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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
Downev Wins From Gdifiths.

Akron, %, Jan. Johnny Grit
fths, OF this city, and Bryan Downey
of Columbus. fought a. twelve-round
battle today, and at the end Downey
had the margin. Dowrey got seven
rounds: two were Griffiths and three
were even. Downey used his usual
boring in tactics, and Griffiths was
una Bile to keep him off.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
Thrift Stamps as Tip.

Chicago. Jan. Thrift stamps
were handed to waiter as a tip for
former Mayor Carter II. Harrison and
former County Judge John E. Owens
here recently. And the waiter thank
ed them as much as II he had been
handed the customary coin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
LEBoLo HOLDS HIS OWN
AT GRACE HOSPITAL

Report from Grace hospital late last
night was to the effect that Fireman
H. J. Lebolo, who was badly injured
Sunday night while going to a fire In
Barton Heights, was holding his own.
although still in serious condition.
Mr.. Lebolo had q leg amputated and
suffered injuries to his side and arm.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

Richard Jones reported last flight
4hat Ids room at I4ts East Main street,
fssd been entered the previous might,
ana n lot OF wearing apparel includ-
,fnx &a overccst, elk shirt. n1uffier
9and gold cuff buttons were taken The
fetal value Of the last property is
tpiAc@d at s42t
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
Local Temperature YESTERDAY.

~ noon temperature ..-......... II
=, NJ temperature ......... 20
=. N. temperature .......... II
Maximum temperature 10 p. II. 20.6
Minimum temperature to p. NJ. 7
Mean temperature ...,. IA
Normal temperature ....... So
Deficiency In temperature yester-
day observation-disclosures. "a
Deficiency In temperature since
January ] ......-..-.........s. 20
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

q. v. Peace. of 1925 Floyd avenue.
reported to the police last night that
MI Ford automobile was taken from
xhe Ecrner as Ninth and Capito1 streets.
Hbont 7:ts o'cloek The automobile Is
IN Ase-pasaeREers beari, No asia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

Oconto. Jan. This city saved
money on It's coal bill recently by
getting the fuel at almost cost and
then having It hauled by the IRE de-
partment. The coal was for the pub
lie schools and the firena1n made
good - coal beavers. no the school Of
Gl0xD - -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

Al H. sf1isb was knocked down and
olixhtiy injured Iast night by being
Akrnc& ~ an automobile driven by j.
Il Etnx, ut Eecard ard Broad streets
1e wxa treated BY the ambulance sur
- nMd BArt bona.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
THE WEATHER
Omitted States Weather Bureau
Department of Agriculturc.l
Washington. Jan. Forecast,

Notwithstanding cloudiness and
warmer Wednesday, followed by snow
Thursday. probably fafrs-.
North Carolina-Snow or rain We'd
nesday In west and Wednesday or
Wednesday night In east portion,
warmer; Thursday. probably fair.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
Embargo Against Russia.

Vancouver. B. c., Jan. IAN en-
barge has been placed by the Cana
dian government on all freight for
yladivostok and other Russian ports.
One steamer, partly loaded. now is
unloading here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

Rainfall last twelve hours. .,
Rainfall last twsnty-four hours. :.
Excess in rainfall since March l..
Excess in rainfall since January /
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
Easily Glass; fed.

EStSAy &1A@0sHr0.
what sort of character In Mra.
Chatty?"
The sort that doesn't le&vs o&Aes
people any"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

why does 4 dog chase his tail.
pop?"
From q sense or economy. son.
lie 10 trying TO make both ends
ms<t~ -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
Local Observation NJ p. ". Yesterdax

temperature '.''..'.. III
Humidity .......... GO
Naturalization 49, East
Wind--veincity .......... 5
Weather s....ss<~-~@.,.vzs4FI cloudy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

sinia.
'p. S.--Acy members OF your local
commission can send this coal under
government frank. by using one or
the official envelopes without charge;
If the sample however, is sent by
retailer regular postage must be
paid
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
CENTRAL PURCHASING

CONTINUED From First Page.)
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
HUNS WANT TO DESERT;
KNOW THEY'RE BEATEN
Man Power Shortage Bars Any
Further Offensive, Prisoners
Tell American Captors.
B7 Associated pres, 70 livery Evcpinr

