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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16

Tonight marks the close of a sue
ccssful weeks engagement of "The
Forest Fire at the
"The Forest Majestic Theater. The
Fire. mt act has been heralded
the Majestic as the scenic sensation
of vaudeville, and
everywhere ii has appeared it has
proved a tremendous drawing card.
During it's engagement in Harris
burg The Forest Fire" has attracted
large crowds TO the theater, and those
who have not yet seen this drama of
the timberland may take advan tage
of the opportunity tonight. Twelve
people arc involved in the working
cut of the story, which chooses for
it's locale the far silent places of the
Northwest. with n background OF
giant trees. Its story possesses all
of the rugged heart appeal of people
who live in the open. Grouped
around this attraction are three
choice Keith acts, including Arthur
Whitelaw. the well-known comedian.
who is always warmly welcomed in
Harrisburg; Weston and Wheeler.
man and woman. in a bright song
and patter skit. and kale and Coyne,
clever jugglers.
The attractions booked for the first
three days of next week are as fol-
lows:
The Harms Trio. in a clever novelty
offering; Leona Guerney, young wo-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16

Before a gathering of wealthy New
York women interested in welfare.
the leading spirit of which is Anne
Morgan, daughter of the late financier,
Annette Kellermann, whose perfect
waistline as shown in "a Daughter of
the Gods" William Fox's million-dol
lar picture beautiful, was never
achieved by artificial molding, spoke
clothing.
This remarkable production, "a
Daughter of the Gods has been book
ed by Manager James George, of the
Victoria Theater. for a return engage
ment next Monday and Tuesday. 1t
will be shown at the usual Victoria
prices of Is cents to adults and 10
cents for children at all times.
I'VE read much of the demon-w
men of the Middle Ages" Miss Kel-
lermann began, land, of course, to our
latter day observers they seem quite
incomprehensible. One is at loss to
understand how woman with such
a lovely face as Mary. Queen of Scots,
for instance, could have deliberately
planned and Gloried in assassinations,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16
MRS. MARY ROMBERGER DIES

EIIZaDethVlIIe, Pa, Feb. 16.-Mrs.
Mary Hickman Romberger, aged so
years, died at her home in Main
street yesterday morning after a
short illness. She has lived nearly
all her life in this vicinity. She was
member of the Trinity United
Brethren Church, of which her first
husband was at one time the pastor
and to which her family was attach
ed. She is survived by two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Harry w. Slime, of Her
shey, and Mrs. McLanachan, at
home. Funeral services will be held
on Monday afternoon in the United
Brethren Church with burial in the
Maple Grove Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16

In the District Court of the United
States for the Middle District of
Pennsylvania - In Bankruptcy, No.
1910 -- In the Matter of Frederick
w. Greene, Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Frederick w.
Greene, of Harrisburg, Pa, in the
County of Dauphin, and District afore-
said. a bankrupt.
NOTICE is hereby given that the
said bankrupt was duly adjudicated
as such on February IA, 1918, and that
the first meeting of the creditors will
be held at the office of the Referee,
No. North Third Street, Harrisburg,
Pa, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, on February
27, 1918, at which time the said cred
itors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint a Trustee, examine the bank
rupt and transact such other business
as may properly come before said
meeting.
1t is expected that an offer for an
immediate private sale of the assets
will be made at this meeting.
JOHN Il. OL.MSTED,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
February 16, 1918.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16
MRS. ELMGRA MARKED BURIED

NeWport, Ia, FEB. 1b.-Funeral
services were held here yesterday
afternoon for Mrs. Elmira G. Mar
kel, of this place, who died on
Tuesday of tuberculosis. Burial was
made in the Newport Cemetery. Two
children, Mrs. Frank II. White
kettle and Leslie Markell, of New
port, survive as does one brother,
John Ferguson, of Pittsburgh, and
three sisters, Mrs. Mary A. Jacobs,
of York; Mrs. Luke Baker, of New
Bloomfield. and Mrs. Newell Kepner,
of Buda, Ill.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16
Ice Piled High on Shores
of River Near Columbia

Marietta. Pa, Feb. 16 Ice on
the Susquehanna, which broke here
yesterday, has stopped running and
has piled on both the York and
Lancaster county shores to ~ con-
siderable depth. The cold weather
has caused the water to back up.
The Marietta Gravity Water Com
pany, which supplies Marietta with
water. had their pipes badly dam
aged by the ice, and for a time YES
terday the town was without water.
The pumping station has been put
in operation the first time in MANY
years. Ice over three feet in thick
ness is piled along the shores. The
river was closed 60 days, since De-
cember s, 1917.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16
MRS. FRANCIS sHERRICK DIES

florin, Feb. 16.-Mrs. Francis
Sherrick died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Harry NJ. Hess, at
Middletown, on Wednesday. She
was SO years old and is survived by
four daughters. The body will be
brought here on Monday morning.
A short service will be held in the
United Brethren Church, after which
burial will be made in the Florin
Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16

