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Connecticut western news., 1918-07-04

cursing under our breath, trembling all over, our knees lacerated from the strands of the cut barbed wire on the ground, waiting for a challenge and the Inevitable volley of rife fire. Noth- Ing happened. I suppose the fellow who cut the barbed wire improperly was the one who had sneezed about half an hour previously. What wN, wished him would never make his new year happy~one.
 The officer, in my opinion, at the noise of the wire should have given the four-tap signal, which meant, "On your own, get back to your trenches as quickly as possible" but again he must have relied on the spiel that Old Pep per had given us in the dugout, ''Per- sonally believe that that part of the German trench is unoccupied." Any way, we got careless, but not so care less that we sang patriotic songs or made any unnecessary noise.
 During the intervals of falling star shells we carried on with our wire cut ting until at last we succeeded in get ting through the German barbed wire. At this point we were only ten feet from the German trenches. If we were discovered, we were like rats in trap. Our way was cut cir unless we ran along the wire 10 the narrow lane we had cut through. With our hearts In our mouths we waited for the three tap signal to rush the German trench. Three taps had gotten about halfway down the line when suddenly about ten to twenty German star shells were fired all along the trench and landed in the barbed wire in rear of us, turn ing night into day and silhouetting us against the wall of light made by the flares. In the glaring light we were confronted by the following unpleasant scene.
 All along the German trench, at about three-foot intervals, stood 6 big Prussian guardsman with his rife at the aim, and then we found out why we had not been challenged when tha man sneezed and the barbed wire had been Improperly cut. About three feet
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Connecticut western news., 1918-07-04

lines fell about five yards in the
 and to the right of me; We hugged the ground and held our breath until 1t burned out. The smoke from the star shell travelled along the ground and crossed over the middle of our line. Some Tommy sneezed. The smoke had gotten up his nose. We crouched on the ground, cursing the offender under our breath, and waited the volley that generally ensues when the Germans have heard a noise in No Mems Land. Nothing happened. We received two taps and crawled forward slowly for five yards; no doubt the officer be- heved what Old Pepper had said, Per sonally l believe that that part of the German trench is unoccupied." By be- ing careful and remaining motionless when the star shells fell behind us, we reached the German barbed wire with out mishap. Then the fun began. I was scared stiff as 1t Is ticklish work cutting your way through wire when about thirty feet in front of you there is line of Boches looking out into No Mans Land with their. rifles lying
 
 across the parapet. straining every sense to see or hear what is going on in No Mans Land; because at night, Fritz never knows when a bomb with his name and number on 1t will come hurtling through the air aimed In the direction of Berlin. The man on the right, one e-fnan in the center and my self on the extreme left were equipped with wire cutters. These are insulated with soft rubber not because the Ger man wires are charged with electricity, but to prevent the cutters rubbing against the barbed wire stakes, which are Of iron. and making & noise which may warn the inmates of the trench that someone Is getting fresh in their front yard. There is only one way to cut barbed wire without noise and through costly experience Tommy has become an expert in doing this. You must grasp the wire about two inches from the stake in your right hand and cut between the stake and your hand. .., .. ... ... ,....
 If you cut wire improperly. . loud twang will ring out on the night air like the snapping of banjo string. Perhaps this noise can bs heard only for fifty or ssventy-nvs yards. but in Tommy's nind it pskss e loud noise in Berlin ,d sy- +.... We had cut lane about hAifwV through the wire when. down. ths csn- ter of. our line, twsnst H~nAgs.Stzp~ properly cut wire. Ws ere1Ansd dewn~
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-08-23
ARMY OF REPUBLIC
MEETS IN OREGON

