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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
AMERICAN INTERVENTION HEAVY
BLOW TO GERMANY, HE SAYS
Heineken of North German Lloyd, Believes Ships in u S.
Ports Played Important Part in Decision-Dis-
cusses After War Trade

ed from the angle of the view Of the
German shipping interests. American in
tervention Ut would be foolish to wish
to shut ones eyes to i) Is heavy
blow to us, and 1t remains for history to
establish whether covetouSness toward
the German ships in American ports die
not play a direct and decisive part in
the matter. In any case. the best and
most valuable Germans steamers. which
are In part hardly replaceable. have suf-
fered confiscation and are now employed
in transporting American troops and
munitions to France and England. Did
rot Americans foresee this way Of en-
ploying the German ships In the event of
their participation in the war, and were
they not conscious that a large part of
these ships would then fall victims to
submarines and torpedoes?"
Concerning Germany's future relations
with America, he Counsels caution In
assuming that America at the conclu-
sion of peace will associate herself with
Britain in a trade war against the Gen.
trail Powers. He points out that the
British propaganda in America in favor
of a trade war has failed completely.
American industrial corporations. he
adds, are said to have made all prepara-
tions for international trade after the
war and to have accumulated large
stocks for this purpose
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
GERMANY LOSES 339
AIRPLANES IN WEEK
Fighting in Clouds Has Been
Most Formidable of
War
By the Associated Press


aug. ] {.
Measured by the number of machines
engaged. the intensity of the fighting
and the magnitude of the losses inflicted
on the enemy. the fighting in the air
during the last week was the most for
midable Of the war
Some of the most severe conflicts oc-
CURED on August in the sector between
Albert and the Amiens-Roy road, where
the German air forces were increased
considerably shortly after the opening
of the Allied offensive. The air fighting
resulted in the destruction of forty-eight
enemy machines. while seventeen others
were driven down out of control. Fifty
British machines did not return.
During the six succeeding days 1856
enemy airplanes were destroyed and
eighty-nine driven down out Of control
making a total of 339 German machines
for the week, compared to 1913 British
airplanes missing.
In the same period British bombing
squadrons continually attacked enemy
airdromes, railways and other military
objectives. dropping mere than $50 tons
Of bombs and causing great damage
Low-fying scout machines raked the
enemys' congested roads of retreat with
machine-gun fire. infiicting many casual.
ties.
A notable feature Of the aerial OPERA
tions was the virtually continuous NIGH
and day bombing of the enemy bridge.
over the Somme. This greatly hamperet
the supply and Reinforcement OF tn,
German troops. The weeks work ais.
Included a number of destructive raid
into Germany
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
Sbecial Cable to Epening Public Ledger

!Sbecial Gable to Evening Public Ledger
Copvrtoht, 1918. bv NcD York Times Co.
Paris. Aug. II.
Our booty in prisoners and guns which
now is officially reported at 10000 men
and 1900 cannon since July lS. Is recog-
nized as the biggest haul the Allies have
made since the war began. and there Is
every reason to suppose that the tale OF
canture is by no means ended. The
German losses since Foch launched his
bIow M July IS are estimated here at
aso, 900 men killed. wounded and pris-
oners.
The belief is growing here that the
Germans are much nearer the end OF
their tether than the rest OF the world
has been allowed to guess. II Is now
known that TO make up Tor the awtul
waste of the Aisne-Marne salient and
on the Somme the Germans have had
virtually TO empty their depots In the
interior, and that many thousands OF
youths belonging to the class OF 1920.
which still are only In the training stage.
have alread had TO be drafted Into gar
rison work. There is now little doubt
that the Germans have thrown In every
available reserve division on the Somme.
hoping TO avoid thereby a general retreat
along an extensive section OF their line.
SO far as can be seen at present
their resistance on the Somme front
cannot possibly continue much longer,
In which case their retreat. when II
comes, will prove all the more costly
from its delay and All the moro disss-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
II MUST DON KHAKI
OR BE HELD SLACKERS
Remnants of Atlantic City
Raid in Jail Pending
Their Decision
Atlantic City, Aug. II.


