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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
MAJESTIC co. TAKES
OVERT LAYHOUSE
Leased by Charles and William
Topkis and James
GinnS.

The Playhouse has been leased by the
Majestic Theatre Co, which comprises
Charles and William Topbls and James
y Ginns, owners of the Queen and Ma
jcstlc Theatres.
Announcement to this effect WAS made
today by Oscar Ginns, on behalf of the
lessees. The deal was closed YESTERDAY
and while there had been no time TO
arrange details. 1t was stated that the
policy of the house will continue very
much as it has been in the past, playing
the best and newest attractions obtalnable.
1t Is expected to reopen the Playhouse
about September }, and IN the meantime
arrangements will proceed toward the
bookings for the coming season, many
of which, it Is understood have already
been made Whether there will be any
change in the Playhouse staff could not
be learned today.
The Messrs Topkis and tIuns have
been quite rs successful IN the field Of
amusements rs in the business world.
In the amusement hue their first venture
was the Majestic Theatre which proved
winner from the start Next they
built and operated theatre III Camden,
\. J., which has also proved good in
yestment. 1t was thought the climax
had come when they bought the old
CLAYTON House and replaced it with the
magnificent Queen Theatre, with the
largest seating capacity in the State,
and one OF the best appointed picture
houses in the country. The heavy
outlay in each instance has Justified
itself, due to the fact that only sterling
attractions and the best accommodations
obtain at each In leasing the Play
house the Messrs Topkis and Ginns
make their first venture with the legit-
innate stage, but there seems no reason
why they should not make II rs successful
as all the other amusement enterprises
in which they have embarked.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08

IL is reported from Washington that q
IS not believed american forces are en-
gagged in the present lighting. Americans
were 10 hold the line at Cantignv. some
time ago but were withdrawn and seutt to
the Aisne- Nlarne salient where they
participated in the recent victory over
the Germans
This new attack, launched Just three
weeks after Field Marshal Fochs mastery
eounter-offensIve against the western
side Of the Soissons-Rheims salient. has
been expected since the Germans we're
driven back TO the Aisne and the Eesle.
Il was not believed the allied commanders
would permit the initiative ~ pass 70
the enemy after the stunning defeat ad-
mInIstered 70 MIN along rne Narne.
FOcH TO RETAIS TEE OFFENSIVE.
Foch IS known 10 be an offensive dgntcr
and il has been predicted hat q new
blow would fall on the German lines be-
fore they nad time ID re-organIzc their
shattered divisions behind the \ esle anu
AIsue.
The Germans seem to nave had knoNi-
edge oi the plans 81 the Alfred commander
n chief. for, during the past ten iays,
they have carried out rarae .ocal retire
ments ID the northern sectors OF tncf
-A4- VIZ i'A HHtt--t 1Lt-'4A ~ as lIAi4-
the Picardy salient, one On each SIDE "a
Albert, along he tncre -iver anu he
other along the ivre river. north al
Montdldicr In each case the enemy
retired TO positions before wnicn river=
form partial protection.
HUNS PREPARED GROUND FoR ALLIES.
When the Germans Withdrew N Feb
ruary and March, 1917. they .iestruyed
every house and building IN the evacuated
area. cut down every Tree, 4nd, rne
woods Of . German military critic, pre-
pared the ground for future operations.
1t IS over this battlefield tnat the Ger
mans '.musJ retreat If the Allies are sue
ceSSful in the present attack.
Viewed on the map, the front over
which the new attack is being made was
chosen because Of lis strategic relations
70 the German positions 10 the north
and south II he assault IS successful.
The Germans. to the north, must drop
back over the ground hey Won et $40
immense cost In lives in March To the
south, their positions southeast ~ Mont
Gidier taken by them Ia The terrible
battles early in June when they were fodeG
ia their effort TO reach Compiegenc VII
be in Jeopardy
Indirectly an allied victory rom
Nontdidier uorthWard would weaken he
line along the Asnc, 70 which the Ger
mans seem able to retire after their de-
feat north Of the Ma-ne
HUN DEFEATED HERE - 1916.
The lighting IN PIc,-Gy recalls the
great oiFensiyes carried out there by he
British ana French IN glU, ana me
German strategic retreat 20 the HIM
denburg huc IN February and March,
1917 The British had forced their Way
during the fall eastward from NbcTt ~
the neighborhood Of Grandcour Yves
Of Bapaume, and he French were fV.ore
\oNon. almost directly to the south
when early in the months ot 1917, The
Germans discovered that the Allies had
massed guns and materials for major
offensive. They then retrcated 70 the
Cambrai-I.a-F Fere line, which they occu-
Continued on page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
FORTY-FOOT FALL KILLS
PHILADELPHIA AVIATOR

