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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-28
A TWICE.TOLD tale.
One OF Interest To Our Readers.

Good news bears repeating. anc
when it is confirmed after long lapse
of time, even if we hesitated to be-
lieve it at first hearing. we feel secure
in accepting its truth now. The fol.
lowing experience of Lancaster wom-
an is confirmed after four years.
Mrs. c. T. Brummett, Grab Orchard
St.. Lancaster, says; my kidneys
were out of order and | had pains
through my back. At times, | was
nervous. too. Doan's Kidney Pills
rade me feel much better and stronger
in every way" statement given
February Z. 1912
LASTING BENEFIT.
On November IL, 1916, Mrs. Brum-
NETT said: II have had no return of
kidney trouble since Doan's Kidney
Pills cured me. | know they are a
good remedy and | often recommend
them to others.
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs Brummett had. Foster ilburn Co.
Props, Buffalo. N. Y.
The Washington times., 1918-10-23
LODGE CALLS NOTE
"ACLUMSY TRAP"

The German reply is "a clumsy
trap. awkwardly set to Involve US in
diplomatic discussion" today declared
Senator Lodge ranking Republican
member of the Foreign Relations
Committee:
he said there should be no reply
by the United States except the same
unconditional surrender which was
exacted from Bulgaria
''It seems to me unbelievable that
anyone should be taken in by the last
German note" Senator Lodge said. 'It
Is vanished over with a little false
flattery, directed TO the President and
the people OF the United States, which
can deceive no one. In other respects
it is a clumsy trap. awkwardly set. to
involve us in diplomatic discussion
OF all things to be avoided at this mo-
ment 1t will not bear the slightest
analysis.
They desire to discuss details.
What they call details are the vital
issues OF the war. No attention should
be given to their denial of illegal and
inhUmane action. Only a day or two
ago they took $4,000 women and girls
out OF Lille when they abandoned that
city. Is that a military act in accord
ance with international law?
They wish to refer the destruction
Of our women and children on the
Lusitania to a neutral commission.
The American people do not intend to
have the decision OF any commission
on such a question as that The Amer
lean people have not forgotten the di
rection of the German minister at
Buenos Aires, to sank and leave no
trace.
"of reparation-and II must be very
!arge-there Is not a word.
"0f course all they say about chang
ing their government is pure camou-
naBe. There has been no election in
Germany. II is The same old Reichs-
Tag, governed by the same forces
and interests. They are merely fright
ened and irving TO deceive the Ameri-
can people
The Washington times., 1918-10-23
BRITISH PUSH ON
+. In new ASSAULT

LONDON. Oct. 2s-A new assault
Gas begun by the British early today
on the front east and southeast OF
cambrai and good progress was made,
ne war office announced -.
The attack centereo between lie
Cateau and Solesmes.
(Solesmes is eleven and half
miles east Of Cambria and lie cateau
3 six and q half miles south Of
eolesmes).
The British have reached the west
orn bank OF the Scheldt river be-
tween VaIenciennes and Journal at
two points, but considerable resistance
vas encountered.
The text of the war office report
Seads:
-At an early hour this morning we
Gttacked on the lie Cateau- Solesmes
front and are reported 10 be making
good progress.
Farther north, between Valen-
elennes and Journal. we have taken
Bruay.
British forces reached the west
bank OF the ScheIdt at Bleharies and
Espain-
considerable resistance was encoun-
The Washington times., 1918-10-23
RUSH TADULATON
OF FLIDERTYLOAN

Every bank in the city today has an
augmented staff OF clerks at work
tabulating local subscriptions 70 the
Fourth Liberty loan. Reports on an
subscriptions. together with the inf
tIal 10 per cent payment, under the
Government plan must reach the
Federal reserve bank at Richmond not
later than tomorrow morning. Il is
hoped TO have the total Washlngton
figures ready late tonight
Holders OF bonds OF the first ana
second loans may convert them into
AZ per cent bonds OF the third issue
By taking them TO the Treasury BE-
tween the hours Of 10 q m. and 2
Pm. A special conversion booth q
located at the Fifteenth street en-
trance. This booth has been open for
several months nd many thousands
Of persons already have converted
their bonds.
The Washington times., 1918-10-23
APPROACH BORDER
OF HERZEGOVINA

