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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-09-17

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fetal number of German planes de-
stroyed, together with the allied losses,
may not be disclosed, 1t may be stated
that this unofficial summary is very
conservative.
Radical Reconstruction.
At the outbreak of the war Great
Britain had eighty aircraft. Every
few days Great Britain is producing
more airplanes and other material for
the air force than she possessed alto
gether at one stage of the war. The
strength of the Royal Air Force has
been multiplied at least 200 times in
personnel as compared to the person
mel at one stage of the war. Great
Britain also tas furnished a consider
able number of airplanes for her allies.
England's air force has undergone
radical reconstruction and ITS tactics
have been changed, much to the dis
comfiture of Germany. Briefly, these
changes are: Consolidation of the
Royal Flying Corps and the Royal
Naval Air Service into one organiza-
ton, known as the Royal Air Force;
establishment of an air ministry, ere
alton of the Independent air force, and
use of cavalry" aviators-airmen who
have charged advancing Germans.
bombed and machine-gunned them
from a height Of a hundred feet.
The independent air force, which Is
said to have only one authority higher
than its W commander, this being
the war cabinet, has been busy bomb
ing German cities since it's creation
three months ago. Four-fifths Of the
German munition works are in the
Rhine valley. and all of them within
striking distance of these Independent
air force bombers. Their plan is to
keep a number OF Rhine towns in a
constant state Of terror by bombing
works Of military Importance in those
communities. One town may be raid
ed night after night for a week or
more, Dr. II may be visited day and
night, or twice daily, whichever plan
seems to cause the most CONSERVATION
and demolition. In addition, railway
functions, ammunition dumps and bar
racks are bombed by this organization
of flyers, which works separately and
distinctly from aviators attached to
certain army corps who also may be
dispatched to do similar bombing.
Attack Advancing Columns.
The great advantage Of av%iators for
bombing and Notwithstanding advan-
cling columns was shown in the March
and succeeding offensives, when time
and again scores of ~aviators concen-
trated upon a certain point disorgan-
lied a German advance, or held a por-
ton of the line that had given way
until re-enforcements could be rushed
up by the Franco British. On one day
these aviators fired more than 100000
rounds into German columns. More
than 120 tons Of bombs have been
dropped In one day.
America is playing a part in the air
offensive. Every new contingent of
American aviators which reaches
France or England helps out in the
general scheme of things which keeps
the allies masters of the air.
The British also have shown they
are superior to Germany in aerial de-
lenses. There have been twenty-one
raids on London in the past year, three
OF these by Zeppelins. But since the
visit of eleven Zeppelins October last,
when five of them were brought down,
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-09-17
(Signed) SEYMOUR CASE,

Date Of first publication. Aug. 81, 1918.
Date of last publication, Sept. %. 1918.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-09-17
Reconstruction in England Fac
tor in Supremacy.
HUNS LOSE MANY MACHINES
Building Better and Faster Machines
Than the Eneny-Rhlne Cities in
Terror of Bombing Planes-5ritish
Also Show Superiority in Aerial De-
fenses-Americs Now Playing Part
in Air Offensive.

From London to Jericho the allies
have obtained decided superiority over
the enemy in the air. Since the war
started Germany has trailed France
and England in aerial warfare, Yep
pelins excepted. France and England
didn't waste their time with Zeppelins,
which have been a dismal failure when
compared with bombing machines
such as the allies build and manipu-
late, much to the terror of the Rhine
towns.
Besides forcing down and destroying
three German airplanes to n lost by
the allies, England. France and now
America are building better machines,
faster machines and machines which
will carry more tons of bombs each
than the German.
Germany has lost not less than 5000
machines and aviators in the past
twelve months.
This figure, 5000, represents Ger
many's losses in all theaters Of war to
allied airmen. While the exact Of
fetal number of German planes de-
strOyed, together with the allied losses,
may not be disclosed, 1t may be stated
that this unofficial summary is very
conservative.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-09-17

Austria has long since realized that
her relations with the H~ohenzollerns
involve numerous assessments and no
diyidends-Washington Star.
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
1919 YEAR OLD YOUTHS
WILL GO TO WAR LAST

appropriated for quarters and subsist-
enoe can be used for this work
Lunn declared that his amendment
looking TO the education OF youths Of
IS and 10 might be wholly invalidaied
by the Mckenzie amendment which
would prevent drafting OF men Of these
ages until they were absolutely needed
The Mckenzie amendment could
easily operate 10 cut Off education ad-
cantages that these youths viii not re-
ceive unless they can be drafted before
they are needed in service Lun said,
Representative Kahn also denounced
the amendment declaring that II the
chief Of stan cannot be relied upon 70
state what the army needs the whole
war program Is doomed TO failure.
why try 10 pit civilian against mill
tary opinion" Kahn said.
A third amendment to the bill pro-
vldes for the commissioning Of men
under 2i on the same footing with older
men. An amendment 10 draft mar
riage slackers" was lost.
The House today gave unanimous
consent for taking up the man-power
hill tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
LOSES CITIZENSHIP
UNDER THIS LAW

