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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-06-28
TROOPS BEAR FULL SHARE
OF ACTIVITIES NEAR CHA ATEAU THLERf
Descriptive Story Operations June 20 Given in Cor
munique From General Pershing Received BY War
Department in Observation-Disclosures Party
Caught and Dispersed.

Washington, June Belated re-
ports giving for the first time a de-
scriptive story of what the Ameri-
can troops have been doing north
west of ChateauTheirry since June
~ are contained in General Per-
shins's communique for yesterday,
received yesterday at the war de-
partment. The cnmmuniuue follows:
Section A-There have been no
fresh developments at points occu-
pied by our troops.
Section B-For our troops in the
Chateau-Thierry region the "a hour,
from noon, June 20, to noon. June
q, were qniei as compared with the
many days OF great activity which
they have recently experienced. The
German artillery continued TO shell
both our front lines and rear areas,
distributing its fire over the sector.
me Clerembauth and Marette
woods, Lucy lie Bocage. Triangle
farm, Lethiolet and Bouresches all
received their share So did the
Paris road on our other principal
lines of communication.
The fire was of various sorts.
some directed against our billets in
rear areas and at intervals during
the day and night and some for the
obvious purpose Of cutting our com
munications. AS usual some of the
lower and wooded areas were shelled
with gas, but high explosives and
shrapnel were frequent. The Ger
man machine guns were active
against our lines, especially in the
vicinity OF Bouresches, and snipers
were active near the edges OF tn,
Bois de Belleau and around the
bouresches railroad station.
The enemy made one of his Gus
tomary attempts to ambush an
American patrol in the vicinity of
Tafournay farm, but his ambush
party was caught and dispersed by
our hre. German airplanes were ac.
1--WE along our front, paying particu-
lar attention to the right half. In
the rear of the German line small
groups were seen in constant motion
passing along the roads between the
various farm towns and woods. A
considerable number Of them an
peared to be carrying stretchers
wagons, automobiles and artiNlevv
caissons were also in constant move
ment, but in not more than custom.
ary numbers
Our own troops bore their full
snare OF the days activit es. adj
vancing and improving their posi-
ttons and returning the enemy's in
tentions in the matter OF artillery
hre. After burst or fire on a clns-
ter or woods. number OF the enemy
were seen running away in all di
r"ctiors. All OF our urits sent out
patrols which effectively reconnoit-
cred the hostile positions.
I'm the Chateau-Thierry region
the day OF June 21 to 22 produced
no marked developments. In the
absence OF infantry actions artillery
played the leading part. The Ger
man military was active as on the
preceding days to a greater extent.
n- e.
German airplanes we're also present
in greater numbers.
In the rear the same small
groups were again seen and once
Qlery FIRE had marked
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-06-28
Time For Being Relinquished
BY Government May BE
Extended to January 1.
RUN IF TURNED LOOSE
Senate and House Committee on
Interstate Commerce Agree
on Joint Amendment Extend
ing the Time.

