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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
A AMERICANS ROUT FOE
IN ARGDNNE SECTION

With tho Nmeucan army Northwest
81 Ncrdtn bct p IN inc Argonne
forest sighting continues Machine gun
ners were left behind by the Germans ~
deeiDd the MAN body, Of The routed
German army
Much booty has fallen into The hands
II the Americans, Including an electric
power station ~ Narcunes Americans
also arr ltllIzluC miles IT telephone
u1rr and some central exchange material
abandoned intact bv M rc'rcatlnE
enemy Tho latest summary of The
material captured shows 20 guns Of all
ralihrcs 80 trench mortars. 800 machine
guns. 100 Rntl-tsnk gInsi thousands
nf shells md hundreds Of thousands
1t rounds of email arms ammunition.
Last ~ Nerlun and about Douaumont
there was heavy shell fire maintained
bv tho enemy today In a MINOR engage
ment M the Woevre sector American
forces captured thirty prisoners.
Violent artillery tiung developed along
the center of the American Inc bctve-n
the Me,ise and tho Alsne tOday,
All along the Inc lighting was restricted
principally to patrol actions. The enemy
expected heavy attack today and to
that fact IS attributed his heavy artillery
tire Vt yan0us points MINOR iuiantr1
clashes occurred. both sides using machine
guns. At one point the Germans sue
.csr,led IN getting airplanes across the line
smoke bombs were dropped. lndl-
eating american position Ia the enemy
gunuers. One 81 the enemy machines
SO, brought down by anti-aircrait guns
while pursuit planes accounted for others
one American aviator who was attacked
bv seven Fokkers fought his way olt.
bringing down one Of the enemy machine
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
MEDIA JURY TRIES
WOMAN FOR FRYING
CASH FROM AUTO|STS
Mrs Laura Halscv Of Concord
Pike Sad to Have Held Up
Cars With Crowbar
DELAWARE FOLK MULCTED
special Ntsratrb YES ycrs lVeutav F'nw
star C0r~e- Jondrnt

star Cor~e-londrnt
Media - o,t
" hon Nou ue~ : crovhar IL TRY ne'pis
loose from thr3; mono, thcrc Is some hing
WRONG Elfhrr tho, afv tieh'u ads - Nou
arc fr,tnc to achieve rcuown as an lltlC
II acqmrer Of cash cmnlov1ne onflrcly
nov ncfh,,is Tho latter would appear
% ~ Tho explanation Iudglpg trom he
stories thcy toll of he actions ~ Mrs
Laura Halscv who llvcs on the concord
pike close IL tho Delaware PENNSYLVANIA
line and who went on trtal here tins
morning before Judge Bro mail and a
Jury charged with oNtertlng money from
automuhihStS
Mrs Halsey's pct and particular way
II dolvr things IS said ~ have been TO
watch for cars that turned INTO a ! shaped
lane IN the front ~ her place IN order 10
turn around 20 avold the sprlng-hTealung,
spine lolt,ng bad road Jam a Cro~har
through their rear wheels and Mold car
ard occupants until the latter should
come across with $40 tvc imposed ~
nor a~ q tine and tive for the use a., her
property
She IS sad Ia have lot 81 cash tins
ua> number oi Wilmlngtonans.
,ncludine Ross Campbell and George
" Raudman the contractor were
among those - -tuue and there IS
SAID - have been q small arm, OF others
who charged the ten Up 10 experience
ana let ii 60 AT that The Delaware AUTO
mobile AssoclatIon got after Mr. Halscy
how ever along with the Pennsylvania
authorities Charles 6 Guvcr secretary
of the association and Deputy Attorney
General Green made an invest Cation
rounded ~ lot Of witnesses. NirS
Halsc1 was arrested by tho Delaware
county authorities and today after
numerous DELAYS Sic ven - trial
Tho case started about l. 30 . clock
With Assistant District ATTORNEY William
Taylor prosecuting The lawyers for the
defence are JOSIAH smith and Allen
Hodgr
Mrs George " Raudman Of Whining
ton. he first witness. had Just begun 10
tell her story when court took the noon
recess
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
j, s, WARSH|P SUNK,
118 MEN PERISH,
U-BOAT VICTIMS
Tampa. Convoy. Was Leading
Fleet When Struck by Torpedo
at Night in English Channel.
NONE SURVIVE ATTACK


BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, Oct 3 The / ) :
Tampa, former coastguard cutter in
naval service, was lost off the English
coast September IL with all on board,
while on convoy duty
Ten Officers and 102 enlisted men Of the
crew. one British officer and five civilian
employees lost their lives
Navy Department statement today
announcing the disaster SAYS the ship WAS
sunk at night in the British channel and
that reports indicate that she was struck
by ii torpedo while cscorting a convoy
Captain G. Satterlee Of the coast guard
commanded the cutter Apparently here
were no ey witnesses to the sinking The
navys report says an explosion was felt
after the Tampa had gone well ahead of
the convoy about s45 p. m, and that
later quantities of wreckage, one Of the
Tampas life belts and the bodies OF two
unidentified officers in uniform were found.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
ROULIERS AND NENIN
BELGIUM TOWNS, AFIRE

London Oct ) Belgian forces on
"Wednesday improved their positions ut
various points. according 10 an official
statement issued at Belgian headquarters
last night General Plumers army has
captured Ghcluwe, near Menin, and lie
Bizct. Just north of Armentieres.
Paris, Oct B.. General Plumers army
fighting on the Belgian front, is reported
to be two miles from Turcolng. Despatch
es from the front state that the Mcnln
and Reuters are burning and that the
Anglo-Bclgian thrust continues in the
direction of Courtrai, where the great
road 70 Client opens.
In spite ot fierce resistance by the enemy
the Belgian Army during the past day has
improved its position by local thrusts on
different points of the front.
British aviators destroyed nine ar
planes and two balloons of the enemy
during the day
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
GERMANS RETREAT
FROM WIDE FRONTS,
ALLIES IN PURSUIT
Beaten and Dsnayed Huns Lcave
Carefully Prepared Positions
Before British American
Attacks
FOE ARMIES IN DANGER

FoNpn~. Drr =, .rficiaN
The progress made ~ TIC allied ~
fcna've= IN Flsndrre anrl before Carnhrs
and s. Ourniin combined nth tho h0a~v
loeecs incurred hv his troops m fheir
cnelravur7 io resist ihr =riceesrfrii aftarl~
he's compelled thc cuornv % undertake
extensive retreat
FROM Lens ~ Armcnttrvre 'he rner1v
Is pvscuating the highly orEani1rd post
irons held III hun since the commence
ment ~ trench warfare and which ne
had hitherto defended with The utmost
resolution The retreat evt~udS On
tvrnfv milo front
This movement which wa- MT Hnev-
nectrd Is being follo-rrd ~ closely hv
nllr troops whn arc maintaining constant
touch w7fh the Gerrnan -ear guards
nflirtinE Fnapv casualties and taking
prisoners
IA pursuing the enemy tho British
have reached ~ general line IF Cite
- Augtztr. Du'Ivrin eas4 of Ia Rassee
rast nf Aubers and west ~ Re Grenlnr
mood The advance e continuing
a German attack last night On nc
British positions North NJ Cambria Hss
repulscd
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
j, s. MEN IN HOTTEST
FIGHTING OF THE WAR
Brooklyn Regiment Uses Rifle
Butts. Wipe Out Camouf1aged
Gun Nests at Close Range.
Nv Associated Press 70 Every Evening

NV ASSOCIATED Press 10 Every Evening
With Tie American Army IN Tie
ST Quentin Sector, Wednesday. October
, American regiments fighting IN the
Hindenburg line along his sector Of
tbe front have seen some Of the hardest
fghtinq Of the war. One Brooklyl regi-
men, took and retook q position known
as the knoll three times. The battle
swung back and forth with the men
"a close TO each other that rife butts
were Just as effective as anything else
On the first assault the Americans
met masses Of machine guns, which were
camouflaged and held their fire until
the Americans were close upon them.
one nest after another was siIenced,
ard the Americans plunged on
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
AMERICANS STRIKE
KR|EMH|LD LINE.
ON WAY TO MEUSE
Smash Through German Defenses
and Reach Foe s Famous Sys-
tenn Fortlfcations.
FRENCH ABOVE, RHETM s

