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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-18
DEERLAND.

Deerland, Fla, Feb. 16.-We have
been having fine weather for the
past week 1t makes one want to
get out his mule and pillow.
Mr. K A. Campbell has accepted
a position with the Pine Land ard
Timber Co., and moved here last
week. We IRE glad to see such peo-
pie come into our community
Mr. j. j. Ellis and faily motoreI
to Messy lead last Sunday on a
visit to the father and brother of
MrMs. Ellis
Mrs lokn w. Steward moved from
Lobes 20 1cerland last Mondty.
Mr.. j. NJ. Miller and his brother
barnett were business visitors here
Monday afternoon. We noe they
will come again.
MIR w. J. Davis, general ms 'a-er
for the Pine Land and Timber Co,
left Monday morning with his CadIi-
lac for PENSACOLA to take ii the
Mardi Gras. Yrs. Davis and charm
ing little daughter made thu trip
with him
B,bb Mann. rolored. who has been
driving team for the Pine Land
and Timber Coo, for a nu'1hcr ,f
years, ha6 partial stroke of paralY-
sis Or. S'iInmcns was callo1 to HIM
and stated that it was due to his
heart
Mir F. ]. Johnson is expertiEs to
lead thirty o; forty cars of tics in =
few days
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Meigs, of Mos ~
Head were here on business TIES
G1y afternGa
Mrs. w. Il. Swinney is GET nc owe,
case of measles, to the gratif;catio
CT her many friends.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-18

week They went from mere to
Sneads.
Mr.. NJ. S. Ellis and Pittman were
in Shady Grove last week selling
roof paint
Rev. S. D. Page, a Holiness
preacher, from Falcon, n. c., gave an
instructive sermon to a good con-
gregation last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. S. Gordy, accom-
panied by their daughter, Mrs. j. t.
Branch, motored to Mariana last
Friday. Mrs. Branch spent last
week with Mrs. Gordy and family.
Mr.. l. H. King was in Sneads
Thursday on a business trip.
Last Sunday good crowd of
young folks, children and older peo-
pie met at the Methodist church and
re-organized the Sunday school. 1t
is hoped al the children in the COM
munity will enroll and attend regu-
larly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hatton were re-
cent visitors in our community.
The Shady Grove Farmers Coop
erative club will meet Friday night,
February %. and render an appropri-
ate program. Everyone is most cor
diallv invited to come and bring a
question pertaining ~ farm prob
lens to go IN the question box. Mr..
Traxler, the county demonstration
agent. will be here to answer these
questions.
Cleveland Jockey has been home
this week from Camp Wheeler visit
ing friends and relatives. Judging
f~om his anpearance. the life at
Camp Wheeler Thoroughly agree
with him.
Messrs. Grady. Rendenhauph and
Mather Levi, we're visiting in
Shady Grove last Wednesday night.
Mrs. Charlie Sims and little
nephew, of Chattahoochee have been
visiting MrM. and Mrs. Robert Sims
and other relatives. They left this
afternoon after a very pleasant
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-18
WORK OF AMERICAN FORCES
EXCITE PRAISE AND ADMIRATION

London, Feb. 16.-The Irish Times.
in a leading article on the attack by
the French in the Champagne on Feb
ruary Is, says: The attack was com
pletely successful. In this action
American guns played a part wnrcn
French, and the most expert artillery
men in Europe were quick to praise
American batteries effectively de-
stroyed German defenses in artillery
prepare ton. The incident is impor-
tant as showing that already the
American forces in the line have FULL
mastered the intricate technicalities
and exact cooperation upon which
success in modern war defends. This
is full of promise, for the larger part
of the American army is destined to
soon play on the western front"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-18
Bagdad, School Notes

Bagdad, Feb. 1.-THE agricultural
classes are getting the school garden
ready to plant English peas, lettuce
and radishes- The Strawberries are
blooming now
We are glad to have our principal
Miss Beckett, with US again, after
several days illness.
Gladys Hansen is a new pupil in
the fourth grade.
Miss Evelyn Parish, the primary
teacher is spending the weekend in
Pensacola, the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Johnson.
The Junior Red Cross are busy cut
ting gauze for small wipes. They
found the compress bandages easy to
make.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-18
VINOL MADETHIS
RUNDOWN
WOMAN STRONG
HER SIGNED LETTER PROVES
THIS. READ 1T.

