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The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04
NET OF INVADERS FAST CLOSING
IN UPON RICH PRIZE ON
DANUBE-RIM k-SARAT
CAPTURED.
GREECE DEMOBILIZES ARMY,
SAYS BRITISH WAR OFFICE
Fighting on Front in France Featured
by Artillery Engagements and Sap
ping Operations - Bombard-
ment in Progress in Austro-
Italian Theater.

London, Dec. %. - The net Of the
Teutonic Allies apparently is fast clos.
ing in upon Braila, Roumania's oil and
grain center on the Danube.
Having taken Filipechti, 80 miles
to the southwest, Field Marshal Vsn
Mackensen's troops have now captl:r-
ed the railroad town of Rimnik-SaraE,
at relatively the same distance to the
east, while the guns Of the Dobrudja
army are still hammering, with some
success, the Russo-Roumanians at the
Bridgehead of Matchin, on the east
bank of the Danube, opposite Braila.
Russians Admit Losses.
Prior to the fall of Rimnik-Sarat
the Teutonic Allies defeated the Rus
slams on a front of 10 and a half
miles southwest of the town, while the
Teutonic Danube army captured sew
eral fortified villages, according to the
Berlin war office.
Petrograd admits that the Russians
and Roumanians have been driven
back north of Megura but says that
elsewhere the invaders were defeated
with heavy casualties.
Teutons Take 1900 Prisoners.
Since December %, says Berlin,
more than 1900 prisoners and 81 ma
chine guns have been captured in Rou-
mania.
Artillery engagements, sapping
operations and attacks by small patrol
parties featured the fighting on the
front i'm France. There have been
sporadic battles at several points
along the line in Russia and Galicia
from Volhynia to the Carpathians but
no important results have been attain
ed by either side.
Greek Army DemobiIized.
The usual bombardment is in prog
ress in the Austro-Italian theater.
In Macedonia comparative quiet pre-
walls.
The rehabilitation of the Greek
army ir accordance with Greece's
promises to the Allies is being carried
out, according to information received
at the British foreign office.
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04
French Applaud British Stand.

Paris. Dec. 27.-In addresses at the
national congress of the French social
list party. Arthur Henderson, British
cabinet minister, and G. H. Roberts.
member of the British parliament, and
Emile Vandervclde, Belgian socialist
leader. affirmed amid enthusiastic
cheers that the war must be fought
out until full guarantees have been OBJ
tanned for lasting peace. that other
wise the Allies would be nations in
bondage and that the struggle must
be carried on until Belgium and Ser
bia are delivered.
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04
WOULD OFFER TO PAY INDEMNl.
TIES AND EVACUATE AND RE-
STORE BELGIAN AND FRENCH
TERRITORY, BELIEF.
ABANDONMENT OF POLISH
KINGDOM PLAN is SEEN
Latest Version of Teuton Proposab
Emanates From Administration
Source But Is Not Verified OFF,
ciaIIy-OfficiaI Text of Ger
man Note Received.

Washington, Dec 29.-Germany Is
ready to grant greatly modified peace
terms, according to information o.
tanned in official circles here.
President Wilson, it is stated, has
been advised to this effect by James
w. Gerard, American ambassador to
Germany, who had conference with
the kaiser.
Germany's Terms.
Gsrmany's peace terms, as modified,
are in substances:
Evacuation and restoratin of Bel
GUM, Germany paying an indemnity
for damages to persons and property
on the ground that the invasion OF
Belgium was a military necessity.
Evacuation of French territory.
Evacuation of Russian territory,
upon condition that Russia shall pay
Germany an indemnity for damage to
persons and property in the invasion
of East Prussia.
Disposition Of Rumania, Serbia and
Montenegro on terms satisfactory to
Austria, Bulgaria and Turkey.
Restoration to Germany of all COL
onies in Africa, Kiaochow and the Pa
cifc islands and payment of an in
demnity by the Allies for damages to
persons and property therein.
Not Verified Officially.
Although this information emanates
from an administration source, it's &C.
curacy could not be verified officially,
as neither the White House nor Sec
rotary of State Robert Lansing would
discuss the confidential cablegram re-
ceived from Mr.. Gerard.
The chief modification in this YER
sion of the latest German peace terms
is the abandonment by Berlin of the
proposal for the establishment Of Po-
land and Lithuania as Independent
kingdoms and the proposal to pay a
Belgian indemnity Offset by allied in
IDENTITIES.
l. Germany's answer to President Will
sons peace note has reached the state
department. The official who an
nounced receipt of the reply said moth
Ing confidential was attached to the
answer. The official text differs but
slightly from the unofficial.
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04
Swiss Thank President Wilson,

