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The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19
~From Now On You viii Mess Att

ton, and you fellows shipped with her
for the voyage"
"That's q d lie," sang out an
other voice shrilly. ''The most of us
wus signed on by crimps."
Strengthened up, determined to end
the matter then and there.
"We have had enough of this, lads"
1 said sternly. staring straight down
into their faces. 81 don't know who
among you are doing all of this talk
ing, but I'll answer you this: / am cap
tain of the Indian Chief, and If any Of
you want to try out whether I can
handle my crew or not. go to it. Bosun,
come here"
The man named separated himself
from the others, and slowly climbed
the ladder. He was q big, muscular
fellow, with red hair, clipped close to
his head. and intelligent blue eyes.
"Your name is Leayord?
AYE, aye, SIR"
"This is your first voyage on the
Indian Chief?"
mo, sir; my third"
"Very good, Mr.. Leayord; from now
on you will mess aft, and rank as first
mate. serving watch and watch with
me. Is there q man forward capable
Of filling the second mates berth?"
He ran his eyes over the group be-
low rather doubtfully.
"Olson might, SIR" he answered
finally. "He Is sober, and a good sea-
man."
"Step forward, Olson"
The mass of men parted slightly, and
a man was pushed to the front. He
possessed a strongly marked Swedish
face, smooth shaven and almost boyish.
"How old are you, Olson?"
'Twenty-eight, SIR
"You know the sea?'
Twelve years in the fo'castle, SIR"
"All right; I'm going to give you a
chance to make good as second officer,
Mr.. Olson. Now, lads, that's all for
the present. take it you are sailor
men, and know what that sky means.
The chances are ten to one we'll have
storm before midnight, and Wen
meet 1t better with clear decks. Get
forward, all hands, and clear away
that riffle-llvely now"
They were bit slow about 1t, grum-
bling among themselves. Olson spoke
once or twice, although I could not
hear exactly what was said, and the
power Of sea discipline finally con-
quered. Within ten minutes they were
working cheerfully enough, and Lea
yord had ceased his gruff ordering, and
stood silent beside the lee rail. 1t
pleased me to observe that Olson took
hold along with the others, and did his
full share Of the work. I leaned far
ther over to gain view of the cabin en-
trance, but Bascom had disappeared.
The girl, however, held her place, and
glanced up, her eyes meeting mine.
"Could come up there, Mr.. Hol-
lis?" she questioned.
"Certainly; us a passenger this deck
is free for your use. Take the star
board ladder"
gave her my hand, and helped her
to grasp the rail. She glanced about
into the mist.
"How gray and somber 1t is," she
said soberly. '"The fog Is almost like
hand clutching at you"
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19

hehCncu roTtup OuConSCio1Stys anu
Rested In Mine.
simple story seemed to thrill her.
breathing as 1t did the mystery and
romance Of the sea.
"And that. MIss Vera" said at last,
''is the present situation. 1t is for you
to furnish the f1nnl solution"
~For mel You tell me all this merely
to lenve the decision with mer
yes: 1 shall do nothing against your
expressed wish"
"Why-but what would you do. II
you were here aloner'
'-That would be entirely different
have no family, no near relatives hv-
Ing; not even any special friends to
mourn greatly over my demise. I
might willingly risk my life In such
An adventure, and think little Of II.
I know the sea and Its perils, and such
. game ss this II likely to have its
as1rAe<isOA
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19
Didn't Have to Buy Them.

A little boy from a poor district and
little girl from the more comfortable
part of the city sat side by side in
Sunday school. The teacher said to
the little girl: GLADYS. we missed you
at Sunday school last Sunday" To
which Gladys replied:
"Ohl 1 stayed home because we
bought new baby at our house."
The little boy looked up at her in
surprise and remarked:
Bought it? Huh! We get 'em fN
nothing"
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19

Red Cross Bag Blue. much better. goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer. Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19

Ghosts may talk, but very few peo-
pie understand the dead languages.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19

Mccann compIlcates the al
ready serious situation by STIR
ring up mutiny. Things begin to
look bad for Hollis and Vera
n told In next InstaiIment.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19

If you happen to find your feelings
all worked up, order a fresh supply
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
ADVERTISEMENT,
Careless Use of Soap
Spells the Hair

