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The Washington herald., 1917-12-07
SHOP EARLY-MAIL EARLY

A pamphlet. prepared by the Posto6ce Department.
urges early shopping and early mailing of Christmas parcels
and gives table showing the latest date before Christmas
which parcels for sections of the country must be
mailed order to reach their destination before Christmas
The pamphlet states:
Early shopping is prerequisite to early mailing.
Washington merchants will prepare purchases for
mailing and mark the packages Do Not Open Until Christ
mas.
To assure delivery of gifts and cards by Christmas
Day. the following schedule for mailing should be observed.
California and the far West and Southwest - . Dec. IA
Illinois, Iowa. and other States of the Middle West Dec Is
Southern States ........, Dec. l6
New England States ..>>...........A.,.. . Dec. I6I
New York. Pa, N j. Ohio. Ind. and Kentucky Dec III
Virginia. Maryland ". Virginia. N Carolina and S.
carolina Dec. u
The Washington herald., 1917-12-07
Chinese Rebels Take
City Of Chungking

Shanghai. Dec. 6.-Rebels. REINFORCED
by mutinous troops. have captured the
city of Chungking. in the province OF
Szechuen.
The revolt is reported to be spread
ing. and japanese marines are being
hurried to the scene to protect foreign
property. 'Chungking has a population
Of 10000 and is a prominent center OF
commerce.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-07

emy." says the statement, carried
out with crushing numerical prepon-
derance. met with stubborn resistance
and numerous counter attacks, ground
being yielded foot by foot" In both
ofiicial and unofiicial dispatches there
are Indications that the Germans and
Austrians are putting forth their
mightiest efforts to obtain q decision
against Italy by preaching the whole
northern front.
Front 10 Miles Long.
The Teuton attack is confined to. a
stretch Of ten miles, from Monte
Sisemol. north through Monte Ne
letta and east to Monte Badenecche.
where the whole power Of Won Be
lows arms II being concentrated. The
enemy's initial stroke was aimed to-
ward the sqntheast from the rukKedf
ercun1 bctreen Gieou1oI - 1Eelella.,
and WIS broken Up N furious hand !,
to+hapd .cpmbats IN which the as
sailants suffered terrific losses.
In the second effort greater nssses'
CT German and Austrian troops were
thrust forward and after severe fight
ing they succeeded in compelling an
Italian withdrawal on Tuesday be-
tv cen Monte Tondarecar and Monte
Badenecche. west of Cismon.
Yesterdays attack, far SURPRISING
in force all the preceding actions,
was directed against the formidable
positions of Monte Castel Gomberto
and Neletta di Gallo. Failing to
carry these bastions from the rear,
Won Below was compelled to resort
to a costly front assault The battle
on the mountain slopes RACED all day
long and far into the night. when
the Italians were finally forced be-
hind the line of the Foza spur, which
had previously been fortified.
Italians Forced Back.
On Month Flor and Monte Castel
Lomberto the Italian Alpini fought
to the bitter end. preferring death
to retreat. the official communiuue
reports.
While the Teutons have now ad-
periIously near to the plains |
ot Eenetia in their northern drive, |
me Italians still hold positions for
nldable enough to stay the enemy's
Efforts and save the line of the Bren- |
n and Piave. The entrance Of the
French and British armies into the
great struggle is expected momen-
.arily. Until then there is little like
ihood of any powerful reaction by
he Italians, who at present are con-
enttng themselves with yielding
foot by foot and allowing the
'nemy meanwhile to wear himself
tut with the immense sacrifices re-
luired.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-07
VIRGINIA PILOT
SHOT;MAY.D DIE
Capt. Charles NJ, Collier
Victim Of Bullet During
Family Quarrel.
Special to The Washington Herald.

