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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-02
Veterans to Form Regiment.

TOLEDO. Ohio. April plans for
organizing a regiment of infantry to
be known as the list Ohio Spanish War
Veterans. and to be used as home
guards. were laid last night at a pub
lie meeting of survivors. of the war
with Spain. 1t was decided to start
recruiting campaign at once. An ex-
ecutive committee was selected to work
out the details.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-02
Fire Threatens Coast Guard Station

BALTIMORE. Md, April "A bucket
brigade extinguished fire at the build
ings of the coast guard station at
Arundel Cove yesterday. which for a
time threatened to assume serious pro-
portions. Harry G. Stauffer of this
city is locked up for the action of the
United States authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-02
Recruiting of Regiment Stops.

TOLEDO, April 2.-Recruiting of the
9Th Regiment, Ohio National Guard, to
full war strength, which for the last
three days had been going on success
fully, came to a sudden stop last night
on orders from the Central De
partment at Chicago. A reason given
for the enlistment suspension was that
the ouartermaster's department is not
able properly to equip the new men on
so short notice, Col Lloyd w. How
ard. regiment commander, declared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-02
Retirement Not Ended.

There is reason to believe that the
retirement has by no means reached
its limit, particularly in the southern
sector The map of the retirement now
appearing in the German newspapers
shows a big salient still existing west
ward of Laon. which, if Strengthened
out, would make the Won Hindenburg
line run in almost a straight course
from Arras through st. Quentin and
Laon to a point on the Aisne near
Berry-au-Bac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-02

Prof. James w. Reese, who died at
Westminster, Md, was known for more
than sixty years as clergyman, educa-
tor and citizen in many states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-02

The secret of Field Marshal Won Hin
denburgs- plan of employing the army
so reinforced and supplied to its maxi
mum extent in the 1917 campaign still is
well kept. 1t is uncertain whether the
offensive will be directed in the east or in
the west, and the Germans strategic re-
serve, at last accounts still within Ger
many, has not begun to move in either
direction.
Recent references TO the retirement
received here or expressed by German
military critics turn on the ability of
the new line to resist the batterinE of
commanders are said no longer to be
concerned with the posi- ility of a
great battle in the region between Ar
ras and the Aisne because the destruc
ton of roads and communications has
rendered il unfit for a battlefield.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-02

James H. Baker, seventy-seven years.
died at his home near Chestertown, Md.
Me was one of Kent county's most sue
oessful farmers.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-05-25
GITY WATER WORKS
On THE BLINK

Tho village water system went
wrong wednesday evening and the
people III at the mercy Of private
owned wells. Trustee J.. +. White
nd c. n, McAulcy worked pll nirh'
rying IN locai" the trouble. and
trustee Elliott and j. u. Cox were
. tn job a large part Of Thursday
SO sting them. Tho whole trouble
= gennr lly attributed to the fact
that Cox, the man who looks after
h. pl"nt, IL just newly married.
When the system is IN operation
ain h. will probably be- able TO
devote a little more time to the job,
ami not let anything Of this sort
happen again.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-05-25
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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-05-25
TIRES - TIRES - TIRES
5000 Vile Guarantee

The Famous knight Tires sold Ia
users At wholesale prices, Ahsolu-
tely one Of the best tires made IN
the United States.
Write or wire for prices.
have immense stock and can nlI
orders promptly.
TUNSTHL KNIGHT TIRE co.
Factory District.
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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-05-25

