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Evening journal., 1918-08-24
LIEUT.BUSH'S YANKS.
"TAKE" CITY PARK
Rout Lieut.. Warmers Divi-
sion in Night Sham
Battle Here
MILITIA SHOWS
EFFECTIVE WORK

when the Organized Militia OF Della
ware engaged In a "sham battle" at
Washington Heights Park last evening
some excitement was created IN the
neighborhood until the cause OF the
rifle firing was learned, and then
crowds gathered 20 watch the ma
neuvers OF the mllltiamen as they
sklrmished up and down the field in
battle formation.
The members OF the militia had been
separated into defensive and offensive
'armies," the former under the com
mand OF Lieutenant Bush and the latter
under the command Of Lieutenant
Warner, while Captain Weldin directed
the battle. After the bugle had sound
ed assemble, count OF the dead"
disclosed that Lieutenant Bush's army
had been the victor.
The sham battle was vivid exhibl-
ton Of the maneuvers OF the army,
and intense interest was shown by the
large crowd that gathered in every
move. Blank cartridges. Of course,
were used in the fray, and the soldiers
OF the offensive, In skirmish line, at
tackled the defensive soldiers. Closing
in on them, the battle turned into
hand-to-hand encounters between indi-
viduals. and bayonets were used, but
not with any intentions Of injuring the
militlamen.
4 large crowd, including many chill
dren. watched the tactics and the drill
which followed (which are the Ger
mans. papa?" was an oft repeated
question. and baby hands were held
over ears as the guns fired.
AZ one point Of the drill the men
Jumped up from a recumbent posi-
tlon and ran yelling down the green.
This was the best OF thrills for the
Riddles. who can do that very thing
20 perfection, which they did not hesi-
tate to prove. After the laddes in
khaki an army Of women In smocks
and knickerbockers followed and made
the yell one that might well scare !
tho Boche.
The organized militia has been drill !
ing regularly twice a week In the park, |
and under Capt. Weldin's direction, has |
attained a high degree Of proficiency.
Though many OF It's former members |
have enlisted or been drafted into Gov |
ernment service. recruiting IS progerss- !
ing brlskly. The interests and en- |
thuslasm OF the newer men, who are /
anxious ito do their bit" soon places |
them lon equal footing with the |
veterans" OF this wartime organiLa- |
tion-of which Delawareans should De |
proud.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
NEW OWNERS FOR
CITY REAL ESTATE

The following transfers OF real es-
tate have been filed for record at tue
city registry bureau since Tuesday:
Ian Solo and wife from Bridget
Henry. south Of Brown, i66 feet west
Of Stroud street, $1,000
Jan Solo and wife from Bridget
Henry. south Of Brown 1872 feet west
Of stroud street. $1,000.
Daniel Norris from Louis Rosln
and wife, No: 1925 West Second street
s23OO.
Luke D. stafford and wife from
John A. Cranston, ct al. trustee, No.
iiO6 Thatcher street, SiiOO.
Stanislaw Welnsk and wife from
Sarah !. Van Newman, northwest cor
ner Taylor and Spruce streets, S230O.
Meredith ]. Samuels and wife from
Myrtle NJ Lintner. No. 2O2O Jefferson
street $1,000.
George q. Vail from William F. Bou-
zart hand wife, Nos 927-9i7 East Elev-
enih stret two lotsl 5000
Annie NJ Henerman from Fidelity
Real Estate Improvement Company
No. s33 Vandever avenue, $1,000.
Mrs. r. keenan, from Fidelity Real
Estate Improvement Company, No. S2i
East Seventh street, 5000
Joseph L. Carpenter from Phoebe II.
sharpless, No. 1919 King street, $40.
John Cone from Jar1es a. Donlon
and wife, No. 1929 West Third street.
S2i50.
Fidelity Real Estate Improvement
Company from James L. Conner and
wife. No. S26 Nandever avenue.
Elizabeth NJ. Caravan from Philip J.
Butler and wife, No. 72S Eas! Eleventh
street, $500.
Allan w. Harting. Jr, from Anna
M. McCrea and husband, northwest Of
Market 63 feet northeast Of Twenty
ninth street, $500.
Frank Swiderski from Bridget Henry,
south of Brown street, $50 feet west OF
stroud street. $1,000.
Elizabeth NJ. Lamborn from Brook
haven Realty Company southwest cor
ner OF Twenty-nlnth street and north
vets Of Rosemont avenue, $500.
Norwood l.. Rcarick and wife from
Emily G. Child, No. 1ii9 Harrison
street, $500.
Anna G.. +. Biggs from James Black,
northwest of Rodney street 275 feet
north Of Shalcross avenue. S2j50.
James CrOzier from Mary A. Doran
ran and husband, No. 1925 West Sew
enth street. S2300.
William Waldman from Veronika Sa-
kowsk, n9rth Of Chestnut street, 297
feet west ,f Franklin street. silOO
Eva NJ. Nollers from Nharles +. Cur
NY, southeast corner Of Washington
rIreet and southwest Of Eighteenth
street, $1,000.
Charles T. Curley from Elizabeth
Clark SamuA and husband, southeast
corner Of Washington and southwest
Of Eighteenth street SO.
Caleb y. hirchenal from Fidelity
Real Estate Improvement Company, Nos.
pO2. 90i. 9O6, l0s, 92i, $50. 93i, 936, 9i0
el2 Vandever avenue, $4,000
Helen C. Comley from Theo w.
Francis tsherf). south Of Fifth street
between Pine Ind Spruce, $500
Andrew CzaHki and wife from Frank
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
The Official War Statements

