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Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
LIftina Power Of Heat

Weight can be raised by heat, and
In this agent is a great source Of mo
chanical power.
A pound of coal produces by its
combination with oxygen an amount of
heat which. II mechanically applied.
would suffice to raise a weight of 100
pounds to a height Of 20 miles above
the eart0s surface. Conversely. 100
pounds falling from height of 20
miles and striking against the earth
would generate an amount of heat
equal to that developed by the COM
bustion Of a pound of coal.
Wherever work is done by heat, heat
disappears. A gun which fires ball
Is less heated than one which fires q
blank cartridge. The quality Of heat
communicated to the boiler Of n work.
ing steam engine is greater than that
which could be obtained from the re-
condensation of the steam after Il had
done its work, and the amount of work
performed is the exact equivalent of
the amount Of heat lost.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
THE CAST.
SYNOPSIS.

Anticipating the long-threatened Japan
ese-Mexican invasion Of the southwest
girl of great wealth, with the assistance
Of her fance. Capt. Donald Parr Qate U.
lands into What is v,rtuailv an armed
camp. Baron Huroki, commanding the
allied Japanese-Mexican forces. learns of
them before thew can become formidabla'
orders the invasion to begin Immediately.
Warning reaches Patria at the eleventh
hour
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22

The final act of the tragedy had
taken place barely fifteen hundred
feet above the earth; and in the en-
suing struggle with herself Patria had
neglected to tilt the plane so as to lift
them to higher and safer level. Now
abruptly something that sounded as
tonishingly like the voice Of an angry
dog barked sharply at them from be-
low, four times in swift succession,
and a second later four shells of
shrapnel sprayed out a trifle to the
right of the biplane and well above it,
An anti-aircraft gun, two-pounder
pom-pom mounted in an armored mo-
torcar, was getting their range. Its
next belt of shells would explode in
much more uncomfortable proximity to
them-and did. But by this time Pa
tria was aiming for the zenith at the
sharpest. angle compatible with safety.
For something like FIVE minutes the
shells pursued them, then gave up the
task as hopeless, and diverted their
attention to the other American air
plane, which had apparently come off
victor in its encounter, and was
winging borderwards about half mile
astern of Patria's plane.
But in this instance, as well, the
pom-pOm failed to accomplish more
than to frighten it's target to a level
beyond its range.
AS they swept back across the bOun-
dairy line the progress of the battle
raging below was disclosed to them in
painful detail.
The initial reverses dealt out to the
defenders were being driven home by
the Japanese and Mexicans in the
most methodical and businesslike fash.
ion. Thousands Of troops had been
thrown across the border, occupying
the first-line trenches abandoned by
Patria's order, and busily intrenchine
themselves still further close in under
the mainline trenches, undismayed by
the withering rifle and machine-gun
fire that was sleeted upon them from
the latter.
Elsewhere they were taking ad-
vantage Of everything left open to
them. The hacienda-left open to cap
ture through design-was q center OF
amazing activities. apparently having
been commandeered as a field head.
quarters. The Japanese and Mexican
flags flew above 1t. Armored motor.
cars were parked before 1t. A field
telephone was being wired to the cen.
tral switchboard established In one OF
its rooms. Men in uniform swarmed
in and around 1t like ants.
Beyond the ridge that stood between
1t and the border. a field battery was
unlimbering to shell the mainline
trenches.
As Patria descended to the aviation
field, stretcher bearers were moving
along one side of that cleared space
In apparently interminable procession,
to each pair Its burden Of mangled and
tormented humanity.
With sharp pang of fear for Don.
aid, Patria ran to the field headquar.
ters and had herself put into communi.
cation with the mainline trenches.
It seemed that she was never to sue.
coed in getting Donald to the tele-
phone. Not till his accents greeted her
was she able to draw a free breath.
(END OF FOURTEENTH EPISODE.)
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
No Help.

"Why don't you get married and
have wife to soothe your troubles? 2"
u don't see much to it. Got n friend
who even married two women. When
he was pinched for bigamy neither
wife went near hlm."-Kansas City
journal.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
Maybe He's Modest.

