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The Arizona copper camp., 1918-05-25
CHAPTER VII.
RationS.

Just doing off; Mr.. Lance Corporal
butted in.
In Tommy's eyes lance corporahis
one degree below a private. In the
corporaPs eyes he IS one degree above
general.
He ordered me 20 go with him and
help him draw the next days rations,
also told me to take my waterproof.
Every evening, from each platoon or
machine-gun section, lance corporal
and private go to the quartermaster
sergeant at the company stores and
draw rations for the following day.
The quarter" as the quartermaster
sergeant is called, receives daily from
the orderly room Captains ofice)
slip showing the number of men en-
titled to rations, so there is no chance
of putting anything over on him. Many
arguments take place between the
quarter" and the platoon noncom, but
the former always wins ont. Tommy
The Arizona copper camp., 1918-05-25
sYNoPsIs.

CHAPTER T-Fired by the news of the
sinking OF the, Lusitania by a German
submarine, Arthur Guy Empey, an Ameri-
can, leaves his office in Jersey City and
goes to England where he enlists in the
British army
CHAPTER u-After period of train.
ing, Empey volunteers for Immediate serv-
Ice and soon finds himself in rest billets
somewhere in France" where he first
ent Coolies" "s''~ 2 @s1~
CHAPTER III-Empey attends his first
church services at the front while Ger
man Foklser circles over the congregation.
CHAPTER IV-Empey's command goes
into the front-line trenches and Is under
fire for the frat time
The Arizona copper camp., 1918-05-25
A FAMILY
MEDICINE
In Her Mothers Home, Says This
Georgia Lady, Regarding Back
Draught. Relief From Head
ache, Malaria, ChiIls, e..

Ringgo1d, Ca Mrs. Chas. CASTOR,
Of this place, writes: IL am user
Of Thedford's Black-IGaught; in fact,
1t was one of our family medicines.
Also in my mothers home, when
was a child. When any of us child
rem complained of headache, usually
caused by constipation, she gave US
a dose of Black-Draught, which would
rectify the trouble. Often in the
Spring, we would have malaria and
chills, or troubles of this kind, we
would take Black-Draugbt pretty reg
ular until the liver acted well, and
we would soon be up and around
again. We would not be without it,
for 1t certainly has saved US lots Of
doctor bills. Just a dose of Black
Draught when not SO well saves a
lot of days in bed"
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
in use for many years in the treat
ment of stomach, liver and bowel
troubles, and the popularity which 1t
now enjoys Is proof Of its merit.
If your liver is not doing its duty,
you will suffer from such disagree.
able symptoms as headache, bilious
ness, constipation, indigestion, etc.,
and unless something is done, serious
trouble may result.
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
found valuable remedy for these
troukses. It is purely vegetable, and
acts in a prompt and natural way,
regulating the liver to its proper
functions and cleansing the bowels Of
impurities. Try it. Insist on Thed-
ford's. the original and genuine. p 20
The Arizona copper camp., 1918-05-25
OVID TIL. TOP
81
AN ANlERI(AN SOLDIER
WHO WENT . =
ARI1lUl GUY YTrIpEY
MACHINE GUNNER ,5ERYNG IN FRAkcE
I @I9I7 eY l
IARIHnR GUY EnEYl