M inc NV M'NlCo mlNlllN NNlllp
has ever been tested. Each well
furnished the full capacity of the
pufhpinE plant Installed, and no one
knew the capacity Of the wells. II
Is possible that " larger pumps
were Installed in all wells drilled by
the government i'm that camp site
the supply would be sufficient Ia
water a large part OF a division
without additional wells being drill
ed, though the committee In charge
does not intend 10 consider this
Funds have already been subscribed
tn drill all the wells that could pos
sihly be needed TO supply two diNi-
sions.
The army board Is taking every
thing into consideration. and when
We ~ Columbus consider the matter
there Dies not seem tn be- any doubt
about the location. The camp site
shown them Is perfectly and natur-
ally drained. The ground Is "
sandy loan. and does not get muddy
no matter how much II rains.
The target range Is an ideal one,
according 30 General Grrcnr's own
statement. The range that would
be- used as the buitcs extends east
and west, and firing would be- done
toward the north. making II possible
To fire any time during the day. re-
gariless NJ the place ON the horizon
old sol might happen to he. There
Is MS good range as the army coul
wish for. whether II Is wanted for
firing 800 yards or ten miles.
There Is all the land available
wanted. whether one section or ten
square miles. and thousands Of acres
have already been signed up for any
length ~ period desired.
Ordinarily one railroad Ia as good
rs a dozen for government purpos-
ps, for n there were several the
chances are that one would hc used
for all the traffic. within ten min
utrs from tho time ono train would
pull ont another could have the road
and It's a cinch la case they wanted
10 leave rs quickly as possible the
trains could not boz loaded faster
than me In ten minutes. As Ia the
Ruling stock Il there Wa any await
able anywhere it could be- gotten
Just n quick for the r. T. a :. ".
a. II could by the :. T. Santa F".
r. T.. and all others combined. The
representative ~ the D.. T. a 5. W.
told the board while here ho would
lay nny miles of tracks II they
wanted IT,
II will take several weeks, per-
haps months. 10 build a camp that
would hold $4,000 men. Columbus
has an advantage IN this respect
over other places. The camp is
ready now 10 take care of a large
crmy, and the soldiers 10 be- train
cd could be- sent here just as soon
- they could get them ready to
send.
g., Outdoor training for soldiers oil
the year round Is another thing that
is possible IN Columbus that could
not be done IN the northern part Of
the state. There is lots Of snow on
the ground during tho winter
months, which is not the case here
And greatest of all would he the
effect such an army would have on
our neighbors Ia the south.
Columbus has an coutenders
beaten IN most every respect when
, Il comes to natural advantages, ana
il seems that Columbus Is sure "a
win. The mater will soon be- set
tied as the inspection NJ proposed
sites Is over, and the committee
named by the war department will
shortly make their recommended
tions and they will be- acted upon.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-05-25
Chips FROM other Blockheads

Mrs. BRADSHAW: ! might have
married that man who became a
millionaire.
BRADSHAW: Forget II my dear. n
he'd married you he would be as
poor as | am.-Thc Lamb.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-05-25

We r having the shortest days
Of the year now remarked Finley.
You bet We are! said briggs, as
his hands ramr out nf his empty
pockels--Buston Transcript.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-05-25

OVERLAND automobile to trade
for valley lands. My household and
Kitchen furniture for salc.-Dr. I.
II. Dabney. II
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-05-25

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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-05-25
90 =
, NOTES or THE ". 4. CHURCH =



Rev. Mr.. Price Of the Baptist
Church preached an excellent SER
mon last Sunday morning. God,
said the preacher lis back Of the
movements in the world. he Is back
Of and inspiring the inventor. Back
Of the wars bringing out Of the ruin
evil men would work when they
start these wars. good for the world.
n we get into harmony with God he
will direct all our steps aud bring
MS not only to victory here, but to
glory hereafter
The pastor preached in the even
Ing. The theme Of the discourse
was. The Fatal Lack" Jesus said
10 the unbclicNmg Jews who were
opposing him ~ bitterly, whittier
I gu " cannot come" This was not
arbitrary. II was not true because
Jesus as king issued an edict, but
because their character was such
they could come into the presence
~ God. Only the pure IN heart
shall see Him. This fatal lack may
result from unsound doctrine. The
popular cry Is, away with doctrine"
II does not take a great deal Of doc
trine to save a man, though he must
believe In Jesus as Saviour. and
God as Father, who accepts US for
Jesus sake. Turning the PROPOSE
ton square around. and looking at
Il, we ran clearly see that II man
does not accept Jesus as Saviour.
does not hold 10 doctrine of God as
Father who %forgives us for Jesus.
sake. he can not he saved. or II hc
denies the atonement, denies the
Holy Spirit, he cannot hope to b.
saved. For the provision for our
salvation through Jesus death, and
the work Of the spirit in applying 'I
our hearts the merits Of Christ
atoning work are vital.
o.
The Ladies Aid held a very
pleasant social al thee hurch Tues
day afternoon. A large company
Of guests enjoyed this hospitality
A fine luncheon was served and all
Joined In the informal merry max
ing.
o
The regular services will be held
next Sunday. Preaching by the
paslor. morning and evening.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-05-25
Beware Of Ointments for
Catarrh that Contain Mercury

OF smell and completely dcranEr the
whole system = y entering II through
the mucous surf z. such articles should
they viii DO IL ten fold 10 the GOOD o
can possibly derive fram them. Halls
Catarrh Cure. manufactured BY y. J..
Cheney a Co, Toledo. -, contains no
mercury, ard n taken internally. artinR
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces % the system. In buying Hkn'a
Catarrh Curc b SURF you got the fenu
Toledo, Ohio. BY y. j. Cheney A Co. les
timoniala free.
eoid BY Druggists. Price &c Der bottle
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-05-25

