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THURSDAY, APRIL 29. 1915. TWELVE PAGES. VOL. XL1X.

NO. 102. PRICE ONE CENT IPIICCI'M TRMIDQ L. SCOTT TOWNSEND WITH LAIRD CO. DRIVING ALLIES BACKJP SEA Many Raise tho White Flarj and Surrender in Masses to tho Turkish Troops.

FOUR BRIGADES PUT TO FLIGHT This Declaration is Made Officially in Constantinople, Capital of Turkey. THE REPORTS DISAGREE According to London Ono Battalion of Turkish Troop Has Boon CapturorJ by thi Alltoi, A.orIt.--1 Ftpoir (xvlstWiroi Erg Aprs! 2' Tjp nvrhnng Telegraph Co. has foUojrtcr; "Th" British force JandM on the Euro. I an -oast, of the I hi, lc.i entrusted solely wiffi the mi'o'. of occupying the which is defended by Turk" Th" French forco tnt landed the Asiatic "oit with the ohjocf of advancing along the bftorid to Wn pne with the proprreq rrid" by on f.o roast.

Th" borrihard-rocnt of he rn 't wn on anr S.r 2 f.our. It wa I particularly ft, th Kilid p.ohr for pissii, Aprd 2 dic frnrn Contntinopl a a given reit by he vci 4 m-r'i'v ay ffie forcua which th French nnd Britb-h attemrter f0 1rnd at t), Dar. dnneilc ri'imbere-d KO.OfX) men. Landing were TindT'fiken at. three tKiird on th EurnTan and at, one point on th Aitie aid e.f the trsts, rivttrtr, VKJirrtvej Jndon, April 2H Jn a Hiepatch from At hen the correspondent rf th Evebange Telegraph V.

f.crce. fighting yeeterd iv the chore of Suvla. Bay, the wcct.rn side of the Gslln.oli 'eninsiila IS mile north of the southern evfremity, resulted in ricce for 1h Allies, The loeo of fhe Turk wer serious. One battalion wa rapt.ured by the Alhea, At.t.l rHTVKV 'onstantinople, Turkey, April 27, ynstrdam, Holland, and Jmdon, April -The following otticial announcement, has been issued her: "High! Dere, In the west of Sddul Bahr, ha been cleared of the. demy.

The enemv ho latwle! near Kaha Tepeh enilcavored maintain their positions unier cover of their ships, but earlv in the morning our troop stormed thesn positions and forced the enemy back along the whole front, inflicting -v ra losses on them. Part of the enemy tied in the direction of the ea and taking to their boats disappeared. Those unabln to escape raised the white and surrendered in masses. A transport, of the enemy was sunk Air Punm, on tho west coat of fhe peninsula of Gaihpoii. loiter report flecJare that hotile force el iinated at.

four brigade have been driven into the sea on the coast of Tepeh." IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCE. The German and British Reports Are at Great Variance. Berlin, Prussia, April 2'). Wilhelrn Schefmann, a widely-known German war correspondent, haw sent the following report to his pajer "When one compares the German General Staff r'i(it with that of tho Briti.sU there is an irreconcilable difference. In my trips along the front by N'euvo Chap lie ami Giverichy I have travelled much of the time in territory which according to report and maps, published, in English newspapers i.

in the possession of the British troops, but in reality did not see. a single Englishman on the. road, not even a prisoner. Since th. preceding day had very quiet I entered upon the field of the battle at a spot which according representations was a part of the pain in inn battle of Ncuve E'hapelle.

According British reports and maps the next village, must be in British han Is, but it did not look so; ever' house, was Hying th Bavarian flag, made, by tearing the superfluous red stripes from the French tricolor." TREATMENT OP PRISONERS. Teutons Say British Set An Example for the German Method. Berlin, Prussia, A pril 2S, via London, April 29. -The s-tatemenhs tnada yesterday in the lluu-e of Commons and the House of Ijord.s by Winston Spencer Churchill. First, Lord of the Admiralty, Premier Ascjuith and I.ord Kitchener regarding the treatment of the capture' crews of German and Germany's retaliation on British o'Lcer prisoners in this country are regarded nigh quarters here as well defined cases of "imputing to Germany responsibility cuuiiiiurw 111 sitia ik.j AMLSEMEN I TONIGHT.

