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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-11

town hall, the bishops palace and other buildings were blown to pieces.
 The cathedral still stands, but only with its ruined chancels.
 Fire is tapping the base of the
 great belfry tower. As the hours went by the universal character of the holocaust developed. The sun was obscured partly and it seemed like a fiery ball in the smoke and thick dust of falling walls. The Canadian. engineers sought to pen in the cohfagration by dynamit- ing the buildings, but the flames broke out at the backs of the sdl- diers.
 There remains in the city, Father Phiese, priest of the church of ST. Druon. Two days ago he was order ed by the Germans to leave the city He refused because he had to attend to dying woman.
 The Germans threatened to shoot
 him, but he persevered and today he
 is caring for civilians who had hid den for ten days in the cellars.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-11
A REVIEW OF NOTE FROM
 AN ENGLISH PAPER.

London, Oct. 10.-Commenting on the reply sent by President Wilson to the peace proposal of the central powers, the Manchester Guardian says:
 "lt is admirably conceived alike in form and substance
 "It is dignified, conciliatory and firm and it lays down exactly the conditions which the stuaton de- mands."
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SPANISH PAPER SAYS
 IS SERENE AND CLEAR

Madrid, Oct. 1O.-President Will sons reply to the latest peace propo- ed by serene clearness, says the EpOca.
 Germany, the newspaper adds. now must demonstrate before the entire world whether her intentions are dictated by sincerity or duplicity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-11
ADVANCE.
 TO DEPTH OF 'sas:a .sas::a FOUR MILES

Paris, Oct. 10.-French troops ad- vancing east of St. Quentin have penetrated to a depth of nearly four miles and occupied numerous villages according to the war office statement tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-11
HUNS BACK
 TARGETS FOR THE ALLIES

(Continued from page onel pressing the enemy hard
 Albania is fast being cleared of the Austro- Hungarian troops while in Serbia the enemy is nearing Ntsh, harrassed by the Serbians.
 At last accounts General Allenby was still driving the Ottoman troops northward in Palestine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-11
BULGARIA TO SEND
 TROOPS AGAINST TURKS

London. Oct. 10.-The Porte has been advised that Bulga- riM is expected to send troops against Turkey in an expedi- ton planned by the entente allies, according to dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company from Amsterdam, quoting advices from Con. stantin0ple, the dispatch adds.
 It Is thought probable the Bulgarian minister to Turkey will be handed his passports within 24 hours.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-11

Washington, Oct. 10.-1he conv,ts tion between the United Statas 'sl, ,al
 Japan extending the general abrs.al v aal tion treaty for. five years and <. commerce travellers treaty betwsas ss the United States and Uruguarv we,a ms's ratified today by the senate. "''s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-11
U.D0AT STRIKES
 IRISH STEAMER;
 HUNDREDS PERISH
400 Passengers and Sailors Reported Lost in Attack
 in St. Georges Channel

London, Oct. 10.-The Dublin mail boat Leinster has been torpedoed, ac- cording to the Exchange Telegraph Company. The steamer was making a trip from Dublin to Holyhead."
 Four hundred persons perished in the torpedoing of the Leinster, &C., cording to a report which has not yet been confirmed.
 The reported torpedoing of the Leinster on her regular voyage from Dublin to Ho1lyhead would indicate that the German U-boats have. again succeeded in getting into St. Georges Channel.
 Nothing has been reported of U-boat operations in that water for long time. and it was reported that extra ordinary precautions had been taken with respect to this channel as well as the English channel.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-11

Viscount Grey spoke in support of President Wilson's policy of league of free nations
 George Nicoll Barnes, labor mem her of the war cabinet who presided declared that the war must go "r to it's enevitable conclusion. There could be no learue of nations until Prlssian militarism was uprooted.
 An all-embracing league of nations
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-11

forcements and delivered count.,
 Jacks. These were unsuccessSn1e cc1ef d
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RECEIVED WITH APPLAUSE
 BY ITALIAN NOTARLES

By Associated Press.
 Rome, Wednesday, Oct. 9.-Presi- dent Wilson's reply to the proposal oi the Imperial German Chancellor Prince Maximilian of Baden, reached Rome while Ambassador Thomas Nelson Page was giving a luncheon in honor of Samuel Gompers, presi- dent of the American Federation oi Labor.
 The guests included the members of the cabinet, senators and deputies other notables, and Henry P. Davi. son. chairman of the American Red Cross War Council.
 The Presidents reply was received with applause.
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WAY IS PAVED
 FOR INVASION
 GERMAN LAND