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
st. Louis, Aug. 8.-Lieutenant Richard
w Evans Of Scott Aviation Field near
Belleyille ILL.,, suffered injuries last
night in an accident six miles from the
field that resulted in his death early
today The airplane in which he was
flving with Cadet Thomas Douglas, was
only 40 feet from the ground when it
crashed to earth Douglas escaped with
out injury.
Lieutenant Evans whose home is IN
Philadelphia, and Douglas were flying
so low at the time that it was necessary
TO wind in and out to avoid contact with
the trees In making "A sharp turn,
Lieutenant Evans lost control
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
FIXING STATUS OF CREWS.
Chairman Hurley Announces Plans For
Manning Merchant Ships.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Washington, Aug. With the view
of building up the crews for merchant
ships. Chairman Hurley Of the shipping
board today ordered that the deck crews
of vessels operating from Atlantic and
Gulf ports shall be composed Of four
ordinary seamen, graduated from the
board training service 70 every SIX able
seamen.
The purpose, II was announced IS TO
give men now entering the merchant
marine a better opportunity TO absorb
quickly, under actual sea going conditions
the knowledge which viii make them
good sailors.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
10 of CREW of U-BOAT'S .
VICTIM ARE MISSING |
Hun Sub" Sunk American
Steamer Off Hatteras on
Tuesday.
ocial Dispatch 10 Every Evening

Special Dispatch TO Every Evening
New York, Aug s Information that
the American steamship Merak, 1924
tons gross, was sunk by German sub
marine OFF Cape Hatteras on Tuesday
night was received today IL marine
insurance circles here.
One small boat containing l8 members
Of the crew still is unaccounted for.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
GO WITH RED CROSS.
Organization Draws on du Pont
Co, and American
Bridge Co.

II. G. Cowgirl, who had charge of per
sonal ledger work in the accounting de-
partment of T. |. du Pont dc Nemours X
Co, has been granted leave OF absence by
his employers so that he may perform the
duties of division accountant OF the
Pennsylvania-Delawa Division OF the
National Red Cross, with headquarters
in Philadelphia. J. T. Porter, assistant
comptroller of the du Pont Co, organized
the division.
Frank l.. Harrar of this city has re-
signed a clerical position with the Ameri-
can Bridge Co. to become assistant to the
director of the Philadelphia bureau of
supplies of the National Red Cross.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
AUTO REPAIRERS CALLED.
Aircraft Workers, Clerks and Stenogra-
pliers Wanted BY Cr0wder.

Washington, Aug. S.-Llmited service
calls for white registrants issued today
by Provost Marshal General Crowder
included:
Senenty-fve automobile repairmen,
MARYLAND and New Jersey each to supply
twenty-five for service in aircraft pro
duction bureau at Washington; entrain-
ment August 20 Fifty clerks and stenog-
raphers from Pennsylvania TO report
10 division Of military aer0nautIcs, Wash
ington; entrainment August 5.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
FLANDERS OR|VEOF
ALLIES COMPLETE
SURPRISE TO FOE
Reinforcements Just Sent to Huns
on Vesle Fresh From New
Battle Front.
USING BAYONETS ON HUNS
BY Associated press to Every Evening

By Associated Press to Every Evening
With the American Army ia the Nesle,
Wednesday, Aug. 10 P. m.I-Ihe
river Nesle was crossed east and west ot
FIsmes late today by additional American
infantrymen.
West of Fisnes the Americans are
breaking up counter attacks BY German
infantry and are holding their ground
despite the enemy efforts.
In support of the Americans VINO had
crossed the river during tuesday night
and "Wednesday morning detachment
OF infantry crossed the Neslc under
Franco-Amerlcan barrage just before
noon today.
Two other detachments reached the
north bank during the afternoon. The
Germans counter attacked the Americans
west of tismes this afternoon. but were
scattered by the American artillery IRE.
The Americans have advanced under a
heavy fire and IN bitter fighting n which
the men from overseas used their bayonetS
effectively \ few Germans were taken
prisoners. " hlle the Others retired.
The stiffest resistance now facing the
American infantry north OF the Nesle IN
the region west Of FismcS IS from a knoll
north OF Bazoches Hare number OF
German machine gun companies have dug
In and arc ciinglng desperately To the hlli,
despite the ire Of the heavy Alhed guns.
One Of the American detachments which
crossed the river today reinforced the
Americans along the Rheims-Soissons
highway who arc eudeavorlng 70 drive the
Germans from the knoll
Among the prisoners taken bv che
Americans today were an ot1cer and sew
eral privates from a fresh division which
has Just arrived from the German front
in Flanders
The fact that the Germans have jusg
sent reinforeements from the Flanders
front 20 the Huns, who have been beaten
back bv the Americans to the Neslc,
clearly shows that General Foch'S drive,
which was begun this morning wasa COM
plete surprise 70 the German commanders.
Evidently they had no intimation
If the approaching attack or troops from
that sector would not have been released
at this time, even to 90 TO the relief Of
the Crown Prince.
General Foch 5 second blow therefore
is as great a surprise as was his first.
Thus augurs we'll for victory, surprise
being a big factor On the side Of success
in modern war.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
BROOKLYN ENDS GAMES.
Ebbets Field Closed Wednesday Till War
is Over, No Baseball There, in 1917 -
H. oftf = ~
Decision