~ A~sortatesi rress 'o Evrrv Fvrnine
Nth ihc tmcrlran Arm, Northwest -
ker,ln "Wednesday. Oct American
units acho, he knrmhildt ~treluug
huc At one poInf today having broken
through the principal zone of rrz,s;arce
Inst anuth nf E}rirullcz. they advanced to a
spot where they established actual con
tact Nth his famous enemy system
The notwithstanding system was
begun last wear h~forr the Americans hr-
came an active factor IN the war II IS
not 81 strong as the famous Hlndcnburg
llne. hut nevert heless has heavily fortified
positions
rs - IS the last enemy defense position
between The Americans and the Mouse
wherr II flows north Ia Mezleres stub
born effort IA hold it may be- anticipated
and the difficulty Of carving this system
Is not underrated by the Americans.
Pans Get : rhe railway junction OF
ChaIerangc. IN champagne, has been
captured by General Gouraud
Nrst of Challerange the Germans made
determined efforts to drive the French
from the wood southeast Of orfrul bat
were drivru back with heavy Iossrs
North Of the Ncsle the French troops
continued theit 3dNallfF ana pfoRr-S-
~ed beyond Louvre In the region of LIZ
Nruvlletie north ol Rheims violent
German counter attacks obtained 40 ne
suits
In Champaign, he fighting began again
after noon yesterday and continued into
the night fhe French troops captured
Challerangc The Germans made strong
efforts 10 drive he French from the wood
southeast vi Ortouil which they had pene-
trated Three heavy German assaults
were broken NJ rs be French who main
tanned tler gains and inflicted heavy los
,es or he cncHy \ number u prisoners
wcre captured b. NJ n the course of the
Sighting Tho attack was resumed ~ day
hraah tnnaN
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
H kRRIS ADUTANT- GENERAL.
Wilson Picks Successor 10 Met ain. With
draws trOzier's Name

BY 4 sso~rated Press &C Ever, Evening
Washington, Oct 3 Bryce Peter
G Harris was nominated 10 be Adjutant-
General Of the army with the rank Of
Major-General for period Of four years.
beginning September D. 1918 He sue
ceeds Major-Ganeral Henry p Mccain,
who recently was appointed to command
a division
The President notified the Senate that
hc had withdrawn the nomination for the
rcappointment as chief Of Ordnance OF
Major-Genera William Crozer This
nomination was submitted 10 Il he Senate
on December | ) last, but The Senate failed
t. act upon il.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
CHRISTMAS GIFTS SIZE.
One Package, Pounds in Weight, 9x4N3
Inches 10 Men in War Trenches.

By Associated Press 60 Every Evening
With The American Army in France
Oct. g.. Every soldier, officer or other
member Of the American expeditlonary
force will be entitled to receive from
America one Christmas package not
larger than nine BY four BY three inches
and not exceeding three pounds in weight,
according to general order just issued.
An official coupon, which must be
pasted on the package, viii be given 10
each member Of the American expedi-
tionary force 70 be sent TO the friend
or relative from whom a package is
expected The packages must be sent
before November 20.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
AMERICA 5 WOUNDED
CALL FOR DRESSINGS
Appeal From the Trenches Comes
TO Red Cross Our Casual
ties Large.
) Associated Press 10 Every Evening

F. Aosociatcd Press to Every Evening
Pittsburgh Oct 3 An appeal direct
from The front Inc trenches in France
for surgical dressings, especially the
fvc-yard rolls Of gauze bandages has
been received by he Pittsburgh Chapter
Of the American Red Cross
The request from the Red Cross
commissioner III Paris is that all cmer-
gcncv reserves q surgical dressings be
shipped 81 once As tho need is very
great owing to the Increased casualtie
among American troops due TO prolonged
drive fagaInst the German lines
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
2 DEAD IN SUBWAY CRASH.
New York Firemen Rescue 30 Fro m
Tube" Trains: Dead.

by AssoClated FrOss 20 EvOry Evening
New York, Oct 3.-The motorman
and one passenger of a downtown bound
subway train were killed early today
when ii ran into the rear OF another
train near jackson Avenue, the Bronx
Firemen rescued about thirty injured
passengers. eighteen Of whom were
taken to hospitals.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
.ALSACE PEOPLE FLEE,
FEAR ALLIES GUNS
Populace IN Terror OF Invasion;
Great Disorder Prevails, Food
Shortage Now Acute
n A,so,7ald Press % livery Eenins

~ Associated Press 90 Every Evening
Geneva. Oct German military aG-
horities have begun 'o remove The M
hahitantS e Alsace, according ~ ma
Democratic. IN expectation # tra1co-
American attack On the frontier.
The inhabitants Of twenty Villages,
including Ferrctte. Goutavon and Winkel
already have heen cent 70 Bavaria.
Some Of the villagers have escaped 20 tho
SWISS frontier
Fear Of disorder is rampant Throughout
Alslce-I0rraine not only among ths
civilians but also among the military
forces. Food IS scarce and little IL available
The German authorities in Alsace-
Lorraine. the Democratic adds, are afraid
az 4 general uprising in those provinces
when the allies cross the frontier.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
Grip Closes up Philadelphia
, ssociated press 10 EVERY Fvening

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening T's
Philadelphia Pa, Oct 2. Schools,
churches, theatres and all places Of public
assemblage were today ordered closed
BY the Board Of Health This actions
taken ~ he Board Of Health after the
receipt ol reports showing the alarming
spread oi influenza.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
Spain ; ~ 600 Letter Carriers Strike.

