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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
NEW TRENCH GUN.
Latest American Weapon Now Bcing
Exhibited in " ilmingtou.

Through the thoughttulucss Of Ted
DorpuuS, of the du Iout Powder ~,
WllnangtnnIans have been givCn an or
I,nrt,Iuitv to sec one of the most deadly
gums used hN the United states soldiers
nvcr there It is the trench shotgun,
Ana l. now on exhibition at tho store ct
Nhllard Davis At Tenth and Market
streets The gun which the Germans
called IN editorials IN their leading news
nar.rs i nsawcd-nT shotgun, IS most
deadly and accurate and has proven q
great success slncc the nIts-l States army
hsS made uSr o( il for trench warfare
The rln ls a " gauge Winchester and Is
similar Il, tho riot guns now IN Tie service
il the Wilmington Police Department
II Is tho not gun. with some added ad-
yantacc~. necessary for use m the trenches
II has perforated easing % make u
nossil h for the soldiers tn handle i
when II becomes hot and also has shout
der strap arrangement
" hen the Americans hrst started -
use this manner of gun the Germans
's0ucalcd and evidently overlooked All
their atrocities and claimed that the ne"
gun was a barharous weapon
The first tcst OF this gun for use IN the
army was made IN April AT Camp dodge
and proved successful Since that time
thousands Of the guns have been shipped
to France and arc now dong very good
work in the Allies drive toward the
Rhine
Besides the gun there Is also trench
hat used hy the Alhcs on exhibit IN the
DAVIS window.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
EX-CZAR COLLAPSED
WHEN FACING DEATH
Limp Form Was Propped Against
Post When He Was Shot,
Berlin Says.

Amsterdam, July 3l.---t,ivcn two hours
in which to prepare for the end, Nicholas
Romanoff, former Russian emperor, was
taken out by his cxecutioncrH in state
of sIch collapse that IL WAS necessary TO
prop him against post, says the lokai
Anzciger of Berlin, which claims 10 have
received from high Russian parsonage
mn account Of the emperor q Inst hours.
Nicholas was awakened Mt 3 a. IN. on
the dav of his execution by patrol OF a
non-commissioned officer and six men.
He was told To dress and then was taken
to a room where the dccIsion of the Soviet
Council was communicated to him
lie was informed the execution would be
carried out in two hours.
The former emperor, IT ~ added, re-
ccivcd the announcement of the sen
tcnce of death with great calmness, then
returned tn his bedroom and collapsed III n
chair After n few minutes he asked Tor
priest with whom he was allowed Ia
remain unattended Subsequently ne
wrote several letters.
When the escort arrived to take him
10 the place OF execution, Nicholas Mt
tempted to rise from his chair, but WAS
unable The priest and soldier were
obliged TO assist him TO stand The
condemned man descended the stairs
with difficulty, once he fell down.
As he WAS unable 90 stand without
support when the place of execution was
reached, he WINS propped against post.
lie raised his hands and seemed to he
trying to speak. but the rifles spoke and
he fell dcad
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
.DEUTSCH, A REFORMER,,
HE TELLS GUNMEN JURY
Really Was q Benevolent Political
Missionary IN Bloody
Fifth Ward.