Portland, Ore, Aug. 20.-The fifty
second annual encampment OF the
Army of the Republic began here
Yesterday. A majority Of the states
of the union we're represented.
Orlando A. Somers, of Indianapolis,
Ind. commander-in-chief Of the Grand
Army presided at the opening SEES.
sion. held at the municipal auditorium
and the delegates were welcomed by
Governor James Withycombe, on he
half OF the state, and by Mayor
George L. Baker on behalf of the
city. Patriotism was the keynote Of
the meeting,
The women's affiliated societies,
Daughters of Veterans and the Army
Nurses also convened, and the So
ciety of the Sons of Veterans began
preliminaries toward holding their
convention.
Local committees had made exten.
sive PLANS in advance for the enter
tainment of delegates. Around of
luncheons, banquets and sightseeing
tours was begun today and will con.
tinue daily as long as the eneamp.
ment lasts. Business sessions will
begin tomorrow.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-08-23
COL. GASTON APPEALS
TO EMPLOYERS
Urges Then to Train Young Men in
Deferred Classes for Mechan.
ical Work

Sol. William A. CASTOR, head OF
1.-THE Public Service Reserve in Massa-
chusetts, has found that young men
lin deferred draft classes are having
difficulties in conforming to the work
or fight" regulation because employ
ers refuse to give them jobs owing to
their lack Of mechanical training.
These young men, who are married
Tor otherwise supporting dependent
relatives have been forced out of
their jobs in stores and elsewhere by
the draft regulation providing that
they must be engaged in productive
work. The consequence is that they
have been placed in serious posi-
ton, which Col. CASTOR is endeavor
/ ing to improve.
He has issued patriotic appeal to
employers in Massachusetts to give
these young men employment, regard
less of their inexperience. He sug-
gests that it is one way by which
manufacturers can do their part in
the war-by enabling these young
men to support themselves and their
dependents while they are learning
mechanical trades.
aJmes McGrady, former president OF
the Boston Central Labor Union, who
| is associated with Col CASTOR in this
work, expresses the view that the
young men. most of whom are well
educated and have been engaged in
work considered important in peace
time, will be able to learn rapidly,
and that in giving them the chance
the employers are not only manifest
ing their own willingness to help the
government, but are enabling the
young men to serve where they can
serve best.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-08-23

fayette's countryman, Joffre, makes Of
the 9Th day of September date men,
orable not only in the history Of our
country but in the annals Of civiliza-
ton. In this year we are preparing
in some modicum to pay the immeas.
urable debt we owe to France and
Frenchmen.
ut is the hope Of the American De.
tense Society that every man, woman
and child in the United States will be-
come interested in perpetuating La
Ifayette's memory. We urge that
statues OF Lafayette be decorated
throughout the nation on Sept 8.
"For nearly a century and a half
our speech in America has evinced
our gratitude to Lafayette and what
lie stands for. Now let our acts on
Sept. 6 attest the sincerity Of our
words"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-08-23

New York, Aug. 2O.-For the prop.
Ter celebration throughout the United
States on Sept. 6 of the 161st ami
versary Of the birth of Lafayette, the
great French hero and friend of the
American colonies, the American De-
tense Society today issued a call to
the people of the United States en-
|phasing the national debt America
owes Lafayette and urging Americans
to repay part of this debt by annual
~ honoring his name and memory.
| This is also the anniversary of the
first battle Of the Marine in 1914, and
through the cooperation of the two
hundred and seventy-six branches of
the Society, and Of many civic and
patriotic organizations who have al
ready volunteered to help in making
Lafayette Day great success 1t Is ex-
pected that it will be flttingly OBJ
served in every city Of the United
States. The call which is signed by
Charles Stewart Dawson, chairman of
the Society's Board of Trustees, says:
1T seems very right and fitting that
Americans should honor the name and
memory of Lafayette on Sept. 6 out
will never wither or die in the heart
of the gratitude that is strong, that
| of Americans and | urge all patriotic
Americans to do their part toward
seeing that this day Is fittingly OBJ
served throughout the country
Through Lafayette and his devotion to
our cause, France and the United
States fought shoulder to shoulder at
Yorktown, and through their co-ope.
ration the independence of the strug-
Cling colonies was realized and the
Liberty of whole continent assured
To-day as we plan to celebrate the
birth of Lafayette, his country is tax
ling part once more in war Of indie
pendence, war which will save, and
has already saved civilization and free
institutions from the menace of autoc-
|racy and militarism. The Battle OF
the Marine, fought and won by La
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-08-23
The Florida Legislature

