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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-17
BIG STOCK FOR MASK
BALL DISCUSSES UNEARTHED

London, Dec. 17.--An inventory
of former Emperor Williams private
belongings has led to the discovery
OF the famous imperial wardrobe. in
cluding sos German and foreign
military and naval uniforms. accord
Ing to the Boersen Zeitung OF Ber-
lin. Several thousand horses In sta
bies formerly belonging to Herr
Hohenzollern have been confiscated.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-17
DISSOLVE ALL DRAFT
BOARDS ON JANUARY |

Annapolis, Md, Dec. 17.-Local
and district draft boards will be dis
solved at the end of the present
month, Secretary Baker said in an
address today at the governors con-
ference here. After that time, how
ever, they will maintain an informal
organization to assist employm mt
bureaus in placing returning soldiers
in industry.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-17
RUSSIAN PRISONERS
FIRED ON BY HUNS

Zurich, Dec. Herman SOL
diers at Cracow are reported to have
fired upon Russian prisoners who
refused to wark, killing six and
wounding seven. The incident oc-
CURED since the signing of the arm
istice with the allies, 1t is reported.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-17
FINLAND FREED OF HUNS

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE last
German troops leave Finland today
under the command of officers of
high rank, according to an official
dispatch from Stockholm.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-17
GOVERNMENT WANTS
EX-KA|SER EXPOSED

London, Dec. l7.--Premier Ebert
declared today In an interview at
Berlin that he did not know OF any
legal method by which William
Hohenzollern's surrender could be
forced. He said the present govern
ments wants the ex-kaiser exposed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-17
YOUNG TURK OFFICIALS
POST ARMED GUARDS

Athens. Dec. 1.-THE situation
In Smyra is becoming critical. The
young Turk officials have posted
armed bands in the towns and these
have been bombarded by allied
fleets.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-17
GEN. VON MACKENSEN
|NTERNED IN ROUMAN|A

Copenhagen, Dec. 17.-General
Won Mackensen, commander of the
German forces in Roumania, has
been interned by the Hungarian gov
ernment at the request of the allies,
II Is reported.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-17
BOMBARD|NG
BOLSHEWK POSITIONS

Stockholm, Dec. 17.-The English
squadron bombarded the Bolsheviki
positions along the southern coast
of the Gulf of Finland, it is reported
here today
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-17
TOO MANY HOGS ARRIVING
AT CHICAGO STOCK YARDS

Chicago, Dec. 17.-An embargo
was placed today on fresh loadings
of hogs for this city. The congested
condition of the stock yards was
given as the reason.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-17
ADMIRAL CASTRO ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF PORTUGAL

Lisbon, Dec. 17.-Admiral Can
toy Castro has been elected presi-
dent OF Portugal, taking the place of
DR.. Sidino Paes. assassinated on
Saturday night.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
PATRIOTIC PARTY IN
HONOR or VISITORS

very enjoyable lirtle social
junction Was the patriotic party
given by Miss Myra Snydar ThuTs-
day night at the home pf her par.
.ents, Mr. and Mrs. d. w. snydsr,
West Burke street The event was
in honor Of Miss Rohtena Triple, of
Charlotte, N C.. who lis visiting at
the home Of Judge and Mrs w n.
Thomas, and Miss Elizabeth Spar.
row, OF Wilmington, n c., who Is
visiting at the home OF Prosecut.
ing Attorney and Mrs. A. 3 Noll.
The decorations we're patriotic, red
white and blue, and one OF rho
features OF the dining room table
WAS the cluster of allied flags.
Progressive rock was played. Miss
Elizabeth Viewer winning the ArAt
and Miss Mary stewart tho BOBBY
prize. Eleven Young ladies were
present and the evening was mos
pleasant enc for the young people.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
WATSON SEEMS WINNER
BY MARGIN OF BUT AZ
ENGINEER LIGHT is
PAINFULLY INJURED
Small Bore In Leg Fractured
BY Accident.

