ballot paper.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-29

Recent dispatches have reported sur
ceSScS for the Turks in TrIns-Caucasia
where they already had captured tn"
port Of BGitun tn" eastern shores
Of the BLACK sea and were pressing on
toward karS.
l\arS was n strongly fortified town
and of great strategic ,tnnortan"" L"
Russia 1t l.S on an elevation of six
Thousand feet and Is connected by rail-
way with TitliS. 1t several times has
been tho scene OF notable battles be-
tween the Russians and Turks. It was
captured hy the Russians in 1925. in
1875 and again in 1877. and in 1878
WAS cedcd to Russia
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-29
GERMAN MISSING ARE
ESTIMATED AT 664,104

AMSTERDAM, Saturday. April cf.--
Speaking before the main committee OF
the German rcichstag on Friday. ac-
cordinG 10 Vor0Eaerts. General Won Ris-
berg stated that on March 81. last; tire ;,
number OF German missing had reached
a total Of 664.l04. or this number. he .
said. @3G.676 were prisoners in. France:
1l9. 900 In England; $4,000 in Russia
and Rumania- and the. remainder could
be regarded as dead.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-29
FRENCH AGAIN
IN LOCRE, BUT
FIGHT GOES On

LONDON. April :>-I1euvy fighting
has continual at I."rr. since the French
rrcaptur"d X Friday. with fiuctuatlnS
results. according u the Reuter- c"rr"-
Spondent at headquarters IN France
Last evening tn" French were reported
to ,he again in possession. but the sit
uation in this sector the correspondent
adds. remains obscure and the fighting
continues.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-29

and American lines join. This method
Of attack was used during the attack
on the Am"ri"anS at !hprcmnnt forest
two weeks ago. ON thar occasion they
Spukr French and said they had come
to assist The Americans. but tn" ruSe
waS discovered and they were driven
off
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-29
THE WEATHER.

West vtrg1nie-Showers and cooler
Monday: Tuesday, fair.
Western Pennsylvan1a-Show And
cooler Monday; Tuesday partly cloudy.
Generally fair Monday, except
showers In north; Tuesday, partly
c1oudy.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-29
KARS CAPTURED
BY THE OTTOMANS

CONSTANTINOPLE. Via London.
April 2S.--Ths Turkish official conf
,nunication issued today says:
I'VE hav. occupied the fortress OF
kars and captured S6n guns
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-29

BERLIN, Saturday, April 27.-
Cvta London, April 2s.-rhe British
have made q retirement on the Plan
ders front before Ypres, it was an
nounoed officially this evening. Tho
Statement says the Germans have ad-
vanced their line from point south
west Of L.angemarck (4i2 miles
northeast Of Ypres), to Verlorenhock,
1.-TWO miles to the northeast Of the
city,, Hooge, 1.-TWO miles to the east),
and Zil11beke, 1.-TWO miles to The
southeast). The statement follows:
1.-The English have loft in our hands
further parts of the territory In
Flanders. We have reached line
from southwest Of Langemarck to
Verlorenhoek, Hooge and Zlnbeke,"
(The advances Of the Germans In
(Continued on Page Ten.)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-29
DESPERATE FIGHTING GOES ON
WITH THE TEUTONS AGAIN BAFF[ED
Voormezeee, Taken By the Enemy, Now Recaptured By
British, Who Inflct Heavy Casualtes-French Re-
pulse Foe at St. Mhiel and LuneviIe.

LONDON April 2s-The fighting today along the British front
largely confined minor operations according to
Field Hags report tonight The British positions in the
Yprs sector heavily bombarded The statement
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-29
ALLIES LINES HOLDING
Official Statements on the GreatBattle

the sectors Of st.. Mihtel, Luneville,
and LePretre wood. Prisoners re-
manned In our hands"
"Elsewhere on the front the night
was calm"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-29

Showers and cooler Monday; Tuesday
partly cloudy.
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
ANY LAWYER WOULD
WRITE such LETTER
Assistant City Solicitor NAL
10y So Tells Court in
Adair Case
MATTER is HELD
UP FOR ONE WEEK

