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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-18

THE gentleman has short mem
DRY but a long crouch. The
memory caused the crouch.
He remembered to drink a second
cup of coffee, to warn his son not to
be late to school, to tell his wife to
phone the plumber and to order
more coal-but he forgot his Trib-
unel There it reposed, beside his
breakfast plate. Half way to the
train he missed it, bethought himself
of a handy newsdealer, sprinted for
the newsstand, but to his horror dis
covered-what? That a hitherto
estimable newsdealer was sold out
Oh, let's save him from another lone
ly ride to business unhappy, unso-
ciable, un- Tribuned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-18
AN AMUSING GERMAN COMEDY
die Selige Exoellenz" Performed at
Irving Place


"De Selige Excellenz" ellis Late
Excellency') was offered last night by
the German company at me Irving
Place and proved to be an amusing
comedy built upon an excellent idea.
IL is concerned with events following
the death of certain Cabinet minis
ter famous for the number of his
enemies Two persons who happened
to have been his friends alight upon
the idea Of pretending TO be the Gus
todians OF his memoirs. with orders 20
arrange them for Publication and the
fear of what these memoirs may con
tain brings society to its feet and
is responsible for most Of the plays
complications.
Crete Meyer gives an excellent per-
Torrance as the Baroness Won Windegg
who conceivcs and carries to compile
ton the .dea of the posthumous pub
LEGATION.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-18
BRADLEY SALE TOTAL $l5,65l
Colonel Rupert Gives $3.50 for Vase
burner Brings $40

The third session of the Edison Brad
ley sale Of Chinese art objects at the
American Art Galleries yesterday after
noon netted SI2.O45.5O. making the total
TO date l5,65l.50.
Colonel Jacob Rupert gave $1,000
for a vase with a dome cover and a
shield shaped body. H. ]. Foster paid
S4iO for a green Jade incense burner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-18
UNFINISHED APIS. TO LET

To sTBLET -High class modern apartment. seven
rooms two baths nine closets The Anendsle
West End sv northeast corner 9sth Il. Asa for
AnutJp~nt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-18
COUNTRY PROPERTY

LIT YOUR RENT PAY FOR YOUR uohR.
Best nnancisl plan explained ~ County Home
League. No 20 West SD ST.. Dept z. Phone
$500 Mad. 50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-18
Left his at home

7HE gentleman has a short mem
DRY but a long crouch. The
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
EDWIN [. SWINEHART DEAD
News Times Special Service:
ELkHART. April Edwin l..

News Times Special Service:
ELKHART. April Edwin l..
SWinehart. a we'll known farmer.
who lived in Cass county, Mich.
died Saturday morning at Gas
o'clock. He was born Aug. 8, 1860,
and had lived number of years
on farms i'm Michigan. where he was
always known as an energetic and
progressive farmer
The deceased is survived by his
wife. his father. Louis Swinehart,
and three sons. Earl of Mishawaka,
chester of Bristol and Russell. who
lives at home. Also two daugh-
tiers. Lena and Mable. both living at
home. two half sisters. Mrs. Carlton
Bellows OF Cass county and Mrs.
stella smith Of Bristol
Funeral services will he held at
the late home Tuesday morning at
10 O'Clock and at the Zion church at
Il o'clock. Rev. Brosey Of the
EIkhart Lutheran church will offic-
late
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
POSTPONES DISCUSSION OF
ANTI-GARBAGE ORDINANCE
Council Dcfers Until Next Wedncs-
day Further Consideration
of Question.
News. Times Special Service:

News Times Special Service:
ELKHART. April 7.-COnsidera-
ton of a drastic ordinance TO pre-
vent encroachment upon residence
section of the city of various lines
of business. especially public gar
ages for motor vehicles, has been
deferred until next Wednesday
night, when the common council
will be in session as a committee of
the whole.
The ordinance now under consid-
Grafton is the result of an announce
ment by William Riggle Of his in
tentiOns TO build and operate a gar
age at Indiana av. and stephens av.
The city filed suit in injunction and
Judge j. l.. Hartman on the superior
court granted a temporary restrain
ing order, hearing on which was set
for last Friday, but was deferred on
account of the courts attention be-
ing occupied with other matters.
At the hearing Wednesday night
Atty. James II. State will represent
the citizens who are endeavOring TO
secure the passage of the ordinance.
L. d. Hall. city attorney. is repre-
senting Mr.. Riggle in the injurc-
ton suit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
ELKHART SOCIETY

