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TO the Hapsburg rs to the Hohen.
< xOilern.

The Presidents reply to Austria
Hungary disposes, with his nccus-
toned dialectical skin and clear in
sight, Of the attempt Of the expiring
Hapsburg dynasty to make 1t appear
that its proposal Is something which
It Is not; namely, compliance with
the terms OF peace formulated by
Mr.. WILSON on January and in
subsequent utterances.
It was not even necessary for the
President to point out that events
have changed the situation since he
declared, as the tenth number of the
fourteen principles presented to Con-
k.sss on January 8: "The peoples
Of Austria-Hungary. whose place
among the nations We wish to see
safeguarded and assured, should be
accorded the freest opportunity Of
autonomous development"
What the note Of the Imperial and
Royal Government Of Austria-Huh-
gary proposed was the arrangement
of an armistice in order ito enter
Immediately upon negotiations with
the Presidents terms as "the founda-
ton" of discussion. This does not
differ much In substance from the
German proposal to accept the terms
in principle and to. enter into parley
as to their application" The two
proposals are equally evasive and
they are rejected by Mr.. WILSON for
the same reason
The President can rest upon his
tenth proposal without altering a
word Of 1t. Number 10 requires for
the peoples Of Austria Hungary "the
freest opportunity of autonomous de-
yelopment." This principle must be
applied and this opportunity defined
by the will Of the people themselves,
not by the halfway concessions OF
the Hapsburg Kaiser's Government.
The CzechO-S lovaks have already
expressed in the most definite and
practical way their Idea Of what is
meant by "the freest opportunity of
autonomous development" The idea
and will Of the Southern Slavs, on
their part. does not differ.
These peoples, deserving of free,
dom. and not the crumbling dynasty
at Vienna, are the authorities to ap.
ply the principle set forth In Presi.
dent WILSON'S tenth term Of peace.
The sun., 1918-10-20
First CONSTANTINE, then FERDINAND;
Will the next be WILHELM or KARL?

few months ago one Of the flc-
ton magazines printed a story about
an unsuspected pro-German doctor
who In treating draft registrants was
Using in place OF a serum for a proper
medical purpose poison which
caused consumption. II took months
for some German propaganda slight
ly TO modify the story for use in a
stealthy lie applied to cantonments
But the dull witted Hun who so ap-
piled the story was not more stupid
than the fools who heard the mon
strous tale and believed 1t.
The sun., 1918-10-20
Highly Personal Art.

To THE EDITOR OF THE sUH-ST: Oh,
not alone the female form divine has
been shrouded In mystery by garments
Of grace and beauty. but where In art
has Man not been etherealixed. without
the painters or scuiptor's artistic pro-
tsstf .....
! loved your Lines to Evelyn" and
put them in my mind with the dear
Christmas classic which look for ach
md-DesenDsr. X. A. II.
NEW HAyxM. Conn. October 10.
The sun., 1918-10-20

The Germans at Grandpre who de-
stroyed the only bridge over the River
Are between them and the approach
ing Americans. and then went COM
fortably to supper. were just as in
disnant as they were surprised when
Americans waded the river at four
points and. unlimited. inserted them.
selves into the supper parties at the
point Of the bayonet. Then those rude
Doughboys probably helped them
selves to whole portions OF sausages
with their pocket knives.
The sun., 1918-10-20

Not only the patrons OF the fash
ionable and luxurious restaurants are
suffering the hardship Of higher prices
ard smaller portions. A great dep
rivation is imposed upon the news
boy and the bootblack, types so famil-
lar to New Workers.. The favorite
suckers and "jawbreakers" have not
only been raised above the grade OF
penny candy. being sold at the rate Of
two for 3 cents. but they are greatly
diminished in size.
The sun., 1918-10-20
The Casualty List.

1 cried aloud to the wind
Il saw II, I heard II rosrl.
Begging II to be kind
To the man child that i bore.
Hands that plucksd at my breast,
Can It be they handle the swordr
MIX fed atom at rest
Is he q man In the Lord?
Babe I was joyful to rear.
Man I would save from ahe blast,
Morning and evening q fear
Fretted and fsiisd me at iasti
Out of the soil OF despair
Blossonsd iifs's flower ia missed;
And I could mother them all
All In the casualty lis'i
WILLIS srnzLL-
The sun., 1918-10-20
when sumner Fled.

