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Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23

xN has this policy been carried
out? We all know the black
history made by the Teutons the last
three years In Belgium and northern
France. In Serbia and Russian Poland.
1t has been cowardly warfare Of the
most outrageous kind, against women
and children and old men-an un-
speakable record Of rape. murder, de
portation into slavery. torture. savage
vandalism. that will never be forgotten
or forgiven.
The United States knows Official
Germany for its plots against us and
conspiracy within our borders against
friendly nations, while protesting
friendship for rs. II knows official
Germany for its secret attempt to in
cite Japan and Mexico to make war
on US with promise Of aiding them
II knows Official Germany for swinish
insults to our diplomatic representa-
tives in Germany time and time again.
II knows Official Germany as a liar, q
murderer. q thief. a home-wrecker, a
child-killer-in short, a criminal gov
eminent Of the most degenerative
type.
For these crimes the world will
punish Germany through many gen.
erations- Germany will have no
friends outside her border lines. Ger
many as a nation will be Stunned and
mistrusted. German individuals will be
snubbed and suspected for a hundred
years to come. We shall listen to the
Germans story. We shall hear his
solemn protestations Of sincerity. We
shall give ear to his assertions Of high
honor. But We shall remember our
bitter experience with all his kind.
And We shall refuse to accept his
pledges. We will refuse his proffers
Of friendship. We will refuse him our
hospitality. We Will refuse to visit
him or trade with him or aid him.
Come decades Of reckoning for him
that has poisoned our minds. our
hearts and our bodies.
Do you doubt7
Then read here how German air
planes have sown heritage Of hate
in London:
II should like German people to
know that raids of this kind are pre-
pairing for them an ordeal which will
try their souls for a generation"
So wrote Harold Begbie, English
author. In the London Daily Chronicle
two days after the raid OF July that
killed and wounded 17S persons. sew
enty-six Of them women and children.
They will find themselves, after the
peace" the writer continues, "con-
fronted by a social boycott such as no
nation has ever experienced. They
are proud Of themselves now: they
think that the whole world must be
full of admiration for their valor. their
discipline. their patriotism; but when
the barriers of armed men are re-
moved. and they begin to move about
among other nations, they will GENE
up against spiritual barrier which
will be likely to break their hearts.
There are some memories which moth
ing can destroy.
II have heard opinions expressed in
London during this raid which lighted
up for me the social future Of the Ger.
man people. They have sung their
Hymn of Hate till they are hoarse, and
now perhaps they are ashamed Of such
emotionalism. But other nations,
colder and more restrained, have a
hate in their hearts for the German
spirit which is too deep for ballad
singing and too real to pass away.
The Englishman does not rave and
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23
Let 'Er Rip.

"Say." bawled the drill sergeant.
what do you think you are trying to
do to that dummy"
I'm trying to stick my bayonet into
it." answered the frightened recruit.
well, don't tickle IT. Put some snap
into your work. Act as II you were
about to spear a sausage with a fork
on a cold morning when your appe-
tite's good"
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23
Change the Name.

John" she said sternly, 1.-The coal
bin Is empty
Yes" was the discOnsolate reply.
It's that way most Of the time.
It's never Of use In an emergency.
I'm going to change its name, and call
II q coal has-bin."
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23
No Amateur Stuff.

NO Amateur Stuu.
THE Browns have invited US to din
ner."
Good. I'd rather eat there than
anywhere else"
-Why?'
"All the vegetables they serve were
raised by professionals"
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23
The Difference.

The wife looked at her dress ma
terials just sent with evident dissatis-
faction. There is no body in my pur-
chase" she said.
Her husband opened his parcel. laid
in with view 10 future emergencies,
and sighed with satisfaction. There's
lots of spirit In mine" he smiled.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23
His Narrow Escape.

