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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-12-06

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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-12-06

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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-12-06

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Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
BOGUS GLASSES ARE
 FOUND BY AV|AT0RS
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 SAN DIEGO, Cal, March 21-Major John C. P. Bartholf, commander of the Rockwell field aviation school at North Island near here, posted an order to- day that all goggles made by certain eastern firm with a German name should be turned in to the officers or destroyed at once. The glasses have been in use at North Island, Kelly Field, Texas, and at other training schools for aviators.
 The bulletin posted by Major Earth offs order said that pr A. l.. Day. head of the geophysical laboratory of the Carnegie Institute at Washington had made q thorough investigation of the goggles and declared that they reduced the power of vision more than IS per cent. Dr. Day reported his findings to the chief signal officer at Washing ton and that officer had warnings sent immediately to all American aviation schools and camps.
 Trouble with the goggles had been reported at North Island by Major John Purroy Mitchell. former mayor of New York City, who is in training there. and by other students of the Rockwell Field school. They reported that in many cases they had misjudged their altitude to a serious extent when making land- ings.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
WAR REVIEW
 OF THE DAY
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The city of Kherson, 92 miles north- east of Odessa, has been captured by the Teutonic forces. This is an impor- tant commercial town and possesses a fine harbor.
 Two German destroyers and two tor pedo boats are believed to have been destroyed in a naval battle off Dunkirk. The Germans came out of one of their bases in Belgium and commenced an attack on the city of Dunkirk. French and British torpedo boats trapped the enemy warships and visited sound punishment upon them. One British boat was damaged in the fight. Ostend was bombarded by British monitors on Thursday and British seaplanes dropped shells on Helgoland.
 Shipping Sunk 11,827,572 Tons
 The British embassy at Washington has announced that since the begin ming of the war 11,S27,572 tons of Brit ish shipping have been destroyed. Dur ing the year of 1917. 6.723,623 or over half the total loss during the conflict were lost.
 American forces have engaged in a raid east of Luneville and at one point fought hand to hand with the enemy, A brief artillery fire preceded the raid which was made in conjunction with the French.
 Talk One Way; Act Another
 Reports from Amsterdam are to the effect that semi-official negotiations for peace on foot between Germany and the entente allies and that Ger many has evinced a strong inclination for peace' This report does not CO., incide with the reported telegram from Emperor William to the Schleswig- Holstein provincial council. in which the emperor said ''the prize of victory must not and will not fail us-no. soft peace, but one which corresponds with Germany's interests"
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
COMMITTEE NAMED
 ID END STRIKE IN FLAGSTAFF NORMAL
Special to The Republican,

topecial to The Republican,
 FLAGSTAFF. March 2O-The strike at the Arizona Normal school remains unbroken tonight. The student body held a meeting at the school to con- sider whether to go on with the strike or not. F. T. McGonigle is re- ported to have promised that he would sec that they had a hearing, but the students seemed loath to trust ais promises.
 Superintendent c. O. Case is prob ably the man who can break the strike by promising that he will give Dr. Blome q hearing. A telegram was sent 10 him this evening but no answer has yet been received.
 The students paraded the streets again today. arranged by counties, cities and nations. All but two coun- ties in the state have students at the school and A other states and Two foreign countries are represented. One banner read: We cannot vote, but dad and mother can" Another said: This is a state institution"
 Miss Elizabeth Angle, president of he student body, headed a committee of five that met the local members of the normal alumni and 30 of Flag staffs leading citizens at the court house today to try and arrange terms ,or calling off the strike of the stu dent body. The alumni and citizens asked the students to return to classes tomorrow, but the committed made it plain that they were striking for the hearing that they asked last Sunday and had been denied.
 A committee composed of Judge Perkins and M. I. Powers of Flagstaff md Judge Crosby of St. Johns were appointed by the citizens to present their views to the student body. The committee was cordially received. But as yet no decision has been an- nounccd.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
Registration
 For Election
 Closes Today