BY Withdrawing their Intentions 70
become citizens Of the United States.
citizens or subjects OF a country neu-
trail In the present war who have de-
clared their intentions TO become nat
uralized In this country and have not
comPleted their citizenship can be re-
lleyed from liability to military service.
under an act OF Congress approved July
8 made public here today by AdIutant.
General Wickersham today.
Under the act, a citizen or subject
OF a neutral country who has declared
his Intention to become a citizen and
has not completed his citizenship. must
make affidavit Withdrawing his in
l'tentlon OF becoming a citizen OF the
United States 90 obtain relief from
| liability 20 military service. This am
davlt shall operate and be held to can
eel his declaration OF Intention and
shall forever debar him from becoming
citizen.
The local boards have received forms
explaining the act 10 be sent out by
them 10 reglstranis who are citizens or
subjects OF neuiral'c0untries and forms
OF the AFFIDAVIT to be made by those
men desiring relief by withdrawing
their intention OF becoming citizens
These men will thea be placed In
/ Glass B.
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
new DRAFT BILL
IN HOUSE TODAY
Drafting Of Youths Under
20 May Temporarily
Block Bill
WILL ASK WILSON
TO CUT CLAUSE
BY the United Press.

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2i.-Unwilllng-
ness Of some members OF Congress TO
draft men under 20 threatened today TO
block temporarily the army program OF
getting so divisions OF American troops
in France by next June.
This Is the program Chief or stan
March has declared Will beat Germany
during 1919.
The man-power bill as II Will be re-
ported to the House today by the mill
tary affairs committee carries an amend
ment placing boys Of IS and 10 in
special classes TO be called after all
older men In class one are summoned.
The amendment threatens 10 Impede
the army program In two ways:
First, to delay its passage through
the House and Senate and in all proba-
billty force prolonged conferences be-
tween the two Houses; and, second, TO
force General Crowder to do over again
much Of the work already completed in
preparation for the new draft.
As a result, President Wilson, II
necessary will appeal personally TO
Congress TO strike out the Objectionable
provision.
Unless the man-power measure Is en-
acted within the next month the War
Department will be forced to ourtail
troop shipments 70 France or take the
| chance OF an industrial upheavsl by in
vading deferred classes, according TO
! Secretary Of War Baker, General March
and Provost Marshal-General Crowder
Opponents Of the amendment today
/ however, still held out the hope thai
/ Il can be defeated on the floor. Every
committeeman who voted against the
measure reserved the right TO nght 1t.
They will point out that the country
already has the promise Of Secretary oi
War Baker that boys OF IS Will be th'
last called and that the calling Of these
men cannot be deferred In any event
later than next June.
General Crowder's statement thai
such a plan would force amendment ol
regulations and reprlnting OF ques
tlonnalres resulting in long delay anC
confusion will also be used TO battle
the amendment.
| Administration pressure may be call
ed into the fight II It becomes necessary
] Another amendment opposed By
Baker which will likely 20 into thu
bill provides for the drafting Of th'
so-called marriage slackers. Baker hai
asked that this be left to regulations
because they are not so rigid as writ
ten statutes.
The Thomas work-or-nght amend
ment Is almost sure TO be left out o
the bill when IL goes 10 the House.
Although the man-pOwer bill viii b.
reported today Chairman Dent, OF IN
Military committee, docs not expect 4
call it up until Thursday. He believe
Il will go through in one day.
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
WAR SUMMARY

