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Evening journal., 1918-06-06
BATTLE OF THE MARINE
THE LIFE FOR ANERICAN'

peatedly attempted 10 advance. At
times as many as nine waves Of skirm-
ish lines were visible in this field. AS
the American machine guns fred every
German would duck out Of sight in the
wheat, then slowly line by line their
heads would appear. then their should
ers. as they tried TO resume the sd-
vance. and the bullets again whipped
amidst them, reducing their numbers.
They endesvorcd repeatedly to reach
the river by This means, and each time
they were driven back
Meantime. the hottest fire was poured
in on the Americans The enemy held
Hin 204, overlooking our positions and
made the most OF the situation, but
the Americans stuck. Those guarding
the bridge maintained a sweeping hail
OF bullets at its approaches and pre-
vented the Boches from crossing until
It had been blown up. Then they pre-
vented enemy engineers from throwing
their pontoons across the river
Automobiling past batteries firing at
the Germans, through endless lines OF
supply trains and the other vast moving
units necessary in open warfare, ]
heard the story OF the machine gunners
from men and officers who were in It.
They were all laughing as they told
their adventures. The majority Of them
were apparently recruited from the re-
gion OF pittsburg and included every
thing from a clerk 10 a mill hand, but
now they're the flghtngest fighters on
the Msrne.
Lieutenant John Bissell. Pittsburg.
who graduated ahead Of time last year
al West Point, had received the French
War Cross. He crossed the river with
a machine gun detachment and for two
days and nights saw nothing but fire.
The enemy was all around him and his
men and guns, so they were completely
cut off from the main American force.
The only way by which they could re-
turn was swept by both Allied and
German fire. Bissel finally walked out
to the bridge and shouted across to the
Americans whom he saw so as not to
be mistaken for the enemy. Then he
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
ITALIANS PREPARED FOR
EXPECTED HUN OFFENSIVE
Rv The Tnlted Pies.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. June 6.-Prospects Of
n great open battle between Austrians
and Italians on the Venetian Plains
were seen by ITALIAN military men here
today.
Aviators have reported large Austrian
cavalry forces along the lower Piave.
apparently in readiness for such action,
And, it is reported German Uhlans have
been forwarded to aid them. In addi
tion Turk mounted forces may have a
hand in the prospective struggle.
The Italian embassys advices today
said that the Teuton preparations for
the offensive are complete. While this
evidence may constitute a bluff, the
Italian troops are ready for any contin-
gency. Officers here say the Italians
will have every chance Of success if the
offensive develops
Meantime, Greek activity is proceed
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
CITY OVERLOADED
WITH WAR ORDERS

BY The United Press
WASHINGTON. June eastern manu-
featuring cities are rapidly reaching the
maximum Of war production.
Already q list Of cities from which
war orders must be temporarily with
held has been drawn up by the war in
dustries board.
Those most heavily loaded are Pitts
burgh. Philadelphia, Wilmington, Del,
Buffalo. n. Y. Canton, Ohio, Massillon,
ohio Camden, n. j.. Burlington, n j.,
Alliance. ohio. Conuellsyille, Pa, and
Claremont, n u.
Power shortage is crowded 70 the
limit in these cities and additional war
burdens cannot be carried there, the
War Industries Board has decided Tx
tensions Of plants and new enterprises
cannot be located IN these places until
provision for greater power is pro-
yided
scores Of other cities are loaded up
for months 10 come Ofilcials are turn
ing contracts into middle Western and
Southern cities instead.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06