The Garritrk audeville. The Maje ti 'ti'jii pictures. WEATHER FORECAST. Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wirc Washington, April 29. Weather forecast for Delaware: Partly cloudy and wanner ton ght; totnorrow.

SOW, MOOV, TEMPERAtaitE AND TIDE. Sun rose this nvtruiug Sun sets tonight Sun risea tomorrow morning Sunsets tomorrow night Moon rises touuht 7.21 Moon souths tomorrow Length day, la nouri. 17 mmutcs. At 4 p. m.

yesterday At 8 a. fn. today At noon toJav. Highest tempercttura yesterday lxjweat temperature last, night 49 5 OF DELAWARE The Annual State Convontion Opened Today at Second Baptist Church. ALL PARTS OF THE STATE REPRESENTED Delegates From Out of Town Royally Welcomed by Local Committees.

INTERESTING PROGRAM Sessions Will be Held This Afternoon and Tonight and Ail Day Tomorrow. The annual convention of the Delaware State Sundav-school Association oiened this morning at Second Baptist Church with all pit ions of the State represented It will continue all dav todav ami tomor row. A tine program has leen arranged. Those registered thia morning included B. F.

B. Woodall. Milford. mcmlxr executive committee; Charles Fisher, hundred president Kenton M. Church, Charles A.

Downs; St. Peter's, Smyrna, Mrs. Margaret Stevens; St. Paul's M. Laurel, Miss Daisy E.

Wright; Bel Clay Creok Presbyterian. Miss- Eltua Gregg; Grccnwo.d M. K. Church, Mrs. Salho K.

WiUey; Bethany M. near Millsboro. Miss Laura 11 King; Fpworth M. near Howard Calhan; Camden M. Lucy Burke; IV B.

Jones, vice-president, New Castle county; Eauid M. Mrs. George C. Williams; Mt. Pleasant M.

Mrs. T. Richard-fen; Kenton M. Gamaliel Garrison; Camden Baptist, Misa Grace .1. Mcintosh; Mt.

Clue M. Miss Missal ih Meruit Fcllon M. Mrs. Annie McKenett Asbury M. Smyrna, L.

M. Price; Trinity M. E-, Frederica, Mi-s Alice Jones; McCaulev's M. I Redden, Mrs. SalHe I).

Hill; "St. Pauls M. iMessa, Mis May C. Enos, Mrs. ,1.

H. Enos; St. Georges" M. Miss Edna May Swan; Newark M. Mrs.

1omsa Carver; Cool Spring Presbyterian, Harleson. G. A. Coverdale; Mt. Pleasant Mrs.

S. McSorley; Iwcs Presbyterian, Mrs. W. P. Wmgate; New Castle M.

Mrs. Edward Nay lor; Frankford M. Dagsfioro, Mrs. C. M.

Simpler; Union M. Elkton, Elsie M. Mclntire; Asbury M. Dover, Mrs. A.

B. Harrison, Mrs. Ada E. Yirden; Asburv M. West Dover, Miss Edith Kah; Newark M.

Nellie M. Vaasant; Ebenezer M. E.f Newark, Nellie M. Van-pant: Christiana Presbyterian, Mrs. J.

Cecil Ciaweil. Eydm Foard: Richard wn Park M. Margaret Port Penn M. Raymond W. Cooke; The Cedars M.

II, Airs. Esther McDowell; Bethbarea M. Mrs. Sa 11 Stout; M. Mrs.

Martha C. Maull; Wesley M. E-J Seaford, Mrs. Thomas Moore; Miss Mary Bryan, Milton; Miss Evelyn Marvel, West Dover hundred; Miss Fanny Marvel, Wyoming; Miss Mildred Redgrave, Middletown; Miss Eliza Truitt, Georgetown; Mrs. J.

Elmer Catts. Clayton; Mrs. Alfred Poore, Viola; Mrs. Lydia Jones, Gumboro Mi Moilie IjeCates, IVImar: Mvss Hilda Lolhs, Lebanon; J. William Free-ney, Delmar; Ernest F.

Williams, Del-mar; J. F. Deakyne. Middletown: John Buttery, Smyrna; Rev. John L.

Johnson, New Castle: I eon J. Tarhurton. ICipsic; Mrs. Thomas H. Dorman, Edge Moor; Miss Maggie L.

Wilson. Baltimore, Iewis IF Anderson. CheswoJd; Miss Elizaleth Hilyard. Newport; Mrs. J.

