davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1918-02-07
ADVERTISEMENT
FIRST A RUSH
Then a Stampede, and Now Eager
Customers Are Swarm:ng All
Over the Place.

The occasion was the announcement
OF FriedIander Bros. i2s Ninth street,
Of another record jcIting trouser sale.
\. New and Company. T37 Broadway,
New York. provided the opportunity
BY releasing to Friedlander. at special
prices, hundreds OF pairs OF high
Grade trousers chat hit the high spots
for quality.
The shipment is an unusually big
one and for convenience has been ii
vided into four lots. You can wade In
end take your choice at any price
that takes the measure OF your con
yenience, and be assured that, no mat
ter what pair you buy, you couldn't
find q better buy any place else al
twice the money.
Here are the values and offers here
today. Quick action is necessary II
you're to get just what you want:
POS pairs " trousers, worth up 70
1915, at S24S: 49S pairs OF the $3.50
sort at S3.lj: $50 pairs OF trousers.
representative OF values up to $500
ct S3pS: 500 unbeatable pairs. at the
insignificant price Of $500. especially
when you consider that many a man
will pocket savings OF at least $3.50
IN his purchase.
Hammer into your memory the
rpme: Friedlander Bros Shove your
remembrance OF the number in deer
s2S Ninth street northwest (oIS
Garden Theater).
The Washington times., 1918-02-07
TUSCANIALOSSES BIGGEST
BLOW OF WAR TO U. S.

In the torpedoing of the Tuscania,
the United States suffered it's great
est loss in men during the war TO
date.
Other navy casualties since Amer
lea answered Germany's challenge
have been as follows:
October Il. Antilles, transport. tor
pedoed en- route home, o. lost.
October 81. Finland, transport, tor
pedoed but reached port. lost.
November ), Alccde, patrol vessel
sunk by submarine. 20 lost.
November 10. Chauncey, destroyer,
sunk in collision. II lost.
December 8. Jacob Jones destroyer.
sunk by submarine. 81 lost.
October 10 Cassia. destroyer, tOrpe-
doed, but reached port, l lost Mine
sweeper foundered in storm: two
patrol vessels sunk accidentally. none
lost.
February ;. Tuscania- transport.
torpedoed approximately, 20 lost.
Total lives lost. so. e.
The Washington times., 1918-02-07

Each battalion has two 2j-hOrse-
power gasolene tie cutting tractor
units. for saving ties in thin and
scattered timber.
4 portable electric light plant Is
carried by each unit making possible
operations for twenty four hours each
day.
During the period OF actual fighting
the forestry service will fell trees
and prepare the timbers for roads.
bridges, hospitals, barracks, and
camOuflage screen. At the close OF
the war they will study the tree
growing capacity OF the devastated
hillsides OF northern France and Bel
GUM and do the work OF reclama-
tiOn.
The Washington times., 1918-02-07
FOREST ENGINEERS
WORK NECESSARY
TQU. S. SUCCESS