The regular services will be held
next Sunday. Preaching By the
pastor. morning and evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-11

munition manufacture His part in
the world war has always been as-
gressive. The British parliament has
come to fear his power and respect
him alike He is on the most intimate
terms with Premier Lloyd George.
King George and other men OF high
British power His advice and counsel
IS much sought after. 1t is a popular
saying in England, If England does
rot counsel with the little Welshman
the little WeIshman will counsel Eng
land"
Realizes Submarine Menace.
Lately his Daily Mail and Times
have been active in pounding IL into
the British people that the submarine
menace is serious II was thru his ef-
forts more than anything else that the
war office was forced to admit that
not as much Roadway as is necessary
is being made against the under-sea
Lord NorthcIiffe's work here in
America. as head of the permanent
bigh commission. will include speeding
IN supplies to the allies and will tend
10 keep the United States in closer
, harmony with the entente powers II
is possible, also, that the British gov
eminent has a shrewd idea that oy
mere force of example, he may teno
no speed up some of the departments
of the American government
Heads Several British Missions
London. June 11.-Lord North
cIiffe-s mission to America is purely a
business one-and in no sense dlplo-
matte. Chancellor of the Exchequer
T2onar Law explained to the house OF
commons today. His statement was
made in reply TO several interpella-
tons seeking light on the exact posi-
ton of EngIand's famous publisher
and editor.
In order fully to cooperate with
the United States. Bonar Law said.
missions representing a number or
British departments had been sent to
America Lord Northcliffe has I'M
derraken to head all of these missions
NorthcIiffe's opponents in the house
of commons have been vigorously in
sistent of late on ascertaining exactly
what status Northcliffe occupied and
in what capacity he would head the
British mission Some of the pub
fishers political enemies openly ex-
pressed luminosity to his succeeding
Balfour in any ca pacity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-11
COL. ALLEN PROMOTED
He VIII Automatically Succeed Col.
Rivers as Riley Commandant.

Fort Riley. Kan. June 11--CoL H
T. Allen automa ticaIIy will succeed
Col Tyree Rivers as commandant at
Fort Riley, Kan, when the senate con-
firms his promotion to brigadier gen.
eral President Wilson made the ap-
pointment Friday It was sent imme-
diately to the senate for confirmation
Colonel Allen is now stationed here
with his command. the Thirteenth
cavalry The regiment is being di-
vided into three regiments and being
filled with recruits.
As a brigadier general. Colonel AL
len will have command of the brigade.
and as senior officer at the post he
will have charge of the post Colonel
Rivers expects to remain in command
of the training camp. however. Just
what the war department plans to do
is not known here. There is a posi-
bility, and it is a strong one that Col
onel Allen will be sent to France in a
short time He is a personal friend of
General Pershing and commanded a
regiment of cavalry that accompanied
General Pershing into Mexico. For
five years he was military attache to
the embassy at Petrograd and three
years attached to the embassy at Ber-
lin in the same capacity. He is IA
m1liar with European army work and
European methods.
Since the war started Colonel Allen
has been thru Germany, Austria-Hun-
gary and Switzerland. He watched
the Battle of the Marine from the side
lines, while accompanying the French
troops Colonel Allen is an expert
enced army officer of long standing.
He was graduated from West Point
in 1882
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-11
SANTA FE NOTES

The Ladies society Of the B. Of l. F.
and E will meet with Mrs C G. Baird,
~ Lincoln street, Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs Ben Williams. Mrs. Mary
smith Miss Josephine Jolley and Mr.. Carl
Williams motored TO Elmout Sunday
Carl Keene and little SON. Earl, spent
Saturday and Sunday at Valley Falls with
Mr.. Keene's parents
David Stag, travelling passenger agent
for the Pennsylvania lines was a recent
business visitor in the city.
Frank Haney of the baggage department
is spending d two weeks vacation in Gar
nett and Kansas City
Mr.. and Mrs G. NJ Cuthbert have re-
turned from St Louis where they went a
week ago their wedding trip They will
make their home at 301 Fillmore street
Mrs. Cuthbert before her marriage was
Miss Katharine Devlin Of the freight claim
office.
Glenn Eddie, travelling passenger agent
for the company with headquarters at
Wichita spent a few days in the city re-
Gently business.
George H Spillner ard family will
change their residence this week from
Klein street. to 213 Branner-
John Owens of the car sheds accompan-
led by Mrs. Owens spent the week end in
Berrvtou with his son
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-11
PRAISE U. S. MESSAGE
Allies Warmly Approve of War Aims
Detailed in Note TO Russia.