Keene. N HI was all run
down, had no strength, no appetite
and bad cough, so that good deal
of the time l was unfit for work. Ny
druggist told me about Vinol. i took
it and my cough soon disappeared.
my appetite improved and ! am
strong and we'll again. Mrs. Urine
Vinol is a constitutional cod liver
Davis. so Russell ST.. Keene, n. H.
and iron remedy which creates an ap-
petite. aids digestion, enriches tho
blood, and in this natural manner
creates strengte. We guarantee it.
Whites Pharmacy, Balkcum Drug
Co., Pensacola, Fla.--Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-18
Germany Finds Maze of
Difficulties Of A New Phase
Associated Press.


Germany has suddenly found herself
involved in a maze of difficulties on
the Eastern front, and in danger of
losing all. the large benefits she was
calmly preparing to realize from
peace with the Ukraine and Bolshe-
wiki withdrawal of Russia from the
war. The Poles. embittered by tear
ing off a strip of their territory, to-
be given the Ukraine for signing the
peace with the Central Powers. APP
pear to be virtually in a state of re-
volt. Reports in German newspapers,
which express dismay and alarm over
the Polish situation, indicate Polish
legions are now an effective military
force, and are siding with the prevs-
lent Polish sentiment of bitterness
against the Central Powers. The sit
uation is so serious militia is patrol
ling Warsaw streets
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-18
PANAMA CITY.

Panama City, Feb. 16.-Harry
Philips and James Daffin, who left
with company NJ, have been dis
charged and are at home.
1t. and Adgt. Mallie Martin. OF
the 11Sth machine gun battalion Is at
home on furlough and will return
Friday. He is looking fine and says
that the boys are in good shape.
Mrs. James McNair and two child
rem left yesterday for Pensacola
where they will spend several days.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-18

number of carpenters tools. shovels
and picks-all the property of the
city. The wooden facing of the
opening in the wall through which
prisoners are fed had been pried off
with some of the handy tools. The
mormonized offender against society
appeared on the following day at the
Elder farm in the edge of the CITY,
but he outwitted the officers and at
last reports was seen entering a shell
ter of brush at Mill Bayou, just as
Deputy Loyd's sixshooter was de-
handing attention. The immediate
woman in the affair was placed I'M
der official guard at Panama CITY in
the guest room of the court house
The twin cities held an informal
victrola dance at the Hotel Panama
last Tuesday. 1t proved to be an in
teresting social affair.
The jolly Four Kard Party meets
everv Tuesday afternoon at the res
idence of each member in turn. The
members are Mesdames ]. L. Nc
Reynolds, j. H. Brown, Fannie Mil
Ter and L. Brown.
J. l.. McReynolds, the<station agent
is enjoying a months outing on the
government canal, where he is camp
ing in his tourist boat. A party of
Ohioans made him a running visit
last week and report game scarce.
Will Krebs and Charles Casey. two
capable mechanics, have gone to
Pascagoula to work in the shipyards.
The ladies of the Red Cross held
a card party last Friday in the
capacious rooms of Mrs. Fannie Mil
ler's residence on Cincinnati Hill. A
goodly number were present and
handsome silver offering received
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-18
BRITISH PIERCE LINES
OF ENEMY NEAR PAVE

