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The Washington times., 1918-03-04

north OF the AIsne river. TouI lies in
the Woevre district. between the
Meuse and Moselle rivers.)
There is no mud at Chemin des
Danes. which Is not the case north
OF TouL Most of the Americans. as
well as the French, are Quartered in
deep quRrries tunneIed though the
hogbAck heights. The quarters and
offices of the officers are snugly To-
Gated under ground deep enough to
Withstand the heaviest bombardment.
Although the Germans lad made
their cavern homes as homelike as
possible. they have been greatly i'm
proved since the Americans arrived.
Luxurious Homes In Caves.
After the battle OF the Marne the
enemy installed telephones, lighting
systems. artesisn wells, and fresh air
circulating systems, but the Ameri-
cans went even farther with such lux
urics as real beds. canteens, rest
rooms, and even shower baths.
The Pantheon qusrries. the principal
caves occupied by the Americans, can
accommodate 1000 men, and II Is un-
necessary for them to emerge for
days on emu, their supplies arriving
IlOH Int Alsne Ndlity sue. Inc AIlltl-
leans replaced the French names of
various tunnels with such titles as
'LenoX Avenue Subway" "HooSaic
Tunnel" and Mammoth, Cave" Gas
proof doorways obviate the neces-
sity OF wearing masks even when
the Germans are throwing gas shells.
However, in the trenches on the
reverse slopes of the valley beyond
masks are often necessary owing to
the intensity OF the gun fire prevailing
since the April offensive and inten-
sified since the Malmaison battle
when the Germans were compelled to
evacuated their last footholds on the
heights.
The advanced defensive position is
merely a line OF shell craters and
unconnected barbed wire entangle-
ments which are maintained through
unending energy. Continual rewriting
is required at night when the Germans
throw up an incessant stream of star
shells.
These flares compel the workers
to quit their labors. and stand like
statues as the least movement reveals
their presence.
The first line trenches are solidly
organized and comparatively dry.
The Americans are highly elsted
at being placed on an active sector.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
HOUSTON APPEALS
FOR FARMERS AID
IN VS.. S. DRIVE

Secretary o. Agriculture Houston
today appealed 10 the farmers
throughout the nation to put their
savings into war savings certificates.
Secretary Houston said tLat he was
confident that the farmers OF the
land will not permit any other class
TO take the leadership in supporting
the Government in this crisis, finan-
cialiy or otherwise.
He said:
ct is the patriotic duty of every
citizen who Is in a position to do so
to invest in war savings and thrift
stamps, and thereby help the nation
to win this war. The purchase OF
even a 25-cent thrift stamp Is a defi-
mite contribution to this END.
War savings and thrift stamps fos-
ter the habit of thrift in small eX-
penditures, make 1t possible for near
ly every one to purchase what are in
reality small Government bonds, and
offer a unique opportunity to the
people at once to help Iueir Govern
ment. and to economic conveniently
for the purchase of the best invest
ment securities in the world"
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
BILLY LYSAVESSOULS
HERE At RATE OF
81 CENTSAHEAD

Religion IS cheapest in Washing,
ton.
Salvation here is at the rate OF
about 81 cents a soHl. The average
in other cities is about SIPS a soul.
Total Billy Sunday free will offer
ing Sl6,33232.
Total number OF trail hitters, &c. .S3S.
Figure it out for yourself.
Local Offering Smallest.
The offering turned over TO Billy
Sunday last night for himself is the
smallest from any city OF Washing
tons siZ" that the evangelist has
ever received The number OF trail
hitters compares well with other
cities of WashlnEton'S size, but Is not
a record breaker.
The Sunday campaign cost Wash
inGton approximately S6S.332
4 comparison Is afforded below
showing the number OF trail hitters
and money collected for Billy in
other cities where he has held his
most important revivals.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
CLOSES CHURCHTO
HELP..BLLY;; HANGS
OUT COAELESSS SIGN

