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Evening journal., 1918-04-12
RESCUE families
IN FLOOD AREA
South Wilmingtonians Are
Taken From Second
Stories in Boats
STORM ABATES, BUT
ANOTHER MAY BREAK

Although the northeast storm that
has ragged in this vicinity since Tuesday
had somewhat abated this morning the
clouds have broken and the weather
man is not yet prepared 70 promise
clearing weather lie predicts unsettled
weather tonight and either snow or rain
tomorrow.
The storm gave Wilmingtonians a
sort Of "Ilareback" when IL increased
In velocity shortly after nightfall and
coupled with the hail and snow that
started falling yesterday afternoon,
made life disagreeable FOR those who
had TO be out The rain continued this
morning but had ceased at noon and
with the rising tide in the river the
flooded areas about this city increased.
Reports were received by the local
police Of houses In the lower section Of
the city being surrounded by water
The flood conditions in South VII
mington are even worse today than
they were yesterday. when old inhabl-
tants say it was the worst in sixty
eight years. 10 became absolutely nee
essary today FOR those families in
Bush's Taylor's and Guthries rows
who, despite the bad conditions OF the
previous three days. had resolved to
remain on the secOrd floor OF their
homes 70 move out in boats.
The police department received a call
about eight o'clock this morning from
a man named Smith, who stated that
the occupants Of the houses in
Guthrie's row, on A street, were In a
bad plight. Sergeant Hahn and Officers
Reese and For ian were sent 10 the
scene where they took charge OF the
removing Of the isolated families. Il
was Immediately seen by Sergeant
Hahn that a rsecue would be impossi-
bic without a boat. A skin was secured
from the Christiana Greek and carried
to \ stree where it was manned by
Continued on Page Eighteen)
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
DOESN'T BELIEVE
HUNS WILL GET TO CALAIS
Rv The T-niied press

By The United Press
WASHINGTON. April is-Germany will
not push her way through to Calais.
That's the view Of military stratcglsts
today based on the brief developments
OF the Flanders drive coupled with ex-
perlence OF the past
While making progress and in tacti-
cal position le Coz. nue. it gor a tmo.
lhe German g rre.ns mere stubborn
ss,mc- iaau o. bis pounding for
ll.cns There aHc some etli.uc-s too.
i.ft -is punch wfar
IiH nore mlv rr0
..a
W
r .on
.fe d.
,'r .l oss aac one gr.. ia. 2
and th o,he toward ihc lsl
In this battle the dagg 20 40 so
Amlens ard Calais. The oven ghl new +.
from "a battle line gave a ton, OF some
encouragemcnt from lhc x liant d.-
fense Of important points along th-
Flanders sector.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
PENNSGR0VE SHACKS
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Fire, thought to have been started
from an Overheated stove in a shack.
caused a serious fire in Pcnnsgrove
late last night, and for while It was
thought that Che flames would commu-
nicate to the score or more OF houses
which constitute the Italian section
there
The reflection Of the fire was plainly
visible from this city and 10 looked
as though the entire place was In
flames. 10 was at first reported that the
fire was at Carneys Point but officials
OF The dupont Company who got into
touch with The company's plant there.
asceria'ned that the fire was IN Penns-
grove.
The flames. which We're licked by
the strong northeast wind threatened
for while TO communicate 20 the other
frame buildings in tho Italian settle
nuni but 10y hard work lhe Penns-
s-ote iiremen held the flames m check.
aiihough before they vcrs eAiingd' shed
four frame buildings and 'hef renieul.
wore destroyed.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
BRITISH CENTER ON FLANDERS
ANDPICARDY FRONTSGIVESWA
HUNS IN DANGER AT VTMY RIDGE
WAR REVIEW

