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Evening journal., 1918-10-29
LARGE INCREASE
IN COUNTY TAXES
Total of 1898, ,586.2I Col
lected During Months of
July and August
is COUNTY'S BEST
FINANCIAL REPORT

Property owners IN Wilmington and
rural New Castle county during July
and August, when a rebate was aliovzl
paid county, poor and road taxes 10 the
amount OF 35SS2i. This is about
$4,000 in excess Of the amount col
lected for the same two months last
year.
or the entire amount sJ03, 1882 was
paid by the taxpayers OF Wilmington
The amounts collected In the various
hundreds follows:
Christiana hundred-COunty and poor,
Ss.357g7: road, s26,ii20S
Mill Creek-COunty and poor s22.-
8T7s6; rosd, Sii,iS2.SO.
White Clay Greek-COunty and poor,
s2O.56i 60: road, S6,ii4A0.
encader-COunty and poor, si0,3i2.32
road, s5,03592.
New Castle-County and poor. s2s-
203. 80: road, S7,539.73
Red Lion-COunty and poor, s9,i5tsS
road, S3,i7i4i
St. Georges-County and poor, s23,-
3i2.77: road, S92S22i.
AppOuuinimlnk-CO and poor,
$40 i63. .sS: road. Si.949.77
Blackblrd-County and poor, s5,ii369
road, S2,66335.
Brandywine-county and poor, 500
i9iii: road, s29,526.d.
Miscellaneous collections, S35O233i.
Wilmington hundred-COunty and
poor. S5O3, 1882. Total, SS93.5SS.2i.
Treasurer Lippincott in further re-
port shows that the county has a spe-
clal fund Of Siii.i95 for the payment Of
interest on bonds. The county has o
balance at this time OF S39s, ,990ii, and
the various hundreds have a balance as
follows: Christiana hundred, So
2S3.sS: Mil Greek, s9,Oi93i; White-Clay,
s.. .939. %: Pcncader. s5,i75.76; New Cas-
tie. S6.s5G.iS: Red Lion, s3.5l6ii; St
Georges. s7,7i35s; APPOINTMENTS, ST.
6i5.S2; Blackbird, s3.s37i5: Brandywine,
s26. .26s.O2. This is the best financial
report ever shown by the county.
Evening journal., 1918-10-29

ter attack with heavy reinforcements.
The fighting swsyed back and forth
until the wood was restored.
This is an example Of the resistance
the Germans are putting up all along
The important ridges which are bound
ed on the west by the big bend in the
Meuse in tie region Of Brieul.es. In
addition 20 giving the Americans COM
mand Of the valley stretching to Mont
medy. capture Of these heights viii re-
suit in flanking the Briey iron fields
and bringing the roads from that
region under our artillery fire.
Should the enemy be forced back Of
MOntmedy and LOnguyon the entire
line 10 the westward. in the Aisne
region. would necessarily be compelled
TO Fecede, bringing historic Sedan.
scene OF the decisive battle OF the
Franco-Prussian war ten miles SOUTH
east OF Mezieres, again into the battls
area
While the Americans arc gnawins
away east cf the Meuse they are exert
ing equal pressure along the heights Of
the Aiere Valley. beyond Grandpre
Here the French. on the left. are playing
most important role pushing on be-
Continued on Page Fifteen)
Evening journal., 1918-10-29
ITALIANS Crush
AUSTRIAN ARMIES
ON PAIVE FRONT
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LONDON. Oct. 29.-Cii.2o a m.)-siN
Austrian divisions have lost more than
50 per cent. Of their electives, so far in
the Anglo-Italian offensive, according TO
a dispatch from Rome today.
Tho Italians are now advancing on a
continuous front Of az. miles extending
from east Of Mont spinoneia 10 Rocan-
delle. The Austrian lines have been com
pletely pierced east Of the Piave.
Italian patrols already have crossed
the Monticano river, nearly ten miles be-
yOnd the PiaVe.
4 number Of additional bridges have
been thrown across the Piaye and these
are constantly being added TO as the
engineers work like madmen.
Across these bridges light infantry and
other units poured all night long in in
ereasing numbers. TO take up the pres
sure against the enemy where his lines
have becn shattered
Evening journal., 1918-10-29
KILLROY
laid TO REST
Right htRev. Bishop Monaghan
Officiates at Funeral of
Beloved Priest
CLASSMATE breaches
FUNERAL SERMON