SLe'lAI 10 Ihe Washington Herald.
Norfolk. Va, Dec. 6.-Capt. Charles
NJ. Collier. one of the most popular
members of the Virginian Pilots As
sociation. was shot and probably IA
tally wounded in the office of Judge
Thomas II. Wilcox today by David
Cain. his father-in-law.
The shooting occurred while deposi-
tion in the divorce proceedings of
Capt Collier against his wife, for
merly Miss Ena Cain. was being
taken. The office of Judge Wilcox
was filled with lawyers and witnesses
in the case, including Mrs. Collier
and her mother. The shooting occur
red after Capt. Collier made a re-
mark which Mr.. Cain construed as a
reflection on his daughters charac-
ter.
Domestic Troubles Cause.
The domestic troubles Of the Golfers
began last summer when Capt. Collier
entered suit for $4,000 against Earl
P. Yates, a young lawyer of Winston
Salem. n. G. VINO was attending the
army officers training school at Old
Point Comfort. Yates is now a lieu
tenant in the army. Capt. Collier
came home one Sunday and found
Yates in Hampton at his home. Mrs.
Collier and Yates claimed he was visit
ing young lady who was a guest at
the Collier home.
Mrs Collier left her husband and re-
turned to the home of her parents in
this city. Since then divorce suits and
counter suits have been entered. Mrs.
Collier charges cruelty and Mr.. Col
lier charges desertion.
The Golfers have two children.
who have been in the custody of a
sister of Captain Collier pending
the outcome of the divorce proceed
ings.
Captain Collier was shot in the
breast. the bullet piercing the lung
David Cain is said to be worth $780,
900. and Captain Collier is also
wealthy.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-07
TOOK CARGO IN NEW YORK.

New York, Dec. 6.-The French
steamship Mcnt Blanc took on 5000
tons of high explosives shortly after
her arrival here from France Novem-
Der D. Included in her deadly cargo
was a quantity of ct. ". T." "Tri-
nitrotoluol. The vessel belonged to
the French line and was of S,121 tons,
70 teet long and built in 1893 in Mid
dleporo. England. She was under
charter Of the British admiralty.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-07
HUN AIRPL.ANES
BROUGHT DOWN
IN LONDON RAID
Spectacular Battle in Skies
Arouses British
Capital.
BY ARTHUR s. DRAPER.
Special Cable to Warrington Herald
and the New York Tribune.

London. Dec. 6.-London was awak-
ened early this morning by the rumble
of distant gunfire. and the people were
routed from their warm beds ano
driven half clad to the icy Easements
when . Gothas joined in one of the
most determined. and at the same
time, one OF the most unsuccessful at
tacks ever made on the capital.
In the metropolitan area persons
were killed and 10 injured: in outlying
Districts bombs killed Z more persons
and injured q, according to announce
ment in the House OF Commons by the
Chancellor of the Exchequer. The ac-
tual damage inflicted on the city and
its environs was small and the Ger
mans paid for their doubtful success
with the destruction of at least two
aeroplanes and the damaging OF sew
eral others.
Attack Is UnheraIded.
The raid, the FIRST in a month, came
as a surprise. the big machines ap-
pearins several hours later than ever
before. At ) O'Clock. in clear, cold
weather, with the moon half way
down toward the horizon, five groups
OF Gothas crossed the Essex and
Kent coasts and drove inland. attack
ing the heart Of London from the
northeast. the east and the south
west. amid a perfect hurricane of
sunfire. All previous barrages were
PIT to shame by the leaden wall
which the British anti-aircraft guns
raised around the city. the minute
the raiders approached. For an hour
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-07
SIG, 500 U. S. Flour Stolen.

Toledo, Ohio, Dec. 6.-Fifteen hun.
dred barrels Of government flour
worth about 1850. were stolen here
last night from Wheeling and Lake
Erie freight cars. Seven cars were
looted The flour was consigned by
the government to the National
Milling Company Of Toledo.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-07
Women in Coal Riot.