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
New York, Aug. 8-Ebbets Field
home Of the Brooklyn National League
Baseball Club, will be closed for the
duration Of the war, after the game with
Philadelphia next Wednesday, and con
verted into q storage warehouse.
This action was decided upon at a meet
ing OF the board Of directors Of the club
TODAY, and is taken TO indicate the officers
of the organization do not contemplate
o continuatNp Of big league baseball in
1919.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
Central Red Cross.

The Red Cross Auxiliary of Central
Church, which is sewing for wounded
soldiers in France, for which there is now
more need than ever, will meet hereafter
on Friday mornings at 9.30, instead of
Friday afternoons.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
OUENTIN'S GRAVE FOUND.
Young Roosevelt's Body Buried
by the German" on Edge
Of Chamery Wood.
By Associated Press to Every Evening

With The American Army on The
Nesle "Wednesday, Aug. On a wooden
cross at the head Of grave at the edge
of a wood st Chamery, east Of Fere-en-
Tardt lis Is this inscription:
Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt buried
by the Germans.
German newspapers announced several
davs ago that Lieutenant Roosevelt who
disappeared during an aerial combat
on July IL, had been buried by the Ger
mans at Chanery, but until today the
grave was not discovered 1t was found
by an American aviator. The inscription
is in English.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
Defence Council Meeting Monday

A meeting of the executive and finance
committees of the State Council of De-
fence has been called for Monday next at
80 D. m at the Hotel du Pont
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
HIST LOOK AT THIS
AND THEN FEEL COOL

While the hot spell is likely to
continue a day or so no such
sizzler rs Yesterday is likely to recur-
Today the situation is much better.
The following table proves 1t:
Yesterday Today
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
Congressman Polk Here.

Congressman Albert f. Polk spent
last night in Wilmington, while enroute
from Washington, d G., to Dover,
where he attended a meeting Of the
Democratic State Committee today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08

The weather sharps al ashlng--
ton say continued heat will prevail
for day or two. But at the same
time they prognosticate showers Tor
late this afternoon and tonight
Which ought to help some, :,
T'ba ICE situation is only bad
because of labor shortage. not ice
shortage. Go to the station yourself
81 Scnd n The station. Don't wait
for delivery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
Weather Forecast.

BY Associated PRESS % Ev5yy Evsaiag
Washington. Aug s. Forecast for Della
ware.
Thunder showers this afternoon falr ana
slightly cooler tonight. Friday partly cloudy
with moderate temperature light vest
winds,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
DELAWARE HOSPITAL CASES.

The following accident cases were
treated at the Delaware Hospital today:
G. c Mackey, finger injured
Charles Partigan, elbow lacerated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
Bombardment Of Paris Goes On.
sociated Press 10 Every Evening

BY Associated Fress 20 EVtr5 EVenins
Paris, Aug S-There was a further
bombardment Of the Paris region by the
German long-range cannon today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
Amusements TOnish..

