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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
TO TEACH TROOPERS.
Board of Education Asked to Sup
ply the Necessary
Books.

Some men in the Delaware regiment
at Camp Dix, Wrightstown, N. j., can
not spell, read or write and lack knowi-
edge of mathematics. Twenty-Five per
cent of the membership OF one COM
pany is composed of such men.
Cecil G.. West, sergeant of q supply
company, has written to George B. Miller,
president of the Wilmington Board OF
Public Education, under date OF Feb
ruary 5. saving:
Il bring the following facts to your
attention. rs have found them since the
reorganization of the Delaware regiment;
We have in this company 6;' men, and
about l5 of these do not know how to
spell. read or write or do anything IN
mathematics. This makes 1T a very
hard subject TO describe to you, but what
| want to know is will YOU not accommo-
date us with few books, such rs speller,
reader. grammar and arithmetic, also q
small blackboard that | may give them
at least enough time i'll the evening to
learn rs much rs possible? =? We are
badly in need of the blackboard III teach
ing and explaining the lessons to all. !
hope you will give this request careful
attention.
MIR. Miller will refer the letter to the
Board of Education. Public assistance
also would be appreciated,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
NONE BUT DOCTORS
ABLE TO SEE 7. R.
Condition Reported "Unchanged" "
After Operation for Fistula and
Assesses in Both Ears.
ny Associated Press to Every Evening

NEW YoRK FEB. &
The condition of Col Theodore RoOse-
yclt, who WAS operated on Wednesday
for fstula and assesses in both ears, was
pronounced as "unchanged" hy DIR.
Harold Is. Reyes, Of Roosevelt Hospital,
early today DIR keyes added that Col.
Roosevelt had slept all night and had
rested comfortably
Three special nurses and DIR Reyes
we're in constant attendance at the former
presidents bedside during the night.
Mrs. Roosevelt spent the night in an
adjoining room of the hospital The
Colonel ) daughters. Mrs Nicholas long
worth and Mrs. Richard Derby remained
ut the hospital until late hour last
night and then left for a nearby hotel,
leaving word they should be notified in
case of any change in the colOnel's condI-
ton. It was learned today that it was
not found necessary to communicate with
them.
During the night hundreds Of kilograms
from all parts OF the country were received
at the hospital and were turned over to
Mrs. Roosevelt this morning It was
stated that visitors would not be allowed
to see Col Roosevelt during the forenoon.
\ bulletin issued at the hospital this
morning SalI.
Doctors Duel and Martin saw Col.
Roosevelt at s a. IN. He had a very
satisfactory night, having slept about SIX
hours Tie viii he able to take nourish-
ment at regular intervals during the day.
His temperature and pulse are normal.
Persons in touch with the sick room
considered the colonel's condition this
morning as very encouraging. 1t was
not expected that the physicians would
visit the former President again until
this afternoon
Mrs. Iougworth and Mrs. Derby
rejoined Mrs Roosevelt at the hospital
this forenoon. There were many callers,
including George B. Cortelyou, who was
his private secretary At the White House;
Rear Admiral Albert Gleaves, several army
officers and number of personal and
political friends. None were permitted
TO see the colonel however.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08

bers of the church and has proved of
invaluable aid to DR.. Randolph Taking
charge of the work among the Sunday
school teachers and men, his efforts have
been resultful, he too, having his share in
the splendid growth Of the church during
the past year.
The members feel that they are losing
very valuable worker in Mr.. Hearn. DIR.
Randolph has been importuned many
times by DR. John K. Mott, and other
u NJ. G. A. leaders TO go TO France as
secretary under the War Work Council.
Much to his regret however, he has not
been able to leave his work in this city.
Wc then strongly urged Rev kearn TO
20 10 represent Grace church, with the
result that Mr. Hearn has received his
appointment and viii do field service on
the western front.
4 farewell reception will be rendered
Mr.. lIclrn on Wednesday evening OF next
week at Grace churchhouse.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
BITTER WORK, SAY
WOMEN SURVIVORS
Swimming Troopers From Torpe-
doed Trscania Gathered Into
Boats-DeStroyerS Gave
Great Aid.
By Associated Press to Every Evening
LoNDoN. FEB. :.

