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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-17
nv LOWELL MELLETI

limited Press STAFF Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FLANDERS. Oct. i7.-British troops are
in courtrai. the great enemy base
southwest Of Client
At the same time, It is reported that
the British are in the outskirts OF
Lille. This has not yet been ofiicisiiy
confirmed.
THE centuries old Moat has been
fortified. but there are no Indications
that the Germans intend to use these
defenses. It is understood That the
HUNS have taken away all the men ana
boys in Lille beteween 10 ana o.
leaving only the women.
In the Lille region the British were
last officially reported TO have broken
through the line which the Germans
huilt 10 defend the city and were near
INC The ancient defensive Moat, which
was its principal protection IN
medieval times.
General Plumer's men have captured
the hin positions which dominate
Tourcoing and RoubaiX. The enemy Is
removing military stores from Line
Tourcoing and RoubaiX. Fires nave
been observed in Lille, but 1t is not
certain yet whether the Germans are
seeking TO destroy the city
Pressure is continuing on all SIDES
Of the salient. which containts the three
important French industrial cities
evacuation OF this region seems in-
minent and in a way that VIII mo-
please the Germans.
In most places pursurers. pursued
have moved out OF the devastated int'
fair. green country. The Belgians, fol
the flrst time in four years, are getting
a glimpse OF their country as they
knew il before the war. Few buildings
have been destroyed and none OF inc
fhrees arc harmed.
When Roulers was occupied t,2Ol
civilians ran about at the peril OF Their
own necks. pointing out hidden mines
and shouting Here's one; there's one,
A captured German engineer was com
pelled 20 remove the mines. American
relief stores, valued at $4,000, were
taken to Germany before the evaeua-
ton.
President Wilson's reply is contained
in newspapers which arrived from he
coast last night Many soldiers seid ~
EXPRESSED their exact views Others sug-
gested it might have been harder, but
said they recognized The necessity OF
diplomatic language to gain diplomatic
ends. Regarding an armlshce' thcy al
agreed With Wilson.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-17
TWO MINOR WRECKS
ON DELAWARE ROAD

Two minor wrecks occurred on the
Delaware Division OF the P d. and w.
Railroad. At the Clayton yard, three
freight cars were derailed by the drop
ping OF a drawbar Later, another
freight car was dersiled near Middle
town. Fortunately the tracks were
cleared before time for the early north
bound passenger trains, which avoided
any DELAY IN traffic.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-17
COMPLETE SALE
CHANCELLOR RULES
CONTINUED from page one

vey on paying the buyer one hundred
dollars. nor does it say that either party
NAV default and be relieved OF any OBJ
LEGATION to perform the contract by pay
ing the other party one hundred dol
lars. The right TO the money is one
which the buyer has il he elects to
take it. or collect it in settlement OF
his rights against the seller, the chan
cellor holds. But if ne does not choose
TO so settle the matter he has an in
dubitable right to either an action for
damages or specific performance.
The chancellor also held inadmissible
! testimony Of witnesses as 10 the view
saNen OF similar clauses by real estate
ueelers In the City Of Wilmington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-17
STOCKS SOAR ON
GOOD WAR NEWS
Morning Trading Shows
Gains of from 3 to
10 Points
NEW HIGH RECORDS
ARE RECORDED
BY the United Press.

U
NEW YORK, Oct. 17.-The stock, mar
ket opened today with the widest
scenes since the surrender OF Bulgaria
was announced. In the first 70 min
utes the gains in active issues ran as
high as three points with gains in in
active investment issues running in eX-
cess Of 10 points.
War and international political news
was directly responsible for the good
demand for stocks The news was in
terpreted as indicating peace through
victory in the near future. The only
losses found anywhere were in the war
group.
Royal Dutch sold up over II points
TO 1870. record high figure. American
Smelting,gsined more than two points
crossing 50.
Gains in the rubber issues ran nearly
two points and gas stocks made new
high records. Motor stocks responded
quickly. Mercantile marine shares were
higher.
The market boiled all through the
FIRST half hour. Attendance in commits
sion houses was large and suggested an
increased public following. Fluctua-
tions in industrial stocks were wide.
Sales during the first half hour were
at the rate Of 100000 shares a day.
Royal Dutch sold at 1872, up 1874
points. American Sugar gained 33i to
iii% on competitive buying. American
shelters made a new high at S5h, up
2%.
Ohio cities gas, Columbia gas and
Sinclair Oil made new highs. Saxon
motors gained two points to 10. Amer
lean Ice made new high record at
AZ I'D "a. Goodrich, U. S. Rubber and
Kelly-Sprlngleld sold at the highest
prices Of the year.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-17
BuCISNER TROPHY SHOOT