Eleven alleged slackers, the sifted-out
product. the grist left as. the result of
the spectacular, raids conducted by De-
partment of Justice agents and volun-
teers from the American Protective
League on crowded beach piers and cafes
on Thursday, were taken from Jail and
sent back almost Immediately when the
United States officially took charge of
their cases before Federal Commissioner
Henry W. Lewis, here today.
Charged with failing to comply with
the selective service act. the youths were
held in $1,000 bail each for a further
hearing on August 81.
1.-The purpose of this action" Com.
missioner Lewis saiw. ''is to induct
these defendants into the United States
service. If they are in uniform before
August 81, the criminal proceedings will
be automatically dismissed"
Benny Steinberg, 1886 Mexican street,
Philadelphia, was released this morning.
having satisfied the Federal authorities
he was innocent of any intent to evade
doing his duty as soldier Those sent
back to jail were:
David Speerak, SEC North Tenth
street. Francis F. White Inasmuch
Mission, Philadelphia; Peter Wolf, Chi.
cago; Frank Divinsky, Island Heights.
n. j.. Nelson Anthony Brown, Pitts
burgh; Sylvester Domianchkk. Bridge
port onn. Michael kokalchkk John
Boston; Michael Balcka. NJ. ]. Hamilton
Atlantic Clay, and Raffello Leno. New
Work
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
SOUP KITCHENS AT TREVISO
American Red Cross Feeds Poor
in Town Under Austrian Fire
Special Cable to Evening Public Ledger

CopDriOht. 1918, bu NeU York Times Co.:
AT the Italian Front. Aug. l7.-The
American Red Cross has inaugurated a
yIso. The chies tawn pf tbe nrovanee Of
the same name. which since the 1etreat
to the Piave has been constantly under
Austrian fire. This new service, which
Fabbri, assisted by Captain NJ. c. Leo
wentritt. distributes daily 500 rations OF
macaroni and meat, and also meat and
rissoles. The food Is given to the needy
and homeless population, who, despite
the enemys bombardment, cling to their
native soil
All those who represent the Govern
ment praise the philanthropic and hu-
manitarian work of their powerful ally,
who, besides helping in the war, creates
indissoluble bonds Of brotherhood be-
tween the two countries.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
POINCARE IN MIMIC
SUBMARINE CHASE
Gets Practical Demonstration
of Franco.American Ma
val Cooperation
BY the Associated Press


IariS. aug. H.
President Poincare and Georges Ley
gues, Minister of Marine. returned to
Paris today after visit of two days at
n French port, where they closely in
spected the Franco American naval
bases and were enabled to obtain a first
hand view of the cooperation of the two
navies in combating German sub
marines.
Immediately after their arrival there
a report was received that an enemy
submarine has just been sunk by a
French patrol, while it was confirmed at
the same time that another submarine
had been destroyed by an American
patrol a few days before
President Poincare made a minute in
'spection of various American installa-
tions at the port. being especially In
terested in the hydro-airplane station.
While the two officials were at the
port convoy was sgnaled coming In
and the President embarked on a war
vessel and went out toward the sea to
observe the arrangements made for the
protection of ships. A dirigible balloon.
hydro -airplanes and rapid destroyers CO.
operated perfectly in preventing any sub
marine attack which might have been
made. The convoy came into the harbor
with each vessel keeping in perfect line
until the anchorage was reached.
After this, President Poincare went on
board a destroyer and participated in
the chase of an Allied submarine some
where below the surface. The chase
lasted for an hour and IL the submarine
had been German the pursuit would
have ended disastrously for 1t.
The visit of the officials was extended
to the American depots which have COM
pletely transformed the port. report
was handed the President showing that
| a convoy which recently arrived from
| America discharged 10000 tons Of mate
rials In ten hours. thanks to the eff
cheney of the American arrangements.
Admiral Wilson received President
Poincare on board a repair ship. where
a mendalliop, bearing the inscription
"commemorating the union OF France
| and America" was presented 20 the
President. Later President Poincare ex'
amined the new type of American de-
stroyer and reviewed newly arrived
| American troops.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
BY GEORGE RENWICK
Special Cable to Evening Public Ledpe,