Mr. p NJ Light, of 1874 West Mar
ftin street, one OF the best known
engineers on the Cumberland d-
vision Of the Baltimore and Ohio,
met with narrow escape from
laeakh and experienced a severe ae.
Ciaent Thursday night about 1890
near the Queen street crossing,
when his engine and another draw.
ing an extra freight train, sideswip-
'ed, The accident happened just
east of the crossing. Mr.. Light had
No. 424s big yard engine, and WAC
irving to get out of n switch on to
,'lhe main lime as the extra freight
drawn by engine No. 4341, Engineer
=. X. THOMPSON in charge. came
east. The two big locomotives side.
swiIsd and We're nearly uwert,irn-
ed while the fright side of one and
1.-THE lett of tl's other were prstty
BADLY damaged In the smash The
big drive wheels were sunk almost
halfway down into thh road bed. so
great was the force with which
they struck and reelei apart. Mr..
aLight jumped, fraeturing the small
sbone I'm his left leg, between the
ankle and knee He was removed to
the CHy Hospital and after the frac-
ture had been reduced was able
this morning to be taken home His
fireman. Mr. L. c. Wintermoyer, OF
North Maple avenue. was at no time
in danger. having been sent to the
jswltch To switch No. 424S out upon
The main line. However, had any one
remained on the left side of the
cab they would Have been crushed.
Neither did Engineer Thomps On or
his fireman meetw it'll any injury A
large crowd soon collected and an
other one gathered later when the
wreck crews arrived and restored
,the tinted over mon STEERS to the
ra lis. from whence they were run
down TO the shops The roadbed
was quickly reshaped and traffic
was resumed after the unavoidable
blockade.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
Declaration of War BY Boil
sheviki Is Expected.
SITUATION IN RUSSIA
TAKES DEFINITE SHAPE
Germans Planning Offensive
Against Thurman Coast -
British Arrive At Baku and
Establish Strong Base.
10y International News service.)

lsy International News Service.)
Washington, Aug. 16.--With the
Aneriesm troops participating in
| she joint expedition at Vladivostok,
and Substantial progress reported
F b the Observation-Disclosures or
q operating from Archangel, in
isest In the Russian situation was
reatly increased today A deGar-
ation Of war by the bolsheviki, sup
lfmented an ouncement by Lee
Hine and other bolsheviki leaders.
tsainst all of the aTied govern
Hents, is expected in the near fut-
''e Advices reaching here from
swedish and other sources indi-
oates that this action is contemplate
| q Put, in The opinion Of -he Off
Gals here who are most familiar
pun the eenedal situation there.
|'aere VIII be ,iitle definite result
From such declaration.
enrnS,n. PFsn Movement
london, Aug 49, Germany is
Planning an offensive against the
aarman railway. in Russia. NEXT
|nodsh in the hope of being able to
establish a Submarine base in the
|fseheuga district according tn
|aoications today At the same time
Ne Germans are eideavoring to
|'ene Pnssisn oil fields from the
|'menians in Transcaucasia. AL
'hdy British troops' have arrived
E esku from Baedad, and are CO.
operating in the defense Of the oil
FIELDS
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
ALLIES DRIVING HUNS HARD
ALL ALONG PIcARDY FRONT
ANGLO FRENCH CATTLE THEIR WAY
!. CLOSE TO TWO o. Eat GERMAN BASES
(By international News Service.)

London, Aug 16-Brtsh and French troops advanc-
ed both the Pioardv and Flanders front during the
past "a hours British forces have reached the outskirts
OF Albert and French troops the threshold of the
German base at Roye
Canadians Take Two Villages.
London, Aug 16-The villages of Canary and Par
vers in the district northwest of Roye have been cap
last night further advance has been made by the
British southeast of Poyar North of Albert where the
Germans began retreang Wednesday, British patrols
are keeping in close touch with the Germans and there
was sharp local fighting throughout Thursday. British
patrols have also been active the Flanders front and
the British line was extended southeast Of Veux BEGUN,
where some prisoners captured. The German ar
tlery is active on the Ypres front
French Make Another Advance.
Paris, Aug 16-French troops made another adj
vance nearer to the German base Of Roye Thursday
night Progress made in the region of NillersLe
Rois and St Aurin the front of the Avre river the
French war office announced. today East of Arman-
court the French have reoccuped their old first line.
There We're raids elsewhere
British Forces Drive Onward
London Aug 16-British forces again advanced
south of the Somme river Thursday ngh extending their
lines east Of Morancourt and crossing the left bank
of the Ancre river, the war office reported at
Germans Withdrawing North of Albert
London, Aug 16--Another withdrawal has been
made by the Germans in the sector north of Albert and
on the ys salient on the Flanders front according in
formation received this afternoon The British and the
Picarly front have captured Gamery and Parvillers
French Nibbling Through Chescourt.
London Aug. 16-The French are nibbing their way
through Chescourt Massf endeavong to envelop Lass
igny from Beva said dispatch from the Reuter- COR
at the front today The Chiescourt massf
both Noyon and Lassigny
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
CARRIER PITzER IS
TAKEN ILL ON STREET