Soap should be used very carefully
II Won want to keep your hair looking
its host. Most soaps and prepared
shampoos contain too much aikali.
This dries tho sculp, makes tho hair
brittle. and ruins II.
The best thing for steady use Is just
ordinary mulsificd cocOanut oil (which
$ pure and Ercas"lessD, and IL better
than tho most expensive soap OF any
hing else you can use.
One or two teaspoOnfuls will cleanse
he hair and scalp thoroughly. Simply
noisten the hair with water and rub
in. II makes an abundance OF rich.
reamy lather, which rinses out easily.
emoving every particle OF dust, dirt,
landruff and excessive oil. The hair
Tries quickly and evenly, and it leaves
he scalp soft. and the hair fine and
silky. bright, Iustrous, fluffy and easy
q manage.
You can get mulsificd cocoanut oil
any pharmacy. it's very cheap, and
1 few ounces will supply every mem
her Of the family for months.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
JAPAN HAS 364
STRIKES IN LESS
THAN ONE YEAR

Three hundred and sixty-four
strikes. involving 54.66s workmen, oc
CURED in Japan during the eleven
months and a half ended in the mid
die OF November. 1917. The more i'm
portant concerns affected by these
strikes were the Muroran branch OF
the Japan Steel Foundry, the Nagoys
Twisted Thread Company, the Mitsub
ishi dockyard at Nagasaki. the Tokyo
Wooden Company, the Okajima fac
tory, at Hioshima. the 'Ibaraki Col.
liery Company the Kisso colliery
liery, in Saga Prefecture. and the IA.
gawa-mura salt fields. In each case
the strikers numbered more than
/ 900.
The Tokyo Nichinichi, calling atten.
ton to these facts, detects a signif-
cant change in the spirit Of the
strikers and in public opinion regard
ing their conduct. While formerly
sentimental, the men who have
struck in the. last twelve months
frankly demanded higher wages.
Their conduct has been less unruly
and violent than in previous years.
Heretofore. not only did the strikes
lack organization. but public sym
pathy was wanting. 4 strike was
considered n moral offense, a viola
ton OF the common moral code. Capt.
talists were quick to make the most
of these internal and external disad-
vantages under which strikers oper-
ated. and usually broke their ranks
by bribing some OF the strikers to
turn blacklegs. Not so with the
strikes that have occurred during the
past year: those since June have
mostly ended in victory for the work
men. The Nuai-kai Friendship AssO-
ciation), the leading labor organiza-
ton. has increased it's influence
somewhat, but is not sufficiently
strong to compel success.
The reason why capital has Eener-
ally yielded is the change in public
opinion, due an evolution OF ideas
about labor questions since the out
break OF the world war and especi-
ally since the Russian revolution.
The japanese public no longer re-
CARDS a strike as a crime. Some
people actually sympathize with the
strikers and watch their progress
with genuine anxiety.
I'm other words" Says the editor
of the Herald of Asia. in treating Of
this same subject. japanese have
come to think with all the rest OF
mankind on the subject OF labor
problems. Society has recognized the
right OF labor to free itself from the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28

bonds OF the old slavish morality Of
Japan. and to stand in purely eX
economic relations with capital"
Recurring to the Nichinichi, the
writer therein unqualihedly says
that the foremost causes OF this
change in public opinion are recent
expansion of national enterprise and
abnormal rise in the prices of com
modities. In addition, is the effect
in Japan on labOTers- and capitalists
OF democratic tendencies throughout
Europe and America Liberty and
equality have made great progress;
but the question OF material versus
man, unlike that OF authority versus
man, has remained unsolved. Against
this restriction on the economic
liberty and equality of the people
numerous forces set themselves in
motion. Wholly outside extremists.
like Socialists and Nilslists. all think
ing men have raised cry against the
inhumanity of the unequal distribu-
ton of material.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
SEARCH BEGUN IN
3 CITIES FOR D. c.
WOMAN ANDBABY