West Chester, Pa, July 3l.-restlfy-
ing in ms 0un defense here today, Ike
Deutsch. Ware leader Of the fifth var,
practical Corroborated great portion
of the case which the Commonws alth
bad presented against him aud the SIX
other defendents on trlal before Judge
Hause Dsutsch placed an innocent
construction on all ms acts, however,
and at no time during his examination
would he admit that he countenanced
disorder in the Bloody Fifth" during
the historic primary campaign OF last
year.
The boasting defendent readily ad-
mitted that he had placed an order with
samuel q. Maloney, manager ot the Val
O'Farreu Detective Agency IN Phlladei-
phia, for Is detectives TO work IN the
Fifth ward on the day OF the Primaries,
but he caused amazement IN the court
room when he testified that at no time
did he know the thugs were harbored
in his clubhouse on Pine street, although
he was there st the time. Deutsch was
patronixing 70 his inQmsItors, and once
when Judge Hause apOiogized for inter
r1Ipting the witness, the Ware leader SAID
with a wave Of his hand Sure.
Lieutenant David Bennett also was
witness. He assumed different
attitude on the witness stand from
Deutsch and entered fiat denial Of every
charge wn.un has been lodged against
him by the scores of witnesses VINO teStl-
fed for the Commonwealth during the last
two weeks. Bennett attended only %
police business, he clsnned, and even
the Deutsch followers in the courtroom
were forced 70 smile when the police
official denied ne WAS active du1ns the
primaries Of 1917.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
YANKEES IN BRITAIN
MUST FIGHT GERMANS
Have Option Of Serving Under
English or American Flag;
Must Decide Immediately.
Ry Assocls.ei 60 d 80 KvenIng

By Assoclnted Press 70 Every Evening
London July ~ In p'Irvuance of tho
british American convention for drafting
Americans ~ military ayr resident N the
United Kingdom notice has been Uvcn
American citizens desiring 70 return r.
the United States for service that they
must make their own arrangements y
leave before September 20 II they tail
to leave by that time they become liable
to service IN the British army wifhout
right ~ appeal
An American may enlist in the Ameri-
can forces bv applying 70 2 FrItl7h re-
cruting Office
An order in council will oe made about
August 30 providing that before the 10Th
day there after an American who has
not applied - return n the nIted States
cr who has not enlisted IN the American
forces may apply to a British tribunal for
exemption on any grounds open to British
subjects
On the 10th dav those who have not
left for tho nifed States or enlisted IN
tho American army w1l Re liable, subject
to exemption 10 draft into the British
army
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
CLASS | MEN FOR
ELECTRIC TRADE
Chance for instruction at Gov
ernment Expense for Service
in the Army.

Cali lO9S. for 50 mon from Delaware,
FOR training nj bliss Electrical School as
electricians. has just been issued
Qualified mon may be lnducted M TO
tho limit on or before August q, after
which date the quota is 90 be filled hy
allotment on or before August -
The requirements are q grammar school
education. aptitude for mechanical work
and some experience ~ electrical matters.
Physically qualified white men only
arc eligible. who arc IN Class lalS
rcqistrants may volunteer for this ser
vice. ana are liable 10 he called after
1917 rogI~trants are no longer available
Mon qualifying VIII receive course
~ training ~ government expense
fitting Them 10 serve IN army positions
both ~ The front and behind tho lines
Mon taking this course will receive thor
nuph Instructions. which Will he OF
great personal value ~ working thclr WY
ahead both IN the army and civil llic
The mon will bc assigned during tho course
10 that kind 81 mechanical training Tor
which greatest ncctl exists NJ the tlIno OF
the call AZ tho cud of the course they
will ha assigned to varioAs branches ot
the service N accordance with the nerds
az the army They are 70 receive no
assurance of an assignment to any partlc-
,ar branch Of the service
Applicants for Induction should consult
with thor local boards
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
Soldiers Theatre Guests.

One hundred coast artillcrymen and
bandsmcn from Fort du Pont at Della
ware City were the guests of The Play
house this afternoon at matinee per
formance Of Hearts Of the World, ;"
ID ". Grifith's great war drama The
commanding officer Of the fort, Captain
du Vail, was SO tremendously impressed
by this film which he witnessed while
on recent visit to the city, that he
gladly accepted the invitation extended
bv The Play house that a detachment Of
his men come to Wilmington and enjoy
the photoplay
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
Is L. S. MARINES NAMED
ON CASUALTIES LIST