-0nroe-essrse G. Irsols, Hey
West.
Monroe-J. F. Busts, Key West.
Nassau-J. Hampton Jones'. Callahan
Nassau-H. H. Surrsncy. Callahan.
oKeecnobes-W. L. Goats, Oksscho,
bee City.
oranse-W. L. billiard, Winter Gar.
d0z.
orange-seth Woodruff, orla,a,.
osceola-N. G. Bryan, Kislnmee.
okeloosa-J. A. Has, Baker.
pasco-B. P. Wilson, Dads City.
Polk-John M. Keen, Lakeland.
Polk-W. 0. Williams, Fort Meade,
Putnam-W. G. Ttlghnal. pslatka
Putnam-H. s. Mckenzie, Palstka
Pinellas-S. D. Harris, II. Peters.
burg.
Palm Beach,. W. Bunker, Lake
Worth.
Santa Rosa-J. j. Hardin, Jay.
Santa Rosa-J. H. Jarman, Munssn
seminole-F. L. Woodruff, Sanford.
st. Johns-Frank M. Corbett, Moal.
trie.
st. Johns-W. M. DeGrove, Palm Val.
ley.
St. Lucie-Richard Whyte, TT. Pierce
lSumter-N. J. Wicker, Coleman.
ISuwannee-S. A. Hinley, Lave Oak.
lSuwannee-A. W. McLeran, Well.
| born.
ITaylor-W. L. Weaver, Perry.
Volusia-Murray Sans, New Smyrna.
IVolusia-J. J. Tillis, DeLand.
Northumberland 8. Moore, Craw
fordville.
Washington-L. D. McRae, Chipley.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-08-23
(By Associated Press.)

Amsterdam, Aug. 22.-The Dutch
governments prohibition of slaughter
ing pigs is evaded in very simple
way. Plenty of captains are found
for a consideration TO take pig
aboard their luggers, kill it in the
middle of the zuyder Zee and bring
the meat back ready dressed without
anyone being the wiser. The author
tiles are in this case powerless.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-08-23
The New Calomel
A Perfect Success

Calotabs, the newly perfected cal
omel, is absolutely purified from all
OF the unpleasant, sickening and dan
|gerous qualities of the old-tsyle calo-
mel. The new Calotabs are rapidly
taking the place OF the old-style cal
omel tablets, as they are much more
effective as liver cleanser and sysl
tenn purifier, yet are entirely free from
all Objectionable qualities.
The new Calotabs are sold only III
original, sealed packages; price, Jhir-
ty-five cents. Your druggist recon-
mends and guarantees them. - Advt)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-08-23

Senators
District.