A. Buekson. hitesville: Mrs. Ketura Ma-guigan, Flge Mtor: Miss Edna C. Barker, Milford; Miss Jennie Montgomery.

Henry Clay; Miss Helen Deakyne, Townsend; Mrs. G. W. Shakespeare. Marshallton; Mrs.

Frank Kessler, Marshailton; Mrs. Sarah E. Worrall, Newark; Miss Cora R. Casey, Clavmont; Mrs. Norns W.

Wilkinson, Delaware City. Those from this city included; Mi, Salem M. Thomas R. Van Dyke; St. Andrew's P.

Jane Baxter; Brand vwine M. Mrs. C. V. Brockson: McCalw M.

Mrs. T. Howard McCov, Mrs J. C. Crossley; Grace M.

Mrs. C. S. Kobb, Henry C. Downward; Delaware Avenue Baptist, Miss Elmira C.

Runyon, Mrs. Roy Field, Mrs. Harry E. Link: Central Presbytorian, Mrs. W.

S. Prickett. J. II. Burns; i Epworth M.

Mrs. Ilstella Mrs. H. Rose, Mrs. LaSiie A.

Reeve; Westminster Preshv-terian, Carl E. Schofield; East lake M. Mrs. Rolerta Mvers; Hope Baptist, Charles F. Carll; Nit.

Salem M. Mrs. Jertrude L. Robinson; First Presbyterian, Mrs. K.

C. Megee; Swedish Baptist, Rev. Olaf Okerlund; est Presbyterian, Mrs. W. K.

Yergcr; Asbviry M. Miss Blanche Rogers; St. Lukes K. Mrs. E.

C. Cook. At noon it was found that the following Lad also registered as delegates: Trinity M. Fairmount, Miss Amanda Pretty-man. Miss Mary B.

Prettyman, Mis Elixabeth E. Joseph; Grace M. Mills-boro, J. Harold Dobson; liethesda M. Middletown, Mrs.

John Spirer, Mrs. SallieGary; Avenue M. Milford, Miss Anne Grier Deputy; Iewes M. Thomas P. Scott; Fnion M.

Ruxana, (ieorge P. Furaian; Bethel M. Dags-boro, Miss Alice Lang; St. George M. E.f Mrs.

Lena M. Derrickson: Cellar Neck M. K.f William J. McColley; I'eople's Christian, Iover, Elmer E. Benson; Shiloh M.

Laurel, Miss Fannie James; Sound M. illianisville, Mrs. Roxie M. Johnson; Conley's M. near Lewes, Miss JIargaret Marsh; Chaplain M.

liridgeville, Miss Mabel Welch; Miss Alva Prettyman, Clarence 11 Wilkins, Dagsboro hundred; W. E. Rothiwell, New Castle; Rev. J. M.

L. Eckard, Smyrna; Rev. J. P. Keliey, Ellendale; John M.

MeGee, Laurel; Rev. J. Thomas Price, Sussex; Mrs. Otis D. Joseph, Fairmount; Miss Jallie West, Gurnboro.

From Wiknington: Rev. Charles F. Carll, Thomas J. Warren, C. H.

Cantwell. PRESIDEXT GRtliTIN'G. I. Elmer Perry, president for the past year, officiated at the session, and Secretary J. H.

Burns weupied his chair. Hon.W. O- Hotlecker of Smyrna led in the opening prayer service, and Rev. G. 1'.

Alderson in prayer. President Perry gave his greeting to the delegates, expressing his pleasure with the manner which all hare conducted their refeetive schools tiic past year. A ear ago begged you NO uunnmnunnnmunummt WAR STORY 0 TODAY. Turkish and British reports at the land operations in the Dardanelles region again are In direct conflict. From th Turkish version it would appear that the Anglo-Frenrh land invasion ha resulted in disaster for ihe Allies.

Further rlaim to victories are made in an official report from Constantinople today. It la reported that Ihe forcea whirh landed near Kaha Tepeh wrrs forced bark along the whole front with heavy loaaea. four brigade being driven into the aea and other surrendering. One transport la said to have been sunk. British reports give no hint of a defeat.