LONDON. Oct 23.-The Ssrbians
and French are rapidly approaching
the border Of Herzegovina ian Aus
trian province bordering Montenegro
on the north and Serbia on the
northeast). said an Official dispatch
received here today.
The Austro-German commander on
the Serb front IL attempting to con-
ecntrate his forces. but great numbers
Of Austro-Hungariana and German SOL
diers are deserting. thus hindering the
movement
The Washington times., 1918-10-23
GERMANS LOOTlVG
CITY OF BRUSSELS

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY ON
THE WESTERN BATTLE FRONT,
Oct 23.-The Germans are reported to
have begun stripping Brussels Of AL
useful materials
Roads and bridges far east Of
Tournai have been mined Trees were
felled and towns cleaned OF their val
uables. Light railway lines have been
removed, and the main line roads are
covered with trains.
All useful machinery was removed
by the Germans from Lille and other
manufacturing cities.
Even the churches were mined by
the Germans In Pecq and MarcOtng.
All war materials and hospitals In
Brussels are being moved into Ger
many.
The Washington times., 1918-10-23
WOULD HIT AUSTRIA

strike at Germany through Aus.
tria-"
This II the way to win the war and
force the unconditional surrender OF
Germany, in the opinion OF Senator
King OF Utah, a leading Democrat Of
the Senate. 'SThe German proposals
are not sincere said Senator King.
""The allies should move on Austria.
Before many weeks II should be pos
sible TO have 100000 men striking
at Germany through Austria from
the SOUTH"
The Washington times., 1918-10-23
SWORD FOR PRESIDENT

One Of the finest specimens Of ths
japanese swordmakers' art was prO-
scented to President Wilson at TIE
white House today by .YasuJlro Iahl-
knwn, . prominent japanese editor,
ln token Of the friendship and goo6
wIl of his country.
The editor was accompanied - a.
white Houss 6y Baron IshiL. ths Jap-
aness ambassador. Similar swords wfn
Be presented 70 King George of Eng
land, President Poineairs Of FrancA
King Albert Of Belgium and King We
tor Emmanuel Of Italy.
The Washington times., 1918-10-23
SERBLANS ONLY SIX
MILES FROM DANUBE

LONDON, Oct 23-serbian troops
advancing northward through Serbia
are now only six miles from the
Danube river, said advices to the
Serbian legation today.
CThe French had previously reach
ed the Danube at Vidin, In Bulgaria
Three thousand prisoners were cap
tured when the allied forces took
Ipek, in Montenegro.
The Montenegrins have risen IN
revolt against their Austrian op-
pressors, the dispatches added
The Washington times., 1918-10-23
LUXEMBURG MAY
Join THE ALLIES

Luxembourg. from which Germany Is
drawing iron for munitions, win cut
itself free from German domination
and join the allies after the war, ac-
cording to diplomats here today. Al
lied military successes may make this
possible earlier.
Information leading to this eonclu-
sion has been. received In official
quarters here, II is stated.
After the war Luxembourg will be
either an independent state under pro
lection OF the league OF nations, or q
province Of Belgium adjoining Bel
gian Luxemburg.
Was Germany's vaEsaL
NominalIy an independent grand
duchy, Luxembourg has been held vas
sal by Germany for years because Of
her extensive iron mines which have
fed the Krupp munition factories and
made possible Germany's super-pre-
paredness program.
Misled by a pro-German court, the
people OF Luxembourg have now ap-
pealed to President Wilson for pro-
lection and have demanded that the
German armies evacuate her terri
tory, which was overrun at the out
break OF the war, in violation of a
neutrality treaty.
Popular resentment was long held
in check by the grand duchess, who
sanctioned the marriage OF her sister
to Prince Rupprecht OF Bavaria
To Cut Loose.
But dispatches here indicate the
Parliament Is striving to cut loose
from Germany and Join the allies.
They have demanded an explanation
Of the marriage Sllying their court |
with that Of the Kaiser. Popular IN
dignation is high, reports indicate.
Luxembourg contains q percentage |
Of French and Belgian population, and |
French ts spoken among the educated |
classes and dominates the peasant |
Germany signed treaties in 1857 and |
In 1902 guaranteeing neutrality of |
Luxembourg and promising not to use |
her railroads. for troop movements.
But without q seaport, Luxembourg |
was forced into the German customs |
union and German tariffs were ex-
acted on all goods entering her bor-
iers. She was thus forced into eco
nomic dependence on Germany, hav-
ing few manufactures and being |
forced to take German goods in |
for iron, coal, and farm
produce.
Her ParIIament ProteatA
Allied military successes have en-
parliamentary leaders in
to protest against Ger
nan usurpation. The tiny country Is |
vithou. . large military force, and
will be hefb1ess to defend herself |
against Germany until allied sue
,esses push the Kaiser's hordes from |
ler borders. .
The Washington times., 1918-10-23
ENEMY VICIANT
ON SERRE FRONT

