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Evening journal., 1918-03-26
GERMAN ARMIES NOW
CLOSE TO ALBERT
BY The United Press.

By The United Press
LONDON. March 26-Field Marshal
Haig. in his official statement last
night. admitted further enemy progress
in the direction Of Albert, the next
large city and important railroad and
highway center in the path Of the Ger
man advance.
"A heavy attack by fresh enemy
troops this afternoon enabled them TO
progress west and southwest Of Ba-
paume in the direction Of Courcellette,
llaig reported.
COurcelette Is six miles west and
south OF Bapaume. about midway be
tween Bapaumo and Albert and f. miles
southwest Of Lagnicourt. the nearest
point on the line. as held before the
start Of the offensive
During the early lighting yesterday
The report said a continuous heavy at
tack from Wancourt to the Somme was
beaten on. Wancourt Is six miles easl
and south Of Arras. on the Arras Cam
brai highway, and is about % miles
north OF the Somme.
The German night official statement
declared that between Peronne anc
Bapaumo, a distance Of t3 miles, the
British were driven back 10 "the ole
positions between the Ancre and the
somme which he occupied before The
beginning OF the 1916 Somme battle
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
DOVER GENEROUS
TO WAR STRICKEN

special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del. March 26.-Mrs. r. l..
Holiday OF Dover. chairman or the
Dover Red Cross. reports that In the
drive madc between March rs and p
Tor clothing for the destitute people
OF Northern France and Belgium, the
Dover branch through the committees
appointod for the work, Mrs. James +.
Alice. chairman; Miss Ella Jones. Miss
Hary Fisher. Mrs. ". IT, Baker Mr-.
A. G.. Hyland, Mrs. Harry crawford ana
Mrs. r. n. Prince. and Junior Auxiliary
collected the following:
Thirteen barrels and one large pack
ing case Of clothing for these suffering
people. the articles contained In the
barrels including AZ sewing boxes,
warm winter coats. coat suits, shirts.
underwear. shoes. socks, baby Quilts,
trunk fun OF mems clothes from Boggs'
estate. pairs OF palamas from Dover
Red Cross, pillow cases. shawls,
blankets. childron's felt hats, comfort
ables. separate skirts. waists, one-plece
dresses and stockings. The merchants
who contributed from their stock were
Joseph Levi and Company, Frank Buck
ingham. Simon Brothers, Wigglns
BROTHERS. Carrow gnd Company. Miss
Clara Wise. Mrs. Abcrcromhie and Mrs
J. +. Clements
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
FIGHTERS BEHIND. THE LINES
MUST SPEED UP LABORS

in an interview with the United Press
today. Ito make any general prediction
that food production this year will es-
taDnsh a record. But there is great
activity on the farms and this is hope
ful and encouraging.
Last year the farmers Overcame
many dinculties and produced record
crops. There must be no let-up. We
must continue 10 feed our increasing
population, and at the same time we
must spare more to the nations with
us in the war. This demand will con-
tinue for some time after the war ends. 30
Response Of Southern farmers % the
governments appeal for greater acre
age OF food and feedstuffs is very en-
couraglng," Houston says.
Tonight Chairman Hurley Of the
Shipping Board, will lay before the
country the shipbuilding situation
cruX OF Americas war wOrk-as an
indirect appeal for greater and ever
more cooperation between the whole
people.
It will be a franz discussion Of the
governments difficulties and the out
look for the prograrl-and means that d
tremendous effort is needed this year.
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
By WILLIAM PHILIP SIiMs,
United Press staff Correspondent.

