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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07

and several OF his sblest lieutenan.'
are planning TO move a genera eiees'o.
when Parliament meets again mex
week. Il will be aimed TO ineiuoe 'he
votes OF the soldiers, ] understands.
Originally Sir Edward Carson VieoI-
ou,ly championed the movement iGr
vote. for soldiers." but recently
dropped the idea. Any election whleh
allows tho soldiers no voice in the
selection Of the officers would be worse
than farcicsl, IT is agreed.
Asquith Comedies Much
To gain q thorough appreciation OF
the eXistjng situation the history OF
the great political upheavsl needs 20
be retold. Following Lloyd George $
original attack. Asquith. surprised AZ
the strength Of the Opposition, replied
Immediately by accepting the Vl'sl
points Of the War Ministers ulumatum'
This was last Saturday The following
day the Liberal members OF the Gaoi-
net and the Unionists. under Batour
and Lansdowne. persuaded the Premier
that he could still win the battle py
skilful maneuvring. -.
On Monda ymorning Asquith gave ms
assent 10 LLOYD Georges request, but
the reply contained big IL. nav
afternoon in Parliament the Premier
played his dictator" card. thus gaining
iabor's forty votes, representing mill
ions of people Then. feeling his posi-
ton secure, Asquith withdrew all the
concessions he had made to LLOYD
George.
Lloyd George Forces Hand
This act Immediately brought LLOYD
Georges resignation. Tuesday after
noon the Unionists held another CON
ference and decided that Asquith must
20. Lord Curzon, acting as inferno
diary. informed the Premier OF TINS
decision. Then came AsQuith's resig-
nation.
A curious situation had developed
Both leaders had been cut down IN the
field Of battle. though Asquith had
scored technical victory over LLOYD
George.
On Monday morning Asquith gave his
Law was then summoned by the hlnR
TO form a new government. Lacking
the support OF the Liberals. the irish
Nationalists and the Laborites, Law
saw that it was an impossible task he
had been asked to undertake. His re-
fusal led directly TO the situation that
exists at this writing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
Lloyd George an Enemy
To "Muddling Through
Has Taught British Rulers Efficiency Meeting Heaviest OF
Tests-Son of Schoolmasers Rise Marked by
Long Series of Hard Won Fights

working classes and an old age pension
schc
Has Met Every Test
ThSn came war Under it's hammer
in the last two years many Of the for
mer idols OF Britain have cracked and
crumbled. Lloyd George was never an
idol with the English people. He was
radical and disturbing, and as nation
they suspected him. But he alone
throughout the terrific ordeal IN which
the empire is being proved has neither
flinched nor proved himself unworthy
of the trust imposed upon him.
England needed money. Lloyd George,
Chancellor of the Exchequer, quietly
shouldered the vast responsibility of
raising that money. He set TO his task
and provided for the first Of the great
loans that were foated to meet Britaln's
war cost--he, the man who had for
merly been opposed TO great military
expenditures on the part OF his coun-
try.
Then came British defeat and charges
against Lord Kitchener. The army
needed high explosive shells; il had
none. Il needed vast quantities Of am
munition. II was receiving only drib-
lets. Britain turned TO Lloyd George.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07

.3vinr apparently failed, the King
.cain called Law 10 the palace. Inc
after declining again TO attempt tns
.ormation Of new Cabinet Lioyu
George was summoned, and agreed 70
undertake the task o-.
Following this conference the court
Circular made this announcement;
"Thc King gave a further audience
this evening 20 Mr.. Bonsr Law. who IN
fmated that he was unable 20 form an
ad-.inistration Thereupon the hing
.lmmoncd Mr. LLOYD George, Who AZ
his majesty's request, undertook 20 en-
scavor 20 form an administration;
Too much emphasis cannot De plsoe9i
on fhc attitude Of labor toward LIoyo
George for this is likely 90 have
most important effect on the whole ae-
,,lopmert Of tho situation IN the sue
eeeding DAYS. King Georges appreeis-
Ion OF this fact was shown to-oay ny
his inclusion OF labor's representative
N the conference az the palace.
There is no way IN which L'9yo
George can win the support OF the Ia
DOR partv or undo the evil he Old 70 ms
own cause By accusing the work'nSmen
Of putting their own interests above
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07