W On next saturday the nftl contest
10. LOT, me Colonel E. C. Buckner tronhv
Nill pe held at the Wilmington iran.
snooe' ny Association grounds al BeIle-
Nne. This contest win be al 81 i5 Dslots
per man. handicaps &c 10 % ", 49, az
Previous winners are: r. s. Wood 1' NJ,
9. Wood. w. A. Simonton and ] r No ~ !.
Hugh. - Nc
At this shoot there will also no q
spoon awarded to the high gun on each
yard mark where two or more shoot
ers compete from any yard mark. IN,
high gun on the various yard mark
will then shoot off. miss and out. 10
War Savings Stamps prizes.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-17
HAVE YOU con oUEsrIoNNAIREs?

Registrars for the draft between the
ages Of 10 and &c, who have not yet
received their questionnaires, should
apply at the headquarters OF their
boards Immediately. All persons be-
tween these ages should have their
questionnaires by now.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-17
LIFT THE BAN ON
SUNDAY AUTOlNG

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON. Oct i7.-The ban on
the use OF automobiles on Sunday was
Internationally lifted today. effective
Immediately
Fuel Administrator Garfield said that
no restriction will he placed on the
use OF automobiles unless gasoline
stocks again become dangerously low.
He added that priority orders will be
issued for overseas gasoline shipments.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-17
BY The United Press
ta-yEaR-OLD Roy KILLED

LAUREL, Del, oct. f1.-Perry Guy, ia
years old, son of Mrs. Lola Guy. OF
Melfa, Va, was killed when he fell be-
meath the wheels of freight train
near Melfa station. The boy with sew
eral others, was jumping on a freight
train while in motion, when he missed
his footing. Both legs were cut of
and his body badly mangled. He lived
out few minutes after the accident
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-17
TOUR pRUNKs HERE N TWO DAYs

There were but four cases OF drunk
enness in City Court today This morn
ing the police made but one arrest for
drunkenness. This individual had a
quantity OF whiskey in a quart bottle
when arrested. He Will be given a
hearing in City Court tomorrow.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-17
NEW NOTES IN CIRCULATION.

The 81 Federal Reserve Bank notes
are being put in circulation. The 81
note was issued late in August. On the
face of the 81 note is a cut Of Jefferson
and on the back a modern battleship.
nm October there were outstanding
si7 100000 in 81 and s3,62i,OOO in 81
notes To date the 70 Reserve banks
have bought S30,7i7,0OO of special per
cent Treasury certificates to secure tne
81 and 50 notes.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-17
CHICAGO GRAIN.

BY the United Press.
CHICAGO. oct i7.-Opening grain;
Corn. November iisai2i1k; December
iijIaali7; Oats, November 661sa9s; De-
cember 66Bals.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-17
CARD or THANKS.

We wish to extend our thanks to the
neighbors and friends. also the Artillery
Fuse. both for their Kindness and beauti-
ful floral offerings during our recent De
reavement Of father and son.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-17
az FRED 5. FERGUSON

limited Press Stam Correspondent.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES IN
FRANCE. oct. i6-(Night. Capture OF
rrandpre. accomplished by the Ameri-
ans yesterday, has resulted in collapse
n the German defense on a consldera-
de front east Of that place ,..
The doughbOys have pracucAly
cleared Loges Wood and are driving
! sharp wedge into the enemy lines III
he direction Of Buzancy, six miles
northeast of Grandpre.
Additional progress has also Deeh
made on both sides Of the Meuse
According TO prisoners the Germans
sxpec;ed TO 90 into effect at $3.50 Mon
iav afternoon. They were amazed
when our artilley fire increased ana
the infantry attacked. Many who eX-
pected 10 be fraternizing with the
Americans are now prisoners.
one American divisions has taken
prisoners from four Boche divisions in
he past two DAYS. including one, OF
he best enemy outfits on the Whole
nest front.
There seems to be no end TO the
machine gun defenses. As fast as a
series Of these are wiped out others
are encountered and the artillery's |
work starts all over again.
BY The United Press
LONDON, Oct i7.-serbian troops /
have captured the town Of AleksinstZ
% miles northwest Of N,sh. ths g.
0ian War OFFICE announced TODAY
The French occupied Pierot a. miles
southeast OF Nish
"On Tuesday, we occupied Mount
Kressi-Baba, the town Of Aleksinatz
Mt. Kastrebatz and the village Of
zlatare," the statement said.
French cavalry captured Pierot"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-17
Rv ths unIl.ed Press.

