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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Jewelry is very popular for Christ
mas presents this year. See r. w.
King. Beaver Dam, for bargains in
this line.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

The stork visited the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Long, Hartford,
Route I. on December IL and left
fine 12-fb. boy-James Delbert.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Messrs. w. ]. MAIDEN, Hartford,
Route l. Ellis Bell. Centertown.
and T. A. Fuqua. Dundee. were
among The Herald's recent callers
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Mr.. Arthur Petty has purchased
the restaurant stock of Mr.. L. c.
(Kelly) Riley and ADDED same to his
own restaurant property.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Mr.. Shelby Stevens, who is at
tending Medical School at Louisville,
is at home for the holidays.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22
Ohio County Teachers

We will save you money on Fruits
and Candies for your Christmas
treat. See us before buying.
CITY RESTAURANT.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

r. w. King, Beaver Dam, Jeweler,
can give you a sure enough bargain
in Diamond Ring.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

The Kentucky Illiteracy Commits
sion will ask the Legislature for an
Of $4,000 to carry on
its work for the next tourSyears.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

II you don't think Santa Claus has
been to see us. Just come aud take a
peep. ACTON BROS.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Mr.. Vernon Lyon, who has had
charge OF the survey work of the
new pike extension west OF Hart
ford. left last week for his home in
Henderson. He win return the lat
ter part Of January.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

We will have tor Christmas the
finest Fruits the market affords.
CITY RESTAURANT.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Miss Marian Holbrook. who is at
tending the Conservatory of Music.
Louisville, returned home Friday to
spend the holidays with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Rowan Hoibrook.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Before purchasing your needs II
will pay you to drop In and get our
cash prices. We can save you mon
~, aff'r'', SD, KING & co.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Mrs. D. I'll. Barnes. of Hartford.
has a lemon tree on which are 8.
lemons. Some of the lemons are Z
inches long and IA inches In circum-
ference.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

For Fancy Box Candies and Fruit
Baskets for Christmas. come to City
Restaurant.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

The world is always ready TO rs
ten to the man who hasn't time to
talk
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

r. w. King, Beaver Dam. has a
fine NEW stock of Jewelry, &C..
nothing carried over. See HIM for
bargains before buying Christmas
presents.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

\ 10 keep warm and save fuel. buy
YOU a Hot Blast Heater from Aetoa
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Fresh Oysters in any quantity at
r. ID. Thomas.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Buy your Fresh Oysters from j
G. Her.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Cranberries. Celery and all that is
helpful in preparing a good dinner.
at Hers Grocery.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Fresh Pork for sale at R. L. Dew
er & Co., Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Fancy Candies for Christmas from
Joe the pound up.
CITY RESTAURANT. ,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

For big bargains in real estate.
see or write Holbrook & Parks,
Hartford. KY S4tf
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Messrs. Park Taylor. Wilbur
Rhoads and Royce Igleheart. who
are attending State University. Lex
ington. are at home for the holidays.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

The finest line of Box Candies
ever shown IN Hartford at Hers
Grocery. Beautifully put up.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

There's Photographic" IN
Hartford. SCHROEDER.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

For Xmas Candies. Nuts. Apples
and Oranges. everything new. so TO
r. L. Dever & Co. 50tz
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Fresh Oysters, large and fine. at
Pettys Restaurant.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

For an appreeiative gift, so to the
Ohio County Drug Co.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Fruit Baskets and Fancy Candies
galore at Hers Grocery.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22
Q @ o O g O @ @ . o o o o o o
y LOCAL NEWS AND @
= PERSONAL POINTS o
90 o o O Q Q @ o o @ O o o o o 9

Good Meals 25c.
CITY RESTAURANT.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Fireworks at R. L. Dever & Co.'S,
Union street. 50t2
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

See cur new line of Candies. just
In. CITY RESTAURANT.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Just take look at those beautiful
Box Candies at Hers Grocery. Make
the finest Christmas Present.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

American Wire Fence-none bet
tsr---call on U. s. Carson, Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

