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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-03
NOT GUILTY OF SEDITION

James Zovinoff was tried yesterday in the commissioners court charg- ed with making seditious utterances. The jury found that the talk had been more the result of booze than anything else and he was found not guilty.
 The complaining witnesses were Elmer Strong, w. D. Brown and L.. J. Arneson. Witnesses for the de- fense were M. Michael, Jack Hayes. Chas. A. Gabey and Ed. Hardy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-03
June.

Although the total precipitation, 5.30 inches, was but little more than the normal amount for June, there was much cloudiness and as d result the mean temperature, 51. 9 degrees, was 80 degrees below the average of 22 previous Junes. The mum of 75 degrees on the 18th to a minimum of 40 degrees on the 2d.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-03

HOQUIAM, Wash, Jan. "A num- Der of Hoquiam High School girls have organized club, the members of which will cororespond with young men from the school who have en- tered the war service of the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-03

Headquarters for Ladysmith coal. Juneau Transf. Co.,. phone a.. o
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
REMARKABLE PHOSPHATE
MAKES Thin PEOPLE FAT
AUTHENTIC CLINICAL TESTS SHOW ONE PATIENT
GAINED % POUNDS, ANOTHER q POUNDS

disappear. dull eyes become bright. and
pale checks glow with the bloom Of
perfect health.
Physicians ond hospitals everywhere
are now recognizing its merits by its
use in ever increasing quantities. Fred
erick Kolic NJ. u, editor of New York
Physicians who's Who" says: "Bitro-
Phosphate should be prescribed by
every doctor and used in every hospi-
tai to increase strength and nerve force
and to enrich the blood"
Jos. II. Harrigan. Former Visiting
Specialist to North Eastern Dispens-
tory, says: Let those who arc weak.
thin, nervous. anaemlc or rundown
take natural. unadulteratcd strength
and tissue building substance such as
bitro- phosphate and you Will soon see
some astonishing results in the in
crease of nerve energy. strength OF
body and mind and power Of cndur-
ance."
CAUTION. = Although Bitro-p hos-
phate is UNSURPASSED for relieving ncr-
vousness sleeplessness and general
weakness. owing to it's remarkable
flesh growing properties. II should not
be used by anyone who does not desire
to put on ncsh.--Sdv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28

thirty and for,y-nve years are desir-
ahlc. Under no circumstances will any
women under twenty-five gears of age
be sent. Candidates must b. in per-
feet health. \ knowledge of French
is very helrfui, but not necessary.
The J. NJ. =. a. will assist with the
transportation and living expenses of
IT'S workers. but there ~ always n
minimum expense TO each candidate
OF sj9C-s3o a month for incidentals
and emergencies, and $40 fer initial
equipment. \ personal interview is
always necessary without guaranty Of
final appointment, and the candidate
must go to New York on her own
responsibility. Tie government will
not issue passports 10 any woman un-
der twenty-five or TO any woman
whose husband. brother. father or son
is serving with the United state. forces
abroad or at home. or in a civilian
capacity with the cxpcditionar% forces,
or the Red Cross or the Y. NJ. q. A"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
IMPRESSED WITH FRENCH
METHODS OF AGRICULTURE
Caiorcd Soldier Writes OF Life Ovcrsens
Where the Whole Family Works
for IL, Living.