The funeral Of the Rev. Daniel r..
killroy, who died last Wednesday at
Lewes. Of pneumonia. was held from
the residence Of his parents. No. 40
West Seventh street, at $50 o'clock this
morning
The funeral was largely attended by
persons from all walks Of life. Father
killrOy had many friends in this city
and throughout the state. Being a
popular member Of the Salesianum
Alumni. many Of his friends there
attended the funeral today.
Solemn requiem mass was said in 81.
Peters Cathedral at 20 o'clock. with
the Rt. Rev John J. Monaghan as
celebrant. The officers were RI. Rev.
NJ. 6. 5. John Tierney, Of st. Mary's
Seminary, Emmitsburg, Md. where
Father KillrOy was ordained in June.
1917: the Rt. Rev. John j. Dolan. OF
Delaware City: the Rev John Rodgers.
Of Alabama, both classmates OF Father
Killroy: the Very Rev. Charles Fromen-
tine. Of the Salesianum High School.
and the Rev. Fred Campbell, Of New
Castle.
The Rev. Father Burke. d. n. another
classmate, preached the funeral ser
mon. The Rev Martin Ryon was dea-
con OF honor and the Rev Joseph Lee
u. D., master Of ceremonies.
Funeral arrangements were in charge
Of the Rev. Thomas +. Waldron. -as-
sisted by James j. Dougherty. There
were present many clergy from this and
the dioceses OF Baltimore, Camden and
Atlantic City.
The body was dressed in full vest
ments and creased in a solid mahogany
casket The pallbearers were James
Murine. Andrew Murine. Michael Fee
ley. George Feeney, James llarkins,
Daniel Irwin, Edward liasson and Her
bert Spragle, all particular friends Of
Father Killroy lnterment was made in
Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1918-10-29
LOAN MAY BE
OVER BY $500, 600, 600

from banks throughout the county,
together with official figures from most
states, officials said an over-subscrip-
tion to the great loan OF sjO0OOOO0O
probably had been made. Every Federal
reserve district has its quota lin
sieht' on official figures. while hun
dreds Of thousands Of dollars continue
TO pour in.
TO exceed an oversubscription Of
S5O0OOOO0O there must be an average
in the twelve reserve
districts Of Si5.OO0,OOO. Few OF the
districts will not have a larger figure
than that. 10 was asserted. Chicago, IL
was believed would have si00,OOO,O00
over her quota, and New York is ex-
pected TO show s99,OOO,OO0 over. The
Kansss City district. while well over
is quota, probably will fall as low
as any. An oversubscription there OF
at least $500 OO0O0 was predicted.
Evening journal., 1918-10-29
By the United Press

BY the United Press
PARIS, 29.-The French extended their between
the Oe and the Serre night the War Office announced today
"In the Ose region artillery fighting lively, especially
posite Grand Verlique" the commmique said
1--WE resistance during the night and reached
Grandvey We took the hospital and barracks in the
neighbohood of the station and fortified works South of the
chateau passed the LOWRY To the right of the Peon
continued east of MonceauLeNeuf taking
40 prisoners
On the Sene front there machine and pstrong
activity. We keeping in contact with the enemy
By the United Press
LONDON Oct 29-French troops advancing along the right
bank of the Ly have reached the railway between Peteghem and
Wsereghem front of eight miles Field Marshal Hsg reported
his special Belgian communque today
The French along the right bank of the Lys have
reached the railway between Peteghem and Wsereghem several
points," the statement said
There heavy artillery fighting all day the whole 'front.'
By the United Press
LONDON, Oct 29-"Apsrt from artillery activity and pa
different of the there nothing
csl to report" Field Marshal Hag announced today.
Evening journal., 1918-10-29
SERG. J. H. MOORE
ON CASUALTY LIST