His marrow Escape
Friend-Were you ever lost In the
woods7
Batch-Almost.
Friend-Who rescued your
Batch-Nature.
Friend-What do you mean?
Batch-The wind was blowing 30
hard that the girl didn't hear me when
proposed.-Stray Stories.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23

Makes the laundress happy-that's Red
Cross Bag Blue. Makes beautiful. clear
white clothes. All good 1ocers. Adv.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23

The vindlctive chap never has as
much fun as the fellow who can smile
and forget ii.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23
Quick Punch.

The daily pinochle game in the
smoker was going on as usual when
suddenly one Of the commuters jumped
TO his feet and yelled wildly for the
newsboy.
"Give us new deck of cards, quick"
he cried when the boy answered his
summons. THE conductor just punched
the ace of diamonds instead of my
Communication ticket"
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23

Our ideal of a true hero IL the man
who brings q friend home to dinner on
washday.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23

True happiness Is the consciousness
that We are doing what we ought to do.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23

TEN for the building?"
"Some craftsman, l suppose"
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23

Al the Dance.
She-My French heels hurt me this
evening.
He-Yes, they hurt me. too.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23

Holland. in 1916, exported So, $685.
800 worth of bulbs.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23
WOMEN! IT IS MAGIC!
LIFT OUT ANY CORN
Apply . few drops then llft
eorns or ealluses on with
finoersCno pain.
Just think! You can lift

Just think! You can lift
ID OF any corn or callus
without pain or soreness.
Sd A Cincinnati man discov-
cred this ether compound
T. and named 1t freezone. Any
druggist will sell tiny bot
tie Of freezone. like here
shown. for very little cost.
You apply a few drops d.
rectly upon a tender corn
y or callus. Instantly the
a. soreness disappears, then
shortly you will find the
corn or callus so loose that
you can lift 1t right on.
INN Freezone is wonderful. It
dries instantly. II doesn't
eat away the corn or cal
lus. but shrivels It up with
out even Irritating the sur
II rounding skin.
Hill Hard, soft or corns be-
tween the toes. as well As
Ipainful calluses. lift right
OF. There is no. pain be-
or afterwards. II your druggist
freezone, tell him to order .
bottle for you from his whole
lrug house.-adv.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23

Don't lose heart Pluck brings luck
in business.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23

Don't be misled Ask for Red Cross
Bag Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes.
At all good grocefs. Adv.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23

y important part Of the Ger
man gospel Of making wal
is the program Of spreading
terror among non-combat-
ants of enemy nations. How
has this policy been carried
out? We all know the black
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-02
Marshall Calls German
Peace With Lenine an
Admission of Defeat

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.--Nice-Presi'
dent Marshall interprets Germany's ef-
forts to make a separate peace with
Russia as added evidence that the Kali
ser realizes he faces ultimate defeat
a think it shows" said the Vice
President to-day, that the Kaiser, is
getting it through his thick head that
we are going TO win this wal"
The Vice President declared ms pc
lief that the war will be worth what IT
costs. If only in uniting American cit'-
Zens. tat.
"The situation is clearing up rapidly
and nicely" he said. "The war Will be
worth every cent it costs. When IT L.
over we will have real American clu,
zenship and will hear no more talk q, OF
the fatherland or step-fatherland' We
will be real Americans"
The President would express no
opinion on declarations Of war on Ger
manv's allies, but declared that nat
urolized aliens who do not give support
to the war should have their papers
The pacihst doctrine" he said,
"would lead to scenes in America that
we see in Russia to-day"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-02
British Surprise
Foe in Palestine;
Capture $50 Men
Apparently Awaiting Rein
foreements Before At
lacking Jerusalem