New York. Dec. 6-when the words
no more coaf' were heard at the
yards of Rubel Brothers in BROOKLYN
today 1000 persons, most Of them
women, who had stood In line for
hours to get their allotment Of two
pounds, mobbed the place breaking
windows and shouting their anger.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-07
U. S. to Send Troops
To Italy, Is Report

The House Foreign Affairs commit
tees report on the war resolution
declares that the United States prob
ably soon will send troops to Italy,
The Washington herald., 1917-12-07
900, 900 Gifts for Troop,.

New York. Dec. s.-Approximately
10000 Christmas parcels for American
troops In France were received at the
port Of embarkation when the time
r accepting packages expired.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-07
Finns Implore Aid.

Stockholm. Dec. 1.-THE Finnish
food committee publishes an Appeal
to Scandinavian countries to save
Finland from starvation. The Boil
,sheviki have stopped all trafic be-
tween Russia and Finland
The Washington herald., 1917-12-07

Halifax, Dec 6Coldng with Belgian relief Ship the Mont
Blanc French munitions ship blew today caused the death
of approximately 1000 persons.
stretch of the northern part the and most of
the water front totally demolished Many buildings collapsed and
scores of persons buried in debris.
CONFUSION SIGNALS
lhe of
hon ship bound from New York for Bedford Basin -
All business has been suspended and armed guards
the CITY, which partly darkness Not Is
private homes filed with the wounded open for
the of the injured
CHILDREN In PANIC
Among the dead FIRE chief and his FIRE
exploded
Following the explosion thousands rushed for the
Some OF the little children n the schools became
filled with tn
he work OF greatly nped by the
The Washington herald., 1917-12-07
Won Below Smashes Mountain De-
fenses on Settle Communi, South
of Castel Gomberto Hill.
HAIG FORCED TO SHORTEN LINE
British Evacuate Bourbon Wood, NoyeHes, Sur
Lescaut- Berlin Claims Capture of 1900
Prisoners on Cambria Front.

Special Cable wssAinEtoa
London, Dec. On the and sangunary battle ye
fought the Italian SOIL the Germans yesterday wrested from the
Italians positions Asaso front and swept 900 prs
and than sixty guns
The Washington herald., 1917-12-07
BROAD PATH OF RUIN.

BROAD PATH OF RUIN
part of the Of Dartmouth in ruins Nearly all
the buildings the doeysrd wrecked Practically all Of the
north end of the city is destroyed
The destruction reaches from North Street Railway Station as
far north Acv Bedford cover, about two square
miles.
The buildings which destroyed by the explosion
laid waste by the FIRE that Immediately followed
The Washington herald., 1917-12-07
INVADERS PUSH TOWARD VENETA.

Won Bellows prosou offensive developing from the
sronshods the Settle Commun which he captured yesterday.
forced the defenders withdraw their lines along about six
miles, from the slopes south of Monte Caste Comberto the Foza spur
The Washington herald., 1917-12-07

