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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25
SPANISH CABINET Is ANGRY
Repeated Atrocities of Germans Cause
Spanlards To Call Extra Session
Of Cabinet.

Madrid,-An extraordinary meeting
of the cabinet was called Immediately
upon receipt Of news of the sinking OF
the Spanish steamer Patricio. Of $500
tons. The crew was saved. but one
sailor was seriously wounded. The
authorities we're extremely reserved
as to the result Of their two.hour de,
liberation, but it is supposed that the
cabinet decided to send another note
Of the most energetic character to Ger
many.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25
KING VISITS AMERICANS.
American Sailors and Gunners Enter.
tain Royalty.

New York.-American sailors and
navy gunners who man the American
line steamship Finland received a
visit from the king of England. The
Finland is at an English port, and
King George, while sojourning there
spent more than one hour on the Fin.
land, inspecting her armament and
showing particular interest in her gun
crews.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25
ITALIANS TAKE POSITIONS
Defeat Austrians In Gorilla After Hard
Strugole-Retreating Enemy De-
stroy Ancient City.

Rome-Gorizla was all but reduced
to crumbling ruins by a 24.hour hail OF
Austrian shells. Forced steadily back
by the Italians. the enemy took revenge
for his defeat in pounding the city
away.
From the plateau top Of the summit
of Monte Santo the Austrians fired
their furious blasts on the city.
Battle front stories declare that the
Austrian commanders are placing live
wires behind their attacking columns,
forcing their men to stand firm and
advance or else die by electrocution.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25
TO TRAIN NEGRO OFFICERS
War Department Plans To Establish
Training Camp For Negro
Regiments,

Neutrality-suspicious. the plans of
Of the war department an order
will be issued within the next ten
days establishing a negro officers
training camp, to accommodate 5000
negroes, who are to command negro
regiments. Tennessee's quota will be
300; Mississippi. $50; Arkansas, 200;
Alabama, 200.
Entirely new regulations will be is.
sued governing the camps. The plans
are to locate it in the central west.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25
SENATE PASSES WAR BUDGET
Did Not Require Roll Call For Senate
to Pass the Great Initial
War Bill.

Washington.-The administrations
initial war budget, increased to a to-
tai of $4,342, 900 900 by the addition Of
$750,000, 900 for the merchant fleet con.
struction program, passed the senate
without a roll call, 1t was sent imme-
diately to conference, and it is ex.
pected to be ready for President Will
sons signature in a few days, making
millions Immediately available for the
urgent needs of the war.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25
SENATE VOTES TO END DRAFT.
conscription Ends Four Months After
War Ends.

Washington.-After the army bill
had been perfected in both branches
Of congress, and sent to President VIII.
son for his signature, the senate adopt
ed an amendment to the war budget
bill to put conscription out of force
four months after the end OF the war
The amendment had the support OF
senators who unsuccessfully fought
the CONSUMPTION plan, and fought un
successfully to confne the new army
to "the duration of the war;" instead
OF "the existing emergency"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25
Cloaes PAPER Mile.

st. John, n. F,-lnability to secure
steamers to transport their product to
England has resulted in a decision OF
Lord Northclifte and his associates to
shut down their large paper mills at
Grand Falls.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25
Norwegian Steamer Seized.

Christiania, Norway ,-The Norwe-
gian steamship Thorum has been seiz-
ed by a German submarine inside the
four-mile limit, which Norway always
has claimed as the boundary Of Nor.
wegian territory waters. and a serious
diplomatic conflict may result.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25
Envoy Back On job.

Rio Janeiro.-United States Ambas.
sador Morgan returned here after a
leave OF absence spent In the United
States. He was met at the dock by
a representative of President Braz and
a delegation from the American cham
Der OF commerce.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25
SHUTS Asked To Preside.

London.-The London correspondent
Of the Manchester Guardian urges that
Gen. SHUTS, famous Boer leader, be in
vited to act as chairman of the Irish
convention II the latter m~aterializes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25
Teutons Hold Conference.