From the Atlarto Constitution.
Summer had a rose roof
And windows bright with light,
And sweetest rivers singing by.
And dreams OF dawn and night:
And all sweet things; and shining wings
Made music In their night.
shs wasn't Winters sweetheart,
Although he wooed her 40,
And he made for her q prison
walied round with hills OF snow;
But hummer said: Love keeps the yates:
They open. and go!''
The sun., 1918-10-20
THE STATE OF FRANKLIN.
An Inquiry Recalls the Secession Led
By John SEWER.

To THE EprroH or THE srS-Sir: Will you
kindly inform me what states have had
two capitals, or have two capitals at the
present timer Also the general location
OF the State OF Franklin. who tho hrst
Governor was and when he was inausu-
rated md held once. ERNEsr STAvEr.
NEW YoEK. October 10.
The sun., 1918-10-20
Bay State Democratic Convention

BosTcS, Oct lathe Democra'I0
State convention, twice postponed ne'
cause OF the prevalence Of Influenza u'
day was finally set for next Wednesus!'
October 28. II will be held in WoIC',
ter. as originally planned. the S'''o"
committee announced.
The sun., 1918-10-20

CHARLES H. EBBErs, president OF the
Brooklyn National League baseball club.
who was appointed by the Government
as four minute man. will make a one
hour speech to-night.-Yesterddp, neps.
Nr. EBBErs Is progressing.
The sun., 1918-10-20
An U.mi.,.labl. D-..r,pt,.n.

To THh EDIroR oV tbs sus--Sir: Speak
ing OF Mr.. Hoover's cheddar cheese. one
tiers to 1t a. mouse Up cheese"
9xlAcusl October ~ 4 Il
The sun., 1918-10-20

II You do. use your automobile to.
day apply the moral power OF the
good resolution thus released to the
ovefworked telephone.
The sun., 1918-10-20
The Brick Shaft.

the Liberty loan under the auspices
Of the Mayors Committee OF Women
on National Defence. They have lis
tened to the speeches, heard the ring
ing of the bond bell and watched with
interest the rise Of the column which
has gone up on the eastern edge Of
the park. a brick for q bond. These
same citizens. returning to this active
field Of patriotic endeavor in the last
few days, have noticed. with feelings
which include curiosity II not amaze
ment, certain signs which have been
posted in front of the brick column
and In other parts of the park and
which read as follows:
1.-THE SHAFT.
"a Monument Perpetuating the Work
Of the Women OF New York
for the Fourth Liberty Loan
Now Being Built in City Hall Park
Under the Direction OF
The Mayors Committee OF Women
on National Defence
"Perpetuate" Is word that has no
various meanings. To perpetuate is
TO cause to be continued or to endure
indefinitely; to preserve from extinc-
ton or oblivion. The memory of the
patriotic women who have worked so
untiringly In the City Hall Park will
surely be perpetuated. None will for
get, whether their acts be or be not
written In bronze or marble, what
they have done for their country. But
do these signs in the park indicate
that 1t is somebody's Intention to per-
petuate the memory of the women's
work by keeping the brick shaft rs
a permanent memorial? 1t is almost
impossible to believe that, yet the
words "a monument perpetuating the
work. give color to the possibility,
that somebody thinks the brick column
is going to remain.
Was the public wrong in thinking.
when the enterprise of the brick shaft
was announced, that 1t was to be
merely temporary structure con-
trived for the stimulation Of bond
sales? No, for the Art Commission
Of the City Of New York was in
formed. Mt least by Implication, that
the shaft was not intended to be per-
manent. The Art Commission was
asked whether Its approval was nee
essary for the building Of tempo
rary monument, and it replied that It
had Jurisdiction over permanent
works Of art only. This jurisdiction,
It must be remembered, Is absolute.
Section 637 of the Charter reads:
Hereafter no work OF art shall be-
come the property Of the City OF New
unless such work Of art or a design of
the same. together with the proposed
location of such work of art. shall first
have been submitted to and approved
by the commission: nor shall such work
of art until 30 approved be contracted
for, erected or placed In or upon, or
allowed to extend over or upon. any
street. avenue. square, common, park,
public building or any other public place
belonging to the city. The commission
may. when they deem proper. also re-
qulre a complete model of the proposed
work OF art to be submitted. The term
work Of art as used In this title shall
apply to and include all paintings. mu-
raj decorations. stained glass. statues,
bas-reiiefs or other sculptures. monu-
ments. fountains. arches. or other struc-
lures OF permanent character Intended
for ornament Dr. commemoration."
As the design of the shaft was not
submitted to or approved by the Art
Commission II has no legal feSnda-
tion %. permanent monument. Ar
The sun., 1918-10-20

Illustrating the truth that a splen-
did idea is contagious Is the fact that
Berlin nightly has block parties Inter
den Linden.
The sun., 1918-10-20
The House OF the Hawk.