The Twentieth Engineers tFOrest)
Is the biggest regiment in the world.
THE work OF the forest regiment,
some of the members OF which were
on the Tuscania when the vessel was
sunk yesterday, is to cut timber in
the forests OF France for military
uses at the front for hospitals. for
the Y. u. c. a. buildings, and the
trench work for the fighters" 2. 6.
Ridsdale, secretary OF the American
Forestry Association said today.
They work that others may be
made comfortable" said Mr.. Ridsdale.
1900 In Regiment.
The aggregate strength OF the
Twentieth is 1000 officers and men.
Col. W. a. Mitchell. L. s. A, il in
command of the regiment and in
charge Of the organization work at
the campus at the American Uni
versity, where the engineers are en-
camped.
Lieut.. Col. Henry s. Graves, Of the
United States Forest Service. who has
been in charge OF the work and
member Of General Pershing's stan.
has but recently returned to this
country.
The First battalion Of the Tween
tieth Engineers went to France last
November BY both French and Brit
iSh officers these men have been
characterized q vital contribution on
the part OF the United states to the
allied cause in the great CONFLICT.
Men Indispensable.
The requirements OF the fighting
forces in the way Of tinbeTs for
trench building and lumber for other
forms OF construction are such as
make these trained workers indis
T., n sable TO military success.
The Third and Fourth battaliOns Of
the Twentieth Regiment went to
France in December. completely re
cruited and organized for service in
the war zone
Each battalion OF the Twentieth
consists Of three companies OF $50 en-
listed men. large proportion O.
Thom are foresters. woodsmen, and
sawmill workers.
Two battaiions Will go forward
each month until the full strength of
the regiment is completed
Each battalion that has left here
has been provided with four SawmIll
units. Two OF these are Semi-pOTtable,
complete with edgnTs. trimIners. 100
horsepower boilers end other equip
mcnt. and have a daily capacity oil
$1,000 TO 10000 feet.
Two Portable Units.
Two OF the units are portable. with
cO-horsepoWer boilers and with q
daily capacity OF 10000 to $4,000 feet.
The Washington times., 1918-02-07
.U-BOAT SINKSU.S.
VESSEL ALMANACE:
SIX OF CREW LOST

NEW YORK, Feb. shipping
circles In this city today received
news OF the sinking OF the American
stesTed Almanac. owned by the Gar
land Steamship Corporation. The ship
was torpedoed and sank on the
English coast with a loss OF six OF
her crew. none OF those drowned
being Americans.
The Almanac was a sister ship OF
the Rockingham. which was tor
pedoed OF the Irish coast May 1, 1911.
She was a vessel OF 5000 tons, and
carried a crew OF hfty-fve men in
addition 10 a naval gun crew OF
twenty-thTee. She was commanded
by Capt. r. r. Johnson
The Washington times., 1918-02-07
Survivors Reported Today

Following those reported at Fort Ellen Isay Scot
land to which the British sending DOCTORS rations and
clothing:
Casual officers Second Lieut.. Frank L. Maker.
The following belonging to Company E. Sixth Battalion,
Twentieth Engineers forestry:
First Lieutenant Schwessinger. Sergt Harry A. Kelly
Corporal Howard E. Bullock Corporal William A. Cherry.
Privates Oliver Bowman, Bale Hazett William A. HEX
ling Charles H. Imeck Harry A Keller, Lloyd Leadbeer,
James T. Moss Walter NJ MacZarek David Foe, Edward B.
Peterson j. W Redd O. NJ Roberts, Lee Terz:a Ralph Up
hus A. Van Andenriessche, Goldman White John S. Will
iams Edward L. Anderson Tom a Ashby, Frank F. Boz,
James Basye Alexander n Bush.
OF the 10th supply train: Private H. Kleist Fifty
eighth squadron Prvates John Fleming and Edward
Klngman.
The Washington times., 1918-02-07
Pain, Pain, Pain
StOpNeuralgia
Rub nerve torture, pain and
misery right out with
"St. Jacobs OIL"

You are 10 be pitied but remem-
Der that neuralgia torture and pain
is the easiest thing in tn" world t.
stop. Please don't continue to suf-
fer: it's so needless Get from your
druggist the small trial bottle Of
st Jacobs OIL" pour a little in your
hand and gently rub the tender
nerve" or sore spot, and instantly 49,
yes, Immediately all pain, ache
and soreness is gone.
est. Jacobs Oil" conquers pain
IL is perfectly harmless and doesn't
burn or discolOr the skin. Nothing
else gives relief so quickly II
never fails to stop neuralgia pain
instantly, whether in the face. head
or any part Of the body. Don't
-uffer,
The Washington times., 1918-02-07
SPA. STATE FORESTERS
BELIEVED ON TUSCANIA

HARRISBURG, Pa. Feb. Just
how many Pennsylvanians were re
cruited for the Twentieth regiment
Oforestersj, a portion at least Of
which was on the Tuscanla, Commits
sIoncr Conlilin. Of the forestry de-
paitment, did not know today. but he
said that the States district foresters
had all been active in cnlistInS men
for service in that regiment.
The Washington times., 1918-02-07
Units On TuScania
Officially Given

