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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-16
MISS GORDON RETURNS.
She Resumes Her Former Position
at the Playhouse

Miss Eleanor Gordon, formerly OF
Wilmington, lately of New York, has
returned to her former position with
the Playhouse. where she was popu-
lar with the patrons.
She left Wilmington about the md
die of last March. toward the close
of the Playhouse dramatic season. at
the request of Arthur Topkis, theatre
owner and producer of plays, to accept
the position in New York. She had
been treasurer Of the Playhouse since
October 1918
Amusement
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-16
You Will Never Be Cured by
Local Treatment With Sprays
and Douches.

Cafarrh is condition u he blood
and can not bo cured bv local appll-
eafions II -pras End dopchcs ttis
has hccu proven 1T thr thousands who
haye vaniy rcaorfcd 70 fhis method "
treatment
Catarrl houlj mot be neglected or
cxperimcnfod with The wrong 'Ycafmcut
+ valuabIe tlmc lost. during whch he
u c.-sc i getting Guncr bold upon ~
viciIn. and making If norr difficult for
even The proper rcafmcnf to accDnph7h
result
Though Catarh makca its first ap-
pcaraucc ~ the noetrils. throat md alr
y .zeagrs tie rIiecasc becomes moro md
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-16

vicinity. sho cannot take advantage
uf the two-day furlough granted by The
government 10 all Jewish soldiers and
snilcr- in The { : serviro. viii bc heartily
welcomed N the lomulc fOr all scrvices.
A. thn Adaa kodosch ynngDguc Rabbi
David u Swifen OfI1atcd lne morning
and delivered a sermon ~ b" fpDic
Atoncmeit % lsrarl bat night
sermon was on thc subject Byoks ~
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-16
and Mr.. Outten has been permitted

and Mr.. Outten has been permitted
to reopen his store.
Levin Ellis, who has been visiting
his mother Mrs George l.. Ellis, and
Howard Elliot, who has been visit
ing his brother and sister. Edward
Elliot. and Mrs William Gordy, have re-
turned to Camp Meade.
Alexander Allen, signal maintainer
at the Broad Creek r. r. Signal tower,
is confined To his home here suffering
from a severe attack OF rheumatism.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-16
Park side Junior Champions

Parkside defeated Shamrock IN the
second game Of the series for the Junior
League championship at Eden Park
Saturday by tho score Of , to { Parksidc
won the first game bv the score Of I 10 ;.
Saturdays victory gives Parkside the
series
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-16
Receives Commission.

Friends Of Lieutenant EdWiri J.
Corrnlcy will be glad to hear Of his safe
arrival overseas Lieutenant Gormlcy
recently received his commission a.
second lieutenant.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-16
DIST MS ia

krnFcSC nj AkiNf'. tltft'S " illli. ii-
oppused for assessor Robert Mctarlin
inspectors. without opposition FIRST
district r \ alettc. Second, Charles
Whltcsldc. Third Charles Npplchy -Four
John .Icstcr Fifth. CLAYTON Applcby
The Young Mems Association tennis
tournament will commence this evening
at Is 50 o clock with " vckloif " Madden
There are about rs Young men entered
10 compete for the championship and the
affair Is gathering much interest lie
schedule for tomorrow will be Horsey y
Thompson
seminole Tribe. No 40. Red Men,
will hold a meeting this evening and will
make nomination for its election.
Chauncrv z. Holcomh and wife from
shanghai. China, arc on a visit here
Nir Abbott IS building a bungalow at
Fourth and Chestnut streets
Mrs Joseph Booth Of Bayonnc, \. j,
i visiting her mother Mrs Harry Jacobs
Of Cherry street.
Mis- Harry Ahern and son spent Sunday
with her sister, Mrs John Fitch, at Mcr-
chantylllc. y J.
Andrew Gallagher and John 1idwoll
are home from Camp Meade on leave
Joseph Rothrock left today tor Del
aware College, whcrr he viii begin study.
Major Dorcc Rodney Is spending a
short time with his mother. Mrs John IL.
Rodney Major Rodney. formerly q
New Castle man, j, q graduate OF West
Point lie is STATIONED IN Texas and cN-
poets to 60 over seas IN a short time
Fine lot Of hard rubber dressing comts
al 25c. 33c. SOC. and 75c Good purchase
at this time, as rubber goods are adj
vancing +. Challenger Il Son, Prescrip-
nan Pharmacists ADV
a New Castle boy, Corporal George
Edgar Pratt. Of Go {, 59th Delawar e
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-16