Mrs. y Fl. Miller. Cassopolis ST..
entertained the Past Chiefs associa-
ton of Elkhart temple No. IA.
Pythian sisters. at her home The
time was devoted TO fancy work and
a two-course luncheon was served.
The decorations were in keeping
with the spirit OF the times and the
Easter season. American flags and
Easter lilies we're displayed in an
abundance. Mrs Abe Eshelman
gave a talk on Financing the
War" Mrs. Herbert Finch spoke on
Preparedness" Mrs. Cora Harper
talked on The National Guards
men," Mrs. A NJ. smith gave an adj
dress on Red Cross Work" and
Mrs Paul Priem spoke on Easter"
The floral committee for the term
was reappointed and consists of
Mrs. William Brady and Mrs Tnom-
as Weaver The next meeting will
boz held MAY 4, with Mrs. George
Flanders OF Jackson 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
THE BUCKLEN.

Coming features at the Bucklen
theater for the week of April s:
Sunday, William Fox feature with
Joan sawyer, a well known dancer,
and stuart Holmes. the most fiend-
ish william in America, in five-reel
drama, Loves Law" also a new
series OF the funny "Musty suffer
in the subject A Fried Egg Hero"
Monday there will be no movins
pictures. but Al G. Fields greater
ministries will give a performance
in the evening.
Tuesday Constance Talmadge and
4. ID. Sears in a new Triangle play.
The Girl OF the Timber Claims. DO
and a funny comedy reel
Wednesday home talent show un-
der the auspices OF the Woman 3
Civic LEAGUE. entitled The Masque-
rade Party" in two acts and three
scenes.
Thursday. Paramount day. With a
double feature. The Wax Model e"
with Vivian Martin. also Francis Y.
Bushman and Beverly Bayne in
their serial story, The Great Sc
cret;" also a Paramount Photograph
reel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
COURT NEWS

The petit jury has been excused
for the term. after having heard
FIVE cases.
Next week is the last OF the March
term of the circuit court, after
which no sessions will be held here
until the May term opens Monday.
May p.
In the divorce suit Of Lydia Brat
ton Greenwalt vs.. John J. Green
walt. the defendant was ordered TO
pay an allowance OF $3.50 during the
time the action is pending and s25
for his wife's attorneys. John J.
Greenwalt is Goshen teamster.
They we're married for the second
time after goins through divorce
proceedings.
The case OF David D. Rodibaush
vs. the y. Y c. r. r. damages. has
been settled and dismissed.
The case Of the MillSpaugh and
Green CO. vs. James ID. Mullett, ct.
al, account. has been settled and
dismissed
suit for divorce has been filed by
Viola Holderman against Otis Hol-
derman. charging cruel and inhu-
man treatment The we're married
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
CHARGE WH|SKEY IS
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS
Police Officials Say ProSeCu-
tons Will Follow Violation
of Liquor Laws.
Special Service:

news llmeS SPECIAL service.
GOSHEN. Ind, April 7.-Liquor
is being sold in some Goshen drug
stores, and poker is being played
about town, according TO informa-
ton which has reached the police
department In a statement Officers
Ninton Knapp and William Bande-
lier announce that prompt prosecu-
ton viii follow the first violation
Of either the liquor or gambling
laws OF the state and city.
The announcement was made fol-
lowing an intimation that the viola
tions were going on with tacit per-
mission of the police. The police de-
partment figured prominently in the
Constable Powers trial on an as
sault and battery charge, and
charges were made which the po-
lice have resented.
The open allegation is made that
one drug store is selling whisky by
the drink and with the knowledge
of the police.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
EASTER PROGRAM IN
ALL CITY CHURCHES
Musical Programs and Special
Sermons Announced by
Pastors.
News Times Special Service:

news l. AtileS cpetldl NtINlCes
ELKHART, April special Eas-
ter sunday programs Will be given
i'm practically all Elkhart churches,
and the services Will be made espe-
cially attractive.
Among the churches announcing
1pecial musical programs are.
Church Of Christ (Disciples) Lex
ington av and Fifth St: St PauTs
NJ. r, ". Beardsley av.; First Bap-
fist, Lexington av. and Third St;
st. Johns Episcopal. Lexington av.
and Third St; First Congregation.
Marion st: First Presbyterian. Sec
Ond and High sts.; Trinity Nj. E.,
Second and Franklin SITS.
In the other churches special Eas-
ter sermons will be delivered. The
new pastor, Rev. d. II. Guild, will
preach at both the morning and
evening services at Trinity NJ. h.
church.
At the Ministerial association
meeting, which will be held Monday
at the usual hour, Rev. w. W. Daup,
rector of St. Johns Episcopal
church, will give a resume Of Ne
elected Factors in the Study of the
Progress of Early Christianity"
book by DR.. James Orr.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
LOCAL GERMANS RUSH TO
BECOME u. S. CITIZENS
Superior Clerks Office Has Many
Stand by Adopted Country.
News Times Special Service /:

News Times Special Service;
ELKHART. April 7.-Elkhart's
German citizens are going TO stand
by their new country. That fact
made itself evident Saturday when
over Il German subjects. who live
in this city. appeared at the super
Tor court and made application for
naturalization papers. OF this num-
Der, three filed application for their
second papers. a number came to
see about their first papers. and a
few came for general information
on the subject However. all were
determined 10 become full-fledged
American citizens and several were
heard 10 remark that they were will
ling and anxious TO demonstrate
their loyalty to their new home. Be
sides there were several Austrians,
who appeared at the clark's office
for papers.
The past several days has seen a
large increase in the NJ mber of per
sons seeking naturalization papers.
hut Saturday was a record breaking
day An exact count of the appH-
cants could not be made as a num-
her only came for information.
which they were able to receive
from others who we're waiting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
PROCTOR SELECTED
TO ATTEND MEETING
Democrats and Republicans
Have Plan or Convention
Delegates.

News Times Spaclal Service.
ELKHART, April Robert r.
Proctor. former state senator. re-
turned Saturday afternoon from In
dianapolis where he attended on
Friday two stormy sessions of ciu-
zens who have certain ideas about
the coming congressional conven-
ton. Mr.. Proctor was an Indianap-
oils on legal business and incident
ally was called first into demo
cratic meeting held at The Denison
hotel for the purpose OF tormulat-
ing "a plan whereby leading demo-
crats and prominent republicans
could bee induced 20 act Jointly IN
securing available material for dele
gates 30 large TO the convention
which is 20 devise a new state con-
sIitution.
4 joint meeting OF democrats and
republicans. with "a large represen-
tatiOn OF Citizens leasue members
was held in the . ernoon at the
SEVERN hotel
Proctor Sa;aec Tonfcrec.
A. Mr. Proctor's question. the
democrats decided appoint a
committee compris' of one demo
crat from each -~ict 90 meet with
q republican G. nmi'tee. similar or
ganized. at o .oint conference TO be
held i'm Ip Annapolis on April l..
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
STEWARD MANGES DIES

News Times Special Service
ELKHART. Ind, April Stew
ard Manages, 907 Fremont St. who
has been a mason in this city for
the past Is years, died at 4:30
o'clock Saturday morning at the
General hospital following an oper-
alton for abscess Of the brain. The
operation took place 10 days ago
but the patient failed TO rally suf-
ficiently.
The deceased was born at SOM
merset, Penn. Dec. Il, 1870. and
is survived by his wife. two brothers,
Orlando Of Goshen, and Berkey Of
New Paris Also "A half-sister. Mrs
Zipporah Santchi Of Chicago, and a
half brother, Jake Cover Of Ia
Junta, Colo.
Funeral services will be held
Tuesday morning and interment will
be in the Dunkard cemetery. which
is located about five miles east of
Goshen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
ELKHART BRIEFS

Wendall Nollmar, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs Cash Vollmar 615 w. simon
ton st. was caught by a gust of
wind and blown off the bridge at
the headgates of mill race on W.
Crawford St, but was rescued from
drowning 10y his little playmates,
Bernice Farley and Mandell Drenk.
y free lecture will be given at
Hoffr,an hall sunday afternoon at 3
O'cloC6 under the auspices OF the
associated Bible students. T. II.
Thornton OF Brooklyn, y. Y, will
he the speaker.
Suit for support has been filed
in the superior court by Eta l..
Murray against her husband. Will
lam L. Murray. in which she de-
mands $25 a week Murray is en-
ployed by the Subway Mercantile
Co
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
BOY SCOUTS OFFER TO
ACT AS CITY GUARDIANS
Letter Is Sent to Mayor Smith Prof
fering Services Wherever
Needed.

Eews-Times Special Service:
ELKHART, April At a meet
ing of the boy Scouts of America, q"
troop No. 3, the troop agreed 20
offer their services TO the city in
case they are needed during the
next few months. The following was
sent to the mayor:
Elkhart, Ind, April Z, 1917.
Mayor Frank Smith.
Elkhart, Ind
Dear Sir: Troop No. 8. Boy
Scouts of America" wish 10 offer
their services TO the city. The troop
will do patrol duty or lend a hand
in any work in which they are
needed.
Signed:
REV. WILLIAM WESLEY DAUP,
Scout Master.
II. NJ. COTTON.
Asst. scout Master.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
DISCUSS FOOD SUPPLY.

