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The Continued italian successes in
Albania.

The Italians have pushed their Of
fensive in the Balkans northward
with such good results that they have
recovered considerable portion of
Albania and at the same time they
are in fair way TO imperil the Aus
bulgarian line In Macedonia. BY
the aid of British monitors they have
advanced along the coast to the mouth
of the Semlni River, while in the in
terror they hold the TomOrica ridge,
which commands the well fortified
town of Berat. The AuStrians, ac-
cordlng to the Vienna official state
ment, have retired to the Skumbi
River, about twenty miles north of
the Semini and the recognized key
to Albania.
The allied forces are being as
sisted in their advance by EssAD
Pasha, who for years has been the
real ruler of Albania. He early an
nounced his allegiance to the allied
cause, but both Turkey and Austria
have since claimed that he had Joined
their forces and would aid them In
their Balkan campaigns. He above
all others Is able to secure the fealty
Of the northern Albanian tribes, the
most vigorous and aggressive fight
ers of the country. The force which
he has collected has proved invalua-
fble to the Italians. These Albanians
know their mountain defences and at
the same time know the methods of
mountain warfare.
The great value Of the Skumbi lies
In the fact that through its valley
on the north runs the Via Egnatia, the
! old Roman highway that connected the
Adriatic coast with Salonica and the
Eastern Empire. This great road Is
still in fair state of preservation,
and in land of steep mountains and
rugged valleys with roads scarcely
more than paths 1t forms the prlncl-
pal connecting link between the coast
and the Vardar Valley. Secure in Its
possession the Italians will hold Ell
bassan, the most important town of
interior Albania, and they will com
mand Durazzo. the Albanian capital
and the present Austrian army head
quarters. To the allied forces II
opens the way to central Serbia and
Monastir. 1t offers an opportunity to
reach the rear OF the Austro Bul ga
rian line on the Cerna and the high
land Of Prel!p. This old road over
which Roman legions marched tC
Thrace, Macedonia and Thessalonics
thus becomes a great strategic high
\ way in modern warfare.
The success Of the italian offen
sive has given new Importance t.
the somewhat neglected Balkan wal
zone. In a political sense 1t has Sc
cured Albania, and with 1t the por
of Avlona and large Adriatic coas
line, to the Allies. It's value In mill
tary sense has become evident from
the interest manifested In the move
ment at Vienna. In order that tn,
line may be held at the present poin
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-12
A Nuisance and an Evil.

A number of Senator's, conspicu-
Ously SMITH Of Arizona and SMooT,
are making honest efforts to modify
the "leave to print" evil and other
like wasteful nulsances. They are hav-
ing hard shedding. On one recent day
Senator MYERS Of Montana occupied
much time and Of course much Record
space In successful effort TO over
come an objection to his request for
"leave," and when he obtained 1t he
inserted in the Record seven "Where-
ases' and three "Resolveds' by Mr..
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-12

The recapture by Norwegian
warship of a Norwegian vessel seized
by a German patrol and sent on her
way to German port in charge OF a
prize crew has every appearance OF
an act of war on the part of Norway.
Norway is a member OF the Scandi-
navian League. to which Denmark
and Sweden also belong, which was
formed for the purpose of common
action in the defence OF their rights
as neutrals, 1t would be unsafe TO as
sumo that the rescue OF one ship will
precipitate general hostilities between
Norway and Germany, but If such
should prove TO be the case. the atti-
tude of other northern Powers will be
Of great interest,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-12

Is there not something in the Con-
stitution or some law or ordinance
against cruel and unusual punish
ment? II so. let it be brought forth
instanter and executed boldly. broadly!
Here is a threat that all of the bomb
proof Officers" in Washington. yea,
and even elsewhere, must acquire "a
certain amount of experience in mat
tiers pertaining to army life" How?
by putting in two weeks training at
some camp" Cruel and unusual ?
Worse It's Just as mean as 1t
can be!
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TRANSMITTING FROM THE
HUM
An Effort TO Reconstruct Bit Of Ger
man Camouflage.

To THE EpIToR OF THE SuN-Sir: The
Huns latest, as quoted in the press.
reading: Germany repeatedly has mani
tested unmistakably her readiness for
peace. which. however. never has been
entertained by the opposing Powers is,
of course, Dramatically o. X. but is It
not dramatically faulty7 In good United
States and stripped Of camounage would
It not read: Germany has repeatedly
manifested Enthusiastically her readiness
for the opposing Powers. which, how
ever. for peace never has been enter
tanned? TAR HEEL.
WAYNEsvILLn, n. c.. July s.
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Number 4.11-44.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir: If
a reel holdup could be filmed to look
as like a real holdup as a reel holdup
looks like a reel holdup. which would
spectators be more unlikely to prevent
Your answer to this will really be a
real comfort to paymasters, bank mes
sengers and to REELIsM.
MID.BRoADwAy. Noon,
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Another Chance for the Board Of
Estima ate to Right . Wrong.