II can't understand It."
"What2"
"He's been working at his present
JOB for two months now and doesn't
claim that his pay has been raised
three times already
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-28
FRENCH ESTIMATE OF
 THE GERMAN LOSSES

Paris, April 27-The extent of the German losses in the recent des- perate fighting along the Aine is partially disclosed in the reference in today's official statement 10 the capture of 1&O guns, of which con siderable number were Of heavy caribre.
 The German losses in men are esti. mated at more than 100000, with the probability that the total reached 235.- 900. These figures include killed, wounded and prisoners and constitute one of the most formidable tota-s of the present war
 The number of German prisoners aggregates apprc Nimately 20000. The usual formula among military experts is 10 estimate the casualties at five. times the number of pris, ners, but this liyeto-one ratio has not held god iii the present case. owing to tAe exceedingly sanguinary character of the fighting
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-28
SUCCESS 0F SUBMARINES
 GIVES GREAT CONCERN
THIS QUESTION IS BROUGHT PROMINENTLY TO THE FORE FRONT OF THE WAR
 PROGRAM.

Washingtcn, April 27.-Eyidence of growing success fer the ruthless Ger. man submarine blockade has forced the problem of supplying the entente quickly with food and other ncccssi- ties sharply into the forefront of the American governments war program
 Aroused by information brought t. this country by the British and French war missions, President Wilson and his cabinet grayely set abcut today to launch with its full force as speedily as possible their campaign to break down the ockadc, planned by the ad. ministratIon as the nations first phy. seal stroke against Germany.
 The food problem occupied the cabi. net meeting almost 10 the exclusion of all the ether important war ques. tions Afterward it was indicated that the recent German submarine rayases were considered so success ful ;Lat the United States must marshal it's resources immediately to put more merchant ships in commission to help devise come means of fighting sub. marines and to insure a great yield . focdstuf1s to offset the increasing de struction Cf food cargoes in the war zone.
 Members of the cabinet took to the meeting a great quantity of informa. ton given by the visiting missions, including a plea by some members of the French commi sion that America must act quickly if the world is to be saved from famine. Recent declara- tions in the British parliament were reviewed as supp ementng this evi. dence. There was no attempt tC con ceal the impression that the food problem had become the most press. ing question facing the United States in its efforts to stem the progress af it's enemy
 Although details of the steps to be taken were not revealed, there were indications tonight that more ener- getic measures might bel expected to speed up the work of Relieving the food situation in the eftepte conn tries These food measV res, it was predicted, would be the first to take form as result of the International war conferences here.
 To increase the transatlantic ton mage the shipping beard is Striving to put the German and Austrian ships into service as quickly as possible and CONTINUED ON fAGE FOUR
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-28
FRENCH MAKE MORE GAINS AGAINST GERMANS

four times as much ground and cap tured 70 per cent more prisoners and almost 800 per cent more guns than during the similar period at the be- ginning Of the Somme offensive, whicG brought about the recent German re- treat on that part of the front.
 Black piracy on the high seas,' as the British premier called the u1re- stricted submarne warfare of Ger many. has caused much damage 10 shipping, but" he dec ared "l am con lident that if our present program Is carried out, the submarine campaign Is beaten Neutrals also continue 70 suffer from the submarine menace and 25 Norwegian ships carrying food stGfs, coal and forage 10 Norway have been sunk since February !.
 IL is announced in Washington that the bureau of war risk insurance would declne to issue insurance on sailing ye,- els and auxiliary sailing vessels, venturng through the war zones,
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-28