MISREPRESENTATION announce.
ment from Vienna says that Count
Czernin, Austrian foreign minister,
has left for German headquarters to
continue his conference with Chan.
cellor Won Bethmann-Eou veg
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25
IN PACIFIC.
Lookouts At San Francisco Sighted
Strange Vessel.

San FranCisco.-The commanding
officer at Fort Rosecrans reports that
two men on duty at his lookout station
observed 4 submarine of the entrance
to San Diego harbor, Apparently the
submarine came from the south and
was plainly visible before submerging.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25
German General Is Killed.

Amsterdam.-The death at the front
of Gen. o Wellington, former gov
ernor Of Strassburg, is reported in a
dispatch from Berlin. Gen. Won Vic.
tinghoff died from wounds received in
the receat fighting near scissors.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25

Paris.-The strike Of the dressmak.
ers of Paris ended after a conference
between representatives of the work.
ers and employers with the minister
of the interior and the minister of
labor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25
Scientists Form ORGANIZATION.

Princeton, n. J.-Scientists OF
Princeton laboratories are mobilizing
for service in the present national cri.
sis The organization will be known
as the Princeton research committee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25
German Attack La Rnpulsed.

Paris.-The Germans have made m.
other futile attack on the Aisne front,
hurting troops in waves against the
French positions northwest OF Braye-
en-Lannois.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25
Discover Conspiracy In Texas.

Dallas, Texas.-An armed uprising
against the %seleCtive service law has
been nipped in the bud in West Texas,
through the vigilance OF United States
authorities.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25
Roosevelt Praises Pershinn

New York,-Theodore Roosevelt ex-
pressed his pleasure that Mai-Gen.
Pershing was to command the first
American troops which will go to
France.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-05-25
Berlin Admits Bio Defeat.

Berlin.-The official statement is
sued by the Germany army headquar-
ters' staff states that the ruins Of the
village of Bellecourt were evacuated
by them.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

The attempt OF the /, W W 5 to
promote strike among the miners
on the Gogebic range was nipped in
the bud 10y mining ami police officials
and it Is doubtful whether there Will
be amy further trouble. \ mass
meeting 1T the Palace hall at Iron
wood Monday evening, called for the
purpose of instigating Il strike among
the miners AT lrunWood, was broken
mp 10y the police and IA of those pres
ent landed in Jail. A small part of
the men working ut the Colby and
IrOntuu mines at Bcssemer walked
out the fore part of the week, and the
state OF affairs became such that the
governor was appealed to for aid, and
mounted coustabulary was sent 20 ht
scene, and with the assistance OF the
sheriff and his deputies, soon had
things we'll in hand 1t Is thong lat
The trouble at Brssemer is all over,
Everything is quiet and peaceable
going along as usual at the mines
west of Hurley An additional mum
Der OF deputies at the mines nave
been employed and other steps taken
TO prevent disturbance or iutimidat-
ing of the miners,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04
Oregon & California Railroad Co.
Grant Lands.

Legal fight over land at last ended.
Title fevtsted in nitcd states LAM,
by act Of congress, ordered to br open
ed under homestead laws for settle
mput and sale Two million three
hundred Thousand acres. containing
some OF best timber and agricultural
lands left in United States. Large
copyrighted map showing land by
townships and sections, laWs cover
ing same aud description OF soil cii
mate. rainfall, elevations, tempera
turr, etc, postpaid one Dollar Grant
Lands Locating Co. Portland, ore
Qou. BIB.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

John Maxi, who gave his home adj
dress as Hong hton, Mich, but who
had been employed as bark peelrr at
Merrill. complaiued to the police last
Friday night that he had been robbed
while ia the Pabst saloon. He gave
good description Of the pick pocket
aud Chief James Collins soon had
him under arrest. The light-Gngered
man said his name was Martin knuk
ka, and following his arraignment in
municipal court he was bound over
TO circuit court for trial. Maxi
claims that while dancing around the
room with kuukka the latter relieved
him of his pocket book containing
$4,000 ia cash
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04
Farm Bureau Notes.