About $50 persons assembled in
the court room following the an
nouncement yesterday by County
Agent G. f. Metzger that prepare
tions would be made for organizing
the agricultural interests Of the
county 10 aid the United states in
the present war with Germany.
Following a short talk by Mayor
s. +. Spohn several musical selec-
tons were rendered by the high
school orchestra under the direction
of G.. j. DinkelOO.
The principal speakers were Hon.
Anthony Deahl Wallace W. Mehl
and state Supt of Public Instruc-
ton Horace ElHs Of Indianapolis
who stated the necessity of the CO.
operation of the farmers in the pres
ent war
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
No Cost If This Fails
To Remove Hair Roots
New Wonderful, instantaneous
MethOd.)

You who are annoyed with embarras-
sing grOwths OF superfuOus hair have
waited long for something that would
do more than merely take of the surface
hair pOrarily-something that would
really remove the hair roots And now
at last-yOur wish is realized
The new phelactine process Is far diff
ferent from. far better than electrical.
depilatory or other methods, because IL
actually removes the hair entire, roots
and all-before your very eyes-easily.
instantly, harmlessly, Get a stick Of
phelactine. follow the simple directions.
and YOU will be surprised and pleased
beyond wOrds-or the druggist will re-
turn your money without question. 1t has
ho Odor. no irritating element, and is so
nOn-iniurious a child could safely eat it,.
Ii leaves the skin So soft, smooth. hair
less, that not the least sign Of your
former trouble remains.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
DIR. KAUFMAN TENDERS SER
VICES

Dr. Anna G. Kaufman says that
she has letters from Pres't Wilson
and Sec'y of War Baker, in which
they acknowledge her offer TO serve
as a surgeon with the u. s. army.
Both advise the doctor that she will
be given the first opportunity TO
serve with the colors
The doctor in commenting on the
matter said she had made applica-
ton upon the first indication of war,
and. if anything. would prefer to go
with Col. Roosevelt's division to Eu-
rope. if il is sent. DR.. Kaufman
says she is expecting her commits
sion TO arrive any day She is a
member of the American Defense
society.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
SPARKS START FIRE.
as Sneclal ServIce:

News-IlmeS Special Servlce:
ELKHART, April IA small roof
fire at the home of Mrs Ellis Ches-
ter. 1915 s. Main st. called the CEN
trail and No. fire stations at 3
O'Clock Saturday afternoon. 1t is
thought that the fire started from
sparks from the chimney. Practi-
cally no damage was done.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
uoRxFY FUNERAL SUNDAY.

NeWs-TlmcS Snerill Service:
ELKHART. April I--Funeral
services will be held sunday after
noon AT . o'clock at the =. Edwin
VALLEY chapel for Peter Horney,
who died several DAYS ago at the
General hospital following an at
tack Of congestion OF the lungs. The
services will he in charge Of she G.
A. r. and interment Will be In Grace
avn cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
CONSIDER DELEGATE

News Times Special Service:
ELKHART, April IA meeting
of the Elkhart lawyers will be held
one day next week, at a date TO be
named later. for the purpose of
proposing a candidate for delegate
TO the constitution Al convention. The
meeting will be called by Glen r.
SAWYER. chairman OF the city bar
association.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
IN REAL ESTATE BUSINESS.

NJ c. Renfroe, who will soon re-
tire as manager of the Western
Union Telegraph CO. office here, will
engage IL the real estate business
in a Virginia city. With Mrs. Rem
froe and his daughter he expects
to leave for Norfolk. Va. within a
few weeks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
To ENTER CANOE MARATHON.

Goshen canoeists will enter the
northern Indiana canoe marathon
which Will be STAGED Memorial day
on the st. Joseph river between
Bristol and south Bend under the
auspices of the South Bend Canoe
club. Owners of canoes from Elk
hart. Bristol. South Bend. Mishawa-
Ike and southern Michigan towns
will enter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
MANY FALSE REPORTS.

Innumerable false reports are in
circulation regarding conditions To-
cally since congress declared a state
of war between the United States
and Germany. Warsaw yesterday
called by phone and asked as to the
truth of a statement that water in
Goshen had been poisoned. This
morning there was a rumor of one
person having been shot by soldiers
who are here for guard duty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
NEWS REPORTS FILED.