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BATTLE LINE ON
 MEUSE RESTORED

Americans-French Accomplish Pur- : pose of Regaining Ground Lost
 In 1916.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-04
ILLINOIS HAS RECORD
BREAKING OUTPUT

Springfield, Jan. 4.--Despite handi.
caps Of strikes and general petty dis.
agreement in central Illinois coal
mines the district for the past month
reports a record-break ing coal output
according 70 coal operators here to.
day. The average per day was GO,
geo tons, or 200 carloads
The proof Of the increased produc
ton, the operators declare is the
fact that not a single school factory
commercial or public institution has
been compelled to shut down on ac
count OF lack Of coal in centra
Illinois Other communities, espe
cially in the east, have suffered il
this respect. 1t Is estimated that tn,
total output of the state for 1871
viii reach 10000 zoe nearly thiitN
million tons more than the average
OF $4,000 600 tons.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-04
WIFE TO PRODUCE NOISE.
SAYS EXPLOSIVES BOSS

East Haven. Conn, Jan. when
Constable f Ruel Andrews. who is
also the town dog warden. fire war.
den and unotiicially known as town
"Chief of Police" received a commits.
sion from the Government. appointing
him director of explosives for the
town, he stood in the village post Of
fee and displayed the voluminou.
document. Some of the curious by
standers allowed that "Rn" wouldn'l
have much 10 do In this town as
there weren't any explosives to direct
Huh there amt" said the Consta
ble We'll, yon just wait till m,
wife hears they've saddled n new Of
Ace onto me-"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-04
FIVE GENERATIONS AND
ALL OF GENTleR SEX

New York. Jan 1.-The Bronx. ever
alive 10 the value OF publicity, mas
discovered a family in which are hve
generations. all of the genJler sex.
Mrs Margaret Varron. born in New
York in lSs5. is the great-greatsrand-
mother. Little Miss Pokorny. not
quite a year old. is the nth branch
or twig. OF the family tree. Ii the in
fauts mother is busy. then her needs
may be met by grandmother, great
grandmother. or great-sreat-grand
mother Lucky child.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-04
ZERO HAS NO TERR0RS
FOR WINTER BATHERS

New York, Jan. 4-One Of the most
interesting attractions New York is
able to offer its Winter guests is the
bathing parties at Coney Island and
other neighboring beach resorts at 10
below zero, twelve men and three
women, dressed in regulation bathing
costumes. appeared on the Coney Isl.
and beach They played along the
shore for a while and then. to the
Amusement Of fur-clad spectators
diyed into the frigid waters and swan
out in the direction of the iccbergs.
Try the Free Trader journal Want.Ads
for results.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-04
PREDICT WAR WILL.
Be WON OR | D S I.
THE PRESENT YEAR
HOUSE MISSION TO EUROPE
FORECASTS DECISIVE TeRkiiI-
ALTON OF GREAT STRIFE IN
1ets-u s. MUST BE READY TO
DO ITS BIT

