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Aircraft Service Recognized.

Reorganization Of the aircraft pro-
duction service. with John D. Ryan.
copper magnate, railroad man and
financier, at it's head as director and
with almost absolute authority. met
with general approval and served to
stop q lot of criticism which has been
rife in Congress.
Coincident with the appointment of
Mr.. Ryan, Secretary Baker announced
a radical reorganization of the Signal
Corps Of the Army, and belief Is ex-
pressed that now there will be less
friction, less lost motion and something
more tangible in the way of results
achieved.
In the reorganization a new division
of military aeronautics is created, with
Brig. Gen. William L. Kenly as its
head. and Mai Gen. Squier, chief Of
the Signal Corps. is to confine his ac-
tivities in the future to the signaling
branch. Howard Coffin. chairman Of
the aircraft board. retires from that
position and from the board and Mr.
Ryan assumes the craftsmanship. 1t
is not expected. however, that the,
board will continue to play any very
important part in the aircraft produc-
ton program. The tendency is to get
away from boards and commissions and
to centralize authority in the hands of
individuals.
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Not True That Allies
Are Outnumbered
by German Army.
ESTIMATED FORCES,
EACH CONTESTANT
Reserve Strength in Wind-Ur
Vital-Americans Are
Counted On to Turn
the Tide.
Bv FRANK H. SIMONDS.

Copyright. 1915 s b. the Mcclure Newspaper
Since the opening of the Ger
man attack in the west no ques-
ton has been so frequently dis
cussed as that of manpower. 1t
has been recognized promptly that
the real decision of the present
conflict will be based upon the
reserves of the contestants, TIN
less there be some supreme dis
aster on one side or the other,
which eliminates enormous num-
beers, and, in fact, amounts to the
crushing of the military power OF
Britain, the target of German ef-
fort.
Now, on the subject of man.
power we have fairly definite sta
tistics with respect to the Ger
mans. We know, thanks to the
publicity given his organizations
by allied stats, how many divi-
sions he has in the west, how
many he has had there and what
divisions he has in the east. We
know also at what rate he has in
past months been moving troops
from east to west. In the present
article I mean to discuss the Ger
man power first and then, relying
on such fragmentary figures as
the German has supplied or allied
public statements have furnished,
to deal with allied manpower.
Battle Strength Defined.
At the outset there are certain de-
tails that should perhaps be explained.
The battle strength of a nation is the
number of troops which it has organ
lied. For example, 1t is altogether
misleading when one reads that France
or Britain has modified six or seven
millions of men during the war; it is
equally misleading to read of the fact
that Britain has now something more
than 100000 under arms, il such read
ing suggests that this number is avail
able for battle at a given moment.
Actually the nations now engaging
In a new world struggle can count only
upon the number of men embodied in
their armies in regularly organized
units. And the division is recognized
as the unit of measurement. No army
can put more men in the field than 1t
has regularly organized into divisions,
except in certain minor exceptions.
Thus when one reads in the French
official statements that in last Decem-
Der the German army consisted of 239
divisions one has a measure of the Of
fensive and defensive power Of the
German army. A German division con-
tanned $4,000 men in the opening cam
paigns of the war; 1t was reduced to
10000 in the later period, and it has
recently been increased to 10000. But If
you multiply 239 by IL you will have
the strength of the organized German
army of last December, aside from GER
tain artillery formations. This figure,
2.S6S,000, represents the organized
strength of the German army, and with
the additions of artillery it might reach
100000.
Since that date the Germans may
have organized a few more divisions
this is possible. but doubtful, given the
shortage of officers. The French. for
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Other Developments Of Week.