The House of Hapsburg has lived
from generation to generation by
trickery. cunning, violence and dis
honoF No violence has been too
brutal TO receive It's sanction when
The sun., 1918-10-20

THE Bulgars are eager to be our
friends" says a despatch from the
British front In Macedonia: and It is
obvious they need friends.
The sun., 1918-10-20

A national college cry:
"Czecho slovaks. Czecho Slovaks!
We are the boys who produce brass
tacks!"
The sun., 1918-10-20

The German armies are falling back
to the Wotan III. line. but what they
need most is n life line.
The sun., 1918-10-20

The Grand Duke NICHOLAS Is the
Charley Ross OF the war.
The sun., 1918-10-20

1t is now the Drang mach Berlin.
The sun., 1918-10-20

London ONCE, i0-l8 fleet street.
Paris once, o Rue de la Michodiere. on
Rue du ouatre Septembre.
Washington once. Munsey Building.
Brooklyn once, Room 202 Eagle Build
ing. sos Washington street.
The sun., 1918-10-20

~ our friends Who favor 10 eifh manu-
scripts and HiUsfrdtions for publication ptsh
70 Nave rejected articles returned they sust
In al cases send stcmps for tAsf parpose.
TELEPHONE, BEEKMAN 200. Do
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-09
AUST IA COMEDIES
LF-GCVtRNMENT
According to DR.. Won Seydler
Austrian Premier, IN the
Reichsrath.
/, Associated Prees 70 EverS E.ening

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Amsterdam, Holland, Friday. March
= The lower house OF the Reichsrath
adopted a four months provisional budget
after speech by Dr. Won Seydler the
Austrian premier, in which he declared
that the government adhered to the
principle Of the right of peoples OF Austria
To sef-government within their own
territories. but not beyond the frontiers
Of the country, according to u Vienna
dispatch The government, the premier
said. also adhered to the right of self
determination rs far as compatible with
the preservation and development OF the
entire state The government at the
same time adopted the principle OF the
right Of national self-determlnatlon, the
premier SAID, according to Which no
nationality must oppress any other
nationality and that every nationality
is entitled to i've IT'S own lifc. within its
own territory
The premier announced that a bill IN
this SENSE would be introduced especially
dealing with the south Slav question, the
settlement Of which would correspond
with the south Slav dynastlc and lm
perial royalty The premier further
said measures had been taken to counter
act enemy propaganda IN Austria.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-09
ELLIS WINS $500
PRIZE FOR FIFTH TIME
Well known Wilmington and Phil
adelphia Photographer Triumphs
Signally in Eastman Contest.

For most people. Il would be n proud
distinction To- win n pr,se of $500, once.
especially If II were III such a widely
known and kcrnly contested event rs the
annual advertising competition of the
Eastman Kodak Company But William
Shcwcl Ellis position III photography IS
81 high, even when he la working ON the
ground instead of his Thirteenth floor
IN Pont building studio that'he finds no
difficulty in winning this 500 prize each
wear that he tries for II
AZ All events hc has five such prizes 10
his credit. so far The 10th street entrance
To the iu pnnt is at present ornamented
with copy II the most recent prize
winning photograph the subject being n
group of two daintily clad darnsels. en-
gagged IN making n Photographic snap
shot using of course a Kodak from
the porch Of an attractive house, the
details of which help to complete the
composition Of tho picture. II IS a subject
that almost ANY amateur might essay
hut without the underlying skill and flssur
el touch that Mr. Ellis brings TO bear on
this as on all his work. success would be
only partial. instead Of complete.
incidentally. MIR Ellis secured in the
same competition an eighth prirc, of sub
stantial money value, and received from
the Kodak Company very satlsf factory
remuneration for four more OF his compet-
ing prints.
Although il is but few years since nc
made Wilmington his home and the scene
of his artistic labprs the William Shewell
Ellis Photographic studio Is firmly es-
tahlishcd in the public estimation as one
of the citv's show features
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-09
CHEAPER EGGS TODAY
IN PLENTIFUL SUPPLY
Vegetables Are Lower Too, and
Poultry is Scarce and
High.