The case against Robert Adair, an at
toney, charged by Moses Fine with
writing a threatening letter was oon-
tinued for one week by Deputy Judge
Hellings in City Court this morning.
This action was taken by the Court
after City solicitor John f. Malloy had
moved that the case be dismissed on
the ground that there was nothing in
the hotter that would warrant Mr..
ACair being prosecuted.
The warrant for Mr.. Adair's arrest
was sworn out yesterday by Mr.. Fine.
basing the charge on a letter he had
received from the attorney. Mr.. Fine is
the tenant in the house No. 226 West
street, owned by Mrs. Marie Webb.
Some time ago Mrs. Webb by legal pro
cess tried to "oust" Mr.. Fine as a ten
ant. The case which is known as a
holding over tenant case was heard
before a magistrate who decided IN
favor OF the tenant. Council at that
time for Mrs. Webb appealed the case.
Mr.. Adair IS now counsel for Mrs.
Webb and recently wrote Mr.. Fine a
letter relative to the case on which let
ter the charge agalnst Mr.. Adair is
based.
Mr.. Adair, when arraigned this morn
CONTINUED on Page Thirteen.)
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
Discharges GUN
WITH HIS FOOT:
DIES INSTANTLY
Ellis F. Banks. Despondent,
Empties Load of Shot
Into His Throat
SNUFFS OUT LIFE
while LYING IN BED

Tying a Handkerchief about the trlg-
ger Of a shotgun and discharging the
weapon by pulling the handkerchief
with his foot. Ellis E. Banks, aged 4s.
killed himself late yesterday afternoon
in his home at Newport. Dependency
Is said to hav caused Banks action.
Mr. Banks went 70 his room on the
third floor Of his home yesterday after
noon and shortly afterwards the re-
port Of the shotgun was headl. He was
fond lying on his bed with his foot in
a loop Of the hsndkerchlef which he
had fastened about the-trieser Of the
gun. sitting on-his bed with the gun
directed at his head, he pulled the trlg-
ger with his foot by means OF the
handkerchief, the shot entering his
throat and causing instant death
Coroner McCrery took charge Of the
body.
Mr.. Banks was we'll known. He was
a driver OF a taxicab OF the service op-
Grated by him and his father In this
city. He was married but his wife
died several years ago. Five children
survive him.
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
YANKS DRIVE HUNS SEVEN
MILES NORTH OF OLD FRONT

Three hours OF this FIRE was devoted
to destroying the enemy's first line de-
fenses.
Montfaucon, i2 miles northwest OF
Verdun, was encircled and captured at
noon, just six hours and one-half after
the attack began. Cuisy, NantilloIs,
Septsarges and other points were SIM
llarly cleaned up, or taken by frontal
assaults.
The operation reflects the attaching
power OF the Americans better than
did the st. Mihiel assault, this being
our flrst frontal attack over an extend
ed front. The advance was far ahead
OF schedule all day yesterday.
Several spots were encountered
where the artillery failed to smash the
enemy's wire entanglements. The
cut these obstructlons by
hand and pushed on without any no
tlceable pause.
Artillery and squadrons Of airplanes
bombarded the German rear areas with
deadly effect. smashing numerous
Continued on Page Thirteen)
GLOVER DAIRY MILK.
Clarified. pasteurized and pure-Ady.
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
]. A. TH0MS BETTER.
RECOVERY EXPECTED

John a. Thoms. Jr., widely-lnovn As
a pianist. member OF the Naval Re
serves Band st Cape May. who has been
critically III for severay days with
spanish influenza at the Wissahioken
Barracks hospital, was reported today
TO be so improved over night That he
was removed 20 the oonvalescent hos
pital. John A. Thomas, father Of the
sick young man. was at the hospital all
day yesterday and received a tele-
phone message this morning OF his sons
improvement and expectation OF his re-
oOvery.
Mr.. Thoms today was unstinted IN
praise OF the manner in whioh the
Nsval Reserve boys who become IN are
treated at Wissahickon Barracks "Pa-
rents can rest assured that their boys
are receiving the best ertaement there
that Il IS possible for them 10 get any
where" said Mr.. ThOms. He said that
thirty boys nave been tsken down with
the Spanish influenza there, and two
deaths have resulted. "They get the
best treatment. every care and skilled
said Mr. Thoms. AT the
father Of one afflicted boy cannot
speak too highly Of up-tO-date meth
DDS and the treatment accorded the
patients, and think all parents should
know Of II. The physicians are high
class practitioners and there are Red
Gross and Naval nurses on duty. III
thanked the doctors and nurses and
told them Of my appreciation Of what
Trey are doing for the sick sailor boys
and l know they were pleased 70 find
ineir efforts are appreciated. Some OF
The doctors have not left the hospital
Tor days"
Mr.. Thoms said precautions are taken |
10 prevent spread OF the influenza and |
ne and other parents who called TO see /
heir boys in the quarantine hospital |
had to wear gauze masks over their
'aces while in the ward. A strang
feature Of the malady IS that q. has
stricken the huskiesi boys, Mr.. Thoms
said.
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
BY FIRED S. EERGusoN.