Every farmer in the country AT
present is busy making hay The
hay crop is somewhat better than was
anticipated in the early part of the
season
Mr.. o. :. Fisher, of the L. ). De
payment of Agriculture, Washing
ton, ID. c., spent several days in Go
grhic county last week with the
county agent. He was surprised 10
find the agricultural development in
this county, and left very highly
pleased.
The potato crop over the country ls
looking fine, but the potato bugs
should receive the strictest attention,
since they seem to come along very
quickly and do great amount of
harm in very short time. Arseuatr
OF lead Is recommended to destroy
the potato bug. This poison does not
affect the foliage as much as Paris
Green and sticks to the leaves longer.
- HtilNHAiolin VI ibbIhNNtN iiiAlUIt
should be used for blithe, which will
be- very prevalent through wet wealth
er, ana has Il tendency to reduce the
potato Yield TO very great extent.
Every one growing potatoes should
give tins their attention.
y food canning special train will
run over the ID. :. ;. x 4. Il. X. in
co operation with the State College
and the |. :. Department of Agr-
culture through Gogebic county. The
train which Will consist of two coach
rs viii be at Montreal, Mich, Mon
day, August Is, at 9 al Lectures
and demonstrations viii be given on
cold pack process of canning, drying
of fruits and vegetables, preserving
OF eggs III water glass, curing meats,
storing butter, etc. Exhibits will
show the utensils needed TO carry on
each step of the work. a special i'll
Vitation Is extended to the ladies OF
the city as we'll as OF the country.
Don't forget the time and place.
j. +. kADONSkN,
Gogebic County Agent
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Mrs. Mary DARN passed away on
Monday at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Ben Odino, at the Cary location
at the age of "a years, the cause Of
her death being cancer Of the stom-
ach. She was pioneer resident Of
the county, the family having resided
at Iron Belt for many years. She
was "A member of st. Anne de Beau
pre- Court No. 351, Women's Catholic
Order of Foresters. the members of
the order attending the funeral,
which was held w ednesday forenoon
from st. Mary's church, in body.
Besides her daughter she leaves three
sons, Martin. of Virginia, Mimi,
Dennis, of Cincinnati, and Eugene
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Edward MunsOn Booth died Thurs
day at Mercer, his death resulting
from hardening of the arteries He
was II years of age aud leaves his
wife and son. who were with him at
Mercer, the family occupying cot
tage there fol the summer. The de
ceased was professor of elocution at
Mccormick Seminary at Chicago.
Undertaken Fitzgerald went to Mer-
Ger and took charge of the body, which
was shipped to Chicago for burial.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

A negro woman was taken off the
Chicago x Northwestern passenger
train Monday evening by the local
police and lodged in the Hurley jail.
The following day [ ndersheriti Pat
Dormady, of Ashland, came to Hur-
ley and brought the woman back TO
Ashland The woman stepped off
the train from DulWh when it arriv-
ed in Ashland aud turned over a 3
weeks-old baby to police officer and
continued on her way. She claimed
that the baby was given her to hold
by white woman at Duluth, and
that later the woman disappeared
leaving the negro woman with the
baby on her hands The story did
not sound good to The chief of police
at Ashland, and he ordered that the
negro woman be arrested and brought
back TO Ashland.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Leroy Leavitt died Tuesday at Cur
r a' The age of 80 years, heart
ss0'olr being the cause of his death.
7 was employed by the Quincy
r''iOrr Co. IN their mill at Quincy,
f. mad resided there several years.
- survived by his wife, a daugh-
ana three sons, and was a brother
4 b. Leayitt, of Hurley. The re-
,' were shipped to Merrill Wed
'rsday Tor burial
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

T. r. Jtamln, press agent and now
FPtrsenting the Duluth News-Tri b.
ah5' made a short visit with us Mon
p morning. Toad" as he is ia
AiIlaTly known among twin-city print
T. was type-sticker long before
r. machines were introduced, conse-
'u7h'ly' feels at home where he can
Arar 'em click.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04
Card Of Thanks.