The name Of Sergeant James II. Moore.
OF No. i27 East Eighth street, appears
on the war casulty list today as miss
ing in action. James G. Moore is given
as the nearest relative OF Sergeant
Moore.
Nothing could be learned in regard
to Sergeant Moore today, as the ad-
dress given is not correct, there being
no such number on East Eighth street
No information could be learned from
any one in the nefghborh0od in re/al
TO whether Sergeant Moore had at my
time ever lived in this location.
Evening journal., 1918-10-29
FIGHT The FLU
Rv RI-pERT RIIE

surgeon General OF the United States
Public Health Service.
The room in which the influenza
patient lies should be cleared OF all
unnecessary furniture. bric-a-brao.
and rugs. A wash basin. pitcher and
slop bowl, soap and towels should
be at hand. preferably in the room
or just outside the door.
Evening journal., 1918-10-29
ITALIANS SMASH AUSTRIAN FR0NTS MAY RETREAT TO THE RHINE
GERMANS, TURKS
AUSTRlANS WILL
GET TERMS SOON

Versailles Conference ArniSfice
Conditions Expected to Include
Demand for Evacuation by Enemy
of All Invaded Territory and Oc-
cupation by Allies of All Strategic
Positions. Acceptance Will Mean
Peace. Austria-Hun gary Virtually
Out of the War Leaving Germany
to Fight Alone
Evening journal., 1918-10-29
STOKES SAYS WIFE
is SOME FIGHTER

"She can light ar well as ] can. I've
Just got "a hold her or she'll hold m.
Howard stokes, q Negro. told Judge
Churchman in Municipal Court This
morning when hc was charged with as
saul and battery on his wife, Rcba
Howard. pleaded self-defcnce, although
his wife testified that her husband
came home drunk and started 10 whip
her.
The case was referred 90 Court Onlcer
Mcdaniel.
GLOVER DAIRY MILK.
Clarified. pasteurized and pure.-Ady
Evening journal., 1918-10-29

By the United Press.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 29.-Indications
here today were that The total to the
Fourth Liberty Loan would reach So
SO0000.OOO.
Basng their calculations on reports
Evening journal., 1918-10-29

GERMAN COUNCIL AMENDS CONSTITUTION
By the United Press
COPENHAGEN 2oThe federal council has approved the
bill amending constitution passed by the ReAstag
according to Berlin dispatch received here today.
GERMANY REGARDS AUSTRIA AS OUT OF WAR
BY the United Press
COPENHAGEN Oct. 29-Commenins on the Austrian note
German newspapers that there to complain
and that Austras action surprise to Germany.
Austria definitely out Of the war the
concensus Of German press comment
newspapers consider the alliance with Germany as
finally broken
Evening journal., 1918-10-29

By the United Press
COPENHAGEN, Oct 29.-Hungary has definitely revolted
independent dynasc under the leadership of
Ksroy cooperation with the Czechs and JugoSlav
cording to Vienna dispatches to the Poltiken.
KaroIy who elected head Of the national council
given upon his arrival in Budapest He told the crowds,
which thousands that Emperor Karl had refused his
gram for greater degree of separation between Austria and Hun
gary wherefore Independent state necessary.
BY the United Press
WASHINGTON, Oct 29.-DeciSion, which will determine
whether Germany dictated fight to the Bit
Continued Fifeen)
Evening journal., 1918-10-29
HUNGARY HAS REVOLTED;
OUTBREAK IN MONTENEGRO

BY the United Press
COPENHAGEN, Oct 29.-Constantinople has proposed a
separate Turkey according information received here
today.
Porte.
Evening journal., 1918-10-29
SHOP EARLY.

SHOP EARLY.
SHOP EARLY IN the day.
SHOP EARLY in the week.
" the best in VALUES
And ATTENTION you would seek.
Evening journal., 1918-10-29
TODAy's TEMPERATURES.
Sun AND TIDES.
LOST AND FOUND.