For Saie--A few Duroe pigs. 8
months old. eligible TO register. 81
each. J. ID, BAUGH, 4St4
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Christmas Goods at Ohio County
Drug Co.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Cards have been issued announc-
ing the marriage of Rev. Baxter
Wilson Napier to Miss Martha Eliz-
abeth Morton. which will occur at
the brides home, Locust Hurst"
Nashville, Tenn, at twelve o'clock
noon on Saturday, January l.,
1916. Rev. Napier has made many
friends while pastor of the Method
ist Church here who join in good
wishes for him and his bride who
will be heartily welcomed by Hart
ford people.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Mr.. J. II. Thomas has recently
purchased from Mr.. Joe Ford farm
of 73 acres, lying 2 a miles west OF
Hartford, on the Centertown pike.
Price paid, $4,000. Mr.. Thomas
has taken possession of the property.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

For Sale-A stallion, Fred Boone,
sired by Fred Boone, Senior, and
grandson of Frank Boone, the well
known Stroud horse.
JAMES A. BALLARD,
1914 Hartford XIV Route
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

Mr.. H. B. Ross, who for a number
of months past has acted as stenog
rapher for County Judge John B.
Wilson. left last week for Mobiles
vile. Ind, where he will enter
business college as teacher of stem
ography, bookkeeping and CONNER
cial law. Mr.. Ross is talented in
this line of work and VIII make
good" While here he made many
friends who hate very much to give
mp his excellent cOmpanionship.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-22

At Hartford College Auditorium
tomorrow Thursday evening the
Senior Glass of the College will pre-
sent a two-act comedy entitled,
Lets All Get Married" The pro-
ceeds of the play will be used for
stage equipment. Tickets on sale at
Ohio County Drug Co.-35c reserved
and Use general admission.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20
June Oeddmgs
Boyd.D abney.

Announcements have been receiv.
ed of the engagement of Miss Julia
Dabney, of Chicago, who formerly
resided in this city, to H. N. Boyd,
of Tampa, Fla. The wedding will
take place in June. A few years ago
Miss Dabney moved to Chicago with
her parents, DR.. A. S. Dabney and
Mrs. Dabney. She is an attractive
young woman and an accomplished
musician. Mr.. Boyd is native of
Kentucky, having formerly lived at
Cadiz, and it was during a visit to
his former home last summer that
he met Miss Dabney.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20
Joy In Pikeville.

Pikeville. KY, May l9.-It was
announced in circuit court here yes
terday that the conv.c ion recently
of leo men and two women charged
with vote selling and buying would
be set aside. 1t also was announced
that about 1000 other indictments
against citizens of this county on
similar charges would not be taken
ug. This announcement follows a
recent ruling by the Kentucky court
of appe ais that two witnesses to a
specific act were necessary to con-
Wet a person for alleged election
bribery.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20
Babe Saved.

GU Internationally the most
unconcerned of the survivors of the
Lusitsnis is the eight-rnonths-o d
son of Mrs H. Booth. The mother
lost her life. but the father has been
located at hotel in Ottawa. Inc
baby was picked up from the water.
but apparently is suffering no i'll ef-
fects. A number Of the Survivors
recognized the intent and remember.
ed that the father had remained be-
hind in Canada. An aunt of the in.
fsnt who is in Enelsnd will tpIe
charge Of him. A pathetic case il
that of Mvllie Mailman, l6 years
old and the seven.y esr-old twins,
Elizabeth and Edwin Mailman. who
lost their father, A. R. Mailman,
their mother and two brothers. The
femily was on the way to Chester,
Englynd. to take possession of an es'
tate there which had been bequeath'
ed to them. The children were tax.
en- in charge by lawyer.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20
ON A PLEA
OF GUILTY
James R. Mcclure Is Fined
$500 In Federal
Court.