Geneva, Dec. 27-The Journal De
Geneve, discussing the note sent by
President Wilson to the belligerent
powers, gives warm praise to the
President.
Whatever results President Will
son obtains" the Journal says. we
Swiss and other neutrals must thank
this good Republican and salute him
with respect. President Wilson haA
dared to propose something precise
in order to realize his specific as
pirations He has caused during this
dark Christmas a CLEAN Of hope"
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04
AUSTRIA SEEKS SEPARATE
PEACE WITH ITALY, BELIEF
Emperor Charles Desires to End Con-
fIict at Earliest Possible Mo-
ment, London Hears.

London, Dec. 30.-It is an open Sec
ret here that Emperor Charles of Aus
tria-Hungary is desircus of concluding
a peace at the earliest possible mo.
ment, and to this end is likely to make
separate overtures to Italy for the con-
clusion of hostilities between these
two countries.
Of all the bigger belligerents Aus
tria has suffered most from war cas-.
ualties, and economically and financial
ly. No matter how soon peace is made
Emperor Charles will rule over a
country almost on the brink of ruin.
Economically Austria's plight could
hardly be worse.
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04
"SIeet" Out of Style, Call it Glaze,

Washington, Dec. 2S.-The old fash
toned "sleet" is going out Of style this
winter before the newer ice storm
and glaze" weather bureau officials
reported in their campaign for more
accurate Technology for various kinds
of frozen rain. Sleet is officially des-
cribed as small globules of rain frozen
before striking the earth. When rain
freezes and forms a CLASSY coating
on the ground, trees and wires, the
condition is called a glaze, and when
this is severe and accompanied by
wind it is reported as an ice storm.
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04
HEAL YOUR SKIN TROUBLES
With cuticura, the Quick, Sure ana
Easy Way. Trial Free

Battle with Cuticura Soap, dry ana
apply the Ointment. They stop itcn-
ing instantly, clear away pimples'
blackheads, redness and roughness, re-
move dandruff and scalp irritation,
heal red, rough and sore hands al
we'll as most baby skin troubles.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04
Traveiino for Health.

"Where's Three-Fingered SAM
asked the visitor at Crimson Cullen.
"Travelin' fur his health.
us he sick?"
HE isn't. He's got his health now.
But the boys he was playin' cards WIN
last night say that unless he travels
he's goin' to be in the hospital. An
svery time they's a prescription like
that dealt out in a card game it's pest
FUR man as values his health TO
take It,"
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04
SAYS AUSTRIA FACES RUIN
Swiss Reports Indicate Nation Will
Negotiate With Allies.

London, Dec. 29-Recent reports re-
ceived here from Switzerland have
represented the internal conditions in
Austria Hungary as so serious that
those governments are prepared to ne
gotiate direct with Great Britain and
France, preferring a illustrating peace
to what has been termed inevitable
bankruptcy and ruin.
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04
GREEKS RESENTMENT GROWS

Government Sends Second Note Pro-
testing Against Allied Blockade.
Athens, Dec. 29-The government
is addressing a second note to the Al
lied powers pointing out the growing
popular resentment against their
blockade The note refers to Greece's
previous communication urging mutual
considerations with a view to clear
Ing the situation, and says that unless
some such action is taken shortly
Greece may be forced to seek the ad-
vice of the nation respecting the
course to be followed.
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04
A GiVer.

"Are you going to make any gifts"
Eyes" replied Mr.. Growcher. I'm
going to give the canary bird to the
cat. Then I'm going to give the cat
to the dog and then Tn going to give
the dog to the poundnaster."
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04
Reckless Disregard.

"The law of supply and demana,
said the economist, sis as inexorable
as the law of gravltation."
"You can't always enforce either OF
them. The law Of gravitation doesn't
prevent people from getting away up
in the air these days"
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04
OIick Wit on the Stage.

Oujck Wit on the Stage
Presence of mind is indlspehsaoic
On the stage. Accidents may mar tlle
finest effects or interrupt the prog
ress of the action at it's most Vitai
point.
The elder Sothern atferds an
instance that verges on burlesque. In
the third act eli, AK of play his plstoi
missed fire.
. "Bang!" he shouted.
And the villain, with equal presence
of mind, fell down dead.
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04
Another Historic Repetition.