Buyers in the markets this morn
ing were smaller than they have been
for the past few weeks, doubtless
because stores will be open on the
coming Monday and it will be easier
to purchase provisions. A smaller
number of provisions than usual
greeted the buyers with their wares
and the variety of products for sale
was small. Prices:
Potatoes, $3.50; sweet potatoes,
$4; fresh eggs, 5S cents; ham, (ac-
cording to quality) 25-55 cents; lima
beans, 10 cents; chickens, 40 cents;
cabbage, $40 cents: chickens, Give
weight, 80 cents; turkey, 80 cents;
geese, SO each; butter, 45-53; apples
$3.50; smoked meats, 40 cents.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16

BIDS WANTED - For the removal
of garbage from the Borough of Steel
ton as per specification in the Coun-
Gil Chamber, No. ia Walnut Street.
Steelton. Pa. Said bids to be submit
ted on or before February 20, 1918,
at 12 o'clock, noon. Council reserves
the right to accept or reject any or
all bids.
CHAS. p. FEIDT,
Secretary.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16
CHICAGO CATTLE
By Associated Press


Chicago. Feb. f6. = Cattle Re-
:siPts; &c 5000; 90 weak Native beef steers
$7.25@10.SO; COWS and heifers, $4,000
i.60; calves, ss.50@13.75.
Sheep - Receipts, 1000; weak
Sheep, $975@13.25; lambs, s13.75@
1915.
Hogs - Receipts. $4,000; strong.
Bulk of sales, $16.3b@16.6b; light.
s16.O5 @1s7o; mixed, 31s.oo91e,70i
1895; pigs, s13.009Ib.s0.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16

man of pleasing personality, in an
artistic singing act; Larry Kelley
and Company, presenting the clever
comedy. The Minstrel of Kerry"
Huiford and Chain, in comedy songs
and nonsense, and George n. Brown
and Company, the Champion Walker
of the World.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16
NEW YORK STOCKS

Chandler Brothers and Company
members of New York and Philadel-
phia Stock Exchanges -3 North Mar
ket Square, Harrisburg; 1885 Chestnut
street, Philadelphia; 81 Pine street.
New York -- furnish the following
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16

NOTICE is given that 1 have sold
my grocery stock, located at SIS North
Second street, to w. d. Carol. All
claims and accounts will be settled at
211 North Second street.
HARRY ISAACMAN
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16
LEGAL NOTICES

Pennsylvania State Highway De-
partment, Harrisburg. Sealed pro-
posals will be received at said office
until 10 A. NJ, February IS, 1918, when
bids will be publicly opened and
scheduled and contract awarded as
soon thereafter as possible for fur
nishing and applying bituminous ma
terial to be used in the maintenance
work of the department. Bidding
blanks, specifications and full particu-
lars on application to J. ID. O'Neil,
State Highway Commissioner.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE
NOTICE Is hereby given that letterS
of administration on the estate of
Mary Il. Kelley, late of Susquehanna
Township, Dauphin County, Pennsyl-
vania, deceased. have been granted
to the undersigned. All persons in
debted to said estate are requested
to make payment and those having
claims or demands will make known
the same without delay to
ELIZABETH y. KOBBER,
Administrators, G. It. A.,
Or Harrisburg, Pa.
JAMES G.. HAITI,
Attorney,
Calder BuilC,lg,
Harrisburg, Pa,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16
100 BICYCLES
LEGAL NOTICES
N0TIC1El
GARAGES

NOTICE
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the
Istate or hugo Schutzenbach, late OF
Harrisburg, Dauphin County. PennsyI
vania, deceased, have been granted to
the undersigned, residing at No. I12l
North Third Street. Harrisburg, Pa
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate nav
ment, and those having claims will
present them, for settlement, to
THERESA SCHUTZENBACH,
r. s. CARE,
Attorney
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16
ADMINISTRATORS MI

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE
Estate of Harry p. Eisenhart, late of
Harrisburg, Pa, deceased
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
on said estate have been granted to
the undersigned, residing in said
city. All persons having claims or
demands against said estate will make
known the same, and all persons in
debted to said decedent will make
payment, without delay. to
ANNA " EISENHART
1409 N Second ST
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16
eM6IC8
MAJESTIC
High Grade of Vaudeville.

