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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
WAR summary

Having retired east of Ypres,
the British are now putting up
a most desperate resistance 10
the Germans menacing Ypres
and HazebrOuck, the important
supply base TO the southwest.
french troops have come to
the assistance of the British
and are lighting hard.
During the last II hours the
hardest lighting has been along
the Lys on n front of IL miles
from MerYilla 10 Wytchaete.
London this mOrning reports
that southeast OF Mount Kem-
mel the Germans pressed back
the British line, but that II was
later restored by "a counter at
tack.
Elsewhere there was no
change in the British front
during the night.
American troops hive taken
over complete control Of No
Mans land and I'm pairOIing
have penetrated TO the third
German line without being mo-
Tested.
Fifteen British ships were
sunk By r-boats during the last
week, which IL an increase Of
nine over the preceding week,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
U-BOATS DESTROY
IL LARGE BRITISH
VESSELS IN WEEK

London. April 1S.-The losses TO
British shipping by mine or submd-
rine in the last week totaled Is,
according 10 the admiralty report
Today. Eleven of the merchantmen
sunk were 1000 tons or over and
four were under that tonnage. One
fishing vessel also was sunk.
During the previous week four
large and two small merchantmen
we're sunk. This was near the low
record Of the week of Nov. Il,
Wien only one large and FIVE small
er ships were destroyed. The total
iosses reported since the beginning
Of the Intensified submarine cam
paign are I.443 craft. The weekly
record is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
7. w. WIS TO BASE
DEFENSE ON THEIR
MOTIVE FOR ACTS?

Chicago, April 1S.--Attor1ey Van
derveer today explained to Judge
Lands the general line of defense
of the 113 members OF the I. w. w.
who are indicted under the espion-
age act. Briefly. 1t is that only the
Industrial system and not the po-
litical system, of the United States
which is attacked by the l. w. w.
Attorney Nebeker. representing
the government. said that 1t did not
matter what the motives were for
alleged criminal acts of the de-
PENDANTS the whole point was
whether the law had been violated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
ANTI-DRAFT MEET
IN BELFAST ENDS
IN A STREET RIOT

London, April 17.-Rioting at
tended the breaking up OF an anti
conscription meeting in Belfast yes
terday. Revolvers were used and
baton charges were made by the
police who were pelted with paw
ing stones. Virtually every pla ;e
glass window in the street was
smashed. Fifteen thousand per
sons participated in the meeting.
which was called by the labor
party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
STRAUSE DEFENSE
SCORES POINT AS
PANEL rs OUSTED

Peoria, ILL.,, April 1S.-Attorneys
for Edgar A Strause, on trial for
the staying of Berne M. Mead,
scored a victory this morning when
their challenge of 100 veniremen
summoned by special bailiff was
sustained by the court and the en-
tire panel thrown out. They con-
tended that the court was without
authority to order a special bailiff
to summon veniremen when there
were no regular jurors in court and
that the venire should be drawn
from the regular jury box.
Court adjourned until tomorrow.
L.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
.HA|C KEEPS line INTACT
AS FRENCH Join TO HELP
STOP ASSAULTS OF ENEMY
THE KAISER SAYS:
EsWhat Have I Not Done to Pre-
serve the World From
These Horrors p

Amsterdam, April 1S.-Emperor
William made a visit to the bat
tlefield near Queant, west Of Cam
brai, a war correspondent of the
Berlin Locak Anzeiger writes.
His majesty's silence was brok-
en- only once" he says, When he
remarked to an officer who stood be-
hind him: What have | not done
to preserve the world from these
horrors?'"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
THE WEATHER

Showers probably turning to
snow furries and colder tonight
with the lowest temperature near
freezing; Friday partly cloudy and
colder; fresh TO strong northeriy
winds.
Temperature at a. m, Al: high
est yesterday, 81; lowest last
night, Al.
Velocity OF wind at a. m, 8
miles per hour.
Precipitation, 81 inch.
Relative humidity at p m, 81,
at a. m, So,
Stage of water. 81; no change n
last "a hours.
]. N. SHERIER. Meteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
FRENCH PREMIER
DESIRES TO LIVE
BUT SIX MONTHS

