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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-06-01
LEGENDS OF WAR
Many Strange SuperstitionS Are
Born on Battlefield.
GOLD COINS GOOD LUCK SIGNS

To Dream of Autobus Considered Death
Token-Appeals to Have Currency
Sent to Bank of France and Keep II
From Enemy Reduces Amount at
Front.
Paris.-The character of the war has
allowed a number of legends and su
perstitions to be born and spread.
some of which can be traced and ex-
planned, while others remain obscure.
To dream of an autobus has become
a token of death. Apollinaire, the
poet, has found this superstition in
four different regiments and gives a
story of a sergeant who succeeded in
averting the omen in the case of cor
poral who said he had dreamed of an
autobus. How can that be- the SER
geant asked, when you have never
been to Paris or seen an autobusT
The corporal described the vision.
THAT an autobusv' declared the SER
geant. why, that's one Of those new
machines that the English are using.
Don't let that worry you"
A regiment from the south has the
same belief about an automobile wagon
instead of an autobus and can quote
many examples of the truth of such
dreams.
Gold coins are mascot in the front
diHinIIIt n
plain. 1t was at first believed that
wounded men on whom some gold was
found would be better looked after by
those who found them, and by degrees
the belief grew up, especially among
artillery, that a gold coin was tails
man against being mutilated If they
were taken prisoners whether wounded
or not
Apollinaire knew of a certain battery
which in May, 1915, had some $1,000
in gold among its men, thanks chiefly
to their commerce in rings, paper
knives and other souvenirs. made by
them from cartridge cases and alumni
mum and sold to foot soldiers.
The governments appeals to have
gold sent to the Bank Of France and
not to let it fall into enemy hands in
case of capture have since reduced the
amount of gold at the front, but many
keep some coins as charm. Many men
sew coins touching one another in such
a way as to make shield over the
heart
A story that is believed in the ranks
shows how gold can attract the Ger
mans. A sergeant made a gold coin
glitter in the sun and some thirsty
German soldiers walked right up to the
French trench, charmed by its dazzle.
and were easily captured.
every man has his own particular
STAR Lyons farm hand said to Apol-
linaire, but he must know it. A gold
coin is the only means to put you in
communication with your star, SO that
its protecting virtue can be exercised.
have a piece of gold and so am easy
in my mind shall never be touched"
AS matter of fact he was seriously
wounded later
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-06-01
NINETY-ONE YEARS YOUNG.
Ohio lrishman Challenges Any Nonose'
marian to Compete With Him.

Cleveland, O.-Uncle John Flanagan
ninety-one, of Defiance, o., arose at g.
tended to two teams of horses, did all
the other chores around the house, did
days work on the streets, went
home, had supper, then walked down
town to meeting OF the Elks and felt
so good he issued a challenge for an
endurance contest to all the other
young men of advanced age in Chic.
Flanagan is proud Of his vigor and
confident of his physical strength, and
in issuing his challenge he will place
himself under years handicap in age
and permit any ninety-year-old in Ohio
to compete with him.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-06-01
POMEROY CONSENTS TO WORK
Notorious Life Convict at Last Mingles
With Other Inmates.

Boston.-Jesse Pomeroy, the states
notorious life prisoner, abandoned his
objections to the revised terms of his
sentence and for the first time in forty
years mingled with his fellow inmates.
He has been put to work.
When Governor Mccall and his coun-
Gil last January committed that pro-
vision of PomerOys sentence which
stipulated that he should spend his
days in solitary confinement Pomeroy
objected to the change that made him
liable to labor. His refusal to work
was punished with twenty-four hours
in dark cell and a diet of bread and
water, but he declined to yield until
recently
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-06-01
ODD MALADY IN WISCONSIN.
Swollen Glands and High Temperature
Features of Outbreak

Galesville, Wis.-Four persons have
died here and scores are i'll, some crit
ically. from a disease the nature of
which has baffled physicians from the
Rochester AIinnl foundation and the
local health authorities. Schools have
been closed as a result of the outbreak.
City officials appealed to physicians
in other cities for assistance in check
ing the spread of the malady Accord
ing to the statement of physicians who
have had the disease under observa-
ton, little difficulty is experienced in
detecting the symptoms. swollen
glands and high temperature, but add
that the proper treatment has not been
developed
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-06-01
"BABY WEEK" IS SELECTED.
Welfare Association Sets May is as
Period of Celebration.