Among secondary. but still impor-
tant, war progress developments of the
week were the following:
President Wilson signed the sabotage
bill carrying penalties of $4,000 fine
and thirty years Imprisonment for de-
struction of war materials or interfer-
ence with war Industries.
By agreement with wool growers the
government fixed the price Of the 1918
clip on the basis of the prices pre-
vailing July 80 last. The wool grow
ers. in asserting, averted commander
ing Of their product.
Death sentences imposed on four
American soldiers for military offenses
in France were placed before President
Wilson for final action. These cases
represent the first imposition Of the
extreme penalty by American courts
martial since the war began.
Automobile manufacturers, meeting
here with the war industries board
and fuel administration officials,
agreed to another large curtailment of
their output, probably rs per cent.
Announcement was made there will
be a shortage of 100000 tons in the
1918 production Of coal, necessitatfng
stringent economies.
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The ChangeabIe Sex.

A N admiral said at wedding break
~ fast in Philadelphia:
Women are changeable-as change
able as Hog Island weather.
Before marriage. friends, a girl
wants a man to burn with love, and
after marriage she will object to his
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AMERICAS PART IN THE WAR
Progress in Week just Ended Toward
Making the World Safe for Democracy

imports will release an additional
157 900 tons.
If Argentina and Uruguay declare
war against Germany, as it was indi-
Gated during the week they are on the
verge of doing, it would bring a very
considerable tonnage under tho fiags
Of the allied nations and mako it
available for war purposes.
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example. stopped very early in the war
in this expansion of units, and one of
the criticisms of the British heard now
early and have too few divisions in
proportion to their available man
power.
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Some confusion has arisen as to the
disposition of the men who after three
months training in
Third Training the third -omcers
Camp. the several divisions
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Lieut.. Col Albert N. Mcclure. United
States cavalry, has been relieved from
duty at the remount depot. Front Royal.
Va, and ordered to this city, for duty a.
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The coast artillery. in its course of
developing artillerymen for the heavy
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When it became necessary that the
wounded and sick should be brought
Cheyenne record., 1918-05-23
WAYslDEs

Did you see the beautiful bow
in the cloud on Monday evening.
and you remembered it was t.
ken set up there to remind Us
that the world would not be
drowned any more.
The writer enjoyed ride out
to Prospect Hill on Monday. that
historic spot is now occupied by
VIM. Hollenbaugh and wife. The
lovely carpet of grass and 80
acres of waving barley makes it
a thing Of beauty, which is a joy
forever.
The writer and wife took ad-
vantage of good day for a good
deed last Sunday and attended
church at Arapahoe. Joe Shank
land bore us good company from
Cheyenne Wells. We enjoyed
profitable day in that live village
about thirty of its good people
attended divine services. Many
familiar faces were not among
those who should assemble them
selves together.
Mrs. McNab and Mrs. w. F.
Wyant, Of Arapahoe. were CALI
ere on Mrs. ]. A. Jenkins last
Saturday, also Mr.. and Mrs J. c.
Dunton and children the same
week.
Grover Calvert and wife. of
First View. with their quote Of
kids spent Saturday with the
writer's family In Cheyenne Wells
The Baccalaureate sermon Sun
day night by Chancellor Steel Of
Denver Unive sit7 was a schoI-
larry exposition of the gospel OF
service. His lecture on the flag
Of our country and those of the
allies was pungent history and
pointed a moral thru and thru.
We only had one criticism. The
reading Of the war article was
good. but was not good taste at
that time. We shall want to hear
DR.. Steel again. He 10 q man Of
much wisdom. j. A. J.
Cheyenne record., 1918-05-23