New York April 1S.-"Tell me
frankly if 1 can continue for the
next six months in that devil of an
an existence l carry on now; six
months is all l want" Premier
Clemenceau of France, who is II
years old, told an army surgeon
major when he asked for a
thorough physical examination.
You have more than six months
ahead of you," the surgeon replied,
after an examination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
IF YOU INTEND TO
GO TO DES MONIES
DANCE READ THIS

Des Moines, Iowa, April 1S.-
Rules TO govern the conduct OF
dance hall patrons in Des Moines
announced today by the municipal
dance hall committee, give detailed
instructions as to the position OF
dancers, bar unnecessary shoulder
and body motions" eliminate jazz
music, prohibit admittance of per-
sons under Is years OF age.
Buy a Liberty Bond
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
GERMANS CUT OFF
ALL UKRAINE AND
RUSS EXCHANGES

Washington, April 1S.-The Ger
mans already have cut off com
pletely communication between the
Ukraine and Russia. II has been
established, >, says the report, that
native officials are being replaced
with AustrO-Germans and that Aus
tro-German money Is being forced
into circulation throughout the
Ukraine.
The latest dispatches on the sit
uatlon contain the statement that
the arrest of all entente officers in
the province has been ordered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
nROP GERMAN NAMEs.

Freeport. Ill, Aprll lS.-A meet
ing of the stockholders of the Ger
man bank, one OF the leading banks
OF northwestern 1llin~is, has been
called for May 2s to change It's
name to the Stephenson County
bank.
The German Reformed Church
has changed its name TO Zion Re
formed Church,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
MONEY STOLEN AT
BANK LAST FALL
rs FOUND BURIED

Chicago, April 18.-Eight thou
sand of $1,000 taken from the La
grange, Ill. bank when it was held
up last fall, was found buried in
the yard of a west side residence
last night. The money was recov-
cred through confession, it is sai1.
of George Stober, one of the four
robbers, who has been under ar
rest Is days and refused to give
information until last night, detec-
tives said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
LATE BULLETINS

Washington, April ls.-The
administration silver bill, in
trOduced by Senator Pittman Of
Nevada, providing for the with
drawal from the treasury of
$3.50, 100000 in silver dollars to
he melted into bullion 10 meet
foreign trade balances, was
passed today by the senate
without roll call. and after
brief debate. The bill goes to
the house.
Washington, April lS.-Fiye
members of the naval armed
guard of the American steam
ship Actaeon, sunk Nov. -
last OF the European coast By
German submarine. were
commended today by Secretary
Daniels for bravery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
TAKES COMMAND.

Rockford, ILL.,, April 18.-Briga-
dier General Charles Henry Marin
took command of Camp Grant to-
day Brigadier General L. w. V.
Kennon, who has been in command
of the camp. left for the east to-
day. General Kennon is expected
to return in two weeks to resume
command of the One Hundred and
SeYenty-first brigade.
-Buy a Liberty Bond
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
new BRITISH
Chief NAMED
Viscount Miner Succeeds
Earl of Derby Who
Goes to France.

london, April IS.-Gficial
sBnouucement was made today
that the earl of Derby has been
1nnointed ambassador en- a
speciai mission go France.
Viscauut Miner becomes see
re-arv for war and j. Austen
chamberlain a member OF the
war cabinet
Paris. April 1S.-NiScOUl Miner
has been appointed secretary OF
safe for war in the British cabine-,
according TO lie MaJiu. The earl
Of Derby. who has been var min
ister. the paper says. Will come %
paris in place OF Lord BERTHE, who
reIiFes.
Premier ClemenCeau had a long
conference last night with Niscount
Miner.
In Cabinet Over Year.
Alfred Miner. first Nisccunt Nil
per has been a member OF the Brit
jsh war cabinet without portfolio
since Dec. 80. 1916. The earl 0f
Derby has been at the head Of the
var Office since the Lloyd George
cabinet took once in December,
1916.
Announcement was made some
time ago that Lord BERTHE was
about to leave his post in Paris,
where he has been am bassador
since 1905 He is a years Old.
YIscounr Miner has hal g per
lament career in British politics
and was British high commissioner
TO 1915 and from 1902 TO 1905 was
governor OF the Transvaai and the
orange river colonies.
Held India Post
Mr. Chamberlain, the eldest SON
Of Joseph Cham beTlain. has been d
permanent figure in public life for
3 score Of years. His last previous
post was secretary for India, which
he resigned last July after being
ensured by the commission which
Investigated the disastrous cam
paign OF the British in MesOpota-
nia Mr.. Chamberlain, VINO IS Sc =
rsrary for India, was largely re
sp01sible for the arraignment Of
the campaign in The house OF COM
mons in which il was admitted that
serious errors had been made. par
ticularly in regard 10 the hospital
service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
COAL TO co TO IOWAl