without Warming.
Thousands OF persons have been
rendered homeless. The Academy OF
Music and many other public build
ings have been throwh open % house
the homeless
Five hundred tents have been
erected on the common and these will
be occupied by the troops. who have
given up their barracks to house
the homeless women and children.
Temporary hospitals and morgues
have been opened in the school
houses in the western section Of the
city.
Doctors and nurses are working
heroicslIy in rendering aid to the in
jured.
At o'clock this morning streets
were crowded with people vending
their way to work.
Suddenly. like a bolt from the blue,
there came an explosion. From one
end of the city TO the other glass fell
and people were lifted from the side
walk ana thrown fat into the streets.
In the downtown Offices, just begin
ming to hum with the usual days
activities. people covered under the
shower Of falling glass and plaster.
The collision was a terrific one
the munition boat being pierced on
the portside almost to the engine
room. The relief vessel. which was
practically uninjured. kept going
ahead with the wounded craft and.
when the fire was seen to break
aboard her. backed away and the
crew started to abandon her.
The Mont Blanc drifted away. a
burning wreck. while tile relief boat
beached' near Tufts Cove on the
enteen minutes after the collision
the explosion occurred.
Houses CrumpIed.
Under the force OF the explosion
houses crumpled like decks of cards,
while the unfortunate residents
we're swept to death in the debris.
In the main portion Of the city,
where the buildings are more or
ess OF stone or concrete construc-
ion. the damage was confined to
he bowing in of windows and the
INJURIES sustained by the citizens
we're IN the main due to cuts from
lying glass. Proceeding south to
he extreme end of the city the same
hing was observed.
In the west and northwest ends
he damage was more extensive and
he walls Of houses were blown to 4
,its in places.
The main damage was done in the !
lorth end Of the city, known as
which was opposite the |
'oint Of the vessels collision. Here
he damage is beyond description.
street after street is in ruins and 4
lanes swept the whole district
Autos Carry Victims.
In this section many Of the larger
'uiidings are q smouldering heap Of
uins and the ordinary frame houses
re a mere heap Of shattered, fat
ened ruins. Automobiles scurried
'ene and there in this section, each
earring a blanket-clad burden which
OLD plainly Of serious injuries or in
many cases death.
The hospitals. all with admirable
rider. were rendering aid. and in the
Military hospitals the soldiers who
fere on guard duty were being hur-
LED, in odd twisted heaps and black
ned powder-stained faces. to the
Tards for relief.
Five minutes after the explosion oc-
urred the streets were filled with a
srror-stricken nobsof people. all try
ng to make their pay as best they
The Washington herald., 1917-12-07
1000 DIE AT HALIFAX when SHIP EXPL0DES
CANADIAN COMMUNITY LAID WASTE
WHEN MUNITIONS CRAFT COLLDES
WITH VESSEL in BELGIAN SERVICE

Fire Devastates Wide Area Following Blast That Claims
Lives in Harbor and on Land-G Structures and
Many Dwellings Reduced to Debris in Twinkle
Streets Filled with Injured Guards Patrol the City
The Washington herald., 1917-12-07

Delivered to your home
for 30 cents a month.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-07

Without q WarnIng.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-01-18
WHITE SLAVE LAW
 UPHELD BY COURT
PROSECUTIONS FOR TRANSPoR- ING WOMEN ARE NOT LIMITED
 TO MMERCIALlZED VICE.
SUPREME COURT so DECIDES
Following Interpretation of the Mann Act Court Affirmed Convictions of L. T. Hays, of Ava, Okla, and
 M. l. Riggs of Sacramento, Cal.

Washington. Interpreting the Mann white slave law, the Supreme Court decided that prosecutions under the law for transporting women in in- | terstate commerce are not limited to commercialized vice, and includes personal immoral escapades. Convic- ton of F. Drew Caminetti and Maury I Diggs of Sacramento, was affirmed. Following interpretation of the Mann act, the court also affirmed con- viction of L. T. Hays of Ava, Okla.
 The court was divided. The major ity opinion was given by Justice Day. Chief Justice White and Justices Mo Kenna and Clarke dissented. Justice McReynolds took no part in consider ation of the cases.
 "The plain terms of the act must take precedence over the designation and the report that accompanied it to Congress" said Justice Day "It is said it will open the door to black mail, but that it is to be considered by Congress. We think the power of Congress to regulate transportation of passengers affords ample basis to ex- ercise authority in the csc of this statute"
 Justice McKenna announced the dis sent, but did not deliver any opinion.
 Justice Days minority opinion said:
 "In none of the cases was it charg- e n hot hn (of the women involved) was for gain or for the purpose of furnishing wo- men for prostitution for hire
 There is no ambiguity in the terms of this act. It is elementary that the meaning of statute must in the first instance be sought in the language of the act as framed and if that is plain the sole function of the courts is to enforce it according to it's terms.
 'To cause woman to be transport ed for debauchery or for an immoral purpose, for which Diggs and Cami- netti were convicted, would seem by the very statement of the facts to embrace transportation for purposes denounced by the act. While such im- moral purpose would be culpable in morals, if accompanied with expecta- ton of gain, such considerations do not prevent the lesser offense against morals from the execution of purposes within the meaning of the law. To say to the contrary would shock the common understanding of what oop stitutes an immoral purpose"
The Carlisle independent., 1917-01-18
LANDS INDIAN IN BROADWAY
Half Starved Tramp Shod in Mocca- sins Is Elevated to the
 "MoVics."