| by crossing the Ancre extended their
| front 10 the north OF Albert and as
| far as the Albert-Somme sector. The
extensively planned attempt 10 break
| through completely collapsed az its
FIRST development. The British suf-
fered a severe defeat yesterday.
On the battlefield northwest OF
Bapaume prussian divisions with
SaXOns and Bavarlan regiments,
forestslling a hostile assault, at
tackled the enemy between Moyenne-
Vile and Miraumont. The enemy
was everywhere surprised In the de-
velopment Of the assault which had
been planned, and also In his strong
ly prepared positions. AZ places he
was thrown back TO a depth OF two
kilometres. This crushed the British
attacks prepared for the morning.
= the course Of the day the enemy
a q he'd several times, especially
from the direction OF PruisieuX and
beaumont -Hamel. He was repulsed
everywhere, with heavy losses.
Strong attacks launched by the
enemy from Albert broke down
Llder our fire.
Between Albert and the Somme
the enemy attacked after the strong
est artillery preparation and pressed
forward temporarily over the Albert
Bray Road in an easterly direction.
A powerful counter attack by Hes
sian troops, with portions OF Prus-
sian and Wuerttember regiments,
road into his positions or departure.
Batteries driving forward in the
open shot to pieces many Of the
enemy's tanks.
North Of Bray the enemy brought
UP cavalry for attack. Il was al
most entirely destroyed. On the
battlefield partial engagements con-
tinued into the night.
Between the Somme and the Disc
the day, on the whole, was quieter.
The strong artillery duels south OF
the SOmme died down in the fore
noon, French attacks near Fresnieres
were able TO develop only at times
and were repulsed
There have been infantry engage
ments IN the Divelte region. Be
tween the Disc and the Aisne during
Wednesday night. following upon
the shifting OF our lines behind the
Oise on Tuesday, we withdrew our
troops behind the Ailette undis-
turbed by the enemy. Our COM
panies which had been left on the
west bank Of the Ailette retired be-
fore strong enemy attacks launched
between Manicamb and Pons st.
Mard. Partial attacks by the enemy
between the Ailette and the Alsne
broken down under our fire and a
counter attack.
During air raids on the homeland,
according 10 reports received up 90
the present, seven machines out OF
the enemy squadron Of ten airplanes
which attacked Karlsruhe were de-
strOyed by our chasing planes.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
FRENCH.