The matter of better pay for the
patrolmen and the firemen comes up
again this morning before the Board
of Estimate. The Sun hopes that
this time there will be no more techni-
cal shutting, no more delay.
The Commissioners Of the mems de-
partments have gone through the for
mality of making the requests for the
increases. 1t is true that the Police
Commissioner has somewhat compli-
Gated the issue by recommending in
creases Of salary not only for the
patrolmen but for every officer from
sergeant up to chief inspector. This
was wrong. The officers may deserve
more pay, but their case Is not at all
on a level with that of the patrolmen.
A rise of $50 a year is big thing
to man who has been getting only
81 $50 year, while an added $500 Is
pleasing but not vitality important to
an inspector who has been drawing
$1,000 year.
1t Is an easy matter for the Board
OF Estimate to hold over the proposed
increases of the officers, IL it wishes
to investigate, and go ahedd and raise
the pay of the patrolmen and the fire.
men. There is no fear that the places
of officers will go untitled; there are
plenty Of men eager for the promotion
and the pay. The danger, looking at
the subject from purely selfish point
Of view, is that the city will lose the
privates from the ranks.
To refer the matter Of the patrol
mems and firemen's salaries to the
committee on finance and budget
would be sidestepping, for that COM
mittee is the Board Of Estimate 1t.
self. Every member of the board
knows that the men cannot live at all
decently on the miserable pay they
are getting. THE Sun has given the
facts of situation which is dis
tressing to the employees and dis
graceful to their employer, the City
Of New York. The only considerable
objection that was raised against an
immediate increase was the lack OF
money available for the purpose. Now
the Police Commissioner informs the
Board of Estimate that economics
already effected in his department
should he sufficient to meet the in
crease. The Fire Commissioner tells
the board that only $4,000 extra
money will he needed to pay his fire
men living salary from August 1 tC
the end of the year.
The Board of Estimate should act
to-day, giving to the men in the lower
ranks the modest increase ofpaywhicf
they have respectfully requested and
which everybody knows they should
get. If Commissioner ENRIGHT wishes
TO pursue his policy of advocating in
creases for men now drawing more
than $500 year--a subject OF
which the Mayor has expressed opin
ions-that Is something, perhaps, fol
the board to argue in committee
But the issue Is not to be confused
an increase large enough to keep thu
patrolmen and f1remen in the depart
ment, and to let them live under con
dltons that preserve self-respect.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-12
Imperilling n Kansas Industry.
From the Emporia Gazette.
Business is so good that a lot of men
are getting behind with their whiting.


Money Talks.
From the 81. Louis Post -Dispatch
When I was single.
Ny money would Jingle,
And a mighty good time had I.
I always could spend It;
And sometimes could lend Il:
But all that It said was "Bye-bye."
Now I'm sadder and wiser.
And though not a miser.
More coin OF the realm have I.
And each OF these dollars
Persistently hollers:
Buy Liberty Bonds-Buy-h uy!"
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An Error Rampant on Field of Pens

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir: In
a recent issue of THE SUN Miss Minna
Irving has a poem entitled The Bar
Sinister" There Is no such thing as IA
bar sinister" in heraldry. In common
with Richard Harding Davis and many,
many others, Miss Irving falls into the
error OF writing bar" when IL is bend"
that IL meant BEND SINISTER.
BROOKLYN. July II.
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A Stubborn Missouri Parishioner Gone.

From the Monroe County News.
Old Henry, Mr.. Ben Shields faithful old
black mule. died last Tuesday at the age
OF 81 years. Old Henry was an ardent
Presbyterian. having attended church with
his master about 1000 times
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-12

If the employees Of the transporta-
ton companies have their pay raised
TO a minimum OF so cents an hour
by Washington, New York need not
hope to escape the bill.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-12
Magnetic Attraction.

stena-Is she true as the needle to the
pole?
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-12

Bandits loot railroad express car
Newspaper headline.
General CRowDER should add train
robbery TO his list OF non-essential
callinRs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-12

London ONCE. 4O-43 Fleet street.
Paris office. o Rue de la Michodiere. on
Rue du Quatre Septembre.
Washington officc. Munsey Building.
Brooklyn ONCE. Room 202 Eagle Build
ing. 3O3 WASHINGTON street.
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~ our frtends pho fdrar as pifh manu-
scripts and iIlusfrdfiors for publication 1ish
10 hdrc rejected articles returned they must
IN oil cases send stomps for fAof purpose.
TELEPHONE. BEEKMAN 1900
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Subscriptions By Mall, Postpaid.