LONDON. Dec. General Allenby
to-day reported two very SUCCESSFUL
small scale operations in Palestine
which resulted in the taking Of more
than $50 prisoners.
On Thursday night the Turks and
Germans assaulted the British lines on
the south bank Of the Nahr el-AuJa, a
watercourse entering the Mediterranean
n few miles north of Jafa. Ihey
rushed an advanced work near the VII
lace Of Birket-el-Janus and then set
tied down close to the British, where
they evidently spent the night in the
belief that their attack had demoralized
Allenby's men.
At daybreak regiment of Austria
liam light horse dashed forward and
surrounded the whole body Of the
enemy. Besides the killed and wounded
two officers, lac men and four auto
matte rifles were captured.
The British also assalled the TURKS
at the village of Belt Ur ei-Foka, aoout,
ten miles northwest Of Jerusalem, and
carried eight officers and 29o men oacS
prisoners to the original position.
The character of the operations re-
ported in to-day's and preceding state
ments leads to the belief here that
the British are waiting for consider
able reinforcements and for the per
lection of their communications before
attempting to take Jerusalem or clear
| Northern Palestine of the foe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-02
Austria Committed to
Peace of Cancellation

AMSTERDAM. Dec. 1.-Referring to
the Austro- Hungarian governments ac-
ceptance of the Russian invitation 10
discuss an armistice, DR.. Won Seydler,
the Premier, in addressing the lower
house Of the Reichsrath, is quoted IN
Vienna dispatch as saying:
1.-THE Austro-Hungarian government,
in view of its repeatedly proclaimed
position, has decided 10 conduct nego-
tiations in spirit Of conciliation, as
its aim is a speedy peace that Will
make possible trustful cooperation OF
the nations in the future.
with those states which. on the
basis of the present Russian invitation,
declare themselves ready to conclude
peace, the Austro- Hungarian govern
ment will endeavor TO attain a peace
which will be honorable for both sides
and directed by the principle that there
shall be no territorial or economic OPP
preston. The government VIII &C
knowledge the right OF the states ne
gotiating for peace to grant their ma
tions full liberty of decision regarding
the future of their states and will re-
frain from interference with their in
ternal affairs: but. for US part, VIII
demand that there be no Intervention
in our own national organization
The Premier declared that the Aus
trian state, with its lower house elected
on the basis Of general. equal. secret,
direct suffrage, could claim to possess
popular representation, so that its peo-
pies have every opportunity to decide
their own political destinies.
In expressing agreement with the re-
plies 10 the Russian peace offers. Chris
tian Socialist Deputies inquired wheth-
er Rumania had made a similar offer
To the Central Powers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-02
Swedish Mediation
Plan Called Hostile
Washington Frowns on Offer
To Act Between Germany
and Bolsheviki
IStnf COrrespOrldencel


WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-The offer OF
Sweden to mediate between Russia and
Germany may properly be regarded as
an unfriendly act, according to authori-
ties in international law, who declared
to-day that the recognition by Sweden
Of the Bolsheviki government was OF
itself prejudicial TO the interests OF
the Allies and might be regarded as de-
liberately hostile.
There could be no objection to an
offer of mediation by any nation II the
Russian government were ode jure," 1t
was pointed out, as all the countries
concerned are signatory to The Hague
convention on good Offices and medi-
ation," which provides:
Powers, strangers to the dispute,
have the right to offer good oftices or
mediation even during the course OF
hostilities.
. nThe exercise Of this right can never
be regarded by either Of the parties in
dispute as an unfriendly act"
Sweden, it was charged, had gone
out % her way" to befriend the Cen
trail Powers by offering mediation. rec
ogniziny the Bolsheviki as the national
government of Russia when such recog-
milton had not previously been ex-
tended by either Of the belligerent
groups, creating the appearance OF act
ing in II partisan manner for a selhsh
interest, rather than to promote the
cause Of peace in the world.
Sweden also made the offer and
granted recognition Of the Bolsheylki
despite the refusal Of the Russian Le-
cation at Stockholm to recognize the
authority of the Maximalists and the
reputation of the usurping BolsheviN
by Russian diplomats throughout the
world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-02
Officer Wounded in France
Two Privates Die From Natu.
raj Causes

