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Ster, and Burner

A handy light easily attached to any
Prest-O-l-ite. Turn on the gas and
light it. May be used for hundreds of
indoor or outdoor lighting purposes.
Price, IS cents.
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I,Ocnl Rainfall.
Local observations at $ T..

Rainfall last twenty-four hours. None
Excess IN rainfall since March l.. i.i9
Excess in rainfall since January /. 4.6l
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Prest-O-S Soldering Iron

A soldering Incorporated by the Pres,-
O-Lite Gas Tank. The flame burns
inside the copper head, maintaining an
even temperature. 1t 10 easily lighted,
saves the trouble and Inconvenience OF
the clumsy gasoline blow-,orch or char
coal brazier for soldering on light work
or the occasional small Job. Price, $500.
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Local 'rcmperature,

l. noon temperature. ............. 80
i. NJ. temperature. ............ m
Max imum temperature TO \ Il. Nj. 10
Minimum temperatures TO : II. NJ. -
Mean temperature ................ AZ
Normal temperature .......... 80
Deficiency In temperature. ........ IL
Deficiency In temperature since
March l tbS
Accumulated deficiency since Jan
uary | ... GAL
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S1.S5. Cotton Sheets. 72xe0
ior twin beds. This is a fine
p ere c finish; hand-drawn
n n, Only "a $50
ea
Baby Crib Comforts, filled
with white cotton, down and
wool pretty covers. SIS, S1.05
$3.50 and.
Eldcrdown forts, size
f2xi2' filled with our usual
GOOD grade down, pretty Sc
: Crochet Bed Spreads, size
7GxS0, for large beds, pretty
H VI rse ell les patterns. s1.as
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Temperature. 40: humidity. As: wind
direction, southeast: wind. velocity,
mile; weather. clear.
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The Weather
FURNISHED by u. s. Weather Burenul
Forecasts Virginia

l'orccnsti Virginia
Fair Sunday nnti
Monday, with SLOWLY
rising temperature;
Monday fair, warmer.
North Carolina
Fair sunday and
Monday, with SLOWLY
rising temperatures;
Monday fair. warmer.
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BE,DDINGS
F0urGurean, Temple & Co.

Examples of economics in Beddings are named here
under that are of such importance will induce o1ic,
buying
Indeed we cannot promise such values again yba,
present holdings sold
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-04

There are hundreds of other uses for
Prest-O-Lite in connection with various
burners and blow-torches. Ask for full
Information and literature. Prest-O-Lites
are carried in stock and exchanges fur
nished promptly by stations listed below.
The Prest-O-Lite Co.. Inc.
Main Office and Factory, India apols, lad.
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An Ideal Fuel for Dentiste

The Preat-O-Torch, Style D provides
intense. concentrated hea, In two dis
tinct kinds of flame-a non-carbonizing
brush flame suitable for soldering
crowns, bridge-work, etc.-or a needle
flame, ideal for infusion Of gold casting
work. etc. Pros,-O-Torch. Style D, $o.2S.
Special Style d Prest- O-Torch, with air
trigger for quick changes from brush to
needle flame. Price, $1,000.
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Acetylene Bunsen Burners

The high flame temperature Of Prest-
O-Lite makes it quick, convenient and
economical fuel for Bunsen burner use
! n laboratories. 1t gives an intense, con-
centrated heat that is easily controlled.
Bunsen burner only, $500, with vessel
holder attachment SPAS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-04

quart OF water In minutes. Ideal for
motorists, camps, fishermen and cutters.
Price, $3.50.
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Auto Hot Plate

Widely used by schools, dentists and
physicians for heating purposes In lab
orstory work. Nothing to clean out or
cause trouble. Heat of full flame boile a
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Tie Gas o:s ZXouso:

6ackshs farmers repair shops electricians dentist
}eees aruiacurers railroads. mines and many others
Gas Tank wide range of heating and lctna OH
poses. furnishes convenient low
solve your problem Below briefly describe MAJ
profitable uses for Prest- Lite.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-18
REGISTRATION DAY TO
BE NATIONAL HOLIDAY
Presidents Proclamation Naming the
Date to Ask for Nationwide
Patriotic Observances.

