Evening journal. [volume], October 05, 1917, Image 11

About Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932

Image provided by: University of Delaware Library, Newark, DE

                
The Air Road to Victory, Charted
For Uncle Sam By British Pilot
BY KENNETH W. PAYNE.
(Staff Correspondent In London of
THE EVENING JOURNAL).
LONDON. Oct. 5.—If the allies fall
to smash their way to victory on land
this fall, can they fly
to victory next
spring? Will Amer
ica's vast aerial ar
mada be a decisive
factor In that vic
tory Î"
To MaJ. Oen. VV. S.
Brancker, Brltalns
Deputy Director Gen
eral of Military Aero
nautics, I put these
questions In an ex
clusive Interview for
THE EVENING
JOURNAL.
"Falling a decision
before bad weather
General
Brancker replied,
"we not only CAN win the war in the
•lr, but we shall HAVE .to I We have
not hail enough experience, however,
to predict whether that victory can be
attained next year.
"Should It bo, 1 doubt whether Amer
ica's air fleet can play a preponderant
I
mu
#
M < ?
BT7
L.
NP
__ this fall,"
part. - '
Then* has been much thrilling talk
lately of Uncle Sam building 50,000
aeroplanes next spring to Invade Ger
sÄrJttr
' Th«°0rM eM.ntlal. th.s. critic, .ay,
Is that Americans realize how tr^men
dous and compl« is the building of a
"M'Ä c. had la iolva
Hint problem. Under his direction
Britain in three years has developed
the world s finest air organization.
Talk big," he said, "plan on as vast
n srifc as you please. But- begin work
..„,n cede. I. »»ut. d« U l,
on
thoroughly,
"In England, when the war, broke
out, we were forced to send practic
ally our entire air force to France. But
America can afford to go slow. She
can keep at home her existing air
force as a nucleus. Throe years behind
us at present, perhaps thanks to your
energy and organization you can catch
up In a year . ■
"It
l.-ntion, however. Air fighting today Is
rot dependent on quantity only. Fifty
thousand planes would bo little better
than scrap unless of the finest type.
Fifty thousand
would be of little use.
"We ore helping you In that respect.
From our own service wo have sifted
^ out about eight Americans who had
Joined us as Canadians and are skilled
In tha requirements of today, both as
to pilots and engines at least three
Ujnes as severe as when the war broke
out.__
a question only of organ
half-trained pilots
"Your best engine up to now has
been little bettor than an excellent
motor car engine. After the designs
were complete. It took experienced au
tomobile manufacturer* hero more than
a year to get one of our beet types
. of engine Into the air. And It was on
other year before they reached tho
* stage of really satisfactory commer
cial production In quantity.
"It America In producing her own
new and untried standardized engine
outs that down to one year, It
still be the fall of 1918 before you can
have In France an air fleet sufficient
to help In a great aerial offensive, and
that hardly of such overwhelming
power ns to win tho war.
"In tho meanwhile you will have
thrown dlvlsldis Into the trenches, and
for a time It will take all your air
craft output to furnish them with a
/ »ufflelent air force for what I call
■domestlo duty'—that is, scouting, ar
tillery reconnaissance, etc.
•T do not wish to cast a wet blanket
America's plan for a great aerial
even
i
i
over
ssault oft Germany. I believe In It
fully, and expect It can bo realized, I
have faith In tho possibility of com*
ploto victory through an overwhelm
ing air fleet engaged In raiding, bomb
ing, destructive work of every kind you
vi'lease, behind the German lines. But,
while keeping at white heat your en
TAXI
•J
Delia. Wit.
Bell. 7160.
PEOPLES TAXICO.
KINDLING
WOOD
Full Auto Truck Loan, I5.0G,
Half Auto Truck Load, I2.S0.
Wilmington Wood Co.
P. O. Box 433.
D. A A. Phon» «M4.
Owens, Anderson
and Rumford
1 Â7Vi/- Y '
Phon«, 7060
Listed, Unlisted
\
•nd
Local Securities
^JUIDüfl WETS CT: V*;}.'
««M 4A|>»iinrrr»hr«. 4« ; epn«ik«
Ni i ea
•
F
*38
♦
*
M
jjjOg
!
ft
-
n.
" > V.
V
-
/
-'—SfVv_
h— S' 'N
SCTZ'//'.
w 0
'îsftr'SwsSf- """V" 1 "'
„ In tlie alr Berv ice.'' 1 asked General
B anrker . "what types of boys aro best
•>«»' ^
A good steeplechase Jockey or
eross-country rider Is the Ideal type.
he answered, "but, as a matter of fact.
practically any young man between the
ages of 18 and 28. If alert and physic
graj « NggkJajgJS
S Äi' Ä" " ÂtlÂ-'
i AT
T
CONSTIPATION IS
A PENALTY OF AGE
Nothing Is so eisential to
health in advancing age a* free
dom and normal activity of tho
bowels. It makes one feel
younger and fresher, and fore
stall* cold*, pile*, fever«, and
other dependant ill*.
