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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-17

Insure the home NOW--don't de-
Law another day. This is the season
in which most fires occur. lnsurlng
through this agency means ALSO
I UTE PROTECTION at regular
rates.
LAURENCE STABLER
.15 Prince Street. Alexandria, Va.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17
otal American
Casualties For
w e elk 7 Z o

WASHINGTON. June 17.-Seven
hundred and seventy casualties re-
ported among the American expedi-
tionary forces during the week end
ing today brought the total since
American troops first landed in
France nearly "a year ago, TO S,0S5.
The second weekly summary OF
casualties. issued today 10y the war
department. shows that the total
mum Der Of deaths from all causes is
1912 while 4,547 men have been
wounded in action and $40 are miss
ing i'm action, including all men held
prisoners i'm Germany The sum-
mary. which includes tod3y's list.
follows
Killed in action Including 2s1 at
sea- l,f72.
Died of wounds. 364; died of dis
ease. 1924; died of accident and
other causes. 422.
Wounded i'm action. Asa
Missing in action Gnchdins pris-
oners). $40.
Total casualties reported to date,
S.OS5.
With more than 500. 00o soldiers
sent overseas. officials pointed 20 the
small number. 291. lost through
operations of German submarines.
as showing the effectiveness of the
convoy system The men lost were
on the torpedoed British steamers
Tuscania and Noldavia The for
mcr was taking troops from America
10 England. and the latter from
England 20 France
The comparatively small number
OF men dying from wounds is point
ed 20 as indicating the efficiency OF
the ambulance and hospital sys-
TENS. while the fact that only 1924
men have died of disease is accept
ed as proof Of the excellent physical
condition of Americas lighting men.
Another satisfying consideration
is that OF the wounded men. "a very
high percentage return 10 duty al
the front i'm less than six weeks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17

In addition AN undetermined
@ Ianut,. perhaps $1,000. 600. 600. OF
TAX certificates viii be issued during
the summer FOR use tn paying taxes
year from now
The announcement of this program
indicated that the fourth Liberty
loan will be- for at least $4,000. 600
00o the exact amount depending on
government expenditures in the next
few months The treasury already
has estimated these roughly at
S12. 100000 between July 1 and
next JAN T.
Tho sale OF certificates under the
plan loo effect during the past year
amounts virtually 20 borrowing ir
advance from banks on projected
popular war loans or tax collections.
and periodically refunding these
short term obligations in long term
Liberty bonds Depository banks
make two and half per cent net.
the difference between the four and
half per cent interest paid 10y the
government and the two per cent
collected for deposits
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17
CONGRESS FACES
MUCH BUSINESS
BEFORE RECESS
Budgets Carrying UnpreCe-
denied Sums Will Come Be-
fore Both House and
Senate This Week.

WASHINGTON. June l.. With
the end OF this fiscal year only two
weeks distant. congress planned this
week to speed consideration OF huge
war appropriat lions needed by July
l. With these measures out OF the
way members hoped to be able to
have "a summer recess while the
house ways and means committee is
drafting the war revenue bill. hear
ings of which were expected TO end
next Thursday.
A mass OF war budgets carrying
unprecedented sums is before both
senate and house. The $4,000. goo. -
600 sundry civil service bill was eX-
pccted 90 be transmitted TO the
senate Monday by the house. while
the TWO principal war bills. the $l2.-
10000. 600 army supply measure
and the SI.0OO,0O0,0OO fortifcations
bill were expected 10 be reported
during the week The former is be-
fore the senate military committe
and the latter before the house APP
preparations committee The house
is expected 10 vote early this week
on important senate amendments 20
the $1,000. 900. 600 naval appropria-
ton bill, increasing the naval per-
sonnet from $1,000 10 131.4S5. which
is strongly urged by Sec'y Daniels.
Nationwide prohibition will be
agitated before the senate agricul-
ture committee which begins hear
inss tomorrow on the 1900. 600
emergency food bill which would
prohibit the use Of foodstuffs in the
manufacture of beer and wines dur
ing the war, and bar the use of dis
titled spirits for bevers &c purposes
War inquiries of the senate mill
tal-y subcommittee into aircraft
and ordnance production viii he
continued The subcommittee OF
which Sen. Thomas of Colorado is
chairman. left tonight for Bruins
wick. y j.. 10 investigate an air
craft plant there The sub commit
tee i'm charge OF quartermaster 5
materials also plans 10 begin work
this week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17
CHRISTIE Is NAMED
FOR WASHINGTON JOB

