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New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
Germans Kill
81 in Record
London Raid
Continued from page 1

hours. The raiding Gothas flew at a
great height, the majority of them
keeping we'll up to $4,000 feet in very
clear sky.
Several of the German machines flew
over London. Although they kept at
great height the sound of their mo-
tors could be heard plainly in the
streets. At one point a correspondent
of The Associated Press viewed the
spectacle where the engines were
audible. The gunners blazed away in
concentrated fire. 1t was this un-
usually heavy barrage which evidently
prevented the 0othas from reaching
their objectives.
calm, summerlike night tempted
the Germans to try their first air raid
on London since March 7, and four of
the raiders fell before the defences of
London.
The moon was shining brightly when
the raiders crossed the southeastern
point and headed for the metropolis.
The usual warnings were sounded,
ters before the guns in the neighbor-
hood of London were heard. The firing
was almost continuous for more than
two hours and was unusually severe
Several bombs were dropped by the
raiders.
The number of enemy aircraft is not
known, but they seem to have been
more numerous than usual.
The Whitsuntide holidays probably
were responsible for the safety of
scores of girls housed in dormitories
recently constructed by large depart
ment store. Many of them were ap-
prentices brought from nearby towns,
who went home for the holidays. A
bomb destroyed the two upper floors
of the building, which is half a block
long. The main room on the floor be-
low was damaged, but the few girls
who took refuge in the basement when
the first alarm was sounded were un-
injured except for one, who was wound
ed slightly.
Another bomb tore a hole five feet
deep and fifteen feet in diameter in
solid concrete pavement, shattering
windows and wrenching doors from
their hinges three blocks away. This
bomb fell near buildings recently con-
structed to house a new war agency,
but as the buildings were darkened it
Is not believed possible the Germans
were using. them as target. Another
bomb fell in a park near by, stripping
the shrubbery and shaking houses for
blocks around. shattering almost every
pane of glass.
The raid was one of the most excit-
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21

ing which Londoners have yet expert
enced. AS the enemy machines ap-
preached the sky was filled with burst
ing shrapnel. Perhaps the most dra-
matte moment came when the distinc-
tive hum of one of the German ma
chimes suddenly became splutter and
then ceased. The plane was seen to
burst into flames as il fell.
After the continuous barrage died
away the searchlights were turned out
ward and a lone shell was sent after
the retreating raiders.
More deaths and injuries to innocent
inhabitants were caused in the raid
last night than any this year, except
that of January %, when ffty-eight
persons were killed ard l73 injured.
This was the sixth raid of the year,
the most recent one having been made on
March 7. The provinces got off lightly,
as usual, virtually ali the bombs
dropped outside of London having fallen
into open places. In fact, it appeared
as though the raiders, on being foiled
in their attempt to reach London, got
rid of their bombs in spots where it
was impossible to do serious damage
This, however. could not have been
known by them, as they were flying at
great height
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
u. S. Filler Captain,
Thought Lost, Found
Hurt Bet1ueen Lines

PARIS. Saturday, May 18.-Captain
Charles ]. Biddle, Of Andalusia, Penn,
chief of patrol of the Lafayette
Squadron, who recently was reported
lost after fight with the Germans. was
found to-day by French scouts in No
Mans Land with bullet through his
leg. His machine was wrecked He was
brought to the rear for treatment in
a hospital.
Captain Biddle ascended a few days
ago and engaged German machine.
The American was seen to plunge as
though his airplane had been hit. He
descended in a spiral, until within a
short distance of the ground. where he
apparently righted his craft for mo-
ment, but finally crashed. He was
given up for lost, until the French pa
troll discovered him.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
Cologne Public
Terrified by Air
Raid of British
By George F. Steward


ROTTERDAM, May 2O.-The Cologne
newspapers contain convincing evidence
of the great success of the British air
raid on Saturday. Accounts show that
the attack caused immediate consterna-
tion and awakened terrified anticipa-
tions among the public.
"Die Koelnische Zeitung" has an
article of advice of what to do in the
future, and tries to suggest that the
people killed and wounded were thems
selves to blame for disregarding official
regulations.
Warning, the newspaper says, can only
be given very short time before the
attacks. Therefore all people must take
refuge in the very nearest house. Many
victims owe their fate to their owu
neglect
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
Art Treasures To Be Saved