Bowling Green, KY. May 49,
Nudge Walter Evans adjourned the
Irregular May term-of federal court
yesterday morning at 9 o'clock and
with several officials returned to
their homes in Louisville. James r.
Mcclure, well-known photograph
er of Hopkinsville, pleaded guilty to
the charge of violating. the Mann
white slave act and was fined $500.
Samuel Radcliffe. Roland Lawler and
Beverly Dawson were each fined
800 and thirty days In Jail for boot
logging. Sylvester Wilmore, II
years old, of Thomnkinsville, was ac-
quilted of using the United States
mails for unlawful purposes.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20
PURELY PERSONAL

Mrs. Hunter Meriwether. of
Kansas City. was in the city Tu esday,
the guest of Mrs. w. w. Bradley.
Miss Betsy Ware left yesterday
for Houston. Texas. so visit friends.
| l W. Miller. of st. Louis. Mo-. is
visiting his mother. Mrs. W. H
Southsll. at Lafayette.
Miss Eudora Shadoin returned to
her home in Hopkinsville this morn
ing after a visit to Douglas and Rob-
ert Roake. Leaf Chronicle.
Mrs. w. B. Kendall, of Paris.
Texas, and Mrs. John Helms. of
Terrell, Texas. arrived this week to
be with their father, Mr.. Robt. F.
Rives. Mr.. Rives has bten quite
sick. but his condition is now more
favorable.
Riley Butler has been transferred
by the Kentucky Public Service Co.
-from Frankfort to this city and will
divide his time between Hopkins
vile and GAINESVILLE. Mr.. Butler's
wife and baby have arrived from
Frankfort.
Mr.. H. H. Alternately and Rev. H 4
H. Gabby returned from Houston
Monday night. RI. C. M. Thomp-
son, Rev. j. F. Griffith end other To-
cal delegates to the Southern Bap-
tist Convention were expected lsst
night.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20
Fox-O'Neill.

Mr.. Peter Tribble Fox and Miss
Alberta ,O'Neill were married Wed.
nesday evening at McFerrin Memo
rial church, Nashville, Tenn. The
groom is a Hopkinsville boy now liv-
ing at johnson City, Tenn. The bride
is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. P. j..
O'Neill, of Nashville The young
couple will reside at Johnson City.
Among the Hopkinsville people who
attended the wedding were Mrs.
Austin Bell. Mrs-T. F. Clardy, Miss
Louise Fox and Mr.. A. S. Tribble.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20
"Goldie" Fights The Mayor.

Princeton. KY, May l9.-An al
tercation, participated in ty the
prominent citizens of the town, crc-
ate d stir on the public square here.
Mayor R. W. Lisanty and Marc
Gcldnemer. a travelling salesman Il
this place. waxed vain in EN-
argument. One blow ives passed
when police and friends of the par
Elephants interfere1. Both men have
been cited to appear for trial in the
City Court here on Thursday Of this
week. Mayor Lisenby IL charged
with assault End battery. while
Goldnsmer is charged with using in.
sulting language. 4
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20
Petticoats Have Returned.

In the June Woman's home Com
panion Grace Margaret Gould, the
fashion editor. writing under the
title, ''The Return of the Petticoat, "
rays in part:
"With our new full skirts we must
wear petticoats, petticoats with
ruffies and flounces, gathers and
tucks. Of course there are COM
paratively narrow petticoats, too,
with just little flare at the bottom,
but most of them are as full as the
the petticoats of grandmother's day,
MANY of us have experienced
that very uncomfortable feeling
when wearing sheer summer dress,
that a shadow of the dark stockings
beneath was visible. A simple way
of remedy ing this is to make the
petticoat of pique. This is not ex.
-actly new idea. but it is one that
perhaps has not occurred to all of
u.s."
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20
CONTRACTORS
LOSE APPEAL
Noted Sewer Case Affirmed By
The Court of Ap-
pealS.

The Court of Appeals Tuesday af-
firmed the case of the Meacham Con.
tracing Co., VS.. The City of Hopkins
vile to enforce the collection of
81 ,425 of the contract price of the
Tenth street sewer. The contract
provided the city would apportion a
part of the cost against the l. c.
Railroad Co.. and use all of its legal.
executive and legislative authority
to make the road pay, under the pro-
visions of its grant in 1891. This
the Council failed to do and the rail-
road refused to pay the claim. The
road at one time agreed TO pay
81 200, but afterwards repudiated
the agreement and the Council is
sued warrant for the whole amount,
which was the claim sued on.
Another case against the Railroad,
with the city an agreed party. is
pending and has been awaiting the
decision in the appeal case.
The case was tried in the lower
Court and judgment given for the
city, leaV ing the contractors to look
to the railroad for their compensa-
ton.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20
Hudson-Hopson.

