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Evening journal., 1918-02-25
URGE SEIZURE OF
alliance BOOKS
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|LQulluutu FROM IlleN fdkt.I
iion OF the anniversary Of one hundred
years, peace between the United States
and Great Britain until I'm the city
lection Of last November ne resigned
his office with Tammsny Hall and came
out for Morris lllllquit. Socialist. for
Mayor, ON the strength of the laticr's
stand for an immediate and general
neace" his anti-Briiish activities, 70 is
charged. have been endless.
In March of 1916 Dee figured as the
chief cog in the lobbyist campaign in
favor 0f an embargo on an arms and
munitions which was SO layishly car
ried on at Washington and which was
exposed by a New York newspaper.
THAT Is he insidious and dangerous
part Of this alliance said Mr.. Leon
last night "That is why this inves-
ligaiion is by far the most important
step against pro-Germanism that has
ever been taken by our government
German propaganda works i'm two ways.
one of them is through spies and dyna-
mite. The other is through the spread
of German kullurc. That is the Office Of
ihr alliance
The National German-American Al
lance was organized in 1900 70 has
branches In every state of the Union.
Ms leaders claim a membership Of at
least 2.OO000O.
Dr. &. J. lleXamer, Of Philadelphia.
former president Of the alliance, said
n an article which appeared i'm the
1914 Annual Of ihc Society of German
Writers in America
During its the National German
american Alliance's' ten years actlvi-
ties we made the best progress. Our
alliance las now n membership which
must be- estimated rather at more than
less than 100000 people. 10 has
branches throughout the country. The
aims are idealistic and practical at the
same time, devoted TO the highest and
best American citizenship. everywhere
known and Recognized
Of the aims OF the alliance Dr. HeXa-
mer further says In the same article:
The Cerman-American, who does not
renounce his Teutonism and does not
cease 10 work until Americanization'
means denomination 90 the whole pe0-
pie. is the best American 10 is our
foremost duty-no matter where we
were born-to stick up for German
science, German art and German affec-
iion, and 90 lghl, in public and private
life hypocrisy, jealousy. infamy and
hypocriiical intolerance Therefore, we
will and must preserve the German Ian
guage as the key to hish culture and
facilitate in the interest Of our chill
dren German education.'
In February, 1915, Max Heinrich. press
agent Of the German-American Alliance
of Philadelphia. mailed out circuar
which read in part
The war has Just begun. Germany
likes the war. Mhy2 Because she knows
that she is the most hated country Of
the world and that she must lick the
rest Of the world sooner or later. And
YOU. be aware Of il, viii get yours. too.
America would do well not 10 get too
fresh. Otherwise it may be that the
German Michael will come at nighttime
and castigatc heartily old Uncle sam"
Later the German-American Alliance
of Pennsylvania, where the headquar-
Iars Of the national alliance were To-
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
More Precious Thoughts Of Mine
Written for The Evening Journal
By JAMES T. CRozIER.

It's blessed thought, my brother
friend
That comes TO you and me-
II we keep faithful 90 the end
Wen spend an eternity
With Jesus Christ, who made us free
From every kind OF sin
BY death. The e,tes stand open. see
Some day we shall pass IN.
Wen be forever in that home.
Onr loved ones waiting there
To welcome us when that day shall
come.
And in our joy 90 share.
How sweet is that thought 90 you and
me
When we lay down at night.
Oh, bless the Lord. who made us free,
We now walk In the light.
We now are walking by His side
I'm that blessed good old way
! know that Oils your soul with pride.
Does mine. I'm glad 90 say
That's wealth we can take with us
When we leave this world behind.
It's better FAR that Is the truth
Than any other kind.
Cod help ms 10 20 be true 90 Him
Till that sweet day shall come.
Tie now has cleansed us from AN sin,
And Tie will bring us home
We're told no night is known there
And flowers ever bloom.
That's happiness that we shall share
When we go In the tomb.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
RETIRES AFTER So
YEARS AS BANKER