Des Moines, Iowa. April lS.--A
special dispatch today TO the Even
ing Tribune from Washington says:
Members OF the Iowa delegation In
congress were advised that the coal
zone order would be altered tenn
porarily at least to allow Illinois
coal TO go into eastern Iowa,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
Americans Praised.


Peoria, H., April i8,-HCbert H,
II. Kaufman, a Lacon, ILL.,, baker,
pleaded guilty In the federal court
here this morning 20 a violation Of
the espionage act, Judge j, Otia
Humphrey fined him $500 and
costs,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
English Hold Front Firm
Violent Gunire is
Opened Along Lys.

Ottawa, Ont, April 1s.-The
French are heavily I'm action on
the northern battle area, says
a Reuter- dispatch from London
today.
London, April 1S.-SOutheast
of KENNEL hill, on the northern
battle front, the Germans
pressed back the British line
slightly but the situation was
restored by a counter attack,
the war office announces. Dur
ing the night there was no
change in the British front.
In the Bailleul sector the
Germans made three attacks
before noon yesterday and In
case suffered a complete re-
pulse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
DAILY RIVER BULLETIN.

RiveF forecasts A falling teh~
dency IN the Mississippi viii con
tinue from below Dubuque to Mus
satina until heavy rains occur,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18

Experts do not endorse the opin-
ion advanced in some quarters that
the advance, critical in the north
ern theatre, has been definitely
checked. 1t is agreed that the Ger
mans have not obtained the decisive
result aimed at, thanks to the ex-
treme stubbornness of the British
resistance.
Now Have Big Reserve.
"The battle, in fact, appears to
have been following the course of
the great series of German thrusts
of October, 1914, which ended in
Ypres and failure for the enemy
There was then no allied reserve
That reserve now exists and has
not yet been used"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
BLOW. BY BIG
RESERVES OF
ALLIES DUE?
Anxiety Felt as to When
General Foch Will
Strike at Huns.

Ottawa, April 1S.-Anxiety
as to when General FOch will
make use of the allied reserve
which, it says, exists but has
not been called upon, is ex-
pressed in a dispatch from
London to Reuters agency
here today.
@There is still anxiety as to
when General FOch will make.
the decisive stroke, now that
the British have stood four
weeks OF hammering by the i'm
mense German reserves, esti-
mated at 10000 men, in fash
ion which led the French writ
ers to describe the British
armies as the wing of sacri-
fice,'" says the dispatch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
Unharmed by Fire.

He passed through three lines of
barrage fire without being harmed
and delivered the message. The
American gunners laid down a bar
rage Immediately and saved the
lieutenant and his party from the
hands of superior force of enemy
which was headed in their direc-
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
YANKFORCES
CONTROL ALL
NOMANL.AND
Take Over Whole Section
Penetrate to Ger
man Third Line.

With the American Army in
France, Wednesday,, April IT,
(By the Associated Press.) }
American troops operating on
the Lorraine sector have taken
over control of No Mans Land.
PatrOlling parties are making
almost nightly visits up to the
German wire entanglements
without encOuntering any re-
SiStance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18

ciated d Press
Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
Capture 600 1ermans.