occasionally an issue OF --L11e IedyS'-
comes along. Then the older Tommies
Immediately get busy on the recruits
and trade these for "Woodbines" or
"GOldfakes." A recruit only has to
be stuck once in this manner, and then
he ceases to be a recruit. There is a
reason. Tommy. is a great cigarette
smoker. He smokes under all condi-
tions, except when unconscious or
when he is reconnoitering in No Mans
Land at plight. Then. for obvious rea-
sons, he does not care to have a light.
ed cigarette in his mouth.
Stretcher bearers carry fags for
wounded Tommies. When a stretcher
bearer arrives alongside of a Tommy
who has been hit the following CONVEX
sation usually takes place: Stretcher
bearer-"Want a fag? Where are you
hit?" Tommy looks up and answers,
"Yes. In the leg"
After dismissal from parade, we re-
turned to our billets and l had to get
busy Immediately with the dinner is
sue. Dinner consisted of stew made
from fresh beef, couple of spuds,
bully beef, Maconochie rations and wa
ter-plenty of water. There is great
competition among the men to spear
with their forks the two lonely pota-
toes.
After dinner I tried to wash out
the dixie with cold water and a rag,
and learned another maxim of the
trenches-"It can't be DONE" I slyly
watched one of the older men from
another section, and was Mortified to
see him throw into his dixie four or
five double handfuls of mud. Then he
poured in some water, and with his
hands secured the dixie inside and out.
| thought he was taking an awful risk.
Supposing the cook should have seen
him! After half an hour of unsuc-
cessful efforts returned my dixie to
the cook shack, being careful to put on
the cover, and returned to the billet.
The Arizona copper camp., 1918-05-25
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to acknowledge and thank
our friends for the numerous acts of
kindness shown us at the time of the
death of our husband and father. We
deeply appreciate all that was done
for US.
MRS. S. B. WILLIAMSON,
RACHAEL w. LA PLANT,
GEORGE WILLIAMSON.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
POSTAL EMPLOYES GET RAISE
Congress Provides for Increase of $2oo Per Year to Clerks and
 Letter Carriers.

Washington.-An amendemtn to the postoffice appropriation bill providing for an increase of S2oa Der year in the salaries of clerks and letter carriers and certain other postal employees. and increases of 20 per cent for rural mail carriers and for employees re- ceFing less than $Soo a year was adopted by the senate.
 Empioyes receiving between $500 and $1,ooa annually would be given increases of 15 per cent and rhe pay of substitute clerks and carriers is to be fixed at 40 cents an hour. For fourthcIass postmasters The amend meHt provides that they shall receive l9o per cent of stamp cancellations on tha ar-t $1oo OF less. or in event the cancellations do Hot exceed $58. 27 per cent salary increase.-
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
BIG BALTLESHIP IS ATTACKED
Italians Raid Austrian Base at Pola and Every Machine Gets Back
 in Safety

Rome.-An Austrian batueship was torpedoer by Italian forces in PoIa harbor, t was officially announced
 The battleship was of the Viribus Units type 62o.000 ton vesselsl.
 The Italian force worked its way into the Austrian naval base by dods Ing the patrol boats and the search lights of the defenders
 While the naval operation was at its height an Italian seaplane force engaged Austrian battle planes above Pola Two of the Austrian machines were compelled to descend and two were brought down in flames. The Italian machines all returned To tAeif base in safety
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
HARDEN TELLS TRUTH TO DUAL
 KINGDOM.
Declares Nation Without American Loans After War Will Be on
 Brink of Abyss.

Amsterdam.-In an article in Die Zukunft entitled "Gordan Knots" Maximilan Harden analyses Austrian deep.seated desire and need for peace in connection with the fact that the monarchy has an outlook and inter ests entirely different from Germa- nys. besides the most complicated nationality problems to solve He says:
 For a country so deep in debt as AustriacHungary. while she has to pay Germban alone more than 700.- 000000 crowns annual interest a new billion loan could only be raised in the United States The latter country can. on no battlefield, be compelled to entertain this plan And should the United States refuse the money. then the transformation of Austrias war industries 10 peace conditions would be an impossible task. and the coun- try would find itself on the edge of an abyss.
 It is not natural that Austria Hun gary would seek peace which would leave the possibility of misunGer- standing with America AustriaHun- gary. more than any other nation. is in need of the friendship of the Uni ted States
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
BRITISH KING A DEMOCRAT
Ruler and Queen Talk With Deega ton for More Than Hogr-lnter
 est in American Work.