Here is the story. as 1t come out
today, OF the big crowds at the last
Billy Sunday sermon-with the Rev.
James L. Gordon. pastor of the First
Congregational Church, an ardent
Billy Sunday admirer. in the leading
role.
Some time ago Washington
churches closed their doors to aid
in the coal conservation campaign.
The ban was soon lifted by the fuel
administration and the churches
opened again.
Last night District Fuel Admins
traitor Weaver was walking in the
vicinity Of the First Congregational
Church. When he passed the church
he read. with amazement. the fol-
lowing sign:
CLOSED on Account OF the Fuel
Order"
The fuel administrator hurried to
the phone and finally. at late hour
got Dr. Gordon.
Didn't you know" he asked in
apologetic tones. that the fuel order
had been withdrawn"
Il forgot to take down the sign"
simply said the pastor. I'll have it
taken down tomorrow. It's out OF
place and unreasonable, too"
But why did II stay up?" per
sisted Weaver.
We'll. you see" answered the in
senious clergyman. Billy is a friend
OF mine. a very good friend. It's his
last night in town. and l wanted my
people to hear him"
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
CONGRESS SOON
TOSEE LIBERTY
MOTOR AT WORK

Congress will get a chance In the
near future to see what a new Amsri-
can war plane, run by one 81 the
new Liberty motors, can accomplish.
The House Military Affairs Commit
tee has been definitely assured OF
this. A series OF hiShts will be taken
IN order to demonstrate the merits
! OF the American-made aeroplane, and
especially to demonstrate the value OF
! the all-American standardized motor.
Various members Of Congress are
ANXIOUS for air trips. The aerial bs-
cillus Is getting a hold on the solons.
Congressman Harry Z. Hull, OF the
House Military Committee. who late
ly few with Colonel Lee, British ayi-
ator, expects to take . trip in the new
American war machine.
Members OF the House Military Com
nittee declare the new motor, about
which there has been 50 much dis
cussion, has developed tremendous
speed and power, and Is an unQuali-
ied success.
The American Curtis Biplane. now
at the Potomac Park Hangar, is still
keeping the eyes or Washingtonians
turned toward the skies as II makes
flights over the city.
The plane new over the city yes
terday, accompanied in its fight by =
naval alrplane from the hangar on
the Eastern Branch near the steel
plant.
While the plane was In flight the
report was circulated among many
OF the spectators that it's motive
power was one Of the new Liberty
motors brought to this city for test
flights by q committee in Congress.
This was denied today by Captain
Salmon, OF the stan OF the chief sig
nal officer and in charge OF aero fights
here.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
Billy Warns Of Democracy
Of Grim Reaper

Here few Billy Sunday "donts" and dos for Washing
ton delivered in his Sermon "He Said Tomorrow"
When death calls you must hobo millionaire God
pity you if you have simply lived in the world
"If you mind that would be
Christian, wouldn't wait If spoke to of Jesus
Christ would his and heard church bell toll
stop my if a hanging
from knob down the would shut
and / would darken a church door.
thine began chasing at the beginning of eternity and
caught sight you will be lost
will for you
pity hell! you will say Ny,
going listened.
but fought off, God pity you God pity you
and he said tomorrow"
Don't you! Don't you!"
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
Four Prisoners When German Raid on u S. Trenches Fails
BOches Are Bushes
In Vocabulary Of
The U. 5. DOughbOy

WITH THE AMERICAN ARlTY
IN FRANCE. March 4.-They may
be "Boches" to the French and
British, but the Fritzies across in
the German trenches will never
be anything but Bushes" to I'm
Gle Sans douEhboys.
II was too hard to get the
proper pronunciation OF Bochss.
The doughboys tried it with a
long 20" and then a short 90"
Then they gave it up.
Get one OF them Bushes for
me and two for yourself" shout
ed a doughboy who had been
len behind 10 a comrade depart
ing for the trenches.
So Bushes" stuck.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
LOST ARTICLES
At TABERNACLE
MANY AND VARIED