THE EVENING SUN. Per Month. $3.50
THE EVENING SUN (Foreign) Per No. 1.So
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-04-05

r.. s. Reeves and wife, accompan-
led by II. A. Evans and wife. drove to
Kansas City, Thursday, Of this week,
returning Friday evening.
DIR. J. c. Whitscll, Democrat,
formerly Of New Point, this county,
was elected mayor Of st. Joseph, last
Tuesday. James Cowgirl, Democrat
was elected mayor Of Kansas City, by
a plurality of 1000.
Charles Anselment and wife left
Wednesday, Of this week, for Dwyer
Wyoming, called by q telegram an
nouncing the sudden death Of theil
son-in-law, John w. Eddy. April 2
Mr.. Eddy Is . former citizen Of this
county, and also lived In Mound Cit.
for some time. We hope for an obit
= uary next week.
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-04-05

-Lost-Auto license tag No. 63SO3.
Finder please return to John Spccr, or
leave at this office.
-Wantcd-A white woman cook, or
can use woman and daughter. Berry's
Cafe, Savannah, Mo.
Mildred King, Who Is q student ut
the Underwood College at st. Charles.
Missouri, was home for Easter.
Mrs. John lmboden and Mrs. Mol
lie Cobb, of near Skidmorc and vicin-
ity. had business in Oregon, Tuesday.
For Sale-AbOat 3h bushels OF
clover seed far sale; 5000 per bushel.
Call or address Jesse Cain, Oregon,
Mo-, Route /.
Take your prescription and family
recipes to T.. o. Phillips, the leading
druggist, who has had twenty ST.
years experience.
The Red Cross Society, of Ore
gon, on March 20, sent q Concentrated
box, containing $3.50 congresses
4iax9 inches. This was the first com,
plete box 10 be sent from Holt county
and will go direct TO France.
Mrs. Catherine VonIunen died n,
her home in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
sucSuoy, fptH one WAS an aunt Ol
MIR. C.. ID. Zook, of this city, and wa.
known TO a number of our people, hav
ing visited here on different occasions
Melting ice in the head waters Of
the Missouri river caused a rise o.
more than foot in "a hours at 81
Joseph, preceding a. m. on Saturday
March 80, the gauge being rs to 81
feet. The river Is said to be cuttini
badly down In the Chambers district
William Meyer, Jr., son of Rev
w. l.. Meyer and wife, Of this city
and who has been in the employee o
The National Refining Co., at Coffey
vile, Kansas, as Q chemist, for NOR
than year, was called to Omaha
last week. where he was examined b.
the Surgeon General Of the Unite
States, who was there from Washing
ton, D. c., and was selected and ap
pointed a. Q chemist for the Aviatio
Corps ct Omaha. We congratulate
VIII on his successful efforts In get
ting this appointment. He Ia quail
fed In every way for the position.
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-04-05
Home On q i'urlough.

Harold 4. Wagner, Of the sth Reg.
mental Band, which was organized u,
bethany, Mo-, and now stationed n,
Galveston, Texas, IL at his home IN
Maitland on n six-day furlough. Nc
IL the grandson Of Howard Chamber,
n Civil War veteran. who resides nj
Maitland. The army life seems To ao-
peal TO Mr.. Wagner, and he has many
interesting stories 10 tell. Mrs. Or,
willie McGrcw, u sister of Mr.. Wagner
accompanied him from st. Joseph Ia
attend u dinner, which was given Sun.
day. Mr.. Wagner expects 10 leave
soon to 20 across and We wish him
God.spccd. go
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-04-05
ODD FELLOWS ASSOCIATION.

