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The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-28
NOTICE o. ADMINISTRATORS.

NeticA d hereby given that letters
It sdmimseratiea upon the estate Of
Geo. W. Gloth, desssssd, have besa
granted % the undersigned b the
Probate Court 81 Cape Ginsd0u
county, Missouri. bearing the date Of
the nineteenth day OF November, 1917.
AHepefseNe Aasinx CLAWS asasAss
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-28
Daily History CIass-Jan. 2.

1SGl-E'rCdcrick William w of Prussia
died. Accession Of William !. the
great Kaiser Wilhelm.
1910-Germau attacks in front Of War
saw were rcpuISed.
191I-France reported that Russian
armies Ind captured 100000 prison
er+ in 1916. Germany announced
that U-hcats had sunk 125 British
NarShipS and Il belonging to other
Cn.gl,e fleets.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-28

O.vIy UruN IIie:
strike 10 that noble en- they are stink
ing to save our oHn AIrdSe<, Ia
paumeS ana Peroaucs from the fate
which has oyertaken Frances La
portes. Rockfort!s. ElEoShus, Daven-
ports and Battle CreehS.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-28

-yS ~ .rusts anu afeMreers S
at saw its birth in the day of the an.
clients" he said.
You all know how the Greeks cap
rured Troy by the strategy Of conceal
ing warriors in the wooden horse.
shakespeare wrote of camcuflage
TOO, IN Macbeth Confederate SOL
dierS in the Civil war were camou-
tagged by their uniforms Of gray ito
blended with the dust Of highways"
Mr. Ioch explained.
TIE actiSE explained that he and
sian &c tellow-workers have been MAX
in@ visible objects as nearly invisible
- possible. He said one important
center was camoufiaged only after so
experienced men had worked four
1srz--
Daily History CIass-Uec. 81.
1881 - |cLn Wyclif. noted English
rcfcguer died: born 1921.
if!@-jarqUy~ Cartier. French uay.-u-
tor, tr>t t. sail ~ IN. s.. law
renee, horn; died 1879.
LIBERALIZATION. hero ~ the Monitor
Irrrimac CucoUa -r. went down III
u storm off Cape It..e~.s.
1glG-Erench war aE:.e r.rlrted total
Of IS 800 German n-.>aaers raEra
"n The Sommc and Te.uun fronts in
1876.
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The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-28
By FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE
Of the VfoiIantes.

Somewhere in France"-I never
imagined IN the widest flights OF fam
q about war that to gain an objective
under modern battle conditions an
army has not to lay waste a position
or a village but practically country
side. You can motor nowadays for
hours in the region generally known
as the British front, sweep the land
scape for miles In every direction, and
see nothing but ruins Of what used to
be human habitatiens. Your guides
point to q scattered dump Of brick,
mortar, twisted timbers, indiscrimi-
nate rubbish Of all sorts. lining either
Hde Of the roadway along which you
are spinning. Here and there at IT,
regular intervals the bare, charred re-
maine of what once were trees stick
I'D frem amid the debris and the
ehaos. There IL not a suggestion OF
standing wall anywhere. nor even OF
door or wlndow-frame, and, OF course.
no semblance Of q roof. There are
only cellars into which houses, shops.
churches, stores, schools-every thing
have been thrown into crazy hold
all Of q town-wide grave.
I'VE are nav going through --"
psHarkI euI military chapsfon& II.
paicsily. and ~ recognise the name
Of q place prominent In the lighting
during some important push weeks
or months sgo-now wiped from the
face Of the earth az effectually as if
honest French peasants and villagers
lad never striven through the genera
tons te make comfortable abode for
thansalves ana theira One hopes that
he Einisssrtnx angels permitted them
b syacuat> the town before their
homes were splintered and crushed by
ls-ineh death-dealers. One wonders
how many human remains may still lie
buried beneath the wreckage Of beams
and sandstone. One speculateS
whether man. women and children who
eontrirsd to escape the shells will
ever again be able to start life with
their dwellings, places Of business and
cultivated fields mangled ind devas-
nted. One is persuaded that stupen-
dous ~ 10 the work Of destruction
wrought by twentieth century warfare,
the task Of reconstruction will be
enormously more gigantic still. Towns
that took years to make have been
shot to pieces in an hour.
Last Word in Perforation.
%e sr1 mr. AVN
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-28
Louis KIPPINC
HEARS FROM SON
Cape Soldier In France 10 Glad
to Get Copies Of The
fribune.