WASHINGTON. June 17.-G. l..
Christie, former state director or
agricultural extension work in IN
diana. and who recently undertook
supervision OF farm labor activities
in the department Of agriculture. has
been designated 10 represent the de-
paument OF the newly established
war tabor policies board Policies
in regard 10 industrial relations that
are the common concern Of various
departments. and other Independent
agencies Of the gov
eminent are formulated and exc
cutel hv the board
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17
LIGONIER HARDWARE
STORE BURNS SATURDAY

News Times Special Service:
LIGONIER, June 11.-LoSs esti-
mated at $500 resulted here Sat
urday when the Weir & Crowley
hardware store was Quilted by fire
of unknown origin. The boot and
shoe store owned 10y A. D. Newton
was damaged TO the extent of
$4,000. Insurance policies partially
cover the losses.
Discovery of the blaze was made
at $3.50 O'Clock i'm the morning by
the city night Waterman. At that
time the rear of the hardware store
was ablaze Flames soon communi-
Gated 10 a stock Of oils and it was
apparent that the iremen would be
unable TO save the structure.
The Weir & Crowley and Newton
stores were located in double
front. two-story brick building on
the east side OF Gavin st. opposite
the postOftice. There were no ten
ants on the second floor. where
household goods were stored. Fred
Weir owned the structure
The fire department labored until
nearly noon before the flames were
extinguished.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17
What Our Boys Are Doing
At Camp Zachary Taylor

CAMP ZACHARY TAYLOR.
Louisville, Ky. June ia "psy-
Geological labo .story' is one of the
newest developments at Camp Zach
airy Taylor. SO important is the
work of testing and classifying the
recruits to the national army that
every facility must Ice extended 10
the men conducting the eXamina-
tons. Hence. IL was determined 70
remove the headquarters from the
base hospital TO another place in
camp. and a space i'm the depot bril-
babe was obtained, where all new
men are turned over 20 the psyche
logical examiners.
The tests applied 10 the men here
are designed 10 rate every one on his
ability to think quickly and clearly.
The United States army has q num-
Der OF forms which were prepared
10y "A committee of psychologists
headed by Mai. Robert NJ. Yerkes.
chief of the psychological depart
ment and formerly occupant OF the
chairs Of psychology at Harvard and
the University of Minnesota. He
recently was at this camp 20 organ
ize the work OF examination These
forms are changed from time 10
time. but all average up so that an
examination on any one set of the
papers would reveal mans ability
as easily as another
The test is made by examining the
men i'm groups. The papers are dis
tributed among the men after the
companies are divided into two
groups. those who can read English
and foreigners or illiterates. The men
are told 10 write their names. edu-
cation. race and average weekly
wage on the top Of the first page and
then. limiting the time ON every
page. proceeds 70 conduct "a test TO
bring out perception. comprehen-
/ sion. general knowledge. rapidly Of
calculation. and, I'm general initia-
tive and resourcefulness in the indi-
vidual.
Grading the papers Is done on a
! point basis The highest posi- bic
grade is 414 No one i'm camp has
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17

yet made that dgure. Divided into
groups the men are rated rs fol-
lows. Three hundred 20 Ala. very
superior: $50 TO 29e. superior: 100
20 249, average; 80 TO 80. inferior.
and 10 40, very inferior. which
classes are termed b. c.. d and z,
respectively.
Glass A, which is attained only
6y about six per cent of the men
taking the test. is divided into two
sections. Less than one per cent Of
those taking the examinations make
higher than $50. and those who
make between $50 and Ala are
given "a special rating as skilled in
abstract thinking" The five per
cent who make between 500 and
$40 are rated superior officer ma
terial"
class b, or superior, comprises
on an average of L per cent OF the
men taking the examinations. This
class is known as the typical Off
GER"
Glass G, or average, comprises -
per cent Of the men and this class
is known az typical private.
Class - comprises > per cent ana
from this class the government OBJ
tains is typical unskilled laborers.
Class + is divided into two sub
classes. Those making from 20 TO
40 comprise six per cent of those
examined and are very dull and in
efficient. Those making below 10
comprise four per cent and are call
+ ed feeble-minded or nearly so. Those
I in Class Z are subject 10 review and
often are eliminated
OF course il is possible that a
man will make $50 and still be tenn
I peramentally united for promotion
+ to become an officer. lie may be
una BILE 10 command men. but usual
I ~ any man OF the very superior"
class is placed in a position imme-
I diately where his menta! alertness
can be made of value. The test
gives a quick line on the ability Of
/ the men and the figures reported
back TO the company commander
gives him a chance 70 single out
men for promotion
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17
FOURTH LIBERTY
LOAN MAY Be
SIX BILLIONS
Certificates of Indebtedness in
Blocks of S750,000 10 be
Issued Every 2 Weeks
After June Is.