LONDON. FEB :
The correspondent Of the Press As
sociation at an Irish port says the sur
vivors Of the Tuscauia who are there were
greatly relieved to hear Of the safe ar
rival elsewhere Of Maj Benjamin f.
Wade of Washington, commander Of q
contingent on the steamer, and hundreds
of other American troops.
The only two women on board. the
correspondent S account SAYS. Mrs. Col
Inns and Mrs. Parsons went down = rope
into a hfeboat The former said that
when their boat left the Tuscania many
of the troops had cen thrown out in the
lowering OF the next boat
I'VE were Immediately surrounded by
men in the Icy water wearing hfebeltS,
she said we had only two men in our
boat who could manage the oars They
did their best and rs we came across q
swimming or floating man we gathered
him into the boat, Soon the boat was
very full, We witnessed many distress
ing scenes. Eventually We got on board
a destroyer | don't remember a harder
bit of work.
\ young officer, answering q question
as 70 what the soldiers did while waiting
for the destroyer after the first excite
ment was over, said
''Oh, we soon steadicd down, lounged
about and smoked, but we didn't ven
ture below TO gather up our belongings
for fear the ship would suddenly capsize.
We talked about the misfortune Of cross
ing the Atlantic only to be caught in the
last lap. We checred the first destroyer
which came alongside and its men cheered
US. Their work was magnificent, and
only when they saw they could save
no more life did they leave the scene.
1t was thought well to make Tor differ
ent ports, and here am among people
who have overwhelmed us with kindness. =
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
KING LEAVES wORKHOUSE.
Having Been Recommended by Board OF
pafdons for a Pardon.

Charles 4 l. King OF this CITY, who was
committed 10 the New Castle County
Norkhouse january II on charge OF lar
m, 81 brass from the Pennsl lvanIa
Railr1ad Co. was released from that
institution TODAY. the Board OF pardons
having granted him clemencv Yesterday.
ms relcase WIS obtained by members Of
b. utcrs Non-partisan League and the
entral Labor mon.
King pleaded guilty az the January
term uf the Court o{ General Sessions and
,,.l, sentenced 20 two months Imprison-
meut Tho Board OF Pardons WAS told
hing was not guilty OF larceny, having
mcreI picked lp and carried away few
pirccs ~ metal he found IN bitches ad-
foinlnr the railroad. but by advice had
beaded guilty. expecting parole He has
hecu freight brakeman on the Delaware
DIVISION for 20 years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
REPORT ENJOYS EXILED.
Bolsheviki Said TO Have Driven
Allied Missions, Including u. S.
From Russian Capital.
nv Associatod Press TO Every Evening

By Associated Press 70 Every EVeniuH
Washington, Feb. 8.--An unconfrned
report that all the Allied missions at
Petrograd had been driven out by the
Bolshevki government and are on their
way 20 the Swedish border, was received
today at the State Department through
American Minister Morris at Stockholm.
The department has not heard from
Ambassador Francis at Pctrograd since
Feb. 2
State Department officials were un-
prepared to believe the American am
bassador was leaving Petrogad because
his last dispatch contained nothing 10
indicate that he contemplated going.
IL was considered possible, however, that
expulsion might also include a refusal
to permit the diplomats To communi-
cate with their governments.
Minister Morris at Stockholm also
reported that two trains from PetrOgad
had arrived there, one bringing the ex-
PEELED Rumanian legation. He also re-
ported the capture Of Tornco by the
White Guards.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
AMERICAN GUNNERS
DIRECT W|THERING
FIRE ON FOESLINES
Scatter Two German Battalions and
Arouse Anger Of Enemy, Which
Replies With Vigor.
SHOOT DOWN SNIPERS
By Associated Press to Every Evening

~ Associated Press to Every Evening
WfTH THE AMERICAN ARMY n FRANCE,
Fen. DELAYED
The American artillery II keeping up n
harrassing Ere on the German lines, bonn
harding batteries, crossroads dugouts,
light railways and houses in which enemy
troops are billeted.
Evidently the American tactics angered
the Germans for they started vigorous
sheIling Of our batteries with It's, the
firing stopping only when the American
heavy guns silcnced the German artillery.
Eariy today observers saw n body of
enemy infantry, estimated At two bat
tali0ns, near a forest. A heavy 1rc was
directed on the spot scattering the Ger
mans. 1t is felt certain that the enemy
sustained numerous casualties. Later
American shells started flre in q German
town, which burned for an hour.
Patrols have been active. An American
patrol last night quietly entered a Ger
man trench Thev found loaded rife on
the parapet and fresh footprints, but no
soldiers.
American artillerv and infantry have
succeeded IN clearing out a majority OF the
snipers who caused considerable annoy
ance from the time the sector was taken
over by the troops. SnlperS posts IN
buildings have been DESTROYED by knock
ng down the shelters over the heads Of
the Germans with shells Shippers
hidden in bushes or in shell holes have
been routed By American sharpshooters.
ending annoyance Night patrols have
succeeded in locating some of the posi-
tlOns.
At one point enemy snipers were dis
covered in a shell hole. A few well-placed
shots from light artillery ended their
career. At another place a hail of ma
chine gun bullets was effective.
One, two, or possibly three snipers
posts are still in front Of the American
positions, but they are not likely to be
there long
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
Monday Will be Fuelless.