fopyrt0ht. 1918. hv Ncr Work Times Co.
Amsterdam, Aug. II.
Kaiser Charles Is travelling back from
imperial German headquarters so as to
De able to celebrate the anniversary of
his birthday in Austria. Messages from
Berlin say Thursday was an important
day. for there was great conference at
headquarters. and the Berlin correspond
ent of the Frankfurter Zeitung, who is
generally very well informed declares
that the Polish question already has been
decided.
Messages from Vienna state that the
belief Is incorrect that the decision is
against an Austrian solution. but II a
dec sion has been come to il is hard to
believe 1t has gone against Germany.
The inspired Germania declares en-
phatically against an Austrian solution
on the ground that the relations be-
tween Germany and Austria Hungary
may one day be altered. and that Ger
man statesmen must always keep in
mind that this neighbor of ours, which
will one day become more powerful
would then not be a very pleasant neigh
Dor, with the long. common frontier to
the south and east"
Nearly all Of yesterdays German
papers print an identical telegram.
clearly inspired. which says that Kaiser
a
suggestion. and that besides the Polish
problem all war questions. both military
and political, are being discussed at the
conference. The conference, the mes
sage declares, Is concerning itself with
"all the political happenings in the En-
tente lands, with special regard to the
state of affairs in all the war-waging
countries which might create prospects
of clearly the way for general peace"
Are we, therefore, on the eve Of an
other German peace offensive? Ger
tainly a report of the state OF affairs"
which Kaiser Charles would present to
the headquarters conference would be
no highly encouraging one. and the
chaos in the east and the defeat in the
west have clearly had such a depressing
effect in Germany that some such aC-
ton suggests itself with a view to
raising the determination and spirit Of
the people by representing to them once
more that Germany is a peace-loving
country, while the Entente is TO blame
for the prolongation of the war. and is
desrous of annihilating the Central EN-
pires.
Thus. the defensive war" propa ganda
might be given fresh leare of life.
Admiral Won Hintze's statement to a
representative of the Cologne Gazette
may almost be taken as the opening of
this offensive. This effort to stir up the
lingo feeling to a greater extent in the
war-weary fatherland that such action
Is necessary. interesting and instruc'
tive. As a Pan-German dodge" 1t will
deceive nobody, probably not even the
mass of the German people.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
THE CATHEDRAL SAFE,
AMZENS GIVES THANKS
Allied and american Flags Waue Ouer Altar at Impress
size Service -Ludendorf Emphasizes
Shortage of Men
BY HENRY W. NEvINSON

the famous sculptures in the south
porch dedicated to the Virgin.
He concluded with just word about
war and comparison of our present
deliverance with the time when the
citizens saw the Spanish armies adj
vancing near the city, and yet were
delivered
The mass was celebrated with the
established ritual. The. great organ
had been removed and all the music
was supplied by a smaller instrument
and by single violin, the erect OF
which was singularly plaintive ana
moving in that solemn and ancient
house.
Ludendorff Short OF Men
Another order, signed by Ludendorn,
has been issued. proving that there Is
German shortage OF effective fght-
ing men. extract few sentences:
"The condition Of our reserves In
men and the internal economic situa. I.
ton force us to return all the men OF
active service to fighting units ana
to proceed with the greatest economy
in the use Of the personnel In the aux
iliary service that Is, men fit for gar
rison duty or labor. All service or
personal consideration will be set aside
in the face of this urgent necessity.
Is Clear tttS iSpo' 20 ~"
mitted to the higher command that
noncommissioned officers and men
from active service are still being
employed In posts which can, ana
must absolutely. be occupied by nom
commissioned officers and men from
the auxiliary service. such as COOKS.
orderlies. canteen statesmen, clerks, etc.
For the positions in the rear. of the
. front, requiring vigorous personnel,
men from the active service who can
not he employed in the front under
the War Ministry circulars Of October
3, 1916. namely, men Of families who
have suffered severe losses, and of No
vember 18. 1917, namely. men born in
1875 or previously. and who have
served more than six months in the
front line, will in the first instance be
chosen"
The order further states that a COM
mission has been appointed for each
of the armies in order to investigate
these questions apd put an end to
abuses.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
Special Cable to Euening Public Ledger

Special Cable to Euening Public Ledger
Copyright, 1918. BY Ne,c York Times Co.
London, Aug. II.
The London Times Hague correspond
ent reports that the North German
Lloyd year book just issued emphasizes
the necessity of rapid reconstruction of
German shipping after the conclusion of
peace IL Germany Is to contend with
foreign rivalry. Philip Heineken. the
general director of the North German
Lloyd Company. writing on shipping and
trade In 1917, discusses Americas entry
into the war. While leaving the effect
of this. intervention on the military side
to experts. he says:
II should like quite generally to utter
n warning against Understanding our
latest adversary In toughness and en-
durance he is little inferior to the Eng
lshman, and what one has SO far heard
Of American performances at all events
compels great respect for the energy
with which they attack every new prob
lem on that side of the ocean"
He doubts whether the difficulties of
TRANSPORTING the American army, with
gigantic supplies, can be overcome. and
adds:
Economically especially, and regard
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
U.S.. AVIATOR SHOT DOWN
Connecticut Man Killed in Fight
With Eight Germans
D.. IL De-.
By the Associated Press

