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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
RUSH HOUSING PLANS.
Architect and Town Planner Ex-
pect to Have Things Ready
for Bids This Week.

Josiah Marvel who has been the direct
ing genius with the cooperation OF other
public spirited citizens IN bringing about a
housing plan for the shipbuilders, that II Is
now expected Will result IN suitable homes
for them has asked committees that have
been soliciting sales Of stock IN the Hous-
ing Corporation 10 make report this alter
noon of their sales.
While $4,000 has been sold which Is
sufficient to purchase the first tract of
land needed 1t Is desirous that SO 200
additional be sold with which to buy the
remaining land needed
This week it Is expected Will be an I'M
portant one in the progress OF the plans.
'Fhe architect IT is hoped will have com
pIeted the plans for the contractors to bid
upon. The town planner will also have
completed. it is hoped the plans laying
out the streets and then if both Of these
preliminary jobs are completed 1t IL likely
that some time early next week the plans
vii bc gwen to contractors TO bid on them.
Because 1t is q patriotic work, II Is be
l0oved that labor generally will do rs
share is bringing trained artisans 10 tins
rItv IN sufficiently large enough numbers
IL put up the homes That the promise
4iai has been made and It's fulfillment viii
mean that under favorable conditions,
some OF the homes may be completed with
In four months tune
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
STRANGE INCIDENT REPORT.
Woman, in Dazed Condition, Said 10 Have
Been Lured From Railroad Station.

According TO several persons who were
in the Pennsylvania railroad station AZ
Front and French streets last Saturday
night. about 2 clock, a young woman /,
said to have been in a semi-cOnsclous con
dition. either from liquor or drugs was
hlred away from the station by two men
Although the police have no report Of
sIch an incident, several persons are said
II have witnessed the affair
From what could be learned the woman
went ID the station about so 0 clock
and acted as though she was drums In a
Short time train came in and she was
about to board it, but two men came
along and took her away They went
downstairs and were seen 70 enter a
tamcab. No one around the station nor
any of the taxi drivers seemed 70 have
any knowledge Of the incident when II
was investigated today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
GERMAN MENACE
IS UN|FYNG CHINA
Japan VIII Not Interfere IN Her
Neighbor's Affairs, Says Lega-
cation Secretary.
Nv Associated Press 10 Every Evening


A Pacific Port. April 22-China is
solving internal troubles and Japan will
not interfere with Chinese affairs, de
clared X. Debuchi, who is here today on
his way TO Washington TO become secre-
tarv TO the Japanese embassy, and who
was first secretary Of the japanese legation
at Peking
"The internal troubles between north
and south China. have been grave" SAID
Debuchi. 'but the menace Of the Ger
mans in the west seems to be aiding IN a
consolidation Of the peoples Of China
Japan will not interfere with China. No
other government should. There have
been men in Japan who have said Japan
must settle Chinese troubles, but China
i settling them 1t may take some time
before there is union, but believe il Is
u sight
There are vcry few Germans IN China
nov. Their propaganda L. not a. serious
~ il Was before China sent the German
minister away and ousted his agents.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
ENGINEER CROTHER QUITS
Leaves Service of Water Depart
ment to Accept Better Paying
Position Elsewhere.

The Board of Water Commissioners. at
its weekly meeting today, received ana
accepted the resignation of Charles u
Crother, who has been engineer at INC
pumping station for II years. MT
Crother resigned that position for the pur-
nose of accepting more remunerative en-
ployment elsewhere. His resignation is
effective May |.
Assistant Engineer Van Trump re-
ported the pumpagc of LOG. 592, 700 gai-
Ions of water last week, l4,6!aAo gai'ohS
more than in the corresponding pcriod oi
last wear. and the consumption oi luS,-
465, 600 gallons of water last week, ~
l65.OO0 gallons more than IN the cor
responding period of last year.
City Treasurer Banks reported the iol-
lowing bank balances to the credit OF 'h1
board: Current fund, l5,S36.21; special
fund, 81 ,0056l.
Psyrolls as follows were passed: Cur
rent, 81 .764 .66; special, SSl4.9S
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
GERMAN ACE" KILLED.
Hero of Chasing Squadron to
Have Military Funeral
Behind British Lines.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
With the British Army in France. April
% Baron Richthofen, the famous Ger
man aviator, was shot down and killed
last night back Of the British lines along
the Somme front.
The German "hyinc circus leader will
be buried with military honors today
near the spot where he crashed and an
impressive ceremony is being planned 10y
the British officials.
London. April % Capt. Baron Won
Richthofen. the famous German aviator,
has been killed, Reuters correspondent at
British headquarters reports. The captain
was drowned in the Somme valley.
His body was recovered and will be
buried today with military honors.
Since Capt BocIke was shot down in
October, 1916 Capt. Won Richthofen has
been the most prominent and successful
aviator. On April the German War
Office announced he had achieved his 18th
aerial victory, although IN thus as IN pre-
vious citations he was not credited eS-
plicltly with having brought down an
Allied airplane.
Capt. Won Richthofen first came into
prominence as leader of the flying circus.
a squadron of German avlators which
fought in a peculiar circular formation
following each other around so that IN
case one was attacked the next flyer could
sweep the antagonist from the rear. Re
Gently Emperor William conferred upon
him the Order OF the Red Eagle.
operations issued yesterday says.
Baron Richthofen, at the head of ms
trustv chasing squadron Ton Saturday,
gained his 10Th and S0th victories.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
HALF Of LIBERTY
LOAN NOW TAKEN
More Than ST 500, 1000, 900 Raised
is Washington Report: New
York's Total, $685., 200, 900.
~ associated Press to Every Evening

