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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-11
JUST FOLKS
BY Edgar A. Guest.
IF HE SHOULD MEET
A MOTHER THERE

If HE SHOULD MEET
A MOTHER THERE
II he should meet mothr there
Along some winding Flanders road
No extra touch of grief or care
He'll add unto her heavy load.
But he will kindly take her arm
And tender as her son would be
lie II lead her from the path OF harm
Because of me.
BE she the mother of his foe
lie will not speak to her in hate;
My boy will never stoop so low
As motherhood to desecrate,
But she shall know what once ! knew
Eyes that are glorious to sec,
The, light of manhood shining through
Because Of me-
He will salute her as they meet
And stand before her bare of head;
lfshe be hungry she may eat
His last remaining bit of bread.
She'll find those splendid arms and
S rong.
q uick to assist her, tenderly
And they will guard her from all wrong
Because OF me
! miss his thoughtful, loving care.
] miss his smile these dreary days,
But should he meet a mother there
Helpless and lost in wars grim maze
She need not fear 10 take his arm
As though she'd reared him at her
knee.
My son will shield her from all harm
Because of me.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-11
Friends Of Lincoln.

'TincoIn and the Jews" was the topic
Of patriotic sermon in the Temple of
Truth on Friday evening last by Dr.
Samuel A. Rabinowitz. That Lincoln
before and after his ascendancy 90 the
Presidency Of the United States and
throughout the Civil War, had number
Of Jewish friends whose advice he had
often sought, and whose company he en-
loved, was brought out in the discourse.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-11
SEEK MORE TROPHIES.
Brandy wine Rangers, Cedars Of Lebanon,
Drilling Regularly.

Brandywine Rangers, drilled patrol
Of Brandywine Forest, No. 20, Tall Ccdars
Of Lebanon, are holding regular drills in
the Hotel Nobis ballroom on Friday
evenings, practicing for competitive
drill 10 be held in the near future.
The Brandywine Rangers now hold
several loving cups and prizes won during
the past years and now under the leader
ship of their grand tall cedar, Candy G..
Mahmcle, Drill Master George Wood
ward, and Chief Ranger james G. Mac
Roberts, they are preparing 10 wrest
petitors.
After the drills, about Q o clock, dance
and social is held in the ballroom 10 which
the members Of the forest and their ladies
are invited.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-11

Another desperate German attack on
Verdun, Saturday, was repulsed by the
unconquerable French. It's about time
for the kaiser's ninions to abandon all
hope of passing Verdun, and cry out
'Ve're doner'
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-11
Yre D~partment Inspector.

Scmi-annual inspection Of he Gre
department, hy member Of The IRE oou-
mittcc Of City Council vii ~ made this
and tomorrow evening. The oompanies
on the east side Of the city wall b. inspect
cd tonight and the west side companies
tomorrow evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-11

No one will grunble at the discomfort
brought about by the thaw Of last week,
if there shall be no more severe cold spells
But to have to go through the entire
business Of cold and thaw again would
be awful
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-11

The move for paid fire department
was vastly accelerated by the Incompetence
displayed by the volunteer fremen at the
Robin fire DO not lose the benefit OF
this object lesson, but press on for reform
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-11

Today is 'heatless Monday" s3urce
Of irritation in some respects. Tomorrow
viii be Lincoln Day, an anniversary the
entire country win honor with reverence.
There's a difference"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-11

Revival fires arc announced as
burning in some churches" In many
Others, however, at this time, no fires Of
any kind are burning, because of lack
Of coal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-11

However, when you incline to grumble
against any kind Of weather conditions.
think Of the soldier boys in tLc t---..4cs
and feel comfort "i,o.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-11
Obssrses 77th Birthday Anniversary.