W. wish to Hprrss our HEARTFELT
appreciation to the neighbors and
friends for their kind mimstratious
during the illness of our mother and
forihe many worthy deeds following
her death We are especially CRATE
ful to the members Or the Women =
Catholic Order OF Fofrsters
Mrs. Benny Odiuo. and
Eugene, Dennis and Martin Damn.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Miss Alice Cossette left Sunday eve
ming, July 10Th, for the New England
Conservatory of Music at Boston,
Mass, with which house she will en-
deavOr to become affiliated for hel
own interest and for those taking
piano instructions under her rs Well.
Miss Cossette will return October
and will take up her class.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Three notices from The Iron county
exemption board to appear for exam
ination for military service are print
ed in this issue of the News. The
first 70 men are called 10 appear On
Thursday, Aug ust 9, the second II
men on Friday, August 10 aud third
10 men on Saturday, August II, max
ing total of rs men called for ex-
animation.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Miss Maud NJ. Kinds, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kinds, of Iron
wood, and Joseph O Berto, OF Hurley,
were married Monday morning at st.
Ambrose church at lronW0od. They
left on wedding trip to Milwaukee
and Chicago, and after August 10th
will be at home in Hurley.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04
Stockholders Meeting

A meeting of the stockholders OF
the Settlers Cooperative Creamery
Association will be held at BOnino' 5
hall on Monday, August eth, at 8
O'Clock a. III. Important business
will come up for discussion and trans
action, and all stockholders should
make it a point to be present.
COMMITTEE.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Gust Seland, who broke into J. A,
Slender's tailor shop and stole am
oyercOat during the night week
ago Sunday, was taken to Ashland by
Deputy Sheriff w. +. Paynter and
District Attorney Marion f. Reid
where he pleaded guilty to charge
OF burglary before Judge Bisjord and
was sentenced to two years in states
urisoU
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Mrs Christ Johnson entertained at
Pawn party last week Monday, in
pnOr OF Mrs. Peter Hanson, of Seat
f. Wash, who is visiting in Hurley.
lid Mrs. SybiliOus, of Los Angeles,
'al who is the guest of IIOnwOOd
fpuds
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Hot weather is hard on people trou-
bled with their stomach and bowels.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea is
Just what you need, regulates the
bowels, tones and cleans the stomach.
Take it aud be cool aud happy j. +.
Sullivan
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Misses Della and Edna Emunson,
asorl Peterson, of IrOnwOod, Lilah
sawyer, OF Vinegar, Herbert and
va EmansOn and Paul Peterson, of
hon"ood, comprised camping party
Ameh went to Mercer Monday for a
Week ; outing.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

For SaIe--Fifty-acre farm two
mllrs north of town. Good house, barn
w. store house. Also all farm imple-
nrnts, cattle and horse. Farm has 10
afrrs standing maple. And also the
nsidence in Hurley for sale. Inquire
q Il LeGendre, box AZ. 3ltf
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Ii is los 80 means an easy matter TO
cure this disease, but it can be dom
Tia most Instances by taking Cham
brriain's Tablets and complying with
the plaiu printed directions that ac-
company each package.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Some people would give anything if
they could get rid OF constipation
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea Will
do the work and do ii quick. Take It
once Il week To be regular, happy and
free. j. +. Sullivan.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Lost Three-year old COW; color
brown, white mark on left side, has
horns. Strayed from my place on
Thursday, July 10. Finder please re-
turn to or notify Pete Federli, Pun
tan location. Z. o. box No. -.
3D-oW
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. A. ID. Leavitt went to
Merrill Wednesday to attend the flu
neral of Mr.. Leayitt's brother, Leroy
Leavitt, who died at Quincy.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Men Wanted Masons aud Jewellers
wanted for long time job in the vii
lage of Hamilton. Apply to Anton
UrH, Hamilton, Wis. 32-2w
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

lost A gold locket with initials :.
J Oh one side. Lost between Sill
b. street and Germania location.
binder please leave at this office.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Misses Christine and Elizabeth
sgan returned Monday to their home
Cleveland, o., after an extended
i sit with relatives here.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

