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Evening journal., 1918-09-21
RY TnANk ]. TAYLOR.

United Press staff Correspondent.
WITH THE AMERICANS or THE
METZ FRONT, Sept. 2i.-The Germans
on the Metz front are jumpy because Of
their anxiety regarding American plans
for the immediate future.
This state OF mind was responsible
for two heavy raids on our positions
northwest Of ThiacOurt yesterday. The
Boches attempted TO gain The same po-
sition in both attacks but were driven
back each time with heavy losses. some
OF the Germans went through our ar
tillery barrage, but these were cut
down by rifle flre or were bayonettod.
There has been no other infantry ac-
ton here for the past several hours.
Even the artillery activity has lessened
as the opposing armies take cover in
their newly constructed trenches and
dugouts.
American patrols continue 10 inspect
the Hindenburg line every night. THESE
patrols also prevent the Germans from
exploring the areas in front OF their
wires. The rear areas have been prac-
tlcally cleaned up. Huge boxes OF cap
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
No CAUSE FOR
ALARM over "FLU'
No Deaths from That NAL
ady Reported to Board
Of Health
WILMINGTON SAILOR
BOY DOWN WITH 1T

j. Walter Cannon, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John w. Cannon, Of No. 922 VAN
dcver avenue, a member Of the Naval
Reserves, is i'll with Spanish influenza,
at the Great Lakes Naval Training sta
tion, at Chicago. telegram TO that ef-
feet having been received by his par
ents this morning. The telegram stated
he is suffering with grip and pneu-
monia and his condition is serious. lie
is in quarantine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cannon have another
son, Harry Cannon. in the navy, he
now being at sea. lie was on the cruis-
er san Diego when II was sunk.
Word was received today that Cap
tain John L. Fisher. Of this city. sur
geon Of the Marine Corps, is still in a
critical condition, suffering with Span
lsh influenza. in Boston.
While there are many cases Of the
Spanish influenza or grippe being
treated by Wilmington physicians, no
deaths have been reported 10 the Board
OF Health as caused by 1t. Two deaths
from pneumonia and two from brOn-
chitis this week were reported, how
ever, but Il Is not known whether they
followed attacks Of the grip.
DR.. r. z. Ellegood, president Of the
local Board OF Health today said that
there was no cause for alarm here. He
added that Surgeon General Blue. Of the
Public Health Service, on September i3.
had mailed 10 all health officials OF the
country circular letters setting forth
the symptoms and treatment OF the
disease.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
NAVY OPENS DOORS
TO TECHNICAL MEN

The following information has been
received by the Navy Recruiting Oflice,
Ninth and Market streets:
THE navy has been allotted quota
OF 5000 a month. $500 OF which will
be individually inducted that is. those
men who are experts in certain trades
Of which the navy Is in urgent need.
Will be examined and II found techni-
cally and physically flt, will be induct-
ed through their local boards. The re-
naming $500 viii be inducted through
the regular run OF the draft.
"a provision has also been made
through which young men who are
pursuing a technical course In col
leges may enroll in the naval section
Of the Student Army Training Corps.
Naval officers will be Immediately sent
to all colleges for the purpose OF ex-
amining and enrolling all applicants.
This work must be completed by 0c-
tober 4. or as soon thereafter as pos
slble. These men, after being enroll
ed as apprentice sesmen will don the
uniform OF the L. ;. Navy, and will
receive a military and educational
training along lines prescribed by the
Navy Department. They Will receive
S32 a month and allowance for subsis-
tence and tuition not to exceed 50 a day
but such allowance will conform TO
the amount as now specified by con-
tract between the army and the insti-
tuition concerned
The commanding ofllcer Of the re-
cruring district has notified the local
office in Wilmington that recruiting is
expected TO begin about October 4.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
CROWDER RIDS SHIPYARDS
OF ALL DRAFT EVADERS