"The early Greeks, you will note"
remarked the professor, event bare
foot as a rule"
"yhat's interesting. The high price
of shoes now threatening this country
isn't such a new thing as we thought 1t
was"
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04
Convict Goes to Funeral.

Sioux Falls Dec. ass. Forbragd. a
10-year convict in the South Dakota
penitentiary, was released on his hon
or to attend the funeral of his father.
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04
Noted London Publisher Dies,

London, Dec. 90. - Reginald John
Smith, head of London publishing
house and editor of the Cornhill mag
azine, is dead in London.
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04
MODERN WILLIAM TELL FAILS
Bullet Misses Cigar Ashes and Injuries
Friends LipS

Bozeman, Dec. 29.-Ed Sullivan was
brought to this city from Manhattan
suffering from a gunshot wound in his
upper lip. A friend attempted 10
shoot the ashes off a cigar in Sulh-
vans mouth. The bullet missed the
mark and injured the lip.
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04

The streets Of one English city are
watered entirely by electric sprinki1ng
wagons.
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04

Philadelphia finds cost of doing pub
nc street work has jumped 40 per cent.
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04
The dangerous
cold is the neglect
ed cold. Get a box Of
%>lass1s5
CASCARA kRQ(U'N'M
9SnniT

The old family reme4y7 in tablet Ma
t Spiates@sS aits5 sf e
laws :laVs. None Money back if it fails; ,, Get
the genuine box with Red ;t5 dop ce ahs
NJ. Hills picture on Ito eea''
Al Any Drug Store
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04

Western Siberia in 1913 exported
l7S.OOOOOO pounds of butter.
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04

Japan's 1916 rice crop is estimate
at 2SS, Col $40 bushels
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04

South Africa in 1915 exported pro-
duce valued at $73OOO,OO0.
The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04

A man may build palace, but II
takes a woman to make home OK 1t
Arizona republican., 1917-11-04
CHEVROLET BABY
 GRAND POPlILAR
 WITH MOTORISTS

Roland c. Dryer, of the Brown Dryer company, says the popularity of the Baby Grand Chevrolet, as evi denced by the frequent inquiries of the noto.ing publie ia IhoeniX, prompted him to order q carload of the machines recently, with the result of their selling ike hot cakes There are number Of points about the Chevrolet Baby Grand which appeal to the man who wants bower, speed and comfort. thinHs MT Dryer. The long stroke motor in the ar has proven the sufficiency If the notor for all ordinary and more than ordinary uses. The car itself is at tractively designed and upholstered, and is as trim as a quaker maid.
 MT. Dryer has yielded up the ap- pended library gem, which he declares 'manated from the rhythmic nature of sn interviewer of Fatty" Arbuckle:
 The formula for perfect bliss had long been sought by all; some said il was a sweethearts kiss, some an Ice mems Pall. Some said 1t lay in lavish wealth, some in worldwide fame; iume proudly labeled it good health; some said il had no name.
 As Our reporter interviewed the thousands that he met, he murmured in l weary mood. T haven't found it yet lust then he spied famous star of photonlavdcm nigh. reclining in a
Arizona republican., 1917-11-04
WILL FEATURE
 FARM TRACTOR
 AT STATE FAIR

Conservation of food and the con scrvation of labor in the production of tac sama commodity go hand in hand iu the opinion of the Babbitt Poison company officials. Thus for both pa triotic and business reasons the Cleve- land uactor. one of the most recent additions to the extensive line of mo- tar driven vehicles handled oy til, concern. will be featured above al ,taer products at the state fair Tax irs advantage of the offer of the stat fan commissioners to furnish grount space for demonstrating purposes, the Fahhit; Poison company will illustrat iu tro fgrmer some of the claims which have been made for this mos modern of farm machines.
 Experts have declared that the soi of Maricopa county is especially adapted 10 the best results from this kind of machine. and that the gang blow system of cultivation is possible rf parfecr operation because of tn fertile valley land in many instann- being almost entirely free of rocks and stone of sufficient size to inter fcre with the working of the tractor
 TEe fundamental theory which has been carried out in the manufacture of the Cleveland tractor is that q  powerful engine within as small s'ructive as possible, is conducive te the best results and embodies all the requirements for farming purposes heretofore the ordinary farm tractor had all the weight and appearance c. a transcontineutal passenger locomo live.
 The Cleveland made it's debut {, Maricopa county farmers at the Bab iitt- Poison company showrooms onl. lest Saturday Since that time As sistant manager C. W. Woodbu1y has received many personal calls from farmers interested in the new product and also many communication. through the mail, inquiring as to the possibilities of the machine.
 For the benefit of those who wish to l-now just what may be accom- pished in the matter of time and labor saving work which may be per formed with machinery instead of by man and horsepower. Mir. Woodbury deol wee that the principal capabilities
Arizona republican., 1917-11-04