BY the LnlAfu tlt1-.
PARIS, oct. i7.-French troops main
tanned contact with he Germans last
night on the whole front between She
Disc and the Serre Rivers. the War
Onice announced today.
"During the night we maintained con-
tact on an the front between the Disc
and the Serre." the communique said.
"There was much machine gun and
artillery activity"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-17
British Capture Lille,
BeIgians Near Osfend

Dense cavalry pouring through the breach and
are reported to advanced nine miles.
By the United Press. =,
LONDON Oct 1.-THE British began a attack on the
LIE Bohain $40 this
ing Field Hag reported They making satisfactory
progress.
BY the United Press. -.
PARIS, Oct. 17.-(11.56 A. M)-The British captured
Courtra fighting according to the Petit Journal
BY the United Press. -
LONDON, Oct 1.-THE Belgians have captured Ihourout
and Schoobskke and penetrated ihe Field Marshal s an
nounced today.
French troops taken Adoye and Lchrvede southeast
Ct Thourout -,
"Wednesday Dimude and the Ls despite the Storm
Beeans French continued their attacks front OF
miles and advanced depth OF over three and
three quarter miles, the statement said
Norh Dxmude, the Begans crossed the User and oc-
ed hoorbakke British crossed the Lys and pushed be-
vond Menn several oers along the right bank
The Belgian captured houout and the French captured
b,evelde and Ardoye British occupied Menn, and
cordnp TO the latest reports entered Courtrai.
total 20 villages have been delivered from the
srv No figures available regarding prisoners and booty
"a strong enemy attack against Haussy, north OF
semes pushed British back the western edge of the
Yesterday afternoon
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-17

(OIdf Cause GrIp and InHuenfH
LAXATIVE BROMO QUINTNE Tablets re-
move the cause There is only one "Bromo
Outline" Il. w. GROVES signature on
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-17

Dense masses of cavalry pouring through the breach and
are reported to have adv anced nine miles
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-17
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird and Company, dupont Building
furnish the following quotations on To-
col eactrrffinG
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PARIS Oct 17.-U1.56 A. M)-The British captured
Coua after fighting according the Petit Journal
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-23
AUSTRIAN STRIKES GENUINE:
PEOPLE LONG FOR PEACE

as far as It knew there was no truth 10
reports that Colonel House is soon TO
make another trip TO Europe in view OF
Austrian developments.
II announced official confirmation
from various points as 10 the strikes In
Austria, but figures TO show the extent
Of this movement were lacking. Both
political and economic factors enter
into the present upheaval It was said.
"A mans politics in Europe nova
days, starts in his stomach said one
official "Austria's food situation, the
state Department is advised, Is worse
than either that Of Germany or Hun
gary"
The department stil lacks word as
to when Chancellor Hertling will an
swer President Wilson war aims
speech, but advices reaching here show
he is walking on eggs" and having es-
pecial dlnlculty in knowing what TO
reply.
One Of the highest department OH
cials told the United Press that it was
well for the American people moi 10
tske too much stock in the prospects
OF an immediate Austrian collapse.
I'VE have been hearing for three
years that the Teutons were about TO
starve. but they have not yet. For
that reason, I feel that too much stock
should not be taken in the present
reports"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-23
SAYS GERMANS CAN'T
CUT THROUGH ALLIES
United States Must Send
Millions of Men to
Rout Huns
SHOULD OPEN FRONT
ALONG FIFTY MILES