Rosa Loving. colored. who lives at
90 East Leigh street. has received the
following letter from her son. Sergeant
Joseph Loving. now in France:
Veterinary Hospital. No. 3, a T.. F..
Somewhere in France.
Dear Mother know that you have
anx.ously awaited tho sending or this
letter. as for myself, | had long hoped
TO write you ere this. Unsettled condi-
tons. as | previously wrote. prevented
writing. We are here in France. an
old country. Yet new and strange be-
cause of personal experience. trying to
make the best OF everything. This is
truly beautiful country with ideal
farms, antique buildings. and the most
beautiful la ndscapc / have ever seen.
The people are humble in their mood.
50 mcwhat ancient in their customs. but
very ane. much unlike the American
type 'Tis pleasant 10 see how ANXIOUS
these Frcnchmcn are TO learn English.
and doubly anxious we are 10 know
French. often during the day We hold
the townsmcn for a conversation. Tho
contest, or rather experience in many
cases, proves 10 be such as Wrestling
Jacob" underwent, still there is always
much gained.
These people know the full meaning
Of the word work" Nothing seems
10 sit around home except the baby:
probably it is excused because OF age.
Size or sex plays little or no part on
their daily schedule. Even the dogs
assist in pulling ihe hucksters cart. y
few days ago when we were travelling
through a section OF the country we
saw women handling handtrucks and
driving carts and blowing as though
ihcy were men. Because Of This. one
among Us concluded that the American
women are no count" Certainly theirs
are visible evidence OF actua! work.
The country at large seems 10 be one
vast area of farmland and producing
on large scale. Woodlands are scarce
and uncultivated areas are rarely, if
ever. seen. There are many interesting
things worth our knowing around us.
am anxious to get much and make
the coming over Of personal value to
me.
We arc as full of happiness as a
bunch of fellows can be. The most OF
across the sea safely and unframed
He. too has landed us in good health.
and we are earnestly trusting Him for
your protecting and our guidance. War
conditions are favorable. the bunch is
o. Is. You at home keep in good
health live long. Worry weakens and
shortens life. Think of me as being in
Florida for n term and. at times, too
busy TO write often. Remember me to
all friends. Love To those at home
Lot mo know how things go with you
We are all contcnted
Your devoted son.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
AMHERST
Special TO The Times
A \,kIl>Ic-r. v,

Special TO The Times D!spatch.l
AMHERST, VA, July 27.-Alrs.
Marion r Malone, OF civ Point. is
visiting her mother. Mrs. T. X. Har-
rison.
Miss Lois Lyon. of Lynchburc. was
the guest of Miss Marion Dearborn re-
Gently
Mrs. r. =. Harrison. who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. y. b. Webster. at
Florence. Mont, returned home Satur-
day.
Mrs. Annie Wood is the guest of her
daughter. Mrs. James Clark. in Char
lotteSville.
Mrs. James Wood and Miss Inez
Wood have returned from a visit 10
relatives at Shipman.
MT: and Mrs. Charles A. Joubert left
Monday for Goldsboro. y. c., for a
visit OF two weeks
haywood Jones OF LynchburC. spent
the weekend at his home near Am
herst.
Miss Olive Clark, OF Charlottesville.
is the guest OF Miss Charlotte Thomas
at the "Manse"
Mrs. James Clark and Miss Bessie
Clark, of Wilson, y. c.. and Mrs. Eva
stump and daughters. of Starke, Fla.
are guests of Mrs. James T. Wood, at
the Central Hotel
Mrs. j. T.. Bowman and daughter
Miss Elizabeth. have returned from a
visit 10 DR.. and Mrs. J. c. Reed at Bed
ford City.
Miss Annie Ware, OF Sandidges has
returned after visiting her grand
mother, Mrs. j. y. Ware.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
NAVY NAMES DESTROYER
AFTER MAT THEW F. MAURY
Pathfinder Of the Seas Is lIonored
in Ship Launched on
July 4.
LOCAL PEOPLE ARE INTERESTED
Boat Is Christcncd by Miss Anne
ilamlin, Daughter OF the Governor
or the Federal Reserve Board.
Association Here Much GratiHcd.