Barney Oldfield and Louis Chevro- let, two of the most famous racing au- tomobie drivers in the world, were in Phoenix this week. on their way to the coast.
 Leaving San Francisco last April in Packard Twins Six, we drove to New York in eight and q half days and on our arrival ia Phoenix la@s Wednesday, We had covered 25,000 miles and the engine has not been touched" said Oldfield at McArthpr Brothers in commenting on it's wonder fEl performance. and you know" said Barney with a smile, T go over the roads pretty fast"
Arizona republican., 1917-11-04
handsome car and gaily eating pie.

handsome car and gaily eating pie.
 "Oho!7 he smiled, perhaps this chap the formula has found fer per feet bliss He grabbed his cap and in single bound he crossed the street and said, Is this Arbuckle? Pardon me, bat I am seeking perfect bliss-canst tell me where it might be-"
 Then Fatty of the famous grin and cale-defying sirth, the chubby waist and double chin, replied, with gentle mirth: My friend, the formula you seek old Omar said was wine loaf of bread, maiden sleek, and sheltering branch CT vine; but if you want to know the truth, the Persian Was all wrong, he was too satisfied forsooth, when he composed that song. For perfect bliss, the things that would choose are simply these: d mo- tor car, a cherry pie, good reads and lots of breeze
 He laughed aloud and brushed the crumbs from off his ample vest. then wiped his fingers and his thumbs, and seized his whee, with zest. The good reporter cried. You've won, But w1ats the car. l pray?'
 What car? Well. say there's only one cried Fatty-"C "Chevrolet!r
 blue, in the main portion of the 5odv the upper portion in Stygian blacs.
 The upholstery and carpets are tEe same exclusive wofsteds used in the most expensive limousines and town cars Marshall cushion sprins are used throughout-with silk roller cur tans on rear quarters and rear There are Y9le locks on the doors There are individual front seats with ample room for the driver.
 The rear seat is 46 inches wide and 20 inches deep
 The detailed workmanship is of the same character as the more expensive models. In short, the Jordan sedan meets the demand for a real enclosed ear, which possesses the character istics of the convertible, without the objectionable details of the ordinary type-a delightful closed car possess ing all the qualities of the touring model.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-04

great value to both McArthur Brothers and the Nash Motors company of kenOsha, Wis
 So far on this trip. states Mir Me Arthur, the Nash Six has made a per feet score It is a revelation in power and speed and has road balance that is unusual.
 Ever since C. w. Nash. who was formerly president of the General Mo tnrs company. bought the big Jeffery plant at kenosha there has been much talk about the car he would make under his own name plate. This interest was further aroused by his announcement that it would be his ideal car. in which he would incorporate every good feat ure developed in his many years of motor car building, and that many new ideas would be developed.
 That this new car is proving every assertion made for it, is being evil denced by the roaa ,est now being made by McArthur Brothers.
 The neatness of motor and body finish is causing comment everywhere" writes Mir. McArthur, who also says, sine rides like a Pullman"
 Mr. McArthur is due back in Phoenix in few days and his account of the trip will be interesting to those who have watched the advent of this new est car in the motor world.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-04

Arizona speed enthusiasts will have a chance to settle long standing argu- ments concerning the potential possi- bilities of their stock cars, and those ears are justified will be able to swell their bank rolls with tidy bit of prize money, Saturday, November r, at the state fair grounds.
 The Arizona race" will be strictly in accord with it's name. Entries must consist of cars owned by residents of Arizona, and nut be driven by persons whose homes gre in Arizona. purse of $i,000 has been hung Up for the win ners and divided into three prizes of
Arizona republican., 1917-11-04