Pioneer Regiment, has sent word OF his
safe arrival in France. He IL son OF
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Pratt.
Mrs. Anna Iiatton is visiting her sister,
Mrs j. W. Harris, in Woodmont, Conn.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-16
Constipation
Robs You of a
Clear Skin

Very often blotchy, pimply,
sallow complexion is the out
ward sign that you are trou-
bled with temporary or chronic
constipation
COLEPS, the corrective laxa-
tive tablets, which do not act
mechanically, will get you as
regular as a clock. and help to
restore the organs to perform
their natural functions without
artificial assistance. Purely
vegetable; not habit-forming;
gentle and positive.
All Druggists
}gc and &c Bores
=. ". Tort 90. Philadelphia
@trs o. 1iAAETS f0y iEd,gest,0n
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-16
SCOTTISH RITE MASONg
Wilmington Represented at the Annual
Session in BOSTON

Tho annual sc4-i0u ~ thc Irrcmg
Coamcd Ancient and icrfp'ed -co'-
tsh Rite ~ Fuc Ma-ons rs ~ bcd
III l,1ston. IrginHiug tnbofro1 md
continuing for $50 day HN - AHe"d-
I'D bv the following WI'uirgiou.ans:
Alr and Mr. Horny , Guthrie, Nr
and Nr- r,cnfgr ~ i.bor, " ,rd
Mr. -amuc g. z icaHor Mf a'd Mr.
~tar J llpu lir ard Air HaIfcr
Racon Dr aud \i5t J PaGl lH ,n9,
and Air and Nr samuel II bf.r,rd
Jr of Wilmington. ard 81 and hirr
Edward g. WMl.. ~ FIR -u1
81. sgo.t. ,,grg man Harlf. .u.oals
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-16
NEWS OF THE DAY
At NEW CASTLE
Modern Village Being Built on
McComb Farm for Munition
Workers.
STAT Corrcsponderce Of Every Evening

staff Corrcsponderce of Every Evening
New Castle, Sept. l6A modern
village is being built on the old McCoomb
farm, below New Castle. by the Piel
Construction Co, of Baltimore, Md
Forty-threc houses, one powcr-house,
and one dormitory are being built to
accommodate the munition workers OF the
Bethlehem Loading Co The houses
will he within walking distance of the
plant Although il is not known when
the houses will be completed, II Is expected
by the officials of the company that
they will he occupied by the hrst ol
February The company at present
is employing 200 carpenters and the
large dormitory is well underway
The New Castle NJ T. Church base
ball team defeated f.astlalc of " Nllnlngton
here. on Saturday, t. The game was
one of the most interesting of the season.
These gaslcss SUNDAYS make New Castle
a very different place to live IN too
ouiet for the Young people but "just
right" for tho older folks they are not
dcafcncd by the cat outs any more.
The Boy Scout officials have been
furnished through the National Organl-
2ntion, with detailed instructions and the
necessary blanks and manuals Tor the
coming Fourth Liberty Loan campaign.
The troop Is having much trouble finding
a new scout master as Scout Master
Navlor has been called for service and
expects to leave at any tlmc. and Young
men are scarce. especially the kind who
would qualify rs scout masters. Last
FRIDAY evening the scouts hlked out
past Ilarc's Corner. made camp ilres
and told stories. while the scout master
taught them how to know the different
stars Tonight the regular meeting will
he held
\ sample Of the city water sent TO
Newark for examination recently was
found to contain impurities
trolley accident occurred at the
DobbInsvrlc junction. SATURDAY. duo ~
the back whccls failing to take the switch
which caused the car behind 10 collide
with the rear end Of the first car Al
though there were about fifty people on
the car and all the windows were broken
out no person was hurt
The PRIMARIES held IN tins city. Satur-
day. resulted rs follows
REGISTER OF WILLS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-16

'f.o uo.t goIng man tarli woals
20 tho Crown Prurt
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
BELGIUM TURNS DOWN SEPARATE
 GERMAN PEACE
Little Kingdom Refuses to Become Neutral, but Will Stay with Her A.
 lies in War.

PARIS, Sept. 18. = The Belgium Government after consulting with the other Allied belIigerent nations, has decided to refuse the peace of- fers made by Germany, and to re- main in the war until the end with her Allies.
 Germany's proposal was for a sep arate peace with Belgium, the latter country to remain neutral during the war and to be given economical and political freedom afterward, with a revival of the commercial treaties with Germany. Nothing was said regarding indemnites of any kind. GERMANS TO CONSIDER PEACE
 LONDON, Sept. 18.-Reports have reached here that it is rumored in Berlin that when Rhe Reichstag meets, there will be another peace demonstration similar to the one held in July, 1917.
 The reports say terms for a peace resolution are being drafted by the majority leaders, in consultation with Imperial Chancellor George won Hert- ling.
 The Reichstao will convene Mo- vember 5th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
HUN OFFICERS ARE GREETED
 BY AMERICANS
Are Asked Some Humorous Questions as March
 by Regiment of
 1n Americans.