Albert Is. CrOsgTove, vcteran meInber
of the local staff Of the Prudential Life
Insurance Company Of this city, observed
r., 18th anniversary Of his birthday
..turday. He has been for the past 81
wears member of Friendship Conclave OF
ncptasophs and for the past n years
treasurer Of the Conclave.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-11
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Bayard Legion
Phnnix Fire Co.
Mt. Calvary Club.
Board of Education.
Democratic League
Washington Fire Co
Smyth Post, G. \. r.
Sumner Post. G. \ X.
Apollo Castle. f. q l..
Painters and Decorators
North End Athletic Club
Delaware Lodge. : of II
DeImarvia Union, Il. L. Z.
Antietam Temple, q. L A
Washington Lodge, n of p
AppomattoX Camp, ). OF IL.
Fidelity Lodge, 4. @. L. W.
Eureka Lodge, A. I. d 4. VI.
Harmony Council, L. +. of \.
Brandvwine Lodge, |. O. O L.
Minqua Tribe, Imp'd O. r. NJ.
Beta Tent, No ,, h O T. NJ.
Blue Rock Council, L. o. X G.
Brownson Library association.
Del. Council. No !, 4. @. 5. L.
National Protective Association.
Wilmington Council, O. l. \. NJ.
st. Benedict's : Beneficial Society
Diamond Council, Jr o. L. A. NJ.
Bricklayers' international Union.
Christine Encampment, |. o. o. +.
Lady Miller Lodge, No. g, 5. of b.
Delaware Conclave, H. or 5. ". NJ.
Wilmington Aerie, No. "A, L. o. L.
Ushers' Union, Union NJ. L. Church.
Eleventh Ward Democratic League.
Is. NJ & F. l. L. (Bricklayers' Union
VIM. Mckinley Circle, No. ), ii. or :
Hopockhacking Tribe lmp'd. o. r.
Benevolent Pioneer Literary Associate
vii. & Brandywine Council, O. A l. \
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-11
Observation-Disclosures
RIPPING RHYMES.
By Walt Mason.
THE NEAR PATRIOT.

love my country dearly, for
her I'd die and bleed | d lose "A leg,
or nearly, TO help her in her need
love our starry banner, that fiut-
ters, bright and gay, and in ferv-
ent manner | praise it every day
No man does louder spleling, or uses
words more fine; I'm SO worked UP
with feeling, | often shed some brine.
Fine words! You do not heed EN-,
but ask me il III buy some L. s.
bonds OF freedom d rather bleed
and die. My life | do not cherish | m
ready now 10 go to some red field
and perish, if that will beat the foe.
But when YOU ask for money,
that is another tale. ask me for
lifcblood, snrnv, hlt - Iii - /
4...... j uIa4o.y lace the foemen,
and swat him till he fell, or stop,
with my abdomen the deadly bomb
or shell; Il crouch III redeemed wa
ter fortnight ata time, or wade
neck deep In slaughter, IN carnage
and in crime. My country cannot
mention heavy sacrifice, but will
give attention and gladly pay the
price. Id lose a leg or tendon,
tonsil or a toe, to put Grecian
Bend on the forehead of the foe;
/ am no timid bunny, I'd whip a
grizzly bear; but when you ask for
money, why, have none TO spare!
Observation-Disclosures II
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
END OF STRIKE OF | ATLANTA CARMEN IS EXPECTED SOON Intervention by Labor Board May Soon Bring Tie-Up of System to an End
 CONFERENCE HELD BY l COMPANY AND MEN
 Not a Car Left Barns Yesterday and No Attempt to Restore Service Is
 Expected Until Differences Have Been Adjusted

Atlanta. Ga, July 16.--Striking mo- .tormen and conductors of Atlanta's street railway system have no inten- tion of returning to work until the Georgia Railway and Power company agrees to reinstatement of certain dis charged employees in compliance wish demands of the Amalgamated Associa- ton of street and Electrical Railway E.mn1oyes of America. This statement was made tonight by IT. 0. Feat. leader of the Atlanta local of the carmen'a union, following a meeting attended by practically all of the striking employees.
 Atlanta, July 16.-An carly end to the strike of local street railway mo- tormen and conductors was looked for tonight as a result of intervention dur ing the day by the national war labor board, and, appeals to Washington by Governor Dorsey, Mayor Candler and the local public safety commission to bring the tie-up of Atlanta's trans portation system to an end.
 The Georgia Railway and Power owners of the street car sys- tern here. early today notified the war labor ard at Washington of the.strske and informed that body of the pow er companys willingness to abide by it's decisions. Later in the day teic- gram was received by the state rail- road commission from the war labor hoard requesting the commission to use ifs influence to end the strike. This was followed by several conferences with the railway company and the strikers. No announcements was made however, of the results of these meet ings. but union officials called a meet ing for tonight and although they de- clined to discuss the object of the gathering it was generally believed they would make a definite decision as to what action should be taken in view of the days developments.
 Meanwhile. the tie-up of car service here remained complete. Not. car left the barns today and there was no indication tonight that any attempt would be made to restore service pend ing an adjustment of differences be- tween the strikers and the railway company.
 The men based their action in walk ing out on a refusal by the railway company to reinstate certain members of their ranks who had been discharEad as a result of strike in 1916. it has been stated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
Brake Is Applied To German Offensiue East
 And West Of Rheims
Fly Associated Press