"The American people apparently do
not an realize that we stand squarely
face to face with an end to everything
we love-" said Major NJ 5. Boohm, Of
the Canadian Army at the Chamber Of
Commerce luncheon yesterday. And
yet In the face Of this we permit our
various lines Of business TO run along
as usual, bllssfully unmindful Of what
our plain duty requires Of us. ] want
to impress upon you gentlemen that
the only possible business Of your
country and mine at this time is
war 10 Is nonsensical for MS to de-
vote our every energy TO our indi-
yidual businesses while over there our
men are dying Our only business Is
20 win, and that viii require that
every man, woman and child In this
continent does his full duty TO assist
the government
zone never knows when he will run
across some Of the German propaganda
with which this country is overrun,
and which Affects him personally, some
times even without his knowledge. I
have found some Of it since ! came to
Wilmington.
There is no reason TO suppose that
this war Will end soon, as many people
seem to believe 10 Is surprising how
many people believe that the Germans
realize that they are whipped, when as
a matter Of fact they firmly believe that
they are going to win
"Thero is no possibility Of the Ger
mans breaking through at this time
II is not dlvulging confidential infor-
nation to say that the surplus ammu-
milton supply Of the British forces. for
guns OF six inches caliber and higher.
is never permitted to fan below $4,000 900
ROUNDS and that there Is enough British
heavy artillery Of all cal.bres, which
II placed hub h hub, would cover the
whole i20 miles Of western front with
continuous line of guns There is
no present likelihood of their breaking
through the French front, and even
should there be, enough British troops
could be sent In support to stop 10. We
can easily break through the German
line now on a flve-mile front, but what.
good would 10 do? 70 would only eX-
pose us to raking from two TANKS
when The b'eak comes, IL will only
be done with any effect when 70 is done
with sufficient concentration Of guns
ard weight Of men that il may b.
accomplished on a forty or Nifty mile
front. which would make flank at
lacks impossible and abortlve. It is
imperatively necessary that your coun-
try gettmen enough there 10 make this
break.
81 was told by an American army col
onel. whose name J am not al liberty
10 mention, that 80 will take in his esti-
nation. about 100000 men TO break
through their front and carry the war
across the German border. and that to
this must be added 100000 reserve
force II you want TO see the war
dag on, you will pursue your
way and support the Government IN
anything less than an absolute whole
hearted manner which subordnates
everything else to the success OF yOur
country The German peopl5 expect
90 VIM
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-23
Tribe AFFAIRS

A very spirited meeting was held ny
The members OF Cherokee Tribe. No. q,
/. %. Y. NJ last Tuesday evening when
business Of Importance was transacted.
Despite the unfaNorable weather con-
dltions. there was large attendance.
The members are very enthusiastic over
the applications that are being received
for membership IN this tribe, five appll-
cations being received last meeting
night, with the expectations Of at least
six more applications 90 be presented
next Tuesday night As the musical
committee reported that the new player
piano that has been purchased Will be
in use by next Tuesday evening, n is
desired That the "Old Bucks" be on
hand TO give few war dances, so as 90
Timber up their siin Joints Tor The
strenuous times that are ahead.
There viii be a rehearsal of the de-
gree teams on next Tuesday night, and
10 is the desire of the captain, James
+. Semerteen, 10 have AN members
present 20 take part in the rehearsal
A social committee has been appoint
ed 10 look after the welfare Of the
tribe, and as this committee is COM
posed of several wide-awake young fell
lows. it is expected that something of
interest viii be given each meeting
night.
II has been announced that they ex-
pect TO have a surprise party for next
Tue day night. and an members that
expect TO come should he present
promptly at o'clock so as to avoid
missing any OF the fun.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-23
GOVERNMENT help
FOR HOUSING PLAN
Will Advance 100000
With Every 100000
Of Local Money
CONFERENCE SOON
WITH OFFICIALS

The project to build at least 1000
homes in Wilmington for workingmen
with the financial assistance of the
Government has developed to the point
where the Government is now ready to
deposit in bank $4,000 for every 5000
600 secured in this city toward the I'M
dertakng All that remains to be done
now is the signing Of the formal agree
ment by counsel on behalf Of the Gov
eminent and the attorneys acting in the
matter for those parties Of this city.
who are financially interested.
Representatives Of the interested
parties in this city had hoped TO be
able to arrange a conference In Wash
ington for tomorrow with an Official
OF the Shipping Board which Is acting
for the Government in this matter, but
the man they desired to see was absent
from Washington When he returns
the local representatives Will be notified
and viii 80 to Washington to discuss
the matter with him and arrange the
final details OF the agreement, whereby
the Government will lend its financial
backing to the undertaking.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-23
BY CARL d. GROAT