The spring meeting Of the North.
west Missouri Odd Fellows Associa.
ion will he held in Oregon, Friday Of
ICxt week, April IL, and good meet
ing is anticipated. There are lis
odgcs in the district, and it is expect
ed that 200 to $50 will be in attend
incc from tie various lodges over the
district, besides the local members.
As will be seen from the program
the morning session will be
held in the lodge room, and the after
noon session is open TO the public,
which will be held in the NJ. T.. church.
Ben Weidle, secretary, of the Grand
Lodge, will deliver the principal adj.
dress at the afternoon session.
At night the second degree will be
conferred by the Shady Beach Lodge
ofSt. Joseph. and the third degree by
the Craig Lodge.
The officers Of the Association are
r. g. Frazier, president. Rock Por,
l.. w. Reed, vice president, Brecken
ridge; II. ". Darnell, secretary, st
Joseph; ". S. Marquis. treasurer
Cameron; n. A. Monitt, chaplain
Lawson.
The following is the program:
Morning Session
i0:0O-Aleet in Oregon Hall, !. o. O
f., No. 81.
Invocation, Elder u. II. Dawson
Appointment Of Committees.
Roll Call OF Officers.
Sccretary's Report of Last Nice,
ing.
| Communications
Bills Read and Referred.
i2:OO-Dinncr
| l.]O--lland Concert.
Afternoon Session
CAT VI. T.. Church. to which tho rcncr
al public is cordially invitcd.D
2:3O-rraycr by y. A. MofIit, Chap
lain of the Association.
Forest City Quartottc.
Address OF Welcome. Hon. s. I
O'Fallon.
Response. T.. g.. Frazier. rr,4i
dent of the Association.
Solo. Mrs. H. II. Bridgcman.
Address, Hon. VIM. T.. Spratt.
Quartcttc.
Address. ben Wcidlc, Sccrc,ar
Of Grand Lodge.
Song.
| Bcncdiction. Rev. c. +. Hand.
Adjourn b. Court House.
Reports Of Committees.
Election of Officers.
Selection of Next Meeting plac,
Supper.
Evening Session
7:3O--pcgrcc Work.
Second Degree, Shady Bcac
Lodge. No. i0S.
Third Degree. Craig Lodge, y.
I'll.
Good Of the Order.
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-04-05

See Oregon Canning Co. people
and contract to furnish them some
sweet corn this year.
Use DIR. Hess & Lees Lice Killer
to keep your chickens healthy. For
sale by f. o. Phillips.
ID. Ward King, Of the National
Farm Bank department, was here, FRI
day, shaking hands with friends.
w. c. Proud, M. D., Eye, Ear,
Throat and Nose Specialist. Office,
Physicians and Surgsons' building,
IN and Francis streets, st. Joseph,
There will be a meeting at the
Christian church at Forest City, April
o, at 10 o'clock Q. m. Ministers and
members Of the Christian churches are
invited and requested 70 attend.
GRANVILLE SMELL. .
The Christian Bible School, Of
New Point, had the best attendance
for over q year, last Sunday, 108 being
present. The Bible School offering
for the Orphan Home, in St. Louis,
was more than $50, In eggs and cash.
W. ]. Kneale IL superintendent. All
invited to come again.
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-04-05
Wesley Rostock's Hog Sale.
Are You Coming.

While the boys and girls are prac-
ticing running, jumping. etc.. for the
Field Meet to be announced later for
definite date, are the parents and
interested friends planning to put
aside their regular duties and help by
their presence also? Interest shown
by those outside of school will en-
courage the boys and girls to make
their best efforts. II you have not
visited the school this year, this will
give you an opportunity to do so, be,
sides identifying yourself with the in
terests Of the school and the commu'
nifty. Make it a point to be here
Watch for the date.
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-04-05
HOLT COUNTY FARM BUREAU
NOTES.


