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The Washington times., 1918-01-12

Near 18th and E. Cap. Sts.
TWestory. eisht-rooul DWELLING. Wtds anA
deep lot. Largs frOnt poreh. Modern pluAb-
ing. In good repair.
Price, $3.50
The Washington times., 1918-01-12

We have many desirable houses for sale IN
all sections Of the city and suburbs, many
OF which We can give npssession aiu1ost IN
mediateiy. We have mkny barsaIns 10 offsr
Consult Our Sales Department.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1918-07-26

house, rode on TO the stable. and
stopped Blue with his nose against the
fence there and with his reins drag
ging. Then, tight-lipped still, she
walked determinedly along the path to
the gate that led through the berry.
jungle TO the cabin.
She opened the gate and stepped
through, closing II after her. She had
not gone twenty feet when there was
surbus. his hair ruled out along his
neck. growled and nude n leap nj her
with barred fangs.
Billy Louise had forgotten about
Surbus. She jumped back. startled,
and the dog missed landing. When
he sprang again he met a .~80-caliber
bullet from Billy Louise's gun and
dropped back. II had been a snap shot,
without any particular aiming; Billy
Louise retreated a few steps farther.
watching the dog s%usplciously. He
gathered himself slowly and prepared
20 spring at her again. This time Billy
Louise, being on the watch for such n
move, aimed carefully before she fred.
Surbus dropped again, llmply-a good
dog forever more.
Billy Louise heard n shrlll whistle
and the sound OF feet running. She
waited, gun in hand, ready for what
ever might come.
Hey Charlie Somebody's come ;
the bell, she don't reenR." Peter
Rowling Dog, n pistol IN his hand,
came running down the path from the
cabin. He saw Billy Louise and stopped
abruptly, his mouth half open.
From q shed near the stable came
Charlie, also running. Billy Louise
waited beside the gate. lie did not
see her until he was close, for q tan.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1918-07-26

wnrdly and went upstream, as they
had been going before Billy Louise
stopped them. Blue followed watch
fully after, content with the game he
was playing. Where the bluffs drew
close again TO the river, the cattle
climbed TO a narrow, shelving trail
picking their way carefully along the
BLUM. Below them II fell sheer to the
river; above them II rose steeply, n
blnckencd tumble, save where the snow
OF the last storm ny drifted.
Billy Louise had never known there
was a trail up this gorge. She eyed II
critically and saw where boulders had
been moved here and there TO make
It's passage possible. Her lips were
set close together and they still bore
the imprint OF her contempt.
She thought Of Ward. Mentally she
nbased herself before him because Of
her doubts. How she had dared think
him a theft Her brave buckaroo !
And she had dared think he would
steal cattlei Her very remorse was
n whip to lash her anger against the
guilty. She hurried the cattle along
tho dangerous tran, Impatient OF their
cautious pace.
Since she had closed up on the
cattle and had read on their sides the
shameful story Of theft, Billy Louise
had known that she would eventually
come out at the lower end Of the Cove;
and that In spite Of the fact that the
Cove vas not supposed to have any
egress save through the gorge. What
surprised her was the short distance ;
she had not realized that the blum
and the upland formed n wide curve,
and that she had cut the distance al
most In half by riding next the river.
She seemed in no doubt rs to what
she would do when she arrived. Billy
Louise was not much given to indie
clsion at any time. She drove the
cattle into the corral farthest from the
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
HUN SUBMARINES UNABLE
 TO STOP MERCHANT SHIPS

LONDON, Oct 12.-Vce Admiral Sims commander of the American naval forces European waters, speaking at Lord Norhckes banquet in honor of the visiting American dtors last night said the number of subma operating against merchant ships and transports having to the Atlantic usually eight nine but often up to twelve thirteen He said the Germans could not keep out more submarines at one time.
 Admiral Sims stated that three thousand ntisubmarine craft operating day and night around the British isles The number of American craft engaged about hun dred and sixty
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
CRANK CAUSES SCENE IN
 BIG LIBERTY DAY PARADE