The British center in Flanders
has been pushed back seven miles
from the original line along the
official statement today.
The communique reported Severe,
continuous aghting" In tho neinh-
borhood OF Merylllc and Nouf-Ber-
quln last night. Mcryllle Is on tho
north bank Of tho Lys. three miles
due west Of Estaircs and seven miles
west Of the Layes, along which the
line ran at the beginning Of the hat
tie. Neuf-Berquln IL a mile and half
northeast OF MerviIle.
Fighting has started In the vicinity
Of Arras. Halg reported the Ger
mans capturing a post near Tilley-
-Mafalines a mile and a half cast
Of Arras. from which they were
later cIected
On the Flanders front, as IN Pi-
cnrdy, the British center has given
way, while the wings are holding.
The hinges on which the British re-
tlrcment hangs In Picardy are Arras
and the Disc south Of Lafere. The
hinges OF theFlanders retirement arc
Bollebeko and la Bassec.
4 stretch Of fifteen miles between
In Bassce and Arras separates these
two fronts. In this comparatively
quiet sector IS Nimy Ridge made IA
nous by the Canadians. This height
which lies directly north OF Arras,
Is firmly held by tho British and its
possession is generally credited with
rotGrdinn the enemy drive I'm Pi-
cardy. From here Haig threatens
Iilndenhura's attcnuated lines OF
communication on the northern
portion Of the Picardy front.
4 German assault on Nlmy Ridge
not a frontal attack, but probably a
flank movement from Lens, three
miles 10 the north-ie accepted a. a
very natural conclusion, TO be look
ed for &c any time.
Less than three miles north OF the
enemy right flank in the Flanders
drive Is Ypres, which has never hecn
taken by the Germans, although thcy
pushed past this city 10 the north
and the south in their initial nd-
vance OF the war.
NN-t .t'ti'ueuiHN was itpufttu
north OF Montdidier and along the
lOise In the vicinity Of Lassigny last
night IN the French communiuue.
The old infantry actiOn on the Pi-
oardy front however. was in tho
nes9hbOrhOOd OF NOyOn, where two
enemy attacks were repulsed.
A Swiss report declares that Hin
dcnburg has been siiuhtIv Wouuded
By bomb from an Allied airpIane.
her1ille. according 10 Haig. was
captured by the enemy last niuht.
NeuVe-Egiise, where the British
fell back TO new positions. is nearly
three miles west and north OF Ploe-
sieert This retirement increases the
salient Immediately south Of Ypres.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
killed By AUTO
ON STORMY NIGHT
Unidentified White Man,
Probably Bewildered, SUI
ferS Crushed Skull
DRIVER OF CAR
HELD FOR HEARING

During the height Of the storm at iC
o'clock last night a white man. whose
name has not yet been learned by the
police or coroners oflce. was struck
by an automobile owned by the Vic
toTia Storage Company, OF Philadelphia
and operated by Albert j. Verdeene.
and almost instantly killed Verdeene
was arrested on a charge Of man
slaughter, and in City Court today was
held under $1,000 bail for a further
hearing next Tuesday. Nerdeene was
represented by James Salisbury. who
asked FOR a continuance
The body Of the dead man is at the
morgue. As he carried a pay check OF
the dupont Company. it is thought that
he waa employed at the Carney's Point
plant Of that company. The man was
about 43 years OF age.
The accident occurred at Third and
Market streets. and according 10 Horace
Livergood and others who witnessed the
accident, the man appeared TO walk di-
rectly n front of the machine with his
head down. The car driven by Nerdeene
was a touring car and according 10 the
witnesses 10 was going slow al the time
Nerdeene stopped his car after the
man had been struck. and with others.
placed the injured man in 30 and took
D m TO the Delaware Hospital. where
physicians found that the mans skull
was fractured. The body was then re-
moved to the morgue and Nerdeenc
went 10 the police station and told Of
the affair and was arrested.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
SGJSA'S BAND To
BLOW Fer LOAN
Navy Musicians Will be
Heard in Two Liberty Con.
certS Here Tomorrow
SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE
COMING RAPIDLY