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
THE FIELD, March 26.-When General
Won Bulow's men crossed the Somme
south Of Peronne the battle recon-
lnenced on the vast war wrought desert
over which the half-maddened Ger
mans were driven a year ago along the
line from Peronne TO Albert.
There are no trees. no houses, in this
region which is shell pitted for miles.
Then. the Germans were unable to
bury their dead They are now fght-
ing over their comrades bones.
Thick columns OF the enemy are
slowly driving forward. against the
baltering OF the British guns Their
reinforcements are coming up from all
parts Of the lines. Prisoners say these
reinforcements include reserves from
Flanders, Laon, Rheims and Nerdun.
Hindenburg is sparing no lives. The
Kaiser Is putting all in the melting pot.
Monday night finds the Tommies
cheerful throughout the front. Their
spirit Is unbroken. I saw them playing
football within ordinary gun range OF
the enemy These were reserves await
ing orders.
Civilian refugees, refusing to allow
themselves to be captured, are taking
their lot stoically
The British troops are sticking to
their positions to the last man against
tremendous odds. falling back in good
order when their thin line finally cede'
this OF that point.
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
BEATEN, BUT WOULD
FORGIVE ASSAILANTS

Frank Larkin, a Write man was as
saulted at Fourth and Shipley streets,
about "a O'Clock this morning, by one
of two men who escaped boy leaping
into one Of the army wagons used by
the JOth Regiment, L.. $. Infantry sol
diers stationed here. rraiic umcer
John +. Ward. who heard OF the nght
hurried 10 tie scene, and placing Lar
Kin In the patrol wagon, ordered the
patrol 20 drive TO the Lank slebles, at
Flrh and Madison streets where the
army wagon was met and James Nc
Grath was arrested as the man who
had assaulted Iarkin.
The soldier in charge OF the wagor
admitted taking McGrath and anothe
man named Jordan In the team, a
Fourth and shipley streets. and Larkil
Identified McGrath as the man who as
saulted him. Tie later relented am
said shat McGrath did not hit him.
charge OF drunkenness was place
against Larkin
According 10 the police, Jordan ad
mitted that blows were exchanged be
tween Larkin. who had a considerable
roll Of money in his pockets, and Nc
Grath. Larkin while bleeding freely
was only slightly injured.
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
MEDALS AND GOLD FOR
BEST CORN IN STATE

Special TO THE EVENING, JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del. March 26 The state
Board OF Agriculture has been giving
gold and silver medals for seed corn
and will renew these medals for the
year 1918. a gold medal FOR The best
acre OF seed corn grown in delaware.
and a silver medal for The second best
acre. for the acre giving the highest
yield SEQ and IN addition three prizes OF
$40 $40 and $40 for the highest Yields
on a single acre in each county
In addition 10 these prizes which
have been awarded for a number o.
years past now prizes Tor five acre
Yields viii be given as follows: In each
county four prizes of S25. s20, Si5 and
$40. The field must be continuous and
not less than five acres and the com
netitor shall notify the state Board OF
Agriculture that he desires 10 enter the
competition and at the end OF tile sea
son shall submit a report giving tho
date Of pi0wlng amount OF manure and
fertilizer applied. distance apart that
corn Is planted and number OF cultiva-
tlons given When the corn is ready 10
cut the State Board Of Agriculture will
send a committee who shall select moi
less than 800 hills In different parts Of
the field which shall be a fair average
: OF the five acres. These hills shall HI
. cut. shocked and sealed In the presenc
| OF the committee. When the corn
b. ready 10 husk the committee shall b
j notified and shall weigh the husked cor
\ and take a sample ~ thirty-flve pound
I which shall be forwarded 20 the Stat
Board OF Agriculture. The prizes WI
be awarded on the basis Of dry. shelled
merchantable corn.
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
WRESTLE WITH
Defense BILL
At LEGISLATURE
continued from FIRST Page.