The official report OF the units
on board Of the Tuscania followI:
The 1O7th engineer train.
The 10th military police.
The 1OTth supply traip.
Aero squadron number 100.
Aero squadron number I5S.
Aero squadron number 2l3.
Replacement detachments l and
. OF the 32d division
Fifty-one officers unattached en-
route to report i'm France.
In addition there was on board
the headquarters detachment and
Companies d. Z, and F. Sixth Bat
TALON, of the Twentieth Engineers.
The Washington times., 1918-02-07
BRITISH SHIPS lombard
GERMAN NAVAL STATION

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 7.-British
naval forces bombarded the German
naval station at Ostend on Tuesday,
inficting much damage, said a report
from the frontier today.
Two German aeroplanes that tried
to attack the British warships were
shot down and THEN occupants k''IrI
The Washington times., 1918-02-07
DEATH TOLL
CUT DOWN TO
OBY LATE
CABLEGRAMS
CONTINUED from First Page.)

Continued from FIRST rage
cooperation with Vice Admiral Sims
and his aides and they were kept
fully posted on all that was going on.
In connection with This. it was under
stood that while all reports received
by the Navy Department dealing with
the Tuscauia were signed, as a mat
ter of routine. by Vice Admiral Sims,
they were not sent forward by him,
but by his chief assistant. The Vice
Admiral is at present on a trip TO
consult with the Italian naval authori-
ties.
Believe Most Officers Saved.
The majority Of the officers on board
az the Tuscania are believed here 10
have been saved. The men on board
were former Michigan and Wisconsin
rational guardsmen. and three com
-saies and headquarters unit of the
twentieth Engineers. regulars. The
twentieth Engineers is the biggest
1sEiAhent in the world It is a for
-stry regiment. and its aggregate
strength is 1000 officers and men.
COL. W. A. Mitchell, L. $. A. is the
commanding officer, and the regiment
rs mobiliZed here in Washington at
lamp American University.
The regiment was organized to cut
r1ber in the French forests for mill
Eary uses at the front for hospitals,
Sg~ the Y. n. c. 4. hUts and for
<IIabering trenches.
Radio stations Busy.
Throughout the night the great
Government wireless stations and the
stClbles were pressing for details OF the
disaster. Until early this morning
Secretaries Baker and Daniels re
snGined at their desks. directing the
work OF inquiry. Early today q long
table came through which is now
being decided and which is expected
20 picture details OF the attacks.
The Twentieth Engineers are for
SSters recruited for pioneer and COM
Enunication work behind the battle
lines. Tho regiment Is the largest in
the service and its members are
drawn from every national guard
and national army division as well as
from the regular army and general
recruiting channels. The troops have
been in training for their special
work at the American University at
Washington. A large number OF COL
iege men. including experts in fores-
Try, are in the regiment
The aero squadrOns were drawn
from various divisions 1t is not
known whether they carried any aero
planes with them. The remaining
troops, comprising more than two
thirds OF those on board. were Michi-
The Washington times., 1918-02-07

ing OF the Tuscania that tears came
into his eyes.
81 want to go over" he said as he
hurriedly left without touching his
meal.
Statement Tonight.
Major 7. VI. Spalding, first vice
president Of the local organization Of
Michigan alumni. IS in Washington.
and was doing ali in his power to
learn how many graduates Of the
university were aboard the sunken
vessel.
DR.. Kcbler began a systematic e.
fort to list the names Of any OF the
graduates who may have been aboard
the Tuscauia. lie has prepared for a
large gathering tonight. aud was
greatly aE!tatcd when interviewed to-
day.
II do not know what to say was
his first comment. 1t is terrible To
think that many of our boys are
aboard. We are hoping that later dis
patches viii show f"w lives lost y
statement will h. made tonight at our
reception
The Washington times., 1918-02-07
FRANCE TO INCREASE lakes.