The latest statement from London aay the land force have autreeded In establishing a line arros the Gallipot! Peninsula, on the Kuropean Ide of the straits, and are advancing steadily. An unofficial dispatch from Athen Mate lhat the Allies were ilrtnrlou In a hatlle on Ihe west Mile of Ihe peninsula. Inflict-ing aeriou losses on Ihe Turk and rapturing the battalion. The battle of Flander apparently ha passed Ihe high point of Intensity and I becoming lea severe. Itelgfun official statement speak merely of the activity of artillery and aviators along the part of the front held by Ihe Belgian force.

Field Marshal Sir John French, Ihe British commander, ha announced lhat the German advance ha been checked definilelv. 4 In Ihe Russian campaign new battles are developing in Ihe North along Ihe Fast Prussian border. I etrograd speaks of various individual encounter, but make no mention of Ihe victory on a 12-mile front which Ihe German War Offire announced vesterday. Neither ha it it confirmed Ihe reported Austrian victory in Hukowina, which i said ij lo have compelled Ihe Russian fall back lo the border. A I 1 It lhat Ihe Austrian-Italian negotia- if i I lions are progressing toward a satis-It factory adjustment and thai Ihe most important point have been settled.

Rome advices, however, 11 say Italy is unjielding. and a repre-1 1 tentative of Ihe government ha ad-If milled no agreement i in sight. Austria Is reported to have slopped all ordinary traffic on railroad along It the border for Ihe purpose of rushing 1 1 in large number of troop. 4 wmmtmmmmmmmmmtt IS PROPOSED Company to Manufacture Time Fuses at Standard Arms Plant. NOW BEFORE COUNCIL To Mako This Possible tho Ordinance Regulating Explosives Will Require Amendment.

Members of City Council, tutting a committee of the whole, last night, were informed that within a short time a large manufacturing plant employing jt-aons would located in this city if the city's ordi miners lw amended in such a way as to make that action possible. A conference was held bv Mayor Howell and City Solicitor Hastings, after which the latter brought to the attention of the memlx rs of Council that after the explosion in 1S.I at Fourteenth and Tat nail streets an ordinance was passed Iirohibiting the storing of more than 0 jsiunds of powder within the city limits. This ordinance will have to Ik? amended allow ing at least 500 pounds to le kept within the city limits, if the plant in to be jermitted in the city. The new company, which proposes to take the plant of the Standard Arms in South Wilmington, intends to manufacture time fusea and employ from 400 to 500 men, some of whom will le experts. Most of the employes will be taken from among residents of this city, if tioasible to secure the class of mechanics wanted.

The purpose of the company in wanting to come here is because of the city's facilities and lecause it will 1m? easy to secure powder which will lie taken to the plant every day? and at no tine will any excessive quantities of the explosive le kept on hand. After the jncOer is loaded into the fu.se there in no danger of it exploding of itself. That the new project will meet with little or no opposition was indicated by the attitude of Mayor Howell, who said that as the city is trying to secure as many industries as possible, it should take pome steps to secure this one. He pointed out how it would benefit, the city by giving employment to manv men. City Solicitor Hastings said that if the ordinance be so amended as to meet the requirements of the new company the plant would start at once.

At tonight's session of Council, therefore, the amendment as proposed will be offered, for formal action on the part of Council. While the fuse company hna not been formed, it will be, composed of persons now interested in the Standard Arms and du Pont concerns, according to information obtained today. MILK BELOW STANDARD. Found in Recent Tests Made by the Board of Health. The Board of Health during the past few weeks has been collecting samples of milk and cream from the dealers, and testing the samples, in regard to purity, by means of the new apparatus at hand.

Secretary Ellison announces that many of the samples obtained are far below standard, and he takes the opportunity to notify the dealers that in such cases prosecution will be started in the near fut ure the health rules are complied with. Another Clayton House Rumor, A rumor was current today to the effect that the owners of a large department store in Philadelphia were negotiating for the purchase of the Clayton House, but representatives of the owners of the build ing said the kufvv oi uo such uhmU ii NW TV ITALY COHTIfJUES ON THE FENCE" She is Negotiating With tho Powers Arrayod on Both Sides in tho War. STEADFAST IN DEMANDS Wants to Mako Suro of What Sho Would Obtain Should She Enter tho Conflict. Assncttf ed I'rea lpstcn by p'l! Wfr Rome, Italy, April 2, via Pari, France, April Haly is continuing negotiation wih Ihe Power arrayed on wtb sides in the war. Ihe diplomat in interchange with the Allien re designed definitely to clear the atmosphere with regard to what Italy would obtain should she enter the war on th side of the Triple Entente.