Mrs. Gunther one key stone beater.
Mrs. Croft one syrup pitcher.
Mrs. Trumbor one baking pudding
dish
Mrs. Speer and Miss Nickerson one
half dozen fancy water glasses.
Bessie Daniels one pickle dish and
box of stationary.
Mssdames Tri,nble, Marshall, Arm
old, Owens and Miss Matte Tremble
one half dozen silver table spoons.
Mrs. Weigle and Mrs. Fansteel one
half dozen silver tea spoons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goldsworthy one half
dozen silver teaspoons and one corset
cover.
Mrs. Eichenberger one silver butter
knife.
Maurice Howard and Garnett Mag
wire one half dozen silver knives and
forks.
Mrs. H. c. Nelson one pair silver
cadle holders. at
Irwin Magwire one mirror.
Mrs. Jenkins one salt and pepper
shaker and tooth pick holder on stand
Mrs. Bogert one lemon squeezer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hahn one five dolla~
bill.
Mrs. Jack Tinsley one salt and pep
per shaker.
Henry Siebert half dozen fancy
glasses and pair of bootees.
lnez Thomas one salt and pepper
shaker and tooth pick holder.
Mrs. Gahagan one glass measuring
cup.
Mrs. Ludwig one set of salt and
pepper shakers and tooth pick holder.
Ollie Hedlun two dollars.
Mrs. Pfifer one hand bag one pin
cushion and one handkerchief.
Mr. and Mrs. West one dollar.
.Claud Rambo one box of bon bons.
Cheyenne record., 1918-05-23

lions were on a stampede: it was
impossible to stay them while the
fever remained in their blood.
They saw a new heaven and a
new earth: the millennium was at
hand. The widest dreams of
their intellectual anarchists were
coming true before their very
eyes. The rule Of the proletariat
was an accomplished fact! We
noticed yesterday that one of the
soviets- council of workmen's
and soldiers delegates had de-
clared for woman's emancipation
by the free love route.
The Brest-Litovsk peace with
Germany, arranged by the two
men who were the mainsprings
in the anti-Kerensky revolt, open
ed the eyes of half-blind, self
hypnotized Russia to realities.
The great empire in a few months
had been chopped in pieces and
what remained was injured to
the heart. Germany gained the
greatest victory thru corruption
that was ever won, greater by
far than anything on the field of
battle. The tiWe has come for
an awakening.
A reaction is setting in in parts
of Russia. The methods of Ger
many are worse than the autoc-
racy of the czar. Kerensky.
with the support Of this nation,
may yet accomplish the impossi-
BILE. He is coming to the surface
again at the right hour.
Cheyenne record., 1918-05-23

Men called into military service
from Cheyenne county, Colo, dur
ing the month of May:
May 10th. 3 men to Fl Logan.
w. w. Walker. P. R. Mitchell.
Jas. G. Sealey.
May 18th Camp BENZ Harrison
Indianapolis, Ind. as locomotive
fireman, Hugo Lenz.
May %. to Colorado College
Colorado Springs. as radio stu.
dent. Carl L. johnson.
May Oath 3 men to Fl. Logan.
General service.
Warren w. Gill, ]. Hollander,
L. V. Cummins.
May 9th, 13 men to Camp
Cody. Deming, N Mexico, gener-
al services.
Mike Reidel. Pablo Martinez. L.
L. Eldridge, Jacob Hope, Lewis
Macolf, F. r. Williams. E. w.
Bunker. c. E. Amos, j. Roustle.
L. J. Schenck. E. Schloterback,
w. 3. Cook and R. F. Dick.
Cheyenne record., 1918-05-23
PROGRAM for Memorial Sun.
day and Decoration Day

Memorial Sunday May 26. 1918
Memorial sermon preached by
Rev. w. L. DeMunbrun, special
music by the choir.
Decoration Day. May 80, 1918,
1890 a. m. The procession will
form at the Court House and pro
ceed to the cemetery where the
usual Decoration ceremony will
be performed.
The flower girls will decorate
q cross also in honor of the allies
who have fallen in the present
war.
Cars will be furnished for the
old soldiers and flower girls.
in the afternoon the crowd will
assemble at the Court House and
the following program will be
given.
Music M. E. Choir
Prayer Rev. A. r. Dennis
Recitation, Your Flag and My
Flag" Genevieve Wells
Song. my Own United States. I"
by Flower girls in charge of
Miss Rosanond Wells.
K citation. Roll Call. Hazel Good
night.
Duett. Mrs. Crossen and Mrs.
Wells.
Recitation. Comrade Howard of
Arapahoe.
Recitation. Mrs. C. L. Shriner
Address. C. H. Beeler. of Hugo.
Song. NJ. E. Choir.
Cheyenne record., 1918-05-23
Kerensky l. Not Dead.
Try Mt. News. J