Fred Buss. custodian OF the Billy
Sunday tabernacle and also superin-
tendent Of the lost and found depart
ment, has the job today of trying to
find the owners Of 2IlIs aPtieles, left
in the tabernacle after services. The
half article, said Buse, is one glass
of a pair of spsctaeIes.
wsshingtonIans are more careless
with their gloves and less careless
with their bank books and checks.
according to the list of lost and
found articles. compiled BY the hard
working Buse. Nineteen pair and 81
single gloves, making a total OF III
gloves. black. gray. white. tan, fur.
cotton wool. and silk make up a
wonderful collection OF mitts.
wonen Nest Careless.
Women are apparently more Gre
less than men. A comparison Of ar
ticles found lying around in the saw
dust after preaching proves this.
Thirteen large buttons were found, 1
barette, side combs, . she'll hair
pins, 4 wells, . fur pieces, children's
caps, 0 song books. IL hat pins,
hand bag. breast and stick pins. 1
earring. 1 fur collar and sweaters.
Among the articles probably lost
by men appear: Seven punches OF
keys and % single keys: 8 mufflers.
1 fob, 3 belts. (although we don't see
how they did this), derby hats, 4
memorandum books. check book,
bank book and l wallet.
Few UmbreIIas Lost.
Six and ons-half Sspectacles we're
found this Is right, says Buse), four
empty spectacle cases, which goes TO
prove that people are more likely to
lose their specs than they are the
case: six umbrellas. which is sur
prising. in view OF the fact that UNI
brellas are said to be the easiest ar
ticle. to lose.
Some people say that their umbrel-
las "have the habit OF just walking
right on from them" but not so at
the tabernacle. One reason given for
the low number OF umbrellas lost
during the campaign is that the
weather has been unusually fine, and
hence little need for umbrellas.
One interesting item mentioned IL
a soldiers hat cord.
Bomb Proves Only Battery.
But what is probably the strsngest
was a storage battery. When 1t was
frst discovered, It caused a thrill. as
some usher thought It an internal
machine set to destroy the taoer-
nacie.
Eleven poclCetbooks were named,
but Buse Is quiet es to their contents.
Buse will keep "aII this stun" at
the tabernacle for about two weeks.
What is not claimed by that time will
be turned over to the poor OF the
city, all except the keys and bank
books.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
CHI BATHING BEACHES
TO BAR BARE LEGS

CHICAGO. March 4.-The only
way 10 get a shock at Chicago's
bathing beaches this year will be to
bring your own storage battery.
Shortage OF cloth doesn't mean
brevity in costumes" said J. E. Can
non, superintendent OF Lake Park.
We'll rent the suits we had last
year and others will conform to reg
ulations. We don't care about the
cut OF bathing suits IL they aren't
cut short"
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
SWEDEN BLAMED FOR
OCCUPATION OF ALANDS

STOCKHOLM, March I.-The con
servative press regards the occupa-
tiOn OF the Aland islands as a natural
consequence of Sweden's refusal Of
Ftnland's request for assistance in
nghunG the Bclshevill red guards.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
Newly Wed Draftee
Worries Board When
He Quotes Bible Law

ST. LOUIS, March 4-"When
man hath taken a new wife he shall
not go out to war, neither shall he
he charged with any business; but
he shall be freed at home for one
yesr and he shall cheer up his wife
which he hath taken.
omy. 2l:5.
This quotation from the old He
braic law is now under consideration
by the district board as a claim for
exemption. presented by a St. Louis
man. This is the first time a quota
tion OF this nature has been cited in
exemption claims.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
eAssED sAMMIEs BETTER.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. March American vitality
is triumphing over German poison gas.
The Sammies' power OF resistance is es-
tablLShing a new record for recoveries
from gassinG. Out OF more than eighty
men recently Bassed the foe, only six
have died. The average mortality rate
in similar cases heretofore has been
fully 20 per cent
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
FIERCESP|RIT
OFAMER|CANS
SHAKESNERVE
OF RAIDERS

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE, March 4.-One of the
German prisoners, captured by the
Americans in the fight north of Toul
on Friday morning, subsequently
died of his wounds and was buried
in the same cemetery with some of
the American dead.
The number of prisoners in the
Americans hands was increased to
four, when a wounded German. was
found lying in shell hole in "No
Mans Land" near the American en-
tSnglements.
Groans Attract Attention.
The mans groans attracted the at
tention OF the Americans. but they
were prevented from bringing him
in by the machine gun fire until after
darkness had fallen.
Since the German rout the artillery
activity has increased and the Ameri-
can lines have been heavily sheIled.
German prisoners said that the raid
tack delivered against the Germans
near FIirey in January.
Both a German captain and a lieu
tenant, who were in command OF the
raiders. were killed by the Ameri-
cans
Captives told the Americans that
they had been rehearsing the attack
for some time and that the German
officers had high expectations of
many prisoners and much information.
They were completely surprised by
the fierce spirit OF battle which the
young fighters from across the At
lAntic showed.
Gathered At Entrance.
At one America. dugout the Ger
mans gathered at the entrance and
yelled come out, Americans" The
only answer, however, was a shower
Of bombs. which scattered the raiders
in every direction.
In their bombardment the Germans
used some gas shells and It was re-
ported today that some Americans
were "gassed." The men took off
their masks so that they could see
better to fight.
A visit to the Chemin des Danes
sector where Americans are fighting
with the French emphasizes the diff
1srence between its conditions and
those prevailing on the American
front north Of Toul.
CThe Chemin des Danes Is a road
which winds along the high ground
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
TURKS RENEW MASSACRE
OF HELPLESS ARMENIANS

LONDON, March New massacres
in Armenia. in the areas deserted by
the Russians are reported here. Turk
ish soldiers, emboldened by the free
rein given them hy German officers
are declared to be committing all
kinds of eNcesses
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
BOILER ExPLoDEs; > DEAD.