The Germans gained a footing In
the Belgian advance positions but
they were thrown out after a Fight
lasting nearly all day. The Bel
CLANS took coo prisoners. including
many officers belonging to seven
different regiments. which repre-
sented sone Bavarian. two Prussian
and one marine infantry division. 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18

NJ c m b er of Audit
Bureau of CALCULATIONS
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Neb., Omaha. David N0rdqulst.
Neb., Stuart, William II. Martheld-
n. ". New York. Jim A. Barbas.
~ M MSSSliSnsI iouis a ). Ds En-
n. ", New York, Joseph FabbianO.
n. v, Buffalo, Alexander Gait.
n. v, Brooklyu, Michael 7. German.
n. A., ST. Phelps, Seeley ID. Parish.
n. ", BrOoklyn, Felix s. Rab.
n. Y, New York, Junior Carl Seibt.
n. ", New York Arthur Brown.
n, ", Utica, DomIuich DIrusso.
n. ", Chatham, willis Y. Harder.
=. " Westport; CSrnell1s y dAshsr.
n. ", NAE 5York, Rocco Serto-
\. j., Trfnton, Mitchell a. Davis
>. J.. 'NsNhrk. Joseph l. t1akslstetn.
y: j., E3gle~oSd. John flannnsan'
Ohio, Dayton, George n. Cruise.
Ohio, fOit6ria, James W. Dali.
OHIO. Sandusky. Albert y. SehIett.
Ohio. Mansfield. WIlbert r. Miller.
Pa. irsderief;b1rs. oscar W. Beck.
Pa. Brnnehdale, Vincent j. DelVin.
Pa, Franklin. Robert Hays.
Pa, Reading. Walter II. JoIWiak.
Pa, Lancaster. Harry T.. Met1Eer.
Pa, Philadelphia. Edward }. CantE.
Pa, MeadVilIe. John II. Blemer.
=. e., BonneAu. Jessie Jefferson.
\, a., PHImerSviIIe, Boston harrison.
=. e., GreelyvIlle, Frank MAFtham.
Tex, Nimrod. Charles II. Ferguson.
Tex, Kaufman. Ihomas Guthrie.
Tenn, Cumberland City, Elmer II. Miller
Tenn, North Fayetteville, Robert o. Han
cock.
Va, fries. Daniel y. bourne.
Va, Phoenix. Melvin Watson.
Va, Clover, Abner L. Lacks.
VT. ~. Adams, Frederick T. Coleman.
WASH, CreSton. Carl Florence.
WASH, Freeman, Earl Chester Newell.
WASH, Seattle, Henry w. Peterson.
Wis, Pella, Matthew Goodwin.
WinL. swiss, Walter GuetschOw.
WIS. Merrill. frebert II. J. Pahls.
Wye, buffalo, Robert l.. Montgomery.
W. Va, Huntington, Harry I. simpson.
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ILEUTENANTs.

No., Corder, Clarence b. Peoples.
y. y, New York, George Ashe.
y. ", New York, Joseph Il. Burchin.
y. Y, Mt. Vernon, Harold a. Gibbs.
y. Y, White Plains, Arthur G. McGOWen.
Ohio; g; Martin, Eugene Scanlon-
Tex, Mesquite, Ferris S. Anderson.
SERGEANTs.
Ca, Macon, Charles b. Long.
n. C., Marion, Willard Il. Tate.
Neb., Beaver Crossing, Harry j.. Zwiekey.
Pa, Knoxville, Joseph l.. Ereund.
CORPORALS.
H., Chicago, Harold X. p. Nicholson
I'LL, Melrose Park. Joseph Sarlo.
Kan, Madison, Morris james.
No., st. Louis, Harry Louis Ludwig.
No., st. Louis, Michael LOTUS.
n. C., greensboro, John A. CuIberson.
Neb., Upland, Thomas Q. Shields:
n. ", New York, Joseph WhittinEton.
Okla. Tecumseh. James H Sparks.
Pa, Philadelphia, LORENZO IobaccarO.
Tex, yorktown, Fritz j. Range.
Tex, CorsIcana, Lewis Virgins.
VT, Wilmington. Glen W. Bassett
BUGlERs- $780,,
Ten, Pilot Point, Oscar J. spragElns.
PRIVATES.
Ala, Evergreen, Denley Daw.
Ark, Casa Grande. Reducindo A. Lopez
Ark, Harrisburg, layton Austin
Cal, Sacramento, Michele ColuccL
CAL, Los Angeles, Gerald =. Melleharek-
COl., DenNery donn OiArcnce DeAtnc'
Ga, CarrolltOn, IOnnie o. Bonner.
ILL.,, Chicago, Sam Pellettiere-
ILL.,, Chicago, Nicholas j. BenedettL
Ill, BarrinEton, Leo l. Sandman.
Ill.,, Chicago, Henry j. Schmidt
H., Chicago, Byron 4. POpham.
III, wateFtown, Benjamin L. Lamb.
Ill.,, MAFva, John :. Cramer.
Ill, Tampfco, William Everetts Carlson.
ILL.,, StrasburK. Alfred I. Bingamon.
Ill, Chicago, Fabian Hansan.
Idaho, PocatelIo, Michal Logto-
Idaho, Rich6eld. Prank Rrodsham.
Idaho, LAPwai, Joseph o. Cans.
Iowa, Grand junction. Albert r. kefsey.
Iowa, WorthingtOn, Robert 7. sherlock.
Iowa, Oxford junction, Prank DostaL.
KY, PearmAn, Martin Alvey.
XIV, HodEenviIle. BERTHE Tate.
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DISTRICT BOYS IN ToDAY's CASUALTY LIST.