Henry Baird has resigned as cashier
Of the National Bank of Delaware. and
will retire from active service on March
T. Mr. Baird has been connected with
the bank for the past nfly-three years.
starting his services as a runRer. The
change takes place at Mr. Baird's re-
quest and was made effective at a re-
cent meeting Of the Board OF Directors
OF the bank.
Mr.. Baird's successor Will be John
Hare Jr., of pennsgrove. former cashier
OF the pennsgrove National Bank. The
change will take effect on March T.
Mr.. Hare Is a native Of Wilmington and
has a large circle Of friends here.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
GERMANS PLOT
UPRISING IN spain
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lIOnIlNuNu INNIll fuAN 0lINI
Emma Goldman were from Har Dayal,
now i'm Berlin trying TO organize "a
Hindu revolution I'm close relation with
the German forelen office.
In Spain the Germans are using their
usual methods to swing to their side
the Spanish troops, and perhaps, Incl
dentally-establish "a stable govern
ment and q competent authority IN
command"
Selecting as his subject the conduct
Of Spanish troops I'M recent labor dis
turhqnces the author Of a circular dis
tributed among the troops and signed
"a German admirer of the Spanish
army speaks i'm glowing terms of the
Spaniard.
The author suggests significantly that
"iust now the opportunity presents it,
self 10 strengthen the ties which have
brought close together The Spanish
army and the prussian army"
He suggests that mobilization Of the
Spanish army along her borders. I'M
which movement "the stan officers Of
AlphonsO can rely on the sincere sup
port and disinterested advice of many
officers Of his majesty William III, who
Ike lhArtu dlt ENJOY liie tii' H'Hfilalitf
Of this noble country.
Americans i'm spain on January 4, after
canvass Of the situation. reported
rifles Of the latest type for 100000, and
that 10000 trained German officers were
already In Spain.
Meantime this country is trying TO
reach a satisfactory conclusion of trade
negotiations between spain and the
United states. while Spanish ships,
heretofore engaged in United states
spain trade are held up both in New
York and Spanish harbors.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
INCOME TAX RETURNS
MUST BE SWORN TO

An erroneous impression has gotten
around through a misunderstanding OF
newspaper articles, 10 The effect that am
davits are not required on State income
tax returns. As a matter Of fact every
such return must be sworn TO before a
notary public. Blanks have been sent
out by the State Treasurer's Department
to some persons whose income IS not
sufficient TO require them to make a re-
turn. Persons whose gross income for
the year 1917 was not in excess Of 1000
are not required to make a State income
tax return, but all persons whose gross
income was in excess Of $1,000 must
make a return to state Treasurer VIII
liam J. Swain before March 4. aud that
return must be sworn to before a no
tary public
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
Republicans talk
OF Harmony PLAN
CONTINUED From First page.)

Isaac w. Bowers In the chair, a vote
was taken, and the result was unani-
nous in favor Of the chairman's plan.
Several committeeman expressed their
feeling on the matter and an urged
that harmony be the foremost thought
during the campaign. Among those who
spoke were James II. Morris, John
Titus, Charles II. Grantland. Benjamin
a. Groves and William 3. Smith.
The matter of appointing the COM
mittee was left. 10 Dr. Ball The next
meeting will be held on March 80.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
EIRsr cnLRcH MEETING.

AZ the February meeting OF the Wo-
mems Aiissionlry Society of First Pres
byterian Church. 90 Doe held IN the be-
ginners' room of the church tonight, Of
nccrs for the ensuing year will be
elected Miss Ethel Lyons will be in
charge OF the devotional. A splendid
program has been arranged.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
ForNTAIN pEN AS GTT.

Roy Wiley. a clerk at the Tenth
street bank Of the Wilmington Trust
Company who has entered the service
Of the ordnance department as an in
spector, was presented with a fountain
pen by his associates on Saturday. lie
has been assigned 20 duty at Carney's
Point. He made three efforts to enlist
In the navy. but was turned down each
time on physical grounds, and then
Joined the ordnance department force.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
CARns FOR ALIEN GERNIANs.