Richmond people viii be much in
teresied in the fac; that on July 4.
there was launched at Fore River.
Massachusetts, a destroyer which was
named after commander in the Con-
fedcrate navy. Matthew Fontainc
Mlury Moreover. Massachusetts was
proud OF the distinction. and the State
press has had much TO say on the
subject ever since. y Richmond
descendant OF Maury. Miss Ann Maury.
was asked by Secretary Of the Navy
Joscphus Daniels TO chrlstcn the ship.
but Miss Maury could not accept so
Miss Anne iiainlin. tho daughter Of the
Governor of the Federal reserve boa I'd.
was selected
In Virginia. and especially In Rich
mond, the memory Of Maury is kept
alive by the Matthew Fontainc Maury
Association. Of which Mrs. E. L. Mof-
fit. of lol4 West Franklin street. Ia
president. Through the efforts of this
organization, the public schools OF Viz
GINA observe January Il as "Maury.
Day" and the association is now rails
ing funds toward the erection OF 4
bronze statue in Richmond to the great
geographer.
Maury had won world wide fame As
a physical gcographer before the War
Between the States. and the smalles 81
the Confederate navy. His scientific
researches led 70 the establishment of
the Naval Academy at Annapolis.
LATEST TYPE OF
MANY DEsTROYERs
The Maury" says a Boston eX-
change lis Of the very latest type OF
destroyer. and - a sister ship OF the
Luce launched the Sunday before, and
similar in construction TO several other
ships of this type which have been
quietly slipping into the water a.
Quincy Bay and making ready to take
their places in tho fighting line.
The launching hour was fixed by
the tide. but there was unusual activity
around the shipyards before that time
inasmuch as Fore River was preparing
to participate in the national indie
pcndtncc Day celebration
The official party reached the yards
before s o'clock. and at that hour tho
shipyard band assembled AZ the ways.
a, Il niynal from sirens, whistles and
bells every workman in the great plant
scrambled to 4 point OF vantage 70
witness the launching. Hundreds OF
them climbed to places on the new
ship. while others sought places along
the ways.
General Manager Wakeman accom-
panied Miss Hamlin. Adm!ra! Wood and
the official party 10 a place at the PROV
OF the chip. and as the tide reached It's
height, Miss Iiamlin splashcd the
nectar over the ship and named her rs
she slipped into the sea, the cheers Of
thousands, the blare OF the band and
The scrcechcs of innumerable whistles
uniting in q grea: tr!umphal announce
ment that The iaury' was launched.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS. VA, July 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. stuart r. Marshall and
Stuart y. Marshall. Jr.. of Roanoke.
were among those who spent Sunday
here. Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall will re-
turn later for a longer stay.
Monday morning party OF young
people made the climb to Wild Cat
Knob and were rewarded with the
wonderful view of the valley seen in
both directions with the Peaks of Otter
standing out clear and distinct in the
distance.
Among those who have arrived at
the hotel during the week are Mrs
W. f. MCGUIRE. Miss Dora Dunn. Miss
Eliza Breckenridge. Mrs. l.. j. Woody.
Mrs Luck Goddykoontz. Miss Kitty
,ole j. W. Boswell G.. c. Lindsey, Mr..
md Mrs. s. Il. Marshall, :. Il. Marshall
Jr. O. W. Huddlcston. Miss Margaret
Mcclure. w. +. Mcclure, Master Mar
shall Ruffin. Master Neal Austin Ruttin.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Antrim. Mrs Mar
tina Parise. Mr.. and Mrs. J. T.. Catlin.
Guy c. Sibley, Felix Obenshain Mr.
and Mrs. T. Il. Griggs. Mr.. and Mrs
John b. Guernsey. little Miss Virginia
Guernsey, Mr.. and Mrs G. II. Camp
bell. Mr.. and Mrs. r. a. Hughes. Mrs.
r. l.. Hughes G. Fl. states, all of Roa-
noke: Mrs. Jesse Johnson. Jesse John
son. Jr.. Miss Gladys Johnson. Mrs. j.
T.. Dougherty, Norfolk: Mrs Fred Tay-
lor. Suffolk; Mrs. f. w. Bissell. Staun-
ton: General r. w. Nichols V. NJ. L.
Lexington: Mrs. w. +. Thompson. Rich
mond; John S. Draper, Pulaski: Marcus
II. Ellison. Glade Springs Va; p. CT.
Cosby Mrs. j. II. Jones. Misses Mary,
Katharine. Martha and Eleanor Jones'
Mr. and Mrs. 4. Is. Chewning. Miss Car
RE Lee Chewing. Mrs. w. d. Lee
Grande. LynchburG; Mrs. John +. Mil
Ter. Petersburg; Mrs. ]. S. Paxton, Rich
,nond: Mr.. and Mrs. John Owen, Hud-
dleston. Va. DR.. and Mrs. w r. Street
and son. Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
FARMVlLLE
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
FARMN1LLE, VA. July 27.-The
most interesting event of the past
week was the musical at the Conser-
vatory OF Music on last Tuesday even
ing by the summer class of pupils. The
program consisted of both vocal and
instrumental numbers. and was exc
cuted in n most creditable manner. The
program was opened with the playing
Of the "StarSpanglcd Banner" by Miss
Ruby Young. and the following pupils
took part: Misses Catherine Graham,
Christine Armstrong, Ruby Ayers, Mat
tie Gray Morris. Flora Williams. Pearl
Young. Ruby Young and Louise
Schmidt. Miss Judson Robinson. for
merly Of the conservatory facult7. pre-
sided as accompanied.
The closing number was beautifully
rendered by Mrs. Rosa Schemmel after
which delightful refreshments were
served to those present.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Il. Gates. OF Sandy
River neighborhood, have announced
the approaching marriage OF their
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28