New York.-May to 6 has been des-
ignated as baby week" throughout
the country. The Babies Welfare as
ISOLATION of New York city urges all
organizations to undertake local cele-
brations in the districts where they
work and advises that In view of the
present national situation no attempt
be made to form centrally organized
committee to run n campaign like
those Of previous years
1t is felt that the work of instructing
parents in the needs and rights OF
babyhood can be done just as effective
ly in this way.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-06-01
PROTECTS ENLISTED MEN.
Bill Will Prevent Slight to Uniforms
Anywhere In United States.

Washington, - Representative John
Jacob Rogers of Lowell, Mass, intro
duced a bill in the house to prevent
discrimination against enlisted men
wearing the uniforms of the military
or naval forces of the United States in
places of public entertainment.
A similar law enacted in 1906 pre-
vents such discrimination in the Dis
trict of Columbia and in the territorial
possessions of the United States. The
Rogers proposal would make this law
effective in all states as well. The
measure will have the support of the
administration, it is stated.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-06-01
GAINS SIX POUNDS IN DAY.
o Eats Four Heavy Meals to Reach
Weieht For U. S. Aero Service.

Chicago.-McMillan Weddell Of Hins.
dale, a suburb, has been accepted as a
recruit to the government aero service
after having been refused earlier
Weddell, who is an experienced avia.
tor. tried to enlist. but was found to
weigh but 142 pounds.
Recently he was accepted, having
brought his weight up to the required
l4S pounds by eating -four very heavy
ucals during the day. the meals being
na5e up of many eggs and large guam
titles oe other SIolstul1s, together with
" sch water.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-06-01
CURED BY LIGHTNING.
Sufferer From Rheumatism Says He Is
Well Now

Indiana, PA sufferer from rheu-
matism each winter for the past fifteen
years, Walter Loring Of Rayne town
ship believes that he was permanently
cured Of the disease by stroke Of
lightning. While sitting in his home
during severe electric storm, the
house was struck by lightning, and
both he and his wife were rendered I'M
conscious. 1t was with difficulty that
they were revived.
Lately he has not been troubled, and
he believes the rheumatism was burned
out of his system by the electricity
which passed through his body.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-06-01
MULE BEAT HORSE AND MOTOR
Proved Superior In Rural Mail Service
Through Snow and Ice.

Middleboro, Mass. - A sure footed
mule accustomed to many hardships
proved superior to horse and motorcar
in the delivery of rural mail through
highways packed deep with drifts of
ice and snow. Not since the rural route
hereabout was established fifteen years
ago had such road conditions been re-
ported as a result of March snow
storm.
Samuel Guilford, carrier, tried to
reach the country districts in horse
drawn pung, but made no progress.
Later an automobile was pressed into
use; but, like the horse, it failed Then
Guilford hired mule and experienced
no further trouble.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-06-01
MUST HOLD FLAG SACRED.
Aliens Warned Summary Arrest Fol-
lows Dissertation.

lows
MISUNDERSTANDING against desc
Grafton of the American flag by aliens
was issued by the department of JUS
tice. The following notice was sent to
federal attorneys and marshals:
ANY alien enemy tearing down, mu-
tilating, abusing or Decorating the
United States flag in any way viii be
regarded as a danger to the public
peace or safety within the meaning Of
regulation II of the proclamation Of
the president issued April 6, 1917. and
will be subject to summary arrest and
confinement"
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-06-01
HEARS HIS WIFE PREACH.
overworked Minister'S Place Taken by
Spouse, Congregation Is Pleased.