The German offensive east and west of Rheims has had the brakes vig- orously applied to it by the strong re- sistance of the American, French and Italian armies.
 Nowhere has the enemy found It possible, as. in days gone by. to press forward and tear his way through opposing positions to points of vantage chosen as early objectives.
 True, some gains have been made by the Germans, but they are infin- itesimal when compared with those of other attacks. Instead of in miles they may be reckoned almost in yards. And from some of the positions cap tured the enemy has been elected summarily under vicious counter at tacks delivered by the American troops fighting alone as a unit and Americans fighting shoulder to shoul- der with their French comrades in arms.
 Tact admission that the enemy hordes have been retarded in their assaults. if not halted, seemingly, is
 
 contained in the latest German of- iical communication, which. in deal ing with the fighting of Tuesday, as- serts that the allied troops on the Marne front have delivered violent counter attacks, and that to the east of Rheims ''the situation is un- changed" The claim made to .any success by the Germans is that there were some local successes to the southwest Of Rheims"
 The successes of the Americans and the French give back to them points of strategic value on the heights dominating the Marne valley. The Americans alone recaptured F'ossoy and Crezancy. east Of Chateau Thier- ". and at one point near Fossoy drove back the enemy across the river and took a number of prisoners. Aided by the French the recapture of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
FEAR STEEL SUPPLY MAY BE EXHAUSTED BY WARS DEMAND Sworn Inventories of Pri- vate Steel Stocks May
 Soon Be Demanded SHORTAGE NOW FELT IN SOME SHIPYARDS Despite Increase of 75O,OOo Tons Monthly It Is Feared the Output
 Will Not Be Enough to
 Supply Demand

Washington, July Reinforcement de. mand for steel has reached such propor. tions,, it was learned today, because of the growth of the war programme, off, ficials of the war industries board fear present sources of supply soon will prove inadequate,
 Action was taken at todays meeting Of the board to prevent steel from finding it's way to industries not holding war contracts through reselling. Manufactur- CTS were warned that those who have ob- tained steel on priority orders for war work and later were found to be re- have their supply cut, off. This practice has been in vogue. the board learned. All private conslimers of steel and |stee products may be required 10 sfIp- init sworn inventories of their stocks on hand. It was found many manufac- turers had obtained large quantities of Isteel before the government took control of the entire output. By means of these inventories the government will be able to keep close check on all steel in the country.
 Chairman Hurley of the shipping board conferred today with officials of the war industries board regarding the require ments for the shipbuilding programme. Production of ships Sis showing such marked improvement that it may be pos- sible to- turn out five ships a year from each way in some yards, four ships in other yards and lesser numbers else \, J.. flrtr tl 40 ficiency of the weaker new yards are successful. 1t is evident to officials the size of steel plate, mills must be in- creased or the shipping programme will be delayed by lack of material
 A shortage of steel already is being felt In some shipyards. Others have more steel than they need, which officials believe is the result of the cost plus' system of contracts, under which the builders felt free to expend large sums on materials not needed for many weeks. Recently an inventory of stocks was taken with a view to equalizing the sup ply of material, but no great help was forthcoming from the facts revealed and Chairman Hurley has ordered another inventory. as check on the first
 Other departments of the government also are checking up their supplies of material A tendency to hoard has been observed on the part of some govern ment agencies. as well as the public, which it is hoped to prevent in the fu- ture by exact knowledge of requirements and strict allotment of output.
 Additions to steel mills now being made will add 750.000 tons to the annual out put in a few months, but officials do not believe that will be sufficient to take care of the increased demand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17