London on.-King George. in receiving the American labor deleg4tion on the last day of its stay in England as an official body. surprised he members with his simplicity and democracy Ot manner toward them and the interest shown in details of Ihe War After formal speech of appreciation of the mission work, the king and queen and Princess Mary mingled with the guests for more than an hour They expressed their admiration of the reg iment of the American %a#oaal Army which they reviewed Saturday
 Queen Mary and Princess Mary questioned the women members Of the mission about the part American Wom' en are playing in the Wal. expressing deep interest
 James Wilson later aid the king was "a true democratic gentleman. Throughout our visit to. Europe We have not been to i les '7rmal fune' ton"
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
YANKEES COMMAND OWN MEN
New Order Affects Brigade Unite on Western Front and increases
 Spirit of Unity.

Nashngton-DN Divisions on the west front where American units are hrig adea Vita the British and French. il has become known. will fight under American commanders whenever the American troops predominate.
 The plan which means that Gen. Pershing may soon be placed :n com mand Of French and British units as well as his own, Is regarded here as especially desirable and Is expected To rapidly increase the size of the Amer ican forces eu tAe fighting Hue. and contribute effectively 10 tbe spirit of unity
 In addition to this. as umstrHve of tho uul1y of command under which Gen Foch directs the American and allied armies, il was stated officially that Foch commands Italian troops in Italy as fally as he does American. French and British troops in France and Belgium
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
AUSTRA'S SNEEDOF FRIENDS GERNhNY5 PEACE PLANS
PEACE PLANS FOUND ON CAP.
 TURED PRISONERS.
Flanders Coast, Trade Tonnage Great. CT Than Allies, Colonies, French
 Mine Fields.

With the French Army in France Germanys conditions of peace are clearly stated in d document found in a German trench that was recently re captured by entente allied troops. A resume of the principal conditions as given in an official translation reads
 After the enormous sacrifice We have made of our blood and property. We expect as a necessary minimum 10 the preservation and development of Germany the following:
 Belgium. especially the Flanders coast, with Antwerp, is to remain un- der German military, economic and political dependence
 Liberty of the seas shall be prop erly established for all nations. the central powers being allowed a com. mereial fleet totaling 1I8ooooo tons. while that of the allies should amount to 10s00.000 tons.
 "Odr colonies shall be returned with augmentation.
 We are 10 have more numerous and stronger naval stations
 The Longway and Bfiey mine fields, which furnished France it's weapons for attack. shall become Ger man
 9Readjastments of the frontiers. particularly in Che Vosgcs. are to be fixed according 10 the military situa- ton and the appreciation of the com mandant Our frontiers must be such that their detag=c i- made easier
 "The former German Baltic prov inces shall he incorporated. iheir rich soil furnishing new cereal fields for German peasant immigrants. thus pro trctine inc empire against tHe dangers of famine.
 "CourIand, Lithuanla, Livonia and Esthona are to be colonized
 sOne million eight hundred thou sand tons of Rumaaian petrol will be at the disposition of Germany
 "Tbose nations who attacked peace fuI Germany mus pay all War charges in raw material, ships. ready money and territorial concessions. leaving Germany With only five billions ma tioHal at5te
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
YELLED THREAT TO GERMANY
Soviet Protest Against Aogressions on April 26 and on April 27
 Gave Notice of Warning

Washington copy of the protest made by the Soviet government to the German ministry of foreign affairs on April 26 against German aggressions just made pnblic, shows that the Rus. sians gave notice of their intention To mobilize "all necessary forces in or der 10 secure the freedom and inde- pendence Of the Russian republic d. it is now menaced beyond the limits established ythe Brest treaty
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. t7, AR KANSAS WORK. TO COST
 MILLION AND HALF.
MUST CLEAR 5000 ACRES
Miles of Road To Follow-Drainage Tax Covering Construction Extends Over 20 Years-milItons of Yards
 of Earth To Be Removed.
BIy yta@al