previously
Judd, lew York;
Edward F'Moody.
north
J. Morse
r.
Roger Curtis Lamo
WOUNDED SLIGHTLY-Private
KILLED ACTIoNLieut. Nelson A
Miller 1886 North Capitol street
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Lamps

26-inch Rose-Silk Shade, lined in
rose silk, pleated top, gallery of alter
nate panels . of plain silk and figured
japanese silk, trimmed with silk braid
and tasselS. $3.50 each.
24-inch Silk Shade, blue lined with
same color, nicely trimmed with gold
galloon and lace and finished with silk
fringe. $500 each.
Empire Shade of rose silk, trimmed
with gold lace and braid and French
flower trimming, finished with silk fringe.
$22.50 each. ~,
Candle Shades in every color, plain
or ornamented, round, square or oval
STYLES. 75c up to $3.50 each.
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Silk and Satin Elastic Novelty
Garters-aSsorted colorS and TRIMMINGS.
$1.25 to $3.75 pair.
Fancy Lingerie Trimming Sells
beautiful useful articles, $i.OO and
SIPS set.
Silk and Satin Sachets-sirgle o.
group sets, 30c to $500.
Fancy Felt Needle Hoiders-hand.
painted needle protectors, SOC each.
Baby Carriage Straps-pink. b.ue
and white equipped, $500 set.
Fancy Lace Trimmed Scarfs II and
rs inches wide, so to 81 inches Ion~
Very special, $1.00 each.
Fancy Colored Border Turkish
Towel Sets, s5c up.
Madeira Hand Embroidered Tea
Napkins, $500 up.
Madeira Hand Embroidered Tea
Sets, $6.75 up.
Madeira Hand Embroidered Scarfs
$3.50 up.
Hemned and Hemstitched Guest
Towels, 15c No.
HenlStitched Pure Linen Huck
Towels, Soc UP.
Lambs Wool Comforts-beautiful
Covers, $11.0o up.
Special Priced Novelties
Tables OF odd articles and novelties,
Csc, SOC, 75c, and $1.00 each.
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Art NeedleWork and Gift Salon