Lsuis Ripping, the weil-k1own Cape
Girardsauan, yesterday received Z let
ter from his son, Theodore, who is
with the American troops now n
France. Young Ripping, who xelun-
tetred last May. has been in Europe
for several months, and for more than
a month has been fighting in the
trenches. His letter to his father fol-
lows:
Somewhere in France
November 22,i917
Ny dear father and sisters:
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-28
ASTRONOMICAL.

Constellation Ursa Major (Big Dip
PERI occupies the northeastern sky.
low down. alone. in the evening. At
the opposite end of the arch, SOUTH
west, the Great Square of Pegasus 10
easily identified.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-28

said estate are required to exhibi
them to the undersigned for allow
anee within six months from the date
Of said letters, or they may be pre-
ciadsd fresa any benefit Of such g.
ts.e; asl Il MD claims ,. not az
bibitsl Eitkons year from The date Of
the publication Of this notice, they will
D FOREVER barred.
Z. ANNA CLOTH,
Is Administrative.
Mtness my hapd and seal this 18th
daI5pS Nevemksr, 1877.
= l@l y. G. HAYS,
! Clerk Of the Pr0hsse Court.
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The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-28
CAMCuFLAGE IS ANCIENT an,
Expert Tells Artists Trojan Horse Was
an Early Exampie-Used
in Civil War.

New York.-CamOufiage is ages old,
Macmillan Toch. adviser to the United
States government in the art. told q
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-28
RUIN IN WAKE Of
HUN IN FRANCE
Nethins But DesoIation Where
Prosperous VILLAGES Smiled.
FlATTEN OUT even SCRAPS

One Can Motor for Hours in Region
Now Known as British Front and
See Nothing But Ruins Of What
Used to 30 Human Habitations-
People Hide in Cellars Lest soehe
Shells Find Them Out.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-28
soc BOX FREE
FREE rSHoLINE coUPoN

This coupon With ace in silver Il
help pay postage, packing, Ats.
and to show coed faith entities
hslder to sae Sc paekaes q
ysaoline free. Address t&'
American Preparatory Co., Bss
ten, Aasa
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-28
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATORS


Notice is hereby given that letters
If administration upon the estate u
+. n. Davis deceased, by the Probsts
Cuur. Of Cape Girardesu County, Mis-
sour, beariag dat. the 12 day Of De-
cnnses 1917.
All persnas having claims against
said estate arr required p exhibit tkesa
to .iiae undersigned Tor allowance with
in six months FROM the date Of said
lsEtkgs, OF thry Nay DO pr~ciudSa
from, any benefit Of such eatate; and
IL said claims be mt exhibited vithis
one year from the date Of publication
Of this notice, they uiH be forever
uaffes'.
Eeri. r Davis
Administrator
Witness NY hand and sea, this 18th
day,of ncc@n!,er. 1917
W c. Hays
: CLERK Of tlae ssFcas,se Ge,'it. 49,
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-28

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The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-28

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The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-09
Andy's Express, phone Madison 14%.
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ACREAGE-If you are looking fer acreage that is ideally located for suburban home.
 ACREAGE-That is particularly suit ed for truck gardening ACREAGE-That is bound to in crease in value in the near future. ACREAGE-Fronting on the Gov. R. K. and Lake Kenai Boulevard. ACREAGE-That is most desirable for re-subdividing-See me. Will be glad to show you the land, or fur nish particulars on request. J. A. Stewart, Phone Red IA.
 Oyster cocktails at The Branch.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-09
SOCIAL CHAT

Judge and Mrs. S. o. Morford ar rived on the Alaska yesterday after a pleasure trip to Seattle and eastern cities.
 NIr. and Mrs. A. r. Davis and son Hcdly, and Miss Nell Shea, returned on the Alaska yesterday from Seat tie, where they spent the winter months.
 Mrs, Erich Lucas and Miss Edna Robb returned from Valdez yesterday. Mrs. E. o. Sawyer, jr., entertained several friends Saturday afternoon with a bridge luncheon.
 Butterkist popcorn for sale at the KEY. If
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-09
SEWARD SNAP SHOTS