PARIS. Feb. Louis Klotz. the
minister of Finance, announced to-
day that additional taxes. amounting
to ST2.20O.OOO must be levied in order
to meet war expenses in 1918.
The Washington times., 1918-02-07
Tr Iron In Yours.

Everybody knows iron helps appe-
tie. nrrycs, blood and complexion.
why not have thu boy SHAKE drop
- two IN your soft drinks Instead az
lime or ammonia Try -. u builds
Won w Manv fountains gladly srrV"
/, nov NdNI
The Washington times., 1918-02-07

gan and Wisconsin guardsmen. The
10th engineers train was composed
OF the former First Battalion OF
Michigan Engineers and the 10Th
military police was drawn from the
Fourth and Sixth Wisconsin infan-
try.
May BE Suffering From Cold.
The forth supply train was drawn
from the Fourth. Fifth. aud Sixth
Wisconsin infantry.
Reports that survivors were bound
for Belfast led to the superstition that
the Tuscania was bound for Liver
pool by way Of the north Irish coast.
It was suggested by officials that
rough seas may have separated the
vessel from its convoy. Fear that
survivors may be suffering acutely
from exposure is thought 10 have
prompted the American embassy at
London and Belfast officials to hasten
plans for the immediate relief Of the
troops on the arrival at the Irish port
Capital Changed City.
Washington was decidedly
changed city today. The successful
attack on the transport had brought
sternIy home for the first time the
great danger that marks the trans
portatiou OF troops over seas. II also
had served to end for all time the
arguments Of the many persons who
have been declaring that Germany
was not planning ruthless warfare
on the United States. The loss of the
Tuscania, officials pointed out has
confirmed fully the announcement by
r. d. H,a@ H.. Or
man military command had planned
concentrated attack directed against
the American transports in an effort
TO prevent the American troops get
ting to France in time Tor taking
an active part in the spring drive.
1t had been accepted that trans
ports would be attacked. but there
was a strong hope entertained that
the protection plans Of the Navy De-
partment would checkmatc the Ger
man efforts. And. while there was
the deepest regret over the apparent
loss Of life IN this initial sinking OF
transport officials pointed out that
the large number OF saved was an
eloquent tribute to the effective meas
ures that had been planned TO meet
such attacks.
No Criticism Yet.
Until the complete story OF the at
tack reaches Washington officials did
not care to comment IN the efficiency
OF the convoy. j was aCryp i"d, ~
course, that the navy had done it,
full part. and that the Germans had
managed to get a transport Was az
cepted simply a one OF the fortunes
OF war Already Secretary Rak-r has
let il be known the United States
has transferred overseas more troops
than Canada has sent during the en-
tire war period. and II can hardly be
expected that the enormous volume
OF shipping now on the seas can
The Washington times., 1918-02-07
Sc FOE FLYERS FELLEo.

ROME. Feb. T.-Fifty-siN enemy
aeroplanes have been downed since
January ). the war office announced
today.
The Washington times., 1918-02-07

W-AI.TE.I:-pn MONDAY. February T. 1918. at 6
T. ~ at the residence Of his parents 1913
4 street southeast, GEORGE FRANKLIN
WALTER. youngest ami beloved son Of
UrI =, = and Virginia e. Walter
Relatives and friends invited to attend the
funeral from his late residence, Friday.
February \. l's IutcrIu,nt ia Congress
,ttr 81 t'D'urtrry-
The Washington times., 1918-02-07
MICHIGAN ALUMNI
To MOURN LOST At
MEETING TONIGHT

Members OF tho University Of
Michigan Alumni Association pre-
pairing for their mobilization meet
ing and supper at the New Ebbitt to-
night were stunned by the news that
uany Of their fellow graduates and
alma mater were aboard the Inflated
Tuscania.
Preparations for tho affair wore
not interf"rcd with. but the meeting
Is likely to be one OF sadness rather
than Of jollity. Many members we're
today trying from every conceivable
source to ascertain just how many
and what Michigan boys were on the
TusCania-
The Washington times., 1918-02-07
1000 Now In serNic..