OPOueoJ SoH9Te9dbloIl 10 FIedSoo'
Chicago.-Most married men hear ser
in private. But the Rev. o. Fairlee
Jordan, pastor of the Evanston Chris
tan church, probably is one Of the few
men who ever sat back in peace and
comfort listening to a public preach
ment by their wives.
Mr.. Jordan faced the task of ''dou-
BILE header" after a week of nightly
sermoning He was aweary. His wife
sympathized. an take your place in
the pulpit this evening" she offered.
She did it not only to friend husbands
satisfaction, but TO the pleasure Of an
overflow congregation.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13
WISCONSIN STUDENTS BURN
LA TOILETTE IN EFFlGY
ASSOCIATED Press by U. S. Naval WIrsIsss3

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. %
Students of his old alma mater
showed their disgust at the course OF
Robert NJ. LaFollette in. the United
States senate by burning him in eff1gy
on the college campus here last night.
LaFollette was member Of the class
of 1879 in the University of Wisconsin
and until recently has been held in ad-
miration and esteem by its student
body, which, year after year, as he
grew politically great and from a
state to a national figure, has regard
ed him as its hero.
Hundreds of students participated in
the expression of disapproval last
night AS darkness fell they pro-
ceeded to the campus and fell into
line, making long procession. In
the center was a straw stuffed figure,
drawn by a rope and labeled with La
Follette's name. Round and round
the campus the students marched,
groaning and hooting, while others
kindled a great bonfire at the center.
To this they dragged the effigy and
with a great shout they hurled it into
the center Of the blaze.
Giving cheers for the universit, for
President Wilson and for the state of
Wisconsin, they then dispersed
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13
ADDITIONAL TELEGRAPH NEWS
III. S. SHIPPING BOARD
REVISES ITS PLANS
ASSOCIATED Press BY U. s. Naval wireless.

| WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 13.-
Abandonment of the plan to place all
merchantmen engaged in the trans
atlantic trade under the command Of
members of the naval reserve and to
largely officer such craft from that
body has been, it was announced yes
terday, decided upon by the shipping
board. Too many practical obstacles
have been found to the original plan.
Under the revised plan officers from
the reserve are to be in command of
all troop ships first, all ships engaged
in the transportation Of war NUM-.
tons and all that are engaged in
carrying supplies to the armies at the
front
The new arrangement, while it will
ultimately relieve the situation in
some ways, will produce problems
that mus meet solution as the mer-
chant fleet grows. 1t means at the
present time and in the early future
the taking over from the shipping
board and the operation under the
navy department of many ships. All
of those thus far Communicated are
now in the service of the shipping
board
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13
Store FINED FOR
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fraud in ADS

Iowa's new law against fraudulent
advertising stood its first test in court
with the conviction of the Emporium
Cloak and Suit Co. of Des Moines. In
sustaining charges brought by the AS
sociGted Vigilance Committee of Iowa,
Judge J. 4. Mershon of the municipal
court fined the concern $3.50 and costs.
Later the fine was reduced one-half on
a plea for leniency by the defense.
The case upholds the new principle
of law that exaggerated price compar-
isons are in reality statements of fact
rather than Of mere opinion.
The store advertised $40 winter
coats, 5000; SIS dresses, $S98, and
81 and IS silk blouses, $19S. The
Vigilance Committee secured one each
Of the articles advertised and sub
mitted them to experts, all of whom
swore that the garments were not
Of the value. claimed. The highest
retail. value placed on the coat was
$3.50, on the dress $40 to $12, and
on the blouse $3.50 The evidence
was that the blouse was grade ordf
narily used as a leader at $1.95.
In rendering his decision Judge
Mershon said that technicalities would
net hold in case where the viola
ton of the law was so complete.
THE offense was wilful and inten-
tional," he said, land a palmer case
could not be shown"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13
Notice Of Hearing Petition for Admin
istration.