The long ooked-for and often reported
drop in the price Of eggs IS at last a reality.
4 plentiful supply WAS offered today by
some King street farmers at 10 cents,
while others held out for two to FIVE
cents more, rs a sign of their superior con-
hdence IN their hens or their customers.
As the Third street markethouse price
was Is cents. Il seems as II some Of the
curb men were figuring on actual instead
of theoretical conditions. Il may DC that
they have heard the reports coming from
down State that some farmers ar accept
ing the price Of - cents a dozen, offered
by the storage men there
Butter was in light supply and firmly
held at SO cents This again compared
favorably with the markethousc figures Of
81 80 20 cents.
Poultry offerings were likewise light and
more or less Of lottery, owing to the
prevalence of the per piece prices. For
81 80 YOU might have a plump fowl, for
stewing, and from that down to S1.75 for
medium size hens and roosters
The markcthouse quotations were IS 70
IS cents for chickens. 30 cents for hroierS,
4S cents for ducks, 50 cents for turkeys and
81 20 Sl.50 for guineas according TO size.
No geese are in market, these being held
back for the Easter holidays
Green vegetables are plentiful, except
ing lettuce, Of which no great supply was
on hand Beets, turnips, carrots and
parsnips were offered freely and at prices
somewhat lower than last week
The stores offer California cauliaower
ut 12I3 to 25 cents per head, and arti-
chokes at two for a quarter.
The poultry shortage is balanced BY the
increasing plenty of fish Southern shad
are beginning to be worth while, and her
ring and perch, from the lower county
rivers, are in evidence.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-09
NEW COAL PRICES.
...r.iat.d Press 10 ENerv EvcnIne

By Associated Press TO Every Evcninc
Washington, March 2 Regulations
designed to prevent coal boarding and
AT the same time insure the nllng of
household needs for next winter during
the summer months were published by
the Fuel Administration todav IN an
nouncing an average reduction OF 50
cents ton in the retail price Of anthracite
coal for domestic tlse. The reduced price
will apply for the six month period from
April 10 September /.
Although no reduction IN bitumlnous
coal was made to consumers the tuel
Administration began revision OF soft
coal prices at the mines with the idea
Of applying a new scale before the De
ginning of the coal year. April |
The administration also ordered a
penalty reduction Of 50 cents atom in
the price OF coal which Is found to con
tain q large percentage Of impurities.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-09
MRS, MARY A. STEWART,
NOTABLE WOMAN, DEAD
Native of Ireland, Long a Resident
Here, Remembered for Her
Charity.

Mrs Mary Ann stewart widow Of
Andrew Stewart. former contracting
stonemason of Wilmington. died thus
morning 1t her residence, 1913 Lowering
avenue, IN the S0th year OF her age, due
10 nfrmiticS.
Mrs Stewart was a daughter Of William
and Ann Merchant Of Ireland beng born
IN that country, April Q 1888. She and
MIR Stewart were married IL Ireland and
they made their honeymoon trip IN a
sailing vessel, in which they arrived,
after a slX-Wccks voyage Al Fourth street
wharf Wilmington May q. 1893 VII
miagton WAS their home from that time
on. Mr. Stewart died January ), 1897
They had seven children, Of whom four
are living. The children were Henry,
a contracting mason, who IS deceased; j.;
Hamilton. wcll-known Wilmington
business man and former member Of City
Council Annie wife Of James Mcl.augh-
lin Of Wilmington Mary, wife OF Clement
:. Wood of Wilmington. William. deceased
Rcbccca. wife Of John Young Of East
Liverpool, o., and Fannie, deceased,
who was the wife Of George Il, Garrett
Of Detroit, Mich There are also II
grandchildren and three great-grand-
children
NrS Stewart was d charter member
Of Rodney Street Presbyterian Church
now Westminster, and she has always
been known for her charity and uIotherly
interest in the unfortunate in the north
western section Of the city where she
was known and loved far and wide. She
lived 80 ycars in the house where she
died The funeral will take place Tltes-
day afternoon, with services at the house
at 2.30 o'clock, in charge Of Rev. Charles
L. Candee, pastor Of Westminster Church.
and Rev. W T. d. Lewis. pastor Of
Cleveland Heights Church, Cleveland, Q.
Internent will be made in the family
burying plot at RiYeryiew cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-09
GERMANS BEGIN
OFFENSIVE MOVE
Twice Within % Hours They Have
Attacked the British Line
in Belgium.