PARIS Might Between the Matz
and the Disc there have been violent
artillery actions.
We have crossed the Dlvette river
in the region OF Evricourt. Between
the Aileite and the Alsne we have
made progress to the east OF Bag
neuX and west Of Cercy-au-Mont
PARIS (Day)-During the night
there was a violent bombardment
between the region OF Beuvraignes
lsouth Of Roye) and the Oise. notably
at Plemont, Passel and Chiry-Ours-
camps.
We hold the southern banks Of
the Disc and the Ailette from Sem
pigny to the railroad at Coucy-le-
Chateau.
East Of Selens French troops car
ried their lines as far as the out
skirts OF Guny and PontSt. Mard.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
AMERICAN.

August 22.-Section A-North Of
the Vesle a successful raidlng party
brought IN eleven prisoners. Hostile
raids in Lorraine and Alsace were
repulsed.
North Of Toul one OF our aviators
shot down a hostile machine. On
August 2i and % our aviatOrs sue
cessfully bombed the railroad yard
at Longuyon, Audun-le-Boman and
COnnans. Three and One-half tons
OF bombs were dropped and many di-
rect hits were observed. All our ma
chimes returned.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
REGIsTER's ORDER.


EsTATE OF JACOB b. CAZIER. DE
- CEASED.
Notice Is hereby given that Letters Tcs-
tamentary. upon the estate of Jacob b..
Cazier, late Of Pencader hundred, deceased.
were duly granted unto Equitable Trust
Company, on the twenty-third day Of Au-
gust 4. ID. 1918. and an persons Indebted
10 the said deceased are requested 10 make
payment 90 the executor. without delay,
and an persons having demands against
the deceased are required 20 exhibit and
present the same. duly probnted 10 the
said executor. on or before the twenty
third day Of August. a. d. 1919, or abide
by the law In this behalf
EQUITABLE TRUST COMPANY.
Executor.
Address Equitable Trust CO, Whining
ton, Del. aug3f-ood-0t.
EsTATE Of RAFFAELE DI s'''a-
Notice IS hereby given that Letters Of
the estate Of Rahaele III Guglielmo, late
Of Wilmington hundred deceased. were
duly granted unto Security Trust and safe
Deposit Company, on the twenty-thtrd
day 0f August. A. ID. 1918, and all persons
indebted 10 the said deceased are requested
20 make payment 20 the Administrator
D. T.. n. C. r. e. without delay, and an
persons having demands against the
deceased are required 90 exhibit and pre-
sent the same. duly probated. 20 the said
administrator n. r. n. q. n. A.. on or be
fore the twenty-third day Of August, A. ID.
1919 or abide hy the law In this behalf
SECURITY TRUST AND SAFE
DEPOSIT co.
Administrator n. r. n. C. r. A.
Address Security Trust and safe Deposit
Co. Wilmington, Del aug-4-eOd-bt.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
To Philadelphia
Splendid Hotels
and Chester

From Fourth So wharf
Schedule Subject 20 Change Without
Notice.
Daily. except Saturdays. Sundays and
holidays. leave Wilmington Tor PElladel.
S0 300. 100 A. NJ, 1.30, 300, 415. 600.
ZOO and $50 =. NJ.
ON Saturdays, Sundays and holidays,
ieoVe both Wilmington and Philadelphia,
81 y 40 300. 1880 A. NJ, 10 o'clock noon.
"a z 90. 4i5 600 700, $50 and $50 T. NJ.
WiININGTON-PEN ROUTE.
leave Wilmington at $50, ZOO. 500,
q 10 90. III 90 A. NJ, - o'clock noon, loo.
ZOO 400. 400 500. 800, 200, 500, 300,
1000 n 90 and 1900 p. NJ.
Leave Pennsgrgve at 600. us, 500. BOO.
10 90 100 A. NJ. u o'clock noon, 100.
Dis. 400, 400, 500. 600 100. 500, 300,
lois. II 90 and 1900 =. NJ.
FRENCH's GROVE, PENNsGRoNE.
Omen dates for Sunday School Ercur-
sions. Apply Fourth Street Wharf
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
REcnyEns WHEEL; THIEF ESCAPES