What caused Mrs. Sarah Fox
Nicholson. nineteen years old, to take
her little son and leave her husband
and her home:
Where did she go?
The police Of three cities aud an
anxious husband today are trying TO
find an answer to these questions.
In Washington her husband and
the police are searching 10 finu some
trace Of her.
In Philadelphia and Baltimore the
police have been notified TO spare no
effort to locate the missing woman.
At his home. 9lS II street north
west. the husband, James Thomas
Nicholson, told Times reporter this
morning that he could give no reason
for the sudden disappearance Of his
wife.
I'm sure" he said, that I know
no reason for her leaving. We have
been on the best Of terms and have
not quarTeled.
Il last saw my wife at noon yester-
day. when she appeared in the best
OF spirits. laughing and talking as
she always has. but when ! returned
home at o'clock last night she was
gone: gone with our two and half
year ola son. Motifs anu an III w
Iongings, even including the baby'I
crib.
The most peculiar part or ii all
is that no one in the house nor any
OF the neighbors saw her so. And
Yet she took her irUnl, and a bulky
crib. ! am going to visit all ia" cN-
press companies in the city today To
see If ! can find who did the nov
ing. aud where they tool, her things.
In the three years OF cur married
life We have. had but one quarrel"
he said sadly, his vO,ve breaking.
And that was neither her fault nor
mine. That was a wear ago when
we were living at Norfolk, Va.
"Her stepfather. Philip Friedland-
er lives at 5OGS Aspen street, West
Philadelphia.
1T is my belief that she may be
with him in Philadelphia now. or
that she may be IN Baltimore. whore
she has some relatives. but. 50 far
neither ] nor the police have found
any trace OF her at either place.
"Al that l want now Is h"r ad-
dress, so that l can get her and baby
to come back. | am willing to for
get all that has happened" -
Mis-. Nicholson is five feet one
inch tall and weighs about 100
pounds. She is believed to he wear
ing a brown pIcated suit, II purple
rOHt. trimmed with brown fur. She
has black hair and brown eyes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
FERRYMAN
Of OLD TEXAS DAYS
IS STILL LIVING

GRADY. Okla, Feb. 2S.-Dlshgured
by rheumatism which he contracted
in the early eos on Red river in the
vicinities of Red River Station and
Spanish Fort. but with a constitution
that only an active man on the outer
edges OF civilization could acquire, +.
W. Morris, pioneer ferryman for the
chuck wagons that followed the CHS
holm trail out OF Texas over forty
years ago. lives an almost secluded
life near Spanish Fort. Tex.
Morris established the Grady ferry
in 1877. and found It more profitable
than Logging and trapping along the
river. Before that wagons following
the herds into Northern states ford
ed the river at Red River Station
when it was possible. and many times
during the spring they We're detained
for several days be-ore crossing was
possible. That crossing was on the
Chisholm trail. but Morris put a bend
in il and drew travel further west.
Probably no other Rcd River Ferry
up stream west OF Arkansas was SO
popular for nearly half century.
and its history ~ full OF romance and
tragedy. The fcrryman learned near
iv all the gossip Of the plains aud
the gossip fairly reeked with the Gle
ments OF as yet unpublished history.
Much OF i; some day Mr. Norris hopes
to toll.
With twisted and almost constantly
aching joints. Ferryman Morris was
character not easily forgotten. The
memories Of many old men recall how
he hobbled about tho job and how he
rode a sidesaddlc on his horse be-
cause the rheumatism would not per
init sitting sstride. Sixteen children
were born 10 him and Mrs. Morris
but all are dead. He is H brother Of
APT Edward Morris. Of Gainesville,
Tex. pioneer and capitalist.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
QUITS JAIL TO ASK
HE Be NATURALIZED

NEW YORK. Feb.@S.I- CarmIuc EIc-
cardi walked into the chambers Of Su
prcme Court Justice \. : T"mpI ins.
Of RoCkland county yesterday and
caused Il stir by asking for natural
iZatiOn.
where do you belong" asked tho
judge, as he looked down from the
bench.
"In Jail. Your Honor" modcstIy an
swered the applicant.
Asked what, i'm that case. he was
doing I'm court, RiCcara+ cN pIaI ncd the
taller OF the county Jail at New CITY
courteously allowed him a day OF To
travel the intervening Ave miles to
the supreme court at \yack 50 that
he might apply for citizenship. The
Judge refused his application.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
2-PLATOON PLAN
HERE ENDORSED BY
TABERNACLE CROWD

"AIl those in favor OF the two
platoon system for fremen in the Dis.
trict will signify by standing"
This was Homer Rodeheaver, Billy
Sundays trombonist, putting the
question before the crowded taber,
nacle last night.
Instantly every man, woman, and
child in the big shed rose upon his
feet. Thereupon Rody urged his hear.
ers to support the movement to legis-
late decent working hours for fire
men by the establishment OF the two
platoon system for firemen in the
District.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
FIremen Heartened.