Washington Jan 4-The failure
of The Russian peace negotiations
and the revelation OF Germany du-
p.icity will compel the German high
command 20 resort TO desperate
drive on the west front.
The allies and the United States
are preparing to meet this drive prob
ably late in February or early IN
March.
These are the conclusions reached
in official quarters today. No one
would say the United States would
have large part in resisting the
drive, but the training schedule OF
our troops has been shorte ned ana
their dispatch is now only question
OF tonnage.
Secretary Baker declined TO indl
cate the Fastening of preparations Is
in response to the appeal OF ColGne'
House. which is construed as a re-
Election OF the anxiety felt in Lon
don and Paris
limitations that the United States
and the allies will win or lose the
war this year made by member OF
the House mission. caused a sensa-
ton today.
The belief that 1918 will see the
decision reached is believed to sum
marize the report of Colonel House
to President Wilson.
The reports OF Colonel House,
mission show the United States and
the allies must mass all the men
available on the western front &c
meet the menace of Germany's new
offensive
The House report. however also
shows the shipping losses of the allie:
are far larger than have been Off
cialy disclosed, and that to off Sc
the destruction by the submarines, i
would be necessary to build mor'
ships this year than England and thu
United States possibly can supply.
The size OF Americas army is lin
tied by the number of ships avail
able for transport and supplies.
There was talk today of Congress
demanding the publication of III
text of Colonel Houses report TO r,
veal the real facts of the situation.
Secretary Baker refused to discus
Y the possibility that the war will b
decided this year.. He realizes tha
the United States. at its present rat
of progress, cannot bring its full mi
itary strength to bear this year, an
he entertains no fear that German
will win.
Other War Department officials a,
mitted the crisis is at hand and thu
not a moment can be lost in music
ing full strength TO resist the Gle
mans strengthened by regiments r
leased from the eastern front
II is asserted the United State
and England must rush great nur
bers OF troops to the western trol
and cut out all non.essentials. and +
lease ships for exclusive war seryit
and labor for shipbuildng and muir
ton plants.
The fact that the BrestLitoys
peace plan has not been laid befo
the allies officially, either by Russ
of the central powers. either by Ru
STA or the central powers. is accept'
as indicating a hitch in the scheme
As signs of a failure in the pea
negotiations increase the hope eroN
that Russo isn't entirely lost to Il
allies
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-04
Killed by Poisons
OF Ottawa. Illinois

All scientists agree that poisonous
products in the blood are eliminated by
the kidneys and liver. The kidneys act
as a kind OF filter for these products.
When the kidneys are changed or de-
generated, by disease or old age, then
these poisons are retained in the body.
Ii we wish to prevent old age coming
On too soon, or ii we want to increase
our chances Tor long life, DR.. Pierce OF
the Invaids Hotel Buffalo, n. Y, says
that You should drink plenty OF water
daily between meals to flush the kidneys.
Then procure at your nearest drug store
Anuric. This Anuric drives the uric acid
out. Scientific men have learned that IN
govt also rheumatism, poisonous uric
acid CRYSTALS are deposited in or about
the Joints, in the muscles - where in
Illumination is set up.
II we wish to keep our kidneys in the
best condition a diet OF milk and vege-
tables, with only little meat once day,
is the most suitable. Drink plenty of
pure water, take Anurc three times a
day for a month. Anurlc is many times
more potent than ithia.
QUINCY, Ill. -" Some years ago | had
nervous Indigestion and ny heart became
weak. took DR.. Picrce's Golden Medical
Discovery and was cured,
"For the last twelve years my kidneys
have been causing me . great deal oi
misery and OF late it became almost un-
bearahle. My back would ache so bad at
times could scarcely move had scald-
ing urine, could not control my bladder.
During that time tried various remedies
with little or no relief just recently |
/ learned Of Anuric. Knowing how much
benefit had received from the use OF
| Golden Medical Discovery ! concluded
to try the Anuric Tablets and have not
finished my first bottle, but the scaldlng
has stopped. | have complete control
Oh my bladder, my back is better than
it has been in years. and can get around
without distress or pain. Judging from
what this medicine has done for me 1t
so short q time mime having become !
chronic case think ii a perfectly won
derful kidney remedy and would advis'
those who suffer with kidr Y ailments t,
try It'd A. GRAY, iH ;. Third Street
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-04
Some Early Candles.

The candles of the Romans were
composed ot string surrounded either
by wax or pitch. Splinter> of wood.
covered with fat. We're used ny the
English poorer classes in 1900.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-04
INCOME TAX
MAN COMING
viii Be At The
First National Bank
Ottawa. From January End to January
9th, 1918, Inclusive.

There is an impression that 1t Is the
Governments duty to call on the tax
payer relative to the Income Tax. On
the contrary, the taxpayer must can
upon the Government for blanks ana
he must make his report OF Income to
the U. S. Internal Revenue Collector,
Chicago, before March LIST, 1918, If he
has net income of $1,000 or more for
the year 1917
The Income Tax Man from the
Revenue Department, will be at this
Bank from January I'd, to January Sth,
1918. inclusive, to assist all persons
subject to tax, If you are liable for
tax. call on him for information and
blanks
The
First National Bank
Of Ottawa. Illinois
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-04
ILLINOIS BRIEFS