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Madrid Oct 3 Mail carriers N
spain. numbering 10000 are on strike
for wage increase.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03

feeling OF security goes with Clover
Dairy milk.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03

Paucular people choose Clover Dairy
Milk.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03

One hundred and sixty-seven places
licensed to dispense liquor have been
closed Zach place employed a force
Of from three to five men In some
few of the larger hotels force OF SIS
many as 10 men were required to meet
the requirements of the trade
4 half-dozen dance halls and quite
a large number Of bowling alleys are
closed because Of the order
Superintendent Clifford ] Scott SAID
that the Board Of Health was 10 be
commended for the manner in which il
has handled The situation. and stated
Continued on page
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-17
Royal Dutch's Possibilities.

Royal Dutch has perhaps as much to
gain from peace as any stock listed on
any exchange in the world. for its BUSH
ness is not only worldwide, but its oil
fields are located in both heInispheres.
Originally local enterprise of the
Dutch East Indies. the company has de-
veloped an international business. and
since It's Affiliations with the Shell
Transport and Trading Company Of
London and the Rothschild petroleum
interests of Paris in 1902 Il had become
the major rival Of the Standard Oil
trust when the war interfered with its
activities Peace will permit II to re-
sumo operations in all it's varied cham
nels. and though some Of It's best oil
fields have been severely damaged. It
will be in a position 70 resume opera
lions in Rumania. Russia. Venezuela.
Panama. Mexico, the United States and
Egypt OIL big scale. OH men are
familiar with the Royal Dutch posi-
bilities. though American investors gen.
orally do not appreciate the extent Of
its world business.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-17
Quotations UNCHANGED.

Old metals and chemical quotations
were unchanged yesterday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-17
REPUBLIC COMPANY REPORT.
Iron and Steel Net Earnings for
Spring Quarter Arc S2,S29.555.

Republic Iron and Steel Company &C.
cording to a report issued yesterday for
the quarter ended September 80 earned
net $2.s29,555 after deductions for ex-
cess profits taxes and in addition de-
auctions OF s1.3s2.SO6 for maintenance
and repairs Of plants. This was n decrease
OF $S45.Ss9 from the S3.6I5.444 reported
for the quarter ended June 30. Net
profits were s2.107.317. against $3.005.-
773
After the deduction of preferred dlvi-
dends the balance remaining for the COM
mon was sl.669,s17. compared with ST.
66S.272 in the preceding quarter. This
was equivalent to an annual rate OF 2i.6
per cent, or 6.15 per cent. for the quarter
compared with l II per cent paid in divt-
bends. Surplus for the quarter after all
dividend payments was $1,261,952,
against $2.160,407 In the preceding three
months period. The company also issued
the following statement yesterday re-
garding taxes:
1.-THE board Of directors authorized a
deduction from the net profits for the
quarter OF an amount In excess of that
required by existing tax laws as a pro-
vision for increased excess profits taxes
suggested by pending legislation. These
results are subject to change and ad-
justment at the end OF the year. when
accounts are finally audited. Our fiscal
year ends December 81, 1918. and the
annual report Will be published prior to
the annual meeting. which occurs in
April"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-17

The mystery In che Mexican Petro-
leum riddle deepened yesterday when
1t was reported that a prominent Eng
lish oil man was the centre Of the Mexi-
can Petroleum operations. which adds
a third wealthy and influential inter-
est to the two other powerful groups
reported as competing for the stock In
the open market Doubtless there Is
some truth in these reports. but the
Street is Just as much in the dark as
1t was when the stock started from
par month ago. and while a number
of traders have tagged along on the ad-
vance few have taken full advantage
OF the SO point rise. That is, they
have been In and out all the way up,
but not many have held on for the en-
tire upward swing. Even those who as
sert they know have so far failed to
reveal the identity OF the men who are
buying Mexican Petroleum, which
arouses the Streets suspicious that out
side Of tho real insiders no one really
knows.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-17