The convrrn(ion with the Central moire oem to aim chiefly sf eoriv'ineinjj Vienna and Merlin that this country is determined to remain steadfast in her dewinnd. It is said to hav I toon pointed out, to I 'ertrisuv and Austria that the Italian program ha not leen framed by the present cabinet, which might, be changed with a change in government, but is sed upon the utisnimous and insiifent demand the country, to wbieh the cabinet nni't submit or lw removed from office. Foreign Minifer Honmno is credited with the Nlitv to hammer borne forcefully rs any other man in the country Italy's determination to insist, upon realising her territorial aspiration. 1 1 is aid to have rcieted obstinately diplomatic efT'Tf of Prince von Buflow, the fierrnan Ambsdor, while initir)g that Trent and Triet are Italian by rnen and history and nmt fe returned to Italy. Pnnee von Huelow still striving to induce Autria to make roncriions and prevent Italy I incoming one of the belligerent.

sTirACTonr Merlin, Prussia, April 2f lo reliable information the negotiation urn prorovbng satisfactorily," say" the Oversea News Agency, "The most difficult fwiint already ha lern overcome. The remaining one ari romparat ivey ummport ant HO REACHED OK RTA VDtNO li'Mito, Italy, April 2't. From pcroi in close (ouch with the war situation a it affects Italy there was obtained btday information which indicate that the government lias arrived at an understanding with treat Britain and France concerning the terms upon which Italy will enter the war if she eventually decide to do so. Thia information, while un-bibcial. in gathered from men who have Moth! atudy of the situation.

The agreement deacrtlwrl a follows; irst A provision lor concerted military action, Italy will refrain from hostilities during the present stage of dilatory trench warfare, which would enable (ler-many and Austria to concentrate a large part of their forces against her. She will time her blow contemporaneously with a general effort, by all the opponents of the Central Empires now in the field. "Second An understanding concerning the territory to be awarded to Italy in the event of victory. Third A provision that, after the war an alliance shall te formed between Italy and the prtwnt Triple Entente of Great Britain, France and Russia." It is intimated that at the outset Great Britain was not disjiosed to make terms with Italy, but that Italy firmly declined to consider joining the Alia without firt having reached a definite agreement with them concerning the nature and time of her co-operattou, loundary readjustments after the war and permanent assistance from the Allies. Italy is said to have received Kwerful assistance from French diplomacy in reaching the desired understanding on these points.

ASPHYXI ATING BOM US. The Belgian Report on Their Use by the Germans. Havre, France, April 29. The Belgian committee appointed to investigate reported violations of the laws of nations has addressed to Minister of Justice Wiart a report on the use bv the Germans of aspnyxiaiing gases. 11 is stated mat gaseous clouds extending 300 feet into the air were carried away from the German lines by the ind.

The clouds were green in color at the base, gradually shading to light yellow toward the top. Several kinds of gases appear to have been used, including chlorine, the nitrous vapors of sulphurous anhydride and others, the nature of which has not yet been determined. Four methods were employed, the report states, in generating these gases. The first was to light fires in the first line of trenches and permit the wind to blow the gas formed towards the lines of the Germans' antagonists. The other methods enclosed the gas in mime kind of missile.

These included cans thrown either by hand or mine howitzers, cylinders of compressed gas or shells containing compounds which were transformed into gas when they exploded. The effects of the fumes were felt at a distance of half a mile. They produced a stupor which lasted for three or four hours. A (ieraian prisoner who was taken on April 15 statini that gas cylinders were placed along the entire front held by this corps. There was one every six feet, and men special instructed in their use were told to see that they produce! the desired effect.

These men were provided with smoke helmets, while respirators were distributed to all the soldiers. BURIED WITH NAVAL HONORS. Rome, Italy, April 2S, via Paris, France, April 20. -The bodies of oti of the men who lo.st their lives when the French cruiser Leon Gambetta was toqiedocd by an Austrian submarine in the Strait of Otranto were buried with full naval honors at Santa Maria Leuca this afternoon. The funeral was arranged by the officers of Italian toriatloboat destroyers.