BY associated Press To Every Evening
Washington, April - Half Of the
three billions dollars minimum sought
for the third Liberty Loan remains TO
be subscribed in the remaining working
days of the campaign. Early reports to-
dav to headquarters indicated that the
total had been raised above 81, 800. .iD0,-
900. Reports already in show 81 40
$50, 100
New York. April 22-Oficial subscrip-
tions to the third Liberty loan totalled
1885,. 200 900 at 10. 30 a N today through
out the second Federal Reserve Dis
trict, representing a gain of 81, ,2b0, 500
as compared with Saturdays closing
figures.
Mayor Hylan has completed plans for
a division in the Liberty Day parade,
next Friday, composed of mayors OF the
principal cities of the reserve district.
Representatives from the principal city
Of each county in the district, which en-
braces New York State and northern New
Jersey and Fairfield county n Connec-
ticut, will march, escorted by the 69th
Regiment, New York Guard.
Boston. Mass, April - Liberty Loan
subscriptions for the first Federal Re-
serve district today reached "A total of
Sl22. .S2S 900. representing gam over
SUNDAY of 50, l02 600 which the general
committee announced WAS distinctly
disappointing.
The report by States was: Massa-
chlsetts. s73 "a 900; Connecticut, sl9,-
2S6 900; Rhode Island, ST. ,947 900;
Maine. 81. .5O7 900, New Hampshire, So
$4,000; Vermont S373i 600
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
COFFEE-LADEN STEAMER ASHORE

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
Barnegat City, n J., April p The
Norwegian steamship Nlndal from South
American port for an Atlantic port with
$4,000 bags Of coffee, came ashore on
Barnegat shoai during heavy fog early
today. The stranded ship lies in the
shadow Of Barnegat light and almost
on top Of the United States transport
Sumner, wrecked i'll December. 1916
The Nindal il Of $50 tons register
There Is a possibility she may be saved
Members Of the coast guard brought the
Nindals crew Of Is men ashore.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
ENORMOUS MASSES
Of NEW TROOPS
FOR THE GERMANS
Allies Also Are Streugthening
Their Forces il Readiness for
Resumption of Drive.
FIGHT MAY LAST MONTHS
\ As.oelafed -. u - -

BF Associated Press 10 Every Evening
ottawa onr tDr - TIE r.i, a
.1e lighting ( n1f ezpe-ted ~ asl Iarg
Notwithstanding The inclemencv NJ flr
weather oays a Reuter- dispatch receIvpa
mere r1aav from london
The Germans ere being oneniv nu
enormously reinforced but the aiheS
have strengthened their forces ana II x
not likely nat he next rhrust viii he
4nv more effective In achieving 4 decision
than thar ~ month ago wnen the Ger
man people we're told ro expect a speedy
triumph. The message adaS The ey-
pectatIon on this side. indeed. d that the
battle may last through the summer,
here Is "a great concentration 0r smell
hre Al Mount KENNEL. winch Is probably
the scene 0f the next big attack.
Details III tne Belgian success az the
seventeenth 81 April snow that il was
most important III results. .or II PLAYED q
part % rolling the attempt 20 cut odf ne
expected British retreat from the pres
salient.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
CAMP MEADE OPEN
TO 10000 NEW MEN
Big Movement to Maryland Con
tonment Will Begin During
the Present Week.
By Assocla,ed Press to Every Evening