The regulations. recently suspended
TO compel a monthly report on the es-
sentiality OF any workman In the ship
yards probably will be restored.
In addition, 10 was stated officially
here today, that all requests for exemp-
ton or deferred classification for mill
tary service have been withdrawn.
This action was effective September
i3. but publicity was not given the
move until today. Also instructions
have gone to all shipyard department
heads that no requests for exemption
must be made for any persons who
otherwise would be placed In class one
OF the draft. unless Il Is absolutely
impossible TO replace them" Every
person within the draft ages who can
be dispensed with. should be spared
for military services, the instructions
read.
officials Of the shipping board said
that even The claim OF the department
head would not be sufficient In itself
10 obtain deferred classification for the
men. All such claims viii be super
vised by at least two executive officers
OF the board or fleet corporation.
1T Is the intention OF the shipping
board 10 protect its interests but II
Is also the policy TO on the vacancies
hereafter with men who are without
draft ages or who already have grounds
for deferred classification for depen-
dency or other reasons" the Official
statement said.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
BY The United Press.

BY Inc United Press.
WASHINGTON. Sept 2i.-Provost
Marshal General Crowder will act
promptly 10 rid American shipyards
OF draft eyaders and Stacker workers.
on the heels Of walk-out Of workers
at the great Cramp yards, Philadelphia
"a protest against employment in
easy jobs" OF pugillsts, ball players.
actors and others In shipbuildlng work
tho provost marshal general issued
today new regulations covering this
and similar situations in the yards.
These will be Immediately enforced.
Crowder stipulatcs in his new regu-
laiions that a monthly report must be
made 10 the local board on the essen
tlality OF every feet corporation en-
ploye. II within flve days after the
first OF each month a specific request
has not been received from the govern
ment authorities at the yards for the
continued deferred classification Of an
employe, that man automatically be-
comes subject to military service when
his number, is reached. or II Il has
been passed. he is Immediately lnduct-
ed into the service.
Under this plan, u Is held that no
Stacker worker can Ions hold his job In
the yards. The Shipping Board Is pre-
pairing 10 assist the provost marshal
general in his work by compiling a re-
port on It's men which will be made
the foundation for a general wedding
out OF undesirables.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
ITALIANS TO BOOST
LOAN WITH PARADE

Italian residents OF the city are
planning for the celebration Of Colum-
bus Day on October ~.
There Will be a parade this year 10
stimulate interest In the coming Liber-
ty Loan drive and also 10 aid the Red
Cross.
The Christopher Columbus Society
and the Sons OF Columbus are the two
organizations which have taken the
initial step IN the matter, and they are
calling upon tho other Italians socie'
ties Of the city TO cooperate with
them.
The parade will start at $50 o'clock
in the afternoon, and according 10
present plans 10 will advertise the Lib
erty Loan. That night there will be a
ball in the Pythian Castle hall, and the
proceeds Of this affair will be turneU
over 10 the Red Gross.
Francisco Gottolo is the chairman Of
the committee.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
OBSERVE ITALIAN
INDEPENDENCE DAY

The Italian NJ Z. Church celebrated
the Italian independence Day with a
pstriotic fn ogram last night. The 'ev
Joseph a. Plgnatiello arranged the
meeting. The presentation Of a service
flag bearing 81 stars 10 the church was
The occasion for an outburSt OF ap-
plause. The Rev. L. w. Greenfield, pas
tor Of Bran 'yvine Church, made the
presentation speech on behalf Of Eu-
reka Council No. 4. Jr. o. L. A. NJ. The
nag was received for the church by
the Rev Pignatiello.
The Rev. Or. Robert Watt, who was
largely responsible for the establish
mcnt OF the Italian Church, delivered a
stirring address In which he lauded the
Italian neighborhood for the @lurch
work and read a letter from Governor
Townsend who regretted he was un-
able 10 be present. Mayor Lawson when
introduced by Dr. Watt. received an
ovation after which he spoke briefly on
the work OF the Italian neighborhood
and praised the various patriotic works
in which the Italian folks OF this city
are participating.
Another feature Of the program was
a solo selection by Joseph TarantnO
entitled "Se II monte ii cinge."
Prayer was offered by the Rev. Z. II.
Collins, pastor OF Eastlake NJ. L.
Church. The Rev. J. +. Panetta, OF
GerIn5ntown spoke in Italian. The pro-
gram began with the singing OF the
"G1ribald Hymn" in Italian and con-
eludcf with the star Spanglcd Banner,
in English
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
BANKERS TO MEET
In CONVENTION