Sergeant Of Detectives Green, who
has been registering alien Germans,
will complete the task of issuing the
registration cards today. TIE Will make
a return Of the work done boy his de-
partment 60 the Federal authorities
fhis week
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
MosnIITnEs InsE nnME.

The triangular marshy land OF the
Philadelphia and Reading Railway, be-
tween B street and the wharf on the
southern side Of the Chrisiiana river,
which has been a breeding spot for mos
quitoes. will DE filled In by soil sucked
from tho Christlana river.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25

Gated invited the German organizations
all over the country 10 send represen-
tatives to a meeting which was held in
Chicago on May % and -, 1915. The
purpose of the meeting. as stated in no
tices then sent out, was ITO inform
through accredited rep
resentatives, the political powers. be
fore and at the time Of their national
conventions OF the wishes Of the Ger
man-Americans and to prove to them
that they have 10 deal with a united
German-American vote. which cannot be
split in the separate states by political
intrigue and trickery."
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Gdb helm us 10 10 be true 90 Him
JUDGE GOLDsBOROUGH TO
ADDRESS MEMS CII'B

AZ the meeting Of the Mems Club Of
Trinity Parish tonight. Judge Colds
borough, now a practicing lawyer of
this city and formerly member Of the
Judiciary of the Philippine Islands. viii
be the speaker Tie viii speak OF life In
the Philippines
Evening journal., 1918-02-25

Search the Want Ads for new busi-
ness opportunities and through them
you will connect with the work best
adapted 10 your abilities
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
LIS IsIIEIr..coL. nuNN.

Captain John NJ Dunn, L.. S. A.. has
been promoted TO the rank Of lieuien-
ant-colonel. He is stationed at Boston,
Mass.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25

The Want Ads viii offer good
chances for advancement in selling
agencies. in canvassing and in mer-
camille positions.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25

Property designed for manufacturing
processes viii D. readily sold through
the Want Ads
The evening world., 1918-10-21
BRITISH.

LONDON. Oct. 2l.--FollowinE Is the
report issued to-day by the War
Odice:
The number OF prisoners captured
by US in the operation yesterday
north OF lie Catcau now exceeds 5000.
Tho enemy positions along the River
Sele were OF great natural strength
and wero held with resolution.
The attack was launched by Eng
lish. Scottish and Welsh divisions at
> o'clock in the morning under most
unfavorable weather conditions. n
ccnt!nucus .a!a rendering the advance
extremely dificult. The nghting was
heavy throughout the day. the enemy
Offering strong resistance In the vii
lagos and along tho line Of tho rail-
way. In overcoming this resistance
great resistance was rendered ut GER
tain points by tanks, which. despite
the flooded state OF tho river. sue
ceeded In passing TO the east bank n,
an early hour.
AS soon as the line OF the river
was secured number OF bridges were
rapidly constructed under a heavy
| fire from the hostile artillery and ma
chine guns. enabling our guns to push
forward close behind the advancing
infantry and TO AFFORD them effective
support at short range"
The evening world., 1918-10-21
AMERICAN.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2i.--The fol-
lowing communique from Gen. Persh-
ing. dated yesterday. was mnde pub
lie to-day:
West OF the Mouse our troops have
continued their pressure on tho
enemy East OF Bntheville in the
course Of local lighting in tho Bois
des Rappes they captured over 100
prisoners. On the entire front north
OF Verdun there has been heavy artil-
lery and machine gun fire. Severe
counter attacks hayo been thrown
back with heavy losses TO the enemy.
During tho heavy lighting OF the
last week north OF verdun we have
drawn from other parts OF the west
ern front a constantly increasing
number Of German divisions which
arc bitterly contestlng every foot
gainst our strong attacks in order 20
secure the retreat OF tho German
army, the position Of which Inns been
compromised by the attacks from the
south and west"
The evening world., 1918-10-21
ALL PROF|TEER|NC,
PUNISHED DEALER SAYS;
OFFERS TO PROVE It
,.antauucd from l'irsI r'tSc)