Suddenly seized with pleurisy as
he WAS delivering mail along his
route in the Second Ward. Letter
Carrier e. c. Pitzer was rendered
helpless about al.3o o'clock this
morning and was removed to his
home at 221 Winchester avenue by
MIR. stephen Bowers, in The 1atter's
car This afternoon the wen known
townsman WAS resting somewhat
easier.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
70 The PUBLIC

segnnine on, date iof the first Of
'p'ember at 10 o'clock .. m. Il will
our policy to close our Garage on
I'm Rase street in the City Of Mar
aa''urs' and to so continue until
HTher public notice. We shall be
wa each and every morning for bus
mess at the hour Of 7 o'clock a. m.
W Sundays and after 6 o'clock in
v evening no repair work will be
'"e IN our shop, however, we shall
so'e to give service on delivery
~ Repair Parts, Accessories and
''pp'es during the hours which we
= open. Any important or necessary
.s'''ess will be transacted after
.'' yours IT party desires to get
~ " communication by calling on
,"'nester Telephone No. 124-YA.
."sn IS the residence Of the Manaq-
" WIS Incorporation.
We wish to advise In regard to
!. aye mat we shah be glad. to keep
" !" ms garage provided the
hours are satisfactory to the
""er and in this connection bea
sa.'se that we shall not be held re-
4. sue TOR any loss or damage by
-. ~ 'neft' No person except those in
se o. the different departments
N. ~ business will be allowed to
!. Key for entrance to the gar
,.s,, W the purpose of removing or
MI, s car after the hours OF
s mentioned above,
-. Sespectfully yours,
Fs BERKELEY GARAGE, Inc.
I'D BY 3. a. Poland. Mgr.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
SHOW YOUR PATRIOTISM

The people of Martinsburg have
been showing their patriotism by
availing themselves of the Cash
and Garry plan at Minors and saw
ing aIhe cost of delivery, LIP Il
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
OPPORTUNITY

buy where you cnn s'et 1 he most
FOR the least money That's Minors
You are saving the cost Of deiiv-
cry and putting that money back in
vos,r nocket lip Ii
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
SPECIAL COAL FOR FuaNAcs

We have ut present special coal
lfoT furnace purposes. We guaran-
tee this coal to be the Best that
we can buy for furnaces Only have
one car and it will all be sold IN a
day ior SO. Let me have your order
at once. p. K. HALL
s IA tps liz Hous FURNISHING Coal
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
AIR RAIDS ON PARIS
RESUMED BY GERMANS
ny international News service)

5 Paris. Aug 16.-After a long lull
in the ACTIVITY of German air raid
ers against Paris. hostile airplanes
slrain attacked the city aate last
night. Bombs were dropped and
,'aefe We're some victims. The raid
PECAN about II O'Clock and lasted
appr oximately .half-hour.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
MEN WAIVED

Permanent positions open
for a few intelligent men at
the interviewer Mills. Must
be under or over draft age
or have satisfactory CLASH
fication. 6 8 Ii tie
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
WHY lie CAN DO II

The reason Minor can give the
erecial prices that he is offering is
die result Of fhe elimination of the
delivery expenses and the sales
poTiey Of cash only Up IL
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
NOTICE
On and After Saturday, August
II, 1918

The five banks of Martinsburg, West
Virginia, will close at ~ noon on Sat
urdays. They will open again on
Saturday evenings at six O'Clock and
remain open until eight O'Clock, as
heretofore. Saturday being a half hoi-
iday under our state laws, paper ma
turing on Saturdays is held over
without protest until the following
business day.
THE CLEARING HOUSE
ASSOCIATION or MARTiNsB6URG.
THE OLD NATIONAL BANK.
THE PEOPLES TRUST CO.
THE MERCHANTS & FARMERS
BANK.
THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK,
THE BANK OF MARTiNs6uRG.
S 10 lott
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16

Miss Mamie Scott gives Lawn
Fete at her residence Friday even
ing. BENEFIT fir the club. Band ex.
pected 5 Ia 1p St.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
A GOOD THING

Many have awaited themselves of
tie new Cash and Carry plan in
saitrAed at Minors Havo you. Try
II and save money. lip II
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
43 MORE AMERICANS
on CASUALTY LIST
tey international News service.)