man was strolling, or rather, cringing up Broadway the other after noon, writes a New York correspond ent of the Pittsburgh Dispatch. He had high cheek bones black hair and Wore moccasins. He had no overcoat and the collar of his thin sack coat was turned up about his neck and held with hand blue with cold Three men standing at the curb saw the man and noted his moccasined feet, By George said one. there's a bit of luck. Go after him, Tony, and tell him to come over to the studio He's down on his luck and we need an In- dian." Tony pursued the shiyering figure and told him about the chance at tae studio. Sure, I'll come" said the alleged redskin. T look like one, but my name is Schwartz. A fellow gave me these mOccasins, and I'd be willing to wear chiefs hat and d red blanket if it would keep me warm." And so another Indian went straight to the movies"
The Carlisle independent., 1917-01-18
OPPOSES CREATION OF NEW STATE OFFICE AS SUGGESTED
 BY GOVERNOR BROUGH.
WOULD LICENSE ATTORNEYS
Speaker Cazort introduces Statewide Cattle Tick Eradication Measure Penalties For Law Viola
 tion Provided.
Little Rock


 Representative Hardage introduced a measure recommended in Governor Brough's inaugural message to create the office of inheritance tax attorney, to be appointed by the governor and to hold office for term of two years. Collection of the inheritance tax now rests with the attorney general, who, if he so elects, may appoint special attorneys. Special attorneys collect ing such tax may receive 10 per cent of the amount they collect. Former Governor Hays was appointed inheri- tance collector by John D. Arbuckle, new attorney general. The bill also would make various changes in the inheritance tax law
 Representative Gentry introduced a bill which would give the Supreme Court exclusive power to grant H. censes to practice law in the State courts. Under existing laws circuit judges grant applications for lawyers desiring to practice in their respec tive courts. and the Supreme Courts power to grant licenses is limited to applicants desiring to appear before the high tribunal
 Speaker Cazort introduced bill in the House to perfect the Statewide cattle tick eradication fight proposed by cattle raisers. MT. Cazort's bill would put all counties not already in cattle tick eradication districts into the Northwest Cattle Tick Eradica- ton district.
 An echo or the State hospital in- vestigation two years ago was heard in the House when Representative Mcfarland introduced an appropria- tion bill carrying items totaling ST. 35S.15 to pay expenses incurred by the legislative committed Another similar bill, to pay the legislative committee which continued it's work of auditing State offices after adjourn ment of the legislature, will be intro duced later
The Carlisle independent., 1917-01-18
IN HE SENATE.

s. B. No. Il (Burgess) re- strictions on the amount of alcoholic liquors that may be ordered for indi- vidual use.
 s. B. No. 12 (Ponder)-To raise in- terest on the common school bonds from three to six per cent.
 s. B. No. If (Greathousel-To con- tinue the state water power survey during the next biennial period. book bill.
 s. B. No. IS (Caruth) for the building and maintenance of a state general hospital.
 s. B. No. 19 (Adamson)-Proyiding for travelling expenses of circuit judges and chancellors.
 s. B. No. 20 urgess)-Regulatin moving picture films and providing for board of censorship. Read twice
 s. B. No. q CDuty)-State Banks depository guaranty law.
 s. B. No. g (King)-Providing for the leasing of lands of insane and mi nors.
 S.B. No. 26 (Bush)-Regulating change of venue in civil cases.
 $. B. No 27 (CaldwelI) Making Kirby's and Castles 1916 digest Of Ar kansas statutes official.
 s. B. No. 30 (Cabaniss)-To pro- hibit the publishing of liquor adver- tisements.
 s. B. No. 32 (Ruf)-Creating a Board of Control for the state educa- tional institutions.
 s. B. No 36 Greenhouse and Pom der)-Prohibiting interstate and intra- state shipments of liquor.
 s. B. No. 37 (Brown)-Providing for the assessment of insurance poli- Hcies. notes and mortgages, and for the reduction of tax.
 S. B. No 39 CUtley and Adamson) Providing for the taxation of dover and curtesy rights and for the ap- pointment of an inheritance tax attor- ney.
 S. B. No 40 Owens For the establishment of industrial schools for boys and girls.
 s. B. No. 43 Garter er)-Authorizing
The Carlisle independent., 1917-01-18
INDIGESTION, GAS
 OR SICK STOMACH
Time it! Pape's Diapepsin ends all Stomach misery in five
 minutes.