The ten point advance in Stuuepaker
IN the past two days brought son.
heavy proft taking ut the top figure.
though the houses that have been the
principal buyers assert there has been
no liquidation OF important holdings
1t Is further declared that though the
sudden rise since Monday Is gratifying
to stockholders there was no attempt to
force its advance, and that the recent
buying for inside account was for the
purpose OF holding for after the war
appreciation which II Is felt, will come
to Studcbaker. Emphasis Is laid on the
fact that the contract for 5000 motor
cars placed with the company by the
British Government recently will per-
NIT Studebaker to keep intact its auto
mobile machinery and tool equipment,
which means the step from war to a
peace basis will not be as hard as some
outsiders anticipated.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-17
Liberty Bond swindler Active.

Under tho excitement OF the Liberty
Loan campaign a swindler has been
acquiring line of the new bonds with
our the formalities OF entering his sub
scription. and the Stock Exchange au-
thorltias have warned members and
the banks OF his activities. His method
Is to telephone bank. representing
himself as member Of some firm. and
give orders TO deliver Liberty bonds
to messenger boy, who, he states, will
call for them. He then sends a bow
with a letter written on that firms let
tsrhead. The financial community IA
warned to verify all such telephone
communications before giving up any
bonds. 1t Is requested by the Stock
Exchange that the secretary be notified
1t once OF any suspicious calls.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-17
Ohio Cities Gas.

The activity in Ohio Cities Gas fitted
in with the financial districts idea OF
peace market. for In common with other
public service corporations. the company
has much to gain and nothing TO lose by
peace. The company's financial stand
ing is very strong. and while II has not
been under pressure. as have some other
public utilities. It has been within such
a narrow trading range for months past
that few traders have touched IT, Now.
with the prospects OF peace growing
brighter daily. professional operators are
picking out those issues which are def
nitely Of peace character. and Ohio
Cities Is in this group. 1t Is said In
quarters situated to know that pool Is
conducting the Ohio Cities operations.
but whether this Is a fact or not In
vestors throughout the country are par
tial TO these stocks now that the posi-
bilities OF investing in the so-called war
shares are less attractive.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-17

An international banker asserted yes
terday that foreign exchange rates are
now about as near parity as they will
get until a pact for peace is actually
signed The shifting in exchange rates.
Swiss francs going to 5 francs to the
dollar and other neutral rates being
close. of course. is the result OF the de-
cline In the military fortunes OF the
Teutonic Powers, for this plainly brings
the end OF the war within measurable
distance. but as long as England and
the United States continue buying 80
heavily In those countries rates will not
touch parity. This banker said the for
eign exchange market would be the most
interesting barometer OF postwar coudi-
lions, and that as soon as peace becomes
a reality II would reflect the trade cur
rents OF the entire world.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-17

Wall Streets feeling about the near
ness OF peace was expressed more con-
fidently yesterday than in any session
since Bulgaria's surrender, for all classes
OF stocks which would benefit by the
cessation Of the war advanced Wig
This included the public util-
ity, rubber. motor. food and oil shares.
with Goodrich. United States Rubber.
Petroleum. Texas. Ohio Cities
and others in the peace group furnish
Ing many exciting moments for traders.
As on former days the steel and equip
ment stocks we're either neglected or
under pressure, though the idea that the
professional element Is OVERRIDING their
operations against these issues Is spread
ing But at the moment Wall Street
is more interested in stocks which will
do better after the war Is over than
those whose status Is debatable.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-17
Ice Stocks Strong.

1t is the opinion OF those closely as
ISOLATED with the ice interests that the
strength and activity in the shares OF
the American Ice and Burns Bros Ice
foreshadows important developments In
working arrangement between these
two interests This move to consolidate
the working forces OF the ice industry
in New York is said to have the APP
prevail OF the authorities In Washington
and will AFFECT big savings in fuel and
labor. which are urgently needed for
war purposes. number OF important
measures TO effect the desired saving of
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-17

Rumors were current In Wan Street
after the stock market had closed yes
terday that there had been an unfore-
seen delay In the negotiations for the
sale OF the International Mercantile Ma
rlre Company's British flag steamships.
These reports lacked official conflrma-
ton. and those in the Marine Company
itself have several times recently as
serted that the deal was concluded ex-
cept for a few minor details. 1t has been
known for some time that a division of
opinion as TO the consummation OF the
deal existed among the company's d.
rectors. but It has been positively stated
BY some that there was no doubt of the
English ships being sold to the syndicate
Of bankers with which the Marine COM
pany Is now negotiating