that a favorable report could be So
cured on two such bills.
Some members are standing pat
for either the original bill or The Tun-
nell bill 80 amended as to remove nost
OF the objections made by representa-
tlves McNabb and Rash and some mem
bers OF the senate
nght Is being conducted IN favor OF
the clause In the original bin providing
Tor the conscriptiOn OF certain female
labor. 10 is claimed by some members
that this is greatly needed in some OF
the rural sections when farmers have to
denend on the labor Of Negro women
for some crops.
Representative Downward's bill ap-
proprlaiing $500 for the education Of
foreigners known as the Americaniza-
tion bill. was reported on It's merits In
the House
Senator Honecker introduced a bill
giving the officials OF New Castle
County authority % sell .S5O0O0O bonds
FOR the Lincoln Highway below par
II Is claimed that owing 20 the present
money cond tlons &c Is dlnlcult TO get a
bid of par on the bonds.
The Joint Committee considering the
Defense Council measure took recess
40 1 o'clock until o'clock, without
reaching an agreement The commit
tee Is divided over The tvo-bill plan
advocated by. senator Barnard md Rep
resentatiye McNahh and also over the
conscrlption Of labor
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
NEW JURY PANEL.

The following petit jurors were en-
paneled by Jury Commissioner Robert
ID. Kemp and Acting Jury Commissioner
John Nivin, yesterday afternoon, TO sit
in Superior Court, commencing April f.:
First District-William Il. Hayes
Thomas j. Moore. Robert II. q. Simms
and Harry II. Hyland
Second District W. Butz, Jr.,
James C. Crossley Washington Hyde
and simon W. Mears.
Third District Howard H. Carver.
Matthew d. Murphy, Elmer T. Bye and
5ohn j.. Mcmahon.
Fourth District-Jsmes H. Pierson.
Erdman Hoffman, George Bader and
James G. Simmons,
Fifth District-Wlhiam Brown, Nor
ris A. Grubb. Thomas W. Ferree and
Frank b. Mcintyre
Sixth District-William ]. Robinson
and Ernest Smith.
Seventh District-Edward Fordham
and Jessie Davis.
Eighth Dlstrict-Lewis NJ. Green
walt and Frank Dennison.
Ninth Distrlct-Elwood Wsllaston
and Howard Lyman.
Tenth Dlstrlct-George s. Bacon and
Hebron Collins.
Eleventh Dlstrict-Alfred G. Stroud
and Isaiah Shaw.
Twelfth District George W. Greinei
and Edward NJ. Hance.
Thirteenth District William NJ Nc
Mullin, Jr.. and Dilworth Vandegrlft.
Fourteenth Distrlct-AlonzO Whit.
took and Edward C.. Reynolds
Fifteenth District-Robert Derrick.
son and Edgar T. Heinold.
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
The Evening journal
Only Two Regiments of
u. S. Engineers With British

Il would be a doubtful plan in view
OF the shortage Of transport facilities.
Wood argues that men should be sent
across for n large snare Of their train
Ing, and he points out that what they
now learn Of trench war may have to
be scrapped for open lighting soon
as a result Of the developments on the
west line now
The German undoubtedly wants 20
get the Britishers out in the open.
There Is a general feeling that open
warfare would decide tie struggle
whereas trench warfare is mainly o
problem OF attrltion with prospect
Of an ultimate stalmate, experts sug-
gest.
Though Germany is piling in a vast
force in the Somme sect on, there are
some indications that another offensive
is developing in Italy, or that the
boche intends TO strike northward
Willie also driving toward Paris
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
COUNTY noAn ACCOUNTS.

The following report was submitted
by Comptroller r C. CLARK 10 the Levy
Court today Fund for the maintenance
Of bridges and causeways;
First and Second districts, Whining
ton hundred $3.50.
Third district. s60.65.
Fourth district. 1856
Fifth district. 81 .i6S.i3
sixth district. s2.77O7
Seventh district S9S0i2
Good roads:
Third district maintenance, se076.
Fourth district. sl535 So.
Fifth district s526.37
Sixth district. Siisis.
Seventh district. S9.2hii
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
WIFE wins ORDER
FOR HER SUPPORT
Mrs. J. B. Clark Says huS-
band Elected Her on
Stormy Night
SAYS SHE WAS
DENIED CLOTHES