SOUTHAMPTON, Sept. IS. - A part of 20 German officers, prisoners of war, found an unusual reception awaiting them here.
 An American regiment was resting on the avenue on its march from a vessel to camp when the German officers marched by.
 The Yankees sang a patriotic song and shouted:
 "Is this the right road to Paris?
 Have you any message for the Kaiser?
 will the Crown Prince be in Der lin to welcome us when we reach there?"
 The Germans plodded steadily and silently ahead with their heads bowed and their eyes on the ground and did not offer to reply.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18

BRITISH AND FRENCH ADMINISTER DEFEAT TO GERMANS IN TERRIFIC DRIVE ON WEST
 FRONT, GAIN MUCH TERRITORY AND IMPLICIT
 HEAVY LOSSES; CAPTURE 5,50O PRISONERS

ST. QUENTIN Sept. 18.-The British scored an average advance of from one and half to three miles along 15-mile front, in furious drive that was launched this morning, follow ing marked gains yesterday when 1900 prison CTS were captured.
 The French forces attacked simultaneously on the right and advanced for marked gains.
 The British captured the town of Sarcourt, and practically surrounded the Village of Epehy.
 The British captured 1,5OO prisoners, includ- ing war material and inflicted heavy losses on the enemy, when Epehy fell.
 At two different points on the old Hindenhurg line, the British crossed over, namely at Vll- ert and Gouzeacourt.
 The depth that they penetrated at another point is not reported. The British are now about one mile and half from the line where the Germans started the attack last March.
 In all these operations this morning the British took $500 prisoners and from last re- ports this afternoon were still advancing
 The Hun losses were exceedingly heavy
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
American Delegates to La Dor Conference Endorse Propositions of Pres
 ident Wilson.
FOR PERMANENT PEACE
American Labor Stand for an Agreement That Will Put An End to All
 World Wars.

LONDON, Sept. 18-American dele aates to the inter-allied labor ana socialists conference here have pre- sented proposals that the meeting endorse the IA points laid down by President Wilson as conditions under which peace may be established and maintained.
 The opinion of the delegates seem to be that the platform laid down by the President of the United states is the only sure method against re-occurrence of attempted military domination, the same as now being employed by the Teuton powers.
 President Wilson's IA conditions for peace were enumerated in his speech of January 8, 1918, to the joint session of Congress.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
Commission of Experts Ap- pointed by Secretary Lane Now on the
 Way North.
TO VISIT ALL POINTS
The Mineral and Coal aad Agricultural and Other Resources Are to Be
 Reported On.

SEATTLE, Sept. 18. - A Federal Commission appointed by Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior, is sailing for Alaska.
 The members are to study Alaska timber and the mineral and agricuI- turaI possibilities and water power facilities and industrial opportunities generally, to make a report direct to the Secretary and President and Congress on the present needs of the Territory, and to pave the way for development after the war.
 E. o. Mccormick, vice president of the Southern Pacific, is chairman of the commission. The other mem bers are:
 George Watkins Evans, of the Bu- reau of Mines of the University of Washington, and widely known coat expert; George c. McFadden, chief engineer of the Chicago Coal Com pany; L. A. o. Gabany, Chicago geoIogist, who is going North to re- port to Engineer William C. Edes, of the Government Engineering Com mission and later will go to the Matanuska coal fields.
 The exact itinerary for the party has not been arranged. They will visit every part of Alaska, weather permitting.
 The final report of the commission n will probably touch on sending re- turned soldiers to the North.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18

tack extends from St. Quentin northward to GOuzeacOurt
 Germans Were Ordered Not to Give Up.
 The Germans in the defensive positions near St. Quentin, consisting of the Fourteenth Ger man Reserve Corps, in part had been ordered not to give up foot more of ground. The official order to this effect was captured by the British. It said, hitherto, owing to military reasons, we have allowed the British to oc- cupy desolated enemy country; now no more ground must be given" The order told the troops that they were match for the enemy
 The German order was signed by Gen. Von Morgen. It is reported that Gen. Won Morgen jumped into an automobile early after the British attack north of the Ancre, and fled from the battlefield.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
MORE MEN WANTED FOR NAVY AND THE
 U. s. MARINE CORPS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-Provost Marshal Crowder this morning issued orders which will permit the volun tary induction of draft registrants into the Navy and Marine Corps and provides for the drafting of men into these branches.
 If the enlistments are not suffic- tent to fill the demands, calls for men for the Navy will be issued and more for the Marine Corps with. in a few weeks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
PASSENGER CARS
 WILL BE ELIMINATED
 IN AMERICA SOON