I OSr on FRIDAY AT DELAWARE
- avenue and Clayton street-Lavallierc
et with saphires and pearls Reward II
TO owner. 1919 Clayton street.
oct2S 81.
kSontinued on Page Fourteen)
Evening journal., 1918-10-29
FRENCH EXTEND GAINS
BETWEEN OISE-SERRE;
YANKEES GO FORWARD

Huns Fight Americans Desperately
East of the MeuSe But Glue Way
Before Cna,Uing Process of
Pershing's Troops. Americans in
Possession of BeIledu Woods After
Weeks of Bitter Fighting. French
Also AdUdnce Along the LyS
Evening journal., 1918-10-29

A feeling ef security goes with
GLOVER DAIRY MILK.-Ady.
Evening journal., 1918-10-29

WEATHER

Fair, continued warm tonight
and Wednesday; gentle south
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-09
OFFICIAL REPORT OF CIRCUMSTANCES OF
SINKING NOT YET REACHED WAR DEPARTMENT
AMERICAN SHARPSH0OTERS
HAVE ADVANTAGE OVER HUNS
Rout Enemy Shippers from Hiding Places Among
Bushes and Shell Holes by Expert Gun Fire -
Austrian Premier and Cabinet Resign

opposition of Polish deputies against
special debates and the provisional
budget. Dr.. Won Seidler, Jan. 20, inform
"a labor delegations that it was The
wish of the Emperor to end the wa
At The earliest possible moment by an
honorable peace. and this declarat ion
Of the premier was instrumental in
ending III" strikes in Vienna.
The Turkish foreign minister. Nessi-
my Beg. speaking in the Ottoman
Chamber Of Deputies Thursday, assert
ed that Turkey was in full accord with
the attitude of Germany and Austria
as outlined in the recent speeches of
the German chancellor. Count Won
Hcrtlin2, and the Austrian foreign min
lister, Count Czernin. In regard to the
Dardanelles, Nessimy Bey declared
that the strait would remain open in
the future to International traffic AS
in the past and on the same cond!-
tons" This declaration is regarded as
Turkeys reply TO the provision in Pres
ident Wilson's announcement of Amer
icas war aims, which required that the
Dardanelles should be opened perma-
nentlY as Il free passage to the ships
OF al! nations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-09
ATTITUDE OF HEARST
DISPUTED QUESTION At
BOLO PASTA TRIAL

Paris, Feb. Sat todays session Of the
court martial OF Bolo Pasha on the charge
of treason several witnesses testified re
garling the visit of the accused TO the
United States In 1916.
Lieut.. Provost Of the French censorship
department testified that articles praising
been taken to Senator IIunbert's paper
LIE Jourual, i'll which Bolo iasha had nur
chased an interest, by Charles T.. Ber-
tell, the head of the Paris bureau of e
International News Service, who accom-
panied Bolo to America and introduced
him to Mr.. Hearst. The lieutenant said
his attention had first been called 10 Bolo
Pasha by a eulogy of Mr.. Hearst printed
In La Nictorie, which also described Bolo
Pasha's relations to the American press
Provost said he had been commissioned
to translate several articles from the
Hearst newspapers, after which the
French censor had decided not to allow
any of the articles laudatory of Mr.
Hearst to appear, because be considered
him thoroughly Gerna nophile
Betelli began his testimony by making
protest az the report that President
Voyer of the court martial has said Mr.
Hearst was Germanophile. Mr. Hearst
is not and never was Germanophie," de
clared Berteli. He always has been u
friend of France"
The witness then recounted Bolo
Pasha's trip to New York, where he said
Boo had met Mr.. Hearst only socially d,
dinner at Sherrys for which Bertelli
sent out the invitations but for which
Bolo Pasha paid. The guests included
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerard. Mr. and Mrs
Hearst, Adolph Pavenstedt and Jules
Rois
Bertelli said that Bolo spoke like true
patriot and that Mr.. Hearst thought he
was doing France honor by receiving
Rolo. whom he believed to DE one Of It's
Continued on Page 4-Coi. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-09
20 MINUTES FOR
MURDER VERDICT
16-yEAR-0LD BOY