has been recommended to her And
because ! sided with Jim she says I
am a hypocrite. Both you and Mar
gle she says. are always talking abou.
the ability Of women TO take care Of
their own money and when ! want to
take care OF mine YOU turn around and
say a woman is not capable
II wish mother WOULD not exasper-
ate md TO the verge Of Madness said
Molie over the phone. for ! always
say something / am sorry for later.
This morning ! said. i have not turned
around at all I think most women can
take care Of their own money, but |
think you are the exception which
proves the rule. no you not realize
that you have a splendid income which
Will be yours TIN the end Of your
days7 You need not invest for greater
returns why not let Jim take all the
trouble and you take all the pleasure
out Of Mr.. Trent's bequestG she sub
sided. but has been grumpy ell MORN
ing. and II went with you she would
say we were both making her very
unhappy"
Donna came in while Mollie and ]
were talking and OF course was glad TO
go shopping with me. 10 was tne ntst
time | had been in the shops since
Dicks death and 1t seemed almost Ike
falryland
bought a new hat and then suddenly,
remembered the purchase OF hat
when Dick and I we're FIRST married.
and Of wearing it TO the theatre in a
party with Eleanor Falrlow and her
escort The pleasure i'm the hat was
spoiled because OF Dicks attention to
Eleanor when her escort Invited us TO
supper after the play
What a strange world, little book.
Here am I looking into mirror to
catch a glimpse OF my living eyes,
while both Dio1 and Eleanor are long
dead Donnas voice broke in on my
thoughts with an exclamation Of pleas
ure-"Why. Barclay sill Where did
YOU come from. and why do ! find you,
after all these years, in a millinery
shop?"
/ turned suddenly as the man spoke,
for ! had never heard a voice so like
Dicks.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06

ing.
The Greeks objective, according to
Minister Russos today, is Sofia, the
Bulgarian capital.
Striking at the Bulgarians far from
the Salonlca front, the Greeks hope TO
either weaken the Bulsar forces at
Salonica in the Dobropolyia-Mon
region, or make a determined advance
toward the Sofia-Constsntinople rail
way thereby menacing Germany's right
OF way to Turkey.
Authoritative statements indicate that
Seres has Been evacuated by the Bull
gars after the disastrous defest suf-
fercd at the hands Of the Greeks few
days ago. Stand is expected to be
made in the Struma valley.
Sofia is $50 kilometers (ii0 niles
from Seres. In 1913. during the second
Balkan war, Greek troops covered the
distance in about twenty-eight days.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
HUNS PRERARE TO STRIKE
ANEW ALONG THE MARINE

FRANCE. June 6.-Crown Prince Rup-
precht's men continue to iostle each
other under the June sunshine, though
the storm center stlll obtains between
the Aisne and the Marne.
Up here Hindenburg's guns thunder
spasmodically, the British replying
with harrassing fre up and down the
cnemy's' lines Of communication.
During the early morning hours yes
terday the Germans began heavy
bombardment west of Morlancourt. At
800 A. IN a strong ralding party came
over tfe top, advancing on the British
positions. A short, sharp struggle en-
sued. The Germans retreated IN haste,
leaving two prisoners.
other German losses established TO
date which are indicative OF their
losses in general, involve 2s reserve
divisions which were engaged June T..
One regiment lost 30 per cent OF its ef-
Electives while individual companies OF
other regiments were reduced 10 20 TO
80 men. The third company OF the
9sth regiment lost Sc men out OF
total $50.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
STATE UospITAL TRUSTEES.

Only routine business was transacted
at the monthly meeting Of the Board
Of Trustees Of the State Hospital for
the Insane today The report Of the
superintendent. Or. W. II. Hancker.
showed the population on May 81, 70
have been sol. divided as follows
Males. PIP; females. POO. During the
month there were i've deaths in the
hospital 10 persons were discharged
and Il We're admitted The board OF
pay patients amounted to si,ii7.60.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
RorARIANs NOMINATE OFFICERS.

