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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
WAR UPON GERMAN
U-bOATS WINNING
ABOUT HALF OF THE ENEMY
SUBMARINES HAVE BEEN DE-
STROYED BY ALLIES.
Unceasing War of British and Ameri
can Patrols Causes Germans to
Speed Up Building Program to
Keep Up With Losses.

London.-Sir Eric Geddes, who re-
Gently succeeded Sir Edward Carson
as first lord of the admiralty, made
his first address in parliament on No
vember l and gave some interesting
and anxiously awaited figures on the
work of the navy and shipping in gen.
eral.
His declaration that between 40 and
80 per cent of the German submarines
operating in the North sea, the Allan
tic and the Arctic oceans had been
sunk was not the least interesting OF
his announcements. There was an in
dication of the unceasing war the
British and American patrols are max
ing on the submarine in his state
ment that during the last quarter the
enemy had lost as many submarines
as during the whole of 1916.
The output of merchant shipping In
the first nine months of this year, he
said, was 123 per cent higher than IN
the corresponding period last year. The
admiralty had decided that four new
national shipbuilding yards would be
| necessary.
1--WE must lay plans for long war,
said Sir Eric. 81 see no signs of it
being short one"
The losses of merchantmen in Octo
Der. he said, were very slightly worse
than in September. Enemy subma
rines were being sunk to an increas
ing extent, but the Germans wer'
building them faster than they hat
done hitherto.
The total net reduction of British
tonnage since the beginning of the wa
was given out as 100000 tons.
| Replying to the criticism that tn
fleet had not been sent to assist Rus
STA, he pointed out that such an oper
alton would occupy considerable time
and that there were extensive min
fields. Responsible naval opinion wa
unanimous that the step was not on
which should be taken.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
Peat Boys of Ireland.

Ireland possesses 25,O0O,O00 acres of
peat bog-one-seventh the total area
of the island. Much of this peat is
concentrated in the center of the coun-
try, in the Bog of Allen, but there are
also large tracts in other localities.
To utilize this peat, not merely for
domestic use, but also for power pur-
poses, is a problem which has exer-
cised the minds of prominent Irishmen
for many years, and the department
Of scientific and industrial research
appointed a committee, with Sir John
Griffiths of Dublin as chairman to in
vestigate the whole question. Some
successful attempts have already been
made in Ireland to deal with the sub
stance on a commercial basis, but any
efforts to utilize the deposits must al
ways have regard to three circum-
stances-that peat contains and re-
tains a large amount of water; that,
compared with other fuels, it has Il
low calorific value, and that it is ex-
tremely bulky, involving a high cost
of carriage.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
M|CHAEL|S HAS
BEEN REPLACED
IMPERIAL GERMAN CHANCELLOR
RESIGNS AND is MADE PRIME
MINISTER OF PRUSSIA.
Count George Won Hertling, New Cab
met Head, Regarded as Reactionary
Opposed to Reforms Sought by
Liberal Parties.

Amsterdam - DIR. George Alichaelis
has been replaced by Count George
Won Hertling, Bavarian premier, as i'm
perial German chancellor.
Michaelis' reign as chancellor last
ed just 107 days.
The kaiser, accepting Michaelis' res
ignation, appointed him prime minister
of Prussia
Count Won Hertling, the seventh
chancellor since the foundation of the
empire, hitherto coupled with his Of
flee of premier of Bavaria that of
chairman of the foreign relations COM
mittee of the bundesrath. He is gen.
orally looked upon as a reactionary
opposing the liberalizing reforms now
being agitated.
He is known to entertain intimate
relations with Austrian official quar-
tiers and was the first German states
man to come out openly for peace
without forceful annexations and in
IDENTITIES" after the Austrian foreign
minister, Count Czernin, had publicly
embraced that formula.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
HOLES IN OTHER STOCKING
Aristocratic Customer Undone by I'M
patient Clerk, Who Pulled Off
the Wrong Shoe.