WASHINGTON, Dec. First Lieu
tenant Wallace A. Belfey, medical Off
Ger of the Reserve Corps, attached to
the British forces, has been seriously
wounded in action, the War Depart
ment was advised to-day by General
Pershing. Lieutenant Belfey is the son
of the Rev. G. W. Belfey, 3l9 East
Lincoln Avenue. Belvidere, III.
These deaths among the expedition
airy forces from natural causes also
were reported by General Pershing:
Private Gordon b. McGregor, infan-
try, died November Is from cardiac di-
lation, acute Mother, Mrs. William
Craig, Rolla, ~ d.
Private Russell Byrd, field artillery,
died November 29 from pneumonia and
measles. Mother, Mrs. Jane Byrd, Ro-
anoke, Ind.
General Pershing reported that in
the casualty list announced November
20 the name OF Frank j. Coon should
have been given in place Of Frank j..
Neon. Coon died from pneumonia.
His next of kin is his aunt, Mrs. Frank
S. Burr, Of Waterbury, Conn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-02
Doughboys in France
Are Shopping Early
Many Plan to Set Up Trees for
Children of Sister
Republic

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Dec. Christmas is the
next red-letter day on the calendar OF
the American soldiers in France.
There then will be another dinner
which will surpass even Thanksgiving
judging by the plans that have been
made for the greater holiday. All
sorts Of celebrations will take place
and many Christmas boxes and pres
cnts are expected by the men.
The question whether mother, wife,
. sister or sweetheart back there IS
going TO send favorite brand OF
cigarettes, good cigars. heavy socks or
a sweater is in the mind OF nearly
every soldier here.
For the last week the small shops in
the villages have been besieged by
American customers. They have bought
everything from unique ornaments 10
elaborate embroideries, and the goods
have gone so fast that in some places
the stores look as if the proprietors
had moved out. The American SOL
diers are doing their Christmas shop
ping early here because they know
how long it takes to get things through
the mails.
Many OF the men nave ueteIWlHeu
not to be deprived of Christmas trees
with the familiar sight of small chill
dren playing about them. They have
made their plans to set up and deco
rate trees for the little ones of French
households in which they are billeted
or have been made welcome as guests.
officers of the American soldier units
in training here have asked The As
ISOLATED Press to inform the Ameri-
can people that the soldiers lack read
ing material.
They said that the comparatively
small quantity Of magazines and news
papers which has been arriving is Gag
erly read by the men. Some OF the
publications passed through dozens Of
readers hands. until the pages ac-
tually were in fragments and were thus
read by others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-02
German Troops Pay
To Be Raised a Third

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 1.-The pay Of
German private soldiers is shortly to
be increased by one-third, it has been
announced in the Main Committee Of
the Reichstsg, according TO Berlin dis
patches. commissioned officers
are TO have their pay raised 20 per
cent.
A motion was submitted in commit
tee demanding the formation Of n com
mittee Of inquiry 10 examine into the
prices for war contracts. the exports TO
foreign countries during the war and
the formation of war supply companies
Herr Won Braun told the committee
that the oats supply was larger than
last year. and that the war grain sup
ply department was entering the winter
with larger stores than IL had ever
held before. There WAS no justification,
he said, for anxiety regarding the sup
ply Of potatoes and of grain Tor bread.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-02
$780, 900, 900 Credit
Voted in Reichstag
War Tax Yield for Year Is
S1,25O,OOO,O00, Treasurer
Announces

AMSTERDAM, Dec. Berlin ad-
vices received here to-day say that the
Reichstag has finally adopted a vote OF
credit Of $3.50, 100000 with only Inde-
pendent Socialists voting in opposition
Count Won Roedern, Secretary OF the
Imperial Treasury, announced that the
total yield Of the assessed war tax TINS
wear. estimated at $3.50, 100000, was
better than estimated in last years
budget. This tax and the defence con-
tributions Of assessed property taxes
raised during the war will yield more
than 100000.
The federal states and communes
also have increased their direct taxes
SO that an extra amount Of about $780,
600 900 has been raised. Count vol
Roedern said:
"These 100000, 900 are only a mod
est part Of the actual war expenditure
Our present war taxes have served IN
the first place 20 cover payments OF
interest as we'll as the deficiency in d.
rect taxes, and they have been entirely
adequate for that purpose"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-02
Sims Sends Home Two
Incompetent Officers
TStaf Correspondence