Alexander Monroe, resident engi- neer at Mile 23 spent Sunday in town, returning on the train this morning
 Fred DOrf, contractor at Mile 20 is q visitor in town.
 F. Goodwin returned to Roosevelt this morning on the train, after spending several days in town.
 Dr. F.. s. Reedy and G. C. Ham mond, prominently connected with the Alaskan Engineering Commission at Anchorage, passed through on the Alaska yesterday from a trip to the states.
 Dr. F. NJ. Boyle, well known sur geon of Valdez, passed through here yesterday on his way to Anchorage, where he will be permanently located.
 F.. L. Whittemore, propertier of the Overland hotel, returned on the Alas ka yesterday from Seattle
 (. w. Felch, travelling salesman for the Alpine Milk company, arrived on the Admiral Evans from Anchorage
 Percy Pullen, representing the Giant Powder company, went through on the Admiral Evans from Anchor age yesterday on his way to Juneau, where he will stay for a month.
 VI. L. Woodland, heating engineer, representing George F. Forrest, of Juneau, is in the city calling on the business houses. Mir Woodland is stopping at the Overland hotel.
 Rev. Patton wishes to express his thanks through the columns of the Gateway to all who in anyway con tributed to make the easter services at the Methodist church an unpreccd- ented success.
 Two completely furnished cabins for sale cheap, west of Catholic church. 4-5-tt
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-09
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Oyster cocktails at The Branch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-11
HEARING SHOWS THERE IS
SPY OR TRAITOR IN NAVY
Letter to Senator Gives Confidential
Information of Ordnance Bureau,
Says Mr.. Daniels.

Either a spy or traitor has been di-
vulging confidential information of the
bureau of ordnance, Secretary Daniels
today told the Senate naval affairs
committee.
When the committee today resumed
investigation of the Mongolia shell ac-
cident Senator Frelinghuysen produced
some letters which Secretary Daniels
said contained information which only
could have been obtained from the con-
fidental files of the ordnance bureau.
He asked to have them turned over to
the secret service. Senator Freling-
huysen said he had no desire to shield
any one; that he had attempted to find
out something about the author and
secreary Daniels said IT was abso-
lutely necessary to run down traitors
or spies in the Navy Department, and
that the person who furnished the in
formation was one or the other He
urged the committee to uncover the
author Of the letters and make him
disclose everything. Secretary Daniels
contended that charges of incom-
potency were made in the letters
against inspectors. and contained grave
reflections upon the basic defenses of
the country. One Of the letters was
postmarked Detroit. Mich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-11
RESCUE OF rs REVIEWS
HOPE FOR OTHER MINERS
Latest Figures Account for Sixty
Three Known Dead in Shaft Dis
aster at Butte, Mont.

BUTTE, Mont. June 1.-THE rescue
OF twenty-five men yesterday who were
thought to be among the dead in the
Speculator shaft of the North Butte
Mining Company. where more than 200
were entombed Saturday, gave rise to
renewed hope today that some of the
eighty-two men still believed to be in
the mine would be taken out alive
The latest figures made public by the
coroner account for sixty three known
dead The total probable dead. the
coroner said. was 145. There are still
thought to be eighty-two men in the
mine.
While the coroner is of the opinion
they have perished. relatives are hope
full. particularly In view of the rescue
alive yesterday of twenty-five men
through the ingenuity Of Manus Dug
gan, twenty-year-old "nipper boy"
Duggan's handling of the shift Of
men on the 2.400-foot level of the mine,
his building of bulkheads with dirt,
tagging and the mems garments and
the break for the open shaft when the
gases became unbearable, have made
him the popular hero. Because of it
the safety first crews of the mines
have entered into the rescue work with
renewed vigor and hope to bring more
men out Of the mine alive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-11
GERMANS SUFFER REVERSE.
Heavy Losses Inflicted On Moselle II
French Surprise Attack.