Washington, Aug l6.-+Forty-
three casualties in the America
expeditionary forces were announ-
.ced today, as follows: Eighteen
,.illed i'm action ana % woanded
severely.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16

Mrs, Tramrnell Hollis and son
are visitisg her husbands parents.
Mr. and Mrs Marion hollis In
Gerrardstowm. u
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16

Sterling and Bovey VIII run
bus to the Pikeside festival satur-
day night, leaving Square at 7SQ
o'clock. 1s lp Of
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16

Mise vennie Michaels of West
stephen street, is spending few
DAYS with her father in Berkeley
Springs.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
hun DEAD ESTIMATED
NOW ABOUT 100000

{By international News Service.)
Paris, Aug. 16.--Up 10 June Is.
! $4,000 German soldiers had
bden killed, il was officially
estimated here today.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16

Mrs. Elliott Chenoweth and dau
ehter. Evelyn, are spending the
day In Hagerstown
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
FOR SALE

Grant Six 3 passenger roadster
Grand Four roadster, Maxwell read
ster, Fiat touring car. all IN soo'
condition
WOODS & MINGHlNI,
16 Up Pts 24s n Queen y
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
FESTIVAL,

kola . church at pikeside will
ii. j. 'se cream festival Saturday,
I'M rus will run from Square.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
FOR SALE.

A beautiful upright plano, chat was
left in my care for sale by young
man who was drafted Here is a
bargain for some one. Address W.,
care Journal. IA lip 3t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
CHICAGO D|v|NE'S
MAsTERL.Y SERMON
THRILLS HEARERS
Hampshire District Convention
At Church of Christ.
OPENED LAST NIGHT
BY REV. Mr.. KINDRED
Sessions Will Continue Today
and Over Sunday With Spe-
cial Sermons and Talks BY
Prominent Church Workers.

The convention of the Hampshire
District churches of Christ coven-
ed at Central Church of Christ last
ns'ht. Vice President Geo. W, Riley
presiding. After an enthusiastic
Song service a short address OF
welcome was extended by Rev. G.
Edwin Osborn. the local pastor.
and also by Mr.. j. L. Bat sman. Vice
President Riley and Rev. e. y.
Hens law OF Augusta. responded.
Then followed "a masterful sermon
by Rev. C. G. Kindred. of the En-
glewood Christian Church, Of Chit
cage Gods Enlarging Domain"
Following the convention session
the Christian Bndeavor Society at
the Central Church provided a very
pleasant social hour for the dele
gates Mr. A d. Darby was pres
ent and favored the assembly with
two solos. Light refreshments were
served during the social hour and
Through the courtesy of w O. Nick
olas q Go. in loaning to the church
Tor the occasion one of their latest
Edison machines, splendid music
was furnished throughout the ey.
en- ing
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16

i, Ill 'N-s--s barrels OF good eat
i, / 'p I, cheap to quick buyer Ap-
morn, 8 II LIP tt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
WANTED Immediately

One night Waterman, ]
narrow-guage trackman, 20
stone leaders. 2 hatch and
saw men. Steady work,
good wages. Apply Blair
Limestone Co. Offices. Both
phones. IA lip ct
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
PEACHES FoR SALE

At Tabler's station Ask for Mr.,
Niece, 8 10 lip At
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
PEACHES For SALE

At Tabler's Station. Ask for Mr..
MCGEE, 3 IL lp At
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
Submarine Chaser Believed to
Have Sunk U-hoat.
DROPPED DEPTH BOMBS
WHERE PIRATE WAS SEEN
Brazilian Ship Torpedoed By
Submarine Off Atlantic Coast
But All Members of Grew Are
Landed Safely.
(sy international News servlce.)