PARIS, May 2o.-Louis Laferre, the
Minister of Public Instruction, accom-
panied by Baron d'Estournelles de Con-
stant, chief of the Department of In
struction and Works of Art, visited
Amiens yesterday to study the problem
Of the removal Of the mural paintings
by Puvis de Chavannes, which remain
in the Amicns museum.
The experts agreed that the removal
OF the paintings was possibility, and
urgent and precise instructions were
given for the safety Of these art treas
ures, endangered by the German gun
fire
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21

Austrian peoples the impression that
an offensive against Italy must be un-
dertaken by the Austro- Hungarian
army as soon as the weather permits
and the floods of the Piave River have
subsided.
The "Munchener Neuste Nachrichten"
is quoted as saying that when the
offensive is launched in Italy. General
Diaz, Italian commander in chief, will
feel sorry for having dispatched Italian
troops to France.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
Yankee Thoroughness
1mpresses the French
Visitors at New Camps Con.
scious United States Is Out
for Victory

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, May 20 (via Ottawa) PARTS
of Northern France have become
within a short period thickly popu-
lated with American fighting troops
and great American training camps
and depots are sprnging up where
two months ago only British khaki
was normally seen.
The outstanding impression of
American organization may be summed
up in one word-thoroughness. One
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21

is conscious at every turn of the re
solve of the Americans to fight until
victory is achieved.
Intensified training is being tireless-
ly carried out in combination with the
British and the French. Large forma-
tons are steadily being drafted to aug
ment the Americans already in the
fighting line, and these are immediate
" being replaced by still larger num-
bers.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21

holm for Rotterdam. According to tho
"Handelsblad" the German Minister at
Stockholm refused to supply the
steamer with safe conduct. as the
German naval staff had decided not TO
issue any until the conclusion on she
negotiations now in progress between
he Dutch and German governments.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
Nelv Drive Against
Italy Is Forecast
In Austrian Press

WASHINGTON, May aO.-An official
cable from Rome to-day states that the
Austrian press is publishing editorials
which are intended to convey to the
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21

blocked the enemy's approach to
Mount Rouge and other important
eminences, that in turn are the
guarding sentinels for wide reaches
of the uninvaded portions of Fian-
ders.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
The Official Statements

LONDON May 20The British France
to-day said:
NlG1iTDurng the night
front of four
Local fighting north of Albert,
suit of which
German Hbuterne
machine
The hostile artillery
shells in the O.
a
cessful raid
north Hinges raidng
The hostile artillery activity
Albert
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
Germans Seize Dutch Ship
Decide to Issue No More Safe
Conducts at Present

AMSTERDAM, May 2o.-The Ger
mans have seized and taken to Swine
muende, Prussia, the Dutch steamship
Agncta, which was bound from Stock
New-York tribune., 1918-05-21
Military Comment
BY William L. Mcpherson

wv THILE waiting for the German offensive flare up
wv Western the Allies been maintaining their
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-15

The American Red Cross is the largest and most
efficient organization for the relief of suffering that
the World has seen.
1t is made up almost entirely of volunteer workers.
the higher executives being without exception men
accustomed to large affairs, who in almost all
giving their services without pay.
1t is supported entirely by its membership fees
and by voluntary contributions.
1t is today bringing relief suffering human.
ity both military and civil in every War torn al
lied country.
1t plans tomorrow to help in the work OF res
toratlon throughout the world.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-15

1t feeds and clothes entire populations in times
OF great calamity
1t is there to help your soldier boy in his time
of need.
With it's thousands of workers. its tremendous
stores and smooth running transportation facil
tiles, it is serving Americas advance guard
and thus helping to win the war
Congress authorizes il.
President Wilson heads It..
The War Department audts its accounts.
Your Army. your Navy and your Allies enthus-
astically endorse il.
Twenty two million Americans have Joined II.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-15
What Has Your Red Cross Money Done?

IN the first place, it has enabled the American people,
through the Red Cross, to help care for its army and
navy.
Secondly, has enabled America to heart her Allies
fighting forces and keep up among the civilian populations,
the spirit to win the war That alone has made the American
Red Cross of the largest factors since entery into the
Canteens which provided food and hot drinks-more than
million meals soldiers in December warehouses;
med with materials situated all along the French line, all
along the Italian lines eaports and places where Sold
going to fight institutions for the Of consumpves,
institutions for the reeducation Of manned men-hese
a few Of the concrete accomplishments abroad
At home-he millions Of wooden sweaters muffIers socks
and other comforts for the camps the work Of SANTA
ton around cantonmens and the help and advice given de-
pendents of soldiers and saiors-thee things which will
make you, your children and your chidrens Children
whatever part of the world they may be, proud Of being
Americans"
Will you do your share to keep this Hand Of Mercy its
Evening journal., 1918-02-07
TOLD DATE OF SHIP
SAILING; ARRESTED