of the tractor may be summed up as eollows:
 It will handle early and late blow Ing. discing, seeding, cultivating, pull ing the manure spreader, and moving loads around the farm.
 It will do all sorts Of beit-powei' work such as running the saW-lnill, iced grinder, corn shredder and en- s.lage cutter. separator, etc.
 The Cleveland tractor. declares MT Wood ury. lays it's own track, can be used on soft CT wet land without mir ing or digging ia, and wiil pull he9,y +oaCs in rough or hilly fields The motor generates F horsepower at the lrawbar and 20 horsepower at the pulley Ii burns gasoline, or mix ture of gasoline and kerosene. 1t was designed by Rollin H. White, q world 'amous automobile engineer. MT White is the active head of the
 levelard Tractor company
Arizona republican., 1917-11-04

ing the world record of 1S0 mics per hour.
 Barney Oldfield has a great respect for the Packard since he has driven it on this long trip and also mat it in rae ing form at Chicago. Barney is big enough to say good things even about an opponent.
 The roads in Arizona, said Oldfield. are good in places, but are certainly had in Maricopa county and should le fixed. He believed many more tourists would come through Phoenix if the roads were better.
 Oldfieid had nothing to say about the racing situation in Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-04

OIdfield and Chevrolet are accom- panied by their wives, who while the car was waiting in front of McArthur Brothers, were knitting scarfs for our soldiers in France.
 Oldfield and Chevrolet participated in many races this summer and won many of them but on August IS, Ralph pe Palma defeated both Oidfield and Chevrolet in five out of six races at the Chicago Speedway. DePalma was driving a Packard car with an aero plane motor and averaged 10S.9 miles in the fifty mile race. This was the same type Of car that William Rader drove at Sheepshead Bay in July. mak
Arizona republican., 1917-11-04
PURSE IF S1,000 SET UP FUR
 ARIZONA RACE AT STATE FAIR

$500, $500, and s2o0, for first, second and third places. f
 The race will be over a 25 mile course and will be free for all owners of automobiles coming under the above regulations. An entrance fee of $25 will be charged and there must be at least six entries and four starters. En- try blanks may be obtained at the state fair grounds and applications for the blanks will be received up until as late as the evening of November 12
 Local motorists have been clamor- ing for an opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of their cars at the fair and arrangements have been made to give them the chance.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-04

are offering thir product to a dis eliminating public is first, and es-
 sentially, an enclosed car. but pos
Arizona republican., 1917-11-04

at the salesrooms Of the Babbitt-Pol son company. The slogan with which tie manufacturers of this luxury car
Arizona republican., 1917-11-04
NASH SIX GETTING
 CHILLING TEST IN
 NORTHERN ARIZONA

In order to know just exactly how the new Nash Six" would behave under the most severe road conditions, Me cars to the northern part of the state where 1t Is being sent over roads that call for the utmost in sturdy materials and motor ear construction
 An accurate account is being kept of the performance and this will be of
Arizona republican., 1917-11-04

sessed of all the requisites of tour ing car. It is distinguished by body constructed of aluminium and is finished in three optional colors, with Interior appointments and upholstery of that quality which characterizes
Arizona republican., 1917-11-04

Continued on Page Three)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-04
FOLLOWS FATHERS STEPS
Man Travels From Oklahoma to In
diana TO Join Army.

News-Times Special Seryis >:
LAFAYETTE. Ind, May 4.-Be-
cause hC wanted to enlist in the
same city that his father enlisted in.
Warren Lewis, an expert electrician,
came all the way from Tulsa, Okla,
to the local recruiting station TO en-
roll in the United States army. Mr..
Lewis is a son Of a Union veteran
who Joined the army here during the
Civil war, and afterward was for a
rumber of years employed by the
General Electric company as expert
wireman. Warren Lewis is 80 years
old. and when the age limit was lift
ed 10 40 years Mr.. Lewis started for
this city. He was short of funds and
rode freight trains. At Templeton a
train crew put him off and he COM
pleted the journey on foot. Mr.. Lewis
was sent to the coast artillery on ac-
count of his electrical skill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-04
INDIANA AND MICHIGAN STATE HAPPENINGS

fire department in the manner and
form which the state fire marshal
shall prescribe and require. Such
chief shall at the close Of each three
months and each six months period,
above fixed. report 10 the state fire
marshall the following information
concerning such inspections:
Must Make Report.
l. The total numbe OF inspec-
tions made. 2. Total number OF
defects found, classified as required
by the fire marshal. 3. Total num-
Der OF orders issued for the correc-
ton OF each class Of defects. A. To-
tai number Of such orders complied
with"
The state fire marshal has in
course Of preparation the necessary
blanks for records and reports. He
is confident of securing the intelli-
gent and hearty cooperation Of the
chiefs. The inspections are to begin
July /. 1917.