The unanimous vote heartened the
delegation OF fremen present from
many parts of this country and Can
tending the first annual convention OF
the International Union OF freight
crs.
Speaking this morning in favor OF
the two platoon system for District
firemen Chief George HarriGan, OF
Chicago, said:
Fire losses in Chicago have been
reduced over $4,000 in nine months
since the establishment in Chicago
Of the two platoon system for tire-
men. In that time the number OF
fremen charged with viddating rules
has decreased 50 per cent. The num-
Der or duty from sickness has been
cut in half"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
Confident or Success.

Delegates were confident today OF
the enactment OF the two platoon law
here. Many favorable replies were re-
ceivcd from members OF Congress dur
the Capitol The convention heard
the second reading OF the constitution
for the international union this morn
ing.
The entertainment and banquet with
speeches from the District Commits
siOners and congressman will take
place at Pythian Temple tonight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
Ouch! Lumbago!
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
BRITISH CASUALTIES
IN FEBRUARY DROP
TO ONLY 1882

LONDON. Feb. 2s.-The British
losses during February were the
smallest since last winter, according
to figures compiled today. In the
month just passed they totaled only
1892.
The casualties were divided as fol-
lows:
Killed. Wounded. Missing. Total.
Officers 219 AL "a 724
Men,. 1923 10,9S2 3,463 1s,I6S
Totals. 4,542 1888 1851 1892
The total casualty figures for the
past few months have been:
January, 74,03S; December, SO.034:
November, 12O,6T9; October, S3,5jS;
September, O5.430; August, CASTS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
BRITISH
SHIPS SUNK
IN YEAR BY
SUBMARINES

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-German mines
and submarines claimed toll OF
eighteen British merchantmen dur
hg the past week, Of which four
Teen were Of more than 1000 tons
and four were smaller craft.
Ruthless submarine warfare began
lust one year ago, and the figures
phow that the enemy has sunk to-
al Of 1910 British ships.
COncede 100000 Tons Loss.
OF those sunk s3S had an average
tonnage OF $500 tons; 800 were under
900 tons, and 1s2 were small craft.
British military experts admit the
sinking Of approximately 100000
tons of shipping during the year,
while Germany claims to have sunk
$4,000, 900 tons.
Figures on the sinkIngs OF French,
italian, and other allied ships during
the year are not available, but 1t is
known they would not in the aggre-
rate total the tonnage Germany
eiaims TO have sent to the bottom
with mines and submarines.
Germans Fail Of Purpose.
Just one year ago today the first
Feekly report Of sinlIings was made.
Il showed the loss OF fourteen ships
Of more than 1000 tons, which IS
the same As today's report There
we're, however, twelve vessels OF less
than 1000 tons sunk during the first
week against only four during the
past week.
The average for the year has been
Fifteen a week, or better than two q
eRy OF vessels of more than !, zoo
tons.
Germany Boosted she would ruin
British commerce in three months.
After twelve months she haRfailed.
OVercOmInE Menace.
America and the allies are now sink
hg submarines faster than they can
De turned out by Germany.
What the figures show is that II the
British had not ceased TO build ships
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
PRESIDENT RENOMINATES
JUDGE EDWARD KIMBALL

President Wilson today sent 10 the
Senate the nomination Of Judge Ed
ward f. kimball for another term as
Judge or the Municipal Court OF the
District. Judge KimbaIl has already
served one term. and his service has
been 20 satisfactory the President
wishes him TO remain on that bench.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28

almost vital TO existence when the over
seas expeditions were undertaken at
the beginning Of the war. the British
mercantile fleet would not have been
so weakened as TO place the country
in the position OF beleaguered island.
The number OF merchantmen unsuc-
cessfully attacked is growing each
week. Indicating that not only has ef-
fective means been provided for COM
batting the submarine. but British sea
men are learning TO outmaneuYeT
them
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
WILL SELL TIMBER.