Mrs. Morgan Hopson, of Oxford
Miss, %nOupces the engagement
and approaching marriage of her
daughter, Anne, to Mr.. Lynn Boyd
Hudson, of jacksonville, Miss. The
wedding will take place in June.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20
HOW TO MAKE SOME
MEATS TENDER

In the June Woman's Home Com
panion appears page entitled, The
Exchange" in which various con-
tributors report housekeeping sug-
gestiops that they have developed
out of practical experience. A New
jersey woman contributes the fol-
lowing:
ITO assure tenderness in chicken
frisasse or beef en- casserole lin
which latter dish one can use the
cheaper cuts of beef you need only
TO put in a tablespoonful of vinegar
before cooking"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20
A GOOD INVESTMENT


My boy jim he needs nspirin'theres good in lin
So he needs srrin him un fac4
Something broadenin he
Something STRENGTHENING
And he oughter get right
The best he will onlvt
So fer him a season ticket I've made to buy
To Chautauqua.
My Marthy is sweet gal. but she's silly.
Bein like most other females o I
She needs something that will
VIII teach her this
She needs a broader education and uplifn influence
without which the maidenfhasnt
And now I've the chance help her Won bet
So for Msrthy will certainly anothe ticket get
To Chautauqua
Where rheyd have the best instructors
For little old two dollars and do it, then
would be ashamed to look IN the face again
Yet the Chauauqua brings
With the biggest Drained
VIII miss III? | don't reckon VIII Ilet chanceg by
Just cause money amt too plenty? die
Fore Chautauqua
Ma and me? shh That's for syrnrse,
That will yet the light adancn
MAS Just set her heart on goini but a
Actin like 1t was too costly Shucksi
TO the pleasure and the good that it'll
Fun instruction entertainment? is
II IL cost us nifty dollars, long could the
VIC "'" oe ele every sesslonso you'll
At Chautauqua.
Lee Shippey
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20

Europe now has six great laboia-
tories in as many nations developed
70 the Investigation Of aviation prob
lens.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20
Coulter-Sweet.

Robert Coulter, g former Mayfield
boy now living in Chicago, arrived at
his old home this week bringing with
him a bride. formerly Miss Ada
Sweet, of Chicago.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20
Richmond Re-UDion.

! am informed by Mr.. R. E. Par
sons, Passenger Agent of the Chesa-
peake & Ohio r. R. that a special
train will. be run over that road,
leaving Louisville at 7:30 y. m
May 30th and will reach Richmond
at p. M, May Slst for the accomo-
dalton of all Confederate veterans
and others who desire to attend the
Re- Union.
The train will be made up of clean
comfortable coaches and sleeping
cars, and will be run solid from
Louisville to Richmond.
All persons who live in the terri
tory served by the Illinois Central
R. R. can go to Louisville on East
bound day trains of that road and
make close connection with the
Chesapeake & Ohio special. Those
living in the territory ser ed by the
Louisville q Nashville md reaching
Louisville during tie day of the
S0th will be In time for the special
All who desire sleeping car reserv.
ations should write direct to r. E,
Parsons, Louisville. Ky.
! desire to urge every veteran, and
all sons and daughters of veterans
and their friends, who can do SO, to
go to Richmond. as this is likely to
be the Re- Union in the Capital of
the Confederacy and consequently
the last chance we will ever have to
visit that city and the great battle
fields at so low a cost as is now
offered by railroads.
w. j. STONE,
Brig. Gen'l Commanding End Bril-
gade. KY. Div. o. v.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20

Scientists have estimated the age
of pine tree in New zsaland at
/. 300 years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20

The QulaIns That Does Not Affect The Head
Because OF its tonic aud laxative effect. LAxA-
TIVE BROMO QUININE Is better than ordinary
Quinines and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing In head. Remember the full name aud
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20

/. Great Britain normally Imports
yearly $1,000 600 20. nds II coffee.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-20
Woman Suicides.