German coun' er-attacks with heavy losses. Efforts of the German crowU prince to break the French grip north east of 'Sois-ons failed Recent Ger man efforts to check the French here, d report from Paris says have result ed in the loss of 100000 men killed, wounded and captured.
 In operations along the Cambrai road and northward the British have eq.ned some ground and the French have advanced near Hurtibise on the Nauclerc plateau as well as at one point in the fignt-scarred region or Mooronyilliers.
 Over the battle line and behind the German positions the wasp-iike air planes have been busy aiding the ar tillery in finding its targets. Both French and British birdmen have nat tied desperately with German air planes obtain Information which only they can get In numerous fight. oyer behind and in front of inuench- ments Anglo-French aviators have brought down ten German airmen and sent down l2 others damaged or ont of control Berlin claims the destruc- tion of eleven allied machines.
 General Maude. in his progress up the Tigris, now IS before the JebeI Hamrin hills, between the Tigris and Diala, where the Turks have ea- trenched after retreating from Samara. Russian forces are on the other side O the hill and at the southern tiD the town of Kizil Rabat is occupied Jointly by British and Russian troops.
 British artillery continues to bonn bard Bulgarian positions southwest of Lake Dorian, Macedonia while no ac- Uyity of moment is reported from the eastern and Austro{talian fronts.
 The tide has turned and British troops now have real chance to fight, declared Premier Loyd-Georse in an address at tho Guild hall Friday During the rlrsf lS days of the battle of Arras, he said the British gained
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-28
Italy iS Awarded
 Second War Loan
Amount to Be AdOanced By United States Will Be Between ESQ.,
 100000 and $1OO,OOO,OOO.

teutc governments pending the issue of bRd., the money being raised by the issuance ,f treasury certificates of indebtedness. It is likely that Sec retary McAdCo will issue another block of s2o0,Q0o000 to $25e000. 900 before the end of next week through the federal reserve banks.
 Revised estimates of ntente needs indicate that the amount they will re. Qulre prior to June 30-the date ten tatively set for the receipt of pro. ceeds for the first bond issue-w be nearer O00O0.000 than the $l ,000.- 100000 originally estimated, To meet these requirements certificates of in. debtedness may be issued by the treas ury department in blocks fl $250.000,. .000 every two weeks instead of every three weeks. The program as to this and other detai s, however, is still incomplete.
 Seven nations have applied directly for loans or indicated that they would appreciate them, Great Britain, France Italy, Russia, Belgium Cuba and. to the surprise of many administration officials, Haiti In addition, it is re. ported that Brazil. contemplating war with Germany as the result of the diplomatic break. has sounded in formally the sentiment of officials with view 10 determining whether her application for a loan wou be
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-28

Washington, April 21-presidcnt Wilson has approved requests from France. and Italy for immediate finau. cial aid and from $2o0,000,000 t. $3O0. 100000 will be lent them by the United States within the next few days
 In the case of italy arrangements already Have been made for the trans fer of the mcney and the lcan may be announced tomorrow. While the amount has not been divulged. it is understood to be between S50.000,000 and $100,000 900.
 France will receive between s150,- 00O,0c0 and s20O000,000, probably the larger amount Before the end of the next week the .can should be in Am bassador Jusserand's hands.
 With the completion of these trans actions the total of the government $ loans to the allies will approximate $50O.OO0OO0. There Is every mdica- aion that at least s5000o0,000 more will be lent the allies before the end of the fiscal year. June 90, and the amount may run to $l,000000, ,00O m re. bringing the grand total Americas leans during the first three months of war up to Sl 500,0G0.000 At this ratd $60o0,00O,000 year would be put oN, or doub the sum, pro yided for in Nhe war finance law.
 The admnnistratiOn has deiiuitely decided toE Econtinne it's loanss to en
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-28
LRSS OF TROOPS ESTIMATED
 AT 10 PER GENT A MONTH
There Was No Indication That the French Officers Had Any Suages- ton to Make as to the Part the United States Army Is to Play in the War.