NEW YORK, Oct. 12-As President Wilson, at the of the American division of the Liberty day parade this morning, passed into Fifty first street S. J. Boone, printer, broke through the police line and started to- the President Officers immediately seized him and speeded him away in automobile. loaded revolver found in the street.
 Boone said he merely wanted to shake the Presi- dents hand and denied that he intended harm to the chief executive.
 The crowd surged toward him and secret service held the crowd back President Wilson undisturbed by the incident and the parade did not halt
 Presidents Program Carried Out
 As the police drove away with the the specta- tors noticed that his head was bleeding.
 It was expected that the President would leave the parade Madison Square and review the remainder o the parade To everybodys surprise he continued the march toward Washington Square, where he entered an automobile and reviewed the marchers they filed through Washington arch.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
MANY AMERICANS PERISH AT
 SEA WHEN VESSELS COLLIDE

AN IRISH PORT. Oct 12.-A American soldiers the of :'6G rshr when th" British armed merchant coidcd with the transport kaSmr Satur day last in the North channel, between Scotland and Ireland More than hundred bodies have been recovered.
 Three hundred American soldiers, thirty French sailors and hundred and sixty of the Otrantos have been landed. The Kasmr landed her troops Scottish port without loss.
 The collision occurred during heavy storm The Otrano with hole in her side, red ashore Many of the dead believed have lost their lives jumping the destroyer Mounsey, which gallantly to the rescue.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
President Cheered as He Heads Parade

President Wilson this morning marched in the great Lib day parade head of the American division Roars cheering greeted President he led the ivson Fifth and to the altar of Liberty at Madison Square.
 The President marched under the flags of twenty al lied nations iyntin, against the almost concealed the buildings along the line of march.
 Pcrshngs veterans wounded in action marched in the trophies in line
 Loan May Reach Tlree Billions Tonight
 Liberty laradr in many cities expected to raise the subscriptions the Fourth Liberty loan than three b- ion dollars by tonight Even with such d record the loan will still be behind schedule of the influenza cpl d"mic many of the canVasscrs using telephones.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12

PRESIDENT STARTS BOND
 SALE NEW YORK THEATRE

NEW YORK, Oct. 12President Wilson, who is here to celebrate Liberty day. attended the thctcr last night During the in the audience suggested that those buy bonds if the President would autograph hc He consented this and bonds to the value of $5OOOO sold Tn" buyers included the President, who took 5000 woth former Ambassador Gerard and George Conroy marin" who lost part of his hand at Chateau Thierry.
 Enthusiastic cheering broke out when the President landed the bonds to sign.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
Obsequies of ''Glorious Old Prussia"

AMSTERDAM, Oct. l2.-Whilc the German Junker or g3ns bcwa the demise and burial of glorious old Prussa and make dramatic appeals to Bismarck shade, Berlin bank have notified their correspondents here that President Will sons demand for the evacuation of conquered territories unacceptable.
 The Cologne Gazette pours balm upon wounded German feelings by rccountng that while the enemys overwhelming numbers and strength and munitions had oVcrtlroWn all human calculations the Germans nevertheless had proved themselves brilliantly capable, and could be destroyed nation
 Reichstag to Be Reassembled
 BASEL. Oct 12.-The Frankfort Zeitmg announces thai the reclsag will be reassembed on October G.
 Disaffected Provinces to Be Given Recognition
 ZURICH, Oct l9.-Nnna alvccs that Emperor Karl has issued manifesto announcing that Croatia Savona Bo nia Herzegovina and Damatia be united into state
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
Ambassador Is
 Critically HI

NEW YORK, Oct, 12.-WaltorG Hines Page. the retiring United States ambassador to Great Britain. has ar rived hero. He is critically i'll from heart disease. and was carried ashore on stretcher.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
Hopes for Advances Toward Peace

COPENHAGEN Oct. 12-The North German Ieung un- ,erstands that Germany answer President Wilson has been made and that incorporates far reaching advances It the discussions between Germany and President Wilson will bring about a durable peace.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
Quake Shocks Do Damage in
 Porto Rico

HAVANA. Oct 12.-It Is reported that widespread damage las been caused by earthquake shocks in Porto Rico. Many buildings have been de- 'troyed
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
Kashmir Ordered Not to Attempt Rescue

BELFAST, Oct PA telegram received here states that 1t obedience to orders from the Oano which the agshp o the convoy that the Kashmr after the cosion proceeded her without attempting of the from the OtranO.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
Paris Warns Against Hun Camoufage

FARES Oct. I2-k,pors n'l"1t" that Germany answer the demand for the evacuation of occupied territory will be request for the of German colonies occupied by the aics and also of occupied Turkish territories. Germany huryin. appear a democratic state.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
EVACUATION OF CONQUERED
 TERRITORIES UNACCEPTABLE