(fi79th day OF the war; 35th day OF the
counter offensive.)
picardy frOnt-Gen. Byna's third army
opened a surprise attack on a ten-mile
front between Albert and Arras at 4t5
this morning. The assault was made
under cover OF a heavy mist, tanks,
cavalry and infantry preceding.
BY Q O'Clock the British had advanced
three miles and were only that distance
from the important city OF Bapaume.
The towns OF Moyenville, Beaucourt,
Sur-Ancre COurecelles, Achiet-Le-Petit,
BucOuy and Ablainzeville were captured
and Archiet-Le-Grand was reached.
The French continue 10 hammer
alonq the front between Roye and the
Disc, making progress In desperate
flahtinq around Lassigny.
Oise-AiSne front-General Mangin's Is
advancing along the whole front be-
tween the Disc and the AiSne, which
has been extended eastward almost 10
SoissOns-a fighting limo OF almost p
miles.
Northwest OF scissors the ad-
vance has now reached a depth OF
five miles. The Germans are concen-
tratina reinforcements In the CarlepOnt
and Ourscamps forest along the east
bank Of the Oise.
Flanders front-The British attacked
on a mile in the LOcre sector this
morning, winning all their objeetives
and taking q number Of prisoners. Be
tween the Lave river and FeStubert,
English troops advanced their lines last
nlght, capturing lie TOurct.
Oise-Vesle front-The French advance
west of Soissons Is expected 10 force q
German retirement from the Nesle
northward TO the Aisne. American
troops are maintaining contact with the
Boches TO discover any signs OF such a
retreat.
Champagne front-German raids were
repulsed last night.
Russia-American Red Cross units
have arrived al Nladivostok from
Toxic. Some will leave Immediately
for the Czecho- Sloyak front.
spain-0nlciaI confirmation was re
ceivcd today that Spain has sent note
90 Germany announcing she will seize
interned German tonnage 10 replace any
shipping sunk by U-boats in the future
The great haul OF prisoners taken by
General Magin between the Disc and the
Aisne together with those captured IN
Flanders and elsewhere on the front
apparently has brought the total oi
Germans taken in the Picardy offensive
10 about $4,000.
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
Rv The Unlied Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2i.-The House
Military Committee today ordered
Chairman Dent TO report the new man
power bill carrying an amendment 10
put men OF IS and 10 in a separate
classification. not 10 he called until all
older are taken. The bill will be re-
ported favorsbly as soon as II can be
printed, either late today or tomorrow.
Committee members who voted
against the amendment and with the
War Department are:
Tlson, Conn; Crago. Pa, Green,
Vermont; Olney, New York; Lunn. New
York; Harrison, Virginia, and Kahn
Cal.
other members present were: Fields
Kentucky; Gordon. O.; Shallenberger'
Neb.: Garrett. Tex; Nichols. ;. C.;
Mckenzie. H., (author Of the amend
ment) NORM, Pa; Hull, Ia, and Chair
man Dent. who says he did not vote.
Another amendment offered by Rep.
Lunn, New York, authorizes the score
tary Of war 20 assign drafted men 10
technical and other education institu-
tions for intensive education. Funds
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
near RIOT over
HOUSE OWNERSHIP
Mrs. Fitzpatrick. Claiming
Title. Drives Przylykeks
Out With Bricks
HOLD HER FOR
SANITY TEST

Mrs. Della Fitzpatrick was before
Municipal Court today charged with
trespass.
The alleged offense occurred yester-
day at No. GIG East Eighth street,
property Mrs. Fitzpatrick is said to
have purchased some time since. From
the evidence II seems that she was un-
able TO pay the balance on the property
and lost the place, but she still insists
that she owns II and yesterday when
Anthony Przylykek, who recently pur-
chased the property, went TO move IN.
he found himelf heir 10 quite a bit OF
trouble. Przylykek purchased the prop
erty two days ago and had LETT the
house open for papar hanging and other
repairs. He had several loads OF fur-
niure hauled 20 the place yesterday
but Mrs. Fitzpatrick had secured key
and was In possession. When przylykek
and his family tried to enter they were
driven out with bricks.
According 10 spectators, the scene re-
sembled a riot In Petrograd, as some
three hundred people gathered and
gave hearty cheers TO the woman. So
dense was the crowd that three street
cars had 10 stop. as they could not con-
tinue without hurting someone. After
beating strategic retreat. Przylylek
called up reserves in the form OF pa
troll wagon. Not until then was Mrs
Fitzpatrick subdued. Seeing the ON.
GERS, she discontinued hostilities and
asked for a peace conference.
In court this morning Mrs. fitzpat-
rick again gave vent to her feellng:
and for several minutes brandlshed heT
fists. she declared that II she were
a man she would have beaten Przylykel
ito pieces" and intimated that she could
do Il anyway. She declared that N.
latter threw her out OF the house, bu
that he would have been unable 10 dS
that had he not placed her under
spell"
Pending inquiry as TO the sanity o.
the defendant. Judge Churchman con
tlnued the case until tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
MIKE FIDANCE IS
Eating S2 MEALS
Well Known Athlete With
Engineers Near Front
in France
in France
WANTS TO KNOW WHAT
PIONEERS ARE DOING