The long period during which the fight
inp on the western front has been con
fined almost entirely f. trench raids
now IS over and the campaign has entered
n now phase. az least on the British front
Twice within II hours the Germans
have attacked the British line ID Belgium
on cofnparativcly wido fronts Each
time however. they were thrown back
with heavy casualtics Once, IN the first
attack launched during the day yeefer-
dav over q width of moro than mile
south of HouthoIst wood, tho Germans
lost some Of their original ground through
n British counter attack
The second attack came last night
on front ~ nearly mile after hnm-
barIment lasting several hours he
Germans drove IN on both sides q tho
Yprcs- Mcnin road and were rcpulsed
srrodily except north of the road near
Poeldcrhock chateau Some 200 yards
of tho line which the British lost there was
rcpained in counter activities during the
night the position being entirely restored
There Il m organized movement n
wide scope within Russia ~ throw oH the
Bolshevik rule and repudats the peace
the enlnc government negotiated with
the Central Powers, say advcos from
Russian sources through Copenhagen a
decision 10 this effect is sald 70 have
boon reached AZ recent conference ~
Moscow. news of which was suppressed
Nv The iioshevik news agency. and
Formidable army supported by the os-
sacks now is being organized ~ the Don
region The powerful Sorial Revoiu-
tionarv party Il declared p hc hehind
this movement
4 Rolshevik news agency dispatch
announces that peace has been arranged
between Russia and Rumania RumsnIan
troops sometime ago penetrated INTO
Rcssarahia after several clashes between
| Rumanlan ana Russian troops sub
| seduent to tho beginning Of the Bolshevik
/ peace negotiations with Germany, ku-
mania now promises to evaclate this
/ territory
/ There have been intimauons that
| Germany would not object 70 seeing
/ Rumania compensate herself for he
| loss Of DobrudJa bv taking over 5es-
sarabian territory Even in the current
dispatches carving recent German news
paper comment tins view IS reflected,
/ and there had been no forecast u any
/ SUCH arrangement as the i3olshevlk agency
now announces.
/ Paris again mas been subjected 20 rald
i bv German airmen After the RAID was
over. at u 80 o clock this morning, the
I reports that came IN showed there had
/ been some loss of life and damage TO
property. The last air RAID on Paris
occurred on January 81. when ~ per
sons were killed and 206 injured.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-09
LAY DEAD IN ROAD.
Puzzled Over Strange
Death of Francis p. Maguire
Along Suburban Highway.

While driving an automobile along
State Road, near the Rodgcr Farm
about | 30 O'Clock this morning, William
Spcakman of 423 South Broomc street
discovered the body of a man lying In
the road He at once notified the police
Captain Kelleher detailed Fatrolman
Johnson, together with the patrol crew
to the scene and the body was brought
to this city and turned over to Deputy
Coroner McCrery Mr.. McCrery learned
that the body was that of Francis i.
Maguirc, aged 81 years, who lived along
State Road near the Minquadalc Homie.
His mother and brothers live IN the same
house and they were notified Of the death
today.
How the man met his death IS not
known. although it seems as though
nc might have been struck by an auto
mobile, although he IS not badly cut,
there being but few bruises on hls iace
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-09
JAP ANESE TROOPS
LAND IN SIBERIA
Cruiser Mikado Arrived at Vladivo-
stock on January Il and Two
More Followed.
-. - E,erv Ernnlnr

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening
London, Friday, March ) Details
of landing Of Japanese troops at NladlyoS-
tok in January are given IN the Pctrograd
newspaper NovaIa Zhlzn, Of Jan. 10,
which has Just been received here. The
paper SAYS that the Japanese cruiser
Mikado arrived on Jan Il and was
followed by two more cruises on Jan. II.
Four thousand soldiers were landed
and numbers of officers continued to
arrive in Nhdiyostok daily. according 10
the newspaper The Japanese admiral
assured the local workmcu's and sol
diers' council that the arrival of ships
and troops should not be considered as
the beginning OF military operations,
but they were there TO protect japanese
subjects
The message to the Novaia Hhlzn says
the Nladivostok public was alarmed
greatly and that revolutionary commit
tees were concentrating Bolsheylk troops.
Information concerning the reported
entrance Of British and Japanese cruisers
into Nladlvostok harbor was asked of
the British and Japanese embassies in
Petrograd on Jan. 20 by the Bolshevik
government The Japanese embassy IN
Petrograd immediately issued an official
statement denying that Japanese forces
had been landed at Nladivostok 1t was
added that the presence of a japanese
cruiser at Nladivostok had no connection
with the situation in Russia The British
embassy said that British warships had
gone to NladivoStok to protect Alll"d
subjects against possible disorders