Wilmington and the Liberty Loan
Committee viii be the hosts tomorrow
afternoon and evening 20 sousa's Great
Lakes Band Of sixty musicians. The
band will give two concerts. one at 3
2. m. and the other at 3. m, In the
Hish School. The band, which is a
Naval band organization comes TO this
city free Of charge FOR the purpose Of
stimulating subscriptions 20 the loan
II an avalanche OF subscriptions are
not obtained by loan workers during
the concert, It yin be o sore d.saproin b.
m ut TO the balisuon
N'ired IN the ur.fo-m o. Che Natv.
7rl lsd by tho trors u-rn-,f. .a-
q NIev N0sron. fHa N.rr .rr.i. f,
o. II o School
st. 'on or IA r-.a. or r,.
IN his city fom Palal. st
O'Clock
A tentative prog am th,t has b,sn
arranged 'o- th' concert follows:
!. STA Sparg'r d B1nner"
? STARS and stripes Forever" d"
Sousa.
. What Are You Going To Do To
Help tle Boys?" sung by band and
audience 10 sing chorus.
A. Liberty Loan addresses.
5. Piano SOLO ,A) classical selec-
tion; (hl popular numbers. Vincent
Kasperski.
9. Quartet, Liberty Bell Shall Ring
Again" Messrs. Johnson, Rogers. seitz
Valentine; audience to sing chorus.
z. Poplar medley.
s. COlOrs.
The detachment that will play in this
city, comprises one OF four units OF the
720-piece Great Lakes Naval Band or
ganized and drilled Tor nine months BY
Lieutenant John Phillip Sousa. This de-
tachmeni will be under the direction
Of Leader William Brown. Il is
high pitch" organization because most
OF the men brought with them their
own instruments. It's musical person
mel consists Of Il ciarinets. picoolos,
II cornets. s trombones. altos, . bari
tones, a saxophones, 3 E-1st basses. 4
Continued on Page Eighteen.)
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
SEAF0RD BUSINESS
MEN MAKE RETURN

John Titus. collector OF State revenue.
returned from Seaford this mo ming az
ter an INVESTIGATION regarding the pay
ment Of mercantile tax by the business
people OF that town. he found that
fourteen OF the fifteen business people
examined had neglected o. make the
proper returns. the difference being on
purchases amounting Go $4,000. No
prosecutions viii bc made as the mcr-
chants were given "a chance 60 pay on
the additional amounts which they
Wilines as-oed io DO. This means
thai not only VII they pay now on the
addil0nai gmour. but viii do the same
FOR the fiscal year beginning June 4.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
sTnIkERs ARE oI1Er

40 iho Jessup & Moore Paper Co :
plant at Rockland yesterday afternoon
about a dozen italian laborers went on
strike. demanding a 30 per cent. in
crease IN their wages. Constable Bill
Tinsmsn and Constable Bowers were
called 10 The plant in case Of possible
trouble, but none was experienced. II
was stated by the bookkeeper OF the
plant today that there had been no dis
turbance Of any Kind. The men were
employed in loading and unloading cars
and live in the neighborhood of he
mills
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
TO Guard AGAINST
1918 COAL famine
Government Orders Survey
TO Check Waste in Fuel
Consumption
BITUMINOUS SUPPLY
ALREADY IS SHORT
BY The United Press.