I,u,b,or ,,h, "a, ,.
uapshter' Mabel to Edgar +. Massie.
o. ',,h hEn n burg on sa,urday August
Cn,nno, ~ o " "ape,s. onurcn ,,.,
nr ph, VS. a., ~ fece", visitor 70 MS
a.. ~ w. t. anderson ana ram
crn.s "onne service section OF the Red
LOT inc Connty OF Pr!nce
~ "t mas peeh established here
' "i,h headquarters in the armory
ct,I-,ns ', ie s;, .; Al Lear
,yn,,h ,'t-u MISS Mary DupuE' OF
D., ~ eeie'aFE'
$50 VINO mas oecn Town
Iana, ' t ne pass re" years: mas ten
49,. .. ai Q I'D non 10 take erect
-. vn,l, u. Miich '',he ne "i!i i've
,,,i.I a. nc mas accepted a
it' Lee gray IS ''sit!ng friends
~, ,,,.. me
Mss Nail" LoEe oo!ne is on visit
80. ne SISTER M!s. haven Hose. OF
MrS. ~ NJ. harrow is enjoying an
~. a" T- iifa ing springs.
'"u MIS- -: - b"ase nave been
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
Bitro-Phosphate, the Organic Substance Dis
covered by French Scientist, Excites
Interest of American Physicians.

New York.--Thc discovery OF an or
Ganic phosphate which when taken into
the human system is quickly converted
into healthy body tissue, Is regarded
by medical specialists as OF vital i'm
portance to people who suffer from all
mcnts directly or Indirectly due to de-
pletcd nervous vitality. such as ncur-
aSthcnia, nervous weakness, thinneSs.
premature old age. insomnia lack OF
energy, nervous debility. etc.
Thinness and weakness are usually
due TO starved nerves. Our bodies need
more phosphate than ls contained in
modern foods. Physicians claim there
is nothing that will supply this def
cheney so we'll as the organic phosphate
known among druggists as bitro-p hos-
phate, which is inexpensive and is sold
by Tragic and most all druggists under
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
7. M. C. A. NEEDS WOMEN
TO HELP IN FRANCE
Thousands OF Workers Can he Used
Effectively, Declares DIR.
John II. Mott.

beClurcb
John II. Mott.
WASHINGTON. July 27.-Four times
rs many women are needed in Y. NJ.
Z. "a. war work In France as are now
In the service. according TO DR.. John
X Mott, general secretary. OF the as
ISOLATION.
abroad, / saw none who were doing
more good and whose practical and
unselfish activities were more apnre-
ciated by both officers and men than
the hundreds OF American women se-v-
ing In connection with the y. NJ. C.
A." said DR.. Mott. who has just re-
turned from an extended tour OF the
war fronts. They are, however, fear
1ully understaned. Their number
should be incrca*ed fourfold in the
immediate future"
a continuous cry for such help comes
from the Paris Office. according to V.
NJ. C. a. reports. 'If you only knew"
the Paris Office writes. how terrible
1T is 10 refuse request after request
for the help Of women In the canteen
huts. you would realize that no time
should be lost in sending them"
The Y. NJ. c. a. states that the anest
type OF woman Is needed for this
work. IIigh-minded. unselfish devotion
and absolute Willingness to do tho
humblest task. combined with ability
to rise TO any emergency. a,e Eeces-
sary for success. Qualifications set
by the womcns overseas section, which
is recruiting loco women for this
work. arc outlined as follows:
Candidates between the ages OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
BIG STONE GAP