Nominations OF officers and directors
were the chief business Of the Rotary
Club. at the noon luncheon at the Hotel
dupont The election will he held next
week. The speaker was II. W. Butler
field executive Of the Boy Scouts. who
made an address on the work OF thH
Organization
The mo- ions were as follows +.
For pres'f i Edgar Rhoades: for
president, How ard Seaman. A. d.
Warner, Jr., and Ellwood Souder. for
second vice-president. Walter s. Brown,
Frank Overdeer. Frederick Knissen: for
secretary-treasurer. Walter u. Bush, J..
Krauss William F. Metten, c. n. Gar
retson
The following nominations were made
for the board Of directors. five 10 be
chosen: William z. Holland, C. D.
Garretson. Leon Walker, Joseph BAN
croft. Joseph s. Wilson, William e.
Douglas r. o. Cooke. f. p. Bardo. o. c.
Purdy. Homer J. Forsythe. and J. X.
Rodgers.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
ST.. PAuL,s MIssIoNARY woRk.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary So-'
ciety. OF st. Paul's NJ. E. Church met
yesterday afternoon at the home OF Mrs
Randall. No. 1920 Trenton Place.
Interesting items were CLEANED fromA
"The Study" leanet The topic for dis
cussion was entitled AT the Call OF the
King"
Jrhe treasurer's report was exceeding
ly gratifying. generous contributions ,
having been received for all of the vari
Gus benevolent enterprises Of the so
ciety.
The acquisition OF new members was
announced :
49,. William B. Smith was elected
delegate to attend the branch meeting
to be held in October at Harrisburg. I
The third quarterly meeting OF .ae
district will be held in s.
PauFs Church on Thursday, June q 7
Box luncheon will be served
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
COMMENCEMENT AT
FRIENDS SCHOOL

The commencement exercises at the
Wilmington Friends School will con-
sist Of the following
Tuesday. June II. at 10 a. m. flrst and
second primary grade exercises.
Wednesday, June 70. at 20 a. m. third
and fourth primary grade exercises.
Thursday. June -. at 10 o. m, a
grammar and high school recital VIII
take place.
The graduation exercises VIII take
place on Friday at 1890 I'm
Or. Clarence G. Child. Of ths Uni-
Versiiy Of Pennsylvania will deliver
tho commencement address.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
ENGLISH THINK HUNS
WILL B0MBARD COAST
By The United Press.

BY The United Press
LONDON, June 6-Engllsh newspar
ers believe the submarine operation
along the American coast are intende.
to lure back American destroyers an
patrol boats now in European wate'
but are confident this object viii no
be accomplished.
BOmbardment Of American coast
cities Is considered entirely probable
"As has been anticipated since the
Deutschland's voyage a fighting subma-
rine has succeeded in crossing the At
lantic." the Express said.
America realizes the threat Of a
submarine blockade is intended 10 lure
back American petrol boats and de-
stroyers now In European waters"
The first news Of the submarine oper-
atlons on the other side Of the Atlan-
tic were published here yesterday az
ternoOn.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
Germans Suffer Reverses,
Losing Many Prisoners

with loss" Field M rshsl Hsig re-
ported today.
In the neighborhood Of Boy
elles, hostile party rushed one of
our posts yesterday afternoon.
Two of our men are missing.
Attempted enemy raids were
repulsed last night north of Lens,
North of Bethune and east of the
Nieppe Forest, casualties being
inflicted on the enemy. There was
hostile artillery fire in the Stra-
zeeie sector" e.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
GIRLS TO WORK FARM
AT HOLIDAY VOITS sc.

More girls are wanted for the land
army work at the Holiday House on
Saturday Those who want to do their
bit in this patriotic work VIII be taken
out TO the farm In automobiles II they
viii meet at the Y W C. A.. No 1901
Market street, at 9 a. m or 1890 ?. M.
Miss Ruth McComb would like to know
beforehand how many expect TO go.
Miss Exley VIII De nere again this
week
Strawberries have been picked out az
the farm all this week, and last night
the girls got together and preserved
them.
On Monday the Business Girls Club
will hold q meeting al the Holiday
House, where they will go for supper.
They viii meet at Shellpot Park at 6.i5
O'Clock.
The Holiday House committee will
meet at o'clock today.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
CROWN PRINCE ISN'T
NEAR CAPTURE ZONE

The rumor factory, busy yesterday
and today. has produced the following;
"The Crown Prince and from 10000 TO
$4,000 of his men have been captured
But the Wer Department at Washing
ton today said that, unfortunately, the
story was untrue as far as the depart
ments information goes. The Grown
Prince. Il was pointed out. is taking no
chances on his imperial hide and is well
in the rear Of the picture when bat
fling is noing on.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
Kent IOUnIN
EAsrEnN srAn aLIRERTNr FEsTINAI