WASHINGTON. June 1.-THE
government financial pro-ram for
the next four months was discl osed
sunday by Secy McAdoo's announce
ment that IN preparation for the
fourth Liberty loan. 20 Dee hOated
probably in October $4,000. 600 900
in certificates OF indebteduess viii
be issued. They viii be offered IN
blocks OF S75O.000.0 each. every
two weeks beginning June -.
Every natiOnal bank and trust
company is asked 10 assist the gov
eminent by subscribing five per
cent or it's gross resources monthly.
The certificates viii bear four and
"a half per cent interest like those
preceding the third Liberty loan.
and viii have varying maturity pc
RODS. none exceeding four months.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17
GOODWIN CoRsErs.

It IS very appropriate that a place
which is dedicated 20 beauifyinz
the figure should itself be beautiful.
And the Mabel Hawkins style shop
at sos ]. VI. s. Bldg. IS beautiful;
so much SO that one with a mode
rate purse might hesitate 10 enter,
but the prices are reassuring, as you
may purchase a wonderful corset
in pink and brOcade fabrics from
81 TO S25 either back or front lace.
Regardless Of price Mabel Hawkins
will give 20 you the individual SER
vice by which she has won such a
cOterie Of fashionable women. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17
PRESS
PRO-GE RMAN?
Being Made There. Says
American Official, to Pre-
JUDGE People.

WASHINGTON, June l7.-Prop-
uganda in The Netherlands press in
tended TO alarm the people Of Hol-
land over the safety of the Dutch
ships recently taken over by the
United states under international
law. was said sunday by shipping
board officials to have no founda-
ton in fact.
The American minister 10 The
Hague reported that an effort was
being made 10 lead the Dutch pub
lie 10 believe that the ships were so
badly manned and operated that by
the end of the war there viii be
nothing left OF the fleet worth re-
turning 10 the owners.
Oficials of the shipping board
said the vessels are in better condi-
ton than when they We're taken
over. that the American crews have
proved their seamanship, and as
surances were given when the yes
sells were seized that they would be
returned in as good condition as
they were then, and that any lost
will be replaced
Because OF the liberal and Judi
cious expenditure Of money on these
ships by the United States said the
shipping boards announcement,
the vessels Will be handed back 70
their owners at the end Of the war
and in better condition. barring nat
ural wear and tear than when they
relinquished them.
Boats Carefully Handled.
a liberal policy has been pur-
sued also i'm dealings with both own
ers and crews Of the vessels. Char
ters have been made at rates that
handsomely pay the owners of the
ships for their use.
There is ample evidence that the
Dutch ships are being carefully and
successfully handled
of the 2 ships taken over Il are
now under naval control and used
for non-mercantile purposes. These
are manned and operated by naval
crews and in accordance with the
high standard or efficiency univer-
sally recognized as pertaining 70 the
United States navy.
The other IS ships are in the
American merchant marine. and are
manned and operated by merchant
crews under the authority OF the
United States shipping board"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17
AMERICANS SUCCESSFULLY
BOMB GERMAN TOWN

WASHINGTON. June L. ~ The
successful bombing by American
aviators OF a station and railroa j
tracks in a town behind the German
lines was reported i'm Gen. PERISH
ing's communique tonisht. a num-
Der of direct hits we're made and
all the American machines returned.
Aside from patrol work there was
no marked activity on the fronts
held by American troops the state
nent said. It follows:
There was no marked activity
except that OF patrols. at points oc-
Cupied by our troops. Last night
our avistors bombed the station and
railroad tracks al A num-
Der OF direct hits were made. All
of our machines returned"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17
SPECIAL HOT WAFER HEATERS

While they last REGARDLESS or the
high prices. We will furnish and in
stall our blue enameled steel lined
Sas water heaters for So cash or
SIS on payments.
We guarantee these heaters 20 lie
economical and give entire satisfac
ton or we will remove heater ard
refund your money any time within
60 days after installation.
You can't aTorL 20 he without
hot water az these prices W W.
Sibley Co. LIS 20 129 s. St Joseph
81 AdYt-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17
FACToRx EXPERTS.