Washington, July 81 The Marine
Corps casualty list today of IS names
shows: Killed in action, 4; died of wounds
received in action, ,; wounded in action
severely, l..
The list Of dead and missing follows.
KILLED IN ACTION
Sergeant Willie r. Jeffress, kaufman,
Mo
Private Walter V Norton, Lake City.
Fla
DIED or WOUNDS
Marine Gunner Walter Cornell. Eustis,
Fla
Private Horace f. Rowald Wharton,
Texas
Private Allan II often, Pittsburg, IS
included among those severely wounded
IN action.
Privates John f. De Haven, Consho-
hocken, Pa, and Cavil W pleisch, Ander-
son. Cal, previously reported missing in
action, now reported killed in action
Corporal Ethan Il. Harris, Privates
Clinton W Fulmer, Concrete, Colo
William O'Rrien, Cincinnati, and Ed
ward t. Stephens, Dixonville, Pa, pre-
viously reported missing in action, now
reported wounded in action severely
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
GERMAN ARMY IN PERIL
Con,inue, from page !


during the past ~ hour- may indics'-
Tint the German Crown J Ince relieve
he has withdrawn far enoU n and is prrS
pared for heavy fighting bes orr again INV
ing porthward n Is MT improbable
however. that tho allied prrTrIrr hss t~en
-, forccful that he has bccn onrnpellcd ~
the strongest sort % rear guard fighting
in order ~ nro4n~f the guns md stores
r'iT within tho salient Cen F'ch np-
parently fcheves hr ran drive The Gor-
mans ~ tho Eesle or teYond and 'hat
American uiccrss is 2 step n that dlrer-
tl0n
In Flandera. the Allied rosition hss
t,een improved further through the cap-
fnre of Merris nv Australian troon@
Merri= is Immediately north of MetNrnn,
taken by Scottish troops ls~t wenk Firid
Marshal Faig's nlbbling n Flanders ard
Picardy is having lncresslng srrress
In the taking ~ Merr1s tho Australians
captured l69 prisoners and snrne trench
rnnrtars and machine guns. he Germans
are retalatinE nv bomhariinr the new
positions heavily.
RorzHTyIEr NEAR CoyJ.A'sy.
Reports rcceivcd in Stockholm arc sad
N Indicate the fall n The Bolshevk
government Frfore an arTn~f uprising ~
vorkmen and peasants ~ approaching
The American and allied embassies -
Russia have reached ksndaiaska, m
Russian I.apland. after having bcen order
ed from Vnloria by The Bolshevk covers
ment which wanted them to coTe - Mos
COW and rs reported 70 have attempted
70 hold them in ArchanRel The Anerian
and Allied consuis 10 Moscow remain
40 their posts.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
AUG. 6 CALL TO TAKE
81 WILMINGTON BOYS
Forty eight From Other State
Boards Gong to Camp Wads-
worth Next Tuesday.

One hundred white men from Delaware
are called to cntraiu on Tuesday August
&. for Camp Wadsvorth Spartanburg
: { Tho schedule Is as follows SuSscN
county. - men, leave Georgetown 81
a m; Harrington 907 N, Kent
county, II men, leave Dover 95| a. m
Wilmington Division No !, Ii men;
DIVISION No. ,. II, Division No. 3. i3;
Division No. 4. II, leave French street
station AZ Il.35 a. m. rursl New Castle
county IS men. leave Newark u 30
a 10
The special train from Wilmington, TO
which the down-State men Will transfer
and which stops al Newark, is due at
Camp Wadsworth at 940 the next morn
ing
The names Of men called from the
different divisions will be announced
later. The call is numbered 974
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
DREYFUSS is PEEVED
At BAN JOHNSON
Pittsburg Manager Won't Discuss
Closing Season With Ameri-
can Leaguers.
ny Associated rrrss % Every Evening

By Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Pittsburg, July 81 So far as Ban
Johnson and the American League are
concerned, I shall make no further effort
to consult with them regarding the world
series ar discuss probable plans the Va
tlonal League may have as 70 when the
season should he closed, said Barney
DrcyftIss, president of the Pittsburg
Nationals, in % statement made public
today. MIR Dreyfuss recently WAS named
hv the National League 70 confer with
officials Of the american League on the
question II closing the season and staging
the world series.
The Pittsburg club president says he Is
not in favor Of ending the playing season
August 70 as suggested by Mr.. Johnson,
and he adds that other club owners IN
the National League Do not support the
plan.
Baseball is our business, he said.
we, 0f course, will comply with the
government ruling, which makes 1t PLAIN
that all ball players within the draft age
must seek other employment after sept.
| bat the government IS not going to stop
us If We continue with teams composed Of
players outside the draft age. |, for my
part. believe that the Natio nal League
should 90 right ahead and finish its
schedule
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
BOOKS FOR COMMUTERS.
Will Probably be Restored on ;',c
wine Springs and Marshallfon L'"''

As result of conference ~ pe,r af tba
residents of Brack-Ex and ol',c,",S oira,,,on n o. 90
Wilmington & Philadelphia ! Ir',s''om ,o or ~ ~
the sale of Communication 'ieSsa, Marsballtnn m t,o
Brandywne Springs ana ra,lmam m,ou 1,o''
division Of the company may
be resumed.
bv the he Si',o psonles Railway Co, which sold
~ 49,, ',1 hols for 81 each, but the practice
,ros r,os'e discontinued " by the Wilmington &
phIadolnh;a pnI Traction Co. when the
pnard na Of Public Utility Commissioners
amfhorized an increase IN car fare. II is
now proposed that such books be sold
for 81 30 each;
William A. IIeindlc, general manager
of tbc wilmington & Philadelphia Traction
Co. today said the sale of communication
tickets ON that division probably would
he resumed, but no time had been fixed
for the resumption.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
PHILA. PRODUCE MARKET.

Philadelphia. July 3l-Butter, firm;
western creamery, extra, 40; nearby
prints, fancy, 5la53.
Eggs. firm. nearby iirstS, y GOALS 20
per case; nearby current receipts, l2bO;
western extra frsts, l2.90al320i western
firsts, 1860; fancy selected, pa cked, 49a5l
Cheese. higher; New York and Wis
consin. full milk, 25l2a26 y.
Corn. lower; No. , yellow, l.S6al 81 /;
No. 3, l.S7a1 IS.
Oats. lower No. white, S7aS717;
No. 3, S6aS6l9
Live poultry. quiet, fowls, 34a35;
spring chickens, not Leghorns, 35a40;
sDringers, I.eghorns, 33a35; roosters,
25a27: spring ducks, Pekins, 33a35;
old. 2Sa30; Indian Runners, 26a27.
Dressed poultry, lower fresh killed
fowls, fancy, 37a37 z; smaller sizes,
33a36: roOsters, 25; spring ducks, Long
Island. 35a361e; broiIng chickens, west
ern, fla44.
POTATOES, higher; Norfolk, I.50a4. 25
per barrel; Eastern Shore. ] .50a475 per
barrel, North and South Carolina, 50a
400; Jersey No. /, SSal 90 per basket;
No. ,, 42a60.
Tallow, firm city prime, IN tlerces, IL;
city special, loose, 1874; country, prime,
l6i2; dark, l5al512; edible, in tierces,
lSl2al9.
Flour, quiet, steadler; winter wheat,
new, 100 per cent four r, l0.75all25i
Kansas wheat, new, do, ll25all so;
spring wheat, old, do, ll.35all.75.
Hay, firm; timothy No. l, large and
small bales, 25.50a26.5O No ,, 23.00a
2400; No 3, IL .50al9.50 sample, l2.50a
$780, no grade, 750a1l 50.
Clover mixed hay, light mixed, 24.0Oa
$500; No. | mixed, 205oa2 so; No. 2
Is. 50al7. so.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
OTHER CITIES ADOPT
OUR ASSESSMENT PLAN