BASEL, Oct. l2.-Thc Frankfort Gazette says that Ger President Wilson's note has been completed ill principle, and probably will be forwarded this frday) evening" The believes the expresses Germany adhesion to President Wilson's demands
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
Reply Expected at Washington

WASHINGTON, Oc 12.-lf GrrmAny's rrIIy tn l'r"s' dent Wilson's inquiries dispatched last night it probably will reach night, and is expected through the Swiss charge q 'afaircs.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
Wilson's Conditions Accepted in One Sense"

BERNIE Oct 12.-The Wolff Bureau says the German
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
TEUT0MS ARE NOW NEARER BRINK OF DISASTER DISAASS FER
HUNS ARE SWEPT BACK OVER
 WIDER SECTION THAN EVER

ASSOCIATED PRESS WAR SlMMAKY.- The Germans have paused in their flight before the British American advance from tn" CamraS Quentin line, and attempting to mak" stand along the Nc river The digging i'll and the advance has been halted for the moment The British expected to tak, I)ola moncntariIy.
 The French and Americans advanced fifteen miles in the Champognr district in the past fortnight
 Far Reaching Effect of Luedendorfs Fatal Error PARIS Oct I2. Today finds Germany nearer the brink of disaster Focs broom in the Champagne Ina, swept enemy back wider section than bntor and udon do k raIn% tn" results of his cardinal error in thinking tn" allied ofrnsvos to be spaced wide intervals, like his 
 It i~ believed the Germans ordered and then counter mlnIcd the evacuation of the Belgian
 Significant Hint as American Operations
 The Americans are closing in on Don-,ur Mou,o Their left wing is five miles from uancy. The Echo de Paris says that important events which will change the entire face of things may be expected on the American front
 Champagne Villages Being Destroyed
 WITH THE FRENCH in Champagne, Oct. l2.-'Thc viii ag~ of Vouzeres and Guz we'll villages in the whole region south of laon, are burning.
 Germans Retreat Before French
 The French forces have crossed the Suppc river almost everywhere along twenty mile front between Bocour and BohrnviIe The Germans still hold the bridges at Bo1 sur Suplr The enemy retiring the of resistance, R"t"u'" and it s believed h" k preparing for still further retirement.
 Chemin des Danes Will Soon Be Evacuated
 IONDON Or l2.-S"uth of lAon tn" Germans contlnu" their retirement norhWard along the famous Chcmn dS Danes and of attacks from the west confidently expected to comp" " speedy evacuation of the whole of that famous highway.
 The Germans retiring rapidly in Chnmposnn. The French this morning advanced three four miles.
 British Nearing Doua
 The Germans in the Doun region retiring behind the Sensee canal T" British within mile of Doua but advancng cautiously of the German mines
 Valenciennes Evacuated
 WITH THE BRITISH AND AMERICANS. Oct. I2.- Naencenes evacuated by order of the Germans three weeks Prisoners the orders hold the city |tlc last and kill British and Americans possible
 Americans Overcome Strong Resistance
 WITH THE AMERICANS Northwest of NcrIun. Oct l2. Ihc Americans yesterday made slow progress of enemy resistance The Americans captured Cune wood and II lS2 after desperate fighting In places the Am rj 9tmm"rrd the Germans all morning before they Wty The Americans today contiNucd their attacks nortiWrS Iof Ncrdun in the face of bitter opposition by the Germans
 Germans Confirm Allied Reports BERLIN, Oct l2.-The Germans of Douai have treated to the lines official report. The enemy followed slowly. The Germans have evacuated the Chmin d
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
Germans Retreat Before French

The French have crossed the Suppc almost along mile between Borcourt and The Germans still hold the bridges ouIt Suppr The enemy retiring the of resistance in Roumr and is believed he i, preparing for still further
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
Far Reaching Effect of Luedendorff's Fatal Error


The Americans closing in Dor-sur Mrusc left wing is five miles from Buzamcy. The Echo do Par that important events which will change the entire f things may be expected on the American front
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
Germans Confirm Allied Reports

BERLIN, Oct. l2.-The Germans west of Douai have treated to the lines says official report The enemy followed slowly The Germans have evacuated the Chrmn dc Danes south of l4aon
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
British Nearing Douai