A large delegation Of Wilmington
bankers Will attend the convention Of
the American Bankers Association, at
Chicago. next week. In the local rep
.resentation will be: Richard Reese. Of
the Equitable Trust Company; VIII
liam &. Taylor OF the Delaware Trust
Company. the latter 10 be accompa-
MED by Mrs. Taylor: Robert D. Kemp,
OF the Artisans Savings Bank; Caleb
NJ Steward, OF the Wilmington Trust
Company; +. L. Wootten OF the First
National Bank Of Laurel. and George
c. Hall OF the Milford Bank. Il is also
likely that representatives Of the Sc
curtlty Trust Company will attend,
work on the coming Liberty Loan drive
making their attendance uncertain. Mr.
and Mrs. William G. Taylor left for
Chicago yesterday. The Wilmington
delegation will stop at the Congress
Hotel.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
(i5iOth day of the wary

Balkan front-Allies made additional
advance OF nearly ten miles In Macedo-
MIA yesterday, capturing ten villages
and advancing their line about half way
from the Serbian border TO the junction
of the Cerna and Nardar Rivers.
Picardy front-The British and
French continue 10 hammer at the Hin
denburg defenses between Cambrai and
II. Quentin. The Germans were Sc
verely repulSed In series OF attacks
northwest OF the important town OF lie
Cstelet, which continued all night.
Fighting was renewed just south OF this
region today. The French have made
further progress south Of II. Quentin,
where they are gradually pushing past
the city.
Flanders frOnt-BrtiSh troops Inn
proved their positions last night west OF
Ncssines aud southeast OF Npres.
Aisne-OiSe front-NOrmal artillery ae-
tiviiy occurred on this front last night.
Metz front-Thc Americans complete
~ repulsed two heavy German raids
west Of ThiacOurt yesterday.
Northern Russian frOnt-Allied naval
forces sank two more Bolshcvih boats
on the Dvina River.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
SENATE TO REWRITE
THE TAXATION BILL
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2i.-Announclug
a determination 10 get the 5000, 100000
war tax bill through before the No
vember election, II possible, the Senate
finance committee today began re-
vision OF the measure which passed the
House late yesterday. $50 20 0.
Radical changes In some OF It's chief
provisions are in prospect. Senator
SmOots recent characterization Of the
bill as an "absurdity," Is generally
concurred by senate committee mem
hers They set out today 70 rcwriic
the entire bill.
The clash OF House and Senate ideas
may prevent final enactment Of the bill
until after elections. House leaders
frankly favor a Congressional recess In
November and the postponement Of ac-
ton on the tax bill until December 4.
Senate leaders are extremely hostile 20
this program and will agree 10 u only
II u becomes apparent that the measure
can't pass before election anyway.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
NEGRO HERO TO BE
SPEAKER AT BETHEL

Corporal Morton Davis, negro soldier,
who was twice gassed and once
wounded in France, will speak in Big
Bethel Church, Sixth and Walnut
Morton Davis fought with the Fifteenth
New York Colored Regiment, and is
now invalided home after treatment in
the Lakewood Hospital. He has been
honorably discharged from the army.
The Rev. DR.. J. L. King, the Rev J. H.
Bell. Mrs. Alice Dunbsr-Nelson, Charles
II. Coulburn, Councilman John Hop
kins. Or. Conwell Banton, the Rev. B. T.
Moore. the Rev. Or. J. w. Bond and The
Rev. Or. J. r. Reed, Of Norristown Pa,
will be other speakers. There will be
special patriotic music. The public is
invited
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
NJ. F. KELLEHER is
DEAD AT 50 YEARS

