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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-04-18
Huns Shot DoUn
At Short Range
Near Ypres
(By William Phillips 'simms)

(By William Phillips sSimms)
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent.
With the British Armies in
the Field, April 17-Von Armin and
Won Quasi are continuing their at
tempts to drive forward at Haze
brouek and are everywhere meet
ing with stiffened resistance and
tremendous loss. The only Ger
man gains made in the last twenty
four hours have been near Wyts-
chaete. This was occupied in a.
heavy mist about dusk on Tues
day. The British are launching
counter attacks which will probably
recapture Wytschaete. South of
Ypres an attempted advance by the
Germans brought them within short
range Of the British artillery
which moved them down with mer-
ciless accuracy. Their TANKS were
caught by the full force of the
English field guns and almost an
initiated. From an elevation near
Bailleul I watched the battle rage
Throughout the afternoon. The
area to the west was pounded by
high velocity and gas shells. North
east of Bailleul Won Bernhardt s
division attacked heavily at three
O'Clock. The British guns tore
great holes in the field-gray ranks
and effectually prevented advances
of any tactical Importance. By
nightfall the British seemed per-
fectly intact while the sprouting
plains before them were Uttered
with the German dead.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-04-18

Washington, April 1.-THE House
Committee on Military Affairs, af-
ter long debate, today reported
favorably on the Senate resolution
providing for the immediate regis
tration of men who have reached
the age of twenty-one since June
5th. 1917.
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fBv United Press).

With the American Armies in
France, April 16-(Evening)-A
French general viii present the
Croix de Guerre Wednesday to
Douglas Campbell of California,
and Alan Winslow Of Chicago, who
brought down two German air
planes over the American aero field
Sunday. This was the first time
alned aviators had downed enemy
planes exactly on their hom'
grounds.
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BULLETINS.
tBy United Press).

Chicago, April 17-John Barley
corn gave ground before fussilade
of ballots downstate yesterday, re-
turns today showing at least four
Illinois cities ousted a total of
ffty-five saloons. Rock Island and
Carroll counties went dry. Towns
which remained LOYAL to the vets
included Blue Island, where a Bit
ter contest resulted in a close race;
Mounds, in Pulaski county and
ArenzviIle in Cass county.
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CBy United Press).

Amsterdam, April II. = Baron
Stephen Burian Won Rajecz, former
Austro- Hungarian foreign minis
ter, has been appointed successor
to Count Czernin, who resigned
from that Office following the re-
cert exposure of Emperor Karl s
letter to Prince Sixtus, it was re-
ported here today from Vienna.
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london, April 17.-Greek forces
crossed the Struma river above
Lactahinos this morning and oc-
eupied Bejlikmah, Kakeraska, Sal
nah, Kispeki, Ada and villages to
the northward, according to an of
fetal report from British head
quarters at Balonika today. The
British occupied Kumli- Osmanli.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-04-18
rRv Ralph H. Turner. J

United Press Staff Correspondent.
Toxic, April II. = Bolsheviki
leaders on the Manchurian Siberian
border delivered an ultimatum to
Chinese authorities, demanding
the delivery Of the cossock leader
Seminoff, and the disarming of his
force, according to dispatch to
the Kckusai, received here from
Picking. today,
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(By United Pressl

Paris, April 17--successful raids
were made today on the German
positions near Butte de Meslil,
Pahure, and Fiery, the war Office
reported this afternoon. On the
right bank Of the Mouse enemy at
tacks broke down with heavy losses.
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INV United Press .

Paris, April IA German bat
tie plane has ben brought down
between Creve Occur and LIE
Grand-B retuil (about fifty miles
northwest of Paris), it was of
fcially announced today.
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CRv Unitnd press)

Washington, April 17.-Irvine L.
Lenroot resigned his seat in the
House of Representatives today
and will probably take his place in
the United States Senate on Thurs
day of this week.
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.fRT Tnitnfi Pressl

Zurish, April 17-Austrian Pre-
mier Won Seydler has resigned, ae-
cording to reports received here
today
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-01
SCHOOLS DID WE'LL
FOR THE RED CROSS
Children and Teachers Got To
gether $4,000 in Four
Day Drive.