An American Port, Aug L.
Members of the crew of subma-
slne-chgser eeme into this port to-
day highly elated over what they
believed WAS the destruction of a
Germa sGEtmtarine which had caus.
ed havoc among fishing vessels The
c'haser's crew reported that they
had sighted submarine tate We'd
nesday afternoon. Under full speed.
tie chaser approached the sea viper
which submerged. The chaser drop
ped three depth bombs. The chase
rs crew believes tfte sEFaboat was
sent tO the bottnm
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16

100 acre farm less than mile from
city. s. 3. FEI4I<ER. IS 2t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
CLEAN SWEEP SALE

All Summer Stock to be sold out
completely. Just come in and help
yourself TO the greatest lot Of bar
gains ever thought of
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16

Am Atlantic Port. Aug 1.-THE
Brazilian motor ship Macgredo
was torpedoed and sunk without
warning somewhere off the Allan
tie coast yesterday. according to 80
survivors who reached here this
'afterno Don. There was no loss OF
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
ATTENDING COLT sHow

A number Of town and cOuAty
people hive been attending tho
Charles Town colt show,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
TSnisht's SESSION

In addition TO another sermon
that will be delivered tonight by
Rev. Mr.. Kindred, there will be a
symposium on Christian Endeavor
work. This will continue from to
O'Clock and at $50 Mr. Kindred
wiz speak ON ''The Man and His
Book"
The convention will resume its
session Saturday morning at $50
O'Clock. during which period the
election will ensue. other import
ant business via be transacted and
Mr. o. G White, OF Parkersburg,
the State worker will tell of Our
Brotherhood Achieuem and
Needs. At the afternoon session,
which will convene at o'clock,
Rev. Mr. Kindred Wa lead the
round fable discussion. and will al
so preach at $50 o'clock that ev-
enine Mr.. Kindred will deliver two
discourses Sunday.
TIE convention wots'd be pleas
cd 10 have present with them any
visitors from the local churches. $n
fact the public is particularly inyit-
ed to the evening and Sunday serg-
ices either chnrclmen or non
churcflaian. DR.. Kindred Is pleas
ing taIker and via surely entertain
as well as instruct those who come
to hear him.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
THE LEADER

Corner Queen and Burke Streets.
s Is Up 2t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16

Bargains on summer goods On all
of our summer goods, such as oil
stoves. gas plates, refrigerators, gar
den hose, baby swings, water sets,
we will offer special prices on them
in order not to carry over until next
season
p, X. HALL
House Furnishings and Coal.
IS ? LIP Fri tt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
R9Isre4ikI OCCUPY csthedrk'

ArAshe rdam. Aug l6 The boil
,sheviki have fortified and taken re-
fuge in the Kremlin, at Moscow.
said a dispatch from that city to-
day. The entrances are command
ed by gums. and large stores of
fcod and other snpplies have been
accumulated there
-------------s ---7------
Mbs Frank Grimes has returned
from a visit to her daughter in VIII
Transport, Pa.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-16
WEATHER

Probably fair tonight and Saturday;
moderate temperature.
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-17
Dark Races of Earth Line Up
Against Hun FHghtfulness

pay for a submarine and destroyer
for our navy, and are sending 25,OOC
volunteers for our army? An in
stinct deep and true teaches these
people that the triumph OF the cen
tral powers means their return to
the degradation and the darkness
from which they were slowly, but
surely, emerging, under the guild
ance OF the great liberal democratic
colonizing nations.
Germany alone has openly adj
hered to the medieval, mercantile
theory that colonies existed solely
for the benefit of the home state.
Fer cold blooded and scientific dia-
bolism, the conceptions on which
rests the German system of coloni-
ton is without parallel in hu-
man history.
The German has never been able
to deal successfully with native peo-
pie because he recognizes only force
and frightfulness. He made himself
hated and feared, and the atrocities
committed behind the veil which
enshrouds the dark continent, but
foreshadowed those which have
made the German name an athena
the world
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-17
WHY CUPID IS OFTEN
DRAGGED UNCONSCIOUS
INTO DIVORCE COURT

Kansas City Mo. May l7.-"Put-
ting a $ hat on a s. head and four
flushing" has disrupted more homes
than wife beating. mental cru
city, cold suppers and gambling
combiued. declared Judge John
Stelk of the court OF domestic re.
lation, of Chicago in an address
here before the National Probation
Association.
Expensive habits and small sal
aries. he continued. eliminating in
negotiations with loan sharks,
were responsible for more than hall
Of five thousand cases OF domestic
trouble aired in his courtroom.
a tightening OF the credit lines
al around. followed by quarrels. and
,trangled Cupid is brought uncon-
scious into the divorce court" the
Judge concluded.