Wy Nt. ANCWo.
The Associated Press reports
that Alexander Kerensky, for
mer president Of the amorphous
Russian republic, is coming to
the United States, We hope the
report is correct. There is need
for him here. He could have a
tremendous influence in the coun-
try with his own people and with
Americans. He could set right
many in high place regarding ac-
tual conditions in poor distracted
Russia.
We have believed always that
Kerensky would return to the
scene when the time was ripe to
confound his detractors. provided
he was not assasinated. There is
now a price upon his head. Ber-
lin fears him. Kerensky was hon
est as he saw the light and pa
triotic. and we know very we'll
that his successors were neither.
Those who drove him from pow
er. rs part Of the plot, sold Rus
sia to the enemy. IfWAshingtOn
is not aware of this yet we are
sorry for Washington, for the
present usurpers at Moscow are
anti-American at heart and wish
nothing good for this nation or
ts people. Plenty of evidence
is in possession of Kerensky and
of the authorities at London and
Paris. and probably at Washing
ton regarding the gigantic SELL
out and its most amazing results
to date.
After his deposition Kerensky
was blamed for his acts by, those
who knew the least respecting
Russian conditions. One division
Of his critics insisted that he had
gone too far in revolutinary prac.
tices; another that he did OF go
tar enough. In thirteen months
we have learned great deal and
know pretty well that not even q
super super superman could have
navigsted the n,aelstrom. Ker-
ensky fou9ht bravely to no pur-
pose. He had a situation 70 face
the like Of which il not record
in human history. Russia's m
Cheyenne record., 1918-05-23

of England. France and Italy.
When these representatives of
the American workers were re-
ceived in the Chamber of Depu-
ties a great Frenchman said: In
sending over this delegation as
much has been done for the
salvation of France as by secre-
tary dispatching a whole army to
our front.
RIGHT KIND OF SPEED
ING UP"
A few weeks ago, in one of
these letters, pointed out that
there was no foundation in fact
Tor the oft-repeated story that
Congress was hampering the
prosecution of war by a failure
to ''speed up"
AS further emphasizing that
point / quote the following from
the Congressional Record.
Senator McCumber (Repub-
lican leader in the Senate) So
far as l have observed, :and as a
member of the Committe on Ap-
propiations / have looked into
that matter somewhat. the ques-
ton the Sera.or asked answered
itself. No department has had
to wait. On the contrary more
m Dney has, been appropriated
than has been used, and no in
terest is suffering because of the
lack of prompt action on the part
of Congress in the matter Of APP
preparations" /"
Here is another significant fact
every one of the big appropria-
ton bills providing for war needs
has been passed without a dis
senting vote. question if any
other country involved in the
great conflict has been able to
make similar record.
Cheyenne record., 1918-05-23

Regular registration begins at
8 o'clock. l hope to see every log
al teacher here at that time. Par
ents too are welcome. 1t is for all
for the sake of the children,
COME. Esther Blair Weir,
County Superintendent
Sec. 9Th Dist Normal Institute.
Cheyenne record., 1918-05-23
TEACHERS INSTITUTE