MAJESTIC
High Grade of Vaudeville.
COLONIAL
Tonight - Effie Shannon in Her
Boy"
Monday of next week - A return en-
gagement of Rex Beach's THE
Auction Block"
REGENT
To-day = Lima Cavalieri in The
Eternal Temptress," and Charlie
Chaplin in Easy Street"
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday -
Elsie Ferguson in Rose of the
World and the Mack Sennett COM
edy, The Kitchen Lady"
VICTORIA
o-day--Sonia Markova in "a Hearts
Revenge" also William ). Hart in
AN Angel of Hers Kitchen
Monday and Tuesday - Annette Kel-
lermann in "a Daughter of the
Gods"
Thursday - 'Is Any Girl Safe" with
the noted lecturer, j. Hillary Mar
tin.
Friday-"The Strong Way"
Saturday-"Treasurc Island"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16

Use McNeil's Cold Tablets. - Adv
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-16

tacle play, "a Daughter of the Gods,
will be shown
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
OCCUPATION AHMY
 HAS BEEN NAME )
Major General Dickman Is In Com mand Of Entire Force-Personnel
 Named for Return Home.
lBy The Assoclated Press

Washington, Dec. 7.- General March announces the official compo- sitiop of the American army of occu- patton reported by General Perhing, as follows:
 First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifty-seventh Divisions of the Reu- lars; Twenty-eighth, Thirty-second, Thirtythird and Forty second Nation al Guard; Seventy ninth and Eighty ninth Divisions of the National army
 Major General Dickman commands the entire force.
 The personnel assigned by Pershing for an early return home is given as 5,325 officers, 125,515 men and addi- tional units of Ninty-second and Eighty Divisions, together with some coast artillery and engin- eers. Two hundred thousand men have been released from the various camps of the United States during the past week.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
WHY SECAET
 LEAKED OUT
Was Explained By Count Bernstorff In Explanation To Berlin-Ex-
 planation Laid Before Senate.
(By The Associated Press. )

Washington, Dec. 7.-The ship wreck of German propaganda, initi- ated by Bernard Dernburg, was at tributed by Count Bernstorff in an explanation to Berlin to the impossi- bility of keeping secret the subsidiz- ing of American newspapers and to the sinking of the Lusitania Berns- torff's explanation was laid before the senate committee Investigating the brewery and German propaganda, with other documents from files of the department of justice. In let ter to the foreign office in 1915 Bern storff said the subsidizing of papers always ended with him being held re- sponsible for all articles in such papers.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
ELECTION OFFICERS SHALL PROCEED IN
 USUAL MANNER.
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Dec. 7.--In answer to question from an Election Commis- sioner relative to the procedure in regard to the constitutional election Dcember IA, Attorney General Ar buckle says that all laws rules and regulations applying to general elec- tions, where applicable to this election, and it is therefore the duty of all election officers to make the usual provisions in the manner of proclamation, appointment of judges and clerks, the distribution of poll books and other necessary supplies, etc. This is all provided for in the act calling the convention which drafted the constitution.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
SPEAKING DATES CANCELLED
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Dec. 7.-State Super intendent J. L. Bond today cancelled his appointment to address the La fayette county teachers meeting at Lewisville, which has been postponed on account of an influenza quaran- tine. Gov. Brough's appointment at Crossett, to speak for the constitu- ton, was cancelled for the same reas- on.
 Dr. c. W, Garrison, State Health Officer, reports that there are quar- antines now in fifteen or twenty com munities where the epidmic is raging the most. He does not think, how ever, that it will be necessary to de- clare another quarantine in Little Rock.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
RED CROSS DRIVE
 WILL BEGIN SOON
And Every Man and Woman Is Urged To Enroll, As Christmas Fund
 Must Be Raised.