BY Associated fress 10 Every Evening
Camp Meade, Md, April 22.-The
big movement of men to this camp will
begin this week, and Will continue until
the States have sent their quotas. The
first movement will be completed shortly
after the first Of next month, In addi-
ton to men from Pennsylvania, Mary
land and the District of Coiu bla, selects
from Ohio and Tennessee will also be
sent here Arrangements have been COM
pleted for the housing and equlpping
of more than II 600 men.
Men who were selected Tor service
and sent here from Maryland and Penn
syIvanla AS a part Of the first quota and
rejected because Of physical disqualifi-
cation. are coming back as part of the
second draft. The men are 50 anxious to
serve that they have undergone opera
lions to have their physical defects cor
rected.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
], s. TROOPS FACE
TERRIFIC FIRE,
BAG z A|RPLANtS
Ambulance Gathers Up Wounded
in No Man s-Land. in Very
Thickcst of Fight.
CHEER SALVATION LASSES

By Associated Press to Every Evening
With the American Army in France,
Sunday. April 21.-Two low lying Ger
man airplanes were brought down Satur-
dav bv American machine gunners during
the German attack in and about Selche-
prev northwest of Toul The machine
g1nners who hagged the ginners had
been ordered To retire hut they renamed
in their position and fought effectively
against the enemy avlators.
During the engagement the Germans
concentrated their artillery tlrc on the
American telephone and telegraph WIRES
which were cut many times. CourlerS
were forced to pass through two or three
harrages in order To maintain communica-
ton. In the meantime men OF the Signal
Corps in face Of heavy bombardment
restored the wires almost as fast as the
enemy shells disrupted them
American ambulance men ventured into
No Mans Land during that thick ot the
fight and did heroic work IN gathering up
wounded One German who had Of
fered to surrender, attempted to explode
!, bomb on the ground as three Americans
apnroached him. Another soldier, how
ever. discovered the trick and hurled at
the German a grenade. One OF the
Germans legs was blown off and he
died later, a prisoner Of the men he at
tempted to blow up.
A village near the front lines, which the
correspondent visited. today tells mute
tale Of Saturdays fighting. There are
huge shell holes in the streets and parts OF
the church and other buildings have been
blown of
The enemy fire became so hot here
that Salvation Army girls who had been
serving coffee and doughnuts TO the
Americans were forced to leave. The
girls protested, saying they were not
afraid of the Germans and wanted 4
stav in their dugout, but the officers die
not wish to take the responsibility: A.
they left the girls were cheered by soldier:
returning from the front lines.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
KINGDOM NEWS" HALTED
1t Contained Petition to President
Against Suppression of the
Finished Mystery.
BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening

Indianapolis, Ind, April - Twenty
persons, 10 Of them women. we're ar
rested here Yesterday for alleged dlstri-
button of copies of the Kingdom News,
containing an article headed The Fin
isked Mystery and Why it Was Sup
pressed
petition addressed to President
Wilson is printed in the paper with blank
lines for signatures. 1t declares any
interference BY the clergy with independ-
ent Bible study is intolerant, un-Ameri-
can and un-Chpstian and that any at
tempt to combine church and State is
radically wrong" 1t protested against
the suppression Of THE Finished Mys-
ter" and asks the government to re-
move all restrictions as to its use
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
OPPOSES CoURT-MARTIAL.
President Protests Against Proposed
Method Of Trying SediuOn Law Breakers.

Washington Apr. - Prr-ilcn. Vii
son came out today in opposition ~ fA,
Chamberlain bill which would 'ry rlo.a-
mons ot he -edluon laa~ hN nl-.-
martial and In letter 90 Senator oyer
man ot North CMolna declared h.> ltayi
that the measure Is Unconstitutional
Ii enacted rhc President declared hr
blti would place the United ~ratc- 20
Ic,cl " lth Is enemies hc measure r.
adds - Opposed o The pr na p4ro-e
oi the espionage ltN~
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
GERMANS REPULSED
IN NIGHT ATTACK
Take One Outpost From British,
But Lose Ground in Aveluy
Wood in Moonlight Assault.
By Associated Press to Every Evening


With the British Army in France,
April 22.-Taking advantage OF the moon
light the Germans at 10 o clock last night
made a strong but unsuccessful attack
against the British positions north OF
Aveluy wood on the front above Albert.
Heavy fighting continued until o'clock
this morning
The Germans apparently have taken
one British outpost and lost ground them
selves elsewhere in the wood The
assault was preceded by heavy lombard
ment and the gunfire on both sides kept
up most Of the night
There vas active artillery fighting
throughout sunday east OF Arras ana on
both sides OF the Scarpe The bombard-
mcnt at Nilcrs- BretonneIN and the
surrounding territory WAS continued
The British improved their lines in the
ncighborhood OF Nillers- BretonneuN.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
RUSSIA SENDS NEW
ENVOY TO BERLIN
Member Of Peace Delegation ana a
Bolshevik Socialist. Long an
Exile n Siberia.