The arlstocratic and plutocratic
looking young woman walked into the
downtown shoe store. says the Indian
apolis News. and demanded fitting
demanded was the tone of voice.
MajesticalIy she lowered herself into
the regulation seat proffered her by
the manager of the department and he
assigned Classy Charles. the niftiest
matinee idol in the shop. to the Gus
toner.
The woman began by asking to see
everything that was shown in the win
dow outside. Classy c. started out 10
fill the order. He. did. But none of the
shoes were good enough for madam's
dainty foot. AS the day wore on and
the customer stayed, G.. G. began to
perspire. The other clerks looked on
and grinned. Not that they disliked
Charles, but, well, there was n feeling
among the fellows about him. All this
did not change the expression on Char
ley's face. 1t remained, that same
winning smile. But finally after about
half the stock had been laid out for in
spection, the manager whispered TO
Charles, Are you that rotten?" Which
made Charles as mad as could be. He
forgot himself. He violated the first
rule OF etiquette of the shoe clerk
(No, II is the second; the first is to
hand out the usual line about the
quality, etc.) He yanked off her left
shoe. 10. and behold. the stocking on
the left foot was full of holes II
the right one was perfect. what flaw
I'm the womans other piece of hosiery
The clerks gasped. The woman scream
ed. The other boys laughed.
Then with sigh of it-can't-be
helped, she remarked: "But we wont
mind the holes" She bought pail
of tennis shoes, high tops, ten minutes
later.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
RUSSIA NEEDS HELP
BUT WILL FIGHT ON
kERENsKY DISCUSSES siTUA-
TON FRANKLY, SAYING COUN-
TRY is WORN OUT BY STRAIN.
Reports Spread Abroad That Russia
Was Out of War Branded as Ride
ulous, but Russians Need and Elk
pect Help.

Petrograd. - In view of reports
reaching Petrograd that the impress
sion was spreading abroad that Rus
STA was virtually out of the war, Pre-
mier Kerensky discussed the present
condition of the country frankly on
Friday. He said Russia was worn out
by the long strain, but that it was ri
diculous to say the country was out of
the war.
The premier referred to the years in
which Russia had fought her own cam
paigns alone with no such assistance
as has been extended to France by
Great Britain and now by America.
He said he felt help was needed ur-
gently and that Russia asked it as her
right. He urged that the United
States give aid in the form of money
and supplies, and appealed to the
world not to lose faith in the Russian
revolution.
Russia, M. Kerensky added, was TAX
ing an enormous part in the struggle
and those who said she was out of ii
must have short memories.
Russia has fought consistently since
the beginning. She saved France and
England from disaster early in the
war. She is now worn out by the
strain, and claims as her right that the
allies now shoulder the burden. Thus
Kerensky explained Russia's position
The premier was seated in the librar,
of the former private office of the EN-
peror in the Winter palace. The cor
respondent called attention to widel,
contradictory reports on Russia's con
ditions, and asked the premier for {
| frank statement of the facts.
1t has been said by travellers return
ing from England and elsewhere t.
America that opinion among the PEG
pie, not officially, but generally, Il
that Russia is virtually out of the wal
it was explained.
as Russia out of the WARP" Premie
Kerensky laughed. THAT" he an
swered, us a ridiculous question. Rus
STA is taking an enormous part in tn
war. One has only to remember his
tory. Russia began the war for tn
allies. While she was already fightin
England was only preparing, an
America was only observing"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
AMERICANS HAVE TRENCH FEET
First Battalions in Trenches Relieved
After Being Under Fire.

Paris.-The first battalions of Ameri-
cans in the trenches have been relieved
by others.
Relief, which is considered one of
the critical periods, when the enemy,
by Smelling the approaches to the posi-
tons, may infiict heavy damage, was
accomplished successfully. Apparent
ly, the enemy was not aware of what
was going on.
With the men back in billets, it now
is permitted to mention for the first
time that the casualties were negligi-
BILE. In fact, more men are suffering
with trench feet" than with wounds.
From a military standpoint the ex-
periences gained by the Americans is
considered of very high value in the
training of contingents which are yet
to arrive on French SOIL 1t was n
tired, dirty, wet, mud-caked body of
men that returned to the billets. The
men had only two clear days while in
the trenches. They We're mud from
their hats to their shoes. Before any
thing else they required a bath, first
with gasoline and then water.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
RELIABLE REMEDY
RESTORES KIDNEYS

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the great kidney, liver and bladder rem
edy.
1t is physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root is a strengthening medi-
cine. DR.. Kilmer used it for years in his
private practice. 1t helps the kidneys,
liver and bladder do the work nature in
tended they should do.
Swamp-Root has stood the test of years
1t is sold by all druggists on its merit and
it will help you. No other remedy can
successfully take its place.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start
treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR.
kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
Hun Music Barred.

Our Tommies writes the anonymous
author of From Dug-Out and Billet
don't appreciate the Boches' music one
little bit; they say there is no tune
to it.
The other evening they (the Boches)
had piano in their advance trenches
and we were close enough to hear the
performance.
what the blazes are you playin' 2
Wagner" came the reply,
"Well," grumbled Tommy, 81 dom
wonder we're fightin' you about it."
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
MARSHAL TALKS TO UTAHNS.
Declares We Are Fighting for Democ-
racy and Right.