In the glorious wind-up Of the Rcd
Cross drive. with go many big things
pushing and elbowng their way to The
front tfor public recognition what the
local public schools did IN the wav of
,ollectinr money seems ~ have gotten
lost in the shuttle But thnt's no reason
why it shouldn't be told now The truth
is that nearly IS, 900 wns collected IN four
DAYS and turned over to the great mother
fund
It was at first planned by the managers
Of the campaign % have the children
secure two mies 81 dimes STRIPS Of
cardboard, cnch Poot IN length to hold
seventeen dimes, were to be gwen 10 the
children and n general and promiscupus
solicitation for funds wa 10 bc made
Although he recognized an opportunity
Of great value in teaching the important
Lesson Of service, this plan did not wholly
meet the approval OF Dr, Scott because
IL waa not in keeping with the pollcy ~
tho I,ohrd Of Education, to prohibit school
| children from soliciting or handling any
| money whatsoever in the name ot the
! city schools Or Scott deemed 1t unwise
tn arud children upon the street "a ask
nonev from strangcrs This, he felt,
| would seriously endanRcr their chlldrsh
rnodpsty and reticcnce, and IN addition
placc grave temptation in the path Of
many az the immature collectors
In order to safeguard the children as
closely ne possible, very definite lnstruc-
tions were issued in every city school
| No strips were distributed ~ tho pupils
| Instead each child was urged to mike a
personal contribution Of At least a dime
| from ts own savings or earnings, thus
Installing the idca Of personal sacrifice
/ II vas clearly instructed 70 solicit NJ
| other money except in his own home or
from relatives or friends There was to DO
no house to house solicitation, and none
upon the street Tho strips were retained
,fyon the teachers desk, and as the dimes
| came pouring in. teachers and pupils
:, together filled them Tho amounts col
lcrted were sent to headQuarters dailJ
So that tho schools might receive then
prnper credit, along with industria
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-01

Building Inspector Preston has issued
the following building permits:
DrDavid Rossman, to build an apart
ment house at the corner of Twenty
ninth and Market stretes, to cost $40, 900.
Z Y Spire will be the builder.
Herman Rosevitch, TO make alterations
in combined dwelling and store building
at the corner Of Eighth and Lombard
streets, to cost $500 Mr. Rosevitch is TO
be the builder.
Harry Bickerly, to make alterations to
dwelling at SOB West Twenty-hrst street
to cost 500 Fred Wickstrom will be the
builder.
Joseph Gordon TO make alterations to
dwelling at 4l9 West Twenty-hrst street
to cost $55 Fred Wickstrom is 10 be the
builder
Pasqual Coneglio to make alterations
in his dwelling at 703 Grant avenue to
cost SIS. Mr. COneglio will be the builder
T. AHorty to make additions to dwell
ing at GOA East Seventh street and TO
combined store and dwelling at the corner
Of Eighth and Kirkwood streets, to cost
$500. Mr.. Horty will be the builder.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-01
PATRIOTIC ARMY ORGANIZED.
r. Coleman du Poni Elected Commander
in Chief.

At a luncheon gwen to the director
generals Of the Lincoln Patriotic Army in
New York yesterday by [. Coleman du-
Point at the Bankers Club, the army was
permanently organized under the pro
visions Of the charter which has just been
granted by the Secretary of the State Of
New York
Mr.. du Pont was elected commander
in chief and Gen Leonard Wood hon
orary commander, Theodore L. Burton
Encouragement and Marcus If Mark
chief of staff,
The direct ors- general elected were
Henry Clews, cambridge Colby, Gov.
James NJ Cox, DIR. Frank Crane, Henry
L. Doherty, Coleman du Pont William j.
Burns, f. A. Soldering, Marcus M
Marks, William + McCombs, Newton w
Gilbert. Arthur J Morris, Samue. Com
pers Don Mitchell, John Hays Hammond,
A. L. Garford, John Golden Thomas
Rock, Hudson Maxim, James i. Watson,
Senator Robert E. Owens and DR.. John
Wesley Hill
Among the guests at the luncheon
were Adolph Lewisohn, Frank Trumbull
l. f. Loree and DIR. II Ii. Wheaton.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-01
CONCERT ny BLIND.
Fine Array Of Talent for Annual Musical
on June 3.