This is the last day to register for the municipal election, April 2. The books will close at g o'clock tonight. All eligible citizens who wish to vote must go to the city clerks office in the city hall before that hour and register.
 There were 225 names registered yesterday, making a total of 1,050 since the supplemental registration began immediately after the pri- maries March 1. This is considered a remarkable supplemental regis tration and makes total reqis- tration of 6,681, the largest list ever boiled for municipal election in Phoenix. A mayor and. two com missioners are to be voted upon April 2. There are six candidates in the field, two for mayor and four for commissioners.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22

the contest for the nomination for United States senator. according to latest unofficial returns.
 Reports are current to the effect that pressure will be brought to bear upon either Davies, democrat, or Lenroot to withdraw in favor of the other, to pre- vent success of any possible combina- tion between Thompson and Victor Berger, socialist nominee. It is known positively that Davies will not with draw and Lenroot has stated that no one has been authorized to make a statement that he contemplates doing so.
 It was said today that some one would introduce a resolution at a con- ference of the Wisconsin Loyalty Le- zion tomorrow afternoon requesting that either Lenroot or Davies withdraw from the race, but officials of that or ganization. which is non partisan, said tonight that nothing was known of such a step.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
FIRST ORDER |S T0CUT EXPENSE
 ID ESSENTIALS
Director General McAdoo
 Brings Railroads Down
 to War Basis as Soon as Railway Bill Is Signed
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 WASHINGTON, March 21.-The first act of Director General McAdoo .oday after President Wilson signed he railroad bill. which provides a i500000.000 revolving fund and pre- scribes a baSis of compensation to the owners during federal operation, was 70 issue an order restricting railroads capital expenditures to extension and oetterments absolutely essential under war conditions. Inasmuch as the gov ernment has undertaken largely the financing of improvements and pur- chase of new equipment, the order will serve as a safeguard to the big work ing fund.
 The signing of the bill opens the way for the railroad administration to pro- reed with necessary extensions, with The negotiation of agreements on com- oensation and with other forms of fi lancial assistance t0 the companies.
 May Meet New Haven Notes
 One of the first results probably will De the conclusion of an arrangement by which the government will participate 10 some degree, in the meeting of $4S,- poo 900 notes of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railway. due April l5. An announcement of this subject may be made this week.
 Without waiting for the railroad bill 10 pass the final stage of the presi- 1ent's approval, MT. McAdoo had cre- lted in the railroad administration a division of capital expenditures, headed by Robert $. Lovett. former director of priority for the war industries board 10 supervise the regulation of additions and betterments.
 Will Scan All Purchases
 This division will scan all requests for the building of new terminals, ex- .ension of lines, purchase of locomo- ives, cars, and other equipment, and III other enterprises requiring eXpendi- ure of capital. After being approved oy Mir. Lovett and the director general, proposals involving capital expenditures will go to the division of finance and purchases, headed by John Skelton Williams, for execution.
 In his order today. Mir. McAdoo lsked railroads considering extensions 70 be guided by the war time necessity Or conserving capital, labor and mate -ial. and by the idea that enterprises which might be meritorious from the point of an individual railway, may not be desirable now that the railway sys- ems have been unified under govern = nent control He specified that con- truction of new lines or branches and purchase of locomotives or cars should aOt be undertaken without his ap- proval.
 Directors Control Complete
 Extension work begun or contracted ,or before January 1 when the govern ment took over control may be con- linued. No work involving charge of more than s25,000 to the capital ac- count may be started without the di- rector generals approval, but enter orises requiring less than that amount io not require specific approval pro- riding they are essential. and are in conformity with 8 previously estab- ished custom of the road.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
CHINESE SIDE IN
 WITH B0LSHEV|K|
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KAREN, March 21.-It is reported that Chinese troops on the Manchur- ian frontier are robbing Russians and fraternizing with the Bolsheviki. It is alleged by observers that western Siberia is already economically under German control. Omsk banks, shops, newspapers and public utilities are under German influence. German prisoners serve on soviets and mu- nioipal committees and are able to travel about freely. They are hold ing reunions and regaining the con- fidence of the people.
 There has been a marked rise in the value of the ruble in prospect of Japanese intervention. Banks are compelled to purchase rubles in Japan. where they have been "cor- nered"
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
America Expects ReprisaIs

WASHINGTON, March 21- AL though officials declined tonight to put any definite interpretation on dis patches from The Hague, purporting to outline Germany's attitude toward Holland, it was pointed out that the Dutch government under German ican shipping demands. The belief was general here, however that the requi- sitioning of Dutch ships in American and British waters would result in German reprisals upon Holland, and that unrestricted submarine warfare would be extended to the Dutch zone.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
SOLDIERS DEPART