Washington, April 27.-While def mite ascendancy over the German war machine has been established by the allied forces in France, both in per sonnel and equipment, and eventual victory is in sight, many months of bitter fighting are still ahead.
 This is the view of military experts attached to Frances war commission as gathered hX officers of the Ameri- can general staff today during inform al conversations at the war depart ment The French officers discussed the situation most frankly. Much of what was said wes strictly confi- dental and information as to the m- mediate military situation of the ut- most importance was freely given un- der that seal.
 In addition the American experts obtained many facts and figures apply ing directly to problems 10 be consid- cred by the United States in raising it's war army and which are not re- garded as military secrets.
 Statements of the Frenchmen fully confirmed conclusions reached by the general staff after it's long study of lossea in all armies actually engaged in Europe n an effort to learn the
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The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-28

The cannon are booming from Less to AuberSe in France, while the in- fantry Of both opponents apparently ---''--~-a'Icr the sreat Jat'@ of the past three wceb4 along his great inc.
 The Britth h artillery which in ,he second week of the battle oi Arra- used up more shells than ever had been used ln one action n the history of modern warfare, continues its dead ly and destructive work. The French guns also are active, while the Ger man artillery answers at various point7 Apparently this is the lull be. fore the next great clash in northern France.
 While the Germans have checked tor the moment he latest effort of Field Marsha Haig's soldiers 10 capture the strongly entrenched positions com manded by Grown Prince R1pprecht. their effort, to recapt,re positions taken from them by the British and French have met with ,anguinary ;ati- Te South and northwest or St. Quen. tia that strong and important link in the German defense system, British and French troops have hurled back
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-28

GOO men obtained by draft of from 150oOO to 20O,OO0 noncommssioned officers trained in the regular and na- tional guard regiments.
 IL is here that the opportunity lies for men who volunteer now as en- listed men in the ranks of the two services. On them, war department officials believe even to a greater ex- tent than upon the commissioned off. cers, will depend the efficiency of the new armies. The backbone of any military organization is its noncom- missioned force. and in the months that precede the calling out of the first 500,0OO officers of the general staff h4pe there will be found in the ranks Of the regulars and guardsmen such a supply of men competent for these positions that the future of the later armies will be assured beyond doubt
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-28

Washington, April 27.-Both houses of congress sat until late tonight to clear the way for passage tomorrow of the war army bill under which mil lions of men are to be raised and trained. Apparently enactment of the administration seective draft by large ma1orities is assured, although the volunteer advUcates will fight un- til the roll call.
 Champions in the house of an amendment designed 10 permit Colonel Roosevelt to recruit a volunteer force for immediate service in France lost their fight late today on the first vote taken after the close of general de- bate.
 The amendment, offered by Repre- sentative Austin Of Tennessee aLu vigorously supported by Represents tive Gardner of Massachusetts aad others, was defeated, ITO to 106. Among those who voted for it was Miss Rankin of Mon ana, who tearIu!ly op- posed the war resolution.
 The house leaders agreed to have vote immediately after converting toI morrow on an anne Idment which would restore the measure 10 the form in w:ach t came from 10 War depart msnt. elimiLatng the volunteer see ton subslittted by the military com mttee General dsbate was closed early in the afternoon with final state ments by Chairman Dent of the mili- tary committee for the volunteer sed
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-28
NEW QUESTIONS
 ASKED JURYMEN
PROPOSITION AS TO WHETHER THE STRAINS OF THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER" WOULD
 AFFECT A VERDICT.

New York, April 27.--Ability to it in the jury box and Hook an alien enemy in the fact while the strains of bands D aying the Star Spangled Banner came through the window and yet give him a fair trial was a prime qualification required by ccun- sel for the defense in choosing jurors for the trial here today Of Captain Franz Rintelen of the German navy He is charged with seven others, with conspiring to disrupt the entente allies munition trade in this country by fomenting strike.
 At the close of tne court day r men had been found who swsre they could be fair under these conditions, but they will be subjected 10 further questioning Monday. The government is said to regard the case as the eli max cf it's numerous prosecutions of German plots in this country The defendants named with Rintelen in- clude former Representatives II. Rob ert Fowler and Frank Buchanan David Lamar and Frank S. M0nett. It is charged that through Labors National Peace Council, alleged to have been mainly financed by Rin- telen, they brought about labor trou- bles in munition plants and among pier workers handling shipments.
 Lamar, known as the Wolf of Wall Street" was brought from Atlanta federal penitentiary, where he is sery- ing a term for impers 1nating gov ernmeut officer
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-28
Vote Comes Today or
 SeiectiDe Draft Bill
Enactment of the A dn1inistre~ >on Bill By q Large Majority
 Seems Assured.