Rome, Feb. 1e-British reconnoiter-
ing parties have crossed the Piave and
reached the enemy lines yesterdaE,
according to the war office statemen,
today. The usual artillery actions oc-
CURED in the lower reaches of the
battlefront, and British artillery en-
sagement and many patrol encounters
occur in the mountain region of Astia-
CO. Italian patrols inflicted casualties
en- the enemy in the neighborhood o.
the Capesile bridgehead
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-18
HAIR RAISING STUNTS BY
AyIATORS PART OF GAME

Washington, Feb. 17.-Hair rails
ing stunts by student aviators may
seem foolhardy to casual observers,
but they are a vital part of the
army flyers training. Lieutenant
Colonel Charles Lee, of the British
Royal Flying Corps, declared here
today. For the last three days Col
onel Lee has been doing war tricks
in the air over the national capital
to show officials and others what the
American air fighters must prepare
to do when he flies over the German
lines.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-18

We have welcomed this delightful
weather. We hape Jack Frost will
not come and kill the blossoms we
see on the fruit trees.
The honor roll for the past month
is as follows:
Primary-Virginia Hamlet, Doris
Lee Hanshaw, Robert Hubbard.
Second grade-George Reeves,
Gould Il; bbard.
Fourth grade-Lizzie Willis, John
Willis.
The following pupils are out of
school on account of sickness: Ollie
Olsen, Hazel Belle Cobb, Marion
Metcalf. Estelle Roberts, Cleo Ed
wards, Charlie Vann.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-18

housework, even my washing and have
q little baby who is as healthy as
could ask-thanks to your Vegetable
Compound. Mrs. F. II. STONE, "a
Bowdoin ST., Worcester, Mass.
Women who suffer from displace-
ments, irregularities, Inflammation.
liberation, backache, headaches and
nervousness should lose no time in giving
this famous root and herb remedy.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, trial.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-18

WchhucSS h4lu pain
which used to keep
me in bed for two
days each month. /
tried many doctors
without benefit until
! was really discour-
aged. My mother
urged me TO take
Lydia E. Pinkham 8
Veg ia BILE Co M
pound as it had
helpedher so much. /
did so and soon saw
a change for tn g
better. I kept on
takingit and am now
so well and strong
that / can do all my
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-18
ADDITIONAL NAMES
LOST SOLDIERS RECEIVE

Washington, Feb. 16.-Names Of
eleven additional American soldiers.
lost on the Tuscania, were received
by the War Department tonight. All
except one. Private James Schleiss, of
Wisconsin, were contained in an Asso-
ciated Press dispatch last Tuesday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-18
TWO DEATHS REPORTED
BY. GENERAL PERSHING

Washington, Feb. 17.-General
Pershing reported the deaths from
pneumonia of two civilion employees,
Arthur S. Ford and Arthur Fields,
of Brunswick, Ga.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-18
RAILROAD BILL MAY
COME TO VOTE IN WEEK

Washington, Feb. 17.-Speeding
up of the debate and passage of the
administration railroad bill next
week were urged upon the senate to-
day by administration leaders, who
declared they are Working out of the
whole transportation question, being
delayed for lack of legislation con-
templated to the measure. Senator
Smith, in charge of the bill, an
nounced he would seek Monday to
fix a time for the final vote.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-18
Have Soft, Fair, Clear, BTiQht Skin

Use Black and White. Sent by mail
Use. Agents make an easy living.
Just try Black and White Ointment
ffor white or colored folks). Apply as
directed on label. to face, neck. arms
or hands. II Is very pleasant to the
skin and has the effect of bleaching
dark. sallow or blotchy skin, cleaning
the skin OF risinss. bumps. pimples,
blackheads, tan or freckles-gfvine
you a clear. soft. bright omplexion.
making You the envy of everybody.
Sold on a money-back guarantee, only
t5c (stamps or coin) sent by mail.
FREE
n you send 81 for four boxes o.
Black and White Ointment. n esc eake
of Black and White Soap included
free Agents make an easy LIVING
representing us Apply for territory
and special deal. Address Plou~i,
Chemical Co., Dept. 127, Memphis.
Tenn Write now-today-xxhjis Won
think about it.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-18
DOCTORS
FAILED To HELP
But Lydia E. Pinkham's
! Vegetable Compound Re-
moved the Cause of
this Woman's Illness.