PARIS. June 1.-THE French made a
surprise attack Saturday ua, night ,be on the
ls,, nrn End Of the front. The war office
snnounces that serious losses were in
ainted on the Germans. Violent artil-
~. aphting occurred near Craonne and
rhsvreux. Yesterdays statement fol-
lows: ,,,,,
,oht at various points on the 'front.' es-
necialy in the vicinity of Craonne and
chevreux. German reconnoitering par
1.tas attempted to approach our lines
naar the Hurtebise monument. northeast
Of Prunay and on both banks of the
Meuse. at Read Tbssa Man eHar,s M and IN Cay
I'VE carried out a surprise attack on
the left bank pt, OF tne Moseiie, os, In the
defachments penetrated German trench
at several points and inflicted serious
LOSSES on the enemy. They destroyed
shelters and brought back a score Of
prisoners"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-11

BY the Associated Press.
AN ATLANTIC PORT, June 11.-Lord
Northcliffe, on an errand to America to
coordinate British activities here as a
commercial representative of the Erit-
ish government. arrived in the United
States today on an American steamer.
| AS virtual head of the British war
| mission in this country. Lord North
cliffe, owner Of the London Times and
other English newspapers. comes. it is
j understood. not as a diplomatic repre-
sentative, but to work along Industrial
and economic lines In the furtherance
! of his governments interests in Amer
| ica In this connection he is expected
| to cooperate with Capt Andre Tard;eu.
French high commissioner in the United
| States.
| Lord Northcliffe issued the following
"The war cabinet has designated me
! head of the British war mission 10 the
! United states, and have been instructed
| to try to coordinate the work OF the
varions admirable British organizations
| already established here. Until ! present
credentials at Washington 1t Is Impossible,
| of course, for me to make any 1urther
| statement. - . u..
| nersonal Measure at being again In Amer
| lea. which / have so often visited ana
which has many delightful ASSOCIATIONS
and friendships for me- "a
.Nor is it saying too much when ada
that the whole British people nave pro- ~
| found sense OF grateful appreciation o.
the magnificent welcome ACCORDED MI
Balfour and his associates ana a. 'he coi'i-
plete success of his mission.
| ord Northclifre said he would remain
here but short time before gong 10
! Washington.
| LONDON. June II. $50 p.m.-Reply-
,na to question in the house or COM
! mons today resardng .,ca LORD ord SGsoh- Roh-
cliffes mission to America, Loso Ia oid
ert cecil. minister of blockade, sald
fb that in order to cooperate fully with
the government of the United STATES ,ale
in the conduct of the war >eNefai h.,s
sions representing number OF me
British government deparrmeh'11t r;ns = wa. ya"
for some time been in America. IL was
necessary that there snould pe some
one at the head of these missions 10
revise and CO. coordinate their WORK. anu u
ord Northcliffe, the minister sald. naa
undertaken this task. which was not
IN anv sense Of a diplomatic nature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-11
PROHIBITION IS BROUGHT
NEARER BY SENATORS
Judiciary Committee Approves Shep-
pard Plan to Amend Constitution.
To Combine Other Bills.

Prohibition took more forward steps
today in Congress. 1t was decided to
combine the many prohibition amend
ments to the food bills in one separate
measure for conservation of grains. and
thus prohibit the manufacture of food
stuffs into beer. and malt liquors, as
we'll as distilled spirits. The Senate
agriculture committee reached this de-
cision.
The Senate judiciary committee voted
to favorably report Senator Sheppard's
resolution proposing prohibition
constitutional amendment.
The Sheppard resolution was approv-
ed with Senators Culberson of Texas,
Reed of Missouri and Brandegee of
Connecticut voting against 1t. Prohibi-
ton advocates promise to press for a
Senate vote upon it.
The agriculture committee did not fix
the terms Of the new bill it proposes
to introduce, but merely approved a
measure to embody the principle of
stopping use of foodstuffs for manu-
facture into liquor and beer for bev-
erage purposes during the war. The
new bill IS not intended as a substi-
tute for the other food control meas
ures pending.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-11