Washington, March u. = President
Wilson will designate by proclamation
the first registration day under the
draft law national holiday, and will
ask for nationwide patriotic observ-
ances.
Neither the calendar days nor the
number of days of the registration of
persons eligible for the new army un-
der the universal obligation plan have
yet been decided by the War depart
ment, it is stated authoritatively. AS
soon as President Wilson signs the
act it is expected the department will
have determined upon these details,
so that they may be announced in the
Presidents proclamation without any
undue delay. 1t is purposed to present
through this proclamation all the in
formation necessary for the guidance
of all who come under the provisions
of the act.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-18
ITALIAN WAR MISSION ARRIVES
MINISTER OF RANSPORTATION
HERE WITH AIDES.
Others, Including Narconi to Come
later-First Time An italian Min
lister Has Been in u. S.

New York, May 1z.-Enrico Arlot-
ia Italian minister Of transportation,
and a member of the Italian mission
to this country, has arrived here, it
is announced. He was accompanied
by General Gugliamotti, his military
aide; Captain Vannutelli, newly ap-
pointed naval attache to the Italian
embassy at Washington, and Alviz
Bragadin, G. Pardo and Gaetano Pr
etra, of the departments of transport
tation, commerce and agriculture, re-
spectively. The other members of the
commission, headed by Prince di Saw
cha and which includes Guglielmo
Marconi have not arrived.
Signor Arlotta and his companions
will remain in this city for a few
days before going to Washington.
This is the first time a minister
of the Italian government has been
seen in the United States" said Sig
nor Arlotta.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-18
FRENCH VISIT GRANTS TOMB
JOFFRE PLACES WREATH ON COZ
FIN OF GENERAL.
Impressive Ceremony One Feature of
Historic Program Enacted When
French Officials Visit Gotham.

New York, May 12.-Three dramat
ic events which will become historic
in the annals of New York marked
the activities of the French war mis-
sion here In their chronological or
der they were:
The address of Rene Viviani, vice
president of the council of ministers
and heads of the mission, at lunch
con at the Merchants association
when he declared France never would
cease fighting until Alsace and Lor-
raine was restored to her and when
he proclaimed that the Stars and
Stripes never would attain their full
significance until they fioated from the
trenches of Europe.
The placing by Marshal Joffre of
wreath upon the sarcophagus of Gen
eral Grant.
The reception to the French resi-
dents of the city at the public library
when Joffre, Viviani and their col
leagues, greeted their compatriots, in
Guiding several hundred blue jackets
from French warships.
Visitors Display Deep Emotion.
The spectacle, which appealed most
to the popular imagination was that
enacted at Grants tomb. There was
an impressive stiffness among the
thousands of spectators as Marshal
Joffre alighted from his automobile
and walked slowly along the wide
pavement to the tomb. Tears glisten-
ed in his eyes.
Marshal Joffre dotted his cap and ad-
vanced silently toward the stairway
leading to the sarcophagus. He mount
ed a step ladder, and with one hand
resting on the huge coffin of General
Grant, placed there with his other
hand the evergreen wreath, with the
Tri-color entwining it, then standing
erect he saluted.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-18
GOVERN ENT MOVES TO
PREVENT BIG COAL STRIKE
Miners and Operators Asked to Send
Committees to Washington With
out Delay for Conference.

Johnstown, Pa, May 1.-THE Unit
ed States government through Secre-
tary of Labor Wilson has taken steps
to avert a strike of nearly $4,000 BIZ
luminous coal miners in central Penn
sylvania. A telegram was received by
both the miners and the operators
asking that they send committees to
Washington to confer with department
of labor mediators in an attempt to
compromise their differences
Committees were named and left
Immediately.
1t is said by both miners and op-
orators that the success of the feder-
al mediators is the only means of
averting a strike that will tie up the
entire coal output. The miners reject
ed a wage scale agreement drafted
by joint committee recently and
ask that their original demand of a
SO 1-3 per cent wage increase be grant
ed.
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Much Poultry in Storage.

Washington, May 1.-THE federal
office of markets reported an increase
of 260 per cent In poultry held in
storage May / as compared with the
stocks on the same date year ago,
but marked decreases in all classes
of meats except cured beef. Storage
turkeys showed the greatest increase,
TAG pr cent
Frozen beef fell of 2 per cent, lard
81 per cent, frozen pork 80 per cent,
dry salt pork, 4 per cent, sweet pick
led pork per cent and frozen lambs
and muttop 10 per cent.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-18
MACEDONIA DRIVE IS STARTED
ALLIES AGGREssoRs IN SEVERAL
BIG BATTLES.
Russian Guns Pound Against Cerns
Trenches-Germans Attack Allies
Around Fresnoy.