Salt Lake City.-"The United States
went into the world conflict because it
was the will of the American people,
and not at the instance of any polit-
ical organization or faction" Thomas
r. Marshall, vice president of the
United States, declared in an address
here November /. Mr.. Marshall de-
clared that the American people had
willed to take part in the conflict be-
cause it was "a fight of humanity,
democracy and right, against the
mailed fist, the whip of the oppressor
and the iron heel of the tyrant."
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
Its My
Standby
for a
Cold.
Those who object to liquid medI-
clnes can procure Peruna Tablets.
Least of Two Evils.

An employee in the Office Of noisy
munition plant was absent from work
one morning. After luncheon, how
ever, he presented himself. He looked
pretty bad, but he claimed that he was
ready for work.
"Why, what are you doing down
here?" cried the boss. your wife tel
ephoned that you probably wouldn't
be able to work for several days. She
said you were on the verge of nerv-
Gus prostration, and that the least
noise was bad for you. Why didn't
you stay at homer
WELL" answered the wage slave,
raising his voice to be heard above the
distracting din. 81 did get through
with the morning at home. But my
wife had bridge party this afternoon.
so l thought I'd be better off down
here
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
CeascIess Worry.

"Are you still planning to move to
the country?"
mo"
81 thought you said that was an
ideal way to spend your declining
years in peace"
Il used to think so, but l notice
that a great many people who move
to the country for that purpose are
continually wrought up over the in
adequate transportation facilities fol-
getting back to town. "-Birminghan
Age-Herald.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
Housekeepers Can Save
$500, 900, on Food

In these days when the high cost of liv-
ing pinches nearly every home, no waste
should be overlooked. one of the most
fragrant and the most easily prevented, is
the destruction of food by rats. One rat
will often do hundred dollars damage of
food and property in a single night. and a
careful estimate gives over 5000. 600 600 as
the value of foodstuffs destroyed annually
by these pests. EXterminate them with
Stearns Paste and save this enormous
loss of food. A small box of Stearns'
Paste costs only 81 cents and is usual
ly enough to completely rid the house of
rats and mice; also directive against cock
reaches and waterbugs. ADV.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
CUTICURA STOPS ITCHING
Instantly in Most Cases-WrIte for q
Free Sample.

Cuticura is wonderfully effective.
The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal all forms
of itching, burning skin and scalp af-
fections. Besides these super-creamy
emollients If used daily prevent little
skin troubles becoming serious.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
A DoIefuI Lover.

81 see," he said, that coal has gone
up again.
HAS it?" she replied.
"And they're raising rents" he con-
tinued.
well" she exclaimed faring up. "if
you wish TO have our engagement bro
ken off, say so. l always hate to have
people beat about the bush in a case
of this kind"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
Means Must Stand Trial.

Concord, N. C.-Gaston b. Means
was sent back to the Cabarrus county
Jail here Friday to await n special
term of the superior court November
20, when he will be tried for the muir
der of Mrs. Maude A. King, who was
shot near here last August.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
German Uprising in Brazil.

Buenos AHes.-k German uprising
is in progress in southern Brazil, COM
pletely paralyzing railway traffic, &C.
cording to private reports received in
railway circles here. The strikes in
augurated in this district are said to
be spreading to other parts of Brazil.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
Suffered Several
Years. PERUNA
| MADE ME WELL 1,.Mr

Mrs. Elizabeth Reuther, 1902 18th
St., N. W., Washington, d. c., writes:
II endorse Peruna as a splendid
medicine for catarrh and stomach
trouble, from which l suffered sew
eral years. ] took It for several
months, found my health was re-
stored and have felt spIendidly ever
since. l now take it when / con-
tract cold, and it soon rids the sys-
TEN of any catarrhal tendencies"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
Eliminates Commission Man.

New York.-New York City will buy
and sell food and fuel. The material
will be bought in trainload lots and
sold to retail dealers. This will
eliminate the commission merchants
charges.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08

Madrid.-King Alfonso has entrust-
ed Marquis Manuel Garcia Prieto with
the task of forming coalition cabi-
net on the widest possible basis. The
marquis on several occasions has held
portfolios in the Spanish cabinet.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
close Seattle Dance Halls.

Seattle.-All Seattle dance halls in
which girls are employed were ordered
closed by Mayor Hiram G. Gill. The
closing of the dance halls was consid-
cred the first step in the cleanup
of the city, which was promised Gen.
eral Greene by city officials.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
Billion in Treasury.

Washington. - The balance in the
treasury's general fund passed the ST.
100000 mark in November for the
first time since receipts from the first
Liberty loan were received at the be-
ginning of the fiscal year. The bal
ance was 81 ,O30, SIT ,405.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
German sympathizer Mobbed.

Lansing, Mich.-After being given a
mock trial at which he was accused of
pro Germanism, William Safer, 90
years old, well-known citizen here, was
tarred and feather by IA group of men
clad in white robes.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
Allies to Aid Italians.