On Monday morning, May q.
at 800. a m the 18th annual con
ventiup of the 9th District Nor
NAL Institute will be formally
opened in the High School Audi
torium at Cheyenne Wells.
Never, in the history of man.
kind has there been such a test
ing time as this for all classes of
people, especially teachers.
Friends. are you ready for the
duties and responsibilities which
are yours in the training of the
future men and women, citizens
of this nation, heirs of the new
freedom, standard bearers of the
brotherhood of mankind?
It has always been the duty Of
the teacher to take advantage of
every opportunity to strengthen
herself professionally. How much
more keenly should she realize
this now than ever before.
This institute is one of the
greatest opportunities offered for
advancement. Its work is direct
Iy related to the schools of Chey-
enne county. and is planned to
strengthen the weak places which
the superintendent knows exist
The standard for our institute
has always been high. and this
year we expect not only to main
tain but to raise it. and to adapt
our work to the great need and
opportunity of the present crisis.
To this end the course of study.
the program. and the splendid
faculty have been selected.
Every teacher in the county
should plan to attend. every
school officer is invited. and every
parent who can possibly spare
the time will find the work inval-
liable; for we are all teachers to-
gether. whether our work be in
the home or in the schoolroom.
Any one wishing to do SO can
make two hours credit at the
State Teachers College by taxi
ing four accrediteu courses.
Those expecting to take the ex
amiration may add Ave per cent
to their certificate a erage by at
tendance.
Cheyenne Wells has been noted
for hospitality and the reception
given the teachers this year will
be no exception. There will be
abundance of rooms and board
e places at reasonable rates.
Cheyenne record., 1918-05-23
June S is Officially Fixed
AZ New Repatriation Day

Washington. May 18-June 9Th
has been fixed as the date for
registration of youths who have
attained 21 years since the first
army draft registration June 5
last year. The resolution author
izing the new registration is
awaiting the presidents sigma
ture. but the provost marshal
generals Office virtually has com
pleted preparations for carrying
it into effect. 1t is estimated
that about 800. 600 men available
for military service will be found
among the new re.istrants this
year. During the year beginning
June 5 it is planned to have quar-
terly registrations.
Cheyenne record., 1918-05-23

Congressman from the thlfo C"io ~"
is trict.
The Wilson Administration re-
ceiyed q remarkable ''vote of
confidence" in the House of Rep
resentatives on May l4th wien
the o.called Overman Bill was
passed with only two dissenting
votes
This is probably the most sweep
ing piece of legislation ever eh-
acted BY Congress. In the flrst
section is declares.
That for the national security
and defense, for the successful
prosecution of war, for the sup
port and maintenance OF tIe
Army and Navy. for the utill-
xation of resources and indust-
ries and for the more efficient
administration by the President
of his powers as Commander-ln-
Chef fof the land and naval for
.ces. the president is hereby au-
-thorized to make Such redistrl
button offunctions among execu-
tive agencies as he may deem
necessary.
It would be pretty hard to go
any further than that!
There are scores of depart
ments and bureaus and boards
scattered around Washington.
Each is supreme in its own little
world and each exercises all the
power and spends all the money
it can seize.
Under the Overman Bill. the
president may consolidate or al
ter or abolish these executive
agencies" as he may deem neees-
sary.
Every one expects a shake
up," bat no one will be injured
exespt . few bureaucrats who
win b deprived of some of their
diRnsty and emoluments. And
the natipns will greatly benefit.
II Senate devoted three
,noatAs to the bill. The House
passed it in forty-eight hours
LABOR DOING ITS PART.
The Government has just
launched $500 ton steel Golfers
Which was constructed it twenty
seven days, thus establishing c
worlds record.
THAT'S THE WAY TO WIN
THE WAR.
Secretary Of Labor Wilson an
-nounces that fewer men are af-
-fectsd by industrial disturbances
than ev~r before at this time of
year in the history of this country
This is smother Record.
President Wilson'S Labor poll
ey has been vindicated. The re-
actionaries-in and out of Con-
grsss-demanded the conscrip
ton Of labor but the president
refused TO listen to them.
He declaeei his fsith in The
loyalty Of labor and now labor is
making good" by constructing
ships in twenty-seven days.
Further. Labor has se6t a dele
cation to Europe to carry a mes
1age of good cheer to the toilsrs
Cheyenne record., 1918-05-23

Mrs. Geo. Covert, OF Bscrs.
Colo. sister of Mrs. J. w. Adams
and c. EichenberRer. who had
been here on 6 short visi: retury,-.
ed 10 her home the frat Of tho
week. /.
Cheyenne record., 1918-05-23