~ Associated Press - Every Evening
With the American ARMY IN thc Ncslc
sunday iug Is German soldicrs hr-
love Germany + not planning any more
pfcneIvcs because ~ be man power
shortage according 10 ONE y party
~ 81 ven pf q German patrol captured
hv The Americans eariv SUNDAY easf NJ
fismes The soldier. who wag former
bonk cmpl0ye and the owner ~ Berli'.'
restaurant said the soldiers No longer had
any enthusiasm for war Most IF those
with whom he came in contact relieved
the war would end soon
The prisoner had been fighting three
wears and declared be was thoroughly
tired 0f if He said he soldiers under
stood he German losses during the recent
allied offensive bad been very great
These reports were credited blythe soldiers
and were having q demoralzlng cfferf
FIc SAID he new of one division Of n 000
which had heen reduced 70 less than 900
He did not know what became ~ the men
Plenty of Germans, be added would
desert and surrender If gwen the oppor-
tunItv Many of them are constantly
watching for 2 chance ~ give themselves
np N the Americans Trouble had been
threatened in the German munItlon plants
and the arTnv leaders we're tightening
conditions there He said the r,Iles
governing nunition workers were more
strict now than ever
Germany, he said, has plenty ~
ammunition, but the man power question
and the actual entry Of American troops
into the fighting are worrying the mill
fary leaders.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26

Roye, the French are hammering the
Germans with their artillery. Except
on the vital sector north " Soisaons,
the infantry has been inactive East
Of PaRneux &c ManRn has captured 100
prls0ncrs IN successful thrust eastward
II is not improbable, n view of the re-
ports of an enemy retirement north Of
the Neslc, that the Germans are holding
here ~ order % protect the flank " the
withdrawal movement between SOissons
and Rheims
Premier Ciemenceau says the fortunes
Of the war have been - definitely decided
owing 20 the victories of the last six weeks
Austro-EIungarian soldicrs have boeu
taken prisoner by tho Allies at two differ
ent pointg on the Main hattie linz. but
there are no Indication that Austrian
aid for the battered German divisions
arc N great force
husTRfs vs Bgt r-gv ~ ITALY.
Comparatively heavy fighting is taking
place ~ Albania. Vienna says Austrian
troops have crossed the Scneni mar lhc
Adrlatlc and claims successes also ~ the
center and on the enemy left Rome
reports Inc repulse of Austrian attack
against advance posts along the Semeni.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
FARM ERS' MISTAKE
BENEFITS C|TYFOLK
As Gamers Cannot Use Yellow
Tomatoes, They Will be Placed
on the Market.

Red ripe tomatoes having kept
pace with other things that are goln
along on the cercst of the privc wave.
the farmers OF Pennington have come 10
the rescue of the buying public OF vii
mington. with those cooperation the
FarIningtonlts hope To AVOID that would
have been a dead loss OF S25, 900
Through an oversight many Of the
Pennington tomato growers last year
got hold Of yellow tomato seed, instead
Of seed for red tomatoes. which they
thought they had The result is that
rhev have 900 tons Of yellow tomatoes
They are not the small preserving variety,
but reguE sized tomatoes but yellow IN
color instead Of red The canners will
not take them and there Is no local market.
Learning that these farmers had $1,000
baskets Of yellow tomatoes on their hand j,
for which there was no apparent outlet,
NJ O. Pence. county agent leader repre-
senting the Kent Farm Bureau, spent
Friday and Saturday IN Washington
c0nferring with the Bureau Of Markets
and the Food Administ ration, which
offered 10 assist in finding a markee
through the preserving trade. These
tomatoes are much cheaper than the red
tomatoes
It was also naugurated campaign
IN Wilmington, the nearest city. TO save
the tomatoes on the vines According
demonstrators wall come here tomorrow
and some OF the tomatoes are a.s palatable
and as good food as The red tomatoes
while they are better for preserving
Arrangements will be made with the
stores also 10 exhibit the tomatoes raw
and preserved
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
ANOTHER SERIOUS
MOTOR ACCIDENT At
FAULK ROAD BRIDGE
Passenger Car Wrecked ana
Woman Sustains Broken
Shoulder Blade.
A DANGEROUS HIGHWAY