Chiteu fItss SlaH correspondent.
WITH THE AMERICAN FIRST ARMY
Sept. 27.-The second offensive OF the
American first army under command OF
Gen. Pershing, which began yesterday
morning has swept the Germans seven
miles behind the Hindenburg line on a
20 mile front from the Meuse westward
TO the Argonne Forest. The Americans
today continue TO progress.
On the American left French troops
are attacking on a equal frontage ex-
tending westward to the Suippe river.
They have advanced 20 an average
depth OF four miles.
Villages already occupied by the
Americans include Varennes. Montblain-
Vile, Vauquois, Cheppey, AlalancOurt,
Bethincourt, Montfaucon. Cuisy, Nam
tillios and Septsarges. More than 5000
prisoners have been counted.
The French have captured Servon, the
Navarin Farm, Main De Massiges and
the Butte Du Mesnil No report has
been made regarding the number Of
prisoners taken by them. The infantry
attack was proceeded by five hours ar
tillery preparatian which exceeded the
So. Mihiel bombardment in violence.
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
To RAISE FLAGS and
DEDICATE PARK
Josiah Marvel to Make
Speech at Rodney Street
Reservoir
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
MEMBERS TO ATTEND

At 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon the
new Reservoir Park at Eighth and Rod
ney streets will be formally dedicated
and turned over 10 the city by Captain
Horace Wilson, president Of the Board
Of Water Commissioners. Josiah Mar
vel will make the dedication address.
Robert Harman will make statement
covering the work Of the committee or
residents Of the neighborhood and will
introduce the Rev. Zach Wells, who
will present TO the city a set OF flags
consisting Of a large American nag and
a service flag containing one star, rep
resenting the City Of Wilmington. The
closing address will be made by VIII
liah :. IIilles, who will speak on the
Fourth Liberty Loan. A detail Of
sailors from one Of the Scout Patrol
boats, now i'm this port, will raise and
break out the flags with naval cere-
mOny.
Company A, Organized Militia Of Del
aware, will act as escort to the colog
and tender the proper military hOnors.
Harlan band, which recently won the
$500 Coke trophy for the best musical
organization in the eastern shlpyards,
VIII play during the ceremony. A
short street parade by Company A un-
der command OF Captain Charles Wei
don and the Harlan band will be held
before the dedication, leaving the State
Armory promptly at o'clock.
The committee consisting OF George
G. Peters, Augustus Aschenback and
Harvey Jordan extend their apprecia-
tion OF the efforts Of the residents to-
ward making this affair such a sue
cess.
The residents Of the neighhorhood
raised the money by subscriptions Cor
the purchase OF the flags.
Mayor Lawson and members Of coun-
Gil and other city officials will be pres
ent.
Evening journal., 1918-09-27

With more than a thousand cases OF
Spanish influenza reported TO the city
Board Of Health, and an unknown addi-
tiOnal number Of unreported cases, this
city cannot find nurses to help in the
emergency. Appeals have been made
by the Red Cross for women who have
taken the home nursing course 10 come
TO the rescue, but at noon today there
had been practically no response from
the hundreds OF women who have
taken this course. No trained nurses
from other cities are procurable. be-
cause Of the need OF nurses and short
age OF them everywhere The situation
is very serious for Wilmington. Now
is the time for some women to show a
heroic patriotism.
Physicians were kept so busy with
new cases this morning that none Of
today's cases have yet been reported 10
the Board Of Health.
The changeabe weather and lack OF
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
The SPANISH INFLUENZA

How to Avoid It-keep away from
crowds and do not eXpectOrate and
cough promiscuously. Sneeze into
your handkerchief.
How TO Tell It-First comes a chill
followed by fever, with tempera-
ture of from fOl 10 1O3, with head
ache and reddening of the eyes, fol-
lowed by pains, aches and general
prostration.
How 10 Treat It-Get into bed at
once and call a physician. He will
prescribe rest, fresh air, abundant
food, with Dovers powders, for re-
lieving the pain and aspirin or
quinine salts for the relief of the
symptoms.
IL is desirable that the doctors re-
port eases 10 the Board of Health.
FLORENCE BAYARD HILLES,
Publicity Member OF Committee OF
the Delaware Council of Defense.
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
PROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERNOR
To the Citizens of Delaware:

To the Citizens Of Delaware:
"AnOther drive for the Safety OF
the State, for America, the Great and
the Freedom Of all the world surely
this Is an incentive that challenges
all that is best i'm America. The re-
ports from France, glorious as they
are, tell us that the enthusiasm, the
energy, the keeneSs ID thought and
celebrity Of action which make up
what is recognized as the spirit OF
America. reach the highest point
when the orders TO advance are re-
ceived.. Then Il Is that America In
very fact, leads the world.
1--WE, those Of us back home, have
received orders for another drive.
The nation has issued the call.
Added TO that there comes the cry
from Belgium. the appeal from
France. the call from sturdy Eng
land, the yearning from Italy. Added
again, those heroes lying in the fields
OF France, those boys OF ours, out
there in the trenches Offering their
best andNa look TO us 10 make our
drive for invested savings and
wealth, with the same cheer. the
same enthusiasm, the same deter
mlnatiOn, as do they offer their lives.
We cheer them in the success Of
their drive. Will they cheer us In
ours? Let us remember that Buy
ing Bonds make effective our
cheers.
Judging from the past, il may
seem a bii presumptuOus for us TO
urge citizens of Delaware TO keener
appreciation Of their duty. The
spirit shown in this war, reflects so
gloriously the proud history of our
past. that appeals seem trite and un-
necessary. TO live worthily and ef-
fectively in our days as they did In
theirs is 10 be truly Sons Of Della
ware. And to be such Sons
OF Delaware is 10 answer always the
call of Liberty.
II need not further urge. But as
of our spirit and deter
TO win, let every home
every Office, every manufacturing
plant, every place OF business, open
the Campaign for the Fourth Lib
erty Loan on September 2Sth by un-
furling the American flag. and the
ilags of our Allies. Let every flag In |
Delaware be used TO express the
confidence that is In us.
'Then let the enthusiasm thus eS-
pressed transform itself into deter
mination 10 win as Delaware never
won before. In drive for liberty,
Delaware, OF course, should lead, To
rs comes that privilege and duty TO
hold true this position.
"JOHN G. TOWNSEND, JR.,
Governor"
Evening journal., 1918-09-27

The directorate will be the represen-
tative OF the Constituent Assembly un-
I'll 1t meets on the date specified. An
attendance Of at least ZOO, more than
two-thirds, is expected. The place OF
meeting Moscow, will de-
pend upon the general situation in
Russia. All regional ana local govern
ments formed in various regions OF
Russia during the past few months
have placed themselves under the au-
thority Of the directorate and the Con-
stituent Assembly.
The formation Of the new all-Rus-
sian government is the result OF a re-
markable process OF reorganization
long under way in Russia. NJ. Avskentieff
is one Of the foremost leaders OF the
Continued on Page Thirteen.)
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
1000 Cases Of
INFLUENZA HERE:
CAN 7 GET NURSES
New Century Club Offers
Building as Emergency
Hospital
COUNCIL OF Defense
TO FIGHT EPIDEMIC

lac city Board Of Health wants
nurses aids 10 enroll for emergency
service on influenza cases. Women
who can serve in the local hospitals
as nurses aids, in helping 10 over
come the shortage OF nurses during
The present emergency are requested
10 apply at the city Board OF Health
Ofllees in the Public Building today,
between - and o'clock. Former
trained nurses, who con give emer-
Jeney help, are also requested 10
enlist with the city Board of Health.
The regular salaries for nurses and
nurses aid will be paid while in the
employ OF the local board. Women
who have had Che home NURSING
course or any experience in nursing
will be especially valuable. Help is
needed today.
Evening journal., 1918-09-27

Bishop William r. Mcdowell. under
whose charge the Wilmington VI. E
conference rests, has sent letter Il
every pastor in the conference calling
upon him 10 do his full part FOR the
Fourth Liberty Loan.
The letter follows:
ITO all MethOdists in Delaware:
MY dear brethern: You yill re-
ceive the letter concerning sun
day September % and / doubt not
Will make full and hearty response
10 its appeal. unite with the COM
mittee in asking that in every
church, services be held IN loving
Continued on page thlrteen.)
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
MUST PAY 500 fine
FOR HITTING WOMAN
No Evidence Against lake
zewski, So Court Dis
missed Larceny Charge
GIVE BOYER ANOTHER
CHANCE TO WORK