London, May 12.-The expected gen..
eral offensive along the Macedonian
fronts apparently has been started
with full vigor. From Lake Ochrida
eastward to the region about Lake
Dorian numerous big battles are In
progress, with the Allies the agrees
sors.
Southwest of Lake Dorian the Brit
ish at one point have captured Bull
garian trenches on a front of two
miles and a depth of about 500 yards
and consolidated the ground, despite
heavy counter-attacks.
Northwest of Monastir, in the Cerna
river region and on various other Sec
tors the Allies are carrying out heavy
operations, both with artillery and in
fantry.
Russians Capture Trenches.
In the famous Cerna river bend the,
Russians have captured several enemy
trench elements, while in the upper
valley of the Moglenica river the Ser
bians have struck hard at the invad-
ers of their country and taken from
them two points of support and num-
Der of prisoners.
Resumption of artillery firing over
nearly the entire Russian frcnt was
reported in the official statement The.
fire was especially hot in the Dvina
region. Near Zlotchoff a German at
tack failed with heavy losses to the
enemy, the war office said.
German Offensive at Fresnoy.
The Germans are keeping up with
great intensity their offensive against
the British around Fresnoy and east
of Bullecourt, but are being firmly
held by Field Marshal Haig's forces.
The village of Fresnoy apparently
remains in the hands of the Germans
after its recapture, but the Canadians
and South Englanders are still holding
vantage points around it from which
the Germans are endeavoring to expel
them and put an end to their harassing
fire.
The viciousness of the battle is in
Dictated by the British communication,
which announces that the fight for the
village is of fiuctuating nature
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NO SEPARATE PEACE FOR u. S.
Proposals Not Including Allies to Be
Turned Down.

Washington, May 12.-Stating that
the department had no intimation of
any forthcoming peace proposals from
Germany, Secretary Lansing declared
the United States would ''act only in
concert with the Allies upon any peace
proposal that should materialize."
Secretary of State Lansing an
nounced that Russian commission,
representing the new provisional
government, is to be sent to the Unit
ed States Immediately. He said the
department was not informed wheth-
er it would be a purely diplomatic or
4 military commission
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PERSONNEL OF RUSSIAN
COMMISSION ANNOUNCED
cial Ambassador, according to
State Department.

Washington, May 12.-The state de-
partment has announced the personnel
of the American commission to Russia
as follows: Elihu Root OF New York,
chairman; with rank of special ambas-
sador; Charles R. Crane, Chicago
manufacturer; John r. Mott of New
York. general international secretary
of Y. M. c. A; Cyrus Mccormick, Chi
cago newspaper publisher; Samuel R.
Bertron, New York banker; James
Duncan, vice president American Fed
GRAFTON OF Labor; Charles Edward
Russell of New York, author and So
cialist; Major General Hugh L. Scott,
chief of staff, U. S. A; Rear Admiral
James H. Glennon, u. S. N.
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Superior Yards to Build sbip..

Superior, May 12.-Contracts for the
construction of Is steamers have been
signed by Superior shipyards. The YES
sells are to be rushed out as rapidly
as the facilities and materials at hand
will permit. Ten will be along the lines
Of the so-called Frederickstadt type
or Welland canal size, 263 feet over
all in length, 43 feet beam and slight
ly more than 20 feet deep, with gross
tonnage of about $500. The remain
ing eight will be of the trawler clas-
sification. All are to be Of steel con
struction.
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DUTCH FLEET SAILS ON
HINT MENACE is PAST
Twenty-Five Vessels With Cargoes of
Food Tied Up in America, Or
dered to Holland.

Amsterdam, May 12.-Dutch owners
of % vessels, laden mostly with food
and which have been in American
ports for many weeks, have ordered
their commanders to proceed to Hol-
land. The action was said to be due
to assurances received. from London
that nothing now prevents resump-
ton of traffic with America
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convicts Plead to Enlist.