woman was injured, having sn-
stained a broken shoulder blade. when
n motor car was wrecked, about a.3O
q clock last night ON the taulk road al
the second bridge north of Blue Ball
Incidentally. this Is the Identical spot
whcro two cars were wrecked lew
weeks ago when several persons were
badly hurt, due to the fact that the
road narrows nj that point. because OF
the narrow bridge, with 10 lights to
mark the change
The name of the woman injured last
night is said to have been Bolton and
II is presumed thn she was taken 10
her home. for she was not treated NJ
any of the hospitals. Others m the car
are thought to have been hurt also
Persons mot ring over the faulk road
M night, now, take thcir lives IN thetr
own hands AS i IS used a. detour from
the Philadelphia pike. while the latter
Is being rebuilt. II has gotten INTO bad
shape. and, with the narrow bridges
and greatly increased traffic, the hazard
has been heightened This whole detour,
as n matter Of fact. y a mess the
unpcr end IN particular. winch runs
from the Chester road to the faulk road.
1t is full of hills and hollows and IS eN-
rcedlnplv dusty The conditions Last
night were particularly bad. IN view oi
the fact that many trucks and other
motor vchIcles. laden with Negroes who
had been attending big Quarterly.
here passed up between dark and md
night. some going at breakneck speed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
BRITISH ARMY PRAISED:
HUN ADMITS DEFEAT

Paris. Aug 26. The Allied high COM
mand had great hopes IN he British
Army and the latest news from the front
shows these hopes will not he dsap-
pointed, SAYS LfIeure. II declares the
british have obliged the German staff to
admit defeat
Marcel IIntin in the Echo De Paris,
points ont thar the British advanced bv
local thr,sis which tore large holes in the
German Iincs That the enemy has been
unable 10 thwart these nanoeuvres, he
Saws, proves The tremendous superiority v
that the Allies have gained over the
Germans.
Lieutenant Colonel Fabrv, in Oui. de-
clarcs the Allied success on the Solnme
Is j British victory.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
SAY THEY SOLD HERON.
Two Colored Prisoners Held Pending
Analy sis of Stuff They're
Accused of Peddling.

Elsie johnson and William T Smith
were held in heavy bail tins morning by
Judge Churchman IN City Court, charged
with Illegally selling heroine
The prisoners wcrr arrested upon COM
plant received by the police from tho
i 4 II railroad officials. It being alleged
They were selling the drug ~ the south
western part Of the city
This morning, Assistant CITY Aollcitor
Mallov asked the court to continue the
eases until FRIDAY in order that chem
lcal analyses Of tho stuff they were al
legged to have sold might bc made The
request was granted ball beng fixed at
$500 in smiths case and 81 800 in the
womans. there being three separate
charges against her.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
GERMANY HAS LOST,
CAPTURED HUNS SAY
Think Nation HopelesSly Crushed
Thinks British Should Stay
Their Hands.

British Army Headquarters, Aug Is
The dcmcanor Of hundreds Of German
officers taken prisoner recently rs N
striking contrast with the attitude ot
officers captured during the British
retreat last spring Then captured Ger
man officers were arrogant and said
Germany meant "a crush the British 70
earth. hut now they are depressed and very
ANXIOUS They appear very willing 20
talk. and the tenor Of their conversation
may he summed up as follows
Ihcv say Germany entered the war
with enthusiasm. but this has long since
disappeared and the struggle has now
become an economic one with Great
Britain
Thev admit that Germany IS ~ prac-
tically q hopeless condition, both econ
omcally and from the man-Powcr point
of view. and ask whether Great britain
cannot now consider Germany sufficiently
reduced to bc no longer dangerous trade
rival or whether the Allies intend 10 crush
her altogether In the latter case. they
sav. Germany will be forced To fight To
The last, but they make no effort 70 conceal
their impression of what this means for
tho fathcrland
They say they believe there j. every
disposition to cvacuate Belgium and
Northc France, and even negotiate for
the retention or evacuation OF AlSacc-
Lorraine
They arc generally unanimous IN agree
ing that annexations thus far made under
the Brcst-litovsk peace treaty were
great mistake. hat they think Germany
cannot withdraw from Russia IN the pres
cni condition Of affairs there
They arc aware that the american
army now has assumed very formidable
proportions, and there is a general adj
mission Of the seriousness of this factor
The submarine campaign they cannot
refer to without gestures Of ImpaticnCc-
Captured nonCommIsSIoncd officers at
tribute recent German defeats 20 the
lncfiiciency Of their air service and more
especially TO the IneXpericnce and lack
OF stamina Of the latest recruits, who are
most nadcQuatcly drilled and trained and
who arc physically incapable of sustaining
the heavy strain Of defensive warfare.
The mere presence Of these new recruits
they say. produces Il q company de
moralizlng effect upon the older men he
cause il indicates TO Va hat straits Germany
must he reduced to employ such poor
material.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26