The petition of Jane S. Parke, An
ME H. Parke and Bernice P. Walbridge
of Honolulu, T. H., alleging that Will
liam c. Parke Of Honolulu, died intes-
tate at Honolulu, on the 18th day of
November, A. D. 1917. leaving prop
erty within the jurisdiction of this
Court necessary to be administered
upon, and praying that Letters of Ad-
ministration issue to Hawaiian Trust
Company, Limited, having this day
been filed:
1t is ordered, that Friday, the 28th
day of December, A. D. 1917, at 2
o'clock p. M, be and is hereby ap-
pointed for hearing said Petition in
the Court Room of this Court in the
Judiciary Building in Honolulu, City
and County Of Honolulu, at which
time and place all persons concerned
may appear and show cause, il any
they have, why said petition should
not be granted.
Dated Honolulu, NOV. %, 1917.
BY the Court:
H. A. WILDER,
Clerk.
FREAR. PROSSER, ANDERSON G
MARX,
For Petitioner
6950-Nov. %, %, Dec. 6, 10
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13
MILLION POUNDS FOR
RELIEF OF HALIFAX
ASSOCIATED Press By U. 8. MAYA, w,r.ls.s1

ASSOCIATED Press BY U. 8. Naval wireless)
HALIFAX, N. s., Dec. 13.-Including
those who missing the list of those
killed and lost in the disaster of last
week was last night placed officially
at 1926. Some of those injured are
still in a precarious condition so that
these figures may later be somewhat
increased.
Advices were received here from
London yesterday that parliament has
appropriated million pounds for the
relief of the city and the suffering
residents who have survived and have
made it available to the relief commit
tee at once, the cabled message said.
Other relief funds are reported and
funds made available from various
points in the United States and
through the dominion,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13
BRITISH TAKE FORMAL
POSSESSION JERUSALEM
tAssociated Press by U. s. Naval wir.I,,,,

Associates Press by U. s. Naval WireIsss)
LONDON, Eng, Dec. 13.-General
Allenby, in command of the British
forces in Palestine, yesterday formally
entered Jerusalem and took over the
military possession of the city. He
was warmly greeted by the citizens,
who lined the route of the British col.
umn and eheered the British comman.
der. ....
General sAllenby issued a proclama-
ton in which he stated that the var.
ious holy structures would be given
adequate protection and would lie
maintained properly.
The main British army has passed
on to the northeast and is continuing
a series of successful operations. Sew.
eral additional important positions
have been occupied.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13
EXPORTS TO NEUTRALS
SHOW BIG DECREASE
tAssOciated Press oy o. 5 Nsva1 wireIess.l

ASSOCIATED Press " o. 5. Esval wireIsss.l
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 13.-As
direct result of the embargo upon
goods for export to the neutral ma.
lions of Northern Europe without as
surance that such goods should not
be permitted to reach the enemy, ex-
ports in the month of October fell off
nearly $23,O00,O0O from the same
month last year. Z
In October, 1916, goods to the value
Of $S0,3S5,721 were sent to Norway,
Sweden, Denmark and Holland. Last
October the exports came to s7,772,.
S36.
1t is believed that in this way mil.
lions OF dollars of foodstuffs and sup.
plies which Germany urgently needs
have been kept from reaching it.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13
THE FORESIGHT OF
ALOCAL firm

A we'll known local lady visited
three clothing stores yesterday with
her two sons seeking to outfit her
boys with blue serge suits. Not until
she reached The Hub, on King street,
did she find clothes which suited her.
The manager of the Hub anticipating
general rise in serges and a prob
able scarcity bought heavily early in
the spring in boys serges which ex-
plains why today the Hub is selling
all-wool, Washington blue serge suits
in ages from 6 to II, at $3.50. The
Hub is still in their temporary quar-
tiers, at 70 South King street, oppo'
site the Union Grill.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13
BIOLOGISTS BELIEVE
ENGLAND HAS OIL

LONDON, Eng.-It was announced
in the House of Commons that Ger
tain eminent American biologists, who
have come from the United States to
advise the government. hold that it is
we'll worth while to spend considera-
BILE sum of money in exploring the pos
sible petroleum deposits in Great
Britain"
The speaker, a spokesman for the
board of trade, added: 1T is impossi,
BILE to exaggerate the importance OF
finding oil in this country. We can
not yet say that it is here, but it is
certainly worth looking for. Oil is
almost more important at this moment
than anything else. You may have
men, munitions, and money, but If you
have no oil you are without the great
est motive power we are using, and
the rest will be of little value"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13
CUBAN HOUSE VOTES
UNANIMOUS FOR WAR

HAVANA, Cuba, Dec ia special
message by President Menocal calling
for a declaration of war upon Austria.
thus following the lead of the United
States, was read in the Cuban house
of representatives yesterday, being
Immediately followed by the introduc.
ton of a resolution declaring the ex-
istence Of a state of war This reso-
lution passed by a unanimous vote in
the house and has been forwarded to
the senate for action today.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13
RAILROADS PUT STRONG
EMBARGO ON EXPORTS
ASSOCIATED Press by U. s. Naval WirsIs.s.)