Springfield. Ian. when it comes
To explaining the mtricacies OF the
new income tax law. John l.. PICKER
ing. internal revenue collector here
for The eighth federal district of Ill
nois. may be some wizard. But NIL
inc out the tax blanks himself Is an
other story He was the first IN the
district to make returns yesterday
After TWO hours and half work an
error vas discovered and he had to
do it all over again.
O.
Springfield. Jan IA service nag
has been hung in the office OF the
state department OF public welfare
which shows that one hundred ana
forty.three OF the employees have en-
listed in the military service OF the
country.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-05
SPECIAL FUND FOR
 CHARACTERIZATION
Common Council Will Be Asked
 to Appropriate S5,O0O

Al the meeting of the executive committee of the Standardization board of the Cham Der Of Commerce held Wednesday evening, in the Chamber Of Commerce rooms, the matter of giving the aliens of this city a broader and clearer conception of the duties of American citizenship was discussed and plans outlined. The advisahility of securing paid direc- tor was discussed and the commit tee seemed to favor the idea so much so that all details connected with the Americanizing Of foreign-born people were brought up for discussion. 1t was decided that Mr. Holmes, Mir. Cham berlain and Judge Gaffnoy pre- pare q. report and q petition 10 the common council, outlining the Amer iHanization project in New blllalh and asking for an approprlauon o1 at least 5000. This report Is expected to be presented to the common couh- cil at the special meeting to be heid this evening. in the City hall.
 Among other matters connected with thr movcm ent, is the question of a general office and headquarters. The old Burritt school was suggested as a suitable place. aud it is also thoupht that meetings can be held in
 
 the various schools throughout the city until a factory school can be or ganized.
 The paid directors duties, which will undoubtedly he sufficient to keep him busy all or the time, are, to keep in close contact with foreign groups, to distribute Literature to help for ciencrS, tor start in with teaching EugliSh in factory classes and to as siSt aliens in every manner possible to help them to become good citizens, The directors of the eriCanizatlon board are to he directly responsible for this paid director and report to the superintendent of schools. This evening at o'clock, the committee appointed to look into the HdNisability of starting war chest for New Britain, will meet in the Cham her Of Commerce rooms.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-05
CITY'S CANNING QUOTA.
New Britain Expected ia Save Food
 . By Preserving.

A joint session of the home gar dane rommittee and the Womens cap- ming committee will be held this eve ming at o'clock, at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The canning com mittce is a sub committee of the home gardens committee. working in con- junction with it.
 Miss Mary Campbell principal of the Elihu Burrett school, will have charge of the canning demonstrations during the summer. Fhe object or this is 10 see that New Britain full fills it's quota of 35,000 cans of fruit and vegetables. by interesting through these demonstrations. women at home who have not been in the habit of canning food products. Women are privileged to tako any kind of fruit or vegetablc to the meetings and they will he shown hoW to can them. The only expense is thai of sugar and cans She maN take the canned pro du,ts home and place them with her store of winter supplies
 The home gardens committee has appropriated an initial sum of $250 to finance the movement. II is eX- pected that the idea will prove more popular than last veal. inasmuch as the government is urging the women of the country to conserve as much food as possible It is the aim of the committee to establish three com munity kitchens throughout the city, three school buildings having been chosen for the pErpose,-St. MarN's school, provocational grammar school and the High school. Last year the total expenditures in connection with the canning demonstrations were $15%.l2. This year, nearly $100 more have been aside for this purpose.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-05
Mrs. Mary P, Quill.

Mrs. Mary Permelia Quill, aged T years. widow Of the late Dr John Dutton Quill. died yesterday at the home or her daughter Mrs. F. Chester Hale, roo Hart street, following nn illness with pneumonia.
 Mrs. Quill was born in Southington where her early life was spent She was graduated from the New Britain Normal school. After her maria ge Mrs. Quill went to live in WaIlingford where Dr. Qull was the head oi the hospital of the Masonic home. The past few yCarS however. were spent in this city where she was we'll known
 The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at , o'clock, from the resi- dence Of her daughter, on Hart street Rev. W. C. Hill. pastor ot +ha south Congregational church, will officiate I;uriUl will be in Inm cmoriam cemC- t&ry. Wallineford.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-05
BROTHERLY LOVE AS t REVEALED IN COURT
Copi Brothers Fight Over Rent: Saw inSki Protects His Brother: Two With Strong Boud.