Stencil and Hand Painted Book Cow
erS, SITS to $500 each.
Athenic Bronze Smokers Set,
Cigarette Holders, Card Holders, Candle
Stick, and Bayberry Candle Set, Desk
Sets, etc A novel, useful line. $500
each up.
Desk Sets of velour and MORE, in
old rose, pink, blue, green, and novel
ties. Fully equipped, $3.50 up.
Nut Bowl and Cracker combined.
Decorative and ornamental. Chinese
lacquer or mahogany, $3.50 and $500
each.
Fancy Mesh and Straw Bags, $1.5o
to $500.
Fancy Book Ends, 75c to $1,000
pair.
Army and Navy Service Book-a
page for every date and deed, $1.75.
Fancy Silk, Jap Motif center, Phone
Pillows, $500.
Fancy Suede Sewing Cases, Hand
kerchief Cases, Jewel CaSes-fancy lin
ingS-Some equipped, $500 up.
Beautiful Black Patent Leather Bags,
Felt Bags, Silk and Satin Bags, the new
est novelties, SOC to SIPS each.
silk Crepe, Satin. Lace, and Null
Bandau and Breakfast CapS-eXclusiye
designs-$2.25 to $3.75.
Satin Pullman Slipper Scts-piain
colors--in case, $3.75 pair.
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An extensive assortment of Candle
sticks in genuine mahogany, bright or
dull finish; each has brass or glass cup.
$1.00 up to $3.25 each.
Real Mahogany Floor Lamp, heavy
standard, base and pedestal beautifully
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each. --... =.
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base and stem beautifully decorated in
gold and colors. $3.50 each.
Real Mahogany Bridge Lamp, swing
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each.
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NOSE C[OGGED FROM
ACOLD OR INFLUENZA

breath at night, your cold or catarrh
Is gone.
Don't stay stuffed up, Get a small
bottle Of Elys Cream Balm from
your druggist now. Apply a little of
this fragrant. antiseptic' cream in
your nostrils, let IL penetrate through
every air passage Of tho head;
soothe and heal the swollen. in
flamed mucous membrane. giving
you instant relief. Ely's Cream Balm
is Just what every cold and catarrh
sufferer has been seeking. It's Just
splendid.
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Room Size Rugs

Express the practical side of giving.
Administer Rugs, 9xi2, ... $42.5O
Administer Rugs, S.3xfO.6. $3.50
Wilton Rugs, 9xi2. $3.50
Wilton Rugs, S.Sxio.6. $3.50
High Grade Wilton Rugs, 9xf2 $500
High Grade Wilton Rugs, S.3XIO.O 77.50
Other sizes-larger and smaller-at
proportionate prices.
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ALSAcE-L0RRAINE IS FREE
OF FOE COMMERCIAL YOKE

Asace and Lorraine have been freed
from the yoke Of German economic
oppression, diplomatic adyices said to-
day. They are now enjoying fuu
freedom Of trade with the allied ma
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tiOns-a practice forbidden by Ger
many In 1914
Alsatians and Lorrainians are for
hidden to trade with subjects Of the
central powers. and after December Is
German money win not be accepted
as currency.
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Apply Cream in NoStriIS To
Open Up Air Passages.

All, What a relief! Your cloSGed
nostrils open right up, the air pass
ages of your head are clear and you
can breathe freely. No more hawk
ing, GnufflinZ, mucous discharge.
headache, dryness-no struggling for
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Total Casualties Announced Now 1872, Isl;
SOB Dead, ,161 Wounded in Today's Lists.

lists today which
contained 396 bringing the total for the 1881
both
S 1S2151
The lists issued today contained the of 35 killed
wounded de-
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III, Chicago. Joseph Pulokas-
Pa, PhIladeIphlA. Prank b. Reny.
Ca. ChntswOrth. sam - Hsbertoen-
Ohio, Indepsndenee, Julius a. sodloWsk.
Ia, Shreveport. Leonard sparka.
Pa. PhilAdelphia. Edward >. Springer.
y. n, Auburn. Joseph TrlaskA-
Iowa, Iverm0re. Alfred r. NaAg.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-11
DIED OF MOUNDS.

previously Reported MIsSlng In AetiOn)
PRIHATES.
Nd, OWings, Irving X. stallings.
Tex. Louise, Roy b. Walker.
DIED.
(PrsVi0usly Reported Missing In AetlOn.)
LIEUTENANT.
Ill, Chicago, David b. Harris.
CORPORAL.
Ohio, Lancaster, Russell ]. Koeher.
PRIvATES.
Ny. Whe8teroft. 0eOrEe Y. Klrkman.
Pa, Gardnsrs, Clair Rlehwlne.
Pa. Apollo. Harvey !. Johnst0n.
Pa, PhilDdelphla, DomenieO LntoIln.
Tex. u Peso. Faeundo LueerO.
Italy, AbbruEsl. Pnaqunls PiernantL.
Pa, WashinGton. james Plants.