 One of tAe largest d5H1ea con tracts eyer lef in t6ls 19IIeE. ~8@ t83. of Drainage Dl-Glet No. it. eampG-- ing c1 cry acre. land ta 1Hl= eo9H% II F believed. except t=tHt sateHmtaeaa iaa7 sn Rie Eake net hefzeie,e dHaa= eo hy fEo uoie. th8u #agy at,ea ot dreoap dffcb.a already eo#ple5ed dhI Uaer cons afaeaion.
 Inc totals Wore sI5s5,51146 Inc suere.sfui contractors were Cap Koeatzky. (. (. IIaWloy, Wm. Crum- peeEer, H. B. Gordon. \. Y. Willis & Son. Pride o Fatflek, engineers of the project, awarded the contracts. More than 30 contractors from every see- tion of the country were in Blythe vile to attend Che letting The prices ranged from nine cents per cubic yafd to $l.A1.
 The contracts require the clearing of over 5000 acrrs of land, through which the ditches extend. and tAe ditches drain t4a.oao acres of t,se richest land in thjs valley, which NH be brought under the blow as soon a5 completed rhe drainage lax Is scaf. tered over period of 20 years. none of the principal To be pad for five years. thus making the drainage most desirable by the land owners.
 When the engineers advertised fer complaints and objections on the pre-. ject. giving each land owner an opp portunity fo show cause why Fe should not bs taxed, only one objec- ;lon vas filed and his complaint wds dismissed on his own motion. The drainage district extends from the eE treme northeast corner ot this county and state. near the Missouri line. in q soufhWestcrly direction 10 Lepanto. ia Poinsett county. where it cmpfes into rhe St Francis river The project re quires the removal of million yards of earth in To.nsott county to get the proper fall for the Wator and not iu- undate the lands of that section. h the district, ,thofe are 55 ditches, lat"r- als and leyeaS. one of tho dHCaes being zoo feet wide. this beng some four milc5 s0uJh of Blk Lake. in 8 8.s- sissippi county Tho lands dfala'd Will add as stated, I45.aoa acres ef taxable lands to the caus,y t. fam ing lands. which are HaH aeNel=s# Nlld lands, in mos aa.oa, ata d very loN rado, and when thy caaase iR tax alton k made 10 farm lands will rs- dace t.e ns>#im ou a', .ut 'ae tsl2- o'e lads u this county very Hr. teriHly.
 N#H-g g8ts d5sfffef fau f5gz,t man mile af #hafI r1aHs arc 6ouH mH'ae # thp uatag eon1ffaoz haK5a= tatsr-.- 70 taIaloroar NftH this work. ana ,le far6 oauar4 t#tHff#l# pr 5.aT v in Hue.et.'.. aAl -... .a.N.- step farHGa. EHIzh= las EgyaE 09 possible hsrHzal1rs.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
Consolidation lJroed

Columbus, 0.--A three -cornered con test is being staged for the office of moderator at the general assembly of the Presbyterian church, North The union of all evangelical churches will be considered
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
URGE COMPULSORY MARRIAGE
Commission on Birth Rate Decline Reported as Favoring Forced We'd
 ding Before goth Year Ends.

London.-The German commission appointed to examine tAe decline IT. the birth rate in Germany has reported q recommendation for fhe compulsory marriage Of Germans before their 20tb wear is passed, according to d dispatch to the Daily Express from Amsterdam
 Financial assistance would be granted by the state, according tC ihis plan which provides penalties for those failing to comply Provision also is made for the punishment of married couples who remain thldless.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
PLAN FOR ARMY OF 5,OOO,O0o

London.-American preparation, V. '. the western front are aual h5 i'll 'lyl, a5. immensity, and plans are ae,hs u to care for 5.000.00 troops. Hafly ,,-h Y. Britain, secretary of tae hns,ss ,ss branch of the Pilgrim club, tola car ,rt Royal Colonial Institute. II tue tbs mans do not give in, he addeu, l,, '1 1s number of American troops "I
 increased to any amount necessary
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
Russans Evacuate Finland.