Washington, June 27-The sem
ate and house committee on inter-
state comme ce have agreed upon a
joint resolution to amend the rail-
road act to compel the government
to take over the independent short
lines. The proposition will be con-
sidered and adopted before congress
recesses.
The resolution extends the time
for relinquishing roads by the Presi-
dent from July l to January /, 1919.
1t provides that the right conferred
upon the President to relinquisn
prior to July 1, to be changed to
January 1, 1919, control of all, or
any part of any railroad or system
or transportation without consent OF
the carrier, shall not be construed to
include any railroad engaged as a
common carrier in general transpor-
tation, such as mentioned in section
l of said act, not owned. controlled
or operated by another carrier com
pany, and which has hitherto COM
peted for traffic with any railroad or
railroads of which the President has
taken and retained the possession,
use and control"
The short lines have been taken
over until July l. and the proposed
amendment prohibits the President
from turning them back to the own
| arS q fter tho TINA Er,,t a.. S..A
The resolution declares that 1t Is
The intention Of congress that ev-
cry railroad not owned, controlled OF
| operated by another carrier com
pany and which has heretofore com
peted for traffic with a railroad or
railroads which the President has
taken and retained the possession
| use or control. or which connects
with such railroads and is engaged a,
a common carrier in general trans
lportation, shall. be held and con-
| s dered as within federal control a.
| defined in said act of March 21
1918, and to be entitled to the bene-
tits of all the provisions of said act
! so, long as the railroad with which
!; has heretofore competed for traffic
or with which it connects. shall be
retained under federal control"
The short line owners have pro
tested to congress arguing that II
their lines were turned loose after
July their property would be de.
stroyed. They contend that the
roads were built up to supply com.
munities with competition against
the larger roads, and have served a
good purpose, and should not be
permitted to go to ruin by the gov
ernment.
There is some feeling among con
gressmen that the railroad admins.
tration has not been quite fair in
dealing with the short lines and dc
not believe that this proposed leg.
islation should have been made nee.
essary.
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Physical Call Strong.

A prominent Carolina boy who is
on the other side has a father and a
very devoted aunt on this side who
writes him constantly, frequently in
a religious vein as he occupies a po-
sitjor CT danger. In the last letter to
his father he said: "If you and
Aunt - would think more OF my
stomach and less OF my soul l
wouldn't be so hungry for some OF
that good cake and other things that
aunt makes. Observer.
---------&--
1t would take dfty EDglands to
cove u desert.
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Methodist Sunday School Institute.

The sectional Sunday fschool insti-
tute for the Methodiststof Lancaster
and East Lancaster ciRuits and the
Lancaster church will be held in the
First Methodist church OF Lancas-
ter on next Monday. July 1st. com
nSencing at a. m. and continuing
throughout the day.
Rev. w. C. owen. field secretary
for this State and his two lady help
ers Will be in attendance to make
the institute interesting. Any ques-
tons connected with Sunday school
work will be answered by them.
A complete line OF Sunday school
literature and helpful books will be
en- exhibition
The dinner will be basket din
ner, so do not fail to come well pro-
vided for a large gathering.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-06-28

minor character. The Italians again
have defeated the Germans near
Bligny, in the Marne sector, iniict-
ing heavy casualties on them and
taking a number of prisoners.
American Gain.
In the same region the Americans
at last have succeeded in clearing
the Belleau wood, northwest of
Chateau-Thierry OF the Germans who
had been clinging stubbornly to DO
siiions which were regarded as ar
most impregnable. Prisoners were
taken and five machine guns were
captured by the Americans. The
German official communication as
serts that trenches near Badonvi!le-
occupied by French and American
troops have been invaded by the Ger
mans. who inflicted heavy losses on
the defenders. There is no confirma-
ton OF this.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-06-28
Courtney-Small.

''t Courtney and Mrs. Mary
yster, r. F. d. z, were
s LAY evening. June %,
~ -fn~ming the
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-06-28
&. tAIonday.,