He was made Minister OF Munitions
A special munitions bill was passed CIV,
ing the government control over all
factories; strikes and lockouts were
made illegal, profits to employers were
limited. and slackers were hned. Inc
factories were ready, but the workers
were slow 10 volunteer, until bloyo
George gave their leaders Just seven
DAYS 10 furnish men for the plants lie
got his men. -,
Drinking was found 70 be an eyil
among the workers. Lloyd George
stamped that out.
Fills Kitchener's Place
Then the Hampshire was sunk In the
North Sea, and the head and hope
of Englands' armies went TO the bottom
with her. Lord Kitchener, organize
of victory" was gone, and Bntai n
turned TO Lloyd George 70 take ms
Mace On June Of this year he be-
came Minister for War. Under his ad-
ministration the deadlock on the west
ern front had been broken. through
the placing of civilian on her hign
seat of war, England has seen 1aiht
glimmerings Of victory. ,.,
Lloyd George believes in the ultimate
overthrow Of Germany. He ia certain
that England will win the war.
"Our offensive will continue, ne ma
said. "When the war will end no one
can tell. In the British army there is
no clock or calendar. We Will WIN some
time. We do not know when, but me
fight will be TO a finish-to a knockout
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
GERMANS PIERCE
FRENCH TRENCHES
NORTH OF VERDUN
Violent Attack on Salient Near
Hill 304 Yields Small Gain,
Paris Admits

London. Dec. 6.-The Germans have
broken into the French front line
trenches on a narrow front north Of
Vcrdun. For a week the German guns
have been pouring shells into this sec
tor.
ION the left bank of the Mouse the
Germans, after intense artillery prep
aration, attacked at $3.50 o'clock in the
afternoon a salient Of our lines on the
slopes east of Hill 304," says the
French night statement Received
with violent fire from our machine
guns, the enemy was able TO
gain a footing only in some advanced
elements"
Heavy artillery fighting on the
Somme front is reported by both sides.
The British raided trenches southeast
OF Neville ST. Vast and repulsed en-
envy raids near Beauvrains and Roclin-
court.
The Belgian statement tells of night
bamb fighting around Dixmude and VIC
lent artillery combats on the User
front.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
18TH BOUNDED
BY GEN. O'RYAN
Continued from paEe I

designations will be refused, and that
Organ will be called home. If not, the
resignations stand. Johnston declares
that no apologies will be accepted
that he will not continue to serve
under Organ.
"The incident I spoke Of was this:
One Of our men had confessed TO a
captain. confidentially, that he had
smashed up an automobile he had hired
and then had fled. He offered 70 pay
for the damage The confidential con-
fession was reported 20 Organ, who
called the man before him, and. in the
presence of Colonel Johnston. had him
confess again. Then, after dismissing
the man, he turned TO Johnston and
asked:
What shall we try him for%"
Colonel Johnston Amazed
Johnston, according to the captain
who heard the conversat' on. was so
amazed he could hardly speak. Final
~ he explained that the man could not
be tried, as the only evidence against
him was his own confidential confes-
sion.
whats that got to do with it,
asked Organ.
"'Simply because no gentleman
could use information so obtained to
. try a man. replied Johnston. Organ
had a fit, but the man was not tried
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
The Book of knowledge
The Chens EncyclopaediaThe Greatest Gift to Chldref
Answers Every Question Child Can Ask

in the plain and simple language that child
can understand Do not put your child to
sleep over the long dull articles to which chill
dren are SO often subjected when hunting for
information.
This discourages their first efforts and
may turn them away forever from the most
precious thing which child can possess.
the desire to learn and find out for himself
the things which he wants to know. Adult
information, given in scientific language, has
no attraction for the mind of the child. 1t has
much the same effect upon him as the old
fashioned sermon which began with firstly
and ended with everybody asleep.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07

ment to-day. From present indications
an operation will not be necessary, nor
will Mr.. Keene be moved to a baltl-
more hospital.
K was reported that Mr.. heenes IN.
iuries we're more serious than az nrst
supposed and that he was suffering
from conclusion Of the brain. Dr. KIDD
ert s. Page, the attending physician
and DR.. Omar Psncoast, Of baItlnore
however. left the side Of the injured
rlybrsan for their homes to-day DR..
p.os said he did not look for any seri-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
Colonel Johnston Refused
Y. M. 6. A. Speech Permit