Michael F. Kelleher, father of Dan
iel NJ. Kclleher, captain Of police. died
at the home Of his daughter, Mrs. J. p,
OBrien, in Avondale, Pa, after a lin
gering illness Of about two years. Fu-
neral Will be held on Monday at ST. Jo-
seph's Roman Catholic Church, when
solemn requiem mass will be celc-
brated. Father Scott will ofllciatc. as
sisted by Father Lynch and Father
Lawless. Interment in St. Joseph's
cemetery.
Mr.. Kelleher was so years old. He
leaves four children, all grown Dan
lel NJ. kelleher, captain Of police; John
p kellehr and two daughtrs. Mrs j. p.
OBrien, with whom he lived, and Mrs.
Daniel Sheehan. Mrs. Kelleher. his
wife, is also living, but in bad health.
having been practically bedridden for
several years.
Mr. kellehcr was successful farmer.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
SOLDIER WRECK
VICTIMS ANNOUNCED

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2i-The War De.
partment today made public the names
Of the II soldiers killed aud 36 injured
in a wreck OF troop train near Marsh
neld, Mo, on September 81.
The killed:
Prlvates II. II. Carter, Nederland, Col
Selzo Romera, Cenlcero. Col.
w. u. Scilley. Loveland. Col.
C. w. Smith, Lasalle, Col.
Z. w. ZImmerli. Denver, Col.
G. +. Truner, r.. Collins, Col.
L. d. Vanvalkenburg, sterling, Col.
J. Z. Vigil, Allison, Col.
T. c. Walchan, II. Lupton, Col.
y. II. lunker. Kenwood Park, Ia.
a. y. Thornton, no emergency address
The injured:
Privates w. r. Bennison, Lincoln.
Neb.; w. Z. Bruentt, Kit Carson, Col.
w. j. GutSon. Spring Valley, H.; C. Z.
Karaice, East Lynn, Mo-: L. L. New
lin, Montrose, COL; p. s. stonehsm,
Colorado, Tex; Henry VI. sheldon,
Stonehsm, Col; w. Z. skinner, Love-
land. Col; r. B. Stoolilre, Casper, Wyo.
II. II. Stuthiet, La Fayette. Col; n. Z.
leo, Va; L. Z. Toole, Colorado
Springs, COL; II. L. Tucker, Redington,
Neb.; j. l.. Vaughn. Maybelle. Col; n.
y. Woodside, Kancrado, KAN; r. X.
Wyatt, Lamar, Col; V. L. Weekly,
Psrkleld. Mimi; T. O. Wyss, Johns
town, COL; C. L. Woodmau, Gray
Eagle, Mimi: L. p. Wood. Holyoke,
Col; Henry Welsh. Madrid. Md; w. l..
Walpach, Melrose. Mimi; J. A. West
brook Sanford, Col; " II. Wilson, Du-
luth, Mimi; C. j. White, Bolivar, Nd {;
A. J. Walden, Byron. Mimi; David
Weindenkellar. Watson. kan. +. l..
Young. HaXton. Col; John Young. Mac
Gregor, Col; LII. Yarborough. Arri-
cola, Col; Andrew Roundbauer, Pine
City. MINI.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
GERMAN-AMERICANS
BOOST The LOAN
Name Committee to Go
"Over the Top Again
in Liberty's Cause
MASS MEETING
MONDAY NIGHT

Citizens Of Wilmington, OF German
birth and descent assembled in the
lecture room OF the Zion Lutheran
Church. Thursday evening. in response
TO a letter Of Henry p. Scott, the direc-
tor Of the Liberty Loan Campaign for
New Castle county, expressing the de-
sire that the German-Americans OF this
city make arrangements for the loan
campaign that begins next week.
The meeting was presided owed by
the Rev. :. G. Won Bosse, TO whom Mr..
Scott's letter was addressed. Mr.. Van
Bosse, the chairman, emphasized 10 the
representatives Of the several German
societies, lodges, clubs and organiza-
tions present. the Importance OF
promptness and enthusiasm in the
procuring OF subscriptions to Americas
fourth loan.
II was the sense Of those present
that the German-Americans would do
not only their part In subscribing for
the present loan, but even more than
their part. and that they would "go
over the top" In this campaign, Just
as they did in the previous campaigns.
The following officers were elected
President, the Rev 5. G. Won Bosse; vice
president. Frank A. Gradwohl; secre-
tary, Theodore Bacher; treasurer,
George ]. Flnck. Max z. Goetz, was
named as the flfth executive member.
A resolution was unanimously car
rlcd fixing s o'clock, Monday night next
and the German Hs'l, as 3he time and
place OF the next meeting; and the sec
retary was instructed TO notify such
societies as were not represented at the
Thursday night meeting, Of the time
and place OF the next meeting on Mon
day night, so that all German-Ameri-
csn soci-t ties and organizations VIII be
properly represented. TO the end that
the loan organization formed at the
first meeting might be enlarged and
made thoroughly effective.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
GR0CERS TO WORK
FOR LIBERTY LOAN