James b Clark, OF Vance's Corner,
Christlana hundred was before Munlci-
pal Court this morning charged with
failure to support his wife, sarah, and
Their one child,
Mrs Clark testlnqd that her husband
put her out Of the house one night
last winter while rain was falling and
that she had 90 go TO neighbor's
home 10 get shelter for the night.
Mr. and Mrs Andrew ] Ford, OF
Nanco's Corner, corroborated Mrs.
Clark's statement as 30 being put out
OF the house and added that Mrs llnrH
does all the housework on her fdihei -
in-law's farm and a great deal Of iht
outs dc work
The defendant denied that he had
put his wife out Of the house, but
said that Mrs. Clark had gone 20 Mrs.
furd's 'hOme on the night IN question
10 telephone 10 her parents.
Wien Mrs Clark stated that her
husband did not furnish her with sum
cient clothing. the defendant said that
his wiie had taken ,her clothes to the
Ford home preparatory TO separating
from him.
Judge Churchmon said that the evil
dence showed that there was a great
deal OF anlmosiiy on both sides.
The case had been up before IN,
upper court in habeas corpus proceed.
ings when the mother sought posses
sion of the child The upper cour
dismissed the case so that the charge
OF non-support could be adjusted b.
Mum cipal Court.
Judge Churchman adiudged the de
fendant guilty and ordered him TO pa,
81 d week TO Frank stout humane
agent, for the support OF his wife.
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
By the united press


WASHINGTON, March 26.-Shocked by
The impetus Of the great Teutonic smash
American officials, today reacted with
grim determination TO throw all energy
INTO the mobilization Of supplies be
hind the fighters.
Tie thrill OF the battle and the conf
dencc OF the country is reelected in the
launching Of the new S3OOOOOO,OO0 Lib
orty Loan at only Az per cent. announc-
ed by Secretary McAdoO.
THE great events now happening in
France" said McAdoo, must fire the
soul Of every American with a new de
termination 90 furnish all the dollars
and all the material resources Of Amer
ica needed to put an end TO the eXecrl-
bic atrocities Of German militarism. De-
feat faces the Kaiser. Let us hasten
70 by asserting Americas might with in
creased vigor In concert with our gal
lant comrades"
Secretary Of Agriculture Houston. just
returned from a'bumper crop campaign
through the South warned the farmers
they must make q record this year.
1T is too soon now" Houston said
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
SHOW HOW TO MAKE
UP Wartime FOOD
CONTINUED From First Page.)

IbOnllnutu fiOlu fllet rage
held at shc Peoples Settlement and will
include also gtoups from Scott, Asbury
and Epworth NJ Z. Churches, as we'll
as schools Nos. D. :, g and 20
The first Of each week there Will
be published the time, day and place
Of the demonstrations occurring that
Week. There will be a demonstration
also at the Central Kitchen each week
besides those at the community CEN
lers
The first week Of April demonstra-
tions will be held at the following
placeo:
italian Settlement, on Tuesday, April
, at 730 p. m.
No. 3 School. on Wednesday, April 3,
$50 p. m.
central Liberty Kitchen, Friday, April
>. 2.3O p. m.
The churches and schools included in
the district Of No. school are as fol-,
lows:
Zion Lutheran Church, st. Stephens
Lutheran Church, West Presbyterian
Church. Grace NJ +. Church, Union NJ.
e. Church. st. Andrews Church, Uni
tartan Church and First Presbyterian
Church and Schools Nos. 3, 4. and %.
This week the demonstration at the
Central Liberty Kitchen Will be Wed
nesday, at 2.3O p. m. All women are in
vted Subject: The Use OF Substi-
tutes in Bread Making Miss Doddridge
will discuss the inhrchanging OF in
gradients and correct proportions n
changing accustomed recipes TO suit the
r,rrennf fren ~ enhlfifr1tac niehpg and
breads will be prepared In which sweet
milk is used In place OF sour milk, and
rules for the leavening agents and the
use Of eggs will also be given. It IS
much more practical TO use tried and
true" reclptes with slight changes ,har
10 learn an entirely new recipe.
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
HIS HIIG COSTS $40