PARIS, Oct zS-Freneh troops
Rsined slightly between Nizy-Le-
Comts and lie Thour. on the Serre
front last night the war office an
Aounced today.
The Germans prevented an attempt
- cross the Serre at Souche. Along
TIE Disc there was q lively artillery
duel throughout the night.
"The First Army, so far in october.
has captured eighty-one guns, 100
trench mortars. over 700 macine guns.
. number OF other guns, munition de-
pots and all kinds OF material
-~"On the Serre front the enemy con-
Olnues vigilant, opposing our attempt
- cross the Serre at Souche, by ma
Vhins guns. Further east we gained
between Nizy-Le-Comte and lie Thour'
nAking prisoners.
Elsewhere the night was calm"
ROME, Oct. 23-Baron Won der
aanclen, chief Of the German politi-
al department Of Brussels, has in
Hormed Cardinal Aercier that follow
nng the evacuation OF Belgium by the
Germans the deported Belgians and
DolItical prisoners will be released.
He told the cardinal, IL is said. that
. part Of the Belgians would be freed
On Monday.
The Washington times., 1918-10-23
BURNING ship SINKS

NEW YORK. Oct 23.-A twomastsd
schooner caught IRE and sank In the
North river today. The vessel was
being towed up the river by q tug.
After the schooner caught hre, deck
hands cut the ropes and, pulling
away. watched flames and smoke go
skyward for about two minutes, when
the ship sank bow rrst. There were
no lives lost
The Washington times., 1918-10-23
NAVY TO enroll.
100000 IN YEAR

Two hundred thousand officers and
men will be added to the navy dur
ing the next year to man new naval
and merchant ships. This will bring
the total naval power. up to slightly
more than 100000, Secretary OF the
Navy Daniels told the House Naval
Affairs Committee today.
The Washington times., 1918-10-23

tered "a thh front yesterday and
sharp lighting took place In which
our troops pressed the enemy back
vigorously and indicted many cas-
ualties- -t
I'VE drove the enemy. from his posi-
tions and captured = number Of pris-
oners." y
The Washington times., 1918-10-23
EARTHQUAKE KILSl5O

PANAMA, Oct. 25.-Thero have
been severe earthquakes In Gua-
temaIa and $50 persons are dad.
according to reports received here
from that place Much property
damage Is reported
The Washington times., 1918-10-23
BEGINS 2
NEWASSAULT;;
FOE IS GIVING
Up BRUSSELS
Continued from First Page.)

tContnued from FIST FaBs.J
GUM yesterday, and satisfactory
progress has been made.
American troops are persistently
pounding away at the German line
west Of the Meuse river in minor
operations, but military experts pre-
dict that another big American blow
against the German left flank is i'm
mient
German troops have been thrown
back over . wide front and have been
forced across the Scheldt river north
e Journal. losing positions Of i'm
2ense importance.
The Washington times., 1918-10-23
EEYER cLoaEa FRoNTIER

SAN SALVADOR, Oct 44-BseaAss
Of the prsvaIsnes Of yellow fever d
Guatemala. ne g0vsruneat has -
dered that the frontier between Guato-
mala and San Salvador Be closed
The Washington times., 1918-10-23
Magic Seal Futile.