Cathartic* and purgative* are
violent and draatic in action and
ahould be avoided. A mild, ef
fective laxative, recommended by
hytician* and thouaands who
uaed it, ia far preferable.
This i* the combination of simple
laxative herb* with Depain sold
by druggist« under the name of
Df. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It
coats only fifty cent* a bottle) a
trial bottle, free of charge, can bo
obtained by writing to Dr. W. B.
Caldwell. 486 Waabingtoa St«
Monticello, Illinois.
\
ÄVO
»•
The CFedtt Jewelers With the Cash Prices.
it
Our Special Watch Offer
A
*]7
£
I
i
ZA
FSi'ä "i
r*7
*K) 2*
gS
1*0
3?
"j
* î.
7^
I f /\ lUR grandfathers considered the wearing of a watch a lux
luiTuui ury-today it is an absolute necessity. Then stop time was
[gfiffll measured by the hour-now in the modern stress of life
every minute counts and a good timekeeper is indis
pensable.
Our original perfected dignified credit system-for which you
pay nothing extra, makes it easy for you to own a dependable
standard watch of the very finest workmanship.
For Saturday We Will Place
on Sale 100 Elgin Watches
=
of the latest approved models in hunting cases guaranteed for 20 |
I years at the special price of $18. Pay as low as 50 cents weeklyjJ
Open Saturday Evenings Until IO.JO
I
If Incoru
venient to
Call
A postcard will
bring a momhor
3 1 pur servie*
• pa riment to
yuur home with
a selection of
good* desired.
Watch
Our
Windows.
It Will
Pay You.
A
«
S
* r
Market at Fifth St
Wilmington, DeL
—
Ing officer. It Is a question of thor
oughness rather than haste. Don't be
gin fighting until you are fully pro
pared.
"We now believe the German ma
chines are losing the race for quality.
And the German pilots have never been
as good as ours."
WOMEN'S* ANNIVERSARY MEETING.
The executive committee of tho Dio
cesan Women s Auxiliary of the Eplsoo
pat> Church will meet next Wednesday
In all day session at tho home of tho
president. Mrs. Frederick Brlnghurst. A
proposed change In tho representation
on tho board of missions Is the most
Important maltet to come up before the
committee., Mrs. Brlnghurst will en
tertain tho members at luncheon.
TO DISCUSS CITY MARKETS.
Mrs M. D. Hitchcock, of Temple
University, Philadelphia will address •
meeting of the Washington Heights
Century Club to be held on Monday
«venin#. Heir wibjocfc will oonnem the
market question. Mayor laweon and
his recently appointed market commit
tee have been specially invited to at
tend the meeting and hear Mrs. Hitch
cock's addrese. There will also be spe
cial music by J. Wales Davis, vocalist,
and J. Harry Stausebach, violinist.
> y
5} _ , wvvs •% f 'I 1 F\^__ V
fNation Wide candy Day ^
^ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 . |
y it
^ . — n % /'»ffTfA P J 99 S
g "EAT fuilfl V Of filVF CffflflV '/
g r Ul I * Ls WltHWJ g
> */ ( •' SS
/ Tomorrow we celebrate OUf second nation-wide Candy £
g Tomorrow we ceienraic our >ci.u.iu j »
> Day Don't forget to take ^ box home With you on mat uay, «
\ and moreover, remember the soldier boys In camp. 9.
g WE WILL SHIP CANDY TO THE SOLDIERS.
Leave Your Order.
INJNONM
V
%
2
V.
V.
5*
y
— y
y
2
y
y
Z
CANDY DAY SPECIALS.
y
y
v
..39c n> 2
39c box £
59c box >
49c box /
39c n> y
29c tb y
29c n> iy
60c Yb i
y Assorted Cream Caramels.
^ Assorted Chocolates and Bon Bons
Maraschino Cherries .
\y Superfine Assorted Chocolates.
K Chocolate Straws .
î y Cream Cocoanut Twis
^ Assorted Fruit and Nut Kisses ...
iy Milk Coated Chocolate Almonds
WATCH OUR WINDOWS FOR OUR SPECIALS IN
(
y
y
y
y
y
y
CANDIES OF QUALITY.
y
y
y
y
y
m A
2
y
y
John Govatos
y
g
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
2
EIGHTH AND MARKET STREETS.
^ SATURDAY; OCT. 6—CANDAY DAY— -AT GOVATOS
y
_ ^ "
D. A R Women Who Gave
*•
Mqrhirift Spo Domonstra
maenmo ae« UtlUUiisua ,
*• _ AtLIntie. Pinlrl
tion on Athletic f ieia
I
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL: I
m i Thi White !
NEWARK, DeL. Oct. E T
Compony automobile ambulance pre
sented to Delaware College yesterday
afternoon by the Delaware Chapter.
Daughters of the American Revolution,
has been housed in the Newark parage.
The ambulance corps of live students,
take great prldo in tho new machine
and with a little more trailing, will
bo readv for such service should they
be called on by tho government.
Joslah Marvel, who took tho plsco
of Governor Temmsend on the program
In accepting the machine on behalf or
tho college made an eloquent address.