Police Sergeant Hahn yesterday re-
covered afblcycle in New Castle, that
that been stolen here. The machine was
owned by William Zuber. Of No. 1920
East Fourteenth street. The machine
had been sold in New Castle by a
Negro, who escaped.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
ATLhNTIC.CITY'NJ'I
FOR HEA LTH - III
RrSR EhTiON q PLEASURE
NETHERLANDS

Capacity. 400. Elevator. private baths,
hot and cold running water In rooms,
$3.50 10 S2i up weekly, $50 10 s. daily.
SPECIAL FREE FEATURES.
BATHING ALLOWED FROM HOTEL.
LAWN TENNIS COURT. DANCE FLOOR.
Booklet with points Of interest in Allan
tic City AUGUST RuHWADEL. Prop.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
GERMAN.

BERLIN (fSisht)-Attacis by uto
English have been renewed north
west Of Bapaume. Near Albert and
the SOmme our counter attacks are
in pi Jgress.
The artillery engagement between
the Ailelte and the Aisne has been
lively.
BERLIN ,Dsy)-Partial enemy at
tacks northwest OF Bailleul and on
both sides Of the Lys were repulsed.
We captured prisoners in a counter
attack.
Yesterday the British continued in
fun force the attack commenced on
Wednesday north Of the Ancre and
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
REV I'D. LINDSAY At WESTMINSTER

The Rev. John d. Lindsay, OF snip
pensburg. Pa, former Wilmingtonlan'
viii preach In Westminster Presbyter-
ian Church tomorrow morning and in
Ollyet Church I'm the evening.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
RRITISH.

LONDON night We pressed our
attacks vigorously and successfully
today on a front OF thirty miles
from Lihons to Mercatel. South OF
the Somme we carried the villages
OF Herleville. Chuignes and Chuig-
nolles, with the woods lying between
the villages and the river.
In the course OF an advance OF
over two miles into German posi-
tions great numbers OF Germans have
been killed and prisoners taken.
On the left OF the battlefront we
stOrmed the villages Of Gomiecourt,
Ervillers, Hamelincourt, BOyelles and
Bolry-Becquerelle and made progress
east OF these villages.
On our right centre we advanced
against German positions on the
east bank Of the Ancre from south
east OF Albert TO the nelghbOrhood
Of Grandcourt and gained ground
after heavy fighting. A counter at
tack was repulsed south OF Grand
court.
We have captured Achiet-le- Grand
and Bihucourt and the ridge over
attacks this afternoon. Several
thousand prisoners were taken and
heavy casualties inflicted on the
enemy.
LONDON (Day)-Fighting is taking
place along virtually the whole
front between Lihons. south Of the
Somme. and the Coieul river, south
OF Arras. our troops aie reported
making progress az a number of
points.
During the night the enemy twice
attacked our positions in the neigh
bOrhOOd OF BaillescOurt Farm, east
Of BeaucOurt. He was repulsed.
on the Lys front our line has been
advanced slightly east Of lie TOuret,
northwest Of Neuf Berquin and east
Of Outtersteen.
A hostile attack northwest OF Ball
leul broke down before our positions.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
REAL EsTATE-FOR nENT.

EOR RENT-BUNGALow AT BRACR.
Il EN. n rooms aud hath; an con-
veniences, garage. $40; near trolley: pos.
session at once. Apply Mrs. William orr
EX Moor and Marion avenues, Brack lEx
august
Evening journal., 1918-08-24

Best localities for building and buying
are found by the WANT ADS.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24

LewandowsN and wife. No. BIS South
Harrison streetS S23OO.
Alexander Mzlelak from Edward
W. Cordi and wife, No. 1900 Oak street
5000.
Andrew A. Feeney from Philip Q.
Churchman and wife, north Of Thir-
ty-third street i3S feet i-S inch west
Of Washington street. $500.
Julia Mroczka from William krajen-
ski and wife, northeast corner Beech
and Harrison street, $1,000
Frank Lewandowksi and wife from
Ondrzei Malyrzawski, northwest cor
ner Maple and Jackson streets, 5000.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24