Especial 10 The Times Dispa:ch.l
BIG STONE GAP. VA. July 27.--W.
r. Cartright of Bristol. is visiting his
brothers. :. l.. and c. c. Ca.tright for
n few days.
Miss Janet Bailey. who has been
visiting friends i'll Pulaski salem and
Roanoke the past two weeks. is Wis
ting Miss Katherine Ritter at White
wood this week.
Lieutenant George Roebuck. OF Dali
las. Texas. is visiting his wife.
Mrs. Joseph Grill and Miss I-auna
aIarrs were guests Of Mrs. Emmett
Nickels Friday.
W. X Kinder. of Ar;emus, NY. spent
the week -cnd with his family here.
Miss Elizabeth Munder of Baltimore.
is the guest of her uncle. T. l.. Good
loo. at his home on Poplar Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Mann. OF Gate
City. were III" guests OF Mrs. Mann's
sister. Mrs. j. L. Daugherty. last week.
Mrs. Katie f.. Lindsay. OF Knoxville.
arrived in town sunday. where she
will visit her mother, Ms. Laura X.
Bickley. for several days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
MANY WOMEN INQUIRE AS
TO SHORT NURSING COURSE
'Iny Take TRIMMING Til, Autumn NJ
Licensed Attendants 70 supply
Shortage or Nurses.

Women throughout Virginia arc In
curing daily concerning the proposes
course Tor the training OF licensed at
PENDANTS which is 10 nc opened here
earl! In the autumn under direction OF
the Graduate Nurses Associations MISS
Julia Mellichamp. who is executive
secretary of the State board of cx-
aininers. and who is conducting the
work. Is questioned by residents o.
cities and towns and also Ny those Nv
ing in the villages ana rural districts.
The work appeals to all as :. patrlot,.
service and lucrative vocation.
Six months Will be tbs required tim.
for the course, and the cost Is TO NC
S25. After the work has been com
plctcd successfully. the student will be
given license. indicating that the
state and the nursing PROGRESSION an
prove OF their work. Although these
attendants to receive INTENSITY.
training in bedside nursing. cooking
cleaning and the care or children. they
will not be allowed TO practice entIrciy
independently. Each case will be su-
pcrvised by registered graduate
nurse. who will visit eacn patient at
least twice 4 week. and rar more r-c-
Qucntly IL necessary. The association
is eager to protect the public. anu NOT
TO encourage women OF INFERIOR train
ing TO style themselves nurses.
Applicants may he divided into two
''">ScS. women OF means VINO desire
TO work rs patriotic measure 10 or
set the scarcity Of nurses. and those
desiring to enter the vocation as -
means of making living. There are
several reasons why the second group
cannot become trained nurses All
hospitals in Virginia, for instance re-
Guire one completed year or nicn scaooi
work. while = number OF young wornc-,
cannot afford the three years required
Tor regular training. There will DC
quite enough cases to keep them busy
nttor the WAr. according, Ii Statntnnn,.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
HotD To Make
Straight Hair Curly
(Socicty Talk.)

To make straight hair nice and curly in
one night by merely applying plain liauid
silmerine-thats one of the best beauty
secrets that has leaked out in a long time.
Some peculiar property OF this harmless fluid
ca uses the hair TO dry in lust the pretticst.
most natural looking curis and creasrs I'M
"A -inablc. IL is valuable as dressing also.
as IL puts new life and lustre into dead
looking hair.
This means that the singing. driving curl
ing iron now be dispensed with forever,
\ few ounces OF the LIQUID silmcrinc. which
may be found in drug store. will k.cp
the hair in wave for week. II is neither
sticky greasy and is really quite an
agreeable thing 10 use. IT "nn pc aiplied
with Il clean tooth brush before r"tirinE---
and the transformation will afford most
pleasant surprise in the morniI.; ADV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28