WASHINGTON. Feb. 7.-Becausc DE
told a relative the name OF The vessel
upon which he expected Go sail 10
France and the date on which DE was
10 sail, q young army onlccr has been
arrested. the War Department an
nounced.
As a result Of this prohibited infor-
nation, the relative OF the young oiiicer,
lrst Lieutenant, sent q Telegram 70
him az the port OF embarkaiion. THIS
telegram. which was not 10 cipher. FUR
nished information which, 10 the hands
Of the enemy, might have endangered
the vessel and an aboard
The disclosure Of such information
by officers and men about 20 sail Is
strictly forbidden In General Orders No.
o. War Department. 1911 and warning
Is AGAIN issued that officers and men
must not acquaint relatives or friends
with details Of arrangements for de-
pariurc Disciplinary action faces Of
tenders.
The case Of the young oflcer under
arrest IN this instance IS before the War
Department for action. following an
Investigation at the port Of embarka-
tion.
Evening journal., 1918-02-07
Moderate Weather
eases COAL DEMAND
City, However, Continues
On the Verge of Fuel
Famine
SOME DEALERS
WITHOUT SUPPLY

While this city IS now confronted by
the worst coal famine in rs history the
moderatlng weather has been what Inc
fuel administration terms a God send
TO the residents for 10 has tended 10 re-
licvo 10 a great extent the suffering
that was prevalent during the ex-
trcmely cold weather. 10 has also tend
ed TO relieve the pressure upon the
fuel administration and upon the deal
ers for while the mercury was hover
ing around the zero mark the demands
for coal were inccssant.
As far as the situation IN this city IS
concerned thero Is very little coal ON
hand. What coal Is coming into the
city Is in such small quantities that II
does not amount TO anything when
compared % the demands that have
been made for fuel 70 has been neccs-
sary 10 seize several cars OF soft coal
from local Industrial plants and give
them 90 retail dealers for the purpose
Of supplying their domestic trade, but as
FAR as could be learned this conhscation
has not interferred with the operations
Of the plants from which the coal was
taken.
II was stated today that several
dealers should have coal II the rail-
roads were able 20 deliver o.. The
moderatng weather viii go a long way
% helping the railroads clear up the
congestion that resulted from the re-
cent cold spell and this will bring re-
lief In the way OF coal shipments which
II Is hoped will be large enough TO en-.
able the dealers 10 meet an their de-
mands
owing 10 the impossIbility % get
enough hard coal 90 meet the demand
local dealers are urged 20 substitute
soft coal IN tho following letter which
has been sent 10 an Of them by the
Wilmington Fuel Administrative Com
mltee.
Wilmington. Del Feb G. 1913.
owing TO the conditions existing In
the anthracite region. due 20 The storm.
and the extreme cold weather II Is an
utter imposslbility 20 secure for any
community within the state OF Della.
ware sufficient anthracite coal TO take
care Of an the demands that are now
made upon YOU.
Realizing this condition, The VII
mington Fuel Committee sees no othel
alternative than the substitution of bi
luminous coal insofar as 70 is neccssar'
/ Go relieve this condition.
They do. however. insist that pref
erence be given 90 domestic consump
ton. and would request that ever
other trade now using anthracite Goa
use bituminous instead, thereby allow
ing "a greater percentage Of anthracii
coal FOR domestic purposes.
WILMINGTON FUEL COMMITTEE.
Robert ID. Kemp, Chairman
Evening journal., 1918-02-07
Frank in 1own: lie financed
COIbeif and Sullivan Bout

The knockout punch in either hand. lie
simply wore down his adversaries. In
the sullivan-C -Corbett nght saw Cor
Eeli send his glove. iive-ounce, into sui
llvans abdomen three times IN rapid
succession the glove sinking into the
flesh almost half It's depth. How Sulli-
van took such punishment Is q mystery
Frank attributed sullivan's defeat to
his physical condition and over-conn-
dence. sullivan. he added never would
train.
ne made great sums Of money and
spent 70 freely giving TO the needy and
assisting his friends. Frank remem-
hors the FIRST visit Sullivan made TO
New Orleans after his defeat BY Cor
bett. lie was with his theatrical troupe
then and the entire receipts FOR the
FIRST three nights he sent 10 persons he
knew were IN need. one being an old
man living near Sullvan's home lie
received a check for 300.
Mr.. Frank said he personally knew
Flizslmmons and helped him In Oman
clal way when he was on the road
with his theatrical troupe Frank as
serted that in his opinion Fltzsim-
mons was the best lighter Of them all.
Willard. he believes, IS the present
king pin Of the big fellows.
Evening journal., 1918-02-07
SONS OF ITALY AT
FIRST ANNIVERSARY