Delaware Chapter. No. T. order Of
Eastern Star. viii hold its fourth an
nual festival at the New Century Club
tomorrow evening. This festival was TO
have been held last Friday evening but
on account Of the death Of George C..
Mckay It was postponed Both Mr..and
Mrs. Mckay were prominent members
of the chapter Mrs Mckay being one Of
ITS present. officers. The proceeds viii
be devoted to the purchase Of Liberty
Bonds and War Savings stamps. A
special booth viii be erected at which
War Savings Stamps VIII be sold by
several women Of the chapter wearing
Red Cross uniforms. Ice cream and
strawberries viii be served after which
there Will be dancing.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
TRFIAN- -oGDEN.

Miss Clara Fl lrcl9n OF no. Sl4 Last
Twenty-third street and William NJ og-
den. Of No. 1904 West Nineteenth street,
were married al the brides home on
last "Wednesday evening by The nev. W.
L. Greenfield Of Brandywine NJ. Z.
Church
The bride was attended by her niece,
Miss Bessie Shaffer, as bridesmaid, AMI
Horace Levering was best man. The
flower girl was Vera NJ kronemeier a
niece Of the bride The wedding march
was PLAYED by Miss Gertrude Solomon
Mrs. Mary hauger and Miss Gertrude
Solomon sang 20 Promise Me
The bride wore q beautiful gown of
white georgette crepe trimmed with
pearl beads. Her tulle veil was cap
fashioned and held In place with lilies
Of the valley. She carried a shower
bouquet Of white roses aid maiden hair
fern. The bridesmaid wore pink
eeorgette crepe trimmed In pearl beads
She carried a shower bouquet Of pink
roses. The flower girl wore silk and
carried q basket Of sweetheart roses
Those present were Master Earl Ire
Ian. Mr.. and Mrs George Shaffer. Mr.
and Mrs. Homer Crossan, Mr. and Mrs
Harry Kronemeier Mr.. and Mrs Merris |
Dixon. Mrs. Ogden. Miss Rose Ogden /
Mr. and Mrs Frank Ogden Miss Bessie /
Shaffer. Miss Blanche Fleetwood, Miss |
Mabel Fleetwood Miss Vera kronemeier, /
Miss Ruth Shaffer. Miss Beatrice Dixon, 1
Miss Hazel Shaffer Miss Marion Cros
san. Master Merris Dixon. Mrs. Anna
Mary Taley. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Tai
ley. Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson. Nc.
and Mrs. Merrill Reynolds, Mrs Viola
Brnton, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Ma
gargal, Mrs. Emma Rorshell, Mrs. Or
landa Magargal Mrs Mazie Foirchild
Mrs. Matte zebley. Mrs Anna Connolly,
Miss Louise Patterson Miss Mary Cow
gill Mrs. Mary Hanger, Miss Gertrude
solomon. Miss Clara Nutter Mrs Emma
Cloud. Mrs. Clara Genncr. Harry Me-
Dowell, Mr.. and Mrs David Golf. Mr..
and Mrs. Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Stew
art Mclaughlin, Edward ogden, Mrs.
William Search, Miss Anna Dale. Mrs
Alfred Irelan, Mrs Elsie star, Horace
levering. Miss Frances Scarborough, Miss
Florence Easiburn, Miss Iona Wagner,
Miss Laura Freeman, Miss Lulu fug e,
Miss Hllda Gibson, Miss Ruth Wiherg,
Miss Anna Iosefson, Mr.. and Mrs Louis
Rode. Mr. and Mrs p. Solomon, Mr.. and
Mrs NJ Billsborough, Charles Wagner,
Oliver Orm, Mr. and Mrs j Thompson,
Mrs. Walton. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick
Toner.
After the reception The young couple
left for Washington, u. g., and will be
at home. at No 800 East Twenty-third
street, after today.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
LEWIS SAYS SUBS
WERE INVITED HERE