ference with Mr.. Hamilton the union
representatives reached an agreement
and without much difficulty. 49, t.,
Taking up the question OF the IN
PRODUCTION of strike breakers pS 'le
Washington Railway and Electric Com,
pany. Mr.. McMorrow said he con1eIruu :,
with the District Commissioners. teli,
ing them of the ke-breakers anu
expressing the desire there De no
trouble. He said he asked the COM
missioners>Ao use their good offices In
preventing trouble
President Kings letter to the men;
he said, promised trouble. He said
ne has seen many such letters anu
trouble.
Mr.. McMorrow explained the sanction
given by the general board for strike
here several days before the local men
determined to strike. He SAID from
past experience the union kne" IL
should be ready and that just as the
company was bringing in strikehreak-
ers the union was making preparation
Afraid to Ask for Interview.
Mr. McMorrow said he had always
been able to avoid trouble when ne
could sit down and talk over matters
with executive officials of the roads
He said he asked the mems committee
to try and get him an interview with
President King.
The committee said from the way
Mr.. King acted they were afraid to
ask him." said Mr.. McAlorrow.
Did you ask Secretary Tumulty
about this?" said Senator Johnson.
Yes. and he threw up his hands. re-
piled the witness.
He told the committee that the Anal
gamated had never made the closed
shop an issue, when it brought on
trouble.
He said that the men here had been
willing to waive the closed shop de-
mand Also, he said, the men had
been willing to waive the recognition
OF the union in negotiations. provided
they could get such negotiations.
Il told Commissioner Newman not to
let the demand for recognition of the
union stand in the way of settlement
here" said Mr.. McMorrow. Il told him
that at least twenty times, and l told
Mr.. Blackman and Secretary Wilson of
the Department of Labor and Commits
sioner Brownlow. l asked Mr. Newman
not to lay our cards on the table. how
ever"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-11
OFFICERS OF j. S. ARMY
HAVE ARRIVED IN PARIS
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
PARIS. June 1.-THE first contin-
gent of American officers of Maj Gen.
Pershing's staff arrived here this morn
Ing.
The party consists of Col. Mccarthy
of the Quartermaster Corps. Col. Tay-
lor of the engineers. Col Ireland OF the
Medical Corps. Maj Drum of the gen
eral stafr and Quartermaster Capts.
Moore and Parges. The officers were
met at the station by Maj James A.
Logan, jr.. and Capt. Carl Boyd. resi-
dent military attaches. Their arrival
was without formalities.
The officers have come to look over
a large amount of work preliminary TO
caring for the American forces wheh
they arrive Informal conferences were
held during the day between Feenc:
and American officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-11
COMMONS HEARS PLAN
FOR IRISH CONVENTION
Premier Lloyd George Announces
Nomination of Members by John
Redmond and Others.


LONDON June IL, 4:1o p.m.-John
Redmond, the nationalist leader. will
be invited to nominate five members of
the Irish convention. Premier Lloyd
George announced in the house of
commons today.
Sir John Lonsdale will be invited
also to nominate five members. the
premier added. and William OBrien
two members. There would be ten Irish
representative peers, five members of
the Irish unionist alliance, five Sim
Feiners and fifteen members nominated
by the government.
The premier said the government
would prefer that the convention nomi-
nate its own chairman. but 1t was pre-
pared to nominate a chairman and sub
nit his name to the king.
Mr.. Lloyd George said the Irish con-
vention would be composed of 101 rep
resentatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-11
TO TELL OF MISSION TO U. S.
NJ. Vivian Expected to Address
French Senate and Deputies.

PARIS. JUNG lin response to the
demand in the chamber of deputies for
more detailed information regardins
the results of the negotiations carried
OF by the French mission to the United
states. the government is considering
plans for n report to both branches of
parliament.
1t is expected that NJ Viviani, accom-
panied by Marshal Joffre and other
members of the mission, will make an
address to both members Simultaneous
ly at a joint session in the Versailles
palace. The chief officials of the gov
ernment also will be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-11
SESSIONS BEGIN TODAY
stereotypers and Electrotypers'
Union Convenes in Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 1.-Openinp
sessions OF the sixteenth annual conven-
tion OF the International Stereotypers and
i;lectrotypers' Union of North America be-
gan today. Rev. DIR. Francis T. Moran OF
prayer. which will be followed by an ad-
dress of welcome by Mayor David. The
program for the week includes a trip to
Cedar Point tomorrow. a banquet Thurs :
day evening and a smoker Friday night.
been arranged for the women. One hun
dred delegates are expected to attend the
convention. which will continue through
the week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-11
TO ENFORCE THEIR TERMS.
Hindenburg Says Huns Are United
Behind Gracious Kaiser"

AMSTERDAM. via London, June IL.
5:4s am-Field Marshal Won Hinden-
burg has telegraphed to the Potsdam
Union for German peace:
Il am sure that the army and the
people, held together by the strong
hand Of our gracious kaiser. will en-
force against any power on earth such
a peace as Germany desires. so that the
present war will not have been fought
in vain"