The defeat OF the Austrian armies
on the western bank Of the Piave
river isscomplete. All along the river
the. Italians have pressed back the
invaders Of their territory until only
small units main on the western
bank, and across the stream King
Victor Emmanuel's men are keeping
well on the heels or the retreating
= enemy, who is fleeing in disorder.
Again the cavalry has been thrown
into the fighting and is sorely harass-
ing the enemy. while machine guns
from the ground and from aircraft,
some of the latter operated by
American aviators, aas working
havoc among the fleeing Austrian
columns.
Enormous Losses.
The losses to the enemy are de-
fcribed as enormous, both in m. al
killed, wounded or made prisoner.
An official statement from Rome to
the Italian embassy in Washington
asserts that the Austrans have lost
$4,000 men in prisoners alone.
Admission is made by the Austrian
war Off. hat the troops OF Emperor
Charles h, leen forced to evacuate
: the MontelI plateau. over which
they had hoped to press their way
and gain the Venetian plains, and
"some sectorspsof the positions they
; attained last week on~the bank of
the river between the plateau and
the point where the stream empties
into the Adriatic.
Bad weather and the rising OF the
Piave under the heavy rainfalls are
) assigned as the reasons for the with
drawal of the Austrians. But the
Rome war office asserts that it was
the impetuous attacks OF the Italians
that brought about the failure of an
operation which was started with the
intention of crushing the armies OF
Gen. Diaz and forcing the Italians,
like the Russians. to accept Teu.
? tonic allied peace
ForsOok Guns.
SO hurried was the retrograde
movement of the Austrians at some
points they did not take time even
to attempt to save their guns and
stores. greae quantities OF which now
|, are In Italian hands.
AS yet, there has been no sign that
the enemy purposes again to renew
at an early date another offensive in
the mountain region, notwithstand-
ing the. fact that reports emanating
from Switzerland have said that he
was bringing up large reinforce
1rcements and great Quantities OF
suhplfe%lpng the front bshipd the
lines froh6t the Swiss border TO the
upper reaches Of the Piave.
Another blow Expected.
That another offensive is expected
and at any moment-A-has been
1made known by, David Lloyd George,
Nhe British premier. to the House of
Dacsommons.. Where IL is to come was
girls, Sns4-. I IL was asserted that
IueS 'us Of ths.cg
-,--ss - :
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-06-28
AXE WE GOING OVER
THE TOP?

Following is list OF districts
which have reported on sales OF
war Savings Stamps to noon to-
day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-13
l}RIDGEYILLE.


Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Bridgevillc. June ~ An electric
storm visited this townycstcrdayatter
with copious showers, which viii greatly
benefit all crops
Farmers are now cutting wheat, \
month ago they were much discouraged
over wheat prospects. but II has made
great growth and the yield Is expected to
be about a hall crop.
String beans and other early vegetables
have made their appearance IN the local
market and arc demanding good prices.
Mrs. Mary Blunt of Plymouth, \. c..
is spending few weeks here. guest of
her mother. Mrs. Minerva Hazard
Charlie Owens. Robert r Layton and
Harry Butler have gone To Georgia,
where the, will devote their time 10 buy
inc peaches for northern markets
Mrs Harry " Nivcn. who recently
returned from Jefferson Hospital, Phla-
,iclplua. was taken seriously Ill again, and
returned To the hospital to undergo an
operation
Oliver \. Newton and son have pur
chased of @ f. Wiley Case tractor with
plows
The surgical dressing class met on Tues
dav in the clubhouse Good results are
beng accomplished IN thus work
Harry + Cannon and son closed their
canning factory Yesterday. after operating
il Tor 10 DAYS 4 large number Of men
arc now cmploycd labelling the cans an
packing them Tor shipment
MANY acres Of land arc now being set
IN tomatoes. and farmers have con
tractcd for ~ cents per basket Others
arc holding off for more money
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-13
nELAW ARE CITY.


Special correspondents" 81 Every evening
Delaware CITY. June - Mrs Nom"rs
Nan Kirk. Of Camden. J = spending
few days here with Mrs William Times
The sowing circle OF y t'eorgc =
Presbyterian hurch met at the home OF
Mrs John Stuckert, tuesday afternoon.
The following officers were elected,
Mrs stewart tiark. president MIS-.
Thomas Lewis, secretary; MrS- John
Ntnckert treasurer Mrs. > =. NicN oy'
collector
MIR ami Mrs sam I lark have returned
- their nom" IN fhliaGeipha after
spending a few dsys with Nr ana ATS.
3oln NtliCNFTt 81 - ''''''E
The ladies Of y Georges Presbyterian
hurch Will hold a bake IN John 81.
>turAert : office. next Saturday alter
noon
Mrs ort"n; alter spending week IN
Washington y. - Win h'r SiS''f' has
returned home
Joseph Anderson has returned nome
after completing contract undGr inc
Engineer department u MAutha
crccek,
Miss Heieh aoi'hi y 'I'h','l, : -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-13
NEWS OF FREDERICK.
High School Affairs, CbiIdrcn's Day Exer-
cises and Other Matters Serve 10 Make