The concert of the blind to be held on
Monday evening, June 3, Mt the New
Century Club, bids fair To be fine sue
cess George b. Miller will represent the
Delaware Commission for the Blind and
make few remarks Mr.. Miller has been
identified with the work for the blind for
the past six years The prominent feature
of the evening will be the piano work OF
Elmer Vogts
Mr. Nogts will open the concert with
Chopin's Ballade in G Minor. His inter.
probation of this wonderful composite Will
be found TO be exquisite; he will also play
Irish tunes from County Derry, arranged
by Granger, and The Little Shepherd,
from the Chldren's Corner SUITE, by
Debussy. and Dansc Negre, by scott.
He will close the program with tho fh-
tecnth Rhapsodie Of I.iszt.
Arthur Richmond baritone, will sing
an Aria from Verdi's Mosque Ball, and a
song of Schubert and one OF Schumann.
Mr.. Richmond has n splendid voice, and
has attained n high place as dramatic
baritone.
Luigi Bocelli tenor, will sing Arm,
Arm. Ye Brave" by Handel, and Tosti s
Goodbye to Summer and Schubert
clark. Hank, the Lark . Mr. Bocelli, a
student nj the Blind School ut Overbrook,
has shown remarkable talent, and much
is expected of his performance.
William Stevenson, baritone, will sing
The Old Refrain" with violin obligato
and in the second part will sing Keep The
Home Fires Burning" and other patriotic
songs Mr. Stevenson is one of our old
friends and his lyrical performances have
charmed all our audiences in the past
Ruth NJ Buck. soprano, will sing Look
Down, Dear Eyes, by Fisher, BY the
Waters of Minnetonka, by iicttance
and the waltz song from Romeo and
Juliet" nv Gounod Miss Buck has per.
formed ut all of the concerts for the blind
in Wilmington and always impressed her
audience with her grace and expression.
Mr. Mauldin and Mr.. Merkel viii hs
the accompanies of the evening
These artists with their well selected
numbers. have been arranged into finely
balanced program. which u IL felt certain
will prove very enjoyable 10 all who hear Il
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-01
MEN FOR CAMPS.

Alex f. Olsen goes to Fort Monroe, Va,
Coast Artillery School on Monday.
Yznatz Werenickuk went to camp
Thursday from Baltimore, having been
sent by the local board there.
William James He'll Of 1920 Pine street
went to the Signal Corps Training Camp,
Little Silver, n J., Thursday.
Walter Hummel, 2l2 n. Van Buren,
street, goes to Camp Weade today, and
Elmer r Rhoades, Edward Sobotts and
Henry p Goldey go there today.
All the above men are from Division
No 2. local board
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-01
APPRECIATES EFFORTS
OF THE RED CROSS

A few weeks ago an aged man, who has
walked seven miles from his home in the
country to see a parade in Wilmington,
became i'll while in frint OF the City Hall
Members of the Red Cross, who hap
pened to be there at the time, noticing
that the police were taking care of him,
offered to take him home in their auto
mobile, which they did, going with him
He was so appreciative of this kindness,
though his funds are limited, he came to
Wilmington during the recent financial
drive for the Red Cross and contributed
so cents, all he could spare, to the fund.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-01
Charge Trolley Co. With Negligence.

At last nights session Of City Council
Councilman McDonough complained Of
the conditions at Second and Harrison
streets and Second and Van Buren, streets
He said that the Wilmington & Philadel-
Dhia Traction Co. had taken parts Of
tracks up ct both places, but had other
parts in the street which are above the
level of the street that make it dangerous
travelling The clerk was ordered to in
form the Street and Sewer Department to
demand that the traction company
remedythe conditions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-01
,lants and other organizations interested

plants and other organizations interested
IN collective giving
The wisdom Of this plan vas manifest,
and many interesting things occurred
during the campaign In one Of the
poorest schools, children brought their
savings banks and Rlady gave nj Of their
contents Older bows and girls gave
money for which they had worked often
when q boy or girl had succeeded in filing
a strip only partially, the teacher complct~
! cd il F.vcrywhere thfre was splendid
spirit Of cooperation and scf-sacrifcc
The teachers very generously gave extra
hours q time and labor to filing ont and
taEnllating the slips, and contributed
! potriotic ser vice of high order in handling
a very difficult situation with directness
| and tact The present gratifying results,
a contribution II approximately 81, 900
were attained under The closest super
| vision possible under tho circumstances
| but II il deemed unwise that children
| should be asked To collect morley
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-01
RED CROSS PAYMENTs.
Should BE Paid in Person Or Mailed n
< ID Towugond