Stockholm. - The Russians have evacuated all the fortresses of Finland with the exception Inc. retreating as far as Kronstadt, according to dis. patch from Helsingfors. They have also given up the railways.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
READY FOR THE 9TH WINTER
No Compromise Possible, According 1" Mind of the British
 Cabinet

Amsterdam.-The Frankfort Zei'uns learns that Herr HansmsHf' sou.l German democrat, recently declared III the Reichstag: =
 We are prepared fer fifth winter of war. If the war continues lR tue west. Germany will be#eompeifa U keep up great force in the east aIso,
 No compromise is possible "i'h ,u' '' present London eabine'. The spun of Lloyd George and Lord Roper V eil, British minister at the bioeH@us' is stronger than that of Lord Lans , downe. Niscount Bryce ot of "al's' Runciman.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
Asks More Money.

Washington.-Herbert Hoover, food administrator has asked the house appropriations committee for $7,000.- GOO for providing offices and olencal hire for the 4.0O0 county food admin istrators
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
EIahtars lnaured

Washington The total amount of insurance taken out by Americas 2,ooo00o fighting men is $16.663.514.. 00o, the average amount per man be ing $S.200 and the maximum allowed Is S1O.000.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
Red Cross Asks Jews Aid.

New York.-An appeal to the Jews of America to subscribe generously 10 the $l0o,000000 Red Cross fund was issued here by the Rabbintcal Asso aiauon. The Red Cross is printing 5000 pamphlets in Yiddish setting forth the Red Cross plans for dtstr. button.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
Gerr, an -War -c.nss

Janeevil,e Wis.-W c Heller. a business man of JanesviIe. was stripped to the waist by an angry mob and German var cross painted on his chest, when Heller refused to contribute 10 the Rock county war fund
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
Four Ships a Day.

Philadelphia-Production of three to four l0,oo0ton ships a day is the dream of Charles NJ. Schwah. He told this 10 the members of National Com mittee of the League to Enforce Peace at a banquet
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
.a,, -sz.= Hae= ~ .'fsN.

NGLe NIteafe. ale 1 faA .He saB- e.z n.r .-EsaE IF Heree5 sla &. < ue #e0e 8sas#~# .4yh,. Llg-Jab1 UHz' T l.-.ss =Ufl l.za t',a sl fEs .sss. f -ths z#sHgat '..s.z..z .zaa=,z.# ze#z.= aee aAen a eeae poa hre'e mee.e Nls hand
 Ksla X 70. raa -lses. of .ha P.fsr D.ds. aauaua,a Uua l.es =N#l e=Ha nahass lEa#.a a=t.a a- AH..a# san" ; uu sH#aat,as ##t ....@ R4re. a2@aUa.a ea# E-e aa}o ef Che 0fs l-a. .a- ua. h.aH aXcd
 #Fz Gaaaata-.= =eH .5ta#a= fa Haa#7z war rsr5en= fr=lN5s ra5 Nua s- .#.a-d t7 a.ea .o tass aH1 efrr= IF G.V U'H HnHa.. .a bue fsa p'an# saa.sa Ha.+. goo mrper p'ut- .Mi z.4 '.t p'aA's
 4ienfe Paent-r ef 6.z. eeay gf thr Nrr Gr rcfie. H lsars the3a'eo. November zg. Isfg.
 gleuHtHe.eo4a saaa= Aat= @aaae Hoher springs ofrensea l a 3aif de.zs recrnHv 5ad s99e.6te5 m LillnS e&ht
 Tne stephens School Haa#a met F. eently and passed a=H sa'uHou dim. nattng German from Fa coarse ot study.
 The streets of Newport are beja- Improved by receiving a surface Of gravel from a ptt near Newark
 The tax collections in Benton eoua tv amount 10 S24o.0a0 and 9a00 IF ceipts were issuod
 Ty7., Camden Mil Company is iH 4talling= d corn erusher to grnd corn for stock feed
 A company of Home Guards will be organized at Marked Tree.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23