ton and Representative Kahn of Cali fornia, the republican member, lead ing the administration fight, for the general staff plan.
 Scores Of mem )eis spoke tonight un- der the rule permitting five-mlnute speeches On amendments. One of the first waa Representative Mann. the re- bup ican floor leader, who broke his sieEce on the subject of conscription with an emphatic declaration in favor of tho staff bill.
 On the senate side the debate con tiEted tAroughout the day and tonight with only occasional flares of interest lr,m the floor and galleries. The lead. CTS nave agreed to take the final votu before adjournment tomorrow night.
 Minor differences in the measure as it will pass the two houses probably will necessiate conference, but the bill Is expected to be ready for Presi- dent Wi sons signature by the middle Of next week. Then the plans of tha war department, already carefully laid, will be put into operation.
 Near midnight, when the senate was about to adjourn, Senator La Toilette took the floor and announced his ll. tetnion of speaking He has pending amendments to strike out the dra.r provision and to submit the question of raising all army to referendum.
 Senator La Toilette had a great pilo rof hooks and papers before him and a Rrenily intended to talk several IQrs Under the rules a senator cam
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-28

tFrom a Staff Correspondent of the
 Associated Press)
 French Headquarters on the French Front April 27.-NotWithstanding the desperate renac.ty of the Germans, who are endeavoring 10 hold thelr present positions at any cost French troops today registered more gains O. ground in the neiehborhood Of Cerny and tlurtebise. on the Chemin-des- Danes, where German attacks in force Thursday had failed completely.
 The artillery has thumdered con tinuously night and day The detona- ton causes eehoing roars through the ravlnes and valleys Most of the slopes now have been shorn Of trees.
 Some prisoners were brought in dur ing Inc nay.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-28

CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR.
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Fore cast for Arkansas < and Sunday rain, colder.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-28

People looking for rooms turn to tho classified ads of the newspapers 10 see what is offered. An ad in the SentinelRecord is almost sure to bring you a customer.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-28

CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN
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The Artillery of All the Combattants Continues It's Activity Efforts of the Germans to Retake Positions Taken From Them By the British and French Has Met With Failure.

(From a Staff Correspondent of the
 Associated preSsD
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-08-18
SATURDAY. THE 18th DAY OF
AUGUST, A. D., 1917.

between the hours of eleven O'Clock
a N and fonr O'Clock p H.. tie fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
That certain tract or parcel of land.
lying aud being situated in thu Parish
of s.. Mary, Louisiana, on the west
side of the River Atchafaaya near the
town of Patterson, formerly known as
the Pete Bromas property, containing
about fifteen superficial acres, bounded
north by lands of James and Sidney
Curtis, East by the Atchafalsya River
and South and West by land of Louis S.
Clark, with all the buildings and i'm.
prOyements thereon.
Being the same property acquired by
vendor at Sheriff's sale on the 18th day
of June, 1918, In the suit of Marietta
Bedell vs.. William w. Bowman. No.
1857 of the Docket Of the Honorable
23rd judicial District Court of Louisi.
ana.
CHARLES pECor, Sheriff.
Sheri6's Office, franklin. St, Mary Pa
IRISH, Louisiana. July 18th, 1917.
BoRAH, HrMEL, BLOCH and BosAH,
Attys. for plaintiff.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-08-18
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
2ard Judicial District Court-Pa.
IRISH of st. Mary.
Succession Of j. B. Dumesnii, de.

ceased. No, $3.50.
BY virtue Of the authority vested In
me ey the appointment OF the admin.
strator Of the above estate. will offer
for sale at public auction. for cash to
the highest bidder, at the residence Of
Mr.. y. Prince In lower Cypremort In
the Parish OF st. Mary, on
SATURDAY. THE 1lTH DAY OF
AUGUST, A. D., 1917,
the following desert bed property,
The thirty.two head ofcattle belona.
Ing to the succession OF Jean Baptiste
Dumesnil. deceased.
CHARLES PECoT. Sheriff,
Franklin Louisiana. July %, 13l7