Nv. A. Mcleod, Milton.
John P. Stokes, Pensacola.
John L. Moore. DeFuniak Springs
Nv. J. Singleton. Grand Ridge.
5-H. l.. Oliver, Apslachicola.
SIS. w. Anderson, Grssasbsrsugh.
7-Osear N. nAten. Lakeland.
Sd. n. Lowry. Tallahassee.
s-John z. King, Inverness.
lO-J. w. MckAAnen. Madison.
l1aDoyle q. Carltoa, Tampa.
Wv. T. Cash. Perry.
l3-Dr. w. L. Hughlstt, Cocoa.
An. L. Plymptoa, Lake Ofty.
ia D. A1drsws, Raiford.
l6-James Il. CaIkins, Fernaadina.
III. B. johnson, Live Oak.
Isl. Turner Butler. Jacksonville.
19-George W. Crawford, Conway.
GOV. J. Crosby. Citra.
al. W. Turner. Cedar Keys.
22-T. T. Turnbull, Monticello.
23-W. N. Igou, Eustis.
24-W. H.. Malone. Key West.
sc. G. Mathis, Vernon.
26-W. A. Russell, Crescent City.
GA. n. Wilson, Miakka.
2S-Linc0ln HUXLEY, DeLand.
OWE. Baker, Lake Geneva.
3O-John Bradshaw. Jasper.
S1uW. A. NoWilliams, st. Augustine.
SD. q. Roland, Newherry.
Members Of House
Alachua-R r. B. Kite, Gainesville.
Alachua-Eli Futch, Gainesville.
Baker-C. F. Barber. Macclsnny.
Bradford-R. A. Greene, Stark.
Bradford-A. 8. Crews, Starke.
Brevard-J. j. Parrish, Titusville.
Bay. q. Stokes, Panama City.
Broward-Fort Lauderdale.
Calhoun. G. Ray. Blountstown.
Citrus-L. H. Barlow, Holder.
Clay-L A. Wade. Green Cove SPRING
Columbia-W. J. Roebuck, Lake Ot.
Columbia-W. w. Phillips, Lake Cit.
Dade-John W. Watson, Mia1A.
DeSoto-John B. Cochran. Nocatee.
Duval-F. o. Miller, Jacksonvihe.
Duval-E. W. Waybrfght, Jackser
vills.
Escambia John H. Gates, Uensacol,
r. =. D.
Escambia-Hsrbert P. Caro-, Penn,
cola.
Franklin-E. R. L. Moore, Carr,
belle.
Gadsden-s. H. Strom, Juniper.
Gadsden-A L. Wilson, Quincy.
Flagler-I. I. Moody, Bunnsll
Hamilton-Braxton Small. Jasper.
Hamilton-W. J. Deea, Jasper.
Hernandez. W. Dawson, Brook
VILE.
Hillsboroush = George H. Wilde
Plant CITY.
Hillsborough-Dr. G. A. HambN
hAya.
Holmes-C. R. Mathis. Boniiay.
Jackson-Anos ID. Lewis, Mariana
Jacksen-R. L. McCreasy, 0rac
villa.
JeHerson-Roland J. Carroll, Lamoz
LaFayette-J. Albert Breare, Mayo
LAke-L D. Edge, GrsvelaAd.
Lee-Fralcis W. Perry. Fort Myers
Leon-Jehn A. Scruggs. Llsyds.
Leon-A. H. williams, Tallahassee.
Levy-w. J. Npperson. Bronson.
Liberty-C. NJ. Ernest, Hosford.
Madison-T. G. Merchant, Madison.
Madison-N. W. Campbell, Lamont.
Manatee-H. 8. Glazier, Bradsntow
Marion-W. ]. Folk, Romeo.
Marion-Norman A. Fort, Lynn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
JESSE WILLARD IS BES!ECED
 IN HIS HOME
EIudes a Sheriff's Posse for a Time and Then Runs into Hands
 of Officer.

CHICAGO. Jan. 19.-Jesse Will lard was besieged in his home last night by a sheriff's posse, seeking to serve summons in suit brought by Victor Dowd. formerly employed in Willard's circus.
 Dowd has sued him for $25,000 for alleged injuries received in a wrestling bout with Willard.
 Upon the approach of the officers, Willard fled to the second story and for three hours refused to an swer the sherff's jeers, in an effort to make him come out.
 The sheriff finally called in four deputies Willard eluded them and reached the outside, but ran into the arms of another officer on guard. and the summons was served.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
ONLY ROOF GARDEN
 IN CONNECTION WITH
 A JAIL BUILDING

FL PASO, Jan. 19.-Sheriff Oren- dorff claims the distinction for his new jail that it is the only one which has a roof garden and sun parlor for the prisoners. The new jail is To- cated on the sixth floor of the court house building and is so arranged that the prisoners may spend the mornings on one side of the court where they can enjoy the warm. sunny winter days and on the other side for the afternoons. Only the good conduct prisoners are permit. ted to enjoy this privilege.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
GOVERNMENT
 MAY TAKE OVER
 WATERWAYS Secretary McAdoo Before the Interstate Com merce Commission
 Explains Objects. TO RELEASE SYSTEMS Not the Purpose of Admin istration to Operate
 Short Lines Not
 Needed.
ITO RELEASE SYSTEMS