Members Of the sons Of Italy OBJ
served the FIRST anniversary Of their or
ganization az a banquet and meeting at
No. 1908 West sixth street last evening.
The meeting following the banquet was
cnlivened by a number Of spirited ad-
dresses by the Rev Joseph A. Pignailel-
10. who was chairman Mayor }ohn
". Lawson. the Rev. \. a. sahbarcsc.
Of Philadelphia, and others.
Addressing the young men Mayor
Lawson said in part
Every effort that your members can
make at this time win tend 20 increase
ihe feeling of an Italians IN sianding
by the principles for which The coun-
/ tries of Italy and the United states are
now ioined hand In hand nghtins for
/ We have the United states Of America
and YOU have the United Kingdom o
Italy: both countries made mp of ih'
several Staies goIng - form the whole
The principle that brings these stale
together. both in This country ang
Italy. is that men may have theil
T rights and are free 90 come and g,
as they please. 30 long as they obey
/ the laws OF the land
III the German cause wins, lialy
/ VIII Doe but a province Of The German
confederation II the cause Of the
/ United Allies wins. then the Italian peo'
/ rle as we'll as the people Of The other
Allied nations, will be freed from the
curse and horrors Of war, now so heaY-
+ ily bearing upon an The world.
Evening journal., 1918-02-07

n. N. Frank, known from coast 10
coats IN sporting circles is a Whining
ton visitor. the guest OF W. W. Mar
maduke, whom he met IN the South.
Mr.. Frank now lives IN Washington.
u. C.. They an go either 10 washing
ton or Paris when they retire from ac-
tive life. The visitor Tor years was an
ardent follower Of the nstic arena and
personally knew the best OF the ring
generals OF his time, including Sulli
van and Fitzsimmons. Franl. was OH
cial timekeeper at all the big Nghts
when they were held In New Orleans,
owned a theatre and most ot the stock
In the Crescent City Club. Of that city
He made the match between Corbei
and sullivan and hung up The purse
he says he still has the check for
$4,000 sent 10 Cornett, winner of tie
battle.
speaking OF this contest Mr.. Frank
emphatically remarked that sullivan
was not Knocked out. but punched out
He was on his knees when counted
out" no said. land just as conscious as
you are 40 this minute. Furthermore
Corbett never did knock out a man IN
his entire ring career. lie was a clever
scientific boxer. but he did not have
Evening journal., 1918-02-07
SAFEGUARD HEALTH
OF STATE SOLDIERS

Members Of the slate Board Of Health
met this morning at the Hotel dupont
10 consider measures for the protection
and safeguarding Of the health OF sol
dlers and sailors IN Delaware. in ac-
cordanco with the request Of the sur
econ general Of the United states
Navy. Of the Public Health Service Of
the United states and OF the Council
Of National Defense.
The board will issue rules and regu-
lations requiring certain diseases 20 be
reported 10 the state Board, IN line
with the provisions that now apply to
quarantine areas adjacent 10 army
camps and cantonments.
Dr. A. = Franiz, SECRETARY OF the
board. reported that the smallpox stu.
alton among the laborers at Newport
was now under absolute control, an,
there was no danger Of the furihe
spread OF the disease.
The members 0f the board had
luncheon al noon at the hotel
Evening journal., 1918-02-07
DELAWARE D. A. R.
TO MEET FEB. 26