Busy Week
Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Frederick, June t3.-I.ast Thursday
evening the banquet OF the High School
Alumni Association waa held and was
well attended. A pleasing program was
rendered songs in costume by the enter
ing class; readings by Misses Dorothy
Milton and Lillian Postes; address Ivy
Professor Spaid, State commissioners OF
education The hall WINS beautifully deco
rated and "0ld Glory" WAS everywhere
in prominence When the program was
concluded n social hour was spent, and the
refrcshmcnt committee served n bountIfni
repast. Friday, the commencement
exercises of Frederick high school were
held IN the Town Hall The class motto:
I've Build the Ladder by Which We
Climb, was elaborated upon by Mildred
Thompson Galloway, valcdictorinn Of the
class other members Of the class were:
Oscar prettvman Harrington, saluta-
torion, Edna Nine Webb, Ida Mae Ryan
and Nice Mne TindaIc
SUNDAY was busy day for Rev. w w.
Sharp. pastor Of Fredcrica NJ T.. Church.
Tie taught class in the Sunday school at
10 o'clock A. m and preached ut ~
o'clock the educational sermon for Chill
dren'a Day using ms n text al the feet
OF ttamalipi. ifnmedlately altf the
close of the sermon DR. Merritt l}urk Of
Newport took him in his automobile TO
the funeral of child NJ Barratt's Chapel.
AZ | 80 he conducted the funeral services
of Thomas Wingate, an official OF FREDERICK
Church, who was 81 years old. and was
buried at Barratt's Chapel; Mt $50 p. M.
he officiated at the funeral Of Robert
Mcknit, who also was buried at Barratt's
Chapel.
Children Day exercises were held in
the church in the evening. The program
was patriotic throughout, consisting Of
stirring selections by the choir and re
sponsive reading II Was most impressive
when Superintendent 4 " Carton asked
the school 10 stand and honor absent
members who havc answered the call TO
the colors lie read the names rs all stood
and when he finished quartet sang,
softly, q prayer Song for Absent Mem
beers, who are George Hopkins, Joseph
Fox. Clifford Young, ALVIN Stants. Harvey
Jester, William lfocv, Harry harrington,
William { Palmer, Stewart Hamilton,
William Il Palmer. Conner Mitten, Harry
Favinger Newton Blanchard. John u
Townsend. Joseph Davis Tester = Hud-
son. james Seacard Howard Wiy, Charles
BorehoId Harry Stecnburg Frank Steven
son. Frank EURO. William Stevenson,
Charles Moore. William Harrington,
George Young, Edward Belts and Elmer
+ Sharp
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-13

special Correspondence OF livery Evening
Laurel. June Is Mrs Victor +
Wright is spending the week in Whining
ton. visiting Mr. and Mrs. Edward 4.
Adams Mrs Wright son, James, viii
join her there the last 81 the week
Mr. and Mrs Granville r. Locates are
receiving congratulations over their first
born. son. Granville r. Locates, ,lr.,
who arrived on Saturday. April ). an ! /
FOUNDER
Mr.. and Mrs Leonard II. Murphy are
spending few DAYS in Wilmington and
Philadelphia
Mrs JOSIAH II AIarvIl OF l.. Is confined
to her home on West street with an attack
of malaria
Edward AIumiord Is confined to his
home in East Laurel with 4 severe attack
of numps
Howard FurnIs. who was graduated
this week at the " esleyan Collegiate In
stitute. Dover. has returned 10 ms home
In Bethel. accompanied b. his mother
Mrs. > James Furnl>s. and sister, Miss
Grace l'urnis.
Miss Flo Smith, who mad been attend
ing q business school IN Philadelphia, has
returned TO her home II Bethel, where
she viii spend the summer vacation with
her parents, Captain and Mrs. William
smith.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-13
NEWS OF A DAY
DOWN DELAWARE
Dover Party. Eating Strawberries,
Found Small Snake in
Big Berry.
WE'RE MARRIED AT 8 A. M.
Finishing An Experimental Bit OF
Road in Sussex Which is Tx
pected to Be Very Fine.


Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Georgetown, June 13.-Dr Joseph Hay
Amies of Secane. Pa, founder OF the
Amicsite road building material, stretch
Of which is to be found along the du Point
road between here and Sclbyville, IS
placing the top dressing on the sample
piece OF ScilamieS road, which was laid q
few months ago, At the intersection oil the
Iaaurel-C georgetown road and the du Pont
road and bv the last of the week 1T Will
be thrown open to the public.
No stone is needed in the building OF
the Soilamies road and he claims 70 bc
able TO give the county network OF hlgh.
WAYS at less than one-haf the cost nj
h4thulithic and use in their construction
the dirt that is found along the routes
The sample stretch built near here has
nothing but dirt foundation winch was
mixed with concrete and chemicals "hl'h
he uses. The experiment Is being watched
with interest by engineers and road cX-
rerts in this section
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-13
KILLED BY TRAIN.
One Of Three Men in Wagon Struck
nj Railroad Crossing.

Salisbury, Md, June i3-The two
horse team Of former Sheriff Walter
Dryden was struck late Tuesday night
at the Middlencok crossing Of tho New
York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Rail
road by sUithbound express train,
instantly killing James Orwell Of Horn
town Va, and 40 seriously injuring Harry
Winters Of this city, that he IL at the
Peninsula General Hospital with little
hope Of recovery
The third occupant ~ the wagon
jumped before the crash occurred and
escaped injury.
The men were travelling salesfnen IN
The lightning rod briaIness, and were ON
their return FROM DeImar, Del, To this
city The wagon was loaded with sup
plies, and IL 10 understood that The rattling
Of tho metal in the wagon prevented the
men from hearing the approaching train
MIR Orwell was driving when tho
train struck The vehicle, IL IN reported
that he wns wealthy farmer Of the
lower pcninrrila of Virginia Mr. Winters
is native Of Pennsylvania and has
been in this city for two years in the
same line ~ busineqg Both mon arc
about 60 years Of age The third man
il native Of Virginia, and shortly after
the accident he left by car for his home
Ono az the horses was torn IN shreels,
while the other one was cut IN half The
wagon was completely demolished and
strcwn along the railroad tracks for
several hundred yards
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-13
BURIED AT GEORGETOWN.

sre.,i,l CORES T,onslcn.~r cf Every Evening
GEORGETOWN. June IL The remains Of
Mrs Mary Coffin. who died at her home
near Rsdnor. Pa FRIDAY night Of last
week ~ the age of - wears. were brought
here on the noon tram yesterday ana taken
10 the home Of her daughter. Mrs James
\ Carey Yesterday afternoon Intcrihcht
vac ma 10 IN :, Johns VI T. Church YARD
The body Of Hiram I Downing. aged
81 wars the oldest member of franklin
Iodcc No II A 4 & 4 Nj Of this town.
whose death occurred NJ the Masonic
Home near Wilmington. sunday. Was
brought here Yesterday a noon ana IN
tcrrad in - Pa,tl's T. /, Church ward
The Masonic .odgc Of tins town per
formed Tie rites of the order ~ the grave
Mr. Downing was we'll known to the older
residents &c ihc town, where he spent hl~
bovhoud days
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-13

John G. Saylor, District Superintendent
Makes Numerous Appointments.