The Germans in the DouAi region are retiring SenSce canal The British are within mile of Dor cautiously account of the numerous Ger
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
Champagne Villages Being Destroyed

WITH THE FRENCH in Champagne, Oct. 12.- agc~ of N0uzeres and Guiz as well as the villages in region south of Laon, are burning
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
Americans Overcome Strong Resistance

WITH THE AMERICANS Northwest of NcrIun, Oct l2 The Americans yesterday made slow progress enemy resistance The Americans captured Cuc wood W lN2 after desperate fighting In places the Am >I lHnmorrd the Germans all morning before they gave WHy
 The Americans today contiuucd their attacks nortlWrs Ncun in the face of bitter opposition bv the Germans
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
Valenciennes Evacuated


Nalencennes was evacuated by order of the weeks ago. Prisoners say the orders were to h. the last and kill as many British and Americans
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-12
Chemin des Danes Will Soon Be Evacuated

LONDON, Oct l2. south of aon the Germans continue their retirement northWYrd along the famous Chcmn drS Danes, and pressure of attacks from the west confidently expected compel the speedy evacuation of the whole of that famous highway.
 The Germans retiring rapidly in Champagne. The French this morning advanced three four miles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-14
IN
kNIENS SECTION
NIBDIE WAY ON

WITH THE AMERICAN UNITS ON
THE BRITISH FRONT. July IA
The effective nibbllng w0ri- Of the
Australians in the sectors A'-irting
Amiens continues A patrol in the
neighborhood OF MerriS discovering
conditions ripe. developed a raid on
Its own Initiative and drove the en-
envy back on q front OF 400. yards
to a depth OF 500 yards. They cap
tured $50 prisoners and number Of
machine guns
The Australians are IN this man
ner biting chunk after chunk out Of
the German front. Improving their
own positions materially. The re.
cent aid Of small American units IN
the capture OF Hanel Village. and
two nearby woods made fast friends
OF the Yankees. The Australians call
the Americans "Yanks." and the
American nickname for the Australia
ans Is "Ausnes.S Mutual admiration
and Fluctuations were expressed aft
er the victory At HameL the Aus
tralian troops remarking. you Yanks
made things hot as HE'LL to which
the Americans replied. I'VE fellows
are glad you 'Ausnes' are not our
foe" d.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-14

-TAe-pstato .. -vslae rseeive9' n
food value. F-u7.s
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-14

the malady was discovered when 9
soldier was attacked by it,
Tremendous Task.
Until it grappled with its present
Job Of routing the hookworm out OF
the American army, the medical corps
rested its hookworm laureIs on the
work that had been done in Porto
Rico. great labor that attracted
little note" said Surgeon General
Gorgas Col. Bailey X. Ashford. OF
the medical corps. is completing this
work and has practically abolished
the hoolIworm disease from the is
land. Itching OF the ankle is a pri-
mary symptom OF the disease, fol-
lowed usually by rash on the
wrists, The skin becomes bloodless
and the lazy sickness" follows.
Hoolworm has made some OF our
best Colonial stock the poor white
trash az the South
DR.. c. W. Stiles. OF the medical
corps, says thata the study OF the
hookworm has only just begun: that
II Is the greatest enemy OF efficiency
the world knows. lie says that the
economic loss in the South alone, due
directl ytO the malady, is from $780,
100000 to 500. OOO. 900 a year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-14
NOTED EXPERT TO
GUARD HEALTH OF
WOMEN WORKERS

In conjunction with its activities In
the Housing and Health Division the
War Department. through Assistant
Secretary OF War crowell announced
today that IL has secured Miss Sus-
anna Cocroft. OF Chicago. to look
after the health and recreation Of the
thousands OF women workers in
Washington.
Miss cocrofts work In conditioning
the women OF America-her books
and lectures on women's part In the
physical regeneration OF q nation. and
similar topics, are well known The
War Department has asked her to
come 20 Washington, where she will
give the women workers. without
charge. the instruction and advice
which women all over America pay
big prices 70 learn.
This new plan is just another
example OF the Administration's con-
slant effort through its various de-
partments. to make the work and liv-
ing conditions Of the women work.
ers here as congenial as possible.
One OF the activities already under
way (under the direction OF the War
Camp Community SerVice) IL Camp
Columbia, where Government clerks
live under military rules. enjoy life
in the open air. farmerette after Of
nee hours, and have q thoroughly
good time.
Miss Cocroft's work will definitely
begin with q free lecture to all
women war workers next Thursday
afternoon at the Belasco Theater at
5:16.
With the National Council Of De-
Tense. the housing and health dIvi-
sion. under its former chief. Major
Potter. has been instrumental in es-
tablishing homes and supervising the
housing OF the Government clerks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-14