New York. Feb. Sit took jury only
u minutes today to decide that Paul
'.apman. l6-year-old youth, should
Wy The death penalty for having par
'1patod in the robbery Of a Brooklyn
sore last October during which Harry
Regensburg the proprietor and his
0roiaer we're shot to death, and his
lie was badly injured. Chapman, q
l lormer choir boy. six feet tall and look
Ms older than he is received the jury =
'rdi.t Of guilty stoicalIy.
WHAT'S the use Of worrying" I've
l"l nv die som" time. he said while the
rors We're deliherating
Chapman was IMPLICATED in the muir
.ey and robbery by another youth,
Hir "s Davis. who was wounded by
4 poiire When he attempted to escape
arrest inr Tie crime and later died.
ba q" ais" Implicated his own brother,
Loon DAVIS who has vet 10 he tried on
a murder barge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-09
DISTRICT COURT RECESS
FOR JUDGE PUTNAM

Bangor Me Feb s-The United states
district court today TOOK recess until
Tuesday in respect 10 the memory of
Judge William l. Putnam. who died at
Portland TUESDAY
Judge Clarence Hale in tribute to
him SAID There has terminated a ser
vice Of the highes; distinction; service
that has done great honor TO the coun-
try and has left an imperishable name.
No man il oar memory has had a more
distinguished record o, judicia, achieve
Inent than Judge Putnam
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-09
UNITED STATES TO
HAVE GREATEST NAVY
DECLARES DANIELS

Washington Feb. S-Secretary Daniels
said in d speech at the National Press
Club tonight that the time was coming
"when President Wilson's dream uttered
at 81 Louis will be realized; that the
United states shall have incomparably
the greatest navy in the world. This
result. he said; will be accomplished with
the aid Of Henry Ford and some other
gentlemen.
Mr. Daniels spoke briefly at public
exhibition OF official pictures of the ma
Wy. He extoled the work Of the navy
since the war began as having been filed
with glory
Il do not believe, ne said, that any
other organization in the world IS so
filled with the spirit of enthusiasm and
team work From the newest recruit 70
the youngest admiration we have no
old admirals and the navy is a boy or
ganization- they are eager to continue
the great record made in protecting the
country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-09
BODIES 126 AMERICAN
TROOPS RECOVERED

London. Feb. S.--'rhe British admiral
~ tonight Informed The Associated
Press that the latest figures available
on the Tuscania disaster showed tina Il
223, persons had been saved and that
about 1856 were missing.
The saved, ii was added. included ll:s
American officers and 1917 America nj
men. 16 officers and 1873 men of the crew
and SIX passengers.
Tie bodies of 1876 American troops
have been recovered.
Of the 14s survivors landed on the
Scottish coast. 1894 belonged to the.
United States army. including Off
GERS. OF these one officer and - mem
are remaining where they landed TOT
attend to the funeral arrangements for
the American dead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-09
LANDS w|THH0lDS
DECISION ON SWIFT
SEARCH WARRANT

Chicago, Feb, S.--Judge Lands tonight
took under Amusement the validity OF ene
search warrant issued recently to repre-
scutatives of the Federal Trade Commits
sion who seek documentary evidence in
the vault Of Henry Veeder. general coun-
sol for Swift & Co. to be used in the
commissions investigation of the pack
ing industry,
The courts decision will be withheld
until next Monday. and in the meantime
arguments will be concluded on the mo-
ton of counsel for the Industrial Work
ers OF the World under indictment fos
sabotage, who demand return Of records
seized by the government in the nation
wide raid last September. Judge Lands
announced that he would dispose Of the
I. ". ". case before deciding the pack
err case. The search warrants were Is
sued In the fedora! espionage act
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-09