Bismarck - my life is worth MOTH
ing to me- Give me an opportunity to
make it worth something to my coun-
try. Assign me to any duty, no mat.
ter how hazardous. / have sinned
against society. Give me chance to-
atone for 1t by rendering the supreme
sacrifice, If that be my fate" This is
an excerpt from the letter 22-year-
old life prisoner at the state peniten-
tiary has sent to Governor Lynn J.
Frazier. Another convict 90 years.
old, serving 30-year sentence at the
penitentiary, made similar appeal.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-18
DECLINES TO DECLARE WAR
Chinese Parliament Rejects Resolution
in Riotous Session.

Picking, May 12.-After riotous Sc
cret session, lasting throughout the
night, the house of representatives has
refused to pass a resolution declaring
war on Germany.
The house of parliament was sur
rounded by mob which demanded
war, making threats of violence. Un-
der the orders of Premier Tuan Chi
Jul troops finally dispersed the mob.
The premier addressed the house
urging a declaration of war. He was
denounced by members who said he
was attempting to coerce parliament.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-18
scHLIssELBERG, NEAR PETRo-
GRAD, ANNOUNCE WITHDRAW
AL-ENVOYS SENT TO TRY
TO DISSUADE LEADERS.
WAR PLANTS SUPPLYING
SLAV TROOPS MENACED
Council of Workmen and Soldiers
Planning International Conference
to Discuss Peace-No Violence
Reported-Oppositio Sees
Hand of the Kaiser.

London, May 12.-The executive
| committee of the Russian Workmen' S
and Soldiers Delegates has resolved
international socialist conference to
discuss peace, a Reuters telegram
from Petrograd says.
Plan Separate Republic.
Petrograd, May 12.-The Schlissel-
berg munitions district has revolted.
Workmen and citizens Of the district
announced their intention of organiza
tion of separate republic.
Representatives of the workmen's
and soldiers committee left here al
once to dissuade the revolters from
their announced purpose.
The provisional president of the mu-
nitions district was arrested by the
rebels.
Instances of Friction.
Just how serious the revolt is was
not made clear in dispatches received
here. Apparently, however, there was
no violence.
Another instance of friction between
the duma provisional government on
Russias plans for the future was evil
dent when it was announced the execu-
tive council of workmen and soldiers
are planning worlds international"
The project embraces meeting of all
varieties of socialists in some neutral
nation to discuss world problems.
Conference German Inspired.
Those behind the plan insisted the
conference was not identified in the
slightest degree with the June meeting
of socialists at Stockholm.
This Stockholm conference is being
regarded more and more here as Ger
many's most carefully plotted move
for separate peace with Russia.
The extreme wing of the socialist
party in Russia is fatty on record
against the meeting and It's members
are endeayoring every way to spread
among the people and among fellow
socialists here their conviction that
the conference is German inspired,
German aided and probably will be
German controlled.
Plead with Rebels.
Twelve members of the workmen's
and soldiers committee were named |
to plead with the revolving forces for |
restoration of order.
The Schlisselberg is an industrial |
district of Petrograd lying down the
liver short distance
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-18
IndustriaIs Up; SteeIs of.

New York, May 12.-Industrials
were strong, up fractionally to one
point, when the stock market opened
FRIDAY, while steels were slightly off.
Unfted States Steel sold at 115A, of
u pSint, and Bethlehem Class B at
l20A,\off n point. Mexican Petro-
leum was up | point at SSA; Westing-
house up a point at 46N, and Marine
preferred up 70 point at 79A. Rails
were irregular. Union Pacific was up
" point Nat 1881, and Southern Rail
way OF V point at 241.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-18
Marine Lieutenant Gets Medal.

Washington, May 12.-Secretary
Daniels has awarded a medal of honor
to First Lieutenant Ernest C. Williams,
marine corps of Illinois, for extraordi-
nary heroism in the capture of fort
at San Francisco de Macoris, Domini-
can Republic, Nov. 80, 1915. In the
face Of fire from 40 enemy rifles Will
liams led IL marines in dash against
the fort, reached the doors just as they
they were being closed, pushed inside
and captured the fort. Eight OF his
men were wounded but none killed.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-18
TWO WEEKS MANHUNT ENDED
Second Suspect in Connery Murder
Case Arrested.