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. June 6.-charsing that
German submarines had been "invited
to American shores by United States
senators" who attacked the conduct Of
the war Senator Lewis. Illinois. today
precipitated bitter wrangle in the
Senate.
Lewis charges were holly resented by
Republican members, who charged him
in turn with attempting to stop sub
marine warfare on American shipping
by making an attack on the Republican
party"
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
JEWISH WOMEN TO
HOLD MASS MEETING

A mass meeting Of Jewish women
viii be held In the Queen de Dance
Hall. on the second floor Of the Queen
Theatre building. at O'Clock on sun
day afternoon. Mrs Miriam X. Arnold,
chairman OF the committee on exten-
sion Of the Council Of Jewish Women
will be one Of the speakers. There viii
be addresses in both English and Nid-
dish pertaining 10 community and ma
tional welfare. Mrs. James \. Ginns Is
chairman Of the committee In charge
of the meeting.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
At CR,DIIATI0N EXrnrIsEs.

Miss Theresa Bickta daughter OF
Charles F. Bickia, was graduated with
honOrs and received the gold class
medal at the commencement exercises
OF the Visitation Convent. at George
town. d. g., on Monday Mr. Blckta and
his sisters. Miss Emma Bicketa and Miss
Lillian Bickla, and Miss Jean Kaiser
attended The exercises and returned
home with Miss Bickta. who has been
attending the school for several years.
John Kaiser Of Georgetown, Del, also
was present.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
AERIAL WAL NEW YORK BOSTON.

BY the United states.
WASHINGTON. June 6.-Lieutensnt
West left New York at 1909 for Boston
In a liberty motor airplsnc carrying 800
pieces Of mail the Postofflce Depart
ment announced today. The trip is
being made TO try out the route and to
locate an emergency landing prelimi-
nary to the extension Of the airplane
service between New York and Boston.
He viii bring mail TO New York on
his return trip.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
MEEr cARoLINA SUMMONS.

In a letter to his brother. Edward
Talley. a clerk in the Office Of John L..
Wright. Clerk OF the Peace. Francis w.
Taley. who is on his wedding trip at
Atlantic City. tells Of seeing the land
ing there Of twenty-nne survivors Of
the s. s. Carolina, which was torpedoed
Mr.. and Mrs Talley were on the board
walk when the lifeguards sighted the
boats
Evening journal., 1918-06-06

BY The United Press
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES IN THE
FIELD. June 6.-The enemy finds his
way barred by lire which he cannot
hope TO break without the medium of
heavy artillery, which as yet hc has
hot had time 10 bring up.
Within a very few days the present
battle between the Aisne and the Marine
must be expected TO reopen with greet
er violence than ever. but the odds
win be in favor Of the Allies. as the
surprise phase Is past
This viii be tn bloOdiest summer
Europe has ever known.
Meantime. near Lens and in the
Cambria sector the British conducted
two raids. getting samples Of German
lighting men in both places.
Some clouds were observed rising
about Bapaume today, indicating, per-
haps a large fire.
Rupprechts artillery is especially ac-
tive in the Marie sector and
the Merbecq and st. Sylvesire neigh
borhoods. The batteries in the Lys
canal areas and in the region OF Amiens
continue under bombardment daily.
BY The United Press.
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES on
THE MARINE. June G.-The gronadier
company. of the second division of the
Prusslan Guard, was completely ami
hllated by a French aerial lombard
ment the night OF June %. it was defn-
itely established today
BY The United Press.
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
AsH coLLEcTIoNs Going on.

With the return Of a number Of the
ash collectors 10 their work yesterday
and today, the Street and Sewer De-
partment has collected ashes from
some sections Of the city. It is hoped
70 have the collections back to normal
conditions by Monday.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
BTR T III S

GARFIEBD--To Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Gar
field, Of the Southwest Corner OF Elev-
enth and Kirkwood streets. al the Ply
sicians and Surgeons Hospital. on June
3. n son.
COxE-To Mr. and Mrs. John W Coke.
Of No. 727 Clayton street, New Castle.
at the Homeopathic Hospital on June
). daughter.
GIvEN--To Mr.. and Mrs Robert G. Given,
of Elkfon, at the Homeopathic Hospital,
on June 4. twin daughters.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
cLEE CLuR N oPERETTA.