The viewers in the r. r. Johnson
and r. Miller roads in Lagrange
county. u and five miles long re-
spectively. filed new reports with
the county auditor. They have now
declared in favor of paving the
roads their entire length with
gravel. which will cut the cost down
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
TO FORM ARRANGEMENTS
FOR "PATRI0TlC" RALLY
News-Times special service:

News Times Special Service:
ELKHART. April IA "patri-
otto" meeting will be held at the
Elks' temple at O'Clock Sunday
afternoon, on the call of r. E. Proc
tor, who held a conference Thurs
day with Mayor Frank Z. Smith on
the subject of having a big war
demonstration in Elkhart in the
near future.
The meeting called for Sunday is
for the purpose of appointing a
committee on arrangements.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Fl. Y. Lloyd, "a, Elkhart. and Bel
va NJ. Will, "a, Elkhart-
Coy l.. Foster. 20, Cassopolis.
Mich, and Carrie Jones, %. Elk
hart.
Fred ]. Holloway. %, Nappanee,
and Vera G. stanley 20. Nappanee.
Lloyd NJ. Cliff, %, Elkhart, and
Bessie j. Maust, IS, Elkhart.
Eliza p. Slater. 80. Lgonier. and
]. Wagner. 30, LigOnier.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08

Jan. IS, 1911. and separated Dec
II. 1916. There are three children,
whose custody the plaintiff asks.
The hearing of the suit Of George
Fotias against the city Of Elkhart in
which a permanent injunction is
sought TO prevent the city from en-
forcing an ordinance prohibiting the
operation Of a laundry on Rockford
ST, is set for Monday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
Manifestation
Compilations
RENEW YOUTHFUL BEAUTY
Try This French Beauty Recipe
Tonight.


Many a wrinkled, hollow checked
aged looking woman has quickly
made herself look most beautiful.
youthful and charming 10y means Of
the following simple French Beauty
Recipe Try this tonight Merely
wash your face in warm water and
rub in teaspoonful or two Of
Creme TOk8lOn Roseated. In the
morning wash the face with cold
water and rub in more Creme Toka-
Ion Roseated. which you will find
entirely different from any other
creams. bay by day watch how the
old. hardened. coarse. sallOw skin
becomes new, fresh. soft and youth
ful-loOking II you have bad wrin-
kles get "A box Of japanese Ice Pen
ellis and use them in connection
with the cream. and you can get
quick action on the deepest wrin-
kles. no matter Of how long stand
ing. LandOn Drug Co, Brandon
Durrell. American Drug Co, Red
Cross Pharmacy of Mishawaka. or
most any good druggist. or depart
ment store I'm this city. Success
guaranteed or money refunded
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
BIRTHS.

A son was born TO Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Thornburg.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Hoogenboom of East
Goshen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
$500 FOR BAND CONCERTS.

Nappanee town will pay the band
there $500 for giving open air con-
certs the coming summer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
E. l. KHAR I
CLASSIFIED

ED-Architectural draughts-
man, state experience. l.. Hill
Turnock. EIkhart. Ind.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-03-21

An act To punish persons who make
threats against the president Of the
United. States. + v. :. ~
BE It enacted by the senate and
house Of representatives Of the Unit
ed States in congress assembled. that
any person, who knowingly 'apd will
ful|y deposits or causes to be deposit
ed for conyeyancs in the mail or for
delivery from any postoaice or by any
letter carrier any letter, paper, writ
ing, print. missiye, or document COM
tainthg any threat to take the life OF
or to tnfiict bodily harm upon the
president OF the United States, or who
knowingly and wilfully otherwise
makes any such threat against the
president. shall upon, conviction pc
fined not exceeding $1,000 or impris-
oned not exceeding Ave years. or both.
I, .ApProved February II. 1917
News and Courier. - .",.. -.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-03-21
LINER EsOArED SUBMARINE
Two Attempts Made to Sink 1an,on,
ON Voyage to Liverpool.

New York. March 17.Arwo ..
tempts were made to sink the Whit
Star liner Lapland on the voyaee ,ro,,
rev 'ferk to 'L'verpeol. according to
oincers OF the vessel, which arrived
today on the return trip. The frs,
attempt was made off, the Irish coast
where the submarine was sunk by q
patrol boat, che second when q tor.
pedo was seen to pass the. ships how
at the mouth Of the Mersey river.
Conflicting dispatches have beer
received from Petrograd, Those OF
March 18th say both the emperor and
regent have abdicated. Those toda,
say that Grand Duke Michael will &C.
eept the regency, il the people will
consent.