WASHINGTON. April i2.-Fore-
armed by last winters coal crisis. the
Government today began a nationwide
campaign TO prevent a recurrence next
winter The Fuel Administrator or
dered an immediate survey Of all steam
factories in the country 90 check
waste in fuel consumption Plants. II
was learned on highest authority. are
TO be given efficient ratings; which,
should a crisis come. would determine
preference In fuel deliveries. David
NJ. Myers. New York fuel engineer,
will conduct the survey.
This pressure is relied on 20 force
adoption Of economical fuel equip
ment In hundreds OF plants now feed
ing fuel into wasteful furnaces
The action follows WARNINGS by
twenty-five state Fuel Administrators
here Yesterday that unless effective
measures OF relief arr taken at once
the supply Of coal for the coal year.
beginning April 4. VIII fall seriously
short Of the needs Of the country"
Elaborate education work throughout
the country, preaching fuel saving, is
expected TO follow soon; together with
radical railroad measures TO increase
the flow Of cars 10 and from the mines
Reports by the National Coal Asso-
citation here showed today that bitum-
inous mines had fallen short Of full
time production. 81 per cent during the
frst quarter OF 1918. Lack Of cars"
was blamed
1T is clearly apparent that unless
way is found TO remove the restric-
tions now acting as a brake 10 pro-
duction," the association stated "the
output for 1918 will fall below that OF
1917, which was approximately 5OO0O.-
600 tons less than the amount neces-
sary to meet the nations wartime
needs Car shortage alone has resulted
In a loss Of approximately 100000
tons In production during the n st
three months Of this year"
Swelling demands. IL was pointed
out here today, make necessary not
only sustaining the normal output.
but an eyer-enlarged supply.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12

The frequent question, why hays
The Allies failed TO counter attack %
is best answered by Lloyd Georges re-
cent speech, military men say: They
pointed ont today that though the Yer
sailies Council saw TO a mathematical
nicety what would occur In the German
push the Allies then lacked unified con-
tlol and dared not too much massinc
oi reserve at any one point This has
t.'n trut ever s'n'' the struggle START
co. ile mcH aMtr as to fhe German
s''lling a'r's mad Gao shIlns " rs-
servo rff venture And tha vI1-
l 40 nls'n 9ed human 'ns rehfs
usf ras. fo ~
his D 20
M = h reserve is stieu
ough the time w n come wacn b.o.
rsn b. dealt against HIM az vul.c-
able I0int. ii is believed. This may ba
some months on. bat. in ihe moantirie
Oh" Nl and America viii be able 20
cheek hm before hc Reaches vital ~nAis
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
GRANT LETTERs on EsTATEs.

Register Of Wills Brown has granted
letters Of administration d. b. n. c. {. a..
10 George r. Honccker on the estate
Of Wilbur r. Hoffecker; TO William r.
Lyman on the estate Of John Heiher-
ton, and TO David Curlett on the estate
Of DaSit p. Curlett.
Letters Of administration have been
granted TO Grace + Gibbons on the es-
tate Of Bridget Dougheriy; TO Joseph be
Stephano on the estate Of DAngelo
Francesca, and 10 John !. Dolan on the
estate OF Annie A. DOlan.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
LEWIS BRINT0N rlEs N WESr

Lewis Brinior .Aueriy "a wou known
nelawarfan. d,,d on April g. at his
home NO iW Walnut avenue san
Diego Cafmrnu mirrment wa. made
n That riiN Mr Brulon is survived
j, IDS Wife who was Miss Florence
Nurra, Mrs Rrinion va, formerly OF
WiImneian. hui is SOW living in san
pieyo
Evening journal., 1918-04-12

B0r,bon Who comh ulcaled Il 10
presd nt po ncare. by whom ii vas
reietre1 70 ine French Premier.
Ihe i-t'or which vas made public
here frlnNs % part
80 n', can roc'esi ihs Austrian nuli-
iat. m a7ie1cs. esr.r8ily iu ihs Bal
sa17 3 l7r' nas shown s'ranrth and
r,eisi-ns hsi IS mlruifcrnf Ne no-
iConinlcd ou Ps7e Thirtssn.l
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
S71,213 DRAFTEES
in SERVICE APRIL 10
By The United Press.

bN lue United Press
WASHINGTON. April i2.-The Nation
up 90 April 20. had called S7i 2i3
drafted men to training comps. Repre-
sentative Siegel, Of New YORK. an-
nounced on the floor of the House To-
day
Of this number S.3 so are Tor h,
general run OF the -er,ire while 1896
were ordered Tor special work.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
EMPEROR KARL FAVORED RETURN
OF ALSACEI9RRAINE TO FRANCE
BY The Unitcd pos