served To each will be given ten
minutes for hearings. four examiners
OF the Food BOARD having been al
lotted 10 the task.
Il Is understood that whom the
board gets through with the
butchers there will be brought
before il fish dealers, fruit han
dlsrs and butter and egg men.
Attorneys Charles B. Robinson, J.
]. Linder. Frank Schwartz and Ben
jamln were the examiners appointed
by the Food Board. It was Examiner
SchwartS TO whom Beilstcin madO his
protest.
I'VE couldn't cal in all tho butchers
in New York" Mr.. Schwartz re-
sponded- "But we will do the bes,
We can before we get through
Special complaints have been mad1
against you and you can take your
choice of signing the agreement "a
refund to your customers your over
charges, pay 800 to the Red Cross
and post The notice OF your penalty
in your shop, or remain closed for
two weeks. with the possibility OF
having your supplies cut on for tho
future"
Beilsteln again protested against
the amount of the fine which he had
to pay into the Red Cross.
1T isn't that / care for the 500,
he said, but the size of the amour,
makes me look more guilty and give.
me greater notoriety."
- $40 fine would give you just Al
much notoriety," replied the Exam
The evening world., 1918-10-21
GERMAN TERRORIST PLOT
IS NIPPED IN ZURICH

ZURICH. Switzerland. Oct. 3i.--I.inot
Androi. q deserter from tho Italian
Army. and Rudolf Englemann, a German
Consular Agent have been found guilty
In the Swiss courts OF having IN their
session bombs. Internal machines
and revolutionary pamphlets for use in
Italy. EnglemAnn was sentenced TO two
and a half years imprisonment and
Androi To twenty months.
II was brought out that the Italian
had conducted an ostensible green gro
GERS shop in Zurich. which was head :
quarters for the "terrorlst section" OF
the German Foreign ONCE. Bombs and
revolvers found In the shop were traced
to Englemann's Bureau In the German
Consulate at Zurich. Revolutionary
pamphlets found In the shop were
printed In Berlin at the office OF La
Paix. a pScifst organ. directed by Herr
ErEberger. the German Centralist leader
recently appointed Minister without
portfolio In the Cabinet OF Prince Maxi
milan.
The evening world., 1918-10-21
BELGIAN.

LONDON. Oct. 81. - Following IS
the latest report issued by the Bel
gias War Office:
Tho advance OF the army groups,
under command Of King Albert, con-
tinucd throughout sunday. After
valnly trying to arrest our progress
toward the western bank Of the Lys,
along the peynze .Eecloo Canal and
near the Dutch frontier, the Germans
have been forced to withdraw over
the whole front.
1.-THE Belgian army has established
itself along tho canal Its left fank
is on the Dutch frontier, and the
army has occupied the important cen
tres OF Aoltre. Adeghem, Bellem and
Ursel. about ten miles west OF Ghent.
"Fronch forces have thrown the en-
emy rear guards back over the Lys
and, Notwithstanding foods brought
The evening world., 1918-10-21
LATEST OFFICIAL REPORTS

about by the Germans. have crossed
tho river and established bridge
heads. ono OF these Is between
Grammene and Pcteghen and an
other In east OF Oyghon
THE Second British army. In spite
Of strong resistance and the difficult
ties arising from destroyed communal
cations. has crossed the Lys along the
whole OF It's front and advanced ,ts
right nank TO tho western outsldrts
OF Peoq. In tho Valley OF the EscauL
The line now runs west OF PeoQ and
through St Leger. Dottignies. Rolleg-
hem, y.ch;c, DcsiySk and Driosch-
"Since Oct IL the second army has
captured 6.eOs prisoners and ls9 guns.
The evening world., 1918-10-21
AA|G CAPTURES 5000 PRISONERS;
HIS TROOPS NEARING VALENGENNES
Continued from First Page.)

During the heavy fighting The last week constantly increasing number
of German divisions have brought up and bitterly ontesng
every foot Of ground.
O II ASSOCIATED l the purpose Of the German command
10 dispute every foot of the American advance the line west of tie
Meuse and 10 n the heaviest possible losses German prisoners cap
Ired Sunday declared.
Fierce fighting took place to-day in the Bois Rapp the
em end Of the American line the face of terrific machine gun
e Americans were forced TO fall back Later they counter attacked and
reg7ined the part Of the wood that lad been lost
r German prisoners that when the German Government Oct
"a, told President Wilson that ready to comply with the PROPOSE
ton of III President concerning evanton the German army had
pleted arrangements for withdrawal from France.
The evening world., 1918-10-21
DIED.