John c. Goodwin. who has been 1n France as a member of a Canadian regiment for many months, has writ ten to his father, A. NJ Goodwin, of Crossctt that he has left the hospital where he has been and reioihed ifls command On the 6th of last NcyeIn- her MT Goodwin was severely wound ed in the head and in the right side and was gassed.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
Buried In Paris

Paris.-in accordance with his often expressed wish, James Gordon Ben nett, proprietor of the New York Her ald. will be buried in Paris. The will will not be made public until after the funeral
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
Reoisters Youth

Jefferson City, Mo-Fseseh. .s,i.. ,o draft boards will have eharse ol ,a l,7 ot tration of youths who have oeeo~' tbs years of age since June ?, i4I' H announcement by Lieut. Col. J. IL McCOrd
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23

Governor Trough granted the requ'- sition of Governor Gardner of Missou- ri for the return of Louis Wilson, wanted in St Louis to answer to arzt degree murder charge. Wilson Is in custody in Mississippi county.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23

The strawberry crop around Mulber- ry iz cut short by the recent cold spell Twelve carloads have been shipped. as well as large daily ship mcHt5 by express Next week will end the season there
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
Camps Opened.

Washngton-Twentyf four training camps for reserve officers were opened, with an enrolment of 12,000. This will raise the total number of of ficers obtained by this method to 6700Q
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
carbondaIe Gets Branen Fa''0,3. sor

Carbondale, nL-Negoaaaons ca. been completed for loaai'ab u nsra. bondale a branch factory ct Ins .+ olIs Haas Clothing Company nj o'. -. sOO The factory will employ aOou' women,
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
Washington. Edward

Washington. - Edward Chambers. traffic director of the railroad admin lstration, in instructions to the region al directors of railroads, outlined plans for information bureaus to take the place of the suspended traffic bu- reaus
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
Dry Hawaii

#ashington.-The Senate passed a bill which provides prohibition for Hawaii. The bill now goes to the House.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
THIRD LOlN 701A|
 |S S4,I70,0I9,5j55l
MISREPRESENTATION OF % CENT MAKES VENTURE vEsv
 SUCCESSFUL.
ST. LOUIS DISTRICT IS THIRD
Two Weeks Necessary to Verify ri. ures-Results Are More Cratic. ing Than in Previous Cam
 paigns-Minneapois Leads

Washington. D. C-Tha total o, Third Liberty Loan Is $4I7o01ae.@ an oyersubscripuon of ag her a oo., above the $3.0o0,u0a aal= min i,s,.. aSa, sought. The number If s8hscrIra.1 was about 1Goo0,00Q. Every federal ra serve district oyersubser-B,5 tbo u,s neapoIis district going 54 IF Der cent the highest, and the Nga York dstriot to l24 per cent, the lowest.
 In announcing these figures nasrl, two weeks after the campaign closed the treasury explained that tba to,s' may be changed slightly by later ra ports from federal reserve banks which have been al work for week tabulating the great number of snh scriptions which came a during tba last days of the campaign.
 This Is the most successful loo, the United States has offered, both in number of subscribers and in tho amount realized" said Secretary Nc. Adoo in statement. Every subscrin tion was made with the fall knoWleaga that allotment in full Vas to he ay pected, unlike the first loan. where al lotments were limited to S2 600 00OO0M and the second loan. when allotments were limited to one-haIf the oyersub seription. congratulate this country on the wonderful work which is ire futable evidence of the strength. pa triotism and determination Of tba American people.
 s7,ooo, 900 GOO in Treasury.
 This great result was achieved not withstanding the fact that the country has been called upon 10 pay since the second Liberty Loan and 10 and includ ing the month of June income and ey. cess profits taxes to the amount of ap proximately $3.oo0.o0o.ooa which will make q total amount turned into the treasury of the United States from such taxes and the third Liberty Loan of about $7.000, GOO 0o9