One woman to whom this letter was
sent was induced to send Shepard q
sum OF money for q charm to help
her husband, who. 1t was alleged. was
to be prosecuted for the Illegal sale
OF liquor. For her remittance she re
ceived q so-called magic seal which
she was directed to saturate with rye
whiskey and wear on the left side Of
her chest She did as directed. but
complained to the authorities that the
charm had failed to work.
Shepard insists that he was able to
do all that he pretended, but failed
to submit any evidence.
This Is the second time that Shep
ard has come into contact with tho
postofhce authorities. The first TIM
was In February. 1917, when his mai
privileges were taken away from him
The Washington times., 1918-10-23
SOAKED CHARM
FAILS BOOTLEGGER

VIII a magic charm, saturated in
rye whiskey and worn on the left side
OF the chest, protect one from prose
cution as q bootlegger?
The Postofhce Department declares
Il will not. So do scores of persons
who have purchased q magic seal, y
only to ind the police more powerful
than the mystic powers Of the voodoo
In a memorandum sent by W. H.
Lamar, solicitor Of the Postofhce De
partment, to Postmaster General
Burleson, the issuance Of q fraud
order against 'The Right Reverend
Bishop 8. 7. Shepard" alias Mrs. Mary
Shepard, alias Mrs. Mary z. Shepard,
alias Miss Ella Clayton, 'of Savannah,
Ga, Is recommended on the charge
that the preacher Is engaged in con-
Quoting a scheme for obtaining money
through the mails by means Of fraudu-
lent pretenses.
The scheme charged to Shepard,
who Is an old negro who calls him
self a divine healer, consisted In OBJ
tanning money from the >superstitious
and credulous by pretending to fur
nlsh them with charms, or symbols,
power to cure disease, restore
lost friends, and relieve all kinds Of
mental trouble
The Washington times., 1918-10-23
Advertised By Man.

The Postoffice Department inspee,
tors say Shepard was receiving on an
average OF ten letters . day asking
advice, and all containing money.
Shepard advertised extensively
through the mails. One OF his letters
read as follows:
Man is prone to trouble as the
sparks ny upward. You have yours and
want to get rid of them, and why
don't your Before. was born my
plan Of life was laid out, but not heed
ing the call for several years lived
lin misery. ? But at last the Spirit
arou3sd me and I begun my life work
then I got peace. / am a natural
born Divine Healer, Medium, and
Clairvoyant. give my race the bene-
At OF my talents. Are you sick7 Have
you trouble at homer Is your busi-
ness drifting back7 Do you need
friends. one who could help you? Then,
see me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-25
PRINCE S|XTUS RAPED
BY AUSTRIAN ROYALTY
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
AMSTERDAM. April 25-The Berlin
Tageblatt prints the following dispatch
from Vienna:
THE members Of the imperial house
of Austria met at the archduile's palace
and decided. through him. to point out
to the emperor the preJudicial conse-
quences which the activities of men,
bers of the house of Bourbon de Parma
residing abroad might have for the in
terests OF the house Of HapsburgLor-
raine."
The complaint Of the members of the
imperial house evidently has reference
de Parma, brother Of the Austrian
empress, who was Princess Zita of
Bourbon de Parma.
1t was to Prince Sixtus. an officer in
the Belgian army. that Emperor
Charles wrote his famous letter OF
March 81. 1917, in which he made peace
suggestions for unofficial submission to
France and England, and as revealed
by the text made public by the French
government early this month alluded
to Frances just claims regarding AL
sace-Lorraine, which he promised to
support.
The complications which followed
the publication of this letter included
the issuance of numerous Austrian
statements in explanation and denial
to heal Germany's Injured feelings and
Austro-Hungarion foreign minister. and
his replacement by Baron Burian, a
diplomattst said to be thoroughly ac-
ceptable to Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-25
CREDIT MEMS SESSION
IS FEATURED BY QUIZ