Minneapolis, May 12.-Edward Ham
ilton, named by Chief of Police Hart
hill as the driver OF the death car in
which Patrolman George Connery was
Kidnapped and murdered, is under ar
rest in San Francisco.
Chief of Police O'Connor says Ham,
ilton and Joe Redenbaugh, alias
Loucks, named by the St. Paul chief
as the murderer of both Connery and
Mrs. Alice McQuiiian Dunn, are one
and the same man, and this is not de-
MED by Chief Harthill
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-18
Dakota Attorney General Hides.

Bismarck, N. D., May 12.-Threats
on his life and the issuance of a war
rant for his arrest at Minot have
caused William LANCER, attorney gen.
eral of North Dakota, to seek the pro-
lection of federalized national guards
men and he is voluntarily confined ut
Camp Frazier, near here.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-18
Heavy Ice DELAYS Shippinu.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, May ~
Heavy ice broken up in Lake Superior
and Whiteish bay, fills the river.
Heavy masses in the canal delay lock
ings from one to two hours. Thirty
boats are waiting on the locks. The
captain of the steamer La Sale, which
arrived here in tow with stripped
wheel, said: 1T is the worst 1 ever
saw" The Allegheny came down and
reported big steamer ashore on Point
Corbit. The Northwind became dis.
abled and was towed to the 500.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-18
Flags Woven In Collars Under Ban.

Pittsburgh, May 10. - Manufacture
and sale of collars and other wearing
apparel in which reproductions of the
American flag are woven or stamped
are prohibited in an order issued by
John R. Dillon, special agent of the
Department of Justice. Use of the flag
in this way to promote sales in not per-
missible, according to Dillon.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-18
1877 Americans Prisoners in Germany

Washington, May 12.-One hundred
and twenty-seyen Americans, taken
from ships, are reported to be held
prisoners by Germany. This develop
cd from a State department report
from Berne. 1t was supposed the last
of Germanys American prisoners we're
freed when the Yarowdale men we're
released. The women of the American
legation at Berne have formed an or
ganization to assist the prisoners. The
men are held not because OF their
American nationality, but because they
took pay on enemy armed ships
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-18
Former Senator Foraker Dies.

Cincinnati, Ohio, May IL. - Joseph
Benson Foraker, former United States
senator from Ohio, lawyer and soldier,
is dead at his home here, aged 70
years. Former Senator Foraker had
been in poor health since his retire
ment from the Senate in 1909, but it
was not until two weeks ago that he
was forced to his bed and his condi-
ton was not considered critical until
day or two ago.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-18
ROOSEVELT QUITS LEAGUE
Resigns as Vice President of Army
League.

Washington, May IL. = Correspon-
dence between Theodore Roosevelt
and Joseph Letter, president of the
Army league, made public by the
league disclosed that the colonel has
resigned as honorary vice president
of the organization because Mr. Lett
er opposed the army bill amendment
to permit recruiting of the Roosevelt
volunteer division.
Referring to the fight on the amend
ment, Mr.. Roosevelt wrote:
$50 far as the opposition is not due
to mere puzzle headedness it can only
be due to politics. You are, there
fore, as its president, using the Army
league to the detriment of the army"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-18
U. S. EXPORTS SHOW INCREASE
Gain of 100000 in March is Made,
Federal Figures Show.

Washington, May 12.-American ex-
ports to Europe increased $27 ,00O,0 900
in March, the second month Of Ger
many's unrestricted submarine war
fare, as shown in department of com
merce figures. They were 100000, 600
less than in January, however April
statistics have not been compiled.
Total shipments to Europe In March
are put at 1854 100000 and the whole
world, $553,000,000. The February to-
tai for all shipments was only $467,-
100000. South American exports in
creased from $17,O00,O00 to 1922, OOO, 900,
while those to Asia jumped from $751;
100000 to $56,000,000.
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U. s. to order 10000 Motorcycles.

Chicago, May 12.-Bids from manu-
facturers only for 10000 motorcycles,
3,100 automobiles and 500 motor trucks
will be invited by the United States
army quartermaster depot here within
q few days, it is announced.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-18
ROUMANIA MAY FEED ENEMY
Turkey, Bulgaria and Hungary's Crops
Are Disappointing.

Amsterdam, May 1z.-Despite unfa-
vorable crops in Turkey, Bulgaria and
Hungary, it is absolute certain Ger
many will be able to manage to last
until the new harvest, Food Dictator
BatocM told the reichstag in Berlin.
He said that gratifying contribution
from Roumania could be reckoned
upon.