It is estimated that 1000 Maize and
Blue graduates are in service. hun
dreds of the boy being stationed in
engineering camps.
The names OF a dozen Michigan
men known in Wa ~hinEt"n who were
stationed in Texas camps were the
ones most diligently inquired about
at the War Department today. They
are believed 10 have been aboard
Dr. II. Il. HutchinS. president Of the
University Of Michigan. is in Wash
ingtOn today.
Tonight's meeting is TO be intensely
patriotic in nature. Col. Victor {.
Vaughan. Major Joseph \. EuSslcy.
and others are 1" participate.
Dr l.. y. E"bicr. president Of the
local Michigan Alumni Association.
was at breakfast this incoming when
the news Of 'hr disaster Wa~ brought
To him. y Michigan ~ou'h. mrnrb, J.
Of TIA" Naval E"s~rvr. ur Wa -
overcome when he heard O.: the sink
The Washington times., 1918-02-07
DEATHS

ANBETS, ~. suddenly ~ Tuveday T'rr'r.
arv o. NprIE.T ANBEES.rN beloved Lu.,-
lard 81 l:rrtIe Iso.IE,. Nu.srsUi.-
Funeral saturday. february e. Et O'ri"'.,
FROM his late rrsij, nee. l5.- Fifteenth street
urr;lv,.' Relatives and friends invited
lut,it4rut private
WAGNER IN Welnee'.sy February = 1915.
az rnur WILLIAM WESLEY. Leioy-d hu.-
laud e.; EaIhrriu" L Wagner. ia tn siNty
,!-iisE year u Lis age.
Fuu-raI services ~ hts late residence. Is
on street suutuv.-t. "u Friday at D. IA
T;D.a;il.- ami rri'ndS invited 10 attend -
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-04-21
lemons DO MAKE
THE SKIN WHITE
HOW TO MAKE A CREAMY LEMON
DEAUTV LOTION At HOME
FOR a FEW cENTo.

Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
you with three ounces of orchard white
for q few cents. Squeeze the juice Of
two fresh lemons into q bottle. then put
In the orchard white and shake well.
This makes a quarter pint Of the very
best lemon skin whitener and complex.
ion beautifier known. Massage this fra
grant. creamy lotion daily into the face.
neck. arms and hands and just see how
freckles. tan. sallowness. redness and
roughness disappear and how smooth,
soft and white the skin becomes. Yes
Il IL harmless. and the beautiful results
will surprise you.-Adv.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-04-21
Wouldn't Stand for That.

A good story is told by Sir Auck-
and Geldes concerning an interfering
saloon lOafer and n Canadian soldier
Who bore on his shoulder the initials
e. E." which stand for Canadian en-
Eineers.
The soldier. his face study in con-
centrated wrathfulness. had the civil
ian by the scruff OF the neck and was
apparently just on the point of giving
him a thrashing when belated pO-
liceman put in an appearance.
Now. then. what's all this abOut?"
demanded the constable.
whats il abOut!" replied the Ca
madam. giving the wretched loafer an
extra shake To emphasize his words.
why, he called me a conscientious
ejector. Now watch him being eject
Cd"
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-04-21
They'd Fjuht, Of Course

Ten negroes Of Dallas. Texas. called
for physical examination. were dis
cussing the world war while awaiting
their turn, and Of the number five
were anxious 10 see France and have
trip on the ocean. One didn't want
to fight because Use all out o. prac-
tice."
Il amt had a fight since was fOu'-
teen yeahs old" he said. But IL
evh get in practice them Huns betteh
watch out"
The tenth was asked II he would
ght.
Scratching his head, he pondered for
q moment. then declared:
IF they sends me TO France and
any Of them Gehmans NEEDLES wifi me.
sho' will fight"
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-04-21