Michael ]. Fidance, Of this city, who
is with the Headquarters Company
Second Battalion. Twenty-third Ensl-
neers, located at camp In the "ad-
vance zone" in France, is anxious for
action at the front, and soon ex-
pects 10 be moved forward. he states
IN a letter TO Joseph A. Julian Mike
as he is familiarly known, is one OF the
foremost athletes turned out by this
city, having played baseball and foot
ball on independent, Wilmington High
School and Delaware College teams,
and is a graduate OF the two institu-
tlons. Before enlisting with the ensi-
neers he was connected with the state
Highway Department as road ensi-
neer. mike" has been In France for
more than four months. His letter.
dated July 81, In part follows:
Received your letter dated June is
a couple OF days ago.
4 have been enjoying good health
lately. but have been working very
hard. we are working now at Just
what the name Of regiment implies
and take It from me, It's mighty
hard, too.
1--WE are not located at Nevers any
more. We were ordered away from
there July and are now located up
In the Advanced Zone but stu some
distance behind the lines. However, II
won't be long before I'll be up where
the real action Is going on.
"say, what do you think OF that Of
fensive we Just pulled off9 A couple
more of them and this war will be over
We'll, Il can't come TO an end any toe
soon for me.
To-day u Is four months since we
pulled out Of Hoboken on the George
Washlngton.' Two more months anc
III be wearing a service stripe.
Soldiers are landing over here thou
sands a day. What's that Delaware
Regiment at Camp Dix going to do? B'
a home guard9 would like to see the
boys come over here and make a namC
for the state"
Fidance adds that he went into a res
taurant In a village near camp and wa
charged Il francs, two dollars, FOR
meal consisting Of an egg omelet,
small steak, one slice OF bread and
little salad.
Fidance played quarterback on tn
Delaware College football team for threl
years and captained the team in 1916
He also played third base on the col
'ege baseball team.
Evening journal., 1918-08-21

Lets add 10 HonOrs hoII the nalle OF
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Clarke, OF Ros-
ers Park. III.
Mrs. Clarke recently celebrated her
one hundredth birthday. She Is be-
lieved to be the oldest active war
worker in the u. 5. A. She has knitted
soldier socks in every American war
since the frst Mexican conflict.
Every three weeks this aged patriot
delivers at Red Cross headquarters two
sweaters, knitted with that perfection
which women Of nearly a century ago
attained. Between times she knits socks
for Serbian soldiers, and has made for
the Red Cross six dozen wash cloths.
once a week she visits Red Cross
headquarters.
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
JOttingS About DeIllUare
Boys in Army and Navy

ing water on deck.
During the rough weather, which
we had nearly all the time, we had 70
eat at the galley hatch, and OF course
TIE canned Willie was a very promi-
nent fare"
Mrs Roy Gordon has received word
Of the safe arrival overseas OF her
husband, Corporal Roy A. Gordon, who
is a gunner Of the 3i0th Field Artillery
Corporal Gordon was drafted and senl
to Camp Meade shortly after his mar
riage last September. Mrs. Gordon wa:
Miss Fannie b. Miller.
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
EDISON WITH PARTY
ON MOTOR TRIP
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2i-Somcwher'
on the dusty roads OF Maryland today,
a motor caravan Is speeding on q vaea-
tion, carrying with II millions OF dol
lars worth OF brains, genius and talent
The makeup OF this unusual party Is
Thomas A. Edison, electric wizard !
Henry Ford. OF iitney fame; John Bur
roughs. naturalist, and Edward N. Hur-
ley. shipping board chairman.
Resting from their war services, they
have started from Pittsburgh, enroute
for the mountains OF Eastern Tennes-
see. Making short journeys each day.
they camp wherever night overtakes
them. but they have agreed that they
will not be hemmed In by roofs and
walls other than their tents.
Their caravan carries the comforts
OF home, and O chef who never knew
That folks have indigestion. As a result
the party OF war wonders are healthy
and happy
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
POLISH REPUBLICAN
CLUB RE0RGANIZES

The Pollsh-American Republican I'M
provement Association held a meeting
last night at Elm and Van Buren
streets 10 organize for the coming cam
paign. This club was formerly located
at Second and Jackson streets, but sold
its property there some time ago and is
now located at the above address.
At the meeting last night which was
attended by about 200 members. L.
Bocheneski was elected president. An
effort will be made TO get the Polish
voters registered the next registration
day.
Any information regarding the club
can be secured from l.. Bocheneski, the
new president. at No. 207 Maryland
avenue.
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
COUNTY WOULD SELL
S1SO,00O ROAD BONDS