Have your tIres repaired by fac
;ory experts. We absolutely guar
antee our repair work 10 last the
life Of your tire. Our service car is
AZ your disposal. Free air. free SER
vice. Come and let US show you
what free service really Is. skiR's
81 Phones. Home 523s: Bell 1918.
TIRE Service CO. 436 9. Michigan
Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17
MIR. FARMER RI

We have everything IL the farm
Implement line. Before you buy
come in and look over our stock.
You'll not only save time but money.
for our prices are right down where
you like to see them. No trouble to
show or demonstrate our goods.
Come and talk II over. Lindahi
Bros. 515-517 s. Michigan St
Sell phone 6ie.-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17
SEEDS thai SrCCEEn-

When you go 20 the trouble OF
making a vegeta BILE garden you very
naturally expect satisfactory results
Good seeds are the important factor
in garden planting We have hardy
vegetn bic seeds OF every variety.
suitable for this particular climate
Also flowers and field seeds The
Wesley Miller Flour and Feed Co.
42O s. Michigan Phones. Home
5056. Bell. S53. -Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17
TuRN AND LOOK

The Buick Valve-in-Head FIVE pas
senger touring car-E- Skis Is a
motor car that attracts attention
everywhere. There is an indescrlb-
able something 90 clearly rejecting
the true character and aristocratic
individuality OF the Buick design -
that everyone turns and looks II is
q car with refined body details On
exhibition at the Twentieth Century
Garage. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17
THE NEW SOUTH BEND INSTI.
TUITION

Larsest scientifically equipped s. nj
tarium and bath institute in Indi-
ana, specializing in foot limb rheu-
matism and abdominal diseases. 1908
=. Michigan st. Home p. 722S. Rec
ognized authority in charge.-Adv.
5293-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17
RFPCBLIC NfoDEl. tn

Is built complete ana ready for
service, being equipped with a stake
or express body. according TO your
choice. Also with a bow top TO
protect driver from the weather
It's ready for immediate action and
will snow YOU a profit from the very
day II starts work South Bend
Republic Truck Co. 315 +. Jeffer-
con blvd. Bell phone zO3O.-AdvI.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17
All work guaranteed ON q money

AT Work guaranteed on money
ba ck-it-we- on't-make-good basis
silverton Cord Tires are given ex-
pert attention here Ask for our
special price list. We maintain a
service car for YOU. Don'' hesitate
TO call on II We can sell you any
make or tire manufactured Taylor
Tire shop. i52 L. Jefferson blvd.
-AdYt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-17
NV JARS AT ON PRICES.

We are selling pin; jars az sec
doz, quarts. csc doz, and half gal
Ions at 79c per doz. o. X. Cash
Grocery, -Advt.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-04-17
"HELP WIN THE WAR" BUY
SAVINGS STAMPS.
FAKE SUICIDES DON'T
GO-BETTER MAKE IT A
REAL ONE, Mr. STACKER

Cleveland, Ohio April l7-Austin
Cibln, chief clerk of the local district
draft appeals board has issued a
warning that pretended suicide will
rot be an effective means of eyadng
the selectiye draft The hat and little
pile OF clothes on the river bank, with
the note telling the dear widow that
the departed "can no longer bear the
thought of the suffering that would
cjme to her if he should be shrap
nelled in chose dreadful trenches ~
will soften no hearts Of the members
Of the district draft boards
I'VE are getting a few rumors from
different parts Of the country that
draft lodging by means of a disap-
pearance attended by carefully pre-
pared circumstantial evidence of sui
eide. Is being tried" said Mr. Giblin
"ln such cases it is well for young
men OF draft age TO know that the
department Of justice will require
some positive evidence that the
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-04-17
F WOMEN ONLY KNEW
What a Heap of Happiness it
Would Bring to Guthrie Homes.