American sharpshooters on the sec
tor held by the United States forces
northwest Of Toul. on the western
front, have matched their marksman-
ship ana WIS against the skill and ex-
perence Of the German rifemen OPP
posed to them. and thus far have had
the advantage. Enemy Shippers have
been routed from their hiding places
among bushes in the hilly. wooded ter
rainc Or in shell holes by the expert
fire Of the Americans, and where the
rifle proved unavailing there were
brought into action machine guns ~
light artillery which destroyed The Ger
can shelters and made casualties Of
their occupants
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-09
Labor Men Urge Time
and H alf for All
Railroad Overtime
QUESTION AS TO
ITS PRACTIBILITY
When There Is Great Shortage
Of Men. Which Would Hamp-
er Train Operations - Tips
Also Delivered Before Rail
road Wage Board

Washington, Feb. S.-Presentation Of
requests by switchmen for increased
pay and time and half for all work
discussion before the railroad wage
beyond eight hours. developed into q
board today Of the practica bility Of any
REIMBURSEMENT of hours now, when
there is a great shortage of men, which
would hamper operation of trains.
Overtime Not PenaIized
;. f. Hebcrting. president of tie
Continued on Page 2-CoI. y
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British Admiralty Fig
ures Show lat Ameri-
can Soldiers Missing
EARLY Hopes of Less
than 100 Lost Shat
tered : Further De-
tails of Splendid Con-
duct Of Untried Sol
diers

Washington. Feb. S-Seyenty- two
hours after the British liner Tuseania.
laden with American troops and trav-
cling in company with a large convoy,
was torpedoed and sunk off the Irish
coast, the war department tonight
still was unable to relieve the increas-
ing anxiety Of relatives and friends OF
those on board by announcing the list
of survivors.
Official Report Lacking.
Even an official report on the circum-
stances attending the sinking was lack
ing and official figures still failed to
accord with press accounts of the num-
Der lost
The war department has had no off,
Gil report on losses to change the es-
innate of yesterday that 10 persons
We're missing 1l3 Of them being Ameri-
can soldiers.
British admiralty figures given 10
The Associated Press at London to-
night show l66 missing. i47 OF them
American soldiers--four officers and
l43 enlisted men. There were III
American officers and 2060 men on
board the Tuscania and the admiralty
reports among the survivors 113 Off
GERS and 1917 men
In spite of the realization that the
loss was remarkably small considering
the number carried by the liner. the
revised admiralty report was received
mere with bitter disappointment. Press
, dispatches last night Indicating that
| the dead all told might not exceed 100
had led to the hope that possibly not
more than 80 of the soldiers had per
ished
A cablegram received by the navy
department during the dav announcol
! that 76 officers aud IA enlisted men
Of the army had been landed at Bun
crana. Ireland that 81 soldiers are in
! hospitals at Londonderry while $40 Of
; 1lcer9 and men arc at Islay. This gives
total OF Poll but does not include the
scattering of survivors reported in IN
ofhcial dispatches us having landed in
Scotland
additional details Of the splendid
conduct OF the untricd soldiers as de
scf'bed IN press dispatches today were
received with urdisguised pleasure by
army officers.
Capt. Tardieu Expresses Sympathy.
captain Andre Tardieu. high COM
missioner of Franco in the United
States telesraphed this message to Sec
rotary Baker today from New York:
Accept my deepest feelings of SYM
pathy III the present bereavement OF
/ the American army.
Mr. Bahei replied:
1Ieasc accept my deep appreciate ton
o. your telegram. Our loss is not So
great as at first reported but is con
'flbntlon to the great cause which we
make with heavy hearts but high
spirits"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-09
BRUMBAUCH URGES
WILSON TO REFUSE
COAL TO BREWER|ES

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb S.--l;overnor
Brumbaugh today issued q p,.crlaIn&
ton calling upon the people of Penn
sylNan!a to increase their savings and
also sent letter to President Wilson
urging that he, refuse coal to brewer
les and like agencies. The proclamation
refers 30 the fact that there may lc
a period OF unrest following the war
and that each citizen should be "tinan-
ciaily. physically and mentally prepar-
ed
In his letter to the President. the
governor says the closing days have
brought. Slight relief and continued
distress" and affected homes ami indus
tries.