There soefns 20 be sCrnc uieUnder and
ing ~ n hosv payments should made
On The pledge cards for tho snoor9 Hrd
Cross war Fund J. i very uror'oo'
that thesc pigment should mt n .or'
to Washington, or Dclawar" " y r""f We
M credit FOR rs subscriptions
sd checks for subscriptions 90 pledge
cards therefore should ~ made parable
~ the second Pcd q rose biod ri vliIod
10 IS - townsend Treasurer n me
Delaware Fund ~ tho Tenth -frrr' DFce
Of tho Wilmington TrIs' Co
Notices wiIl ~ mailed 20 p zfit-~-i.crs
~ he fund who have i=ct TIE pledge
cards but t S hopcd that pending thor
receipt no payments viii no cent - ~ s.-
lrgtnn with Is regiI'.ng iree II CREDIT 3
the Delaware fund
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-01
OLD COUGHS

II never heard of anything
like my cough. Could not lie
down for two weeks. Pre-
scriptions and remedies fail
ed to help me. Then Bra
lillian Balm relieved me in a
few hours" b. F. RaIyes,
Yorkshire, N. Y.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-01

Washington, juno I.-More Than HUI
600 tons Of ships are released 10 the
United States and the allies by Sweden
under the terms Of the Commercial agree
mcnt signed Mt Stock holm bv representa-
t,vcs of tho two governments, the State
DEPARTMENT was notified
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-01

Newark, N J June ) Ea-noe +
C1arkson, for many years member
tho Republican Executive Commute
and surveyor a customs ~ View York
from 1902 "a 1910, died AZ the home NJ
brother, II X Clarkson. csfn-day ffe
was 70 Years I'D
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-01

Black He's young lawyer, and
desperately in love
White Ycs. he enters an appear
anre ~ the girls home three nights a
weeks, pleads Ills case, receives an I'd
verse decision and then appeals again
ptfck
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-21
PROMISE TO PROBE
MATTER TO BOTTOM
McKellar Says Many Ugly Ru.
mors Regarding Cantonment
Contracts Are Current.

Washington, Aug. 21.-"We are going
through with this thing to the bottom"
This was the announcement of Sen
ator Mckellar, chairman of the can
tonment contract investigating COM
mittee at the opening of the commit
tees hearing today.
President Horowitz. Of the Thomp-
SON -Starrett company, one of the two
largest corporations that have handled
cantonment contracts, took the stand
to defend the company against charges
of taking undue profits and securing
Contracts as the result OF favoritism.
ugly rumors have been in circula-
tion concerning the construction Of
cantonments for our s, idiers almoa,
since we. entered the war;" said Sena-
tor McKellar. There has been no
thorough investigation of these charges.
In my opinion it is. about time one
should begin.
If the stories in circulation are un-
true, 1t Is due to the men involved that
they be given a clean bill Of health
and openly exonerated of these charges.
II they are true the public should know
and the condition should be imme-
diately corrected. We are going to
find out the exact truth"
President Horowitz, the witness
today. stated Col. w. A. Starrett,
chairman Of the emergency construc-
tion committee Of TIE war industries
board. Is the head of the Thompson
Starrett company. Senator McKellar
said Col. Starrett, who is in charge of
letting cantonment contracts, will be
called to testify later
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-21

OF U-BOAT BASES
Use Of Bombing Planes Accom-
p|ishes Much in Crushing
German Morale. y,
NO LET-vP ON WEST FRONT
Indications Point to q Contin-
uance Of Offensive During
Winter Months.