The annual meeting OF the State
daughters Of the American Revolution
will be held on February 26. in the
Hotel DUPONT with morning and after
noon sessions. and the customary
luncheon
An exceptionally interesting session
Of the Caesar Rodney Chapter OF the
D. A. r. was held yesterday afternoon,
with the chapter regent. Mrs. :. NJ
Council presiding Washngton's and
Lincolns birthdays were given a. roll
call observance. tho Daughters answer
ing 20 their names with quotations
from Washington and Lincoln. Mrs
Julian Adair sang two solos very
charmingly, with Miss Pyle accom-
panylng her. A very valuable histori-
cal paper on the "Star Spanglod Ban
ner" was read by Mrs. Walter Brinton
and was greatly appreciated by those
present Mrs. J. f. Fuller recitcd ad-
mnably The Flag That Has Never
Known Defeat"
Caesar Rodney Chapter has adopted a
little French orphan, named Juliette
NiNIMNIllHNt uHNA " aNaAFf HfAt - 80 t+t~'-
d. Chaytor, Jr., was made chairman OF
a committee TO secure clothing for the
child
Each member OF the chapter was ask
cd 10 contribute nifty cents towards the
restoration Of the French town Of Til
loloy, a work undertaken by the Ma
tional d. a. r. Each chapter in the
country is asked for individual nifty
cent contributions. Mrs. James Scott
the treasurer. will receive the local
chapter contributions.
The registrar reported the names Of
three new Daughters accepted for Cae-
sar Rodney Chapter by the National
Society. Mrs. Harriet W. Long, Mrs.
Clara W. Palmer, and Miss Mary A.
Whitford.
The hostesses at the tea yesterday
afternoon were Mrs. Edward Gilligan
and Mrs. John NJ. Harvey.
Mrs. George c. Hall, State Regent, and
Mrs. r. p. Moody. members OF the Ma
tonal Executive Board, will go TO
Washington 10 attend the National
Board meeting on February 20, p and
%. The closing day, Washington
birthday. will be marked by a special
celebration in the Memorial Hail. In
Washington.
Evening journal., 1918-02-07
TROUBLE ON RIVER
WHEN ICE MOVES

While the moderatlng weather is
welcome TO the majority Of the people
in this section Of the country, it is
causing some concern TO the rivermen.
This is due to tho fact that the Della
Voc river Is choked with huge ice
does. which are bound TO cause trouble
when they break up and start TO move
out 20 sea.
When the inevitable flood comes the
ice pocks will be broken up and car
ricd down the stream, and rlvermen
say they are going 90 sweep every
thins before them Cribbins and piers
and river front property, they say, will
suffer much damage, aud they are hop
ing the ice movement win be- gradual.
The foes are heavier than Inc Oldest
rivermen can remember having seen
before. and they will be glad when the
river Is once more clear and uninier-
rupied navigation is possible.
Evening journal., 1918-02-07
DEAD IN HOTEL With
BALL THROUGH BRAIN
Man Who Registered AS
William Martin, n. ""
Dead Several Days
NO CLUES TO
HIS IDENTITY

A white man. aged about 81 years,
who had registered at the Hotel Cas-
sldy, at seventh and Shipley streets, on
as William Martin. OF Now
York, was found ead in his room on
the fourth floor Of the hotel at Q o'clock
this morning by Potter +. Cassidy, tho
proprietor Edith Clark, a Ncgrcss, em-
ployed there as a chambermaid, told Mr..
Cassidy she had been unable 10 get INTO
tho room for two days, whereupon Mr..
Cassidy forced the door and found the
body lying on the moor A short dis
tanco away was large revolver A
gaping hole was In the mans right tenn
pie.
Sergeant Devenish hurried TO the
hotel and took charge Of the mans ef-
fccts while word was sent 10 the Cor
oner's office. An investigation made by
the police showed that the name Of the
makers OF the mans clothes had been
torn out. but the soft grey hat worn by
the man. bore tho name OF the maker,
Nothing was In the pockets except a
tag for q parcel which had been
shipped on the r. & o. railroad, which
Deputy Coroner McCrery found at the
Delaware avenue station. 70 proved 10
be leather hand bag containing a
safety razor. solled linen, two military
brushes and a box OF cartridges, with
enough bullets removed to OIL the
Der OF the revolver found at the
hotel.
According 10 Mr.. Cassidy the man res
lstered at the hotel about 80 o'clock
on Tuesday evening, as William Martin
Of New York. lie had no baggage and
nothing was seen Of him until his body
vas found today. Just when the man
shot himself is a mystery, no one haN-
ing heard the report OF the weapon
Mr. Cassidy occupies the room directly
under that occupied by the stranger.
The dead man was about 81 years OF
age feet inches tall, and weighed
about 40 pounds. He wore a blue sIil
lih red pin stripe, black and white
striped shirt black shoes and a grey
sweater.
The body was fully dressed except
or a three-quarter length overc0at oil
a grey color, which was In the room
The msn was smooth-faced and hat
dark hair.