Nelson q. HOrnsmen, Norwegian. was
fined $40 and costs by Judge Church
man today ON a disorderly conduct
charge. Miss Ella Osborne and Miss
Elizabeth Gray. told the court that
while they were walking IN Fourth
street. between French and Walnut, last
night, the defendant put his arms
around Miss Osborne. Miss Osborne
said Horsemen was drunk and that she
Knocked him down.
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
GAS SHELLS DROP
in SAMMIES' LINES
BY FRED S. FERGUSON,
unIted Press SD Correspondenl

United Fress san correspondent,
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. March 26.-Explosions were
observed in the rear OF the German
lines north Of Toul today, following
American artillery fire.
There is considerable aerial activity
and some gas smells fell inside the
American lines.
A few companies OF American engi-
neers are already at the British front.
II is believed they threw down their
tools and fought with rifles as they
did In the battles around Cambrai lasl
November otherwise, the denial that
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
WILNIINGTONIANs IN TnOGEN CO.

Former Governor Charles r. Miller is
head OF The board OF directors and John
j. sattorlhwait Is a director Of The
Thlogen Company OF America, a Della
ware corporation, capitalized at $1,000
O00 The company owns patents of pro-
cesses by which sulphur is extracted
from the waste gases OF smelters at a
less cost than sulphur can be produced
by the present method OF extraction d.
rect from the mineral
Evening journal., 1918-03-26

Are you distressed after eating. Does
the food you eat seem to lie Ike a
stone at The pit Of your STOMACH? ? Dc
YOU feel bloated after eating and full
OF gas? DO you have dizziness and 9
heavy headache as though your head
weighed a t0n2 DO you have what Is
called SOUR stomach or heartburn with
a bitter taste Ia your mouth on arising
no Won have thrObblng or palpltation
OF tho heart? DO you have pains un-
der the shoulder blades or In the chest
Are you nervous. irritable, despond-
ent and sleepless? II you have any o.
those symptoms You are sufferinG from
dyspepsia and Indigestion. You are not
dlge.f.ug y0ur food propc-iv aLi you
stomach needs help. Try Msrrowbon,
and gaiu aim0s. Immediate ral.r Mar
rowbOne viii alter and correct al Of
the above conditions and make you well
and happy. and 100 per cent. efficient.
Come In and have a chat with IN,
AlAFtROWBONE man. no matter wha'
YOUR ailments are. Tie carries fun
line. OF our Remed'es-one sor each al
ment.-Ad,
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
continued from First Page.


marine work grows more effective, but
it will be winter or spring before the
fun weight OF America in all these
lines is available.
However, il the British stand of the
enemy now, the last big German punch
Is gone, officers believe. II will then
be mainly a matter of time and over
whelming numbers 10 beat the Teuton.
General Woods pessimistic reports on
the lack Of aeroplanes in France served
TO accentuate recent United Press state
ments that General Pershing was far
from pleased at this scarcity. Every
thing possible IS being done, however,
TO overcome this shortage.
Woods suggestion fo' 100000 men
in training and for an army Of 2,5OOOOO
abroad met with varying views. The
100000 in training is possible Of ac-
complishment, but most army men say
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
800 AT COMMUNITY sing.

Nearly 500 people attended the "sing"
Of the Wilmington Community Chorus
last evening IN the High School audi
torlum. Many OF the familiar songs
were sung. as well as the latest war
songs.
A capacity house is expected on
April 3. the date of the coming OF
Harry Barnhardt, one Of the origina-
tors of the community chorus idea.
The advertising sign, which was dis
played IN front OF the High School yes
terday. had It's effect on last nights at
tendance.
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
nINGGoLp wouLpN,T MovE oN.