Residents of the neighborhood joined the Italian sailors in attending the service at the cemetery. SERVICE SUSPENDED. Verona, Italy, April 28, via Paris, France, April 20. Railroad service, on the Austrian sale of the frontier virtually has suspended for ordinary purposes. All lines are being u-ed to carry troops to tlie frontier.

ff FIGURE IN COURT CASE Exhibitod by Plaintiff in Patent Suit Before U. S. Court Today. AT VICTORIA THEATRE All Parties in Interest Visited the Theatre to See the Exhibition. For the first time in the history of the United States Dintrict Court, here, moving pictures were today submitted evidence in a suit lefore Judge Bradford.

The "movies" played nn important part, in the patent case now Itefore the court, brought bv the Minerals Separation, Limited, of Ijondon, ngninwt the Miami Copjer Co, a Ivlawnre corporation. The pictures, which were made in the Edism Picture Co 's studios, specially for this case, were made under the careful direction of 1 r. William M. Grosve- nor, who explained every picture as was thrown on the screen, livery detail wiw given of the concentration of metal, showing the fundamental theories of the flotation of rnetahfnrieioti minerals by air bubbles, which i the basis of the suit. hen the court opened, at Id o'clock this morning, the complainants opened the case by stating that they had a series of moving pictures taken in New ork which they would like to submit to the court.

Counsel stated that they had made arrangements with the Victoria Theatre to allow them to ue the building for the purpose, this morning. The court then ordered that all go over to the theatre and witness the pictures. The judge whs in attendance at the showing, well as all of the counsel in the case, representing Both sides. When the court reconvened at the theatres Counsellor Williams for the complainants called on Dr. Grosvcnor to show the pictures and explain them very rarWully to the court.

The pictures were all shown in a capable manner. Many of the films, in order to shown very clearly, were greatly projected to bring out many of the details. According to the witness, the process used in the picture has saved tor users of the patents over The pictures took over two months time to prepare and cost a great deal of money, a sjHcial machinery had to lie installed in the moving picture plant in order to have them taken. In addition an extra hue lens had to be attached to the camera while taking some of the pictures. Some of he pictures resembled a forest tire.

The various smokes caused by the machines and rotation of the water in which the ore and minerals were floating, made the picture one of the most interesting of its kind that has nt any tiro beti seen. The plaintiff exhibited the picture. After the pictures were through teing shown, they were once more gone over, this time at a very much slower speed, so that each item could le seen more distinctly. Because of not having time to go over the entire red a second time, leeause of the Victoria being open for business this afternoon, the men had to stop at 1 LoOoYlock. The, ntire audience then went back to the court, where they finished the morning session of the court, which lasted until 1 o'clock.

NEGOTIATIONS FOR RAILWAY MERGER Officials Deny Rumor That an Agreement Has Been Reached by the Companies. Hii hard W. Crook, general manager of the Peoples Railway and Thomas W. Wilson, vice-president and general manager of the Wilmington Philadelphia Traction today denied the truth of a current rumor that an agreement had leen reached whereby the Wilmington Philadelphia Traction Co. will take over and operate the Peoples Railway property on July 1.

The rumor, which was published in some of the morning papers today, was to the effect that the title would le vested in the National Properties Co and it even went so far as to say that the routings of the combined systems had been decided upon. "No agreement has reached," said Mr. Wilson, there is nothing definite, though it is true that negotiations have leen opened from time to time and they have not Inen abandoned. Mr. Crook was equally emphatic in his denial of the reported agreement to sell his company's property.

"I have got tired of denying these reports," he continued. "If we agree to sell our property the fact will lie wnnounced. THIEF BALKED BY A WOMAN Mrs. H. T.

Turner Surprised One at Work in Her Apartments in Broad Daylight. "Excuse me lady I got in the wrong louse. With this exclamation Mrs. H. T.

Turner of 106 West Seventh street was greeted yesterday morning, when he entered the diningroom of her home, by a young roan who then diasappeared "down the stairway into the street, but not before he had secured the contents of a pocket-book, which was lying in a bureau. In his haste to get away the intruder dropped a diamond ring valued at $25 and a thud's bank which contained about $7, laith of which he had picked up to carry away. While Mrs. Turner was engaged in another room her father-in-law left the fiat, which is on the second floor of the building, and failed to shut the door. A few minutes later the thief entered the apartments.