CHICAGO, Sept IS. = America soon will be altogether without pas senger automobiles, according to Stanley Field. former director of supplies and transportation for the Red Cross in France, speaking at a gathering of automobile men.
 England now has no touring cars at all," he said. "and the United States must come to it."
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
BULCARS GIVE
 GROUND BEFORE
 ALLIED BLOWS
Allies Advance Ten Miles. Capture Many Thous- and Prisoners and
 Fifty Guns.

LONDON, Sept. 18.-Word receiv- ed this afternoon is that the Bull qarians are giving way before the Allies in Macedonia. Their defense is weakening materially and the A. lies are advancing very rapidly.
 Latest reports from Saloniki are that the Allies have advanced along the whole front to an average depth of ten miles, and have captured many thousand prisoners and fifty heavy guns.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
ALLIES TOOK 4,000 BuLGARs
 YESTERDAY

PARIS, Sept. 18. = An official morning bulletin says the Allies on the Macedonian front penetrated to depth of four and one-haIf miles along a 15-miIe front, capturing 4,000 prisoners.
 Much valuable stores and other munitions were taken.
 Heavy losses were inflicted on the enemy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
HA|C CAPTURED
 1,300 GERMANS
 ON WEST FRONT
British Made Decided Gains in Yesterdays Fighting in West Front
 Fighting.

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS sept. 18.-An official report made last evening says that during the past 24 hours the British captured 1900 German prisoners.
 Many of those captured declare that the news of the American suc- cesses at St. Mihiel are being sup pressed In Germany. The impres. sion is that the victory is % over whelnning that the German command does not care to admit the facts, for fear of the conSequences.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
SICK SOLDIERS
 ARE RETURNING
 FOR REST CURE

WASHINGTON. Sept. IS. = During the week ending Sept. 18th. SS4 sick and wounded American soldiers land ed in the United States from France. The number of AT landed during the preceding week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
WOMEN HELPING GOVERNMENT

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-Women in all communities, particularly those having relatives who have gone to the front, have been particularly helpful to the Government in ferret. ing out young men who failed to reg ister Tips from such women have time and again resulted in round-ups of slackers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
FORMER MINISTER
 FOREIGN AFFAIRS
 OF JAPAN IS DEAD

TOXIC. Sept. 1S.-viscount Ichiro Motono. former minister of Foreign Affairs for Japan, died last night
 The former minister had resigned his office four months ago and has been III most of the time since then.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
BUILDING NEW sAWMILL

PRINCE RUPERT. Sept. IS. - A new sawmill is being built on the Zemecord river. six miles west of Terrace on the railroad.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
ALLIED CITIZENS ARE IN DANGER
 FROM BOLSHEVIKl

WASHINGTON. Sept. 1S.-Neutral sources have advised the State De- partment that Allied citizens in Gen. tral Russia are in danger. Many persons are being held for instant execution in case attempts may be made on the lives of Bolsheviki leaders
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
SUFFRAGE WILL BE CALLED UP ON
 SEPTEMBER 26TH

WASHINGTON, Sept. IS. - The Senate leaders have agreed to call up the suffrage amendment for con- sideration Sept. 26th. The suffrage workers are actively on the job, altaough they consented to allow pressing war matters to take prece- dence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
GERMANS DisBAND TWENTY
 DIVISIONS

WITH THE AMERICANS, Sept 18.-A total of 108 German battaI. ions, equal to 20 Divisions, have been disbanded to fill gaps caused by fighting during the past year.
 Women are being mobIIixed more largely for military purposes, and boys of IA are being pressed into the military service.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
MORE PROOF OF BOLSHEVikl
 UNDERSTANDING

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1e. - More secret Russian documents published show that the Bolsheviki knew in January what the Germans were do. ing in Ukraine, and that peace treat. ies from Ukraine and Rumania were coming.
 Notes in the German intelligence office show that in December 1917 former German prisoners were dress ed in Russian uniforms to fight loy' al Russians.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
REPRESENTATIVE.
 IS COMMISSIONED
 CAPTAIN IN ARMY