Z McAllen. Tex, Dec. 6.-Colonel Cor
don Johnston to-day notified the army
Y. NJ. c. A. here of his willingness
to keep an appointment made one week
ago 20 speak on Sunday. December 10,
TO the men in this division, but re-
quested that since he had been asked
to speak as "a commanding officer of
the 18th, headquarters permission be
given TO him"
This permission was refused. head
quarters merely saying that they did
not think II wise for Colonel Johnston
70 speak at just this time"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
Defeats Her Husband for Mayor

Umatilla. Ore. Dec. 6.-Mrs. l.. l.
Starcher is Mayor of Umatilla to-day
having defeated her husband in the
election yesterday. Women also were
elected to all other Offices in the mu-
nicipsl government, including four
seats in the council. recorder and treas
urer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
Lost Husband Declared Dead

New York City, through It's Cor,or,.
ton Counsel, yesterday oronounrsd
William Bsldewick officially lead. asd
granted his wife. Emile, permission "a
Tnarry Joseph Bloette, Of 300 Pear
Street, Queens. The woman had no,
seen her husband since December "a,
1907.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
FOXHALL KEENE IMPROVING
Clubman Injured at Hunt VIII be
About Soon, Says Doctor

[By 1eesraph 20 Ihe IHOuHnI
Belair, Md, Dec. 6.-Foxhall r
Keene, who was injured yesterday when
thrown By his mount at a meet OF the
Hartford Hunt Club, showed improve
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07

Gus results and expected Mr.. Keen. :,
be about again soon.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-08-04
"Jab the Peanuts."

\ very Interesting game Is called
lab the peanuts" which is growing
vastly in popularity. 1t was originally
intended to be played by four or five
people, but where there are Il greater
number elimination trials may be held,
as in athletic contests.
n large dish filled with roasted pea
nuts is placed in the center of Il small
table. 1t is surrounded by four or five
persons, who are supplied with long
hatpins. which are to be held by the
head. At Il given signal they start off
trying to jab as many peanuts as pos
sible in the limited length OF time
which they are given. The evading
tendencies of the peanut before the
point of Il hatpin erve to make the
game pleasantly difficult.
When the signal is given to stop
every one is curious to know who has
the most peanuts on his or her hatpin.
The IL who has is declared the Win
mel.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-08-04
1.-THE M~andarins."

The players sit in a circle and the
game is begun by one of them re
marking to the next, My ship has
come home from China"
The answer is, Yes, and what has
it hrought:'
The first player replies, "a fan" and
begins to fan himself with his right
hand. All the players must copy him.
The second player then turns to the
third (all still fanning). and remarks,
'My ship has come homo from China"
"Yes. and what has it hrought:"
1.-TWO fans All the players then
fan themselves with both hands.
The third player says the same to
his ncighbor, but the reply is. "Three
fans
All the players then add a noddin-
head to their other movements. And
so on until when nine fans is reached.
heads. eyes, mouth, hands, feet and
body are all moving.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-08-04
FLESH COLORED LINGERIE.
The Fad For Fine Underwear Takes on
CoiorfuI Shapes.

Such a hold has flesh color obtained
on the popular fancy that even in
batiste flesh color is much used for
nightgowns and underwear. Flesh
color batiste is very effective embroid-
cred in white or in bright pink and
pale blue. A white scalloD with a
dainty floral design in white is particu-
larly attractive on the pale tinted back
ground, and many a pretty dressing
Jacket, nightgown and chenise or cam
lsole is embroidered With the white.
When blue is used in the embroidery
it must be used with caution and in
some patterns is better combined with
white. but it is very effective to run
pale blue ribbon in flesh colored lin
gerie, whether of batiste or silk or
satin, and this is being done q great
deal by the speciality shops which
make a point of dainty and unusual
lingerie creations. The combination
of pink and blue is gaining steadily in
favor in this connection and is useful
as we'll as attractive. since it allows of
the garments use with either pink or
blue Over fincry.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-08-04
Concert-A Game,

The players, having selected a CON
nuctor, seat themselves around her.
The conductor now gives to each a mu-
steal instrument and shows how it is to
be played. When all are provided with
their imaginary instruments she orders
them to tune. SO giving each musician
a chance to make all sorts of noises.
Next the conductor waves an mag
mary baton and begins to hum a lively
tune, in which she is accompanied by
the players, initiating the different
movements made in performing on her
supposed instrument. Every now and
then the conductor prctcndS to play an
instrument. and the player to whom it
belongs must instantly alter her move
mcntS Tor those Of the conductor and
continue to beat time till the conductor
ahandonS her instrument. Should a
player fail to take the conductors Of
flee at the proper time she must pay Il
forfeit.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-08-04
A JOB AT BRICKLAYING
By CHARLES F.. MARSHALL.