y has reached 10000, he Petit Journa
declares
According 70 Ia journal. three now
German divisions have been identified
opposite the British. Since August s,
nearly fifty German divisions have been
~ the fighting agaInst the British
The official statement
Acry vigorous artillery actions oc-
Cured during the night IN tho region ~
Rovc and Rcuvraigncs three miles to
the South Of Roye The artillery fire
also was heavy between the Ailctte,
0lsc and tlsnc rivers
Two German srirprIsc attacks in the
Nosges sector were without result, and
We took prisoners
Heavy bombardmrnts in the region
Of Rove aud between tho disc and the
Allctte rivers are reported IN today :
war Office statement
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
AUSTRALIANS AIDING HUNS
TO ESCAPE ALLIES NET

Paris. Aug 26 The appearance Of
Austro- hungarian troops on the west
ern front did not surprise the newspapers
which declare the presence Of the Aus
TRANS behind the German lines was
actually known for several months The
presence Of the Austrians rs lighting
troops. AT the request OF Germany, IS. de
clarcd 10 be striking proof Of the serious
ness Of the enemy situation
The Petit Journal says the AustrIans
captured by the French belonged 10 the
Ilfc guards
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
BRIDE OF WEEK COMPLAINS.
Has Husband Arrested on Charge of
Breach of Peace.

Ahner Sparks, a bridegroom OF week
was prisoner m City Court tins morn
ing ona charge al dIsorderly conduct, pre-
fcrrcd ny his bride, Mary
She said Abner came home Friday
drunk and smashed things up in the
house She had hum arrested. and when
he got out he came home and repeated
thp performance. whercupon she had
HIM arrested again
Judge Churchman was inclined 10
give Ahner chance to get his matr
monal bark sailing along more smoothly
and after telling what he ought and
ought not to do, continued the case
until the last Saturday N september
Meantime, Court Officer Mcdaniel Will
do his usual amhassadoral duty Of
arranging peace IN the Sparks family
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
LODGE INFURIATES HUN.
No Peace Possible Under Conditions
Senator Outlined.
~ Associated - ID - Evening

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Amsterdam Aug. 26.-Concerning the
speech of senator Lodge, the Lokal
Anzeigcr says.
Even those who most keenlv desire
an understanding, must realize that an
understanding is impossible As long -
such views obtain amongst the enemy
All love OF peace IL useless IN slIch case
and our sword must continue n speak
until our opponents have convinced them
selves nat they cannot overcome Is. y
Senator Lodge in a speech, day or two
ago among other things declared that
Belgium must be restored, Alsace and
Lorraine returned 20 France and the
Turk driven out OF Europe.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
EDGE MOOR TAKES OPENER.
La Contest for Church League Post Season
Championship

The Church Baseball League Champion
ship season, scheduled to run into Sep
ternber. having ended abruptly a week
ago. Edge Moor which was one game
behind Eastlake, the leader. challenged
the latter to series of three post season
games.
The first Of these games was played
last Saturday afternoon, Edge Moor
winning bv the score Of II 10 g. The
second game will be played next Saturday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
WAR INDUSTRIES.
c. ID. GarretsOn Appointed Sub Regional
Advisor for Wilmington.

G. d Garretson has been appointed sub
regional advisor for Wilmington Of the
War Industries Board He is one of II
sub-reglonal advisors. who will cooperate
with Ernest r Trigg, regional advisor for
the district, which includes Eastern Penn
sylvania, Southern New jersey and Della
ware.
Mr. Trigg represents the government
in ascertaining industrial conditions
throughout the district as they pertain
to the war needs of the government
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
L. SCOTT TOWNSEND
TO GO TO BALTIMORE

T. Scott Townsend, president of Laird
d Co, will go to Baltimore, Md, Thurs
day for medical treatment and will
remain there three weeks
His brother, Sylvester ID. Townsend
Wce-president Of the Wilmington Trust
Co, returned to his office today, after
being confined to his home for several
days by illness.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
PRINCE RUPPRECHT TO w ED.
Pre- cess AntOinette of Luxemburg The
ide-to-Be.
led Press 10 Every Evening

BY AssOCiaIod Press 20 kvcry kvenlng
Copenhagen, Aug 20 King Leopold
OF Bavaria at family dinner Sunday
according TO an official statement made
IN Munich announced the engagement
of Crown Prince Rupprccht to the Prln-
cess Antoine tie Of Luxembourg
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
THINK HE NEEDS INVESTIGATING
Prisoner Picked Up For Vagrancy. Says
He Wanted in Iowa.