By Associated "-a>> % r>.t. een.aS
Moscow. Ra>sia. ~,ul4> lprA A
Odolph Jodc ba- been named H.,-
ambassador 70 Germany au. aiA
Moscow tou gnt alth A,> >t1 .r his
way rJ Bcrun ae a.. meet a- r
Nirhach. German ambassador SD E.,-.
VI Iotfe was chairman V r.e
Russian peace delegation al b~,,.-l.i.-
0y,A He IS 34 wears 5id ana 5 i-,l-
sheNlk Socialist He spent laug erin
m exile u Siberia sud at one tmc lived
Ii t,eruanv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
SIovak Women Big Loan Buyers.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, April % BY subscribing
sl0O,0O to the third Liberty Loan, the
women Of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies
Union of the United States of America
have brought their total for the three
loans to S240,0 900, the Treasury Depart
ment announced today. The announce
ment adds that the subscriptions con
stitute some of the largest made by any
womens organization IN the United
States
Washington, April % Much con-
ccrn is felt here this morning by mem
bers of the Czech-sSlovak National Coun-
ell over the fate of IL 900 Czech troops
who deserted from the Austrian army
to Join the Russians at the beginning
of the war and who, according TO Vienna
newspapers. have been captured by the
Germans advancing into the Ukraine
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
lhange for Nlrcrall Program.

Gy N~,ocsfed rre>, I>crt Ncrns
Washington tpri ~ rcailus,-
mont of the aircraft program ha> Ncen dc-
rldcd ou definitely hy President Wilson
AMI ~e,rctar, Baker has bccn directed 70
carr, II out Itwas indicated TODAY bat
man uot heretofore mentioned, Will hc
given fall charge X production
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
SUDDEN DEATH OF
THOMAS s. FOURACRE, JR.

Thomas s Fouracre. Jr, aged years,
son Of Levy Court Commissioner Thomas
s Fouracre and Mrs Fouracre Of Middle
town, died last night in a Philadelphia
hospital The child had been III but a few
DAYS and was taken TO Philadelphia
Saturday for surgical treatment
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
ONenslNe FaIled of Purpose.
HUN BLOW AT BELGIUM.
Decree Hints That Germans Will Carry
Out Plan Of Dividing Kingdom.

Amsterdam, Holland. April - rhe
Nolks Zeitung of Cologne says The Ger
man authorities IN Belgium have issued
decree directing hat the finances o(
the Flemish and Nalloon districts shall
he administered separately This, the
newspaper asserts brings the indie
pendcnce Of Flanders much nearer
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
Anusements Tonight.

Playhouse Rock-a Bye BABY
tiarvick Vaudeville
Nne.,p -. The Guilty Man
\faiestic His Majesty Bunker Bean.'
Victoria Ghosts 81 NeS erday
~RVOy-"The Claim
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
BELGiANS DESPERATE;
ARE FACING STARVATION

Washington, April %. Food
shipments to the civilian popula-
tions of the allied countries will be
suspended for ten days 10 move
three million bushels of grain 10 the
Belgians who are declared 10 be in
desperate straits.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
$4,000 FOR RED CROSS.
German American Alliance 10
Give Endowment Fund
to Charity.

The last chapter in the existence of the
German-American Alliance will take place
This afternoon at the Office Of Henry p
scott. when Adolph Timm secretary and
treasurer Of the now disbanded organiza-
ion will hand over railroad bonds worth
so 900 10 General Charles Bird. Presi-
dent Of the Delaware Red Cross The meet !
Ing Will be private and will take place III
lie Office Of Henry y. Scott.
The bonds represent the endowment
l4nd of the organization and as All bills OF
the Alliance have been paid, this money
II is said represents the last available dol
lar at the disposal Of the organization
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
Ruler of German Duehy Dead.