Queen" Lest We Forget
Majestic We Can { Have kvcrythins.@
Victoria Brown Of Harvard.
savoy TO he Highest Bidder"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
FOCH STRIKES HUN AGAIN;
new DRIVE in FLANDERS
ALONG 25-MILE FRONT

Field Marshal Hag Hms French and English Armies on
Worn German Troops in Important Section Near
Amiens; There the Hun Won His Biggest Victories in
March Offensive Blow AIMED to Strike Hun Before He
Had Recovered His Breath After Long Retreat, and
to Break His Grip on Soissons-Rheims Front
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08

A feeling of ecurity goes with Clover
Dairy Milk.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-08
NOT So BAD TODAY
AFTER WORST EVER,
So HERE'S HOPING
Nearby Storms Do a Little Good'
if Only to Leave Sun-Re-
pressing Clouds.
IT lust COULDN'T LAST

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-04
FINAL SURRENDER
Of AUSTRIAN ARMY
MADE THIS MORNING
ENDS BIC BATTLES
COMPLETE TERMS OF ARMISTICE
PROTOCOL HAVE BEEN COM
MUNICATED TO STATE DEPART
MENT BY ITALY.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov A.
The terms of the armistice under
which the Austro-Hungarian armies
lai' down their arms today have been
received in full at the state depart
nent. They will be made public daT-
ing the late afternoon.
Austria-H Hungary, or what remains
of that once powerful empire, after its
recent internal aisintegratioa, was
definitely eliminated from the war al
} o'clock this morning.
At that hours o'clock p. m, in
Rome and vienna-the armisitiee pre-
pared by the supreme war council
and accepted. by the Austrians, be-
came effective. Germany thus is left
t1 battle alone until such time as
she, too. accepts the arhistice terms
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-04
WOMEN To WORK
F0R !. ". ". UNTIL
END OF CAMPAIGN;
NAME COMMITTEES
MRS. HENRY B. MASHBURN WILL
BE AT HEAD OF WOMEN'S d.
VISION DURING CAMPAIGN AND
SHE WILL HAVE EFFICIENT AS
SISTANTS

The machinery that is to bring about
the successful prosecution of the irst
Uni.eI War Work campaign in Sum
ter county has been set in motion and
is running smoothly.
Mr. Henr Z Nashburn has charge
of the women workers in this drive,
and she has appointed the following
efficient chairmen, who will assist in
the work of the division:
Fifteenth District.-Mrs. Floyd p.
Jones.
Old Sixteenth Distrit-Mrs. L. F..
Mathis.
New sixteenth District-Mrs. Henry
Webb.
Seventeenth District-Miss Neva
Holley.
Old Twenty-sixth District-Miss
Marguerite Hudson.
New Twenty Sixth District-Mrs. C.
c. Sheppard.
Twenty-seventh District..-Mrs R.
l. Maynard.
Twenty Eighth District-Mrs. win
Chambliss
Twenty-Ninth District.-Mrs. Fox
Hodges.
All Of the aboye-named ladies have
their committees WHO win work with
them during the drive. and IN this
manner the entire county win be Gov
cred By the women workers. under lhe
shle snperyisioa Of Nrs. Iaskbern
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-04
CAMP IA TO MEET
TONIGHT In SESSION

Thee will be an important meeting
of Camp No. IA, P. o. S. of A, tonight
in Wheatley Hall, which all members
are urged to attend.
The matter of benefits and assess
ments is to be considered by the camp
at this meeting, and all members who
possibly can should attend. There
will also be an election of officers,
and as these will serve during the
ensuing term. there exists much in
terest in the outcome.
The P. o. S, of A. now ranks as one
of themost progressive fraternal or
ganizations in Americus, and with its
Membership constantly growing, there
is always wide interest in its at
fairs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-04
PERsHING'S ARMY
SEDGEs AHEAD AND
TAKES MUCH BOOTY
MANY PRISONERS
RETREAT ALMOST A ROUT AS
AMERICANS Exert RESSU3E
ON kETIDIN 1ARNIES-NUMRE7
OF CANNON ABANDONED.

WITH The AMERICAN ARMY az
Verdun, Nov I. Mere than folr thou
sand prisoners wcle captured by ths
Americans in tets sector sunday The
nambe' guns and other booty ls
steadily growing The right flank OF
Ike American line is no wat Pl,!oS.
of the heights overlooking the Meuse
river.
American troops at o'clock Sunday
evening had advanced their left flank
z tn of Authe in close cooperation
with the French forces, which have
been fighting their way eastward on
the bend in the Aiisne river Further
east American forces were in Autruche
and their patrols we're reported as far
moth at Bielles-su-Ba.
In the center OF the line the village
of Fosse was passed early Sunday
and then in quick succession Barri-
court, Nourtt, LIE Champy, Haute and
Lee Champy Bas were occupied by the
Americans. The advance of General
Pershing's troops has reached the lit
tie lake in the center of Belval wood.
On the extreme right the Americans
were north of Montigny- -Devant- Sassy.
From there the line ran to the Meuse
river.
Sunday was not day of fighting as
much as Of pursuit, The Germans are
not retreating in great disorder and
their withdrawal cannot be called
rout but it is certain the general staff
and the field officers have lost control
to certain extent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-04
6S ACRES SOLD FOR
$4,000 HERE THIS Am.