W. c. Swarner, Asst County AGENT
The corn testing stations at MOUND
Sity, Oregon, Maitland aud CORNING
IRE, starting off in good order. Farm
rs are taking a deep interest in them.
Host of those VINO are not testing
heir corn themselves, after visiting q
tatiOn, go home and bring some corn
N to be tested. One farmer brought
.wcnty bushels to one station. lie
,aid: 81 want to be sure to have
nough good seed and IL have more
han | need shall have no trouble
lisposing of IT,"
Considerable corn has been brought
n TO the stations and more is beng
ccoivcd each day. But we are pre-
pared to handle more. Every farmer
who intends 10 have corn tested should
,akc time to bring il in Immediately.
We know you are busy, but II is very
important that you know as soon IA
possible, in case your corn will all
grow, so a TO have time to locate
good seed, in case yours does not ger
inmate well.
ANY farmer, whether q member Of
The bureau or not, may have corn test
." va a',os' .V., nc. 20.
'elN'u' ihe charse' onc-hail cent an
Az Is lne SAM 10 az. we ava!
,"Nc 'ooI' ior thoSc "hv want :" "N'
thc'r corn themselves w sucn case
| NV lar"'er Ia!' oh's ."r 'he ,na.'iii
~ useS; "m'n a',pu ~, W apout lo0
ouSncL W. NouIu I'M 10 iaNc i'o''
ar"'e'S no INC "oI" lhcihse''eS'
| Results OF Tests.
Thus far 80 pcr cent il the highcs,
| termination reported where biz
amount of corn was tested. Last wcck
,hu writer hclpcd To- take off a 2OO-cat
tcst. The percentage of strong ger.
miuation was -. Six kernels from
each ear were tested. There wci,
puy - ears from winch ali six k,i.
lac. griihnatcd strong. and only ID
al, g,liliuatcd tive out of six kcrnc.
60 tod. 'Ihis was CRIB corn, yellow
dent, and better than the average usrt
Tor seed in this county.
certain progressive Farmer IN th,
''u"'! 'ero,V.l 'ha' nc VA" Wsc'
wv aus anu ,hat oh'I hal Vi 'h'n
"''"''"a''" iVV P'r ''"''
| Why Test Corn?
Tbcrc o,c ,,vo ,,in,ory r,nsors r,,
LETTING corn III. scnson t;r,,ly /,
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-04-05
Death of Gustavus Bayha.

Gustavus Bayha, one of the early
settlers Of Southeastern Atchison
county, died at his home In the Elk
Dale neighborhood. north of Craig, on
Friday, last, March 20, 1918, aged SO
years. He was Q native Of Wurten-
burg, Germany, and had been . resi-
dent Of that community for forty
years. His funeral was held from the
Pleasant Ridge church, Sunday, March
81, conducted by Rev. 7. ]. Pickett
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-04-05
Patriotic Service,

Union Patriotic services will be held
ut the New Point Christian church
Sunday afternoon, April q. The New
Point band will furnish music. Patri.
otto songs and addresses will be rcn.
dcrcd by patriotic men and children
Rev. Chas. T.. Pctrcc, Of st. Joseph
will deliver the principal address. Ey'
crybody cordially invited.
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-04-05
Notice Of Administrator With viii
Annexed.

Notice is hereby given. that Letters
Of Administration with will annexed,
on the estate Of Charles A. Stewart,
deceased, were granted TO the under
signed on the seventh day Of Decem-
Der, 1911, by the Probate Court Of
Holt county, Missouri. All persons
having claims against said estate are
required to exhibit them TO me for al
lowance within six months after the
be precluded from any benefit Of said
estate; and II such claims be not ex-
hibited within one year from the CIV.
ing Of this notice, they shall be Tor
ever barred.
This eth day Of March, 1918:
J. r. BRlDGNON,
Administrator with VIII Anneaed
Attest: HARRY n. DUNCAN,
Judge Of Probate
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-04-05
NOTICE.

There will be an annual meeting OF
the Gossctt-Warncr Drainage District
ut the Forbes school house, at y. NJ,
on April 20. 1918, Ia elect u supervisor
for term Of live years. and To tran
sact any other business that may leg
ally come before the board.
W. S. GoSSETT, President.
CHARLES RHODES, Scc'y.
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-04-05
FOR SALE.

Pure bred Barred Rock Eggs. sl.0O
per setting Of 10; $500 per 100, at
farm; $500 per hundred packed for
shipping. T.. l.. EDDY,
f. Mound City, Mo.
Independents Phone, Craig, Mo.
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-04-05

Smith Meadows and wife and
Frank BlaEier and wife, Of Maitland,
were in Oregon, Sunday last, the
guests Of George Gelvin and wife. Mr..
Blaxier and wife have recently return
cd from . years absence In California.
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-04-05
l,ostock's Sale.

4 fairly large crowd was In attend
nncc Mt the Rostock sale of bred sows,
held in Oregon, last Saturday. March
30, and good prices were realized. Col.
H. l.. Iiosmcr, Of Maryvillc, was the
auctionccr. The following is u list Of
the buyers:
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-04-05
Attention, Comrades!

Members Of Meyer Post will be the
guests Of their comrade, Daniel Bur-
rier, on Saturday afternoon, April %.
Leave public square at 1880. p. m.
Quartermaster Robert Montgomery,
aided by officer Of the day, T. C. Full
Ter, and officer Of the guard, II. Il.
Peret, will make necessary arrange
ments for transportation.
, JACOB KING, Sr. Vice.
+. S. MORGAN, Adjt.