II YOU are contemplating any busi-
ness venture. It will pay you to Keep
i'm touch with the WANTS.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-08-24
FOR RENT.

fUN HIM.
CTORE AND ENTIRE FIRST FLOOR.
- Apply SO Tatnall ST. augl0-eod-1m.
THIRD AND FOURTH FLOORS OF
Il SO4 Orange ST. Suitable for light
manufacture Possession az once jy30-im.
APARTMENTS WANTED.
IITANTED-BY -FOUR ARMY OFFI-
w GERS furnished apartment or rooms
with private bath. Call duPonts phone.
Ask for Oi4S. Old Court House. auE2i 1t
TED-FURNIsHED OR UNFUR-
w nished apartment; west side pre-
ferred. for young couple. Address w 50,
Evening journal Ofhce. august.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25

true friend and counselor to .those
who are striving to do. right. There
is not man in the county better ac.
squainted with our people 81 more
Scognizant with conditions and affairs.
He knows every nook in the county
and the family history of most Of our
sinhabitants. While Bon Homme
county has had many capable sfsriffs,
we believe that Ii IL fair to all others
TO- say that We never had q better one
than i. Az Eads. He has had 4
world Of experience in the detection
Of crime and the unearthing Of Grim
male. His escapade in following the
elusive trailsand running down in the
city of Omaha. single banded, the
postoffice robber. Holmes, stands out
as . classic unparalleled in the annals
sof criminal apprehension In this coun-
ty. Putting all petty grievances a.
eide; facing the issue squarely; Mr..
Voter, do you know Of any good and
sufficient reason why L. A. Eads
should not have the support of the
republicans in the May primary.
A Tax Payer.
II
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25
POSTMASTER EXAMINATION.

At the request Of the Postmaster
General the United States Civil Ser
vice Commission has announced an
examination to be held at Scotland,
S. D.. on May 8, 1913, for the posi-
ton OF postmaster at Trip, S. D..
This Office has an annual compensa-
ton of $500. To be eligible for
this examination an applicant must
be citizen of the United States,
must actually reside within the deliv-
cry of the Office and have SO resided
at the time the present vacancy occur
red. Applicants must have reached
their twenty-first but not their sixty.
fifth birthday on the date Of the ex-
animation
Application Form 304 and full in.
formation concerning the requirements
Of the examination may be secured
from the postmaster at the place Of
vacancy or from the Civil Service
Commissiena d. Walking ton, q 3. G, Ap.
salss Iorce OF tho Skinner Manu- c prri
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25

The legislature Of North Dakota.
which is controlled BY the non-parti-
I'm league, undertook TO play lit
tle sharp practice, and seems to have
6xershot its mark. At recent spec
III session law was passed allowing
Counties to issue bonds, which bonds
de lien upon the land in the county
Ind take precedence over any existing
mortgage or other liens. The insure
ance companies, which have been
leaning in that state, got wise to the
fact that tia league was contemplate
iug such nv and they have been
withdrawing their loans for six
months, and as soon a. the law was
passed the federal farm loan bank at
81. Paul, which during the past six
months had loaned Sc. GOO, 900 to the
farmers Of North Dakota. gave no.
tfee that no more loans would be made
IL that state while the Inv wassin on
GRAFTON.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25

Many Scotland friends Of i. a..
Eeds will. fully endorse the senti-
ments Of the following communication
which appeared in the Avon Clarion;
Among the many candidates that
have come out for county Office, who
are especially deserving Of attention,
|is q. A. Eads, candidate for sheriff,
on the republican ticket. He has been
Ian efficient officer. and as is customa-
Nv and proper, 10 entitled to another
term. Eads came to Dakota among
DUR earliest settlers, experiencing sll
the trials and viciseitudes Of the pio-
neer. He has seen trackless waste.
populated by the coyote. antelope and
Indian, develop into m empire Of fab
ulous wealth and untold resources.
He has spent the best years of his
lie among ~ and has always been
identified with every forward move
Iment. He il : booster for progress
live ideas. A man Of considerable
forcR and energy. sou viii ind him
lisp ~ right aide Of every nxnnoaifinn.
I'M s. !, we ss;a she was the
6SsS,;f 49, u
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25