The Christmas drive for new mem- bers is to begin December 16th and last until the 23rd-one week. Every man and woman, boy and girl in Jack on County is expected to enroll as members during this campaign. You might have joined any number of times, but this special Christmas Red Cross fund must be raised and it will take almost everyone in the county to do it. When the captains of the teams and their helpers call on you don't turn them down.
 Captains s--Gustave Jones, T. s. Holloway, T. P. Umsted, George R. Hays, c. J Saenger, P. H. Van Dyke, J. N. Lewis, L. McDougal, s. R. Phillips, c. A. Hillhouse, A. T. Hu-s bly, T. ". Johnson, Rev. H. R.r Me- William, Dr. Taylor.
 Team Members-J. L. Bevens, SoIX Heinemann, M. A. Stevens, J. E. Wall Hams, H. c. Patton, c. E. Crook, V. O. Jones, D. w. Jamlson, John Fur dy, E. E. Best, Tom Chastain, J. R. Loftin, Jr., Jack Montgomery, w. R.. Rushton, Rev. Bridenthal, Rev Mitch ell, w. H. Dyer, Rev. Lyman-W Whea- ton, Ira J. Mack, Jas. H. Johnston, 0 M.. Bowen, Paul Noe, c. l.. Fox, Gus Coffin, P. s. White, c. l.. Smith, c. c. Wingo, John Wallace, Dr. c. E. Carroll, J. D. Sisson, Gus Martin, Major Campbell, George Irby, J. Ja- cobstein, Dr. Rossington, J. Gross man, Marion Dickens, Harry Bran- denburg.
 The Team Captains are requested to attend conference at the Cham Der of Commerce tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
W. c. T. U. ENTERTAINED.

Mrs. w. B. Grant entertained most delightfully."- yesterday afternoon with nutting party, her guests being the members of the local chapter of the Woman's Christian Temperance Un- ion, of which she is president, and by the way a most excellent one who is always looking out for the welfare oS the work, even to it's social interests
 About thirty-five ladies enjoyed the uniquely planned nutting party, which consisted of big bag of nuts hung between folding doors, and af- ter the nuts were scattered all over the rooms it was left to the ladies to "get what was coming to them" Be- sides that feature of entertainment buffet lunch vas served by Misses Inez Grant, Elizabeth Bowen, Law ton Hite and Virginia Hubby.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
HOLLAND WILL YIELD
 DELIVERY OF EMPEROR
 IF THE ALLIES INSIST.
(By The Associated Press )

London, Dec. 7.-If the allies insist upon the delivery of the former Ger man emperor and crown prince to the International court of justice, Hol- land will yield, but will first urge the allies to content themselves with the undertaking by Holland to intern them for life in one of the Dutch col onies, according to an Amsterdam dispatch to the Express.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
PROMINENT MEN ARE
 ASKED TO BE READY TO
 SERVE AT MOMENTS CALL
(By The Associated Press. )

Washington, Dec. 7.-Bernard Ba- ruch, chairman of the war industries board, and Henry P. Davison, chair man of the American Red Cross war council, have been asked by President Wilson to hold themselves in readi- ness to respond to a call for their services with the peace delegation.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
KURT EISNER PROBABLY
 NEW GERMAN FOR
 EIGN MINISTER.
(By The Associated Press.) )

London Dec. 7.-Kurt Eisner, Ba- varian premier, will probably succeed Dr. Sof as German foreign minister. Negotiations are now proceeding be- tween Berlin and Munich, according to the Cologne Gazette, is quoted in an Amsterdam dispatch to the Ex- change Telegraph.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
TURKISH FORCES MASSA-
 GRE 10000 ARMENIANS.
(By The Associated Press.) )

Amsterdam, Dec. 7.- Turkish forces massacred ten thousand Arme- nians while evacuating the towns of Baku, Olti and Ardahan in Caucasus, according to reports received by the Berlin Vorwaerts.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
EIGHT-HOUR DAY
 GRANTED TO ALL
 RAILWAY MEN.
(By The Associated Press.)

London, Dec. 7.-The British gov ernment has agreed upon the princi- pie of an eight-hour day for all members of the wage staff on rail- roads in the United Kingdom in full fillment of the pledge given the rail- road men by the board of trade The eight-hour day comes into operation next February.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
PRESIDENTS THIRD DAY AT SEA FINDS HIM IM-
 PROVED IN HEALTH.
(By The Associated Press }

On Board the Steamer George Washington, Friday night, Dec. G. President Wilson's third day at sea found him much improved in health, his cold yielding readily to treatment. The president today enjoyed himself in recreation and rest. The weather is somwhat better. During the day the president conferred informally with other officials aboard the steamer, but so far no formal confer ences have been held.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
PERU DESIRES TO SEND AMBASSADOR TO U. S.
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. With the full approval of President Wilson Secre- tary Lansing has asked congress to raise the American legation at Lima, Peru, to the rank of embassy. Peru has signified her desire to appoint an ambassador to the United Ste 9s.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

Dr. W. F. Wilson of Oil Trough and Mrs. Harry M. Westcott were here last night to meet Dr. Wilson's wife. who was returning from few days, visit to her former home in Texas. Dr. Wilson was married shout ten days ago to Miss Young, who is a sister of Mrs. Westcott and
 been out on a visit with his sister the past few months. She same in on No. and the party drove mt home this morning.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
SIX AvNT0RS
 VISITS NEWPORT
And As 4 Result Very Probably City VIII Be Selected As A Land
 ing Field.