London, June 11.-'Momentous
-cogent," memorable in logic" his
toric''-these were some of the editor
ial phrases with which British news
papers today hailed President Wilson's
message to Russia.
Editorials of papers of every shade
of politics were united in appreciation
of the American argument against re-
turn to the status of before the war,
a possible basis for President VIII
sons popular" Interpretation of the
phrase no annexations and no indem-
mites" also pleased.
The popular verdict was that the
American communication was a better
exposition of the allies war aims than
the allies themselves have given to
date.
Even tho the note was DELAYED
greatly. those in touch with Russian
affairs believed the effect there would
be far reaching
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-11

Mr. and Mrs John Eicher and daugh-
ter Miss Marie, have returned to their
home in San Bernardino, Calf, after Wis
iting relatives and friends in the city.
The East Side Improvement Association
will hold a meeting Monday evening at the
Lafayette school A program will be given
The Mizpah society of the Third Presby-
terrain church will hold food sale at the
Warren NJ. Crosby store. Saturday, June
16.
Jesse Warren of the G. W. Warren &
Sons company spent Monday in Kansas
City on business.
Miss Edna Cox and brother Mr. Harry
Cox. of Freeman avenue are spending the
week with relatives in Williamsburg kans-
Mrs. Sarah Hartley will change her res
idence next week from 1130 Quincy street
to Kansas City.
A meeting of the financial board of the
Third Presbyterian church will be held
Monday evening in the church parlors.
The Kewpie club will give a picnic
Thursday at Vinewood Park If it rains. a
regular club meeting will be held at the
home Of Mrs. Arthur Joyce
called to Cypress, Ill. by the death of his
brother-in-1aw. Raymond Jones On his
return home the latter part of the week
he will be accompanied by his sister. Mrs.
Jones.
Lillian Olson. East Crane street. under
went an operation at a local hospital hav-
ing her tonsils removed
The Missionary society of the Third
Presbyterian church will hold their regular
meeting Wednesday afternoon at Ripley
Miss Lucille TuII of White City. is visit
ing her cousin. Miss Estella Tobias. Qutn-
fv street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-11

Wall St. New York, June 11.-STOCKS
-Studebaker and General motors gained
days trading. Industrial alcohol. dfstillers.
securities and Central leather were strong.
leather advancing Ia points Laekawanna
steel issues tended lower. Republic iron
losing a point and crucible Ia Coppers
were inactive. Reading was comparatively
strong but there were material alterations
elsewhere in rails.
The market encountered an enormous
amount of profit taking and short selling
in the first hour. Traders concentrated
their attack upon steel and other promi-
nent issues. which reacted one to two
points Alcohol fell to 1891 after havin 2
risen TO 1.6s1a. The list remained unsettled
at noon. new minimum for Russian ex-
change. on prospects Of higher money rates
was among the deterrent factors. Bonds
were steady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-11
WOMAN WROTE LETTERS.
Father of Kidnapped Baby Turns Let
tiers Over to Authorities

Springfield. Mo, June 11.-That a
woman was the guiding spirit in the
Keet kidnapping case and not only
participated in the actual abduction
but was the brains behind the con-
spiracy. is the belief of police today.
In fact, the only clues. a black skirt
and three letters-held by the police
point to nothing else.
]. Holland Keet. father OF the dead
boy, turned over to authorities the
three letters he received from the alb
ductors.
The first letter was received the
day following the abduction, the sec
ond the morning after Keet's harrow
ing ride over the storm-swept Ozark
hills and the third while he was car
rying out the instructions of the sec
ond letter.
All are written in a bold feminine
hand No effort at capitalization or
punctuation is made and the attempt
to disguise is evident.
The letters and the black skirt
found with the baby's body are the
only tangible cIews, and both point to
the participation of a woman in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-11
AUSTRIANS LOSE
Counter Attacks Against the
Italians Break Down.
New Machine Gun Tactics En-.
nance Strength FOurfoId.

Washington. June 1.-THE Aus
TRAN counter offensive has broken
down completely according TO official
advices received here today from a
member of the Italian cabinet.
Positions at Faiet and Jamanio cap
tured by the Italians in their offensive
have been successfully held against
the extremely heavy center attacks
of the Austrians. the dispatches re-
port.
In Carso alone 10000 troops and
1000 big guns were used by the Aus
TRANS in their attacks.
The Italians have adopted a new
system of machine-gun warfare that
was used to great advantage in the re-
cent fighting, the dispatch states. The
machine guns have been. detached
from infantry regiments and organ
lied an independent command. giving
them mobility in mountainous terri
tory hitherto impossible.
Ire Austrian counter attack in the
Carso has been broken" the dispatch
read. The furious attacks against
our defenses at Eaiet and Jamanio
nave been repulsed with heavy losses
and the advance Of the enemy was
stopped at the banks of the Timavo
river.
100000 Men and 1000 Guns.
Our brilliantly won advanced no.
sitions were held with the utmost te-
nacity despite the fact that on the
Carso front alone the Austrians hurled
10000 troops ard the concentrated
IRE from 1000 big guns against US.
Inc counter offensive was directed by
the Austrian general. Boroeyic.
Inc Austrian counter offensive of
the mlddle IsonZO and the Carso, althO
having reached an extremely violent
stage, failed miserably. In every sec
tor the Austrians failed to reach their
Oh lacfiHes