Worcester, Mass took Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for a
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27
THE AIRPLANE PROGRAM. / I
40 CHANGE TYPE FOR AIR
PLANES.
bristol Craft Will he Abandoned
Many Faults Found.

washington, July 23.-Production
III the united States of Bristol type OF
nBlliIhg planes has been discontinued
after tests showing that the machine
- not OF material value, the bureau
OF aircraft production of the war ds.
partment tonight announced.
Every effort is being made. said a
statement issued by the bureau In
put into production the $. e. Five ana
Saproni types Of planes. These blanca
viii be produced by the Curtjss Conn
pany, which concern has charge of
the production OF the Bristol model.
Production of the de Haviland four
has reached point the bureau state.
ment said, where the dscontinuance
Of the British will not decrease the
number OF planes being sent tc
France. The Bristol type as being pro-
duced in this country was an adapta-
ton of the British model with a 1s
~ iihuer Liberty motor. rests of the
plane, said the bureau announcement
have developed that the machine is
overpowered, lacks maneuvering abil-
ity and has insufficient speed for mill
tary purposes.
Bristol planes which have been con-
structed or are in process of construc-
ton will be salved, it was said, but
with what success can not be deter
mined ut present.
Members of the senate military sub
committee, who investigated the air
craft program, in Announcing few
days ago that their report is now be-
ing drafted, said their inquiry de-
veloped that 1,20O training planes cost
ing $6,000,000 recently had been
"junked" as too dangerous for use. IL
was not disclosed whether these planes
were the Bristol model.
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ly strong address today ana was
'roundly appiauded by the Berkeley
county voters. He too made answer
80 the Blease allegations of beine
propcr heir to the Tillman vote. The
two men were as different as day and
night. Tillman had never been sus-
pectcd Of being either disloyal or un-
patriotic nor had his faith in his party
ever been i'm question.
Mr. Dial doesn't believe either
blcase or amy other man in the state
can lead the voters into a bolt of the
PRIMARY. "But | don't know what's
the meaning OF these little meetings
held hy Mr.. Blcase about in the
bushes. There was much talk about
q bolt Two years ago and the name
Of BltaSe was at the head Of the
Beard Independent ticket. ana votei
for IN the general election. It's in
cumbent upon YOU to register. If You
dom and the government is turned
over to some other party, then don't
whine about it, Just blame yourself
ma nobody else"
please did not have the courage to
come and face the copTe. There was
nothing in the party rules to make
him como. on to rule him out for fail
ing To come. but il was an insult to
the voters TO ignore them i'm making
lis independent campaign, Il slap i'm
The fac" which the voters should re-
sent with their ballots.
AIR. Rice said the di~loyalists were
bccom'ng SO few that by AUGUST tho>
would be lonesome. If the men want
"d to hand down 10 their children a
priceless inheritance. then they would
not vote for any disloyal man next
month He did not have adiectives
enough in his vocabulary 10 express
himself fully about Blease.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27
Turkey Wants Russian Fleet.

Amsterdam, June 15.--"TuIlSish
policy is at present entirely dominated
by u desire To possess the upper hanC
In the Black Sea-" writes the Balkan
correspondent of the Nieuwe Rottcr
damschc Courant." and practically
nothing else is discussed i'm the Turk
ish press and leading political cir
cles. The proposal that the Russial
Fleet captured at Odessa ana Sebasto
pol shall be handed over To Turkey
warmly supported by the whole pres.
of the capital. The Grand Vizier told
q dcputation recently that the Porto
was busy negotiating with Germany
with view to the realization Of thi
universal national desire and that
every effort would be made to that
end"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27
Can!ccn StlIl Working.