guarantee Of satisfaction or money
and by supplying the body cells with
the necessary phosphoric food elements.
bitro-phosphate quickly produces II
welcome transformation In the appear
ance: tho increase in weight frequent
ly being astonishing.
Clinical tests made in St. GATHERINGS
Hospital. y. y. c., showed that two pa
ticnts gained In weight % and 81
pounds. respectively, through the adj
ministration Of this organic phosphate;
both patients claim they have not felt
years.
This increase In weight also carries
with 1t n general Improvement In the
lack OF energy. which nearly always
accompany excessive thinness, soon
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
HARRISONBURG
Especial to The Times-Dispa,ch. ]

IHpccIaI 20 The TlmcS- DISD1tCh. ]
HAi;RlSONBUEG. VA. July PA
Mrs William 4. Smithey has returned
TO ner nome IN Ashland. AFTER visiting
her mother. Mrs. r. y. HAAS
i'aNmaster Donald Il. Mcleod. L. s.
y. of Norfolk. and Mrs. Mcleod arc
visiting the formers parents at Bridge
water.
Corporal Norris Bradford has return
cd TO Fort Sill. Okla. after a short
visit 20 his parents.
Miss Cristie Wilton Is visiting Mrs
G. Is. Richardson in Richmond
Mr., and Mrs. Paul Thrashcr, OF Ton
nesscc. are visiting Tho latter,s nnrents
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
II those who are promoting the enter

OF those who are promoting the enter
prise.
There are many women who have re-
ccived 4 part OF their hospital training.
out were forced to abandon it hcTorc
graduation. while others have become
proficient merely through long export
'ncc. These may obtain their licensees
without cNamination at the discretion
OF The board of examiners. All appi;-
cations both for training and !mm--
htate license. should be made by letter
10 MISS Mellichamp. care OF STAT
Hoard Of Health. this city. II Is Dc
"irable TO gct the work under way ;t7
soon rs possible
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28

To ne possessed OF head OF heavy.
beautiful hair: soft. lustrous. fluffy.
wavy and free from dandruif, is merely
matter Of using a liG1le Danderine.
1t is easy and Inexpensive TO have
nice. soft haii and lots OF it. Just get
small bottle of Knowltons Danderine
now-it costs but n few cents-all drug
stores recommend it--apply little as
directed and within ten minutes there
Will be an appearance OF abundance,
freshness. Guinness and an incompar-
able gloss and lustre. and try as you
will you cannot find a trace of dandruff
or falling hair: but your real surprise
will be liter about two weeks use.
when YOU will see new hair--fine and
downy at hrst-yes-but really new
hair-sprouting out all over your scalp
-Danderine is. we believe the only
sure hair grower. destroyer of dan
druH and cure for itchy scalp. and il
never fails TO stop falling hair at
oncc
II you want to prove how pretty and
soft your hair really is. M oisten n cloth
with a little Danderinc and carefully
draw it through your hair-takins one
small strand at n time. Your hair Will
be soft. glossy and beautiful in just a
few momc"ts-a delightful surprise
awaits every one who tries this.-Adv.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-03
QUAKE LEVELS CITY
r., 900 Persons Are Homeless In
Capital Of Guatemala

Washington, Dec. 3l.--Guatemaia
CITY, capital of the Central American
republic OF Guatemala, has been laid
IN ruins by series Of earthquakes be-
Ginning Christmas day and culmlnat.
Ing Saturday night in violent shocks
which completed the work Of destruc-
ton.
A fahiegram to tue navy depart.
Gcnt said l25,000 peop.e were In tie
Asrc.ts without shelter. and that u
wumber were Killed by falling wa l..
Naval vessels In Central American
waters have been ordered to the
stricken city 10 render all possible
assistance.
As soon as news of the first quake
rrached Washington the Red Cross
eabiesl an offer Of assistance to the
president OF the republic. The Ameri.
san minister also was asked to or.
Gzni,e a committee of relief workers
among the American residents. Fur
fhsr relief plans will be made as soon
IN the relief committee forwards a
statement OF its needs