ST. MARES. Idaho.. March 21.- United States army soldiers who have been on patrol duty here since Sat urday following the attempt of In dustrial Workers of the World to release members of their organiza- tion from the county jail, departed tonight for Fort George Wright, near Spokane. The Idaho home guards remained on duty.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
ENGLISH FORCED BACK BY
 ATTACK BUT MAIN BATTLE
 LINE HOLDING, SAYS HAIC
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AMSTERDAM, Wednesday March 20-"The prize of victory must not and will not fail soft peace but which corresponds with German s inter- ests,' Emperor William telegraphed the Schleswig- Holstein provincial council according to Kiel dis path. The emperor's telegram sent in reply to congratulatory message.
 Field Marshal von Hindenburg has telegraphed to the Posen provincial council as follows:
 God willing, we will also overcome the enemy in the west and clear the way to general peace.''
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
DEPORTATION AT b|SbEE BROUGHT
 UP BY SENATORS
Senator King of Utah Says l. W. W. Coddled Too
 Much by Sympathizers in U. s. Labor Department
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WASHINGTON, March 21.-Warn- ings that the people of the Pacific northwest, tired of I. w. w. activities, might take the law into their own hands to suppress traitorous conduct; charges that the government itself had "coddled' the leaders, and predictions that sabotage and other hampering ac- tivities to embarrass the governments aircraft program are likely to break out in the spring and summer, featured the senate debate today on the admin istration bill to empower the govern ment to commander timber and con- duct logging operations.
 The debate flared up so suddenly and lasted so long that time allotted for considering the bill was used up and Chairman Chamberlain of the military committee let it go over for action later.
 Government Should Act
 Senators were not sparing in their declarations that the government should act swiftly and drastically to meet what they characterized as a menace to the people. Senator Cham berlain particularly declared it might be necessary to send troops into the spruce forests to protect workers get ting out the precious timbers for the airplaneS.
 The Industrial Workers of the World will not allow men to work in the forests he said.
 Borah Urges Orderly Course
 Senator Borah of Idaho, declared the I government could deal adequately with the l. w, w. without resort to force and by orderly lawful action I Without mentioning the name of the l, W. w. leader to whom he referred 1 the Idaho senator declared:
 s"The government now has in it's DOS session the evil genius of the I. w. w.. professional criminal for 20 years who has taken the lives of at least Is men. The I. W. w. believe he leads a l charmed life. The best thing to crush 1 the l. W. W. would be to punish him on the evidence of his treason" Deportation Mentioned Senator King of Utah attacked the | report of President Wilson's mediation commission on the deportations from the Arizona copper districts as a quasi Justification" The l. w. w. he declared had been "coddled" too much by certain sympathizers in the labor | department.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
RUMOR IS CURRENT
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LONDON, March 21.-Accordng to reports from Petrograd, dated Wednes- day, a rumor is current at Moscow that Germany has offered important conces- sions to the allies conditioned upon the recognition of the Brest-Litovsk treaty of peace.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
LenrOOt Urged
 to Drop Our SO DapieS May Win
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MILWAUKEE, March 21-Irvine L. Lenroot, republican, will have approxi- mately 2,5OO majority over James Thompson. reputed to represent the La Toilette sentiment in Wisconsin, in
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
GREAT GERMAN OFFENSIVE BEGUN UPON
 FIFTY MILE FRONT OF CAMBRIA SECTOR
GERMANY SEEKING CAUSE OF VAR IN
 DUTCH SHIP CASE
America Expects Huns Will
 Extend Unrestricted Use of "U" Boats to Dutch
 Zone Because of Its Acts
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LONDON, March 21.-Dispatches from The Hague report that a local news agency says that Germany con- siders her relations with Holland al tered by the attitude of the Dutch gov ernment toward the entente and the United States and publishes a report that the abandonment by the Dutch government of the remaining restrict i've clauses in it's shipping loan terms would be regarded by Germany as cause for war.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
CASA BLANCA BURNS

SAN SALVADOR, March 21.-The historic Casa Blanca, which has been used as a postoffice, was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. All the mail matter was saved. Several houses adjacent to the building were set on fire.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
ROYAL CADET KILLED