BY The United prs--
PARIS. April 90. hnrro Na~l ~
Austria, year aeo 0s''f i p rar-
sonal belief that F.m- h4- thi io
Alsaoe-Lorraine agl 'HH fho rom1.eie
sovereignty Of hr.sl.a -hwi boz 20
stored
This declaration Mas r1de 90 M8rrn
81, 1917, IN a Letter frem fAe mreso-
90 his brother-in-l7N. p.frro -ittls d.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
By the United Press

By the United Press
LONDON April 12-Fighng continuing between the L.
Bassee and canals Field Marshal ag reported
his night conmunque Between Seenwercx and
Estae German attack pushed the British The enemy also
progressed IN the neiehbOrhood Of Ploegsteert Wood
Fresh German divisions beaten off between Estrer and
the LOine and British counter attack resulted in capture
lost positions.
The German War Office in its statement late claimed
more than 10000 prisoners the fighting around Arnenteres
cuding Portuguese general.
British positions on the south bank Of the Lys east bank
Of the Lave, captured together Hoebeke and the Br
hrst line south Of that place, Berlin announced.
Messnes Height said been ored and 10 be h.d
by the Germans far Pioegsteert Wood
South OF Esses the Germans claimed have reached the
- -
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
Although Haig'S Armies Again Fall Back,
TOmmieS Threaten findenburg'S Line Of
Communication North Of Picardy. Flanders
Battle Continues Along 70 Mile Front and
May Spread NOrthWard to Ypres. French
Continue to Hold Their Lines in South
GERMAN CHIEF REPORTED INJURED
BY BOMB FROM ALLIED AIRPLANE
By the United Press

LONDON April l2.-"Ihe enemy captured Mervlle last
night Field Marshal Haig announced today I'VE fell back
positions in the neighbohood Of Neuve-Bergmn
Between the Losne and the LAVE and also north
hostile attacks repused.
From the La Bassee canal far HOlebes (thee mos
northeast of Ypres), fighting continued.
South Of Aris there strong local attacks IN the neigh
borhoOd of NeuvAle-Vilasse which repused."
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
BUSINESS BLOCK
Of NILFORDHIT
BYFL0OD;; MUCH
DAMAGEBY Gale
First Floors of Numerous
Stores in Miliord's Center
Submerged When Record
Tide Rushes In
FREDERICA NEARLY CUT
OFF By WATER ON ROADS

STORM NOT OVER YET.
Unsettled tonight and Saturday,
probably snow or rain. Not much
change in temperature.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
By the United Press

LONDON, April 12.-The British, by a attack have
regaed their positions north Of Feubert mile north Of Given
ehy), into of which the enemy had forced his way Field
Marshal Haig reported today.
"n the neghborhood Of Merle Nefberqun wa,
continuous fighting last night the 'Ths
enemy's pressure 10 continuing bis progress
'Near THoyLes-Moaaines Ca mile half east of Aras)
the entered but driven BY attack
"Atride the Somne there increased artillery fighting"
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
WEATHER

Unsettled tonight and Satur-
day; probably snow or rain,
not much change In tempera-
ture. Moderate north 10 north
west winds.
TOmOrrOw-Saturday
No Wheat Bread for Supper.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
BY the United Press

LONDON April l2.Field Marshal Bindonburg reported
under treatment private hospital at Stassbg from slight
wound said to have been caused by bomb dropped
sPlane the west 'front.' Zurich dispatch the Daily Express
declares
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-05-03
FARMERS! THIS is
YOUR WAR. BUY
LIBERTY BONDS
Success of Teutonic Arms Spells
Despoliation for Ameri-
can Producers