Do some foods you eat hit back taste good, but work badly; ferment into stubborn Jumps and cause sick, sour, gassy stomach? Now, MT. or Mrs. Dyspeptic, jot this down; Pape's Diapepsin digests everything. leaving nothing to sour and upset you. There never was anything so safely quick, so certainly effective. No difference how badly your stomach is disordered you will get happy relief in five minutes, but what pleases you most is that it strengthens and regulates your stom- ach so you can eat your favorite foods without fear.
 You feel different as soon as Tapes Diapepsin' comes in contact with the stomach-distress just yanishes-your stomach gets sweet, no gases, no belch ing, no eructations of undigested food.
 Go now, make the best investment you ever made, by getting large fifty cent case of Pape's Diapepsin from any store. You realize in five minutes how needless it is to E..ffer from indiges- ton, dyspepsia or bad stomach. Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-01-18
IN THE HOUSE.
Bills Introduced.


 H. B. No. (Josephs s)-To provide an institution for the care of the fee ble-minded
 H. B. No. F (BelD-To repeal Act No. 3 of 1914 and Act No. S3 of 1915. known as the Publicity Act
 H. B. No 13 (Blackwood)- au- tnorize cities of first class to levy oc- eupation tax.
 H. B. No. 16 (Buchanan)-To re- duce the maximum contract rate of interest from 10 to per cent.
 H. B. No. r (BurnetD require burial of carcasses of dead animals as safeguard to public health.
 H. B. No IS (Burrow)-For the is- suance of school district bonds to buy sites and erect school buildings.
 H. B. No 19 (CardwelD- provide for filling vacancies in office of Unit ed States Senator by appointment of governor, until election can be held 50 days thereafter
 H. B. No. P (Choate)-To repeal Act No. S8 of 1915, creating the State Veterinary Board
 H. B. No. 26 (Craig)-To permit common school districts and churches to become members of mutual insur- ance societies.
 Joint Resolutions Introduced.
 H. J. R. No. (McFerrin)-To pro- vide for payment of taxes derived from railroad and other corporations into common school fund, to be appor- toned among the counties.
 H. l. R. No. , (Davis of Columbia) -To provide for a system of rural and farm loan credits.
 H. J. R. No (Clark)-Providing an amendment to the Constitution giving Quorum Courts exclusive juris- diction over local legislation.
 H. J. R. No ' Gentry amendment to constitution increasing members of Supreme Court from five to seven.
 H. J. R. No. (Doyle)-To create pardon board, and limiting pardoning powers of the governor.
 H. B. No g (Hardage)- )-To provide for the assessment of all companies, associations and corporations engag- cd in all kinds of insurance, security, guaranty and indemnity business; building and loan associations, and assessing intangible property of all corporations.
 H. B. No. 34 (Norfeet)- create State Bureau Of Sanitation and pro- vide for inspection of hotels, boarding houses and restaurants.
 H. B. No. B Collier and Hardage) To abolish the State Board of Con trol of Charitable Institutions. and substitute honorary board to be