WASHINGTON, Sept 1S.--Repre- sentative Thomas Connally of Texas has been commissioned a captain in the Army. He has been ordered to report to Camp Meade for duty Sept. 18th.
 Captain Connally served with a Texas regiment during the Spanish American war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
FRANCE TURNS DOWN PEACE
 PROPOSAL

PARIS, Sept. 18.-Premier Clem- enceau told the Senate today that i've shall fight until the enemy un- derstands bargaining between crimes and right is no longer possible.
 He continued: We want just peace. We want peace that will protect the future for all time against the abominations of the past"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
TO cuRTAIL TRAVEL

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-Direc- tor General McAdoo expects to de- wise rules to back up his request that there shall be no unnecessary travel over the railways of the coun- try.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
BRITISH ATTACK BRUGES.

LONDON, Sept 18-An official stateHlens= tonight says British army and navy aviators within the last 48 hours dropped thirteen tons of bombs on the Bruges docks and German air domes at that place. Eleven German planes were destroyed in the action.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
CABLE BRIEFS

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 18-FaiIure of a freight train to receive necessary orders caused a wreck of troop train and freight near Marshfield, Missouri, last night. Twelve sol diers were killed and 3s injured.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
GEN. PERSH|NC
 DRIVES GERMAN
 ATTACKS BACK
American Artillery Defeats German Infantry Attack on. Their Front with
 Great Losses.

WASHINGTON, Sept. .8.-Adviccs from the front say that American ar tiIIery action drove back the Ger man infantry attack made against ellie.
 Many Germans were killed.
 The American forces continue to press the German lines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
NOTE IS CONFESSION OF
 WEAKNESS

ROME, Sept. 18.-The Austrian peace proposal has been received here as an indication of weakness of the Teuton cause. Popolo Ro- mano declares that the Austrian note was foreseen for some time, and caused no surprise that Vienna should begin such music, especially after the American successes on the Western front.
 The Messaggero says the first thing to be ascertained is whether either of the Germany allies wants peace, and if so, if both allies want the same kind of peace, and if they are ready to make peace in confor' mity of principles which will admit the independence of the people, and such as were enumerated by Presl' dent Wilson for a worlds peace.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
SOLDIERS WITH WILSON

WITH THE AMERICANS, Sept. 1s.-The American soldiers without dissention gave grim approval to the stand of President Wilson in refus- ing to consider Austria's peace pro- posals. They said "they would not let the Kaiser get away with any thing like this"
 ..The soldiers want to fight until Germany is beaten and forced to sur. render.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18

WAsHINGToN-Gen. Peyton C.. March said today that the Admin istration planned an Army of 4,5oo,- 900 by next July. After all deduc- tions had been made of casualties and rejections, he believes thIs num- Der can be secured.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
FRENCH REPUlSE VIOLENT
 ATTACK

PARIS, Sept. 1S.-The Germans last night launched . violent counter attack against the French on the plateau Northeast of Nancy. seven miles Northeast of Soissons.
 The French forces repuIsed the enemy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
GERMANS CLAIM GAINS

BERLIN, Sept. ts.-The Allied thrusts near Ypres and partial at- tacks on both sides Of the La easss Canal yesterday were repulssd. ae- eording to an official bulletin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
AMERICAS REPLY TO AUSTRIA
 DELIVERED

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18. = The American reply to the Austrian peace note has been given to the Swedish Ieuation for transmission to Vienna. The delivery of the note was made by Secretary of State Robert lans- ing.
 The United States fIatIy refuses to comply with the proposals or Austria Hungary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
ELECTED GRAND SIRE

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1S.-Henry ". Borst. of Amsterdam. N. Y., has been elected grand sire of the Odd Fellows at the annual session here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
ST. MlHIEL SECTOR TO BE
 RE-OccUPIED

WITH THE AMERICANS, Sept. 18.-PIans are being made for re- occupying with French population the St. MihieI salient, from which they were driven four years ago by the German invasion, and regained by the Americans in the present drive.
 A committee of citizens has asked the Americans for permission to en- ter the salient and seek buried mon- ey.
 The Germans, apparently, never expected to be busted from the sal tent. They had built many perma- nent shelters and beer gardens.
 Many of the officers dugouts con talned bath tubs and electric lights and were we'll furnished.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
FRENC HAND ITALIAN PRE-
 MYERS CONFER

PARIS, Sept. 18.-Premier Orlando of Italy arrived this morning and was received by Premier ciemen- ceau and the Italian Ambassador.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-18
HAIG CLAIMS GAINS YEs-
 TEROAY

LONDON, Sept. 18.-cen. Haio last evening reported ground having been gained Northwest of St. Quen- tin.