while others to do equally we'll must
take $500. Door $500. 90 Or 81, 600
ia order to fill the allotment Of their
city az township When the canvass
Ier calls next week every person must
be prepared to take their just and
fair proportion. Remember that ev.
cry citizen is equally interested with
the cati aksssr id the success of this
drive. Let US all do our full duty,
back up the solicitor, and oversub-
scribe the War Saving Stamp loan as
we have the Liberty Loans.
Give the solicitor as large check az
possible for stamps to be Immediately
delivered to you by your bank, and
give the date when you will redeem
the balance Of your pledge.
F. a.. MORGAN, Co. Director.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25

We: are informed that the war poll
&y in France 10 tqases the American
forces quite generally in charge Of
French or British commissioned OFF,
Aers. This reduces the number aof
american promotions, and ii little
disappointing to some Of tho AnSeri-
cans. The system, however. has
huch merit in it. % war hss nor de-
yeloped into SCIENCE, md prpmeti ong
re made solel an crit: sAs the
american forces have Just begun ID
get into active service they have not
3et had an opportunity to win many
Aurels. The records that they are
making will soon place them ia line
Aor promotions. After Z recent bat
tie at Toul, Gen. Pershing remarked
That it was difficult to select those
deserving Of medals for bravery, as
everyone fought like q hero. There
VIII be plenty Qt matefial for promo
tions from now On.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION.

~ nal SfARRlEh ga iAMlNfallONs
The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exami-
nation for the County of Hutchinson.
South Dakota, to be held at Scotland,
S. D., May IL, 1913, at 1890 p.l
M, to fill the position Of rural carri-
er at Trip and vacancies that may
later occur on rural routes from other
postoffices in the aforementioned
county The examination will be
open only to male citizens who are
actually domiciled in the territory of
postoffice in the county and who
meet the other requirements set forth
in Form No. 1877. This form and
application blanks may be obtained
from the offices mentioned above or
from the United States Civil Service
Commission at Washington, D. O..
Applications should be forwarded to
the Commission at Washington at the
earliest practicable date.
During thu continuance of the pres
ent war the Commission will, in ac-
lcordance with the request Of the Post
Office Department, admit women to
rural carrier examinations upon the
same conditionsjas men.
By direction Of the Commission:
John A. McIlheny. President.
I i r. = Z.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25

Parker New Era Conrad Korpe-
man editor Of the German. languages
nawspaper. lthe Herold), Of Sioux
Falls. was convicted in the federal
court last week. Of disloYalty, and
will have time to regret in prison his
traitorous ways. He came to this
country about thirty years ago from
Germany. with no wealth, and got
rich in. South Dakota. He opposed
the liberty loans said the talk acted
like an emetic on him, made him sick !;
spoke of former citizen Of Germany.
indecently because that man was
working for liberty bonds, and dis
playing loyalty to his adopted country !;
said he would take the money he made
here and buy an estate and game park
in Hungary and live. where life was
worth living, etc. But Uncle Sam
called him to Fl. Leavenworth.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25
FIRING SQUAD BADLY NEEDED.

Sioux Falls. April Is. In pro-
!nouncing sentence on 4. Heinie Hos
man in United States federal court
last Saturday, Judge Elliott expressed
the following sentiment which met
the hearty. approval Of practically ev-
eryone ia the courtroom who was not
prot German. Judge Elliott said my
judgment 10 that when man who de-
liberately, in times Of this country's
stress. places himself in the position
where his influence is used, rs you
have. in opposition to this government
lin this time of its crisis 30 years inn
[prisonmert is as nothing. The firing
squad against the stone wall at cum
rise is the only penalty that is COM
|mensuratc with the offence that is.
IL there is nothing more severe. =