The work of the Cantccn OF Il
sumter Red Cross goes merrily on.
Not small portion of the service
of the canteen. i'm serving the soldiers
~ du" to the splendid cooperation q
the people Of the city and county.
Natcrmelons have been y"
Huch appreciated item on the mcnU
i late These melons have been do
mated hy tho very generous farmer.
81 The community.
Confident that The people of Sum
ter county will not let this work lac
me cantccn sends out the followinp
call to service:
I'VE will appreciate, as will the sol
Hers any and all watermclons oui
friends may have to give If possible
II" melons should be delivered to TIA,
aht'"h House, but if delivery is inn
possible, we may be able to send ro,
'hem, If the distance is not too great
"Thc Cantccn House is at the cross
'ng of llaVin street and the 4. G. |.
Hailroad. IT you can help. pleas.
phonc Mrs A. G. Phelps or send tn,
melons in"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27
For Probate Judge.

AT the solicitation of many OF my
friends, | have decided TO enter the
race for the Office of Probate Judge
for sumter county. subject TO the
rules OF The Democratic party II
elected I would discharge the duties
OF The office faithfully and TO the
hoSt of my ability. All who enter
the office. if | am elected, will be met
with a smile and hearty shake of the
hand.
JOSEPH r. SINGLETON.
sumter :. G., Route No. =.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27
CROP REPORT,
synopsis of Weather and Crop Con-
d!iiOns Ia South Carolina for The
Week Ending July o3.

Columbia, July 24.-All vegetation
has put on new growth with the
timely rains of the past week. which
have effectively broken the prolonged
urouSht. Cotton has developed re-
neWed vigor and is i'm good to excel
lent condition; while plants are still
small in some sections, the crop has
Been fruiting well, and prolilically
Where soil moisture was ample, and
prospects are improving, A consider
able part Of old and upland corn wa
beyond recovery on account of drought
but the remainder has revived, and
the intermediate and late-planted
crops have improved materially. Field
truck, tobacco, gardens. pastures, lat,
stubbie land crops ,and forage are
much invigorated. However. the
rains were too late i'm some sections
Tor best tobacco results; curing and
sales continue. Domestic muskmelone
ana watermelons of fair to good quail
.ty are being marketed. Apples and
grapes are ripening. Vegetables
which have been scarce incident to
drought, Will soon become plentiful
and sweet potato transplanting can be
hnlshed. The soil is now in generally
me condition for fall plowing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27
HEARS DIR. EDNUNDS.
Address Before Rock Hnl Chamber
'f OF Commerce.

Rock Hin. July 2f.-Instructive and
inspiring was the address delivered
before the quarterly meeting OF the
Chamber of Commerce Tuesday night
by Dr. $. W. Edmunds. superlntcnd-
ent OF schools In Sumter. "The Call
OF the Hour was Dr. Edmunds' sub
ject selected by the speaker and the
address was a striking appeal to the
men OF the country To rally to the
colors as they have never done before
Dr. Edmunds taught In Rock Hill
years ago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27