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Amsterdam, Holland. April - Duke
Frederick IL, ruler of the German duchy
OF Annalt Is dead al the Ballenstedt
Castle Tie was 6l years old
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22

This move on the part Of the Germans
probably IS in furtherance Of their plan
TO weaken Belgium by dividing it into
Flemish and Walloon States, With uomi-
nal Independence
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
U.S.. TROOPS ROUT GERMANS:
RECAPTURE LOST GROUND
Allies Waiting and Prepared To Meet New Shock of Hun
Armies; French Reinforcements Pouring In Behind
The British Lines; Second Month of Drive With
Germans Objective Unataned
QUIET SUNDAY; FOE IN CHECK
Associated Press Dispatch Received at 300 p. m.


of
ed
h
French re-estabished
er
(:enPe fircdro
and evacuated
AMERICANS FIRE
the
the ar~
tho and
violent artillery
the
brought down BY
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
Trinity Club Meets Tonight.

The Mems Club of Trinity Episcopal
Church viii hold All important meeting
tonight
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22

Waterproof Neolin soles. Star Shoe
Repairing Co, 10 Delaware. avenue .-
Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
Weather Forecast

81, N,,ocia e0 Press u Every Eveuins
Washington April ~ Weath forccas.
Eair and slightly eooivr ,on gnu Tuesday
.ir fresh west WWNs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
TUESDAY.
No wheat bread for supper.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22

You Try an Every Evening want adv.
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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-24
MOSES LEAVES SEA-
BOARD AIR line
GOES TO BIRMINGHAM-P. M.
BROWNING ACTING AGENT.


Mr.. and Mrs. ]. n. Moses will leave
this week for Birmingham, Ala,
where Mr. Moses has accepted the
position of manager for the Western
Newspaper Union. Mr., Moses has
been connected with the Seaboard
Air Line for the past twenty years in
various capacities and for the past
two and half years has been freight
agent in Cordele.
He has had the matter of the Bir-
mingham proposition under consider
alton for some time, but it was not
until after his long spell of illness
last summer that he decided definite
ly to make the change, having been
granted sufficient leave Of absence to
| look into the proposition thoroughly.
I During their stay in Cordele Mr.. and
! Mrs. Moses have made host of warm
friends who greatly regret to give
them up but whose best wishes fol-
| low them to their new home.
Mr.. P. M. Browning, who has been
chief clerk to Mr. Moses and who
has also been with the Seaboard for
several years, will become acting
agent
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-24
MISS WILLIAMS HOSTESS

A merry party was enjoyed by a
number of the young set on Monday
evening at the home of Miss Grace
Williams. The rooms were bright
and attractive with Christmas deco
rations A Christmas tree held a
souvenir for each guest. These
were taken off and distributed by
Santa Claus Delicious sandwiches
hot chocolates, cakes and other of the
various Christmas goodies were all
served by the hostess. Guests in
Guided Misses Elsie Williams, Anne
Ign Smith, Viola Stanford, Mary and
Margaret Bulloch, Martha Lifsey, Nj
ma and Juanita Calhoun, Jewel Bull
loch, Neeley Smith, and Messrs. Ce.
ell Pate, Clyde Smith, CCliff Wilson,
Perry Clegg, Walter Edwards, Frank
Smith, Norton Mckenzie DR.. Ken,
dali and Dudley Fouche.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-24
WAR REVENUE BILL
PASSED BY SENATE

Washington, Dec 23-Without a
record vote the Senate last night pass
ed the war revenue bill, reduced to
raise about $6,OOO,O 100000 in 1919 and
4,OOO,OOO0OO in 1920, as. compared
with the levy of $S,2OO,OOO,OOO for the
new year, proposed in the bill passed
by the House three months ago
When the nal vote was taken at
10:40 o'clock the Senate had been
in continuous session for nearly thr-
teen hours. Immediately after the
passage of the bill, the Senate began
Its holiday vacation under the plan
FOR three-day recesses nutil Jan. 2,
Absence of a quorum in the House.
however, had prevented that body
from putting a similar program into
effect.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-24
EPWoaTH ENTERTAINMENT

/ The Epworth Leage meeting last
Sunday was most interesting one.
Miss Dallas Ertzberger led and the
appropriate Christmas program was
rendered, the League room being
most attractive in holly decorations.
The contest for new pembers
which has been conducted the past
several weeks. closed and the new
members were rece received by Rev.
T. B. Stamford and Officers of the
League. The losing side in the con.
test will entertain the League on
Thursday evening at seven-thirty in
the lecture room of the church. This
promises to be a most enjoyable af
fair and all Leaguers are invited.