For the purpose ~ securing and placing
farm laborcrs the following named persons
have been appointed farm agents for the
state IF Pennsylvania, a. the nominal
rate of one dollar per 8nnum by John q.
Saylor, district superintendent of the
nited states Employment service ~ 4
Day, Washington: J. NJ Fry, Sunbury;
Der Hess Waterford II q McGowan,
Reading. George " Rice Arcndtsvilie,
Hal r. Scroggs, Beaver y Is Sloane,
Towanda II A Stauffcr, Butler Caleb
d. Sutton, Franklin " g. Twinng,
Doylestown r T. Wall Ciearfeld,
Thomas y Yerg Washington; II g..
Evans, Lancaster ) II Leach. lewiston;
A : Krleble NorTistown, Jonas II
Menges II II Cloud Media, " Dever-
INK. Wilcox. Daniel Duffy. Pottsvlle.
Jacob g Fast, Smlthfeld. T. r Fish,
Indiana L. i Fisk. Wiliamsport: Y. =
Grlbbe. Pittsburg; J n. McC ord, Brook
VILE; + y Afontayne Holnesburg;
" ). WISE, Meanwhile; William Yeagle.
Warren W. X. Zimmerman Harrisburg:
Frank r Coder Somerset; CI-gd Z.
Ewing. Mt Union VI DeTurk High.
Lock Haven: W g. I.inv1ile. bloomsbury:
A. ;. Mcdowell, Chambersburg; r. *.
Miller, Lebanon; T. T. Nelson. Miflin-
town; /. A. Passnore. Vest Chester
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-13

Special Corrcsp ondrnce of Fvrrv Feerfr~
ewes. Juno z lydia 81 RH-4ef
widow 81 David Russell 9ird n Peoria
m On June Tier I-odv pas brought
here and inteunent made + re pre-
tyteriau "ernetrrv
Mr. and Mr. William q saoRai'
are rnceivlng CONGRATULATIONS non 10
arrival ~ Ene bsbv
An aeropiane I0are'lvercd over tris
place carly Iuesdav morning s4r -0tue-
time and ts engine fqnng - pork .e-
Seconded into Delaware sav. aut .t'.r
few minutes lscended and resumed ~
course
The Radcliffe Chantauoua arrived
here Tuesday sod 7oing arvelv
tended
Napoleon Z Register has con niecfed
a member 81 the Board 81 Public lduca-
ton 70 succeed Charles y Jones resi- gned
Visitors here his week have yeen
Mrs. Grace Rider II West Winfield
~ 81 whose son George 2 Rider d AZ
the Naval Base mere with friends All
raham Gutowltz Delaware College stu
dent, with uls parents
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-13

special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Seaford. June l3 Ambrose BurteI.
aged "a wears Of Wilmington, formerly
Of this town, son OF MIR and Mrs Harry
Burtell OF North Pine street, died ii i
hospital in Wilmington, the early part Of
the week after an illness 81 only two
weeks. first a severe case Of typhoid fever
and later OF pneumonia. Last week his
condition was SO bad that il was necessary
10 take nun 10 hospital. where he only
lived short time
The remains were brought 10 oeaford.
yesterday. and intcrment made in Odd
Fellows cemetery lie leaves q wife and
one child
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-13
SUSSEX COUNTY NEWS.
Ga! Correspondence Of Every Evening

SPECIAL spondence Of Every evening
Georgetown. June l3 While trying
ID get upon load OF gravel weighing
abol NO tons, near Millsboro Tuesesday
lirHr1 y Hall road supervisor for the
~fxth Representative district fell and the
wagon passed over ms body He suffered
slight internal injuries ana WAS severely
bruised about one leg
Georgetown FIRE department. Tuesday
night tested the new siren whistle recent
Is purchased for FIRE alarms The whistle
: sounded by electricity For TIME
townspeopIe were frightened because they
believed that a fire had bTob en- out
Robert Thoroughbred professor Of
evil engineering in Gainesville University
GAINESVILLE. Florida, who had come here
- spend the summer with relatives ac-
cepted position with the State Highway
Department Mr. Thoroughbred spent
his boyhood and young manhood days
in Georgetown