moment the American forces along
 the Mnrne have held this door to
 Paris against the enemy, promptly
 restoring the general trend of their
 original lines where the first rush
 of the enemy yesterday had swept
 them back. The major actions in
 the battle developed today immc-
 diateIy to the east of the original
 American positions. There the en-
 cmy apparently is firmly lodged
 across the river and heavy pres-
 sure is being brought by FrancO-
 American forces to eject him.
 The German position here appears somewhat arecarious. It was agreed, on the basis of unofficial as we'll as more meager official accounts, that unless they were able without great delay to extend their advance and widen ths dent they nave made in the French lines, General F'och might seize the op- portunity to swing flank assault from the American positions to the west in an effors to trap the army of Generaf Won Boehme, which Berlin claims crossed the river here.
 HOPE THANKING POSSIBLE
 The official report from Paris tonigh. showed the Characterization forces had recaptured Stagnan and the heights dominating the Marne valley behind the German advanced positions. This led to the hope ameng officers here that wide flanking movement would be possible which would clear the south bank of the river of the enemy and probably result 'n ir'lprtF,@t ss.pt'iresTSf pris *neTs, Ns' my rate. ri3e fact s-sst the defenders are hit.ing back hard appears to make 1t certain that the Germans have been able to mako only limited improvement of their positions.
 Considering the operations of the American troops only. officials were more than satisfied with the showing they are making. It is the first grea. battle in which they have engaged and while previous indications have bef plentiful that they would sustain tie best traditions of the American service so far as courage and pure fighting spirit vent some confusion and diSor- ganization was to have been expected.
 If it developed, however, the swiftness and certainty with which counter at tacks were sent home shows 1t was quickly overcome, to the disruption vr the enemy's plans on the right of nis line. He is still held up there without having netted any gain from his starting places.
 Speculation as to the probable purpose of the German assault was general Many officers are inclined to the opin- ion that it's real object was to widen Out the German line along the Marne to such an extent that d later blow could be dsyivcred Chateau Thierry and the line northwest of there al the center of attacK and reduction Of the Com peigne salient as it's objective.
 In that event, coincident attack south of Amiena, aimed directly at Compeigne. it was thought, would have been de- livered, and if Compeigne fell. the Ger man advance could either be directed against Paris or the scene be shifted for d fresh blow at the channel ports through the British lines to the north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17

St. Agnan Hin 223 and LaChapelle- Monthodon, south of Dormans, was accomplished.
 Throughout the region lying to the west of Rheims, especially south of the Narne, the Germans made des- perate attempts on various sectors to increase their penetration of the allied front, but where they were able to gain any advantage it was only a foot at a time, the French meeting thei. onaaughts with the greatest bravery and making the enemy pay dearly for every inch of ground he took.
 Eastward from Rheims hard fight ing is still going on almost to the western fringes of the Argonne forest, but apparently the enemy here also is meeting with i'll success. Attacks attempted near Prunay and Suippes came to naught under the French fire, while further east. near Crosnes and Tahure, efforts to break the French line were repulsed with heavy losses.
 The German official communication fn dealing with the fighting Monday says the Germans took 13,0e0 pris- oners. The French, on their part are reported to have taken thousands of captives and it is known the Ameri- cans have made prisoner of between 1000 and 1500 Germans. In addition the Americans, French and Italians nave inflicted terrible losses on the enemy by the accuracy of their can non. machine gun and rifle fire.
 Although the allied troops seeming ly have the situation we'll in hand it is not improbable that the Germans soon will throw latge numbers of re- serves into the fray. They are known to have thousands of these men be- hind the battle line especially north east of Rheims
 On the other battle fronts only four minor operations are in progress, but ou various sectors held by the Brit Ill. nj mortimer, France atil Flanders the Germans are carrying out spirited bonabardments, which may be he forerunners of early infantry attl ks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
Summary of the News