Let US think for a while how the
war concerns the farmer.
We went to war with Germany
partly because the rulers OF that
country refused to let us send to
Europe our ships laden with grain
and cotton They sunk the ships and
cruelty murdered our sailors. Now
suppose we allowed them TO stop all
our shipping. where would you be?
NOne OF your goods would be sold
IN foreign countries, with the result
that you would get nothing like the
prices which you get today. This war
is being waged partly that you may
obtain fair prices for your goods.
What ~ going TO happen II we
lose this war? Prices OF farm pro
ducc will drop: the Germans will
impose taxation upon you which will
cripple you for the next twenty years
Worse than that. II the Germans get
over here, they will treat you In Just
the same way ~ they have the farm
crs Of France. Belgium and Italy. In
these sections farm houses have been
shot 10 pieces, crops wasted and
burned even fruit trees chopped
down. the cattle stolen. the men sent
into slavery TO work for German
masters, their women ill.treated In
ways that cannot be talked OF In
Irint, their little children have had
heir hands chopped off In order that
hey may never fight or do any more
isciul work again.
You may say such things will not
happen here" They said this IN
France. In belgium and In Italy. Such
hings will happen here just M sure
~ yOu are alive. unless W. smash
he Germans M utterly that they are
uablc 10 reach this country The
herman noct aud the German army
Nill take Just one week 60 get here
IL W. are beaten. They have made
up their minds that America shall
pay.
II there a farmer who will stand
forward now and say. This war does
not concern mr7'
You have money that you do not
need at present Loan II 90 the Gov.
Hrumcut ut good interest. when you
want tho money back again, YOU can
borrow on your bond. or sell H. Uncle
Sam will take care Of your money
until YOU need II and pay you interest
On H.
Go and buy a Liberty Bond to
morrow
Don't be- "a Stacker. aud don't fool
Yourself with the idca that you ara
too FAR away from the war for II to
hurt YOU Remember 1914. when tho |
Germans upset the worlds shipping. |
aud you took what you could get for
your products.
Think ~ the twenty years Htarya'
tion prices ahead OF you. In ease We |
are beaten,
THIS In your war. and II you won't !
gct In II you deserve 20 lose your
American Citizenship.
can In at the bank tomorrow. aud
talk u over
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-05-03

While Gerard was our ambassador
To- llorlIn. tho Kaiser said 10 him one
day that be- would stand no nonsense
'rym America after the war.
DO you know what that means7 II
means that the Germans intend 10
suhiurato this country n thoy come
Oui uf this war victorious.
The German Imperial government
has preached the superiority OF Ger.
many Co an the ruat of the world un.
900 The German nation s drunk with
Wrgalpmaula. ono OF their great
writer's Expressed tho prevailing. Of.
hcial view in 1908. when be- wrote;
"Tho ToutonIc race ls called upon
20 circle the earth with ~ rule. TO ek.
plot tho treasures Of nature aud %
human power, and a. make the pas.
Elyo races Hrryiout elements In its
cultural development Who.
ever has the charactorlstIcs of the
Toutuuic race h superior Al the
dark peoples are mentally inferior, bs-
cause they belong 60 the passive
races. The cultural value OF nation
la measured by the quantity OF Tou-
tonism II contains"
Arc you one ~ the darker racesf
Are YOU willing to be rated as ono
~ the "scg,out elements" In Ger
mauyH cultural Development
Nul began 90 be- one OF the "seryi.
,nt elements when peaceful people
we're slaughtered az they carried your
produce 90 market Was Il because
}ou belonged 90 passive acea"
This war o. for tAr purpose ~ say.
Ius 90 th1t insane claim with the
foar of a hundred thousand cannon
NO"
Nr,rr since the Turks threatened
to ntvTNhr'm Europe was the world
Iu such DANCER gs now. Germany
must hn defeated iHi- year. Unless
$500 win our place ir the world is
lost and our history as one of tho
aorNient elements begins, We must
withhold nothing i,Um the support of
Ho War. We must give our sons We
Hu-t bring forth food in abundance.
,.o must give into tIe treasury OF the
nIJcd states every cent we can
pare
Ials summer the support OF tho war
up to lhr farmers, aud Uncle Sam
ls newer called ulon the farmers In
.Jm'
Hrse articles BY Mr ouIekD