Newport had the pleasure vester- day and last night of having as it's uests six aviators from Eberts Weld, Lonoke, who landed in the city ag II o'clock, alighting on the Lucien lpaugherty farm in East Newport The aylators brought three Curtiss s& Jrainlng planes to the city, anda the ,.s party was composed of Lieutenants hoao o1 Curtiss, Cuaaiingham and AL bert, and Sergeants Prone and O'Flaherty.
 The men were entertained with monday luncheon by the Chamber of Commerce at the Van Noy hotel, af- ter which they were shown over the city. At 1:30 o'clock the birdmen were taken to their machines, it be- insr their intention to ''take the air. '~for Poplar Bluff. Only one machine, that driven by Lieutenant Birch and Sergeant O'Flaherty, was able to leave the ground, the other two being unable to gain the air because of the softened condition of the ground. Af- ter some two hours of fruitless at tenlpts to get away the two machines gave it up, and the ship already above Aground landed again, the men decid- ing to remain in Newport until this morning.
 The birdmen were royalty enter tained here. A dance was given for them at the Elks Club last night, at which quite a number of persons were present. These heroes of the air pro- sNounced Newport people the most Mospitable they ever met and did not express any regret for their inability to get away on schedule time.
 The purpose of the birdmen's visit to Newport and cross country flight is to select an air route between Lit tie Rock and St. Louis. Just how such an air route would Toe utilized by Ekhe government nopa1of the men pro- hssSrssa to- know. Presumably, how
 1ute would become a mail l 7nen are prparing minute
 country as they fly over,
 rivers, railroads, land
 road crossings, etc.
 return trip will be .ade hotograph survey of the gill be made. The aviators believed the route via New
 Rsents the shortest and most H Sent way open T Tt to :. the he govern . y<ee2 Little Rocl. and St. 1 ], lis. They said doubtless Newport
 be selected as landing place,
 Ech, they stated Twill mean much to
 city.
 The aviators md difficulty yes rday iu.ssselecl .dg a place to land re. Steps should be taken at once
 establish and mark off landing sId If it were known at Eberts' IRaY airmen said, that Newport
 place for planes to take
 safely and conveniently
 Aid afsit the city ire
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
JOINT RIVER AND RAIL
 RATES REDUCED TO
 STIMULATE TRAFFIC.
(By The Associated Press

Washington, Dec. 7.-To stimulate freight traffic on the Mississippi river Director General McAdoo today authorized the establishment of re- ducel joint rail and river rates be- tween the Northern Mississippi val ley and New Orleans.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
MACKENSEN'S ARMY DISARMING, ACCORDING
 TO BERLIN DISPATCH
(By The Associated Press.)

Amsterdam, Friday, Dec. 7-The disarming of Field Marshal Von Mackensen's army has begun in Hun gary, according to Berlin dispatch.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
GERMANY DISCUSSING POSSIBILITY OF ALLIES
 OCCUPYING BERLIN.
(By The Associated Press.

London, Dec. 7.-An extraordinary meeting of the German cabinet was summoned at Berlin Thursday to discuss the possibility of the allies occupying Berlin, owing to Germany's s alleged inability to carry out armis- tice terms, according to Amsterdam advices to the Express.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
LITTLE ROCK CON-
 FERENCE IN SESSION
Snecial to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Dec. 7.-The Little Rock conference of the M. E. Church, South, in session at Hot Springs, adopted a resolution endorsing the prohibition plank in the new consti- tuition.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

We have a fine stock of Blankes Candies in fancy boxes. There is no better candy on the market.-I. D. Price 189b17t
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
WOULD-BE ASSASSIN ARRESTED
(By The Associated Press.)

(By The Associated Press.) Lisbon, Dec. 7.-An unidentified man fired at Dr. Sidonio Paes, presi- dent of Portugal, on the street here today The shot missed it's mark and the man was arrested.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
BRITISH TROOPS
 ENTER COLOGNE

(By The Associated Press.) Amsteram, Dec. 7-British troops entered Cologne Friday.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

For real useful Christmas pre- sent there is nothing better than a Waterman Ideal Fountain Pen. Full stock of all sizes on hand. l.. D. Price. 189b17t