1-Allies hold upper hand on Marne. Germans claim 13,O0O prisoners
 taken.
 Steel shOrtaGe threatened. 2-Washington learns of heavy enemy
 losses.
 Coal production biggest problem
 before nation. 3-Red Crosa news.
 Antfs of Second district plan to
 control senate. 4-Editoria1 and features. S-Further inquiry into Huddlesten's
 record answers charge. z e-S0elety news. PeissneA peaehes sent ts soldiers' 8-SpeRte. s s-Austzia is ready for peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
DESPERATE FIGHTING REPORTED

Paris, July 16---The war office
 announced the recapture of St.
 Axnan and La Chappelle-Montho-
 don today and the advance of the
 Franco-American lines to heights
 dominating the Marnc valley at
 various points.
 Desperate fighting is reported in
 several sectors of the new battle
 front. particularly south of the
 Narne, where ground was given
 only foot by foot, when the allied
 line was obliged to bend back.
 Tho statement says:
 .Today the Germans, who have not been able to resume their general att tack. broken by us yesterday, made violent efforts to increase their local successes. Both in the morning and afternoon the battle was particularly desperate south of the Marne. Enemy forces attempted to ascend the river. our troops retarded the advance of the enemy, defending the ground foot By foot: they have maintained their positions on the line of Oeuilly-Leuv- rigny. AN s'On our part. we counter attacked the enemy on the front of St. Agnan- La Chappelle- -Monthoden. Our troops captured these two pldceS anu caIrleu their line on to the heights which dom- mate the Marnc valley in the reglcn Of Bourdonnerie and Closmilon.
 "Between the Marne and Rheims the Franco-Italian troops repulsed several enemy attempts to conserve their posi- tionS.
 "East of Rheims the Germans this morning began again violent artillery preparations, followed by attacks at several points on the front. A power fuf effort in the direction of Beau mont-Sur-V Vesle failed to debouch from Prunay. In the sector of Suippes two attacks made to the west of the river came to naught under our fire.
 sThe struggle was not less spirited in the regions north of Crosnes and east of Tahure. where the enemy also attacked Everywhere his efforts were vain and his assaulting troops were repulsed with heavy losses.
 .It is confirmed from orders found on prisoners that the attack on the sChaupasne front was carried out by 45 divisions of the first line, with 10 nupporting divisions. The object was IS realixo m advance o< s2 kilometres
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
A Accidentally Kills Baby; Woman May Die as
 Result of the Tragedy

Whitesburg. Ky. July 1s-Mrs. Gundy
 Buckley. widow. shot and killed her 1-year-old child today at her home east of here Mrs Buckley was handling a gun when it accidentally fired. She ia
 at the point of death as the result of
 the tragedy and win probably die When |neighbors arrived the bodies of mother
 and child were found side by side on
 the floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
Belgium Gets New Loan
 of $1,6SO,O0O From U. s.

Washington, July 1G- Belgium today was given new credit of $16S0,0oo. This makes the total loans to Belgium by the United States government N3. 4eo,00O. and
 total loaus to all allies $636S, 5000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
Quarter 0fMillion AmericansI1uolued
 h Present Battle
Situation Along the Marne, Where New German Offensive Was Launched, Is Regarded By Washington as Being Very Satisfactory.
 Enemy Is Ousted at Most Points

Washington July 16The crisis of the German offensive France to of probable obecves the unofficial the showed still with varying results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17

Facing this point is hply region, including Monronvilliers, Cormillet and other well-known heights. On these were advanced position Of the French army, lightly held The enemy prepa- rations had been observed, and minute precautions were taken by the allies to hold their main position. When the attack began the French fell back on these, and the Germans were unable even with their best divisions, to make
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
TERRIFIC FIGHTING ON MARINE

the Associated Pres) this fighting resisting aiantly agains odds north of the Marne Rode
 
 
  them the Peace Offensive the line this utilized attack hereof made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
GERMAN TANKS DESTROYED

French July 16(By the Associated tanks, which
   of Rheims the frthest where small pocket zooo yards in depth punched is