IN this matter, all would possibly have
been buried in oblivion till the crack of
doom or for one Or two centuries, when
the building would be torn down, had
1t not been that Mary Bounce followed
the W men 1t was about a month
after Johns job was done that one
evening after coming in from work he
was reading a newspaper. Suddenly
he looked up at his wife and asked:
what did you say was the name on
the building l was taken to for work:'.
"Hirkimer & Co"
John looked serious. Mary asked
him why he asked the question.
He G aloud an article stating that
the old established firm of Hirkimer &
Co.. had made an assignment. They
We're prosperous till one morning on
opening the safe the chief clerk had
found that a large amount of negotia-
BILE securities and some $4,000 in cash
had disappeared. The safe had not
been broken into, and there was no
trace Of where the securities had gone
or who had taken them. Several en-
ployees had the combination Of the
safe lock. and others might have got
it from some of them. Detectives had
been at work on the case. but had been
baftied. None Of the employees had
abscOnded.
1t did not take John Bounce long to
arrive at the conclusion that he had
walled up the missing securities. The
next morning, guided by his wife, he
vent to the office Of Hirkimer & Co.
and asked to see one Of the firm. Both
were conducted to the private office Of
Mr.. Hirkimer. and John, having care
fully closed the door, told his story.
Mr.. Hirkimer at once took him down
into the basement, but there was no
artificial light there. and it was so
dark that he was obliged to wait till a
lamp could be procured. The place
was vacant except for some lumber
piled up against the chimney founda-
ton, which had been closed up. John
removed the lumber, assisted by the
impatient Hirkimer, and the newly
laid brick stood out in contrast with
the old.
John Bounce got a job at removing
what he had so lately put in and soon
took out the box, in which was discoy-
cred the missing property. No one en-
cept John and Mary Bounce and MI.
Hirlimer knew of Johns revelation
and the finding of the missing proper
ty. But the head financial clerk saw
John when he entered the office and
Immediately disappeared.
Hirkimer & Co. at once resumed, and
John Bounce became janitor of the
building, with several watchmen under
him. Not only did he receive a good
salary, but was presented with a home.
When the firm was incorporated he
was given some shares of the stock.
The clerk who had hired John to Law
the brick doubtless intended at some
future time to take away the securities.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-08-04
The Wolf and She Lion,

a wolf roaming by the mountains
side saw his own shadow as the sun
was setting become greatly extended
and magnitied, and he said to himself:
why should l, being Of such an i'm
mense size and extending nearly an
acre in length. be afraid of the lion:
Ought | not to be acknowledged as king
Of all the collected beaSts:' While he
was indulging in these proud thoughts
q lion fell upon him and killed him. He
exclaimed, with a too late repentance:
"Wretched me-! This overestimation of
myself is the cause Of my destruction
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-08-04
'OIIN BOUNCE was a mason,
That was before there we're Ia
bon. Unions and Iahn did not