The dog rightfulIy holds Q strong
place In the minds and affections Of
men. The owner Of q good dog finds
in him q most faithful friend. But II
sometimes happens that the dog most
highly esteemed Ii also one that kills
and worries the most sheep and IL the
most cunning In obscuring the evil
deDces Of his guilt. a well-bred dogs
habit Of lying innocently asleep in the
front yard during the daytime 10 not
proof that the same dog does not Nm
sheep at night Because Of the eco
pomie lon occasioaed By sheep killing
dogs. and because such dogs bring the
whole Of their kind Into bad reputs.
the true admirery and friends Of this
animal should help D further any
steps likely to result ib tie limitatioa
u the activity of thess diecred1t1ng
membess u Q noble nce. One Of he
most practicable methods e ACCOM-
plishiag this result seems 10 be to
place upon dogs such tax - win ~
ducs ~ number Of super1uous ones
and result in fewer bsing kepe b. PEI.
seas Who cannst or VIII not Owe then
IL atteatioa nseessary to peeveut ~
formatioo Of habits and ssoocisttoos
that led to shssp killing
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-04-21
HOW DOG LOVERS
Can Save SHEEP
Owners Of CANNES Can Aid by
Supporting Fair State Laws
Regulating Menace.
BIG HINDRANcE TO INDUSTRY
Most Serious Loss 10 Fact That Farm
ere Are Kept From Engaging In
Sheep Business-Dss-Proof
Fences Described.

Thousands Of sheep are ruthlessly
killed every year b. dogs. The none
tary loss Of more than q million dollars
q year to sheep owners does not cover
the most serious aspect Of the damage.
The fact that the dog menace keeps
many farmers from engaging In the
sheep business. even at this time when
there are urgent demands for more
wool and meat, IL the most s0fuss
result which may be attributed to
esp-killing dogs. Specialists Of the
United States department Of agricul-
ture are urging efficient state legisla-
ton as one Of the best ways to ceal
with the sheep-killing dog problem.
Dog-proof fences also are described
and advocated In q recent publication
Of the department Of agriculture deal
ing with this subject. The Sheep-Kil
ing Dog" Farmers Bulletin 985.
Hlndranes % Industry.
That dogs are Q real hindrance to
the sheep industry IL not only &C
claimed by the testimony Of thousands
Of sheep owners but 10 verified BY
actual conservative statistics. An In
vestigation by the Cnited States de-
partment Of agriculture among sheep
owners in IS states east Of the Rocky
mountains shows that cut Of q total
Of 6,836. 492 sheep In the 502 counties
reporting, 34,683 were killed by dogs
in one year-1913- paid for by the
counties. At the same rate Of loss in
other farm states the total annual de
s:ruet;sn Of sheep BY dogs would be
1O7,70O head. But these figures are
based only upon the number actually
paid for, and specialists Of the United
States department q agriculture say
II is more than probable that the true
losses far exceed this. II Ii known that
many sheep are killed which are never
reported to the county oflicials.
Sheep-killing dogs work both singly
and in groups, but usually in twos or
threes. They do not limit their at
tacks to the fiocks Of the immediate
vicinity In which they are kept. but
travel for miles In all directions.
spreading destruction in the focks
with which they come In contact Be
cause their work Ii % often done un-
der cover Of darkness II IL almost i'm
possible to catch them in the act of
WORRYING sheep, hence they can seldom
be positively identified. The ways in
which different dogs attack and de-
stroy sheen vary greatly. Some dogs
dmply kin one or two In . nock,
while Others continue to attack until
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-04-21
B0scHEE's GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies.
when Boschee's German Syrup has
been used so successfully for ffty-One
years in all parts Of the United
States for coughs. bronchitis, colds
settled In the throat. especially lung
troubles. 1t gives the patient a good
nights rest, free from coughing. with
easy expectoration In the morning.
gives nature q chance to soothe the
lnflamed parts, throw of the disease,
helping the patient to regain his
health. Made in America and sold for
more than half century.-Adv.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-04-21

The novice was not enjoying his first
trip through the air. and his more
experienced companion regarded him
with much amusement.
Il say. Bill. what's on your mind?'
he demanded.
Il WAS just thinking about Abra-
ham Lincoln replied Bill thought
fully.
abraham LincOlnY'
Yes. ] was thinking how truth
fully he spoke when he said a mans
legs ough: to be just long enough to
reach the grOund."-Puck.