Fraternar spirit was a keynote of this mornings session of police court Mike and John Copi. brothers. were before court, Charscd with breach of the peace. They are joint owners of property at 9S Chestnut street and yesterday disputed over the rent of the property. IL WaXed hotter and hotter every minute. Finally John paid his disrcspects to Mikes wife They then shook their fists at each other. The police appcared on the scene and arrested them They were ordered to pay a fine of $5 each.
 Alex Savinslli was in the parade yesterday and aftcrWard met his brother whom he had not seen in a long time, They had a few drinks and someone got mussy with Alexs brother and Alex intcrfered. He was dis 'harged with a warning.
 The respective merits Of auto trucks owned hy Charles PaSsanisi and c. Pastori culminated in blows at the corner of Washington and Lafayctto streets. This morning they profcssed they were good friends and had shaken hands. Judge T. E. Hunger ford appeared for them. Judge Mes kill fined them the costs in the case
 That there were no cases for dis charging firearms in court yesterday morning illustrates how "Safc and sane" was New Brjtain'~ Fourth. In previous years there were many such cases.
 William Ches>y was charged with operating a motor vehicle without mirrors and without proper brakes He was fined $I on each count
 Thomas NanSk was fined s. for rid ing bicycle on the sidewalk at Wal nut Hill park
 Prospero Mcssiro and Frank Curso were each fined $% for operating motor vehicles without licenses.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-05
HUSH UP COURT SCANDAL
Suit of von kcuhimann Against Berlin Editors to Be Heard in ScCrct- Defendants Refuse to Rctract.

Amsterdam. July D. Because pub licitN might cndanger the security of the state the president Of the court which ia to hear testimony in the libel suit of Dr. Richard NOn Keuhl- mann, the foreign secretary, against two Berlin editors announced at the opening session Of the trial Thurs day that the case will be heard in secret.
 This action was taken after the president of the court had failed to obtain compromise between the for eign secretary and the defendants, Max LOhan, editors oi the DeutSche Teitung. and Julius Duncke, editor of the DeutSChe Bladetter. When the case was called for trial the president of the court asked whether ii was not possible to settle the matter by loyal explanations on the part of the plain tir. Herr Lohan replied;
 I've have no interest in washing dirty linen under the gaze of enemy countries. Above all 1t is quite re- mote from our intention to dish up bedroom secrets, but in the interest of the country and the foreign office the ease should proceed.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-05
CINNES IN GLASGOW.

James ClNncS. son of Mr. and Mrs Mchnel ClNncs of Fremont street. sea - man in the United States navy. for elGn service, has written homo from Glasgow. Scotland. the letter being the first received from him ir three months. I'c is helping to keep the foreign ports clear through which transports and other boats must pass. The chaser on which the local boy is assigned to recently needed repairs and was put in a port in Scotland and the entire crew was given a seven day furlough. MT. Clynes has had but two furloughs since enlistine and volun- teered for foreign service.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-05
D. 5. |. AWARD ID
 LIEUT.. H. l. EDDY
Continued from First Pagco
He is the first New Britain officer to die on the field.
Awards For 32 Others.

a.'- -
 7 With the American AFmN .insFrance, July f. (By the Associated Press) -- Acts of gallantry in the fighting at Boureches and in the wood of the Americans (Beilcau WOOd) in the Chateau-Thicrry seetoF-- have.- been recompenscd by Gen. Pershing with the award of the Distinguished Scrv- ice Cross 10 32 officers and enlisted men of the marine corps.
 v Three of the crosses were awarded posthumouslN while the others went to eight officers and 21 non-commis- stoned officers and men. The men honored today are:
 Captain Randolph T Zane, Lieuts James McB Sellers. r. II. Harley, James F. Robertson. Charles Murray. William Moore, .Fredericl1 C. Wheel CT and William A. Bdd, Sergeant Ma jor John II. Quick, Corporals Ray David l.. Spaulding, Harold J. Ran dies, Roland R. Shcaff. John IT, n- gals, Ray W. Chase, Frank A. Vial. Fred ". Hill, Joseph A. Gargcs, Ben jamin Tiigham and Howard Childs. Prtvatcs Albert Brooks John C. Fleicken, Erie IIcffstedcr, Earl Bel fiS, James w. Carter, Herman L. Mcleod, William A, Stair and Earl C. Rockwell.
 Dental Surgeon Wcedon C. Osborne Sergeant Grover C. O'KeIly and Pri- vate Herbert ID. DuniaVy.