A land sale in which much interest
tepters was consummated here this
morning when e. J. witt sold 6S acres
On the Leslie road two miles from he
city, to b. d. Bones, of Madison, Ca,
who will come here to reside On the
place The land was purchased from
: 7. shannon. til ough Mr. Witt aid
a, the same time Mr. Bone bought
through williiford & Crockett, 80
acres of the former Crockett planta
tion. adjoining the sixty-eight acres,
from II. B. Seals The consideration
in this instance was not anno1need.
but it is known Mr.. Bone paid good
price for the land which is admira-
bly, located and considered one Of the
best farms in this part of the county
The place was purchased from Fl. B.
Scale, who purchased it only short
time ago as an investment, realizing
handsome profit thereon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-04
DEMOCRATS URGED
TO VOTE TUESDAY
For NOMINEES To
INSURE ELECTION
CANDIDACY OF WILLIAMS, RE-
PUBLICAN, FOR UNITED STATES
SENATOR MAKE NECESSARY
THAT DEMOCRATS RALLY TO
SUPPORT OF WILLIAM j. HAIR
RIS.

The general election to be held in
Sumter county Tuesday holds more
interest for the average voter than
similar occasion in years in this sec
ton.
Ordinarily the primary is the all
deciding factor in elections here, and
the fact that there is candidate in
opposition to the Democratic nomi
nee to be voted for adds considerable
interest to the affair.
In addition to thee election of a
United States Senator, for which Of
flee Hon William j. Harris is the
regular nominee, there are number
of amendments to the state constitu-
ton to be voted upon, and thse are
all of more or less Importance to
voters. G. B. Williams, who until
recently professed to be Democrat,
and who was honored with the nomi-
nation for state senator from the Dub
lin district, is a candidate in opposi-
ton to Mr. Harris, and democratci
voters are urged to be sure and vote
for the party nominee tomorrow.
1t is not expected, of course, that
Williams will poll any considerable
vote, but it is important that Demo
Gratis rally to the support of Mr.. Har~
ris, and literally bury Williams un-
der an avalanche Of votes. His ac-
ton in deserting the party and setting
himself up as an opposition candidate
to Mr.. Harris after having been hon
ored BY the party stamps him as
man unworthy of the confidence of his
neighbors, and it is hoped the vote
here as elsewhere throughout Geor-
gia tomorrow will be unanimously for
Mr.. Harris. ..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-04
TEUTON ARMIES ARE
IN MOST CRITICAL
SITUATION IN WEST
SINCE WAR STARTED

NEW YORK, Nov, 4.-(Compiled
from news dispatches during the day.
Germany deserted by her allies, is
apparently facing great disaster on
the west front.
There have been many times during
the past three months when it seemed
the Teutonic armies were in crit
ical position, but they always have
managed to avoid debacle.
Now, however, there is a greater
PCS sibility han ever that Germany s
military doom may not be far dis
tart.
This crisis has arisen during tn"
past three GAYS. American an&
French attacks west of the Meuse
river, which Ses med to be gaining hCl
little, apparently sapped the str:,ngtL
of the enemy. When the break ca'Hs
Saturday, i. took on the aspet's Of
n rout, rathgv ttan an orderly re
tirement, such as has been ca I'D
tut on dozers og battlefelds from the
North Sea to Chateau Thierry lint Q
July 18th.
On Sunday evening at o'clock
American con;.r&trts were in Belval
wood, six miles directly west Of
Stenap, a vital II mt in the German
line along the Muse. They were on
" IA miles south of Sedan, whiHih is
'hc center of the German system in
eastern France.
1t now appears that the Gernaus
who have been Loiding the line IN
nirg westward til ough the Chm
raere country carnot retreat eastt"
ward, but rnlyt be diverted northwari
through Belgium This will add many
weary miles 10 The length of the Jour
ney that must seemingly be begun at
Cnce.
In Belgium The fall of Client Is im-
Ejrent, for the Be'elans, French, B:it'
ish and Americans are rapidly NOV
ing ahead. The Scheldt has been
crossed at W. !den southwest of Gnent
while the Begin as are moving 'O~ari
The Scheldt noTtheas; of the city. THIS
advance, if no1ii:ired, threatens he
whole German army in France, since
It's retreat eastward through Sedan
and Mont Medy seems. about to hs
cut off.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-04
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WEATHER FORECAST

FAIR TONIGHT AND ToMoR- :
: ROW.