Secretary Of the Interior Lane has
ordered the sale of nearly 100000 feet
Of timber on lands included in the one
time grant TO the Oregon and California
Railroad Company. The tmebr IS in
western Oregon, and after II Is cut, the
land will be opened to homesteaders.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
Street Car Stalled?
Get Free Ticket, Is
Plan Of Congressman

A bill which would tend to dis
courage the Sailing or tyingup
OF street cars has been intro
duced in the House by Congress
man Lobeck OF Nebraska.
It provides that when a car is
tied up for five minutes or more
a passenger shall be entitled to
an Identification ticket good for
an additional full fare ride. 1t
would be mandatory on the con-
ductor of the car to give out such
tickets on request.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-01
WEST SULLIVAN.

Mrs. Orville Gordon went to Ellsworth
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Havey and dsugh-
ter Betty of Eastport are visiting b. b
Hsyey.
Mrs. Hartman and daughter Dorothy,
o; Franklin who have been at A. p. Ha-
vey's two weeks, have returned home.
Miss Minnie Bunker spent the week
end with her sister Josephine, who is al
the Eastern Maine general hospital, Ban
gor.
George II. Tracy, who has spent the
winter with his daughter, Mrs. Henry
Bunker, has gone to Steuben for the sum
mer.
Mrs. Louise Hooper received news Sat
urday OF the death OF her nephew, Walter
Squirting, who was killed in action in
France.
Douglas Milne, who is attending Bsiti-
more dental college, spent a few days
with his mother, Mrs. Peter Milne, before
leaving for Camp Devens.
The Red Cross will meet every Tuesday
at the home of Mrs. Arthur Bunker, who
has kindly offered it a room for the sum
mer. There are so many things that are
needed-bandages, hospital shirts, etc
1t is hoped that all who can will attend
these meetings, and help.
April %. UNE AMIE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-01

WEST GoULDsBORo.

Miss Eliza Written, who has been very
i'll of grip, is out again.
Miss Persis Pettee OF Unionville has en-
ployment at Mrs. Clara Tracy's.
MIR. and Mrs. Thomas Smith OF Portland
are visiting Mrs. J. H. Tracy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Rollins were week
end guests of friends in GouIdsboro.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hammond, who has
been in Rocklsnd caring fer her sister,
returned home Wednesday.
MIR. Allen Kingsley and Mrs. Mary
Kingsley, who have bsen in Bar Harbor
two Weeks, returned home Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. r. l. Sinclair were called
to Columbia Falls Saturday by the serious
illness of MIR. Sinclair's sister.
Mrs. George Allen, who has spent the
winter here with her mother, returned to
Prospecrnar Dor Sunday.
Mrs. E. e. Brsgdon, who is caring for
her sister, Mrs. Abby Taft, spent the
weekend at her home in East Sullivan.
The Red Cross helpers will meet for the
Summer at the home OF Mrs. Elizabeth
Shaw, every Monday afternoon as usual.
There was a supper at V. /. A. hall
Thursday evening, under the direction OF
Mrs. Z. d. Chick, Mrs. Lewis Bunker and
Mrs. Nathan Young. In the evening
County Agent Worden gave a very inter-
esting talk.
Mr. and Mrs. c. j. Dunn on Thursday
and Friday entertained County Agent
Worden of Ellsworth. Friday Mr.
Worden gave a demonstration of grating
in the orchard of ID. A. Tracy. Much in
terest is being shown as q result OF MIR.
worden's visit 1t is hoped there will be
someone to start boys and girls club
soon.
April %. l..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-01

Vegetable Compound cured me so did
not need the operation, and ! am telling
ali INV friends about it"-Mrs. A. w.
BINzER, Black River Falls, Wis.
1t is just such experiences as that Of
Mrs. Binzer that has made this famous
root and herb remedy household word
from ocean to ocean. Any woman who
suffers from Inflammation, liberation,
displacements, backache, nervousness,
Irregularities or the blues" should
not rest until she has given it trial,
and for special advice write Lydia Z.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-01


When the torch Of war was lighted, and the
country in fame,
1t called the farmer from his pillow, the miner
from his claim.
From the golden Sacramento to Kata hdIn
clad in snow.
We buekled on our armour and we FASTENED
down below.
fastened down below, FASTENED down below
To plan. the tree of Liberty when we get
down below.
Like the roaring of the ten pest is the sweep
ing northern blast,
And freedoms lightning flashes show the
day of calm is past,
For the Union tide is rising and its waves
will onward fow,
Till 1t sweeps from view the German crew,
when we get down below.
when we get down below. when we get down
below,
They'll think sluice has broken loose when
we get down below.-Sent bE "B.''