A trampish looking sort Of an ndividu-
al, who said his name Is Hess Wood, was
held in City Court tins morning for a
further hearing tomorrow, for charge of
vagrancy.
Wood was picked up Yesterday AT the
Union Park gardens. building operation.
lie had been hanging around there beg
gina a meal and was apparently money
less and homeless The fact that he sad
he Was wanted IN Iowa led to his beng
held Tor investigation
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
EX-CZAR'S son MURDERED.
Dogs Death For a Dog" BoIsheyik
ExeeutiOner Declared.
By Associated Press TO Every Evening

~ Vss5ciaI1i TT1ss 90 E7erY E7an1I
London, Aug 26 A Russian prince
who recently arrived in London, accord
ing to the Daily Mail, confirms the
vague rumors Of the killing Of Alexis.
the son Of the former Emperor After
the father was executed the Bolshevik
went to the son, saying we killed
your father dogs death for a dog. i
Alexis burst into tears and one Of the
band shot him dead. The Boy was Il
years old.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
EIGHT AMERICANS DEAD.
Canadian Casualty List Also Reports
Six Wounded.

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Ottawa, Aug. 36-The following
Americans are mentioned in today
Canadian overseas casualties list
Killed in action II 5 Hood, Phlla-
dephia. Il. Piston, Tarentum, Pa,
4 Lame, Lewiston, Me c. p. Weldon,
Alethueu, Mass T. G. lawson, March
held. Mass, 2. Martin, Grand Isle,
Me-. r. 4 Taylor Stoneham, Mass.
J Mallley Lowell Mas
Wounded: A. :. Johnston. Chester.
Pa G. J. Arsenault, Bagnro, Ne.
J " Smith. Providence, R. l. J Marks.
Paterson. y j. 4 Gagnogga, franklin
Falls. \. H.; y Iangiois, Providence,
r. l.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
T.C. DUPONT ABROAD.
Wilmington Man Arrives in France in
Interest of Y. Nj c. A.

Mrs. T. Coleman du Pont today
received a cable message from her hus
band announcing his safe arrival in France.
He reports that he is enjoying good health
Mr., du Pont went abroad in the in
tcrest of the y . NJ c. A. work among the
soldiers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
Retail Merchants Luncheon.

The retail merchants section of the
Chamber Of Commerce will have a special
luncheon in the Hotel du POnt at noon
tomorrow, when the members will discuss
the subject OF fuel conservation and fix
a uniform time for opening and closi ng
retail mercantile establishments
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
Walker For Register of Wills.

Julian c. Walker a well-known VIII
mIngton attorney and resident of Richard
son Park. announces hs candidacy for the
Republican nomination for register of
wills
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
To Can for Red Cross.

The Home Economics Committee viii
can peaches for the Red Cross at the
High School tomorrow starting at
o'clock in the morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
DUTCH FISH BOATS SUNK.
U-Boat Sank Three OF Fleet Near Free
Channel

By Associated Press 30 Every Evening
Muden. Holland Aug 26,-Seven
fishing boats have Just been sunk by the
same submarine Three Of them we're
If Dutch registry The crews of the
DESTROYED boats have been landed here.
The craft were fishing q few miles
outside 81 what has been known as the
free channel
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
400 NEW REGISTRANTS.
Total Added to Draft on Satur-
day of Which Wilmington
Contributed 246,

The lists of men who registered Satur-
dav. as returned to the War Department,
total 400 for the State, of which 2io are
from this city Three hundred and
eight are white. 80 colored and I'll aliens.
The tabulation is as follows:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
Airmen Raid ConstantinopIe.

By Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Amsterdam SUNDAY, Aug 25 Two
hostile sr SQuadrons attacked Com
stantlnope Wednesday night says
Turkish official statement received here
t.,tiaz-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26

There will bc few additions to this
list. due To late registration which will
bring the final figures close to the estimated
totals for city and State.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
Amussments Tonight.

But.u The service Star
Majestic In Pursuit ot Polly.
ictOrIa l)c Luxe Annie
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26

A feeling OF security goes with Clover
Dairy milk ADV
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26
Shnwers: Continned VAN.

Bv associated Press 70 Every Evening
Washington. Aug 20 Forecast for DelS-
ware
Cloudy with probably local rains tonight
or TUESDAY. not much change in tempera-
tilre: moderate southwest 20 west winds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-26

Particular people choose Clover Dairy
Milk-Ady