RoIM HtleaBoas CT imelIca Ma Ma S::a:. wen.
day e s.eh month. At ths Masseie Tsmpls
Mrs. Lob Husv. Oracls. ArA C o Booth, vSes
0raele. Hiss Naomi AAwn Rscsrsss.
Cheyenne record., 1918-05-23
The following is a list Of the
articles and donators of the
shower for Ruth Maswire

SnOWGE kOl ANoSA 0BWAO
Mrs. Dntton and Mrs. Zamerzla one
pair of sheets and one pair of pillow
cases.
Mesdams Sadler, l. NJ. Guegel,
Hamilton and Miller two pair pillow
cases.
Mesdames. Harris, Boughman, Hick
ey, Ranslin, Cahill and Stella Baugh
man and Nellie Gahill one linen table
cloth.
Mesdames. Frank Williams, Ike
Jones, r. Goodnight, Delaplain,
Wells, ]. N. Hollenbaugh and john
son, one linen table CLOTH
Mesdames r. Goodnight, Lenihan,
Hudson, Quinn and.J. Goodnight one
bed spread.
Mesdames. Sadler, Rambo, J. a.
McCrumb, G. McCrumb, A. Parham,
Noon and Misses Edna and Ethel Shy
one pair of sheets.
Mrs. Bowman ana Stella three tea
towels.
Mesdames. Robinson and Ross and
Sybil, one half doz napkins.
Mrs. Rambo, one tatted linen dolly.
Mrs. Magwire, one pair of sheets.
one pair OF pillow cases, one box of
toilet soup, one wash cleth, one cream
pitcher, one meat platter, two sugar
shells and ten dollars.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. H. Magwire one
pair of linen pillow cases.
Mrs. Chamberlain one bath towel.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 8. johnson and
Mrs. Innman, one linen stand cover
and two yards OF toweling.
Mrs. Brown one bath towel.
John GahagAn one bath towel.
Mrs. L. L. CalkinS one bath tow,l.
Mrs. Dennis one bath towel.
jerry and Herman Simpson one bath
towel.
Mrs. Hubbard one bath towel.
Mr.. Spencer, Mes. Baber and Ieta
TrulnbOr, turkish towel set.
Mre. Schultz, one guest towel.
Mrs. Piatt one pair OF guest towels.
Mrs. Burns. one pair of guest towels
Mrs. Bushman, Three wards linen
toweling.
Mrs. Homer One laundry bag.
Amy Daily, one clothes pin bag.
Mrs. Reed Calkins, one stocking
bag.
Mrs. A. w. Jones one apron.
Mesdams. Yore, Huey, and Fed
ricks, onr aluminium stew kettle.
Mrs. Larson one double boiler
alulninum rice cooker.
Berdtila Bogert, one butter dish.
Mrs. Adams one fancy plate.
Mrs. Basset one cake tin and
measuring cup.
Mrs. Willie Hollcnhaugh one set OF
patty pans
Mrs. Paalsou one sterno stove.
Cheyenne record., 1918-05-23
Report of the condition Of the
CHEYENNE COUNTY
STATE BANK

AT Cheyenne Wells, in the State of
Colorado, ut the close of business
May 10, 1918.
Cheyenne record., 1918-05-23
Washington Letter

BY Edward Kesting
Congressman from the third Colorado
is trict.
Cheyenne record., 1918-05-23
FOLLOW THE CALENDAR
AND WIN THE WAR

MONDAY -wheatless day.
TUEsDAY-Ooe Meatless day meal
wheatless
Observation-Disclosures day
THURsDAY-l wheatless meal
FRIDAY meal wheatless
SATURDAY. meal wheatless
suNDAY-one meal wheatless
Every day Fat Saving Day
Every day Sugar saving day
USE-Frnits, vegetables, Pinto beans
and potatoes abundantly
USE-Milk wisely