from the moment they step on the
train In Washington.
Capt. Julius l. Peyser. the present
chief. has been active for. the past
three and q half months In aiding
clerks to stay in the homes they have
secured, preventing eviction and the
raising OF rents and handling thou
sands Of cases OF actual distress In
the Municipal Court.
Major Ahern's Government Recrea-
ton League is cooperating with the
housing and health division In pro-
viding all kinds Of recreational &C
tivities. The swimming pools are
now declared to be available. tennis
courts are being placed at the dis
posal OF war workers throughout the
District: boating and other outdoor
enjoyments are planned. and both In
door and outdoor dancing Is under
way.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-14
GORGAS DRIVING
HOOKWORM FROM
AMERICAN ARMY

Surgeon General w. c. -Gorgas. the
man who drove the malaria mosquito
out OF the Isthmus OF Panama and
the yellow fever mosquito out of
Cuba. is now driving the hookworm
disease out OF the army.
He is taking the pale. listless
skeletons OF men who are hookworm
victims and making them healthy and
robust. Most of these come in the
Southern contingents. After they
have performed gallant service for
Uncle Sam. they will be able to go
home and make 4 new land of the
South.
Regiments Examined.
'seyera! regiments from the rural
districts and small towns Of the
south we're recently subjected 20
special investigation by experts of
the medical corps to determine the
frequency OF hookworm infection.
Surgeon General Gorgas told a Times
reporter. The results are such as
to demonstrate the wisdom of max.
ing routine examinations Of recruits
entering the service from certain
geographical regions. as is now being
DONE
The surgeon general says that three
regiments from different sections OF
the South, consisting Of about 3,4OO
men, carried a percentage OF the in
fection of in one regiment, 81 in
another. and 50 in the other. He says
that the American hookworm is pre-
valent in nearly every Southern s.ate,
and has been frequently found in our
island possessions. In the Philippines,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-14
new PLAN GUARANTEES
SMOKES FOR SOLDIERS

Arrangements have been made
whereby the auartermaster corps will
sell TO the Y. VI. c. A tobacco, cl-
ears and cigarettes for resale to sol,
dIers at cost without addition OF
freight charges
This Is the result OF difficulties en-
countered bv the Y. NJ. c. A. in get
ting the freight space originally
granted II for smokes" As q result
where competition came between the
army and the ~ Z was to the at
ter's disadvantage. The close corpo-
ration between the Two institutions
and :he army's desire TO let the Y.
NJ. c. A. handle he smoking nate
rial caused the new ARRANGEMENT IN
nounced today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-14
ENLARGE GAS BOMB PLANT.

HASTINGS oN-HUDSoN. n. Y. July
IA big extension Of the Zinsser
Chemical Works to manufacture gas
bombs and gas defense equipment has
been started here. Barracks for
numerous soldier gnards viii be
built This may mean the establish
ment OF a fve-mile dry zone. which
would close the saloons OF Hastings
and Dobbs Ferry. II Is expected the
plant will Oe made one OF the biggest
munitions factories near the Atlantic
coast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-14
DIG. MONEY BILL
. SHEE tINGERSIN
-~-o - Hs-~zzn--- -rs--z
! UNFINISHED STATE

The new. District appropriation pm
Is stfli slinserfng Up an unfinished
stats AZ tlse cspit0E Iewas expected
ths 'e1nCeyees s4oald- erFspge another
nssetIns yesterday, bat saethins was
done. though q number Of members
have expressed the dew that the ssil'
ought TO be disposed o.
II the proposed recess plans Of the
two honsas. or either house, 20
through, the District bill viii remain
where II Il until late in August. Quick
action Monday might pass u.
: II, will be q handship on the large
Numbers Of District cnaploSes yChoEl
pay IL raised BY thr new bili X II
= left In suspense FOR weeks It viii
also be embarrassing for the District
government
The District appropriation bill Is not
the only local bill which promises 70
be long delayed. The 'anti-profiteer-
ing bill remains In deadlock between
the two houses, and 1T Is utterly M
certain when the deadlock win Be
broken. live -
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