Paris, Aug 17.-Sergeant William
McKerness OF Wallingford. Conn, at
tached to the Lafayette Escadrille. was
killed In a fight with eight enemy air
planes on Thursday according to the
Paris edition of the Chicago Tribune.
The sergeant was flying with French
pilot. accompanied by two French air
planes Eight German machines ap"
peared and the French airplanes boldly
attacked them. They kept up the un-
equal fight until the machine in which
McKerness was flying crashed to the
ground in flames.
The bodies of McKerness and the
French pilot were picked up within the
French lines.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
ENDOW AIR SCHOOLS
Old English Universities Receive Pro.
essorship Funds

London, Aug 17.-Several large sums
of money recently have been given to
leading English universities for estab-
fishing professorships in aeronautics;
that Il not only has accepted gift,
but PURPOSES almost Immediately to
start systematic work in the science Of
aeronautics.
Two years ago, when some of the
Oldest colleges and universities. like
oxford and Cambridge. were taken over
in connection with the training Of air
pilots. there was some misgiving in edu.
cational circles over this invasion of scho-
lastic haunts. Since that time, how
ever, several leading educators have is
sued statements declaring that this in
vasion Is mo more than a symbol of
the renaissance of learning and an adap-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
KAISER BARS LICHNOWSKY
Official Taboo Placed on Prince
for Pro-Ally Utterances
By the United Press

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE Kaiser has
officially placed the royal taboo upon
dispatch.
The dispatch states that royal sane
ton has been given the decision of the
Prussian House of Lords in refusing
to recognize the Prince as a member of
terances
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
DEATHS

LEONARD.-Aug. 10, MARTHA B., .wifc
Of Robert Leonard, Relatives and friends
a2a Il, Third ST. Chester. Pa. Int. Chester
Rural Gem. Remains may be viewed Sun.
cALHoUN,-Aug, II. VIOLET. wife OF
John Calhoun. of 2230 Catharine st. Rela-
p. M. at the oliver II. Bair Building. 1920
Chestnut St, Int. West Laurel Hili Gem.
TRAUTWiNE.-At residence. Lansdowrs
Ann rtments. 4iO0 Psrkside ave-. Aug. ~.
wine (nea Leeds), NotiSe Of funeral later.
DoHE.RTY.--At residence. 21t2 Titan 81.
pf late John and Marearet Clark, aged ~
Notice Of funeral later.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
SENATE TO TRY CAILLAUX
Facts Brought Out Make Trial
One for High Court
Special Cable to Evening Public Ledger

Copyright 1918. bV NClU York Times Co.
Paris Aug. 1.-THE Temps states
that il appears certain now that CaillauX
will be tried by the Senate, sitting as
a High Court. and not by court-martial.
which has hitherto been generally sup
posed would be the tribunal before which
the case would be heard The Temps
adds:
TT will be remembered that Premier
Clemenceau and NJ. Ignace, Secretary of
State for Military Justice. intimated to
the committee of the Chamber intrusted
with the duty of investigating the de-
mand for authority to prosecute against
CaillauX, that the case would be heard
by n High Court If the facts brought
out by the preliminary investigation
were Of a character which ought to be
submitted to this exceptional jurisdic-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
CALLS 253 FOR AERONAUTICS
Crowder Includes 25 PennsyI.
vanians in Limited Service
Ry the 4ssociafed Presx

Washington, Aug 17.--Provost Mar
shall General Crowder issued a call 20.
day for 253 men for limited service In
the military aeronautic division OF the
army. The men will mobilize at Madi-
on August 90. coming from eighteen
States as follows:
Connecticut. 10; Delaware. 8; Georgia
S; Illinois, 20; Indiana, lb; Maine. 9
Maryland, 8; Massachusetts,. 90; Michi-
New Hampshire. 8; New Jersey. 20
New York, 40; Ohio, 25: Pennsylvania,
IS :; Rhode Island s. and West Vir-
RInia &
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
ITALY HONORS u. S. WOMEN
Bersaglieri Elect Two Americans to
Membership in Unit