Mr. Turner, who is a private detective, returned at noon to his home. After having been told of the visit of the thief lie made an effort, to locate the man, who, he said, he would send to the 'hospital if he found him. Mrs. Turner is sure she could identify the unwelcome visitor and said that he was about five feet eight inches tall, wore a dark blue suit and dark cap.

black shoes and had light hair and was clean shaven. Loot something? in Every Evening, Try a classified adv. MOVES uuiiuinii 1 uuui CAPTURE LOUBNIA This Achiovomont Endanrjors tho Railroad Between Uzsok and LJorosna. Aretteft I'rsa II tpsth by Spwtst WIr Petrograd, Huntia, April 2' The Russian occupation of oubiiia, a vilbige to he northwest of I 'sok Pa, was a derided achievement in the Carpathian campaign for the reason that it seriously endanger the important railroad line between Ur.aok and Mereetis. a line whi' made pRsihIe the tended Austrian operations in thi region and at the same time puerefuly retarded the Russian advance in the direction of Pa.

During the past, week, the Ifninn advance dcve-lope! the direction of IVsok Pass, the Austrian ued their rdire strength to protert this line, forming as it I if a mean of Tniriuriication liet ween the Austrian force on the Urok summit and tho operating near roh and Pataka, The wiure of Ioubnia give the Ruaaian artillery an optsirtumf of commanding a port of this railroad line and virtually djmlifyipjr it from further ar-rviee The firt Austrian effort to retake this village culminated th nu'ht of April 2' and th morning of April 27, when they reached th" Russian positions, but they were forred after a hand-to-hand encounter to retire. The authorities Krt that in fhi region an well a at Lup-kow and Srv th Auriau troop wnre not ai--tcd bv the ir rman, who are sjod be concentrating at Cracow and in Western Gslicia. For reinforcement the had to rely upon their own troop from Bukovina and upon men of the Lndturm from the Jtalisn border. GERMANS CAPTURE A POLISH VILLAGE Are Occupying Kovalo and the Height a Short Distance South of Dachovo. Pre iptct by Spncitl Wlr Berlin, Prussia, bv Wjreles to Sayville, N.

April 2rJ German Army Headquarter today iaued the following communication: "All attack ysatcnlay against the German position on the west, bank of the canal north of Ypre failed. The number of cannon of the enemy captured by the German was increaaed to 03. Southeast of Verdun the German positions were advanced by more than Iff) yard a. Captured French soldiers confess that they were in great fear, having toen told by ho officer that the German shot, all prisoners. Mouth of Kalwarya, Russian Poland, the German occupied the village of Ko-vale and the height a short distance south of Dachovo, South of Hochacrew the German conquered a Russian point of support." BOMBARDED EPEKNA V.

The" Town was Occupied Eirluslvely by Hospital Detachment. Paris, France, April 2tb The French War Office today issued the following comruunicat ion "In Belgium we have continued to progreis, in conjunction with Belgian troops, a northerly direction. On ht right bank of the -er Canal we took loO prisoners as well as two machine guns. There is nothing hew on the heights of the Mcuse nor in he Vosges. The enemy has fmmbarded- by means of flying machines and 11.

si hi incendiary shells the ofx-n town of Epetfuay, occupied exclusively at the ttmT7v- hospital detachments. Definite information which has come to hand set forth that the Zeppelin airship which eight day ago threw bombs on Dunkirk was seriously damaged by our artillery. Finding it impossible to navigate further the machine was wrecked in the trees between Bruges and Ghent." WANTS TO JOIN ALLIES. Jxndon, April 29. Telegraphing from Sofia, the Daily Mail's correspondent says "The Gn'ek government, which a short time ago refused the invitation of the Entente Powers to join the war, later approached them with a proposal for Greece's definite co-operation.

The Allied Powers, however, are not so eager now, especially as Greece demands much and offers little. The Entente Powers' reply was that unless Greece made more definite and satisfactory proposals negotiations with her would be impossible." PEACE CONFERENCE. New Vork, April "J9. Socialists in thw country will send a delegate to an international peace conference of Socialists to be held at Zurich, Switzerland, on May 30, it was announced here yesterday by the American League to Limit Armaments. DECORATED BV KAISER.

Berlin, Prussia, April 29. Houston Stewart Chamlsvlain, an English author, who has lived in Germany and Austria since ISSo, has loen decorated by Emperor William with the non-combatant's Iron Cross. Since the war began there have been published in German newspajicra with his consent letters to friends in which he blamed England for beginning the conflict. One of the letters attributed to him closed with the words: "May God protect the glorious German cause. There is no other hope for the future of mankind." CANADIAN CASUALTIES.