In preparation for the drive" for the
Fourth Liberty Loan among tho retail
grocers Of the city. Clifford NJ. Stelle.
captain IN charge Of this line Of bust
pess, mas arranged with the Retail Gro
GERS Association. for open meet!rg in
their quarters on the fourth floor OF
Eden Hall, next Wednesday eyering
Through the courtesy Of The Retail
Grocers' Association, all the retpil gro
GERS OF tho city 49, invited TO be pres
cnt. Captain Stelle will appoint a num-
Der Of lieutenants, so that the several
tundred grocers scattered throughout
the city, may be enlisted in the loan
campaign. both for thesclves and
their employee
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
UNION PLUMBERS
ASK 80 CENTS WAGE

Master plumbers in this city during
the past few days have received let
ters from the Plumbers Union. stat
ina that on and after October. the work
ing wage scale will be so cents an hour.
This is two cents a hour less than
that paid in the shipyards and five
cents an hour less than the amount
paid al the housing operations.
II is understood that the employers
are preparing TO lght the increase.
which they consider unjust, beng
more than paid plumbers employees
working on government contracts.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
CONVICT WOMAN AS
DOPE TRAFFICKER
sentence of Elsie Johnson
Deferred Pending Trial
on Other Charges
JAIL SENTENCES
FOR OFFENDERS

Elsie Johnson, Negress, was con-
victed by a jury in Court OF General
Sessions yesterday afternoon but SEN
tence was deferred as there are three
,ther charges against the accused Elsie
Is the first Of the alleged dope" traf-
nckers to be tried so far this term.
She was represented by James Sauls-
bury, while Deputy Attorney-General
Green conducted the prosecution.
John Stewart, the principal witness
against the woman, testified that IN the
night Of August % he purchased from
the accused 81 worth OF herOin az her
home. No. 70i Lord street. He used part
Of u, he said, and when taken into
custody by the detectives il was taken
from him by them.
Stewart said that he has been ad-
dicted to the use Of the drug for sbout
one year. during which time he has
lost about fl pounds in weight.
detective Sergeants Green and King
testified 10 srresting the woman In bed
at her home on that night. Under
her pillow were found, they said, a
small bottle Of heroin and four hypo-
1ermic needles. She asked 10 20 to
the head OF the stairs for something
and there she jumped TO the first floor
in an endeavor 10 elude the detectives.
However, she was nabbed by other Of
flccrs.
At that time, the officers testified,
she told them that she had gone TO
Philadelphia for the drug on that day.
In court the woman said that Stew
art had gone 70 Philadelphia for the
drug, for her, and denied having ever
sold heroin TO Stewart.
For the larceny Of $50 from Stephen
Adams, 10 which charge he pleaded
guilty, Andrew Krawtroski was SEN
fenced by Judge Conrad to pay $50
restitution money and costs and serve
three months Imprisonment.
Nathan Arilff, who pleaded guilty 10
charge OF stealing eight pounds OF
soap from the Joseph Bancroft and
Sons Company, was paroled for one
year 10 Harry Gordon.
Edward Jackson, Negro. charged with
driving Dr. John Palmer's automobile
without his consent, pleaded guilty and
was sentenced by Judge Conrad 10 pay
costs and serve three months imprls-
oBment. Jackson was given a light
sentence because he has been a pris-
Oner since May 81.
For breaking the dwelling Of Mrs.
Pauline Demetry, No. III French street.
on last June ., James Brown, colOred,
was sentenced by Judge Heisel 10 one
sear's Imprisonment and 20 pay fine
OF 500 and the costs OF prosecution.
Brown was indicted for breaking a
dwelling with intent to commit lar
ceny, but he was found guilty by
jury OF breaking dwelling" only.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
GERMANY ACCEPTS"
PEACE PROPOSAL
By the United Press.