| Washington, Aug. 21.-That the
present American, British and French
offensives along the western battle
fronts will continue throughout the
coming winter was the opinion OF al
lied military experts here today. They
based this belief on their interpreta-
tion of the reported interview between
United States Senator James Hamil-
ton Lewis, of Illinois, and Premier
Clemenceau, of France. The latter,
according to Lewis, told him that the
war will have ended within another
year. This means. the military men
say, that the various offensives will
continue and many look for a heavy
blow being struck early in September.
possibly at a point that heretofore
has been comparatively immune.
The report from London that the
anticipated American naval bombard-
ment of German submarine bases has
commenced is highly significant. The
navy has been massing it's bombing
planes and its highly trained aviators
In France and England and 1t Is only
fair to assume that the bombing of
the bases in Flanders Is preliminary
to n general and continued endeavor
to destroy these bases from the air.
In the absence of any official report
from Admiral Sims. officials can only
conjecture as to what has been accom-
plished. However, the start was made
on Aug. Is when Ostend and Zee
brugge were both attacked. It Is be-
lieved here that in both cases the at
tacking forces got back unscathed. 1t
is expected that from now on there
will be frequent news that naval planes
are continuing in action.
It has been the belief of the Ameri-
can army and navy experts hero that
n free use of bombing planes would
accomplish much In crushing the Ger
man morale. Because of this belief.
the announcement that at least the ma
val planes are in action has caused
pleasure in official circles.
While the naval forces are assail-
Ing the Hun bases 1t is considered cer-
tain here that frequent attacks will be
delivered by the combined armies
against the German tanks The French
high command would like very much.
1t is known, to have the Germans
driven out OF France by the end of
this year and 1t is not likely that they
will be permitted to strengthen their
permanent lines along the former Hin
denburg line If that can be prevented.
With American forces continuing their
voyage overseas and with an army OF
4 100000 promised for France by next
June. 1t Is not expected that any
planned allied offensive will be held up
,ither through lack of men or mate
rails
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-21
No Element. of Surprise.

Paris. Aug. 21.-The new French at
tack by Gen. Mangin on a twenty
five -kilometer front threatens, accord
ing to the latest reports, the fall OF
Noyon. which slowly is being out
fianked.
The attack, while lacking the ele-
ment of surprise, has overcome the
carefully prepared positions of the
enemy. On his advanced lines the. en-
emy had formidable array of ma
chine guns, forming n shield for his
real line of defense. Thus he had two
zones of combat. The new German
defensive plan has been completely un-
done and the enemy has been forced
to seek new positions for defense.
"The German army has lost Its lib
erty of action" says Lieut.-Col. Fa-
bry. military critic of the Paris Oul
and assistant to Marshal Joffre when
the latter visited America last year,
'and this plainly has been brought
about by the entente high command"
The new offensive. 1t is believed here.
will give the French complete control
of the valleys OF the Disc, Ailette and
Aisne In the quadrilateral of Ribecourt
Noyon. Bichancourt and Scissors.
Much territory. filled with strong po-
sitions however. Is yet to be won.
The strategy of Gen. Mangin in first
clearing the enemy's shield of machine
guns before the big attack forces the
enemy to rely now on picked divl-
sions.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-21
Light on Prussianism
German Military Commander
Ordered Severe Measures
to Suppress Talk.

British Headquarters in France,
Aug. 2l.--An order issued by Ger
man military commander AMI which
is more Illuminating than anything
which has come out Of Germany in
many months, says:
"It has come to my knowledge
through letter addressed to the
royal Prussian ministry Of war that
men on leave have spoken publicly
OF a revolution which is to break
out after the war.
II wish to impress all superior
officers who happen to overhear
such Objectionable talk or who hear
Of 1t through others that they must
deal with 1t at ouce and without
hesitation. The home authorities
and the director nf military rail-
ways have been requested to take
corresponding measures"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-21
NOYON FLANKED :.
BY GEN. MANCIN
New French Attack on 25-ki|o.
meter Front Threatens
Fall of Town.
May Give Complete Control of
Valleys of Disc, Ailette
and Aisne.

Paris. Aug. 21.-(Havas Agency.)-
Gen. Mangin's advance toward the
Oise Is an important stroke. in the
view of military critics. and consti-
tutes a threat at the outfanking Of
Noyon from the east. as we'll as a de-
cided help To the army Of Gen. Hum
bert operating between the 'Matz and
the Disc. The plan of Marshal Foch,
the critics believe. is aimed at consoli-
dating the front of the armies of Man
gin and Humbert and forcing the en-
emy to withdraw probably on large
scale. The Germans are striving to
prevent this at all costs.
In addition to the more than 5000
prisoners captured Tuesday Gen. Man
gin took numerous guns and a large
amount of material.
In answer to ar assertion in the
German official statement the news
papers declare unanimously that the
operation was not an attempt to break
through the German line. but only a
part of the strategic plan which had
its inception July Is. The Echo de
Paris adds that the plan is not yet
completed.