J. II. Tregoe, secretary-treasurer OF
the National Association of Credit Men,
conducted quiz" at the conference of
Credit Grantors of Maryland. Virginia
and the District of Columbia. held to-
day at the Hotel Lafayette. The quiz
zing dealt with every aspect-financial.
mental. moral. physical and psycholog-
ical-of the varied angles of credit
mans daily work.
A. J. May. president of the Washing
ton Association of Credit Men, well
coined the out-of-town members and
thai, president of the Baltimore asso-
citation, responded to the welcome ex-
tended e. B. Adams. president Of e. b.
Adams Company. talked on THE Quail
tiles That Should Be Developed in the
Credit Man and the Work He Must Per-
form"
Leniency in dealing with men whose
businesses must either be liqufdated or
continued under unexpected handicaps
because they have been drafted into or
have enlisted in the service of the coun-
try was urged by w. S. Jones of the
Virginia Chemical Company.
Richmond. in a paper on War condf-
tons and other present-day problems OF
the credit department and the problem
of the young merchant who enlists or is
conscripted."
The conference reconvenced at ESQ
pm. to listen to discussions Of the ma
tional bankruptcy law. the determin-
ing factors of safe credit risk, the
credit mans responsibility to his GUS
toners. and similar topics. Those
scheduled to speak are B. A. Marks of
Roanoke. Philip Hamburger. Jr.. Bal
timore. and II. r. Rogers. Norfolk. Fol-
lowing this session the visitors will be
taken by their local colleagues on tour to
inspect the war activities Of Wash
in2tnn.
Conference will conclude with a ban
quet tonight at the Lafayette. rendered
to out-of-toW men by tho local asso-
citation. A. ]. May will preside as
POSTMASTER and Daniel c. Roper. COM
missioner of internal revenue. will
speak. About 1G0 guests are expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-25
WHOLESALE MARKET.
The wholesale market prices ranged a,
follows:

The wholesale market prices ranged as
follows:
EGGs-strictly fresh. So: average re-
ceipts. Sc: southern. 80.
CHEEsE-New York state factory.
new, 27a2S.
BUTTER-Elgin print. a.: Elsin tub.
46: process, 43a44; store packed. so.
LIVE POULTRY-Roosters. per h., %;
turkeys, per h.. so: chickens. winter. 4oa
As lb.; chickens. spring, 65a6S per 10;
hens, per h.. 32a33; keats. young. each. 60.
DRESSED POuLTRY-Fresh killed
winter chickens, SSa42 per lb.; turkeys,
per h., Sass: roosters, per lb., 25; geese,
per h., 20a25: ducks, 30a35.
GREEN FRUITs+Apples, per bbl.
anges, 6.00aS.50; lemons. 5.o0a575 grape
fruit. crate. s.50as.oo; strawberries, box.
15a25.
VEGETABLES - Potatoes. No. l..
northern, per 100 lbs. l.65: McCor-
micks, 2.ooas.oo per standard Dbl. /;
a40o bbi: string beans. per basket
20oa3. 90: peppers, crate, 3.00a4.50; okra.
crate, 800, 500: radishes. per 100. 3.60a
500: cucumbers. basket, 2.50a350: egg
plant. .0oa4. SO crate: cabbage. new. south
ern, per hamper. LISA l.5o: per cwt.. 2.75a
3.25; beets. bunch. 5aS: lettuce. 2.00a4. 90
ba sket; celery, 75a96 doz.; Florida celery
crate, 2.5Oa3.50; romaine lettuce. 50a1 90:
suua sh, 20Oa3 90 crate: spring onions, 1.50
az 90 per 100 punches; onions. per sack,
/. 25a1 50: spinach. 2.0oa3.0o Dbl: kale. 1.0oa
rs: tomatoes. Florida. crate. 3.50a4.5G;
new beets. Florida, 2.00a2.50 crate; green
peas, 3o0a5. 90 per basket; rhubarb, 250a
8 90 per 100.
LIVE sToCK-Sheep, per ID. 7as:
Ia mbs, spring, c3a25; calves. per lb., 17s;
medium, per h.. 16a17; common. per h..
12a13.
sEEDs-Red clover. 22.ooa225o per
bu,: alsike clover, l7.60a1S.o0 per bu.;
crimson clover. 1260a15.0o per bu.; tim
othy, 425a4.50 per bu.; red top. 14.00a
&. 90 per 100 lbs: bluegrass. 3.00a3.50.
GRAIN-Wheat. milling. per bu., 2.10
az. 20; corn, per bu.. 1.75al.s0: oats, white.
]. GOA Ol; mixed oats. 97a9s; hay. No. 1.
80 OOa31 90; No 2. sS.b0a29.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-25
ONLY LIMITED TRADING
IN WALL STREET LIST