hrA w. u. Archer and MfSse.
Christina and Margaritte Muller. OF
Columbia. are at home for two weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Il. Robinson OF
Spencer. Ind. Lieut.. and Mrs. Platt OF
Killings. Mont. and Miss Mary Levi.
of Chicago. spent the week -end at thu
home OF Mrs. Anna Muller on Hayns.
worth st.
Mrs. A. l.. Mcclellan of McCIellans.
vile. Is visiting her daughter law
Mrs. Edward Mcclellan on Hampton
Ave.
Miss Leone Williams, OF Lake CITY
Is the guest of Miss Mary Bell Bur
CESS on Broad street
MIR. James Burgess. who has been
visiting his parents has returned to
Charleston.
Mrs. j. Ii. Richardson has received
card from her son. Norris Richard
son. announcing his safe arrival in
France.
Miss Ruth Nunnery left Sunday to
visit relatives near Fayetteville, N. c..
Mrs. j. n. Hearon Is visiting her
parents. MIR. and Mrs. B. o. Bristov.,
In Darlington.
Mrs. Andrena Moses has received
word that her son. Chremont Moses.
has arrived safely overseas.
Mr.. and Mr.. Maurice Mannheim,
Jr.. are visiting Mr.. and Mrs r. L.
Butt.
Mr.. w. j. Hill, of Camp Jackson.
spent Monday and Tuesday here visit
ing friends.
MIR. Henry Thomas leaves tonight
for Plattsbnrg Training Camp. New
York.
Mrs. Logan NJ Allen Of 229 Eas
Liberty street is entertaining her sis
ter. Mrs. "A. Majewsl<i OF West Palm
Reach. Florida. and her daughter.
Alberta. They are on their way home
from Cincinnati where Mrs. Majews-
XII went to winess her daughters
graduation from the school of the
Brown county ursulines.
Mrs. @. A. Brown. sr. has return
ed TO the city after spending some
time at Glenn Springs. accompanied
by her daughter Reida. of ,Colum-
bia.
Miss Ldlah Talley. of Columbia, T.
visiting her sister. Mrs. T.. C. Hayns-
worth.
Mrs. It. j. Simpson and children.
OF Brunswick. Ca. are visiting Mrs.
Geo. +. Epperson
= Mr.. Geo. r. Epperson. Jr., who re-
Gently enlisted i'm the navy In the
yeoman class left on Saturday for
Charleston.
Mrs. j. II. Holmes and children left
for New York Tuesday evening to
visit veiatives.
Mrs. Geo. G.. Tweed went to Phila-
delphia Tuesday evening, where she
viii spend the remainder of the sum
mer.
Miss Hattie Hanks. of Andrews
spent Wednesday I'm the city with Mrs
Clarence III. Haynsworth on So. Har-
vim st.
MIR. Thomas Il. Fielder, of Spartan
burg. Is visiting his grandmother.
Mrs. A. r.. NJ. Fielder on n. Washing
ton ST.
MIR. and Mrs. Neili O'Donnell left
last evening for Scranton. Pa. to at
tend the dedication of Father O'Don-
nell's new church which takes place
on the 2Sth.
Mr.. John II. B.'Dunie left this morning
for Charleston to report for service as
yeoman I'm the navy. lie enlisted
several weeks ago and has been
awaiting ordrs TO report for duty
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Candidates Cards.
For Congress.

| hereby announce myself as a cam
didate for recollection to Congress
from the eth Congressional District,
subject TO the rules and regulations Of
The Democratic party.
\. +. LEVER.
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WHERE WERE DESTROYERS? &?
Justicia Was Sunk After Twenty-fou,
Hour Fight

An Irish Port, July 24.-Four hun
dred of the crew of the Justicia have
been landed here. They report that
me liner was sunk after a twenty
Tour hour fight with submarines. No
passengers were lost. Only ten of the
crew were killed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27
Spanish Grippe i'm Relfast
Supervisors of Registration.

Belfast, Ireland, June 25.-Belfast
recently suffered from an epidemic OF
the acute form of Influenza which
which was so prevalent in Spain .
few weeks ago and afterward develoD-
'd in other countries. The spread Of
ho disease was checked here and, did
not assume alarming proportions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27
Justicia Carried Troops Across.

New York, July 24-The Justicia
was returning to America after deliv-
ering large contingent of Ameri-
can troops, it was learned here.
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BIG TRANSPORT SUNK.
WHITE STAR LINER REFINING
EMPTY TO AMERICA.
TOrpedoed on Irish Coast After Bat.
tie With SubmariEc--NO passcne-
crs Lost and Only Ten of Crew
Killed.

Irish Port, July 2i.-The thirty
two thousand ton White Star liner
Justicia was torpedoed yesterday and
sunk. 1t is believed there was no loss
OF life.