Nilmingt on's assessment system favor
ably mpresScs Chester, Bethlehem and
Harrisburg. Pa Chester has adopted
il bethlehem Is considering It's adoption,
and Harrisburg IS investigating.
Three officials of Harrisburg spent
today IN Wilmington James 6 hoInP-
son. city assessor, ". II. heeny, assistant
assessor and r. c Cowdcn of the Eurcau
of NI,Inicipalitics of the Department
III Labor and Industry They were
received bv Weller T.. Stover and H. I.
Price Of thr Wilmington Board of As
scssment who gave them information
concerning the boards work.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
HOG ISLAND TROLLEY UP.
Extension of p X. i. to Ship Plant
Requested of Penna Boa rd.
nv Associated Press to Every Evening

Harrisburg, July 3 Applications for
approval by the Public Service Commis-
sion Of the trolley lines known as the Hog
Island Extension Of the Philadelphia Rap
id Transit Co, designed to facilitate
transportation of shipbnldors and the
agreements with tho United States gov
ernment for construction was submitted
TODAY at the capitol. There were no
protests and the only question raised was
whether the contract specifying a rate
of fare would meet the approval of the
ommlsslon, which has adopted a policy
u that respect.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
WORK III REAL
One Man Walked Out Today. But Police
G:t After Him.

Scventy-threc new reports were re-
ccivcd Al the compulsory work office
yesterday bringing the total up to $50
10 date
Ernest Bangd, who was brought from
the City Court 10 be assigned 10 a job,
walked out Of he building this forenoon
evidently tired Of waiting Two pohcc
men started on his trail al once. and hi>
toillcSs davs are numbered
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
Court of ChancerY.

Chancellor Curtis, in the Court Of
Chanccrv. today, heard the case OF Jane
Sullivan vs. Joseph Sazowsky and granted
an order restraining Joseph and Eleanor
Suzowskv from interfering In any way
with the free and uninterrupted use by
Jane sullivan of an alley in the rear Of the
property No. 4l6 Lombard street The
Snzowskys wanted TO erect n garage on
the alley Henry r. Isaacs was attorney
for the plaintiff and j Frank Ball fer the
defendant
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
Court of Common Pleas.

Judge Rice. in the Court Of Common
Pleas. today, reserved decision in the
suit of Bernard Beerman rs. William
T Hogan. holding-over tenant ease
Beerman asked that Hogan be ordered 10
vacate the dwelling No. ll3 DelamOrc
Place. Caleb T. Burchcnal was attorney
for the plaintiff ard Robert Adair for
the defendant.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
Returns From New England.

Josiah Marvel, has returned home,
after spending ten days at Cape Cod.
Mrs. Marvel and some Of the children
accompanied Mr. Marvel to New Eng
land. and will spend the summer there.
The location is an interesting one, as the
most recent attack by U-boat occurred
within eight miles of the site, and the
firing of the submarine guns, were plainly
audible at the resort.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
BRITISH LOSSES HALyED.
July List Of az 7.20I: Total Casualties fo'
June Were 1.147.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
London. July 3l.--British casualties
reported during July totallod 67 ,2Dl.
This compares with total casualties in
June Of i41.147. Tho losses for July
are divided az follows.
Killed or died ~ wounds: Officers,
52i; men, 8,47t.
Wounded or missing: Officers, i,537;
men 5G $50
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
Sd FROM DELAWARE
CALLED BY CROWOER
Order TO Go to Bliss Electrical
School, Washington. ID. C, for
Special Training.
oy tssoriatsd preas 20 Every Evening

" NFNrIsTNI I'M 70 TfVHFF 17F--'F''1T
Washington, July 81 Provost Mar
ahal General Crowcler today called on
twenty three States for 5,5S6 grammar
school graduates Of draft age qualified Tor
general military service 10 take courBes of
training at colleges over the country.
Tho men may volunteer until August o,
and after that time any deficiency will be
fnnde up They are ordered % entrain
August n
State quotas include: Delaware, %,
Bliss Electrical School. Washington, ID C.; /;
Maryland, 2pO. Georgia School of Tech
noloRy, New Jersey, zoe, Penn State
College, Pennsylvania, Az, Lafayette
College, Rhode Island, 80 BliHs Electric
School
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
Arrested at Atlantic City.