AI.TON--cHAHLES.
SorVicts at The Fuusral cLdrrh Camp
Jei'sl. Broadway and eoth Street. Wed.
ueSday. ll.3o 4. Al.
AUYANAE--ENGlLY.
Funeral from tho Fun-rul Church
broadway ana 6eh Street.
EARDI.-GIoVANNf.
Services at tho Funeral Church. Broad.
way and 66th street frank L. camp
helO. Tuesday, $50 T.. 81.
CorTEH. o. Csi. 80. iSIS. DANIpr
v. EEcs twenty seven yenru. treasurer
of Century Theatre. son OF John sn1
kathrcna and brother OF Michael.
Services at Funeral Church. frank B..
Campbell. Broadway and 6eth 1T. Time
later
OESHON.--ERSEsrI
Lying In state at tho FuneHI CAps,u
tCampbslrO. Broadway ans Soth stree.
DOLAN.-on Friday, Oct. Is. JAMES NJ.
beloved son OF Katherihs and tho late
Michael Dolan.
Funeral from hLs late residences, 81
Grove st., Brooklyn, on Tuesday. Oct ~.
at $50 4. NJ; thence TO 81. Barbara
Church, Central ave. ana bAnahAn ct.
DUEN.-saturday, Oct. 10, EDNA CATH
EElNE DUNN daughter Of Peter "
and Anna johnson Dunn.
Funeral on Tuesday. OCT. 80. 1880
A. ~, from 6O5 Leonard st.. brooklyn;
thence TO the Church OF St Anthony ot
Padua, Intermsnt Calvary Cemetery.
DYER.-EVA v. Suddenly.
Lying in state at the Funeral Church
(Campbelrsl. Broadway and ooth Street.
FERNANDEZ. - HoLLES. ssrviess IL.
Funeral Church. broadway. Goth o..
Drank CampbeiD. Monday. 0 A. u.
GLEAsoN.-ARTHUR H.
Services at the Funeral Chureh. Broad
way and 6Oth street Drank L. Camp
brlD. Monday $50 y. NJ
KEHRwALD.--THEo
Services Monday, 3 L. NJ. at the Pun 4.
eral church (Campbolrsl. Broadway
and Goth street.
LOG HAROLD. Services tb.
Funeral Church frank CampbsnD
Broadway. o6th st.. Tuesday. 2.3O T. N.
friends and admirers Invited.
MATTHEWS.-ROBE
Services at the Funeral Church. Broad
way and o6th street (Campbsl's). Tues.
day. 1880 Noon.
| O'NEILL.-RICHARD
Refer to Frank Z. canpbeirs. the
Funeral Church. Broadway and ssnl
Street.
| QUETTIER.--AI.BER
Lying In gate at tho Funeral Church
Campbell Building). Broadway anc
| 66th Street
RESS.-FLORENCE.
Funeral private at the Funeral Cnuneh
! Broadway and ooth street Drank L
J Campheln.
| SLINkARD.
Refer to Frank L, Campbell 1.-THE Vun
crai church,, Broadway and oeth Street
WALLISG.-wILLIA
Services at the Funeral Church. Broad
way and G6th Street Drank L. Camp.
II bclD. Wednesday, $40 T. u.
MATTERs.-EDWARD Services III,
Funeral Church. broadway. seth 1t
/ Crank CnmpbelD. Tuesday. $40 y. NJ
The evening world., 1918-10-21
SURE SIGN OF OUR VICTORY
IS UNITY OF the ALLIES,
FOCH TELLS LLOYD GEORGE
Birthday Messages Between Pre-
nier and Commander Are Made
Public Here.