NEW YORK. April 25.-Price changes
at the irregular opening of todays
stock market were again confusing.
Advances Of to az points in Gulf
States Steel, Sumatra Tobacco, Distil-
lers, International Paper. Cotton OIL
and Virginia Carolina Chemical were
balanced by a loss of 2A points In
Royal Dutch OIL and fractional recess
sions in United States Steel. the mo-
tors, coppers and active equipments
Dealings were light, the early lack
Of war news causing further restraint.
EARLY Gains Are Extended.
Many inactive specialties extended
their gains in the first hour. ehleny
utilities as Philadelphia Company,
United Railways ana Ohio Gas.
Mexican oils were unaffected by the
break in Royal Dutch, which rejected
tension in the relations between Hol-
land and Germany.
Later the market became dull and
irregular, war bulletins exerting their
usual influence. American Telephone
was freely offered, losing almost two
first As at s6.6S to 96.74 and second IS
at $3.50 to 1874.
Pressure Against Specialties.
Pressure against high-grade special
ties developed in the afternoon.
General Motors and Industrial Alco-
hol lost 3 points each, and Mailing pre-
ferred points.
Rails were only occasionally quoted
and standard industrials moved within
very contracted limits.
During the early hours of the after
noon trading was greatly restricted,
with Steel common selling between 94A
and 94h, while most of the restricted
operations were in stocks other than
the usual important market leaders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-25
AMERICAN CONSUL WIRES
HELSlNGFORS CONDITIONS
Past Terrible, Present Bearable,
Future Uncertain"-Emery Re-
ported Released.

STOCKHOLM, April 25.-With the re-
establishment of telegraphic commune
cation between Helsingfors and Stock
holm after a fortnights suspension
American Consul Haynes at Helsins-
fors has sent the following message to
the American legation here:
The past has been terrible. The
present is bearable. The future is un-
certain"
NJ Orloffsky the bolshevik minister
at Stockholm has declared his willing
ness to wise passports of all properly
recommended Americans for trips to
Russia. He stili refuses, however. to
wise French and British passports. The
only route to Russia is by way of
Narvik. and eighteen days are required
to make the trip to Petregrad at an
expense of more than $3.50.
American Minister Norris has been
Informed by Finnish Minister Grippen-
berg that the Finnish minister in Der,
lin reports that negotiations for the
release Of Americans and British made
prisoner on the Aland Islands some
weeks ago are proceeding satisfacto-
rily. Prof; Henry Crosby Emery. the
American involved. has been reieas ed
from Imprisonment at Danzig and
shortly will be permitted to leave Ger
many.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-25
SO or 200 IN SERVICE.
Potomac Boat Club Members Re.
snond Heavily to Country's Call.

With a membership of less than 200
the Potomac Boat Club has eighty-three
men In the service, more than sixty of
whom are now overseas. Announcement
to this effect was made at the annual
meeting of the club. last night. when
officers were elected.
Claude r. Zappone was unanimously
chosen president. Other officers are:
Vice president and treasurer, John J.
Nolan; secretary, e. ]. Mueller; financial
secretary, F. J. Becker; captain, j. s.
Abbott: hrst lieutenant, A. W. Bryan:
second lieutenant, C. q. Cornell; board
of directors. Messrs. Zappene and Muel-
Ter. for three years. and Walter l..
Thrall, for one year.
The clubs finances are in better con-
dition than ever In its history, but row.
ing will probably be taboo until the
close of the war. Ten nav members
were received and number of applica-
ttons are on file.