ASSOCIATED Press BY .. s. Naval WIreIess.)
NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec, 13.-East-
ern railroads have declared castiro1
embargo upon all freights for export
except those under government con-
signment upon all lines reaching North
Atlantic ports.
The freight congestion is heavy and
available motive power is proving in
sufficient to move the cars crowded
into interior shipping points. To help
relieve this congestion, an order was
issued from Washington yesterday to
certain western lines to send one hun
dred locomotives east for the use Of
the eastern railroads.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13
GERMANY SAYS ENTENTE
AIRCRAFT LOSES HEAVILY

BERLIN, Germany. Dec 13-En'
tente aircraft losses during the month
of November were nearly four times
those Of the Germans, according to a
statement issued yesterday by the gen
eral staff. The figures of losses an.
nounced are:
By the Entente, % balloons and 2O5
airplanes.
By the Germans, six balloons and 90
airplanes.E.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13
HUN SUBMARINES TAKE
ABOUT AVERAGE TOLL

LONDON, Eng, Dec. 13-Subrnarinc
losses during last week, as announced
by the admiralty, show a total Of Il
vessels, about the average of the past
three months. OF the ships sunk, IA
were over 1900 tons and seven below
that tonnage.
Rome reports for the week the loss
of five Italian ships, one above 1900
tons, one steamer of smaller tonnaCe
and three small sailing craft.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13
MAN AND SON GUILTY
OF ANTl-DRAFT PLOT

SEATTT E, Wash.-Jafnes A Nc
Hugh. reputed to be wealthy ranch
er of Auburn, and his son, John Ed
win McHrgh, % years old, We're found
guilty by jury in the federal dis
trict court Of conspiracy to violate the
selectiye draft law. a. -. .... -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13
WAR EXPORTS MEASURE Z.
APPROVED BY SENATE

WASHINGTON d. c., Dec. 13.-
! Legalizing certain combinations of ex-
porters which were prevented under
the Sherman Antitrust Law, the war
export bin passed the senate yester.
day. 1t is designed to promote for
eign commerce, >.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13

A force Of 5000 Mexican government
troops sent into the state Of Morales
to operate against the Zapata and Diaz
bandits we're practically annihilated.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
First Circuit, Territory of Hawaii
At Chamberlain Probate.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13

MYSTIC LODGE No. 2, X. Of p. !.
Meets in Pythian Hall, corner Fort
and Beretania streets, every Friday
evening al $50 o'clock Visiting
brothers cordially invited, +.
r. GoSLING, c. c.
Al b. ANGUS, P. G., X. R. and s.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13

In the matter of the Estate OF viii
liam c. Parke, deceased.-P. 1925.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-13
ZnNoLuLu LODGE SIG, 3. p. o. E.
speRMANNs soEANE

HonoIuiu Lodge No. ! :,
Versammlungen in K. OF r han
laden ersten and dritten Montag:
Decbr. 8 und IL. Janry: 2 una IL
Febry. und Is, MARI. 4 und Is:
General yersammlung MARI Is.
EMIL KLEMME, Praes.
c. BoLTFs Sekr.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-05
TO FINANCE THE WAR.

President Wilson confronted with the problem finance the
opportunity again itself
aside depending the OF bonds
funds the the form Of Treas
the United In these troublesome
follows crisis Sharks of the world
about the troubled unborn under bondage
through bearing bonds nations Patriotism has but small
dangers confronting the the United States will be used
already swollen worlds
The people fight the battles while the rich few who and
control the wealth through the misfortune Nations
country object muniton
supplies
would limited by the loyalty
Let the continue barons
against this vicious which would
future generations