Rome. Aug. 17.-(By l. n. S).-An
unusual honor has been conferred upon
Miss Sylvia Coney. of New York, and
Miss Macintosh, OF Boston
IN recognition of Their services on the
Italian front. the Bersaglleri. the most
famous of the Italian fighting units in
the army, have made the two young
American women honorary members OF
the BersaglieTi.
II is the first time that this honor
women for services at the front.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
Wills Probated Today

Wills probated today include those of
Mary r. s. Graham, of Abingdon. which
in private bequests disposes OF property
valued at s3O,700; George F. Ross. 5133
Chestnut street. s21.400; Margaret
Shuttteworth. 1850 Kensington avenue.
S9500; Annie NJ Alteneder. 500 Green
street, s3500: George Hickey. st.
Lukes Hospital. s2935. and Henry
Johnson. g440 North Thirtcenth street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
Official Var Reports
BRITISH
London, Aug,

London, Aug. IL. :"
The pressure of our troops north OF.
. Roye and north Of the Ancre (Pi-
cardy) continued Progress was made
in both sectors. q
In the. neighborhood of Vieux-
Berquin CSlanders). our patrols en-
gagged In sharp fighting yesterday and
there were further encounters during
the night. Our troops progressed In
this sector and in the neighborhood
of Merris. A few prisoners were
taken.
Hostile artillery showed consider
able activity near Mount Rouge and
also at Scherpenberg and In the
vicinity of Zillebeke Lake (Flanders).
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
Preparing to Servie His Country

Hollidaysburg. Pa. Aug. 17.-In an
ticipation OF the enactment Of the law
extending the draft ages, John r. El.
liott. coal company president. regis.
tered before the local war board
and passed the physical test. Mr..
Elliott wanted ample time TO arrange
his business affairs before entering
the army. ,...ssn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
4ALSACE QUESTION SETTLED"
No Longer Any Lorraine Prob.
lem, Wilson Is Quoted

Paris. Aug. 17-(By l. N. S)-"There
10 no longer any Alssce-Lorraine ques-
ttba. II Is settled" President Wilson
IL reported to have declared 10 Theodore
Hr1fGer according to the Matin today.
7@aSodore Seltxer Is ono Of the leaders
the Alsace-Lorraine Association.
{{xccor1ing to the Mattn. he was re-
=. \ ~ sss' 'ss;I = s's''ss sss;'ss'' |,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
NEW PEACE DRIVE
MAY BE EXPECTED
Great Conference at I'm.
perial German Headquar-
tiers Has Concluded
STUDIED WARS EFFECTS

by He HssOcloted Press
The Hague. Aug. II.
Germany has npnroveh the sngges-
ton made by Austri' that on Austrian
archduke be made King Of Poland, the
Iokal Anzeiger. Of Berlin. says IL un.
derstands. Archduke Karl Stephen, il
says, probably viii be named.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17
FRENCH

Paris, Aug. IT.
West of Roye there was great
artillery fighting.
South of the Avre the French con-
tinued their progress and the eastern
borders of Loges Wood were reached.
Between the Matz and the Oise two
strong German attacks at Monoiiths
and Carmoye farm. were repulsed
and the French positions were main
tained.
Northwest of Rheims, an enemy
raid at La Neuvilette was unsuccess-
full.
GERMAN
Berlin. Aug. 16 (delayed).
There have been forefield engage
ments at KENNEL and near Vleux
Berauin. Strong enemy thrusts south
of the Lys near Avette and north OF
the Ancre were repulsed.
West of Roye and southwest OF
Noyon there was a vigorous artillery
engagement which was followed by
enemy attacks OIL both sides of the
Avre against Lassigny and on the
heights west of the Oise.
South of Thiescourt the Attiche
farm remained in the enemy's hands.
otherwise we drove back his attacks
before our fighting positions, partly
by counter-attacks. The enemy suf-
fered heavy losses in the fighting for
Lassigny. Here. he vatnly storemd
our line six times and after ten hours
of bitter fighting was driven back into
the positions from which he started.
on the Vesle the artillery activity
Increased during the evening and re-
mained lively throughout the night.
Yesterday We shot down twenty-four
enemy airplanes.