nav hOI->NL was q A1lSOll.
That vas before there We're Ia
boz unions, and John did not
get very good pay for his work
n not much work either. His wife
was delicate, and there was a plentiful
crop Of children.
One day while John was laying brick
a man stopped beside him and said:
My good man, would you like a lit
tie work to be done in the evening when
you have nothing else to do:"
Il would if l got we'll paid for it,
said John.
wv here do you live"'
John gave his home address, and
when it was dark the man appeared.
de told John that he must be blind
folded. John didn't like this. but the
man laid a five dollar bill on the table
II said that when the work was done
he would give him double the amount
house to eat, John permitted the nan
to tie q handkerchief about his eyes,
and. taking the others arm. he was
led forth on to the street, which at that
hour was we'll nigh deserted.
While the visitor vas in the house
John l;onnce's wife was in the adjoin-
ing room. where the children We're
asleep. When she saw her husband
go hlindfoldel With the visitor. either
fearing for Johns safety or through
curiosity. she followed the two. They
went INTO the business part of the city
and stopped before q building bearing
a sign. "Hirkimcr e Co." Johns con
ductor opened a door, guided John
through it and shut the door behind
them.
Mrs. Bounce was in a quandary as to
what she should do. Had she best de-
mand admittance for herself or call the
police or wait till John came out? A
few minutes reflection assured her
that Johns employer needed some ma
sonny done and there was no occasion
to be alarmed. If she interfered he
might lose the promised additional pay.
She concluded to take no action in the
matter. and. not caring to leave her
N1AlNlfll liollc. Slt WENT lOLle.
John was absent for two hours when
Mary was gladdenel by the sight Of
him and a ter dollar gold piece that
he had brought with him. His en-
ploycr' had left him a short distance
from his home. This is the story he
told Mary:
His conductor had taken him to the
basement of the building. where he
had removed the bandage. Pointing
to a recess in the wall, which John
knew to be the base of a chimney, and
some brick and mortar, ready for use.
he told the mason to build a wall
across the face of the recess. John
went to work. Before he had put the
last few bricks in the opening the man
put in Il box.
Whatever the object of concealment
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-08-04
.Omen's Ways and Fancies
JUST THINGS.
Remember These Notes and Homework
Will Become More Intelligent.

WIN SSS0IiV wi uIkSti1SSuIs
The secret OF a light omelet is to
froth the egg. One egg we'll beaten is
worth two not we'll beaten.
When a pudding is boiled in a basin
it should fill the basin.
Roasting meat cannot be basted too
much or too often.
The part which to be topmost in the
dish should when boiling be downmost
in the pan.
Sailed and smoked meat should be
put into cold water, brought slowly to
the boil, then simmered.
Water boils when it gallops. fat
when it is still.
puddings made with suet should be
stitiiy mixed.
When ketchup is used be sparing
with the salt.
Green vegetables should be boiled
fast, with the saucepan lid off.
To leave bread or vegetables in stock
or soup turns these eatables sou
Root vegetables should be boiled gen.
tly. with the lid on the pan.
All vegetables, excepting old pota-
toes. should he put into plenty Of fast
boiling sailed water.
The liquor used in boiling meat or
roots should never be thrown away
Soups and sauces may be made of it.
Rroiled meat must be turned often;
put the cut side to the fire.
A handful of salt will often clear a
fire from smoke for broiling.
When baking powder has been used
there must be no delay in baking.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-08-04
A Place For the Boys and Girls
"H0USEH0LD GOSSIP"
Players Must Try to Guess Who Made
Statements.

One of the players is sent out of the
room. The leader asks the others to
say something about the absent one.
AS each n in turn makes a statement
or a criticism the leader writes it down.
with the speakers name, on a piece of
paper, which she keeps. The player is
then called in. and the statements about
him or her are read aloud. one at a
time, and the victim must try to guess
who said each one as it is read. AS
oon as he gueSSes II correctly the per-
son who said it takes his place and goes
out of the to be criticised in turn.
Examples of comments:
IouIlve the family eye.
Your nose is too small.
There is a spot on your sleeve.
Your pompadour is not becoming.
You are too much given to flirting.
You have a Witchiny smile.
TOUR shoes are 4 size too small.
A little too much tint in your cheeks.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-08-04
THE EMERGENCY SHELF.
How to Be Always Prepared For I'm.
expected Guests.

When unexpected guests arrive the
hostess naturally wishes to entertain
them and to get her share Of pleasure
from the visit, but that matter of
'what to eat" makes her i'll at ease.
She phones wildly for this and that or
rushes out into the kitchen almost as
soon as the guests are seated. Later,
in taking stock. she finds that she has
spent more than was warranted and
that the refreshments offered We're
needlessly lavish or sadly II sided.
The hostess backed by a we'll stocked
emergency shelf and menus arranged
to fit any occasion opens her door to
the party of friends who "just drop in
with absolute joy. She comfortably
visits with her guests, for she knows
she can serve dainty, satisfying re-
freshments in a twinkling from her
emergency shelf.
On the emergency shelf there should
be canned fish, meats, chicken and