PROVIDENCE. r. l.. March L-The
explosion of a boiler in the Mt. Pleasant
Wet Wash Company's plant here killed
three persons and injured four.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04

Billy gave his New York offering
to the Red Cross and Y. VI. {. a. for
army work. His collection to come
in Chicago will be given to the
Pacific Garden Mission.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
CHICAGO, EN- MASSE,
WAITING FOR BILLY;
POLICE FEAR PLOT

CHICAGO. March Chicago is ex-
pectantly and anxiously awaiting the
coming Of EnIy Sunday. Thousands
are prayerfully awaiting the message
OF the great evangelist. The big
tabernacle, which can accommodate
20 900 persons, has been completed.
The following telegram was today
sent by the local committee to Billy
Sunday in Washington:
10000 At Opening.
sixteen thousand at dedication or
tabernacle here unanimously send
their greetings. Crowd here eX-
pectant and enthusiastic. II is evil
dent that. Chicago. your home city.
confidently and prsyerfuIly awaits
your message
The tabernacle was formally dedi-
Gated yesterday when the corner
stone upon which Billy is to stand
and direct what promises to be his
most sensational campaign against
sin was swung into place by Bishop
Thomas Nicholson OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church.
Guard Against Plots.
Rumor i going around that plot
is under way to burn the tabernacle.
FIFTY fircmeu and private wstchmen,
together with the city police, are to,
rday standing guard over the struc-
ture. and VIII continue TO do so every
night. until the revival starts Sun
daN.
The increased guard was cstab
lishsd last night after an anonymous
telephone message had been received
that a plot was under way to wreck
the tabernacle. The inCendiarism. il
was said. was planned TO have taken
place some time before the dedica,
ton services yesterday.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-19

Wednesday afternoon The ceremony
took place in the Methodist Episco-
pal Church South parsonage at He'd
gesville, and Rev. w II, Sanders was
the officiating minister They will
reside in Harrisburg. The bride is
% years of age and this is the see
ond matrimonial venture of the
groom, who is an inspector in a Har-
risburg steel plant.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-19
NEWSY NOTES FROM
THE CITY HOSPITAL

Mrs, Charles Ambrose. of 7o5
Faulkner avenue, an obstetric case,
who was brought TO the City Hospital
last evening, is getting along nicely.
Henry Clay Snyder, of Shenandoah
had his knee operated on
at the hospital
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-19
XMAS GREETING.

The Journal is in receipt of card
Of Christmas Greetings to all the
FOLKS back home in the Good Old u.
s. A." sent by PVT. George S. Coyle,
OF Base Hospital, No. Al.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-19
MISS EvERSOLE is
EDW. kNIPE'S BRIDE

Miss Jennie A. Eversole, daughter
Of Mrs Charles Eyersole, of near
curnbo, and Mr. Charles Edward
Knipe, formerly of Bedington, but
now of Harrisburg, were married
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-19
BACK ON THE JOB

Herbert Watson. of West Race
street, one Of the brightest little
'newsies" of this section was back
on his paper route Wednesday for
the first time since the last week IN
September Herbert got the "flu" and
went from that into typhoid fever.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-19
Dr. Banks, of shepherdstown was

a visitor at the hospital
Virginia Delaaven, Of Berkeley
Springs, submitted to an eye opera
ton.
Little Antonio Dementria. an TIA
liam child, was admitted as a medi
cal patient.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-19

Miss Emily Brown, of the City
Hospital, is visiting in Hagerstown
today.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-19

An ideal, useful Christmas gift--a
subscription to the Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-31
FLORA.