Unless further instructions are received
from Washington the closing order for
Monday will not be changed in Whining
ton, was the statement made by Charles
H. Ten Weeges State Fuel Admins
traitor, this morning. The question of
ordering all business houses and factories
closed on Tuesday is still unsettled Mir
Ten Noeges expects to take the matter
up with Washington this afternoon,
after which announcement will be made.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
113 j. 5. TROOPERS
NOW BEL|EVEDLOST
WITH THE TUSCANIA
Forty four Bodies, Battered BE
yond Recognition. Reported
Washed Ashore
TOTAL TOLL STILL 20
BY Associa,od prc,r y, Eeery rv-ninr
WAsnf.nrl. -


WssHfgqTov FEn
Adviccs 10 the War department ac-
counting for All oxcep, NJ ~ tho 10
American soldiers who Worr aboard fhr
Tuscania whom she was uIbmaruoi 7 ~
day night, remained unchaf gel .pde
and officials anyiousY awaited additional
details expected 70 clc0r Up thr conflict
with foreign lglirrs un The Inssr
Cable press dispatchcs from ar l-Hn
port last night -aying thai - hodie'
American soldiers, battered beyond rrcng
milton, had becp washed lsh0ro f'crr
miles from 'hc sccnc y thr ip-pedo'r.
danpcucd hopo that tie troop 1srr
would prove very u1ll
According fo fgurr gwen carl
press dispatches onlv l0i - fhoef ahoar'
including colder. member - no
and passengers. were uisunv ihs hli
ied officials to hclievr ths' s'n
heavy lose fr-t indicated n1rg ttr errv
that most American ole.ir- d .~
saved
No attempt was being mvde 'hus ~
prepare Iist of lost 70 missing ''nl"
the names of fcw SURVIVOR havr lf'.n
received and indications tpifv rsro nnf
names nf survivors would continue n rln
IN slowly ls fhcv 1re a-semblcd ln ir"
state ard Navy Departments
iDrSTfFTc ,TIoN TAOS HARF
The rcnor+ from the irish porf r7Ict
also said arrnv Identification tsgs found
on tho bodies rf he soldiers p-aehrr
ashore, b0re no names or numbers max
ing identification impossible. caugen rnn-
siderable speculation ARMY regulations
require identification tag. hraung name
rank. companr end regiment 80 tt" wrorrr
War Department officials are unable
to account for the blank fenrhcatlun
tags. Even II he men had not nn-u
definitely assigned ~ an organizafion.
the army regulations require thar ne
tag bear on one side the full name ~ f1r
wearer.
The organization commander lcif
responsible bv military regulations Tor
the completion Of these fags-
according fp .ldvicrs ~ the hands n
the War Department, the total missing
from the 2.39Q souls aboard the liner "
30 81 when lI3 arr American troops.
Cable prrss dispatches saw 2.296 per-
sons have been landed and are beinr
cared for IN irish villages and cities.
Reports that the British DESTROYER,
which was Conveying the Iuscanla.
pursued and sank the submarine lack
confirmation and the report % the British
Admiralty Is eagerly awaited. Nay0
officials are Inclined f0 rev that he
Tusrania incident IS an ISOLATED case ana
have no reason 20 change their view that
the submarine meance has been over
come
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
AUSTRIAN CABINET OUT.
Premier Tenders Resignation of
All His Ministers to Emperor
Charles-Due to Polish
Problem.
y Associated Press to Every Evening

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Amsterdam, Holland, Feb S.-Dr.
Won Seydler, the Austrian Premier, has
rendered the resignation Of his entire
cabinet to Emperor Charles, according
to dispatch from Vienna
The resignation, it is understood in
parliamentary circles in Vienna, is due
to the opposition of Polish deputies
against special debates and the provi-
sional budget. The opposition Of the
deputies makes majority for the budg-
ct doubtful
President Gross Of the lower hosue,
announcing the resignation, said that
according to the constitution il was neces-
sary to postpone temporarily the sit
tings of the house.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
MAY GUST TENANTS.
Board OF Health Demands hmm
date Cleaning Up Of Old
Court House