WASHINGTON. Jan 19-Secre tary McAdoo was today summoned before the Interstate Commerce Com mission to explain the operation of the government administration Of railroads, and whether such control would in any way conflict with the powers of the Commission in regu. lating rates.
 Tn explaining the purposes of the Administration, and of proposed leg islation for handling the railroad sit. uation. the Secretary said it was not the intention to keep control of unnecessary lines. nor have the gov ernment compensate those that are not taken over
 He said that if it should develop that government operation of canal routes are necessary, they would be taken over and government opera tion also would be extended to in land waterways. if found necessary for war purposes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
MINERS:.|W||ILL ' DO THEIR BIT
 FOR COUNTRY

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 19. - Another day of debating began today at the convention of the United Mine Workers of America on con sideration of the question to ratify the Washington bituminous agree ment.
 Yesterday was taken up in dis cussion of the automatic. penalty clause. Influential leaders say that no doubt the agreement will be rati fled. The feature of the, discussion so far is loyalty expressed by the mine owners to assist the government in every way, and their realization that it is necessary to keep up the maximum coal production.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
JUNEAU GIRL
 WOULD CAPTURE
 GRAND PRIZE
Shut Out by the CanceIIa- ton of the "Prettiest Girl in Nation"
 Contest.

WASHINGTON, Jan 19. The proposed nationwide hunt for the "prettiest girl in the nation" was of short duration.
 A short time after it was announc- ed by the Soldiers and Sailors cam paign Council the leaders discovered that they would not have sufficient time in which to pass on the thou sands of pictures expected to be re- ceived. Therefore. the campaign has been cancelled The portrait to be accepted was to be displayed on posters advertising the governments s voluntary insurance for soldiers and sailors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
BOL LSHEv|K|
 RED GUARDS
 KILL PEOPLE Constitutional Assembly Is Convened and Every
 Precaution Is
 Taken. THROW UP BARRICADES Reported That King Fer dinand of Rumania Under Protection
 of Allies.
BOLSHEVIkl ARE
 DEFEATED IN FIRST
 ASSEMBLY MEETING

LONDON Jan. t9.-The Boi- sheviki members belonging to the Constitutional Assembly and those supporting the left wing of the SarraI revolution ary party, withdrew from the Assembly, according to. a Pet rograd radioeram received here. The 6oIsheviki mem bers were defeated in the first trial of strength, when it's candidate for chairman was outvoted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
vON LUxBERC
 GOING INSANE
 IN A HOSPITAL
Former German Minister to Argentine Seems to Be Worrying About Cor
 respondence.

BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 19 The German hospital reports that Count von Luxberg, former German minis ter to Argentine. steadily is becom ing worse. He has been in the hos pital five weeks, suffering a nervous breakdown.
 It is reported that he is becoming insane.
 The capture of his correspondence by the United States secret service agents, showing German intrigues to involve South American countries and bearing directly upon the Gail leaux case, is said to be preying on his mind.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
Germans Want to Place the Blame Upon Rus Sians for Failure
 of Peace.
A NAGGING PROGRAM
Germany Is Said to Be Withholding X Minor Points to Defeat
 BOISheviki.