William r. Ringgoldi Negro, was ar
raigned before Municipal Court today,
charged with disOrderly conduct. Ser
geant Of Detectives Green told the court
that while raiding the houses at Nos.
22 and g Plum street. for heroin traf-
nckers. recently. the defendant was or
lecied and that RInggoh used profane
language The defendant was fined s
and costs
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
TWINS IN mFFLIN FAMILY.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, March 26.--Walker Mif-
aln. one OF Dovers popular young men,
Is wearing "a smile that won't wear
on" His wife, who was Miss Richards,
OF Georgetown. sister OF Robert II.
Richards and Sudler Richards. present
cd him with twin boys yesterday
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
nIIInING PERMITs.

Building Inspector Preston this morn
ing issued the following PERMITS
To Harry p sharpe. 90 erect a dwell
ing 40 Sycamore and Lincoln streets 10
cost $1,000 and for a garage at the same
location 90 cost $500
To F. T. Nansant GO make alterations
at No. 3O7 King street TO cost $500.
To Harry papole to build six gar
ages In Conrad street between Lincoln
and Union streets, TO cost 5000 each.
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
cONsTABLEs' BONDsuEN APPROVED

At the meeting Of Levy Court today,
b0ndsmen for constables for Whining
ton hundred were approved as follows:
lgnaiz Roth and Samuel Grecnbaum
for Benjamin Fischer.
Harry !. Gillis and Elwyn c. Cooley
for Lucius g. Jones
Lawrence j. BrOman and Jacob
Thompson and Charles r. Bowers.
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
IN RUsINEss 52 YEARs.

John NJ. Harvey, druggist, OF No. 80J
Delaware avenue, today Is observing
MS afty-second anniversary as a drug
1ist. He started 20 learn the business
on March 26. 1866, with Edward Bring
hurst and Company, at sixth and Mar
ket streets.
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
OBSERVE TmRrIETH ANNIvERsARY

Christine Encampment. l. q. o. F., OBJ
served lis thirtieth anniversary last
night by initiating thirty applicants for
membership. one for each year OF exis-
tence OF the lodge. The degree stan
of the encampmont conferred the pa
lriarchal degree.
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
UOpKINS DOI-RIy FINTD

Frank Hopkins. charged before Mu-
nlclpal Court this morning with acting
disorderly yesterday at the French
street passenger station and resisting
arrest, was fined % ami costs on, the
disorder,y conduct charge and $40 and
costs for resisting arrest.
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
AGEn nnNER MAN DEAD.

special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, March 26.-Loadman
Honey. one OF DOver's oldest residents,
died here saturday after an illness OF
several weeks. lie was 80 years OF
age and is survived by a wife and sew
eral children.
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
DISMISS ASSAULT. CHARGE.

The charge OF assault and battery
against George Primrose before NUM-
clpal Court this morning was dismiss
a at the request OF Elizabeth Elliott
the complaining witness.
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
RECEPTION no GOVFRNOR

The Young Mems Republican Club.
following a business meeting this even
iur viii give an informal reception TO
Governor Townsend. All club members
are expected 20 De present
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
nARnOn n0Ann MErTINC.

The Board OF Harbor Commissioners
held a brief meeting today Tor the
transaction OF routine business
Evening journal., 1918-03-26

IN the con 1g week adye 80 rooms
10 rent aud esl estate for s1.e Good
business contracts may De- secured
through the Want Ads this wesk.
Evening journal., 1918-03-26

Good business partnerships. and Op-
ioriunitles FOR partnerships are adver-
ilsed daily In the Want Ads.
Evening journal., 1918-03-26
ARMIES Fight OVER GRAVES
OF MEN WHO DIED EARLY

Americans are engaged in resisting the
German drive Is reiterated.