1- E1Ifo0RAMs exchanged be-
tween Premier Lloyd George
= and Marshal Foch on ths
occasion OF the latters 9th birth
day were made public to-day BY
the British Bureau Of Information
IN this city, Mt Lloyd G-orse
said:
Please accept my sincere con-
sratulauons on your birthday. /
feel II particular pleasure In ad-
dressing you at the moment when
the Allied armies under your di-
rcction are making formidable n
change In tho military situation.
! do not know whether should
the more admire your marvellous
skill as q commander or your in
domitable courage and the un-
quenchable fairh in victory which
The evening world., 1918-10-21
DIVIDENDS DECLARED.

Swift a comparys sales Of Beef In New York
sssfsSsd a ioToss. Doasstio Bssf 1917 esnss
The evening world., 1918-10-21
SIX ARMIES OF GERMANS
= ARE FALLING BACK UNDER
BLOWS OF ALLIED TROOPS
Retreat Hinges on Metz, and in That Region
the Crown Prince Is Making His
Stiffcst Resistance.

PARIS Oct 2i-Radng operations in Lorraine and ASate
suited capture prisoners the French War Office announced to-day
This may Allies planning attack the
southern seeking Information Ger
in that resion.l
Six under Prince Rupprech Gen. Boehm and the In
pea Crown Prince, pvoing Metz are falling bak from Belgium
France The enemy line swinging like great gate the retreat
becoming rapid proportion 10 the distance from the hinge
Thus the Germans fighting like madmen before Metz whereas
their resistance in Flanders is not so great
King Albert may Brussels within fortnight The Fourth and
Sixth German of Amin and Quasi are hard pressed
They alternatives Of scrambng back The Dutch frontier
endeing the Begns precpaey fleeing soucaswad toward
ege Neither army appears TO be in position TO put up strong
defense.
the pushing toward Cen and Audende threatening
Gemanys northern flank British American and French are menang
wthe centre while the French and Americans the Mese region
n threaten the very hinge of the whole movement
The evening world., 1918-10-21
SERBIAN.

LONDON. Oct 2l.-The Serbian
War once statement to-day says:
"On Saturday French cavalry
with a detachment OF Serbian in
fantry entered zaietchar. Further
west we captured Bolyevatz. In the
valley OF the West Moraya River our
troops have entered Trstenik.-
The evening world., 1918-10-21
GERMANS BRING UPNEW WDIVLSTONSINEF TOHALTI

iner. and without further protest the
butcher signed the agreement.
Examiner Schwartz said that In
making a refund the butchers might
charge two cents X pound off In
cases where they made deliveries to
their customers.
The evening world., 1918-10-21
FRENCH.

PARIS. Oct. 21.-Following Is the
text OF to-day's War ONCE report:
"The night was marked by rather
heavy artillery activity betwcGa the
Serre and the Aisne. In I.orrairN and
Alsacc incursions into tho German
lines enabled the French TO take pris-
oncrs.
The evening world., 1918-10-21
you have shown 10 the course o.;

you have shown 10 the course o'
this war"
Marsa.l F'och replied:
Il am greatly touched by your
congratulations and thank you
sincerely. / do not forget that it
Is to your insIstonce that l owe
tho position which occupy tn
day. Tho sure sign OF tho glorious
days awaiting our armies is to be
found in the perfect unity which
exists now between all the Allied
fnrcrx.''
The evening world., 1918-10-21
WORLD SERIES CHECK SENT,

CINCINNATI, Oct, ?i.--A check for
si6,O34S: was forwarded to Secretary oi
War Baker to-day by the Nationl
Commission and with t2.3ib,27 already
Club players. represents 10 per cent. o.
the revenue received by all interested
parties In the recent worlds series e
be donated to war charities The tota
u SiS,sis,6p.
The evening world., 1918-10-21
ITALIAN.

ROME, Oct. 2i.-To- days War Of
fee statement reports considerable
artillery fighting on the Asiago pla-
teau and Mount Grappa sectors. A.
Sisemoi French patrols penetrated
the enemy lines, INJECTING heavy
losses, taking prisoners and machine
guns. A hostile outpost In the Fren-
zela valley was dispersed.