FORT WORTH, Texas, March Fl. A royal flying corps cadet was instantly killed at Taliaferro Field near here today, when his plane fell several hundred feet. Details of the crash and the name of the victim were not obtainable at R. F. c. headuuarters.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
MISSION ON WAY OUT
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WASHINGTON, March 21-Advices received late today by the state de- partment from Ambassador Francis indicate that the American Red Cross mission passed through Vologda on March 20. Presumably the party is on it's way out of the country.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
BATTERY MEN INJURED

SPARTANBURG, S. C., March 21. Seven men of F battery 106th field artillery stationed at Camp Wads- worth, were injured here today as the result of an explosion of a field gun. defective shell is believed to have caused the explosion. .r-
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
CHANCELLOR DISMISSED

BUENOS AIRES. March 21-The chancellor of the Argentine consulate general at Barcelona has been dis missed from the government service because of his participation in re- cent pro- German agitations in Spain.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE
 ASSOCIATED PRESS
MINERS OPPOSED

LONDON, Wednesday, March 20.- It IS indicated that the vote taken by the miners on the governments proposed policy of combing out" 50,OOO miners. for military service will show a majority of 3O,O00 against the proposition.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
WILL NOT COMPLY

MADRID, March 21.-The former premier, Antonio Maura, who Is leader of the conservative party. has declined to comply with the king s request to form a cabinet.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
BAKER IN LONDON

Newton D. Baker, the American sec retary of war, will be the guest of Ambassador Page during his brief stay in London.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-22
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The Colfax chronicle., 1918-09-21
Prof. Morris Says
Tanlac Superior To
Health Resorts
"It's The Best Medicine ! Ever Tried
He Says--Gains Twenty four
Pounds And His Troubles
Are Gone.

Among the hundreds of thou
sands of statment made by prom
inent men and women who have
been benefited by Tanlac, none
is of more interest that the fol-
lowing letter received fromS. r.
Luton, of Bumpus Mills Tennes-
see:
Tanlac Office, Atlanta, Co.,
Gentlemen:-You will find en-
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Elmer Morris, a public school
teacher, weel known throughout
this section. residing at South
side Tenn, RID. 1. Prof. Morris,
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he has gaind twentyfour pounds
on three bottles of Tanlac, here
is what he says.
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and tried other means. but /
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town.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-09-21
SPECIAL SESSION, 1918.
ACT NO. Is.
10 Bill No. 5-By Mr.. Alexander.

ACT NO. Is.
House Bill No. 5-By Mr.. Alexander.
AN ACT
To provide for the laying out. construc-
ton and maintenance OF the Chef
Menteur and Hammond-New Orleans
State Highways: to provide a reve-
nue. for carrying out the objects and
purposes of this Act: to authorize the
notes or certificates Of Indebtedness; ;
to define the duties of the Board Of
Liquidation OF the State Debt of the
State of Louisiana, the State High
way Engineer. the State Treasurer.
the Secretary OF State and the State
Auditor in connection therewith: and
to provide for fiscal agent to whom
the funds shall be let for deposit: and
an act whereas ii IA intended to have
this act ratified by an amendment
to the Constitution of the State.
Section /. Be it enacted by the Gen.
ana, That the Highway Engineer Of the
State OF Louisiana Is nereby authorized
TO let contracts for the construction and
Of the Chef Menteur Road.
at Peoples Avenue. in the
Parish of Orleans. and extending to a
place in the Parish of st. Tammany at
the boundary line between the States
Of Louisiana and Mississippi. opposite,
or nearly opposite, to Logtown. In the
State Of Mississippi. which said road
has already been begun and contracted
for. and has been designated as a State
by the Highway Department
of the State of Louisiana: and for the
construction of all such bridges as may
be necessary for said road: and for the
and completion of q model
State Highway. on such route as the
Highway Department of the State of
has designated or may deem
wise to designate. to extend approx
mately parallel to the Illinois Central
Railroad from Hammond into New Or
leans. and in the construction of the
necessary bridges upon said highway:
provided, that In the construction Of
the said Hammond-New Orleans High
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-09-21

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took these tablets, and
/ have had DO more
stomach trouble dur
ing that time. ] have
recommended Cham.
berlain's Tablets to q
great many sufferers
With stomach trouble.
and travelinRo sales
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-09-21

men. and have met many OF the boys on
- rod that are afflicted with disorders
q ~ stomach q they have to put up
Win IN kinds Of half cooked grub q. the
6i6hreht asountry hotels, which u ons
- a thio drsadful disease"