United Press stan Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-America /;
pressing on energetically with its franz
and open effort TO wean Austria from
militaristlc. Germany.
Encouraged by the open revolt within
Austria, the American publicity cam
paigners put on added pressure today
To keep alive this new spirit and tC
convince Austria that she is sacrificing
herself IN a vain attempt 10 further
the dreams Of Germanys military mad
masters
That the strike in Austria and the
peace longing Is genuine is undoubted
here. American officials knew before
they attempted their publicity cam
paign that Austria was the weak link
in the Teuton chain, and they knew. too
that she was under q food and financial
strain more terrific than her dominant
neighbor.
But, they pointed out todsy that
America must be cautious Of ill-found-
cd thoughts that Austria will immedi-
ately d op out Of the combat.
First, they emphasized that, rs pre-
dicted in yesterdays United Press dis
patches, Teuton domination Is already
having a calming effect on the Austrian
population and that the Austrian Pc
mier-under Germany's thumb-has
succeeded temporarily In duietng
much Of the dlstur bance which swept
the Central Empires.
Secondly. they cautioned that the
freedom granted The press in getting
out the Austrian news might ind cate
part OF a cunning scheme TO lull the
entente and America into a full sense
Of security.
Despite this tendency to put on the
soft pedal, there was nevertheless, q
general satisfaction over the trend
within the Central Empires. The Ger
man pol ticians arc having an unpleas-
ant time over the Brest-Litoysk con-
fe ence: Austria Is pressing against an
neXations and dissatisfied over the Teu-
ton attitude at the conference and food
cod ous are NO Sc than ever before
Advices here show. however. that
Germany is desperately keeping her
people in line TO tide over the food dif-
fculties, encouraging them with the
thought that if they pass the spring
they will have fresh stocks of food.
The time is ripe for pressing the pO-
litical as well as the military offensive,
authorities say.
The political drive is under the d.
rection Of the committee on public in
formation; new military moves and
further considerations OF war work
will be planned in the inter-allied con-
ference soon 10 meet In Paris.
The state Department said today that
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-23
.CE FLOES IN RIVER
ARE WORSE THAN EYER

Although conditions along the Della
ware river, due to the fee Hoes, are re
ported today 70 be worse than ever, the
Wilson Line is maintaining It's boats in
service between this city and Phlladel-
phia and Wilmington and Deep Water
Point. It's boats on the line 10 Hos
Island are also running. The MONDAY
trip TO Deep Water Point had to be
abandoned today because Of the ice,
however, the foes being so dense that
II was hard for the most powerful boat
10 plow their way through. No boats
have been running 10 Pennsgroye for
some time because the ice pack about
the pier at mat place makes 1t impos-
slble for any boat TO get to the pier.
The Wilson Line Is still maintaining
a strong guard about IFS plant and its
boats 70 insure them against any al
tempt 10 blow them up or TO otherwise
damage them. Reports from shipping
points all over the country indicate
that there seems TO have been a gen.
eral belief that some concerted attempt
was to be made by someone to damage
shipping and that all steamboat COM
panes have adopted unusual methods
to guard their steamers from attack.
Oiilcials OF the Wilson Line stated
today that they have discovered Moth
ing about their premises or on their
boats that would arouse the suspicion
that anyone had evil designs against
them. However, they do not intend to
relax their vigilance and the guards
they have on duty are careful TO scrut-
inize everyone found about the COM
pany's property
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-01-23
TOXIC IiQUIRES into
ATILCk ON MOkCClCY
BY RALPH TURNER
United Press Correspondent

TOXIC, Jan % "A Hankow dispatch
10 the Kokusai agency today declared
it had been impossible as yet to ascer-
tain whether the Chinese who fired on
the gunboat Monocacy were rebels or
organized troops.
The attack occurred early on the
morning Of the 18th. Five hundred
Chinese entrenched 80 miles to the west
Of Yoachow fired without warning on
the gunboat, notwithstanding her flag
was visible Eighty bullets struck the
vessel
Chief Yoeman O'Brien fell at the first
volley and at other scattering shots
several Americans were wounded. The
Monoeacys crew returned the IRE,
silencing their attackers.
The attack on the Monocacy. it was
announced in dispatches from Wash
ington yesterday has been made the
subject Of a diplomatic protest through
American Minister Reinsch, at Pekin.