The members of the ambulance com
mittee of the D. A. R. were all present
follows; Mrs. E. P. Moody, vlcc-prcs
AUTO DRIVER TELLS
OF WORK IN FRANCE
as
Went general of the national society,
chairman; Mm George C, Hall. State
regent; Mrs. James H. Scott, Stal# sec
rotary; Mm. S. M. Council, regent of
Caesar Rodney Chapter. There wore
also a number of other members of
tha society present.
After the presentation the program
waa concluded on Frazer Field where
the visitors watched the football squad
practicing and there was also a practl
cal demonstration of carrying a wound
pd • old, « r from th6 b y tho « inbu -
, ance cor p*, ll>lns a football playar as
the subject. Tho ambulance commit*
tfB pre , J nnt(l(1 a representative of the
White Motor Company a cortltlcd chock
In payment for tho car. Tho money
for tho machine was raised by tho com
mittee by subscriptions.
Among tho visitors who attended the
exercises were Fred 0. Browning of
Philadelphia, sales manager for tho
White Motor Co.; I.ouls Klee, manager
0 f \vilmington branch of the com
pa ny; J. A. Oallaghcr, of tho purchas
lng department of tho Atlas Powd|r
£ 0mpan y; \v. R. Luplon, of tho Kelly
This store is observing the recommend '.lions of tbe Commercial . Economy
Board of the Council of National Defense «1 Wnsbrnglon, regulating the re
turn of merchandise.
f-g-—. 'a»- -.te- _, imrnBfc———
Store Closes
Store Opens
at 6.00 p. m.
at 8.45 a. m.
610-612 Market St, Wilmington.
Women's and Misses*
New Autumn Skirts
I
*
in an interesting display of decided importance because of varied as
sortments and incomparable values.
î 1
6
■
H
m
m
■(
I
vu-in
'» Il
k\
i<
«
si
vijG
V
¥
■J*)
f
✓
■
!
featuring three notable groups at
5.95 7.95 9.75
Every conceivable need is amply provided for in these magnificent collections, In
cluding styles for street, dress, sports and general utility wear. The newest styles
are offered in pleasing variation, affording liberal selections in plain weaves and
colorings as well as in stunning novelty cltects. Third Floor.
exceptional values in this
Sale of Taffeta Blouses
Specially Priced at 2.95
two attractively tailored styles, each showing a smart, square collar, with turn-back cuffs
and pearl button trimming; in navy plaids and stripes. ^
Crepe de Chine and Georgette Blouses
at 4.95 to 7.95
refreshingly new styles In a delightful host of charming effects that arc certain to meet with
instant admiration. ** . F' rs l Floor.
I
i
an Important sale event for Saturday
New Dresses for Girls
of Serge and Corduroy
at 5.95
presenting nearly a score of new and attractive styles In service
able navy serge; charmingly youthful designs in one and two
piece models; middy blouse and empire effects with belted waist
lines, plaited skirts and pretty embroidery trimming;*of velvet
corduroy In navy, brown and green, Is a practical frock with
panel front and back and belted effect; collar of white pique
and pearl button trim; sizes 6 to 14 years.
'■ r'
[ t v 1
■m\
W.df
Girls* and Juniors' Goats for
Dress and General Wear ^
Sixes 2 to 14 year«
4
Complete assortments comprise an extensive collection of pleas
ing styles and surpassing qualities at an attractive range of prices
from 3.95 to 24.50.
=
Girls' Gingham
School Frocks
in pretty plaids, stripes and checks;
sizes 6 to 14 years,
Raincoats and »
Capes for Girls
some with attached and separate caps;
assorted colors and sizes,
|
1.95 to 4.95
1.00 to 7.95
Children's Sweaters and Combination Sets
a splendid selection of styles and colors in all sizes; 2.00 and up.
Infants' Outer Apparel and Underwear
interesting assortments in wide variety to meet every possible require/«^' 11
T'/j/rJ Floor.
extremely moderate.
-
Springfield Company, which concern
furnished the tiro* for the ambulance
and F. W. B. Taylor of Wilmington,
The latter recently returned from
France, whore ho drove a White ambu
lance at tho front. He made a short
address at tho exercises in Wolf Hall,
telling of his work.
One of the features of the exercises
on Frazer Field, although not on the
program, was a 50 yard running race
between Mr. Browning and Mr. I.up
lon for f5 to be presented to the ambu
lance. Nfr. Browning was given 25 feet
handicap (one foot for each year that
he was older than Mr. I.uptom. Mr.
Browning won the race by a close mar
gin.
Ql ARTFULV CONFERENCE.
The Rev, Robert Watt, district su
perintendent, will conduct quarterly
conference and preach In the Bilge Moor
M. B. Church on next Monday night.
The opportunities and »he human In
terest which the Want Columns noli!
help people to prod» by their own Mens.
—Adv.
BUY - USE - ENJOY
IVéliloch.
GAS
MANTLES
Upnght or Inverted/
Best for LIGHT-!
STRENGTH-'
ECONOMY
I
a
REFLEXbrand
18^'twofor 35*
N94 Welsbach
k 13*twofor25*i
r
i.
SI