Thomas T. Pccnoy. 7, lr, .t
Board of Health. t.de. superintendent.
Mack of the Board - lara lomm
slouers this uorunL '1At u.css the ..l
Court House building nun 1tcgpiel
by the Exemption Boards ana tho lower
floors by the du Pon- Go. cleaned all
put in sanitary condition hy Monast
lie Will order the building closed
As the building $ ta - forn loan.
little money has been pcnt 1u = tur 70
pairs for several ,rar> VA nspcculu
Of the basement tA.s morning by ~
porter of Every Evening revealed . on-
dition that would not be permitted q.
exist long IN stable
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
MUST STEEL OUR HEARTS
VIEW or LONDON PAPERS
LONDON Fan

That the sinking % the liner IuscanIA
will stimulate he { nItcd states to even
greater resolve aud sterner efforts IA
behalf ~ tine tght Tor deTnocrnct e. rle
opinion generally rNurpssed in editorial
comment ia tae morning newspapers.
Satisfaction Expressed and rcl-
gratllltions are Xtcudea that -ais .le
tirst disaster ID many American f-aI--
ports, shows the emptiness 90 rne liti
man boast that me- sIbmaunt, Noui.
render the -ransportauon &c the me-
can armies impossible aud would
tindate the Americans. Neserthe.r-s
It IS declared, Is TOO much % hofe tha
the 1lscaaia wal BE- the last ..ctuu
though the convirtion IS expressed ,4..
Continued ou page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
RIOTS IN PETROGRAD:
12O REPORTED SLAIN
Fighting Between the Bolsheviki
and Cossack Forces Resumed
With Serious Results.
ny Associated Press to Every Evening

LONDON, len. \.
Fresh outbreaks Of rloting and lootlng
in Pctrograd are chronicled in dispatches
from the Russian capital. Wine cellars,
jewelrv shops and clothing, food and
drug stores are being plundcrcd.
Troops employed to suppress the dis
turbances did much shooting IN which
it is estimated that l20 persons were kill
ed Fighting between the Bolsheviki
and the Cossacks is said to be increasing
in the south and southeast Of Russia,
where the Cossacks are joining the Boil
shevik. in increasing numbers.
Generals kaledines and Alexieff are
reported 90 have Quaueled and Gen.
kaledines has disappeared from COssack
headquarters at Novo Tcherkask. Gen.
Alexief is acting independently and IS
said to be in command of $4,000 men who
are marching northward
FINN LoYALIsTs GAINING.
Reports from Stockholm, where there
Is strong sympathy for the Finnish gov
ernment in its fight against the Bolsheviki,
represent events in finland as still favor
able 10 the White Guards or government
troops. 1t is reliably reported there that
the White Guards have captured Niborg
and are planning to cut the railroad TO
Petrograd and then march on Helsing-
fors, held by the Red Guards, or revolu-
tIonists
The Alton Tidningen or Stockholm
has received a dispatch from Helsngfors
TO the effect that Gen Mannerhelm Is
rapidly approaching Tammerfors, having
defeated a strong force Of Red Guards
and Russians at korkeakoshi The
Red Guards are said to have suffered
severely, the report alleging their casual
ties to aggregate 5000.
A dispatch from the official Russian
news agency in Petrograd says that al
though an agreement was reached to stop
hostilitles, White Guards treacherously
attacked the garrison at Nasa OF the
Baltic destroyer hotilla The sailors
withdrew to Biorneborg.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
TUsCANIA RECORDS LOST. E

BY ASsccia,ed Press % ENrr. hs,uluE
An Irish Port, Feb 5 \, tho lsi *
Americans on board the Fuscauia vas
lost when the vessel went down, 10 wIl 90
impossible 10 ascertain the names az
those lost until the names 81 the survivors
have been cabicd 70 the nited states
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
IN UNKNOWN GRAVES.
Deputy Coroner McCrery Unable TO
Identity Man Who Committed Suicide.

The man who committed suicide at the
Hotel Cassidy, either Tuesday night or
Wednesday, viii be buried today by
Deputy Coroner McCrery. Nothing in
his possession can be found to identity
him. lie registered as William Martin of
New York.
The body Of the woman who was
found murdered behind hedge near
Rose Hill will also be buried today by
Deputy Coroner McCrery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
REV. ". A. HEARN
TO Go TO FRANCE
Grace Church Assistant Pastor TO
Aid Y. NJ e. A Work on
Western Front.