UNDATED-(To Associated Press) Another halt in the Russo-German peace negotiations is reported from London.
 The Germans are said to be try ina to force the Russians to break off negotiations finally in order to place the blame. on the Russians for a failure to secure peace. Germany is withholding minor agreements of the peace terms with view of nag oino Russia into open defiance, so it is stated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
HORSEMANSHIP WILL BE A FEATURE OF
 FL PASO SHOW SOON

FL PASO, Tex. Jan. 19-Soldiers of the Fl Paso military district and the overseas cavalry division form ing here will be given an opportun ity of seeing some of the best cav airy riders in the United States ar my this month when the Fl Pas0 Horse Show Assc ciation stages its annual orse show and military tour nament.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
.CAILLEAUx
 WELL FIXED
 WITH FUNDS
Cash and Jewels Valued at $100,000 Found in His Safe Deposit Box
 at Florence.
Exclu-ise Photograph \. '. II. Service

PARIS. Jan. 19.--A further inven- tory of safe deposit box in a bank at Florence, Italy. rented by Gail. leaux. former Premier of France, now in jail here as a political pris- oner, established the fact that it contained cash and jewels valued at $100,000 and a lot of certificates and stocks, the value of which have not yet been determined.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
RELATIONS STRAINED

uNDATED-The relations between the Bolsheviki and Rumania are still at the breaking point. King Ferdi- Premier Lenine. is reported to be under the protection of the Entente Allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
YACHT SEIZED
 WITH WIRELESS
 BY OFFICERS

NEW YORK. Jan. 19.-The steel pleasure yacht Joyous, believed to be owned by Emil Kleuge. an unnatur- alized German of Englewood. N. J.. has been seized by the United States marshal.
 The officers say the yacht was equipped with wireless. Kleuge was aboard and has a Swedish crew. He recently made trip along the Atlantic coast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
GEN. HAIC IS
 MAKING CHANGE
 IN HIS STAFF
He Has Appointed Sir Her. bert A. Lawrence as Chief of the Head
 quarters.

LONDON. Jan. 19.--Gen. Haig is making sweeping changes in the of ficial list of British headquarters in France. Among the changes so far announced is the appointment of Gen. Sir Herbert A. Lawrence as his chief of staff
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
Later Advices

BERLIN. Jan. l9.-Advices given out this afternoon in an official state ment say that 9 soldiers on leave from the front were killed. and a number injured. when three passer- ger coaches fell into the River Nahe The accident was causedi by the cam washing away.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
AMERICAN WOMEN DRIVING CARS ON
 FIGHTING FRONT

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Jan. 19. = American women motor car drivers have made their appearance in the war zone. The women are driving big trucks for the Y. NJ. C. A. and are proving their efficiency
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19

PETROGRAD, Jan. 1e--The Con stitutionaI Assembly opened its first session yesterday, with President Sverdioff, of the central executive committee of the Congress of Work men and Soldiers, prssIeins.F fl,
 The threatened { debnoestraflS V against the BoIshevfM control Was confined to parades Of small groups of men and women.
 I One group composed of soldiers and peasants were fired upon by the Red Guards. Five were killed and dozens were wounded.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
BERLIN REPORTS
 SOLDIERS KILLED
 IN A TRAIN WRECK

BERLIN. Jan 19.-fOfficial) - Five soldiers on leave from the front were killed and similar number were injured when three passenger coaches fell into the riv- CT at the Nahe dam. A washout caused the accident.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
HOMES BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES
 OF SHIPYARDS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-A bill authorizing the expenditure of $50.- 100000 by the Shipping Board for the purchase of land near shipyards for the erection of homes for the use of shipyard employees. passed the Senate yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
RIOTINC IS ]. REPORTED TO
 BE SERIOUS
Claimed There Are Strikes and Trouble in Vienna and Other Austrian
 Cities.

LONDON, Jan 19.-Serious strikes and rioting have been taking place in Vienna and other Austrian cities, according to reports received here from Zurich, Switzerland.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
Release Short Lines

WASHINGTON. Jon. 19.-Secre- certain short line railroads will be released of government control. On ly those systems that are necessary to the transportation of international freight. for directly aiding the war, will be operated by the government,
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-19
THROW UP BARR,cApEs

PETROGRAD, Jan. t9.-earricade phone station and other strategic points. Thousands of sailors and sol diers have been brought here to re- inforce the Bolsheviki troops in com batting any possible riot or opposi- which began its deliberations yester- day.