Word of the arrest of Frank Martin, a
Negro OF this city in Atlantic City, n. j.,
has been received by the local detective
bureau. The man is charged with steal
ing an automobile belonging to Max
Schendleman, of Eleventh and Pine
streets He will be brought to this city
A.. s-~~~J
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
Allies Not Approached for Peace

By Associated Press to Every Evening
London. July 31-Speaking in the
House of Commons today, Arthur J.
Balfour the British foreign secretary
sand DO enemy government had approach
cd the Entente Allies regarding negotla-
tions for peace
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31

4 letter received by Deputy Clerk Of
the Peace James r. McIyor announces
that his son, James 1. Mclyor, mas ar
rived overseas with United states troops
Mrs. Eugene Finerty, formerly oi -lo-
Market street, but now o. he1Iiee1
Square, Pa, received caolegram, Mon
dav. from her husband telling ot ms sAie
arrival overseas. Private tlnerty y h
the Motor Supply tram.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
British Bag I4.5O0 B0She.

BY Associated Press to Every Evenings
London, July 3l-Since March II
Of this year, the British have taken
II, 800 prisoners on the western front
James Ian Macpherson, parliamentary
secretary to the war office, informed the
House OF Commons, today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK MARKET.

Chicago, July 31-Hogs, receipts, l5,-
600; market, mostly 10 to 20 cents higher;
butchers, Is, 90al935; light, l9.l5a19 40;
packing, l7.75a1S so; rough, l725al7 go;
bulk OF sales, Is l0a19.35; pigs, land
choice, l7.75al850.
Cattle, receipts, 1900; steady; veal
calves, l6.50to17 90.
Sheep, receipts. 10000; slow, but about
steady on killing classes; feeder lambs,
L--A~
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
Supposed Pickpocket Arrested.

Mrs. Ella Foraker, while in King street
market today, missed her pockcthook,
containing $l9.25. Patrolman Wallace
subsequently, arrested Martin Daley on
SUSPICION, the police stating that he had
the pock etbook
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
rnoLArE TO CLASSIFY.

WE'LL established local business has cx-
ccllent opportunity for middle-ased man
or good appearance and address 20 Assu one
dtrtrtIor, ot Office Gentleman OF about 80
nreferred 4 small Investment Is required
to guarantee good faith. for which share
IN the profits will be given 10 tns rSnt
Replies will be treated In conndence. Ad-
drass W 70. Every Evening oGio~
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
Amounted Labor Inspector.

Patrick Doughcrty. former lnnkccpcr
at Henry Clay, hes been appointed an
inspec ctor in the Federal Labor Service
here, with headquarters in the old Federal
Building. at Sixth and King streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
MrMulIen's Term Expires.

The term of Richard c. McMullen,
president Of the Board of Public Utility
Commissioners, to which office he was
appointed in 1913 by Mayor Howell,
expires today This will leave two
vacancies on the board.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
Picnic Postponed.

The picnic Of SilverDrook Sunday
school which was 10 have been held to-
morrow afternoon at Rockford Tower,
has been postponed until W Wednesday,
August Z
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
For 81 Iuke's Church.

A box social for the benefit of s. Luke's
Reformed Episcopal Church was held
last night at the home of Mrs. Jessie
StidhaIn, 622 West Fifth street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
Accident Cases.

The following accident cases were
treated at the Delaware Hospital, today:
William Hazard, fingers and wrist lacer-
atcd. James Riley, IaceTatod scalp.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31

Misses Patience Thompson and Hattie
Gray. both of this city, are guests of Miss
Maude Perd-~<-~ SA----- ha~
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
FromOver There

ettera Of interest from Americas
Foldiers Who are With the allied
force in France.
Every Even pg will be glad - r5ceiFe
and print leStersof this charscter'