AMSTERDAM. Sept. 2i-Germany has
accepted Austria's proposal for a non
binding discussion OF peace. The Ber-
lin government sent Vienna a note in
which II declared:
Austria Hungary's summons TO the
bellgerents 10 enter into a confidential
discussion in neutral country Of the
fundamental principles for the conclu-
sion Of peace corresponds with the spir-
10 OF peace readiness and conciliatori-
ness which the responsible statement Of
the quadruple alliance have again and
again announced.
THE reception which previous SINH
lar steps met with from our enemies
was not encouraging. Germany Is ready
10 participate in the proposed exchange
Of ideas"
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
ACCUSED OF FRAUD
AGAINST COUNTY
Indictment Charges Reedel
With Obtaining Money
Under False Pretense
SAY HE CHARGED
FOR TIME NOT GIVEN

Cecil Reeder has been indicted by the
New Castle County grand Jury on 8
charge Of obtaining money under falss
pretenses from Charles II. Lippincott
county treasurer and receiver OF taxes
heeder was a county employe on ths
River Front bridge.
The indictment alleges that on July
p Reeder did intend TO defrsud County
Treasurer Lipplncott and falsely pre-
tended TO Robert NJ Burns, a member
OF the Levy Court that John Gould
employed by the county on the River
Front bridge, worked the fun week OF
forty hours during the week of July
IS, while, as a matter Of fact, he did mol
work the full week. The indictment
further alleges that Reeder. after Goulo
had tut MS mark on The check, took u
10 the Farmers Bank and had IL cashed
but OF the $40. for which amount the
check was drawn, kept 81.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21

today by 1000 children who gathered
early to pay their last respects TO the
dead churchman. Adults, with the ex.
ception OF those participating In SER
vices which have been In progress since
the Cardinal died, were not permitted
10 enter the church.
Bishop John ]. O'Connor. OF Newark,
was celebratant OF a high requeim mass
said while the children were in the
church. The sermon was by Mgr
Thomas T. Mooney. The children en-
tered the church in a coulnm Of twos.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
sMooT NAMED CHAIRMAN.

WASHINGTON. Sept. H-Senator
smooth. Utah. today was elected by the
senate Republicans as chairman Of the
Senatorial Republican campaign COM
mittee, succeeding the late Senator Gal
linger, New Hampshire. Senator Ere
lnghuysen, New Jersey. was elected TO
the vacancy on the committee caused
by Senator Gallinger's death.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
ACCIDENTS OF THE DAY.

Among those trcafed az The Delswal
Hospital today were:
Ira Lewis. cut over eye.
Isabelle Hahn. cut arm.
Samuel Robinson, left foot cut
Jacob Ellis, injured foot dressed
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
BY LOWELL MELLEIT.

United Press Staif Correspondent.
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE, Sept. H.-lNoon)-'rhc Brit
lsh. in the midst Of a terrific storm. lie
ilvcred a smashing attack on a three.
mile front east OF Lempirs and Epehy
this morning, where the Germans still
hold the outpost defenses before the
Hind, nburg line.
spurs leading from TIE outpost ridge
and trench mazes about Pc Petit Pri"l
Flrm and lie Catelet Copss made the
going hard, but between 800 and 500
prisoners are already reported 20 luyc
been token.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
ACCUSE WOMAN or LARCENY.

Della Carly. a white woman. was be-
fore Judge Churchman, in Municipal
Court this morning, charged with inn
proper conduct and larceny as bailee OF
$40 from Thomas Ambrossetti. The
case was continued until next Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1918-09-21
CHILDREN VIEW CARDINALS CORPSE

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. Sept. 2i.--The body Of
Cardinal Farley, lying on a catafalque
erected in front Of the high altar, at
s. Pairlck.s Cathedral here. was viewed