After hearing testimony 20 the effect
that William H. Postles, Negro, had
hit and kicked Essie Fisher, a Neress.
Deputy Judge Helhngs in City Court
this morning fined the defendant $50
and casts. Postles was charged with
assault and battery.
Russell Meyers, a Negro, was fined
So and costs on a charge Of disorderly
conduct.
The case against William Boyer, a
Negro, charged with violating the State
council Il Defense work order was con-
tinued for two weeks TO give Boyer an
other chance TO work regularly.
Bronislaw Zakezewski, who was ar
raigned in Court several days ago on
charge Of larceny Of 50 from a fellow
oountryman, was dismissed this morn
ing. After conflicting testimony in the
case the court assigned officer McDan-
nell TO make an investigation. officer
MCDANIEL reported this morning that
he had made an investigation and could
not find any evidece against the de-
fendant and recommended his dismissal.
Marshane CARGO was held under $500
bail for Upper Court on charge Of
larceny.
Oliver Jones. a Negro was arraigned
on charge OF assault and battery on
Edward Brewington, also a Negro, and !
was fined $40 and costs.
Jessie Moore, charged with assault |
and battery was dismissed.
James Smith, before the court on a
larceny charge was remanded TO the /
Juvenile Court as there was some ques- |
lion as TO his age.
Harry Weber, charged with improper
conduct towards a female child was
held under $1,000 bail for the Court Of
General Sessions.
The case Of John FarnanN, charged
With violating a State Council OF De-
'ense work order was continued for
me week.
The court continued until next Fri
lay the case against Robert Langhorn,
'harged with larceny and until next [
Tuesday the case against John M. SUI
ivan charged with assault and bat
cry.
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
Sl6,Ol2,OOO IS
Delaware QUOTA
FOR Fourth LOAN
Of Liberty Fund, New Castle
Is Expected to Give
$l2.I9I,760
CAMPAIGN TO START.
TOMORROW With RUSH
PROCLAMATION
BY THE MAYOR
To the CilIlens of Wrmlnnton:

~ Aht NiNiAtHs OF hiullnNtOus
with the opening Of the Fourth
Liberty Loan Campaign, the citl-
zens OF Wilmington are again called
10 support their Government.
"As Mayor Of the City, I urge my
fellow citizens TO assist in making
this Campaign successful not only
by lending their patriotic support TO
the local Liberty Loan Committees,
and the many committees and teams
engaged In the Campaign, but by
buying the bonds OF our Govern
ment TO the best Of their ability.
"As an outward sign Of our pa
triotism, let all citizens, whether
hOusehOlderS or merchants, display
tomorrow, Sunday and throughout
the campaign in a prominent man
ner, bunting, our National colOrs
and those Of our Allies. IL Is my
hope that during the ensuing three
weeks, we may pledge anew our 10y
atty TO our President and the Gov
ernment OF the United States, and
that this will be a period OF great
patriotic ferVOr and enthusiasm.
"JOHN w. LAWSON,
Mayor"
Evening journal., 1918-09-27

-NAs @AfNlA~AANA~AAf sNNAAaA-AtA VI
head OF the new government.
NJ. NOlogsdky, Populist Socialist.
VI. Tchaikovsky, Social-Revolutionist
VI. AstrofI. Cadet
General BOldieriff.
General Boldieriff represents no poll
ticsl party. He will be charged with
the work OF reorganization Of Russias
military resources preparatory to ac-
tive operations against the central en-
pires.
In his hands will be the task OF train
ing and organizing the new army Of
10000 men already formed In Siberia,
with 10000 veteran Russian officers
commanding them.
The slogan Of the government is:
''All power TO the Constituent Assem-
bly,"
Evening journal., 1918-09-27

The greatest series of battles in the history of the
world was being fought today.
Practically every Allied nation involved. Pro-
gress reported every of the active fronts
With the Americans and French advancing steadily on the
4Omile front between Rheims and Verdun where they
attacked yesterday, the British suddenly launched of
fensve wide front west of Cambria this morning.
The Allied offensive front thus completely link
ed from north of the Ypres to east of the Mosee-a
distance of than 275 mles-foming the greatest
battle line in military annals.
The scope of the Allied victories in the Balkans and
Palestine growing hourly.
The Bulgarian defeat has become so crushing that
Gar Ferdnands country reported today have Of
fered armsce For several days il had been reported
that Bulgaria the verge of a revolution.
Bulgarian territory rapidly being overrm by
British and Greek troops. Vees unoiciay report
ed captured and the important centers of Uslub and
Stroumitza in danger of occupation. Capture of
Uskub would complete isolation of large portions of tho
Bulgarian armies in southern Serbia, southwestern Bull
gara and northeastern Greece.
Latest reports from Palestine indicated that the one
Turkish army still operating in that region faces annhi-
laton east of the Jordan
Allied forces in Siberia northern and southern Rus
STA were enlarging their successes day by day.
Only offensive operations the Italian front and In
Mesopotamia necessary to bring every war zone in
the world into action Military experts have looked for
renewal of operations these fronts for several weeks
past.