Mrs. Lutte Pohles and two chill
dren spent a few days in this vicinity
with friends and relatives.
Mrs. Emma Bishell is visiting with
friends and relatives in Lancaster.
Mrs. Ollie Schneider spent last
week with her sister, Mrs. w. E.
Garthwaite.
J.. c. Edgington and family spent
a day last week with the John Brog-
ley family in Ellenboro.
Wealthy Retallick called on her
sister at the Ed. Bishell home last
week.
Ed. Bishell and family and Frank
Bishell and family and j. G. Edging-
tons were Lancaster callers the last
of the week.
Elgie Houghton who is now a full
fiedged doctor, spent a few days Wis
ting friends and relatives here.
Sunday visitors: Blanche Retallick
at the home of her parents; Gus
Seipp and family at Matt Schildgen's;
Ed. Bishel1 at Frank Bishell's; AL
bert Zeigler at j. C. Edgington's;
Herbert Schwantes at Fletcher Miles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-31
HURRICANE.

We will soon hear the hum of the
threshing machine as the grain will
all be cut in a few days if the weather
permits.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Snyder and son
visited at Bert Keene's Sunday.
Mrs. Edward Wieland pleasantly
entertained the Ladies' Aid Thurs
day, about 65 being present. Next
meeting with Mrs. Andrew Yoose.
Mrs. Wayne Howard and daughter,
Lillian, of Chicago, are visiting rela-
tives and friends around the Hurri-
cane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Yoose and
children visited at Geo. Wieland's on
Sunday.
John Plat went to Prairie du
Chen, Sunday, to meet Mrs. Platt's
Block and brother-in-law, Frank
Whaley. Mr.. Whaley and son., Rich
ard; have been visiting in and around
Lancaster for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Wieland, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Wieland and Clara Mae
spent a pleasant evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Mathews.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Plat and chill
dren and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Wieland
spent Sunday evening at Chas. Wiel-
and's.
Mrs. Johnson and son of Illinois,
are visiting her sister, Mrs. Clyde
Richardson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Wieland and
Howard and Bernice spent Sunday at
Lewis Bendorf's.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wunderlin and
family Sundayed in Platteville.
John Armstrong had the misfor-
tune to be kicked by a horse last Sat-
urday cutting quite a cash in his
forehead. The same horse kicked
Ray Williams a week before. Ray had
to use crutches for a few days.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-31
BUCKWHEAT RIDGE.

Mrs. Walter Gehrke and son, Har-
Ian, spent Sunday afternoon with
Mrs. Frank Gehrke. Frank Gehrke
spent the afternoon with Henry Reed.
Miss Margaret Croft returned home
Tuesday from Milwaukee where she
had been visiting.
Sunday visitors: Nh. and Mrs.
Clarence Cornwell at Albert Gehr-
ke's: Miss Celia Gehrke and friend,
Irwin Small at H. Christianson's:
MI. and Mrs. Ray Rheel and family
and Mrs. Geo. Clifton al the formers
parents near Rewey; Geo. Clifton and
children at a picnic near Kings Ford
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Gehrke and son
and Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Leighty at
Bert Bobo's near Rewey.
Raymond Henry is working for
Rudolph Doescher.
Erwin Small and Miss Celia Gehrke
were Friday visitors at the home Of
the formers parents in Pl~atteville
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gehrke and
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Roddick and Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. Morgan were Saturday
callers at Platteville.
We are sorry to learn that Sam
Roddick is not improving very rap
idly. We all hope for her speedy re-
covery.
We are glad to hear Frank Gehrke
is recovering very nicely.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-31
RICHLAND COUNTY.

The Ithaca correspondent to the Dem
ocrat says:
We want to tell the readers that the
writer is jubilant over the war situa-
ton at this writing. The English are
thrashing the devil out of the Turks
in Palestine: the Serbs and English
are mauling the Bulgars in Macedon-
ia; the French and Italians are lam
basting the Austrians in Albania; the
Italians are still pushing the enemy
back on the Piave; the Russian stu
alton looks better and the Hun hordes
on the west front have gotten the
worst licking of the war. And then to
think that our own Sammy boys did
so much of it. The same boys that
Old Kaiser Bill, old Hindenberg and
more of these autocratic murderers
said, "only a cowardly set of sissy
boys, fashion foolish and woman
crazy, they won't fight" What do
these beasts think now? And what
think you pro-Germans that wished
everyone of u boys that went over
there would get shot. You better hur-
ry over there and help your Hun
friends, for they are the ones that are
getting the lead and steel. We catch
ourselves laughing aloud, and yet we
may look for reverses for we are
dealing. with a resourceful, crafty,
cruel enemy, M that has resorted to
inhuman methods that a savage would
cor Nevertheless they. will be
whipped to a penitent farme of mind.