An operetta, IN India" win be given
by the Kenslngton y W. g. A. Giee
Club at the New Century Club house
on Saturday evening FOR The benefit Of
the Wilmington Holiday House. The
Glee Club Wil be the guests OF Tie
Wilmington y w G. A. at llic Holiday
House over ihe weekend
Evening journal., 1918-06-06

Continued from First Page.
Flanders but said the situation in
The Champagne was unchanged" T"
Field Marshal Hsis reported the
usual raiding and artillery sctiv;-
ties on the Picsrdy and Flanders
fronts.
There ws firing along the whole
Italian front.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
ANOTHER ROY IN HO0pEs FAMILY

Mr. and Mrs Edgar NJ Hopes. Jr.. Of
Rokeby. Henry Clay. are receiving con-
gratulations on the birth Of a son to-
day. The little fellow IS the second
son in the Hopes family. Mother and
baby are doing we'll.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
McCRACKEN-sMITB.

Miss Evelyn McCracken and William
Smith, both Of this city. were mar
ried on May % by the Rev. James p.
Ouigley.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
DEFINING -PEDRICK.

Miss Emma Esther Devlning. OF this
city, and Elmer C. Pedrick, Of New Cas-
tie. were married on June I by the
Rev. Richard w Trapnell.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
FIsuFRE uEN's CLUB TO MEET.

A meeting Of the Elsmere Mems Club
will be held at the Presbyterian Church
tomorrow Several speakers viii be
present and important business viii be
transacted.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
CALNERN.kAcznRMskI.

Miss Catherine Calvery and Frank
Kaczorwski, both Of this city. were
married on June Z by the Rev. James
p Quigley.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
Personal Notes of Interest
In the City's Social World

The Rev. John n Warren. pastor OF
st. Johns NJ r. Church, Seaford. for
merly pastor of kingswood NJ. r.
Church. this city. visited friends here
yesterday.
Mrs ola Goodman Of the Goodiey
Apartments entertained some friends AZ
a dsisy luncheon from n a. m. to ,
?. m. yesterday
Nlr. and Mrs John p McClaine. ST.
Of No. 1902 Homewood Avenue Balti-
more and Mr.. and Mrs. John McClaine
OF No. ii6 East Tweniy-fourth street.
spent the week end as the guests OF
George McClaine at the University
Training Camp at Pit'sburg- Pa
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
oLIyET AID SOCIETY.

The Ladies' AID Society Of oliyet
Presbyterian Church will meet a. 8
o'clock tonight at the home Of Mrs
Richard Lowell, dupont and Eighth
streets.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
NEARY-KoEHLER.

Miss Katherine NearY and Frederick
koahler. both Of philadelphia. We're
married in this city on May II by the
IN. James P. Quisley.
Evening journal., 1918-06-06
MARRrAcE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses issued by the clerks
Of the peace and magistrates are as
foll0vsS
New Castle County.
Clerk OF the Peace John l.. Wright
John NJ. Highley. Of 309 West sixth
street and Miss Jessie Walker OF 500
South Harrison street: William Ed
mondson Of Fort DUPONT and Miss
Carolyn Schwartz Of Philadelphia
Magistrate Harry b. slradley. 925 Mar
ket streei-Daniel Banks, of iIi9 Gllpin
avenue and Miss Edith rruitt of ~
West Thlrtieth street.
Magistrate H. J. Broman. S3i Market
sireet-Raymond B Wilkinson Of 622
jackson street. and Miss Myrtle b..
Adams, of 2523 Tatnall street
Kent County.
Clerk OF the Peace samuel s. Sarde. Of
Dover samuel Lonand and Miss Mag
Eie Williams, both Of Dover.