Hard to do housework with an ach-
ing back.
Brings you hours Of misery at lei
sure or at work
If women only knew the cause
that
Backache pains often come from
weak kidneys,
'Twould save much needless woe.
Doan5 Kidney Pills are for weak
kidneys,
Read what this Guthrie citizen
says:
Mrs. J F. Follin, 22i f. Springer
Ave, says: About two years ago !
was suddenly taken by a sharp pain
across my kidneys My back grew
more painful each day. When I at
tempted to stoop over, hnifellke pains
went through the small of my back
and sides. also had occasional dizzy
spells and my sight blurred. | learned
Of Doan's Kidney Pills and bought
some at the Post Office Drug Store.
The first box gave me considerable
relief and ] continued taking them
until the pains and dizziness had left
me entirely. have had no return
of kidney trouble since"
Price G0c at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doans Kidney Pills the same
that Mrs. Follin had. Foster MIL
burn Co, Migrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-04-17
BATTLE LAST NIGHT
WAS INTENSE

London, April 17-The battle in the
nGighborhood Of Spanbroekmoler last
night was the most intense of the
week.
Supported by a heavy lombard
nont, his troops approached our po-
sitions under cover of the mist and
after prolonged struggle gained pos
session of both localities.
"At Meteren the enemy also sue
ceeded in obtaining a footing in the
village where the fighting Is con
tinuing
"On other parts OF the above front
tie enemy's attacks were repulsed
The enemy also delivered a strong
local attack upon our positions op-
9oSite Boyelles south of Arras and
fighting is still taking place in this
neighborhood.
Guns Boom at PaschendaeIe.
The hostile artillery has been more
active today south of Albert and in
the neighborhood of La Bassee canal.
bOdies Of German infantry assembling
in the vicinity Of LOGON were engaged
ana dispersed by our artillery. There
has been increased artillery activity
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-04-17
| WHO WOULDN'T GIVE
DIME TO PUNCH EN-
Patriotic School Children Knock
Out Kaiser's Eyes; Remove
Offensive Photograph OF
Master Hun

Uniontown, Pa. April lt-Filteen
pupils of the sixth grade in the local
public school were arraigned before
Miss ELLA Peach, principal this morn
ing and fined 10 cents each for punch
ms ont the kaiscrs eyes, cutting OFT
his ears. removing his head and mu-
ulltng his body They gladly Paid
their fines
The ottense tthis word is question
ed was computed in the pupils ge-
osraphies this morning by pre- ar
raugemcnt. It wa, admitted because
the patriotic school children were
sick and tired having the kaiser star
ing boldly at us every timo We opened
the geography containing a large pic
mre of the kaiser, together with Ger
man history and other data which
might he construed as propaganda
Mandatory of the kaiser. some Of the
older pupils said and it was finally
decided to rid the book Of this OBJ
jectionable page Accordingly after
school convened this morning the first
act of the pupils was to take their
Biographies from their desks, take
sharp pencils and punch out the kai-
sers eyes. Next his ears were sew
eled, then his head, after which the
eutire page was mutilated beyond
recognition Miss Peach was noti-
fed Of the action OF the pupils and
summoned them all to her office.
They made no attempt to deny the
orfense and Miss Peach sentenced
them to pay for the damage done the
book Some Of the pupils borrowed
the dime to pay their fine
After the pupils were fined II was
announcod by the school authorities
that the age to which the student.
objected viii be removed from all INC
biographies in use in the school
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-04-17


le feels full of vigor.
How can we acquire good red
llood? 1t is easily answered. For
many years DR.. Pierce and his staff
# physicians at the Surgical Insti-
ute, in Buffalo, N. Y, experimental
18th iron and other tonics, and finally
ound a soluble iron which, when
ombined with native herbal ex-
gacts, made a wonderful blood and
lerve tonic. This they named Iron
.ic." 1t can now be had at most
1ug stores, and comes in 60-cent
ials. If you feel worn out before
&c day is half over, if your blood is
oor, if your are pale, or pimples or
oils appear on the face or neck, go
> the nearest drug store and get
lrontic " tablets. Take them reg
larly for thirty days, and you will
.otice the wonderful energizing eff
.ect. You will feel full of vim, vigor
md vitality, instead of dull, tired
md weak. If you wish to make a
test send 10 cents to DR.. Pierce's In
valids' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
Buffalo, N. T., and obtain v trial
package. Do it now! = >+s% :.