Mrs.. Ella j. Griffin. aged 30.
hanged herself in her husbands
barn at Metropolis. Ill.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-02-26
ALLIES UNITED IN
REPR|SAL MEASURE
AUSTRIA PROPOSES TO FOLLOW
EXAMPLE OF HER ALLY AND
WAR ON MERCHANT SHIPS.
Premier Asqulth Announces That Re-
taIiatory Plan Of Great Britain
10 a Matter for Consideration
Of all the Allies.

London.-The wasp of modern war
fare. the submarine, by means OF
which Germany has declared she win
blockade the British isles, daily be.
comes factor of more and more
Importance In the great war OF Europe
with respect to its influence on the
policies of the nations engaged In
onnection with the contraband ques.
zion, so vital to neutral states.
Almost coincident with the officia,
reports that Austria proposes TO fol.
low the example of her ally by max.
ing war on merchant ships In the
Adriatic, came the announcement by
Premier Asquith in the British house
OF commons on Monday that the much
discussed retaliatory plan of Great
Britain, though still tentative, was
much broader in scope than had been
previously suggested, In that II was
a matter for the consideration of all
the allies and that a joint note con.
corning II might be expected from the
allies.
The statement was likewise made
in the house OF commons that the
British government might deem II
necessary to alter It's decision where.
by cotton, up to the present. has not
been classed as contraband.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-02-26
PLEADS PRIESTS CAUSE.
Secretary Bryan Intervenes In Behalf
Of Catholics Held Prisoners.

Washington. - Further representa-
tons against the persecution by Car
rama officials of priests In Mexico
were made on Saturday by Secretary
Bryan. Consul Canada at Vera Cruz
was instructed In behalf OF the $50
priests arrested by General Obregon
in Mexico City. where they are de.
tanned in the national palace. Some
OF them are reported to be Spaniards,
and thSse, 1t is said. have been threat
ened with expulsion from the country.
Carranza officials demanded 100000
pesos OF the priests by certain time,
and when it was not forthcoming told
the foreigners among them, according
to report, that they would be banished.
while natives would be held in captiy.
ity 1t was not known here how many
OF the 1870 priests were Spaniards.
Secretary Bryan said he had been
informed that one American and one
British priest in Mexico had not been
molested.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-02-26
SUBMARINES SINK
BRITISH STEAMER
WAR ON ENGLISH VESSELS CON-
TiNuES AND EVEN AMERI.
CANS DO NOT ESCAPE.
American Vessel Carrying Cargo Of
Cotton Strikes Mine.---Russlans
Claim to Have Put Check on
German Advance.

Chief interest in the war centers In
the operations of German submarines
In the waters around the British isles.
The British steamer Downshire has
been blown up In the Irish sea, while
the American steamer Evelyn, with a
cargo OF cotton from New York to
Bremen. has been sunk by mine
near Borkum island in the North sea.
From Berlin comes the report OF the
sinking of British transport with
troops and an accompanying steam
err" but the scene of this incident is
not given.
Regarding the destruction Of the
Evelyn, the first American vessel to be
sunk since the outbreak OF the war.
the authorities at washington have or
dered full inquiry.
The report of the sinking OF the
British transport was sent out on the
authority OF German news agency,
but neither Berlin nor London has
made any official announcement con-
corning the report.
The latest official announcement
from Paris regarding the operations
in the west describes considerable
progress made by the allies in the
Champagne district and the repulse OF
the Germans at various points along
the southern end OF the line.
In the eastern war zone Russia
claims to have put check on the
German advance by the aid OF strong
reinforcements. There is little change
to record in Galicia, the Carpathians
or Bukowina.
The Turkish grand vizier, Prince
Said Salim, declared during an inter
view that to have joined with Great
Britain, France and Russia would
have been harmful to the interests
of the country; that the powers Of the
triple entente had been actuated by
Hypocrisy in dealing with Turkey,
and that the Turkish people. desiring
an opportunity to work out their des-
tiny, became participants in the war.
He denounced the assertion that Tur-
key is bound to pass under the sway
of Germany as absurd.
A hostile aeroplane is said to have
dropped bombs near Braintree, Col
chester. Marks Tey and Goggeshall.
England, towns virtually within fifty
miles Of London.