Ottawa, Canada, April 29. The mimes of officers and were included in an additional list of casualties to the Canadian contingent issued here today. The list contained the name of one private, Walter McLuy of Batton-on-thvl lumber, England, whose death was officially attributed to gas poisoning, from which the Canadians suffered in the recent assault near Ypre. BOMBARDED HALTOGEN. Paris, France, April 29.

A dispatch to the Havas Agency from Basel, Switzerland, says Allied aviators dropped bomls on the railroad station and roundhouse at Haltingen, Baden. Considerable damage waa done. To Becomo Vice-President, Also Continuing in That Capacity With Security Trust Co. Announcement was made today L. Scott Townscml, vice-president treasurer of Security Trust ami 1 will rot ire rom active ncction with that company on become vice-president cf Laird that mill Safe to Co.

Mr. Townsend will continue as vice-president of the Security and as a member of its lnrd of directors and executive committee. Mr. Townsend entered the nervier of the trust company over 2 years ago clerk and lookkecpcr. and by pueeessive promotions attained the prominent positions he has tecupied for some eais past.

The development of the Security into one of the leading financial institution of the State, and the remarkable growth of its business, have been due no pmntl measure to the Hpularity. skill and energy of Mr. Townsend. He is one of the best-known citizens of the State, and in held in high regard by a verv large number of acquaintances. Hi ability as a financier is everywhere recognised, and his advice and assistance have been sought in nearly every large enterprise undertaken in Wilmington and elsewhere in Delaware, during the past 10 vcars.

He has tilled many inixrtnnt public positions, and hi.s been identified with numerous private undertakings, to which he has rheerfnlly devoted much of his time, in the spirit, of progressive citizenship, for which he enjoys an enviable reputation. The numerous friends of Mr. Townsend throughout the State will Appreciate the recognition of his great ability and high personal character evidenced by his selection as one of the officers of the extensive business of Iaird Co. J. H.

NIXON GOES TO DELAWARE TRUST CO. He Has Been Appointed Title and Real Estate Officor for the Company. Announcement was made today of the xntment ot J. H. Nixon, tormerly the Haddock-Nixon as title and real estate ofbeer of the Delaware Trust Co Mr.

Nixon is NJieved to particularly well qualified for the position, having had 'innmler r' exjerience in banking and in the real estate business Itefnre coming to ilmington. Mr. Nixon after serving a munler of years in a clerical position at the Second. National Bank of Atlantic City, was made cashier ot the lladdonuetd National Jfank of Haddonficld, N. nd a few later the Me- cnanics liank ot Millviile, and later the ChtNi National Bank of Atlantic City and the First National Bank of Pleasant ville, N.

J. He had the unique distinction of leing cashier of lxth of the last named bank for 15 months. He has since had considerable "VA apes- J. n. experience in commercial business.

Mr Nixon married Miss Anita Ellison, daughter of the late Wilmer J. EIlion. who was treasurer of the Wilmington Savings Fund Sw-iety at the time oi his death, a few years ago. Since locating in Wilmington Mr. Nixon has taken an active interest in its business life' leinc one of the Membership Council of the Chamler of Commerce, a memlter of the City Club, the Masonic fraternity.

LuLu Temple, the executive committee of the Delaware Automobile Association and president the Wilmington Automobile Dealers Association, it leing largely due to his management that the automobile show recently held in the Hotel du Pont was the success it was. Mr. Nixon will have the management of the real estate, fire insurance and title insurance business of the Delaware 1 rust Co. MAY BECOME PASTOR OF GRACE CHURCH Invitation Extended to Rev. H.

F. Randolph of Montcfair, N. and He is Here Today. Pursuant to a call to the pastorate of Grace Methodist Church. Rev.

Herbert F. Randolph, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Montclair, N. came here today and, together with memiters of the lard of trustees of Grace Church, hod luncheon in the Hotel du Pont. The visit of Mr. Randolph followed a visit recently of a committee of Grace Church to Montelair to hear him preach a id invite hint to become pastor of the local church.

The committee heard, him preach ami as much pleased with him. His visit is for the purpose of looking over the field and meeting the officials of the church, but nothing of a definite nature will be decided upon today. Air. Randolph is a graduate of Dickinson College, Jtnd after graduating there lie tok a post graduate course. He has bwen pastor of Montelair Church for tseven years, previous to which he held four or five other pastorates.

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