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-Two impor-
tant naval officers have been ordered
back to Washington by Vice-Admiral
Sims. commander of the. American ma
val forces in European waters. because
Of their proved incompetency, it was
learned to-day.
The Navy Department refuses 70 per
NIT publication of either the mems
names or particulars of the incidents
which led to their return. Naval officers
acquainted with the facts said to-day
the action Of Admiral Sims must be
taken az fresh evidence Of the depart
ment's determination to weed out ruth
lessly all officers who are untitled for
the exacting duties Of anti-submarine
operations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-02
Teuton Balloons Garry
Germs Into France
Red Messengers Used to
Spread Disease Among
the Allies

BOSTON, Dec. l.-Stories Of germ
laden balloons that foated across the
lines from the German front were re-
lated to-day by members of a party OF
eighteen American volunteers in the
Ambulance Service, vino arrived IN THIS
country Thanksgiving Day.
Crimson colored toy balloons are the
fsvorite instrument of unofficial com
munication with the Allies in the
trenches when the Teutons have des
pressing news to make known. ke-
Gently circulars printed in French and
sent across the front tod OF the mac
ton of the Russians and Oh the re-
verse 10 the Italian arms.
II has been discovered, however II
is said, that the little red colored mes
sengers frequently carry also deadly
germs intended to breed epidemics, ana
now no soldier is permitted to touch
one Of these balloons until 1t has been
Subjected TO a careful examination by
a member Of the Medical Corps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-02

this section to-day was practically as
i, stood before the Germans attacked.
In the southern battle the Germans
broke through the British front south
OF Villers- Guislain, and, by executing
a turning movement to the north sue
oocded in envoloping Gauche Wood
Gouzeaucourt, Councillor and La Vac
querie temporarily.
After tho FIRST shock Of the attack by
a superior number Of forces, the Brit,
;h organized counter attack ahc
cent NJ achievements.
British troops were thrown against
the Germans in Gouzeaucourt Whlor
represented the enemy's extreme al
vance. a distance Of about 1000 yards
The Germans got into GouzeaucouTt
about 10 O'Clock in the morning. and
from that hour until o'clock IN the
afternoon hand-to-hand fighting OF
most terrible nature took place tnere'
The British were outnuIntered. but
60 furious was their onslaught that
thew pushed the Germans back from
the town and reoccupied It,
Forced From Ridge
Just east Of Gouzeaucourt IS ridge
and the Germans had occupied this In
force. The British continued their at
tacks. and gradually forced the enemy
from this ridge TO the lower GROUND
bcyond As result the ridge vas re-
taken by the British, together with
Gauche Wood, southeast Of Gouzeau-
court, and they pushed on the western
edge Of Councillor.
In the mean time British counter al,
tacks az La Vacquerie had proceeoea
successfully. and the Germans were
thrown out of this place with heaVy
losses. The German line this morning
was Iust west Of Villers-Guislain, whlcn
represented an advance OF about o;OVy
wards. At Councillor the enemy hau
made very little advance; and ms gan 1ii
further north had virtually oeen hU NJ.
fed In many places. AT no pony ,,. rs we
advance as great as III 'n0
Guislain sector. II, Lo.L
net NJ their troops and guns at the
6rs. attack Of the German turning
movement and save them from pelne
cancht The British blew up certain
number Of guns. 49,.
So far as could be aseertained TINS
norn,ne. no British guns were captured
BY the Germans. o., .ao,
The German casualties yesterday
were exceedingly large. The British
probably lost o considerable numDei
~ raen. There Is no conceaHng the
fact that the enemy gave the Britlsh
an uncomfortable hour or two yester'
dav. but the situation this morning is
not one TO cause particular uneasiness.
Some scattered British IN the IRON
line may have fallen into the hands
OF the Germans. but most OF the troops
are reported 10 have been withdra"n
safely. Some ground has been IosN
hut unless unforeseen events arse the
German plans have been frustrated
with the infection Of serious losses OF
them.