The finance committee OF the Levy
Court today was directed 10 take up
with the Capital Issues Committee at
Washington the question Of the sale Of
sis0000 OF Lincoln Highway bonds and
obtain their permission for the sale.
The bonds will be issued In IL classes at
$4,000 each class.
on motion Of Commissioner Groves,
President Purks appointed Mr.. Groves.
Robert NJ. Burns and James +. Mclvor,
clerk Of the court, as a committee TO
draft a resolution on The death Of Phil
emma Chandler, former county comp
troller and Levy Court commissioner.
The court then adjourned until next
Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
Military Regulation

Registration OF youths becoming
n years old by August "a since June
will be held at the Offices OF the
local boards on Saturday, as FOL
lows;
Board No. t-Fifth and Seventh
wards. sixteenth and King streets.
Board No. Eighth and Ninth
wards, Sixteenth and King streets.
Board No. 3-Third, Tenth, Elev-
enth and Twelfth wards, sixteenth
and King streets.
Board No. First, SecessA- Losrth
and Sixth wards. Old Court HJuSe
Tenth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1918-08-21

Mrs. Z. T. Bailey. of this city, has re-
recently received a letter from her
nephew, Charles +. Gilbert, who Is now
in the navy on the other side. or o
recent run made by the patrol boat
Charles writes:
ION the second night out we ran into
a hurricane. | am not exaggerating,
when | say that a wave in length from
top to bottom was as long as from King
to French. and Just as steep as Twelfth
street from the said place. The wind
was blowing a gale, but we rode right
over them. seldom taking on water,
except the minor rolls and wind blow
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
big QUARTERLY
SUNDAY PLANS
A. u. Church Announces
Partial Program for Yearly
Meeting Here
MANY VISITORS
ARE EXPECTED

The one hundred and sixth big
Quarterly" OF the A L. Church will be
observed on Sunday, August 25.
Services In the auditorium OF the
church Will be In charge OF the pastor,
the Rev. J. II. Bell. The Rev. G. A.
Brown, president Of the Middle District
Conference. will preach at 1890 In The
morning. At o'clock the Rev. G. ~
sheppy Of Chester, Pa. viii preach and
the Rev. J. T. DeShlelds. pastor OF the
A. L. Church at Colt, Md, will preach
at 730 o'clock.
In the lecture room OF the church
the Rev. S. W. Chippey Of Norristown
Pa, will have charge. There will be
preaching IN the same place at O'Clock
and al 730. but the preachers have moi
as yet been assigned. A love feast viii
be observed at Z o'clock. The Rev
G. n. Walker Of Amber, Pa, will have
charge OF the services In the grove near
the church and will preach at 7.3O a. m
At 1890 a. m. The Rev. w. II. Knox OF
Newport, will be the preacher while
the Rev. G. II. Murphy, also OF Newport
will preach at 7.30 a. m. Music for IN,
occasion will be furnished by the hom,
choir, under the direction Of Mrs. II.
nora Chippey.
Big Quarterly" in Wilmington wa
organized In 1906 by the Rev. Petei
Spencer. The meeting was incorporated
In 1913. The initial meeting was th'
/ FIRST quarterly meeting held In Della
ware by colored people. It's influence
has grown with age tlll today probabl,
no other organization Of colored peo
pie in the State has such a wide lnlu
ence.
Mr.. Bell says he expects an attend
ance Of between three and four thous
and visitors 10 tho city that day.
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
AccDFNTs or me DAY.

Among those treated at the Delaware
Hospital today were: Walter Rogers
boil on wrist; Andrew Fielsocki, bruis-
ed shoulder: z. Raymond. laoerateo
finger; BENJAMIN Bayard. bruised knee
Andrew Kaylohen was treated at the
Homeopathic Hospital for a lscerated
head.
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
s. O. s. CALL COMES
FROM SEA TODAY

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON, Aua. 2i.-An :. o. ;.
call from a point about $50 miles OH
the New England coast was received
by the Navy Department today.
The departments policy is TO withhold
the source OF such calls until details
are investigated and the facts avail
ahlc
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
FIRE DAMAGES CLUB

The district flremen responded 70 an
alarm OF nre from box No. 3i5 at Thir-
teenth and Dure streets early this aft
crnoon. The blaze was In the head
quarters OF the East Side German Dem
ocratiO Club at Thirteenth and Dure
streets. The damage was slight.