Rev. Walter A. Hearn, assistant to
Rev Dr. Herbert T. Randolph at Grace
Nj f. Church, has accepted an appoint
ment with the Y NJ {. A., and will sail
Tor France sometime during the next two
weeks.
Rev. Hearn has been with the Grace
church since April l, 1917 In that
time he has endeared himself to the mem
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
AMI sEME>fs TONIGHT

play house Al q Fiyid's Niustrcls
Ciarrick-- kaIut wife.
CueCn-Mm Ia s. Hart ga olives al ne
RaiI.'
Majestic Mary Garden .l lha.,
Victoria Norma raimadgc iu The ~UCreL
OF tn, storm Country
savoy -Ethcl Clayton in n hlAla ot
Society
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
GOVERNOR UNDECIDED.
Uncertain as to Whether He VIII Convene
Legislature in Special Session.

Governor Townsend, who came to
Wilmington last night to attend the
Maryland Society dinner stayed over
today. When asked whether he would
cali special session Of the Legislature,
he said he had not reached decision.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
WILSON WIRES HIS SYMPATHY.

Washington, Feb. S-President Viii
son today sent to Mrs. Roosevelt the
following message of sympathy
MAY | not express my warmest SYM
pathy and the sincere hope that Mir
Roosevelt's s condition is improving.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
ARMY OF THE EAST ACTIVE.
Serbs Repulse Raid and Airmen Bombard
Enemy Camps.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Paris. Feb r delayed The official
report from the French War Oliioe tonight
on operations in Macedonia reads:
"Arny OF the East-Feb. q. In the
envlrons OF Sokol Serbian infantry re-
pulsed an enemy accommodating party.
The artillery was active north of Monastir
"Allied aviators have bombarded with
success enemy encampments in the
valley OF the Vardar Two enemy air
planes were brought down"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
February Milk Price.

The Interstate Milk Producers AS
sociation has sent notices TO its members
to the effect that the price of milk after
February yesterday viii be S3l cents
per quart {. 0. b. Philadelphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
Goes 10 France.

Rev. A. G. Niclerea of Ridg ewood, New
Jersey, and we'll known to WilIningtonians
sailed this week for France. Ills congrega
tion has released him for six months Y.
NJ G. A. work
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
TURKEY STANDS BY
TEUTON'S DEMANDS
Foreign Minister Declares Darda-
nelles Will Remain Open in
Future as in the Past. "
By Associated Press TO Every Evening
AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND, Fen. $

AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND, EH. y.
Turkey is in complete accord with the
attit tudc Of Germany and Austria, us
expressed in the recent speeches of the
German chancellor, Count Won HertlIng,
and the Austrian foreign minister, Count
Czernin, the Turkish foreign minister,
Nessimy Bey. told the Chamber of
Deputies yesterday. lie also declared: !:
The Dardanelles viii remain open in
the future to international traffic, as In
the past and on the same conditions
In his address, as forwarded from Con-
stantinople by way of Vienna, the foreign
minister said great difficulties had arisen
in connection with the peace negotiations
at Brcst-Litovsk but that he had not lost
hope While he was aware of the great
desirability of concluding peace, he said,
we never viii conclude peace at any
price"
Referring to the war aims speeches of
President Wilson and Premier Lloyd
George. Ncssimy Bey said
I'VE adhere to the standpoint that the
fate of national groups which were not
independent before the war cannot be
regulated except by means of institutions
created in accordance with the conSti-
tutions of each Individual country"
The foreign minister said he rejected
all proposals which meant interference
in the internal affairs of the country and
concluded his address with the declara-
ton that he was in complete accord with
the German and Austrian policies.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
/ coal price list follows

Evers Evening" classified advertise
menta bring results. Proved TO the salts
's.'iiaa u tnanl aud will be to you.-Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
WEATHER FORECAST.

By AsSoclated Press 20 Everv Ey'uins
Washington. Feb ) weather fore-ast for
DClaWar
Partly cloudy tonight saturday tAr io.-
lowed by rain IA afternoon or Ri ght,
warmer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
SMILEAGE BOOKS

are on sale at the Business Office !
of Every Evening Buy one or
more and send to the boys in camp.
Your boy can see a dollar or two
dollar show for FIVE, ten, fifteen or
twenty-five cents. You want to send
your soldier boy to a show. Your
Smileage Book will do it for you.
A Smileage Book Of twenty cou-
pons costs you dollar; one OF 100
coupons costs you five dollars.
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08

In his address to Congress, in reply to
which the speech Of the Turkish foreign
minister was made, President Wilson
said the Turkish portions of the Ottoman
empire should be assured a secure SOW
ereignty but the other nationalities now
under Turkish rule should have I'M
molested opportunity of autonomous de-
velopment lie also said the Darda-
nelles should be opened permanently
as a free passage TO the ships and COM
merce Of all nations under international
guarantees.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-08
SATURDAY-N0 pork all day; no
wheat bread for supper.

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