Rome. - The first contingent of
French and English troops rushed to
Italy's aid have arrived on the Taglia-
mento line. They We're greeted with
great enthusiasm by the Italians. lheir
arrival is expected to inspire Cador-
mas armies to sustained tenacity AID
valor.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
Transport Torpedoed, But Escapes.

Washington. - Announcement was
made November l that the transport
Finland was recently torpedoed while
returning to the United States, but
was able to return to q foreign port
under her own steam.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
ArchihoId Estate Sal .24e. ee6.

New York.-A total estate of S41,-
249,996 was left by John u. Archbold,
president of the Standard Oil COM
pany of New Jersey. who died May z,
1916, according to the report of the
transfer tax appraiser.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
oregon Hens Being Slaughtered.

Eugene, Ore.-Fully 80 per cent of
the hens of the state of Oregon have
been slaughtered during the last six
months, f. j. McClanahan, president
of the Oregon Poultry Breeders asso-
citation, stated Saturday.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08

When a rich man is seriously i'll he
sees a lot of people standing around
waiting for his old shoes.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08

To keep clean and healthy take DIR.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regu-
late liver, bowels and stomach.-Adv.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
AWAITING Peace.

New York Jews have postponed
calling proposed Jewish congress un-
til peace is declared.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08

Speaking of marble hearts, it's more
satisfactory to give than to receive.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08

What is regarded as n stepping
stone to business often proves an eter-
nal roosting place.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08

Success depends almost as much
on what man is as what he does.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08
When Memory Lasts,
treatment

There Is one thing man always
remembers and that is decent
treatment.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-11-08

Money makes many, but unmakes
more.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-05
Charge MEXICANS
WITH L0OTING OF
AMERICAN BOAT
Gunboat Said to Have Taken
Clothing, Gear and Medi-
cines Frolre chooner.

Galveston, Tex, June 4.-The Amer
lean fishing schooner Areas was
boarded by a crew Of Mexican fun
boat Oft the coast of Tehauntepec,
Mex, on the high seas, on May 81, and
looted of clothing. fishing gear, and
medicine chest. This news was
brought here this morning by Cap
tain S. A. Mcdonald Of the Areas,
who arrived in port directly from the
scene of the boarding.
A small steamer, apparently flsn-
ing vessel, was sighted by the Areas
on the Campechie banks, about 10
miles from Santa Ana, Tehauntepec,
early in the afternoon OF May 81. the
steamer, mounting two guns, came
alongside the Areas and, according to
Captain Mcdonald, sent on board a
party heavily armed which seized all
OF the surplus clothing and provisions
on the Areas, as well as some OF the
fishing material and medicine chest.
Only enough provisions were left for
the Areas to get back to Galveston
The Mexicans claimed to be Carran-
"a soldiers who had received no
clothing or pay for months.
Mcdonald made q statement cover
| ing the incident today to federal port
officials here. The steamer flew nc
flag.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-05
MINIMUM WAGE:
FOR WOMEN IS
LEGALLY UPHELD
Supreme Court Hands Down
Decision of Great Import
anCe TO All Workers.

Little Rock, june Validity OF the
Arkansas minimum wage for women
law, enacted in 1915, was upheld by
the Arkansas supreme court in de-
cision handed down Monday morn
ing The decision follows closely on
a decision of the United States SUI
prcmc court upholding the Oregon
minimum wage law. a statute similar
to the Arkansas measure.
The case ruled on Monday morning
was appealed from Sebastian county
more than year a'go, the Sebastian
circuit court having held the law un-
constitutional The test case involv-
cd charges against J. y. Grove OF
Fort Smith. proprietor of laundry,
who was charged with violating pro-
visions OF the measure.
Controversy over constitutionality
of the law was conferred on that part
of the statute relating to the fixing
of minimum wages. The supreme
court held that the legislature could
fix minimum wages under police
powers of the state, and that such
legislation is not in conflict with the
constitution. The Legislature could
not abuse the power by fixing unreas-
enable or unfair minimum wages,
however, the decision said.
Validity of the measure also was
attacked because the engrossed copy
of the bill did not contain the word
"mercantile" in a section which, it
was alleged, was vital. The enrolled
copy of the bill did contain the word,
however. The court held that it was
apparent that in cngrossment of the
bill the word was inadvertently omit
ted, but that such would not affect
validity of the law.
"Yea. and "Nay" Vote.
The court, in meeting another allie
CATION said it was not necessary for
"yea" and may" vote on a bill
when it was returned to the house Of
it's origin for concurrence or amend
ments.
An argument between George Hays
and Levy Bradley, residents Of Chicot
county, to determine whether a
church shold be used by singing
class or for a protracted meeting, has