FOR SALE l offer my home for
sale on Second avenue north. Fur
mace heat: all modern cOnveniences.
Inquire of Mrs. Sadie McPhail, Hur-
lev. 3l-t3
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. A. f, Marks, of Park
hills, motored to Hurley and visited
slatiyrs here from Thursday to sun
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Notice Final Il Brooks, blind
piano tuners, will be in Hurley week
of August ;. Leave orders at this
office ~
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

John Golden, of Gurney, was a
npst at the II. f. Poole home the
atter part of the week.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

/ Mrs Matt Getzen and children, of
Baraga, Mich, are visiting the form
H. brother, Frank Mahasky.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

For Sale one pair 3-year-old colts
ght weight, and one team of oxen g
bars old,
JOHN MASHL,
q Quincy, Wis.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Miss Nettie Skews, of Ashland, has
entering upon her duties yesterday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

j \, Slender visited with his fam
lily at their cottage on ManitowIsh
Lake the fore part of the week.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

h n. O'Brien has returned to the
aerpd Heart Sanitarium at Milwau-
h for treatment.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

when YOU want your shoes fixed &c
! specialist A. Rogo. 81
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Miss Louetta Ware,uam, of Larum
Mich, is spending a few days at the
home of Rev. Harries.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Miss Ida Forsman, of Duluth, has
been visiting here this week as
guest al the H. kneebOne home
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

|Rny your paris green at the Whit
Ian Pharmacy.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

The Hurley baseball team will play
at Ashland tomorrow.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

A son was born last Sunday morn
ing to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mccarthy.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

We use the best grade of leather in
our shoe repairing. A Rogo -
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

sRiehard Trembath made trip to
)Iuth last Saturday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Ask your neighbor about Rogo :
shoe repairing -
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04
Phone your news itrns 10 the News

For quick seEVice go to Rogo's shoe
shop. ~
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

II pays to have your shoes fixed at
RogO's shop %
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-08-04

Harvey CoXey and Harold Back
lund spent Tuesday at Ashland.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-23

sailors are going out to sea with the intention of destroying these pests to humanity, and afterwards. the coun- try shall stand for united religious democracy. The time when we will be joined in one faithful brotherhood.
 "The church of Christ is the ship that will carry us through the dan gers and snares of the evil world and Christ himself is the pilot. It cannot be destroyed by any earthly power, no matter how great. How can any man live without Christ to protect him in the misfortunes of life. When the Titanic was built, it was thought to be able to withstand all dangers crumbled when struck by an iceberg, of the sea, but as an egg shell, it and the majority on board drowned, showing that God only has the power to protect and save us when we are at the mercy of the seas. for He has promised, To! I am with you all ways"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-23
HERMAN WARSH|PS 1 FIRE ON CALAIS, | OPPOSITE DOVER |Destroyers Kill $ everal Civilians and Wound l2 With 100 Shells. KAISER LOSES TWO BOATS IN BATTLE Ncssels Bombarding French Town are Relieved to be Two Which Escaped After Dover Battle, Following Raid Attempt.

Calais. France, Saturday, April 21, : |yia Paris, April 22.-German torpedo boat destroyers today fired 100 shells | in the region of Calais. Some civilians were killed Twelve ! |nersons were slightly wounded. Calais is the western terminal of l the main railroad artery that supplies 1 the British armies on the Lens-Arras |battle front. The town lies directly |opposite the British channel port of Dover near which place five German |destroyers attempted raid on British Shipping Friday night, with the result |that two German ships. and possibly |three. were sunk by British patrol yes |sels
 It has been suggested the object of |the raid was to interrupt the voyage |of Premier Lloyd George across the |channel from the continent, where he |has been in conference with the French and Italian prime ministers. It is possible the German destroyers which escaped in the darkness from |the Dover battle were the vessels (which bombarded Calais, directing their shells on the town while skirt
 ing the coast on their return to their
 naval bases at Zeebrugge or Ant
 Werp.